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HR 3221 PCS
North American Wetlands Conservation Act, 
the Multinational Species Conservation Fund, 
the Neotropical Migratory Bird Conservation 
Fund, and the National Fish Habitat Action 
Plan, and used for activities that assist wildlife 
and its habitat in adapting to the impacts of 
global warming; and 
(3) 30 percent are authorized to be made avail-
able for grants to States and Indian tribes through 
the State and tribal wildlife grants program author-
ized under section 7461, to— 
(A) carry out activities that assist wildlife 
and its habitat in adapting to the impacts of 
global warming in accordance with State com-
prehensive wildlife conservation plans developed 
and approved under that program; and 
(B) revise or supplement existing State 
comprehensive wildlife conservation plans as 
necessary to include specific strategies for as-
sisting wildlife and its habitat in adapting to 
the impacts of global warming. 
(b) AVAILABILITY.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—Funding is authorized to be 
made available to States and Indian tribes pursuant 
to this section subject to paragraphs (2) and (3). 
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110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 54 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road District 
Board of Commissioners has begun to create and develop 
a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in the 
southwest Louisiana area; 
Whereas protecting, preserving, and showcasing the intrinsic 
qualities 
that 
make 
Louisiana 
a 
one-of-a-kind
•HCON 54 EH 
experience is the mission of the Creole Nature Trail All- 
American Road; 
Whereas the horrific experience and the devastation long- 
term effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will play a 
major role in the history of the United States; 
Whereas a science center of this caliber will educate and mo-
tivate young and old in the fields of meteorology, environ-
mental science, sociology, conservation, economics, his-
tory, communications, and engineering; 
Whereas it is only appropriate that the effects of hurricanes 
and the rebuilding efforts be captured in a comprehensive 
center such as a National Hurricane Museum and 
Science Center to interpret the effects of hurricanes in 
and outside of Louisiana; and 
Whereas it is critical that the history of past hurricanes be 
preserved so that all people in the United States can 
learn from this history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress supports and encourages the 
creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science 
Center in southwest Louisiana. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2007. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 54 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the support of Congress for the creation 
of a National Hurricane Museum and Science 
Center in Southwest Louisiana.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 54 
Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a National Hurricane 
Museum and Science Center in Southwest Louisiana. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2007 
Mr. BOUSTANY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a 
National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in 
Southwest Louisiana. 
Whereas the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road District 
Board of Commissioners has begun to create and develop 
a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in the 
southwest Louisiana area; 
Whereas protecting, preserving, and showcasing the intrinsic 
qualities that make Louisiana a one-of-a-kind experience 
is the mission of the Creole Nature Trail All-American 
Road; 
Whereas the horrific experience and the devastation long- 
term effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will play a 
major role in the history of the United States; 
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Whereas a science center of this caliber will educate and mo-
tivate young and old in the fields of meteorology, environ-
mental science, sociology, conservation, economics, his-
tory, communications, and engineering; 
Whereas it is only appropriate that the effects of hurricanes 
and the rebuilding efforts be captured in a comprehensive 
center such as a National Hurricane Museum and 
Science Center to interpret the effects of hurricanes in 
and outside of Louisiana; and 
Whereas it is critical that the history of past hurricanes be 
preserved so that all people in the United States can 
learn from this history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress supports and encourages the 
creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science 
Center in southwest Louisiana. 
Æ 
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III 
#(Star Print)
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 54 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 7, 2007 
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the support of Congress for the creation of a 
National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in 
Southwest Louisiana. 
Whereas the Creole Nature Trail All-American Road District 
Board of Commissioners has begun to create and develop 
a National Hurricane Museum and Science Center in the 
southwest Louisiana area; 
Whereas protecting, preserving, and showcasing the intrinsic 
qualities 
that 
make 
Louisiana 
a 
one-of-a-kind
HCON 54 RFS1S 
experience is the mission of the Creole Nature Trail All- 
American Road; 
Whereas the horrific experience and the devastation long- 
term effects of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita will play a 
major role in the history of the United States; 
Whereas a science center of this caliber will educate and mo-
tivate young and old in the fields of meteorology, environ-
mental science, sociology, conservation, economics, his-
tory, communications, and engineering; 
Whereas it is only appropriate that the effects of hurricanes 
and the rebuilding efforts be captured in a comprehensive 
center such as a National Hurricane Museum and 
Science Center to interpret the effects of hurricanes in 
and outside of Louisiana; and 
Whereas it is critical that the history of past hurricanes be 
preserved so that all people in the United States can 
learn from this history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress supports and encourages the 
creation of a National Hurricane Museum and Science 
Center in southwest Louisiana. 
Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2007. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
By DEBORAH M. SPRIGGS, 
Deputy Clerk.
429 
HR 3221 PCS
(2) INITIAL
5-YEAR
PERIOD.—During the 5- 
year period beginning on the effective date of this 
title, a State shall not be eligible to receive such 
funding unless the head of the State’s wildlife agen-
cy has— 
(A) approved, and provided to the Sec-
retary, an explicit strategy to assist wildlife 
populations in adapting to the impacts of global 
warming; and 
(B) incorporated such strategy as a supple-
ment to the State’s comprehensive wildlife con-
servation plan. 
(3) SUBSEQUENT PERIOD.—After such 5-year 
period, a State shall not be eligible to receive such 
funding unless the State has submitted to the Sec-
retary, and the Secretary has approved, a revision to 
its comprehensive wildlife conservation plan that— 
(A) describes the impacts of global warm-
ing on the diversity and health of the State’s 
wildlife populations and their habitat; 
(B) describes and prioritizes proposed con-
servation actions to assist wildlife populations 
in adapting to such impacts; 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 58 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker should be 
recognized for her achievements in business, her inventions, and her 
commitment to the African-American community. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 6, 2007 
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Madame C. J. Walker 
should be recognized for her achievements in business, 
her inventions, and her commitment to the African- 
American community. 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was born on December 23, 
1867, on a plantation in Delta, Louisiana; 
Whereas, in 1905, Madame C. J. Walker invented a condi-
tioning treatment designed to aid in the straightening of 
hair, as well as an entire line of cosmetic products; 
Whereas, in 1910, Madame C. J. Walker ordered the con-
struction of a factory in Indianapolis to manufacture her 
line of cosmetic products; 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was committed to employing 
women in all aspects of her business; 
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•HCON 58 IH 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was a noted philanthropist, 
giving generously to black charities, including the 
NAACP and the National Association of Colored Women; 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker encouraged her agents to 
similarly assist black humanitarian organizations nation-
wide; 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker was one of the first American 
women—black or white—to amass a personal net worth 
of more than 1 million dollars as a result of her own ef-
forts, thereby becoming one of the most successful 
businesspersons of the early twentieth century by the 
time of her death; and 
Whereas Madame C. J. Walker died on May 25, 1919, at the 
age of 52: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Madame 
C. J. Walker should be recognized as one of history’s 
greatest female businesswomen and role models for the 
Nation’s young people. 
Æ 
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under such formula set forth in clause 
(iii). 
‘‘(II) 
SHARED
EQUITY.—The 
Oversight Board may require the mort-
gagor under a mortgage insured under 
this section to agree to share a portion 
of any future equity in the mortgaged 
property with holders of existing subor-
dinate mortgages, in accordance with a 
formula for such shared equity estab-
lished by the Oversight Board as set 
forth in clause (iii), except that pay-
ments of such shared equity may be 
made only after the Secretary recovers 
all amounts owed to the Secretary with 
respect to such mortgage pursuant to 
the program under this section (includ-
ing amounts owed pursuant to para-
graph (8)). 
‘‘(iii) FORMULA.—In determining a 
formula for determining any payments to 
subordinate lien holders pursuant to sub-
clauses (I) and (II) of clause (ii), and in 
any reconsideration of such formula as the 
Oversight Board may from time to time un-
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 59 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston should be recog-
nized for her achievements as a novelist and anthropologist, and for 
her contributions to the Harlem Renaissance movement. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 6, 2007 
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that Zora Neale Hurston 
should be recognized for her achievements as a novelist 
and anthropologist, and for her contributions to the Har-
lem Renaissance movement. 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston is thought to have been born 
on January 7, 1891; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston first attended Howard Univer-
sity and later Barnard College of Columbia University, 
from which she received her bachelor’s degree in anthro-
pology in 1928; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston was a novelist, folklorist, and 
anthropologist who drew on all of her areas of expertise 
to write her novels and short stories; 
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3008
AN ACT
To reauthorize the trade adjustment assistance program
under the Trade Act of 1974, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
sulting from the project assisted under this section 
and shall prescribe procedures and schedules for the 
awarding of grants under this title, including appli-
cation and qualification procedures and a record of 
decision on applicant eligibility. The Secretary shall 
issue a final rule establishing such procedures not 
later than 90 days after the date of enactment of 
the Passenger Rail Investment and Improvement 
Act of 2008. 
