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•HRES 39 IH 
Whereas the University of Florida Gators captured the South 
Eastern Conference (SEC) Championship title on Decem-
ber 2, 2006; 
Whereas the University of Florida won the NCAA Champion-
ship title in basketball in April 2006; 
Whereas the University of Florida is the first Division I 
school to hold the national championship title in both 
football and men’s basketball concurrently; 
Whereas Florida football Head Coach Urban Meyer is only 
the 7th coach to win a national championship in his first 
two seasons as a Division I college football coach; 
Whereas senior quarterback Chris Leak was the Most Valu-
able Player of the BCS national championship game; 
Whereas the Florida defense held Ohio State to only 82 yards 
of offense, the lowest ever for a BCS game; 
Whereas the University of Florida student athletes are 
among the most talented in the Nation; 
Whereas University of Florida fans worldwide supported and 
encouraged the Gators throughout the football season; 
Whereas J. Bernard Machen, President of the University of 
Florida, and Athletic Director Jeremy N. Foley have 
shown great leadership in bringing success and glory to 
the University of Florida; and 
Whereas the University of Florida students, faculty, alumni, 
and all Gator fans are deeply committed to bringing 
pride to the University of Florida and the entire State of 
Florida: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 39 IH 
(1) commends the Florida Gators for their vic-
tory in the 2006 Bowl Championship Series and for 
winning the national college football championship; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and 
dedication helped the University of Florida Gators 
win the championship; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Uni-
versity of Florida President J. Bernard Machen, 
football Head Coach Urban Meyer, and Athletic Di-
rector Jeremy Foley for appropriate display. 
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H. Res. 400
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 22, 2007.
Whereas on the evening of Friday, May 4, 2007, a tornado 
struck the community of Greensburg, Kansas; 
Whereas this tornado was classified as an EF–5, the strong-
est possible type, with winds estimated at 205 miles per 
hour; 
Whereas 9 lives were lost; 
Whereas approximately 95 percent of Greensburg was de-
stroyed, causing over 1,500 residents to be displaced 
from their homes; and 
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citi-
zens of Greensburg, Kansas, have been evident following 
the tornado: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citizens 
of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastation caused by 
the powerful tornado that struck the community on May 
4, 2007; and
•HRES 400 EH 
(2) expresses its support as the citizens of Greens-
burg continue their efforts to rebuild their community 
and their lives. 
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 402
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 21, 2007.
Whereas the Atlantic and Central Pacific hurricane season 
begins June 1 and ends November 30, and the East Pa-
cific hurricane season runs from May 15 through Novem-
ber 30; 
Whereas an average of 11 tropical storms develop per year 
over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of 
Mexico and an average of 6 of these storms become hur-
ricanes; 
Whereas in an average 3-year period roughly 5 hurricanes 
strike the United States coastline, sometimes resulting in 
multiple deaths, with 2 typically being ‘‘major’’ or ‘‘in-
tense’’ category 3 hurricanes, as measured on the Saffir-
Simpson Hurricane Scale; 
Whereas millions of Americans face great risk from tropical 
storms or hurricanes, because 50 percent of Americans 
live along the coast and millions of tourists visit the 
oceans each year; 
Whereas the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was the busiest 
on record and extends the active hurricane cycle that 
began in 1995—a trend experts agree is likely to con-
tinue for years to come;
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 400 
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives to the citizens 
of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastating tornado of May 4, 2007. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 14, 2007 
Mr. MORAN of Kansas (for himself, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, and 
Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sympathy of the House of Representatives 
to the citizens of Greensburg, Kansas, over the dev-
astating tornado of May 4, 2007. 
Whereas on the evening of Friday, May 4, 2007, a tornado 
struck the community of Greensburg, Kansas; 
Whereas this tornado was classified as an EF–5, the strong-
est possible type, with winds estimated at 205 miles per 
hour; 
Whereas 9 lives were lost; 
Whereas approximately 95 percent of Greensburg was de-
stroyed, causing over 1,500 residents to be displaced 
from their homes; and 
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•HRES 400 IH 
Whereas the strength, courage, and determination of the citi-
zens of Greensburg, Kansas, have been evident following 
the tornado: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citi-
zens of Greensburg, Kansas, over the devastation 
caused by the powerful tornado that struck the com-
munity on May 4, 2007; and 
(2) expresses its support as the citizens of 
Greensburg continue their efforts to rebuild their 
community and their lives. 
