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•HRES 981 EH 
risk factors for glaucoma and those over the age of 40 
should have regular, comprehensive eye examinations that 
include careful evaluation of the optic nerve and measure-
ment of eye pressure; 
Whereas the National Eye Institute (‘‘NEI’’) within the Na-
tional Institutes of Health (‘‘NIH’’) has been a worldwide 
leader in glaucoma research, elucidating the genetic basis 
of different types of the disease (including risk factors) 
and the potential for gene therapy approaches, identi-
fying factors that can protect the optic nerve from dam-
age, evaluating the potential for optic nerve cell regenera-
tion, and better understanding how elevated intraocular 
pressure leads to optic nerve damage and how pressure- 
reducing drugs ultimately developed from NEI-led re-
search can reduce glaucoma progression; 
Whereas it is the role of the NEI to support research to pre-
vent, diagnose, and cure glaucoma-related vision impair-
ment and blindness, which disproportionately affects un-
derserved minority populations; and 
Whereas the public needs to know the insidious nature of 
glaucoma, that there are means for detecting and treat-
ing it to save sight, and the importance of compliance as-
sociated with those treatments, and the first-ever World 
Glaucoma Day is an observance planned to increase glob-
al awareness in that regard: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Representa-
tives— 
(1) recognizes the first-ever World Glaucoma Day; 
(2) supports the efforts of the National Eye Insti-
tute within the National Institutes of Health to continue
•HRES 981 EH 
research on the causes of glaucoma, including genetic 
and environmental risk factors, glaucoma prevention, the 
relationships between damage to the optic nerve and loss 
of vision, societal and individual impacts, diagnostics, 
and treatment to save and potentially restore sight; and 
(3) congratulates the American Glaucoma Society 
for its efforts to expand awareness of the prevalence and 
economic burden of glaucoma. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 982 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 14, 2008. 
Resolved, That House Resolution 979 and House Resolu-
tion 980 are hereby adopted. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
SEC. 3. APPLICATION OF ACT. 
This Act shall apply to all activities and claims occur-
ring on or after the date of enactment of this Act. 
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House Calendar No. 188 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 982 
[Report No. 110–526] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. 
Res. 979) recommending that the House of Rep-
resentatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua 
Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt 
of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas 
duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary 
and for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 
980) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary 
to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to 
enforce certain subpoenas. 
FEBRUARY 13, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 189 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 983 
[Report No. 110–527] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consider-
ation of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2008 
Mr. ARCURI, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules and providing for consider-
ation of motions to suspend the rules. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of Thursday, February 14, 
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2008, relating to a bill addressing foreign intelligence sur-
veillance. 
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, February 14, 2008, for the Speaker 
to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules re-
lating to a bill addressing foreign intelligence surveillance. 
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House Calendar No. 189 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 983 
[Report No. 110–527] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend 
the rules. 
FEBRUARY 13, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the life and achievements of Dr. John 
Garang de Mabior; 
(2) reaffirms its commitment to a just and lasting 
peace in the Republic of the Sudan; 
(3) calls for full implementation of the Comprehen-
sive Peace Agreement without any delay; 
(4) strongly urges the people of Southern Sudan 
and its leaders to continue to support Dr. Garang’s vi-
sion for a new Sudan; 
(5) strongly urges the full commitment of the 
United States, the United Nations, the European Union, 
the African Union, and the League of Arab States to 
support Dr. Garang’s vision for a new Sudan by endors-
ing democratic elections throughout Sudan in 2009, as 
provided by the Comprehensive Peace Agreement; 
