[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Con. Res. 145 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. CON. RES. 145

  Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the city of Billings, Montana.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              May 8, 2007

 Mr. Rehberg submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
      referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing the 125th anniversary of the city of Billings, Montana.

Whereas the region in which Billings, Montana is located was first explored by 
        the expedition led by Meriweather Lewis and William Clark in 1803;
Whereas such region was first settled in 1877 as a central trading post in the 
        expansion of the American West;
Whereas the city was founded in 1882 and named Billings after the former 
        president of the Northern Pacific Railroad, Frederick Billings;
Whereas the city of Billings acted as an important railway link to the Pacific 
        Northwest during the early part of its history;
Whereas the city of Billings has been the recipient of the annual All-America 
        City Award;
Whereas the city of Billings is now called ``The Magic City'' due to the 
        expansive growth that has taken place since its founding;
Whereas the city of Billings is now the most populous city in the Northern Rocky 
        Mountain Region of the United States;
Whereas the city of Billings is home to numerous institutions of higher 
        education, and is home to Montana's oldest institution of higher 
        learning;
Whereas the city of Billings has a rich sports history and has been the 
        birthplace of numerous notable athletes;
Whereas the city of Billings has played a vital role in the expansion of the 
        arts throughout the country, being the birthplace of numerous actors, 
        actresses, musicians, and other important individuals within the 
        entertainment industry; and
Whereas the city that was born by rail is now an international hub for not only 
        railways, but also for air and ground transportation: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),

SECTION 1. CONGRATULATING BILLINGS AND ITS RESIDENTS.

    The Congress, on the occasion of the quasquicentennial of the 
founding of the city of Billings, Montana, congratulates Billings and 
its residents for their important contributions to the economic, 
social, and cultural development of the United States.

SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL.

    The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit copies of 
this resolution to the Mayor of Billings, the City Council of Billings, 
and the Yellowstone County Commissioners.
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