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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
MAX FRIEDERSDORF w.b.
THROUGH:
CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CAr.
FROM:
PAT ROWLAND PR
SUBJECT:
H. J. Res. 670 - Thomas Jefferson Day
Enclosed is the material requested on the bill designating Thomas
Jefferson Day - H.J.Res 670 - which passed by a vote of 363-2 in
the House and unanimously in the Senate.
R
- mus T
we today
discuss clay
M
5038
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD- Extensions of Remarks September 26, 11
ELGIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE BI-
birthday, I am today offering a measure
colleague and my friend, G. V. "Son
CENTENNIAL PROJECT HONORS
to-that effect
MONTGOMERY of Mississippi, who
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Mr. Speaker, this proposed legislation
worked 80 hard as one of the lea
is a principal project of the Elgin Com-
congressional spokesman for the c.
HON. ROBERT McCLORY
munity College Bicentennial Commis-
of POW and MIA families. His selec
sion. It is a project with which I fully
as chairman of the new committee is
OF ILLINOIS
concur and which I hope will be imple-
best possible assurance that the job
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
mented by favorable action on the meas-
be carried out: His untiring leadersh
Thursday, September 25, 1975
ure which I am offering in alternate
the fight for a complete POW-MIA
Mr. McCLORY. Mr. Speaker, one of
form, copies of which are attached to
counting has been an inspiration, a
the most creative and inspired organiza-
and made a part of these remarks:
know that his experience and deep
tions to receive Bicentennial designation
H.J. RES. 670
sonal concern will enable him to do
is the one established at Elgin Com-
Joint resolution to designate April 13, 1976,
hard job and do it well.
munity. College in Elgin, III., which has
as "Thomas Jefferson Day"
been designated as a Bicentennial Col-
Resolved by the Senate and House of
lege for 1976.
Representatives of the United States of
SENSE OF SHAME HAS BEEN L
The Elgin Community College Bicen-
America in Congress assembled, That April
13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson,
tennial Commission, comprised of Carole
HON. BUD SHUSTER
is designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and
Ackemann, chairman, Dennis Sientko,
the President. is authorized and requested
OF PENNSYLVANIA
cochairman-and its Jefferson project
to issue a proclamation calling for the observ-
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIV
chairman, Virginia Kammerer-has de-
ance of such day with appropriate cere-
Friday," September 26, 1975
veloped a proposal that Thomas Jeffer-
monies and activities
son, third President of the United States,
Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, a
and the principal author of the Declara-
H.R. 9858
thoughtful editorial dealing with the
tion of Independence, should be com-
A bill to amend title 5, United States Code,
ues of our times appeared in the Altc
memorated by designating as a national
to make Thomas Jefferson's birthday a
Mirror of September 23, 1975.
legal holiday or day of special observance
legal public holiday
I. commend it to my colleagues
the second Monday in April as Jefferson's
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of
their consideration:
birthday.
Representatives of the United States of
SENSE OF SHAME Has BEEN LOST
America in Congress assembled, That section
Mr. Speaker, in connection with
The woman who tried to assassinate
6103(b) of title 5, United States Code, re-
its recommendation, the Elgin Com-
President of the United States has beer
lating to legal public holidays, 18 amended
munity College Bicentennial Commission
fered $1,000 for book rights to her S
by inserting immediately below
a news account reports, and Hollywood
adopted the following proposal:
"Washington's Birthday, the third Mon-
figures are said to be interested in put
We, the Bicentennial Commission of Elgin
day in February."
up $350,000 bail and negotiating with he
Community College, wish to propose that the
the following:
film rights
United States of America pay tribute to
"Jefferson's Birthday, the second Monday
Her former roommate who, apparently
Thomas Jefferson during the Bicentennial
in April."
lowing their delusions over their latest CE
Year of 1976 by enacting legislation that
ecology, has threatened death to throng
would ensure recognition of Jefferson's birth-
American political leaders and industria
date and request that April 18 be designated
PASSAGE OF HOUSE RESOLUTION
for "polluting the earth, air and water."
as a day of special observance.*
335 WILL BRING HOPE TO FAM-
They probably compiled their lists
Thomas Jefferson, as the author of the
Declaration of Independence, not only gave
ILIES OF POW'S
state government manuals, available in
public library, where industrial direct
expression to the ideals on which this nation
would have provided the names of the in
was founded but was able to translate those
ideals into practical terms. He became Gov-
HON. J. HERBERT BURKE
trialists they have "put the finger on."
Patty Hearst, center of one of the
ernor of Virginia, America's Ambassador to
OF FLORIDA
tion's biggest kidnap stories and hunt
France, Washington's Secretary of State,
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
shown after her capture, smiling bro
Vice-President under Adams, and the third
President of the United States. He also
Friday, September 26, 1975
and holding up the clenched fist of the
revolutionary.
founded the University of Virginia.
Mr. BURKE of Florida. Mr. Speaker,
The Manson murder case of several 3
We believe this tribute to Thomas Jeffer-
the House voted overwhelmingly on Sep-
ago, which involved Lynette Fromme
son is the most meaningful and appropriate
her roommate as followers of the drug cu
honor that can be bestowed by a grateful
tember 11, to pass House Resolution 335,
and convicted murderer Charles Manson,
people during this Bicentennial Year of 1976.
which I am happy to havé been a co-
of such a vicious, mad nature that it BE
Mr. Speaker, the significant role of
sponsor. House Resolution 335 will create
incredible that all associated with him
Thomas Jefferson in the establishment
a select committee of the House to in-
not been either sent for treatment or
of our free and independent Nation is
vestigate the plight of American military
under surveillance.
and civil personnel still missing in action
But the most disturbing thing of all is
unsurpassed in the annals of our his-
in Southeast Asia, I regrettably missed
shamelessness with which Americans
tory. His multiple talents and his-serv-
ice in numerous important public offices
the opportunity to vote for this measure,
treating this and other vicious crimes.
Bizarre crimes are not new, or even P
are further reasons why this great
I was excused from being present because
liar to our modern society. But what is
American should be accorded special
of being appointed as a congressional
is the alarming equanimity and total
recognition, which could be provided
delegate to the 62d Inter-Parliamentary
of shame with which this kind of news
Union Conference in London.
parently is received in America today.
through designation of a national légal
holiday or day of special observance in
I want to reiterate for the record how-
This seems to us to be another strong 1
cator of the waning spiritual strength of
his honor.
ever, my strong support for the resolu-
nation-the dwindling capacity for shan
Mr. Speaker, the calendar birth date of
tion. I was proud to be one of the pro-
The Rev. Billy Graham, some time ago,
Thomas Jefferson is April 13. Jefferson
posal's many cosponsors because, like all
sermon quoted his friend, John Steint
was born on April 13, 1743, in what is
of my colleagues, I am acutely conscious
as saying the only thing that could
of the great human tragedy involved In
America would be "a catastrophe."
now Albemarle County, Va. In recogni-
the whole POW-MIA question. I am
"The supreme crisis that confronts
tion of the Monday holiday concept, and
realizing that more appropriate pro-
pleased that a committee has been es-
said Rev. Graham, "is neither political
economic. It is moral and spiritual. And
grams for celebrating the birthday of
tablished and given the powers needed.
spiritual problem is an individual one."
Jefferson would be made possible through
to conduct a really sweeping and thor-
The annals of the "Riotous Twenties" 5
the designation-as a national legal holi-
ough inquiry.
heinous crime. They also show a people
day or day of special observance-the
It goes without saying that, had I been
a conscience, with shame. We seem to be
second Monday in April as Jefferson's
present I would have added my vote and
-ing both along the way.
my wholehearted support for the resolu-
We may feel pity for the Patty Hearsts
tion.
the Lynette Frommes and the Sandra Gt
Changed from national holiday to day of
of our day-but unless we can feel sh
special observance. This would be an ongoing
Mr. Speaker, I would like to express my
for ourselves and our society which be
observance.
sincere admiration for the efforts of our
them, we are indeed in a bad way.-
2446
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
March 29, 1976
Mr. Speaker, I move the previous ques-
historian who is chairman of the Divi-
H. RES. 1059
tion on the resolution:
sion of Architectural History at the Uni-
Resolved, That for the further expenses
The previous question was ordered.
versity of Virginia.
of investigations and studies to be conduct-
The resolution was agreed to.
Dr. Boyd will speak to us on Thomas
ed by the Committee on the District of Co-
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
Jefferson: philosopher/statesman. Dr.
lumbia, acting as a whole or by subcom-
table.
Kenyon will talk about Thomas Jef-
mittee, not to exceed $407,800. including
expenditures for the employment of investi-
ferson and his thoughts on liberty and
gators, attorneys, and clerical, and other
AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DE-
consensus in the American Republic, and
assistants, and for the procurement of serv-
Mr. Nichols will address the subject of
CLARE A RECESS ON TUESDAY,
ices of individual consultants or organiza-
Thomas Jefferson as an architect and
tions thereof pursuant to section 202(1) of
APRIL 13, 1976, TO PERMIT THE
his influence in that field.
the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946,
HOUSE TO COMMEMORATE
We are also asking the Members of the
as amended (2 U.S.C. 72a(1)), shall be paid
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Senate to join us on this important oc-
out of the contingent fund of the House
Mr. O'NEILL Mr. Speaker, I ask unan-
casion, and I urge you, as we shall urge
on vouchers authorized by such commit-
tee, signed by the chairman of such com-
imous consent that it may be in order
them, to make a special effort to be here
mittee, and approved by the Committee on
at any time on Tuesday, April 13, 1976,
for what will be a most significant cere-
House Administration. Not to exceed $50,000
for the Speaker to declare a recess per-
mony on a most significant day.
of the total amount provided by this reso-
mitting the House to hold a short cere-
Mr. McCLORY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to-
lution may be used to procure the tempo-
mony to commemorate Thomas Jeffer-
day to inform the Members of the House
Tary or intermittent services of individual
son, third President of the United States.
of the progress of the Thomas Jefferson
consultants or organizations thereof pur-
This request is made after consulta-
Day resolution, and of plans for the com-
suant to section 202(1) of the Legislative
tion with the leadership on both sides
Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended
memoration of the birthday of this great
(2 U.S.C. 72a(1)) but this monetary limi-
of the aisle and at the request of the
Founding Father on April 13.
tation on the procurement of such services
Joint Committee on the Bicentennial,
House Joint Resolution 670, which
shall not prevent the use of such funds for
which is arranging the program for this
was cosponsored by more than 230 Mem-
any other authorized purpose.
occasion.
bers of the House of Representatives,
SEC. 2. No part of the funds authorized
It is anticipated that the House will
was recommended by the full Post Office
by this resolution shall be available for ex-
convene early on the day in question
and Civil Service Committee last week,
penditure in connection with the study or
so that the program will not interfere
and will be taken up under the suspen-
investigation of any subject which is being
investigated for the same purpose by any oth-
with the regular legislative program.
sion of the rules very soon. The resolu-
er committee of the House, and the chair-
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
tion has also been formally endorsed by
man of the Committee on the District of
the request of the gentleman from Mas-
the Joint Committee on Bicentennial
Columbia shall furnish the Committee on
sachusetts?
Arrangements, which is currently plan-
House Administration information with re-
There was no objection.
ning appropriate activities in observance
spect to any study or-investigation intend-
Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, as a mem-
of the day. Naturally, I am gratified by
ed to be financed from such funds,
ber of and as Representative of the Joint
the overwhelming support this proposal
Sec. 3. Funds authorized by this reso-
Congressional Bicentennial Committee,
has received.
lution shall be expended pursuant to reg-
Mrs. BOGGS and I are very pleased to be
ulations established by the Committee on
Thomas Jefferson Day is a Bicenten-
House Administration in accordance with
able to tell you today about the plans
nial project of Elgin Community Col-
existing law.
the Joint Committee on Arrangements
lege, which is located in my 13th Illinois
for Commemoration of the Bicentennial
Congressional District at Elgin, Ill. The
Mr. THOMPSON (during the read-
is making to commemorate Thomas Jef-
members of the College Bicentennial
ing). Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous con-
ferson's birthday. We feel that this year
Commission, including Mrs. Virginia
sent that the resoultion be considered
in particular, It is important that all
Kammerer, Carole Ackemann, Dennis
as read and printed in the RECORD,
of us make a special effort to take the
Sienko, and college president Dr. Mark
The SPEAKER. Is there objection to
time to pay tribute to the man who was
Hopkins, are busily preparing for the
the request of the gentleman from New
responsible for the Declaration of In-
observance of the day in Illinois, and
Jersey?
dependence, and whose influence has
also plan to send a delegation from the
There was no objection.
been SQ great in so many aspects of our
college to Washington on April 13.
Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker,
country's dèvelopment.
Arrangements are proceeding for the
again this resolution was unanimously
It is for this reason that our plans are
celebration of Thomas Jefferson Day in
reported by both the subcommittee and
both of a ceremonial and a substantive
the Washington area, and events are be-
the committee.
nature; and that the substantive part of
ing planned at the Jefferson Memorial, at
Mr. Speaker, I move the previous ques-
the program is aimed at giving a small
Monticello, and here in the Congress.
tion on the resolution.
indication of the various aspects of
Also, April 13 will mark the reintroduc-
The previous question was ordered.
American life on which he had such
tion by the Treasury Department of the
The resolution was agreed to.
great and lasting influence.
$2 bill, which features Mr. Jefferson's
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
The program, as we are planning it,
portrait, and has not been in circulation
table.
will start with a presentation of the
since 1966.
colors by the Continental Color Guard.
