[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 15]
[Senate]
[Page 21257]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



 SENATE RESOLUTION 182--DESIGNATING OCTOBER, 1999, AS ``NATIONAL STAMP 
                           COLLECTING MONTH''

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

                              S. Res. 182

       Whereas over 150 years ago, United States commemorative 
     stamps began honoring the people, places, and events that 
     have shaped our Nation's history;
       Whereas in 1999, more than 22,000,000 Americans, including 
     children, collect and learn about our Nation through stamps, 
     making stamp collecting one of the most popular hobbies in 
     our Nation and the world;
       Whereas as we stand on the threshold of the 21st century, 
     it is important that we pause to reflect on our Nation's 
     history;
       Whereas stamps honor statesmen and soldiers who fought for 
     freedom and democracy, recognize our Nation's scientific and 
     technological achievements, pay tribute to our Nation's 
     artistic legacy, and celebrate the strength of our Nation's 
     diversity;
       Whereas starting October 1, 1999, ``National Stamp 
     Collecting Month'' will transform more than 100,000 schools, 
     libraries, and post offices into learning centers where our 
     Nation's young people can honor the past and celebrate the 
     future through stamps;
       Whereas the founders and participants of ``National Stamp 
     Collecting Month'' include millions of adult and youth 
     collectors, thousands of teachers and schools, the American 
     Philatelic Society, and the United States Postal Service;
       Whereas the people, places, and events shaping America 
     today will be United States commemorative stamps tomorrow;
       Whereas ``National Stamp Collecting Month'' will help 
     empower our Nation's children and future generations to study 
     and learn from our Nation's history; and
       Whereas as our Nation's children learn the lessons of the 
     past, the children will be better prepared to guide our 
     Nation in the future: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate designates October, 1999, as 
     ``National Stamp Collecting Month''.

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