[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 118, 108th Congress, 2nd Session]
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118 STAT. 1216

Public Law 108-322
108th Congress

Joint Resolution


 
Commemorating the opening of the National Museum of the American
Indian. NOTE: Oct. 5, 2004 -  [S.J. Res. 41]

Whereas the National Museum of the American Indian Act (20 U.S.C. 808 et
seq.) established within the Smithsonian Institution the National
Museum of the American Indian and authorized the construction of a
facility to house the National Museum of the American Indian on the
National Mall in the District of Columbia;
Whereas the National Museum of the American Indian officially opens on
September 21, 2004; and
Whereas the National Museum of the American Indian will be the only
national museum devoted exclusively to the history and art of
cultures indigenous to the Americas, and will give all Americans the
opportunity to learn of the cultural legacy, historic grandeur, and
contemporary culture of Native Americans: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN INDIAN.

Congress--
(1) recognizes the important and unique contribution of
Native Americans to the cultural legacy of the United States,
both in the past and currently;
(2) honors the cultural achievements of all Native
Americans;
(3) celebrates the official opening of the National Museum
of the American Indian; and

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(4) requests the President to issue a proclamation
encouraging all Americans to take advantage of the resources of
the National Museum of the American Indian to learn about the
history and culture of Native Americans.

Approved October 5, 2004.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.J. Res. 41:
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CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 150 (2004):
July 22, considered and passed Senate.
Sept. 21, considered and passed House.