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H. Res. 675 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 29, 2009. 
Whereas, on July 17, 2009, 2 unidentified terrorists carried 
out twin suicide bombings at the J.W. Marriott and Ritz- 
Carlton hotels in the central business district of Jakarta, 
killing at least 7 people and wounding at least 50; 
Whereas the majority of the victims of the attacks were Indo-
nesian citizens, according to reports; 
Whereas in addition to the Indonesian victims, citizens of 
Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore lost their lives in 
the attacks, and citizens of Australia, Canada, Hong 
Kong, India, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, 
South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United 
States were injured, according to reports; 
Whereas this tragic bombing was the first suicide attack in 
Indonesia since September 2005, demonstrating the 
progress that the Government of Indonesia has made in 
combating terrorism in recent years; 
Whereas Indonesia is the most populous Muslim-majority 
country in the world and is founded on principles of reli-
gious tolerance and moderation; 
Whereas Indonesia is developing into a strong multiparty de-
mocracy, as demonstrated by its April 2009 parliamen-
tary elections, in which 9 different parties won seats in
•HRES 675 EH 
the People’s Representative Council (DPR) and voter 
turnout exceeded 60 percent, and its July 2009 presi-
dential election, which was characterized as free and fair 
by preliminary reports; 
Whereas the continued development of Indonesia’s democratic 
norms and institutions will be critical to stemming the 
tide of violent extremism and therefore is in the mutual 
interest of the United States and Indonesia; and 
Whereas the United States Congress has worked in support 
of Indonesian democracy through the Congressional Cau-
cus on Indonesia and the House Democracy Assistance 
Commission, which has had a productive partnership with 
the DPR since 2006 and remains firmly committed to 
continuing this partnership: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns in the strongest terms the July 17, 
2009, attacks in Jakarta and all other terrorist attacks 
against targets in Indonesia; 
(2) expresses its condolences to the people of Indo-
nesia and the various other countries suffering casualties 
in the attacks; 
(3) supports the efforts of the Government of Indo-
nesia to investigate and prosecute the attacks to the full-
est extent of the law, and calls upon Indonesia and its 
neighbors to work together to combat terrorism in 
Southeast Asia; 
(4) expresses its confidence that Indonesia remains 
a reliable partner in the global struggle against ter-
•HRES 675 EH 
rorism and a stable destination for trade, travel, and in-
vestment; and 
(5) reaffirms the long-term commitment of the 
United States to the strengthening of democratic institu-
tions and the promotion of peace, prosperity, and ethnic 
and religious tolerance in Indonesia. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 676 IH 
Whereas the American Motorcyclist Association’s head-
quarters in Pickerington, Ohio, is home to the Motorcycle 
Hall of Fame Museum, which honors those who have con-
tributed to the history of motorcycling through political 
activism, culture, and sport, and which preserves the her-
itage of motorcycling for future generations: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates the American Motorcyclist Association on its 
85th Anniversary and commends it for having promoted 
and protected the rights and interests of motorcyclists and 
motorcycle enthusiasts since 1924. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 678 
Extending best wishes to the people of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 
as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of Pakistan’s independence from 
the British Empire. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 24, 2009 
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for herself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. 
MCDERMOTT) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Extending best wishes to the people of the Islamic Republic 
of Pakistan as they celebrate the 62nd anniversary of 
Pakistan’s independence from the British Empire. 
Whereas August 14th, Pakistan’s Independence Day, is a na-
tional holiday in Pakistan; 
Whereas, on August 14, 1947, Pakistan officially became a 
sovereign nation; 
Whereas, August 14, 2009, will mark the 62nd anniversary 
of the day Pakistan gained its independence from the 
British Empire; 
Whereas Pakistan has endeavored to overcome an unstable 
political past in its efforts to become a democratic repub-
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 72 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that absent congres-
sional approval the Agreement Between the United States of America 
and the Republic of Iraq on the Withdrawal of United States Forces 
from Iraq and the Organization of Their Activities During Their Tem-
porary Presence in Iraq is merely advisory and not legally binding on 
the United States, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 15, 2009 
Ms. LEE of California (for herself, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. FILNER, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Ms. WOOLSEY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, and Mr. STARK) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
absent congressional approval the Agreement Between 
the United States of America and the Republic of Iraq 
on the Withdrawal of United States Forces from Iraq 
and the Organization of Their Activities During Their 
Temporary Presence in Iraq is merely advisory and not 
legally binding on the United States, and for other pur-
poses. 
