[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 67 (Thursday, May 25, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4499-S4500]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Judiciary 
Committee be discharged from further consideration of H. Con. Res. 302, 
and the Senate then proceed to its immediate consideration.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, the clerk will report the 
resolution by title.
  The legislative clerk read as follows:

       A 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 pursuit of freedom and peace.

  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
concurrent resolution.
  Mr. KERREY. Mr. President, I rise to offer my support for passage of 
H. Con. Res. 302, a resolution proclaiming a National Moment of 
Remembrance.
  As we gather with family and friends in observance of Memorial Day, I 
urge all Americans to take time to reflect upon the day's true meaning. 
Whether we attend a public observance, mark a grave, or simply bow our 
heads in quiet reflection, all Americans should remember to honor those 
who by serving,

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put their faith and trust in the ideals for which our nation stands.
  The legislation we are about to pass will establish a National Moment 
of Remembrance at 3:00 local time on Memorial Day. At that time, I am 
hopeful all Americans will join together in recognition of those men 
and women who have died in military service of our nation.
  Finally, I thank my colleague from Nebraska, Senator Hagel, and 
Carmella LaSpada of No Greater Love for their efforts in making the 
National Moment of Remembrance a reality.
  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the resolution be 
agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, the motion to reconsider be laid 
upon the table, and finally any statements be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 302) was agreed to.
  The preamble was agreed to.

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