[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 128 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 128

    To designate September 17, 1993, as ``Diplomatic Courier Day''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 7, 1993

 Mr. Pressler introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
          twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    To designate September 17, 1993, as ``Diplomatic Courier Day''.

Whereas September 17, 1993, marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of 
        the United States Diplomatic Courier Service of the Department of State;
Whereas the United States Diplomatic Courier Service very ably carries the 
        classified documents and sensitive equipment of the United States 
        Government to embassies and consulates all over the world;
Whereas the United States Diplomatic Courier Service provides a secure 
        communication link between the United States Government and its overseas 
        missions in times of war and in times of peace;
Whereas the United States Diplomatic Courier Service is responsible for the safe 
        passage of classified documents across international borders for all 
        agencies of the United States Government; and
Whereas the secure transportation of classified materials across international 
        borders by the United States Diplomatic Courier Service enhances 
        security at all United States Government facilities overseas: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That September 17, 1993, is 
hereby designated as ``Diplomatic Courier Day''. The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
Department of State and its overseas missions to observe such day with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities.

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