[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 8]
[Senate]
[Page 11187]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 38--PERMITTING THE USE OF THE ROTUNDA OF 
THE CAPITOL FOR A CEREMONY TO AWARD THE CONGRESSIONAL AWARD GOLD MEDAL 
                         TO NATIONAL RECIPIENTS

  Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. Baucus) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
Administration:

                            S. Con. Res. 38

       Whereas today's youth are vital to the preservation of our 
     country and will be the future bearers of the bright torch of 
     democracy;
       Whereas youth need positive direction as they transition 
     into adulthood;
       Whereas the United States needs increased numbers of 
     community volunteers acting as positive influences on the 
     Nation's youth;
       Whereas the Congressional Awards program is committed to 
     recognizing our Nation's most valuable asset, our youth, by 
     encouraging them to set and accomplish goals in the areas of 
     volunteer public service, personal development, physical 
     fitness, and expedition/exploring;
       Whereas more than 21,000 young people have been involved in 
     the Congressional Awards program this year;
       Whereas through the efforts of dedicated advisors across 
     the country, this year 238 students earned the Congressional 
     Award Gold Medal;
       Whereas increased awareness of the program's existence will 
     encourage youth throughout the Nation to become involved with 
     the Congressional Awards: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to 
     be used on June 22, 2005, for a ceremony to award 
     Congressional Award Gold Medals to national recipients. 
     Physical preparation for the ceremony shall be carried out in 
     accordance with such conditions as the Architect of the 
     Capitol may prescribe.

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