This will be followed by the Honorable
Mr. Speaker, I am sure that all these
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES
activities will help make Thomas Jeffer-
Secretary of the Navy, J. William Mid-
OF COMMITTEE ON INTERNA-
son Day, 1976, a memorable and signifi-
dendorf, conducting the Navy Band in a
TIONAL RELATIONS FOR INVESTI-
cant Bicentennial tribute to our third
performance of the Bicentennial March
GATIONS AND STUDIES
President, the author of the Declaration
he has composed.
The three speakers who have gracious-
of Independence.
Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, by di-
rection of the Committee on House Ad-
ly accepted our invitation to address the
ministration, I call up House Resolution
Congress are all distinguished scholars.
PROVIDING FUNDS FOR EXPENSES
1062 and ask for its immediate considera-
They are Dr. Julian Boyd, one of the
OF INVESTIGATIONS AND STU-
tion.
outstanding experts on Thomas Jeffer-
DIES TO BE CONDUCTED BY COM-
The Clerk read the resolution as fol-
son, who is senior research historian at
MITTEE ON THE DISTRICT OF
Princeton University, and is editor of the
lows:
COLUMBIA
H. RES. 1062
Jefferson Papers. Dr. Cecelia Kenyon,
the Charles N. Clark professor of gov-
Mr. THOMPSON. Mr. Speaker, by di-
Resolved, That (a) effective January 3,
ernment at Smith College, whom we had
rection of the Committee on House Ad-
1976, the expenses of the investigations and
ministration, I call up House Resolution
studies to be conducted pursuant to rule XI
f
the privilege of hearing speak at the
of the Rules of the House of Representatives,
a
200th anniversary celebration of the
1059 and ask for its immediate consid-
by the Committee on International Relations,
First Continental Congress held here in
eration.
acting as & whole or by subcommittee, not
the House in 1974; and Frederick
The Clerk read the resolution as fol-
to exceed $1,051,169.24, including expendi-
Nichols, the outstanding architectural
lows:
tures—
H 2836
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
April 5, 1976
who have helped make this country great.
recognized the need for additional ceme-
issue a proclamation calling for the observ-
It is a significant and lovely spot in the
terial space for veterans.
ance of such day with appropriate cere-
District, and we ought to be mindful of
Subsequently, the Veterans' Adminis-
monies and activities.
it. Perhaps in this Bicentennial Year we
tration has identified the vicinity of the
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sec-
might have some occasion to call atten-
District of Columbia as a prime site for
ond demanded?
tion to the fact that this cemetery does
an additional national cemetery.
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I
exist.
In its report to the Committee on Vet-
demand a second.
Mr. DANIELSON. Mr. Speaker, will the
erans' Affairs, the Veterans' Adminis-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without
gentleman yield?
tration acknowledges that "the bill is in
objection, a second will be considered as
Mr. PICKLE. I yield to the gentleman
basic accord with our administrative
ordered.
from California (Mr. DANIELSON)
planning for the National Cemetery Sys-
There was no objection.
Mr. DANIELSON. I thank the gentle-
tem."
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The
man for yielding.
Then, Administrator Roudebush pro-
gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs.
Mr. Speaker, I greatly appreciate the
ceeds to register objection to the bill be-
SCHROEDER) and the gentleman from
thoughtfulness of the gentleman from
cause it directs the establishment of an
California (Mr. ROUSSELOT) will each be
Texas (Mr. PICKLE) for bringing this
additional national cemetery at a par-
recognized for 20 minutes.
matter to the attention of the House.
ticular place.
The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman
The Congressional Cemetery is really a
I submit that this is not an objection
from Colorado (Mrs. SCHROEDER)
great sorrow. I am afraid it illustrates
of great substance, in that the Veterans'
Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I
the fact that the perpetual care we think
Administration apparently regards the
yield myself such time as I may consume.
about as to cemeteries somehow seems to
site as an excellent one and has indicated
(Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was
expire after all of the lots are sold. There
that it might well end up choosing
given permission to revise and extend
are many veterans and many nonvet-
it on its own, absent enactment of the
her remarks.)
erans buried there. It does not qualify
bill before us.
Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker,
under existing law as a national ceme-
The Quantico site has the advanatge of
House Joint Resolution 670 is a bill to
tery, but I want to assure the gentlemen
not involving land acquisition cost, in
authorize the designation of April 13,
that if there is enough interest shown in
that the land is in Government hands,
1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day."
this, maybe something can be done.
and is surplus to the needs of the Marine
Perhaps the most widely known ac-
Mr. PICKLE. I thank the gentleman
Corps.
complishment of Thomas Jefferson is
for his remarks. Maybe that is all the
We should move ahead to accommo-
his- authorship of the Declaration of
more reason we ought to advance this
date the desires of the many veterans
Independence. However, Mr. Jefferson's
particular legislation before us-and to
for eventual burial in a national ceme-
contributions to this Nation covered a
be thinking about the Congressional
tery by approving this bill.
wide range of activities. He served this
Cemetery.
Mr. HAMMERSCHMIDT. Mr. Speaker,
country as a member of the Virginia
Mr. FISHER. Mr. Speaker, I am
I yield back the balance of my time.
House of Delegates, as Governor of the
pleased to speak in favor of H.R. 11140,
Mr. SATTERFIELD. Mr. Speaker, I
Commonwealth, as U.S. Ambassador to
legislation to establish a national ceme-
have no further requests for time.-
France, as Secretary of State, Vice Presi-
tery at Quantico, Va.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques-
dent, and President of the United States.
There is clearly both a need to estab-
tion is on the motion offered by the gen-
In addition, he was a noted scholar,
lish an additional national cemetery in
tleman from Virginia (Mr. SATTERFIELD)
scientist, and architect. His home, Mon-
the national capital area and strong sup-
that the House suspend the rules and
ticello, is a living monument to the genius
port for establishing it at Quantico, Va.
pass the bill H.R. 11140.
of this man.
A large number of veterans live in the
The question was taken.
His philosophy-which to this day
Washington metropolitan area-a ma-
Mr. HILLIS. Mr. Speaker, on that I
serves as the embodiment of the spirit
jority, 650,000, reside in Virginia. Lim-
demand the yeas and nays.
of this country, our ideals, and pur-
ited space at Arlington National Ceme-
The yeas and nays were ordered.
poses-has left a lasting imprint on our
tery has resulted in strict eligibility re-
Nation. The committee believes it is fit-
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant
quirements for burial there. These re-
strictions in effect prohibit the burial
to clause 3, rule XXVII, and the Chair's
ting in this Bicentennial Year that
prior announcement, further proceedings
Thomas Jefferson, the patriot and Amer-
of most veterans at Arlington-a situa-
on this motion will be postponed.
ican, should be honored.
tion which must be alleviated promptly.
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield
National veterans organizations indi-
myself such time as I may consume.
cated support for the establishment of a
GENERAL LEAVE
(Mr. ROUSSELOT asked and was
new regional cemetery and the Veterans'
given permission to revise and extend
Administration has already approved the
Mr. SATTERFIELD. Mr, Speaker, I
his remarks.)
Quantico site. The 1976 session of the
ask unanimous consent that all Members
may have 5 legislative days in which to
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, ob-
Virginia General Assembly also has ap-
revise and extend their remarks, and to
viously, since Mr. Jefferson is one of my
proved a resolution of support for the
include extraneous matter, on the bill
heroes, I am proud to rise in support of
site.
just under consideration.
this joint resolution.
My colleague from northern Virginia,
Representative HARRIS, in whose district
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution
Quantico is located, has done a com-
objection to the request of the gentle-
670, a resolution which I cosponsored
mendable job in introducing this legisla-
man from Virginia?
would designate April 13, 1976 as
"Thomas Jefferson Day." This legisla-
tion and contributing to expeditious
There was no objection.
tion honors the birthdate of a statesman
committee action on it. I join with him
who includes among an impressive list of
today in urging unanimous support in
THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
accomplishments the primary author-
the House for passage of H.R. 11140.
ship of the Declaration of Independence.
Mr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I
move to suspend the rules and pass the
Thomas Jefferson had the foresight to
support of the bill (H.R. 11140) which
directs the Administrator of Veterans'
joint resolution (H.J. Res. 670) to desig-
realize that a strong Federal Govern-
ment would deprive its citizens of indi-
Affairs to establish within the National
nate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson
vidual liberties and responsive repre-
Day."
Cemetery System a national cemetery at
sentation. It is said that Jefferson au-
The Clerk read as follows:
the Marine Corps Base, Quantico, Va.;
thored the phrase "That government is
provides for transfer of Government-
H.J. RES. 670
best which governs least."
held land to accomplish this purpose, and
Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep-
resentatives of the United States of America
Jefferson held that the purpose of gov-
authorizes funds to develop the new cem-
in Congress assembled, That April 13, 1976,
ernment is to secure by law the rights of
etery
the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is desig-
the governed, and these rights are to be
In 1973, through the National Ceme-
nated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the
represented in the very process by which
teries Act-Public Law 93-43-Congress
President is authorized and requested to
law is made. If these laws are not effec-
April 5, 1976
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-
2837
tively represented in the legislative proc-
the public debt, on the principle of it's being
league, the gentlewoman from Louisiana
ess, then government acts without con-
public blessing.
(Mrs. BOGGS) is the chairman.
sent of the governed, that is, it acts
He also said:
Therefore, Mr. Speaker, I am very
despotically. And the probable conse-
We are endeavoring, too, to reduce the gov-
delighted that this measure is being
quence of despotism is tyranny, which
ernment to the practice of a rigorous econ-
acted upon. Hopefully, it will be acted
means that the power of government is
omy, to avoid burdening the people, and
upon favorably, and then we will have
exercised not to secure the rights of the
arming the magistrate with a patronage of
an opportunity next Tuesday in this
governed but, on the contrary, it is ex-
money, which might be used to corrupt and
chamber to have a special recognition
ercised for the particular advantage of
undermine the principles of our government.
ceremony for Thomas Jefferson, the
those who govern:
Since it is expected that President
person who was indeed the author of the
Enscribed on the dome of the Jefferson
Ford will veto the Hatch Act amend-
principal document that we honor in
Memorial are his words:
ments, perhaps it would be beneficial
this Bicentennial Year, the Declaration
I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal
to look at Jefferson's view of the role of
of Independence.
hostility against every form of tyranny over
the public servant. In a letter to Baron
Mr. Speaker, House Joint Resolution
the minds of men.
von Humboldt in 1807 Jefferson said:
670, is a special Bicentennial measure
It is our duty, as Members of this legis-
When a man assumes a public trust, he
which designates April 13, 1976, as
lative body, to continue to meet the
should consider himself public property.
Thomas Jefferson Day. The fitness of
forces which seek to erode individual lib-
commemorating the birthday of perhaps
At another time he stated:
erties with the same hostility. We must
the greatest of our Founding Fathers
accept this challenge of vigilance if our
Our country is too large to have all its
in this anniversary year of our inde-
affairs directed by a single government. Pub-
freedoms, as our Founding Fathers en-
pendence is clear. Jefferson's talents and
lic servants at such a distance, and from
visioned them, are to be preserved.
vision were unmatched in his own time,
under the eye of their constituents, must,
Jefferson stated:
from circumstances of distance, be unable
and his many achievements have re-
The care of human life and happiness and
to administer and overlook all the details
mained unique through 200 years of
not their destruction is the first and only
necessary for the good government of the
American history.
legitimate object of good government.
citizens; and the same circumstance, by
This resolution, which I introduced
rendering detection impossible to their con-
in September of last year, results from
In a similar vein, he noted that:
stituents, will invite the public agents to
the efforts of many dedicated people.
A wise and frugal government, which shall
corruption, plunder and waste.
The Thomas Jefferson Day idea origi-
restrain men from injuring one another,
which shall leave them otherwise free to
His autobiography includes the quote:
nated in my own 13th Congressional Dis-
regulate their own pursuits of industry and
Were we directed from Washington when
trict at Elgin Community College. The
improvement, and shall not take from the
to SOW, and when to reap, we should soon
College Bicentennial Commission, co-
mouth of labor the bread it has earned-this
want bread.
chaired by Carole Ackemann and Dennis
is the sum of good government.
Sienko, made the day its primary proj-
As we reflect on the words of Thomas
Several other excerpts from the writ-
ect, headed and coordinated by Mrs.
Jefferson and the wisdom and foresight
ings of Thomas Jefferson, I believe best
Virginia Kammerer. The college will
they manifest, let us bear in mind their
exemplify not only his philosophy but
send a delegation, accompanied by Pres-
importance-not as memorials to past
also the relevancy of those quotes to the
ident Mark Hopkins, to Washington to
history, but rather universal principles
issues we face today.
join in the ceremonies on April 13.
of governing that are applicable today.
On the scope of the Federal Govern-
I urge my colleagues to pay tribute to
The Joint Congressional Committee
ment Jefferson felt:
this great stateman and thereby confirm
on Bicentennial Arrangements formally
It is not by the consolidation, or concen-
our commitment to the preservation of
endorsed the resolution in March, Since
tration of powers, but by their distribution,
individual freedoms. Vote for the adop-
that time, its chairwoman, our colleague
that good government is effected. Were not
tion of this resolution.
from Louisiana (Mrs. Boccs), and our
this great country already divided into
States, that division must be made, that
Mr. Speaker, I now yield such time as
colleague from Virginia (Mr. BUTLER)
and the other members and staff of the
each might do for itself what concerns itself
he may consume to one of the major au-
directly, and what it can so much better
thors of this joint resolution, one Mem-
joint committee have worked diligently
do than a distant authority. Every State
ber who has been a major advocate of
to plan and execute a meaningful ob-
again, is divided into counties, each to
this joint resolution for some time, the
servance of the day.
take care of what lies within is local bounds;
gentleman from Illinois (Mr. McCLORY).
