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H. Res. 347 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 18, 2009. 
Whereas in 1859, Union Female College, the forerunner of 
Averett University was established to provide educational 
opportunities for young women who did not have many 
educational opportunities; 
Whereas the name Averett College was officially adopted to 
honor the institution’s early founders; 
Whereas in 1971, Averett became a fully accredited, coeduca-
tional, 4-year institution of higher education; 
Whereas in 1980, Averett awarded its first master’s degrees; 
Whereas in 1988, Averett became the first institution of 
higher education in Virginia to offer an innovative, accel-
erated program for working adults who wished to earn 
advanced degrees; 
Whereas in 2001, Averett College officially became known as 
Averett University in recognition of its growth; 
Whereas Averett University enrolls more than 2,450 students 
from 25 states and 12 countries and employs more than 
350 people statewide; 
Whereas Averett University offers 32 undergraduate majors 
and master’s degree programs in business and education;
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Whereas Averett University confers nearly 800 degrees each 
year; 
Whereas Averett University serves students on its main cam-
pus in Danville, Virginia, and at 20 other locations 
around the Commonwealth; 
Whereas Averett University has 13 NCAA III athletic teams 
that have won various championships, including a na-
tional championship in golf; and 
Whereas Averett University has been led by 23 presidents 
and is currently led by Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That Congress congratulates Averett Univer-
sity in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and leader-
ship to the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 347 
Congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of 
service and leadership to the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. PERRIELLO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Averett University in Danville, Virginia, for 
150 years of service and leadership to the United States. 
Whereas in 1859, Union Female College, the forerunner of 
Averett University was established to provide educational 
opportunities for young women who did not have many 
educational opportunities; 
Whereas the name Averett College was officially adopted to 
honor the institution’s early founders; 
Whereas in 1971, Averett became a fully accredited, coeduca-
tional, 4-year institution of higher education; 
Whereas in 1980, Averett awarded its first master’s degrees; 
Whereas in 1988, Averett became the first institution of 
higher education in Virginia to offer an innovative, accel-
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erated program for working adults who wished to earn 
advanced degrees; 
Whereas in 2001, Averett College officially became known as 
Averett University in recognition of its growth; 
Whereas Averett University enrolls more than 2,450 students 
from 25 states and 12 countries and employs more than 
350 people statewide; 
Whereas Averett University offers 32 undergraduate majors 
and master’s degree programs in business and education; 
Whereas Averett University confers nearly 800 degrees each 
year; 
Whereas Averett University serves students on its main cam-
pus in Danville, Virginia, and at 20 other locations 
around the Commonwealth; 
Whereas Averett University has 13 NCAA III athletic teams 
that have won various championships, including a na-
tional championship in golf; and 
Whereas Averett University has been led by 23 presidents 
and is currently led by Dr. Tiffany McKillip Franks: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That Congress congratulates Averett Uni-
versity in Danville, Virginia, for 150 years of service and 
leadership to the United States. 
