Norm Mineta honored by House resolution

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Source: San Jose Mercury News

WASHINGTON -- Former San Jose mayor and U.S. Transportation Secretary Norm Mineta, who already has an airport named after him, received yet another honor Friday when the House of Representatives passed a resolution recognizing his career accomplishments.

Sponsored by his close friend, Rep. Mike Honda, D-San Jose, the resolution "honors the accomplishments and legacy of a great American hero ... for his groundbreaking contributions to the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community and to our nation through his leadership."

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1. The unsung hero of Nineleven(TM)

He quickly ordered a nationwide ground stop after the first planes hit the WTC and Pentagon. At least one group of terrorists were later busted trying to get from St. Louis to Dallas on Amtrak.

But, of course, he's a Democrat, so it's unpatriotic of me to point that out. :sarcasm:

[KamaAina]

2. dupe

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