[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 302 Referred in Senate (RFS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 302


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 23, 2000

        Received; and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Calling on the people of the United States to observe a National Moment 
of Remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died 
                  in the pursuit of freedom and peace.

Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace has always been a 
        valued objective of this nation;
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 appreciation for these 
        loyal Americans and the ultimate sacrifice they each made;
Whereas Memorial Day is an appropriate day to remember American heroes by 
        inviting the people of the United States to honor these heroes at a 
        designated time;
Whereas Memorial Day needs to be made relevant to both present and future 
        generations of Americans; and
Whereas a National Moment of Remembrance each Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m., local 
        time, would provide the people of the United States an opportunity to 
        participate in a symbolic act of American unity: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) calls on the people of the United States to observe a 
        National Moment of Remembrance to honor the men and women of 
        the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; 
        and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States to observe such a 
        National Moment of Remembrance.

            Passed the House of Representatives May 22, 2000.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.