[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 86 (Friday, June 26, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S7287]
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SENATE RESOLUTION 255--COMMENDING THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS FOR 200 YEARS 
  OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO CONGRESS AND THE NATION, AND TO ENCOURAGE 
 ACTIVITIES TO COMMEMORATE THE BICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE LIBRARY 
                              OF CONGRESS

  Mr. WARNER (for himself, Mr. Ford, Mr. Stevens, and Mr. Moynihan) 
submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 255

       Whereas the Library of Congress was established in 1800 and 
     will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the Library of 
     Congress in 2000;
       Whereas the goal of the bicentennial commemoration is to 
     inspire creativity in the century ahead and ensure a free 
     society through greater use of the Library of Congress and 
     libraries everywhere;
       Whereas the bicentennial goal will be achieved through a 
     variety of national, State, and local projects, developed in 
     collaboration with the offices of the Members of Congress, 
     the staff of the Library of Congress, and special advisory 
     committees; and
       Whereas the bicentennial commemorative activities include 
     significant acquisitions, symposia, exhibits, issuance of a 
     commemorative coin, and enhanced public access to the 
     collections of the Library of Congress through the National 
     Digital Library: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate commends the Library of Congress 
     on 200 years of service to Congress and the Nation, and 
     encourages the American public to participate in activities 
     to commemorate the bicentennial anniversary of the Library of 
     Congress.

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