[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 140 (Thursday, September 20, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S11862]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 323--RECOGNIZING KIKKOMAN FOODS, INC., FOR ITS 50 
                YEARS OF OPERATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES

  Mr. KOHL (for himself and Mr. Feingold) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 323

       Whereas Kikkoman Foods, Inc., is celebrating its 50th 
     anniversary of business in the United States during the year 
     2007;
       Whereas Kikkoman Foods established sales operations in San 
     Francisco, California, in 1957, expanded production in 
     Walworth, Wisconsin, in 1972, and further expanded production 
     in Folsom, California, in 1998;
       Whereas Kikkoman Foods annually ships over 30,000,000 
     gallons of soy sauce throughout North America;
       Whereas Kikkoman Foods was one of the first Japanese 
     companies to have a major manufacturing plant in the United 
     States and continues to make a steadfast commitment to the 
     economic and culinary vitality of the United States; and
       Whereas Kikkoman Foods, throughout its 50-year history in 
     the United States, has remained steadfast in its devotion to 
     promoting international cultural exchange: Now, therefore, be 
     it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the importance of the contributions made by 
     Kikkoman Foods, Inc., to the cultural and economic vitality 
     of the United States; and
       (2) commends Kikkoman Foods on its 50 years of marketing 
     and operations in the United States.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 324--SUPPORTING THE GOALS AND IDEALS OF ``NATIONAL 
                    LIFE INSURANCE AWARENESS MONTH''

  Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself, Mr. Nelson of Nebraska, Ms. Collins, Mr. 
Isakson, Mr. Lott, Mr. Pryor, Mr. Tester, Mr. Graham, Mr. Johnson, Mr. 
Sununu, and Mr. Whitehouse) submitted the following resolution; which 
was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 324

       Whereas life insurance is an essential part of a sound 
     financial plan;
       Whereas life insurance provides financial security for 
     families by helping surviving members meet immediate and 
     long-term financial obligations and objectives in the event 
     of a premature death in their family;
       Whereas approximately 68,000,000 United States citizens 
     lack the adequate level of life insurance coverage needed to 
     ensure a secure financial future for their loved ones;
       Whereas life insurance products protect against the 
     uncertainties of life by enabling individuals and families to 
     manage the financial risks of premature death, disability, 
     and long-term care; and
       Whereas numerous groups supporting life insurance have 
     designated September 2007 as ``National Life Insurance 
     Awareness Month'' as a means to encourage consumers to take 
     the actions necessary to achieve financial security for their 
     loved ones: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) supports the goals and ideals of ``National Life 
     Insurance Awareness Month''; and
       (2) calls on the Federal Government, States, localities, 
     schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and the 
     citizens of the United States to observe the month with 
     appropriate programs and activities.

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