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[Congressional Bills 104th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 217 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

  2d Session
S. RES. 217

   To designate the first Friday in May 1996, as ``American Foreign 
 Service Day'' in recognition of the men and women who have served or 
  are presently serving in the American Foreign Service, and to honor 
those in the American Foreign Service who have given their lives in the 
                             line of duty.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            January 30, 1996

 Mrs. Kassebaum submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
                   to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   To designate the first Friday in May 1996, as ``American Foreign 
 Service Day'' in recognition of the men and women who have served or 
  are presently serving in the American Foreign Service, and to honor 
those in the American Foreign Service who have given their lives in the 
                             line of duty.

Whereas the American Foreign Service was established in 1924 and some 11,600 men 
        and women now serve with the foreign affairs agencies of the United 
        States at home and abroad;
Whereas the diplomatic, consular, communications, trade, development, and 
        numerous other functions these men and women perform constitute the 
        first and most cost-effective line of defense of our Nation by 
        protecting and promoting United States interests abroad;
Whereas the men and women of the American Foreign Service are increasingly 
        exposed to risks and danger to themselves and their families, even in 
        times of peace, and many have died in the service of their country;
Whereas in this uncertain post-Cold War era, an ever-vigilant American Foreign 
        Service remains essential to the strategic, political, and economic 
        well-being of this Nation by strengthening the United States' relations 
        with other countries and promoting a safer, more peaceful world.
Whereas the United States Government's foreign affairs agencies and the American 
        Foreign Service Association have observed Foreign Service Day on the 
        first Friday in May for many years; and
Whereas it is both appropriate and just for the country as a whole to recognize 
        the dedication of the men and women of the American Foreign Service and 
        to honor those who have given their lives in the loyal pursuit of their 
        duties and responsibilities representing the interests of the United 
        States of America and of its citizens: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) commend the men and women who have served or are 
        presently serving in the American Foreign Service for their 
        dedicated and important service to country;
            (2) honor those in the American Foreign Service who have 
        given their lives in the line of duty; and
            (3) designate the first Friday in May 1996 as ``American 
        Foreign Service Day''.
The President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States and the Federal, State, 
and local administrators to observe the day with the appropriate 
programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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