Kennedy, Peters introduce bipartisan Patriot Week resolution

MADISONVILLE, La. - Sens. John Kennedy (R-La.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) today introduced a resolution to designate the week of Sept. 11 through Sept. 17 as Patriot Week.

"On Sept. 11, 2001, America was forever changed when terrorists took the lives of nearly 3,000 people. Patriot Week helps us to never forget the sacrifices our brave heroes made that day to save lives, and it encourages Americans to reflect on our nation's great history. I'm proud to introduce this bipartisan resolution with Sen. Peters for the sixth consecutive year, and I look forward to my colleagues' supporting it," said Kennedy.

Patriot Week, which was co-founded by Judge Michael Warren, honors the victims of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, celebrates Constitution Day on Sept. 17 and encourages students to delve into American history.

"Patriot Week is a time to honor those who died during the horrific terrorist attacks on 9/11, and recognize the profound bravery of the first responders and servicemembers who answered the call to defend our nation in one of our darkest moments. Just as we came together in those days following September 11th, this resolution encourages us to always stay unified and remember our core values as Americans, in order to address the challenges we face ahead. I continue to be thankful for Judge Warren's efforts to help champion this important initiative each year," said Peters.

Full text of the resolution is available here.