[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 138 Engrossed in Senate (ES)]

  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 138

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                         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.

            Passed the Senate October 27 (legislative day, September 
      22), 2000.

            Attest:

                                                             Secretary.
106th CONGRESS

  2d Session

                            S. CON. RES. 138

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Expressing the sense of Congress that a day of peace and sharing should 
             be established at the beginning of each year.