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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 790 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remembrance on October 
30, 2009, for American nuclear weapons program workers and uranium 
miners, millers, and haulers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2009 
Ms. BERKLEY (for herself, Ms. TITUS, Mr. HELLER, Mr. WAMP, Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. ELLSWORTH, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, 
Mr. CARDOZA, Ms. WATSON, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. COSTA, 
Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. DAVIS of 
Tennessee, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. HARE, Mr. KIND, 
Mr. HOLT, Mr. DRIEHAUS, Mr. WALZ, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, 
and Mr. LOEBSACK) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of a national day of remem-
brance on October 30, 2009, for American nuclear weap-
ons program workers and uranium miners, millers, and 
haulers. 
Whereas hundreds of thousands of men and women have 
served this Nation in building its nuclear defense since 
World War II; 
Whereas these dedicated American workers paid a high price 
for their service and have developed disabling or fatal ill-
nesses as a result of exposure to beryllium, ionizing radi-
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H. Res. 830 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 15, 2009. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
2442) to amend the Reclamation Wastewater and Ground-
water Study and Facilities Act to expand the Bay Area Re-
gional Water Recycling Program, and for other purposes. All 
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived ex-
cept those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. The 
amendment printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopted. 
The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All points 
of order against provisions in the bill, as amended, are 
waived. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill, as amended, to final passage without intervening 
motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the
•HRES 790 IH 
ation, toxic substances, and other hazards that are 
unique to the production and testing of nuclear weapons; 
Whereas these workers were put at individual risk without 
their knowledge and consent in order to develop a nuclear 
weapons program for the benefit of all American citizens; 
Whereas these patriotic men and women deserve to be recog-
nized for their contribution, service, and sacrifice towards 
the defense of our great Nation; and 
Whereas, on May 20, 2009, the Senate passed S. Res. 151, 
designating a national day of remembrance on October 
30, 2009, for nuclear weapons program workers: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of a national 
day of remembrance for American nuclear weapons 
program workers and uranium miners, millers, and 
haulers; and 
(2) encourages the people of the United States 
to support and participate in appropriate cere-
monies, programs, and other activities to recognize 
a national day of remembrance for past and present 
workers in America’s nuclear weapons program. 
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HR 2659 EAS
for discontinuing the distribution of federally purchased or
State purchased vaccine for any health care provider who
fails to comply with the requirements of section 2147 and
for reinstating such vaccine supply to such provider upon
receiving from such provider—
‘‘(1) the reports necessary to make current and
complete the information that would have been fur-
nished to the State registry between the dates of the
provider’s termination and reinstatement; and
‘‘(2) satisfactory assurances regarding the pro-
vider’s future compliance.
‘‘(b) REPORTS TO SECRETARY.—The Secretary may
make a grant under section 2146 only if the State involved
agrees to submit to the Secretary such reports as the Sec-
retary determines to be appropriate with respect to the ac-
tivities of the State under this part.
‘‘SEC. 2150. APPLICATION FOR GRANT.
‘‘An application by a State for a grant under section
2146 is in accordance with this section if the application—
‘‘(1) is submitted not later than the date speci-
fied by the Secretary;
‘‘(2) contains each agreement required in this
part;
‘‘(3) contains any information required in this
part to be submitted to the Secretary; and
•HRES 791 EH 
can-American students and Hispanic students, according 
to a recent study conducted by Texas Agricultural & Me-
chanical University and the University of Texas-Pan 
American; 
Whereas between 2005 and 2008, the SAT and Advanced 
Placement participation rates for African-American and 
Hispanic students in the Aldine Independent School Dis-
trict increased significantly; 
Whereas in 2008, African-American students in the Aldine 
Independent School District achieved higher proficiency 
rates in math at all school levels and in reading at the 
middle and high school levels compared with other stu-
dents in Texas; 
Whereas in 2008, a greater percentage of Hispanic students 
in the Aldine Independent School District performed at 
the highest achievement level on State reading and math 
assessments at all school levels compared to other school 
districts in the State; 
Whereas in 2008, a greater percentage of low-income stu-
dents in the Aldine Independent School District per-
formed at the highest achievement level on State reading 
and math assessments at all school levels compared to 
other school districts in the State; 
Whereas nationwide, family income level is typically a strong 
statistical predictor of school performance; 
Whereas in the Aldine Independent School District, poverty 
