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Whereas Washington, DC, area high schools, colleges, univer-
sities, and military ensembles come together once a year 
to share their appreciation of jazz, and they help bridge 
the gap between cultural diversity, age, education, and 
income through the music; 
Whereas the Big Band Jam is produced in cooperation with 
many esteemed cultural and government agencies, which 
include museums, art organizations, memorials, and mu-
nicipal agencies, all dedicated to increasing the awareness 
and appreciation of jazz; 
Whereas, on April 25, 2009, the Big Band Jam will honor 
the Voice of America and Willis Conover and the joint 
contribution toward spreading the language of jazz and 
American cultural diplomacy around the world over a 
span of more than 35 years; 
Whereas the public shall share together in a celebration of 
the global impact of jazz music, an American treasure, 
that will feature America’s own Smithsonian Jazz 
Masterworks Orchestra, under the musical direction of 
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Jazz Master 
David N. Baker, as they each and all pay tribute to 
‘‘America’s Jazz Musical Masters’’; 
Whereas April 2009 would be an appropriate month to des-
ignate as ‘‘Jazz Appreciation Month’’; and 
Whereas April 25, 2009, would be an appropriate day to des-
ignate as ‘‘Willis Conover Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the designation of ‘‘Jazz Appreciation Month’’ and ‘‘Willis 
Conover Day’’. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 328 
Expressing the sense of Congress that all Americans should recognize Na-
tional Military Appreciation Month with appropriate programs and activi-
ties. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 2, 2009 
Mr. ROE of Tennessee submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that all Americans should 
recognize National Military Appreciation Month with ap-
propriate programs and activities. 
Whereas the success of the Armed Forces depends on the 
dedicated members of the Armed Forces, their families, 
and all Department of Defense employees; 
Whereas the dedication and sacrifice of all members of the 
Armed Forces, especially during a time of multiple con-
flicts, has been influential to the freedoms enjoyed by 
citizens of the United States; 
Whereas support for the families of members of the Armed 
Forces greatly enhances the abilities of those members 
during lengthy deployments; 
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Whereas the Government of the United States should encour-
age the citizens of the United States to recognize the 
faithful dedication of service to country; 
Whereas the people of the United States should recognize the 
special trust and confidence placed upon the members of 
the Armed Forces who represent the principles of Amer-
ican democracy around the world; 
Whereas the traditions and history of the Armed Forces 
should be recognized through an annual National Mili-
tary Appreciation Month; 
Whereas May 2009 has been recognized as National Military 
Appreciation Month; 
Whereas recognizing National Military Appreciation Month 
through events held across the United States will main-
tain the morale and increase the quality of life of mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and their families; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate Na-
tional Military Appreciation Month by attending national, 
cultural, and social awareness events and by mass media 
attention and education: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that all Americans should recognize National 
Military Appreciation Month with appropriate programs 
and activities. 
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H. Res. 329 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 27, 2009. 
Whereas the explosion of the SS Sultana on April 27, 1865, 
is considered the worst maritime disaster in American 
history; 
Whereas the steamboat ship SS Sultana exploded on the Mis-
sissippi River 7 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, at 
2:00 a.m.; 
Whereas roughly 1,800 of the 2,400 passengers lost their 
lives in the tragedy; 
Whereas 2,000 passengers on the SS Sultana at the time of 
the explosion were Union prisoners of war recently re-
leased from the Confederate Andersonville and Cahaba 
Prison Camps in Alabama; 
Whereas several of the former prisoners of war were suffering 
from disease and extreme malnutrition caused by the 
overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the prison 
camps; 
Whereas the explosion was presumed to have been caused by 
a defective boiler trying to overcome the current of the 
Mississippi River; 
Whereas the enormous loss of life was attributed to an over-
crowded vessel caused in part by poor oversight on behalf
•HRES 329 EH 
of the Union commanding officers responsible for the re-
lease of the prisoners of war; 
Whereas up to 300 of the initial survivors of the explosion 
later died from burns, hypothermia, or exposure; 
Whereas then Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton stated in 
his annual report for 1865 that the loss of ‘‘over 1200 
officers and soldiers—a loss greatly increased . . . by an 
improper and unnecessary overloading of the boat’’; 
Whereas only one of the several individuals responsible for 
the conditions of the steamer or the overcrowding of the 
vessel which contributed to the tragedy and large loss of 
life was ever prosecuted; and 
Whereas the disaster received little attention in the news-
papers or magazines of the time and is scarcely remem-
bered today: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the trag-
ic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana; 
(2) honors the memory of the soldiers and pas-
sengers who lost their lives in this disaster; 
(3) regrets the lack of military and civilian over-
sight that led to the explosion and tremendous loss of 
life; and
•HRES 329 EH 
(4) rededicates itself to honoring all our veterans 
and military families with the highest level of support in 
quality resources, equipment and services. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 329 
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship 
SS Sultana. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 2, 2009 
Mr. SNYDER (for himself, Mr. WAMP, Mr. BERRY, Mr. ROSS, Mr. BOOZMAN, 
and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the 
steamboat ship SS Sultana. 
