IV 
116TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 384 
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an important 
trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor of the heroes of 
September 11th. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 15, 2019 
Mr. CONNOLLY (for himself, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. KHANNA, Mr. 
FITZPATRICK, Mr. CARTWRIGHT, and Mr. BEYER) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Re-
sources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the September 11th National Memorial Trail 
as an important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by 
all in honor of the heroes of September 11th. 
Whereas, September 11, 2001, is a day of infamy that the 
world will forever remember for being the worst terrorist 
attack on American 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 family 
members and loved ones who were victims of the attack 
and the heroes of September 11th, including the first re-
sponders in the days, weeks, and months after the attack, 
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by erecting the National September 11 Memorial and 
Museum, the Pentagon Memorial, and the Flight 93 Na-
tional Memorial as lasting remembrances for generations 
to come; 
Whereas as a further tribute to those who gave their all in 
the name of freedom, the September 11th National Me-
morial Trail Alliance, in partnership with the National 
Park Service, State and local governments, and other 
nonprofit organizations, was formed to develop a 1,300- 
mile trail and greenway to connect the three memorials; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will be 
a biking, hiking, and driving trail providing a physical 
link between the three memorials; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will 
pass through Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, Pennsyl-
vania, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, and the District 
of Columbia; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will 
form 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 re-
flect the spirit of American patriotism, resilience, and 
perseverance; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will— 
(1) start at the Pentagon Memorial in Arlington, 
Virginia; 
(2) follow the Mt. Vernon Trail and then extend 
north along the 184-mile Chesapeake and Ohio Canal 
National Historical Park; 
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(3) connect at Cumberland, Maryland, with the 150- 
mile Great Allegheny Passage, which the trail will then 
follow to Garrett in Somerset County, Pennsylvania; 
(4) turn northeast and continue for approximately 
21 miles to the Flight 93 National Memorial; 
(5) continue east through the communities and his-
toric sights of Pennsylvania until arriving at New Jer-
sey’s 130-mile Liberty Water Gap Trail, which the trail 
will then follow to New York City; 
(6) continue to New York City’s National September 
11 Memorial and Museum; 
(7) return south, following important sections of the 
East Coast Greenway and connecting the 9–11 Memorial 
Garden of Reflection to the trail; 
(8) continue along the National Mall in Washington, 
DC; and 
(9) end at the Pentagon Memorial; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail will 
serve as an important recreational and transportation 
venue for promoting tourism, economic development, 
healthy bodies and minds, and cultural and educational 
opportunities for generations to come; 
Whereas the September 11th National Memorial Trail has 
the support of States, local communities, the private sec-
tor, and the National Park Service; and 
Whereas States, local communities, the private sector, and 
the National Park Service are encouraged to join to-
gether to complete the September 11th National Memo-
rial Trail: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the September 11th National Memorial Trail as an 
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important trail and greenway to be enjoyed by all in honor 
of the heroes of September 11th. 
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