S. Res. 288 (Agreed to Senate) — Commemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

That the Senate—

(1)

recognizes the legacy and vision of President Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson on the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965 (Public Law 89–285; 79 Stat. 1028);

(2)

commends the organizations, volunteers, and businesses that work to support the vision of a more beautiful United States;

(3)

recognizes that beautiful highways and scenic byways—

(A)

promote—

(i)

economic development; and

(ii)

national and international tourism; and

(B)

reflect the best of the United States; and

(4)

renews the previous commitment of the Senate to—

(A)

protect the public investment in public highways;

(B)

promote the safety and recreational value of public travel; and

(C)

preserve the natural beauty of the United States.

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Oct 19, 2015viewing Agreed to Senate Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Udall) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works See what changed

Oct 19, 2015 Introduced in Senate Mr. Alexander (for himself and Mr. Udall) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works

Commemorating October 22, 2015, as the 50th anniversary of the enactment of the Highway Beautification Act of 1965.

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