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109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 355
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual develop-
ment and enrich the academic environment for students 
of all ages; 
Whereas students who participate in school music programs 
are less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol 
and have better attendance in school;
•HCON 355 EH 
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruc-
tion, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve 
problems, communicate, and work cooperatively, are vital 
for success in the 21st century workplace; 
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in 
inner city neighborhoods have virtually no access to 
music education, which places them at a disadvantage 
compared to their peers in other communities; 
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant 
curtailment of school music programs, thereby depriving 
millions of students of an education that includes music; 
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is 
an essential element of the arts; and 
Whereas every student in the United States should have an 
opportunity to reap the benefits of music education: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that 
music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an im-
portant component of a well-rounded academic curriculum 
and should be available to every student in every school.
Passed the House of Representatives April 4, 2006. 
Attest:
Clerk.
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 355
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-
based music education, and for other purposes.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 355 
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 9, 2006 
Mr. COOPER (for himself and Mr. PORTER) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and 
the Workforce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based 
music education, and for other purposes. 
Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual develop-
ment and enrich the academic environment for students 
of all ages; 
Whereas students who participate in school music programs 
are less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol 
and have better attendance in school; 
Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruc-
tion, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve 
problems, communicate, and work cooperatively, are vital 
for success in the 21st century workplace; 
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in 
inner city neighborhoods have virtually no access to 
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music education, which places them at a disadvantage 
compared to their peers in other communities; 
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant 
curtailment of school music programs, thereby depriving 
millions of students of an education that includes music; 
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is 
an essential element of the arts; 
Whereas every student in the United States should have an 
opportunity to reap the benefits of music education; and 
Whereas NAMM, the International Music Products Associa-
tion, highlights during the month of March the important 
role that school music programs play in the academic and 
social development of children: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That— 
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that music 
education grounded in rigorous instruction is an im-
portant component of a well-rounded academic cur-
riculum and should be available to every student in 
every school; and 
(2) the Congress recognizes NAMM, the Inter-
national Music Products Association, for its efforts 
to emphasize the importance of school music pro-
grams in the academic and social development of 
children. 
Æ 
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primary heat source, that may include secondary 
supplemental heating by means of electrical resist-
ance, steam, hot water, or gas.’’. 
(b) STANDARDS.—Section 342(a) of the Energy Pol-
icy and Conservation Act (42 U.S.C. 6313(a)) is amend-
ed— 
(1) in each of paragraphs (1) and (2), by in-
serting after ‘‘heating equipment’’ in the first sen-
tence ‘‘, including single package vertical air condi-
tioners and single package vertical heat pumps,’’; 
(2) in paragraph (1), by striking ‘‘but before 
January 1, 2010,’’; 
(3) in each of paragraphs (7), (8), and (9), by 
inserting after ‘‘heating equipment’’ in the first sen-
tence ‘‘, excluding single package vertical air condi-
tioners and single package vertical heat pumps,’’; 
(4) in paragraph (7)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘manufactured on or after 
January 1, 2010,’’; 
(B) in each of subparagraphs (A), (B), and 
(C), by striking ‘‘The’’ and inserting ‘‘For 
equipment manufactured on or after January 1, 
2010, the’’; and 
(C) by adding at the end the following new 
subparagraphs: 
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III 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 355 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 5. 2006 
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based 
music education, and for other purposes. 
Whereas school music programs enhance intellectual develop-
ment and enrich the academic environment for students 
of all ages; 
Whereas students who participate in school music programs 
are less likely to be involved with drugs, gangs, or alcohol 
and have better attendance in school; 
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Whereas the skills gained through sequential music instruc-
tion, including discipline and the ability to analyze, solve 
problems, communicate, and work cooperatively, are vital 
for success in the 21st century workplace; 
Whereas the majority of students attending public schools in 
inner city neighborhoods have virtually no access to 
music education, which places them at a disadvantage 
compared to their peers in other communities; 
Whereas local budget cuts are predicted to lead to significant 
curtailment of school music programs, thereby depriving 
millions of students of an education that includes music; 
Whereas the arts are a core academic subject, and music is 
an essential element of the arts; and 
Whereas every student in the United States should have an 
opportunity to reap the benefits of music education: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that 
music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an im-
portant component of a well-rounded academic curriculum 
and should be available to every student in every school. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 4, 2006. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 357
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas cystic fibrosis is one of the most common life-threat-
ening genetic diseases in the United States and one for 
which there is no known cure; 
Whereas the average life expectancy of an individual with cys-
tic fibrosis is 35 years, an improvement from a life ex-
•HCON 357 EH 
