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H. Res. 891 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 17, 2009. 
Whereas on the evening of October 29, 2009, a Coast Guard 
C–130 aircraft with two pilots and five crewmembers on 
board was involved in a search and rescue mission off the 
coast of California; 
Whereas at the same time, a Marine Corps AH–1W Super 
Cobra carrying two pilots was involved in a military es-
cort mission nearby; 
Whereas the two aircraft are suspected to have collided while 
traveling east of San Clemente Island, California; 
Whereas the following crew members of the Coast Guard C– 
130 are missing and presumed to have lost their lives in 
the line of duty: Lt. Cmdr. Che J. Barnes of Capay, Cali-
fornia; Lt. Adam W. Bryant, of Crewe, Virginia; Chief 
Petty Officer John F. Seidman of Stockton, California; 
Petty Officer 2nd Class Carl P. Grigonis of Mayfield 
Heights, Ohio; Petty Officer 2nd Class Monica L. 
Beacham of Decaturville, Tennessee; Petty Officer 2nd 
Class Jason S. Moletzsky of Norristown, Pennsylvania; 
and Petty Officer 3rd Class Danny R. Kreder II, of Elm 
Mott, Texas; 
Whereas the following crew members of the Marine Corps 
helicopter are missing and presumed to have lost their
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lives in the line of duty: Maj. Samuel Leigh of Kennebec, 
Maine, and 1st Lt. Thomas Claiborne of Douglas County, 
Colorado; 
Whereas the men and women of the Coast Guard are ‘‘Al-
ways Ready’’ to safeguard the United States against all 
hazards and threats at our ports, at sea, and around the 
world; and 
Whereas the men and women of the Marine Corps are ‘‘Al-
ways Faithful’’ to their mission of defending the United 
States on the ground, in the air, and by sea, in every cor-
ner of the globe: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses 
its gratitude for the service to our Nation of the Coast Guard 
and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crewmembers lost off 
the coast of California on October 29, 2009, and extends its 
condolences to their family, friends, and loved ones. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 892 
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events leading to the 
end of the Cold War and the creation of a Europe, whole, free, and 
at peace. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 5, 2009 
Mr. BERMAN (for himself, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. 
COSTA, Ms. KAPTUR, and Mr. LIPINSKI) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the remarkable events 
leading to the end of the Cold War and the creation 
of a Europe, whole, free, and at peace. 
Whereas the year 1989 witnessed a series of remarkable 
events in Europe that helped lead to the end of the Cold 
War and the beginning of the creation of a Europe whole, 
free, and at peace; 
Whereas, on February 6, 1989, after almost 10 years of un-
armed struggle, the Polish free trade union Solidarity fi-
nally succeeded in forcing the Government of Poland to 
begin talks on broad political and economic change; 
Whereas, on April 6, 1989, Solidarity was legalized, enabling 
it to contest elections for 35 percent of the seats in the 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex-
presses its gratitude for the service to our Nation of the 
Coast Guard and Marine Corps aircraft pilots and crew-
members lost off the coast of California on October 29, 
2009, and extends its condolences to their family, friends, 
and loved ones. 
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IB 
Union Calendar No. 63 
117TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4432 
[Report No. 117–88] 
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year 
ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 15, 2021 
Ms. MCCOLLUM, from the Committee on Appropriations, reported the fol-
lowing bill; which was committed to the Committee of the Whole House 
on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 
A BILL 
Making appropriations for the Department of Defense for 
the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other 
purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the following sums are appropriated, out of any 
money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, for military func-
tions administered by the Department of Defense and for 
other purposes, namely: 
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H. Res. 893 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 6, 2009. 