Finally, I am most pleased to be joined
each county again into townships or wards,
(Mr. McCLORY asked and was given
in support of Thomas Jefferson Day by
to manage minuter details; and every ward
permission to revise and extend his re-
240 other Members of Congress. The
into farms, to be governed each by its own
marks.)
names of these cosponsors are listed on
individual
proprietor
It
is
by
this
parti-
tion of cares, descending in graduation from
Mr. McCLORY Mr. Speaker, I thank
House Joint Resolutions 898-907, all
the gentleman for yielding this time to
identical to the original resolution, which
general to particular, that the mass of hu-
I introduced last week.
man affairs may be best managed, for the
me.
good and prosperity of all.
Mr. Speaker, it may seem strange to
Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson Day is
some that a resident and citizen of the
a Bicentennial event in which the people
On another occasion he said:
State of Illinois would be the principal
and the Congress have joined. Through
When all government, domestic and for-
the hard work of a group of citizens in
eign, in little as in great things, shall be
sponsor of this joint resolution. However,
drawn to Washington as the center of all
I want to explain that at one time Illi-
Illinois, which, indeed, was at one time a
power, it will render powerless the checks
nois indeed, was a part of the State of
part of Jefferson's native State of Vir-
provided of one government on another, and
Virginia.
ginia, we have before us today a signifi-
will become as venal and oppressive as the
The county of Illinois formed part of
cant resolution cosponsored by a major-
government from which we separated.
the State of Virginia, and that existed
ity of the Members of the House. This is
During Jefferson's first administration,
for a period of 3 years during our early
the way the American political system
the United States paid off a considerable
history.
was designed to work, and the genesis of
I also want to report that this project
this resolution should make the observ-
portion of the national debt, and at the
is an American Revolutionary Bicen-
ance of Thomas Jefferson Day even more
same time reduced taxes. On tax policy,
"pay as you go" were his very words.
tennial project of the Elgin Community
meaningful on Tuesday, April 13.
The people had the leader they wanted,
College, which is located in my congres-
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield
and they swept him back to a second
sional district. This project was trans-
1 minute to the gentleman from Virginia
term in a landslide. On the national debt
lated into this House Joint Resolution,
(Mr. BUTLER).
Jefferson was for-
and I want to commend the committee
(Mr. BUTLER asked and was given
for having reported it favorably.
permission to revise and extend his
a government rigorously frugal and
Mr. Speaker, this measure is cospon-
remarks.)
simple, applying all the possible savings of
the public revenue to the discharge of the
sored by 240 of our colleagues, and it has
Mr. BUTLER. Mr. Speaker, I thank the
national debt; and not for a multiplication
also been adopted by the Joint Commit-
gentleman for yielding.
of officers and salaries merely to make par-
tee to celebrate the American Revolu-
I would just like to assure the gentle-
tisans, and for increasing, by every device,
tionary Bicentennial, of which our col-
man from Illinois (Mr. McCLoRY) that
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we in Virginia feel no resentment that
Mr. HUNGATE. Mr. Speaker, we still
tyrannical form of government. As a
Illinois is the sponsor of this resolution.
have them; we still observe them. We are
matter of fact, Thomas Jefferson said:
We are pleased to share a common heri-
going to have one at the end of the
I have sworn upon the altar of God eternal
tage and an ancestor of such distinction,
month. Perhaps the gentleman from Il-
hostility against every form of tyranny over
nor do we feel resentment to the Demo-
linois (Mr. DERWINSKI) would want to
the minds of men.
cratic Party which appropriated Thomas
attend.
I wonder if he were here today what
Jefferson many years ago, even though he
Mr. DERWINSKI If the gentleman
he would say of events in India, which
always called himself a Republican.
from Missouri needed a speaker to extol
in the name of "Democratic Socialism,"
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I yield
the Republican virtues of Mr. Jefferson,
have taken those poor people into the
3 minutes to the gentleman from Illinois
I would be glad to cooperate.
grasp of dictatorship. That today India
(Mr. DERWINSKI), the ranking Republi-
Mr. ROUSH. Mr. Speaker, will the gen-
has just another form-of tyranny, be-
can member of the Committee on Post
tleman yield?
cause people there idealistically, thought
Office and Civil Service, another repre-
Mr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen-
there was such a thing as "Democratic
sentative from the great State of Illinois.
tleman from Indiana.
Socialism." And without the "chains of
Mr. Speaker, I imagine that because
Mr. ROUSH. Mr. Speaker, I would ad-
a constitution they now are experiencing
they used to be part of the State of Vir-
vise the gentleman from Illinois (Mr.
a dictatorship:
ginia, they are anxious to be in on the
DERWINSKI) that Indiana is having its
So I think this is indeed a day for
colloquy today.
Jefferson Day dinner on Saturday night.
which we can be grateful that we are
(Mr. DERWINSKI asked and was
I can get him a front-row seat for $100
paying tribute to this knowledgeable
given permission to revise and extend his
and would be glad to have him there. In
Founding Father, Thomas Jefferson.
remarks.)
any event, we also celebrate Jackson-
That we will take time on April 13 for
Mr. DERWINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I
Jefferson Day.
the entire Nation to celebrate not only
thank the gentleman for yielding.
Mr. DERWINSKI. Is that related to
Mr. Jefferson's 233d birthday, but also
Mr. Speaker, in our Bicentennial ob-
that 2-percent matter we worked on
review the positive ideas of government
servance of our Nation's heritage, it is
earlier?
that he put in the marketplace of Amer-
fitting and proper that we pay special
Mr. ROUSH. No. That is the reason
ica and the world for all time. I hope
tribute to the author of one of the world's
for having the dinner, so we can get away
we heed them serious consideration and
most remarkable and durable documents.
from the 2 percent.
put them in practice.
I refer, of course, to Thomas Jefferson
Mr. FOUNTAIN. Mr. Speaker, will the
Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I
and the Declaration of Independence.
gentleman yield?
yield myself such time as I may consume.
If the declaration that we no longer
Mr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen-
Mr. Speaker, I would like to say to my
would tolerate oppression were Mr. Jef-
tleman from North Carolina.
colleagues that Colorado has already had
ferson's only contribution to the found-
Mr. FOUNTAIN. Mr. Speaker, just a
its Thomas Jefferson-Andrew Jackson
ing of our Republic, it still would be
few weeks ago we had our annual Jack-
Day dinner. I might also add that we had
more than sufficient to justify a procla-
son-Jefferson Day dinner in North Caro-
a woman speaker there honoring our
mation setting aside a day in his honor.
lina, and we had a tremendous attend-
Founding Fathers and the rights of
It still stands as the very embodiment of
ance. We are very proud of both Jefferson
women, something that Thomas Jeffer-
the hopes and aspirations of men and
and Jackson and many of us have in the
son also felt strongly about.
women who cherish freedom and the
Congress done our best to put into prac-
(Mrs. SCHROEDER asked and was
right to pursue their own destinies.
tice the many great principles they enun-
given permission to revise and extend her
While Jefferson's genius was demon-
ciated.
remarks.)
strated in the Declaration of Independ-
Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, will the
Mr. BIAGGI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
ence, he had a worldwide impact on an
gentleman yield?
almost limitless variety of subjects in the
support and am proud to be a cosponsor
Mr. DERWINSKI I yield to the gentle-
of House Joint Resolution 670 which will
public and private sectors. If ever a man
man from Ohio.
set aside April 13 as Thomas Jefferson
possessed universal knowledge, Thomas
Jefferson was that man. He deserves to
Mr. ASHBROOK. Mr. Speaker, as I
Day. It is fitting that this Nation set
understand it, Jefferson spent quite a
aside a day during its Bicentennial cele-
be given special tribute this year as a
bit of time in Paris, did he not?
bration to pay tribute to an outstanding
patriot, statesman, inventor, politician,
Mr. DERWINSKI The gentleman
early American whose work on behalf of
educator, and humanitarian. He is truly
a man for the Bicentennial season.
would have to check with our former
the early American nation helped insure
I am pleased to join all the Jefferson-
colleague, Mr. Gross. He might be able
the success of this Nation's 200-year ex-
ian scholars in support of this resolution.
to inform us with respect to Mr. Jeffer-
periment with democracy.
I wish to call the attention of the
son's activities.
Thomas Jefferson's accomplishments
Members to a statement of Thomas Jef-
Mr. ASHBROOK. I was wondering
are well known to many of us. He was
about that.
one of the authors of the Declaration
ferson which is one of my favorites. That
of Independence as well as our third
was in a letter to William Stevens Smith
Mr. DERWINSKI My remarks were
President. His theories on democracy be-
on November 13, 1787.
directed entirely to Jefferson's contribu-
Jefferson wrote as follows:
came the basis for modern American po-
tions to the Republic.
litical theory. His interest in education
The republican is the only form of gov-
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I
was exemplified by his founding of the
ernment which is not eternally at open or
think it would be helpful for all of us
secret war with the rights of mankind.
world renowned University of Virginia.
to occasionally help refresh our under-
On April 13, this Nation will celebrate
Mr. Speaker, that is a most memorable
standing of the positive and constructive
the 233d anniversary of the birth of
statement for us to recall this after-
philosophy of Thomas Jefferson by mak-
Thomas Jefferson. If we are successful in
noon.
ing sure that we have a chance to review
passing this legislation, we will also be
I do have one question If anyone on
in a serious and thoughtful way our third
celebrating Thomas Jefferson Day. It will
the majority side could answer this:
president's works that relate not only
be a well-timed event for by next week
Whatever happened to those Jefferson
to the founding of this Republic but also
the cherry blossoms which adorn the Jef-
Day dinners the people on the other side
to the concepts of government and
ferson Memorial will be at their peak of
used to have years ago? Jefferson is not
freedom, which we need to keep before
beauty enhancing the already distinc-
passé now, is he? Is he not honored any-
us in our daily activities today.
tive quality of the monument built in
more at those Jackson-Jefferson Day
Of course Mr. Jefferson was one of
honor of this great American.
dinners that used to be held?
those who wrote extensively on the fact
I hope the millions of Americans who
I wonder whether someone could en-
that the Founding Fathers gave us a re-
will visit the Nation's Capital will take
lighten me.
public as a form of government. He
the time to visit the Jefferson Memorial
Mr. HUNGATE. Mr. Speaker, will the
helped draft a form of representative
and read some of his more outstanding
gentleman yield?
government, with "the chains of a con-
quotations and reflect on the enormous
Mr. DERWINSKI. I yield to the gen-
stitution" which would prevent our
contributions which this man made to
tleman from Missouri.
country from falling into the trap of a
the American Nation.
April 5, 1976
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Mr. RHODES. Mr. Speaker, on Tues-
has had a lasting and beneficial effect
ever, he also ranks as a figure of im-
day next, the House will observe Thomas
on all our lives and the lives of future
mense importance and influence in the
Jefferson Day pursuant to a resolution
Americans.
eyes of all the peoples of the world-not
which we have under consideration to-
However, It was probably as the au-
because he was a conqueror who changed
day. I am pleased to be a cosponsor of
thor of the Declaration of Independ-
the fate of civilizations through military
this measure to set aside a day to pay
ence that Thomas Jefferson wrote his
force, but because he inspired and
just tribute to one of our most illustrious
name indelibly into the annals of great-
changed the world through his great
Founding Fathers. Jefferson was, in
ness as one of the foremost champions
ideals, the noble faith, and hope that the
essence, the story of early America. Left
of freedom and liberty for all. We ac-
individual can change his own destiny
to fend for himself at the age of 14, he
knowledge as a country that his sym-
and the destiny of his family through his
rose to eminence through self-discipline,
bolic representation of a revolutionary
own efforts, and not through the ar-
hard work and the capacity to see events
spirit has allowed us to build from it
rogant imposition of force from a
clearly, and recognize their import for
a United States.
government.
the future.
But we might do more. If Jefferson,
In the words of the Declaration of In-
As the author of the Declaration of
by putting to paper the true hopes and
dependence itself:
Independence, he penned a document
longings of a scattered people, can help
Governments are instituted among Men,
that has been unsurpassed in history,
those people to form one nation, then
deriving their just Powers from the Consent
and that should inspire our Nation as
of the Governed, that whenever any Form
we, by putting to paper a special day
of Government becomes destricutive of these
surely today, two centuries later, as it
in honor of this man, may inspire his
Ends, it is the Right of the People to alter
did when a struggling nation underwent
hopes and longings in those of us who
or to abolish it, and to institute new Govern-
the travails and tribulations of organiz-
would realize his expectations. If so,
ment, laying its Foundation on such Princi-
ing 13 States into a cohesive and work-
then we honor him as much as our past
ples, and organizing its Powers in such Form,
able government.
200-year effort.
as to them shall seem most likely to effect
Jefferson was a man of many facets.
It is most fitting that today, in the
their Safety and Happiness.
