[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 168 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 168

Designating October 6, 1993, and October 6, 1994, as ``German-American 
                                 Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 30, 1993

  Mr. Mann (for himself and Mr. Fish) introduced the following joint 
  resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and 
                             Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
Designating October 6, 1993, and October 6, 1994, as ``German-American 
                                 Day''.

Whereas, since the arrival of the first German immigrants to America on October 
        6, 1683, in the area of Germantown, Pennsylvania, German-Americans have 
        made significant contributions to the quality of life in the United 
        States;
Whereas German-Americans are proud of the existing friendship and cooperation 
        between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States, of which 
        the German-American Friendship Garden in Washington, DC, is evidence;
Whereas German-Americans pledge their unconditional support for further 
        expansion of the existing friendship between Germany and the United 
        States and will continue to contribute to the culture of the United 
        States, support its Government and democratic principles, and work to 
        help ensure the freedom of all people;
Whereas, during proclamation ceremonies for German-American Day in October 1990, 
        former President Bush lauded German unification and the spirit of 
        friendship and cooperation between the people of Germany and the people 
        of the United States; and
Whereas the Congress unanimously passed joint resolutions designating October 6 
        in 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, and 1992 each as ``German-American 
        Day'': Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 6, 1993, and 
October 6, 1994, are each designated as ``German-American Day'', and 
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe the days with 
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.

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