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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 389
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the second Sunday in October of 1994 as
‘‘National Children’s Day’’.
Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate
children as the most valuable asset of the Nation;
Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration
of the United States;
Whereas the children of the United States should be allowed
to feel that their ideas and dreams will be respected be-
cause adults in the United States take time to listen;
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Whereas many children of the United States face crises of
grave proportions, especially as they enter adolescent
years;
Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening
to their children on a daily basis;
Whereas modern societal and economic demands often pull
the family apart;
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set
aside a special time for all family members to engage to-
gether in family activities;
Whereas adults in the United States should have an oppor-
tunity to reminisce on their youth to recapture some of
the fresh insight, innocence, and dreams that they may
have lost through the years;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the chil-
dren of the United States will provide an opportunity to
emphasize to children the importance of developing an
ability to make the choices necessary to distance them-
selves from impropriety and to contribute to their com-
munities;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the chil-
dren of the Nation will emphasize to the people of the
United States the importance of the role of the child
within the family and society;
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to
children the importance of family life, education, and
spiritual qualities; and
Whereas children are the responsibility of all Americans, thus
everyone should celebrate the children of the United
States, whose questions, laughter, and tears are impor-
•HJ 389 EH
tant to the existence of the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the second Sunday in October of 1994 is designated
as ‘‘National Children’s Day’’, and the President of the
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proc-
lamation calling upon the people of the United States to
observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 389
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the second Sunday in October of 1994
as ‘‘National Children’s Day’’.
H. J. Res. 389—2
Sunday in October of 1994 is designated as ‘‘National Children’s
Day’’, and the President of the United States is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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selves from impropriety and to contribute to their com-
munities;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the chil-
dren of the Nation will emphasize to the people of the
United States the importance of the role of the child
within the family and society;
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to
children the importance of family life, education, and
spiritual qualities; and
Whereas children are the responsibility of all Americans, thus
everyone should celebrate the children of the United
States, whose questions, laughter, and tears are impor-
tant to the existence of the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the second Sunday in October of 1994 is designated
as ‘‘National Children’s Day’’, and the President of the
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proc-
lamation calling upon the people of the United States to
observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties.
Æ
II
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 389
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 30 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 12), 1994
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the second Sunday in October of 1994 as
‘‘National Children’s Day’’.
Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate
children as the most valuable asset of the Nation;
Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration
of the United States;
Whereas the children of the United States should be allowed
to feel that their ideas and dreams will be respected be-
cause adults in the United States take time to listen;
•HJ 389 RDS
Whereas many children of the United States face crises of
grave proportions, especially as they enter adolescent
years;
Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening
to their children on a daily basis;
Whereas modern societal and economic demands often pull
the family apart;
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set
aside a special time for all family members to engage to-
gether in family activities;
Whereas adults in the United States should have an oppor-
tunity to reminisce on their youth to recapture some of
the fresh insight, innocence, and dreams that they may
have lost through the years;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the chil-
dren of the United States will provide an opportunity to
emphasize to children the importance of developing an
ability to make the choices necessary to distance them-
selves from impropriety and to contribute to their com-
munities;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the chil-
dren of the Nation will emphasize to the people of the
United States the importance of the role of the child
within the family and society;
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to
children the importance of family life, education, and
spiritual qualities; and
Whereas children are the responsibility of all Americans, thus
everyone should celebrate the children of the United
States, whose questions, laughter, and tears are impor-
•HJ 389 RDS
tant to the existence of the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the second Sunday in October of 1994 is designated
as ‘‘National Children’s Day’’, and the President of the
United States is authorized and requested to issue a proc-
lamation calling upon the people of the United States to
observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
IA
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 38
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States with
respect to the number of terms of office of Members of the Senate
and the House of Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. MCCOLLUM (for himself, Mr. ALLARD, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. BACHUS of Ala-
bama, Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. BART-
LETT of Maryland, Mr. BLUTE, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. BUYER, Mr. CAL-
VERT, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CANADY, Mr. COLLINS of Georgia, Mr. CRANE, Mr.
CRAPO, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. DOOLITTLE,
Mr. EVERETT, Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. GILLMOR, Mr. GING-
RICH, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. GOSS, Mr. GRAMS, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr.
GUNDERSON, Ms. DUNN, Mr. HANSEN, Mr. HOKE, Mr. HORN, Mr.
HUFFINGTON, Mr. HUTCHINSON, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. INGLIS, Mr.
INHOFE, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr.
KLUG, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. KYL, Mr. KIM, Mr. HANCOCK, Mr.
LAZIO, Mr. LIGHTFOOT, Mr. LINDER, Mr. MCINNIS, Mr. MCKEON, Mr.
MCMILLAN, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. MICA, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr.
PACKARD, Mr. PAXON, Mr. POMBO, Mrs. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. QUINN,
Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. RAVENEL, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. MACHTLEY, Mr.
