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110th CONGRESS 2d Session H. CON. RES. 2 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from the territories of the United States and the contributions of such individuals in United States history.

Whereas individuals from Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands have contributed to many aspects of the history and culture of the United States, including its politics, athletics, and music; Whereas many students do not know the location or the significance of these places; Whereas the diversity of the citizens of the United States strengthens the Nation, and individuals from the territories of the United States contribute to that diversity; and Whereas it is important for students to study the history of these geographic areas as part of United States history: Now, therefore, be it

That it is the sense of the Congress that children in the United States should understand and appreciate the contributions of individuals from Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and the Northern Mariana Islands and the contributions of such individuals in United States history.

Passed the House of Representatives June 23, 2008.Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.