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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 516 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
Postal Service should issue a semipostal stamp to support medical re-
search relating to Alzheimer’s disease. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 8, 2009 
Mr. MARKEY of Massachusetts (for himself and Mr. SMITH of New Jersey) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee 
on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by 
the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall with-
in the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States Postal Service should issue a 
semipostal stamp to support medical research relating 
to Alzheimer’s disease. 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the United States Postal Service should, 
in accordance with section 416 of title 39, United States 
Code— 
(1) issue a semipostal stamp to support medical 
research relating to Alzheimer’s disease; and 
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•HRES 516 IH 
(2) transfer to the National Institutes of Health 
for that purpose any amounts becoming available 
from the sale of such stamp. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 517 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 1, 2009. 
Whereas, on June 2, 2009, for the first time in school his-
tory, the Women Huskies won the NCAA National Soft-
ball Championship game with a 3–2 victory over the Uni-
versity of Florida; 
Whereas University of Washington pitcher Danielle Lawrie 
was named the Women’s College World Series MVP and 
the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year; 
Whereas the Huskies finished the 2009 season with an im-
pressive record of 51–12; 
Whereas the members of the 2009 University of Washington 
softball team are excellent representatives of a university 
that is one of the premier academic institutions in Wash-
ington State, producing many outstanding student-ath-
letes and other leaders; and 
Whereas the members of the women’s softball have brought 
great honor to themselves, their families, the University 
of Washington, and the State of Washington: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the University of Washington for 
winning the 2009 Women’s College World Series;
•HRES 517 EH 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and dedi-
cation helped the University of Washington win the 
championship; and 
(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House to 
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to President 
of the University of Washington, Mark A. Emmert; the 
Director of Athletics of the University of Washington, 
Scott Woodward, and the Coach of the University of 
Washington softball team, Heather Tarr. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 517 
Congratulating the University of Washington women’s softball team for 
winning the 2009 Women’s College World Series. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 8, 2009 
Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. REICHERT, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. 
DICKS, Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. 
LARSEN of Washington, and Mr. SMITH of Washington) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the University of Washington women’s soft-
ball team for winning the 2009 Women’s College World 
Series. 
Whereas, on June 2, 2009, for the first time in school his-
tory, the Women Huskies won the NCAA National Soft-
ball Championship game with a 3–2 victory over the Uni-
versity of Florida; 
Whereas University of Washington pitcher Danielle Lawrie 
was named the Women’s College World Series MVP and 
the USA Softball National Collegiate Player of the Year; 
Whereas the Huskies finished the 2009 season with an im-
pressive record of 51–12; 
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•HRES 517 IH 
Whereas the members of the 2009 University of Washington 
softball team are excellent representatives of a university 
that is one of the premier academic institutions in Wash-
ington State, producing many outstanding student-ath-
letes and other leaders; and 
Whereas the members of the women’s softball have brought 
great honor to themselves, their families, the University 
of Washington, and the State of Washington: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the University of Washington 
for winning the 2009 Women’s College World Series; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and staff whose hard work and 
dedication helped the University of Washington win 
the championship; and 
(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House 
to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to 
President of the University of Washington, Mark A. 
Emmert; the Director of Athletics of the University 
of Washington, Scott Woodward, and the Coach of 
the University of Washington softball team, Heather 
Tarr. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 518 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 8, 2010. 
