A resolution recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the heroes of September 11th.

III 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION S. RES. 267 Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the heroes of September 11th. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES JUNE 27, 2019 Mr. TOOMEY (for himself, Mr. WARNER, and Mr. CASEY) submitted the fol- lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources SEPTEMBER 11, 2019 Committee discharged; considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the heroes of September 11th. Whereas September 11th, 2001, is the date of one of the worst terrorist attacks on United States soil, claiming nearly 3,000 lives at the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon in Virginia, and the Flight 93 crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania; Whereas the United States came together to honor the loved ones who were victims of the attack and the heroes of September 11th, including the first responders, in the days, weeks, and months after the attack by erecting the VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR267.ATS SR267 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 SRES 267 ATS National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the Pen- tagon Memorial, and the Flight 93 National Memorial; Whereas, as a further tribute to first responders and the indi- viduals who lost their lives, the September 11th National Memorial Trail Alliance, in partnership with State and local governments and other nonprofit organizations, was formed to develop a 1,300-mile trail and greenway to connect the 3 memorials; Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail is a biking, hiking, and driving trail that provides a physical link between the 3 memorials; Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail passes through Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District of Co- lumbia; Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail forms an unbroken triangle that links the cities, towns, and communities along the trail that are home to State and local memorials and other significant sites that reflect the spirit of United States patriotism and resilience; Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail— (1) starts at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, Virginia; (2) follows the Mt. Vernon Trail and then extends north along the 184-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park; (3) connects at Cumberland, Maryland, with the 150-mile Great Allegheny Passage, which the Trail then follows to Garrett in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; (4) turns northeast and continues for approximately 21 miles to the Flight 93 National Memorial; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR267.ATS SR267 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 3 SRES 267 ATS (5) continues east through the communities and his- toric sights of Pennsylvania until arriving at the 130-mile Liberty Water Gap Trail in New Jersey, which the Trail then follows to New York City; (6) continues to the National September 11 Memo- rial and Museum in New York City; (7) returns south, following important sections of the East Coast Greenway and connecting the 9/11 Memo- rial Garden of Reflection to the trail; (8) continues along the National Mall in Wash- ington, DC; and (9) ends at the Pentagon Memorial; Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail serves as an important recreational and transportation venue for promoting tourism, economic development, healthy bodies and minds, and cultural and educational opportu- nities; Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail has the support of States, local communities, and the private sector; Whereas recognition by the Senate of the September 11th National Memorial Trail does not confer any affiliation of the Trail with the National Park Service or the National Trails System; Whereas recognition by the Senate of the September 11th National Memorial Trail does not authorize Federal funds to be expended for any purpose related to the Trail; and Whereas States, local communities, and the private sector are encouraged to join together to complete the September 11th National Memorial Trail: Now, therefore, be it VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SR267.ATS SR267 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 4 SRES 267 ATS Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the September 1 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and 2 greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the he- 3 roes of September 11th. 4 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:31 Sep 11, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SR267.ATS SR267 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS