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        H.Con.Res.396
                                      Agreed to October 25, 2000        

                       One Hundred Sixth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

           Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
             the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas March 16, 2001, is the 250th anniversary of the birth of James 
  Madison, Father of the United States Constitution and fourth 
  President of the United States;

Whereas the ideals of James Madison, as expressed in the Constitution 
  he conceived for the American Nation and in the principles of freedom 
  he established in the Bill of Rights, are the foundations of American 
  Government and life;

Whereas James Madison's lifetime of public service, as a member of the 
  Virginia House of Delegates, as a delegate to the Continental 
  Congress during the American Revolution, as a delegate to the 
  Constitutional Convention in 1787, as a leader in the House of 
  Representatives, as Secretary of State, and as the Nation's fourth 
  President, are an inspiration to all men, women, and children in the 
  conduct of their personal and private lives; and

Whereas the ideals and inspiring example of James Madison are of utmost 
  importance to the future of the American Nation as it enters a new 
  millennium: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
        (1) recognizes the historical significance of James Madison's 
    birth, as well as his contributions to the Nation during his 
    lifetime;
        (2) urges all American patriotic and civil associations, labor 
    organizations, schools, universities, historical societies, and 
    communities of learning and worship, together with citizens 
    throughout the United States, to develop appropriate programs and 
    educational activities to recognize and celebrate the life and 
    achievements of James Madison; and
        (3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
    recognizing the 250th anniversary of the birth of James Madison and 
    calling upon the people of the United States to observe the life 
    and legacy of James Madison with appropriate ceremonies and 
    activities.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.

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