[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 317 Received in Senate (RDS)]

  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 317


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              May 8, 2000

                                Received

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John Cardinal 
                   O'Connor, Archbishop of New York.

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 thou-


sands 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.

            Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 2000.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.