Whereas the Framers of the Constitution of the United 
States intended that all significant foreign commitments 
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H. Res. 679 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 15, 2009. 
Whereas, on September 16, 1919, Congress issued the Amer-
ican Legion a Federal charter; 
Whereas the American Legion, a veterans service organiza-
tion, remains active at the national, State, and local lev-
els; 
Whereas American Legion members, known as Legionnaires, 
donate millions of volunteer hours in Department of Vet-
erans Affairs medical facilities and State veterans homes; 
Whereas the American Legion sponsors and supports a num-
ber of activities for children and youth, including the Na-
tional Oratorical Contest, Boy Scouts, American Legion 
Baseball, Boys State, and Boys Nation; 
Whereas the American Legion awards millions of dollars in 
college scholarships; 
Whereas the American Legion National Emergency Fund 
provides financial assistance to Legionnaires who are dis-
placed by natural disasters; 
Whereas the American Legion Family Support Network pro-
vides assistance to members of the Armed Forces and 
their families;
•HRES 679 EH 
Whereas the American Legion Child Welfare Foundation has 
provided millions of dollars for programs focused on 
America’s children and youth, such as the Special Olym-
pics and the Children’s Miracle Network; 
Whereas the American Legion Temporary Financial Assist-
ance program provides grants to veterans who have chil-
dren and who are experiencing financial hardships; 
Whereas the American Legion remains a steadfast supporter 
of a strong national defense; 
Whereas the American Legion supports maintaining a viable 
but principled foreign affairs agenda; 
Whereas the American Legion is a staunch advocate for the 
principal missions of the Department of Veterans Affairs; 
Whereas the American Legion played a principal role in the 
drafting of the Serviceman’s Readjustment Act of 1944, 
also known as the G.I. Bill of Rights; 
Whereas the American Legion supports employment pro-
grams and opportunities for veterans; 
Whereas Legionnaires believe a veteran’s service to the 
United States goes on long after the veteran is dis-
charged from the Armed Forces; and 
Whereas many Americans recognize September 16 of each 
year as American Legion Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of American Le-
gion Day; and
•HRES 679 EH 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve American Legion Day with appropriate programs 
and activities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 67 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 11, 2009. 
Whereas the Mars Exploration Rovers Spirit and Opportunity 
successfully landed on Mars on January 3, 2004, and 
January 24, 2004, respectively, on missions to search for 
evidence indicating that Mars once held conditions hos-
pitable to life; 
Whereas NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), managed 
by the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), de-
signed and built the Rovers, Spirit and Opportunity; 
Whereas Cornell University led the development of advanced 
scientific instruments carried by the 2 Rovers, and con-
tinues to play a leading role in the operation of the 2 
Rovers and the processing and analysis of the images and 
other data sent back to Earth; 
Whereas the Rovers relayed over a quarter million images 
taken from the surface of Mars; 
Whereas studies conducted by the Rovers have indicated that 
early Mars was characterized by impacts, explosive volca-
noes, and subsurface water; 
Whereas each Rover has discovered geological evidence of an-
cient Martian environments where habitable conditions 
may have existed;
•HRES 67 EH 
Whereas the Rovers have explored over 21 kilometers of Mar-
tian terrain, climbed Martian hills, descended deep into 
large craters, survived dust storms, and endured 3 cold, 
dark Martian winters; and 
Whereas Spirit and Opportunity will have passed 5 years of 
successful operation on the surface of Mars on January 
3, 2009, and January 24, 2009, respectively, far exceed-
ing the original 90-Martian day mission requirement by 
a factor of 20, and are continuing their missions of sur-
face exploration and scientific discovery: Now therefore 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the engineers, scientists, and techni-
cians of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory and Cornell Uni-
versity for their successful execution and continued oper-
ation of the Mars Exploration Rovers, Spirit and Oppor-
tunity; and 
(2) recognizes the success and significant scientific 
contributions of NASA’s Mars Exploration Rovers. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 681 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 29, 2009. 
