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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 714 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any interest 
or dividends repaid to the government through the Troubled Asset Relief 
Program should be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the 
authorizing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the United States 
Constitution. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. INGLIS (for himself, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mrs. BACHMANN, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. 
LUETKEMEYER, Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. COBLE, Mr. RADANOVICH, and Mr. 
LAMBORN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Financial Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
any interest or dividends repaid to the government 
through the Troubled Asset Relief Program should be 
used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the author-
izing legislation and Article One, Section Nine of the 
United States Constitution. 
Whereas the Congress of the United States created the Trou-
bled Asset Relief Program under the Emergency Eco-
nomic Stabilization Act (12 U.S.C. 5201 et seq.), which 
was passed in the Senate in its final form on October 1, 
2008, by a vote of 74–25 and then passed in the House 
on October 3, 2008, by a vote of 263–171; 
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Whereas the President signed the Emergency Economic Sta-
bilization Act of 2008 into law on October 3, 2008; 
Whereas section 106(d) of the Emergency Economic Sta-
bilization Act of 2008 states: ‘‘Revenues of, and proceeds 
from the sale of troubled assets purchased under this 
Act, or from the sale, exercise, or surrender of warrants 
or senior debt instruments acquired under section 113 
shall be paid into the general fund of the Treasury for 
reduction of the public debt.’’; and 
Whereas Article One, Section Nine of the United States Con-
stitution states ‘‘No Money shall be drawn from the 
Treasury, but in Consequence of Appropriations made by 
Law’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that any funds repaid to the Federal Govern-
ment or any interest or dividends on those funds should 
be used solely for debt reduction, consistent with the 
Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 and Arti-
cle One, Section Nine of the United States Constitution. 
Æ 
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Whereas the Polish dedication to freedom and willingness to 
sacrifice 
for 
their 
country 
is 
embodied 
in 
the 
Warszawianka, which proclaims that, ‘‘Who will survive, 
free will be, who dies, free already’’; 
Whereas the first and last battles of World War II were 
fought in Poland; 
Whereas some Polish citizens who fought bravely for Poland 
during these fierce battles emigrated and made a new 
home in the United States, and became United States 
citizens; and 
Whereas Poland’s valiant struggle for freedom from fascism 
and communism continued for many decades after the 
end of World War II until 1989: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 70th anniversary of the So-
viet and Nazi Invasion of Poland; 
(2) commends the valiant people of Poland for 
their historic struggle against fascism and com-
munism; 
(3) commemorates the extraordinary sacrifices 
made by the Polish people, including those who have 
since become American citizens; 
(4) calls for strengthening our partnership in 
the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), 
European Union alliances, and continued friendship 
with our Polish allies in the furtherance of freedom’s 
cause; and 
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(5) honors the historic ties between Poland and 
the United States dating back to the American Rev-
olution and the exceptional participation of Revolu-
tionary war patriots, now American citizens, Thad-
deus Kosciusko, who was named head engineer in 
the Continental Army, and General Casimir Pulaski, 
the cavalry leader who saved the life of George 
Washington and who died from wounds suffered in 
the Battle of Savannah. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 716 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 16, 2010. 
Whereas in a study conducted by the Department of Justice 
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, re-
searchers found that 1 in 6 women are victims of rape 
or attempted rape; 
Whereas on average, a person is sexually assaulted in the 
United States every 21⁄2 minutes; 
Whereas Gail Abarbanel, the founder and director of the 
Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica–UCLA 
Medical Center, created the Fast Track Forensics Pro-
gram, an innovative program that speeds up the proc-
essing of DNA evidence to assist local law enforcement 
agencies; 
Whereas delays in processing rape kits hamper investigations, 
jeopardize public safety, and result in lost justice for the 
victims who report their rape to the police and consent 
to the 4- to 6-hour rape kit collection process; 
Whereas the Rape Treatment Center is nationally recognized 
for its exemplary treatment, education, and prevention 
programs; and 
Whereas the work of Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment 
Center helps sexual assault victims become whole again 
by addressing the social, emotional, and physical pain re-
•HRES 716 EH 
sulting from the violence of sexual assault: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) applauds Gail Abarbanel for founding the Rape 
Treatment Center and creating the Fast Track 
Forensics Program; 
(2) commends the Rape Treatment Center for its 
work in providing the necessary services to victims of 
sexual assault; 
(3) calls upon local law enforcement agencies and 
State legislatures to work towards eliminating the delays 
in processing rape kits by utilizing innovative programs 
such as the Fast Track Forensics Program; and 
(4) urges the Congress to support programs that fa-
cilitate the timely processing of DNA evidence to assist 
local law enforcement agencies. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 716 
Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. 
SCHIFF, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. MATSUI, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. WEXLER, and 
Ms. DELAURO) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment Center, 
and for other purposes. 
