[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 135 (Thursday, September 8, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S5473]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 549--EXPRESSING A COMMITMENT BY THE SENATE TO NEVER 
           FORGET THE SERVICE OF AVIATION'S FIRST RESPONDERS

  Mr. MARKEY (for himself, Ms. Warren, Mr. Casey, Mrs. Gillibrand, and 
Mr. Booker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 549

       Whereas the events of September 11, 2001, forever changed 
     the United States as the people of the United States faced 
     unspeakable destruction and grief that touched millions of 
     lives;
       Whereas 4 commercial aircraft were turned into weapons of 
     mass destruction, killing nearly 3,000 innocent people at the 
     World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and in Shanksville, 
     Pennsylvania;
       Whereas the crewmembers of United Flight 175, American 
     Flight 11, American Flight 77, and United Flight 93 acted as 
     first responders, providing the first information about the 
     unfolding attacks and selflessly protecting the United States 
     and the lives of countless others;
       Whereas ever since 9/11, pilots and flight attendants in 
     the United States report to work with heightened 
     responsibilities as first responders and as the last line of 
     defense in aviation security; and
       Whereas the bravery of the crewmembers 15 years ago and our 
     crewmember heroes are prominent in the hearts and minds of 
     the people of the United States; Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) forever memorializes the service of aviation's first 
     responders on that fateful day; and
       (2) will always seek to honor the sacrifice of aviation's 
     first responders, who continue to keep the United States safe 
     today.

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