[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 131 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 131


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            November 1, 1993

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
    Designating the week beginning November 14, 1993, and the week 
   beginning November 13, 1994, each as ``Geography Awareness Week''.

Whereas geography is the study of people and their planet, offering a framework 
        for understanding ourselves, our interdependence with other peoples, our 
        relationship to the Earth, and world events;
Whereas the United States has both worldwide involvements and influence that 
        demand an understanding of geography, different cultures, and foreign 
        languages;
Whereas a thorough knowledge of geography, different cultures, and foreign 
        languages is essential to maintain the Nation's stature in the 
        international community in matters of business, politics, the 
        environment, and global events;
Whereas a geographic perspective is needed to understand the relationship 
        between human activity and the condition of our planet in this time of 
        increasing environmental problems;
Whereas our Nation's Governors, in their National Education Goals, explicitly 
        identified geography along with English, mathematics, science, and 
        history as the 5 core subjects in which American students should 
        demonstrate competency;
Whereas world standards are being developed as benchmarks for student 
        performance in each of the core subjects identified in the National 
        Education Goals; and
Whereas a knowledge of world geography is essential for citizens of the United 
        States to assume a responsible role in the future of an increasingly 
        interconnected and interdependent world: 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 
November 14, 1993, and the week beginning November 13, 1994, each be 
designated as ``Geography Awareness Week'', and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe such weeks with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.

            Passed the Senate October 28 (legislative day, October 13), 
      1993.

            Attest:

                                             WALTER J. STEWART,

                                                             Secretary.