[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 367 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]


        H.Con.Res.367
                                         Agreed to June 26, 2006        

                       One Hundred Ninth Congress

                                 of the

                        United States of America


                          AT THE SECOND SESSION

          Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
             the third day of January, two thousand and six


                          Concurrent Resolution

Whereas the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (in 
  this resolution referred to as the ``SAR'') was founded on April 30, 
  1889, and chartered by Congress 100 years ago on June 9, 1906;

Whereas the Charter was signed by Theodore Roosevelt, himself a member 
  of the SAR;

Whereas the SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society composed 
  of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley Forge, signed 
  the Declaration of Independence, fought in the battles of the 
  American Revolution, served in the Continental Congress, or otherwise 
  supported the cause of American Independence;

Whereas 16 American Presidents have been proud members of the SAR;

Whereas the Charter of National Society of the Sons of the American 
  Revolution describes the objects and purposes of the Society as ``* * 
  * patriotic, historical and educational'' and that it is charged with 
  perpetuating the memory of the men who, by their services or 
  sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the 
  independence of the American people;

Whereas the Society is also dedicated to inspiring its members and the 
  community at large with a more profound reference for the principles 
  of the Government founded by our forefathers and to encourage 
  historical research about the American Revolution;

Whereas the SAR has a long record of accomplishments in teaching about 
  the Revolutionary War and those who gained our freedom during the War 
  for Independence;

Whereas it is largely through efforts by the SAR in the late 1800s and 
  early 1900s that the National Archives were established to gather the 
  records of the men who fought and provided services during the 
  Revolutionary War;

Whereas the SAR advances its mission through commemorations of battles 
  and events that led to our freedom;

Whereas the SAR devotes a great deal of its time, energy, and resources 
  to working with children so that they might have a better 
  understanding of the history of the United States;

Whereas the SAR is currently working to establish a Center for 
  Advancing America's Heritage adjacent to its national headquarters in 
  Louisville, Kentucky; and

Whereas the SAR's almost 27,000 members are organized in Chapters 
  throughout the 50 States and the District of Columbia and in several 
  countries overseas that helped the American Colonies gain their 
  freedom: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That the Congress--
        (1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the historic 
    Congressional Charter of the National Society of the Sons of the 
    American Revolution; and
        (2) honors and praises the National Society of the Sons of the 
    American Revolution on the occasion of its anniversary for its work 
    to perpetuate and honor the memory of the brave men who fought to 
    gain our freedom during the Revolutionary War and for the Society's 
    unfailing devotion to our Nation's youth.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.