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freight traffic, including commodities such as wheat, 
corn, soybeans, electrical machinery, iron, coal, gasoline, 
fabricated metal products, and electrical machinery; 
Whereas, according to the Corps of Engineers, in 2007 the 
AIWW supported a total of 34,184 trips made by rec-
reational, commercial, and military vessels; 
Whereas the AIWW is an integral transportation network 
supporting the Armed Forces through the shipment of 
military equipment, fuel, and generators between Norfolk, 
Virginia, and Kings Bay, Georgia; 
Whereas the Dismal Swamp Canal, on the AIWW, is the old-
est operating artificial waterway in the United States and 
has been placed on the National Register of Historical 
Places, was registered as an engineering landmark in 
1988, and was included in the National Park Service’s 
Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program in 
2004; 
Whereas the AIWW has enhanced the lives of the residents 
of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and 
Florida, as well as the greater southeastern United 
States, for more than 6 decades; 
Whereas the wildlife, flora, and fauna along the AIWW pro-
vide ample recreational opportunities for birdwatchers, 
photographers, and boaters; 
Whereas the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association was 
organized in 1999 to address the navigation challenges of 
the AIWW and to encourage the continuation and further 
development of waterborne commerce and recreation on 
the AIWW;
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Whereas the Association has voiced the interests of commer-
cial and recreational users of the AIWW, earning the title 
of ‘‘Voice of the Waterway’’; 
Whereas the Association has been an advocate for mainte-
nance of the AIWW to promote safe, cost-effective navi-
gation; and 
Whereas the Association promotes the AIWW as a vital ma-
rine highway along the Atlantic coast, providing safe 
navigation for commercial and recreational vessels: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of the Atlantic Intra-
coastal Waterway to recreational, commercial, and mili-
tary vessels and to the history and quality of life of the 
citizens of the United States; and 
(2) acknowledges the Atlantic Intracoastal Water-
way Association on the occasion of its 10th anniversary. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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(2) profound sorrow at the death of Mr. Tisdale 
and condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues, 
and to the State of Oklahoma that he represented so 
well. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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Whereas Alissa Czisny competed in the International Skating 
Union’s 2009 World Figure Skating Championship 
March 22–29 in Los Angeles, California; 
Whereas Alissa Czisny won the 2008–2009 Nebelhorn Tro-
phy in Germany, finishing first in both segments of the 
event; 
Whereas Alissa Czisny won the 2008 United States Collegiate 
Championship; 
Whereas Alissa Czisny won the gold medal at the 2005–2006 
Skate Canada Championship; 
Whereas Alissa Czisny won the 2004 United States Collegiate 
Championship; and 
Whereas Alissa Czisny has given back to the community 
through benefit skates for the Hurricane Katrina Relief 
Fund, the Jimmy Fund (Dana Farber Cancer Research 
Institute), Breast Cancer Research Foundation (Skate 
for Hope), and the Mary Louise Wright Foundation: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Alissa Czisny for her athletic ac-
complishments and contributions; and 
(2) congratulates Alissa Czisny for winning the 
2009 United States Figure Skating Championship. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 469 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 14, 2009. 
