Recognizing September 30, 2020, as a national day of mourning to recognize the loss of life of Americans across the country to the COVID–19 pandemic.

supports the designation of a “National Day of Mourning”;

recognizes, commends, and honors the selfless dedication and bravery of fellow Americans as first responders, health care professionals, transportation personnel, and essential and frontline employees for their actions that saved countless lives in the United States during the COVID–19 pandemic;

recognizes the sacrifice made by millions of Americans as they observed stay-at-home orders from local, State, and national officials to help prevent the spread of COVID–19;

recognizes that people of all faiths have been affected by the COVID–19 pandemic;

urges the President to issue a proclamation ordering all flags be flown at halfstaff in recognition and remembrance of the American lives lost during the COVID–19 pandemic; and

encourages all citizens, residents, and visitors to use this day to pray, reflect on, and mourn the individuals who lost their lives due to the COVID–19 pandemic.