Passed House Resolution 0001

Introduced Version

HOUSE

RESOLUTION No. ___

Introduced by: Gregg, Bosma

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A RESOLUTION urging the Indiana House of Representatives to proclaim September 11 as "911 Heroes Day", a day of recognition honoring public safety personnel for the sacrifices they make daily in the line of duty.

Whereas, It is the duty of Americans everywhere to honor our emergency personnel for their heroic service to the communities of America;

Whereas, September 11 should come to be known as "911 Heroes Day";

Whereas, The purpose of this special day would be to forever honor and celebrate the spirit, courage, and service of public safety personnel throughout the country, past, present,

and in the future;

Whereas, The creation of this day of recognition would not only pay tribute to the men and women who died protecting their communities, but it would also give new strength to their families;

Whereas, This would allow a grateful nation to say thank you to the thousands of public safety personnel who protect us in ways we never know;

Whereas, The loss of a single firefighter or police officer is a national tragedy; and

Whereas, It is fitting and proper that the state of Indiana take the lead in establishing a day to recognize the bravery of our public safety personnel, both living and dead: Therefore,

Be it resolved by the House of Representatives of the

General Assembly of the State of Indiana:

    SECTION 1. That the Indiana House of Representatives is urged to proclaim September 11 as "911 Heroes Day", a day of recognition to express the gratitude of the citizens of Indiana for all the sacrifices made by public safety personnel in the performance of their duties.
    SECTION 2. That the Indiana House of Representatives calls on the Governor of the state of Indiana and all local communities to appropriately honor public safety personnel on September 11 of each year.
    SECTION 3. That the Indiana House of Representatives calls on the Congress of the United States, as its schedule permits, to review the current federal holiday policy and schedule to determine the proper national honor on September 11 for public safety personnel.