III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. CON. RES. 9 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES February 6, 2007 Ms. Landrieu submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Celebrating the contributions of the architectural profession during National Architecture Week.

Whereas the architectural profession has made unique contributions to the history, texture, and quality of life in the United States; Whereas the beginning of an organized architectural profession in the United States was signified by the founding of the American Institute of Architects 150 years ago; Whereas today there are approximately 281,000 individuals in the United States who work in the profession of architecture; Whereas architects express the richness of the Nation’s heritage and the vitality of its spirit through the vigilant stewardship of great architectural and historic treasures; Whereas architects improve the quality of life for all individuals in the United States by combining advances in building technology with design innovation to build healthy, safe, livable, and sustainable buildings and communities; and Whereas the week beginning April 8, 2007, has been designated by the American Institute of Architects as National Architecture Week to bring attention to the importance of the architectural profession to the United States: Now, therefore, be it

That— (1)it is the sense of the Congress that the contributions of the architectural profession should be recognized and celebrated during National Architecture Week; and (2)the Congress encourages the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe National Architecture Week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.