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H. Res. 401 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 5, 2007. 
Whereas June 2, 2007, is observed as National Trails Day; 
Whereas there are over 200,000 miles of trails in the United 
States, providing access to public lands for recreational 
and educational opportunities; 
Whereas trails enrich communities throughout the United 
States by helping to protect habitats, watersheds, and 
cultural and historic artifacts; 
Whereas 72.1 percent of all Americans age 16 and older par-
ticipate in at least one of twenty-two designated outdoor 
activities, including hiking, backpacking, and trail run-
ning; 
Whereas National Trails Day events take place in all 50 
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and 
the United States Virgin Islands to celebrate trails, rec-
ognize volunteers, and maintain local trails; 
Whereas thousands of volunteers and event coordinators 
throughout the United States make National Trails Day 
events possible; and 
Whereas 2007 is the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Na-
tional Trails Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 401 EH 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Trails 
Day; and 
(2) honors the contributions National Trails Day 
has made to inspire the public and trail enthusiasts to 
discover, learn about, maintain, and celebrate trails. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 401 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 14, 2007 
Mr. THOMPSON of California submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Trails Day. 
Whereas June 2, 2007, is observed as National Trails Day; 
Whereas there are over 200,000 miles of trails in the United 
States, providing access to public lands for recreational 
and educational opportunities; 
Whereas trails enrich communities throughout the United 
States by helping to protect habitats, watersheds, and 
cultural and historic artifacts; 
Whereas 72.1 percent of all Americans age 16 and older par-
ticipate in at least one of twenty-two designated outdoor 
activities, including hiking, backpacking, and trail run-
ning; 
Whereas National Trails Day events take place in all 50 
States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and 
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•HRES 401 IH 
the United States Virgin Islands to celebrate trails, rec-
ognize volunteers, and maintain local trails; 
Whereas thousands of volunteers and event coordinators 
throughout the United States make National Trails Day 
events possible; and 
Whereas 2007 is the 15th Anniversary Celebration of Na-
tional Trails Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Trails Day; and 
(2) honors the contributions National Trails 
Day has made to inspire the public and trail enthu-
siasts to discover, learn about, maintain, and cele-
brate trails. 
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of the close of the calendar year in which the 
gift described in paragraph (1)(C) was made. 
‘‘(3) ADJUSTMENTS.—Proper adjustments shall 
be made in the application of paragraph (2) with re-
spect to gifts and recoveries in subsequent calendar 
years.’’. 
(e) EFFECTIVE DATES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), the amendments made by this section 
shall apply to taxable years ending during 2008 or 
thereafter. 
(2) GIFT TREATMENT.—The amendment made 
by subsection (d) shall apply to gifts referred to in 
section 2505(d)(1)(C) of the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 (as added by this section) made after De-
cember 31, 2008. 
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not accredited as of the date of the enactment 
of this Act will obtain such accreditation within 
one year, and if accreditation is not obtained by 
that time the Secretary of Homeland Security 
shall cease use of the facility. All standards, 
policies and practices shall at a minimum com-
ply with the National Commission on Correc-
tional Health Care Standards for Health Serv-
ices in Jails. 
(B) All detention facilities shall have a des-
ignated on-site health authority who is a physi-
cian, a health services administrator, or a 
health agency. Clinical decisions shall be made 
solely by a licensed health care provider. 
(C) Each immigration detainee shall re-
ceive a comprehensive medical and mental 
health intake screening by a qualified health 
care professional upon arrival at the facility and 
each immigration detainee shall receive a com-
prehensive medical and mental health examina-
tion and assessment by a qualified health care 
professional not later than 14 days after ar-
rival. 
(D) Any decision to deny requested med-
ical care or treatment, or care or treatment rec-
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ommended by any outside physician or spe-
cialist, to a detainee shall be made within 72 
hours or earlier if medically necessary and shall 
be accompanied by a written explanation of the 
reasons for the denial. This decision and the 
written explanation of the decision shall be si-
multaneously communicated to the detainee and 
to the Secretary of Homeland Security. 
(E) Detainees shall be afforded an oppor-
tunity to obtain an appeal of any decisions de-
nying a request for medical treatment. Such an 
appeal or request for reconsideration shall be 
resolved in writing within 7 days or earlier if 
medically necessary by an appeals board that 
shall be composed of independent health care 
professionals in the fields relevant to the re-
quest for medical or mental health care. The 
written decision shall be conveyed to the on-site 
medical provider and the immigration detainee 
within 24 hours of a decision by the appeals 
board. 
