{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-kennedy-lead-bipartisan-resolution-designating-patriot-week", "Peters, Kennedy Lead Bipartisan Resolution Designating Patriot Week", "2023-09-11", "2023", "2023-09", "Democrat", "Senate", "MI", "Gary C. Peters", "P000595", "www.peters.senate.gov", "garypeters", "https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases", "scraper", "WASHINGTON, DC \u2013 U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and John Kennedy (R-LA) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating September 11th through September 17th as Patriot Week. Co-founded by Oakland County Judge Michael Warren, Patriot Week was created to remember the lives lost on the September 11th terrorist attacks, honor Constitution Day on the 17th, and encourage students to engage in American history and civics.\n\n\u201cPatriot Week provides an opportunity to reflect on the moments that have shaped our nation\u2019s history, and recognize the values and ideals that define who we are as Americans,\u201d said Senator Peters, Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. \u201cJust as our nation came together in the days following the horrific September 11th terrorist attacks, we must always stay unified as Americans to address the serious issues our country faces today. I am thankful for all of Judge Warren\u2019s efforts to bring forth this important initiative and proud to lead this annual recognition in the Senate.\u201d\n\n\u201cPatriot Week celebrates the heroes throughout our nation\u2019s distinguished history, and helps us honor America\u2019s story together,\" said Senator Kennedy. \"As we remember the victims of Sept. 11, 2001, and the bravery of first responders on that day, we remain inspired by Americans\u2019 love of country.\u201d\n\n\u201cDespite the seemingly unending waves of tumult facing our nation, we know that the American people can overcome these challenges and thrive if we work together, remembering what unites us,\u201d said Patriot Week co-founder Judge Michael Warren. \u201cBy renewing America\u2019s spirit by deepening the appreciation of the First Principles, Founding Fathers and other Patriots, vital documents and speeches, and flags that make America the greatest nation in world history, we need Patriot Week more than ever. Co-founder Leah (my then 10 year old daughter) and I remain very touched by the bipartisan partnership of Senators Peters and Kennedy in shepherding another Patriot Week resolution in the world\u2019s greatest deliberative body.\u201d\n\n\u201cThe government derives its just powers from the consent of the governed. Yet so many lack a basic understanding of the nature and history of our Constitution, or the continual work necessary to keep its promises vibrant and real for all Americans,\u201d said Daniel D. Quick, President Elect of the State Bar of Michigan. \"Patriot Week supports the critical importance of civics and civic engagement.\u201d\n\nThe full text of the resolution can be found by clicking here.\n\n###", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T18:35:26Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.peters.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/peters-kennedy-lead-bipartisan-resolution-designating-patriot-week"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.262962982058525, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}