[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 678 Introduced in House (IH)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 678

   Congratulating the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th 
                              anniversary.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                              June 5, 2012

Mr. Daniel E. Lungren of California (for himself, Mr. Gary G. Miller of 
California, Mr. Burton of Indiana, Mr. Hanna, Mr. Rivera, and Mr. Brady 
of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                    Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Congratulating the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th 
                              anniversary.

Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce was founded on April 22, 1912, at 
        the request of President William Howard Taft, thereby creating a unified 
        voice for American business;
Whereas on that date, President Taft declared before 700 delegates from 
        businesses, chambers, and associations representing every State, ``We 
        want your assistance in carrying on the Government in reference to those 
        matters that affect the business and the business welfare of the 
        country, and we do not wish to limit your discretion in that matter. We 
        wish that your advice should be as free and unrestricted as possible, 
        but we need your assistance and we ask for it.'', and thus supported the 
        creation of the United States Chamber of Commerce;
Whereas in the 100 years since its founding, the United States Chamber of 
        Commerce fights to advance the interests of the business community in 
        Washington and around the world;
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce continues to give voice to 
        American business and rallies the business community around policies 
        that create jobs and grow the economy;
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce is committed to preserving and 
        advancing American free enterprise, the greatest economic system ever 
        devised, which creates growth, opportunities, innovation, and jobs and 
        empowers Americans to fulfill their dreams;
Whereas over the past 100 years, the United States Chamber of Commerce has 
        played an instrumental role in major pieces of legislation on trade, 
        infrastructure, energy, and a host of other issues integral to 
        generating economic growth, supporting the business community, and 
        creating American jobs;
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce will continue working to restore 
        and strengthen America's prosperity and competitiveness; and
Whereas for the next 100 years and well beyond, the United States Chamber of 
        Commerce, the world's largest business organization, will continue 
        representing the interests of American business of every size, sector, 
        and region before Congress, the White House, the courts, and the court 
        of public opinion: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives 
congratulates the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th 
anniversary.
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