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Recognizes September 11, 2011, as a day of solemn commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and as a day to come together as a nation.
Offers deepest and most sincere condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of first responders, law enforcement personnel, state and local officials, volunteers, and countless others who aided the innocent victims of those attacks and, in doing so, bravely risked and often gave their own lives.
Recognizes the valiant service, actions, and sacrifices of U.S. personnel, including members of the Armed Forces and their families, to support the cause of freedom and defend the security of the United States.
Reaffirms that the people of the United States will never forget the challenges our country endured on and since September 11, 2001, and will work tirelessly to defeat those who attacked the United States.
Calls upon all people and institutions of the United States, on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day in U.S. history, to observe a moment of remembrance on September 11, 2011.
Encourages the observance of the moment of remembrance or prayer to last for one minute beginning at 1:00 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 237 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
112th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 237
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a
Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of
remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11,
2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks
committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.
_______________________________________________________________________
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 22, 2011
Mr. Lautenberg (for himself, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Schumer,
Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Casey, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Webb,
Mr. Warner, Mr. Reid, Mr. McConnell, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Alexander, Ms.
Ayotte, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Baucus, Mr. Begich, Mr. Bennet, Mr. Bingaman,
Mr. Blunt, Mr. Boozman, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Brown of Massachusetts, Mr.
Brown of Ohio, Mr. Burr, Ms. Cantwell, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Carper, Mr.
Chambliss, Mr. Coats, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Cochran, Ms. Collins, Mr. Conrad,
Mr. Coons, Mr. Corker, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Durbin,
Mr. Enzi, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. Franken, Mr. Graham, Mr. Grassley, Mrs.
Hagan, Mr. Harkin, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Heller, Mr. Hoeven, Mrs. Hutchison,
Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Johanns, Mr. Johnson of
Wisconsin, Mr. Johnson of South Dakota, Mr. Kerry, Mr. Kirk, Ms.
Klobuchar, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Kyl, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Lee, Mr.
Levin, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Manchin, Mr. McCain, Mrs. McCaskill, Mr. Merkley,
Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Moran, Ms. Murkowski, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Nelson of
Nebraska, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. Paul, Mr. Portman, Mr. Pryor, Mr.
Reed, Mr. Risch, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rockefeller, Mr. Rubio, Mr. Sanders,
Mr. Sessions, Mrs. Shaheen, Mr. Shelby, Ms. Snowe, Ms. Stabenow, Mr.
Tester, Mr. Thune, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr.
Vitter, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Wicker, and Mr. Wyden) submitted the
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
_______________________________________________________________________
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Senate regarding coming together as a
Nation and ceasing all work or other activity for a moment of
remembrance beginning at 1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time on September 11,
2011, in honor of the 10th anniversary of the terrorist attacks
committed against the United States on September 11, 2001.
Whereas at 8:46 AM, on September 11, 2001, hijacked American Airlines Flight 11
crashed into the upper portion of the North Tower of the World Trade
Center in New York City, New York;
Whereas 17 minutes later, at 9:03 AM, hijacked United Airlines Flight 175
crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center;
Whereas at 9:37 AM, the west wall of the Pentagon was hit by hijacked American
Airlines Flight 77, the impact of which caused immediate and
catastrophic damage to the headquarters of the Department of Defense;
Whereas at approximately 10:00 AM, the passengers and crew of hijacked United
Airlines Flight 93 acted heroically to retake control of the airplane
and thwart the taking of additional American lives by crashing the
airliner in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and, in doing so, gave their
lives to save countless others;
Whereas nearly 3,000 innocent civilians were killed in the heinous attacks of
September 11, 2001;
Whereas tens of thousands of individuals narrowly escaped the attacks at the
Pentagon and World Trade Center and, as witnesses to this tragedy, are
