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A concurrent resolution remembering the life of George Washington and his contributions to the Nation.

Agreed to October 15, 1998 eight

Introduced Mar 10, 1998

Latest action (Oct 16, 1998) Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service.

Referred to
Oversight and Government Reform Committee Judiciary Committee Civil Service and Agency Organization Subcommittee
Policy area
Commemorations
Legislative subjects (5)
AnniversariesGovernment Operations and PoliticsHistorySpecial daysWashington Administration

Summary

This concurrent resolution honors the life and contributions of George Washington on the 200th anniversary of his death on December 14, 1999. It calls upon the nation to remember Washington and requests the President to issue a proclamation encouraging ceremonies, activities, and educational programs about his life and character. The resolution requests communities, schools, universities, civic organizations, and citizens to participate in commemorating the anniversary. It also requests the President to notify other nations of this observance and share the resolution with them.

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Sponsor (1)
57 cosponsors

Actions (19)
  1. Oct 16, 1998 Referred to the Subcommittee on Civil Service. · house
  2. Oct 15, 1998 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. · house
  3. Oct 15, 1998 On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. · house
  4. Oct 15, 1998 Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
  5. Oct 15, 1998 DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate. · house
  6. Oct 15, 1998 Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10970-10971) · house
  7. Oct 15, 1998 Mr. Gilman asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider. · house
  8. Oct 15, 1998 Committee on Government Reform discharged. · house
  9. Oct 10, 1998 Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight. · house
  10. Oct 10, 1998 Message on Senate action sent to the House. · senate
  11. Oct 10, 1998 Received in the House. · house
  12. Oct 9, 1998 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12252) · senate
  13. Oct 9, 1998 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12252)
  14. Oct 8, 1998 Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. · senate
  15. Oct 8, 1998 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 712. · senate
  16. Oct 8, 1998 Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. · senate
  17. Mar 10, 1998 Referred to the Committee on Judiciary. · senate
  18. Mar 10, 1998 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1705)
  19. Mar 10, 1998 Introduced in Senate

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  • S 1327 — Foster Care Independence Act of 1999 (shares 2 subjects)
  • HR 2159 — Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1998 (shares 2 subjects)
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Text versions (5)
  • Referred in House · Oct 10, 1998
  • Engrossed in Senate · Oct 9, 1998
  • Reported to Senate · Oct 8, 1998
  • Introduced in Senate · Mar 10, 1998
  • Enrolled Bill

Full text

Concurrent Resolution

Whereas December 14, 1999, will be the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington, the father of our Nation and the protector of our liberties; Whereas the standards established by George Washington’s steadfast character and devotion to duty continue to inspire all men and women in the service of their country and in the conduct of their private lives; Whereas the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association of the Union, which maintains the Mount Vernon estate and directs research and education programs relating to George Washington’s contribution to our national life, has requested all Americans to participate in the observance of this anniversary; Whereas bells should be caused to toll at places of worship and institutions of learning for the duration of 1 minute commencing at 12 o’clock noon, central standard time, throughout the Nation, on the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington; Whereas the flag of the United States should be lowered to half staff on the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington; and Whereas the example set by George Washington is of the utmost importance to the future of the Nation, and it is the responsibility of private and government institutions to prepare for the observation of the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That Congress—

(1) calls upon the Nation to remember the life of George Washington and his contributions to the Nation; and

(2) requests and authorizes the President of the United States—

(A) to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States—

(i) to commemorate the death of George Washington with appropriate ceremonies and activities; and

(ii) to cause and encourage patriotic and civic associations, veterans and labor organizations, schools, universities, and communities of study and worship, together with citizens everywhere, to develop programs and research projects that concentrate upon the life and character of George Washington as it relates to the future of the Nation and to the development and welfare of the lives of free people everywhere; and

(B) to notify the governments of all Nations with which the United States enjoys relations that our Nation continues to cherish the memory of George Washington with affection and gratitude by furnishing a copy of this resolution to those governments. Attest:

Secretary of the Senate.

Attest:

Clerk of the House of Representatives.

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