Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) Rural America Month be established; and (2) the President should issue a proclamation designating Rural America Month.
[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1005 Introduced in House (IH)]
109th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 1005
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should
be established a National ``Rural America Month''.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
September 13, 2006
Ms. Herseth (for herself, Mr. Etheridge, Ms. Pelosi, Mr. Hoyer, Mr.
Clyburn, Mr. Larson of Connecticut, Mr. Peterson of Minnesota, Ms.
DeLauro, Ms. Kaptur, Mr. Higgins, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Boswell, Mr. Tanner,
Mr. Skelton, Mr. Berry, Mr. Ross, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. Lewis of Georgia,
and Ms. Woolsey) submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
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RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should
be established a National ``Rural America Month''.
Whereas more than 55,000,000 people live in rural areas of the country;
Whereas rural areas make up 80 percent of the United States landscape;
Whereas our rural communities are diverse, dynamic engines for growth in
America;
Whereas the contribution of rural Americans to the national economy is
invaluable;
Whereas rural America's natural renewable resources can help our Nation break
its dangerous reliance on foreign oil;
Whereas rural America's farmers and ranchers feed families across the country
and around the globe while being stewards of our land and natural
resources;
Whereas rural Americans look to their local police officers, firefighters, EMTs,
and National Guard to keep them safe in times of national emergencies;
Whereas the highest concentrations of veterans are found in rural counties;
Whereas rural Americans deserve access to affordable health care;
Whereas rural Americans deserve the finest education we can offer;
Whereas rural America is a key part of our growing information highway;
Whereas ``September'' would be an appropriate month to establish a ``Rural
America Month''; and
Whereas Americans in rural areas reflect values that make America great--
community, service, hard work, family, and responsibility--their
contributions should be recognized and commended: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives
that--
(1) ``Rural America Month'' be established;
(2) the President should issue a proclamation designating
``Rural America Month''; and
(3) the people of the United States should observe ``Rural
America Month'' with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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