H. Con. Res. 292 (EH) - Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in North America for over 35,000,000 years; Whereas the rose is grown today in every State in the United States; Whereas the rose has long been used to symbolize love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devotion of the people of the United States to their Nation; Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 5,000 years, and is referred to in both the Old and New Testaments; Whereas the rose has for many years captivated the affection of humankind and it has been revered in art, music, and literature; Whereas George Washington was a breeder of roses and one of his varieties, named after his mother, is still grown today; Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated as the national floral emblem of the United States; and Whereas the American Rose Society has designated 2002 as the Year of the Rose: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of the Year of the Rose; and (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in North America for over 35,000,000 years; Whereas the rose is grown today in every State in the United States; Whereas the rose has long been used to symbolize love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devotion of the people of the United States to their Nation; Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 5,000 years, and is referred to in both the Old and New Testaments; Whereas the rose has for many years captivated the affection of humankind and it has been revered in art, music, and literature; Whereas George Washington was a breeder of roses and one of his varieties, named after his mother, is still grown today; Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated as the national floral emblem of the United States; and Whereas the American Rose Society has designated 2002 as the Year of the Rose: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of the Year of the Rose; and (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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Chicago
U.S. Congress. House. Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in North America for over 35,000,000 years; Whereas the rose is grown today in every State in the United States; Whereas the rose has long been used to symbolize love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devotion of the people of the United States to their Nation; Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 5,000 years, and is referred to in both the Old and New Testaments; Whereas the rose has for many years captivated the affection of humankind and it has been revered in art, music, and literature; Whereas George Washington was a breeder of roses and one of his varieties, named after his mother, is still grown today; Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated as the national floral emblem of the United States; and Whereas the American Rose Society has designated 2002 as the Year of the Rose: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of the Year of the Rose; and (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. H. Con. Res. 292. 107th
Cong., 1st
sess., Engrossed in House December 20, 2001. https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-107hconres292eh.
APA
Congress, House of Representatives (2001, December 20). Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in North America for over 35,000,000 years; Whereas the rose is grown today in every State in the United States; Whereas the rose has long been used to symbolize love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devotion of the people of the United States to their Nation; Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 5,000 years, and is referred to in both the Old and New Testaments; Whereas the rose has for many years captivated the affection of humankind and it has been revered in art, music, and literature; Whereas George Washington was a breeder of roses and one of his varieties, named after his mother, is still grown today; Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated as the national floral emblem of the United States; and Whereas the American Rose Society has designated 2002 as the Year of the Rose: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of the Year of the Rose; and (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. (H. Con. Res. 292 (EH)). Retrieved from https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-107hconres292eh.
MLA
United States, Congress, House of Representatives. Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in North America for over 35,000,000 years; Whereas the rose is grown today in every State in the United States; Whereas the rose has long been used to symbolize love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devotion of the people of the United States to their Nation; Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 5,000 years, and is referred to in both the Old and New Testaments; Whereas the rose has for many years captivated the affection of humankind and it has been revered in art, music, and literature; Whereas George Washington was a breeder of roses and one of his varieties, named after his mother, is still grown today; Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated as the national floral emblem of the United States; and Whereas the American Rose Society has designated 2002 as the Year of the Rose: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of the Year of the Rose; and (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities. U.S. Government Publishing Office, https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-107hconres292eh. 107th Congress, H. Con. Res. 292, Engrossed in House 20 Dec. 2001.
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H.Con.Res.292 - 107th Congress (2001-2002): Whereas the study of fossils has shown that the rose has been a native wild flower in North America for over 35,000,000 years; Whereas the rose is grown today in every State in the United States; Whereas the rose has long been used to symbolize love, friendship, beauty, peace, and the devotion of the people of the United States to their Nation; Whereas the rose has been cultivated and grown in gardens for over 5,000 years, and is referred to in both the Old and New Testaments; Whereas the rose has for many years captivated the affection of humankind and it has been revered in art, music, and literature; Whereas George Washington was a breeder of roses and one of his varieties, named after his mother, is still grown today; Whereas in 1986 the rose was designated as the national floral emblem of the United States; and Whereas the American Rose Society has designated 2002 as the Year of the Rose: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) supports the goals of the Year of the Rose; and (2) encourages the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States to observe the year with appropriate ceremonies and activities., H.Con.Res.292, 107th Cong. (2001), https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-107hconres292eh.
