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(132) in item number 2723 by striking 
‘‘$4,000,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$3,150,000’’; 
(133) in item number 61 by striking the mat-
ters in the State, project description, and amount 
columns and inserting ‘‘AL’’, ‘‘Grade crossing im-
provements along Wiregrass Central RR at Boll 
Weevil Bypass in Enterprise, AL’’, and ‘‘$250,000’’, 
respectively; 
(134) in item number 314 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting 
‘‘Streetscape enhancements to the transit and pedes-
trian corridor, Fort Lauderdale, Downtown Develop-
ment Authority’’ and ‘‘$610,000’’, respectively; 
(135) in item number 1639 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Operational and 
highway safety improvements on Hwy 94 between 
the 20 mile marker post in Jamul and Hwy 188 in 
Tecate’’; 
(136) in item number 2860 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Roadway improve-
ments from Halchita to Mexican Hat on the Navajo 
Nation’’; 
(137) in item number 2549 by striking ‘‘on 
Navy Pier’’; 
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HR 3221 PCS
(g) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There is 
authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section 
$30,000,000 for the period of fiscal years 2008 through 
2012. 
CHAPTER 2—TERRESTRIAL 
SEQUESTRATION ASSESSMENT 
SEC. 7421. REQUIREMENT TO CONDUCT AN ASSESSMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior, act-
ing through the United States Geological Survey, shall— 
(1) conduct an assessment of the amount of 
carbon stored in terrestrial, aquatic, and coastal eco-
systems (including estuaries); 
(2) determine the processes that control the 
flux of carbon in and out of each ecosystem; 
(3) estimate the potential for increasing carbon 
sequestration in natural systems through manage-
ment measures or restoration activities in each eco-
system; and 
(4) develop near-term and long-term adaptation 
strategies that can be employed to enhance the se-
questration of carbon in each ecosystem. 
(b) USE OF NATIVE PLANT SPECIES.—In developing 
management measures, restoration activities, or adapta-
tion strategies, the Secretary shall emphasize the use of 
native plant species for each ecosystem. 
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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 386 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas the text of the Declaration of Independence was 
adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 
1776, and the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence was signed by most of the delegates in the Sec-
ond Continental Congress on August 2, 1776;
•HCON 386 EH 
Whereas August 2, 2008, marks the 232d anniversary of the 
signing of the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence; 
Whereas the signing of the Declaration of Independence 
marked the formal dissolution of the ties of the thirteen 
American colonies with Great Britain, the beginning of 
their statehood and national identity, and the dawning of 
a new era of freedom in America and the world; 
Whereas these Founding Fathers, relying on the direction 
from and protection of Divine Providence, pledged to 
each other their lives, their fortunes, and their Sacred 
honor in defense of this action; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence paved the way for 
the birth of the Republic; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence has become part of 
the national culture, and its principles are part of the 
consciousness of all Americans; 
Whereas the fundamental genius of the United States is em-
bodied in the Declaration’s recognition that ‘‘all men are 
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator 
with certain unalienable rights, that among these are 
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’’; 
Whereas the principle that the rights of man are bestowed by 
the Creator and are unalienable was derived from Scrip-
ture, which antedates the existence from any government; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence affirms that gov-
ernments are instituted to protect those rights; and 
Whereas the Declaration acknowledged these self-evident 
Truths, which constituted one of the most revolutionary 
philosophical developments in history and began an un-
paralleled national experiment: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 386 EH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and celebrates 
the 232d anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of 
Independence. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 24 
(legislative day September 23), 2008. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 386 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary 
of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
(155) in item number 3474 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Yellow River 
Trail, Newton County’’; 
(156) in item number 3291 by striking the 
amount and inserting ‘‘$200,000’’; 
(157) in item number 3635 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘GA’’, ‘‘Access Road 
in Montezuma’’, and ‘‘$200,000’’, respectively; 
(158) in item number 716 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Conduct a project 
study report for new Highway 99 Interchange be-
tween SR 165 and Bradbury Road, and safety im-
provements/realignment of SR 165, serving Turlock/ 
Hilmar region’’; 
(159) in item number 1386 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘Pe-
destrian and bicycle facilities, and street lighting in 
Haddon Heights’’ and ‘‘$300,000’’, respectively; 
(160) in item number 2720 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘Pe-
destrian and bicycle facilities and street lighting in 
Barrington 
and 
streetscape 
improvements 
to 
Clements Bridge Road from the circle at the White 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 386 
Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the 
Declaration of Independence. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2008 
Mr. SALI submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the 
signing of the Declaration of Independence. 