Whereas Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born on June 11, 1910, 
in Saint-Andre-de-Cubzac, France, to Daniel and Eliza-
beth Cousteau; 
Whereas Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1930, after having made 
his preparatory studies at the College Stanislas in Paris, 
entered the Naval Academy in Brest and became an offi-
cer gunner; 
Whereas after serving in the French Army during World War 
II, he was decorated with the Legion of Honor, France’s 
highest honor; 
Whereas in 1950, Jacques-Yves Cousteau founded the French 
Oceanographic Campaigns (COF), and he leased a ship 
called Calypso and equipped her as a mobile laboratory 
for field research and as a support base for diving and 
filming where he traversed the most interesting seas of 
the planet as well as big and small rivers; 
Whereas from 1952 to 1953, Jacques-Yves Cousteau took the 
Calypso to the Red Sea and shot the first color footage 
ever taken at a depth of 150 feet, for a documentary ti-
tled ‘‘The Silent World’’; 
Whereas ‘‘The Silent World’’ was filmed using ground-break-
ing skin-diving gear that Cousteau invented with engineer
•HRES 518 EH 
Emile Gagnan in 1943, freeing divers from heavy helmets 
and allowing them to be free and weightless as if in 
space; 
Whereas in 1956, ‘‘The Silent World’’ won the top award at 
the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for 
Best Documentary Feature in the United States; 
Whereas in 1973, Jacques-Yves Cousteau created the 
Cousteau Society for the Protection of Ocean Life; 
Whereas in 1977, Jacques-Yves Cousteau was awarded the 
United Nations International Environment prize for out-
standing contributions in environmental advocacy; 
Whereas in 1977, the ‘‘Cousteau Odyssey’’ series premiered 
on PBS, and seven years later, the ‘‘Cousteau Amazon’’ 
series made its television premiere; 
Whereas in 1985, in honor of his achievements, Jacques-Yves 
Cousteau received the Grand Croix dans l’Ordre National 
du Me´rite from the French government and the United 
States Presidential Medal of Freedom from President 
Ronald Reagan; 
Whereas throughout all of his voyages, Jacques-Yves 
Cousteau produced over 120 films and authored or con-
tributed to roughly 50 books; and 
Whereas Jacques-Yves Cousteau passed away in Paris on 
June 25, 1997, after spending a lifetime of 87 years in-
venting, exploring, and storytelling: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life, achievements, and distinguished career of Jacques-Yves
•HRES 518 EH 
Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer in the field of 
marine conservation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 518 
Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer 
in the field of marine conservation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 8, 2009 
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Mrs. CAPPS, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. HIRONO, 
Mr. EHLERS, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. HOLDEN, and Mr. PALLONE) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural 
Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, 
researcher, and pioneer in the field of marine conservation. 
Whereas Jacques-Yves Cousteau was born on June 11, 1910, 
in Saint-Andre-de-Cubzac, France, to Daniel and Eliza-
beth Cousteau; 
Whereas Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1930, after having made 
his preparatory studies at the College Stanislas in Paris, 
entered the Naval Academy in Brest and became an offi-
cer gunner; 
Whereas after serving in the French Army during World War 
II, he was decorated with the Legion of Honor, France’s 
highest honor; 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 523 
Congratulating the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on the occasion of its 
100th Anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 9, 2009 
Mr. ROONEY (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. KING-
STON, and Mr. PAUL) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity on the 
occasion of its 100th Anniversary. 
Whereas the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity was founded on 
November 2, 1909, by Warren A. Cole at Boston Univer-
sity; 
Whereas Lambda Chi Alpha provides students of good moral 
character, in various collegiate institutions throughout 
the United States, an opportunity to associate; 
Whereas the fraternity fosters a high moral and spiritual 
standard of life based on Christian ideals; 
Whereas the fraternity promotes honorable friendship and 
cultivates intellectual excellence; 
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•HRES 518 IH 
Whereas in 1950, Jacques-Yves Cousteau founded the French 
Oceanographic Campaigns (COF), and he leased a ship 
called Calypso and equipped her as a mobile laboratory 
for field research and as a support base for diving and 
filming where he traversed the most interesting seas of 
the planet as well as big and small rivers; 
Whereas from 1952 to 1953, Jacques-Yves Cousteau took the 
Calypso to the Red Sea and shot the first color footage 
ever taken at a depth of 150 feet, for a documentary ti-
tled ‘‘The Silent World’’; 
Whereas ‘‘The Silent World’’ was filmed using ground-break-
ing skin-diving gear that Cousteau invented with engineer 
Emile Gagnan in 1943, freeing divers from heavy helmets 
and allowing them to be free and weightless as if in 
space; 
Whereas in 1956, ‘‘The Silent World’’ won the top award at 
the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Award for 
Best Documentary Feature in the United States; 
Whereas in 1973, Jacques-Yves Cousteau, with his two sons 
Jean-Michel and Philippe, and Frederick Hyman, created 
the Cousteau Society for the Protection of Ocean Life, 
today boasting a membership of over 360,000 people; 
Whereas in 1977, Jacques-Yves Cousteau and Peter Scott 
were awarded the United Nations International Environ-
ment prize for outstanding contributions in environ-
mental advocacy; 
Whereas in 1977, the ‘‘Cousteau Odyssey’’ series premiered 
on PBS, and seven years later, the ‘‘Cousteau Amazon’’ 
series made its television premiere; 
Whereas in 1985, in honor of his achievements, Jacques-Yves 
Cousteau received the Grand Croix dans l’Ordre National 
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du Me´rite from the French government and the United 
States Presidential Medal of Freedom from President 
Ronald Reagan; 
Whereas throughout all of his voyages, Jacques-Yves 
Cousteau produced over 120 films and authored or con-
tributed to roughly 50 books; and 
Whereas Jacques-Yves Cousteau passed away in Paris on 
June 25, 1997, after spending a lifetime of 87 years in-
venting, exploring, and storytelling: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life, achievements, and distinguished career of 
Jacques-Yves Cousteau, explorer, researcher, and pioneer 
in the field of marine conservation. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 519 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 24, 2009. 
