[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 106 (Thursday, July 24, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8099]
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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION--42--AUTHORIZING THE USE OF THE CAPITOL 
        FOR A CEREMONY HONORING ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW

  Mr. D'AMATO (for himself and Mr. Sarbanes) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
Administration:

                            S. Con. Res. 42

       Whereas Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is the spiritual 
     leader of nearly 300 million Orthodox Christians around the 
     world and millions of Orthodox Christians in America;
       Whereas Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew is recognized in 
     the United States and abroad as a leader in the quest for 
     world peace, respect for the earth's environment, and greater 
     religious understanding;
       Whereas the extraordinary efforts of Ecumenical Patriarch 
     Bartholomew continue to bring people of all faiths closer 
     together in America and around the world;
       Whereas the courageous leadership of Ecumenical Patriarch 
     Bartholomew for peace in the Balkans, Eastern Europe, the 
     Middle East, the Eastern Mediterranean, and elsewhere 
     inspires and encourages people of all faiths toward his dream 
     of world peace in the new millennium; and
       Whereas the outstanding accomplishments of Ecumenical 
     Patriarch Bartholomew have been formally recognized and 
     honored by numerous governmental, academic, and other 
     institutions around the world: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to 
     be used in October 21, 1997, for a congressional ceremony 
     honoring Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. Physical 
     preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in 
     accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the 
     Capitol may prescribe.

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