[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 688 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 688

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 22, 2009.
Whereas in 1971, in Public Law 92-195 (commonly known as the ``Wild Free-Roaming 
        Horses and Burros Act'') (16 U.S.C. 1331 et seq.), Congress declared 
        that wild free-roaming horses and burros are living symbols of the 
        historic and pioneer spirit of the West;
Whereas, under that Act, the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of 
        Agriculture have responsibility for the humane capture, removal, and 
        adoption of wild horses and burros;
Whereas the Bureau of Land Management and the Forest Service are the Federal 
        agencies responsible for carrying out the provisions of the Act;
Whereas a number of private organizations will assist with the adoption of 
        excess wild horses and burros, in conjunction with the first National 
        Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Day; and
Whereas there are approximately 31,000 wild horses in short-term and long-term 
        holding facilities, with 18,000 young horses awaiting adoption: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals of a National Wild Horse and Burro Adoption 
        Day to be held annually in coordination with the Secretary of Interior 
        and the Secretary of Agriculture;
            (2) recognizes that creating a successful adoption model for wild 
        horses and burros is consistent with Public Law 92-195 (commonly known 
        as the ``Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act'') (16 U.S.C. 1331 et 
        seq.) and beneficial to the long-term interests of the people of the 
        United States in protecting wild horses and burros; and
            (3) encourages citizens of the United States to adopt a wild horse 
        or burro so as to own a living symbol of the historic and pioneer spirit 
        of the West.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.