[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
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[H.J. Res. 158 Referred in Senate (RFS)]







104th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 158


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

               March 27 (legislative day, March 26), 1996

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
 To recognize the Peace Corps on the occasion of its 35th anniversary 
      and the Americans who have served as Peace Corps volunteers.

Whereas the Peace Corps has become a powerful symbol of America's commitment to 
        expand hope, create opportunity, and encourage development at the grass 
        roots level in the developing world;
Whereas more than 140,000 Americans have served as Peace Corps volunteers in 
        more than 125 countries in Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, 
        Eastern and Central Europe, and the Western Hemisphere since 1961, and 
        have strengthened the ties of friendship and understanding between the 
        people of the United States and those of other countries;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers have made significant and lasting contributions 
        around the world in agriculture, business development, education, the 
        environment, health, and youth development, and have improved the lives 
        of individuals and communities around the world;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers, enriched by their experiences overseas, have 
        brought to their communities throughout the United States a deeper 
        understanding of other cultures and traditions;
Whereas Peace Corps volunteers embody and represent many of America's most 
        enduring values, such as service, commitment to the poor, and friendship 
        among nations;
Whereas the Peace Corps continues to receive broad, bipartisan support in 
        Congress and from the American people; and
Whereas March 1, 1996 will mark the 35th anniversary of the founding of the 
        Peace Corps: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That the achievements and 
contributions of the Peace Corps over the past 35 years be celebrated; 
that the dedication and sacrifice of Peace Corps volunteers be 
recognized and their continued contributions be acknowledged not only 
for their service in other countries but in their own communities; and 
that the President is requested to honor Peace Corps volunteers and 
reaffirm our Nation's commitment to international peace and 
understanding.

            Passed the House of Representatives March 26, 1996.

            Attest:

                                                ROBIN H. CARLE,

                                                                 Clerk.