Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
Chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new section:
``Sec. 144. Patriot Day
``(a) Designation.--September 11 is Patriot Day. ``(b) Proclamation.--The President is requested to issue each year a proclamation calling on-- ``(1) State and local governments and the people of the United States to observe Patriot Day with appropriate programs and activities; ``(2) all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the United States and interested organizations and individuals to display the flag of the United States at halfstaff on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001; and ``(3) the people of the United States to observe a moment of silence on Patriot Day in honor of the individuals who lost their lives as a result of the terrorist attacks against the United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.''.
The table of contents for chapter 1 of title 36, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following new item:
``144. Patriot Day.''.
Approved December 18, 2001.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.J. Res. 71: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 147 (2001): Oct. 25, considered and passed House. Nov. 30, considered and passed Senate.
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