On June 25, 2002, members of Congress joined representatives from the National Roofing Contractors Association in a ceremony to recognize the completion of NRCA’s project to restore portions of the roof of the Pentagon, which were damaged in the September 11 terrorist attacks. The volunteer donations of labor, funds, and supplies totaled almost half a million dollars, which enabled the repair of 60,000 square feet of the Pentagon’s slate roof system. The idea to restore the roof system originated with Kimberly and John Francis, owners of Northern Virginia Roofing, who approached the NRCA about finding a way to contribute to the recovery effort.

“NRCA’s Pentagon project demonstrated to the world that in America’s time of need, small businesses can step up to the plate and deliver,” said Rep. Don Manzullo (R-IL).

The House of Representatives adopted a resolution, sponsored by Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-NY), who attended the ceremony, to show its gratitude to the roofing professionals who volunteered to help with the project for their hard work and personal sacrifice. Velazquez presented copies of the resolution to the Francis family and the James Myers Company, the lead contractor on the project. Others who contributed time and materials to the rebuilding efforts received certificates.