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H. Res. 223 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 30, 2009. 
Whereas Paul Harvey, a son, brother, husband, father, 
friend, pioneering American, and a cherished voice, 
passed away on February 28, 2009; 
Whereas Paul Harvey Aurandt was born on September 4, 
1918, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; 
Whereas prefacing a storied career in radio by making radio 
receivers as a young boy and a fill-in announcer while a 
student at the University of Tulsa, he epitomized Amer-
ican values and American ideals proving that one can 
lead a decent life with hard work and solid values; 
Whereas Paul Harvey, through open expression, pioneered 
the format of radio broadcasts that so many now find 
commonplace; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was a blogger before it was a known 
medium, he just did his blogging on the radio; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was elected to the National Association 
of Broadcasters Radio Hall of Fame and Oklahoma Hall 
of Fame and appeared on the Gallup poll list of Amer-
ica’s most admired men; 
Whereas in 2005, Paul Harvey was awarded the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom, the United States’ most prestigious 
civilian award, by President George W. Bush;
•HRES 223 EH 
Whereas Paul Harvey’s career in radio spanned over 70 years 
and he is considered one of the United States’ most ac-
complished radio personalities and a trail blazer; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was beloved by his family, friends, 
neighbors, and vast listening audience for his great gen-
erosity, good humor, and spirited charm; 
Whereas Paul Harvey, the ‘‘largest one-man network in the 
world’’, was heard on 1,200 radio stations, 400 Armed 
Forces Network stations around the world, and in 300 
newspapers; and 
Whereas Paul Harvey’s broadcasts and newspaper columns 
have been reprinted in the Congressional Record more 
than those of any other commentator: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life and accomplishments of Paul Harvey. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
House Calendar No. 5
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 20
[Report No. 103–5]
RESOLUTION
To establish the Select Committee on Narcotics
Abuse and Control.
JANUARY 25, 1993
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House
Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 223 
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey, affection-
ately known for his signature line, ‘‘This is Paul Harvey . . . Good 
Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2009 
Mr. SULLIVAN (for himself and Mr. BOREN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul 
Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, 
‘‘This is Paul Harvey . . . Good Day’’. 
Whereas Paul Harvey, a son, brother, husband, father, 
friend, pioneering American, and a cherished voice, 
passed away on February 28, 2009; 
Whereas Paul Harvey Aurandt was born on September 14, 
1918, in Tulsa, Oklahoma; 
Whereas prefacing a storied career in radio by making radio 
receivers as a young boy and a fill-in announcer while a 
student at the University of Tulsa, he epitomized Amer-
ican values and American ideals proving that one can 
lead a decent life with hard work and solid values; 
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•HRES 223 IH 
Whereas Paul Harvey, through open expression, pioneered 
the format of radio broadcasts that so many now find 
commonplace; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was a blogger before it was a known 
medium, he just did his blogging on the radio; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was elected to the National Association 
of Broadcasters Radio Hall of Fame and Oklahoma Hall 
of Fame and appeared on the Gallup poll list of Amer-
ica’s most admired men; 
Whereas Paul Harvey received 11 Freedom Foundation 
Awards as well as the Horatio Alder Award; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was named to the Dimboola Hall of 
Fame, a Masonic institution, on June 25, 1993; 
Whereas in 2005, Paul Harvey was awarded the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom, the United States most prestigious ci-
vilian award, by President George W. Bush; 
Whereas Paul Harvey’s career in radio spanned over 70 years 
and he is considered one of the United States most ac-
complished radio personalities and a trail blazer; 
Whereas Paul Harvey was beloved by his family, friends, 
neighbors, and vast listening audience for his great gen-
erosity, good humor, and spirited charm; 
Whereas Paul Harvey, the ‘‘largest one-man network in the 
world’’, was heard on 1,200 radio stations, 400 Armed 
Forces Network stations around the world, and in 300 
newspapers; and 
Whereas Paul Harvey’s broadcasts and newspaper columns 
have been reprinted in the Congressional Record more 
than those of any other commentator: Now, therefore, be 
it 
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•HRES 223 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life and accomplishments of Paul Harvey. 
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H. Res. 224 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 12, 2009. 
