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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 703 
Congratulating Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on pitching a perfect 
game on July 23, 2009. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. FOSTER (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. SHIMKUS, 
Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. BEAN, Mr. JOHNSON of Illi-
nois, Mr. KIRK, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. ROSKAM, Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. QUIGLEY, Mr. HARE, Mr. SCHOCK, Mrs. HALVORSON, 
and Mr. GUTIERREZ) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on 
pitching a perfect game on July 23, 2009. 
Whereas Mark Buehrle and the Chicago White Sox swept the 
Houston Astros to win the 2005 World Series; 
Whereas on April 18, 2007, Mark Buehrle threw a no-hitter 
versus the Texas Rangers; 
Whereas on July 5, 2009, Mark Buehrle was selected to rep-
resent the White Sox at the 2009 All-Star Game, where 
he pitched a perfect third inning; 
Whereas on July 23, 2009, Mark Buehrle of the Chicago 
White Sox became only the 18th pitcher in Major League 
Baseball history to pitch a perfect game; 
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•HRES 703 IH 
Whereas the perfect game was preserved by White Sox out-
fielder Dewayne Wise, who made a spectacular, leaping 
catch in the ninth inning which prevented a home run; 
Whereas this is the second perfect game pitched by a Chicago 
White Sox pitcher, the first being Charlie Robertson in 
1922; 
Whereas with this perfect game, Mark Buehrle became the 
24th pitcher to throw multiple no-hitters in a career; 
Whereas with this perfect game, Mark Buehrle became the 
sixth pitcher in Major League Baseball history to throw 
both a perfect game and another no-hitter; and 
Whereas by pitching a perfect game Mark Buehrle joins a 
class of top notch pitchers that spans many years and in-
cludes some of the all-time greats: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on 
pitching a perfect game on July 23, 2009, and salutes the 
entire White Sox team on this great accomplishment. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 704 
Deploring the ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces against the residents 
of Camp Ashraf in Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. FILNER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Deploring the ongoing violence by Iraqi security forces 
against the residents of Camp Ashraf in Iraq. 
Whereas on July 28, 2009, Iraqi troops and police carried 
out a violent raid against the residents of Camp Ashraf 
in Iraq, the longstanding home of an Iranian opposition 
group; 
Whereas Iraqi troops fatally shot a number of Camp Ashraf 
residents and wounded scores of others; and 
Whereas the United States Embassy Statement on Transfer 
of Security Responsibility for Camp Ashraf of December 
28, 2008, states that, ‘‘The Government of Iraq has pro-
vided the US Government written assurances of humane 
treatment of the Camp Ashraf residents in accordance 
with Iraq’s Constitution, laws and international obliga-
tions.’’: Now, therefore, be it 
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•HRES 704 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) deplores the ongoing violence by Iraqi secu-
rity forces against the residents of Camp Ashraf; 
(2) calls upon the Iraqi Government to live up 
to its commitment to the United States to ensure 
the continued well-being of those living in Camp 
Ashraf and prevent their involuntary return to Iran; 
and 
(3) calls upon the President to take all nec-
essary and appropriate steps to support the commit-
ments of the United States under international law 
and treaty obligations to ensure the physical security 
and protection of Camp Ashraf residents against in-
humane treatment and involuntary deportation by 
Iraqi security forces. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 706 
Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully conducting free, fair, 
and democratic parliamentary elections on June 7, 2009. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. ISSA (for himself, Mr. RAHALL, Mr. BOUSTANY, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. 
CARNAHAN, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. DELAHUNT) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the people of Lebanon on successfully con-
ducting free, fair, and democratic parliamentary elections 
on June 7, 2009. 
Whereas the parliamentary elections held in Lebanon on 
June 7, 2009, were observed by sanctioned international 
monitoring missions and determined to be free, fair, and 
to reflect the democratic will of the Lebanese people; 
Whereas several recommendations of the National Commis-
sion on Electoral Law were adopted to revise and reform 
the electoral system ahead of the June 2009 elections; 
Whereas the Ministry of Interior, Lebanese Armed Forces, 
and Internal Security Forces, through their respective 
roles of administering and supervising the parliamentary 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 3049
AN ACT
To extend the current interim exemption under the
Marine Mammal Protection Act for commercial
fisheries until April 1, 1994.
