[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 136 (Thursday, October 11, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S10653]
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      By Mr. DASCHLE (for himself, Mr. Lott, Ms. Landrieu, and Mr. 
        Allen):
  S.J. Res. 25. A joint resolution designating September 11 as 
``National Day of Remembrance''; considered and passed.
  Mr. DASCHLE. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the text of 
the joint resolution be printed in the Record.
  There being no objection, the joint resolution was ordered to be 
printed in the Record, as follows:

                              S.J. Res. 25

       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled,

     SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

       This Act may be cited as the ``National Day of Remembrance 
     Act of 2001''.

     SEC. 2. NATIONAL DAY OF REMEMBRANCE.

       (a) Designation.--September 11 is National Day of 
     Remembrance.
       (b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each 
     year a proclamation--
       (1) remembering those who tragically lost their lives as a 
     result of the terrorist attacks on the United States on 
     September 11, 2001, and honoring the police, firefighters, 
     and emergency personnel who responded with such valor on 
     September 11, 2001;
       (2) calling on United States Government officials to 
     display the flag of the United States at half mast on 
     National Day of Remembrance in honor of those who lost their 
     lives as a result of the terrorist attacks on the United 
     States on September 11, 2001;
       (3) inviting State and local governments and the people of 
     the United States to observe National Day of Remembrance with 
     appropriate ceremonies; and
       (4) urging all people of the United States to observe a 
     moment of silence on National Day of Remembrance in honor of 
     those who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist 
     attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.

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