S.Con.Res. 48 — Introduced in Senate

III 116th CONGRESS 2d Session S. CON. RES. 48 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2020Ms. Warren (for herself, Mr. Cotton, Mr. Peters, Ms. Rosen, Mr. Johnson, and Mr. Lankford) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing support for the designation of October 28, 2020, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day. Whereas, in the United States, first responders include professional and volunteer firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians, and paramedics; Whereas, according to a 2017 compilation of data on the Emergency Services Sector in the United States by the Department of Homeland Security, “The first responder community comprises an estimated 4.6 million career and volunteer professionals within five primary disciplines: Law Enforcement, Fire and Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Management, and Public Works.”; Whereas first responders deserve to be recognized for their commitment to safety, defense, and honor; Whereas the people of the United States have depended on the service and sacrifices of first responders during the national emergency relating to the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID–19) pandemic; and Whereas October 28, 2020, would be an appropriate day to establish as “Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day”: Now, therefore, be it That Congress— (1) supports the designation of October 28, 2020, as Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day; (2) honors and recognizes the contributions of first responders; and (3) encourages the people of the United States to observe Honoring the Nation’s First Responders Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote awareness of the contributions of first responders in the United States.