Whereas the New York Yankees are the most successful fran-
chise in the history of Major League Baseball; 
Whereas prior to this year the Yankees had won 26 World 
Series Championships, the most in the Major Leagues; 
Whereas this historic franchise is located in the Bronx and 
is known as the ‘‘Bronx Bombers’’; 
Whereas the Yankees franchise has included all-time great 
players; 
Whereas for many years the Yankees played baseball in the 
historic Yankee Stadium; 
Whereas this year the Yankees opened a new stadium and 
hope to emulate the success achieved in the ‘‘House that 
Ruth Built’’; 
Whereas during the 2009 regular season, the Yankees had 
the best record in baseball, going 103–59; 
Whereas the Yankees finished at the top of the American 
League East Division; 
Whereas the Yankees went on to beat the Minnesota Twins 
3 games to 0;
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Whereas the Yankees then faced off against the Los Angeles 
Angels of Anaheim in the American League Champion-
ship Series, and emerged victorious in 6 games; 
Whereas that victory represented the 40th American League 
Pennant that the Yankees have won; 
Whereas the Yankees were matched up against a valiant 
Philadelphia Phillies squad for the World Series title; 
Whereas the Yankees were able to defeat the defending 
World Series Champions by 4 games to 2; 
Whereas this victory represents the Yankees’ 27th World Se-
ries Championship win; 
Whereas this number of championship wins is 17 more than 
their next closest competitor; 
Whereas the contributions of the Yankees’ players throughout 
the season were all vital in securing the title; and 
Whereas the Yankees were guided to victory by Manager Joe 
Girardi, General Manager Brian Cashman, President 
Randy Levine, and the leadership of Hank and Hal 
Steinbrenner: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates— 
(1) the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series 
Champions, the New York Yankees, for an outstanding 
season and a record 27th World Series Championship 
win; and
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(2) the players, coaches, staff and leadership of the 
Yankees organization for their great success. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 893 
Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World Series Champions, 
the New York Yankees. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 5, 2009 
Mr. SERRANO (for himself, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ARCURI, Mr. BACA, Mr. 
BISHOP of New York, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. 
DELAURO, Mr. DICKS, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
GUTIERREZ, Mr. HALL of New York, Mr. HIGGINS, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. 
HINOJOSA, Mr. KING of New York, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. LARSON of Con-
necticut, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. LOWEY, Mrs. MALONEY, Mrs. 
MCCARTHY of New York, Ms. MCCOLLUM, Mr. MCMAHON, Mr. MEEKS 
of New York, Mr. MURPHY of New York, Mr. NADLER of New York, 
Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. NORTON, Mr. OBEY, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PASCRELL, 
Mr. PASTOR of Arizona, Mr. PIERLUISI, Mr. REYES, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, 
Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. SIRES, Mr. THOMPSON 
of California, Mr. TONKO, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. 
PAYNE, Mr. WAMP, Mr. REHBERG, Mr. HOLT, Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky, 
Mr. HONDA, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. BISHOP 
of Georgia, Mr. WATT, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Mr. 
MASSA, Mr. GRAYSON, Ms. HIRONO, Mr. MAFFEI, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ- 
BALART of Florida, Mr. SABLAN, and Mr. UPTON) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the 2009 Major League Baseball World 
Series Champions, the New York Yankees. 
Whereas the New York Yankees are the most successful fran-
chise in the history of Major League Baseball; 
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giving it the ‘‘Best Catalogue Release of the Year’’ 
award; 
Whereas ‘‘Kind of Blue’’ both redefined the concept of jazz 
for musicians and changed the perceptions of jazz held 
by many fans; 
Whereas today, the sole surviving member of the Miles Davis 
Sextet, Jimmy Cobb, is performing and touring with his 
So What Band in tribute to the 50th anniversary of 
‘‘Kind of Blue’’; and 
Whereas ‘‘Kind of Blue’’ continues to be the standard mas-
terpiece of jazz for American musicians and audiences: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the 50th anniversary of ‘‘Kind of Blue’’ 
and recognizes the unique contribution the album has 
made to American jazz; 
(2) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit enrolled copies of this resolution to Co-
lumbia Records; 
(3) encourages the United States Government to 
take all appropriate steps to preserve and advance the 
art form of jazz music; 
(4) recommits itself to ensuring that musical artists 
such as Miles Davis and his Sextet receive fair protec-
tion under the copyright laws of the United States for 
their contributions to culture in the United States; and
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(5) reaffirms the status of jazz as a national treas-
ure. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 895 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 7, 2009. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States 
Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of No-
vember 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas.
The American people 
share the pain and grief of this tragic loss. Our thoughts and 
prayers will continue to be with the families of those who 
were so unfortunately taken from them. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 895 
Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United States 
Army who died or were wounded in the tragic attack of November 
5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 6, 2009 
Mr. CARTER (for himself and Mr. EDWARDS of Texas) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of 
the United States Army who died or were wounded in 
the tragic attack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, 
Texas. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the lives of the brave soldiers and civilians of the United 
States Army who died or were wounded in the tragic at-
tack of November 5, 2009, at Fort Hood, Texas.
