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§1101 Congressional Findings
Title 2 › CHAPTER 22 — JOHN C. STENNIS CENTER FOR PUBLIC SERVICE TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT › § 1101
Summary
Congress creates a center named for Senator John C. Stennis, who served over 60 years in public life, including 41 years in the Senate. He was the first chair of the Select Committee on Ethics, led Armed Services and Appropriations, and served as President pro tempore. Congress found he valued leadership and that the nation needs programs to encourage young people into public service and train state, local, and congressional staff.
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Title 2, §1101
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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.
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Pub. L. 100–458, title I, § 111, Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2172, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle B (§§ 111–121) of title I of Pub. L. 100–458, enacting this chapter] may be cited as the ‘John C. Stennis Center for Public Service Training and Development Act’.”
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2 U.S.C. § 1101
Title 2, The Congress
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Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102