Whereas the Greek letter (Pi) is the symbol for the ratio of 
the circumference of a circle to its diameter; 
Whereas the ratio Pi is an irrational number, which will con-
tinue infinitely without repeating, and has been cal-
culated to over one trillion digits; 
Whereas Pi is a recurring constant that has been studied 
throughout history and is central in mathematics as well 
as science and engineering; 
Whereas mathematics and science are a critical part of our 
children’s education, and children who perform better in 
math and science have higher graduation and college at-
tendance rates; 
Whereas aptitude in mathematics, science, and engineering is 
essential for a knowledge-based society; 
Whereas, according to the 2007 Trends in International 
Mathematics and Science Study (TIMSS) survey done by 
the National Center for Education Statistics, American 
children in the 4th and 8th grade were outperformed by 
students in other countries including Taiwan, Singapore, 
Russia, England, South Korea, Latvia, and Japan; 
Whereas since 1995 the United States has shown only mini-
mal improvement in math and science test scores;
•HRES 224 EH 
Whereas by the 8th grade, American males outperform fe-
males on the science portion of the TIMSS survey, espe-
cially in Biology, Physics, and Earth Science, and the 
lowest American scores in math and science are found in 
minority and impoverished school districts; 
Whereas America needs to reinforce mathematics and science 
education for all students in order to better prepare our 
children for the future and in order to compete in a 21st 
Century economy; 
Whereas the National Science Foundation has been driving 
innovation in math and science education at all levels 
from elementary through graduate education since its 
creation 59 years ago; 
Whereas mathematics and science can be a fun and inter-
esting part of a child’s education, and learning about Pi 
can be an engaging way to teach children about geometry 
and attract them to study science and mathematics; and 
Whereas Pi can be approximated as 3.14, and thus March 
14, 2009, is an appropriate day for ‘‘National Pi Day’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a ‘‘Pi Day’’ and its 
celebration around the world; 
(2) recognizes the continuing importance of Na-
tional Science Foundation’s math and science education 
programs; and
•HRES 224 EH 
(3) encourages schools and educators to observe the 
day with appropriate activities that teach students about 
Pi and engage them about the study of mathematics. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
tory statement accompanying the conference report on’’ 
after ‘‘pursuant to’’. 
SEC. 10 9. AMENDMENTS TO THE RULES OF THE HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES TO EFFECTUATE JOINT 
BUDGET RESOLUTIONS. 
Clauses 1(d)(1), 4(a)(4), 4(b)(2), 4(f)(1)(A), and 
4(f)(2) of rule X, clause 10 of rule XVIII, clause 10 of 
rule XX, and clauses 7 and 10 of rule XXI of the Rules 
of the House of Representatives are amended by striking 
‘‘concurrent’’ each place it appears and inserting ‘‘joint’’. 
SEC. 11 10. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE BALANCED 
BUDGET AND EMERGENCY DEFICIT CONTROL 
ACT OF 1985. 
Section 258C(b)(1) of the Balanced Budget and 
Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 
907d(b)(1)) is amended by striking ‘‘concurrent’’ and in-
serting ‘‘joint’’. 
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Union Calendar No. 260 
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3575 
[Report No. 112–379, Part I] 
A BILL 
To amend the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 to 
establish joint resolutions on the budget, and for 
other purposes. 
JANUARY 31, 2012 
Reported from the Committee on Rules with amendments 
JANUARY 31, 2012 
The Committee on the Budget discharged; commmitted 
to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of 
the Union and ordered to be printed 
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In the Senate of the United States,
March 24 (legislative day, February 22), 1994.
Resolved, That the bill from the House of Representa-
tives (H.R. 2659) entitled ‘‘An Act to amend the Public
Health Service Act to revise and extend programs relating to
the transplantation of organs and of bone marrow’’, do pass
with the following
AMENDMENT:
Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert:
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Organ Transplant Pro-
gram Reauthorization Act of 1994’’.
SEC. 2. ORGAN PROCUREMENT ORGANIZATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (a) of section 371 of the
Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. 273(a)) is amended
to read as follows:
‘‘(a)(1) The Secretary may make grants for the consoli-
dation and expansion of qualified organ procurement orga-
nizations described in subsection (b).
•HRES 225 IH 
on Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related 
Agencies of the Committee on Appropriations if such 
measure also contains appropriations within the jurisdic-
tion of any other subcommittee of that committee. The 
preceding sentence shall not apply to any measure making 
supplemental appropriations or to any measure continuing 
appropriations for a period of not to exceed 60 days.’’. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 227 
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and the heroic human 
endeavor and sacrifice of the people of Crete during World War II 
and commending the PanCretan Association of America. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2009 
Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. SARBANES, 
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. SPACE, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. 