•HRES 706 IH 
elections, demonstrated a strong commitment to profes-
sionalism and the integrity of the electoral process; 
Whereas the United States supports full implementation of 
all United Nations Security Council resolutions regarding 
Lebanon, including Resolutions 1559, 1680, and 1701; 
Whereas unexploded ordinance and landmines remain a haz-
ard, and the repair and restoration of Lebanese infra-
structure remains a challenge for the Government of Leb-
anon; 
Whereas assistance by the United States can stimulate the 
Government of Lebanon to address broad national con-
cerns about the fair distribution of government services, 
economic opportunities, and employment, which are es-
sential for a peaceful and prosperous society; 
Whereas continued support for civil society and educational 
institutions would enhance Lebanon’s capacity for gov-
ernance; 
Whereas the people of Lebanon have a rich and proud his-
tory, dating from ancient times to the present, and a 
democratic tradition for much of its modern history; 
Whereas Lebanon and the United States have enjoyed a his-
tory of friendship and cooperation which has been evi-
denced by the immigration of millions of Lebanese to the 
United States where they and their descendants have 
contributed greatly to the fabric of life in the United 
States; and 
Whereas an independent, democratic, peaceful, and pros-
perous Lebanon is in the national security interest of the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 706 IH 
(1) congratulates the Republic of Lebanon for 
successfully conducting free, fair, transparent, and 
democratic parliamentary elections; 
(2) commends the people of Lebanon for dem-
onstrating their commitment to a free and fair elec-
toral process, furthermore recognizing their adoption 
of significant electoral reforms in the areas of cam-
paign finance, media regulations, accreditation, and 
transparency; 
(3) expresses support for United States eco-
nomic assistance to be used to stimulate and pro-
mote additional efforts by the Government of Leb-
anon to increase security, reduce poverty and unem-
ployment, and facilitate the fair distribution of gov-
ernment services and economic opportunity towards 
the goal of a peaceful, prosperous Lebanon; and 
(4) affirms that rather than a battleground for 
foreign confrontation or competition, Lebanon, as a 
fully sovereign and independent nation, at peace 
with its neighbors, is critical to the national security 
of the United States and a respected partner in the 
Middle East. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 708 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 20, 2010. 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker is the founder of the Susan G. 
Komen for the Cure, the world’s leading breast cancer 
grass roots organization, and Ambassador Brinker estab-
lished the organization in memory of her sister, who 
passed away from cancer in 1980; 
Whereas through innovative events like Race for the Cure, 
the organization has given and invested nearly 1.5 billion 
for research, health services and education services since 
its founding in 1982; 
Whereas the Susan G. Komen for the Cure has developed a 
worldwide grassroots network of breast cancer survivors 
and activists who are working together to save lives, em-
power people, ensure quality care for all and energize 
science to find cures; 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as Chair of the 
President’s Cancer Panel (1990); 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as United States 
Ambassador to Hungary (2001–2003); 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as Chief of Protocol 
of the United States (2007–2009);
•HRES 708 EH 
Whereas, in May of this year, Ambassador Brinker was 
named the first-ever World Health Organization’s Good-
will Ambassador for Cancer Control; 
Whereas, on July 30, 2009, President Obama named Peoria 
native Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker as a recipi-
ent of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; 
Whereas the Presidential Medal of Freedom is America’s 
highest civilian honor that is awarded to individuals who 
make an especially meritorious contribution to the secu-
rity or national interests of the United States, world 
peace, cultural or other significant public or private en-
deavors; 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker’s public service has impacted 
millions of lives and her work, from promoting cancer re-
search to promoting freedom around the world, and has 
been praised by members of both parties; and 
Whereas President Obama will present Illinois native Ambas-
sador Nancy Goodman Brinker with the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12, 2009: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 710 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 6, 2009. 
Whereas the estuary regions of the United States comprise 
a significant share of the national economy, with 43 per-
cent of the population, 40 percent of employment, and 49 
percent of economic output located in such regions; 
Whereas 
coasts 
and 
estuaries 
contribute 
more 
than 
$800,000,000,000 annually in trade and commerce to the 
Nation’s economy; 
Whereas more than 43 percent of all adults in the United 
States visit a sea coast or estuary at least once a year 
to participate in some form of recreation, generating 
$8,000,000,000 to $12,000,000,000 in revenue annually; 
Whereas more than 28,000,000 jobs in the United States are 
supported through commercial and recreational fishing, 
boating, tourism, and other coastal industries that rely 
on healthy estuaries; 
Whereas estuaries provide vital habitat for countless species 
of fish and wildlife, including many that are listed as 
threatened or endangered; 
Whereas estuaries provide critical ecosystem services that 
protect human health and public safety, including water 
filtration, flood control, shoreline stabilization and erosion
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 708 
Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Presidential Medal 
of Freedom. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2009 
Mr. SCHOCK (for himself and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the 
Presidential Medal of Freedom. 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker is the founder of the Susan G. 