SANTORUM, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. SMITH of Oregon, Mr. SUND-
QUIST, Mr. TALENT, Mr. STUMP, Mr. TORKILDSEN, Mr. ZELIFF, Mr.
ZIMMER, Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina, and Mr. THOMAS of Wyoming),
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States with respect to the number of terms of office
of Members of the Senate and the House of Representa-
tives.
SEC. 8011. Within the funds appropriated for the op-
eration and maintenance of the Armed Forces, funds are 
hereby appropriated pursuant to section 401 of title 10, 
United States Code, for humanitarian and civic assistance 
costs under chapter 20 of title 10, United States Code. 
Such funds may also be obligated for humanitarian and 
civic assistance costs incidental to authorized operations 
and pursuant to authority granted in section 401 of chap-
ter 20 of title 10, United States Code, and these obliga-
tions shall be reported as required by section 401(d) of 
title 10, United States Code: Provided, That funds avail-
able for operation and maintenance shall be available for 
providing humanitarian and similar assistance by using 
Civic Action Teams in the Trust Territories of the Pacific 
Islands and freely associated states of Micronesia, pursu-
ant to the Compact of Free Association as authorized by 
Public Law 99–239: Provided further, That upon a deter-
mination by the Secretary of the Army that such action 
is beneficial for graduate medical education programs con-
ducted at Army medical facilities located in Hawaii, the 
Secretary of the Army may authorize the provision of med-
ical services at such facilities and transportation to such 
facilities, on a nonreimbursable basis, for civilian patients 
from American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the North-
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years from the date of its submission
by the Congress:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘No person who has been elected to the Senate two
times shall be eligible for election or appointment to the
Senate. No person who has been elected to the House of
Representatives six times shall be eligible for election to
the House of Representatives.’’.
Æ
II
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 390
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 8, 1994
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
OCTOBER 7 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 12), 1994
Committee discharged
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating September 17, 1994, as ‘‘Constitution Day’’.
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is the corner-
stone of the Nation’s system of government under law;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States signifies the
importance of the rule of law and affirms the Nation’s
dedication to the principles of freedom and justice;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is recognized
by many to be the most significant and important docu-
ment in history for establishing freedom and justice
through democracy;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States provides the
framework of the Nation’s law, spirit, and beliefs;
HJ 390 CDS
Whereas the Constitution of the United States deserves the
recognition, respect, and reverence of all Americans;
Whereas every American should celebrate the freedom and re-
sponsibilities of the Constitution of the United States;
and
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on
September 17, 1787: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That September 17, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Constitution
Day’’, and the President is authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United
States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
Passed the House of Representatives August 5,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 390
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating September 17, 1994, as ‘‘Constitution Day’’.
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is the corner-
stone of the Nation’s system of government under law;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States signifies the
importance of the rule of law and affirms the Nation’s
dedication to the principles of freedom and justice;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is recognized
by many to be the most significant and important docu-
ment in history for establishing freedom and justice
through democracy;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States provides the
framework of the Nation’s law, spirit, and beliefs;
HJ 390 EH
Whereas the Constitution of the United States deserves the
recognition, respect, and reverence of all Americans;
Whereas every American should celebrate the freedom and re-
sponsibilities of the Constitution of the United States;
and
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on
September 17, 1787: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That September 17, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Constitution
Day’’, and the President is authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United
States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
Passed the House of Representatives August 5,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 390
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating September 17, 1994, as ‘‘Constitution
Day’’.
H. J. Res. 390
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
Joint Resolution
Designating September 17, 1994, as ‘‘Constitution Day’’.
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is the cornerstone
of the Nation’s system of government under law;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States signifies the impor-
tance of the rule of law and affirms the Nation’s dedication
to the principles of freedom and justice;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is recognized by
many to be the most significant and important document in
history for establishing freedom and justice through democracy;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States provides the frame-
work of the Nation’s law, spirit, and beliefs;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States deserves the recogni-
tion, respect, and reverence of all Americans;
Whereas every American should celebrate the freedom and respon-
sibilities of the Constitution of the United States; and
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on
September 17, 1787: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That September
17, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Constitution Day’’, and the President
is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling on
the people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IIA
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 390
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 8, 1994
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating September 17, 1994, as ‘‘Constitution Day’’.
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is the corner-
stone of the Nation’s system of government under law;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States signifies the
importance of the rule of law and affirms the Nation’s
dedication to the principles of freedom and justice;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States is recognized
by many to be the most significant and important docu-
ment in history for establishing freedom and justice
through democracy;
Whereas the Constitution of the United States provides the
framework of the Nation’s law, spirit, and beliefs;
HJ 390 RFS
Whereas the Constitution of the United States deserves the
recognition, respect, and reverence of all Americans;
Whereas every American should celebrate the freedom and re-
sponsibilities of the Constitution of the United States;
and
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on
September 17, 1787: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That September 17, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Constitution
Day’’, and the President is authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United
States to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
Passed the House of Representatives August 5,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
IA
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 391
To designate the week of September 12, 1994, through September 16, 1994,
as ‘‘National Gang Violence Prevention Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 20, 1994
Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the week of September 12, 1994, through Sep-
tember 16, 1994, as ‘‘National Gang Violence Prevention
Week’’.
