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104TH CONGRESS

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.

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

JANUARY 30, 1996

Mrs. KASSEBAUM (for herself, Mr. WARNER, Mr. BIDEN, Mr. BRADLEY, Mr.

DODD, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. INOUYE, Mr. SARBANES, Mr. SIMON, Mrs.

FEINSTEIN, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. PELL, Mr. INHOFE, Mr.

COCHRAN, Mr. THURMOND, Ms. MOSELEY-BRAUN, Mr. DEWINE, Mr.

ROBB, Ms. SNOWE, Mr. JEFFORDS, Mr. LUGAR, Mr. FORD, Mrs.

HUTCHISON, Mr. MURKOWSKI, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. LEAHY, Mr.

MACK, Mr. NUNN, Mr. KERRY, Mr. CHAFEE, Mr. MOYNIHAN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. ROCKEFELLER, Mr. HOLLINGS, Mr. HATCH, Mr. COHEN, Mr.

GLENN, Mr. HEFLIN, Mr. JOHNSTON, Ms. MIKULSKI, Mr. ROTH, Mr.

FEINGOLD, Mr. BAUCUS, Mr. AKAKA, Mr. DASCHLE, Mr. D’AMATO, Mr.

FRIST, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KEMPTHORNE, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. DOMENICI,

Mr. GREGG, and Mrs. MURRAY) submitted the following resolution; which

was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

APRIL 25, 1996

Reported by Mr. HATCH, without amendment

APRIL 30, 1996

Considered and agreed to

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
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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
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of the United States of America and of its citizens: Now,

therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the Senate—

2 (1) commend the men and women who have

3 served or are presently serving in the American For4 eign Service for their dedicated and important serv5 ice to country;

6 (2) honor those in the American Foreign Serv7 ice who have given their lives in the line of duty; and

8 (3) designate the first Friday in May 1996 as

9 ‘‘American Foreign Service Day’’.

10 The President is authorized and requested to issue a proc11 lamation calling upon the people of the United States and

12 the Federal, State, and local administrators to observe the

13 day with the appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac14 tivities.

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