[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 396 Received in Senate (RDS)]







106th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 396


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            October 3 (legislative day, September 22), 2000

                                Received

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Celebrating the birth of James Madison and his contributions to the 
                                Nation.

Whereas March 16, 2001, is the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison, 
        Father of the United States Constitution and fourth President of the 
        United States;
Whereas the ideals of James Madison, as expressed in the Constitution he 
        conceived for the American Nation and in the principles of freedom he 
        established in the Bill of

Rights, are the foundations of American Government and life;

Whereas James Madison's lifetime of public service, as a member of the Virginia 
        House of Delegates, as a delegate to the Continental Congress during the 
        American Revolution, as a delegate to the Constitutional Convention in 
        1787, as a leader in the House of Representatives, as Secretary of 
        State, and as the Nation's fourth President, are an inspiration to all 
        men, women, and children in the conduct of their personal and private 
        lives; and
Whereas the ideals and inspiring example of James Madison are of utmost 
        importance to the future of the American Nation as it enters a new 
        millennium: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) recognizes the historical significance of James 
        Madison's birth, as well as his contributions to the Nation 
        during his lifetime;
            (2) urges all American patriotic and civil associations, 
        labor organizations, schools, universities, historical 
        societies, and communities of learning and worship, together 
        with citizens throughout the United States, to develop 
        appropriate programs and educational activities to recognize 
        and celebrate the life and achievements of James Madison; and
            (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        recognizing the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison 
        and calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
        life and legacy of James Madison with appropriate ceremonies 
        and activities.

            Passed the House of Representatives October 2, 2000.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.