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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE RESOLUTION 267--RECOGNIZING THE SEPTEMBER 11TH NATIONAL MEMORIAL
TRAIL AS AN IMPORTANT TRAIL AND GREENWAY ALL INDIVIDUALS SHOULD ENJOY
IN HONOR OF THE HEROES OF SEPTEMBER 11TH
Mr. TOOMEY (for himself and Mr. Warner) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources:
S. Res. 267
Whereas September 11th, 2001, is the date of one
of the worst terrorist attacks on United States soil,
claiming nearly 3,000 lives at the
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World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in
Virginia, and the Flight 93 crash site near Shanksville,
Pennsylvania;
Whereas the United States came together to honor the loved
ones who were victims of the attack and the heroes of
September 11th, including the first responders, in
the days, weeks, and months after the attack by erecting the
National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the Pentagon
Memorial, and the Flight 93 National Memorial;
Whereas, as a further tribute to first responders and the
individuals who lost their lives, the September
11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in
partnership with State and local governments and other
nonprofit organizations, was formed to develop a 1,300-mile
trail and greenway to connect the 3 memorials;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial
Trail is a biking, hiking, and driving trail that provides a
physical link between the 3 memorials;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial
Trail passes through Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia,
Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the
District of Columbia;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial
Trail forms an unbroken triangle that links the cities,
towns, and communities along the trail that are home to State
and local memorials and other significant sites that reflect
the spirit of United States patriotism and resilience;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial
Trail--
(1) starts at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia;
(2) follows the Mt. Vernon Trail and then extends north
along the 184-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National
Historical Park;
(3) connects at Cumberland, Maryland, with the 150-mile
Great Allegheny Passage, which the Trail then follows to
Garrett in Somerset County, Pennsylvania;
(4) turns northeast and continues for approximately 21
miles to the Flight 93 National Memorial;
(5) continues east through the communities and historic
sights of Pennsylvania until arriving at the 130-mile Liberty
Water Gap Trail in New Jersey, which the Trail then follows
to New York City;
(6) continues to the National September 11 Memorial and
Museum in New York City;
(7) returns south, following important sections of the East
Coast Greenway and connecting the 9/11 Memorial Garden of
Reflection to the trail;
(8) continues along the National Mall in Washington, D.C.;
and
(9) ends at the Pentagon Memorial;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial
Trail serves as an important recreational and transportation
venue for promoting tourism, economic development, healthy
bodies and minds, and cultural and educational opportunities;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial
Trail has the support of States, local communities, and the
private sector;
Whereas recognition by the Senate of the September
11th National Memorial Trail does not confer any
affiliation of the Trail with the National Park Service or
the National Trails System;
Whereas recognition by the Senate of the September
11th National Memorial Trail does not authorize
Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the
Trail; and
Whereas States, local communities, and the private sector
are encouraged to join together to complete the September
11th National Memorial Trail: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the September
11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail
and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the
heroes of September 11th.
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