[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 372 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]
H.Con.Res.372
Agreed to June 19, 2006
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and six
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas on June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the
Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to establish a 41,000-mile National
System of Interstate and Defense Highways, known as the ``Interstate
Highway System'', and the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to create a
Highway Trust Fund;
Whereas in 1990, the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways
was renamed the ``Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate
and Defense Highways'' to recognize President Eisenhower's role in
the creation of the system;
Whereas in 2006, this web of superhighways, now spanning a total of
46,876 miles throughout the United States, has had a powerful and
positive impact on our national life;
Whereas the Interstate Highway System has proven vital in transporting
people and goods from one region to another speedily and safely;
Whereas the Interstate Highway System has facilitated trade both within
our national borders and globally and helped create unprecedented
economic expansion and opportunities for millions of Americans;
Whereas the Interstate Highway System has brought diverse communities
throughout our land closer together and kept us connected to one
another as well as the larger world;
Whereas the Interstate Highway System has made it easier and often more
enjoyable to travel to long-distance destinations and spend time with
family members and friends who live far away;
Whereas the Interstate Highway System is a pivotal component in our
national system of defense and emergency preparedness efforts;
Whereas the Interstate Highway System remains one of our country's
paramount assets as well as a symbol of human ingenuity and freedom;
and
Whereas this anniversary provides an occasion to both honor one of the
largest public works achievements of all time and reflect on how it
can remain effective in the years ahead: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) recognizes the golden anniversary year of the Dwight D.
Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways;
(2) recognizes the achievements of the Federal Highway
Administration (and its predecessor, the Bureau of Public Roads),
the State departments of transportation, and the highway
construction industry, including contractors, designers, engineers,
laborers, materials producers, and equipment companies, for their
contributions to the construction of the Interstate Highway System
and the quality of life of the citizens of the United States; and
(3) encourages citizens, communities, government agencies, and
other organizations to promote and participate in celebratory and
educational activities marking this uniquely important and historic
milestone.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.