Whereas in a study conducted by the Department of Justice 
and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, re-
searchers found that 1 in 6 women are victims of rape 
or attempted rape; 
Whereas on average, a person is sexually assaulted in the 
United States every 21⁄2 minutes; 
Whereas Gail Abarbanel, the founder and director of the 
Rape Treatment Center at the Santa Monica–UCLA 
Medical Center, created the Fast Track Forensics Pro-
gram, an innovative program that speeds up the proc-
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essing of DNA evidence to assist local law enforcement 
agencies; 
Whereas delays in processing rape kits hamper investigations, 
jeopardize public safety, and result in lost justice for the 
victims who report their rape to the police and consent 
to the 4- to 6-hour rape kit collection process; 
Whereas the Rape Treatment Center is nationally recognized 
for its exemplary treatment, education, and prevention 
programs; and 
Whereas the work of Gail Abarbanel and the Rape Treatment 
Center helps sexual assault victims become whole again 
by addressing the social, emotional, and physical pain re-
sulting from the violence of sexual assault: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) applauds Gail Abarbanel for founding the 
Rape Treatment Center and creating the Fast Track 
Forensics Program; 
(2) commends the Rape Treatment Center for 
its work in providing the necessary services to vic-
tims of sexual assault; 
(3) calls upon local law enforcement agencies 
and State legislatures to work towards eliminating 
the delays in processing rape kits by utilizing inno-
vative programs such as the Fast Track Forensics 
Program; and 
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(4) urges the Congress to support programs 
that facilitate the timely processing of DNA evidence 
to assist local law enforcement agencies. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 718 
Recognizing September 11 as a ‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Ms. MATSUI (for herself and Mr. KING of New York) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Gov-
ernment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing September 11 as a ‘‘National Day of Service 
and Remembrance’’. 
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, terrorists ruthlessly at-
tacked the United States leading to the tragic deaths and 
injuries of thousands of innocent United States citizens 
and other citizens from more than 90 different countries 
and territories; 
Whereas in response to the attacks in New York City, Wash-
ington, DC, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania, firefighters, 
police officers, emergency medical technicians, physicians, 
nurses, military personnel, and other first responders im-
mediately and without concern for their own well-being 
rose to service, in a heroic attempt to protect the lives 
of those still at risk, consequently saving thousands of 
men and women; 
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Whereas in the immediate aftermath of the attacks, thou-
sands of recovery workers including trades personnel, 
iron workers, equipment operators, and many others, 
joined with firemen, police officers, and military per-
sonnel to help to search for and recover victims lost in 
the terrorist attacks; 
Whereas in the days, weeks, and months following the at-
tacks, thousands of people in the United States and oth-
ers spontaneously volunteered to help support the rescue 
and recovery efforts, braving both physical and emotional 
hardship; 
Whereas many first responders, rescue and recovery workers, 
and volunteers, as well as survivors of the 9/11 terrorist 
attacks, continue to suffer from serious medical illnesses 
and emotional distress related to the physical and mental 
trauma of the 9/11 tragedy; 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of brave men and women 
continue to serve every day, having answered the call to 
duty as members of our nation’s armed forces, with thou-
sands having given their lives, or been injured to defend 
our nation’s security and prevent future terrorist attacks; 
Whereas the entire nation witnessed and shared in the trag-
edy of 9/11 and in the immediate aftermath of the Sep-
tember 11 attacks became unified under a remarkable 
spirit of service and compassion that inspired and helped 
heal the nation; 
Whereas in the years immediately following the September 
11, 2001, attacks, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 
documented a marked increase in volunteerism among 
citizens in the United States; 
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and fellow citizens, and a day for the people of the 
United States to recommit to the Nation and to each 
other; 
(2) once again extends its deepest sympathies to the 
friends, families, and loved ones of the innocent victims 
of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks; 
(3) honors the heroic service and sacrifices of first 
responders, law enforcement personnel, State and local 
officials, volunteers, and others who aided the victims 
and, in so doing, bravely risked and often sacrificed their 
own lives and health; 
(4) expresses gratitude to the foreign leaders and 
citizens of all nations who continue to stand in solidarity 
with the United States against the international scourge 
of terrorism; 
(5) asserts, in the strongest possible terms, that the 
fight against terrorism is not a war on any nation, any 
people, or any faith; 
(6) recognizes the heroic service of United States 
personnel, including members of the United States 
Armed Forces, United States intelligence agencies, and 
the United States diplomatic service, and their families, 
who have sacrificed much, including their lives and 
health, to defend their country against terrorists;
•HRES 718 IH 
Whereas families of 9/11 victims, survivors, first responders, 
rescue and recovery workers, and volunteers called for 
Congress to pass legislation to formally authorize the es-
tablishment of September 11 as an annually recognized 
‘‘National Day of Service and Remembrance’’, and for 
the President of the United States to proclaim the day 
as such; 
Whereas in 2004, Congress unanimously passed H. Con. Res. 
