Live from Columbia University's Low Library, at the Service Nation Summit, Governor Paterson just announced the creation of a cabinet position dedicated to encouraging volunteer activism in the state of New York.

Governor David A. Paterson today announced the creation of a cabinet position to address issues related to national and community service. Susan Stern, Chair of the State Commission on National and Community Service, will be elevated to the Governor's Cabinet. She will produce a report for the administration within 90 days to make New York State a national leader for service and volunteerism.

This new position puts policy meat on today's gubernatorial statement on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

But the real story of that day is the story of our loved ones, of those heroes among us, who sacrificed their own lives to prevent an even greater tragedy. These courageous men and women rescued colleagues and revived strangers. They braved catastrophe, ignored fear and showed the kind of heart that makes this country resilient. Their legacy, and the humbling show of strength from the family members who survived them, is what we will commemorate on this day for generations to come.

“So today, as we reflect on the sadness, fear and anger that filled us on September 11, 2001, I urge you to remember the compassion, unity and strength that followed. It has been said that we live for as long as we are remembered, and today we renew our pledge to remember the friends and loved ones, parents and children, neighbors and strangers whose lives were cut short on that day. We will never forget them.”

Contrast that with the republican 9/11 remembrance.