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•HRES 1213 IH 
pared with 25.4 percent in South Korea, 33.3 percent in 
China, and 39.1 percent in Singapore; 
Whereas increasing the number of students pursuing careers 
in STEM fields is vital to the global competitiveness of 
the United States; 
Whereas many STEM occupations do not have representation 
of women and underrepresented minorities proportional 
to these groups in the population or their enrollment in 
higher education; 
Whereas strengthening partnerships between the Federal and 
State governments, the private sector, nonprofit organiza-
tions, professional societies, and the education community 
will improve STEM education in our Nation’s schools; 
Whereas the Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that science 
and engineering occupations are projected to grow by 
21.4 percent from 2004 to 2014, compared to a projected 
growth of 13 percent in all occupations during the same 
time period; 
Whereas an understanding of science and mathematics is nec-
essary not only for those who will enter STEM fields as 
majors but for all citizens to understand scientific and 
technical issues that affect their lives; 
Whereas scientific and technical skills are a requirement for 
an increasingly wide range of occupations and hands-on 
inquiry-based learning in the STEM fields is an essential 
element of a well-rounded education; 
Whereas the President has launched an ‘‘Educate to Innovate 
campaign’’ which aims to increase STEM literacy so that 
all students can learn deeply and think critically in 
STEM, to move American students from the middle of 
the pack to the top in the next decade, and to expand 
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STEM education and career opportunities for underrep-
resented groups, including women and girls; 
Whereas National Lab Day is a nationwide initiative to foster 
community-based collaborations between educators and 
STEM professionals and other volunteers across the 
country to support high-quality, hands-on, discovery- 
based laboratory experiences for students; 
Whereas more than 200 business, science and technology, 
and education organizations have declared their support 
for National Lab Day; and 
Whereas schools and educators across the country will cele-
brate the first National Lab Day during the first week 
of May at a time of their own choosing: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the ideals of National Lab Day; 
(2) calls upon the Office of Science and Tech-
nology Policy and the National Science Foundation 
to continue fostering partnerships such as those in-
volved in National Lab Day; and 
(3) encourages scientists, volunteers, and edu-
cators to participate in National Lab Day. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1214 
Recognizing and commending Viola Liuzzo for her extraordinary courage 
and for her contribution to the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2010 
Mr. CARSON of Indiana (for himself and Mr. CONYERS) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and commending Viola Liuzzo for her extraor-
dinary courage and for her contribution to the United 
States. 
Whereas Viola Liuzzo, a White woman from desegregated 
Michigan, courageously volunteered to assist the ongoing 
civil rights movement in Alabama in 1965; 
Whereas Viola Liuzzo knowingly risked her life in an effort 
to ensure that every United States citizen be given the 
right to vote; 
Whereas Viola Liuzzo participated in the March 12, 1965, 
civil rights protest at Wayne State University; 
Whereas Viola Liuzzo traveled to Selma, Alabama, in March 
of 1965 to take part in the upcoming march to the State 
capital in Montgomery; 
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Whereas, shortly after the civil rights march from Selma to 
Montgomery, Alabama, on March 25, 1965, Viola Liuzzo 
was murdered by members of the Klu Klux Klan because 
of her efforts to ensure that every United States citizen 
be given the right to vote; 
Whereas the Voting Rights Act of 1965 finally ensured that 
all people in the United States can exercise their con-
stitutionally guaranteed right to vote; and 
Whereas Viola Liuzzo’s civil rights work and her martyrdom 
hastened the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and commends Viola Liuzzo for her extraordinary 
courage and for her contribution to ensuring that the 
United States is a Nation ‘‘with liberty and justice for 
all’’. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1215 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 25, 2010. 
