[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 599 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 599

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 22, 2009.
Whereas, since September 21, 1959, Minute Man National Historical Park has 
        preserved key sites where the first battles of the American 
        Revolutionary War occurred, and educated millions of Americans about the 
        extraordinary events that led to the birth of the Nation and the ideals 
        embodied in those courageous actions;
Whereas Minute Man National Historical Park encompasses more than 1,000 acres in 
        the historic communities of Lexington, Lincoln, and Concord that were at 
        the center of the American Revolution;
Whereas the events, places, and people recognized by the Minute Man National 
        Historical Park have become enduring testaments to American values and 
        are among the most celebrated and cherished symbols in the history of 
        the Nation;
Whereas the Minute Man National Historical Park includes multiple sites and 
        landscapes along the route from Boston to Concord, known as the Battle 
        Road, where American Militia and British soldiers fought numerous times 
        on April 19, 1775;
Whereas American militia were first ordered to return British fire at Concord's 
        North Bridge, a heroic action commemorated by American poet Ralph Waldo 
        Emerson in his poem ``The Concord Hymn'' as the ``shot heard 'round the 
        world'';
Whereas the park celebrates Paul Revere's legendary ``midnight ride'' of April 
        18, 1775, to warn American colonists that British soldiers were marching 
        to Concord to destroy key military stores; and
Whereas more than one million Americans from States across the Nation and people 
        from around the globe visit Minute Man National Historical Park every 
        year to learn about the role that these New England communities played 
        in the American Revolution: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Representatives that--
            (1) Minute Man National Historical Park serves an essential role in 
        preserving the sites and landscapes in New England where the American 
        Revolution began, and in educating the public about these historic 
        events;
            (2) Minute Man National Historical Park honors and commemorates the 
        ideals of democracy, liberty, and freedom that are the foundation of the 
        Nation and sources of inspiration for people everywhere; and
            (3) the creation of Minute Man National Historical Park 50 years ago 
        represents a remarkable achievement that continues to benefit Americans 
        around the Nation, to preserve the proud legacy of the American 
        Revolution, and to serve as an enduring resource for future generations.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.