(6) strongly supports the creation of a Dr. John 
Garang de Mabior Institute for Agriculture, Peace, and 
Economic Development in Southern Sudan; and 
(7) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to 
the Secretary of State with a request that the Secretary 
transmit it to Dr. Garang’s widow, Rebecca Garang, and 
to the Government of Southern Sudan, through the Of-
H. Res. 984 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 14, 2008. 
Whereas pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, 
helped establish the American West; 
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, 
compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; 
Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, 
sound family values, and good common sense; 
Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, 
geographic boundaries, and political affiliation; 
Whereas the cowboy is an excellent steward of the land and 
its creatures; 
Whereas the cowboy lives off the land and works to protect 
and enhance the environment; 
Whereas cowboy traditions have been part of the American 
culture for generations; 
Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the 
economy, through the work of approximately 727,000 
ranchers in all 50 States, and contributes to the well- 
being of nearly every county in the Nation; 
Whereas annual attendance at professional and working 
ranch rodeo events exceeds 27,000,000 fans, and the 
rodeo is the 7th most watched sport in the Nation;
•HRES 984 EH 
Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other or-
ganizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of 
the cowboy spans race, gender, and generations; 
Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and 
music, and occupies a central place in the public imagina-
tion; 
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and 
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and 
cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and 
encouraged: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of a ‘‘Na-
tional Day of the Cowboy’’; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States to 
observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 984 
Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 as ‘‘National Day 
of the Cowboy’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2008 
Ms. GIFFORDS (for herself, Mr. BURGESS, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. 
HALL of Texas, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, 
Mr. REHBERG, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SESSIONS, and Mr. 
MITCHELL) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation of July 26, 2008 
as ‘‘National Day of the Cowboy’’. 
Whereas pioneering men and women, known as cowboys, 
helped establish the American West; 
Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, integrity, courage, 
compassion, respect, a strong work ethic, and patriotism; 
Whereas the cowboy spirit exemplifies strength of character, 
sound family values, and good common sense; 
Whereas the cowboy archetype transcends ethnicity, gender, 
geographic boundaries, and political affiliation; 
Whereas the cowboy is an excellent steward of the land and 
its creatures; 
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Whereas the cowboy lives off the land and works to protect 
and enhance the environment; 
Whereas cowboy traditions have been part of the American 
culture for generations; 
Whereas the cowboy continues to be an important part of the 
economy, through the work of approximately 727,000 
ranchers in all 50 States, and contributes to the well- 
being of nearly every county in the Nation; 
Whereas annual attendance at professional and working 
ranch rodeo events exceeds 27,000,000 fans, and the 
rodeo is the 7th most watched sport in the Nation; 
Whereas membership and participation in rodeo and other or-
ganizations that promote and encompass the livelihood of 
the cowboy spans race, gender, and generations; 
Whereas the cowboy is a central figure in literature, film, and 
music, and occupies a central place in the public imagina-
tion; 
Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; and 
Whereas the ongoing contributions made by cowboys and 
cowgirls to their communities should be recognized and 
encouraged: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses support for the designation of a 
‘‘National Day of the Cowboy’’; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe the day with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 192 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Association of Community Organi-
zations for Reform Now (ACORN) should lose its exemption from tax-
ation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 29, 2009 
Mr. TIAHRT submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Ways and Means 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Association of 
Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) 
should lose its exemption from taxation under the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986. 
