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 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—JUNE 19, 2006

120 STAT. 3727

Whereas in 1990, the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways was renamed the ‘‘Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways’’ to recognize President Eisenhower’s role in the creation of the system; Whereas in 2006, this web of superhighways, now spanning a total of 46,876 miles throughout the United States, has had a powerful and positive impact on our national life; Whereas the Interstate Highway System has proven vital in transporting people and goods from one region to another speedily and safely; Whereas the Interstate Highway System has facilitated trade both within our national borders and globally and helped create unprecedented economic expansion and opportunities for millions of Americans; Whereas the Interstate Highway System has brought diverse communities throughout our land closer together and kept us connected to one another as well as the larger world; Whereas the Interstate Highway System has made it easier and often more enjoyable to travel to long-distance destinations and spend time with family members and friends who live far away; Whereas the Interstate Highway System is a pivotal component in our national system of defense and emergency preparedness efforts; Whereas the Interstate Highway System remains one of our country’s paramount assets as well as a symbol of human ingenuity and freedom; and Whereas this anniversary provides an occasion to both honor one of the largest public works achievements of all time and reflect on how it can remain effective in the years ahead: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress— (1) recognizes the golden anniversary year of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways; (2) recognizes the achievements of the Federal Highway Administration (and its predecessor, the Bureau of Public Roads), the State departments of transportation, and the highway construction industry, including contractors, designers, engineers, laborers, materials producers, and equipment companies, for their contributions to the construction of the Interstate Highway System and the quality of life of the citizens of the United States; and (3) encourages citizens, communities, government agencies, and other organizations to promote and participate in celebratory and educational activities marking this uniquely important and historic milestone. Agreed to June 19, 2006.

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