[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 36 (Thursday, March 26, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S2684]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 200--DESIGNATING ``NATIONAL MARITIME ARBITRATION 
                                 DAY''

  Mr. INOUYE submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 200

       Whereas Congress recognizes the integral role arbitration 
     plays in expeditiously settling maritime disputes;
       Whereas the Society of Maritime Arbitrators is a nonprofit, 
     United States based organization providing arbitration and 
     other Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) services to the 
     international maritime industry;
       Whereas the Society of Maritime Arbitrators has 
     successfully facilitated the resolution of over 3,400 
     international commercial and maritime disputes since its 
     inception in 1963; and
       Whereas the Society of Maritime Arbitrators celebrates its 
     35th anniversary on March 26, 1998: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates March 26, 1998, as ``National Maritime 
     Arbitration Day''; and
       (2) requests the President to issue a proclamation 
     designating March 26, 1998, as ``National Maritime 
     Arbitration Day'' and calling upon the people of the United 
     States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.

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