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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 781 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2009 
Mr. SENSENBRENNER (for himself, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. SMITH of 
New Jersey, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. KIRK, 
and Mr. COBLE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Down Syndrome 
Awareness Month. 
Whereas one in approximately every 800 babies born in the 
United States has Down syndrome and more than 
350,000 people in the United States alone are living with 
this genetic condition; 
Whereas Down syndrome affects people of all ages, races, and 
economic levels and is the most frequently occurring 
chromosomal abnormality; 
Whereas the life expectancy of people with Down syndrome 
has increased dramatically in recent decades—from age 
25 in 1983 to 56 today; 
Whereas advancements in education, research and advocacy 
have had a tremendous impact on the opportunities that 
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individuals with Down syndrome have to live healthy and 
fulfilling lives; 
Whereas parents of babies with Down syndrome should re-
ceive the education and support they need to understand 
this condition and acquire new hope for the future of 
their children; 
Whereas the Congress should work with Down syndrome ad-
vocacy and education organizations to increase the aware-
ness of the American public as a whole to the true nature 
of this condition and dispel the stubborn myths about the 
degree to which it is disabling; 
Whereas promoting the acceptance and inclusion of individ-
uals born with this genetic condition will help them 
achieve their full potential in all aspects of their lives; 
and 
Whereas the National Association for Down Syndrome has 
designated October as National Down Syndrome Aware-
ness Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the Congress— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Down Syndrome Awareness Month; and 
(2) should work with health care providers and 
Down syndrome advocacy organizations to encourage 
awareness and education regarding Down syndrome. 
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Whereas according to the Bureau of the Census, 16 States 
have at least a half-million Hispanic residents, including 
Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, 
Massachusetts, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New 
York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and 
Washington; 
Whereas according to the Bureau of the Census, Hispanics 
are the largest minority group in 20 States, including Ar-
izona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, 
Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Nebraska, Nevada, New 
Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oregon, Rhode Is-
land, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming; 
Whereas according to the Bureau of the Census, there are 
1,600,000 Hispanic-owned businesses operating in areas 
including construction, administrative and support, waste 
management and remediation services, and retail and 
wholesale trade that generated $222,000,000,000 in rev-
enue in 2002, up 19 percent from 1997; 
Whereas according to the Bureau of the Census, the rate of 
growth of Hispanic-owned businesses between 1997 and 
2002 tripled to 31 percent compared with the national 
average of 10 percent for all businesses; 
Whereas Hispanic-Americans serve in all branches of the 
United States Armed Forces and have fought valiantly in 
every war in the history of the United States; 
Whereas according to the Bureau of the Census, there are 
1,100,000 Hispanic veterans of the United States Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas the Medal of Honor is the highest United States 
military distinction, awarded since the Civil War for
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‘‘conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of life 
above and beyond the call of duty’’; 
Whereas 43 men of Hispanic origin have earned this distinc-
tion; 
Whereas many Hispanic-Americans are dedicated public serv-
ants, holding posts at the highest levels of government, 
including Cabinet Secretaries, Members of the House of 
Representatives, the Senate, and the Supreme Court; and 
Whereas Hispanic-Americans have a deep commitment to 
faith, family, and community, an enduring work ethic, 
and a perseverance to succeed: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Hispanic Heritage Month; 
(2) celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic- 
Americans to the strength and culture of the United 
States; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States to 
observe Hispanic Heritage Month with appropriate pro-
grams and activities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 793 EH 
Whereas National Chemistry Week was established in 1987 
by the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest 
scientific society, to enhance public appreciation of the 
chemical sciences and to educate the public, particularly 
school-age children, about the important role of chemistry 
in everyday life; 
Whereas 2009 marks the 140th anniversary of Dmitri 
Mendeleev’s creation of the Periodic Table of the Ele-
ments; 
Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2009, 
‘‘Chemistry—It’s Elemental’’, was chosen to raise public 
awareness about the importance of chemistry and the 
chemical sciences by emphasizing that the elements, 
forming the basis of the universe, play an integral role 
in daily life; 
Whereas many common elements, such as copper in electrical 
wires, neon in lights, sodium in table salt, and aluminum 
in soda cans, are tangibly present in everyday life; 
