[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 107 (Friday, August 5, 1994)]
[House]
[Page H]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]


[Congressional Record: August 5, 1994]
From the Congressional Record Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]

 
                            CONSTITUTION DAY

  Mrs. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee 
on Post Office and Civil Service be discharged from further 
consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 390) designating 
September 17, 1994, as ``Constitution Day,'' and ask for its immediate 
consideration.
  The Clerk read the title of the joint resolution.
  The Speaker pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Virginia?
  Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, reserving the right to object, I wanted to 
acknowledge that the gentleman from Pennsylvania [Mr. Borski], who is 
the chief sponsor of House Joint Resolution 390. I think all of us 
recognize the need to designate September 17, 1994, as Constitution 
Day.
  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 joint resolution, as follows:

                             H.J. Res. 390

       Whereas the Constitution of the United States is the 
     cornerstone of the Nation's system of governments under law;
       Whereas the Constitution of the United States signifies the 
     importance of the rule of law and affirms the Nation's 
     dedication to the principles of freedom and justice;
       Whereas the Constitution of the United States is recognized 
     by many to be the most significant and important document in 
     history for establishing freedom and justice through 
     democracy;
       Whereas the Constitution of the United States provides the 
     framework of the Nation's law, spirit, and beliefs;
       Whereas the Constitution of the United States deserves the 
     recognition, respect, and reverence of all Americans;
       Whereas every American should celebrate the freedom and 
     responsibilities of the Constitution of the United States; 
     and
       Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on 
     September 17, 1787: Now, therefore, be it
       Resvolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That 
     September 17, 1994, is designated as ``Constitution Day'', 
     and the President is authorized and requested to issue a 
     proclamation calling on the people of the United States to 
     observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

  The joint resolution was ordered to be engrossed and read a third 
time, was read the third time, and passed, and a motion to reconsider 
was laid on the table.

                          ____________________