LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commemorating the Ninth Annual September 11th
Patriot Day in the State of New York and National Day of Service and
Remembrance

WHEREAS, The memory of those who lost their lives in the unprecedented
tragedy which befell our State and Nation on September 11, 2001, will
forever remain with their families, and will live in the hearts of every
New Yorker and every American; and
WHEREAS, To those who were lost and the loved ones they leave behind,
to those who were there to help, we will never forget; and
WHEREAS, Patriot Day is an annual observance on September 11 to remem-
ber those who were injured or died during the terrorist attacks in the
United States on September 11, 2001; and
WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, four planes were hijacked; the hijack-
ers then deliberately flew three of the planes into two important build-
ings, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. and the Twin Towers of the World
Trade Center in New York City; the fourth plane crashed into a field
near Shanksville, Pennsylvania; and
WHEREAS, The loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused form
the biggest act of terrorism ever on United States soil; nearly 3,000
people died in the attacks and the economic impact was immense; and
WHEREAS, At the direction of the President, the flag of the United
States of America should be displayed at half-mast as a mark of respect
to those who died on this catastrophic day on American homes, the White
House and all United States government buildings throughout the world;
and
WHEREAS, In the spirit of patriotism, this Legislative Body calls upon
the people of the State and Nation to participate in community service
to those lost by our Nation with ceremonies and observances and to hold
a moment of silence beginning at 8:45 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time to
honor the innocent victims; and
WHEREAS, Saturday, September 11, 2010, marks the Ninth Anniversary of
America's tragedy; we must use this momentous occasion to honor, reflect
upon and heal a community and Nation; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commemorate the Ninth Annual September 11th Patriot Day in the State of
New York and National Day of Service and Remembrance.