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105 STAT. 2412 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—APR. 17, 1991 Apr. 17, 1991 AMERICAN INDIAN VETERANS—CONGRESSIONAL [S. Con. Res. 22] APPRECIATION Whereas, American Indians, of various Indian tribes across the nation, have a long, proud and distinguished tradition of service in the Armed Forces of the United States; Whereas, American Indians have historically served in the Armed Forces of the United States in numbers which far exceed their representation in the population of the United States; Whereas, American Indians have lost their lives in the service of their nation, and in the cause of peace, including Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield; and Whereas, American Indians currently deployed in the Persian Gulf have continued this proud and courageous tradition of service in the Armed Forces of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), SECTION 1. APPRECIATION. The Congress expresses its appreciation to: (1) all American Indian veterans for their long, proud, and distinguished tradition of service in the Armed Forces of the United States; (2) all American Indian service men and women currently or heretofore deployed in the Persian Gulf region as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm; and (3) the families of American Indian service men and women and members of Indian tribes nationwide who have supported their loved ones through traditional ceremonies and have prayed for the safety and continued strength of all American forces and Allied partners. SEC. 2. CONDOLENCES. The Congress expresses its condolences to the families whose loved ones have made the ultimate sacrifice in the service of their nation and in the cause of peace. Agreed to April 17, 1991. Apr. 24 1991 ADJOURNMENT—SENATE [8. Con. Res. 31] Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring). That when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, April 25, 1991, or Friday, April 26, 1991, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, in accordance with this resolution, it stand recessed or adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian, or until such time as may be specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to adjourn or recess, on Monday, May 6, 1991, or Tuesday, May 7, 1991, or until 12 o'clock noon on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this resolution, whichever occurs first. SEC. 2. The Majority Leader of the Senate, after consultation with the Republican Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of