[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 561 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]








109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 561

  Designating the month of September 2006, as ``Rural America Month''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

            September 7 (legislative day, September 6), 2006

 Mr. Reid (for himself, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Frist, Mr. Burns, Mr. Byrd, 
  Mr. Salazar, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Clinton, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Baucus, Mr. 
Lieberman, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Dorgan, Mr. Nelson of Florida, 
 Mr. Dayton, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following resolution; which 
                      was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the month of September 2006, as ``Rural America Month''.

Whereas more than 55 million people live in rural areas of the country;
Whereas rural areas make up eighty percent of the United States landscape;
Whereas our rural communities are diverse, dynamic engines for growth in 
        America;
Whereas the contribution of rural Americans to the national economy is 
        invaluable;
Whereas rural America's natural renewable resources can help our Nation break 
        its dangerous reliance on foreign oil;
Whereas rural America's farmers and ranchers feed families across the country 
        and around the globe while being stewards of our land and natural 
        resources;
Whereas rural Americans look to their local police officers, firefighters, EMTs 
        and National Guard to keep them safe in times of national emergencies;
Whereas the highest concentrations of veterans are found in rural counties;
Whereas rural Americans deserve access to affordable health care;
Whereas rural Americans deserve the finest education we can offer;
Whereas rural America is a key part of our growing information highway; and
Whereas Americans in rural areas reflect values that make America great--
        community, service, hard work, family, and responsibility--their 
        contributions should be recognized and commended: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the month of September 2006, as ``Rural 
        America Month''; and
            (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
        ``Rural America Month'' with appropriate ceremonies and 
        activities during the month of September.
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