Æ 
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•HRES 348 EH 
Whereas Tar Heel seniors Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, 
Mike Copeland, Bobby Frasor, Marcus Ginyard, Patrick 
Moody, J.B. Tanner, and Jack Wooten celebrated 4 years 
at North Carolina with a National Championship, and 
became the winningest class in the 99-year history of the 
University of North Carolina men’s basketball program; 
Whereas Tar Heel junior Wayne Ellington was named Most 
Outstanding Player of the tournament, averaging 19.2 
points per game; 
Whereas Tar Heel junior Ty Lawson and senior Tyler 
Hansbrough joined Wayne Ellington on the all-tour-
nament team, along with Spartans players Kalin Lucas 
and Goran Suton; 
Whereas the roster of the North Carolina Tar Heels also in-
cluded juniors Marc Campbell and Deon Thompson; 
sophomore Will Graves; and freshmen Ed Davis, Larry 
Drew II, Justin Watts, and Tyler Zeller; 
Whereas the Tar Heels set a record for the most points in 
one half of a Championship game with 55, and Tar Heel 
point guard Ty Lawson set a record for the most steals 
in a Championship game with 8; 
Whereas the North Carolina Tar Heels finished the 2008– 
2009 season with 34 wins and 4 losses, completing their 
third consecutive 30 win season; 
Whereas the Tar Heels won their second National Champion-
ship in 5 years; 
Whereas the Tar Heel players, coaches, and staff are out-
standing representatives of the University of North Caro-
lina, the oldest public university in the country and a dis-
tinguished leader in higher education that is consistently
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ranked among the Nation’s top universities in academic 
performance; 
Whereas the Tar Heels showed tremendous dedication to 
their team, appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship to-
ward their opponents, and respect for the game of bas-
ketball throughout the 2009 season, maintaining the tra-
dition of excellence established by legendary coach Dean 
Smith; and 
Whereas residents of the Old North State and North Caro-
lina fans worldwide are to be congratulated for their 
long-standing support, perseverance, and pride in the 
team: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the national champion North 
Carolina Tar Heels for their historic win in the 2009 
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Men’s 
Basketball Championship; 
(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and support staff who were instru-
mental in helping the University of North Carolina Tar 
Heels win the tournament; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution 
to University of North Carolina Chancellor Holden
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Thorp, Athletic Director Dick Baddour, and Head Coach 
Roy Williams for appropriate display. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 348 
Congratulating the University of North Carolina men’s basketball team for 
winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. PRICE
of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. 
ETHERIDGE, Mr. JONES, Ms. FOXX, Mr. COBLE, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. 
KISSELL, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. MCHENRY, Mr. SHULER, Mr. WATT, and 
Mr. MILLER of North Carolina) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the University of North Carolina men’s bas-
ketball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I 
Men’s Basketball National Championship. 
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; 
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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; 
Whereas Tar Heel seniors Tyler Hansbrough, Danny Green, 
Mike Copeland, Bobby Frasor, Marcus Ginyard, Patrick 
Moody, J.B. Tanner, and Jack Wooten celebrated 4 years 
at North Carolina with a National Championship, and 
became the winningest class in the 99-year history of the 
University of North Carolina men’s basketball program; 
Whereas Tar Heel junior Wayne Ellington was named Most 
Outstanding Player of the tournament, averaging 19.2 
points per game; 
Whereas Tar Heel junior Ty Lawson and senior Tyler 
Hansbrough joined Wayne Ellington on the all-tour-
nament team, along with Spartans players Kalin Lucas 
and Goran Suton; 
Whereas the roster of the North Carolina Tar Heels also in-
cluded juniors Marc Campbell and Deon Thompson; 
sophomore Will Graves; and freshmen Ed Davis, Larry 
Drew II, Justin Watts, and Tyler Zeller; 
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H. Res. 34 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 9, 2009. 
Whereas Hamas was founded with the stated goal of destroy-
ing the State of Israel; 
Whereas Hamas has been designated by the United States as 
a Foreign Terrorist Organization; 
Whereas Hamas has refused to comply with the Quartet’s 
(the United States, the European Union, Russia, and the 
United Nations) requirements that Hamas recognize 
Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to ac-
cept previous agreements between Israel and the Pal-
estinians; 
Whereas in June 2006, Hamas illegally crossed into Israel, 
attacked Israeli forces, and kidnaped Corporal Gilad 
Shalit, whom they continue to hold today; 
Whereas Hamas has launched thousands of rockets and mor-
tars against Israeli population centers since 2001, and 
has launched more than 6,000 such rockets and mortars 
since Israel withdrew its civilian population and its mili-
tary from Gaza in 2005; 
Whereas Hamas has increased the range and payload of its 
rockets, reportedly with support from Iran and others, 
