H. Con. Res. 367
Agreed to June 26, 2006
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and six 
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolu-
tion (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘SAR’’) was founded 
on April 30, 1889, and chartered by Congress 100 years ago 
on June 9, 1906;
Whereas the Charter was signed by Theodore Roosevelt, himself 
a member of the SAR;
Whereas the SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic society 
composed of lineal descendants of the men who wintered at Valley 
Forge, signed the Declaration of Independence, fought in the 
battles of the American Revolution, served in the Continental 
Congress, or otherwise supported the cause of American 
Independence;
Whereas 16 American Presidents have been proud members of 
the SAR;
Whereas the Charter of National Society of the Sons of the American 
Revolution describes the objects and purposes of the Society as 
‘‘* * * patriotic, historical and educational’’ and that it is charged 
with perpetuating the memory of the men who, by their services 
or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved 
the independence of the American people;
Whereas the Society is also dedicated to inspiring its members 
and the community at large with a more profound reference 
for the principles of the Government founded by our forefathers 
and to encourage historical research about the American Revolu-
tion;
Whereas the SAR has a long record of accomplishments in teaching 
about the Revolutionary War and those who gained our freedom 
during the War for Independence;
Whereas it is largely through efforts by the SAR in the late 1800s 
and early 1900s that the National Archives were established 
to gather the records of the men who fought and provided services 
during the Revolutionary War;
Whereas the SAR advances its mission through commemorations 
of battles and events that led to our freedom;
Whereas the SAR devotes a great deal of its time, energy, and 
resources to working with children so that they might have a 
better understanding of the history of the United States;
Whereas the SAR is currently working to establish a Center for 
Advancing America’s Heritage adjacent to its national head-
quarters in Louisville, Kentucky; and
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Whereas the SAR’s almost 27,000 members are organized in Chap-
ters throughout the 50 States and the District of Columbia and 
in several countries overseas that helped the American Colonies 
gain their freedom: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the historic 
Congressional Charter of the National Society of the Sons of 
the American Revolution; and 
(2) honors and praises the National Society of the Sons 
of the American Revolution on the occasion of its anniversary 
for its work to perpetuate and honor the memory of the brave 
men who fought to gain our freedom during the Revolutionary 
War and for the Society’s unfailing devotion to our Nation’s 
youth. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.