Hoboken, New Jersey and Jersey City, New Jersey are passing a resolution making 9/11 a Recognition Day for their cities First Call Responders.

The Hoboken MC is a very special motorcycle club. They have went out of there way to help make sure the Torches Across America Ride would always have a place to end the ride on the East Coast.

This year they have done something really special for the First Call Responder in Hoboken, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. They asked Mayor David Roberts of Hoboken, NJ and Mayor Jerramiah Healy of Jersey City, NJ to pass a resolution making 9/11 a "Recognition Day" for their cities First Call Responders.

Why this is so special is because these two cities had First Call Responders in boats crossing the Hudson River to help NYC before the first tower of the World Trade Center collapsed. Their cities river front docks were used as temporary morgues for the 9/11 victims bodies and to shuttle aid workers and supplies back and forth to NYC.

Not many people around the world heard how important of a roll these two cities and their First Call Responders played on 9/11. I am glad to say now they will.

I thank all the members of the Hoboken MC for getting these two cities to be added to the list of cities across America that have made 9/11 a Recognition Day for their cities First Call Responders.

I like the words California Congressman Mike Thompson said to his fellow congressman during the 109th congress on July, 28, 2006:

Mr. Speaker, These First Call Responders have a long history of honorable and selfless service to the United States. This service has continued at a high standard, and these First Call Responders should be commended.

Mr. Speaker, these unsung heroes deserve our recognition for their commitment and personal sacrifice. Their efforts are vital to the peace and well-being of all humanity.