A concurrent resolution recognizing September 11, 2020, as "National Day of Service and Remembrance".

III 116TH CONGRESS 2D SESSION S. CON. RES. 44 Recognizing September 11, 2020, as ‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’. IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 Mr. SCHUMER (for Mr. COONS (for himself, Mr. CASSIDY, Ms. HASSAN, Mr. JONES, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. REED, Ms. DUCKWORTH, Mr. KING, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. BENNET, Mrs. CAPITO, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. WHITEHOUSE, Mr. KAINE, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. CARPER, Ms. KLOBUCHAR, Mrs. SHAHEEN, Mr. YOUNG, Ms. COLLINS, Mrs. FEINSTEIN, Mr. BOOKER, Ms. STABENOW, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, Mr. HAWLEY, Mr. BLUMENTHAL, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. BOOZMAN, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. ROSEN, Mr. CRAMER, Ms. HIRONO, Mrs. HYDE- SMITH, Ms. HARRIS, Ms. CORTEZ MASTO, and Mrs. MURRAY)) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing September 11, 2020, as ‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’. Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the United States endured violent terrorist attacks and events (referred to in this preamble as the ‘‘attacks’’) in New York City, Wash- ington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, leading to the tragic deaths and injuries of thousands of innocent United States citizens and others from more than 90 dif- ferent countries and territories; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:28 Sep 17, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SC44.IS SC44 tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •SCON 44 IS Whereas, in response to the attacks, firefighters, uniformed officers, emergency medical technicians, physicians, nurses, military personnel, and other first responders im- mediately rose to service in the heroic attempt to save the lives of the individuals in danger; Whereas, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, thou- sands of recovery workers, including trades personnel, iron workers, equipment operators, and many others, joined with uniformed officers and military personnel to help search for and recover victims lost in the attacks; Whereas, in the days, weeks, and months following the at- tacks, thousands of individuals in the United States spontaneously volunteered to help support rescue and re- covery efforts, braving both physical and emotional hard- ship; Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers, volunteers, and survivors of the attacks continue to suffer from serious medical illnesses and emotional distress re- lated to the physical and mental trauma of the attacks; Whereas hundreds of thousands of brave individuals continue to serve every day, answering the call to duty as members of the Armed Forces, with some having given their lives or suffered injury— (1) to defend the security of the United States; and (2) to prevent further terrorist attacks; Whereas people of the United States witnessed and endured the tragedy of September 11, 2001, and, in the imme- diate aftermath of the attacks, became unified under a remarkable spirit of service and compassion that inspired the people of the United States; VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:28 Sep 17, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SC44.IS SC44 tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with BILLS 3 •SCON 44 IS Whereas, in the years immediately following the attacks, there was a marked increase in volunteerism and national service among the people of the United States, which continues to this day; Whereas, in 2009, Congress passed, and President Barack Obama signed, the bipartisan Serve America Act (Public Law 111–13; 123 Stat. 1460), which— (1) established, at the request of the 9/11 commu- nity, Federal recognition of September 11 as a ‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’ (commonly referred to as ‘‘9/11 Day’’); and (2) charged the Corporation for National and Com- munity Service with leading that annual day of service; Whereas, during the period beginning on the date of estab- lishment of September 11 as a National Day of Service and Remembrance, millions of individuals in the United States observe that date by engaging in a wide range of service activities and private forms of prayer and remem- brance; Whereas, during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID–19) national emergency— (1) Americans have once again rallied together to rise to the challenge by caring for the sick, providing es- sential services, and volunteering in their communities; and (2) there have been robust calls to strengthen, ex- pand, and participate in all forms of national and com- munity service; and Whereas the trends described in the preceding clause are the continuation of an American tradition of individuals and communities coming together to serve each other in times of need: Now, therefore, be it VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:28 Sep 17, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\SC44.IS SC44 tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with BILLS 4 •SCON 44 IS Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 1 concurring), That Congress— 2 (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self- 3 less dedication to fellow citizens displayed through 4 the heroic actions of first responders and other citi- 5 zens in New York City, Washington, DC, and 6 Shanksville, Pennsylvania; 7 (2) calls on the Members of the Senate and the 8 House of Representatives, and all people of the 9 United States, to observe September 11, 2020, as a 10 ‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’, with 11 appropriate and personal expressions of service and 12 reflection, which may include performing good deeds, 13 displaying the United States flag, participating in 14 memorial and remembrance services, and safely en- 15 gaging in volunteer service or other charitable activi- 16 ties— 17 (A) in honor of the individuals who lost 18 their lives or were injured in the attacks of Sep- 19 tember 11, 2001; and 20 (B) in tribute to the individuals who rose 21 to service— 22 (i) to come to the aid of those individ- 23 uals in need; and 24 VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:28 Sep 17, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6201 E:\BILLS\SC44.IS SC44 tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with BILLS 5 •SCON 44 IS (ii) in defense of the United States; 1 and 2 (3) urges all people of the United States to con- 3 tinue to live their lives throughout the year with the 4 same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that 5 was exhibited throughout the United States fol- 6 lowing the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 7 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 23:28 Sep 17, 2020 Jkt 099200 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\SC44.IS SC44 tkelley on DSKBCP9HB2PROD with BILLS