Whereas more than 10,000 volunteers from industry, govern-
ment, and academia will observe National Chemistry 
Week during the week of October 18, 2009, by con-
ducting hands-on science activities with millions of chil-
dren in local schools, libraries, and museums; and 
Whereas National Chemistry Week volunteers will help pro-
vide resources to science educators across the country, 
promote community events for recycling common ele-
mental items such as aluminum cans, encourage students 
to explore creative representations of the elements in the 
Periodic Table, and generally act as ‘‘chemistry ambas-
sadors’’ who emphasize the importance and contributions 
of chemistry to daily life: Now, therefore, be it
H. Res. 784 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 28, 2009. 
Whereas September 28, 551 B.C., is recognized as the date 
on which Confucius was born in the town of Qufu, in 
what is now the Shandong Province of China; 
Whereas Confucius, who is one of the greatest thinkers, 
teachers, and social philosophers in history, developed a 
philosophy that has deeply influenced, and continues to 
influence, the social and political thought of countries 
around the world, including China, Korea, Japan, Tai-
wan, and Vietnam; 
Whereas Confucius counseled introspection, self-cultivation, 
sincerity, and the observance of respect within social rela-
tionships as a means of achieving justice and attaining 
morality in personal and public life, reflecting a moral 
fiber of the highest degree; 
Whereas the teaching of Confucius that ‘‘what one does not 
wish for oneself, one ought not to do to anyone else; what 
one recognizes as desirable for oneself, one ought to be 
willing to grant to others’’ is a model for ethical behavior 
and for the promotion of harmony among us; 
Whereas Confucius taught that an ideal government is found-
ed upon loyalty, respect for elders, and recognition of the 
importance of family; and
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Whereas Confucius taught that politicians must be models of 
truthfulness and morality, which serves as a reminder to 
all of our duty to serve with the utmost honor and re-
spect: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizes 
his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and po-
litical thought. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 784 
Honoring the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and recognizing 
his invaluable contributions to philosophy and social and political thought. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 
Mr. AL GREEN of Texas (for himself, Mr. CAO, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. 
GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. HONDA, Ms. CHU, Ms. 
HIRONO, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. WATSON, Mr. ELLISON, Ms. BERK-
LEY, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Ms. FUDGE, Ms. 
KILROY, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE 
JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. CLEAV-
ER, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. NADLER of New York, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. 
BUTTERFIELD, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. ACKERMAN, 
Mr. TOWNS, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. SCOTT 
of Georgia, Mr. CLAY, Ms. WATERS, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. MIL-
LER of North Carolina, Mr. SABLAN, Mr. SHERMAN, and Mr. FILNER) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius 
and recognizing his invaluable contributions to philos-
ophy and social and political thought. 
Whereas September 28, 551 B.C., is recognized as the date 
on which Confucius was born in the town of Qufu, in 
what is now the Shandong Province of China; 
Whereas Confucius, who is one of the greatest thinkers, 
teachers, and social philosophers in history, developed a 
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philosophy that has deeply influenced, and continues to 
influence, the social and political thought of countries 
around the world, including China, Korea, Japan, Tai-
wan, and Vietnam; 
Whereas Confucius counseled introspection, self-cultivation, 
sincerity, and the observance of respect within social rela-
tionships as a means of achieving justice and attaining 
morality in personal and public life, reflecting a moral 
fiber of the highest degree; 
Whereas the teaching of Confucius that ‘‘what one does not 
wish for oneself, one ought not to do to anyone else; what 
one recognizes as desirable for oneself, one ought to be 
willing to grant to others’’ is a model for ethical behavior 
and for the promotion of harmony among us; 
Whereas Confucius taught that an ideal government is found-
ed upon loyalty, respect for elders, and recognition of the 
importance of family; and 
Whereas Confucius taught that politicians must be models of 
truthfulness and morality, which serves as a reminder to 
all of our duty to serve with the utmost honor and re-
spect: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the 2,560th anniversary of the birth of Confucius and rec-
ognizes his invaluable contributions to philosophy and so-
cial and political thought. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 785 
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and receive certain 
tax returns and tax return information for the purposes of its investiga-
tion into whether United States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous 
should be impeached, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 
Mr. CONYERS (for himself and Mr. SMITH of Texas) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to inspect and 
receive certain tax returns and tax return information 
for the purposes of its investigation into whether United 
States District Judge G. Thomas Porteous should be 
impeached, and for other purposes. 
