Benjamin Gilman: “Today, along with Speaker Gingrich, I will be introducing a concurrent resolution remembering the life of George…”

“Today, along with Speaker Gingrich, I will be introducing a concurrent resolution remembering the life of George Washington and his significant contributions to our Nation. As my colleagues will recall, December 14, 1999, will be the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington, the founder of our Nation and protector of our liberties. Throughout his life, George Washington projected selfless bravery and astute decision-making, all of which helped to formulate our great Nation into what it is today. Today, the Mount Vernon Ladies Association of the Union, which maintains the Mount Vernon estate and directs research education programs relating to George Washington, will be on Capitol Hill to demonstrate their support for this resolution. Accordingly, I invite my colleagues to join me and the Speaker and the Mount Vernon Ladies Association in supporting this concurrent resolution in observation of the 200th anniversary of the death of George Washington, commemorating this notable public servant, an outstanding president, and a courageous general and a splendid human being.”