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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 233 
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and 
honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout 
its history. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2009 
Mr. LATTA (for himself, Mr. HALL of Texas, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. SKELTON) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State 
in the Nation and honoring them for their many con-
tributions to the Nation throughout its history. 
Whereas Freemasons, whose long lineage extends back to be-
fore the Nation’s founding, have set an example of high 
moral standards and charity for all people; 
Whereas the Founding Fathers of this great Nation and sign-
ers of the Constitution, most of whom were Freemasons, 
provided a well-rounded basis for developing themselves 
and others into valuable citizens of the United States; 
Whereas members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individ-
ually and as an organization, continue to make invaluable 
charitable contributions of service to the United States; 
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•HRES 233 IH 
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the 
charitable relief and education of the citizens of the 
United States; 
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal rec-
ognition of their long history of care-giving for the citi-
zenry and their example of high moral standards; and 
Whereas Freemasons have always revered and celebrated St. 
John’s Day, June 24th, as dedicated to their patron 
saints: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the 
Nation and honors them for their many contributions to 
the Nation throughout its history. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 234 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 24, 2009. 
Whereas the Vietnam War was fought in Vietnam from 1961 
to 1975, and involved North Vietnam and the Viet Cong 
in conflict with United States Armed Forces and South 
Vietnam; 
Whereas the United States became involved in Vietnam be-
cause policy-makers in the United States believed that if 
South Vietnam fell to a Communist government then 
Communism would spread throughout the rest of South-
east Asia; 
Whereas members of the United States Armed Forces began 
serving in an advisory role to the South Vietnamese in 
1961; 
Whereas as a result of the Gulf of Tonkin incidents on Au-
gust 2 and 4, 1964, Congress overwhelmingly passed the 
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution (Public Law 88–408), on Au-
gust 7, 1964, which effectively handed over war-making 
powers to President Johnson until such time as ‘‘peace 
and security’’ had returned to Vietnam; 
Whereas, in 1965, United States Armed Forces ground com-
bat units arrived in Vietnam;
•HRES 234 EH 
Whereas March 30, 2009, would be an appropriate day to es-
tablish as ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’’: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors and recognizes the contributions of vet-
erans of the Armed Forces who served in Vietnam; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States to 
observe ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’’ with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities that promote 
awareness of the contributions of veterans who served in 
Vietnam and the importance of helping Vietnam era vet-
erans re-adjust to civilian life. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 235 EH 
tation and Infrastructure now printed in the bill. The com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be con-
sidered as read. All points of order against the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived except 
those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding 
clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the committee 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order ex-
cept those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment may be 
offered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered 
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the 
report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an 
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not 
be subject to a demand for division of the question in the 
House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order 
against such amendments are waived except those arising 
under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of con-
sideration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise 
and report the bill to the House with such amendments as 
may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate 
vote in the House on any amendment adopted in the Com-
mittee of the Whole to the bill or to the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments
•HRES 235 EH 
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. House Resolutions 218, 219, and 229 are laid 
on the table. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 673 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 24, 2009. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 3293) making appropriations for the Depart-
ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, 
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2010, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill 
shall be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived except those arising under clause 
9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the 
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill 
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute 
rule. The bill shall be considered as read through page 134, 
line 12. Points of order against provisions in the bill for fail-
ure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. Notwith-
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 239 
Honoring the 125th anniversary of Mississippi University for Women. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 12, 2009 
Mr. CHILDERS (for himself, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. HARPER, and 
Mr. TAYLOR) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 125th anniversary of Mississippi University 
for Women. 
Whereas Sallie Eola Reneau, Olivia Valentine Hastings, and 
Annie Coleman Peyton provided persistent and visionary 
leadership during the mid-to-late 19th century that ulti-
mately led to the establishment of the present-day Mis-
sissippi University for Women; 
Whereas the city of Columbus showed far-sighted and pro-
gressive leadership in offering the winning bid for the lo-
cation of a college for women; 
Whereas the Mississippi Legislature earned national acclaim 
by establishing the first public college for women in the 
United States on March 12, 1884; 
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Whereas from 1884 to 1920, Industrial Institute and College, 
as Mississippi University for Women was first known, 
provided a high quality collegiate education for women 
coupled with practical vocational training; 
Whereas in 1920 the Mississippi Legislature changed the 
name of the Industrial Institute and College to Mis-
sissippi State College for Women; 
Whereas Mississippi State College for Women graduates 
served as trailblazers in every field, including law, medi-
cine and business, and also served as homemakers, volun-
teers, mentors, and citizen leaders thereby improving the 
lives of others; 
Whereas in 1974 the Mississippi Legislature again changed 
the name to Mississippi University for Women to better 
reflect the curriculum offerings of the university; 
Whereas Mississippi University for Women has provided, and 
will continue to provide for generations to come, Mis-
sissippi, the South, and the United States with strong fe-
male leaders; 
Whereas in 1982 Mississippi University for Women (also 
known as ‘‘the W’’) began welcoming men to the univer-
sity, expanding its circle of leaders; and 
Whereas 2009 marks the 125th anniversary of Mississippi 
University for Women: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives acknowl-
edges and congratulates Mississippi University for Women 
for the contributions of the university and its graduates. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 23 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 7, 2009. 
