[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 74 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. J. RES. 74
Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of
Agriculture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for the important
service it provides to the Nation.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
October 21, 2003
Mr. Goodlatte (for himself, Mr. Stenholm, Mr. Lucas of Oklahoma, and
Mr. Holden) introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Agriculture
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JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of
Agriculture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for the important
service it provides to the Nation.
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service is the primary research agency of the
Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provides the USDA and other Federal
offices with objective research which is critical to their missions;
Whereas the agricultural research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service
has an enormous impact on the economic viability of agriculture in the
United States and around the world;
Whereas people around the world, especially rural Americans, enjoy a higher
quality of life due in part to the work of the Agricultural Research
Service to expand scientific knowledge;
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service has achieved major scientific
breakthroughs that have benefited farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, and
consumers;
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service has made scientific discoveries and
technological developments addressing agricultural problems of broad
scope and high national priority, ensuring safe and high quality food
and other agricultural products that meet nutritional needs, and
maintaining a quality environment and natural resource base; and
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service continues to play a vital role in
maintaining the global competitiveness and leadership of the United
States in the next millennium: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
(1) recognizes the Agricultural Research Service of the
Department of Agriculture for its 50 years of outstanding
service in agricultural research; and
(2) acknowledges the promise of the Agricultural Research
Service as it moves into its next 50 years of service and
beyond.
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