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[S. Con. Res. 83 Referred in House (RFH)]

  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 83


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 10, 1998

      Referred to the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas December 14, 1999, will be the 200th anniversary of the death of George 
        Washington, the father of our Nation and the protector of our liberties;
Whereas the standards established by George Washington's steadfast character and 
        devotion to duty continue to inspire all men and women in the service of 
        their country and in the conduct of their private lives;
Whereas the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union, which maintains the 
        Mount Vernon estate and directs research and education programs relating 
        to George Washington's contribution to our national life, has requested 
        all Americans to participate in the observance of this anniversary;
Whereas bells should be caused to toll at places of worship and institutions of 
        learning for the duration of 1 minute commencing at 12 o'clock noon, 
        central standard time, throughout the Nation, on the 200th anniversary 
        of the death of George Washington;
Whereas the flag of the United States should be lowered to half staff on the 
        200th anniversary of the death of George Washington; and
Whereas the example set by George Washington is of the utmost importance to the 
        future of the Nation, and it is the responsibility of private and 
        government institutions to prepare for the observation of the 200th 
        anniversary of the death of George Washington: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) calls upon the Nation to remember the life of George 
        Washington and his contributions to the Nation; and
            (2) requests and authorizes the President of the United 
        States--
                    (A) to issue a proclamation calling upon the people 
                of the United States--
                            (i) to commemorate the death of George 
                        Washington with appropriate ceremonies and 
                        activities; and
                            (ii) to cause and encourage patriotic and 
                        civic associations, veterans and labor 
                        organizations, schools, universities, and 
                        communities of study and worship, together with 
                        citizens everywhere, to develop programs and 
                        research projects that concentrate upon the 
                        life and character of George Washington as it 
                        relates to the future of the Nation and to the 
                        development and welfare of the lives of free 
                        people everywhere; and
                    (B) to notify the governments of all Nations with 
                which the United States enjoys relations that our 
                Nation continues to cherish the memory of George 
                Washington with affection and gratitude by furnishing a 
                copy of this resolution to those governments.

            Passed the Senate October 9 (legislative day, October 2), 
      1998.

            Attest:

                                                    GARY SISCO,

                                                             Secretary.