Monticello is a memorial to his inventive
200th year since the Declaration of In-
The mighty and revolutionary ideas
genius, and his unswerving allegiance to
dependence, we honor this man who was
expressed in this document changed and
the land and those who cultivated it.
so instrumental in the formation and
deeply influenced the world for the better,
It is fitting that we utilize our Bicen-
shaping of our beloved country.
and this is the highest tribute that can
tennial observance by looking back to
Mr. PICKLE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
be accorded any human being.
the days of our beginnings. Our founders
support of House Joint Resolution 670,
The creativity and the successful
were fiercely intent on securing freedom
Thomas Jefferson Day, which I have the
future of our people was challenged in
and opportunity for all Americans. To-
honor to cosponsor. As a part of the plan
the year 1776, when our Declaration of
day, we find that millions of our citizens
for that day the Joint Congressional Bi-
Independence was signed, and the out-
do not truly appreciate the precious free-
centennial Committee, LINDY BOGGS,
look in 1976 is no different, The goals of
doms secured by the blood of those brave
chairman, has planned a program that
liberty, equality, individual dignity, and
men and women who declared themselves
takes place in -the House Chamber at
representative government are noble
a new nation. I believe every American
11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 13, 1976.
ideals which have inspired Americans for
who neglects the right to vote, to partici-
Thomas Jefferson was chairman of the
200 years, and with the same fortitude
pate in our great Government, should
committee to draft the famous "Declara-
and determination shown by Thomas Jef-
review the sacrifices and the courage
ration of Independence." Although it
ferson, we shall be equally successful in
that were required of those determined
contains just 110 words it so beautifully
shaping the future of our country and
colonists who fought the Revolution.
written, and so concise in its statements
In his Declaration of the Causes and
our progress toward these goals.
that it rings in the ears of every
Mr. ROBINSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise in
Necessity for Taking Up Arms, written
American:
support of House Joint Resolution 670
July 6, 1775, Jefferson wrote:
All men are created equal
They
are
to designate April 13, 1976, as Thomas
We are reduced to the alternative of
endowed by their Creator with certain un-
Jefferson Day, which is cosponsered by
chusing an unconditional Submission to the
alienable Rights, that among these are Life,
tyranny of irritated Ministers, or resistance
all members of the Virginia delegation.
Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness
by Force. The latter is our choice. We have
That to secure these rights, Governments are
As the Representative of that area in
counted the cost of this contest, and find
instituted among Men
Deriving
their
Virginia where Jefferson was born and
nothing so dreadful as voluntary Slavery.
just Powers from the consent of the governed.
made his lifelong home, and as the ini-
Honour, Justice and Humanity, forbid us
tial sponsor of a similar resólution
tamely to surrender that Freedom which we
This is the philosophy that Americans
(H.J. Res. 777), likewise cosponsored by
received from our gallant Ancestors, and
have lived by, and expresses our country's
which our innocent Posterity have the right
the other nine members of the Virginia
goals.
to receive from us.
delegation, I urge all Members of the
The importance of Thomas Jefferson's
We cannot endure the infamy and guilt of
House to approve the resolution before
philosophy for future generations cannot
resigning succeeding Generations to that
us today as a small, but significant, trib-
wretchedness which inevitably awaits them,
be overemphasized. We are still trying to-
ute to this great American.
if we basely entail heriditary Bondage upon
day to make laws that will implement this
The accomplishments of Jefferson
them.
philosophy.
were many, and most are known to all
Thomas Jefferson, truly a "renaissance
We are the posterity Jefferson referred
Americans.
man," equally at home with the arts and
to. It is fitting that we honor the man
the study of architecture as with philos-
During his lifetime, the native Vir-
who set down the principles upon which
ophy, is one of the giants who have con-
ginian adopted the roles of statesman,
our freedoms are based. I urge my col-
tributed SO much to our heritage. We can
diplomat, author, scientist, and archi-
leagues to pass this resolution and to take
all be proud of the "father of the Demo-
tect, to name only a few.
part in the events which the House has
cratic Party."
Perhaps more than any other Ameri-
planned for Thomas Jefferson Day.
Mr. ANNUNZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise
can living during the turbulent period
Mr. LLOYD of California. Mr. Speak-
in strong support for House Joint Resolu-
of our Nation's birth the man from Mon-
er, as one of many cosponsors to House
tion 670, which designates April 13, 1976,
ticello exemplified the modern version
Joint Resolution 670, which would
as Thomas Jefferson Day, and which I
of the Renaissance man.
designate April 13, 1976, as Thomas
cosponsored.
Few Americans since the time of Jef-
Jefferson Day, I ask that the House
Thomas Jefferson, one of the greatest
ferson can lay claim to the diverse in-
grant this special recognition to the au-
of our Founding Fathers, was the author
terests and accomplishments of this re-
thor of our Declaration of Independence
of the Declaration of Independence, the
markable man.
just as we have granted that honor for
author of the Virginia Statutes of Religi-
Jefferson would be honored to be char-
200 years by making manifest his work.
ous Freedom, the founder of the Univer-
acterized by a favorite quotation of his
Thomas Jefferson is one of the giants
sity of Virginia, and the third President
from Euripides:
of history. As one of the Founding Fa-
of our Republic.
For with slight efforts, how should one ob-
thers of the United States of America
Of course, Jefferson is a towering figure
tain great results? It is foolish even to de-
and as this Nation's third President, he
in the history of our own country. How-
sire it.
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The noted American historian, Henry
ment, Thomas Jefferson, a man of letters
exceed the combined totals of all the fatal-
Steele Commager, describes Jefferson
and a distinguished lawyer, was a cham-
ities suffered in all the wars that this coun-
and his contemporaries, who together
pion for the rights of individuals and a
try has fought since its founding; and
certainly achieved great results, by say-
strong spokesman for freedom. Many of
Whereas hundreds of millions of Ameri-
ing:
the accomplishments of the American
cans-men, women, and children-are plan-
Probably no other generation in our his-
colonies and of the United States of
ning to see and participate in Bicentennial
activities; and
tory has been so conscious of its obligations
America were directly influenced by the
Whereas twenty million vistors from
to the rest of the human race
or more
man- from Monticello.
abroad are expected to travel to this coun-
ready to fulfill that mission which they
As the intensity of our Bicentennial
try in order to join in our Bicentennial cel-
fondly believed History had imposed upon
them
celebration increases, I believe it is im-
ebration; and
portant that we set aside time to re-
Whereas the overwhelming majority of
Mr. Speaker, the results of their mis-
member this great American. Mr.
those participating in Bicentennial related
activities will travel on the Nation's road-
sion 200 years ago have been gratefuly
Speaker, I hope my colleagues will join
ways; and
acknowledged by Americans ever since.
me in overwhelming support for this
Whereas emphasis on highway safety
Upon retirement to Monticello, after a
resolution so that all Americans may
during our Nation's two-hundredth anni-
distinguished public career, Jefferson
join together to recognize and extol the
versary is absolutely essential to assure that
continued to pursue a vigorous lifestyle,
virtues of one of America's most out-
1976 does not become a year of unparalleled
attending to his many private interests
standing Founding Fathers, Thomas
carnage and slaughter; and
and varied hobbies.
Jefferson.
Whereas the Congress of the United States
His rapidly deteriorating health in the
Mrs. SCHROEDER. I have no further
has provided the legislative mandate and
early summer of 1826 forced Jefferson
requests for time.
the financial means for substantially reduc-
to take to his bed, where he wrote his
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mc-
ing highway accidents, injuries, and fatall-
ties: Now, therefore, be it
last letter on June 24.
FALL). The question is on the motion of-
Resolved by the Senate and House of Rep-
It was a regretful decline of an invita-
fered by the gentlewoman from Color-
resentatives of the United States of America
tion to travel to Washington to join in
ado (Mrs. SCHROEDER) that the House
in Congress assembled, That the President
celebrating the Nation's 50th anniver-
suspend the rules and pass the joint
1s hereby authorized and requested to issue
sary on July 4, as one of the few surviv-
resolution, House Joint Resolution 670.
a proclamation designating the twelve-
ing signers of the Declaration which
The question was taken.
month period commencing with the calen-
launched the country on the road to in-
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, on
dar month beginning after the date of the
enactment of this Act as the "National Bi-
dependence.
that I demand the yeas and nays.
centennial Highway Safety Year" and call
To the citizens of Washington he
The yeas and nays were ordered.
upon all Americans, in all walks of life, in
wrote:
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant
both the public and private sectors, to par-
All eyes are opened, or opening, to the
to clause 3 of rule XXVII and the Chair's
ticipate in programs and activities con-
rights of man These are grounds for
prior announcement, further proceedings
ducted in connection with such year: Be
hope for others. For ourselves, let the an-
on this motion will be postponed.
it further
nual return of this day forever refresh our
Resolved, That it is the sense of Congress
recollections of these rights, and an undi-
that
minished devotion to them.
GENERAL LEAVE
(1) each month of the National Bicenten-
nial Highway Safety Year shall focus on a
Jefferson died at Monticello 10 days
Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I ask
specific area of activity which offers the pros-
later, on July 4.
unanimous consent that all Members
pect of achieving substantial reductions in
Mr. Speaker, the fact that we are able
may have 5 legislative days in which to
accidents, injuries, and families on our Na-
to celebrate the Bicentennial of our Na-
revise and extend their remarks and in-
tion's highways during the Nation's Bicen-
tion's birth is due, in significant measure,
clude extraneous material on the subject
tennial celebration and in succeeding years,
to the singular efforts of Thomas Jef-
of House Joint Resolution 670 to desig-
as follows:
ferson.
nate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jeffer-
(A) January-Safety Education;
(B) February-Safer Bridges:
It is only fitting that Congress and the
son Day."
(C) March-Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety:
Nation take time in this special year to
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there
(D) April-Pavement Marking and Deline-
honor this truly eminent American.
objection to the request of the gentle-
ation;
Mr. JOHNSON of California. I feel it
woman from Colorado?
(E) May-Highway Hazard Removal:
is most appropriate during this our
There was no objection.
(F) June-Safety Belts and Child Re-
straints;
Bicentennial Year to honor one of the
(G) July-Safer Driving:
greatest Americans ever to live. Thomas
NATIONAL BICENTENNIAL HIGH-
(H) August-Roadside Obstacle Elimina-
Jefferson, the author of our Declaration
WAY SAFETY YEAR
tion;
of Independence and the third President
(I) September-Save Our Children;
of these United States, was truly a great
Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I
(J) October-Signs and Signals;
American. I believe this resolution now
move to suspend the rules and pass the
(K) November-Railroad Crossing Protec-
before us is a most fitting tribute to this
joint resolution (H.J. Res. 726) to au-
tion; and
thorize and request the President to is-
(L) December-Alcohol and Problem
outstanding leader during the birth of
sue a proclamation designating 1976 as
Drinkers; and
our Nation.
"National Bicentennial Highway Safety
(2) the projects and programs of the Na-
Thomas Jefferson is known to all of us
Year," as amended.
tional Bicentennial Highway Safety Year
primarily because of his many achieve-
shall be formulated so as to involve individ-
ments and accomplishments in a large
The Clerk read as follows:
uals, groups, and public and private sector
number of areas. He was certainly a
H.J. RES. 726
organizations where they live, where they
statesman, a diplomat, and a leader
Whereas 1976 will mark the two hun-
work, where they travel, and where they
among free people. This can be said of
dredth anniversary of the founding of our
operate in order that the lifesaving aims,
many distinguished public servants who
Nation; and
goals, and priorities of the National Bicen-
Whereas the President of the United
tennial Highway Safety Year may be vigor-
have served in the Government of our
States has called for the Bicentennial cele-
ously pursued and fully realized; and be It
Nation, but, Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jef-
bration to be an occasion for redefining
further
ferson's abilities did not stop there. He
and rededicating ourselves to our common
Resolved, That the lives saved and injuries
was an accomplished musician. One of
purposes; and
prevented through this national effort shall
America's first architects. The man who
Whereas a central and unifying theme
symbolize the rededication of the American
donated the first collection of books for
for the Nation's two hundredth commem-
people to living and working together in a
our Library of Congress. Thomas Jef-
oration is improving the quality of life in
spirit of mutual cooperation, harmony, dig-
ferson was a scientist, a mathematician,
America; and
nity, and respect in order to achieve better,
Whereas the carnage on our highways
healthier, happier lives for all.
and a connoisseur of fine art and good
each year exacts an appalling toll in lives,
food. He was truly an all American man.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is a sec-
injuries, and national treasure; and
Through leadership in his home State
ond demanded?
Whereas the two million Americans who
of Virginia and subsequently in the coun-
have died on the Nation's highways since
Mr. ROUSSELOT. Mr. Speaker, I de-
cils which formed our Federal Govern-
the beginning of the automobile age far
mand a second.
April 5; 1976
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-HOUSE
H 2867
Mr. Breaux with Mr. Goldwater.
Cotter
Jones, Okla
Pritchard
NOT VOTING-67
Mrs. Chisholm with Mr. Steelman.
Coughlin
Jones, Tenn.
Quie
Mr. Badillo with Mr. Wiggins.
D'Amours
Jordan
Quillen
Anderson, III.
Green
Roberts
Mr. Barrett with Mr. Heinz
Daniel, Dan
Kasten
Railsback
Andrews, N.C.
Hanley
Rostenkowski
Daniel, R. W.
Kastenmeier
Randall
Armstrong
Hayes, Ind.
Ryan
Mr. Hayes of Indiana with Mr. Andrews of
Daniels, N.J.
Badillo
Kazen
Rangel
Heins
Santini
North Carolina.
Danielson
Barrett
Kelly
Rees
Henderson
Sarbanes
Mr. Hanley with Mr. Bell.
Davis
Bell
Kemp
Regula
Hinshaw
Smith, Nebr.
Delaney
Bevill
Mr. Green with Mr. Esch.
Ketchum
Reuse
Holland
Solars
Dellums
Blouin
Mr. Rostenkowski with Mr. Horton.
Keys
Rhodes
Horton
Stanton,
Mr. Santini with Mr. Armstrong.
Dent
Kindness
Richmond
Breaux
Howard
James V.
Derrick
Mr. James V. Stanton with Mr. McCloskey.
Koch
Riegle
Burke, Mass.
Johnson, Pa.
Steelman
Derwinski
Krebs
Rinaldo
Chisholm
Karth
Steiger, Ariz.
Mr. Stratton with Mr. Vander Jagt.
Devine
Conyers
Litton
Krueger
Risenhoover
Stephens
Mr. Zeferetti with Mr. Taylor of Missouri.
Dickinson
LaFalce
Robinson
Crane
Long, La.
