[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 372 Enrolled Bill (ENR)]


        H.Con.Res.372
                                         Agreed to June 19, 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 on June 29, 1956, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the 
  Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 to establish a 41,000-mile National 
  System of Interstate and Defense Highways, known as the ``Interstate 
  Highway System'', and the Highway Revenue Act of 1956 to create a 
  Highway Trust Fund;

Whereas in 1990, the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways 
  was renamed the ``Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate 
  and Defense Highways'' to recognize President Eisenhower's role in 
  the creation of the system;

Whereas in 2006, this web of superhighways, now spanning a total of 
  46,876 miles throughout the United States, has had a powerful and 
  positive impact on our national life;

Whereas the Interstate Highway System has proven vital in transporting 
  people and goods from one region to another speedily and safely;

Whereas the Interstate Highway System has facilitated trade both within 
  our national borders and globally and helped create unprecedented 
  economic expansion and opportunities for millions of Americans;

Whereas the Interstate Highway System has brought diverse communities 
  throughout our land closer together and kept us connected to one 
  another as well as the larger world;

Whereas the Interstate Highway System has made it easier and often more 
  enjoyable to travel to long-distance destinations and spend time with 
  family members and friends who live far away;

Whereas the Interstate Highway System is a pivotal component in our 
  national system of defense and emergency preparedness efforts;

Whereas the Interstate Highway System remains one of our country's 
  paramount assets as well as a symbol of human ingenuity and freedom; 
  and

Whereas this anniversary provides an occasion to both honor one of the 
  largest public works achievements of all time and reflect on how it 
  can remain effective in the years ahead: Now, therefore, be it

    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), 
That Congress--
        (1) recognizes the golden anniversary year of the Dwight D. 
    Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways;
        (2) recognizes the achievements of the Federal Highway 
    Administration (and its predecessor, the Bureau of Public Roads), 
    the State departments of transportation, and the highway 
    construction industry, including contractors, designers, engineers, 
    laborers, materials producers, and equipment companies, for their 
    contributions to the construction of the Interstate Highway System 
    and the quality of life of the citizens of the United States; and
        (3) encourages citizens, communities, government agencies, and 
    other organizations to promote and participate in celebratory and 
    educational activities marking this uniquely important and historic 
    milestone.
  Attest:

                                 Clerk of the House of Representatives.

  Attest:

                                               Secretary of the Senate.