[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1117 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                        April 22, 2008.
Whereas the need to educate Americans on the importance of stewardship of the 
        environment led to the first Earth Day in 1970, the passage of a variety 
        of environmental laws, and substantial environmental improvements over 
        the intervening years;
Whereas substantial air quality and other environmental problems persist in many 
        areas of our country;
Whereas today increasing numbers of Americans are concerned with the relatively 
        rapid changes in our environment and decreasing biodiversity;
Whereas the need to improve our interaction with the environment has led to the 
        need for more sophisticated environmental research and development of 
        solutions to environmental problems;
Whereas today the importance of scientific evidence in making correct decisions 
        about environmental problems has never been more important;
Whereas Earth Day activities increase our understanding of the environment and 
        its relationship to our personal decisions regarding energy 
        conservation, use of renewable energy, use of natural resources, and 
        recycling; and
Whereas Earth Day has become the preeminent day of environmental celebrations, 
        clean-ups, and educational events across the country: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of Earth Day and thanks the many 
        organizers and participants across the country for their tireless 
        efforts in support of the environment;
            (2) encourages the Department of Energy to step up its efforts in 
        research, development, and demonstration of renewable energy technology 
        and energy conservation techniques; and
            (3) encourages all segments of American society to work together in 
        ensuring that the research and development necessary to uncover 
        solutions to our major environmental problems occurs in a timely manner.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.