[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 249 Introduced in House (IH)]







107th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 249

Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City, 
                               New York.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 12, 2001

  Mr. Rangel (for himself, Mr. Gilman, and Mr. Crowley) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                             the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City, 
                               New York.

Whereas on September 11, 2001, the United States was victim to the worst 
        terrorist attack on American soil in history, as hijacked aircraft were 
        deliberately crashed into the World Trade Center towers in New York City 
        and the Pentagon outside of Washington, D.C.;
Whereas the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center towers located in New 
        York City have resulted in the deaths of over 5,000 individuals and the 
        destruction of both towers as well as adjacent buildings;
Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched 
        against the United States, and by targeting symbols of American strength 
        and success, the attacks also were an attempt to violate the freedoms 
        and liberties that have been bestowed upon all Americans;
Whereas in 1789 the first meeting of the United States House of Representatives 
        and Senate was held in New York City; and
Whereas in this time of crisis it would be appropriate that a special one-day 
        joint session of Congress be convened in New York City as a symbol of 
        the Nation's solidarity with New Yorkers who epitomize the human spirit 
        of courage, resilience, and strength: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the two Houses of Congress assemble in New York City, New York, 
during the One Hundred Seventh Congress at such date, time, and 
location as the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the 
President Pro Tempore of the Senate may jointly select, for the purpose 
of conducting such business as the Speaker and President Pro Tempore 
may consider appropriate.
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