[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 199 (Tuesday, November 16, 2021)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8241-S8242]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    SENATE RESOLUTION 448--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 19, 2021, AS ``TSA 
                           APPRECIATION DAY''

  Mr. PETERS (for himself and Mr. Portman) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 448

       Whereas November 19, 2021, marks the 20th anniversary of 
     the signing of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act 
     (Public Law 107-71; 115 Stat. 597) by President George W. 
     Bush, creating the Transportation Security Administration 
     (commonly known as the ``TSA'');
       Whereas, after the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, 
     the TSA was established with the mission to prevent similar 
     attacks and restore confidence in air travel;
       Whereas, for 20 years, employees and officers of the TSA 
     have been on the front lines ensuring safety in the skies and 
     for the traveling public;
       Whereas, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the TSA quickly 
     adjusted its security operations in order to meet current and 
     future security needs of transportation systems in the United 
     States;
       Whereas, throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the TSA has 
     remained on the front lines at airports in the United States;
       Whereas more than 10,000 employees of the TSA have tested 
     positive for COVID-19, and more than 30 employees of the TSA 
     have lost their lives to COVID-19; and
       Whereas the people of the United States will continue to be 
     able to rely upon the vigilance of the TSA in the face of 
     future unknown threats: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates November 19, 2021, as ``TSA Appreciation 
     Day''; and

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       (2) recognizes--
       (A) the service and sacrifices made by employees and 
     officers of the Transportation Security Administration; and
       (B) the role such employees and officers play in keeping 
     the United States secure.

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