Pennsylvania HR 449: A Resolution recognizing September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in Pennsylvania in memory of the civilians and emergency and armed forces personnel who lost their lives in the attacks.

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PRINTER'S NO. 3045
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No. 449
Session of
2026
INTRODUCED BY SCHEUREN, STAMBAUGH, PICKETT, JAMES, HAMM,
FREEMAN, KUZMA, VENKAT, MOUL, REICHARD, RIVERA, GUENST,
GREINER, MARCELL, BERNSTINE, STAATS, KAUFFMAN, MENTZER,
MERSKI, K. HARRIS, CIRESI, ROWE, COOPER, WATRO, BANTA,
SHAFFER, HEFFLEY, TWARDZIK, STEHR, ANDERSON, POWELL,
M. MACKENZIE, RADER, DAY, KLUNK AND MALAGARI, MARCH 19, 2026
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON VETERANS AFFAIRS AND EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS, MARCH 23, 2026
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the
Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in Pennsylvania
in memory of the civilians and emergency and armed forces
personnel who lost their lives in the attacks.
WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, terrorists associated with
the Al-Qaeda terrorist group conducted a coordinated series of
attacks on the United States, targeting the World Trade Center
in New York City, the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and
United Airlines Flight 93, resulting in the killing of
approximately 3,000 Americans; and
WHEREAS, The victims of the attacks included civilians of all
ages and backgrounds, members of the military, law enforcement,
emergency medical services and fire departments; and
WHEREAS, Among the 421 emergency workers and first responders
in New York City who lost their lives were 343 firefighters of
the New York City Fire Department, 37 police officers of the
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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, 23
police officers of the New York City Police Department and other
emergency medical services personnel and first responders; and
WHEREAS, In the attack on the Pentagon, 184 people were
killed, including 125 individuals working in the building and 59
passengers and crew members aboard American Airlines Flight 77;
and
WHEREAS, In this Commonwealth, 40 passengers and crew members
aboard United Airlines Flight 93 were killed when the aircraft
crashed in an open field in Stonycreek Township, Somerset
County, heroically preventing further loss of life by stopping
the aircraft from reaching its intended target; and
WHEREAS, The courageous actions of emergency workers and
first responders on September 11, 2001, saved countless lives;
and
WHEREAS, In the years following September 11, 2001, many
additional lives were lost as a result of injury and illness
related to the attacks, further deepening the national impact of
that day; and
WHEREAS, The events of September 11, 2001, continue to remind
the people of this Commonwealth and the nation of the importance
of unity and resilience in the face of adversity; and
WHEREAS, The year 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the
terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives recognize
September 11, 2026, as "25th Anniversary of the Terrorist
Attacks of September 11, 2001, Day" in Pennsylvania in memory of
the civilians and emergency and armed forces personnel who lost
their lives in the attacks; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives commemorate the
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victims and heroes of the terrorist attacks of September 11,
2001, recognize the bravery and commitment of first responders
and emergency workers and reaffirm its commitment to ensuring
that the lessons and legacy of that day are never forgotten.
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