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 124 STAT. 4538 CONCURRENT RESOLUTIONS—MAY 11, 2010 general public in the form of recreational opportunities, wildlife habitat, water quality, and reduced soil erosion; Whereas the NRCS is the world leader in soil science and soil surveying; Whereas the NRCS is the national leader in the inventory of natural resources on private lands, providing national leaders and the public with the status and trends related to these resources and helping forecast the availability of critical water supplies; Whereas the NRCS has helped communities develop and implement thousands of locally led projects that continue to provide flood control, soil conservation, water supply, and recreational benefits to all Americans, while providing business and job creation opportunities as well; Whereas since its establishment, the NRCS has developed, tested, and demonstrated conservation practices, helped develop the science and art of conservation, and continues to strive toward innovation; Whereas the NRCS encourages and works with landowners and land users to adopt conservation practices and technologies in a voluntary manner to address natural resource concerns; Whereas NRCS employees serve in offices in every State and terri- tory, while other employees assist other countries and govern- ments; Whereas while some NRCS employees work directly with land- owners, other employees serve in support of NRCS field oper- ations, but all work toward a common goal of improving the condition of all natural resources found on private lands, knowing when they succeed, all Americans benefit; and Whereas the NRCS has been ‘‘helping people, help the land’’ for 75 years: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concur- ring), That Congress— (1) congratulates the outstanding conservation profes- sionals of the Natural Resources Conservation Service on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Natural Resources Con- servation Service; (2) recognizes the vital role conservation plays in the well- being of the United States; (3) expresses its continued commitment to the conservation of natural resources on private lands in both the national interest and as a national priority; and (4) recognizes the services that the Natural Resources Con- servation Service provides to the United States by helping farmers, ranchers, and other landowners to protect soil, water, and related natural resources. Agreed to May 11, 2010.