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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 25--RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, AS A
``NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE''
Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Schumer,
Mr. Booker, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Brown, Ms. Harris, Mrs.
Shaheen, Mr. Jones, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Reed, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Markey,
Mr. Murphy, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Carper, Ms.
Hassan, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Collins, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Cotton,
Mr. King, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Cortez Masto,
Ms. Rosen, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Bennet, and Mr.
Roberts) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to:
S. Con. Res. 25
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the United States endured a
violent terrorist attack leading to the tragic deaths and
injuries of thousands of innocent United States citizens and
other citizens from more than 90 different nations and
territories;
Whereas, in response to the attacks in New York City,
Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, firefighters,
uniformed officers, emergency medical technicians,
physicians, nurses, military personnel, and other first
responders immediately rose to service in the heroic attempt
to save the lives of the people in danger;
Whereas, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks,
thousands of recovery workers, including trades personnel,
iron workers, equipment operators, and many others, joined
with uniformed officers and military personnel to help search
for and recover victims lost in the attacks;
Whereas, in the days, weeks, and months following the
attacks, thousands of people in the United States and others
spontaneously volunteered to help support the rescue and
recovery efforts, braving both physical and emotional
hardship;
Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers,
volunteers, and survivors of the attacks continue to suffer
from serious medical illnesses and emotional distress related
to the physical and mental trauma of the tragedy;
Whereas hundreds of thousands of brave men and women
continue to serve every day, having answered the call to duty
as members of the Armed Forces, with some having given their
lives or suffered injury to defend the security of the United
States and prevent further terrorist attacks;
Whereas all people of the United States witnessed and
endured the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and, in the
immediate aftermath of the attacks, became unified under a
remarkable spirit of service and compassion that inspired the
people of the United States;
Whereas, in the years immediately following the attacks of
September 11, 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics documented
a marked increase in volunteerism among the people of the
United States;
Whereas, in 2009, Congress passed and President Barack
Obama signed the bipartisan Serve America Act (Public Law
111-13; 123 Stat. 1460), which established, at the request of
the 9/11 community, Federal recognition of September 11 as a
``National Day of Service and Remembrance'' and charged the
Corporation for National and Community Service with leading
this annual day of service; and
Whereas, since Congress and the President provided for
Federal recognition of September 11 as a ``National Day of
Service and Remembrance'' (commonly referred to as ``9/11
Day''), millions of people in the United States observe the
anniversary by engaging in a wide range of service activities
and private forms of prayer and remembrance: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives
concurring), That Congress--
(1) recognizes, commends, and honors the selfless
dedication to fellow citizens displayed through the heroic
actions of first responders and other citizens in New York,
Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania;
(2) calls upon the Members of the Senate and the House of
Representatives and all people of the United States to
observe September 11, 2019, as a ``National Day of Service
and Remembrance'', with appropriate and personal expressions
of service and reflection, which can include performing good
deeds, displaying the United States flag, attending memorial
and remembrance services, and engaging in community service
or other charitable activities--
(A) in honor of the people who lost their lives or were
injured in the attacks of September 11, 2001; and
(B) in tribute to the people who rose to service--
(i) to come to the aid of the people in need; and
(ii) in defense of the United States; and
(3) urges all people of the United States to continue to
live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of
unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited throughout
the United States following the terrorist attacks of
September 11, 2001.
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