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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 and Mr. WARNER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources 

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 

National September 11 Memorial and Museum, the Pentagon Memorial, and the Flight 93 National Memorial; 


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Whereas, as a further tribute to first responders and the individuals 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 Columbia; 

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; 

(5) continues east through the communities and historic sights of Pennsylvania until arriving at the 130-mile 


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Liberty Water Gap Trail in New Jersey, which the Trail 

then follows to New York City; 

(6) continues to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City; 

(7) returns south, following important sections of 

the East Coast Greenway and connecting the 9/11 Memorial Garden of Reflection to the trail; 

(8) continues along the National Mall in Washington, 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 opportunities; 

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 

1 Resolved, That the Senate recognizes the September 

2 11th National Memorial Trail as an important trail and 


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1 greenway all individuals should enjoy in honor of the he2 roes of September 11th. 

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