H.Res. 1348 · 111th Congress
Recognizing the vision of John W. Weeks and his contribution to the conservation effort with the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911, a significant conservation achievement in the history of the United States.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim Moran
- Introduced
- 2010-05-11
- Latest action
- 2010-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Summary
Recognizes former Representative and Senator John W. Weeks for his leading vision and active conservation.
Encourages the Forest Service to celebrate the centennial of the enactment of the Weeks Act, a law that helped propel the conservation movement and the preservation of U.S. forests and watersheds.
Encourages bipartisan efforts to preserve precious natural resources of the United States and promote conservation efforts across the country.