Stratton
Mr. Charles H. Wilson of California with
Diggs
Lagomarsino
Rodino
de la Garza
McCloskey
Symington
Dodd
Dingell
McCollister
Mr. Crane.
Landrum
Roe
Taylor, Mo.
Downey, N.Y.
Latta
Rogers
Eckhardt
Macdonald
Udall
Mr. Mann with Mr. Eshleman.
Downing, Va.
Edwards, Calif.
Madden
Mr. Howard with Mr. McCollister
Leggett
Roncalio
Vander Jagt
Drinan
Lehman
Rooney
Esch
Mann
White
Mr. Bevill with Mr. White.
Duncan, Oreg.
Lent
Eshleman
Mathis
Rose
Wiggins
Mr. Henderson with Mr. Udall.
Duncan, Tenn.
Levitas
Rosenthal
Fithian
Moss
Wilson, C. H.
Mr. Sarbanes with Mr. Moss.
du Pont
Lloyd, Calif.
Roush
Flowers
Nix
Yatron
Mr. Solarz with Mr. Johnson of Pennsyl-
Early
Lloyd, Tenn.
Rousselot
Foley
Pepper
Zeferetti
vania.
Edgar
Long, Md.
Roybal
Goldwater
Preyer
Mn Dingell with Mr. Conyers.
Edwards, Ala.
Lott
Runnels
The Clerk announced the following
Mr. Flowers with Mr. Eckhardt.
Eilberg
Lujan
Ruppe
Emery
Lundine
Russo
pairs:
Mr. Foley with Mr. de la Garza.
English
McClory
St Germain
Mr. Burke of Massachusetts with Mr. Heinz.
Mr. Fithian with Mr. Madden.
Erlenborn
McCormack
Sarasin
Mr. Zeferetti with Mr. Roberts.
Mr. Macdonald of Massachusetts with Mr.
Evans, Colo.
McDade
Satterfield
Mr. Yatron with Mr. James V. Stanton.
Roberts.
Evans, Ind.
McDonald
Scheuer
Mr. Karth with Mr. Preyer.
Evins, Tenn.
McEwen
Schneebeli
Mr. Preyer with Mr. Symington.
Mr. Pepper with Mrs. Smith of Nebraska.
Fary
McFall
Schroeder
Mr. Dingell with Mr. Madden.
Fascell
McHugh
Schulze
Mr. Breaux with Mr. McCloskey.
Mr. Blouin with Mr. Holland.
Fenwick
McKay
Sebelius
Mrs. Chisholm with Mr. Steelman.
Mr. Litton with Mr. Mathis.
Findley
McKinney
Seiberling
Mr. Howard with Mr. Taylor of Missouri.
Mr. Nix with Mr. Ryan.
Fish
Madigan
Sharp
Mr. Litton with Mr. Armstrong.
Mr. Stephens with Mr. Steiger of Arizona.
Fisher
Maguire
Shipley
Flood
Mahon
Shriver
Mr. Macdonald of Massachusetts with Mr.
So (two-thirds having voted in favor
Florio
Martin
Shuster
Bell.
thereof) the rules were suspended and
Flynt
Matsunaga
Sikes
Mr. Solarz with Mr. Horton.
Ford, Mich.
Mazzoli
Simon
Mr. Rostenkowski with Mr. Johnson of
the bill was passed.
Ford, Tenn.
Meeds
Sisk
Pennsylvania.
The result of the vote was announced
Forsythe
Melcher
Skubitz
Mr. Ryan with Mr. Conyers.
as above recorded.
Fountain
Metcalfe
Slack
Mr. Stratton with Mr. Crane.
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
Fraser
Meyner
Smith, Iowa
Frenzel
Mezvinsky
Snyder
Mr. White with Mr. Esch.
table.
Frey
Michel
Spellman
Mr. Sarbanes with Mr. Charles H. Wilson
Fuqua
Mikva
Spence
of California.
Gaydos
Milford
Staggers
Mr. Santini with Mr. Wiggins.
THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
Glaimo
Miller, Calif.
Stanton,
Mr. Hayes of Indiana with Mr. Steiger of
Gibbons
Miller, Ohio
J. William
The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Mc-
Arizona.
Gilman
Mills
Stark
FALL). The unfinished business is the
Ginn
Mineta
Steed
Mr. Hanley with Mr. Holland.
question of suspending the rules and
Gonzalez
Minish
Steiger, Wis.
Mr. Green with Mr. Udall.
Goodling
Mink
Stokes
Mr. Badillo with Mr. Anderson of Illinois.
passing the joint resolution, House Joint
Gradison
Mitchell, Md.
Stuckey
Mr. Barrett with Mr. Andrews of North
Resolution 670.
Grassley
Mitchell, N.Y.
Studds
Carolina.
The Clerk read the title of the joint
Gude
Moakley
Sullivan
Mr. Blouin with Mr. de la Garza.
Guyer
Moffett
resolution.
Symms
Mr. Fithian with Mr. Eckhardt.
Hagedorn
Mollohan
Talcott
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques-
Haley
Montgomery
Taylor, N.C.
Mr. Flowers with Mr. Foley.
tion is on the motion offered by the
Hall
Moore
Teague
Mr. Edwards of California with Mr. Gold-
gentlewoman from Colorado (Mrs.
Hamilton
Moorhead,
Thompson
water.
Hammer-
Calif.
Thone
Mr. Nix with Mrs. Smith of Nebraska.
SCHROEDER) that the House suspend
schmidt
Moorhead, Pa.
Thornton
Mr. Bevill with Mr. Eshleman.
the rules and pass the joint resolution,
Hannaford
Morgan
Traxler
Mr. Karth with Mr. Henderson.
House Joint Resolution 670, on which
Hansen
Mosher
Treen
Harkin
Mottl
Mr. Mann with Mr. Pepper.
Tsongas
the yeas and nays are ordered.
Harrington
Murphy, III.
Ullman
Mr. Moss with Mr. McCollister.
The vote was taken by electronic de-
Harris
Murphy, N.Y.
Van Deerlin
Mr. Mathis with Mr. Stephens.
vice, and there were-yeas 363, nays 2,
Harsha
Murtha
Vander Veen
Hawkins
Myers, Ind.
Vanik
Mr. WALSH changed his vote from
not voting 67, as follows:
Hays, Ohio
Natcher
Vigerito
"nay" to yea."
Hébert
Neal
Waggonner
[Roll No. 164]
So (two-thirds having voted in favor
Heckler, Mass.
Nedzi
Walsh
YEAS-383
Hefner
Nichols
Wampler
thereof) the rules were suspended and
Abdnor
Helstoski
Nolan
Waxman
the joint resolution was passed.
Bergland
Burlison, Mo.
Hicks
Nowak
Weaver
Abzug
Biaggi
Burton, John
The result of the vote was announced
Adams
Biester
Hightower
Oberstar
Whalen
Burton, Phillip
as above recorded.
Addabbo
Bingham
Hillis
Obey
Whitehurst
Butler
Holt
O'Brien
Whitten
A motion to reconsider was laid on the
Alexander
Blanchard
Byron
Allen
Holtzman
O'Hara
Boggs
Wilson, Bob
Carney
table.
Ambro
Boland
Howe
O'Neill
Carr
Wilson, Tex.
Hubbard
Anderson,
Ottinger
Winn
Bolling
Carter
Calif.
Bonker
Cederberg
Hughes
Passman
Wirth
NATIONAL EMPLOY THE OLDER
Andrews,
Bowen
Chappell
Hungate
Patten, N.J.
Wolff
WORKER WEEK
N. Dak.
Brademas
Clancy
Hutchinson
Patterson,
Wright
Annunzio
Breckinridge
Clausen,
Hyde
Calif.
Wydler
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The un-
Archer
Brinkley
Don H.
Ichord
Pattison, N.Y.
Wylie
finished business is the question of sus-
Ashbrook
Brodhead
Clawson, Del
Jacobs
Perkins
Yates
Ashley
Brooks
Clay
pending the rules and passing the Senate
Jarman
Pettis
Young, Alaska
Aspin
Broomfield
Cleveland
Jeffords
AuCoin
Brown, Calif.
Cochran
Peyser
Young, Fla.
joint resolution (S.J. Res. 35), as
Jenrette
Bafalis
Pickle
Brown, Mich.
Young, Ga.
amended.
Cohen
Baldus
Brown, Ohio
Collins, nl.
Johnson, Calif. Pike
Young, Tex.
The Clerk read the title of the Senate
Baucus
Broyhill
Collins, Tex.
Johnson, Colo.
Poage
Zablocki
joint resolution.
Bauman
Buchanan
Conable
Jones, Ala.
Pressler
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The ques-
Beard, R.I.
Burgener
Conlan
Jones, N.C.
Price
Beard, Tenn.
Burke, Calif.
Conte
tion is on the motion offered by the gen-
Bedell
Burke, Fla.
Corman
NAYS-2
tlewoman from Colorado (Mrs. SCHROE-
Bennett
Burleson, Tex.
Cornell
Hechler, W. Va. Myers, Pa.
DER) that the House suspend the rules
4958
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD-SENATE
April 5, 1976
disagreeing votes of the two houses, and
agreed to. On this question, the yeas and
NOT VOTING-28
that the Chair be authorized to appoint
nays have been ordered, and the clerk
Baker
Eastland
McGovern
the conferees on the part of the Senate.
will call the roll.
Beall
Garn
Pearson
The motion was agreed to, and the
Bellmon
Gravel
Pell
The legislative clerk called the roll
Bentsen
Hatfield
Sparkman
Presiding Officer (Mr. STONE) appointed
Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD of West Vir-
Biden
Hollings
Stennis
Mr. CANNON, Mr. PELL, Mr. ROBERT C.
ginia. I announce that the Senator from
Church
Jackson
Stevenson
BYRD, Mr. HATFIELD, and Mr. HUGH SCOTT
Delaware (Mr. BIDEN), the Senator from
Clark
Laxalt
Tunney
Culver
Long
Weicker
as conferees on the part of the Senate.
Idaho (Mr. CHURCH), the Senator from
Curtis
Mathias
Mississippi (Mr. EASTLAND), the Senator
Dole
McClellan
from Alaska (Mr. GRAVEL), the Senator
PROVIDING FOR DELEGATION OF
So the motion to reconsider was
from South Carolina (Mr. HOLLINGS),
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO GO
agreed to.
the Senator from Washington (Mr.
TO THE UNITED KINGDOM TO AC-
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I
JACKSON), the Senator from Arkansas
CEPT LOAN OF AN ORIGINAL COPY
move to lay on the table Mr. BARTLETT'S
(Mr. McCLELLAN), the Senator from
OF THE MAGNA CARTA
amendment.
South Dakota (Mr. McGoverN), the Sen-
The motion to lay on the table was
The Senate continued with the con-
ator from Rhode Island (Mr. PELL), the
agreed to.
sideration of the amendment of the
Senator from Alabama (Mr. SPARKMAN),
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ques-
House of Representatives to the concur-
the Senator from Mississippi (Mr. STEN-
tion is on agreeing to the motion to con-
rent resolution (S. Con. Res. 98) to pro-
NIS), the Senator from Illinois (Mr.
cur in the amendment of the House.
vide for a delegation of Members of Con-
STEVENSON), the Senator from Califor-
The motion to concur was agreed to.
gress to go to the United Kingdom for
nia (Mr. TUNNEY), and the Senator from
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I
purposes of accepting the loan of an
Texas (Mr. BENTSEN) are necessarily
move to reconsider the vote by which the
original copy of the Magna Carta, and
absent.
motion to concur was agreed to.
for other purposes.
I further announce that the Senator
Mr. MOSS. I move to lay that motion
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask
from Louisiana (Mr. LONG) is absent on
on the table.
for the yeas and nays on the motion to
official business.
The motion to lay on the table was
reconsider.
I also announce that the Senator from
agreed to.
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there a
Iowa (Mr. CULVER) is absent attending a
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I
sufficient second? There is a sufficient
funeral.
suggest the absence of a quorum.
second.
I further announce that the Senator
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk
The yeas and nays were ordered.
from Iowa (Mr. CLARK) is absent because
will call the roll
Mr. MANSFIELD. I understand it will
of illness.
The second assistant legislative clerk
be a 10-minute vote.
I further announce that, if present and
proceeded to call the roll
May I call to the attention of the Sen-
voting, the Senator from Iowa (Mr.
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, I ask
ate once again that this is a most serious
CLARK), and the Senator from Washing-
unanimous consent that the order for
matter. An invitation has been extended
ton (Mr. JACKSON) would each vote
the quorum call be rescinded.
by the United Kingdom, and they are the
"yea."
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without
ones who asked that a certain number be
Mr. GRIFFIN. I announce that the
objection, it is so ordered.
sent, and I am just wondering, if we ex-
Senator from Tennessee (Mr. BAKER),
Mr. ABOUREZK Mr. President, is it
tended an invitation to the United King-
the Senator from Maryland (Mr. BEALL),
appropriate at this time to ask the lead-
dom, if they would treat an invitation
the Senator from Oklahoma (Mr. BELL-
ership what the program is for the re-
from us the same way we are treating
MON), the Senator from Nebraska (Mr.
mainder of the evening?
this.
CURTIS), the Senator from Kansas (Mr.
Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,
Mr. HUGH SCOTT. Mr. President, I
DOLE), the Senator from Utah (Mr.
there will be no more rollcall votes to-
am bound to say I agree with the distin-
GARN), the Senator from Oregon (Mr.
night.
guished majority leader. I do feel that
HATFIELD), the Senator from Nevada
the action as it stands now is very likely
(Mr. LAXALT), the Senator from Mary-
to be assumed by the British public opin-
THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
land (Mr. MATHIAS), the Senator from
ion and by the British hosts as being an
Kansas (Mr. PEARSON), and the Senator
Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,
unwarranted rejection, in part, of a very
from Connecticut (Mr. WEICKER) are
I ask that the Chair lay before the Senate
generous gesture on their part. I believe
necessarily absent
a message from the House of Representa-
that we should stay with the original
suggestion, which I understand came
I further announce that, if present
tives on H.J. Res. 670.
and voting, the Senator from Oregon
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The joint
from the British Government. I do not
know whether I am right on that or not,
(Mr. HATFIELD) would vote "nay."
resolution will be stated by title.
The second assistant legislative clerk
but that is what I understand.
The result was announced-yeas 41,
read as follows:
Mr. MANSFIELD. That is correct.
nays 31, as follows:
A resolution (H.J. Res. 670) to designate
Mr. HUGH SCOTT. In that case, we
[Rollcall Vote No. 119 Leg.]
April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day."
ought to stay with the number suggested.
YEAS-41
It is not material if some of us would
The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without
Bayh
Hathaway
Moss
have preferred a smaller number. What
objection, the joint resolution will be
Brock
Huddleston
Muskie
is material is that we owe some polite-
Buckley
Humphrey
Nelson
considered as having been read the sec-
ness, some hautesse, some recognition of
Burdick
Inouye
Packwood
ond time by title.
Cannon
Javits
Pastore
the fact that a great nation which is cele-
Is there objection to the present con-
Cranston
Kennedy
Percy
brating its own defeat by us some 200
Eagleton
Leahy
Ribicoff
sideration of the joint resolution?
years ago ought to be met by us in equally
Ford
Magnuson
Scott, Hugh
There being no objection, the joint
Glenn
Mansfield
Stevens
generous spirit.
resolution (H.J. Res. 670) was considered,
Griffin
McGee
Symington
Mr. MANSFIELD. Mr. President, will
Hart, Gary
Metcalf
Tower
ordered to a third reading, read the third
the Senator yield?
Hart, Philip A.
Mondale
Williams
time, and passed.
Hartke
Mr. HUGH SCOTT. I yield.
Montoya
Young
Haskell
Morgan
Mr. MANSFIELD. May I say that in
CONSIDERATION OF AMENDMENTS
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victory it is easy to be gracious, but in
SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDING
defeat it is more than appreciated. I
Abourezk
Durkin
Proxmire
OFFICER PRIOR TO A CLOTURE
Allen
Fannin
Randolph
think we ought to accord the same kind
VOTE.
Bartlett
Fong
Roth
of recognition to our cousins that they
Brooke
Goldwater
Schweiker
Mr. ROBERT C. BYRD. Mr. President,
accord to us.
Bumpers
Hansen
Scott,
Byrd,
Helms
William L
I call up at this time and ask unanimous
The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr.
Harry F., Jr.
Hruska
Stafford
consent that the Senate proceed to the
STONE). The question recurs on agree-
Byrd, Robert C. Johnston
Stone
consideration of Senate Resolution 268.
Case
McClure
ing to the motion to reconsider the vote
Taft
Chiles
McIntyre
Talmadge
The PRESIDING OFFICER. The res-
by which the Bartlett amendment was
Domenici
Nunn
Thurmond
olution will be stated by title.
LINDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS, LA.
REVOLUTION
EDWARD W. BROOKE. MASS.
CHAIRMAN
DICENTENNIAL
VICE CHAIRMAN
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR., MASS.
AMERICAN
MIKE MANSFIELD, MONT.
JOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ.
1770-1978
HUGH SCOTT, PA.
M. CALDWELL BUTLER, VA.
J. J. PICKLE, TEX.
Congress of the United States
JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX.
HUBERT HUMPHREY, MINN.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.
ROMAN L HRUSKA, NEBR.
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Dear Colleague:
The Joint Committee would like to extend to you, your
family and your staff an invitation to attend a special
program honoring Thomas Jefferson The program will
take place on Tuesday, April 13, in the House Chamber
at 11:00 a.m.
We feel very honored to be able to have three distin-
guished scholars address us on different aspects of
Jefferson's influence on the development of our country.
The three speakers are: Mr. Julian P. Boyd, Editor,
The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Princeton University,
Dr. Cecelia M. Kenyon. Charles N. Clark Professor of
Government, Smith College and Mr. Frederick Nichols,
Chairman of the Division of Architectural History at
the University of Virginia.
The program will also include a performance of the
Bicentennial March composed and conducted by Secretary
of the Navy, J. William Middendorf and performed by
the Navy Band.
The galleries will be open on a first come first serve
basis. Children of Members of Congress will be allowed
to accompany their parents on the floor.
We urge you and your staff to attend, for this year is
Thomas Jefferson's year, and it is only fitting that
we all make a special effort to honor the man who was
the author of our Declaration of Independence.
Please advise the Joint Committee staff of the number
of persons who will accompany you on the 13th, by
calling 5-1776.
Sincerely,
Lindy Bogg
LINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS
LYWARD N. BROOKE
Chairman
Vice Chairman
COSPONSORS TO H.J. RES. 670
James Abdnor
James C. Cleveland
Tom Harkin
Bella S. Abzug
William S. Cohen
Herbert E. Harris
Brock Adams
James M. Collins
William H. Harsha
Joseph P. Addabbo
Barber B. Conable, Jr.
Margaret M. Heckler
Glenn M. Anderson
Silvio 0. Conte
W.G. Hefner
John B. Anderson
James C. Corman
Henry Helstocki
Ike F. Andrews
William R. Cotter
David N. Henderson
Mark Andrews
Philip M. Crane
Floyd V. Hicks
Frank Annunzio
Dan Daniel
Elwood Hillis
John M. Ashbrook
Robert W. Daniel, Jr.
Kenneth L. Holland
Herman Badillo
George E. Danielson
Marjorie S. Holt
Alvin Baldus
Mendel J. Davis
Frank Horton
Max Baucus
James J. Delaney
James J. Howard
Robert E. Bauman
Ron de Lugo
Allan T. Howe
Robin L. Beard
William L. Dickinson
Carroll Hubbard, Jr.
Berkley Bedell
Christopher J. Dodd
William J. Hughes
Alphonzo Bell
Thomas J. Downey
William L. Hungate
Charles E. Bennett
Thomas N. Downing
Henry J. Hyde
Tom Bevill
Pierre S. du Pont
Richard H. Ichord
Mario Biaggi
Jack Edwards
John Jarman
Jo nathan B. Bingham
David F. Emery
James M. Jeffords
James J. Blanchard
John N. Erlenborn
Albert W. Johnson
Lindy Boggs
John G. Fary
Harold T. Johnson
Edward P. Boland
Dante B. Fascell
James P. Johnson
John Brademas
Millicent Fenwick
Ed Jones
John B. Breaux
Paul Findley
Walter B. Jones
John Breckinridge
Hamilton Fish, Jr.
Jack F. Kemp
Jack Brinkley
Joseph L. Fisher
William M. Ketchum
William M. Brodhead
Floyd J. Fithian
Martha Keys
William S. Broomfield
Walter Flowers
Thomas N. Kindness
Clarence J. Brown
William D. Ford
Robert Krueger
George E. Brown, Jr.
L.H. Fountain
Robert J. Lagomarsino
James A. Burke
Bill Frenzel
Robert L. Leggett
Phillip Burton
Barry M. Goldwater, Jr.
Jim Lloyd
Caldwell M. Butler
Willis D. Gradison, Jr.
Marilyn Lloyd
Goodloe E. Byron
Charles E. Grassley
Clarence D. Long
Tim Lee Carter
Gilbert Gude
Gillis W. Long
Elford A. Cederberg
James A. Haley
Trent Lott
Shirley Chisholm
Tim L. Hall
Manuel Lujan, Jr.
Don H. Clausen
Lee H. Hamilton
Robert McClory
Del Clawson
John Paul Hammerschmidt
John Y. McCollister
Mark W. Hannaford
Robert C. McEwen
George Hansen
2
John J. McFall
Ralph S. Regula
David C. Treen
Matthew F. McHugh
John J. Rhodes
Morris K. Udall
Ray J. Madden
Matthew J. Rinaldo
Guy Vander Jagt
Edward R. Madigan
Ray Roberts
Richard F. Vander Veen
James R. Mann
Peter W. Rodino, Jr.
Joe D. Waggonner, Jr.
James G. Martin
Paul G. Rogers
William F. Walsh
Dawson Mathis
Charles Rose
Charles W. Whalen, Jr.
Romano L. Mazzoli
Dan Rostenkowski
Charles E. Wiggins
Lloyd Meeds
Edward J. Roush
Bob Wilson
John Melcher
John H. Rousselot
Charles Wilson
Edward Mezvinsky
Martin A. Russo
Charles H. Wilson
Robert H. Michel
Jim Santini
Larry Winn, Jr.
Abner J. Mikva
Ronald A. Sarasin
Antonio Borja Won Pat
George Miller
Paul S. Sarbanes
John W. Wydler
Wilbur D. Mills
James H. Scheuer
Sidney R. Yates
Joseph G. Minish
Herman T. Schneebeli
Gus Yatron
Donald J. Mitchell
Richard T. Schulze
C.W. Bill Young
Joe Moakley
Keith G. Sebeluis
Don Young
G.V. Montgomery
John F. Seiberling
Clement J. Zablocki
W. Henson Moore
George E. Shipley
Robert Duncan
Carlos J. Moorhead
Garner E. Shriver
Jamie L. Whitten
Williams S. Moorhead
Robert L.F. Sikes
Elizabeth Holtzman
Charles A. Mosher
Paul Simon
Dominick V. Daniels
Ronald M. Mottl
B.F. Sisk
Edwin B. Forsythe
John M. Murphy
Joe Skubitz
Thad Cochran
Morgan F. Murphy
Neal Smith
James G. O'Hara
Lucien N. Nedzi
Gene Snyder
Shirley N. Pettis
Bill Nichols
Stephen J. Solarz
Edward R. Roybal
Henry J. Nowak
Floyd Spence
James L. Oberstar
Harley 0. Staggers
George M. O'Brien
J. William Stanton
Thomas P. O'Neil, Jr.
James V. Stanton
Otto E. Passman
Pete Stark
Edward J. Patten
Tom Steed
Jerry M. Patterson
William A. Steiger
Claude Pepper
Samuel S. Stratton
Peter A. Peyser
W.S. Stuckey, Jr.
J.J. Pickle
Leonor K. Sullivan
Melvin Price
James W. Symington
Albert H. Quie
Steven D. Symms
William J. Randall
Gene Taylor
Thomas J. Rees
Frank Thompson, Jr.
ROBERT McCLORY, M.C.
FOR THE RECORD
April 5, 1976
THOMAS JEFFERSON DAY
Mr. Speaker: Today we consider House Joint Resolution 670, a
special Bicentennial measure which designates April 13, 1976, as Thomas
Jefferson Day. The fitness of commemorating the birthday of perhaps
the greatest of our Founding Fathers in this anniversary year of our
independence is clear. Jefferson's talents and vision were unmatched
in his own time, and his many achievements have remained unique through
200 years of American history.
This resolution, which I introduced in September of last year,
results from the efforts of many dedicated people. The Thomas Jefferson
Day idea originated in my own 13th Congressional District at Elgin
Community College. The College Bicentennial Commission, co-chaired by
Carole Ackemann and Dennis Sienko, made the day its primary project,
headed and coordinated by Mrs. Virginia Kammerer. The College will send
a delegation, accompanied by President Mark Hopkins, to Washington to
join in the ceremonies on April 13.
The Joint Congressional Committee on Bicentennial Arrangements
formally endorsed the resolution in March. Since that time, its Chairwoman,
our colleague from Louisiana (Mrs. Boggs) and our colleague from Virginia
(Mr. Butler) and the other members and staff of the Joint Committee have
worked diligently to plan and execute a meaningful observance of the day.
Finally, I am joined in support of Thomas Jefferson Day by 240 other
Members of Congress. The names of these co-sponsors are listed on House
ROBERT McCLORY, M.C.
April 5, 1976
Page 2
Joint Resolutions 898 - 907, all identical to the original resolution, which
I introduced last week.
Mr. Speaker, Thomas Jefferson Day is a Bicentennial event in which
the people and the Congress have joined. Through the hard work of a group
of citizens in Illinois, which, indeed, was at one time a part of Jefferson's
native State of Virginia, we have before us today a significant resolution
co-sponsored by a majority of the Members of the House. This is the way the
American political system was designed to work, and the genesis of this
resolution should make the observance of Thomas Jefferson Day even more
meaningful on Tuesday, April 13.
APRIL 6, 1976
BILL STATUS OFFICE
PAGE 1
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
94TH CONG. STATUS PROFILE FOR H.J.RES.670
BRIEF TITLE
SPECIAL DAYS AND WEEKS
SPONSOR
MCCLORY
DATE INTRODUCED SEP 25, 75
HOUSE COMMITTEE
POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE
TITLE
A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 13, 1976, AS
"THCMAS JEFFERSON DAY"
SEP 25, 75 REFERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL
SERVICE.
SEP 26, 75 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION.
MAR 18, 76 FIRST DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP
SESSION.
MAR 18, 76 FINAL DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP
SESSION.
MAR 18, 76 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED.
MAR 30, 76 REPORTED TO HOUSE BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE
AND CIVIL SERVICE. REPORT NO: 94-979.
MAR 30, 76 PLACED ON HOUSE CALENDAR, NO: 303.
APR 5, 76 CALLED UP BY HOUSE UNDER MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES.
APR 5, 76 PASSED HOUSE BY YEA-NAY VOTE: 363 - 2.
APR 5, 76 PASSED SENATE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS BY VOICE VOTE.
