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HRES 1209 IH

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association.

May 19, 2008

Mr. CASTLE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association.

Whereas, in 1908, President Theodore Roosevelt invited the Nation's Governors to the White House to discuss conserving America's natural resources;

Whereas the Governors decided to form an association through which they could continue to come together on a bipartisan basis to discuss mutual concerns and share State practices;

Whereas, 100 years later, the National Governors Association serves as the collective voice of the 55 Governors of States, commonwealths, and territories;

Whereas, for the past century, Governors have utilized the organization to explore issues, develop solutions, and build consensus on diverse national policies;

Whereas the National Governors Association has played a key role in shaping public policy and addressing America's most pressing challenges; and

Whereas the National Governors Association is celebrating 100 years of gubernatorial leadership--honoring the past, celebrating the present, and embracing the future: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives--

(1) recognizes the leadership of the Nation's Governors and honors their contributions to American politics and society; and

(2) commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the National Governors Association.