The 
American people share the pain and grief of this tragic 
loss. Our thoughts and prayers will continue to be with 
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the families of those who were so unfortunately taken from 
them. 
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117TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4445 
AN ACT 
To amend title 9 of the United States Code with respect 
to arbitration of disputes involving sexual assault and 
sexual harassment. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
H. Res. 897 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 2, 2009. 
Whereas veterans have made innumerable sacrifices for the 
freedom and welfare of the United States and people 
worldwide; 
Whereas in 2008 there were over 23,000,000 veterans in the 
United States, but many elementary and secondary 
school students are not aware of the efforts veterans have 
made to protect our freedoms; 
Whereas many elementary and secondary schools and teach-
ers have held drives in recent years to collect items to 
send to veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and 
families of such members; 
Whereas fewer than half of the Nation’s high school seniors 
have a basic knowledge of American history and the con-
tributions veterans have made to the Nation’s safety and 
security; 
Whereas it is important for elementary and secondary school 
students to learn about the history of the Nation and the 
wars and missions veterans have participated in and sac-
rificed for; and 
Whereas elementary and secondary schools across the Nation 
host Veterans Day programs to honor and educate stu-
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dents about the sacrifices veterans have made: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of teaching elemen-
tary and secondary school students, on Veterans Day 
and throughout the school year, about the sacrifices that 
veterans have made throughout the history of the Na-
tion; and 
(2) encourages elementary and secondary schools to 
engage students in learning about, and honoring, vet-
erans and the sacrifices they have made. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 897 
Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and secondary school 
students about the sacrifices that veterans have made throughout the 
history of the Nation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 6, 2009 
Mr. GUTHRIE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of teaching elementary and sec-
ondary school students about the sacrifices that veterans 
have made throughout the history of the Nation. 
Whereas veterans have made innumerable sacrifices for the 
freedom and welfare of the United States and people 
worldwide; 
Whereas in 2008 there were over 23,000,000 veterans in the 
United States, but many elementary and secondary 
school students are not aware of the efforts veterans have 
made to protect our freedoms; 
Whereas many elementary and secondary schools and teach-
ers have held drives in recent years to collect items to 
send to veterans, members of the Armed Forces, and 
families of such members; 
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Whereas fewer than half of the Nation’s high school seniors 
have a basic knowledge of American history and the con-
tributions veterans have made to the Nation’s safety and 
security; 
Whereas it is important for elementary and secondary school 
students to learn about the history of the Nation and the 
wars and missions veterans have participated in and sac-
rificed for; and 
Whereas elementary and secondary schools across the Nation 
host Veterans Day programs to honor and educate stu-
dents about the sacrifices veterans have made: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of teaching ele-
mentary and secondary school students, on Veterans 
Day and throughout the school year, about the sac-
rifices that veterans have made throughout the his-
tory of the Nation; and 
(2) encourages elementary and secondary 
schools to engage students in learning about, and 
honoring, veterans and the sacrifices they have 
made. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 898 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate and unconditional 
release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a meaningful tripartite political dialogue 
toward national reconciliation, and the full restoration of democracy, 
freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of speech, freedom 
of the press, and internationally recognized human rights for all Burmese 
citizens. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 6, 2009 
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. 
WOLF, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. PITTS) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in 
addition to the Committees on Ways and Means and the Judiciary, for 
a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for 
consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the com-
mittee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the immediate 
and unconditional release of Aung San Suu Kyi, a mean-
ingful tripartite political dialogue toward national rec-
onciliation, and the full restoration of democracy, free-
dom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of 
speech, freedom of the press, and internationally recog-
nized human rights for all Burmese citizens. 
