IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 195 
Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security on its sixth anniversary for their continuous efforts to keep 
the Nation safe. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2009 
Mr. BILIRAKIS (for himself, Mr. CARNEY, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. 
THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. 
AUSTRIA, Mr. SOUDER, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. 
CLEAVER, Mr. DENT, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN 
of California, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. 
HIMES, Ms. KILROY, Ms. CLARKE, Ms. NORTON, Mr. MASSA, and Mr. 
SMITH of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Homeland Security 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department 
of Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their 
continuous efforts to keep the Nation safe. 
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security was created 
as a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001, to consolidate our Nation’s efforts to prevent, pre-
pare for, protect against, respond to, and mitigate 
against threats to the homeland, including acts of ter-
rorism, natural disasters, and other emergencies; 
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•HRES 195 IH 
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security marks its 
sixth year of full-scale operations on March 1, 2009; 
Whereas more than 223,000 employees of the Department of 
Homeland Security work diligently to deter, detect, and 
prevent acts of terrorism and stand ready to respond to 
a terrorist attack, natural disaster, or other emergency; 
Whereas the employees of the Department of Homeland Se-
curity are dedicated individuals who rarely receive the 
recognition they deserve; 
Whereas the employees of the Department of Homeland Se-
curity work tirelessly to protect our Nation, frequently 
working long hours and sacrificing time with their loved 
ones; 
Whereas the employees of the Department of Homeland Se-
curity support the Department’s mission to secure the 
borders, protect critical infrastructure, share information, 
facilitate safe and lawful travel and trade, and work with 
States and localities to enhance preparedness; 
Whereas the employees of the Department of Homeland Se-
curity deserve the best in training and resources to ac-
complish their vital mission; 
Whereas the United States has not been attacked since Sep-
tember 11, 2001, and this is due in large part to the 
dedicated service of the employees of the Department of 
Homeland Security; and 
Whereas the Nation owes a debt of gratitude to the employ-
ees of the Department of Homeland Security for their 
continued and steadfast efforts to secure the homeland: 
Now, therefore, be it 
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•HRES 195 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and honors the employees of the Department of 
Homeland Security on its sixth anniversary for their con-
tinuous efforts to keep the Nation safe. 
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