Whereas the explosion of the SS Sultana on April 27, 1865, 
is considered the worst maritime disaster in American 
history; 
Whereas the steamboat ship SS Sultana exploded on the Mis-
sissippi River 7 miles north of Memphis, Tennessee, at 
2:00 a.m.; 
Whereas roughly 1,800 of the 2,400 passengers lost their 
lives in the tragedy; 
Whereas 2,000 passengers on the SS Sultana at the time of 
the explosion were Union prisoners of war recently re-
leased from the Confederate Andersonville and Cahaba 
Prison Camps in Alabama; 
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Whereas several of the former prisoners of war were suffering 
from disease and extreme malnutrition caused by the 
overcrowded and unsanitary conditions at the prison 
camps; 
Whereas the explosion was presumed to have been caused by 
a defective boiler trying to overcome the current of the 
Mississippi River; 
Whereas the enormous loss of life was attributed to an over-
loaded vessel caused in part by poor oversight on behalf 
of the Union commanding officers responsible for the re-
lease of the prisoners of war; 
Whereas up to 300 of the initial survivors of the explosion 
later died from burns, hypothermia, or exposure; 
Whereas then Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton stated in 
his annual report for 1865 that the loss of ‘‘over 1200 
officers and greatly increased . . . by an improper and 
unnecessary overloading of the boat’’; 
Whereas only one of the several individuals responsible for 
the conditions of the steamer or the overloading of the 
vessel which contributed to the tragedy and large loss of 
life was ever prosecuted; and 
Whereas the disaster was not in the newspapers or magazines 
of the time and is scarcely remembered today: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the 144-year anniversary of the 
tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana; 
(2) honors the memory of the soldiers and pas-
sengers who lost their lives in this disaster; 
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(3) regrets the lack of military and civilian 
oversight that led to the explosion and tremendous 
loss of life; and 
(4) rededicates itself to honoring all our vet-
erans and military families with the highest level of 
support in quality resources, equipment and services. 
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•HRES 337 EH 
Whereas 13.1 percent of the children were classified as vic-
tims of multiple maltreatments; 
Whereas more than three-quarters of the children who died 
due to child abuse and neglect were younger than four 
years old; 
Whereas these figures represent only reported cases of abuse, 
many cases are not reported to police or social services; 
Whereas child abuse and neglect have great long-term costs 
for children, families, and society which timely and effec-
tive community-based prevention services can reduce, im-
proving the lives and prospects of thousands of children 
and families; and 
Whereas observing National Child Abuse Prevention Month 
during the month of April provides a special opportunity 
to raise awareness about the serious threat that child 
abuse and neglect poses to our Nation’s children: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the observance of National Child 
Abuse Prevention Month in order to increase awareness 
of child maltreatment and encourage individuals and 
communities to support children and families; 
(2) recognizes and applauds the national and com-
munity organizations for their work in promoting aware-
ness about child maltreatment including identifying risk 
factors and developing prevention strategies; and
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 330 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary 
of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine 
Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 2, 2009 
Mr. TANNER (for himself, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mrs. 
BLACKBURN, Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. COHEN, Mr. COOPER, Mr. GOR-
DON of Tennessee, and Mr. WAMP) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate 
Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton 
B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee. 
