87R28844 KSM-F
By: Price H.R. No. 1675
R E S O L U T I O N
WHEREAS, On the morning of September 11, 2001, 19 terrorists
hijacked four civilian airplanes in the skies over the United
States; the worst terror attack on the American people in the
country's history proceeded to unfold on that horrific day; in a
coordinated attack, the hijackers intentionally flew two of the
planes into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center and a third
into the Pentagon; and
WHEREAS, Learning about the other hijackings, passengers and
crew members on the fourth plane, Flight 93, launched a
counterattack, spurring the hijacker pilot to crash the plane into
a field in Pennsylvania; nearly 3,000 people were killed in the
different locations, the single largest loss of life resulting from
a foreign attack on American soil; and
WHEREAS, While September 11 will forever be remembered as a
day of tragedy and loss, we also remember the selfless
determination of law enforcement officers, firefighters, and other
rescue workers who charged into danger that morning and in the days
after; these first responders continued to show up and search for
survivors and remains in the days and weeks after the attacks, and
many of these heroes lost their lives assisting the people who were
trapped and injured; and
WHEREAS, United in grief, Americans helped in every way
possible; we gave blood and said prayers, with some even
volunteering to help in the rescue and recovery efforts at the World
Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93 sites; we performed acts of
charity and comforted each other, and we stood united as a nation;
and
WHEREAS, In December 2001, the U.S. Congress passed a joint
resolution designating September 11 of each year as Patriot Day; on
that solemn anniversary, we lower our flags and bow our heads for a
moment of silence; this day reminds us that our nation is still
working to effectively combat terrorism that threatens the United
States of America, while remembering the brave souls who have lost
their lives in the process; and
WHEREAS, Patriot Day is a tribute to the innocent and those
who died trying to rescue them; it is also a pledge to carry on their
legacies and remain steadfast in our commitment to our country, our
neighbors, and our character; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 87th Texas
Legislature hereby commemorate Patriot Day 2022 on the 21st
anniversary of these attacks and honor with our memories and our
actions those who were injured and those who died in the
September 11 attacks.