[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 38 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 38

   Expressing the pride of the Congress for the Pilgrims landing at 
                  Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 12, 2003

Mr. Green of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
           was referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Expressing the pride of the Congress for the Pilgrims landing at 
                  Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620.

Whereas on September 6, 1620, one hundred and ten men, women, and children set 
        sail from Holland to the New World with the pioneer spirit and desire 
        for freedom;
Whereas the Pilgrims survived the grueling voyage in cold damp conditions with 
        only cold food to eat;
Whereas once land was spotted, the pilgrims created the Mayflower Compact which 
        guaranteed equality amongst the settlers;
Whereas the Mayflower Compact laid the foundation and moral framework for the 
        future laws of the United States of America;
Whereas the Pilgrims sought out the Native Americans to build a community 
        encompassing both cultures; and
Whereas on December 21, 1620, the pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock, the first 
        step in the New World: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
            (1) expresses its pride for the landing of the Pilgrims at 
        Plymouth Rock on December 21, 1620; and
            (2) honors the Pilgrims pioneer spirit and desire for 
        freedom.
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