[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S.J. Res. 214 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. J. RES. 214

   Designating August 9, 1994, as ``Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

               August 1 (legislative day, July 20), 1994

Mr. Bingaman introduced the following joint resolution; which was read 
          twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   Designating August 9, 1994, as ``Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary''.

Whereas Smokey Bear has served the United States for 50 years, preventing 
        wildfires and protecting the Nation's forests above and beyond the call 
        of duty;
Whereas Smokey Bear has dedicated himself to educating Americans of all ages and 
        particularly America's youth, the future guardians of our forests, about 
        forest fire prevention;
Whereas the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture is 
        committed to increasing public information and awareness about wildfire 
        prevention and forest protection;
Whereas the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture is 
        devoted to changing the public's behavior to prevent wildfires in an 
        effort to maintain and protect our Nation's precious resources; and
Whereas the Forest Service of the United States Department of Agriculture, the 
        National Association of State Foresters, and The Advertising Council 
        have provided extraordinary support and dedication to the purpose and 
        efforts of Smokey Bear: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 9, 1994, is 
designated ``Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary'', and the President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the 
people of the United States to observe the day with appropriate 
ceremonies and activities.
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