[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 329 Received in Senate (RDS)]
103d CONGRESS
2d Session
H. J. RES. 329
Designating March 23, 1994, as ``Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.''.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
March 23 (legislative day, February 22), 1994
Received
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating March 23, 1994, as ``Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.''.
Whereas the Congress recognizes that ethical teachings and values have played a
prominent role in the foundation of civilization and in the history of
our great Nation;
Whereas President William J. Clinton has indicated that ethical considerations
should inform the decisions of Society;
Whereas ethical teachings and values have formed the cornerstone of society
since the dawn of civilization and found expression in the Seven Noahide
Laws;
Whereas sharing and education represent 2 pillars of these laws and ethical
conduct;
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, the leader of the Lubavitch movement,
is revered worldwide for the contributions he has made to education and
sharing;
Whereas the over 2,000 educational, social, and rehabilitative centers
administered by the Lubavitch movement advance these ideals for the
millions of people whom they serve each year;
Whereas Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson has interpreted, in the miraculous
events of our times, the increasing vitality of these ideals for the
furtherance of human understanding and betterment;
Whereas the extraordinary life and work of Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson have
long been acknowledged by the Congress through the enactment of joint
resolutions designating his birthday in each of the last 16 years as
``Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.'';
Whereas the Lubavitcher Rebbe's 92nd birthday falls on March 23, 1994;
Whereas in tribute to this esteemed spiritual leader, the Lubavitcher Rebbe's
birthday will be designated as ``Education and Sharing Day, U.S.A.; and
Whereas such designation will signal a renewal of our Nation's
commitment to greater acts of charity, to an enriched
emphasis on education, and to the furtherance of ethical
teachings and values in the affairs of government and in
the lives of our citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That March 23, 1994, the 92nd
birthday of the Rabbi Menachem Mendel Schneerson, leader of the
worldwide Lubavitch movement, is designated as ``Education and Sharing
Day, U.S.A.''. The President is requested to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe such day with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives March 21, 1994.
Attest:
Clerk.