[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 118 (Tuesday, September 9, 1997)]
[Senate]
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   SENATE RESOLUTION 120--EXPRESSING THE SENSE OF THE SENATE ON THE 
           OCCASION OF THE DEATH OF MOTHER TERESA OF CALCUTTA

  Mr. NICKLES (for himself, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Lott, Mr. Mack, Mr. 
Brownback, Mr. Hutchinson, Mr. Leahy, Mr. Levin, Mrs. Feinstein, Mr. 
Bumpers, Mr. Robb, Mr. Kohl, Mr. Biden, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. 
Reid, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Inouye, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Kerrey, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. 
Moynihan, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Kerry, Mr. 
Lautenberg, Ms. Moseley-Braun, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. Johnson, Mr. Kyl, Mr. 
Murkowski, Mr. Ashcroft, and Mr. Inhofe) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 120

       Whereas, the American people are greatly saddened by the 
     death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta;
       Whereas, Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity, 
     which now operates numerous orphanages, hospices, and other 
     centers of charitable activity in the United States and 
     around the world, offering compassionate care to those who 
     are too often shunned by other institutions;
       Whereas, Mother Teresa has been recognized as an 
     outstanding humanitarian and has received: the first Pope 
     John XXIII Peace Prize (1971); the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for 
     International Understanding (1972); the Nobel Peace Prize 
     (1979); the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1985); and the 
     Congressional Gold Medal (1997);
       Whereas, Mother Teresa became only the fifth person ever 
     awarded honorary U.S. Citizenship (1996);
       Whereas, Mother Teresa inspired people worldwide through 
     her selfless actions and altruistic life;
       Whereas, Mother Teresa embodied benevolence, compassion, 
     and mercy and brought the face of God to humanity: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1). Expresses our deep admiration and respect for the life 
     and work of Mother Teresa, and extends to her missionaries of 
     Charity our sympathy for the loss they share with the world;
       (2). Recognizes that Mother Teresa's work improved the 
     lives of millions of people in the United States and around 
     the world, and her example inspired countless others;
       (3). Encourages all Americans to reflect on how they might 
     keep the spirit of Mother Teresa alive through their own 
     efforts; and
       (4). Designates September 13, 1997 as a National Day of 
     Recognition for the humanitarian efforts of Mother Teresa and 
     of those who have labored with her in service to the poor and 
     afflicted of the world.
       Sec. 2. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit an 
     enrolled copy of this resolution to the Calcutta, India, 
     Mother Teresa's House of the Missionaries of Charity.

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