Pennsylvania HR 558: A Resolution remembering the Honorable Robert C. Wise, a five-term former member of the House of Representatives from the 83rd District, Lycoming County, who died September 3, 2024, at 99 years of age.

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PRINTER'S NO. 3541
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 558
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY METZGAR, MARCELL, RAPP, COOK, STAMBAUGH, SANCHEZ,
PICKETT, JAMES, STAATS, STENDER, GREINER, KUZMA, KUTZ, KOZAK,
MERSKI, M. MACKENZIE, McNEILL, REICHARD, CAUSER, PUGH, WHITE,
WALLEN, KAUFFMAN, SMITH, MOUL, BOROWSKI, MALAGARI, BANTA,
MENTZER, BERNSTINE, GALLAGHER, PASHINSKI, NEILSON, ROWE AND
WARNER, JUNE 8, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND
OPERATIONS, JUNE 8, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the
September 11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and
honoring the sacrifices of the victims and first responders.
WHEREAS, The September 11, 2001, attacks were a series of
four coordinated terrorist attacks masterminded by Osama bin
Laden; and
WHEREAS, Al Qaeda terrorists hijacked planes to execute
suicide attacks on the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in
New York City and the Pentagon in Washington, DC; and
WHEREAS, Terrorists attempted to attack another target, most
likely in Washington, DC, on that fateful day but were
unsuccessful because of the heroic efforts of the passengers of
United Airlines Flight 93 who, attempting to retake control of
the hijacked plane, crashed into a field in Stonycreek Township,
Somerset County, to avert further tragedy; and
WHEREAS, The multiple tragedies stemming from the 9/11
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attacks have affected the lives of all Americans; and
WHEREAS, Almost 3,000 people died in the 9/11 attacks; and
WHEREAS, Their families, friends and coworkers have suffered
the most from the cowardly acts of Al Qaeda militants; and
WHEREAS, First responders in New York City, Washington, DC,
and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, sacrificed greatly to rescue and
recover victims of the 9/11 attacks; and
WHEREAS, Many first responders lost their lives in the
process; and
WHEREAS, Individuals from all walks of life have helped to
rebuild at attack sites and have memorialized victims; and
WHEREAS, The men and women of our armed forces have fought
bravely and tirelessly in the ensuing global war on terrorism;
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
September 11, 2026, as "The 25th anniversary of the September
11, 2001, Al Qaeda attacks" in Pennsylvania and honor the
sacrifices of the victims and first responders; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives remember the
almost 3,000 victims of the 9/11 attacks and the countless
others who have faced related personal tragedies; and be it
further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor the
sacrifices made by the first responders who risked their lives
to rescue and recover victims of the 9/11 attacks and protect
all Americans; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives venerate the
brave servicepersons who have waged the global war on terrorism
and commend those who presently serve in support of that
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international military campaign; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
Pennsylvanians and Americans to recall and recapture the unity
with which we overcame the many challenges and threats arising
from the 9/11 attacks; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives encourage all
Pennsylvanians and Americans to share the history of September
11, 2001, with generations to come.
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