does not appear to be statistically related to achievement 
at any school level or in math or reading, despite a high 
enrollment of students considered to be low-income; 
Whereas between 2005 and 2008, the Aldine Independent 
School District narrowed the income achievement gaps in
•HRES 791 EH 
reading at all school levels and in math at the elementary 
and middle school levels; 
Whereas the ‘‘Broad Prize for Urban Education’’, the largest 
education award for school districts in the United States, 
was established in 2002 by the Eli and Edythe Broad 
Foundation; 
Whereas the Aldine Independent School District has been a 
finalist four times for the ‘‘Broad Prize for Urban Edu-
cation’’; 
Whereas in 2008, the Aldine Independent School District 
outperformed other Texas school districts that serve stu-
dents with similar family incomes in reading and math at 
all school levels, according to the Broad Prize method-
ology; and 
Whereas the Aldine Independent School District was selected 
from among 100 of the largest school districts in the 
country to win the 2009 ‘‘Broad Prize for Urban Edu-
cation’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Aldine Independent School 
District in Harris County, Texas, for the out-
standing achievement of winning the 2009 ‘‘Broad 
Prize for Urban Education’’, the largest education 
award for school districts in the United States; and 
(2) congratulates the entire Aldine Inde-
pendent School District community on the hard 
work and dedication the community has dem-
onstrated toward student achievement, particularly
•HRES 791 EH 
the efforts of the community toward reducing the 
achievement gaps among ethnic groups and between 
high- and low-income students. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 792 EH 
Whereas Kelly Slater was inducted into the Surfers Hall of 
Fame in 2002; 
Whereas, in 2002, Kelly Slater won the Quicksilver in Mem-
ory of Eddie Aikau at Waimea Bay in Oahu, Hawaii, a 
competition that occurs only when waves reach a min-
imum height of 20 feet; 
Whereas Kelly Slater was the 1st surfer ever to be awarded 
2 perfect scores in the final heat of the Billabong Tahiti 
Pro Contest under the Association of Surfing Profes-
sionals 2-wave scoring system; 
Whereas Kelly Slater won an Association of Surfing Profes-
sionals World Title in 2005, 7 years after his previous 
win in 1998; 
Whereas, in 2007, Kelly Slater started the Kelly Slater Foun-
dation to raise awareness and financial support for so-
cially and environmentally conscious charities; 
Whereas, in 2008, at the age of 36, Kelly Slater was the old-
est surfer to win an Association of Surfing Professionals 
World Championship; 
Whereas, in 2010, Kelly Slater won the Rip Curl Pro Bell 
Championship, making him a 4-time winner of this 49- 
year-old international surfing championship held in Aus-
tralia; 
Whereas Kelly Slater has 39 World Championship Tour vic-
tories; 
Whereas Kelly Slater holds 9 Association of Surfing Profes-
sionals World Championships, a record number; and 
Whereas Kelly Slater is surfing’s all-time leader in career 
event wins: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 792 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes 
and honors Robert Kelly Slater for winning the 2010 Rip 
Curl Pro Bell Championship and for his other outstanding 
achievements in the world of surfing. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 793 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 20, 2009. 
Whereas chemistry is a vitally important field of science and 
technology that has transformed the world and improved 
the quality of life around the globe; 
Whereas the chemical sciences have created an infrastructure 
that delivers the foods, fuels, medicines, and materials 
that are the hallmarks of modern life; 
Whereas the contributions of chemical scientists and engi-
neers are central to technological progress and to the 
health of many industries, including the chemical, phar-
maceutical, electronics, agricultural, automotive, and 
aerospace industries, and these contributions boost eco-
nomic growth, create new jobs, and improve health and 
standards of living; 
Whereas, in order to foster the innovation that will ensure 
the Nation’s global competitiveness, schools must cul-
tivate the finest scientists, engineers, and technicians 
from every background and neighborhood, with a par-
ticular focus on increasing access to science, technology, 
engineering, and math education for Latinos, African- 
Americans, women, and other underrepresented students 
in these fields;
•HRES 836 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Teen Read 
Week; 
(2) recognizes that it is important for teens to be 
taught to read proficiently; and 
(3) encourages teens to read for leisure and aca-
demic purposes. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 793 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes that the contributions of chemical 
scientists and engineers have created new jobs, boosted 
economic growth, and improved the Nation’s health and 
standard of living; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National Chem-
istry Week; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States to 
observe National Chemistry Week with appropriate rec-
ognition, activities, and programs to demonstrate the im-
portance of chemistry to everyday life. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 794 
Calling for a runoff election in Afghanistan between the two top finishers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2009 
Mr. ROHRABACHER (for himself, Mr. DELAHUNT, and Mr. BURTON of Indi-
ana) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Calling for a runoff election in Afghanistan between the 
two top finishers. 
