[Congressional Bills 103th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.J. Res. 404 Introduced in House (IH)] 103d CONGRESS 2d Session H. J. RES. 404 Designating March 26, 1995, as ``Native American Heritage Day''. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES August 18, 1994 Mr. Stupak introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service _______________________________________________________________________ JOINT RESOLUTION Designating March 26, 1995, as ``Native American Heritage Day''. Whereas Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the lands and now constitute the United States of America; Whereas Native American governments developed the fundamental principles of freedom of speech and separation of powers in government, and these principles form the foundation of the United States Government today; Whereas Native Americans have served with valor in all wars from the Revolutionary War to the conflict in the Persian Gulf; Whereas Native Americans have contributed immensely to the United States and the rest of the world in many areas, including the arts, languages, music, medicine, and agriculture; and Whereas Native Americans deserve recognition for their individual contributions to American Society as artists, sculptors, musicians, authors, poets, artisans, scientists, and scholars: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That March 26, 1995, is designated as ``Native American Heritage Day'', and the President is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon Federal, State, and local governments, interested groups and organizations, and the people of the United States to observe each such day with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities. <all>