Whereas March 26 is the anniversary of Bangladesh’s inde-
pendence; 
Whereas the Constitution of Bangladesh, ratified in 1972 fol-
lowing a war of independence, established a democracy 
ruled by and for the people of Bangladesh; 
Whereas Bangladesh has a population of approximately 
160,000,000 people, is the world’s fourth most populated 
Muslim country, and is a moderate and democratic Mus-
lim nation; 
Whereas before elections in December 2008, Bangladesh held 
what the international community viewed as three free 
and fair elections in 1991, 1996, and 2001, respectively; 
Whereas in October 2006, power was handed over to a care-
taker government before the January 22, 2007, sched-
uled election and the caretaker government subsequently 
imposed a state of emergency on January 11, 2007; 
Whereas the United States House of Representatives passed 
a resolution in September 2008 calling for the return of 
democracy in Bangladesh; 
Whereas the caretaker government of Bangladesh returned 
the country to democracy through an election held on De-
cember 29, 2008;
•HRES 1215 EH 
(2) encourages the strengthening and consolidation 
of democracy in Bangladesh one year after the election; 
(3) urges the Government of Bangladesh to work 
together with all political leaders to continue and deepen 
reconciliation; 
(4) appreciates the Government of Bangladesh for 
making progress in meeting the selection criteria of the 
Millennium Challenge Corporation; 
(5) urges the Government of Bangladesh to protect 
the rights of religious and ethnic minorities in Ban-
gladesh, including the Hindus, Christians, Buddhists, 
Ahmadis, and non-Muslim tribal peoples; 
(6) urges the Anti-Corruption Commission in Ban-
gladesh to continue its efforts to eradicate corruption; 
(7) urges the Secretary of State to coordinate with 
Bangladesh on matters pertaining to security, economic 
progress, and human rights in South Asia; and 
(8) encourages the Secretary of State and the Ad-
ministrator of the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development to continue supporting the build-
•HRES 1215 EH 
ing of a strong civil society and eradicating poverty in 
Bangladesh. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1216 EH 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin was pastor at St. Francis Xavier 
Parish in La Grange, Illinois, from 1985 through 1990; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin worked as Vicar for Priests of 
the Archdiocese of Chicago under both Joseph Cardinal 
Bernardin and Francis Cardinal George from 1995 
through 2000; 
Whereas the Office of the Chaplain of the House of Rep-
resentatives has served the House since May 1, 1789; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin is the first person of Roman 
Catholic faith to hold the Office of Chaplain of the House 
of Representatives; and 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin opens proceedings in the House 
of Representatives with prayer, and additionally provides 
pastoral counseling and arranges memorial services for 
the House and its staff: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his 10th year of faith-
ful service as Chaplain of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 3892 
AN ACT 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 8771 Auburn Folsom Road in Roseville, Cali-
fornia, as the ‘‘Lance Corporal Victor A. Dew Post Of-
fice’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
•HRES 1216 IH 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin was ordained for the Archdiocese 
of Chicago on May 3, 1960; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin was appointed the first Director 
of the Office for Divine Worship for the Archdiocese of 
Chicago; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin spent a year-long sabbatical in 
residence with the Trappist monks of the Abbey of 
Gethsemani in Kentucky, and served the poor through 
the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India, in 1984; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin served as scholar-in-residence at 
North American College in Vatican City; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin was pastor at St. Francis Xavier 
Parish in La Grange, Illinois, from 1985 through 1990; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin worked as Vicar for Priests of 
the Archdiocese of Chicago under both Joseph Cardinal 
Bernardin and Francis Cardinal George from 1995 
through 2000; 
Whereas the Office of the Chaplain of the House of Rep-
resentatives has served the House since May 1, 1789; 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin is the first person of Roman 
Catholic faith to hold the Office of Chaplain of the House 
of Representatives; and 
Whereas Reverend Coughlin opens proceedings in the House 
of Representatives with prayer, and additionally provides 
pastoral counseling and arranges memorial services for 
the House and its staff: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Reverend Daniel P. Coughlin on his 10th year 
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of faithful service as Chaplain of the House of Representa-
tives. 
Æ 
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181 
STEM applications that will address workforce 
needs of Native American communities. 
(c) ELIGIBLE ENTITIES.—For the purpose of deter-
mining the site of the Center for Indigenous Excellence, 
the Secretary shall consider the following to be an eligible 
entity: 
(1) A tribally sanctioned educational authority. 
(2) A Native American language college. 
(3) A Native Hawaiian or Native American Pa-
cific Islander native language educational organiza-
tion. 
(4) An institution of higher education with a 
commitment to serve Native American communities. 
(5) A local educational agency with a commit-
ment to serve Native American communities. 
(d) CRITERIA FOR SELECTION.—The Secretary shall 
determine the site of the Center for Indigenous Excellence 
based on— 
(1) a record of excellence, on a national and 
international level, with regard to Native American 
language and culture-based education; 
(2) a high representation of Native Americans 
among its personnel; 
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(3) a high representation of speakers of 1 or 
more Native American languages among its per-
sonnel; and 
(4) a location in a community with a high rep-
resentation of Native Americans. 
(e) ESTABLISHMENT OF PARTNERSHIPS AND CON-
SORTIA.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Once established, the Center 
for Indigenous Excellence may develop partnerships 
or consortia with other entities throughout the 
United States with expertise appropriate to the mis-
sion of the Center and include such entities in its 
work. 
(2) ASSISTANCE
TO
PARTNERS.—The Center 
shall provide assistance to partners, to the extent 
practicable, in curriculum development, technology 
development, teacher and staff training, research, 
and sustaining Native American language nests, Na-
tive American survival schools, and Native American 
language schools. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1218 
Recognizing the University of Southern Mississippi for 100 years of service 
and excellence in higher education. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 24, 2010 
Mr. TAYLOR (for himself, Mr. CHILDERS, Mr. HARPER, and Mr. THOMPSON 
of Mississippi) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the University of Southern Mississippi for 100 
years of service and excellence in higher education. 