APR 5, 76 MEASURE CLEARED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
APR 6, 76 DELIVERED TO PRESIDENT.
APRIL 6, 1976
BILL STATUS OFFICE
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
94TH CONG. STATUS PROFILE FOR H.J.RES.670
BRIEF TITLE
SPECIAL DAYS AND WEEKS
SPONSOR
MCCLORY
DATE INTRODUCED... SEP 25, 75
HOUSE COMMITTEE..
POST OFFICE AND CIVIL SERVICE
TITLE
A RESOLUTION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 13, 1976, AS
"THCMAS JEFFERSON DAY"
SEP 25, 75 REFERRED TO HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE AND CIVIL
SERVICE.
SEP 26, 75 REFERRED TO SUBCOMMITTEE ON CENSUS AND POPULATION.
MAR 18, 76 FIRST DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP
SESSION.
MAR 18, 76 FINAL DAY OF COMMITTEE CONSIDERATION AND MARK-UP
SESSION.
MAR 18, 76 ORDERED TO BE REPORTED.
MAR 30, 76 REPORTED TO HOUSE BY HOUSE COMMITTEE ON POST OFFICE
AND CIVIL SERVICE. REPORT NO: 94-979.
MAR 30, 76 PLACED ON HOUSE CALENDAR, NO: 303.
APR 5, 76 CALLED UP BY HOUSE UNDER MOTION TO SUSPEND RULES.
APR 5, 76 PASSED HOUSE BY YEA-NAY VOTE: 363 - 2.
APR 5, 76 PASSED SENATE WITH SENATE AMENDMENTS BY VOICE VOTE.
APR 5, 76 MEASURE CLEARED FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
APR 6, 76 DELIVERED TO PRESIDENT.
FORD
COSPONSORS TO H.J. RES. 670
James Abdnor
James C. Cleveland
Tom Harkin
Bella S. Abzug
William S. Cohen
Herbert E. Harris
Brock Adams
James M. Collins
William H. Harsha
Joseph P. Addabbo
Barber B. Conable, Jr.
Margaret M. Heckler
Glenn M. Anderson
Silvio 0. Conte
W.G. Hefner
John B. Anderson
James C. Corman
Henry Helstocki
Ike F. Andrews
William R. Cotter
David N. Henderson
Mark Andrews
Philip M. Crane
Floyd V. Hicks
Frank Annunzio
Dan Daniel
Elwood Hillis
John M. Ashbrook
Robert W. Daniel, Jr.
Kenneth L. Holland
Herman Badillo
George E. Danielson
Marjorie S. Holt
Alvin Baldus
Mendel J. Davis
Frank Horton
Max Baucus
James J. Delaney
James J. Howard
Robert E. Bauman
Ron de Lugo
Allan T. Howe
Robin L. Beard
William L. Dickinson
Carroll Hubbard, Jr.
Berkley Bedell
Christopher J. Dodd
William J. Hughes
Alphonzo Bell
Thomas J. Downey
William L. Hungate
Charles E. Bennett
Thomas N. Downing
Henry J. Hyde
Tom Bevill
Pierre S. du Pont
Richard H. Ichord
Mario Biaggi
Jack Edwards
John Jarman
Jo nathan B. Bingham
David F. Emery
James M. Jeffords
James J. Blanchard
John N. Erlenborn
Albert W. Johnson
Lindy Boggs
John G. Fary
Harold T. Johnson
Edward P. Boland
Dante B. Fascell
James P. Johnson
John Brademas
Millicent Fenwick
Ed Jones
John B. Breaux
Paul Findley
Walter B. Jones
John Breckinridge
Hamilton Fish, Jr.
Jack F. Kemp
Jack Brinkley
Joseph L. Fisher
William M. Ketchum
William M. Brodhead
Floyd J. Fithian
Martha Keys
William S. Broomfield
Walter Flowers
Thomas N. Kindness
Clarence J. Brown
William D. Ford
Robert Krueger
George E. Brown, Jr.
L.H. Fountain
Robert J. Lagomarsino
James A. Burke
Bill Frenzel
Robert L. Leggett
Phillip Burton
Barry M. Goldwater, Jr.
Jim Lloyd
Caldwell M. Butler
Willis D. Gradison, Jr.
Marilyn Lloyd
Goodloe E. Byron
Charles E. Grassley
Clarence D. Long
Tim Lee Carter
Gilbert Gude
Gillis W. Long
Elford A. Cederberg
James A. Haley
Trent Lott
Shirley Chisholm
Tim L. Hall
Manuel Lujan, Jr.
Don H. Clausen
Lee H. Hamilton
Robert McClory
Del Clawson
John Paul Hammerschmidt
John Y. McCollister
Mark W. Hannaford
Robert C. McEwen
George Hansen
2
John J. McFall
Ralph S. Regula
David C. Treen
Matthew F. McHugh
John J. Rhodes
Morris K. Udall
Ray J. Madden
Matthew J. Rinaldo
Guy Vander Jagt
Edward R.Madigan
Ray Roberts
Richard F. Vander Veen
James R. Mann
Peter W. Rodino, Jr.
Joe D. Waggonner, Jr.
James G. Martin
Paul G. Rogers
William F. Walsh
Dawson Mathis
Charles Rose
Charles W. Whalen, Jr.
Romano L. Mazzoli
Dan Rostenkowski
Charles E. Wiggins
Lloyd Meeds
Edward J. Roush
Bob Wilson
John Melcher
John H. Rousselot
Charles Wilson
Edward Mezvinsky
Martin A. Russo
Charles H. Wilson
Robert H. Michel
Jim Santini
Larry Winn, Jr.
Abner J. Mikva
Ronald A. Sarasin
Antonio Borja Won Pat
George Miller
Paul S. Sarbanes
John W. Wydler
Wilbur D. Mills
James H. Scheuer
Sidney R. Yates
Joseph G. Minish
Herman T. Schneebeli
Gus Yatron
Donald J. Mitchell
Richard T. Schulze
C.W. Bill Young
Joe Moakley
Keith G. Sebeluis
Don Young
G.V. Montgomery
John F. Seiberling
Clement J. Zablocki
W. Henson Moore
George E. Shipley
Robert Duncan
Carlos J. Moorhead
Garner E. Shriver
Jamie L. Whitten
Williams S. Moorhead
Robert L.F. Sikes
Elizabeth Holtzman
Charles A. Mosher
Paul Simon
Dominick V. Daniels
Ronald M. Mottl
B.F. Sisk
Edwin B. Forsythe
John M. Murphy
Joe Skubitz
Thad Cochran
Morgan F. Murphy
Neal Smith
James G. O'Hara
Lucien N. Nedzi
Gene Snyder
Shirley N. Pettis
Bill Nichols
Stephen J. Solarz
Edward R. Roybal
Henry J. Nowak
Floyd Spence
James L. Oberstar
Harley O. Staggers
George M. O'Brien
J. William Stanton
Thomas P. O'Neil, Jr.
James V. Stanton
Otto E. Passman
Pete Stark
Edward J. Patten
Tom Steed
Jerry M. Patterson
William A. Steiger
Claude Pepper
Samuel S. Stratton
Peter A. Peyser
W.S. Stuckey, Jr.
J.J. Pickle
Leonor K. Sullivan
Melvin Price
James W. Symington
Albert H. Quie
Steven D. Symms
William J. Randall
Gene Taylor
Thomas J. Rees
Frank Thompson, Jr.
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
FROM:
CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CAr
SUBJECT:
Rep. Robert McClory (R-III.)
Rep. Bob McClory has requested a picture of the President
signing H.J. Res. 670, to designate April 13, 1976, as
"Thomas Jefferson Day. " This bill passed the House on
April 5, 1976 by a vote of 363-2. A similar bill has passed
the Senate.
McClory states he is a principal sponsor of the bill which
has its origin in his Congressional District.
McClory would prefer to have a picture with the President
signing the bill and also have included Representatives Lindy
Boggs and Caldwell Butler. He suggests that it not be a
formal signing ceremony but merely have these people in
and out for the singing since it is also a bicentennial matter.
Any possibilities or guidance?
cc: Tom Loeffler
Pat Rowland
House Calendar No. 303
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 670
[Report No. 94-979]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1975
Mr. McCLORY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
MARCH 30, 1976
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day".
1
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is
4 designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the President
5 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies
7 and activities.
I
House Calendar No. 303
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 670
[Report No. 94-979]
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas
Jefferson Day".
By Mr. McCLORY
SEPTEMBER 25, 1975
Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service
MARCH 30, 1976
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
House Calendar No. 303
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 670
[Report No. 94-979]
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1975
Mr. McCLORY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
MARCH 30, 1976
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day".
1
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is
4 designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the President
5 is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies
7 and activities.
I
House Calendar No. 303
94TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H.J.RES. 670
[Report No. 94-979]
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas
Jefferson Day".
By Mr. McCLORY
SEPTEMBER 25, 1975
Referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service
MARCH 30, 1976
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
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Bob:
On the attached, do you know whether or not
the President will attend the special ceremony
at the Jefferson Memorial next Tuesday, April 13th?
If so, Congressman McClory, who authored the
proclmation, would be most interested in having
his picture taken wh with the President at the
Memorial. 4 of his constituents from Illinois,
whose idea the proclamation was, will be in town
all day on the 13th, as the Congressman's guests.
(He'd probably also like them in the photo.)
Can you let me know?
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 7, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
FROM:
CHARLES LEPPERT, JR. CLg
SUBJECT:
Rep. Robert McClory (R-III.)
Rep. Bob McClory has requested a picture of the President
signing H.J. Res. 670, to designate April 13, 1976, as
"Thomas Jefferson Day. " This bill passed the House on
April 5, 1976 by a vote of 363-2. A similar bill has passed
the Senate.
McClory states he is a principal sponsor of the bill which
has its origin in his Congressional District.
McClory would prefer to have a picture with the President
signing the bill and also have included Representatives Lindy
Boggs and Caldwell Butler. He suggests that it not be a
formal signing ceremony but merely have these people in
and out for the singing since it is also a bicentennial matter.
Any possibilities or guidance?
cc: Tom Loeffler
Pat Rowland
April 6, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL NICHOLSON
FROM:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF
SUBJECT:
M.C. Bob McClory (R-ILL)
Congressman McClory is the prime sponsor of H.J. Res. 670,
which authorizes the President to proclaim next Tuesday,
April 13th, as "Thomas Jefferson Day."
He is most interested in being present when the President
signs this bill. He also suggested that perhaps we would
want to invite the Joint Bicentennial Committee on the Hill
which includes:
Chairman Lindy Boggs
Vice Chairman Ed Brooke
Rep. Tip O'Neill
Sen. Mike Mansfield
Rep. John Rhodes
Sen. Hugh Scott
Rep. J. J. Pickle
Sen. Hubert Humphrey
Rep. Marvin Esch
Sen. Walter Mondale
Rep. Caldwell Butler
Sen. Roman Hruska
The Congressman suggests, if at all possible, this be
scheduled for next Monday, April 12th.
CC: Jack Marsh
Charlie Leppert
Bob Linder
Judy Johnston
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March 25, 1976
Dear Lindy:
Thank you for your March 24 letter to the President
regarding the possibility of his signing S. 2920,
an act to designate the Library of Congress Annex
as the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson
Building" on April 13.
I know that careful consideration will be given
to your suggestion that this be coordinated with
other activities scheduled for that date. Also,
I realize the time frame in which you must work
to expedite consideration of the legislation. We
will be pleased to ask that your recommendation
be given priority attention. You will hear further
as soon as possible.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely,
Charles Leppert, Jr.
Special Assistant for
Legislative Affairs
The Honorable Lindy (Mrs. Hale)Boggs
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
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Dear Mr. President,
The Joint Committee on Arrangements is planning ceremonies
to commemorate the contributions of Thomas Jefferson to
our social and political systems. A Joint Meeting of the
House and Senate has been planned, and we hope that several
distinguished scholars will address the two Bodies.
I We understand that you may participate in some type of
activity at the Jefferson Memorial on the same day, April
13. If so, the Joint Committee wishes to suggest that, if
appropriate, this ceremony be coordinated with the signing
of the proposed legislation that would designate the
I Library of Congress Annex, the "Library of Congress Thomas
Jefferson Building."
Your interest in Thomas Jefferson is well known, and we
feel that the signing of this Bill on April 13, would be
very appropriate. If this is a possibility, the Joint
Committee will encourage the appropriate Committees to
expedite consideration of the legislation, S. 2920.
Sincerely,
Lindy
LINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS
Chairman
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 19, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
THRU:
MAX L. FRIEDERSDORF
VERN LOEN
FROM:
CHARLES LEPPERT, JR.
Cg.
SUBJECT:
H.J. Res. 670 - To Designate April 13,
1976 as "Thomas Jefferson Day. "
In accordance with your request, I am attaching hereto, a copy of
H.J. Res. 670, designating April 13, 1976 as "Thomas Jefferson
Day. " This would not create a public holiday, but merely a day of
commemoration.
This Joint Resolution was introduced by Rep. McClory in the House
on September 25, 1975, with 233 co-sponsors. It was referred to
the Subcommittee on Census and Population of the Committee on Post
Office and Civil Service.
On Thursday, March 18th, the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service reported the resolution out of Committee, however a report
was not filed. The report will probably be filed next week.
94TH CONGRESS
1st SESSION
H. J. RES. 670
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 25, 1975
Mr. McCLoRY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate April 13, 1976, as "Thomas Jefferson Day".
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
2 of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
3 That April 13, 1976, the birthday of Thomas Jefferson, is
4 designated as "Thomas Jefferson Day", and the President is
5 authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
6 for the observance of such day with appropriate ceremonies
7 and activities.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 9, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, re the Thomas Jefferson event:
1)
We have verified the fact that there is no confusion
re Lindy Boggs and the various events.