Whereas Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee served as 
a United States Marine during World Wars I and II and 
the Korean War; 
Whereas Clifton B. Cates entered the Marine Corps as a Sec-
ond Lieutenant in 1917 at the beginning of World War 
I, during which he fought in the crucial Second Battle of 
the Marne; 
Whereas during that fight, then-Lieutenant Cates was 
wounded and gassed but refused to be evacuated; 
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(3) urges families and individuals to report abuse or 
get help by calling the National Child Abuse Hotline at 
1–800–4–A–Child (1–800–422–4453). 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 330 IH 
Whereas Clifton B. Cates was the most decorated Marine 
Corps Officer of World War I, having been awarded the 
Navy Cross, Army Distinguished Service Cross with Oak 
Leaf Cluster, Silver Star Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, 
Purple Heart Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion 
of Honor, and the Croix de Guerre with Gilt Star and 2 
palms; 
Whereas during World War II, Clifton B. Cates led Marines 
at Guadalcanal, and the seizure of Iwo Jima, and in rec-
ognition of his service was awarded the Legion of Merit 
with Combat ‘‘V’’ and the Distinguished Service Medal 
with a gold star; 
Whereas Clifton B. Cates was one of the few officers of any 
branch of the United States Armed Forces to command, 
under fire, a platoon, a company, a battalion, a regiment, 
and a division; 
Whereas Clifton B. Cates was advanced to the rank of Gen-
eral in 1948 and was named the 19th Commandant of 
the United States Marine Corps; 
Whereas Clifton B. Cates served his country as a United 
States Marine for 37 years through 3 wars; and 
Whereas members of the Clifton Cates Memorial Fund led by 
retired Colonel Otto Melsa and Ed Youngblood have 
worked tirelessly to bring recognition to the significant 
accomplishments of General Clifton B. Cates: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name 
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an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps Gen-
eral Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee. 
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 2760
AN ACT
To authorize the Marine Mammal Protection Act of
1972 for 6 fiscal years, to establish a new regime
to govern the incidental taking of marine mam-
mals in the course of commercial fishing oper-
ations, and for other purposes.
•HRES 333 IH 
(D) cooperate with the Russian Federation 
to remove from deployment nuclear weapons 
that presently are operational and ready to be 
launched on short notice; 
(E) reaffirm the moratorium on nuclear 
testing and work for ratification of the Com-
prehensive Test Ban Treaty at the earliest pos-
sible date; 
(F) terminate all efforts aimed at enhanc-
ing the military capabilities of the United 
States nuclear arsenal, including research and 
development for both low-yield nuclear weapons 
and the ‘‘robust nuclear earth penetrator’’ 
(commonly referred to as ‘‘bunker-busters’’); 
(G) terminate all plans for upgrades to ex-
isting weapons research and production facili-
ties, and construction of new facilities, includ-
ing those for plutonium pit manufacturing and 
tritium production; 
(H) terminate the declared United States 
policy of preventive warfare as a response to 
threats from weapons of mass destruction 
(WMD); 
(I) obtain the approval of the Senate or 
the entire Congress as a condition for with-
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drawal from and termination of both existing 
and future security treaties; 
(J) terminate development of ballistic mis-
sile defenses and initiate multilateral negotia-
tions to eliminate ballistic missiles; and 
(K) support initiatives and multilateral ne-
gotiations to ban weapons in outer space. 
Æ 
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services to individuals and communities in need, and 
other skill-based assistance; 
Whereas nonprofit organizations are reporting an increase in 
the number of inquiries from both baby boomers and 
young people who are ready to serve our Nation; 
Whereas ‘‘Celebrating People in Action’’ is the recognition 
that every citizen can make a difference in their commu-
nity by taking action through activities like building a 
ramp to ensure accessibility for people with disabilities, 
tutoring a child struggling to read, serving food at a 
homeless shelter, assisting the unemployed with job readi-
ness skills, and many other services; and 
Whereas National Volunteer Week provides a moment in time 
to honor all those who serve locally, nationally and inter-
nationally to change lives, rejuvenate communities, and 
embody the best of the American spirit of responsibility 
and civic engagement: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Volun-
teer Week; 
(2) recognizes the critical role of our national and 
community service programs; 
(3) honors the contributions of all those hard-work-
ing American volunteers who make a difference in their 
communities every day of the year; and
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(4) invites all Americans to answer the call to serve 
through volunteerism in any form. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 336 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 22, 2009. 
