[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 74 Introduced in House (IH)]






108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. J. RES. 74

  Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of 
 Agriculture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for the important 
                   service it provides to the Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 21, 2003

 Mr. Goodlatte (for himself, Mr. Stenholm, Mr. Lucas of Oklahoma, and 
   Mr. Holden) introduced the following joint resolution; which was 
                referred to the Committee on Agriculture

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the Agricultural Research Service of the Department of 
 Agriculture on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for the important 
                   service it provides to the Nation.

Whereas the Agricultural Research Service is the primary research agency of the 
        Department of Agriculture (USDA) and provides the USDA and other Federal 
        offices with objective research which is critical to their missions;
Whereas the agricultural research conducted by the Agricultural Research Service 
        has an enormous impact on the economic viability of agriculture in the 
        United States and around the world;
Whereas people around the world, especially rural Americans, enjoy a higher 
        quality of life due in part to the work of the Agricultural Research 
        Service to expand scientific knowledge;
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service has achieved major scientific 
        breakthroughs that have benefited farmers, ranchers, agribusiness, and 
        consumers;
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service has made scientific discoveries and 
        technological developments addressing agricultural problems of broad 
        scope and high national priority, ensuring safe and high quality food 
        and other agricultural products that meet nutritional needs, and 
        maintaining a quality environment and natural resource base; and
Whereas the Agricultural Research Service continues to play a vital role in 
        maintaining the global competitiveness and leadership of the United 
        States in the next millennium: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That Congress--
            (1) recognizes the Agricultural Research Service of the 
        Department of Agriculture for its 50 years of outstanding 
        service in agricultural research; and
            (2) acknowledges the promise of the Agricultural Research 
        Service as it moves into its next 50 years of service and 
        beyond.
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