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108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. CON. RES. 280
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
November 5, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association for reaching
its 100th Anniversary, and for the many vital contributions of its
members to the Nation's economy and to improving the quality of life
through the constantly expanding roles stone, sand, and gravel serve in
the Nation's everyday life.
Whereas the National Quarry Owners Association, the precursor of the National
Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, was founded on May 19, 1903, and
represents approximately 800 members with more than 10,000 operations
across North America;
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association, an international trade
association with members throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico
and throughout the world, represents producers of construction
aggregates--sand, gravel, and crushed stone--and by product volume is
the largest mining trade association in the world;
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association has advocated tirelessly
for a strong infrastructure and transportation system that serves the
Nation's needs and interests;
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association is a key member of the
Transportation Construction Coalition and a founding member of Americans
for Transportation Mobility whose objective is to improve the Nation's
roads, bridges, mass transit systems, waterways, airports, and water and
wastewater system that are the backbone of the Nation's economy;
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association invests valuable resources
into improving the professional development of industry employees by
sponsoring educational seminars, and advocates that members maintain a
strong and unwavering commitment to safety and health at workplaces;
Whereas the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association believes all legislation
and regulations should be based on sound science and encourages members
to meet all established environmental, safety, and health regulatory
requirements, and where possible to do better than the law or regulation
requires;
Whereas among the environmental benefits of the use of aggregates are erosion
and flood control, reclaimed land and water improvements, wildlife and
habitat creation and enhancement, water and sewage treatment plant
construction, flue gas desulfurization, acid neutralization, and storm
water runoff prevention;
Whereas the research and development supported by the National Stone, Sand &
Gravel Association is creating increasingly superior asphalt and
concrete products that are cost-effective, easier to maintain, and have
a longer life span, resulting in significant savings for taxpayers;
Whereas 400 tons of aggregate is used on average per home and aggregate composes
80 percent of concrete and 94 percent of asphalt, making stone, sand,
and gravel quarries essential members of communities as the product
contributes to both the development and continued growth of
neighborhoods;
Whereas the multi-modal transportation system, homes, skyscrapers, schools,
hospitals, and many other structures created through the use of stone,
sand, and gravel have made the economy of the United States the largest
and strongest in the world providing an un-matched quality of life;
Whereas pulverized aggregates are used in the manufacture of such varied
household items as paper, paint, plastics, roofing materials, cosmetics,
pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, and cleansers that are important to the
Nation's culture and quality of life; and
Whereas the leaders in the aggregates industry are continuously demonstrating
their willingness and desire to act and operate responsibly in serving
the construction needs of the country by respecting and observing the
well-being and the environmental sensibilities of the communities of
which they are an important part: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring),
That Congress--
(1) acknowledges the achievements of the National Stone,
Sand & Gravel Association and celebrates this 100th anniversary
milestone;
(2) recognizes the grand impact the National Stone, Sand &
Gravel Association and its members have had on the business,
social, and cultural landscape by helping create an
unparalleled quality of life in the United States; and
(3) congratulates the National Stone, Sand & Gravel
Association for this achievement and challenges the association
and its members to continue its tradition of excellence,
increase research and development for the benefit of consumers,
and to continue its vital advocacy in support of a strong
transportation system for the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives November 4, 2003.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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