American Equines a National Treasure

Whereas equines are a living link to the history of the United States;

A Congressional Proposal


111 CONGRESS

2d Session


Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of equines to the economy, history, and character of the United States and expressing the sense of Congress & The American people that our American Equines should be declared a National Treasure.


IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

December 20, 2009

Supporters & Co-Sponsors; ________________________,___________________________,______________________________,_________________________,________________________,_________________________,_________________________,___________________________.


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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States and expressing the sense of Congress and the American People that American Equines should be established as a National Treasure.

Whereas equines are a living link to the history of the United States;

Whereas, without equines, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different;

Whereas equines continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards;

Whereas equines are a vital part of the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion;

Whereas, because of increasing pressure from modern society, wild and domestic equines rely on humans for adequate food, water, and shelter; and

Whereas the Congressional Horse Caucus estimates that the horse industry contributes well over $100,000,000,000 each year to the economy of the United States, and that our National Herds of Wild Equines are fast disappearing from our public lands and in danger of extinction: Now, therefore, be it


Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress--

(1) encourages all citizens to be mindful of the contribution of equines to the economy, history, and character of the United States;

(2) expresses its sense that American Equines are a uniquely American National Treasure and should be recognized as same for the importance they played and continue to play in the Nation's security, economy, recreation, and heritage; and

(3) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to declare American Equines a National Historical and Cultural Treasure and to design and implement appropriate programs and activities in celebration of same.