putting hundreds of thousands of Israelis in danger of 
rocket attacks from Gaza;
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Whereas the Tar Heels set a record for the most points in 
one half of a Championship game with 55, and Tar Heel 
point guard Ty Lawson set a record for the most steals 
in a Championship game with 8; 
Whereas the North Carolina Tar Heels finished the 2008– 
2009 season with 34 wins and 4 losses, completing their 
third consecutive 30 win season; 
Whereas the Tar Heels won their second National Champion-
ship in 5 years; 
Whereas the Tar Heel players, coaches, and staff are out-
standing representatives of the University of North Caro-
lina, the oldest public university in the country and a dis-
tinguished leader in higher education that is consistently 
ranked among the Nation’s top universities in academic 
performance; 
Whereas the Tar Heels showed tremendous dedication to 
their team, appreciation to their fans, sportsmanship to-
ward their opponents, and respect for the game of bas-
ketball throughout the 2009 season, maintaining the tra-
dition of excellence established by legendary coach Dean 
Smith; and 
Whereas residents of the Old North State and North Caro-
lina fans worldwide are to be congratulated for their 
long-standing support, perseverance, and pride in the 
team: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the national champion North 
Carolina Tar Heels for their historic win in the 2009 
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I 
Men’s Basketball Championship; 
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(2) recognizes the achievements of the players, 
coaches, students, and support staff who were in-
strumental in helping the University of North Caro-
lina Tar Heels win the tournament; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to make available enrolled copies of this reso-
lution to University of North Carolina Chancellor 
Holden Thorp, Athletic Director Dick Baddour, and 
Head Coach Roy Williams for appropriate display. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 34 
Recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Gaza, reaffirm-
ing the United States strong support for Israel, and supporting the 
Israeli-Palestinian peace process. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 8, 2009 
Ms. PELOSI (for herself, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. HOYER, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. CLY-
BURN, Mr. PENCE, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. MCCARTHY of Cali-
fornia, Mr. BERMAN, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr. 
BURTON of Indiana) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks 
from Gaza, reaffirming the United States strong support 
for Israel, and supporting the Israeli-Palestinian peace 
process. 
Whereas Hamas was founded with the stated goal of destroy-
ing the State of Israel; 
Whereas Hamas has been designated by the United States as 
a Foreign Terrorist Organization; 
Whereas Hamas has refused to comply with the Quartet’s 
(the United States, the European Union, Russia, and the 
United Nations) requirements that Hamas recognize 
Israel’s right to exist, renounce violence, and agree to ac-
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 354 
Recognizing that the climate system of the Earth is warming and that 
most of the increase in global average temperatures is very likely due 
to the observed increase in human greenhouse gas emissions. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 22, 2009 
Mrs. LOWEY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing that the climate system of the Earth is warming 
and that most of the increase in global average tempera-
tures is very likely due to the observed increase in human 
greenhouse gas emissions. 
Whereas the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 
concluded in March 2007 that warming of the climate 
system is unequivocal, and that most of the observed in-
crease in globally averaged temperatures since the mid- 
20th century is very likely due to the observed increase 
in human greenhouse gas concentrations; 
Whereas the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has 
found that climate change may lead to increased drought, 
more heavy downpours and flooding, more frequent and 
intense heat waves and wildfires, greater sea level rise, 
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rect, total, and deficit sequestration based on laws 
enacted through those dates.’’; 
(2) in subsection (c), by repealing paragraph 
(3) and inserting the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(3) DIRECT
SPENDING
SEQUESTRATION
RE-
PORTS.—The preview report shall set forth for the 
budget year estimates for each of the following: 
‘‘(A) The amount of any excess direct 
spending for Medicare, for Medicaid and other 
health-related spending, and for all other direct 
spending. 
‘‘(B) The sequestration percentage or per-
centages necessary to reduce any direct spend-
ing in accounts for Medicare, for Medicaid and 
other health-related spending, and for all other 
direct spending, as applicable.’’; 
(3) in subsection (c), by repealing paragraph 
(4), by redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph 
(6), and by inserting the following new paragraphs: 
‘‘(4) TOTAL
SPENDING
SEQUESTRATION
RE-
PORTS.—The preview report shall set forth for the 
budget year estimates for each of the following: 
‘‘(A) The amount of the current projected 
gross domestic product of the United States. 
‘‘(B) Estimated total spending. 
