[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
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[S. Res. 120 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 120

  Expressing the sense of the Senate on the occasion of the death of 
                       Mother Teresa of Calcutta


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 9, 1997

    Mr. Nickles (for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Lott, Mr. Mack, Mr. 
 Brownback, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. 
Bumpers, Mr. Robb, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Biden, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. 
Reid, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Kerrey, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. 
    Moynihan, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Kerry, Mr. 
Lautenberg, Ms. Moseley-Braun, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kyl, Mr. 
   Murkowski, Mr. Ashcroft, and Mr. Inhofe) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the Senate on the occasion of the death of 
                       Mother Teresa of Calcutta

Whereas the American people are greatly saddened by the death of Mother Teresa 
        of Calcutta;
Whereas Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, which now operates 
        numerous orphanages, hospices, and other centers of charitable activity 
        in the United States and around the world, offering compassionate care 
        to those who are too often shunned by other institutions;
Whereas Mother Teresa has been recognized as an outstanding humanitarian and has 
        received: the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize (1971); the Jawaharlal 
        Nehru Award for International Understanding (1972); the Nobel Peace 
        Prize (1979); the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1985); and the 
        Congressional Gold Medal (1997);
Whereas Mother Teresa became only the fifth person ever awarded honorary United 
        States Citizenship (1996);
Whereas Mother Teresa inspired people worldwide through her selfless actions and 
        altruistic life; and
Whereas Mother Teresa embodied benevolence, compassion, and mercy and brought 
        the face of God to humanity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) expresses our deep admiration and respect for the life 
        and work of Mother Teresa, and extends to her Missionaries of 
        Charity our sympathy for the loss they share with the world;
            (2) recognizes that Mother Teresa's work improved the lives 
        of millions of people in the United States and around the 
        world, and her example inspired countless others;
            (3) encourages all Americans to reflect on how they might 
        keep the spirit of Mother Teresa alive through their own 
        efforts; and
            (4) designates September 13, 1997 as a National Day of 
        Recognition for the humanitarian efforts of Mother Teresa and 
        of those who have labored with her in service to the poor and 
        afflicted of the world.
    Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an enrolled copy 
of this resolution to the Calcutta, India, Mother House of the 
Missionaries of Charity.
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