[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 189 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 189

 Designating the week beginning February 6, 1994, as ``Lincoln Legacy 
                                Week''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 29, 1993

     Mr. Lewis of Georgia (for himself, Mr. Vento, Mr. Sawyer, Mr. 
Coppersmith, and Mr. Shays) introduced the following joint resolution; 
  which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 Designating the week beginning February 6, 1994, as ``Lincoln Legacy 
                                Week''.

Whereas Abraham Lincoln exemplified honesty and fairness to all people, 
        generosity of spirit, and unswerving dedication to upholding democracy, 
        human dignity, and the integrity of the United States of America;
Whereas February 12, 1994, marks the anniversary of the birth of Abraham 
        Lincoln;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln is revered throughout the world for his vision of 
        freedom and equality;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln's contributions have touched the lives of the people of 
        the United States;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln's legacy of freedom and equality for all people 
        continues to capture the imagination of humanity;
Whereas the life and ideals of Abraham Lincoln are commemorated by the Lincoln 
        Memorial;
Whereas the Lincoln Memorial has served as a platform for individuals to 
        exercise their democratic freedoms in support of civil rights, equal 
        rights, and constitutional rights;
Whereas the legacy of Abraham Lincoln has inspired individuals in the United 
        States, such as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to gather at the Lincoln 
        Memorial to share their dreams and lift their voices for a better United 
        States;
Whereas the youth of the United States will display the ideals of freedom and 
        civil rights by joining in the national ``Pennies Make a Monumental 
        Difference'' campaign, which emphasizes the importance of the 
        involvement of individuals;
Whereas during the week beginning February 6, 1994, students across the Nation 
        will study the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and participate in the 
        ``Pennies Make a Monumental Difference'' campaign to support new 
        exhibits at the Lincoln Memorial; and
Whereas during the week beginning February 6, 1994, activities will occur that 
        are designed to encourage people to promote the legacy of Abraham 
        Lincoln and further the ideals of freedom and equality for all: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the week beginning 
February 6, 1994, is designated as ``Lincoln Legacy Week'', and the 
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling 
on the people of the United States to observe the week with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.

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