PRINTER'S NO. 2511
No. 291 Session of 2001
INTRODUCED BY PERZEL, DeWEESE, RYAN, VEON, S. H. SMITH,
M. COHEN, ARGALL, COY, E. Z. TAYLOR, LESCOVITZ, CORNELL,
BELARDI, PHILLIPS, D. EVANS, BARLEY, CRUZ, PIPPY, PETRARCA,
ARMSTRONG, DONATUCCI, ALLEN, BISHOP, BENNINGHOFF, STURLA,
RUBLEY, BUXTON, R. STEVENSON, SOLOBAY, WATSON, OLIVER,
BARRAR, LEDERER, GEIST, DeLUCA, FLICK, WASHINGTON, GODSHALL,
BLAUM, JADLOWIEC, WALKO, REINARD, GEORGE, NAILOR, McCALL,
HESS, SCRIMENTI, J. BAKER, PALLONE, SEMMEL, WOJNAROSKI,
DiGIROLAMO, SHANER, M. DAILEY, COSTA, DALLY, COLAFELLA,
MARSICO, ROBERTS, GANNON, FREEMAN, HERSHEY, DALEY, MACKERETH,
ROEBUCK, ROSS, YEWCIC, SCHRODER, J. TAYLOR, CASORIO, HASAY,
CORRIGAN, SAYLOR, READSHAW, O'BRIEN, HARHAI, VANCE, MUNDY,
FEESE, PETRONE, CIVERA, G. WRIGHT, KREBS, ROBINSON, RAYMOND,
THOMAS, PICKETT, RUFFING, MAHER, WATERS, HERMAN, GRUITZA,
BOYES, TRICH, FLEAGLE, MAYERNIK, LEH, EACHUS, T. STEVENSON,
BELFANTI, HENNESSEY, MARKOSEK, BASTIAN, MANN, McGILL,
LAUGHLIN, ADOLPH, SANTONI, BIRMELIN, ROONEY, SCHULER,
STETLER, McILHINNEY, GORDNER, LEWIS, MICHLOVIC, GABIG, TIGUE,
METCALFE, CAWLEY, SATHER, MELIO, CLARK, M. WRIGHT, TANGRETTI,
ZUG, SURRA, MAITLAND, HORSEY, FICHTER, TRELLO, CREIGHTON,
TRAVAGLIO, McNAUGHTON, DERMODY, NICKOL, CALTAGIRONE, EGOLF,
VITALI, M. BAKER, STABACK, FAIRCHILD, C. WILLIAMS, BARD,
YOUNGBLOOD, BROWNE, MYERS, BUNT, BEBKO-JONES, CAPPELLI,
BUTKOVITZ, CLYMER, CURRY, L. I. COHEN, DIVEN, COLEMAN,
FRANKEL, J. EVANS, GRUCELA, FORCIER, HALUSKA, HABAY, HANNA,
HARHART, JAMES, HARPER, KAISER, HUTCHINSON, KELLER, KENNEY,
JOSEPHS, LAWLESS, KIRKLAND, LYNCH, LaGROTTA, MAJOR,
LEVDANSKY, McILHATTAN, LUCYK, MICOZZIE, MANDERINO, R. MILLER,
McGEEHAN, S. MILLER, PISTELLA, ROHRER, PRESTON, B. SMITH,
RIEGER, STAIRS, SAINATO, STEIL, STEELMAN, STERN,
STRITTMATTER, TULLI, WANSACZ, WILT, J. WILLIAMS, WOGAN,
YUDICHAK, ZIMMERMAN, TURZAI AND SAMUELSON, SEPTEMBER 25, 2001
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
SEPTEMBER 25, 2001
A RESOLUTION
1 Urging the citizens of this Commonwealth to offer their prayers
2 and support and every assistance necessary to those affected
3 by the terrorist attack of September 11, 2001, in the United
1 States.
2 WHEREAS, On September 11, 2001, the United States was the
3 victim of an orchestrated terrorist attack of unimaginable
4 proportions in which thousands of innocent victims were killed
5 and injured; and
6 WHEREAS, New York City, for centuries the center of American
7 commerce and culture, and the Pentagon near our nation's
8 Capitol, Washington, D.C., the command center of the America's
9 military, were the targets of this cowardly attack; and
10 WHEREAS, This attack, unprecedented on American soil, was a
11 cowardly act of war against all people who profess to love
12 freedom; and
13 WHEREAS, The American people, ever resilient and mindful of
14 our nation's long and storied history, will rise to this latest
15 challenge to our national unity and sovereignty; and
16 WHEREAS, Thousands of selfless heroes from across the nation
17 have risked their lives in rescue and relief efforts in New York
18 City, Washington, D.C., and this Commonwealth; and
19 WHEREAS, Tragically, many heroes risked and lost their lives
20 while trying to save the lives of others; therefore be it
21 RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives urge the citizens
22 of this Commonwealth to offer their prayers and support and
23 every assistance necessary to those affected by this tragedy;
24 and be it further
25 RESOLVED, That Pennsylvanians forever honor and commemorate
26 the heroes and innocent victims of this tragedy; and be it
27 further
28 RESOLVED, That Pennsylvanians demonstrate and affirm their
29 patriotism and support of our nation's leaders and military
30 during this challenging period by proudly flying the American
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1 flag; and be it further
2 RESOLVED, That citizens of this Commonwealth and its elected
3 leaders stand firmly with our President, supporting the armed
4 forces of the United States and all branches of our government
5 in the pursuit, capture and punishment of those responsible for
6 this despicable act.
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