2)
Wilbur Jones is meeting today with all of the concerned
parties, to discuss the details of the event. (SAR,
National Capitol Park Service, Interior, Scheduling
Office, etc.)
3)
Wilbur is factoring in the two signing ceremonies (Thomas
Jefferson Day Proclamation and Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson building).
4)
Attached memo from Max takes care of "McClory
party".
5)
The final agenda item is the invitations to Members of
Congress. I have discussed this matter with Kendall,
Leppert, Wolthuis, etc. Unless you have any suggestions
to the contrary, I intend to finalize that list at Max's
Monday morning staff meeting, with telephone invitations
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2) Joint Bicentermal Committee
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above would cover H.S.Bes. 670
and should suffice (not 200 co -sponsore).
3) S.2920: T.5. annex legulation:
House and Senate Members
c) House administration Committee
a) Leadership
c) Senate Rules (1) Committee
d) fiott/Byrd
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MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, TO the Themss Jefferson event:
1)
We have verified the fact that there is no confusion
re Lindy Boggs and the various events.
2)
Wilbur Jones is meeting today with all of the concerned
parties, to discuss the details of the event. (SAR,
National Capitol Park Service, Interior, Scheduling
Office, etc.)
3)
Wilbur is factoring in the two signing ceremonies (Themas
Jefferson Day Proclamation and Library of Congress
Thomas Jefferson building).
4)
Attached memo from Max takes care of "MeClory
partyP.
5)
The final agenda item is the invitations to Members of
Congress. I have discussed this matter with Kendall,
Leppert, Wolthuls, etc. Unless you have any suggestions
to the conteary, I intend to finalize that list at Max's
Monday morning staff meeting, with telephone invitations
immediately thereafter.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
April 13, 1976
12:00 Noon
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
11:45 AM
Prelude music, USMC Band
12:00 Noon
Assembly of Guests
Arrival of The President
Presentation of Colors - Honor Guard,
Joint Services
The National Anthem
Invocation: Col. Harold Dean Krafft, USAF
(Ret.) D.C., SAR (1 Minute)
Welcoming Remarks: Captain Robert M. Barnes
D.C., SAR (2 Minutes)
Musical Selection: College of William and
Mary Choir Directed by Dr. Frank Lendrim
(3 Minutes)
Presentation of Memorial Wreaths:
1. Presidential
2. Secretary of the Interior
3. Governor of Virginia (by Vince Callal
4. District of Columbia (by Marty Schal
(5 Minutes)
Taps
Remarks: The Honorable Thomas Kleppe
(5 Minutes)
Introduction of The President by the
Honorable Thomas Kleppe
Commemorative Address: The President
Bill Signing Ceremony
JEFFERSON MEMORIAL
TENTATIVE PROGRAM CONTINUED
PAGE 2
Presentation of Memorial Wreaths: 8 patriotic
organizations (3 Minutes)
Musical Selection: College of William and
Mary Choir (3 Minutes)
Benediction: Colonel Krafft (1 Minute)
Retirement of the Colors.
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GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)
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LINDY (MRS. HALE) BOGGS,
CHAIRMAN
THOMAS P. O'NEILL, JR.,
VA. MASS, Re LA. 13. 1976
AMENICAN REVOLUTION
EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS.
VICE CHAIRMAN
JOHN J. RHODES, ARIZ.
1775-1975
MIKE MANSFIELD. MONT.
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HUGH SCOTT, PA.
M. CALDWELL BUTLER,
J. J. PICKLE, TEX.
Congress of the United States
JOSEPH M. MONTOYA. N. MEX.
HUBERTH. HUMPHREY, MINN.
MARVIN L. ESCH, MICH.
ROMAN L HRUSKA, NEBR.
WALLACE O. GREEN
STAFF DIRECTOR
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JOINT COMMITTEE ON ARRANGEMENTS
FOR COMMEMORATION OF THE BICENTENNIAL
SW-1 RAYBURN HOUSE OFFICE BUILDING
TELEPHONE 225-1776
Mashington, D.C. 20515
March 24, 1976
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The Honorable Gerald R. Ford
President of the United States
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The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W.
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Washington, D.C. 20500
Dear Mr. President,
The Joint Committee on Arrangements is planning ceremonies
to commemorate the contributions of Thomas Jefferson
our social and political systems. A Joint Meeting of the
House and Senate has been planned, and we hope that several
distinguished scholars will address the two Bodies.
I We understand that you may participate in some type of
activity at the Jefferson Memorial on the same day, April
13. If so, the Joint Committee wishes to suggest that, if
appropriate, this ceremony be coordinated with the signing
of the proposed legislation that would designate the
Library of Congress Annex, the "Library of Congress Thomas
Jefferson Building."
Your interest in Thomas Jefferson is well known, and we
feel that the signing of this Bill on April 13, would be
very appropriate. If this is a possibility, the Joint
Committee will encourage the appropriate Committees to
expedite consideration of the legislation, S. 2920.
Sincerely,
Lindy
LINDY (Mrs. Hale) BOGGS
Chairman
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 2, 1976
MEMORANDUM TO:
JACK MARSH
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FROM:
RUSS ROURKE
Jack, the attached memos from Cheney and Nicholson
both address themselves to the possibility of an April 13
signing ceremony at the Jefferson Memorial.
I have advised Nicholson of your support for this event.
Nicholson informs me that, unless OMB objects, they will
program the signing ceremony for the 13th. Please note
Charlie's March 25 response to Lindy Boggs. Once the
event is locked in, Nicholson will contact Lindy Boggs
directly.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
March 29, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
FROM:
DICK CHENEY D
I assume we can work out something on the attached letter from
Mrs. Boggs.
The President would like to do it. I'll let you work it out with
Scheduling.
Attachment
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WASHINGTON
March 31, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
JACK MARSH
JIM CAVANAUGH
PAUL O'NEILL
FROM:
WILLIAM NICHOLSON WWN
SUBJECT:
Request that the President sign S. 2920, an
act to designate the Library of Congress Annex
as the Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson
Building on April 13 at the Jefferson Memorial
The President will be making an address at the Jefferson Memorial
on Tuesday, April 13, Jefferson's birthday.
Would you recommend that this signing ceremony be added to other
events at the Jefferson Memorial?
Thank you.
March 25, 1976
Dear Lindy:
Thank you for your March 24 letter to the President
regarding the possibility of his signing S. 2920,
an act to designate the Library of Congress Annex
as the "Library of Congress Thomas Jefferson
Building" on April 13.
I know that careful consideration will be given
to your suggestion that this be coordinated with
other activities scheduled for that date. Also,
I realize the time frame in which you must work
to expedite consideration of the legislation. We
will be pleased to ask that your recommendation
be given priority attention. You will hear further
as soon as possible.
With kindest regards,
Sincerely,
Charles Leppert, Jr.
Special Assistant for
Legislative Affairs
The Honorable Lindy (Mrs. Hale) Boggs
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
bcc: w/incoming to Bill Nicholson for further action - ASAP
bcc: w/incoming to Max Friedersdorf - FYI
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 8, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
RUSS ROURKE
FROM:
JACK MARS
Thomas Jefferson's Juse Birthday,
SUBJECT:
April 13, 1976
I would like you to identify for me precisely what the events are
that are scheduled for April 13, Thomas Jefferson's Birthday,
to include: place of event; time of event; participants; speakers,
other than the President.
At the Thomas Jefferson ceremony on the Proclamation, I think
the following people should be invited and I would appreciate your
notifying the appropriate office handling the invitations:
--
Members of Congress who are graduates of the University of
Virginia.
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The Virginia Congressional Delegation.
--
President of the Virginia Senate
--
Speaker of the Virginia House
--
Minority Leader of the House.
--
Minority Leader of the Senate
--
Former Governors of Virginia
--
President of the University of Virginia
--
Chairman of the Board of Visitors for the University of Virginia
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GSA FORM 7122 (REV. 5-82)
APR 7 1976
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
April 6, 1976
MEMORANDUM FOR:
BILL NICHOLSON
FROM:
MAX FRIEDERSDORF m.6. 6.
SUBJECT:
M.C. Bob McClory (R-ILL)
Congressman McClory is the prime sponsor of H.J. Res. 670,
which authorizes the President to proclaim next Tuesday,
April 13th, as "Thomas Jefferson Day."
He is most interested in being present when the President
signs this bill. He also suggested that perhaps we would
want to invite the Joint Bicentennial Committee on the Hill
which includes:
Chairman Lindy Boggs
Vice Chairman Ed Brooke
Rep. Tip O'Neill
Sen. Mike Mansfield
Rep. John Rhodes
Sen. Hugh Scott
Rep. J. J. Pickle
Sen. Hubert Humphrey
Rep. Marvin Esch
Sen. Walter Mondale
Rep. Caldwell Butler
Sen. Roman Hruska
The Congressman suggests, if at all possible, this be
scheduled for next Monday, April 12th
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Charlie Leppert
Bob Linder
Judy Johnston
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THE PEN OF JEFFERSON
The countdown to Independence Day has begun. In less than
100 days the Nation shall mark its 200 years of Independence.
233 years ago today marked the birth of the author of one of
the greatest documents of freedom in the history of this planet.
Tom Jefferson was a product of America's frontier. In 1743,
Shadwell, his place of birth in Albemarle County, Virginia, was
at the outer reaches of the American West.
It was one of the coincidences of American history that Thomas
Jefferson and John Adams, both signers of the Declaration of
Independence, would both die on July 4, 1826, 50 years to the day
after is adoption. John Adams' last words were "Jefferson still
survives. " Our presence here today attests to the truth of that
remark.
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I set out for your consideration a few of the achievements of
the Man from Monticello:
--
President of the United States
-- Vice President of the United States
-- First Secretary of State
-- Ambassador to France
-- - Author of the Declaration of Independence
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-- Member of the Continental Congress
-- Governor of Virginia
-- Author of the Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom
-- Colonial Legislator
-- Justice of the Peace
-- Founder of the University of Virginia
In addition to these achievements, he was a scientist -- an
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accomplished violinist -- remembered as an inventor -- renowned
as an architect -- respected as an agronomist -- and an excellent
linguist with a command of at least six languages.
Jefferson was a giant who has marched across the pages of world
history. To this day he excites scholars, inspires political leaders
and gives hope to the common man in the four corners of the globe.
His achievements were so great, his intellect so towering
we are apt to be overwhelmed and not see the man, nor appreciate
his humanity. He is a personage from whom we might learn.
He is a source of strength from whom we can draw.
Jefferson was not only a theorist but an advocate of human
freedom. It has been observed that he pled the cause of the common
man. Others have said that he charted the course of American
democracy. He has influenced every American political leader of
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each succeeding age.
There is a spiritual bond between Jefferson and Lincoln.
Jefferson was the political philosopher and apostle of individual
freedom. Lincoln took the principles of Jefferson's Declaration
and translated them for the rank and file of all the people. The
great Emancipator, gave it meaning to the common man and
embodied it in his cause to preserve the Union.
Jefferson as a champion of freedom vigorously resisted
the European concept of nobility and aristocracy. However,
he had his own definition of an aristocracy for America. The
aristocracy of talent and virtue. This Nation more than any
other nation of the world has opened the ranks of its citizens to that
aristocracy. Jefferson's aristocracy of Democracy is evidenced
by our worldwide preeminence today.
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Jefferson was a fervent believer in freedom of the press.
Although harshly attacked, and often vilified he maintained an
unfettered press was essential to American freedom.
Jefferson is remembered as a foremost exponent of American
individualism. However, this was an individualism based on
enlightenment and responsibility. Learning and reason he argued
are essential ingredients of political freedom.
Tom Jefferson's pen of the Eighteenth Century is still mightier
than the sword of the Twentieth. Mankind in the Twentieth Century
still draws inspiration from the Declaration of Independence.
The Bicentennial is causing Americans to reexamine their past.
Jefferson earned his place in the Eighteenth Century for his
advocacy of individualism, the value of reason, the necessity of
personal freedom and the essentiality of limited government.
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As we begin our Third Century of Independence, we need to
not only honor these precepts from our past, but apply them today.
The changes that have swept across this Nation and our world
in the last two centuries which are largely products of science and
invention have not diminished the importance of these values set
forth when we were one of the underdeveloped nations of the world.
The Bicentennial is a time of reexamination and a reawakening.
Jefferson's principle of limited government is again the subject of
discussion and debate. Questions Jefferson raised are being raised
today about encroaching Federalism and the centralization of govern-
mental power at the expense of State and local responsibility and
individual freedom.
Big government has produced bureaucracy but not efficiency.
The admonition of Jefferson that "the government which governs
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best is that which governs least" takes on new meaning to modern
Americans.
I believe as we move into our Third Century of independence
there will be an even greater emphasis by our people to find ways and
means to meet our needs whereby the role of government is more
limited in the classical Jeffersonian sense.
The Third Century of American Independence shall be the
Century of Individualism. It shall be a century of public achievement
and personal fulfillment.
Let us honor this man this year, and in the next Century of our
Independence as a people by translating into our national life the
qualities, the talents and the ideas which were the warp and woof
of his.
Let us practice responsible individualism and thereby pay
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tribute to the man we commemorate here.
Let us dedicate ourselves to achievement so that we make
this country what it has the potential to be.
Let us carve out for America its rightful place of leadership
in the Council of Nations of this world.
Let us extend the boundaries of human freedom here at home
and beyond our shores.
Let us accept and discharge the responsibility as a people
upon whom Providence has bestowed SO much.
Let us be an enlightened Nation with appreciation for learning,
for reason and for justice for all of our people.
In this way, my fellow Americans, we shall pay honor to the
Man from Monticello.