2 U.S.C. § 1101 : US Code - Section 1101: Congressional findings

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The Congress makes the following findings:
(1) Senator John C. Stennis of the State of Mississippi has
served his State and country with distinction for more than 60
years as a public servant, including service in the United States
Senate for a period of 41 years.
(2) Senator Stennis has a distinguished record as a United
States Senator, including service as the first Chairman of the
Select Committee on Ethics, Chairman of the Committee on Armed
Services, Chairman of the Committee on Appropriations, and
President pro tempore of the Senate.
(3) Senator Stennis has long maintained a special interest in
and devotion to the development of leadership and excellence in
public service.
(4) There is a compelling need to encourage outstanding young
people to pursue public service on a career basis and to provide
public service leadership training opportunities for individuals
serving in State and local governments and for individuals
serving as employees of Members of Congress.
(5) It would be a fitting tribute to Senator Stennis and to his
leadership, integrity, and years of devoted public service to
establish in his name a center for the training and development
of leadership and excellence in public service.