forever changed;
Whereas countless fire departments, police departments, first responders,
governmental officials, workers, emergency medical personnel, and
volunteers responded immediately and heroically to those horrific
events;
Whereas the Fire Department of New York suffered 343 fatalities on September 11,
2001, the largest loss of life of any emergency response agency in
United States history;
Whereas the Port Authority Police Department suffered 37 fatalities in the
attacks, the largest loss of life of any police force in United States
history in a single day;
Whereas the New York Police Department suffered 23 fatalities as a result of the
terrorist attacks;
Whereas the impact of that day on public health continues through 2011, as
nearly 90,000 people are at risk of or suffering from negative health
effects as a result of the events of September 11, 2001, including
14,000 workers and 2,400 community residents who are sick, and tens of
thousands of others whose health is being monitored;
Whereas 10 years later, the people of the United States and people around the
world continue to mourn the tremendous loss of innocent life on that
fateful day;
Whereas 10 years later, thousands of men and women in the United States Armed
Forces remain in harm's way defending the United States against those
who seek to threaten the United States;
Whereas on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day, the thoughts of the people
of the United States are with all of the victims of the events of
September 11, 2001, and their families;
Whereas the lives of Americans were changed forever on September 11, 2001, when
events threatened the American way of life;
Whereas in December 2001, Congress and the President joined together to
designate September 11 as Patriot Day (Public Law 107-89);
Whereas in September 2002, and each September thereafter through September 2008,
President Bush issued Proclamations 7590, 7702, 7812, 7929, 8047, 8174,
and 8286 (67 Fed. Reg. 57125; 68 Fed. Reg. 53013; 69 Fed. Reg. 55717; 70
Fed. Reg. 54467; 71 Fed. Reg. 53959; 72 Fed. Reg. 51553; 73 Fed. Reg.
52773) proclaiming September 11 of that year, respectively, as Patriot
Day;
Whereas in 2009, Congress and the President joined together to designate
September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance under the
Serve America Act (Public Law 111-13; 123 Stat. 1460);
Whereas in September 2009 and 2010, President Obama issued Proclamation 8413 (74
Fed. Reg. 47045) and Proclamation 8559 (75 Fed. Reg. 56463) proclaiming
September 11, 2009, and September 11, 2010, respectively, as Patriot Day
and National Day of Service and Remembrance; and
Whereas September 11 will never, and should never, be just another day in the
hearts and minds of all people of the United States: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) recognizes September 11, 2011, as a day of solemn
commemoration of the events of September 11, 2001, and a day to
come together as a Nation;
(2) offers its deepest and most sincere condolences to the
families, friends, and loved ones of the innocent victims of
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks;
(3) honors the heroic service, actions, and sacrifices of
first responders, law enforcement personnel, State and local
officials, volunteers, and countless others who aided the
innocent victims of those attacks and, in doing so, bravely
risked and often gave their own lives;
(4) recognizes the valiant service, actions, and sacrifices
of United States personnel, including members of the United
States Armed Forces, the United States intelligence agencies,
the United States diplomatic service, homeland security and law
enforcement personnel, and their families, who have given so
much, including their lives and well-being, to support the
cause of freedom and defend the security of the United States;
(5) reaffirms that the people of the United States will
never forget the challenges our country endured on and since
September 11, 2001, and will work tirelessly to defeat those
who attacked the United States; and
(6) on the 10th anniversary of this tragic day in United
States history--
(A) calls upon all of the people and institutions
of the United States to observe a moment of remembrance
on September 11, 2011, including--
(i) media outlets;
(ii) houses of worship;
(iii) military organizations;
(iv) veterans organizations;
(v) airlines;
(vi) airports;
(vii) railroads;
(viii) sports teams;
(ix) the Federal Government;
(x) State and local governments;
(xi) police, fire, and other public
institutions;
(xii) educational institutions;
(xiii) businesses; and
(xiv) other public and private
institutions; and
(B) encourages the observance of the moment of
remembrance or prayer to last for 1 minute beginning at
1:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time by, to the maximum extent
practicable--
(i) ceasing all work or other activity; and
(ii) marking the moment in an appropriate
manner, including by ringing bells, blowing
whistles, or sounding sirens.
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Introduced in Senate
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850)
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4836-4837; text as passed Senate: CR S4836; text of measure as introduced: CR S4850)
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