[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
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[S. Con. Res. 138 Referred in House (RFH)]

  2d Session
S. CON. RES. 138


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 21, 2004

             Referred to the Committee on Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitment to the 
          United States on the occasion of his 90th birthday.

Whereas John W. Kluge has combined a unique history of American entrepreneurship 
        with pioneering contributions to philanthropy, electronic education, and 
        television and radio broadcasting;
Whereas John W. Kluge is a dedicated patriot who served his country well as an 
        Army intelligence officer during World War II;
Whereas John W. Kluge's commitment to public service has made him one of the 
        most esteemed and generous benefactors of education, and has brought him 
        the admiration and gratitude of the people of the United States;
Whereas John W. Kluge's deep belief in human potential and creativity has 
        quietly helped extend educational opportunity through scholarships and 
        other support of important civic causes;
Whereas John W. Kluge's wise counsel and leadership as the founding chairman of 
        the Library of Congress's first private sector philanthropic 
        organization, the James Madison Council, have inspired many others to 
        join in support of the Library of Congress's programs and initiatives;
Whereas John W. Kluge has established an endowed program at the Library of 
        Congress to bring leading senior scholars and junior fellows from around 
        the world to the Library to use its great collections and to interact 
        with the members and staff of Congress;
Whereas John W. Kluge has generously supported the first Nobel-level award for 
        lifetime scholarly achievement in the study of the human sciences;
Whereas John W. Kluge has generously supported the creation of advanced training 
        for library leaders of the 21st century through a Leadership Development 
        Program at the Library of Congress; and
Whereas John W. Kluge has inspired the people of the United States by his 
        example of support for programs that educate and equip individuals for 
        responsible and productive citizenship: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), 
That Congress--
            (1) commends John W. Kluge for his dedication and 
        commitment to the United States;
            (2) expresses, on the occasion of John W. Kluge's 90th 
        birthday, its sincere appreciation and admiration for his 
        example of philanthropy and public service to the people of the 
        United States; and
            (3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy 
        of this resolution to John W. Kluge.

            Passed the Senate September 20, 2004.

            Attest:

                                             EMILY J. REYNOLDS,

                                                             Secretary.