Whereas the Nation’s school, academic, public, and special li-
braries make a difference in the lives of millions of people 
in the United States, today, more than ever; 
Whereas librarians are trained professionals, helping people 
of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the infor-
mation they need to live, learn, and work in a challenging 
economy; 
Whereas libraries are part of the American Dream, places for 
opportunity, education, self-help, and lifelong learning; 
Whereas according to a December 2008 National Center for 
Education Statistics (NCES) report, public library use 
increased to 1,400,000,000 visits nationwide during fiscal 
year 2006, among all types of library users, continuing 
a long term trend of increased library usage; 
Whereas libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality 
of life in their communities; 
Whereas libraries help people of all ages discover a world of 
knowledge, both in person and online, as well as provide 
personal service and assistance in finding needed infor-
mation; 
Whereas libraries are a key player in the national discourse 
on intellectual freedom and equity of access;
•HRES 336 EH 
Whereas libraries are narrowing the ‘‘digital divide’’, by pro-
viding no-fee public computer and Internet access to ac-
commodate the growing need for access to digital and on-
line information, including e-government, continuing edu-
cation, and employment opportunities; and 
Whereas libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters 
across the United States celebrated National Library 
Week, April 12–18, 2009, with The Campaign for Amer-
ica’s Libraries: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National Li-
brary Week; and 
(2) encourages all residents to visit a library to take 
advantage of the wonderful library resources available, 
and to thank their librarians and library workers for 
making information accessible to all who walk through 
the library’s doors. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 336 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 21, 2009 
Mr. EHLERS (for himself and Mr. GRIJALVA) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Library Week. 
Whereas the Nation’s school, academic, public, and special li-
braries make a difference in the lives of millions of people 
in the United States, today, more than ever; 
Whereas librarians are trained professionals, helping people 
of all ages and backgrounds find and interpret the infor-
mation they need to live, learn, and work in a challenging 
economy; 
Whereas libraries are part of the American Dream, places for 
opportunity, education, self-help, and lifelong learning; 
Whereas according to a December 2008 National Center for 
Education Statistics (NCES) report, public library use 
increased to 1,400,000,000 visits nationwide during fiscal 
year 2006, among all types of library users, continuing 
a long term trend of increased library usage; 
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Whereas libraries play a vital role in supporting the quality 
of life in their communities; 
Whereas libraries help people of all ages discover a world of 
knowledge, both in person and online, as well as provide 
personal service and assistance in finding needed infor-
mation; 
Whereas libraries are a key player in the national discourse 
on intellectual freedom and equity of access; 
Whereas libraries are narrowing the ‘‘digital divide’’, by pro-
viding no-fee public computer and Internet access to ac-
commodate the growing need for access to digital and on-
line information, including e-government, continuing edu-
cation, and employment opportunities; and 
Whereas libraries, librarians, library workers, and supporters 
across the United States celebrated National Library 
Week, April 12–18, 2009, with The Campaign for Amer-
ica’s Libraries: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Library Week; and 
(2) encourages all residents to visit a library to 
take advantage of the wonderful library resources 
available, and to thank their librarians and library 
workers for making information accessible to all who 
walk through the library’s doors. 
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H. Res. 337 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
April 29, 2009. 
Whereas, according the most recent annual estimates, State 
and local child protective services investigated nearly 
5,800,000 children in the United States who were re-
ported to be abused or neglected in 2007; 
Whereas, according the most recent annual estimates, 1,760 
children died in the United States in 2007 from abuse 
and neglect; 
Whereas, according the most recent annual estimates, 
794,000 children in the United States were confirmed by 
protective services as being victims of child maltreatment 
in 2007; 
Whereas 59 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of child neglect; 
Whereas 4.2 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of psychological maltreatment; 
Whereas 7.6 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of sexual abuse; 
Whereas 10.8 percent of the children were classified as vic-
tims of physical abuse; 
Whereas 1 percent of the children were classified as victims 
of medical maltreatment;