Whereas the United States has a long-cherished economic, so-
cial, and political partnership with Canada; 
Whereas the United States and Canada share not only a 
5,500-mile border, but also common ideals and cultural 
affinities; 
Whereas in this era of heightened security, the United States 
and Canada have renewed cooperative efforts to safe-
guard the movement of people and goods, improve infor-
mation-sharing, and strengthen border infrastructure and 
technology; and 
Whereas July 1st of each year is officially celebrated in Can-
ada as ‘‘Canada Day’’ in recognition of the anniversary 
of the establishment of the union of the British North 
American provinces in a federation called Canada: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its appreciation to the people and 
Government of Canada for their long history of friend-
ship and cooperation with the people and Government of 
the United States; and
•HRES 519 EH 
(2) congratulates Canada as it celebrates its annual 
‘‘Canada Day’’. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 519 
Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of Canada for their 
long history of friendship and cooperation with the people and Govern-
ment of the United States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates 
‘‘Canada Day’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 8, 2009 
Mr. STUPAK (for himself, Mr. LARSEN of Washington, Mr. MCHUGH, Mrs. 
MILLER
of Michigan, Mr. MASSA, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. 
DELAHUNT, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. HALL of New York, Ms. SLAUGHTER, 
and Ms. KAPTUR) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing appreciation to the people and Government of 
Canada for their long history of friendship and coopera-
tion with the people and Government of the United 
States and congratulating Canada as it celebrates ‘‘Can-
ada Day’’. 
Whereas the United States has a long-cherished economic, so-
cial, and political partnership with Canada; 
Whereas the United States and Canada share not only a 
5,500-mile border, but also common ideals and cultural 
affinities; 
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•HRES 519 IH 
Whereas in this era of heightened security, the United States 
and Canada have renewed cooperative efforts to safe-
guard the movement of people and goods, improve infor-
mation-sharing, and strengthen border infrastructure and 
technology; and 
Whereas July 1st of each year is officially celebrated in Can-
ada as ‘‘Canada Day’’ in recognition of the anniversary 
of the establishment of the union of the British North 
American provinces in a federation called Canada: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its appreciation to the people and 
Government of Canada for their long history of 
friendship and cooperation with the people and Gov-
ernment of the United States; and 
(2) congratulates Canada as it celebrates its an-
nual ‘‘Canada Day’’. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 51 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 13, 2009. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be and are 
hereby elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
(1) COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION.—Ms. 
Zoe Lofgren of California, Mr. Capuano, Mr. Gonzalez, 
Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Davis of Alabama. 
(2) COMMITTEE ON RULES.—Mr. Perlmutter, Ms. 
Pingree of Maine, Mr. Polis of Colorado. 
SEC. 2. Paragraph (5) of House Resolution 24, One 
Hundred Eleventh Congress, agreed to January 7, 2009, is 
amended by striking ‘‘Mr. Bishop of Utah,’’ and inserting 
‘‘Mr. Bishop of New York,’’. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 520 
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
June 19, 2009. 
Impeaching Samuel B. Kent, judge of the United 
States District Court for the Southern Dis-
trict of Texas, for high crimes and mis-
demeanors. 
Resolved, That Samuel B. Kent, a judge of the United 
States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, is 
impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors, and that the 
following articles of impeachment be exhibited to the Senate: 
Articles of impeachment exhibited by the House of Rep-
resentatives of the United States of America in the name of 
itself and all of the people of the United States of America, 
against Samuel B. Kent, a judge of the United States Dis-
trict Court for the Southern District of Texas, in mainte-
nance and support of its impeachment against him for high 
crimes and misdemeanors. 
ARTICLE I 
Incident to his position as a United States district court 
judge, Samuel B. Kent has engaged in conduct with respect 
to employees associated with the court that is incompatible
•HRES 520 EH 
with the trust and confidence placed in him as a judge, as 
follows: 
(1) Judge Kent is a United States District Judge 
in the Southern District of Texas. From 1990 to 2008, 
he was assigned to the Galveston Division of the South-
ern District, and his chambers and courtroom were lo-
cated in the United States Post Office and Courthouse 
in Galveston, Texas. 
(2) Cathy McBroom was an employee of the Office 
of the Clerk of Court for the Southern District of Texas, 
and served as a Deputy Clerk in the Galveston Division 
assigned to Judge Kent’s courtroom. 