BROWN of South Carolina, Ms. TSONGAS, and Mr. WEXLER) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and appreciating the historical significance and 
the heroic human endeavor and sacrifice of the people 
of Crete during World War II and commending the 
PanCretan Association of America. 
Whereas 2009 marks the 68th anniversary of the heroic Bat-
tle of Crete, which took place on the Greek island of 
Crete during World War II between Nazi German forces 
and the people of Crete assisted by the Allied armies; 
Whereas the people of Crete fought tenaciously during the 
Battle of Crete, delaying for two months the Nazi Ger-
man invasion of Russia; 
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•HRES 226 EH 
China to respect the Tibetans’ identity and the human 
rights of the Tibetan people. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 227 IH 
Whereas this delay forced Nazi German forces to invade Rus-
sia in the face of the brutal Russian winter, changing the 
final outcome of World War II and leading to the defeat 
of fascism; 
Whereas many historians agree that the Battle of Crete was 
one of the most significant battles of World War II; 
Whereas the Battle of Crete involved the first primarily air-
borne military invasion in history; 
Whereas the Battle of Crete contributed to saving the free 
world from Nazi German occupation, thus preserving de-
mocracy, freedom, and human dignity; 
Whereas the Battle of Crete was the first time the Allied 
forces utilized intelligence from the deciphered Nazi 
Enigma code; 
Whereas the Battle of Crete was the first time invading Nazi 
troops encountered mass resistance from a civilian popu-
lation, and as a result of the heavy casualties suffered by 
the parachutists, Hitler forbade any similar future large 
scale airborne operations; 
Whereas the Cretan Resistance Movement was organized fol-
lowing the invasion to fight the Nazi German occupation 
of the island of Crete; 
Whereas for 4 years, the Cretan Resistance Movement in-
flicted heavy casualties upon Nazi German forces, includ-
ing kidnaping a heavily-guarded Nazi German General, 
setting an example for all of the people of Europe to fol-
low; 
Whereas the people of Crete suffered savage reprisals for 
their heroic resistance when the Nazi German invaders 
randomly executed thousands of civilians and burned and 
destroyed entire communities; 
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•HRES 227 IH 
Whereas many participants in the Battle of Crete and the 
Cretan Resistance Movement later emigrated to the 
United States and became American citizens; and 
Whereas many of these citizens became members of the 
PanCretan Association of America, an organization com-
prised of Greek Americans with ancestry from the island 
of Crete and committed to preserving and promoting the 
rich culture and proud history of Crete: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) observes the memory of the fallen heroes of 
the Battle of Crete; 
(2) honors the living men and women of Crete 
who, during World War II, fought an oppressive in-
vader to preserve the ideals of freedom, democracy, 
and the pursuit of happiness; and 
(3) commends the PanCretan Association of 
America for preserving and promoting the history of 
Crete and its people. 
Æ 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 25 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 229 
[Report No. 111–35] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consider-
ation of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2009 
Mr. MCGOVERN, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules, and for other purposes. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of March 11, 2009, providing 
for consideration or disposition of any measure making ap-
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•HRES 229 RH 
propriations for the fiscal year 2009, and for other pur-
poses. 
SEC. 2. House Resolutions 218 and 219 are laid on 
the table. 
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House Calendar No. 25 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 229 
[Report No. 111–35] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules, and 
for other purposes. 
MARCH 10, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 22 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Senate should 
ratify the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination 
Against Women (CEDAW). 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2009 
Ms. WOOLSEY (for herself, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. HINCHEY, 
Mr. COHEN, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. WU, Ms. NORTON, Mr. LEWIS of Geor-
gia, Ms. SHEA-PORTER, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. 
LEE of California, Mr. ISRAEL, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. NADLER of New 
York, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. 
DICKS, Mrs. LOWEY, Ms. WATERS, Ms. RICHARDSON, and Mr. FARR) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Senate should ratify the Convention on the Elimi-
nation of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women 
(CEDAW). 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the full realization of the rights of women 
is vital to the development and well-being of people 
of all nations; and 
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(2) the Senate should, therefore, give its advice 
and consent to the ratification of the Convention on 
the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination 
Against Women. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 231 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Deep Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month’’ 
and ‘‘National DVT Screening Day’’ and supporting efforts to educate 
the public about deep vein thrombosis, in memory of former Representa-
tive Jennifer Dunn. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2009 
Mrs. CAPPS (for herself, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. REICHERT, and Mr. 
