A joint resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Marshall Plan.
PL 100-49 (S.J.Res.70), enacted 06/01/1987

PUBLIC LAW 100-49—JUNE 1, 1987 
101 STAT. 333 
Public Law 100-49 
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100th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
Commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the Marshall plan. 
Whereas 1987 marks the fortieth year since the European Recovery 
Program or what came to be called the Marshall plan was first 
conceived and proclaimed by George Catlett Marshall; 
Whereas the Marshall plan has been hailed by leaders of friend and 
foe alike in World War II as the most magnanimous act by 
Americans in history; 
Whereas the Marshall plan uniquely symbolizes the bold and cre-
ative promise inherent in the thought of all free peoples; 
Whereas the Marshall plan made possible new measures of trans-
Atlantic cooperation through the North Atlantic Treaty Organiza-
tion and other institutions; 
Whereas these institutional developments have profoundly en-
hanced the security, freedom, and prosperity of the United States 
and the Atlantic Community generally; 
Whereas new challenges have arisen which call for recommitment 
to and reinvigoration of these institutions and for their continued 
viability; 
Whereas creative thought and rededication to the ideals and prin-
ciples undergirding the Marshall plan are now required to assure 
the preservation of these institutions; and 
Whereas the occasion of the fortieth anniversary of the Marshall 
plan provides a fitting opportunity for rededication of commit-
ments to these instructions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 
(a) That the Congress acknowledges the magnanimity of the Mar-
shall plan, the dedication to public service and integrity of its 
author, and the effort by the Marshall Foundation in Lexington, 
Virginia, to continue in American life the values for which he stood. 
(b) That the Congress calls upon all Americans to rededicate 
themselves to the ideals of public service, hard work, integrity, and 
compassion which George Catlett Marshall represents to this day in 
American society, 
(c) That the Congress remembers that it approved a special 
congressional medal for General Marshall to honor his service to 
the Nation. 
(d) That the Congress welcomes with great anticipation the 
publication on June 5, 1987, of the fourth and final volume of the 
official biography of George Catlett Marshall. 
(e) That Congress believes the principles that inspired the initi-
ation of the Marshall plan should continue to be cherished by our 
people. 
June 1, 1987 
[S.J. Res. 70] 
101 STAT. 334 
PUBLIC LAW 100-49—JUNE 1, 1987 
(f) That the month of June 1987, is designated as "George C. 
Marshall Month", and the President is authorized and requested to 
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to 
observe such month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and 
activities. 
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LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—S.J. Res. 70: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 133 (1987): 
Mar. 20, considered and passed Senate. 
May 27, considered and passed House.