109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 367
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the National Society of the Sons of the American 
Revolution (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘SAR’’) 
was founded on April 30, 1889, and chartered by Con-
gress 100 years ago on June 9, 1906; 
Whereas the Charter was signed by Theodore Roosevelt, him-
self a member of the SAR;
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Whereas the SAR was conceived as a fraternal and civic soci-
ety composed of lineal descendants of the men who 
wintered at Valley Forge, signed the Declaration of Inde-
pendence, fought in the battles of the American Revolu-
tion, 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 edu-
cational’’ 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 mem-
bers 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 Revolution; 
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 commemora-
tions 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
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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 
headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky; and 
Whereas the SAR’s almost 27,000 members are organized in 
Chapters throughout the 50 States and the District of 
Columbia and in several countries overseas that helped 
the American Colonies gain their freedom: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the 100th anniversary of the his-
toric 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.
Passed the House of Representatives June 20, 2006. 
Attest:
Clerk.
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 367
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring and praising the National Society of the 
Sons of the American Revolution on the 100th 
anniversary of being granted its Congressional 
Charter.