Patriot Day, 2019, 48547-48548 [2019-20117]

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[Federal Register Volume 84, Number 179 (Monday, September 16, 2019)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 48547-48548]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2019-20117]




                        Presidential Documents 



Federal Register / Vol. 84, No. 179 / Monday, September 16, 2019 / 
Presidential Documents

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Title 3--
The President

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                Proclamation 9925 of September 10, 2019

                
Patriot Day, 2019

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                On Patriot Day, we solemnly remember the nearly 3,000 
                people who perished on September 11, 2001. With 
                gratitude, we honor the brave first responders, 
                resolute members of our military, and ordinary 
                Americans who showed extraordinary courage to save 
                others on that fateful day. We will always be grateful 
                for the heroic men and women of our Armed Forces who 
                fought in defense of our country in the aftermath of 
                the largest terrorist attack on American soil, and we 
                will never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice 
                to defend our liberty and freedom.

                Many Americans vividly recall the precise moment when 
                terrorists killed our fellow Americans at the World 
                Trade Center in New York City; at the Pentagon in 
                Arlington, Virginia; and on a quiet field in 
                Shanksville, Pennsylvania. A beautiful September 
                morning was marred by stark disbelief, agonizing 
                sorrow, and profound suffering. America's strength, 
                courage, and compassion, however, never wavered. First 
                responders instantly rushed into harm's way to save 
                their fellow Americans from the wreckage of the 
                attacks, the passengers and crew of United Flight 93 
                decisively fought back and saved countless lives at the 
                cost of their own, and Americans from across the 
                country provided aid, assistance, and comfort to those 
                in need. Against the backdrop of cowardly acts of 
                terror, America once again demonstrated to the world 
                the unmatched strength of our resolve and the 
                indomitable power of our character.

                This year, I was proud to sign into law the Permanent 
                Authorization of the September 11th Victim Compensation 
                Fund Act. This bipartisan legislation, named in honor 
                of New York first responders Officer James Zadroga, 
                Firefighter Ray Pfeifer, and Detective Luis Alvarez, 
                permanently reauthorizes compensation for victims and 
                their families, first responders, and those on the 
                front lines of rescue and recovery operations at Ground 
                Zero. Through this legislation, our Nation is 
                fulfilling our sacred duty to those who risked their 
                lives for their fellow Americans on that infamous 
                September day 18 years ago.

                Our prayers will continue for the survivors who still 
                bear physical and emotional wounds and for the families 
                who lost loved ones. We also pray for the members of 
                our Armed Forces who risk their lives in service to our 
                country and for the first responders who work 
                tirelessly to ensure the safety of others. Today, let 
                us remember that our Union--forged and strengthened 
                through adversity--will never be broken and that the 
                immeasurable sacrifices of our patriots will never be 
                forgotten.

                By a joint resolution approved December 18, 2001 
                (Public Law 107-89), the Congress has designated 
                September 11 of each year as ``Patriot Day.''

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, do hereby proclaim September 
                11, 2019, as Patriot Day. I call upon all departments, 
                agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States to 
                display the flag of the United States at half-staff on 
                Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their 
                lives on September 11, 2001. I invite the Governors of 
                the United States and its Territories and interested 
                organizations and individuals to join in this 
                observance. I call upon the

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                people of the United States to participate in community 
                service in honor of those our Nation lost, to observe 
                this day with appropriate ceremonies and activities, 
                including remembrance services, and to observe a moment 
                of silence beginning at 8:46 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time 
                to honor the innocent victims who perished as a result 
                of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                tenth day of September, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand nineteen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                fourth.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 2019-20117
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