Dozens of representatives of each of the Departments being honored, along with the Chaplain Short and Robin Ijames will be present in the Council Chambers to be recognized. Also, present will be two K-9 cadaver dogs, Harley and King, who were the only dogs in the region to work with the Forensic Science Division in evidence recovery.

The "September 11 Heroism Recognition Resolution of 2001"Catania will present reads in part, "The Council of the District of Columbia salutes and honors those members of the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department and the Metropolitan Police Department for their vital work extinguishing the fire at the Pentagon, for saving lives, for keeping order in the District of Columbia, and for protecting the Pentagon, and thank them for their heroic work as representatives of the District of Columbia."

The Fire and EMS Department provided at least 16 units and 75 firefighters and provided the first tower ladder on the scene. That ladder was vital to the fire fighting efforts, particularly necessary in order to extinguish the long smoldering blaze on the roof of the building. The Forensic Science Division of the MPD worked in evidence recovery providing up to 10 officers at a time, including the two K-9 cadaver dogs. The MPD Civil Disturbance Division provided crucial security of the perimeter of the disaster site, providing up to 38 officers at a time. In addition, the MPD performed admirably in directing traffic in the immediate hours following the attacks.

The "Chaplain Samuel Short Recognition Resolution of 2001" reads in part, "The Council of the District of Columbia salutes and honors Chaplain Samuel Short for his vital work healing and assisting in the relief efforts in the aftermath of the tragedy at the Pentagon, and thank him for his remarkable talents as a representative of the District of Columbia."

Chaplain Short provided spiritual comfort outside the Pentagon and administered last rights to numerous victims of the attacks and counseled countless others through their grief. He serves as Chaplain for the Police and Firefighters' Protestant Society which serves the Metropolitan Police Department, the DC Fire Department, the US Park Police, the US Capitol Police, METRO Transit Police, the Amtrak Police, and the United States Secret Service Uniformed Division. He is also Chairman for the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Public Safety Chaplains.

The "Robin Ijames Recognition Resolution of 2001" reads in part, "The Council of the District of Columbia salutes and honors Robin Ijames for her vital work healing and assisting in the relief efforts in the aftermath of the tragedy at the Pentagon , and thank her for her remarkable talents as a representative of the District of Columbia."

Robin D. Ijames, a Commissioner for ANC District 8D05, served as Volunteer Manager for the District of Columbia Comfort Zone outside the Pentagon, providing haircuts, chiropractors, masseuses, reflexologists, and general hospital treatment for those working on the rescue efforts. Commissioner Ijames has been on site at the Pentagon every day since the attack, remaining there at the request of the United States Military. She has led the District of Columbia Hospitality Tent, and provided comfort to law enforcement officials, emergency medical service workers, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Marshals, State Troopers, police and fire officers, rescue dogs, assorted contractors, the Red Cross, and United States Armed Forces. She also escorted four busloads of family members to the site with sympathy, empathy, and compassion.

The ceremonial resolutions will be presented at the October 2nd meeting of the Council, which will be held at the Council Chambers, 441 4th Street, NW, beginning at 10 am.