Whereas in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, seven employees of the 
Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now 
(commonly referred to as ‘‘ACORN’’) were charged with 
filing hundreds of fraudulent voter registrations before 
the 2008 elections; 
Whereas in 2009 in West Reading, Pennsylvania, an ACORN 
employee was sentenced to up to 23 months in prison for 
identity theft and tampering with records; 
Whereas in September 2009 in Miami, Florida, 11 former 
ACORN registration canvassers were arrested on allega-
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•HRES 986 IH 
Whereas Samuel R. Johnson retired from active duty in 1979 
in the grade of colonel, and personifies the verse in Isaiah 
40:31, ‘‘They shall mount with wings as eagles’’; 
Whereas the American military personnel who were prisoners 
of war during the Vietnam conflict truly represent the 
best of America; 
Whereas the 35th anniversary of Operation Homecoming be-
gins on February 12, 2008, and ends on April 1, 2008; 
Whereas the world acknowledges that the words inscribed by 
an American prisoner of war in a Hanoi Hilton cell, 
‘‘Freedom has a taste to those who fight and die for it 
that the protected will never know’’, are bitterly true and 
eternally appreciated; and 
Whereas the Nation owes a debt of gratitude to these patriots 
and their families for their courage, heroism, and exem-
plary service: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deepest gratitude for, and calls 
upon all Americans to reflect upon and to show their 
gratitude for, the courage and sacrifice of the brave 
members of the United States Armed Forces, includ-
ing Samuel R. Johnson of Texas, who were held as 
prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict; 
(2) urges States and localities to honor the 
courage and sacrifice of those prisoners of war with 
appropriate ceremonies and activities; 
(3) acting on behalf of all Americans, will not 
forget the 1,729 members of the United States 
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Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the 
Vietnam conflict and will continue to press for a full 
accounting of all of these members; and 
(4) honors all of the members of the United 
States Armed Forces who have fought and died in 
the defense of freedom. 
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HCON 104 RFS 
(D) public safety, law enforcement, and 
health professionals should be recognized and 
applauded for their hard work and innovative 
strategies to increase the percentage of sexual 
assault cases that result in the prosecution and 
incarceration of the offenders; 
(2) Congress strongly recommends national and 
community organizations, businesses in the private 
sector, colleges and universities, and the media to 
promote, through National Sexual Assault Aware-
ness and Prevention Month, awareness of sexual vio-
lence and strategies to decrease the incidence of sex-
ual assault; and 
(3) Congress supports the goals and ideals of 
National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention 
Month. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 28, 2009. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1377 
AN ACT 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to expand veteran 
eligibility for reimbursement by the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs for emergency treatment furnished in a non-De-
partment facility, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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particularly the elderly, those undergoing dialysis, and 
those with surgical wounds; 
Whereas individuals infected with MRSA are most likely to 
have longer and more expensive hospital stays, with an 
average cost of $35,000; 
Whereas there has been an increase in reported community- 
acquired staph infection outbreaks, including antibiotic- 
resistant strains, in States such as Illinois, New York, 
Kentucky, Virginia, Maryland, Ohio, North Carolina, 
Florida, the District of Columbia, and Alaska; 
Whereas clusters of community-acquired MRSA infections 
have been reported since the late 1990s among competi-
tive sports teams, correctional facilities, schools, work-
places, military facilities, and other community settings; 
Whereas a person who is not infected with MRSA can be a 
vehicle for the transmission of infections through skin-to- 
skin contact; and 
Whereas many instances of MRSA transmission can be pre-
vented through the use of appropriate hygienic practices, 
such as hand washing and appropriate first aid for open 
wounds and active skin infections, are followed: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the United States House of Representa-
tives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of reducing the trans-
mission of infections in hospitals and ensuring appro-
priate use and utilization of antibiotics to meet patient 
and public health needs;
•HRES 988 EH 
(2) recognizes the importance of operational re-
search for finding the best ways of preventing hospital- 
and community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphy-
lococcus aureus (MRSA) and developing new antibiotics 
for improving care for MRSA patients; 
(3) recognizes the importance of raising awareness 
of MRSA and methods of preventing MRSA infections; 
and 
(4) supports the work of advocates, healthcare prac-
titioners, and science-based experts in educating, sup-
porting, and providing hope for individuals and their 
families affected by community and healthcare associ-
ated infections. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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(k) SECTION 709.—Section 709 (21 U.S.C. 379a) is 
amended by inserting ‘‘tobacco product,’’ after ‘‘device,’’. 