(F) Except in emergency situations where 
informed consent cannot reasonably be ob-
tained, medical care and treatment shall be pro-
vided only with the informed consent of the de-
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 115 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for tax exempt 
qualified small issue bonds to finance agricultural processing property. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 6, 2009 
Mr. FORTENBERRY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide 
for tax exempt qualified small issue bonds to finance 
agricultural processing property. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. QUALIFIED SMALL ISSUE BONDS FOR AGRICUL-
TURAL PROCESSING PROPERTY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subparagraph (B) of section 
144(a)(12) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of clause (i), by re-
designating clause (ii) as clause (iii), and by inserting 
after clause (i) the following new clause: 
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205 
† HR 1388 EAS 
‘‘SEC. 186. SUSTAINABILITY. 
‘‘The Corporation, after consultation with State Com-
missions and recipients of assistance, may set sustain-
ability goals for projects or programs under the national 
service laws, so that recipients of assistance under the na-
tional service laws are carrying out sustainable projects or 
programs. Such sustainability goals shall be in writing and 
shall be used— 
‘‘(1) to build the capacity of the projects or pro-
grams that receive assistance under the national serv-
ice laws to meet community needs; 
‘‘(2) in providing technical assistance to recipi-
ents of assistance under the national service laws re-
garding acquiring and leveraging non-Federal funds 
for support of the projects or programs that receive 
such assistance; and 
‘‘(3) to determine whether the projects or pro-
grams, receiving such assistance, are generating suffi-
cient community support. 
‘‘SEC. 187. GRANT PERIODS. 
‘‘Unless otherwise specifically provided, the Corpora-
tion has authority to award a grant or contract, or enter 
into a cooperative agreement, under the national service 
laws for a period of 3 years.
H. Res. 406 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 18, 2007. 
Whereas 35 years ago, on June 23, 1972, the Education 
Amendments of 1972 containing title IX was signed into 
law by the President; 
Whereas Representatives Patsy T. Mink and Edith Green led 
the successful fight in Congress to pass this legislation; 
Whereas title IX prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex 
in the administration of any education program receiving 
Federal financial assistance; 
Whereas remarkable gains have been made to ensure equal 
opportunity for women and girls under the inspiration 
and mandate of title IX; 
Whereas title IX serves as the nondiscrimination principle in 
education; 
Whereas title IX has moved this Nation closer to the fulfill-
ment of access and opportunities for women and girls in 
all aspects of life; 
Whereas title IX has increased educational opportunities for 
women and girls, resulting in improved graduation rates, 
increased access to professional schools and nontradi-
tional fields of study, and improved employment opportu-
nities;
•HRES 406 IH 
(2) the magnificent accomplishments of women 
and girls in sports. 
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•HRES 406 EH 
Whereas title IX has increased opportunities for women and 
girls in sports, leading to greater access to competitive 
sports, and building strong values such as teamwork, 
leadership, discipline, work ethic, self-sacrifice, pride in 
accomplishment, and strength of character; 
Whereas on October 29, 2002, title IX was named the ‘‘Patsy 
Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act’’ in 
recognition of Representative Mink’s heroic, visionary, 
and tireless leadership in developing and winning passage 
of title IX; and 
Whereas 35 years of progress under title IX is widely ac-
knowledged, but because women continue to earn less for 
work than men with the same educational background; 
sexual harassment remains pervasive in schools and on 
college campuses; women and girls face substantial bar-
riers in pursuing high-wage fields such as science, tech-
nology, engineering, and math; and women and girls’ 
sports teams do not receive an equal share of resources, 
including fewer recruiting and scholarship dollars at the 
college level; and athletic participation opportunities still 
lag behind those provided for men, there is still much 
work to be done if the promise of title IX is to be ful-
filled: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives cele-
brates— 
(1) the accomplishments of title IX of the Edu-
cation Amendments of 1972, also known as the Patsy 
Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in Education Act, in 
increasing opportunities for women and girls in all facets 
of education; and
•HRES 406 EH 
(2) the magnificent accomplishments of women and 
girls in sports. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
change water flowing from the exterior boundary of 
the reservation; and 
(8) no CAP water service capital charge shall 
be due or payable for the tribal CAP water, regard-
less of whether the water is delivered for use by the 
Tribe or pursuant to a contract or option to lease 
or exchange tribal CAP water entered into by the 
Tribe. 
