[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 127 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]
2d Session
S. CON. RES. 127
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas across the United States and around the world, people of all ages and
walks of life collectively witnessed an event of immense tragedy on
September 11, 2001;
Whereas the events of that day instantly transformed many lives, some through
personal loss and many others through an unfamiliar sense of individual
and national vulnerability;
Whereas an unprecedented, historic bonding of the people of the United States
arose from the collective shock, unifying the United States in a
sustained outpouring of national spirit, pride, selflessness,
generosity, courage, and service;
Whereas on that day and the immediate days that followed, many brave people
heroically, tirelessly, and courageously participated in an
extraordinarily difficult and dangerous rescue and recovery effort, in
many cases voluntarily putting their own well-being at risk;
Whereas September 11 will never and should never be just another day in the
hearts and minds of all people of the United States;
Whereas the creation of memorials and monuments honoring the lives lost on
September 11, 2001, as well as the efforts of those who participated in
rescue and recovery and voluntary service efforts, are necessary,
proper, and fitting, but alone cannot fully capture the desire of the
United States to pay tribute in a meaningful way;
Whereas it is fitting and essential to establish a lasting, meaningful, and
positive legacy of service for future generations as a tribute to those
heroes of September 11, 2001;
Whereas many citizens wish to memorialize September 11 by engaging in personal
and individual acts of community service or other giving activities as
part of a national day of recognition and tribute; and
Whereas to lose this opportunity to bring people together for such an important
endeavor would be a tragedy unto itself: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),
That--
(1) it is the sense of Congress that the President should
designate September 11 as an annually recognized day of
voluntary service, charity, and compassion; and
(2) Congress urges the President to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe this
day with appropriate and personal expressions of service,
charity, and compassion toward others.
Passed the Senate September 10, 2004.
Attest:
Secretary.
108th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. CON. RES. 127
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should designate
September 11 as a national day of voluntary service, charity, and
compassion.