[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 372 Referred in Senate (RFS)]


109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. CON. RES. 372


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 14, 2006

 Received and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Interstate Highway System.

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.

            Passed the House of Representatives June 13, 2006.

            Attest:

                                                 KAREN L. HAAS,

                                                                 Clerk.