Whereas Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democ-
racy and affiliated parties won the 1990 elections in a 
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(2) encourages State and local governments to 
observe the day with appropriate activities that pro-
mote awareness of data privacy; 
(3) encourages educators and privacy profes-
sionals to discuss data privacy and protection issues 
with teens and young adults in high schools and uni-
versities across the United States; 
(4) encourages corporations to take steps to 
protect the privacy and security of the personal in-
formation of their clients and consumers, to design 
data privacy protections into their products where 
possible, and to promote trust in technologies; and 
(5) encourages individuals across the Nation to 
be aware of data privacy concerns and to take steps 
to protect their personal information. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 928 
Supporting of the goals and ideals of Universal Children’s Day to encourage 
citizens in the United States to share in the mission of improving 
the lives of all children around the world. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2009 
Ms. RICHARDSON (for herself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Ms. LEE of California, Mr. 
MCDERMOTT, Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin, Mr. STARK, Mr. JOHNSON of 
Georgia, Mr. RUSH, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. CARSON of Indiana, 
and Mr. FATTAH) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting of the goals and ideals of Universal Children’s 
Day to encourage citizens in the United States to share 
in the mission of improving the lives of all children 
around the world. 
Whereas the need to safeguard and protect children was rec-
ognized by the international community 85 years ago 
with the issuance of the Geneva Declaration of the Rights 
of the Child in 1924 and reaffirmed in 1954 by the 
United Nations General Assembly’s Resolution 836 (IX); 
Whereas in 1959, the United Nations General Assembly 
adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child in 
1959, which declares as a first principle that it is the 
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of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of 
speech, freedom of the press, and internationally rec-
ognized human rights for all Burmese citizens; 
(2) demands the immediate and unconditional 
release of Aung San Suu Kyi, detained Buddhist 
monks, and all other political prisoners and pris-
oners of conscience; 
(3) calls for full accountability of those respon-
sible for human rights violations; 
(4) calls on governments around the world, in-
cluding the nations of the European Union and the 
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to 
strengthen sanction regimes against Burma, with 
the goal of denying the Burmese ruling junta hard 
currency to continue its campaign of repression; 
(5) calls on the United Nations Security Coun-
cil to immediately pass a resolution imposing multi-
lateral sanctions on Burma’s military regime, includ-
ing a complete arms embargo, and to take other ap-
propriate action to respond to the growing threat the 
State Peace and Development Council (SPDC) poses 
in Burma and the region; 
(6) calls for the Administration to fully imple-
ment the Tom Lantos Block Burmese JADE Act 
(Public Law 110–286) to include financial sanctions 
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as well as the appointment of a United States Spe-
cial Coordinator for Burma; 
(7) calls for the Administration to support a 
United Nations Security Council Commission of In-
quiry to investigate the Burmese regime’s war 
crimes, crimes against humanity, and system of im-
punity; 
(8) calls on the Burmese junta to change the 
current fraudulent constitution by permitting mem-
bers of the democratic opposition and ethnic minori-
ties to participate in government and that these 
changes are made before the 2010 elections; 
(9) calls for countries throughout the world to 
unite behind a global arms embargo on the Burmese 
military regime; and 
(10) demands the Burmese ruling junta release 
Kyaw Zaw Lwin, a Burmese born American citizen 
being detained at Insein Prision. 
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H. Res. 89 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 2, 2009. 
Whereas veterans of service in the United States Armed 
Forces have served the Nation with honor and at great 
personal sacrifice; 
Whereas the American people owe the security of the Nation 
to those who have defended it; 
Whereas on Veterans Day each year, the Nation honors those 
who have defended democracy by serving in the Armed 
Forces; 
Whereas veterans continue to provide a valuable service in 
their communities across the Nation and are important 
members of American society; 
Whereas we must honor and express our sincere gratitude to 
all our veterans for their unwavering commitment to 
country, justice and democracy; 
Whereas the observance of Veterans Day is an expression of 
faith in democracy, faith in American values, and faith 
that those who fight for freedom will defeat those whose 
cause is unjust; and 
Whereas section 6103(a) of title 5, United States Code, pro-
vides that ‘‘Veteran’s Day, November 11’’ is a legal pub-
lic holiday: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) encourages Americans to demonstrate their sup-
port for veterans on Veterans Day each year by treating 
that day as a special day of reflection; 
(2) encourages schools and teachers to educate stu-
dents on the great contributions veterans have made to 
the country and its history, both while serving as mem-
bers of the United States Armed Forces and after com-
pleting their service; and 
(3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
each year in connection with the observance of Veterans 
Day calling on the people of the United States to ob-
serve that day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties. 
Attest: 
Clerk.