[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 138 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]

        S.Con.Res.138
                                     Agreed to December 15, 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 human progress in the 21st century will depend upon global 
  understanding and cooperation in finding positive solutions to hunger 
  and violence;
Whereas the turn of the millennium offers unparalleled opportunity for 
  humanity to examine its past, set goals for the future, and establish 
  new patterns of behavior;
Whereas the people of the United States and the world observed the day 
  designated by the United Nations General Assembly as ``One Day in 
  Peace, January 1, 2000'' (General Assembly Resolution 54/29);
Whereas the example set on that day ought to be recognized globally and 
  repeated each year;
Whereas the people of the United States seek to establish better 
  relations with one another and with the people of all countries; and
Whereas celebration by the breaking of bread together traditionally has 
  been the means by which individuals, societies, and nations join 
  together in peace: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That it is the sense of Congress that--
        (1) each year should begin with a day of peace and sharing 
    during which--
            (A) people around the world should gather with family, 
        friends, neighbors, their faith community, or people of another 
        culture to pledge nonviolence in the new year and to share in a 
        celebratory new year meal; and
            (B) Americans who are able should match or multiply the 
        cost of their new year meal with a timely gift to the hungry at 
        home or abroad in a tangible demonstration of a desire for 
        increased friendship and sharing among people around the world; 
        and
        (2) the President should issue a proclamation each year calling 
    on the people of the United States and interested organizations to 
    observe such a day with appropriate programs and activities.
  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.

  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.