[Weekly Compilation of Presidential Documents Volume 36, Number 21 (Monday, May 29, 2000)]
[Page 1218]
[Online from the Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

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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.