HCON 230 IH

107th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. CON. RES. 230

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

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

September 14, 2001

Mr. WYNN (for himself and Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia) 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, evil acts of terrorism were perpetrated against the people of the United States and all humanity;

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

Whereas hundreds of fire fighters, police officers, and rescue workers gave their lives in a valiant effort to save the lives of other 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 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 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 calling on the people of the United States to observe such a day with appropriate programs and activities.