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 B6 May 23, 1960 [H. Con. R e s. 607]

Pr i n t i n g as House document. "M e m b e r o f Congress".

June 6 1960 [S. Con. Res. 75]

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS-MAY 23, 1960

[74 S T A T,

•'OUR AMERICAN GOVERNMENT. WHAT IS IT? HOW DOES IT FUNCTION?"

Resolved by the House of Representatives {the Senate concurring)^ That, (a) with the permission of the copyright owner of the book "Our American Government—1,001 Questions on How I t Works", with answers by Wright Patman, published by Scholastic Magazines, Incorporated, there shall be printed as a House document the pamphlet entitled "Our American Government. What Is I t? How Does I t Function V\ In addition to the usual number there shall be printed 2,000 copies for use and distribution by each Member of Congress. (b) As used in this concurrent resolution the term "Member of Congress" includes a Member of the Senate, a Member of the House of Representatives, and the Resident Commissioner from Puerto Rico. P a s s e d May 23, 1960. F I F T H INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON HIGH S P E E D PHOTOGRAPHY, 1960

Whereas photographic techniques which can magnify the time scale of scientific phenomena are extremely important to the research and engineering activities of every nation; and Whereas the First International Congress on High-Speed, Photography was held in Washington, District of Columbia, in 1952, having been organized and conducted under the sponsorship of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers; and Whereas subsequent meetings were held at two-year intervals in Paris, France; London, England; and Cologne, Germany; and in each instance these meetings have received the recognition and the support of the governments of the respective host countries; and Whereas, with each meeting, the International Congress on HighSpeed Photography has grown in stature and in prestige; and Whereas the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers is . / once again sponsoring the International Congress on High-Speed ' ' Photography in Washington, District of Columbia (this fifth congress will be held in October 1960); and Whereas the Congress is fully appreciative of the importance of assuring that this international scientific meeting is conducted in a manner which will bring credit and enhanced prestige to the United States of America as the host nation; and Whereas it is the belief of the Congress that— (1) the democratic environment of the free world is the best environment for achievement in science; and (2) scientists and engineers have special advantages and opportunities to assist in achieving international understanding since the laws and concepts of science cross all national and ideological boundaries; and AVhereas the Congress is interested in (1) promoting international understanding and good will; (2) enhancing the excellence of American science, both basic and applied; and (3) furthering international cooperation in science and technology by creating the necessary climate for effective interchange of ideas: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate {the House of Representatives concurvT^J^i'x'f^^'^^i^J nng), That it is the sense of the Congress that all interested agencies or the h ederal Government should participate actively to the greatest

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