[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
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[S.J. Res. 121 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 121


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             August 5, 1993

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


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

Whereas German immigrants first arrived in America at Jamestown, Virginia, in 
        October 1608, and the 400th anniversary of the arrival of these first 
        Germans will be celebrated in 2008;
Whereas the first German settlement in America was founded on October 6th, 1683 
        at Germantown, Pennsylvania, and October 6, 1983, was designated as the 
        German-American Tricentennial Celebration by Congressional Resolution 
        and Presidential Proclamation;
Whereas the number of American citizens of German ancestry has grown to over 50 
        million since the first German immigrants arrived in this country;
Whereas German-Americans are proud of the existing friendship and cooperation 
        between the Federal Republic of Germany and the United States;
Whereas the German-American Friendship Garden in Washington, D.C., is evidence 
        of this cooperation;
Whereas German-Americans support 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 help ensure the freedom of all people;
Whereas German unification stands as a symbol of greater international 
        cooperation and has reemphasized the prominent position of Germany in 
        the European community and between the East and the West; and
Whereas Congress unanimously passed joint resolutions designating October 6th of 
        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 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 ceremonies 
and activities.

            Passed the Senate August 4 (legislative day, June 30), 
      1993.

            Attest:

                                             WALTER J. STEWART,

                                                             Secretary.