Whereas nearly one in four votes in last month’s Afghan 
presidential elections were cast at polling stations now 
subject to a recount and audit for possible fraud; 
Whereas approximately one-third of Mr. Karzai’s 3,100,000 
votes were cast at polling stations that face a recount 
and audit of ballot boxes; 
Whereas based on the criteria set by the Electoral Com-
plaints Commission (ECC), a United Nations backed Af-
ghan and international panel that is the ultimate arbiter 
of the election, almost 3,000 of the 23,000 polling sta-
tions would be subject to the fraud review; 
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cluding illegal logging, smuggling of wild species, 
and illegal mining; 
(3) supports action by competent authorities 
and the people of Madagascar to stop this illegal 
devastation and bring those perpetrating these 
crimes to justice; 
(4) calls upon importing countries to intensify 
their inspection and monitoring processes to ensure 
that they do not contribute to the demand for ille-
gally sourced precious woods from Madagascar; and 
(5) calls upon consumers of rosewood and 
ebony products to check their origin, and boycott 
those made of Malagasy wood, until constitutional 
order is restored. 
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•HRES 794 IH 
Whereas those polling stations account for a large proportion 
of ballots, some 1,350,000 of 5,660,000 total votes; 
Whereas the ECC said that it had found ‘‘clear and con-
vincing evidence of fraud in a number of polling stations’’ 
in the southern and eastern provinces; 
Whereas the analysis also shows that slightly more than a 
quarter million of Mr. Karzai’s votes came from polling 
stations where he received exactly 600 ballots and no 
other candidate received a single vote; 
Whereas, on September 10, 2009, the ECC ordered the in-
validation of certain ballots from 51 polling stations in 
Kandahar province and from 27 polling stations in 
Ghazni province, and ordered the International Election 
Commission (IEC) to invalidate results from 5 polling 
stations in Paktika province; 
Whereas between the election on August 20, 2009, and Sep-
tember 8, 2009, the ECC has received a total of 2,842 
election complaints; and 
Whereas Grant Kippen, a Canadian and the chairman of the 
ECC, said the irregularities found include ballots not 
being folded, meaning they would not fit in a ballot box 
slot, identically marked ballots, and overly large counts at 
polling stations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives calls for 
a runoff election between the two top finishers. 
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H. Res. 795 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
October 7, 2009. 
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew 
of United Flight 93 courageously gave their lives, thereby 
thwarting a planned attack on our Nation’s Capital; 
Whereas the Flight 93 crash site is a profound national sym-
bol of American patriotism and spontaneous leadership of 
citizen heroes; 
Whereas the people of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, came to-
gether as a community to protect the sacred ground and 
construct a temporary memorial where Flight 93 crashed 
on September 11th; 
Whereas the Flight 93 Ambassadors, created by members of 
the Shanksville community after the tragic events of Sep-
tember 11th, have exhibited selfless dedication and lead-
ership by preserving and recounting the heroic story of 
the brave intervention of the passengers and crew against 
the terrorists to the memorial’s visitors; and 
Whereas in large part due to the efforts of the community 
and Flight 93 Ambassadors, Congress authorized the cre-
ation of a permanent national memorial as part of the 
National Park System under Public Law 107–226, the 
Flight 93 National Memorial Act: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 795 EH 
(1) honors the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, commu-
nity and Flight 93 Ambassadors for— 
(A) their foresight, dedication, and leadership 
in protecting the Flight 93 temporary memorial, the 
preservation and sharing of the heroic story of the 
brave intervention of the passengers and crew 
against terrorists; and 
(B) their efforts to establish a permanent na-
tional memorial to Flight 93; and 
(2) encourages the Secretary of the Interior and the 
National Park Service to complete the Flight 93 Na-
tional Memorial, as authorized by the Flight 93 National 
Memorial Act, by the 10th anniversary of the September 
11th attacks. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 795 
Honoring the people of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the Flight 93 Ambas-
sadors for their efforts in creating the Flight 93 temporary memorial 
and encouraging the completion of the National Park Service Flight 
93 National Memorial by the 10th anniversary of September 11, 2001. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2009 
Mr. SHUSTER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the people of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, and the 
Flight 93 Ambassadors for their efforts in creating the 
Flight 93 temporary memorial and encouraging the com-
pletion of the National Park Service Flight 93 National 
Memorial by the 10th anniversary of September 11, 
2001. 
