[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 386 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 386

     To designate September 14, 1994, as ``Mercy Otis Warren Day''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 12, 1994

    Mr. Hughes introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
       referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
     To designate September 14, 1994, as ``Mercy Otis Warren Day''.

Whereas Mercy Otis Warren was born on September 14, 1728, in Barnstable, 
        Massachusetts, one of 13 children who, while without a formal education, 
        had a thirst for knowledge and ardent interest in politics that 
        transformed her into one of the prominent political thinkers and 
        commentators of her day;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren maintained an aggressive concern for public affairs 
        and the role of women in society, and was determined that women should 
        not be restricted to domestic interests;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren wrote numerous published works providing commentary on 
        the leading political figures of the American Revolution and the 
        political viewpoints of the day, including a major literary work, the 3-
        volume History of the Rise, Progress and Termination of the American 
        Revolution, completed in 1805;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren was so well respected by her contemporaries for her 
        understanding of political issues that her advice was sought by such 
        notables as John and Samuel Adams and Thomas Jefferson;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren wrote a 19-page pamphlet published in 1788 entitled 
        ``Observations On The New Constitution'', contributing to the political 
        movement which provided the foundation for the Bill of Rights; and
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren is recognized by American historians as a poet, 
        patriot, and historian of the American Revolution: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That September 14, 1994, is 
designated as ``Mercy Otis Warren Day'', and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people 
of the United States to observe such day with appropriate ceremonies 
and activities.
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