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







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 76

   Proclaiming a nationwide moment of remembrance, to be observed on 
 Memorial Day, May 26, 1997, in order to appropriately honor American 
  patriots lost in the pursuit of peace and liberty around the world.


_______________________________________________________________________


                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             April 22, 1997

Mr. Thurmond  submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                     the Committee on the Judiciary

_______________________________________________________________________

                               RESOLUTION


 
   Proclaiming a nationwide moment of remembrance, to be observed on 
 Memorial Day, May 26, 1997, in order to appropriately honor American 
  patriots lost in the pursuit of peace and liberty around the world.

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 Standard 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.
                                 <all>