[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 169 (Tuesday, September 29, 2020)]
[Senate]
[Page S5987]
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 48--EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE DESIGNATION 
 OF OCTOBER 28, 2020, AS ``HONORING THE NATION'S FIRST RESPONDERS DAY''

  Ms. WARREN (for herself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Peters, Ms. Rosen, Mr. 
Johnson, and Mr. Lankford) submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
and Governmental Affairs:

                            S. Con. Res. 48

       Whereas, in the United States, first responders include 
     professional and volunteer firefighters, police officers, 
     emergency medical technicians, and paramedics;
       Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the 
     Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the 
     Department of Homeland Security, ``The first responder 
     community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and 
     volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law 
     Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical 
     Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works.'';
       Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their 
     commitment to safety, defense, and honor;
       Whereas the people of the United States have depended on 
     the service and sacrifices of first responders during the 
     national emergency relating to the Coronavirus disease 2019 
     (COVID-19) pandemic; and
       Whereas October 28, 2020, would be an appropriate day to 
     establish as ``Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day'': 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2020, as 
     ``Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day'';
       (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first 
     responders; and
       (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     Honoring the Nation's First Responders Day with appropriate 
     ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the 
     contributions of first responders in the United States.

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