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•HRES 337 IH 
Whereas 59 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of child neglect; 
Whereas 4.2 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of psychological maltreatment; 
Whereas 7.6 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of sexual abuse; 
Whereas 10.8 percent of the children were classified as vic-
tims of physical abuse; 
Whereas 1 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of medical maltreatment; 
Whereas 13.1 percent of the children were classified as vic-
tims of multiple maltreatments; 
Whereas more than three-quarters of the children who died 
due to child abuse and neglect were younger than four 
years old; 
Whereas these figures represent only reported cases of abuse, 
many cases are not reported to police or social services; 
Whereas child abuse and neglect have great long-term costs 
for children, families, and society which timely and effec-
tive community-based prevention services can reduce, im-
proving the lives and prospects of thousands of children 
and families; and 
Whereas observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month 
during the month of April provides a special opportunity 
to raise awareness about the serious threat that child 
abuse and neglect poses to our Nation’s children: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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(1) supports the observance of National Child 
Abuse Prevention Month in order to increase aware-
ness of child maltreatment and encourage individ-
uals and communities to support children and fami-
lies; 
(2) recognizes and applauds the national and 
community organizations for their work in pro-
moting awareness about child maltreatment includ-
ing identifying risk factors and developing preven-
tion strategies; and 
(3) urges families and individuals to report 
abuse or get help by calling the National Child 
Abuse Hotline at 1–800–4–A–Child (1–800–422– 
4453). 
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H. Res. 338 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 5, 2009. 
Whereas there are more than 1,100 community colleges in 
the United States; 
Whereas there are more than 11,000,000 students enrolled in 
for-credit and not-for-credit programs at community col-
leges nationwide; 
Whereas in 2009, community colleges in the United States 
will award more than 500,000 associate’s degrees and 
270,000 associate’s certificates; 
Whereas community colleges have educated more than 
100,000,000 people in the United States since the first 
community college was founded in 1901; 
Whereas community college students are a more diverse 
group in terms of age, income, race, and ethnicity than 
students attending traditional colleges and universities, 
making community colleges essential to providing access 
to postsecondary education; 
Whereas community colleges enrich and enhance communities 
across the country, socially, culturally, and politically; 
Whereas community colleges are affordable and close to home 
for most people in the United States;
•HRES 338 EH 
Whereas community colleges allow many older students to 
take courses part-time while working full-time, creating 
opportunities that otherwise would not be available; 
Whereas community colleges provide job training for workers 
who have lost their jobs or are hoping to find better jobs, 
helping millions of people in the United States support 
themselves and their families; 
Whereas 
community 
colleges 
contribute 
more 
than 
$31,000,000,000 annually to the Nation’s economic 
growth and, by helping to provide a skilled workforce, are 
critical to our Nation’s continued success and prosperity 
in the global economy of the 21st century; and 
Whereas the American Association of Community Colleges, 
the Association of Community College Trustees, and 
more than 1,100 community colleges nationwide recog-
nize April as National Community College Month: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Com-
munity College Month; and 
(2) congratulates the Nation’s community colleges, 
and their students, governing boards, faculty, and staff, 
for their contributions to education and workforce devel-
•HRES 338 EH 
opment, and for their vital role in ensuring a brighter, 
stronger future for the Nation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 339 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 22, 2009. 
Whereas on April 8, 2009, a group of armed Somali pirates 
hijacked the Norfolk, Virginia-based Maersk Alabama, a 
U.S. flagged cargo ship; 
Whereas this attack represents the first such attack on a 
U.S. flagged vessel in modern history; 
Whereas Captain Richard Phillips of Underhill, Vermont, 
commander of the Maersk Alabama, graduated from the 
Massachusetts Maritime Academy and has over 20 years 
of maritime experience; 
Whereas Captain Phillips and the crew of the Maersk Ala-
bama were delivering a life-sustaining USAID shipment 
of over 8,000 metric tons of food aid to Kenya, Somalia, 
and Uganda when the ship came under pirate attack; 
Whereas the crew of the Maersk Alabama overpowered one 
of the pirate attackers, and Captain Phillips offered him-
self up in return for the safe release of his crew and ship; 
Whereas four pirates then fled with Captain Phillips to an 
18-foot lifeboat; 
Whereas the United States Fifth Fleet immediately dis-
patched Maritime Patrol (P-3) Aircraft to locate and 
positively identify and monitor the Maersk Alabama to 
vector the closest U.S. Navy ship to the scene;
•HRES 339 EH 
Whereas the United States Navy destroyer USS Bainbridge, 
which had been patrolling the region due to increased pi-
rate activities, arrived on the scene; 
Whereas the USS Bainbridge, under the command of U.S. 
Navy Commander Frank Castellano, monitored the con-
ditions on the lifeboat and prevented the pirates from es-
caping; 
Whereas Commander Castellano served as the on-the-scene 
coordinator for the combined rescue efforts of the State 
Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation hostage ne-
gotiators, and the U.S. Navy; 
Whereas U.S. Navy SEALs quickly deployed to the scene; 
Whereas, while being held by pirates, Captain Phillips at-
tempted a daring escape, diving into the ocean and trying 
to swim to safety before being recaptured; 
Whereas the pirates held Captain Phillips at gunpoint for 5 
days; 
Whereas the Navy SEALs once again demonstrated their ex-
traordinary bravery, skill, and professionalism in rescuing 
Captain Phillips; 
Whereas the USS Halyburton assisted the USS Bainbridge 
with the rescue operation, by skillfully ensuring that the 
pirates were blocked in their attempt to reach the Somali 
coast; 
Whereas the USS Boxer assisted in the rescue operation by 
standing by to provide immediate medical support, which 
was thankfully not needed in this operation. 
Resolved, that the United States House of Representa-
tives—
•HRES 339 EH 
(1) commends the crew of the Maersk Alabama and 
Captain Phillips, who selflessly placed himself in harm’s 
way to protect his crew; 
(2) recognizes the United States Navy, the crews of 
the USS Bainbridge, Boxer, Halyburton, and Patrol 
Squadron (VP) 8 for their role in the rescue; 
(3) congratulates the Navy SEALs on the scene for 
their decisive action that resulted in the rescue of Cap-
tain Phillips; and 
(4) joins all Americans in expressing great relief 
that the crew has returned home safely. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 341 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 28, 2009. 
Whereas the communities of Geneva and Coffee Counties in 
Alabama have endured a tragic event in southeast Ala-
bama that resulted in the loss of 10 lives and injuries to 
several others; 
Whereas, on March 10, 2009, a man fired at members of his 
family and other innocent bystanders throughout several 
towns in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama; 
Whereas the result of this shooting spree resulted in the 
deaths of Bruce Maloy, Lisa McLendon, Andrea Myers, 
Corrine Gracy Myers, Sonya Smith, James Starling, 
James White, Virginia White, Dean Wise, and Tracy 
Wise; 
Whereas State Trooper Mike Gillis, Greg McCullough, Ella 
Meyers, and Jeffrey Nelson, were wounded as a result of 
the shootings; 
Whereas the first responders, State Troopers of the Dothan 
Troopers Post, officers of the Geneva Police Department, 
officers of the Geneva County Sheriff’s Department, and 
an officer of the Conservation and Natural Resources de-
partment pursued and eventually found the gunman de-
ceased; and
•HRES 341 EH 
Whereas the grieving and celebration of the lives of those lost 
in this senseless tragedy will be with the communities of 
Geneva and Coffee Counties for months and years to 
come: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the victims 
and families of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee 
Counties in Alabama on March 10, 2009; and 
(2) conveys its gratitude to the city and county offi-
cials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emergency 
medical teams who responded swiftly to the scene and 
helped prevent further violence. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 341 
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families of the shootings 
in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama, on March 10, 2009. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. BRIGHT (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Alabama, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. ROGERS 
of Alabama, Mr. GRIFFITH, Mr. BONNER, and Mr. ADERHOLT) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing heartfelt sympathy for the victims and families 
of the shootings in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Ala-
bama, on March 10, 2009. 
Whereas the communities of Geneva and Coffee Counties in 
Alabama have endured a tragic event in southeast Ala-
bama that resulted in the loss of 10 lives and injuries to 
several others; 
Whereas, on March 10, 2009, a man fired at members of his 
family and other innocent bystanders throughout several 
towns in Geneva and Coffee Counties in Alabama; 
Whereas the result of this shooting spree resulted in the 
deaths of Bruce Maloy, Lisa McLendon, Andrea Myers, 
Corrine Gracy Myers, Sonya Smith, James Starling, 
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James White, Virginia White, Dean Wise, and Tracy 
Wise; 
Whereas State Trooper Mike Gillis, Greg McCullough, Ella 
Meyers, and Jeffrey Nelson, were wounded as a result of 
the shootings; 
Whereas the first responders, State Troopers of the Dothan 
Troopers Post, officers of the Geneva Police Department, 
officers of the Geneva County Sheriff’s Department, and 
an officer of the Conservation and Natural Resources de-
partment pursued and eventually found the gunman de-
ceased; and 
Whereas the grieving and celebration of the lives of those lost 
in this senseless tragedy will be with the communities of 
Geneva and Coffee Counties for months and years to 
come: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its heartfelt sympathy for the vic-
tims and families of the shootings in Geneva and 
Coffee Counties in Alabama on March 10, 2009; and 
(2) conveys its gratitude to the city and county 
officials, and all the police, fire, sheriff, and emer-
gency medical teams who responded swiftly to the 
scene and helped prevent further violence. 
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H. Res. 342 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 28, 2009. 
Whereas the Library of Congress’ Asian Division together 
with many Vietnamese-American organizations across the 
United States will sponsor a ‘‘Journey to Freedom: A 
Boat People Retrospective’’ symposium on May 2, 2009; 
Whereas Vietnamese refugees were asylum-seekers from Com-
munist-controlled Vietnam; 
Whereas many Vietnamese escaped in boats during the late 
1970s, after the Vietnam War and by land across the 
Cambodian, Laotian, and Thai borders into refugee 
camps in Thailand; 
Whereas over 2,000,000 Vietnamese boat people and other 
refugees are now spread across the world, in the United 
States, Australia, Canada, France, England, Germany, 
China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines, 
and other nations; 
Whereas over half of all overseas Vietnamese are Vietnamese- 
Americans, and Vietnamese-Americans are the fourth- 
largest Asian American group in the United States; 
Whereas, as of 2006, 72 percent of Vietnamese-Americans 
were naturalized United States citizens, the highest rate 
among all Asian groups;
•HRES 342 EH 
Whereas Vietnamese-Americans have made significant con-
tributions to the rich culture and economic prosperity of 
the United States; 
Whereas Vietnamese-Americans have distinguished them-
selves in the fields of literature, the arts, science, and 
athletics, and include actors and actresses, physicists, an 
astronaut, and Olympic athletes; and 
Whereas May 2, 2009, would be an appropriate day to des-
ignate as ‘‘Vietnamese Refugees Day’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘Vietnamese Refugees Day’’ in order to 
commemorate the arrival of Vietnamese refugees in the 
United States, to document their harrowing experiences, and 
subsequent achievements in their new homeland, to honor the 
host countries that welcomed the boat people, and to recog-
nize the voluntary agencies and nongovernmental organiza-
tions that facilitated their resettlement, adjustment, and as-
similation into mainstream society in the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 342 
Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as ‘‘Vietnamese Refugees 
Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. CAO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as 
‘‘Vietnamese Refugees Day’’. 
Whereas the Library of Congress’ Asian Division together 
with many Vietnamese-American organizations across the 
United States will sponsor a ‘‘Journey to Freedom: A 
Boat People Retrospective’’ symposium on May 2, 2009; 
Whereas Vietnamese refugees were asylum-seekers from Com-
munist-controlled Vietnam; 
Whereas many Vietnamese escaped in boats during the late 
1970s, after the Vietnam War and by land across the 
Cambodian, Laotian, and Thai borders into refugee 
camps in Thailand; 
Whereas over 2,000,000 Vietnamese boat people and other 
refugees are now spread across the world, in the United 
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States, Australia, Canada, France, England, Germany, 
China, Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines, 
and other nations; 
Whereas over half of all overseas Vietnamese are Vietnamese- 
Americans, and Vietnamese-Americans are the fourth- 
largest Asian American group in the United States; 
Whereas, as of 2006, 72 percent of Vietnamese-Americans 
were naturalized United States citizens, the highest rate 
among all Asian groups; 
Whereas Vietnamese-Americans have made significant con-
tributions to the rich culture and economic prosperity of 
the United States; 
Whereas Vietnamese-Americans have distinguished them-
selves in the fields of literature, the arts, science, and 
athletics, and include actors and actresses, physicists, an 
astronaut, and Olympic athletes; and 
Whereas May 2, 2009, would be an appropriate day to des-
ignate as ‘‘Vietnamese Refugees Day’’: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘Vietnamese Refugees Day’’ in order 
to commemorate the arrival of Vietnamese refugees in the 
United States, to document their harrowing experiences, 
and subsequent achievements in their new homeland, to 
honor the host countries that welcomed the boat people, 
and to recognize the voluntary agencies and nongovern-
mental organizations that facilitated their resettlement, 
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adjustment, and assimilation into mainstream society in 
the United States. 
