[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 41 Engrossed in House (EH)]
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 9, 2005.
Whereas April 6 has a special significance for all Americans, and especially
those Americans of Scottish descent, because the Declaration of
Arbroath, the Scottish Declaration of Independence, was signed on April
6, 1320, and the American Declaration of Independence was modeled in
part on that inspirational document;
Whereas this resolution honors the major role that Scottish-Americans played in
the founding of the Nation, such as the fact that almost half of the
signers of the Declaration of Independence were of Scottish descent, the
Governors in 9 of the original 13 States were of Scottish ancestry, and
Scottish-Americans successfully helped shape the Nation in its formative
years and guide it through its most troubled times;
Whereas this resolution recognizes the monumental achievements and invaluable
contributions made by Scottish-Americans that have led to America's
preeminence in the fields of science, technology, medicine, government,
politics, economics, architecture, literature, media, and visual and
performing arts;
Whereas this resolution commends the more than 200 organizations throughout the
United States that honor Scottish heritage, tradition, and culture,
representing the hundreds of thousands of Americans of Scottish descent,
residing in every State, who already have made the observance of Tartan
Day on April 6 a success; and
Whereas these numerous individuals, clans, societies, clubs, and fraternal
organizations do not let the great contributions of the Scottish people
go unnoticed: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that a day
should be established as ``National Tartan Day'' to recognize the outstanding
achievements and contributions made by Scottish-Americans to the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.