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 124 STAT. 4549 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—AUG. 5, 2010 Whereas more than 400,000 Americans gave their lives in service to their country during World War II; Whereas, August 14, 1945, marked not only the end of the war, but also the beginning of an unprecedented era of rebuilding in which the United States led the effort to restore the shattered nations of the Allies and their enemies alike and to create institu- tions to work towards a more peaceful global community; Whereas the men and women of the World War II generation created an array of organizations and institutions during the postwar era which helped to strengthen American democracy by promoting civic engagement, volunteerism, and service to community and country; Whereas the courage, dedication, self-sacrifice, and compassion of the World War II generation have inspired subsequent genera- tions in the United States Armed Forces, including the men and women currently in service in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world; Whereas the entire World War II generation, military and civilian alike, has provided a model of unity and community that serves as a source of inspiration for current and future generations of Americans to come together to work for the continued better- ment of the United States and the world; and Whereas the second Sunday in August has been proposed as ‘‘Spirit of ’45 Day’’ to commemorate the anniversary of the end of World War II on August 14, 1945: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur- ring), That Congress supports the observance of ‘‘Spirit of ’45 Day’’. Agreed to August 5, 2010. ADJOURNMENT—HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SENATE Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur- ring), That, in consonance with section 132(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946, when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Thursday, August 5, 2010, through Saturday, August 14, 2010, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, September 13, 2010, or such other time on that day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. SEC. 2. (a) The Majority Leader of the Senate or his designee, after consultation with the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the Senate to reassemble at such place and time as he may designate if, in his opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. (b) After reassembling pursuant to subsection (a), when the Senate recesses or adjourns on a motion offered pursuant to this subsection by its Majority Leader or his designee, the Senate shall Aug. 5, 2010 [H. Con. Res. 307]