[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''. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>