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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 271 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 271

  Expressing support for the ideals and goals of Citizenship Day 2009.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 16, 2009

 Mrs. Gillibrand (for herself, Mr. Schumer, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Begich, 
    Mr. Reid, Mr. Menendez, and Mr. Lugar) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION

 
  Expressing support for the ideals and goals of Citizenship Day 2009.

Whereas Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed each year on September 
        17;
Whereas, the Joint Resolution of February 29, 1952 (66 Stat. 9, chapter 49), 
        designated September 17 of each year as ``Citizenship Day'', in 
        ``commemoration of the formation and signing, on September 17, 1787, of 
        the Constitution of the United States and in recognition of all who, by 
        coming of age or by naturalization have attained the status of 
        citizenship'';
Whereas section 111(c) of Division J of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 
        2005 (Public Law 108-447; 118 Stat. 3344) amended section 106 of title 
        36, United States Code, to designate September 17 as ``Constitution Day 
        and Citizenship Day'';
Whereas Citizenship Day is a special day for all United States citizens, 
        including those who were born in the United States and those who chose 
        to become citizens;
Whereas Citizenship Day is a day to take pride in being a United States citizen 
        and to appreciate the rights, freedoms, and responsibilities inherent in 
        United States citizenship;
Whereas, on Citizenship Day, naturalization ceremonies will be held at historic 
        landmarks throughout the United States;
Whereas United States citizens are viewed with respect, honor, and dignity in 
        the United States and throughout the world; and
Whereas, on September 17 of each year, ``The civil and educational authorities 
        of States, counties, cities, and towns are urged to make plans for the 
        proper observance of Constitution Day and Citizenship Day and for the 
        complete instruction of citizens in their responsibilities and 
        opportunities as citizens of the United States and of the State and 
        locality in which they reside'', section 106(d) of title 36, United 
        States Code: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) supports the ideals and goals of Citizenship Day 2009;
            (2) recognizes that citizens from all backgrounds have made 
        countless contributions to the strength of the United States, 
        making the United States a symbol of success, promise, and 
        hope;
            (3) recognizes the initiative taken by immigrants to learn 
        about the responsibilities and significance of United States 
        citizenship and wishes immigrants well in their future efforts 
        to contribute to the United States; and
            (4) calls on the people of the United States to observe 
        Citizenship Day with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
        programs in support of all United States citizens.
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