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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. HYDESMITH, 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, Washington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, leading to the 

tragic deaths and injuries of thousands of innocent 

United States citizens and others from more than 90 different countries and territories; 


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Whereas, in response to the attacks, firefighters, uniformed 

officers, emergency medical technicians, physicians, 

nurses, military personnel, and other first responders immediately rose to service in the heroic attempt to save the 

lives of the individuals in danger; 

Whereas, in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, thousands 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 attacks, thousands of individuals in the United States 

spontaneously volunteered to help support rescue and recovery efforts, braving both physical and emotional hardship; 

Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers, 

volunteers, and survivors of the attacks continue to suffer 

from serious medical illnesses and emotional distress related 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 immediate aftermath of the attacks, became unified under a 

remarkable spirit of service and compassion that inspired 

the people of the United States; 


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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 community, 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 Community Service with leading that annual day of service; 

Whereas, during the period beginning on the date of establishment 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 remembrance; 

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 essential services, and volunteering in their communities; 

and 

(2) there have been robust calls to strengthen, expand, and participate in all forms of national and community 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 


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1 Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 

2 concurring), That Congress— 

3 (1) recognizes, commends, and honors the self4 less dedication to fellow citizens displayed through 

5 the heroic actions of first responders and other citi6 zens in New York City, Washington, DC, and 

7 Shanksville, Pennsylvania; 

8 (2) calls on the Members of the Senate and the 

9 House of Representatives, and all people of the 

10 United States, to observe September 11, 2020, as a 

11 ‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’, with 

12 appropriate and personal expressions of service and 

13 reflection, which may include performing good deeds, 

14 displaying the United States flag, participating in 

15 memorial and remembrance services, and safely en16 gaging in volunteer service or other charitable activi17 ties— 

18 (A) in honor of the individuals who lost 

19 their lives or were injured in the attacks of Sep20 tember 11, 2001; and 

21 (B) in tribute to the individuals who rose 

22 to service— 

23 (i) to come to the aid of those individ24 uals in need; and 


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1 (ii) in defense of the United States; 

2 and 

3 (3) urges all people of the United States to con4 tinue to live their lives throughout the year with the 

5 same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that 

6 was exhibited throughout the United States fol7 lowing the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. 

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