H.R. No. 2248

	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 88th Texas
	Legislature hereby commemorate Patriot Day 2023 on the 22nd
	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.
	Price
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	Speaker of the House
	I certify that H.R. No. 2248 was adopted by the House on May
	29, 2023, by a non-record vote.
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	Chief Clerk of the House