[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 87 (Thursday, June 10, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1076]
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ENROLLED JOINT RESOLUTION 3 OF THE SIXTIETH LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF 
                                WYOMING

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                         HON. CYNTHIA M. LUMMIS

                               of wyoming

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 10, 2010

  Mrs. LUMMIS. Madam Speaker, I rise to commend the State of Wyoming 
for enacting a resolution in support of the 10th Amendment to the 
Constitution. Enrolled Joint Resolution 3 of the Sixtieth Legislature 
of the State of Wyoming demands that Congress cease and desist from 
enacting mandates that are beyond the enumerated powers granted to the 
Congress by the United States Constitution.
  This resolution joins a groundswell of support across America for a 
return to the federalist principles in our Constitution. I am proud to 
insert this resolution into the Congressional Record on behalf of the 
people of Wyoming.
  Citizens, businesses and States across the country are bracing for 
the impact of the heavy handed government mandates in President Obama's 
healthcare plan. Momentum persists among some in Congress for 
additional federal mandates, taxes, and regulations that will burden 
State budgets and put entrepreneurs in Main Street America out of 
business.
  There is another way. Our nation's founders left us a recipe for 
freedom and opportunity in our Constitution, under which the people of 
the United States consented to a government with limited powers. As 
stated in the 10th Amendment, all powers not given to the federal 
government by the Constitution are reserved for the States and the 
people. I have co-founded in the House of Representatives a 10th 
Amendment Task Force to advance the principles of federalism and 
disperse power back to States, local governments and individuals.
  Before coming to Washington, I spent my entire adult life dealing 
with State issues--as a rancher, as a State legislator, and as State 
Treasurer. I am now astounded by the kinds of issues Members of 
Congress feel are appropriate for federal intervention.
  States know their people better. They know their issues better. Let's 
return to States what States do best and maintain a strong limited 
government in Washington to do what it does best--securing the freedom, 
strength and integrity of this country.

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