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 120 STAT. 3730

CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—JUNE 29, 2006

Whereas the Society is also dedicated to inspiring its members and the community at large with a more profound reference for the principles of the Government founded by our forefathers and to encourage historical research about the American Revolution; Whereas the SAR has a long record of accomplishments in teaching about the Revolutionary War and those who gained our freedom during the War for Independence; Whereas it is largely through efforts by the SAR in the late 1800s and early 1900s that the National Archives were established to gather the records of the men who fought and provided services during the Revolutionary War; Whereas the SAR advances its mission through commemorations of battles and events that led to our freedom; Whereas the SAR devotes a great deal of its time, energy, and resources to working with children so that they might have a better understanding of the history of the United States; Whereas the SAR is currently working to establish a Center for Advancing America’s Heritage adjacent to its national headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky; and Whereas the SAR’s almost 27,000 members are organized in Chapters throughout the 50 States and the District of Columbia and in several countries overseas that helped the American Colonies gain their freedom: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress— (1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the historic Congressional Charter of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution; and (2) honors and praises the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution on the occasion of its anniversary for its work to perpetuate and honor the memory of the brave men who fought to gain our freedom during the Revolutionary War and for the Society’s unfailing devotion to our Nation’s youth. Agreed to June 26, 2006.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION—100TH ANNIVERSARY RECOGNITION

June 29, 2006 [H. Con. Res. 426]

Whereas the Food and Drugs Act of June 30, 1906 (34 Stat. 768; chapter 3915), transformed the Food and Drug Administration (‘‘FDA’’) into a scientific regulatory agency; Whereas the FDA is the oldest consumer protection agency in the United States; Whereas the FDA is the primary consumer protection agency in the United States and the world; Whereas FDA has the critical mission of protecting the public health by ensuring that— (1) foods are safe, wholesome, sanitary, and properly labeled; (2) human and veterinary drugs are safe and effective;

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