[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 26 Referred in House (RFH)]

  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 26


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 13, 1997

              Referred to the Committee on House Oversight

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  To permit the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a congressional 
                    ceremony honoring Mother Teresa.

Whereas Mother Teresa of Calcutta has greatly enhanced the lives of people in 
        all walks of life in every corner of the world through her faith, her 
        love, and her selfless dedication to humanity and charitable works for 
        nearly 70 years;
Whereas Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, which includes more 
        than 3,000 members in 25 countries who devote their lives to serving the 
        poor, without accepting any material reward in return;
Whereas Mother Teresa has been recognized as an outstanding humanitarian around 
        the world and has been honored by: the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize 
        (1971); the Jawaharal Nehru Award for International Understanding 
        (1972); the Nobel Peace Prize (1979); and the Presidential Medal of 
        Freedom (1985).
Whereas Mother Teresa has forever enhanced the culture and history of the world; 
        and
Whereas Mother Teresa truly leads by example and shows the people of the world 
        the way to live by love for all humanity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on June 5, 
1997, for a congressional ceremony honoring Mother Teresa. Physical 
preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with 
such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.

            Passed the Senate May 8, 1997.

            Attest:

                                                    GARY SISCO,

                                                             Secretary.