Whereas the text of the Declaration of Independence was 
adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 
1776, and the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence was signed by most of the delegates in the Sec-
ond Continental Congress on August 2, 1776; 
Whereas August 2, 2008, marks the 232d anniversary of the 
signing of the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence; 
Whereas the signing of the Declaration of Independence 
marked the formal dissolution of the ties of the thirteen 
American colonies with Great Britain, the beginning of 
their statehood and national identity, and the dawning of 
a new era of freedom in America and the world; 
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•HCON 386 IH 
Whereas these Founding Fathers, relying on the direction 
from and protection of Divine Providence, pledged to 
each other their lives, their fortunes, and their Sacred 
honor in defense of this action; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence paved the way for 
the birth of the Republic; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence has become part of 
the national culture, and its principles are part of the 
consciousness of all Americans; 
Whereas the fundamental genius of the United States is em-
bodied in the Declaration’s recognition that ‘‘all men are 
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator 
with certain unalienable rights, that among these are 
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’’; 
Whereas the principle that the rights of man are bestowed by 
the Creator and are unalienable was derived from Scrip-
ture, which antedates the existence from any government; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence affirms that gov-
ernments are instituted to protect those rights; and 
Whereas the Declaration acknowledged these self-evident 
Truths, which constituted one of the most revolutionary 
philosophical developments in history and began an un-
paralleled national experiment: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and celebrates 
the 232d anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of 
Independence. 
Æ 
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HR 3221 PCS
(c) CONSULTATION.—The Secretary shall develop the 
methodology and conduct the assessment in consultation 
with the Secretary of Energy, the Administrator of the 
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and 
the heads of other relevant agencies. 
SEC. 7422. METHODOLOGY. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Within one year after the date of 
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall develop a meth-
odology for conducting the assessment. 
(b) PUBLICATION
OF PROPOSED METHODOLOGY; 
COMMENT.—Upon completion of a proposed methodology, 
the Secretary shall publish the proposed methodology and 
solicit comments from the public and heads of affected 
Federal and State agencies for 60 days before publishing 
a final methodology. 
SEC. 7423. COMPLETION OF ASSESSMENT AND REPORT. 
The Secretary shall— 
(1) complete the national assessment within 3 
years after publication of the final methodology 
under section 7422; and 
(2) submit a report describing the results of the 
assessment to the House Committee on Natural Re-
sources and the Senate Committee on Energy and 
Natural Resources within 180 days after the assess-
ment is completed. 
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Horse Pike to NJ Turnpike overpass in Barrington’’ 
and ‘‘$700,000’’, respectively; 
(161) in item number 2523 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Penobscot River-
front Development for bicycle trails, amenities, traf-
fic circulation improvements, and waterfront access 
or stabilization, Bangor and Brewer’’; 
(162) in item number 545 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Planning, design, 
and construction of improvements to the highway 
systems connecting to Lewistown and Auburn down-
towns’’; 
(163) in item number 2168 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘Study 
and design, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, 
and 
construction 
of 
street 
improvements, 
streetscaping enhancements, paving, lighting, safety 
improvements, along the Rt. 315 corridor from Du-
pont to Wilkes Barre’’ and ‘‘$1,000,000’’, respec-
tively; 
(164) in item number 170 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘Study 
of a Maglev train route from Northeast Pennsyl-
vania through New Jersey and New York’’ and 
‘‘$1,600,000’’, respectively; 
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III 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 386 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 25 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 17), 2008 
Received 
OCTOBER 2 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 17), 2008 
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and celebrating the 232nd anniversary of the 
signing of the Declaration of Independence. 
Whereas the text of the Declaration of Independence was 
adopted by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 
1776, and the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence was signed by most of the delegates in the Sec-
ond Continental Congress on August 2, 1776; 
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HCON 386 RFS 
Whereas August 2, 2008, marks the 232d anniversary of the 
signing of the engrossed copy of the Declaration of Inde-
pendence; 
Whereas the signing of the Declaration of Independence 
marked the formal dissolution of the ties of the thirteen 
American colonies with Great Britain, the beginning of 
their statehood and national identity, and the dawning of 
a new era of freedom in America and the world; 
Whereas these Founding Fathers, relying on the direction 
from and protection of Divine Providence, pledged to 
each other their lives, their fortunes, and their Sacred 
honor in defense of this action; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence paved the way for 
the birth of the Republic; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence has become part of 
the national culture, and its principles are part of the 
consciousness of all Americans; 
Whereas the fundamental genius of the United States is em-
bodied in the Declaration’s recognition that ‘‘all men are 
created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator 
with certain unalienable rights, that among these are 
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness’’; 
Whereas the principle that the rights of man are bestowed by 
the Creator and are unalienable was derived from Scrip-
ture, which antedates the existence from any government; 
Whereas the Declaration of Independence affirms that gov-
ernments are instituted to protect those rights; and 
Whereas the Declaration acknowledged these self-evident 
Truths, which constituted one of the most revolutionary 
philosophical developments in history and began an un-
paralleled national experiment: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and celebrates 
the 232d anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of 
Independence. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 24 
(legislative day September 23), 2008. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 387 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should sever diplo-
matic relations with Zimbabwe until such time as the President deter-
mines that Zimbabwe meets requirements relating to democratic, free 
and fair elections, basic civil liberties and human rights, and certain 
other requirements. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2008 
Mr. TANCREDO (for himself and Mr. CHABOT) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States 
should sever diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe until 
such time as the President determines that Zimbabwe 
meets requirements relating to democratic, free and fair 
elections, basic civil liberties and human rights, and cer-
tain other requirements. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the 
United States should sever diplomatic relations with 
Zimbabwe until such time as the President determines 
that— 
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•HCON 387 IH 
(1) Zimbabwe is governed at the national and 
local levels by governments that are democratically 
elected from free and fair elections conducted under 
the supervision of internationally recognized observ-
ers and in which— 
(A) opposition parties are permitted ample 
time to organize and campaign for such elec-
tions; and 
(B) all candidates are permitted access to 
the media; 
(2) the Zimbabwean Government is showing re-
spect for the basic civil liberties and human rights 
of the citizens of Zimbabwe; 
(3) Zimbabwe has adopted a market-oriented 
economic system based on the right to own and 
enjoy property without regard to race or political af-
filiation; 
(4) the Zimbabwean Government has put in 
place a mechanism to ensure regular free and fair 
elections; 
(5) the Zimbabwean Government has estab-
lished an independent judiciary; and 
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•HCON 387 IH 
(6) 
Zimbabwe’s 
current 
dictator, 
Robert 
Mugabe, is no longer part of the Zimbabwean Gov-
ernment in any capacity. 
