During the session, Senator Collins will be joined by Representative Vito Fosella (R-NY) in presenting a commemorative plaque to be mounted in Federal Hall. This plaque is a gift of the U.S. Congress, made out of a slab of sandstone that was once part of the foundation of the original United States Capitol. The plaque will memorialize the special session, remarking that the U.S. Congress convened in Federal Hall in honor of the struggle and strength of the people of New York City through the events of September 11th and the proceeding year. The ceremony will also feature a reading of "The Names" by U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins, and a Congressional rendition of the National Anthem.
Following the joint session, Members will attend a luncheon hosted by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the Regent Wall Street Hotel Ballroom.