[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 29 (Thursday, March 14, 2002)]
[Senate]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SENATE RESOLUTION 226--DESIGNATING APRIL 6, 2002, AS ``NATIONAL MISSING 
                             PERSONS DAY''

  Mr. SCHUMER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 226

       Whereas Saturday, April 6, 2002, marks the 24th birthday of 
     the University of Albany student, Suzanne Lyall, who has been 
     missing since March 2, 1998;
       Whereas through her disappearance, Suzanne Lyall has come 
     to represent thousands of other missing persons;
       Whereas in 2001, there were 198,575 persons over the age of 
     18 reported missing to law enforcement agencies nationwide;
       Whereas many of those reported missing may be victims of 
     Alzheimer's disease or other health related issues, or 
     victims of foul play;
       Whereas regardless of age or circumstances, all missing 
     persons have families who need support and guidance to endure 
     the days, months, or years they may spend searching for their 
     missing loved ones; and
       Whereas it is important to applaud the committed efforts of 
     families, law enforcement agencies, and concerned citizens 
     who work to locate missing persons and to prevent all forms 
     of victimization: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates April 6, 2002, as ``National Missing Persons 
     Day''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation that--
       (A) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
     the day with appropriate programs and activities; and
       (B) urges all Americans to support worthy initiatives and 
     increased efforts to locate missing persons.

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