Æ 
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(165) in item number 2366 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Design, engineer-
ing, right-of-way acquisition, and paving of the park-
ing lot at the Casey Plaza in Wilkes-Barre Town-
ship’’; 
(166) in item number 826 by striking ‘‘and 
Interstate 81’’ and inserting ‘‘and exit 168 on Inter-
state 81 or the intersection of the connector road 
with Northampton St.’’; 
(167) in item number 2144 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘Design, engineer-
ing, right-of-way acquisition and construction of 
streetscaping enhancements, paving, lighting, safety 
improvements, parking, and roadway redesign on 
Third Street from Pittston Avenue to Packer Street; 
Swift Street from Packer Street to Railroad Street; 
Clark Street from Main Street to South Street; 
School Street from Main Street to South Street; 
Plane Street from Grove Street to William Street; 
John Street from 4 John Street to William Street; 
Grove Street from Plane Street to Duryea Borough 
line; Wood Street from Cherry Street to Hawthorne 
Street in Avoca Borough, Luzerne County’’; 
(168) in item number 1765 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘De-
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In the Senate of the United States,
January 22, 2007.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 38) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a
message from the President.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Page 1, line 3, strike out øWednesday¿ and insert: Tuesday
Attest:
Secretary.
sign, engineering, right-of-way acquisition, and con-
struction of street improvements, streetscaping en-
hancements, paving, lighting, safety improvements, 
parking, roadway redesign in Pittston, including 
right-of-way acquisition, structure demolition, and 
intersection safety improvements in the vicinity and 
including the intersection of Main and William 
Streets in Pittston’’ and ‘‘$1,600,000’’, respectively; 
(169) in item number 2957 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘De-
sign, engineering, land acquisition, right-of-way ac-
quisition, and construction of a parking garage, 
streetscaping enhancements, paving, lighting, safety 
improvements, parking, and roadway redesign in the 
city of Wilkes-Barre’’ and ‘‘$2,800,000’’, respec-
tively; 
(170) in item number 3283 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘Pe-
destrian access improvements, including installation 
of infrastructure and equipment for security and 
surveillance purposes at subway stations in Astoria, 
New York’’ and ‘‘$1,300,000’’, respectively; 
(171) in item number 3556 by striking the 
project description and amount and inserting ‘‘De-
sign and rehabilitate staircases used as streets due 
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110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 38
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble 
in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednes-
day, January 23, 2007, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of
•HCON 38 EH 
receiving such communication as the President of the 
United States shall be pleased to make to them. 
Passed the House of Representatives January 19, 
2007. 
Attest:
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 38
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive 
a message from the President.
H. Con. Res. 38
Agreed to January 23, 2007
One Hundred Tenth Congress
of the
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, 
the fourth day of January, two thousand and seven 
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble in the Hall of 
the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 23, 2007, at 
9 p.m., for the purpose of receiving such communication as the 
President of the United States shall be pleased to make to them. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
I 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6049 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation with Kiowa County, 
Colorado, to restore the Murdock Building in Eads, Colorado, for use 
as the visitor center for the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic 
Site. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 30, 2010 
Ms. MARKEY of Colorado introduced the following bill; which was referred to 
the Committee on Natural Resources 
A BILL 
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior, in cooperation 
with Kiowa County, Colorado, to restore the Murdock 
Building in Eads, Colorado, for use as the visitor center 
for the Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Sand Creek Massacre 
National Historic Site Visitor Center Act of 2010’’. 
SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. 
In this Act: 
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II 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 38 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 22, 2007 
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Providing for a joint session of Congress to receive a message 
from the President. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble 
in the Hall of the House of Representatives on Wednes-
day, January 23, 2007, at 9 p.m., for the purpose of 
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receiving such communication as the President of the 
United States shall be pleased to make to them. 
Passed the House of Representatives January 19, 
2007. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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