[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 140 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. J. RES. 140


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 20, 1993

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To designate December 7, 1993, as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance 
                                 Day''.

Whereas on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy and Air Force attacked 
        units of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed at Pearl 
        Harbor, Hawaii;
Whereas more than 2,000 citizens of the United States were killed and more than 
        1,000 citizens of the United States were wounded in the attack on Pearl 
        Harbor;
Whereas the attack on Pearl Harbor marked the entry of the United States into 
        World War II;
Whereas the veterans of World War II and all other people of the United States 
        commemorate December 7 in remembrance of the attack on Pearl Harbor; and
Whereas commemoration of the attack on Pearl Harbor will instill in all people 
        of the United States a greater understanding and appreciation of the 
        selfless sacrifice of the individuals who served in the Armed Forces of 
        the United States during World War II: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That December 7, 1993, is 
designated as ``National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day''. The President 
is authorized and requested--
            (1) to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
        United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies 
        and activities; and
            (2) to urge all Federal agencies and interested 
        organizations, groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the 
        United States at half staff on December 7, 1993, in honor of 
        the individuals who died as a result of their service at Pearl 
        Harbor.

            Passed the Senate November 20 (legislative day, November 
      2), 1993.

            Attest:

                                             WALTER J. STEWART,

                                                             Secretary.