[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 82 (Friday, June 24, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 24, 1994]
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                  THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD WAR II

  The joint resolution (S.J. Res. 172) designating May 30, 1994, 
through June 6, 1994, as a ``Time for the National Observance of the 
Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II'' was considered, ordered to be 
engrossed for a third reading, read the third time and passed.
  The preamble was agreed to.
  The joint resolution, and the preamble, are as follows:

                             S.J. Res. 172

       Whereas the brave men and women of the United States of 
     America made tremendous sacrifices during World War II to 
     save the world from tyranny and aggression;
       Whereas the winds of freedom and democracy sweeping the 
     globe today spring from the principles for which over four 
     hundred thousand Americans gave their lives in World War II;
       Whereas World War II and the events that led up to that war 
     must be understood in order that we may better understand our 
     own times, and more fully appreciate the reasons why eternal 
     vigilance against any form of tyranny is so important;
       Whereas the World War II era, as reflected in its family 
     life, industry, and entertainment, was a unique period in 
     American history and epitomized our Nation's philosophy of 
     hard work, courage, and tenacity in the face of adversity;
       Whereas, between 1991 and 1995, over nine million American 
     veterans of World War II will be holding reunions and 
     conferences and otherwise commemorating the fiftieth 
     anniversary of various events relating to World War II; and
       Whereas June 4, 1994, marks the anniversary of the Battle 
     of Midway, and June 6, 1994, marks the anniversary of D-Day: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That May 30, 
     1994, through June 6, 1994, is designated as a ``Time for the 
     National Observance of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War 
     II'', and the President is authorized and requested to issue 
     a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
     observe that period with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

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