Whereas since 1919, 108 United States Border Patrol agents 
have died in the line of duty; 
Whereas, on July 23, 2009, on the Shockey Truck Trail near 
Campo, California, agent Robert Rosas Junior, a member 
of the United States Border Patrol since May 22, 2006, 
was killed by gunfire while serving in the line of duty; 
Whereas since 2008, more than 50 Border Patrol agents have 
been targeted by gun fire while hundreds of others have 
been subject to other forms of attack; 
Whereas since 2006, over 10,000 individuals have been killed 
as a result of ongoing violence on the Southwest border; 
Whereas, despite an increased security presence along the 
Southwest border in recent years, Border Patrol agents 
are under constant threat of violence and contact with 
drug, weapons, and human smugglers, drug cartels and 
other organized crime, and transnational criminals; 
Whereas the killing of Agent Rosas represents the ever- 
present danger associated with the Southwest border, af-
fecting law enforcement and communities in both the 
United States and Mexico; 
Whereas agent Rosas’ death serves as an important reminder 
that we are engaged in a serious effort to secure the
•HRES 681 EH 
the service and sacrifice of Agent Rosas and continue their 
mission to preserve and defend our borders. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 682 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 28, 2009. 
Whereas Sally Crowe’s career spanned 52 years of service, 
beginning in 1957 as a cashier in the Longworth cafe-
teria; 
Whereas Sally moved to the Members’ Dining Room in the 
U.S. Capitol in the 1960s and remained on the job there 
until her passing on June 28, 2009; 
Whereas throughout her career she provided a warm and per-
sonal welcome to generations of Members, staff, and 
guests; 
Whereas regardless of who managed the Members’ Dining 
Room, Sally remained a fixture, serving with distinction 
and making a special effort to know every Member by 
name; and 
Whereas Sally will be remembered for her sense of humor, 
her strong work ethic, and her unwavering commitment 
to serving the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe, extends its grati-
House Calendar No. 106
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 286
[Report No. 103–309]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 334)
to provide for the recognition of the Lumbee
Tribe of Cheraw Indians of North Carolina, and
for other purposes.
OCTOBER 27, 1993
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
•HRES 682 EH 
tude for her decades of exemplary service, and expresses its 
condolences to her family and friends at this time of loss. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 682 
Honoring the memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 28, 2009 
Mr. DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Pennsyl-
vania, Mr. BONNER, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. DREIER, Mr. LEWIS 
of California, Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California, and Mr. MICA) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House 
Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe. 
Whereas Sally Crowe’s career spanned 52 years of service, 
beginning in 1957 as a cashier in the Longworth cafe-
teria; 
Whereas Sally moved to the Members’ Dining Room in the 
U.S. Capitol in the 1960s and remained on the job there 
until her passing on June 28, 2009; 
Whereas throughout her career she provided a warm and per-
sonal welcome to generations of Members, staff, and 
guests; 
Whereas regardless of who managed the Members’ Dining 
Room, Sally remained a fixture, serving with distinction 
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and making a special effort to know every Member by 
name; and 
Whereas Sally will be remembered for her sense of humor, 
her strong work ethic, and her unwavering commitment 
to serving the House of Representatives: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the memory and lasting legacy of Sally Crowe, extends its 
gratitude for her decades of exemplary service, and ex-
presses its condolences to her family and friends at this 
time of loss. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 683 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the House should 
move forward with health care reform legislation, and costs can be 
contained through prevention and wellness initiatives that empower par-
ents, families, and communities toward better health. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 28, 2009 
Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the House should move forward with health care reform 
legislation, and costs can be contained through preven-
tion and wellness initiatives that empower parents, fami-
lies, and communities toward better health. 
Whereas the percentage of obese Americans increased 37 per-
cent between 1998 and 2006, including the number of 
obese children; 
Whereas obesity is now considered a chronic disease and the 
leading indicator for more serious diseases such as type 
II diabetes, cardiovascular heart disease, and hyper-
tension in both adults and children; 
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Whereas the medical costs associated with obesity reached 
$147,000,000,000 in 2008, 9.1 percent of all medical 
costs in the United States; 
Whereas obese Americans spent 42 percent more or $1,429 
per person on medical expenses; 
Whereas the United States Preventive Task Force rec-
ommended clinicians use the Body Mass Index (BMI) to 
screen adults for obesity; 
Whereas children can be screened for hypertension, a proxy 
for obesity, in schools; and 
Whereas Americans have the ability to stop the prevalence of 
obesity in this country: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) the House should move forward with health 
care reform legislation; and 
(2) costs can be contained through prevention 
and wellness initiatives that empower parents, fami-
lies, and communities toward better health. 
