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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 99 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 28, 2009 
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a National Early Educator 
Worthy Wage Day. 
Whereas approximately 60 percent of the Nation’s children 
under 6 are in nonparental care during part or all of the 
day while their parents work; 
Whereas the early childhood industry employs more than 
2,300,000 workers; 
Whereas the average salary of early care and education work-
ers 
is 
$18,917 
per 
year, 
and 
only 
1⁄3 
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have health insurance and even fewer have a pension 
plan; 
Whereas the quality of early care and education programs is 
directly linked to the quality of early childhood educators; 
Whereas the turnover rate of early childhood program staff 
is roughly 30 percent per year, and low wages and lack 
of benefits, among other factors, make it difficult to re-
tain high quality educators who have the consistent, car-
ing relationships with young children that are important 
to children’s development; 
Whereas the compensation of early childhood program staff 
should be commensurate with the importance of the job 
of helping the young children of the Nation develop their 
social, emotional, physical, and cognitive skills, and to 
help them be ready for school; 
Whereas providing adequate compensation to early childhood 
program staff should be a priority, and resources may be 
allocated to improve the compensation of early childhood 
educators to ensure that quality care and education are 
accessible for all families; 
Whereas additional training and education for the early child-
hood workforce is critical to ensuring high-quality early 
learning environments; 
Whereas early childhood educators should receive compensa-
tion commensurate with such training and experience; 
and 
Whereas the Center for the Child Care Workforce, a project 
of the American Federation of Teachers Educational 
Foundation, with support by the National Association for 
the Education of Young Children and other early child-
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hood organizations, recognizes May 1 as National Early 
Educator Worthy Wage Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and 
ideals of National Early Educator Worthy Wage Day, and 
urges public officials and the general public to honor early 
childhood care and education staff and programs in their 
communities and to work together to resolve the early 
childhood education staff compensation crisis. 
Passed the House of Representatives April 27, 2009. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 9 
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should 
be issued in honor of George Thomas ‘‘Mickey’’ Leland. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2009 
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued in honor of George 
Thomas ‘‘Mickey’’ Leland. 
Whereas George Thomas Leland (affectionately known as 
‘‘Mickey’’), in the course of his 6 terms as a member of 
the House of Representatives from the State of Texas, 
emerged as a national spokesman regarding the problem 
of hunger in the United States and throughout the world; 
Whereas Mickey Leland was instrumental in establishing the 
Select Committee on Hunger and served as chairman of 
that committee until the time of his death; 
Whereas, in the capacity of chairman of the Select Committee 
on Hunger, Mickey Leland helped generate public aware-
ness of the complex issues relating to the alleviation of 
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hunger and demonstrated strong personal moral leader-
ship; 
Whereas it was his leadership that guided the Hunger Pre-
vention Act of 1988, which required the Secretary of Ag-
riculture not only to distribute surplus food, but also to 
purchase additional food for future distributions to needy 
households; 
Whereas Mickey Leland brought together entertainment per-
sonalities, religious leaders, and private volunteer agen-
cies to generate public support for the African Famine 
Relief and Recovery Act of 1985, which provided 
$800,000,000 in food and humanitarian relief supplies; 
Whereas the various initiatives brought forth by Mickey Le-
land to eradicate world hunger undoubtedly saved thou-
sands of lives; 
Whereas 2007 marks the 18th anniversary of Mickey Le-
land’s death; 
Whereas Mickey Leland died as he lived: on a mission to 
make a positive difference in this world; and 
Whereas commemorative postage stamps have been commis-
sioned to honor other great leaders in American history: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that— 
(1) a commemorative postage stamp should be 
issued in honor of George Thomas ‘‘Mickey’’ Leland; 
and 
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111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 101 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal 
year 2011, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 101 
One Hundred Eleventh Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the fifth day of January, two thousand and ten 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other pur-
poses. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Con-
tinuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law 111–242) is amended 
by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and inserting 
‘‘December 18, 2010’’. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 101 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 30, 2010 
Mr. OBEY introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Appropriations 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 
2011, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public 
Law 111–242) is amended by striking the date specified 
in section 106(3) and inserting ‘‘December 18, 2010’’. 
