[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 132 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 132
Commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitment to the
Library of Congress.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
May 6, 2003
Mr. Stevens (for himself, Mr. Frist, Mr. Daschle, Mr. Warner, Mr. Lott,
and Mr. Dodd) submitted the following resolution; which was considered
and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
Commending John W. Kluge for his dedication and commitment to the
Library of Congress.
Whereas John W. Kluge is the greatest individual benefactor in the history of
the Library of Congress (the ``Library'') and is known in the
international corporate community as one of the Library's staunchest
supporters;
Whereas John W. Kluge, by the example of his wise counsel and leadership as the
founding chairman of the James Madison Council, the Library's private
sector philanthropic organization, has inspired many others to join in
support of Library programs and initiatives;
Whereas John W. Kluge has faithfully served on the Library's Trust Fund Board
since 1993;
Whereas John W. Kluge's visionary support for Library programs which reach
across America and around the world has transformed the Library into an
unparalleled electronic educational resource;
Whereas John W. Kluge has established in the Library an endowed scholarly
program of chairs and fellows in areas of study not covered by the Nobel
prizes;
Whereas John W. Kluge has enabled the American people, through the Library, to
recognize lifetime scholarly achievement in the intellectual arts with a
$1,000,000 prize award which will be given for the first time in
November 2003;
Whereas the Librarian of Congress, James H. Billington, considers John W. Kluge
``one of the Library's greatest friends'';
Whereas all Americans have greatly benefited from the generosity of John W.
Kluge; and
Whereas John W. Kluge has inspired Americans by his example of support for
programs which educate and equip individuals to be responsible and
productive citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate--
(1) commends John W. Kluge for his dedication and
commitment to the Library of Congress;
(2) expresses its sincere gratitude and appreciation for
his example of philanthropy and public service to the American
people; and
(3) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy
of this resolution to John W. Kluge.
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