[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 292 Received in Senate (RDS)]

  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 292


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            December 20 (legislative day, December 18), 2001

                                Received

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
             Supporting the goals of the Year of the Rose.

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.

            Passed the House of Representatives December 20, 2001.

            Attest:

                                                 JEFF TRANDAHL,

                                                                 Clerk.