114 STAT. 3178 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—MAY 25, 2000 May 25.2000 NATIONAL MOMENT OF REMEMBRANCE, [H. Con. Res. 302] MEMORIAL DAY, 2000—OBSERVANCE Whereas the preservation of basic freedoms and world peace has always been a valued objective of this nation; Whereas thousands of American men and women have selflessly given their lives in service as peacemakers and peacekeepers; Whereas greater strides should be made to demonstrate appreciation for these loyal Americans and the ultimate sacrifice they each made; Whereas Memorial Day is an appropriate day to remember American heroes by inviting the people of the United States to honor these heroes at a designated time; Whereas Memorial Day needs to be made relevant to both present and future generations of Americans; and Whereas a National Moment of Remembrance each Memorial Day at 3:00 p.m., local time, would provide the people of the United States an opportunity to participate in a symbolic act of American unity: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress— (1) calls on the people of the United States to observe a National Moment of Remembrance to honor the men and women of the United States who died in the pursuit of freedom and peace; and (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe such a National Moment of Remembrance. Agreed to May 25, 2000. May 25, 2000 ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES [H. Con. Res. 336] AND SENATE Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring). That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Thursday, May 25, 2000, or Friday, May 26, 2000, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2000, for morning-hour debate, or until noon on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, May 25, 2000, Friday, May 26, 2000, Saturday, May 27, 2000, or Sunday, May 28, 2000, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, June 5, 2000, or Tuesday, June 6, 2000, as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or at such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion, or until noon on the second
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