Whereas information contained in return or return informa-
tion (as those terms are defined in section 6103(b) of the 
Internal Revenue Code of 1986) relating to United States 
District Judge G. Thomas Porteous cannot reasonably be 
obtained from any other source: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the Committee on the Judiciary is author-
ized, pursuant to section 6103(f)(3) of the Internal 
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Revenue Code of 1986, to inspect and receive any 
return or return information (as those terms are de-
fined in section 6103(b) of the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986) for tax years 1990 through 2008 re-
lating to United States District Judge G. Thomas 
Porteous for the purposes of its investigation into 
whether Judge Porteous should be impeached; and 
(2) such returns and return information shall 
be furnished to the Committee in closed executive 
session. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 787 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 28, 2009. 
Whereas metastatic breast cancer refers to Stage IV breast 
cancer when cancer cells travel from the breast, either 
through the bloodstream or the lymphatic system, to 
other parts of the body, including the bones, liver, lungs, 
or brain, and continue to grow in their new location; 
Whereas an estimated 192,370 women and 1,910 men in the 
United States will be diagnosed with invasive breast can-
cer, and 62,280 women will be diagnosed with in situ 
breast cancer; 
Whereas nearly 30 percent of women diagnosed with early 
stage breast cancer will develop Stage IV advanced or 
metastatic breast cancer; 
Whereas in developing countries, the majority of women with 
breast cancer are diagnosed with advanced stage or meta-
static disease; 
Whereas the statistic that 155,000 women and men are pres-
ently living with metastatic breast cancer in the United 
States underscores the immediate need for increased pub-
lic awareness; 
Whereas there currently is no cure for metastatic breast can-
cer, and metastatic breast cancer frequently involves try-
•HRES 787 EH 
ing one treatment after another with the goal of extend-
ing the best quality of life as possible; 
Whereas scientists and researchers are conducting important 
research projects to achieve breakthroughs in metastatic 
breast cancer research; 
Whereas metastatic breast cancer is rarely discussed during 
Breast Cancer Awareness Month, however those living 
with the disease should never feel isolated or ignored; 
Whereas metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day empha-
sizes the urgent need for new, targeted breast cancer 
treatments that will provide a high quality of life and 
long life expectancy for patients by making Stage IV can-
cer a chronic, but not fatal disease; 
Whereas the House of Representatives is an institution that 
can raise awareness in the general public and the medical 
community of breast cancer; and 
Whereas October 13, 2009, would be an appropriate date to 
designate as National Metastatic Breast Cancer Aware-
ness Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of National Metastatic 
Breast Cancer Awareness Day; 
(2) encourages all people in the United States to 
become more informed and aware of metastatic breast 
cancer; and
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(3) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House to 
transmit a copy of this resolution to the Metastatic 
Breast Cancer Network. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 788 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 1, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall 
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany 
the bill (H.R. 3183) making appropriations for energy and 
water development and related agencies for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. All 
points of order against consideration of the conference report 
are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read. 
All points of order against the conference report are waived. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
conference report to its adoption without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate; and (2) one motion to recom-
mit if applicable. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 113 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 788 
[Report No. 111–280] 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to accompany the bill 
(H.R. 3183) making appropriations for energy and water development 
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 
Ms. MATSUI, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 3183) making appropriations for 
energy and water development and related agencies for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other 
purposes. 