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Big Five basketball, University of Notre Dame football, 
and NFL games, throughout his illustrious career as well 
as providing voice-overs for NFL films and numerous 
commercials; 
Whereas Harry Kalas broadcast the opening of the Astro-
dome, Veterans Stadium, and Citizen Bank Ballpark; 
Whereas in 2002, Harry Kalas was the Ford C. Frick Award 
Winner, named after the former National League Presi-
dent and Major League Baseball Commissioner, which is 
annually bestowed by the National Baseball Hall of Fame 
to a broadcaster for ‘‘major contributions to baseball’’; 
Whereas Harry Kalas called 7 National League Champion-
ship Series and 3 World Series, being the voice of the 
2008 World Champions; 
Whereas Harry Kalas called all of Hall of Famer Steve 
Carlton’s starts as a Phillie, as well as all of Hall of 
Famer Mike Schmidt’s 548 homeruns, making the 
phrase, ‘‘outta here’’, an often imitated but never dupli-
cated signature home run call well known in Philadelphia 
and the rest of the baseball world; 
Whereas Harry Kalas was named Pennsylvania Sportscaster 
of the year 18 times and was inducted into the National 
Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association Hall of 
Fame in 2008; 
Whereas Harry Kalas was a remarkable husband to his wife, 
Eileen, and father to his three sons, Todd, Brad, and 
Kane; 
Whereas his son Todd followed him into the field of sports 
broadcasting; and 
Whereas Harry Kalas, not just as a voice, but also as a hus-
band, father, friend, and veteran, will be sorely missed in
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both the Philadelphia region and the United States: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life and accomplishments of Harry Kalas for his invaluable 
contributions to the national pastime of baseball, the commu-
nity, and the Nation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 351 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a Federal statute 
requiring firearm registration would unduly burden the Second Amend-
ment right of the people to keep and bear arms. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 22, 2009 
Mr. MINNICK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a Federal statute requiring firearm registration would 
unduly burden the Second Amendment right of the peo-
ple to keep and bear arms. 
Whereas the soldiers of the Continental Army and other pa-
triots who fought to secure the independence of the 
United States did not do so using registered firearms; 
Whereas the right of the people to keep and bear arms, pro-
tected by the Second Amendment to the Constitution of 
the United States, is rooted in the principle of liberty, 
upon which the United States was founded; 
Whereas the Supreme Court has consistently upheld the right 
of the people to keep and bear arms, most recently in the 
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case of District of Columbia v. Heller (128 S.Ct. 2783 
(2008)); 
Whereas the right of the people to keep and bear arms has 
a history of robust legal protection, reflecting a consensus 
that certain bans on firearms are unconstitutional; 
Whereas firearm registration should be held to be an undue 
burden on the right of the people to keep and bear arms, 
consistent with the firm convictions to that effect of 
many of the people and the history of robust legal protec-
tion for the right; and 
Whereas H.R. 45 of the 111th Congress, if enacted, would 
unduly burden the right of the people to keep and bear 
arms by requiring firearm registration: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that a Federal statute requiring firearm reg-
istration, such as is proposed by H.R. 45 of the 111th 
Congress, would— 
(1) be contrary to the Constitution of the 
United States; 
(2) unduly burden the right of the people to 
keep and bear arms; and 
(3) stand in opposition to the founding prin-
ciples of the United States. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 352 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 23, 2009. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 1145) to implement a National Water Research 
and Development Initiative, and for other purposes. The first 
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived except those aris-
ing under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall 
be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally 
divided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Science and Technology. After 
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment 
under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as 
an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five- 
minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on Science and Technology now 
printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature
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of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived except those arising under clause 10 of 
rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no 
amendment to the committee amendment in the nature of a 
substitute shall be in order except those printed in the report 
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. 
Each such amendment may be offered only in the order 
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable for the time specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not 
be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a de-
mand for division of the question in the House or in the 
Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such 
amendments are waived except those arising under clause 9 
or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of consideration of the 
bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the 
bill to the House with such amendments as may have been 
adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in the 
House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of the 
Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
•HRES 352 EH 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.