‘‘(b) PROJECT AS PART OF STATE RAIL PLAN.— 
‘‘(1) The Secretary may not approve a grant for 
a project under this section unless the Secretary 
finds that the project is part of a State rail plan de-
veloped under chapter 225 of this title, or under the 
plan required by section 302 of the Passenger Rail 
Investment and Improvement Act of 2008, and that 
the applicant or recipient has or will have the legal, 
financial, and technical capacity to carry out the 
project, satisfactory continuing control over the use 
of the equipment or facilities, and the capability and 
willingness to maintain the equipment or facilities. 
‘‘(2) An applicant shall provide sufficient infor-
mation upon which the Secretary can make the find-
ings required by this subsection.
•HCON 59 IH 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston was particularly well known for 
her anthropological research that focused on the African- 
American community; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston conducted extensive research on 
voodoo practices in black communities in Florida and 
New Orleans, where she had spent parts of her childhood; 
Whereas, in 1937, Zora Neale Hurston published her novel, 
‘‘Their Eyes Were Watching God,’’ often noted as her 
greatest work; 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston is recognized as one of the 
most creative writers of the Harlem Renaissance; and 
Whereas Zora Neale Hurston died on January 28, 1960, in 
poverty and obscurity, but today her literary work is cele-
brated throughout the world, and many of her novels and 
short stories are considered classics: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Zora 
Neale Hurston should be recognized as an accomplished 
anthropologist, as one of the most talented novelists and 
literary figures of her time, and for her contributions to 
the Harlem Renaissance movement. 
Æ 
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110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 5
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere ap-
preciation and respect for the military personnel who 
serve in the Armed Forces of the United States; 
Whereas veterans possess special qualities and skills that 
make them ideal candidates for employment, but many 
veterans encounter difficulties in securing employment;
•HCON 5 EH 
Whereas it would be inconsistent, inconsiderate, and contrary 
to the economic competitiveness of the United States to 
neglect the post-military needs of the military personnel 
who have served in the Armed Forces of the United 
States; 
Whereas many of the brave men and women who have served 
the United States so gallantly and selflessly in the war 
on terrorism and the war in Iraq since September 11, 
2001, are beginning to return home to be reunited with 
their loved ones and will be re-entering the workforce or 
searching for their first jobs outside of military service; 
and 
Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Depart-
ment of Labor, the Office of Personnel Management, and 
many State and local governments administer veterans 
programs and have veterans employment representatives 
both to ensure that veterans receive the services to which 
they are entitled and to promote employer interest in hir-
ing veterans: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) recognizes the importance of the men and 
women who have served or who currently serve in 
the Armed Forces of the United States; 
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate 
week as ‘‘Hire a Veteran Week’’; and 
(3) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation calling upon employers, labor organizations, 
veterans service organizations, and Federal, State,
•HCON 5 EH 
and local governmental agencies (including such 
agencies in the several States, the District of Colum-
bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any 
other territory or possession of the United States) to 
lend their support to increase employment of the 
men and women who have served in the Armed 
Forces of the United States. 
Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 
2007. 
Attest:
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 5
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation and goals of 
‘‘Hire a Veteran Week’’ and encouraging the 
President to issue a proclamation supporting 
those goals.
103 
(H) LOS ANGELES AND SAN GABRIEL VAL-
LEY.—Section 3043 of such Act (119 Stat. 
1640) is amended by adding at the end the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘(k) LOS ANGELES EXTENSION.—In evaluating the 
local share of the project authorized by subsection 
(c)(104A) in the new starts rating process, the Secretary 
shall give consideration to project elements of the project 
authorized by subsection (b)(13) advanced with 100 per-
cent non-Federal funds. 
‘‘(l) SAN GABRIEL VALLEY––GOLD LINE FOOTHILL 
EXTENSION PHASE II.—In evaluating the local share of 
the San Gabriel Valley––Gold Line Foothill Extension 
Phase II project authorized by subsection (b)(33) in the 
new starts rating process, the Secretary shall give consid-
eration to project elements of the San Gabriel Valley–– 
Gold Line Foothill Extension Phase I project advanced 
with 100 percent non-Federal funds.’’. 
