[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 79 (Tuesday, June 8, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Page S6632]
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                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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 SENATE RESOLUTION 372--DESIGNATING JANUARY 1 OF EACH YEAR AS ``GLOBAL 
                              FAMILY DAY''

  Mr. INOUYE (for himself and Mr. Coleman) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 372

       Whereas in this perilous time of international unrest, it 
     is vital that all means possible for the restoration of peace 
     and the reduction of hate, terror, hunger, and disease be 
     pursued with diligence;
       Whereas the people of the world are inextricably linked as 
     1 human family;
       Whereas the people of the world are in need of a shared 
     tradition to acknowledge and celebrate mutual kinship;
       Whereas shared holidays strongly influence the creation and 
     maintenance of bonds among faiths and cultural and national 
     groups, and the lack of such bonds may invite mistrust and 
     conflict;
       Whereas the United Nations General Assembly, through the 
     passage of United Nations General Assembly Resolution 54/29 
     of November 18, 1999, and United Nations General Assembly 
     Resolution 56/2 of October 30, 2001, and many foreign heads 
     of state have recognized the importance of establishing an 
     annual shared global tradition of 1 day of peace;
       Whereas the Congress, through the unanimous adoption on 
     December 15, 2000, of Senate Concurrent Resolution 138, 106th 
     Congress, has encouraged the adoption of a day dedicated to 
     all those members of the human family who are suffering and 
     to the development of strong global family values; and
       Whereas on this 1 day of peace and sharing, now commonly 
     called ``Global Family Day'', people around the world are 
     called to recognize and celebrate its mission by gathering 
     with their family, friends, neighbors, faith communities, and 
     with people of another culture, to share food, traditions, 
     and mutual pledges of nonviolence: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates January 1 of each year as ``Global Family 
     Day''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States to observe this 
     day of peace and sharing with appropriate ceremonies and 
     activities.
  Mr. INOUYE. Mr. President, I am pleased to submit a resolution to 
designate January first of each year as Global Family Day.
  More than 30 years ago, a small group of inner-city children 
conceived of a holiday devoted to peace and understanding amongst the 
global community. They envisioned a day to celebrate life and extend 
hands in friendship, rather than in violence, in an effort to overcome 
world events that have produced fear, hate, and grief.
  In the years leading up to the turn of the new millennium, this small 
group of children and their mothers petitioned Congress and the United 
Nations for the establishment of a one-day peaceful celebration. As a 
result of their efforts, ``One Day of Peace January 1, 2000'' was 
officially designated by the United Nations General Assembly and 
supported by more than 1,000 organizations, more than 100 governments, 
and 25 U.S. Governors. ``One Day of Peace January 1, 2000'' was a 24-
hour period during which the people of the world united for a virtually 
violence-free day devoted to positive interactions amongst different 
races and cultures.
  The U.S. Congress unanimously approved a resolution recognizing ``One 
Day of Peace January 1, 2000.''
  The resolution I am submitting today will give our nation's citizens 
an opportunity to renew the teachings of ``One Day of Peace January 1, 
2000'' by designating January first of each year as Global Family Day. 
Congressional recognition of Global Family Day will provide an 
opportunity for Americans to discuss and educate themselves on how to 
end inter-cultural fear, mistrust and alienation.
  I invite my colleagues to join me in support of Global Family Day and 
the designation of January first of every year as a day to appreciate 
and learn about other cultures and communities, in an effort to bring 
people all over the world closer together.
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SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 116--PROVIDING FOR CONDITIONAL ADJOURNMENT 
        OR RECESS OF THE SENATE AND THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

  Mr. FRIST (for himself and Mr. Daschle) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That when the Senate recesses or adjourns on 
     Wednesday, June 9, 2004, on a motion offered pursuant to this 
     concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, 
     it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, June 14, 
     2004, or at such other time on that day as may be specified 
     by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to 
     recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly 
     pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, 
     whichever occurs first; and that when the House adjourns on 
     the legislative day of Wednesday, June 9, 2004, it stand 
     adjourned until 12:30 p.m. on Monday, June 14, 2004, for 
     morning-hour debate, or until the time of any reassembly 
     pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, 
     whichever occurs first.
       Sec. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of 
     the Senate, or their respective designees, acting jointly 
     after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and 
     the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members 
     of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at 
     such place and time as they may designate whenever, in their 
     opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.

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