HASTINGS of Washington) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘Deep Vein Thrombosis 
Awareness Month’’ and ‘‘National DVT Screening Day’’ 
and supporting efforts to educate the public about deep 
vein thrombosis, in memory of former Representative 
Jennifer Dunn. 
Whereas deep vein thrombosis is a condition that occurs 
when a blood clot forms in one of the large veins, typi-
cally in the lower leg or thigh, interfering with blood flow; 
Whereas the blood clot can embolize, meaning that it can 
break off and travel through the bloodstream, potentially 
lodging in the brain, lung, heart, or other organ and 
causing severe damage; 
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•HRES 231 IH 
Whereas deep vein thrombosis is a serious but preventable 
medical condition, and pulmonary embolism can be life- 
threatening; 
Whereas deep vein thrombosis occurs in approximately 
2,000,000 Americans every year; 
Whereas pulmonary embolisms kill more than 300,000 Amer-
icans each year, more than breast cancer and AIDS com-
bined; 
Whereas fatal pulmonary embolism may be the most common 
preventable cause of hospital death in the United States; 
Whereas the risk factors for deep vein thrombosis include 
cancer and certain heart or respiratory diseases; 
Whereas pregnant women are 5 times more likely to develop 
deep vein thrombosis than nonpregnant women, with risk 
increasing in the third trimester and immediately after 
delivery; 
Whereas former Representative Jennifer Dunn died of a fatal 
pulmonary embolism on September 5, 2007; and 
Whereas the establishment of March as Deep Vein Throm-
bosis Awareness Month and the second Tuesday of 
March as National DVT Screening Day, in honor of Jen-
nifer Dunn, would raise public awareness about this life- 
threatening but preventable condition: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘Deep Vein 
Thrombosis Awareness Month’’; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
DVT Screening Day’’; 
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•HRES 231 IH 
(3) honors the memory of Jennifer Dunn; and 
(4) recognizes the importance of raising aware-
ness of deep vein thrombosis. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 232 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 4, 2009. 
Whereas, for more than 60 years, Toys for Tots has been 
bringing smiles to the faces of less fortunate children 
through the gift of a new toy; 
Whereas, after supporting Toys for Tots since 2005 and rais-
ing $1.3 million to help brighten the lives of thousands 
of children nationwide, The UPS Store and Mail Boxes 
Etc. network launched the Toys for Tots Literacy Pro-
gram in March 2008 to expand upon their existing part-
nership as an example of what small businesses can do 
to help their community; 
Whereas the mission of the Toys for Tots Literacy Program 
is to offer the Nation’s most economically disadvantaged 
children the ability to compete academically and to suc-
ceed in life by providing them direct access to resources 
that enhance their ability to read and to communicate ef-
fectively; 
Whereas this initiative maintains the Toys for Tots mission 
of delivering hope while extending its reach and impact 
in a meaningful way by providing less fortunate children 
with tools that can help them break the cycle of poverty; 
Whereas, in 2007, the National Center for Educational Sta-
tistics released its annual Reading Report, which asserts
•HRES 232 EH 
that 33 percent of all fourth graders in the United States 
still cannot read at even the basic level, highlighting the 
need for a program like the Toys for Tots Literacy Pro-
gram; 
Whereas every $1 donation helps the Marine Toys for Tots 
Foundation buy a book for a deserving child within the 
community where it was donated; 
Whereas since March 2008 more than $630,000 has been 
raised for the Toys for Tots Literacy Program through 
a variety of activities, including donation card campaigns, 
coin box collections, special events, and sponsorships; 
Whereas March 2009 marks the one-year anniversary of the 
Toys for Tots Literacy Program; and 
Whereas the Toys for Tots Literacy Program has created a 
literacy award, in honor of Alferd Williams, a 71-year-old 
resident of St. Joseph, Missouri, who, to combat illit-
eracy, enrolled in Alesia Hamilton’s first-grade class at 
Edison Elementary School in St. Joseph; Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that the Toys for Tots Literacy Pro-
gram has made significant contributions in raising 
awareness of illiteracy and promoting children’s literacy; 
and
•HRES 232 EH 
(2) recognizes and commends the Toys for Tots Lit-
eracy Program for its effort to battle poverty through 
the support of literacy. 
Attest: 
Clerk.