(5) SECTION 3044.— 
(A) PROJECTS.—The table contained in 
section 3044(a) of such Act (119 Stat. 1652) is 
amended— 
(i) in item 25— 
(I) by striking ‘‘$217,360’’ and 
inserting ‘‘$167,360’’; and 
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IIB 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 5 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 31, 2007 
Received and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation and goals of ‘‘Hire 
a Veteran Week’’ and encouraging the President to issue 
a proclamation supporting those goals. 
Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere ap-
preciation and respect for the military personnel who 
serve in the Armed Forces of the United States; 
Whereas veterans possess special qualities and skills that 
make them ideal candidates for employment, but many 
veterans encounter difficulties in securing employment; 
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HCON 5 RFS 
Whereas it would be inconsistent, inconsiderate, and contrary 
to the economic competitiveness of the United States to 
neglect the post-military needs of the military personnel 
who have served in the Armed Forces of the United 
States; 
Whereas many of the brave men and women who have served 
the United States so gallantly and selflessly in the war 
on terrorism and the war in Iraq since September 11, 
2001, are beginning to return home to be reunited with 
their loved ones and will be re-entering the workforce or 
searching for their first jobs outside of military service; 
and 
Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Depart-
ment of Labor, the Office of Personnel Management, and 
many State and local governments administer veterans 
programs and have veterans employment representatives 
both to ensure that veterans receive the services to which 
they are entitled and to promote employer interest in hir-
ing veterans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the importance of the men and 
women who have served or who currently serve in 
the Armed Forces of the United States; 
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate 
week as ‘‘Hire a Veteran Week’’; and 
(3) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation calling upon employers, labor organizations, 
veterans service organizations, and Federal, State, 
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dertake, the Oversight Board shall take into 
consideration the current market value of 
such liens. In no case may a formula pro-
vide for the payment of more than 1 percent 
of the current appraised value of the mort-
gaged property to a subordinate lien holder 
if the outstanding balance owed to more 
senior lien holders is equal to or exceeds 
such current appraised value. 
‘‘(iv) VOLUNTARY PROGRAM.—This sec-
tion may not be construed to require any 
holder of any existing mortgage to partici-
pate in the program under this section gen-
erally, or with respect to any particular 
loan. 
‘‘(v) SOURCE OF PAYMENTS FOR SUB-
ORDINATE LOANS.—Any amounts paid to 
holders of any existing subordinate mort-
gages in connection with the origination 
and insurance of a mortgage under this sec-
tion shall derive only from— 
‘‘(I) the holder of the existing sen-
ior mortgage; or 
‘‘(II) in the case only of the 
shared equity approach under clause
HCON 5 RFS 
and local governmental agencies (including such 
agencies in the several States, the District of Colum-
bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any 
other territory or possession of the United States) to 
lend their support to increase employment of the 
men and women who have served in the Armed 
Forces of the United States. 
Passed the House of Representatives January 31, 
2007. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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(ii)(II), the mortgagor under the mort-
gage insured under this section 
‘‘(7) REQUIRED
REDUCTION
OF
DEBT
SERV-
ICE.—The debt service payments due under the mort-
gage insured under this section shall be in an amount 
that is substantially reduced from the debt service 
payments due under the existing mortgage or mort-
gages, which reduction may be achieved through a re-
duction of indebtedness, a reduction in the interest 
rate being paid, or an extension of the term of the 
mortgage, or any combination thereof. 
‘‘(8) FINANCIAL RECOVERY TO FEDERAL GOVERN-
MENT THROUGH EXIT PREMIUM.— 
‘‘(A) SUBORDINATE
LIEN.—The mortgage 
shall provide that the Secretary shall retain a 
lien on the residence involved, which shall be 
subordinate to the mortgage insured under this 
section but senior to all other mortgages on the 
residence that may exist at any time, and which 
shall secure the repayment of the amount due 
under subparagraph (D). 
‘‘(B) NO
INTEREST
OR
PAYMENT
DURING 
MORTGAGE.—The amount secured by the lien re-
tained by the Secretary pursuant to subpara-
graph (A) shall not bear interest and shall not