[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
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[S. Con. Res. 91 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







105th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 91

Expressing the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued 
 to commemorate the life of George Washington and his contributions to 
                              the Nation.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 24, 1998

   Mr. Warner (for himself, Mr. Robb, and Mr. Graham) submitted the 
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
                          Governmental Affairs

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Expressing the sense of Congress that a postage stamp should be issued 
 to commemorate the life of George Washington and his contributions to 
                              the Nation.

Whereas 1999 marks the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington;
Whereas George Washington's extraordinary virtue commanded the respect of 
        America's early leaders, who called on him to preside over the framing 
        of the Constitution;
Whereas George Washington was an indispensable figure in the founding of our 
        Nation, and served as our country's first commander in chief and 
        President with unparalleled distinction;
Whereas all Americans remain indebted to George Washington for the liberties we 
        enjoy today;
Whereas the death of George Washington on December 14, 1799, marked the first 
        instance of national mourning in this country;
Whereas George Washington's tremendous accomplishments over the course of a 
        remarkable lifetime are studied and admired in this Nation and around 
        the world; and
Whereas issuing a postage stamp to honor the life and contributions of George 
        Washington, ``The Father of Our Country'', is proper and fitting: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
            (1) a postage stamp should be issued by the United States 
        Postal Service to commemorate the life of George Washington and 
        his contributions to the Nation; and
            (2) the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
        to the Postmaster General that such a postage stamp be issued.
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