[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 156 (Tuesday, November 13, 2001)]
[Senate]
[Page S11728]
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   SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 83--PROVIDING FOR A NATIONAL DAY OF 
                             RECONCILIATION

  Mr. BROWNBACK (for himself and Mrs. Clinton) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                            S. Con. Res. 83

       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring),

     SECTION 1. USE OF ROTUNDA OF THE CAPITOL.

       The rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used at any 
     time on November 27, 2001, or December 4, 2001, for a 
     National Day of Reconciliation where--
       (1) the 2 Houses of Congress shall assemble in the rotunda 
     with the Chaplain of the House of Representatives and the 
     Chaplain of the Senate in attendance; and
       (2) during this assembly, the Members of the 2 Houses may 
     gather to humbly seek the blessings of Providence for 
     forgiveness, reconciliation, unity, and charity for all 
     people of the United States, thereby assisting the Nation to 
     realize its potential as--
       (A) the champion of hope;
       (B) the vindicator of the defenseless; and
       (C) the guardian of freedom.

     SEC. 2. PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE ASSEMBLY.

       Physical preparations for the assembly shall be carried out 
     in accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the 
     Capitol may prescribe.

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