    [Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: WILLIAM J. CLINTON (2000, Book I)]
    [May 25, 2000]
    [Page 1029]
    [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]

    Statement on the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance
    May 25, 2000

        I am very pleased by the House and Senate's joint action to offer
    formal support to the Memorial Day National Moment of Remembrance. The
    recently passed House Concurrent Resolution 302 and Senate Concurrent
    Resolution 100 have established the National Moment of Remembrance as an
    important part of this year's program to honor those Americans who died
    while defending our Nation and its values. Earlier this month I directed
    all executive departments and agencies to recognize and promote a
    National Moment of Remembrance on Memorial Day.
        The National Moment of Remembrance asks each American to pause for
    one minute at 3 p.m. local time on Monday, May 29th to reflect and
    remember the sacrifices made by our fallen heroes. This simple, brief
    reflection asks little compared with what we have asked of our
    servicemen and women. With our united, solemn action, we honor and pay
    tribute to our Nation's heroes.
        I wish to commend and thank Congressmen Dana
    Rohrabacher and John Murtha and Senators Chuck Hagel and Bob
    Kerrey for cosponsoring these concurrent
    resolutions. Their leadership and initiative are visible examples of how
    we as Americans can work in unison to honor our cherished history. I ask
    all Americans to join with Congress in pausing to observe this National
    Moment of Remembrance.