[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 148 (Monday, September 16, 2019)]
[Senate]
[Page S5495]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 25--RECOGNIZING SEPTEMBER 11, 2019, AS A 
              ``NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE''

  Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. Cassidy, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Schumer, 
Mr. Booker, Mr. Menendez, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Brown, Ms. Harris, Mrs. 
Shaheen, Mr. Jones, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Reed, Mr. Kaine, Mr. Markey, 
Mr. Murphy, Ms. Klobuchar, Mrs. Murray, Mr. Whitehouse, Mr. Carper, Ms. 
Hassan, Mr. Manchin, Mr. Cramer, Ms. Collins, Mr. Cardin, Mr. Cotton, 
Mr. King, Ms. Hirono, Ms. Duckworth, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Cortez Masto, 
Ms. Rosen, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Sanders, Mr. Hawley, Mr. Bennet, and Mr. 
Roberts) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                            S. Con. Res. 25

       Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the United States endured a 
     violent terrorist attack leading to the tragic deaths and 
     injuries of thousands of innocent United States citizens and 
     other citizens from more than 90 different nations and 
     territories;
       Whereas, in response to the attacks in New York City, 
     Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, firefighters, 
     uniformed officers, emergency medical technicians, 
     physicians, nurses, military personnel, and other first 
     responders immediately rose to service in the heroic attempt 
     to save the lives of the people in danger;
       Whereas, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, 
     thousands of recovery workers, including trades personnel, 
     iron workers, equipment operators, and many others, joined 
     with uniformed officers and military personnel to help search 
     for and recover victims lost in the attacks;
       Whereas, in the days, weeks, and months following the 
     attacks, thousands of people in the United States and others 
     spontaneously volunteered to help support the rescue and 
     recovery efforts, braving both physical and emotional 
     hardship;
       Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers, 
     volunteers, and survivors of the attacks continue to suffer 
     from serious medical illnesses and emotional distress related 
     to the physical and mental trauma of the tragedy;
       Whereas hundreds of thousands of brave men and women 
     continue to serve every day, having answered the call to duty 
     as members of the Armed Forces, with some having given their 
     lives or suffered injury to defend the security of the United 
     States and prevent further terrorist attacks;
       Whereas all people of the United States witnessed and 
     endured the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and, in the 
     immediate aftermath of the attacks, became unified under a 
     remarkable spirit of service and compassion that inspired the 
     people of the United States;
       Whereas, in the years immediately following the attacks of 
     September 11, 2001, the Bureau of Labor Statistics documented 
     a marked increase in volunteerism among the people of the 
     United States;
       Whereas, in 2009, Congress passed and President Barack 
     Obama signed the bipartisan Serve America Act (Public Law 
     111-13; 123 Stat. 1460), which established, at the request of 
     the 9/11 community, Federal recognition of September 11 as a 
     ``National Day of Service and Remembrance'' and charged the 
     Corporation for National and Community Service with leading 
     this annual day of service; and
       Whereas, since Congress and the President provided for 
     Federal recognition of September 11 as a ``National Day of 
     Service and Remembrance'' (commonly referred to as ``9/11 
     Day''), millions of people in the United States observe the 
     anniversary by engaging in a wide range of service activities 
     and private forms of prayer and remembrance: Now, therefore, 
     be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the selfless 
     dedication to fellow citizens displayed through the heroic 
     actions of first responders and other citizens in New York, 
     Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania;
       (2) calls upon the Members of the Senate and the House of 
     Representatives and all people of the United States to 
     observe September 11, 2019, as a ``National Day of Service 
     and Remembrance'', with appropriate and personal expressions 
     of service and reflection, which can include performing good 
     deeds, displaying the United States flag, attending memorial 
     and remembrance services, and engaging in community service 
     or other charitable activities--
       (A) in honor of the people who lost their lives or were 
     injured in the attacks of September 11, 2001; and
       (B) in tribute to the people who rose to service--
       (i) to come to the aid of the people in need; and
       (ii) in defense of the United States; and
       (3) urges all people of the United States to continue to 
     live their lives throughout the year with the same spirit of 
     unity, service, and compassion that was exhibited throughout 
     the United States following the terrorist attacks of 
     September 11, 2001.

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