Komen Race for the Cure, the world’s leading breast can-
cer grass roots organization, and Ambassador Brinker es-
tablished the organization in memory of her sister, who 
passed away from cancer in 1980; 
Whereas through innovative events like Race for the Cure, 
the organization has given and invested over $1.3 billion 
for research, health services and education services since 
its founding in 1982; 
Whereas the Race for Cure has developed a worldwide grass-
roots network of breast cancer survivors and activists 
who are working together to save lives, empower people, 
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•HRES 708 IH 
ensure quality care for all and energize science to find 
cures; 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as Chair of the 
President’s Cancer Panel (1990); 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as United States 
Ambassador to Hungary (2001–2003); 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker has served as Chief of Protocol 
of the United States (2007–2009); 
Whereas, in May of this year, Ambassador Brinker was 
named the first-ever World Health Organization’s Good-
will Ambassador for Cancer Control; 
Whereas, on July 30, 2009, President Obama named Peoria 
native Ambassador Nancy Goodman Brinker as a recipi-
ent of the Presidential Medal of Freedom; 
Whereas the Presidential Medal of Freedom is America’s 
highest civilian honor that is awarded to individuals who 
make an especially meritorious contribution to the secu-
rity or national interests of the United States, world 
peace, cultural or other significant public or private en-
deavors; 
Whereas Ambassador Brinker’s public service has impacted 
millions of lives and her work, from promoting cancer re-
search to promoting freedom around the world, and has 
been praised by members of both parties; and 
Whereas President Obama will present Illinois native Ambas-
sador Nancy Goodman Brinker with the Presidential 
Medal of Freedom on Wednesday, August 12, 2009: 
Now, therefore, be it 
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•HRES 708 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Nancy Goodman Brinker for receiving the Pres-
idential Medal of Freedom. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 70 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 19, 2009. 
Whereas Tony Dungy attended the University of Minnesota 
and became the school’s leader in completions, touchdown 
passes and passing yards; 
Whereas Tony Dungy received two ‘‘Most Valuable Player’’ 
awards from the University of Minnesota; 
Whereas Tony Dungy continued his football career in the 
NFL and became a Super Bowl Champion with the 
Pittsburgh Steelers in 1978; 
Whereas Tony Dungy, at the age of 25, became the youngest 
assistant coach, and at the age of 28, became the young-
est defensive coordinator in NFL history; 
Whereas Tony Dungy, in 1997, helped lead the Tampa Bay 
Buccaneers to their first winning season since 1982; 
Whereas Tony Dungy was the first African-American head 
coach to win the Super Bowl by leading the Indianapolis 
Colts over the Chicago Bears in 2007; 
Whereas Tony Dungy is the first NFL head coach to defeat 
all 32 NFL teams; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has been a remarkable and upstanding 
member of the communities of which he has been a part;
•HRES 70 EH 
Whereas Tony Dungy has been an advocate for the Christian 
faith and a mentor for American youth; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has acted as a public speaker for the 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action; 
Whereas Tony Dungy started Mentors for Life, a mentoring 
program for young people and provided participants with 
tickets to Buccaneers’ games; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has supported numerous charitable 
programs and community service organizations and re-
mains actively involved in his communities in Tampa and 
Indianapolis; 
Whereas Tony Dungy was appointed by President George W. 
Bush to the President’s Council on Service and Civil Par-
ticipation in August of 2007; and 
Whereas Tony Dungy wrote a memoir which reached No. 1 
on the hardcover nonfiction section of the New York 
Times Best Seller list on August 5, 2007, and again on 
September 9, 2007: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Tony Dungy on his successful 
playing and coaching career and historic coaching ac-
complishments; and
•HRES 70 EH 
(2) commends Tony Dungy for his compassion, in-
tegrity, and commitment to his faith, family, and com-
munity. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 70 
Congratulating Anthony Kevin ‘‘Tony’’ Dungy for his accomplishments as 
a coach, father, and exemplary member of his community. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 15, 2009 
Mr. BILIRAKIS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Anthony Kevin ‘‘Tony’’ Dungy for his accom-
plishments as a coach, father, and exemplary member 
of his community. 
