[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 118 (Friday, August 19, 1994)]
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                              THE CALENDAR

  Mr. SARBANES. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the 
Judiciary Committee be discharged, en bloc, from the consideration of 
the following joint resolutions: Senate Joint Resolution 215 
designating ``Try American Day,'' and Senate Joint Resolution 216 
designating ``National Hispanic Business Week,'' and that the Senate 
proceed, en bloc, to their immediate consideration; that the joint 
resolutions be deemed read three times, passed and the motions to 
reconsider be laid upon the table, and the preamble agreed to, en bloc; 
that the consideration of these items appear individually in the Record 
and that any statements thereon appear at an appropriate place in the 
Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The joint resolutions (S.J. Res. 215 and S.J. Res. 216) were deemed 
read the third time and passed.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  The joint resolutions, with their preambles, are as follows:

                             S.J. Res. 215

       Whereas the creativity and ingenuity of American working 
     men and women in the United States have provided a host of 
     new products and services which improve the quality of life 
     in the United States and the world;
       Whereas American workers should be recognized as one of our 
     Nation's most valuable resources;
       Whereas the American spirit of entrepreneurship, pride of 
     craftsmanship, and commitment to quality are hallmarks 
     recognized throughout the world;
       Whereas the United States and its citizens have reason to 
     celebrate the strength and quality of American products and 
     services;
       Whereas the quality and abundance of American goods are a 
     tribute to the productivity and ability of American workers;
       Whereas the ability of American companies to export, even 
     in the face of strong trade barriers in many countries, is a 
     sign of the true competitiveness of American products;
       Whereas American farmers and ranchers provide this country 
     and the world with a wide array of high quality food and 
     fiber products and consistently create annual agricultural 
     trade surpluses of more than $20,000,000,000;
       Whereas the energy and perseverance of American business 
     serves as a beacon for other nations that strive to ensure 
     prosperity for their people; and
       Whereas American small business provides a basis for 
     economic progress and for the creation of jobs and 
     opportunities for people from every corner of America: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That 
     September 5, 1994, Labor Day, is designated ``Try American 
     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 
     and to honor the day through the purchase of American-made 
     goods and services.
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                             S.J. Res. 216

       Whereas the Hispanic business sector of the United States 
     economy has significantly grown in recent years, contributing 
     significantly to the strength and vitality of the economy and 
     increasing employment opportunities for the citizens of this 
     Nation;
       Whereas the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the 
     United States has increased 150 percent since 1982, and is 
     projected to number 585,000 by the end of 1994;
       Whereas sales by Hispanic-owned businesses have increased 
     81 percent since 1982, and are expected to reach an annual 
     high of $27,200,000,000 by the end of 1994;
       Whereas the number of persons employed by Hispanic-owned 
     businesses has increased 95 percent since 1982, and will 
     exceed 375,000 by the end of 1994; and
       Whereas the period from September 15, 1994, through October 
     15, 1994, has been designated as Hispanic Heritage Month: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the 
     United States of America in Congress assembled, That the week 
     beginning September 12, 1994, is designated ``National 
     Hispanic Business Week''. The President is authorized and 
     requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of 
     the United States to observe the week with appropriate 
     ceremonies and activities that promote a better understanding 
     and awareness of--
       (1) the significant contributions which Hispanic-owned 
     businesses make to the United States economy;
       (2) the continued employment and job creation which results 
     from the growth and expansion of Hispanic-owned businesses;
       (3) the entrepreneurial spirit and strong work ethic 
     exhibited by the owners and employees of Hispanic-owned 
     businesses;
       (4) the significant gains in international trade made by 
     Hispanic-owned businesses which strongly support expanded 
     trade throughout other countries in the Americas; and
       (5) the lasting contributions made by Hispanic-owned 
     businesses to the economic vitality and social stability of 
     families, neighborhoods, and communities across the Nation.

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