(3) On one or more occasions between 2003 and 
2007, Judge Kent sexually assaulted Cathy McBroom, 
by touching her private areas directly and through her 
clothing against her will and by attempting to cause her 
to engage in a sexual act with him. 
Wherefore, Judge Samuel B. Kent is guilty of high 
crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office. 
ARTICLE II 
Incident to his position as a United States district court 
judge, Samuel B. Kent has engaged in conduct with respect 
to employees associated with the court that is incompatible 
with the trust and confidence placed in him as a judge, as 
follows:
•HRES 520 EH 
(1) Judge Kent is a United States District Judge 
in the Southern District of Texas. From 1990 to 2008, 
he was assigned to the Galveston Division of the South-
ern District, and his chambers and courtroom were lo-
cated in the United States Post Office and Courthouse 
in Galveston, Texas. 
(2) Donna Wilkerson was an employee of the 
United States District Court for the Southern District 
of Texas. 
(3) On one or more occasions between 2001 and 
2007, Judge Kent sexually assaulted Donna Wilkerson, 
by touching her in her private areas against her will and 
by attempting to cause her to engage in a sexual act 
with him. 
Wherefore, Judge Samuel B. Kent is guilty of high 
crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office. 
ARTICLE III 
Samuel B. Kent corruptly obstructed, influenced, or im-
peded an official proceeding as follows:
HRES 520 RDS 
ARTICLE II 
Incident to his position as a United States district 
court judge, Samuel B. Kent has engaged in conduct with 
respect to employees associated with the court that is in-
compatible with the trust and confidence placed in him 
as a judge, as follows: 
(1) Judge Kent is a United States District 
Judge in the Southern District of Texas. From 1990 
to 2008, he was assigned to the Galveston Division 
of the Southern District, and his chambers and 
courtroom were located in the United States Post 
Office and Courthouse in Galveston, Texas. 
(2) Donna Wilkerson was an employee of the 
United States District Court for the Southern Dis-
trict of Texas. 
(3) On one or more occasions between 2001 
and 2007, Judge Kent sexually assaulted Donna 
Wilkerson, by touching her in her private areas 
against her will and by attempting to cause her to 
engage in a sexual act with him. 
Wherefore, Judge Samuel B. Kent is guilty of high 
crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from of-
fice. 
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•HRES 520 EH 
(1) On or about May 21, 2007, Cathy McBroom 
filed a judicial misconduct complaint with the United 
States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. In re-
sponse, the Fifth Circuit appointed a Special Investiga-
tive Committee (hereinafter in this article referred to as 
‘‘the Committee’’) to investigate Cathy McBroom’s com-
plaint. 
(2) On or about June 8, 2007, at Judge Kent’s re-
quest and upon notice from the Committee, Judge Kent 
appeared before the Committee. 
(3) As part of its investigation, the Committee 
sought to learn from Judge Kent and others whether he 
had engaged in unwanted sexual contact with Cathy 
McBroom and individuals other than Cathy McBroom. 
(4) On or about June 8, 2007, Judge Kent made 
false statements to the Committee regarding his un-
wanted sexual contact with Donna Wilkerson as follows: 
(A) Judge Kent falsely stated to the Com-
mittee that the extent of his unwanted sexual con-
tact with Donna Wilkerson was one kiss, when in 
fact and as he knew he had engaged in repeated 
sexual contact with Donna Wilkerson without her 
permission. 
(B) Judge Kent falsely stated to the Com-
mittee that when told by Donna Wilkerson his ad-
•HRES 520 EH 
vances were unwelcome no further contact occurred, 
when in fact and as he knew, Judge Kent continued 
such advances even after she asked him to stop. 
(5) Judge Kent was indicted and pled guilty and 
was sentenced to imprisonment for the felony of obstruc-
tion of justice in violation of section 1512(c)(2) of title 
18, United States Code, on the basis of false statements 
made to the Committee. The sentencing judge described 
his conduct as ‘‘a stain on the justice system itself’’. 
Wherefore, Judge Samuel B. Kent is guilty of high 
crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office. 
ARTICLE IV 
Judge Samuel B. Kent made material false and mis-
leading statements about the nature and extent of his non-
consensual sexual contact with Cathy McBroom and Donna 
Wilkerson to agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation 
on or about November 30, 2007, and to agents of the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation and representatives of the Depart-
ment of Justice on or about August 11, 2008.
•HRES 520 EH 
Wherefore, Judge Samuel B. Kent is guilty of high 
crimes and misdemeanors and should be removed from office. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Clerk.