(b) REQUIREMENTS.—The Contract shall be— 
(1) for permanent service (within the meaning 
of section 5 of the Boulder Canyon Project Act (43 
U.S.C. 617d)); and 
(2) without limit as to term. 
(c) RATIFICATION.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except to the extent that 
any provision of the Contract conflicts with a provi-
sion of this Act, the Contract is authorized, ratified, 
and confirmed. 
(2) AMENDMENTS.—Any amendment to the 
Contract is authorized, ratified, and confirmed, to 
the extent that such an amendment is executed to 
make the Contract consistent with this Act. 
(d) EXECUTION OF CONTRACT.—To the extent that 
the Contract does not conflict with this Act, the Secretary 
shall execute the Contract.
•HRES 40 IH 
‘‘5. Conference committees shall hold regular meet-
ings (at least weekly) of all conference committee Mem-
bers. All managers appointed to a conference committee 
shall be informed of the schedule of conference committee 
activities in a timely manner, and given ample opportunity 
for input and debate as decisions are made toward final 
language for the conference report. 
‘‘6. The Suspension Calendar shall be restricted to 
non-controversial legislation, and the ratio of legislation 
on the Calendar which is sponsored by members of the 
minority party shall be the same as the ratio of the num-
ber of members of the party to the membership of the 
whole House.’’. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 413 
Recognizing the service of United States Merchant Marine veterans. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 17, 2007 
Mr. FILNER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the service of United States Merchant Marine 
veterans. 
Whereas the United States Merchant Marine served as the 
Nation’s first Navy and helped George Washington’s 
Continental Army defeat the British Navy; 
Whereas since 1775, United States Merchant Mariners have 
served valiantly in times of peace and in every war; 
Whereas after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, 
29 United States Merchant Marine Academy cadets oper-
ated a fleet of boats in New York Harbor, transporting 
firefighters and other emergency equipment workers, 
medical supplies, and food; 
Whereas today, more than 8,000 Merchant Mariners serve in 
the Military Sealift Command, most of them working in 
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‘‘(ii) any agricultural processing prop-
erty, or’’. 
(b) AGRICULTURAL PROCESSING PROPERTY.—Para-
graph (12) of section 144(a) of such Code is amended by 
adding at the end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(D) AGRICULTURAL
PROCESSING
PROP-
ERTY.— 
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—For purposes of 
this paragraph, the term ‘agricultural 
processing property’ means any depreciable 
property or land, which is used primarily 
for the processing of agricultural products. 
‘‘(ii) PROCESSING.—For purposes of 
this subparagraph, the term ‘processing’ 
includes pasteurizing, slaughtering, wash-
ing, peeling, cutting, freezing, preserving, 
and packaging. Such term does not include 
planting, raising, harvesting, gathering, 
breeding, feeding, or milking. 
‘‘(iii) AGRICULTURAL
PRODUCTS.— 
For purposes of this subparagraph, the 
term ‘agricultural products’ includes plant 
and dairy products, meats, fish, and poul-
try.’’. 
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(c) EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION ON ACQUISITION OF 
DEPRECIABLE FARM PROPERTY.—Subparagraph (B) of 
section 144(a)(11) of such Code is amended by inserting 
‘‘(other than agricultural processing property, as defined 
in paragraph (12)(D))’’ after ‘‘means property’’. 
(d) EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF 
LAND FOR FARMING PURPOSES.—Subsection (c) of sec-
tion 147 of such Code is amended by adding at the end 
the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(4) EXCEPTION
FOR
AGRICULTURAL
PROC-
ESSING
PROPERTY.—Paragraph (1)(B) shall not 
apply with respect to any agricultural processing 
property (as defined in section 144(a)(12)(D)).’’. 
(e) EXCEPTION TO PROHIBITION ON ACQUISITION OF 
EXISTING PROPERTY.—Subsection (d) of section 147 of 
such Code is amended by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph: 
‘‘(5) EXCEPTION
FOR
AGRICULTURAL
PROC-
ESSING PROPERTY.—Paragraph (1) shall not apply 
with respect to any agricultural processing property 
(as defined in section 144(a)(12)(D)).’’. 
(f) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to bonds issued after the date of 
the enactment of this Act. 
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