Designating the first Sunday of August as "National Day of Peace".

Designates the first Sunday of August as National Day of Peace.

 
HJ 95 IH
101st CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 95
Designating the first Sunday of August as `National Day of Peace'.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 27, 1989
Mr. ATKINS introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the first Sunday of August as `National Day of Peace'.
Whereas all Americans need to reflect on the prospect of peace among the
people of the world; and
Whereas a time should be set aside when people of all shades of opinion can
come together in unity to consider the possibilities for peaceful coexistence:
Now, therefore, be it
  Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States
  of America in Congress assembled, That the first Sunday of August is
  designated as `National Day of Peace' and the President is requested
  to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States to
  observe such a day with appropriate celebrations and activities.