Æ 
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IIA 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 101 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 1, 2010 
Received 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 
2011, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public 
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Law 111–242) is amended by striking the date specified 
in section 106(3) and inserting ‘‘December 18, 2010’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 
2010. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘Any provision of law or regulation of the United 
States may be repealed by the several States, and such 
repeal shall be effective when the legislatures of two-thirds 
of the several States approve resolutions for this purpose 
that particularly describe the same provision or provisions 
of law or regulation to be repealed.’’. 
Æ 
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111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 105 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal 
year 2011, and for other purposes.
H. J. Res. 105 
One Hundred Eleventh Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the fifth day of January, two thousand and ten 
Joint Resolution 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2011, and for other pur-
poses. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Con-
tinuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law 111–242) is further 
amended by striking the date specified in section 106(3) and 
inserting ‘‘December 21, 2010’’. 
Speaker of the House of Representatives. 
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IIA 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 105 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 17, 2010 
Received 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 
2011, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public 
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Law 111–242) is further amended by striking the date 
specified in section 106(3) and inserting ‘‘December 21, 
2010’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 
2010. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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IA 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. J. RES. 106 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating 
to the use of foreign law as authority in Federal courts. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 22, 2010 
Mr. CULBERSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States relating to the use of foreign law as authority 
in Federal courts. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. Any legal opinion or ruling issued by 
any court in the United States, including those rulings and 
opinions issued by the Supreme Court of the United 
States, shall be based only on the United States Constitu-
tion, or on duly enacted statutes and domestic case law 
of the United States or any State and shall not be based 
on international laws, treaties, or religious laws. 
‘‘SECTION 2. Any action of a court in violation of sec-
tion 1 is null and void.’’. 
Æ 
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘No treaty, Executive order, or any agreement with 
any nation or group of nations or any of the provisions 
of such agreements, shall be construed to diminish any 
of the rights or privileges guaranteed to citizens of the 
United States under the Constitution of the United States, 
and Federal law.’’. 
Æ 
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IA 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 16 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to repeal 
the sixteenth article of amendment. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 8, 2009 
Mr. KING of Iowa introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to repeal the sixteenth article of amendment. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
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Whereas as long as women and girls are undervalued, over-
worked, and subjected to violence in and out of their 
homes, the potential of the human family to create a 
peaceful, prosperous world will not be realized; and 
Whereas the leadership of women is strongly linked to social 
justice, economic prosperity, political stability, peaceful 
relations, and a healthy population: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That— 
(1) Congress— 
(A) denounces the barbaric practices of fe-
male genital mutilation, domestic violence, 
‘‘honor’’ killings, acid burning, dowry deaths, 
and 
other 
gender-based 
persecutions 
and 
crimes; 
(B) asserts that women are not chattel, 
should not be trafficked, exploited, or sold for 
services, and should not be denied the right to 
education, to ownership of property, or to par-
ticipate in full, economic, social and political 
life; 
(C) demands the cessation of these bar-
baric practices and the dismantling of social 
and institutional mechanisms which perpetuate 
systematic discrimination against women and 
girls; and 
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(D) calls on all governments to pass en-
forceable laws banning these practices, pros-
ecute any individuals who persecute or violate 
women and girls with these acts, and pass 
measures to empower women and girls and af-
ford them equal access to educational, social, 
and economic opportunities; 
(2) the President, in conjunction with fellow 
donor countries, shall seek to promote the rights, 
health, and empowerment of women in every aspect 
of their foreign assistance to developing countries, 
and discourage continued acts of violence against 
women and the impunity that often accompanies 
these acts; and 
(3) it is the sense of Congress that— 
(A) participation, protection, recognition, 
health, and equality of women and girls are cru-
cial to achieving a just, moral, and peaceful so-
ciety; and 
(B) regardless of religion, geography, or 
form of government, women should not be de-
nied their human rights, and those rights must 
be defended and enforced when they are 
abridged, challenged, or violated. 
Æ 
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘Representatives shall be apportioned among the sev-
eral States according to their respective numbers, which 
shall be determined by counting the number of persons 
in each State who are citizens of the United States.’’. 
