NEW YORK (WCBS 880) — There's a new bipartisan push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
New York Republican Rep. Mike Lawler, who introduced the September 11th Day of Remembrance Act Thursday, was a freshman in high school when the 2001 terrorist attacks happened.
"When you think about the fact that today not a single child in high school was born during 9/11, I think it is so important that we really take the opportunity to remember ... to honor those lost, those heroes that helped save countless lives, those individuals who are still suffering from the effects of that terrible day," he said.
Three other congressmen — New York Republican Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan and Maryland Democratic Rep. David Tone — have co-sponsored the legislation.
Lawler said it wouldn't be just another day off or a day for sales and barbeques. Instead, it would be a day for solemn reflection and remembrance like Memorial Day.
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