[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 77 (Thursday, May 22, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Page S7070]
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           DESIGNATING SEPTEMBER 17, 2003 AS CONSTITUTION DAY

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             DESIGNATING JUNE 2003 AS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

  Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent the Senate proceed 
to the immediate consideration of Calendar Nos. 109 and 111, en bloc.
  I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to en bloc, 
the preambles be agreed to en bloc, the motions to reconsider be laid 
on the table on bloc, and any statements relating to these matters be 
printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolutions (S. Res. 92 and S. Res. 145) were agreed to.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows:

                               S. Res. 92

       Whereas the Constitution of the United States of America 
     was signed on September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates from 12 
     States;
       Whereas the Constitution was subsequently ratified by each 
     of the original 13 States;
       Whereas the Constitution was drafted in order to form a 
     more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic 
     tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the 
     general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for the 
     citizens of the United States;
       Whereas the Constitution has provided the means and 
     structure for this Nation and its citizens to achieve a level 
     of prosperity, liberty, security, and justice that is 
     unparalleled among nations;
       Whereas the Constitution's contributions to the welfare of 
     the human race reach far beyond the borders of the United 
     States;
       Whereas the Senate continues to strive to preserve and 
     strengthen the values and rights bestowed by the Constitution 
     upon the United States of America and its citizens; and
       Whereas the preservation of such values and rights in the 
     hearts and minds of American citizens would be advanced by 
     official recognition of the signing of the Constitution: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate:
       (1) designates September 17, 2003, as ``Constitution Day''; 
     and
       (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
     the day with appropriate ceremonies and respect.

                              S. Res. 145

       Whereas the mission of the National Safety Council is to 
     educate and influence society to adopt safety, health, and 
     environmental policies, practices, and procedures that 
     prevent and mitigate human suffering and economic losses 
     arising from preventable causes;
       Whereas the National Safety Council works to protect lives 
     and promote health with innovative programs;
       Whereas the National Safety Council, founded in 1913, is 
     celebrating its 90th anniversary in 2003 as the premier 
     source of safety and health information, education, and 
     training in the United States;
       Whereas the National Safety Council was congressionally 
     chartered in 1953, and is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 
     2003 as a congressionally chartered organization;
       Whereas, even with advancements in safety that create a 
     safer environment for Americans, such as improvements in 
     technology and new legislation, the unintentional-injury 
     death toll is still unacceptable;
       Whereas citizens deserve a solution to nationwide safety 
     and health threats;
       Whereas such a solution requires the cooperation of all 
     levels of government, as well as the general public; and
       Whereas the summer season, traditionally a time of 
     increased unintentional-injury fatalities, is an appropriate 
     time to focus attention on both the problem and the solution: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates June 2003, as ``National Safety Month''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States to observe such 
     month with appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote 
     acknowledgement, gratitude, and respect for the advances of 
     the National Safety Council and its mission.