88R6809 BK-D
 
  By: Price 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.