Bush names Sept. 11 Patriot Day

(December 20, 2001)

    U.S. President Bush signed legislation on Tuesday,  December 18, 2001 that designates a holiday in honor of those who were killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

    Without fanfare, Bush signed a House resolution naming Sept. 11 as Patriot Day. The resolution requires the president to issue a proclamation each year and order flags lowered to half-staff in observance of the day.

    The measure, brought by the New York congressional delegation, was approved by the House on Oct. 25, and the Senate on Nov. 30.