[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 114 (Wednesday, September 3, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S8736]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 118--RELATIVE TO THE LATE DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES

  Mr. HATCH (for himself, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Specter, Ms. 
Landrieu, Mr. Biden, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Graham, Mrs. 
Feinstein, and Ms. Moseley-Braun) submitted the following resolution; 
which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 118

       Whereas the Senate and the American people heard the 
     announcement of the death of Diana, Princess of Wales, with 
     profound sorrow and deep regret;
       Whereas the Princess of Wales, touched the lives of 
     millions of Americans and people throughout the world as an 
     example of compassion and grace;
       Whereas the Princess of Wales, was a committed and caring 
     mother who successfully raised two young sons under great 
     pressure and public scrutiny;
       Whereas the Senate recognizes the tireless humanitarian 
     efforts of the Princess of Wales, including the areas of--
       (1) raising awareness of and attention to breast cancer 
     research and treatment;
       (2) HIV/AIDS, particularly in the areas of pediatric AIDS, 
     educating the public regarding the facts of HIV/AIDS 
     transmission, and fostering a public attitude that is 
     intolerant of discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS;
       (3) banning antipersonnel landmines from the arsenals of 
     war, as these indiscriminate weapons often result in 
     casualties to civilians, including children, sometimes many 
     years after the armed conflict in which the mines were used; 
     and
       (4) eliminating the problem of homelessness around the 
     world: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) extends to the people of the United Kingdom sincere 
     condolences and sympathy on the death of Diana, Princess of 
     Wales;
       (2) recognizes the extraordinary impact of the Princess of 
     Wales' humanitarian efforts around the world;
       (3) designates September 6, 1997, as a ``National Day of 
     Recognition for the Humanitarian efforts of Diana, Princess 
     of Wales''; and
       (4) the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy 
     thereof to the family of Diana, Princess of Wales.

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