Mayor Philip Jones proclaims Sept. 11 'Patriot's Day' in Newport News
September 12, 2026 | Newport News City, Virginia
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Mayor Philip Jones read a formal proclamation at Christopher Newport University declaring Sept. 11 Patriot’s Day in the City of Newport News and asked residents to join in honoring police, fire, sheriff and military personnel.
“Now, therefore I, Philip Jones, mayor of the city of Newport News, do hereby proclaim September 11 as Patriot's Day in the city of Newport News and urge all citizens to join us in honoring our police, our fire, our sheriff, and all of our military,” Jones said. He invited the city's police chief, sheriff and fire chief to the stage to receive the proclamation, which was met with applause.
The proclamation was ceremonial; the transcript records no separate vote or council action endorsing it during the event. The reading followed remarks recalling the day’s losses and decades of service by responders; organizers included a bell tolling, a wreath presentation and other honors as part of the ceremonial observance.
“Now, therefore I, Philip Jones, mayor of the city of Newport News, do hereby proclaim September 11 as Patriot's Day in the city of Newport News and urge all citizens to join us in honoring our police, our fire, our sheriff, and all of our military,” Jones said. He invited the city's police chief, sheriff and fire chief to the stage to receive the proclamation, which was met with applause.
The proclamation was ceremonial; the transcript records no separate vote or council action endorsing it during the event. The reading followed remarks recalling the day’s losses and decades of service by responders; organizers included a bell tolling, a wreath presentation and other honors as part of the ceremonial observance.
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