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[Congressional Bills 112th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 482 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

112th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 482

   Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States Chamber of 
                               Commerce.

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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                              June 6, 2012

 Mr. McConnell (for himself, Ms. Ayotte, Mr. Barrasso, Mr. Blunt, Mr. 
 Boozman, Mr. Chambliss, Ms. Collins, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Crapo, Mr. Enzi, 
Mr. Grassley, Mr. Hatch, Mr. Hoeven, Mr. Inhofe, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Kirk, 
 Mr. Kyl, Mr. Lugar, Mr. Moran, Mr. Roberts, Mr. Rubio, Ms. Snowe, Mr. 
  Thune, Mr. Toomey, Mr. Sessions, Mr. Johnson of Wisconsin, and Mr. 
Johanns) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                       Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Celebrating the 100th anniversary of the United States Chamber of 
                               Commerce.

Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce (referred to in this preamble as 
        the ``Chamber'') was founded on April 22, 1912, at the request of 
        President William Howard Taft, thereby creating a unified voice for 
        business in the United States;
Whereas, on that date, President Taft supported the creation of the Chamber by 
        declaring before 700 delegates from businesses, chambers, and 
        associations representing every State, ``We want your assistance in 
        carrying on the government in reference to those matters that affect the 
        business and the business welfare of the country, and we do not wish to 
        limit your discretion in that matter. We wish that your advice should be 
        as free and unrestricted as possible, but we need your assistance and we 
        ask for it.'';
Whereas, during the 100 years since its founding, the Chamber has represented 
        and advocated the interests of the business community in Washington, DC, 
        across the United States, and around the world;
Whereas the Chamber continues to give voice to business in the United States and 
        rally the business community around policies that create jobs and grow 
        the economy;
Whereas the Chamber is committed to preserving and advancing free market 
        principles and the free enterprise system of the United States, which 
        has created growth, opportunities, innovation, and jobs, and has 
        empowered generations of individuals in the United States to fulfill the 
        American dream;
Whereas, for a century, the Chamber has played an instrumental role in major 
        pieces of legislation on trade, infrastructure, energy, and a host of 
        other issues integral to generating economic growth, supporting the 
        business community, and creating jobs in the United States; and
Whereas, for the next 100 years, and well beyond, the Chamber will continue to 
        work to restore and strengthen the prosperity and competitiveness of the 
        United States and will continue to represent the interests of businesses 
        in the United States of every size, sector, and region before Congress, 
        the executive branch, the courts, and the court of public opinion: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate congratulates the United States Chamber 
of Commerce on its 100th anniversary.
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