Æ 
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•HRES 693 EH 
ing Aeneas Williams become the first rookie cornerback 
to lead the league in interceptions (6) since 1981; 
Whereas Johnson began his coaching career as head coach at 
Missouri Southern (1967–68), before serving 4-year ten-
ures at Drake and Indiana; 
Whereas from 1977–83, Johnson served as defensive coordi-
nator and assistant head coach at Notre Dame, a stint 
that included a national championship in 1977; 
Whereas an all-conference quarterback himself at Missouri, 
Johnson went on to spend 2 seasons with Buffalo as a 
tight end (1963–64); 
Whereas a native of Maywood, Illinois, Johnson earned a 
bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in 
physical education from Missouri; and 
Whereas Johnson is survived by his wife, Vicky, 2 children, 
Scott and Michelle, and 4 grandchildren, Katie, Justin, 
Brandon, and Jax: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors Jim 
Johnson and extends condolences to his family on the occa-
sion of his death. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 684 IH 
Whereas Spencer Boyer, a Professor at Howard Law School, 
has 43 years of service, which makes him the most senior 
African-American law professor in the United States; 
Whereas the competitive efforts of the Huver I. Brown Trial 
Advocacy Moot Court Team, the Charles Hamilton Hous-
ton National Moot Court Team, and the Goler Teal 
Butcher International Moot Court Team are evidence of 
Howard Law School’s dedication to the vigorous training 
of zealous advocates; 
Whereas Howard Law School’s curriculum, which includes a 
study abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa, the 
Civil Rights Clinic, the Fair Housing Clinic, the World 
Food Law Institute, and the Institute of Intellectual 
Property and Social Justice, demonstrates an aggressive 
commitment to provide relevant hands-on instruction in 
an ever-evolving legal environment; 
Whereas for 10 years, through the Marshall-Brennan Con-
stitutional Literacy Project, law students in the Howard 
University School of Law student-fellows program teach 
constitutional law in public high schools in the District 
of Columbia; 
Whereas Howard Law School’s comparatively low tuition and 
aggressive career services staff helped the school achieve 
a ranking of third on the Vault.com’s list of the most un-
derrated law schools in the Nation; 
Whereas Howard Law School has contributed robustly to so-
ciety through the education of attorneys who have gone 
on to serve the world in countless public and private ca-
pacities; and 
Whereas there is no greater illustration of Howard Law 
School’s motto, ‘‘Leadership for America and the Global 
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•HRES 684 IH 
Community’’, than the faculty, staff, students, and alum-
ni of Howard University School of Law: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Howard University School of 
Law’s profound achievements and unwavering com-
mitment to social justice for all people; 
(2) encourages the continued dedication to the 
first-rate training of social engineers; and 
(3) congratulates Howard University President, 
Sidney A. Ribeau, Ph.D., Howard University School 
of Law Dean, Kurt L. Schmoke, J.D., and the fac-
ulty, staff, students, and alumni of Howard Law 
School on the momentous occasion of its 140th anni-
versary. 
Æ 
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House Calendar No. 107
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 287
[Report No. 103–310]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution
(H.J. Res. 283) making further continuing ap-
propriations for the fiscal year 1994, and for
other purposes.
OCTOBER 27, 1993
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 686 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 14, 2009. 
Whereas the United States Constitution is the fundamental 
law of the United States; 
Whereas people in the United States of all ages, income lev-
els, and political beliefs fail tests of civic literacy; 
Whereas a 1998 survey revealed that more teenagers knew 
who the ‘‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’’ was than the Chief 
Justice of the Supreme Court, more knew the star of the 
motion picture ‘‘Titanic’’ than who was the vice president 
of the United States, and more can name the Three 
Stooges and the 3 American Idol judges than can name 
the 3 branches of government; 
Whereas fewer than half of all people in the United States 
can name the three branches of the United States Gov-
ernment; 
Whereas students at top colleges and universities in the 
United States scored an average of only 59.4 percent for 
seniors and 56.6 percent for freshmen on tests of civic 
literacy; 
Whereas people in the United States aged 25 to 34 score an 
average of 46 percent on a test of civic literacy and peo-
ple aged 65 and over score the same 46 percent;
•HRES 686 EH 
Whereas research shows that an increase in civic knowledge, 
including that of the United States Constitution, almost 
invariably leads to the beneficial use of that knowledge; 
and 
Whereas research shows that greater civic learning leads to 
more active citizenship, and people in the United States 
who fulfill their civic obligations beyond voting are more 
knowledgeable about their country’s history and institu-
tions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that— 
(1) all high school seniors across the country should 
spend at least one week learning about the United 
States Constitution in September of their senior year, as 
knowledge of this historic document, which constitutes 
the very foundation of our country, is critical to being 
an effective citizen; and 
(2) upon reaching voting age, high school seniors 
should engage in civic learning activities on an issue of 
importance to them to demonstrate their understanding 
of their rights and responsibilities as citizens of the 
United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.