[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 267 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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116th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 267

Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important 
trail and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the heroes 
                           of September 11th.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 27, 2019

    Mr. Toomey (for himself and Mr. Warner) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural 
                               Resources

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important 
trail and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the heroes 
                           of September 11th.

Whereas September 11th, 2001, is the date of one of the worst terrorist attacks 
        on United States 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 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;
Whereas, as a further tribute to first responders and the individuals who lost 
        their lives, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in 
        partnership with State and local governments and other nonprofit 
        organizations, was formed to develop a 1,300-mile trail and greenway to 
        connect the 3 memorials;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail is a biking, hiking, and 
        driving trail that provides a physical link between the 3 memorials;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail passes through Virginia, 
        Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, 
        and the District of Columbia;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail forms 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 United States patriotism and resilience;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail--

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

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

    (3) connects at Cumberland, Maryland, with the 150-mile Great Allegheny 
Passage, which the Trail then follows to Garrett in Somerset County, 
Pennsylvania;

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

    (5) continues east through the communities and historic sights of 
Pennsylvania until arriving at the 130-mile Liberty Water Gap Trail in New 
Jersey, which the Trail then follows to New York City;

    (6) continues to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New 
York City;

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

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

    (9) ends at the Pentagon Memorial;

Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail serves as an important 
        recreational and transportation venue for promoting tourism, economic 
        development, healthy bodies and minds, and cultural and educational 
        opportunities;
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail has the support of States, 
        local communities, and the private sector;
Whereas recognition by the Senate of the September 11th National Memorial Trail 
        does not confer any affiliation of the Trail with the National Park 
        Service or the National Trails System;
Whereas recognition by the Senate of the September 11th National Memorial Trail 
        does not authorize Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related 
        to the Trail; and
Whereas States, local communities, and the private sector are encouraged to join 
        together to complete the September 11th National Memorial Trail: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the September 11th National 
Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway all individuals 
should enjoy in honor of the heroes of September 11th.
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