[Congressional Bills 110th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Con. Res. 193 Engrossed in House (EH)] 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 193 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Whereas in 2006 there were over 16,000,000 hunters in the United States of which only .0013 percent incurred an injury during the past hunting season; Whereas in 2006 this injury rate was lower than many other forms of recreation; Whereas there are 70,000 hunter education instructors teaching hunter safety, ethics, and conservation to approximately 750,000 students successfully each year; Whereas State fish and game agencies began offering hunter safety programs in 1949, and since then, more than 35,000,000 people have been certified; Whereas much of the success of hunter safety can be contributed to hunter education training and the role of responsible hunters in the field; Whereas Congress commends Pennsylvania hunters for setting a new State safety record in 2006; Whereas hunters continue year after year to improve their safety record; and Whereas hunters are the vital link in preserving and maintaining the great natural resources in the United States, including wild places: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the Congress-- (1) recognizes all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety; and (2) directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Pennsylvania State Game Commissioner and the Director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Passed the House of Representatives September 24, 2007. Attest: Clerk. 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. CON. RES. 193 _______________________________________________________________________ CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Recognizing all hunters across the United States for their continued commitment to safety.