[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 109 (Thursday, June 27, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4635-S4636]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 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

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

                              S. Res. 267

       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

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     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, D.C.; 
     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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