Resolved, That at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 
2009, the House shall proceed to the West Front of the Cap-
itol for the purpose of attending the inaugural ceremonies of 
the President and Vice President of the United States; and 
that upon the conclusion of the ceremonies the House stands 
adjourned until 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 21, 2009. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 240 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 17, 2009. 
Whereas social workers have the demonstrated education and 
experience to guide individuals, families, and communities 
through complex issues and choices; 
Whereas social workers help people in all stages of life, from 
children to the elderly, and in all situations from adop-
tion to hospice care; 
Whereas social workers are in schools, courtrooms, drug clin-
ics, hospitals, senior centers, shelters, nursing homes, the 
military, disaster relief, prisons, and corporations; 
Whereas social workers are dedicated to improving the society 
in which we live and connecting individuals, families, and 
communities to available resources; 
Whereas social workers stand up for others to make sure ev-
eryone has access to the same basic rights, protections, 
and opportunities; 
Whereas social workers, such as Harry Hopkins, Frances 
Perkins, Whitney M. Young, Jr., and Dr. Dorothy I. 
Height have been the driving force behind important so-
cial movements in the United States and abroad; 
Whereas, according to the United States Department of 
Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for social
•HRES 240 EH 
workers is expected to grow much faster than the average 
for all occupations; 
Whereas Professional Social Work Month and World Social 
Work Day, which is March 17, 2009, will build awareness 
of the role of professional social workers and their com-
mitment and dedication to individuals, families, and com-
munities everywhere though service delivery, research, 
education, and legislative advocacy; and 
Whereas the 2009 Social Work Month theme—Social Work: 
Purpose and Possibility—highlights the special character-
istics of those who choose social work as a profession, 
and underscores the goals of their work: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Professional 
Social Work Month and World Social Work Day; 
(2) acknowledges the diligent efforts of individuals 
and groups who promote the importance of social work 
and who are observing Professional Social Work Month 
and World Social Work Day; 
(3) encourages the American people to engage in 
appropriate ceremonies and activities to further promote 
awareness of the life-changing role of social workers; 
(4) recognizes with gratitude the contributions of 
the millions of caring individuals who have chosen to 
serve their communities through social work; and
•HRES 240 EH 
(5) encourages young people to seek out educational 
and professional opportunities to become social workers. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 243 
Recognizing and promoting awareness of Chiari malformation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 12, 2009 
Mr. KANJORSKI submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and promoting awareness of Chiari 
malformation. 
Whereas Chiari malformation, as recognized by the National 
Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, includes 
a complex group of disorders characterized by herniation 
of the cerebellum; 
Whereas the herniated tissue blocks the circulation of cere-
brospinal fluid in the brain which can lead to the forma-
tion of a cavity within the spinal cord; 
Whereas symptoms of Type I Chiari malformation include se-
vere headache, dizziness, vertigo, disequilibrium, visual 
disturbances, difficulty swallowing, heart palpitations, 
sleep apnea, impaired fine motor skills, chronic fatigue, 
and painful tingling of the hands and feet; 
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•HRES 243 IH 
Whereas because of the complex symptomology, patients with 
Type I Chiari malformation are frequently misdiagnosed; 
Whereas Type II Chiari malformation, also called Arnold- 
Chiari malformation, is usually accompanied by a 
myelomeningocele, a form of spina bifida that occurs 
when the spinal canal and the backbone do not close be-
fore birth, causing the spinal cord to protrude through an 
opening in the back, which can result in partial or com-
plete paralysis below the spinal opening; 
Whereas Type III Chiari malformation, the most serious 
form, results in severe and often irreversible neurological 
defects; 
Whereas treatment for this disorder is not a certain and de-
finitive path, and medication may ease certain symptoms 
such as pain, but often surgery is the only treatment 
available to correct functional disturbances or halt the 
progression of damage to the central nervous system; 
Whereas until recently, Chiari malformation was regarded as 
a rare condition, but with the increased use of magnetic 
resonance imaging, the number of reported cases has 
risen from 200,000 to 2,000,000 Americans; 
Whereas new genetic studies support a hereditary tendency 
with a transmissibility rate of 12 percent; and 
Whereas the studies also found that women are three times 
more likely to be afflicted by the debilitating disorder 
than men: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Rep-
resentatives recognizes the importance of making citizens 
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•HRES 243 IH 
of the United States aware of Chiari malformation and 
helps promote advocacy for this important cause. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 244 
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the generous 
charitable donations made by Americans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 12, 2009 
Mr. MITCHELL (for himself and Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for 
the generous charitable donations made by Americans. 
