[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
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[S.J. Res. 161 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 161


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             April 21, 1994

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
        To designate April 1994, as ``Civil War History Month''.

Whereas the period of American history known as ``The Civil War'' is universally 
        recognized as one of the most significant landmark eras in our Nation's 
        heritage;
Whereas, the continuous growth of public awareness of and interest in the Civil 
        War period remains an integral part of America's cultural heritage;
Whereas, the study, preservation, and interpretation of literature and sites 
        associated with this period is imbedded in the educational and cultural 
        heritage of our country;
Whereas, the beginning of the Civil War occurred in April 1861, with the firing 
        on Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina, and the effective ending 
        of the Civil War occurred in April 1865, with the surrender of the Army 
        of Northern Virginia at Appomattox, Virginia, making April the most 
        important month of the year in Civil War History; and
Whereas, the heritage of the Civil War deserves the attention and respect of all 
        individuals in the United States: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That April 1994, is designated 
as ``Civil War History Month''. The President is authorized and 
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United 
States to observe the month with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

            Passed the Senate April 19 (legislative day, April 11), 
      1994.

            Attest:

                                                MARTHA S. POPE,

                                                             Secretary.