[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 89 (Tuesday, July 12, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: July 12, 1994]
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 TIME FOR THE NATIONAL OBSERVANCE OF THE FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF WORLD 
                                 WAR II

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent to take from the 
Speaker's table the Senate joint resolution (S.J. Res. 172) designating 
May 30, 1994, through June 6, 1994, as a ``Time for the National 
Observance of the Fifieth Anniversary of World War II,'' and ask for 
its immediate consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the Senate joint resolution.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Virginia?
  Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, under my 
reservation of objection, I shall not object but I rise in support of 
Senate Joint Resolution 172 designating May 30, 1994, through June 6, 
1994, as a ``Time for the National Observance of the 50th Anniversary 
of World War II.''
  Mr. Speaker, Senate Joint Resolution 172 is identical to House Joint 
Resolution 315 introduced by the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. Myers], 
which passed the House on May 24, 1994. I urge my colleagues to join me 
in supporting this legislation.
  Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my reservation of objection.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Virginia?
  There was no objection.
  The Clerk read the Senate joint resolution, 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.


                    amendment offered by mrs. byrne

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I offer an amendment.
  The Clerk read as follows:

       Amendment offered by Mrs. Byrne: On page 2, line 3, strike 
     ``May 30, 1994, through June 6, 1994,'' and insert ``May 29, 
     1995, through June 6, 1995,''.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the amendment offered by 
the gentlewoman from Virginia [Mrs. Byrne].
  The amendment was agreed to.
  The Senate joint resolution was ordered to be read a third time, was 
read the third time, and passed.


                 title amendment offered by mrs. byrne

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I offer an amendment to the title.
  The Clerk read as follows:

       Title amendment offered by Mrs. Byrne: Amend the title so 
     as to read: ``Joint Resolution designating May 29, 1995, 
     through June 6, 1995, as a `Time for the National Observance 
     of the Fiftieth Anniversary of World War II'.''.

  The title amendment was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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