HomeMy WebLinkAboutPROCLAMATION re National Day Regular Agenda
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Adiel McKnight, Executive Assistant
DATE: September 6, 2022
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION re: Proclaiming September 11, 2022 as National Day of
Service and Remembrance
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
In the United States,National Day of Service and Remembrance occurs on September 11th of each
year in memory of the people killed in the September 1 1th attacks of the year 2001.
In New York City, Sept. 11th is something of a somber, unofficial holiday, with quiet memorial events
around the city and twin beams of light rising from the Manhattan skyline.
National Day of Service and Remembrance is observed in the United States on September 11th to
commemorate the lives of those who died in the 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in
New York City and the Pentagon in Virginia and those who perished when the hijacked United
Airlines Flight 93 crashed in Pennsylvania.National Day of Service and Remembrance on September
11th honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 innocent victims who died in the September 11, 2001,
terrorist attacks. Each year Americans dedicate this day to remembering those who died and the first
responders who risked their own lives to save others.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to Jefferson County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Proclamation re: Proclaiming September 11, 2022 as National Day of Service and
Remembrance.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCau , County Administrator Date •
PROCLAMATION
National Day of Service and Remembrance
WHEREAS, 21 years ago,the United States endured one of the most unconscionable tragedies in our
country's history. The cowardly terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center,the Pentagon, and onboard United
Flight 93 cut short the lives of 2,977 innocent people. These attacks tore a hole in the heart of our Nation, and
the pain of this tragedy still remains. Each year on this somber date,we remember the horror and bravery shown
that day,just as we remember how we came together, united in grief and in purpose. Each year,we renew our
solemn vow to never forget what happened on September 11, 2001, or those who lost their lives; and
WHEREAS, on National Day of Service and Remembrance, we honor every life that was taken too
soon. We honor the first responders - firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency workers, and service
members - who answered the call of duty, and the brave civilians who rushed into action to save lives that day.
Their courage embodies the American spirit and resilience, and their heroism continues to inspire new
generations of Americans; and
WHEREAS, we also remember the patriotism and valor of our service members who pursued our
attackers, delivered justice to Osama bin Laden, and degraded al-Qa'ida; and
WHEREAS, over the last two decades the American people have demonstrated that the harder the
circumstances,the more resilient and stronger we become. Our shared love of country and our shared values -
regardless of race, gender, religion, origin, or economic status -unite us as Americans against all enemies,
foreign and domestic; and
WHEREAS, Congress has requested the observance of September 11 as an annually recognized
"National Day of Service and Remembrance;"
NOW, THEREFORE, the Jefferson County Board of County Commissioners does hereby proclaim
September 11, 2022, as
National Day of Service and Remembrance
in Jefferson County, and encourage all residents to join us in observation of this important day.
PROCLAIMED this 6th day of September, 2022.
JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
SEAL:
Heidi Eisenhour, Chair
ATTEST: Kate Dean, Member
Carolyn Gallaway, Clerk of the Board Greg Brotherton, Member