[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 133, 116th Congress, 1st Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9925 of September 10, 2019

Patriot Day, 2019

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 people who
perished on September 11, 2001. With gratitude, we honor the brave first
responders, resolute members of our military, and ordinary Americans who
showed extraordinary courage to save others on that fateful day. We will
always be grateful for the heroic men and women of our Armed Forces who
fought in defense of our country in the aftermath of the largest
terrorist attack on American soil, and we will never forget those who
made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our liberty and freedom.

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Many Americans vividly recall the precise moment when terrorists killed
our fellow Americans at the World Trade Center in New York City; at the
Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; and on a quiet field in Shanksville,
Pennsylvania. A beautiful September morning was marred by stark
disbelief, agonizing sorrow, and profound suffering. America's strength,
courage, and compassion, however, never wavered. First responders
instantly rushed into harm's way to save their fellow Americans from the
wreckage of the attacks, the passengers and crew of United Flight 93
decisively fought back and saved countless lives at the cost of their
own, and Americans from across the country provided aid, assistance, and
comfort to those in need. Against the backdrop of cowardly acts of
terror, America once again demonstrated to the world the unmatched
strength of our resolve and the indomitable power of our character.
This year, I was proud to sign into law the Permanent Authorization of
the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund Act. This bipartisan
legislation, named in honor of New York first responders Officer James
Zadroga, Firefighter Ray Pfeifer, and Detective Luis Alvarez,
permanently reauthorizes compensation for victims and their families,
first responders, and those on the front lines of rescue and recovery
operations at Ground Zero. Through this legislation, our Nation is
fulfilling our sacred duty to those who risked their lives for their
fellow Americans on that infamous September day 18 years ago.
Our prayers will continue for the survivors who still bear physical and
emotional wounds and for the families who lost loved ones. We also pray
for the members of our Armed Forces who risk their lives in service to
our country and for the first responders who work tirelessly to ensure
the safety of others. Today, let us remember that our Union--forged and
strengthened through adversity--will never be broken and that the
immeasurable sacrifices of our patriots will never be forgotten.
By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 (Public Law 107-89),
the Congress has designated September 11 of each year as ``Patriot
Day.''
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, do hereby proclaim September 11, 2019, as Patriot Day. I call
upon all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United
States to display the flag of the United States at half-staff on Patriot
Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives on September 11,
2001. I invite the Governors of the United States and its Territories
and interested organizations and individuals to join in this observance.
I call upon the people of the United States to participate in community
service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe this day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities, including remembrance services,
and to observe a moment of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern
Daylight Time to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result of
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this tenth day of
September, in the year of our Lord two thousand nineteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
fourth.
DONALD J. TRUMP