President George W. Bush signed the resolution into law on December 18th, 2001. It is a discretionary day of remembrance.
Initially, the day was called the Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims Of the Terrorist Attacks on September 11, 2001.
On Septemeber 4, 2002, President Bush used his authority created by the resolution and proclaimed Septemeber 11, 2002, as Patriot Day.
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