Whereas Tony Dungy attended the University of Minnesota 
and became the school’s leader in completions, touchdown 
passes and passing yards; 
Whereas Tony Dungy received two ‘‘Most Valuable Player’’ 
awards from the University of Minnesota; 
Whereas Tony Dungy continued his football career in the 
NFL and became a Super Bowl Champion with the 
Pittsburgh Steelers in 1978; 
Whereas Tony Dungy, at the age of 25, became the youngest 
assistant coach, and at the age of 28, became the young-
est defensive coordinator in NFL history; 
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HRES 70 IH 
Whereas Tony Dungy, in 1997, helped lead the Tampa Bay 
Buccaneers to their first winning season since 1982; 
Whereas Tony Dungy was the first African-American head 
coach to win the Super Bowl by leading the Indianapolis 
Colts over the Chicago Bears in 2007; 
Whereas Tony Dungy is the first NFL head coach to defeat 
all 32 NFL teams; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has been a remarkable and upstanding 
member of the communities of which he has been a part; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has been an advocate for the Christian 
faith and a mentor for American youth; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has acted as a public speaker for the 
Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Athletes in Action; 
Whereas Tony Dungy started Mentors for Life, a mentoring 
program for young people and provided participants with 
tickets to Buccaneers’ games; 
Whereas Tony Dungy has supported numerous charitable 
programs and community service organizations and re-
mains actively involved in his communities in Tampa and 
Indianapolis; 
Whereas Tony Dungy was appointed by President George W. 
Bush to the President’s Council on Service and Civil Par-
ticipation in August of 2007; and 
Whereas Tony Dungy wrote a memoir which reached No. 1 
on the hardcover nonfiction section of the New York 
Times Best Seller list on August 5, 2007, and again on 
September 9, 2007: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 710 EH 
prevention, and protection of coastal communities during 
extreme weather events; 
Whereas 55,000,000 acres of estuarine habitat have been de-
stroyed over the last 100 years; 
Whereas bays once filled with fish and oysters have become 
dead zones filled with excess nutrients, chemical wastes, 
and harmful algae; 
Whereas sea level rise is accelerating the degradation of estu-
aries by submerging low-lying lands, eroding beaches, 
converting wetlands to open water, exacerbating coastal 
flooding, and increasing the salinity of estuaries and 
freshwater aquifers; 
Whereas in the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 (16 
U.S.C. 1451 et seq.), Congress found and declared that 
it is national policy to preserve, protect, develop, and 
where possible, to restore or enhance, the resources of the 
Nation’s coastal zone, including estuaries, for current 
and future generations; 
Whereas estuary restoration efforts cost-effectively restore 
natural infrastructure in local communities, helping to 
create jobs and reestablish the natural functions of estu-
aries that yield countless benefits; 
Whereas 62.3 percent of habitat restoration funds of the Na-
tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) 
under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 
(Public Law 111–5) were awarded to projects in estu-
aries, and 90 percent of the total NOAA habitat restora-
tion funding under such Act will benefit estuaries; and 
Whereas September 26, 2009, has been designated ‘‘National 
Estuaries Day’’ to increase awareness among all citizens, 
including local, State, and Federal officials, about the im-
•HRES 710 EH 
portance of healthy estuaries and the need to protect 
them: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Estu-
aries Day’’; 
(2) acknowledges the importance of estuaries to the 
Nation’s economic well-being and productivity; 
(3) recognizes the persistent threats that undermine 
the health of the Nation’s estuaries; 
(4) applauds the work of national and community 
organizations and public partners to promote public 
awareness, protection, and restoration of estuaries; and 
(5) reaffirms its support for estuaries, including the 
preservation, protection, and restoration thereof, and ex-
presses its intent to continue working to protect and re-
store the estuaries of the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 713 EH 
held, with private ownership accounting for 92 percent of 
the market; 
Whereas the franchised dealership system in the United 
States is the independent link between the manufactur-
er’s assembly line and the consumer and its functions in-
clude, but are not limited, to the following— 
(1) selling the product and providing information for 
consumers; 
(2) holding vehicle and parts inventory; 
(3) performing service and providing parts to fulfill 
manufacturer warranty obligations; 
(4) handling product safety recalls; 
(5) facilitating the exchange of used vehicles; and 
(6) arranging financing for consumers; 
Whereas some restructuring of dealer networks was in the 
public interest and necessary to increase the competitive-
ness of automobile manufacturers; 
Whereas the economic downturn put thousands of jobs at 
risk, including those at automobile dealerships and auto-
mobile manufacturers; and 
Whereas auto dealers will play a key role in any effort to re-
vive the United States auto industry: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That— 
(1) the House of Representatives recognizes the sig-
nificant contributions of United States automobile deal-
erships; and 
(2) it is the sense of the House of Representatives 
that automobile dealerships which have been successful 
and are being closed not of their own doing, but instead
•HRES 713 EH 
as a function of the auto market as a whole, should be 
given consideration to obtain a dealership franchise when 
the automobile market rebounds and stabilizes. 
Attest: 
Clerk.