pectancy of 10 years in the 1960s, but still unacceptably 
short; 
Whereas approximately 30,000 people in the United States 
have cystic fibrosis, more than half of them children; 
Whereas one of every 3,500 babies born in the United States 
is born with cystic fibrosis; 
Whereas more than 10,000,000 Americans are unknowing, 
symptom-free carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene; 
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rec-
ommends that all States consider newborn screening for 
cystic fibrosis; 
Whereas the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation urges all States to 
implement newborn screening for cystic fibrosis to facili-
tate early diagnosis and treatment which improves health 
and longevity; 
Whereas prompt, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of 
cystic fibrosis can extend the lives of people who have the 
disease; 
Whereas recent advances in cystic fibrosis research have pro-
duced promising leads in gene, protein, and drug thera-
pies beneficial to people who have the disease; 
Whereas innovative research is progressing faster and is 
being conducted more aggressively than ever before, due, 
in part, to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s establish-
ment of a model clinical trials network; 
Whereas although the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation continues 
to fund a research pipeline for more than two dozen po-
tential therapies and funds a nationwide network of care 
centers that extend the length and quality of life for peo-
•HCON 357 EH 
ple with cystic fibrosis, lives continue to be lost to this 
disease every day; 
Whereas education of the public about cystic fibrosis, includ-
ing the symptoms of the disease, increases knowledge and 
understanding of cystic fibrosis and promotes early diag-
nosis; and 
Whereas the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will conduct activi-
ties to honor National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month 
in May, 2006: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the goals and ideals of National Cys-
tic Fibrosis Awareness Month; 
(2) promotes further public awareness and un-
derstanding of cystic fibrosis; 
(3) advocates for increased support for people 
who have cystic fibrosis and their families; 
(4) encourages early diagnosis and access to 
quality care for people with cystic fibrosis to improve 
the quality of their lives; and 
(5) supports research to find a cure for cystic 
fibrosis by fostering an enhanced research program
•HCON 357 EH 
through a strong Federal commitment and expanded 
public-private partnerships.
Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2006. 
Attest:
Clerk.
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 357
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Cystic 
Fibrosis Awareness Month.
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1236 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 
750 4th Street in Sparks, Nevada, as the ‘‘Mayor Tony Armstrong 
Memorial Post Office’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 10, 2005 
Mr. GIBBONS (for himself, Mr. PORTER, and Ms. BERKLEY) introduced the 
following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
A BILL 
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service 
located at 750 4th Street in Sparks, Nevada, as the 
‘‘Mayor Tony Armstrong Memorial Post Office’’. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. MAYOR TONY ARMSTRONG MEMORIAL POST 
OFFICE. 
(a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the United States 
Postal Service located at 750 4th Street in Sparks, Ne-
vada, shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Mayor Tony 
Armstrong Memorial Post Office’’.
H. Con. Res. 357
Agreed to May 24, 2006
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and six 
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas cystic fibrosis is one of the most common life-threatening 
genetic diseases in the United States and one for which there 
is no known cure; 
Whereas the average life expectancy of an individual with cystic 
fibrosis is 35 years, an improvement from a life expectancy of 
10 years in the 1960s, but still unacceptably short;
Whereas approximately 30,000 people in the United States have 
cystic fibrosis, more than half of them children;
Whereas one of every 3,500 babies born in the United States is 
born with cystic fibrosis;
Whereas more than 10,000,000 Americans are unknowing, symp-
tom-free carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene;
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention rec-
ommends that all States consider newborn screening for cystic 
fibrosis;
Whereas the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation urges all States to imple-
ment newborn screening for cystic fibrosis to facilitate early diag-
nosis and treatment which improves health and longevity;
Whereas prompt, aggressive treatment of the symptoms of cystic 
fibrosis can extend the lives of people who have the disease;
Whereas recent advances in cystic fibrosis research have produced 
promising leads in gene, protein, and drug therapies beneficial 
to people who have the disease;
Whereas innovative research is progressing faster and is being 
conducted more aggressively than ever before, due, in part, to 
the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s establishment of a model clinical 
trials network; 
Whereas although the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation continues to fund 
a research pipeline for more than two dozen potential therapies 
and funds a nationwide network of care centers that extend 
the length and quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis, 
lives continue to be lost to this disease every day;
Whereas education of the public about cystic fibrosis, including 
the symptoms of the disease, increases knowledge and under-
standing of cystic fibrosis and promotes early diagnosis; and
Whereas the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will conduct activities to 
honor National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month in May, 2006: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
H. Con. Res. 357—2
(1) honors the goals and ideals of National Cystic Fibrosis 
Awareness Month; 
(2) promotes further public awareness and understanding 
of cystic fibrosis; 
(3) advocates for increased support for people who have 
cystic fibrosis and their families; 
(4) encourages early diagnosis and access to quality care 
for people with cystic fibrosis to improve the quality of their 
lives; and 
(5) supports research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis by 
fostering an enhanced research program through a strong Fed-
eral commitment and expanded public-private partnerships. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
(b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, reg-
ulation, document, paper, or other record of the United 
States to the facility referred to in subsection (a) shall 
be deemed to be a reference to the ‘‘Mayor Tony Arm-
strong Memorial Post Office’’. 