Whereas, on September 11, 2001, the passengers and crew 
of United Flight 93 courageously gave their lives, thereby 
thwarting a planned attack on our Nation’s Capital; 
Whereas the Flight 93 crash site is a profound national sym-
bol of American patriotism and spontaneous leadership of 
citizen heroes; 
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•HRES 795 IH 
Whereas the people of Shanksville, Pennsylvania, came to-
gether as a community to protect the sacred ground and 
construct a temporary memorial where Flight 93 crashed 
on September 11th; 
Whereas the Flight 93 Ambassadors, created by members of 
the Shanksville community after the tragic events of Sep-
tember 11th, have exhibited selfless dedication and lead-
ership by preserving and recounting the heroic story of 
the brave intervention of the passengers and crew against 
the terrorists to the memorial’s visitors; and 
Whereas in large part due to the efforts of the community 
and Flight 93 Ambassadors, Congress authorized the cre-
ation of a permanent national memorial as part of the 
National Park System under Public Law 107–226, the 
Flight 93 National Memorial Act: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the Shanksville, Pennsylvania, com-
munity and Flight 93 Ambassadors for— 
(A) their foresight, dedication, and leader-
ship in protecting the Flight 93 temporary me-
morial, the preservation and sharing of the he-
roic story of the brave intervention of the pas-
sengers and crew against terrorists; and 
(B) their efforts to establish a permanent 
national memorial to Flight 93; and 
(2) encourages the Secretary of the Interior and 
the National Park Service to complete the Flight 93 
National Memorial, as authorized by the Flight 93 
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National Memorial Act, by the 10th anniversary of 
the September 11th attacks. 
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H. Res. 83 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
February 24, 2009. 
Whereas the first Africans were brought involuntarily to the 
shores of America as early as the 17th century; 
Whereas these Africans in America and their descendants are 
now known as African-Americans; 
Whereas African-Americans suffered involuntary servitude 
and subsequently faced the injustices of lynch mobs, seg-
regation, and denial of basic, fundamental rights; 
Whereas despite involuntary servitude, African-Americans 
have made significant contributions to the economic, edu-
cational, political, artistic, literary, religious, scientific, 
and technological advancement of the Americas; 
Whereas in the face of injustices, United States citizens of 
good will and of all races distinguished themselves with 
their commitment to the noble ideals upon which the 
United States was founded and courageously fought for 
the rights and freedom of African-Americans; 
Whereas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lived and died to make 
real these noble ideals; 
Whereas the greatness of the United States is reflected in the 
historic election of Barack Obama, an American of Afri-
can ancestry, to the Office of the President of the United 
States of America;
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 796 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that no American 
should be penalized for failing to purchase Government-mandated health 
coverage. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 6, 2009 
Mr. SHADEGG submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee 
on 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 committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
no American should be penalized for failing to purchase 
Government-mandated health coverage. 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that no American should be imprisoned or 
fined for failing to purchase Government-mandated health 
coverage. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 798 
Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives to those celebrating 
Diwali. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 6, 2009 
Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. 
WILSON of South Carolina, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and Mr. ACKERMAN) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Conveying the best wishes of the House of Representatives 
to those celebrating Diwali. 
Whereas Diwali is celebrated by many Americans and people 
around the world, especially in South Asia; 
Whereas Diwali is also known as ‘‘Deepavali’’ to many cele-
brants around the world; 
Whereas Diwali is a significant holiday for Hindus, Sikhs, 
Jains, Buddhists, and others; 
Whereas Diwali falls on the last day of the last month of the 
lunar calendar and the festival is celebrated for 5 days; 
Whereas Diwali is commonly known as ‘‘the Festival of 
Lights’’ and is observed with diyas, or oil lamps, lit in 
clay vessels; and 
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•HRES 798 IH 
Whereas for its celebrants, Diwali is of spiritual significance 
and the lights of Diwali symbolize the inner light that 
overcomes the darkness of ignorance: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the historical and religious sig-
nificance of Diwali; 
(2) celebrates the rich cultural and religious di-
versity of the people of the United States and the 
freedom of religion guaranteed to all Americans; and 
(3) conveys best wishes to its fellow Americans 
and to people around the world celebrating Diwali. 
Æ 
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