Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Day of Remembrance. (Introduced in the House)

HCON 235 IH

107th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 235

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Day of Remembrance.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 21, 2001

Mr. CLAY (for himself, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, and Mr. OWENS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National Day of Remembrance.

Whereas on September 11, 2001, beginning at 8:45 a.m., eastern daylight time, evil acts of terrorism were perpetrated against the people of the United States and all humanity;

Whereas thousands of people lost their lives or were injured as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001;

Whereas hundreds of firefighters, police officers, and rescue workers gave their lives in a heroic effort to save the lives of victims of these horrific terrorist attacks;

Whereas neither the Government nor the people of the United States will be deterred by acts of terrorism ;

Whereas the Government and people of the United States are united in the effort to stand firm against any future acts of terrorism ; and

Whereas the establishment of September 11 as a National Day of Remembrance would provide an opportunity to remember the victims who lost their lives and those who lost their loved ones as a result of these vicious terrorist attacks, and to honor the people of the United States who displayed heroism and courage during and after the attacks: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that--

(1) a National Day of Remembrance should be established to remember the victims who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and to honor the people of the United States who displayed heroism and courage during and after the attacks; and

(2) the President should issue a proclamation--

(A) calling on the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate programs and activities; and

(B) encouraging houses of worship and other institutions to ring bells and municipalities and other local governmental entities to activate emergency alarms and sirens at a specified time, and people to subsequently observe a moment of silence in recognition of those who died as a result of the attacks.