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 3183) making appropriations for 
energy and water development and related agencies for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and for other pur-
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poses. All points of order against consideration of the con-
ference report are waived. The conference report shall be 
considered as read. All points of order against the con-
ference report are waived. The previous question shall be 
considered as ordered on the conference report to its adop-
tion without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of 
debate; and (2) one motion to recommit if applicable. 
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House Calendar No. 113 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 788 
[Report No. 111–280] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the conference report 
to accompany the bill (H.R. 3183) making ap-
propriations for energy and water development 
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending 
September 30, 2010, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 789 
Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2009, as World MRSA 
Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2009 
Mrs. BIGGERT submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2009, as 
World MRSA Day. 
Whereas MRSA is an acronym for methicillin-resistant staph-
ylococcus aureus, which causes deadly infections in pa-
tients in healthcare facilities and within our communities; 
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(CDC) have estimated that hospital-acquired MRSA in-
fections alone killed more than 19,000 United States 
residents in 2006; 
Whereas patient and consumer organizations around the 
globe are lending their voices to the call of world unity 
in leadership and commitment in preventing and stopping 
MRSA, which is pandemic and spreading at alarming 
rates; 
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Whereas leading patient and consumer advocates call upon 
healthcare officials and leaders to step up and take a 
more comprehensive approach to eradicate this prevent-
able disease and focus on a broad and pro-active preven-
tion program; and 
Whereas as an integral part of its multi-faceted program, the 
MRSA Survivors Network, the first consumer organiza-
tion in the United States to raise the alarm concerning 
the MRSA epidemic and other multi-drug resistant 
healthcare-acquired infections, has announced ‘‘World 
MRSA Day’’, which will be held on October 2, 2009, and 
commemorated each year after on this date; in addition, 
the month of October will also be designated ‘‘World 
MRSA Awareness Month’’ in order to call attention to 
this worldwide epidemic: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of World MRSA Day. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 78 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 22, 2009. 
Resolved, That the following members are, and are here-
by, elected to the following standing committees: 
COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE— Mr. Cassidy. 
COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET— Mr. Aderholt of Ala-
bama, to rank after Mr. Nunes of California, and Mr. Harp-
er. 
COMMITTEE ON ENERGY AND COMMERCE— Mr. Scalise. 
COMMITTEE
ON OVERSIGHT
AND GOVERNMENT RE-
FORM— Mr. Schock. 
COMMITTEE
ON
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOGY— Mr. 
Smith of Nebraska, to rank after Mr. Bilbray. 
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE— Mr. Guthrie, Mr. Cao, Mr. Schock, and Mr. Olson, 
all to rank after Mr. Latta.
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COMMITTEE ON VETERANS’ AFFAIRS— Mr. Lamborn, 
to rank after Mr. Bilbray, and Mr. Roe of Tennessee . 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 790 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 28, 2009. 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have 
served this Nation in building its nuclear defense since 
World War II; 
Whereas these dedicated American workers paid a high price 
for their service and have developed disabling or fatal ill-
nesses as a result of exposure to beryllium, ionizing radi-
ation, toxic substances, and other hazards that are 
unique to the production and testing of nuclear weapons; 
Whereas these workers were put at individual risk without 
their knowledge and consent in order to develop a nuclear 
weapons program; 
Whereas these patriotic men and women deserve to be recog-
nized for their contribution, service, and sacrifice towards 
the defense of our great Nation; and 
Whereas, on May 20, 2009, the Senate passed S. Res. 151, 
designating a national day of remembrance on October 
30, 2009, for nuclear weapons program workers: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) supports the goals and ideals of a national day 
of remembrance for American nuclear weapons program 
workers and uranium miners, millers, and haulers; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States to 
support and participate in appropriate ceremonies, pro-
grams, and other activities to recognize a national day 
of remembrance for past and present workers in Amer-
ica’s nuclear weapons program. 
Attest: 
Clerk.