[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 317 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        H.Con.Res.317
                                           Agreed to May 8, 2000        

                       One Hundred Sixth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

           Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
             the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas His Eminence John Cardinal O'Connor was born John Joseph 
  O'Connor on January 15, 1920, in southwest Philadelphia, the son of 
  Thomas and Mary O'Connor;

Whereas his duty to God and country led him to serve loyally as a 
  chaplain in the United States Navy, counseling thousands of brave 
  young men and women during his tenure, which included tours of duty 
  during the Vietnam War;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor served the people of the Archdiocese of 
  New York with honor and distinction for over 15 years;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor became an internationally recognized 
  leader in the field of human rights, working for peace and justice;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor was a champion of Catholic schools, 
  particularly in inner-city communities;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor has always spoken out and acted to aid 
  the elderly, homeless, working people, the mentally disabled, and the 
  poor;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor has provided compassion through his 
  words and actions and made it known that everyone was a child of God 
  and was deserving of love, compassion, and respect;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor led the Catholic Church in recognizing 
  the terrible toll of AIDS and opened New York State's first AIDS-only 
  unit, at St. Claire's Hospital;

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor worked tirelessly to strengthen 
  relations between Catholics and followers of the Jewish faith, 
  recognizing the power of the interfaith alliance and leading the 
  Vatican to recognize the State of Israel; and

Whereas John Cardinal O'Connor was guided in his actions by the Spirit 
  of the Lord: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
        (1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of His 
    Eminence John Cardinal O'Connor on May 3, 2000, and extends 
    condolences to his family and to the Archdiocese of New York;
        (2) expresses its profound gratitude to John Cardinal O'Connor 
    and his family for the service that he rendered to his country and 
    his faith; and
        (3) recognizes with appreciation and respect John Cardinal 
    O'Connor's commitment to and example of faith, love, respect, and 
    dignity for all mankind.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.