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•HRES 344 EH 
Whereas junior center Tina Charles was chosen as the Wom-
en’s Final Four Most Valuable Player; 
Whereas sophomore forward Maya Moore, senior point guard 
Renee Montgomery, and junior center Tina Charles were 
chosen as members of the Final Four First All Tour-
nament Team; 
Whereas coach Geno Auriemma was chosen as the Associated 
Press Coach of the Year; 
Whereas the University of Connecticut Women’s Basketball 
program has a 100 percent graduation rate among 4-year 
players, representing the team’s commitment to achieve-
ment in the classroom as well as on the court; 
Whereas each player, coach, athletic trainer, and staff mem-
ber of the University of Connecticut Huskies dedicated 
their season and their tireless efforts to their perfect 
record and the NCAA championship; and 
Whereas residents of Connecticut and Huskies fans world-
wide are to be commended for their longstanding support, 
perseverance, and pride in this team: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the University of Connecticut 
Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Col-
legiate Athletic Association Division I Women’s Basket-
ball Tournament; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and support staff who were instru-
mental in the Huskies’ victory; and
•HRES 344 EH 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit a copy of this resolution to University 
of Connecticut President Michael Hogan and head coach 
Geno Auriemma for appropriate display. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 346 
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African-American men 
has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address 
that health crisis by designating additional funds for research, education, 
awareness outreach, and early detection. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. MEEKS of New York (for himself, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. 
BISHOP of Georgia, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. BURTON of In-
diana, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CAPUANO, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Ms. 
CLARKE, Mr. CLAY, Mr. CLYBURN, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, 
Ms. EDWARDS of Maryland, Mr. ELLISON, Mr. AL GREEN of Texas, Mr. 
HOLT, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Ms. KIL-
PATRICK of Michigan, Mr. NADLER of New York, Ms. NORTON, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. SERRANO, 
Mr. TOWNS, Mr. WATT, and Mr. WU) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in Afri-
can-American men has reached epidemic proportions and 
urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis 
by designating additional funds for research, education, 
awareness outreach, and early detection. 
Whereas the incidence of prostate cancer in African-American 
men is 60 percent higher than in any other racial or eth-
nic group in the United States; 
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H. Res. 348 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 6, 2009. 
Whereas, on April 6, 2009, the University of North Carolina 
Tar Heels defeated the Michigan State University Spar-
tans 89–72 in the finals of the National Collegiate Ath-
letic Association (NCAA) Division I Men’s Basketball 
Tournament in Detroit, Michigan; 
Whereas the Tar Heels now hold 6 men’s basketball national 
titles, including 5 NCAA tournament titles, tied for the 
third most in NCAA history; 
Whereas the Tar Heels have won men’s basketball national 
championships in 1924, 1957, 1982, 1993, 2005, and 
2009 and have played in a record 18 ‘‘Final Fours’’; 
Whereas Tar Heels head coach and Asheville, North Caro-
lina, native Roy Williams won his second NCAA title in 
his sixth year coaching the team, improving to 594–138 
in 21 seasons as a head coach, and has the highest win-
ning percentage of any active coach in men’s basketball; 
Whereas Coach Williams and his coaching staff, including As-
sistant Coaches Joe Holladay, Steve Robinson, and C.B. 
McGrath, as well as each trainer, manager, and staff 
member, deserve praise and credit for their outstanding 
dedication to helping the North Carolina Tar Heels reach 
the summit of college basketball;
•HRES 346 IH 
Whereas African-American men have the highest mortality 
rate of any ethnic and racial group in the United States, 
dying at a rate that is 140 percent higher than other eth-
nic and racial groups; 
Whereas that rate of mortality represents the largest dis-
parity of mortality rates in any of the major cancers; 
Whereas prostate cancer can be cured with early detection 
and the proper treatment, regardless of the ethnic or ra-
cial group of the cancer patient; 
Whereas African-Americans are more likely to be diagnosed 
earlier in age and at a later stage of cancer progression 
than all other ethnic and racial groups, thereby leading 
to lower cure rates and lower chances of survival; and 
Whereas, according to a recent paper published in the Pro-
ceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, research-
ers from the Dana Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard 
Medical School have discovered a variant of a small seg-
ment of the human genome that accounts for the higher 
risk of prostate cancer in African-American men: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that prostate cancer has created 
a health crisis for African-American men; and 
(2) urges Federal agencies to designate addi-
tional funds for— 
(A) research to address and attempt to end 
such health crisis; and 
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(B) efforts relating to education, aware-
ness, and early detection at the grassroots levels 
to end such health crisis. 
Æ 
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