Æ
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‘‘(D) For equipment manufactured on or after 
the later of January 1, 2008, or the date six months 
after enactment of this section, the minimum sea-
sonal energy efficiency ratio of air-cooled three-phase 
electric central air conditioners and central air con-
ditioning heat pumps less than 65,000 Btu per hour 
(cooling capacity), split systems, shall be 13.0. 
‘‘(E) For equipment manufactured on or after 
the later of January 1, 2008, or the date six months 
after enactment of this section, minimum seasonal 
energy efficiency ratio of air-cooled three-phase elec-
tric central air conditioners and central air condi-
tioning heat pumps less than 65,000 Btu per hour 
(cooling capacity), single package, shall be 13.0. 
‘‘(F) For equipment manufactured on or after 
the later of January 1, 2008, or the date six months 
after enactment of this section, minimum heating 
seasonal performance factor of air-cooled three- 
phase electric central air conditioning heat pumps 
less than 65,000 Btu per hour (cooling capacity), 
split systems, shall be 7.7. 
‘‘(G) For equipment manufactured on or after 
the later of January 1, 2008, or the date six months 
after enactment of this section, the minimum heat-
ing seasonal performance factor of air-cooled three- 
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109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 359
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the 
District of Columbia Special Olympics Law En-
forcement Torch Run.
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 359
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring),
•HCON 359 EH 
SECTION 
1. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
USE 
OF 
CAPITOL 
GROUNDS FOR D.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW 
ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN. 
On June 9, 2006, or on such other date as the Speak-
er of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly des-
ignate, the 2006 District of Columbia Special Olympics 
Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred 
to as the ‘‘event’’) may be run through the Capitol 
Grounds as part of the journey of the Special Olympics 
torch to the District of Columbia Special Olympics sum-
mer games. 
SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD. 
The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as 
may be necessary to carry out the event. 
SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARA-
TIONS. 
The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions 
for physical preparations for the event. 
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of 
title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertise-
ments, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds,
•HCON 359 EH 
as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol 
Grounds, in connection with the event.
Passed the House of Representatives May 3, 2006. 
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 359
Agreed to May 4, 2006
One Hundred Ninth Congress
of the
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and six 
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR D.C. 
SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN. 
On June 9, 2006, or on such other date as the Speaker of 
the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and 
Administration of the Senate may jointly designate, the 2006 Dis-
trict of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run 
(in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘event’’) may be run through 
the Capitol Grounds as part of the journey of the Special Olympics 
torch to the District of Columbia Special Olympics summer games. 
SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD. 
The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as may be 
necessary to carry out the event. 
SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS. 
The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for phys-
ical preparations for the event. 
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforcement of the 
restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of title 40, United States 
Code, concerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
H. Con. Res. 359—2
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable 
to the Capitol Grounds, in connection with the event. 
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 359 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District of Columbia 
Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2006 
Mr. SHUSTER (for himself and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation 
and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District 
of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
SECTION 
1. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
USE 
OF 
CAPITOL 
GROUNDS FOR D.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW 
ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN. 
On June 9, 2006, or on such other date as the Speak-
er of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly des-
ignate, the 2006 District of Columbia Special Olympics 
Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred 
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to as the ‘‘event’’) may be run through the Capitol 
Grounds as part of the journey of the Special Olympics 
torch to the District of Columbia Special Olympics sum-
mer games. 
SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD. 
The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as 
may be necessary to carry out the event. 
SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARA-
TIONS. 
The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions 
for physical preparations for the event. 
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of 
title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertise-
ments, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, 
as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol 
Grounds, in connection with the event. 
Æ 
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III 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 359 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 4, 2006 
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the District 
of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), 
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SECTION 
1. 
AUTHORIZATION 
OF 
USE 
OF 
CAPITOL 
GROUNDS FOR D.C. SPECIAL OLYMPICS LAW 
ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN. 
On June 9, 2006, or on such other date as the Speak-
er of the House of Representatives and the Committee on 
Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly des-
ignate, the 2006 District of Columbia Special Olympics 
Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred 
to as the ‘‘event’’) may be run through the Capitol 
Grounds as part of the journey of the Special Olympics 
torch to the District of Columbia Special Olympics sum-
mer games. 
SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD. 
The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as 
may be necessary to carry out the event. 
SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARA-
TIONS. 
The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions 
for physical preparations for the event. 
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. 
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 5104(c) of 
title 40, United States Code, concerning sales, advertise-
ments, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol Grounds, 
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as well as other restrictions applicable to the Capitol 
Grounds, in connection with the event. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 3, 2006. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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