[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 76 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]


                  In the Senate of the United States,

                                                          May 23, 1997.
Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace has always been a 
        valued objective of this great country;
Whereas thousands of American men and women have selflessly given their lives in 
        service as peacemakers and peacekeepers;
Whereas greater strides should be made to demonstrate the appreciation and 
        gratitude these loyal Americans deserve and to commemorate the ultimate 
        sacrifice they made;
Whereas Memorial Day is the day of the year for the Nation to appropriately 
        remember American heroes by inviting the citizens of this Nation to 
        respectfully honor them at a designated time; and
Whereas the playing of ``Taps'' symbolizes the solemn and patriotic recognition 
        of those Americans who died in service to our Country: Now, therefore, 
        be it
    Resolved, That the Senate requests that--
            (1) a nationwide moment of remembrance be observed on Memorial Day, 
        May 26, 1997, by the simultaneous pausing of all citizens to acknowledge 
        the playing of ``Taps'' at 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Daylight Time) in honor of 
        the Americans that gave their lives in the pursuit of freedom and peace; 
        and
            (2) the President issue a proclamation calling upon the departments 
        and agencies of the United States and interested organizations, groups, 
        and individuals to participate in and promote this nationwide tribute to 
        the dedicated American men and women who died in the pursuit of freedom 
        and peace.
            Attest:

                                                                      Secretary.