Whereas the number of gang homicides has risen in Chicago
alone from 38 in 1980 to 101 in 1990;
Whereas the number of gang-related homicides as of 1991
stood at 1,051;
Whereas, in the past decade, gang-related homicides and
gang related drug trafficking has increased and spread to
cities in all 50 States;
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Whereas, between the years 1989 and 1991, the number of
gangs and gang members in the Nation’s 79 largest cities
doubled;
Whereas the number of gangs as of 1991 stood at 4,881
which includes 249,324 members;
Whereas gangs are now part of the crime problem in commu-
nities with populations as small as 8,000 citizens;
Whereas many gangs are actively involved in drug trafficking,
and some Los Angeles gangs have been linked to Colom-
bian drug cartels;
Whereas our youth are directly impacted by the rise in gang
membership, with the average age of gang members being
19; and
Whereas every effort needs to be made to reduce gang vio-
lence and steer our young people away from gangs and
every citizen needs to be aware of the problem: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week of September 12, 1994, through September
16, 1994, be designated as ‘‘National Gang Violence Pre-
vention Week’’, and the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe the week with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
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IV
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 392
Designating September 5, 1994, Labor Day, as ‘‘Try American Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 22, 1994
Mr. COX (for himself, Mr. TRAFICANT, and Mr. GOODLING) introduced the
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post
Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating September 5, 1994, Labor Day, as ‘‘Try
American Day’’.
Whereas the creativity and ingenuity of American working
men and women in the United States have provided a
host of new products and services which improve the
quality of life in the United States and the world;
Whereas American workers should be recognized as one of
our Nation’s most valuable resources;
Whereas the American spirit of entrepreneurship, pride of
craftsmanship, and commitment to quality are hallmarks
recognized throughout the world;
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Whereas the United States and its citizens have reason to
celebrate the strength and quality of American products
and services;
Whereas the quality and abundance of American goods are
a tribute to the productivity and ability of American
workers;
Whereas the ability of American companies to export, even in
the face of strong trade barriers in many countries, is a
sign of the true competitiveness of American products;
Whereas American farmers and ranchers provide this country
and the world with a wide array of high quality food and
fiber products and consistently create annual agricultural
trade surpluses of more than $20,000,000,000;
Whereas the energy and perseverance of American business
serves as a beacon for other nations that strive to ensure
prosperity for their people; and
Whereas American small business provides a basis for eco-
nomic progress and for the creation of jobs and opportu-
nities for people from every corner of America: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That September 5, 1994, Labor Day, is designated as
‘‘Try American Day’’, and the President is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe the day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities and to honor the day through
the purchase of American-made goods and services.
Æ
IA
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 395
To proclaim August 9, 1994, as ‘‘Smokey Bear’s 50th Anniversary’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 29, 1994
Mr. DE LA GARZA (for himself, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. ROSE, Mr. LEWIS of Flor-
ida, Mr. VENTO, and Mr. MILLER of California) introduced the following
joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and
Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To proclaim August 9, 1994, as ‘‘Smokey Bear’s 50th
Anniversary’’.
Whereas Smokey Bear has served the United States of Amer-
ica for 50 years, preventing wildfires and protecting the
Nation’s forests, above and beyond the call of duty;
Whereas Smokey Bear has dedicated himself to educating
Americans of all ages and particularly America’s youth,
the future guardians of our forests, about forest fire
prevention;
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Whereas this Administration is committed to increasing pub-
lic information and awareness about wildfire prevention
and forest protection;
Whereas this Administration is devoted to changing the
public’s behavior to prevent wildfires in an effort to
maintain and protect our Nation’s precious resources;
and
Whereas the United States Department of Agriculture Forest
Service, the National Association of State Foresters, and
the Advertising Council have provided extraordinary sup-
port and dedication to the purposes and efforts of
Smokey Bear: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That August 9, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Smokey Bear’s
50th Anniversary’’. The President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation calling the people of the
United States to observe this day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.
Æ
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That, in recognition of the traditional designation of the
month of May as ‘‘Older Americans Month’’ and the re-
peated expression by the Congress of its appreciation and
respect for the achievements of older Americans and its
desire that these Americans continue to play an active role
in the life of the Nation, the President is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation designating the month
of May 1993 as ‘‘Older Americans Month’’ and calling on
the people of the United States to observe that month with
appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities.
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