[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 384 Introduced in House (IH)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 384

Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important 
   trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of 
                            September 11th.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 15, 2019

   Mr. Connolly (for himself, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Khanna, Mr. 
  Fitzpatrick, Mr. Cartwright, and Mr. Beyer) submitted the following 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important 
   trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of 
                            September 11th.

Whereas, September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy that the world will forever 
        remember for being the worst terrorist attack on American soil, claiming 
        nearly 3,000 lives at the 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 family members and 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 as lasting 
        remembrances for generations to come;
Whereas as a further tribute to those who gave their all in the name of freedom, 
        the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in partnership with 
        the National Park Service, State and local governments, and other 
        nonprofit organizations, was formed to develop a 1,300-mile trail and 
        greenway to connect the three memorials;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will be a biking, hiking, and 
        driving trail providing a physical link between the three memorials;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will pass through Virginia, 
        Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, 
        and the District of Columbia;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will form 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 American patriotism, resilience, and 
        perseverance;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will--

    (1) start at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia;

    (2) follow the Mt. Vernon Trail and then extend north along the 184-
mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park;

    (3) connect at Cumberland, Maryland, with the 150-mile Great Allegheny 
Passage, which the trail will then follow to Garrett in Somerset County, 
Pennsylvania;

    (4) turn northeast and continue for approximately 21 miles to the 
Flight 93 National Memorial;

    (5) continue east through the communities and historic sights of 
Pennsylvania until arriving at New Jersey's 130-mile Liberty Water Gap 
Trail, which the trail will then follow to New York City;

    (6) continue to New York City's National September 11 Memorial and 
Museum;

    (7) return south, following important sections of the East Coast 
Greenway and connecting the 9-11 Memorial Garden of Reflection to the 
trail;

    (8) continue along the National Mall in Washington, DC; and

    (9) end at the Pentagon Memorial;

Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will serve as an important 
        recreational and transportation venue for promoting tourism, economic 
        development, healthy bodies and minds, and cultural and educational 
        opportunities for generations to come;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail has the support of States, 
        local communities, the private sector, and the National Park Service; 
        and
Whereas States, local communities, the private sector, and the National Park 
        Service are encouraged to join together to complete the September 11th 
        National Memorial Trail: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 
September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and 
greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of September 11th.
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