[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 158 (Thursday, November 15, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S11958]
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   SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 84--PROVIDING FOR A JOINT SESSION OF 
             CONGRESS TO BE HELD IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK

  Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mrs. Clinton) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
Administration:

                            S. Con. Res. 84

       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 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 Senate (the House of Representatives 
     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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