Whereas the level of charitable giving in the United States 
surpassed $300,000,000,000 in 2007; 
Whereas philanthropic giving has accounted for roughly two 
percent of United States Gross Domestic Product since 
the mid-1990s; 
Whereas the percentage of Gross Domestic Product made up 
by charitable donations in the United States more than 
doubles that of any other country; 
Whereas the overwhelming majority of charitable contribu-
tions in the United States come from individuals; 
Whereas 65 percent of United States households earning 
$100,000 or less make charitable contributions; 
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Whereas roughly 30 percent of United States taxpayers ben-
efit from tax deductions related to charitable giving; and 
Whereas charitable giving tax deductions accounted for $46 
billion in tax savings in fiscal year 2008: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the unparalleled rate of chari-
table giving in the United States and supports this 
spirit of generosity; 
(2) commends the millions of Americans who 
make charitable contributions; 
(3) recognizes that philanthropy provides crit-
ical support, especially in times of economic distress, 
to organizations that serve individuals and commu-
nities across the United States; and 
(4) expresses the sense that tax deductions for 
charitable contributions should be protected. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 245 
Congratulating Miss Katie Stam for being crowned Miss America 2009 and 
thanking the participants in and supporters of the Miss America Com-
petition for their contributions to young women’s lives and communities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2009 
Mr. HILL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Miss Katie Stam for being crowned Miss 
America 2009 and thanking the participants in and sup-
porters of the Miss America Competition for their con-
tributions to young women’s lives and communities. 
Whereas Miss Katie Stam of Seymour, Indiana, was named 
Miss America on January 24, 2009; 
Whereas Miss Stam has worked to promote community serv-
ice and involvement, and hopes to work with President 
Obama to promote the importance of community service; 
Whereas, Miss Stam, a communications major at the Univer-
sity of Indianapolis, has received many scholastic awards, 
including first place in the Indiana Association of Broad-
casters News Anchor and the Elisa Bowen Outstanding 
Student in Television Award; 
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•HRES 245 IH 
Whereas Miss Stam has been in active leadership roles in the 
community, including United Way Campaign/Event Coor-
dinator, ‘‘Piggybank Project’’ Fundraising Coordinator, 
and a Student Government/Philanthropy Committee 
Chair; and 
Whereas Miss Stam is the first Miss America from the State 
of Indiana: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Miss Katie Stam for being 
crowned Miss America 2009; 
(2) thanks the participants in and supporters of 
the Miss America Competition for their contribu-
tions to young women’s lives and communities; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to Miss Katie Stam and to the Miss America Orga-
nization. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 246 
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2009 
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and 
Tolerance. 
Whereas the United States is a pluralistic country comprised 
of different races, genders, ethnic groups, religions, and 
creeds; 
Whereas our Nation, founded on the principles of tolerance, 
diversity, justice, and equality, should affirm these com-
mon values and principles; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should reflect on the 
importance of understanding and tolerance in our plural-
istic country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That a National Week of Reflection and 
Tolerance should be established encouraging communities 
and institutions around the Nation to engage in events 
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•HRES 247 EH 
fore the Subcommittee on Select Education of the House 
of Representatives, and was instrumental in bringing to 
the attention of Congress the need for rehabilitation 
counselors to be qualified; 
Whereas the efforts of Martha Walker led to the enactment 
of laws that now require rehabilitation counselors to have 
proper credentials in order to provide a higher level of 
quality service to those in need; and 
Whereas March 22, 2009, would be an appropriate date to 
recognize ‘‘National Rehabilitation Counselors Apprecia-
tion Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expressing support for designation of ‘‘National 
Rehabilitation Counselors Appreciation Day’’; and 
(2) commends all of the hard work and dedication 
that rehabilitation counselors provide to individuals in 
need and the numerous efforts that the multiple profes-
sional organizations have made to assisting those who 
require rehabilitation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.