Æ 
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IA 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 12 
Expressing support for designation of September 2009 as ‘‘Gospel Music 
Heritage Month’’ and honoring gospel music for its valuable and long-
standing contributions to the culture of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 8, 2009 
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas introduced the following joint resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of September 2009 as 
‘‘Gospel Music Heritage Month’’ and honoring gospel 
music for its valuable and longstanding contributions 
to the culture of the United States. 
Whereas gospel music is a beloved art form unique to the 
United States, spanning decades, generations, and races; 
Whereas gospel music is one of the cornerstones of the musi-
cal tradition of the United States and has grown beyond 
its roots to achieve pop-culture and historical relevance; 
Whereas gospel music has spread beyond its geographic ori-
gins to touch audiences around the world; 
Whereas the history of gospel music can be traced to multiple 
and diverse influences and foundations, including Afri-
can-American spirituals that blended diverse elements 
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from African music and melodic influences from Irish 
folk songs and hymns, and gospel music ultimately bor-
rowed from uniquely American musical styles including 
ragtime, jazz, and blues; 
Whereas that tradition of diversity remains today, as the in-
fluence of gospel music can be found infused in all forms 
of secular music, including rock and roll, country, soul, 
rhythm and blues, and countless other styles; 
Whereas the legacy of gospel music includes some of the most 
memorable voices and musical pioneers in the history of 
the United States, such as Thomas Dorsey, Mahalia 
Jackson, James Vaughan, Roberta Martin, Virgil 
Stamps, Diana Washington, Stamps Quartet, The High-
way QCs, The Statesmen, The Soul Stirrers, Point of 
Grace, Smokie Norful, Terry Woods, James Cleveland, 
Billy Ray Hearns, Rex Humbard, Joe Ligon and The 
Mighty Clouds of Joy, Kirk Franklin, V. Michael McKay, 
Theola Booker, Yolanda Adams, Edwin and Walter Haw-
kins, Sandi Patty, The Winans, Kathy Taylor, and Bren-
da Waters, Carl Preacher, Shirley Joiner of B, C & S; 
Whereas many of the biggest names in music emerged from 
the gospel music tradition or have recorded gospel music, 
including Sam Cooke, Al Green, Elvis Presley, Marvin 
Gaye, Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, Little Richard, 
Ray Charles, Buddy Holly, Alan Jackson, Dolly Parton, 
Mariah Carey, Bob Dylan, and Randy Travis; 
Whereas, regardless of their musical styles, those artists and 
so many more have turned to gospel music as the source 
and inspiration for their music, which has blurred the 
boundaries between secular and gospel music; 
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‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘The sixteenth article of amendment to the Constitu-
tion of the United States is hereby repealed.’’. 
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Whereas, beyond its contribution to the musical tradition of 
the United States, gospel music has provided a cultural 
and musical backdrop across all of mainstream media, 
from hit television series to major Hollywood motion pic-
tures, including ‘‘American Idol’’, ‘‘Heroes’’, ‘‘Dancing 
with the Stars’’, ‘‘O Brother, Where Art Thou?’’, ‘‘Sister 
Act’’, ‘‘The Preacher’s Wife’’, ‘‘Evan Almighty’’, and 
more; 
Whereas gospel music has a huge audience around the coun-
try and around the world, a testament to the universal 
appeal of a historical American art form that both in-
spires and entertains across racial, ethnic, religious, and 
geographic boundaries; and 
Whereas September 2009 would be an appropriate month to 
designate as ‘‘Gospel Music Heritage Month’’: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That Congress supports the designation of ‘‘Gospel Music 
Heritage Month’’ which would recognize the contributions 
to the culture of the United States derived from the rich 
heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 
Æ 
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE — 
‘‘SECTION 1. Congress shall have power to set limits 
on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, 
and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in 
support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination 
for election to, or for election to, Federal office. 
‘‘SECTION 2. A State shall have power to set limits 
on the amount of contributions that may be accepted by, 
and the amount of expenditures that may be made by, in 
support of, or in opposition to, a candidate for nomination 
for election to, or for election to, State or local office. 
‘‘SECTION 3. Congress shall have power to implement 
and enforce this article by appropriate legislation.’’. 
Æ 
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