HomeMy WebLinkAbout09_11_07 Patriot Day Program FINALpatriot day at american pavilion veterans park & athletic complex In memory of those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 & Honoring those who still stand guard and who are serving
our community, state and nation tuesday september 11, 2007 6 p.m. Public Law 107-89 107th Congress Joint Resolution Amending title 36, United States Code, to designate September 11 as
Patriot Day. Whereas on September 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City, and a third into
the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.; Whereas the fourth hijacked aircraft crashed in southwestern Pennsylvania after passengers tried to take control of the aircraft in order to prevent
the hijackers from crashing the aircraft into an important symbol of democracy and freedom; Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist attacks ever launched against the
United States, killing thousands of innocent people; and Whereas in the aftermath of the attac?ks the people of the United States stood united in providing support for those in need:
Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, .... (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 fl ag 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 United States that occurred on September 11, 2001.’’.... Approved December 18, 2001.
honored guests local first responders City of Bryan Police & Fire Department City of College Station Police & Fire Department Search & Rescue Dogs Brazos County Sheriff ’s Offi ce Texas
A&M University Police Department Texas Task Force One National Guard & U. S. Army Reserve mayor ben white City of College Station kean register BTU Group Manager Veteran, US Army sponsors
City of College Station Citibank C & J Bar-B-Que Ruffi no Meats Sanderson Farms Copy Corner Braxxton Printing & Graphics Petal Patch Aggieland Moon Walk Blue Bell Creameries Kroger Family
Center Mi Cocina Restaurants patriot day THE AMERICAN PAVILION VETERANS PARK & ATHLETIC COMPLEX Tuesday, September 11, 2007 welcome Bruce Forsyth presentation College Station of colors
Fire Department Honor Guard “national anthem” Diane Forsyth pledge of allegiance Hyrum England Boy Scout Troop #1053 prayer Keith H. Kuttler Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
speaker Maj. Chris Emmerson USMC laying of wreath Gus & Phoebe Kate Children of Kristi & Byron Hancock 21 gun salute Combined Law Enforcement Honor Guard “taps” You are invited to stay
for the complimentary barbecue. We also invite you to write a note to a soldier at the tables provided.