[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 64 (Monday, May 22, 2000)]
[House]
[Page H3491]
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   NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE TO HONOR MEN AND WOMEN WHO DIED IN 
                      PURSUIT OF FREEDOM AND PEACE

  Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 302) calling on the people of 
the United States to observe a National Moment of Remembrance to honor 
the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of 
freedom and peace.
  The Clerk read as follows:

                            H. Con. Res. 302

       Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace 
     has always been a valued objective of this nation;
       Whereas thousands of American men and women have selflessly 
     given their lives in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers;
       Whereas greater strides should be made to demonstrate 
     appreciation for these loyal Americans and the ultimate 
     sacrifice they each made;
       Whereas Memorial Day is an appropriate day to remember 
     American heroes by inviting the people of the United States 
     to honor these heroes at a designated time;
       Whereas Memorial Day needs to be made relevant to both 
     present and future generations of Americans; and
       Whereas a National Moment of Remembrance each Memorial Day 
     at 3:00 p.m., local time, would provide the people of the 
     United States an opportunity to participate in a symbolic act 
     of American unity: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
     concurring), That the Congress--
       (1) calls on the people of the United States to observe a 
     National Moment of Remembrance to honor the men and women of 
     the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and 
     peace; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling on the people of the United States to observe such a 
     National Moment of Remembrance.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
Illinois (Mrs. Biggert) and the gentlewoman from the District of 
Columbia (Ms. Norton) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Illinois (Mrs. Biggert).

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