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IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 208 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 10, 2007 Mr. Gallegly (for himself and Mr. Gary G. Miller of California) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of Congress regarding raising awareness of and opposition to global terrorism.

Whereas the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, marked the beginning of the war to end global terrorism; Whereas, historically, when the United States is forced into war, its Government and citizens stand united to successfully defeat the enemy, no matter how long and difficult the struggle; Whereas the American people are committed to individual freedom and confident that the United States and its allies will win the war on terrorism; Whereas the American people will take the necessary steps to be ready and vigilant against terrorism and do all they can to protect their homeland, families, and freedoms; Whereas beyond all differences of race, creed, or political persuasion, Americans are one people facing national threats together, and while they now live with a heightened awareness of terrorism, they refuse to live their lives in fear; Whereas opposition by the American people and the Federal, State, and local governments will be directed against all individuals, groups, organizations, and countries that threaten, support, or commit acts of terrorism against the United States, its allies, and United States interests; Whereas the American people, through their readiness and vigilance, will assist authorities in whatever it takes to disrupt and defeat the global terrorism network; Whereas in support of Patriot Day on September 11th, September 12th would be an appropriate annual day to establish as a National Day of Readiness and Vigilance in memory of all victims of terrorist attacks, a tribute to those individuals who are actively combating global terrorism, and a rededication to year-round readiness and vigilance against terrorism by the American people and the Federal, State, and local governments; and Whereas the effort by individuals, businesses, organizations, and governing bodies to promote the observance of the National Day of Readiness and Vigilance on September 12th of each year represents one of many examples of the ongoing commitment by people in the United States to raise awareness of and actively oppose global terrorism: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of Congress that— (1)a National Day of Readiness and Vigilance should be established to raise awareness of and opposition to global terrorism; and (2)the President should issue a proclamation calling on all Americans to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.