(l) SECTION 801.—Section 801 (21 U.S.C. 381) is 
amended— 
(1) in subsection (a)— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘tobacco products,’’ after 
the term ‘‘devices,’’; 
(B) by inserting ‘‘or section 905(h)’’ after 
‘‘section 510’’; and 
(C) by striking the term ‘‘drugs or de-
vices’’ each time such term appears and insert-
ing ‘‘drugs, devices, or tobacco products’’; 
(2) in subsection (e)(1)— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘tobacco product’’ after 
‘‘drug, device,’’; and 
(B) by inserting ‘‘, and a tobacco product 
intended for export shall not be deemed to be 
in violation of section 906(e), 907, 911, or 
920(a),’’ before ‘‘if it—’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(p)(1) Not later than 36 months after the date of 
enactment of the Family Smoking Prevention and To-
bacco Control Act, and annually thereafter, the Secretary 
shall submit to the Committee on Health, Education, 
Labor, and Pensions of the Senate and the Committee on 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 190 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 989 
[Report No. 110–528] 
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from 
the Thirteenth Congressional District of Florida. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 14, 2008 
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, from the Committee on House Administration, 
reported the following resolution; which was referred to the House Cal-
endar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Rep-
resentative from the Thirteenth Congressional District 
of Florida. 
Resolved, That the election contest relating to the of-
fice of Representative from the Thirteenth Congressional 
District of Florida is dismissed. 
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House Calendar No. 190 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 989 
[Report No. 110–528] 
RESOLUTION 
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office 
of Representative from the Thirteenth Congres-
sional District of Florida. 
FEBRUARY 14, 2008 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 98
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 6, 2007.
Whereas Dr. John Garang de Mabior, founder and leader of 
the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement/Army (SPLM/
A), was born on June 23, 1945, in Bor, Sudan; 
Whereas Dr. Garang joined the Anya-Nya Movement in 
1970, a liberation movement in Southern Sudan, and 
after the 1972 Addis Ababa Peace Agreement, he became 
a member of the Sudanese Armed Forces; 
Whereas as Deputy Director of the Military Research Branch 
of the Sudanese Armed Forces, Dr. Garang demonstrated 
his leadership abilities in the early stages of his military 
career; 
Whereas Dr. Garang studied economics at Grinnell College 
and received his master of arts and doctorate degrees 
from Iowa State University; 
Whereas Dr. Garang skillfully managed to consolidate his 
base after the devastating split in the SPLM/A in 1991; 
Whereas as the undisputed leader of the SPLM/A, Dr. 
Garang demonstrated remarkable political and military 
leadership for over two decades; 
Whereas Dr. Garang was a soldier, a scholar, a statesman, 
and a father, who had a clear vision and unwavering love 
for his people and country;
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Whereas Dr. Garang fought for 22 years to achieve a just 
peace for his people, but only served 21 days as First 
Vice President of Sudan; 
Whereas Dr. Garang fought not only for the people in South-
ern Sudan, but also for the forgotten and long 
marginalized people of the Nuba Mountains, Southern 
Blue Nile, Darfur, and other regions of the country; 
Whereas Dr. Garang worked tirelessly to help build inter-
national support for a new Sudan that would be multi-
ethnic, multi-religious, democratic, and united; 
Whereas the new Sudan envisioned by Dr. Garang, if fully re-
alized, would be a country in which all Sudanese would 
live in peace without discrimination and hatred, with 
equality, pride, and dignity; 
Whereas Dr. Garang creatively and painstakingly managed 
the often conflicting aspirations of his people for an inde-
pendent Southern Sudan and his vision for a new Sudan; 
Whereas the Comprehensive Peace Agreement, which was 
signed by the Government of Sudan and the SPLM/A on 
January 9, 2005, provides Southern Sudan the right to 
self determination through a referendum after six years 
and also offers the northern establishment in Sudan the 
opportunity to make unity attractive during the interim 
period; 
Whereas on July 8, 2005, millions of people throughout 
Sudan came to show their support in Khartoum when 
Dr. Garang was sworn in as First Vice President of 
Sudan; and 
Whereas on July 30, 2005, Dr. John Garang died in a heli-
copter crash returning to Southern Sudan from Uganda: 
Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 98 EH 
fice of the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) 
in the District of Columbia. 
Attest:
Clerk.