[Congressional Bills 103th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.J. Res. 395 Introduced in House (IH)]

103d CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. J. RES. 395

   To proclaim August 9, 1994, as ``Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary''.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             July 29, 1994

   Mr. de la Garza (for himself, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rose, Mr. Lewis of 
   Florida, Mr. Vento, and Mr. Miller of California) introduced the 
following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post 
                        Office and Civil Service

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                            JOINT RESOLUTION


 
   To proclaim August 9, 1994, as ``Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary''.

Whereas Smokey Bear has served the United States of America for 50 years, 
        preventing wildfires and protecting the Nation's forests, above and 
        beyond the call of duty;
Whereas Smokey Bear has dedicated himself to educating Americans of all ages and 
        particularly America's youth, the future guardians of our forests, about 
        forest fire prevention;
Whereas this Administration is committed to increasing public information and 
        awareness about wildfire prevention and forest protection;
Whereas this Administration is devoted to changing the public's behavior to 
        prevent wildfires in an effort to maintain and protect our Nation's 
        precious resources; and
Whereas the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service, the National 
        Association of State Foresters, and the Advertising Council have 
        provided extraordinary support and dedication to the purposes and 
        efforts of Smokey Bear: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, That August 9, 1994, is 
designated as ``Smokey Bear's 50th Anniversary''. The President is 
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling the people of 
the United States to observe this day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities.
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