[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
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[H. Con. Res. 2 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
2d Session
H. CON. RES. 2
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 24 (legislative day, June 23), 2008
Received and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States
should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from
the territories of the United States and the contributions of such
individuals in United States history.
Whereas individuals from Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American
Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have contributed to many
aspects of the history and culture of the United States, including its
politics, athletics, and music;
Whereas many students do not know the location or the significance of these
places;
Whereas the diversity of the citizens of the United States strengthens the
Nation, and individuals from the territories of the United States
contribute to that diversity; and
Whereas it is important for students to study the history of these geographic
areas as part of United States history: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that children in the United States
should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from
Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam,
and the Northern Mariana Islands and the contributions of such
individuals in United States history.
Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2008.
Attest:
LORRAINE C. MILLER,
Clerk.