[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 270 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 270

    Honoring the 75th anniversary of the International Peace Garden.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             July 12, 2007

    Mr. Conrad (for himself and Mr. Dorgan) submitted the following 
    resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Honoring the 75th anniversary of the International Peace Garden.

Whereas the International Peace Garden was conceived in 1928 by Dr. Henry J. 
        Moore, a Canadian member of the National Association of Gardeners, who 
        said the garden would be ``a memorial to international friendship that 
        shall endure to all time'';
Whereas the International Peace Garden, a National Park affiliate, was dedicated 
        in 1932, with 50,000 people in attendance, on the border between the 
        State of North Dakota and the Province of Manitoba as a symbol of the 
        long-standing peace, friendship, and cooperation between the United 
        States and Canada;
Whereas a cairn of native stone was constructed on the international border and 
        inscribed ``To God in His Glory. . . We two nations dedicate this garden 
        and pledge ourselves that as long as men shall live we will not take up 
        arms against one another'';
Whereas in 1934 the Civilian Conservation Corps helped plant and construct the 
        garden on the 2,339 acres of land donated by the State of North Dakota 
        and Province of Manitoba;
Whereas the first building built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Lodge, 
        made of North Dakota granite and timber from the Duck Mountains in 
        Manitoba, still remains in the garden today;
Whereas more than 150,000 flowers grace the garden each year and another 2,000 
        to 5,000 plants and flowers comprise a large working floral clock, a 
        centerpiece of the garden;
Whereas symbols of peace appear throughout the garden, including the 120 foot 
        Peace Tower honoring early immigrants, the Peace Poles donated by the 
        Japanese government that declare ``May Peace Prevail'' in 28 different 
        languages, and the Peace Chapel, the only building to straddle the 
        international border;
Whereas the garden's bell tower has a set of Sifton chimes, cast by Gillett and 
        Johnston of Croydon, England, that are 1 of only 4 sets that exist in 
        the world today;
Whereas more than 150,000 visitors travel to the International Peace Garden 
        every year to view the floral displays, fountains, sunken garden, and 
        other scenic vistas;
Whereas the International Peace Garden hosts the International Music Camp, which 
        offers musical opportunities and instruction for students and adults 
        from around the world, and the Legion Athletic Camp, one of the top 
        student athletic training camps;
Whereas the State of North Dakota proudly declares itself the Peace Garden State 
        in recognition and honor of the International Peace Garden;
Whereas the State of North Dakota, the Province of Manitoba, the United States, 
        and the Canadian Governments have each contributed to the garden and its 
        continued preservation;
Whereas the International Peace Garden is undertaking numerous restoration 
        efforts of existing facilities and the addition of a stone-and-glass 
        interpretive center, a tropical plant observatory, and a conflict 
        resolution center; and
Whereas on July 14, 2007, the International Peace Garden will commemorate its 
        75th Anniversary: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) congratulates the International Peace Garden on its 
        75th anniversary;
            (2) honors the International Peace Garden for sharing its 
        history, beautiful gardens, and a message of peace with the 
        public; and
            (3) urges support for continued restoration and expansion 
        efforts at the International Peace Garden.
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