“With the passage of Senate Bill 257, our state will designate September 11th as First Responders Day, to honor those brave men and women who suit up each day to protect and serve our communities throughout North Carolina. I want to thank the leadership of the General Assembly, and in particular Senator Norm Sanderson, for creating such a day. By making September 11th a State Holiday each year for our First Responders, we not only honor our State’s heroes, but we will be reminded of how in the face of one of our nation’s greatest tragedies, the best of America was brought forth.”
— Lt. Governor Dan Forest