IV 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 678 
Congratulating the United States Chamber of Commerce on its 100th 
anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 5, 2012 
Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California (for himself, Mr. GARY G. MILLER 
of California, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. HANNA, Mr. RIVERA, and Mr. 
BRADY of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the United States Chamber of Commerce on 
its 100th anniversary. 
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce was 
founded on April 22, 1912, at the request of President 
William Howard Taft, thereby creating a unified voice for 
American business; 
Whereas on that date, President Taft declared 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 
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and we ask for it.’’, and thus supported the creation of 
the United States Chamber of Commerce; 
Whereas in the 100 years since its founding, the United 
States Chamber of Commerce fights to advance the inter-
ests of the business community in Washington and 
around the world; 
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce continues 
to give voice to American business and rallies the busi-
ness community around policies that create jobs and 
grow the economy; 
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce is com-
mitted to preserving and advancing American free enter-
prise, the greatest economic system ever devised, which 
creates growth, opportunities, innovation, and jobs and 
empowers Americans to fulfill their dreams; 
Whereas over the past 100 years, the United States Chamber 
of Commerce 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 
American jobs; 
Whereas the United States Chamber of Commerce will con-
tinue working to restore and strengthen America’s pros-
perity and competitiveness; and 
Whereas for the next 100 years and well beyond, the United 
States Chamber of Commerce, the world’s largest busi-
ness organization, will continue representing the interests 
of American business of every size, sector, and region be-
fore Congress, the White House, the courts, and the 
court of public opinion: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives congratulates the United States Chamber of 
Commerce on its 100th anniversary. 
Æ 
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