Whereas classes began at the University of Southern Mis-
sissippi, formerly named Mississippi Normal College, on 
March 30, 1910; 
Whereas throughout its century of growth and expansion first 
into State Teachers College (1924), then Mississippi 
Southern College (1940), and ultimately the University of 
Southern Mississippi (1962), the institution has been 
dedicated to engaging and empowering the citizens of 
Mississippi to transform lives and communities; 
Whereas today, as Mississippi’s only dual-campus university, 
its innovative faculty continues to cultivate intellectual 
development and creativity through generation, dissemi-
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•HRES 1218 IH 
nation, application, and preservation of knowledge, and 
the university educates more than 16,000 students from 
over 100 countries; 
Whereas the University of Southern Mississippi is currently 
the home of numerous innovative and internationally rec-
ognized programs that contribute to the university’s suc-
cessful research enterprise which generates more than 
$90,000,000 annually; 
Whereas the university has graduated more than 125,000 
alumni whose talents and skills have reflected favorably 
on the State of Mississippi and who have served as trail-
blazers in the areas of politics, entertainment, law, busi-
ness, professional athletics, and volunteerism, improving 
the lives of all they have touched; 
Whereas the University of Southern Mississippi is looking 
ahead as it enters its second century as a premier re-
search university of the Gulf South with programs in aca-
demics, athletics, community service, and the arts that 
are competitive not only in the State and region, but 
throughout the Nation and around the world; and 
Whereas the significance of this centennial in the develop-
ment of the University of Southern Mississippi, and in-
deed the State of Mississippi, cannot be overemphasized, 
and it is with pride that this commemorative occasion is 
shared with the administration, faculty, and students at 
the University of Southern Mississippi: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the University of Southern Mis-
sissippi for 100 years of service and excellence in 
higher education; and 
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•HRES 1219 EH 
Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with 
hundreds of national and local charitable organizations 
throughout the United States in support of a month-long 
focus on children and youth; and 
Whereas designating September as National Child Awareness 
Month would recognize that a long-term commitment to 
children and youth is in the public interest, and will en-
courage widespread support for the charities and organi-
zations that seek to provide a better future for the chil-
dren and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a National Child 
Awareness Month to promote awareness of children’s 
charities and youth-serving organizations across the 
United States; 
(2) recognizes the efforts of children’s charities and 
youth-serving organizations on behalf of children and 
youth as a critical contribution to the future of the 
United States; and 
(3) encourages the President to issue a proclama-
tion to emphasize the importance of National Child 
Awareness Month. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1219 
Expressing support for designation of September as National Child Awareness 
Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2010 
Mr. CALVERT (for himself and Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of September as National 
Child Awareness Month. 
Whereas millions of American children and youth represent 
the hopes and future of the United States; 
Whereas numerous individuals, children’s organizations, and 
youth-serving organizations that work with children and 
youth collaborate to provide invaluable services to enrich 
and better the lives of the young; 
Whereas heightening awareness of, and increasing support 
for, organizations that provide access to healthcare, social 
services, education, the arts, sports, and other services 
will assist in the development of character and the future 
success of youth in the United States; 
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•HRES 1219 IH 
Whereas September is a time when parents, families, teach-
ers, school administrators, and communities in general 
increase their focus on children and youth nationwide as 
the school year begins; 
Whereas September is a time for the people of the United 
States as a whole to highlight and be mindful of the 
needs of children and youth; 
Whereas the House of Representatives unanimously passed 
H. Res. 1296 in 2008 and H. Res. 438 in 2009 to sup-
port the designation of September as ‘‘National Child 
Awareness Month’’; 
Whereas private corporations and businesses have joined with 
hundreds of national and local charitable organizations 
throughout the United States in support of a month-long 
focus on children and youth; and 
Whereas designating September as National Child Awareness 
Month would recognize that a long-term commitment to 
children and youth is in the public interest, and will en-
courage widespread support for the charities and organi-
zations that seek to provide a better future for the chil-
dren and youth of the United States: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of a National Child 
Awareness Month to promote awareness of children’s 
charities and youth-serving organizations across the 
United States; 
(2) recognizes the efforts of children’s charities 
and youth-serving organizations on behalf of chil-
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•HRES 1219 IH 
dren and youth as a critical contribution to the fu-
ture of the United States; and 
(3) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation to emphasize the importance of National 
Child Awareness Month. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 121 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Armed Services 
in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2009 
Mr. SKELTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Armed Services in the One Hundred Eleventh Congress. 
Resolved, 
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Com-
mittee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries, there 
shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House 
of Representatives for committee salaries and expenses, 
not more than $18,014,287 for the One Hundred Eleventh 
Congress. 
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•HRES 121 IH 
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amount specified in section 1— 
(1) not more than $8,324,646 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2009, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2010; and 
(2) not more than $9,689,641 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2010, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2011. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration. 
Æ 
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