THE UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

GOVERNMENT HOUSE

Charlotte Amalie, V.I. 00802

340-774-0001



SEPTEMBER 117™ PATRIOT DAY: A DAY OF REMEMBRANCE IN THE

UNITED STATES VIRGIN ISLANDS



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BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES



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A PROCLAMATION



The unprovoked attacks of September 11, 2001, upon the United States of America by foreign

terrorists thrusted the United States and other countries into response actions they never envisioned.

The challenges facing all civilized people of the world as they related to the war on terrorism will not

end until we are able to erect smart controls against foreign and domestic terrorists.



America is fully committed to ensuring our freedom remains unfettered and sovereign for all

generations, now and forever. There is a need to focus world opinion upon the eradication of these

inhumane acts perpetrated around the globe.



One way to accomplish this is to never forget that those innocent victims did not die in vain.

America can fight back by reminding the world that the deaths of innocent people will always be

remembered and that they will be forever loved.



A better and appropriate way to accomplish this is through the annual celebration of their living.

There is no way to accomplish this than through the annual celebration of their living. On September

11", each year, through the land including:



The promotion of global harmony, peace and respect for each other;



The demonstration of America’s resolve and perseverance to win the war on terrorism;

The advancement of responsible citizenship;



The encouragement of patriotism and love of country;



The constant remembrance of those innocent victims who died September 11" as heroes.

NOW, THEREFORE I, Albert Bryan, Jr., Governor of the Virgin Islands of the United States,

by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Revised Organic Act of 1954 of the Virgin Islands, as

amended, do hereby proclaim Wednesday, September 11, 2019 as “A Day of Remembrance in the

United States Virgin Islands” in respect of those whose lives were suddenly, without cause, and

pointlessly taken from them on September 11", 2001. May they forever rest in peace and abide in our

memories. I call upon all residents of the United States Virgin Islands to join with me as we pay tribute

to their sacrifices on this special day of remembrance.



IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the

Government of the Virgin Islands of the United States to be affixed at Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas,

Virgin Islands this (9 day of September, A.D. 2019.



© Bryan, Jr.



Governor



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Trege Va A. Roach, Esquire



Lieuténant Governor