[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 222 Referred in House (RFH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 222


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           November 29, 1994

       Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To designate October 19, 1994, as ``Mercy Otis Warren Day'', and for 
                            other purposes.

Whereas Mercy Otis Warren was born on September 14, 1728, in Barnstable, 
        Massachusetts, was 1 of 13 children, and was without a formal education, 
        yet her thirst for knowledge and ardent interest in politics transformed 
        her into 1 of the prominent political thinkers and commentators of her 
        day;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren maintained throughout her life an aggressive concern 
        for public affairs and the role of women in society, and was determined 
        that women should not be restricted to domestic interests;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren wrote numerous published works providing commentary on 
        the leading political figures of the American Revolution and on the 
        political viewpoints of her day, including a major literary work, the 3-
        volume ``History of the Rise, Progress, and Termination of the American 
        Revolution'', completed in 1805;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren was so well respected by her contemporaries for her 
        understanding of political issues that her advice was sought by such 
        notables as John Adams, Samuel Adams, and Thomas Jefferson;
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren wrote a 19-page pamphlet, published in 1788, entitled 
        ``Observations on the New Constitution'', that contributed to the 
        political movement that provided a foundation for the Bill of Rights; 
        and
Whereas Mercy Otis Warren is recognized by American historians as a poet, a 
        patriot, and a historian of the American Revolution: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That October 19, 1994, is 
designated as ``Mercy Otis Warren Day''. The President is authorized 
and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the 
United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.

            Passed the Senate October 8 (legislative day, September 
      12), 1994.

            Attest:

                                                MARTHA S. POPE,

                                                             Secretary.