473, expressing the sense of Congress that it is appro-
priate to observe the anniversary of the September 11, 
2001, attacks with voluntary acts of service and compas-
sion; 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of people in the United 
States from all 50 States, as well as others who live in 
170 different countries already observe the anniversary of 
the September 11, 2001, attacks each year by personally 
engaging in service, good deeds, and other charitable 
acts; and 
Whereas, on March 31, 2009, Congress passed the Edward 
M. Kennedy Serve America Act, which included for the 
first time authorization and Federal recognition of Sep-
tember 11 as a ‘‘National Day of Service and Remem-
brance’’, a bill signed into law on April 21, 2009, by 
President Barack Obama: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) calls upon all people in the United States to 
annually observe a ‘‘National Day of Service and 
Remembrance’’, with appropriate and personal ex-
pressions of reflection, including performing good 
deeds, attending memorial and remembrance serv-
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ices, and voluntarily engaging in community service 
or other charitable activities of their own choosing in 
honor of those who lost their lives or were injured 
in the September 11, 2001, attacks, in tribute to 
those who rose to come to the aid of those in need, 
and in defense of our Nation; and 
(2) urges all people in the United States to con-
tinue to live their lives throughout the year with the 
same spirit of unity, service, and compassion that 
was exhibited throughout the Nation following the 
September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 719 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 14, 2009. 
Whereas the leadership of Russell (Russ) W. Meyer, Jr., 
former chairman and chief executive officer of Cessna 
Aircraft Company and a leading proponent of general 
aviation, has had a dramatic impact on the continued 
growth of the aviation industry in Kansas and through-
out the United States; 
Whereas Russ Meyer was one of the principal advocates for 
the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 (Public 
Law 103–298; 108 Stat. 1552); 
Whereas Russ Meyer was instrumental in the development of 
the ‘‘Be A Pilot Program’’, which has resulted in tens of 
thousands of new pilots and contributed more than 
$200,000,000 to the United States economy through gen-
eral aviation operations; 
Whereas Russ Meyer was the originator of the Citation Spe-
cial Olympics Airlift, in which hundreds of owners of Ci-
tation aircraft transport athletes from around the coun-
try to the Special Olympics National Games; and 
Whereas Russ Meyer will join fellow residents of Kansas 
Olive Beech and Walter Beech, Lloyd Stearman, Clyde 
Cessna, Amelia Earhart, and Joe Engle in the National 
Aviation Hall of Fame: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 719 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends Russ Meyer for being inducted into 
the National Aviation Hall of Fame; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer dur-
ing his lifetime of service to the aviation industry; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Russ Meyer. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 719 
Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National Aviation Hall 
of Fame. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. TIAHRT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Commending Russ Meyer on his induction into the National 
Aviation Hall of Fame. 
Whereas the leadership of Russ Meyer, former chairman and 
chief executive officer of Cessna Aircraft Company and a 
leading proponent of general aviation, has had a dramatic 
impact on the continued growth of the aviation industry 
in Kansas and throughout the United States; 
Whereas Russ Meyer was one of the principal architects of 
the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994 (Public 
Law 103–298; 108 Stat. 1552); 
Whereas Russ Meyer was instrumental in the development of 
the ‘‘Be A Pilot Program’’, which has resulted in tens of 
thousands of new pilots and contributed more than 
$200,000,000 to the United States economy through gen-
eral aviation operations; 
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Whereas Russ Meyer was the originator of the Citation Spe-
cial Olympics Airlift, in which hundreds of owners of Ci-
tation aircraft transport athletes from around the coun-
try to the Special Olympics National Games; and 
Whereas Russ Meyer will join fellow residents of Kansas 
Olive Beech and Walter Beech, Lloyd Stearman, Clyde 
Cessna, Amelia Earhart, and Joe Engle in the National 
Aviation Hall of Fame: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends Russ Meyer for being inducted 
into the National Aviation Hall of Fame; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of Russ Meyer 
during his lifetime of service to the aviation indus-
try; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit a copy of this resolution to Russ 
Meyer. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 721 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any major health 
care reform bill considered on the floor of the House should be available 
for viewing for 30 calendar days. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 8, 2009 
Mr. LEWIS of California submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
any major health care reform bill considered on the floor 
of the House should be available for viewing for 30 
calendar days. 
Whereas the House of Representatives is considering major 
health reform legislation that will affect the lives of every 
American; 
Whereas over the August district work period Members of the 
House of Representatives heard from overwhelming num-
bers of constituents about potential changes to the health 
care delivery system; 
Whereas health care spending in the United States con-
stitutes more than 17 percent of gross domestic product 
(GDP); 
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Whereas the Congressional Budget Office estimates that the 
Federal 
budget 
deficit 
for 
2009 
will 
total 
$1,600,000,000,000, which is 11.2 percent of gross do-
mestic product; and 
Whereas the Congressional Budget Office estimates that 
early drafts of health care reform legislation could add 
$239,000,000,000 to the deficit over ten years: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that, due to the potential for sweeping 
changes to our Nation’s health care delivery system, any 
major health care reform bill that comes to the floor of 
the House of Representatives in final form should be avail-
able to Members to view in hard copy and available online 
to the public in a downloadable and searchable format for 
30 calendar days prior to the final vote on such bill. 
Æ 
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