Whereas Wayman Lawrence Tisdale was raised in Tulsa, 
Oklahoma, and became a outstanding athlete as a stu-
dent at Booker T. Washington High School; 
Whereas in 1982 Mr. Tisdale was named Oklahoma’s only 
McDonald’s All American and was named Converse Na-
tional High School Player of the Year; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale’s 3-year career at the University of 
Oklahoma, from 1982 to 1985, has left a legacy of excel-
lence and respect for the program and the sport of bas-
ketball; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale in 1983, 1984, and 1985 received the 
honor of being named Big Eight Player of the year for 
the University of Oklahoma; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale was named to the All-American team 3 
times in 3 years while at the University of Oklahoma; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale played on the U.S. Olympic team in 
1984 and received a gold medal; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale was named the Most Valuable Player 
for the Big Eight Tournament Championship in 1985;
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Whereas Mr. Tisdale and was selected as the No. 2 overall 
draft pick in the National Basketball Association in 
1986; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale left his mark on the sport of profes-
sional basketball with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento 
Kings, and Phoenix Suns, scoring more than 12,800 
points and pulling down more than 5,000 rebounds in a 
12-year career; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale subsequently released 8 albums of jazz 
music following his extraordinary basketball career; 
Whereas in 1995 Mr. Tisdale’s jazz album Power Forward 
reached No. 4 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz chart, 
and Mr. Tisdale’s album Way Up reached No. 1 on Bill-
board’s Top 10; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale has been an inspiration to those in the 
Jazz community; 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale served as a testament and example to 
the power of perseverance and positive thinking in the 
midst of personal trial; and 
Whereas Mr. Tisdale’s admirable character has served as a 
strong example to thousands of Americans to persevere 
and not be bound by one calling in life, but to achieve 
all which they hope and aspire to for themselves and 
their families: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses— 
(1) gratitude to Wayman Lawrence Tisdale for his 
exceptional character and for the example that he served 
as a testament to the powers of positive thinking; and
H. Res. 471 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 3, 2009. 
Whereas on Monday, May 11, 2009, the Nation experienced 
a tragedy when a soldier at the combat stress clinic at 
Camp Liberty, Iraq, reportedly killed five innocent Amer-
ican servicemen, and wounded three others; 
Whereas the shooting resulted in the tragic loss of Navy 
Commander Charles K. Springle, Army Major Matthew 
P. Houseal, Army Sergeant Christian E. Bueno-Galdos, 
Army Specialist Jacob D. Barton, and Army Specialist 
Michael E. Yates; 
Whereas the lives of the victims were taken while they were 
bravely and honorably serving the United States on the 
front lines in Iraq; 
Whereas the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, Iraq, and 
similar clinics in theater and at home provide essential 
mental health services to the Nation’s servicemen and 
women; 
Whereas the Nation’s protracted military engagements in 
Iraq and Afghanistan call for increased attention to the 
mental health challenges faced by the courageous mem-
bers of the Armed Forces; and 
Whereas honoring the Nation’s commitment to those who 
serve the Nation and their families means offering these
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heroic soldiers not only first class medical care for phys-
ical injuries, but also first class mental health services: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies and friends of the victims of the May 11, 2009, 
shooting at the combat stress clinic at Camp Liberty, 
Iraq; 
(2) conveys its ongoing deep gratitude to the brave 
members of the Armed Forces who risk their lives in 
service of protecting the Nation; 
(3) recognizes the important work of the medical 
professionals and staff members, who provide essential 
mental health services to our servicemen and women, at 
Combat Stress Control Center in Camp Liberty, Iraq, 
and other clinics in theater and at home; and 
(4) commits to focus on the mental, in addition to 
the physical, well being of the Nation’s military service-
men and women, and veterans, and to support the poli-
cies, resources, and funding necessary to successfully 
combat the mental and physical healthcare challenges 
that they may confront. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 472 EH 
Whereas the AOPA has developed and maintained close 
working relationships with agencies of the Federal Gov-
ernment, especially the Department of Transportation, 
the Department of Homeland Security, the Federal Avia-
tion Administration, and the Transportation Security Ad-
ministration; and 
Whereas those relationships have allowed the public and pri-
vate sectors to address various issues of legitimate con-
cern to the Federal government in ways that impose the 
least possible burden on general aviation pilots and air-
craft owners: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates and salutes the Aircraft Owners 
and Pilots Association (AOPA) for celebrating its 70th 
anniversary; 
(2) commends the AOPA for creating the AOPA 
Air Safety Foundation nearly 60 years ago to improve 
general aviation safety; 
(3) commends the AOPA for helping lead the recov-
ery of the United States general aviation light aircraft 
manufacturing industry; and
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(4) commends the AOPA for setting the stage for 
development of the Next Generation Air Transportation 
System. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
112TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3659 
AN ACT 
To reauthorize the program of block grants to States for 
temporary assistance for needy families through fiscal 
year 2012, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
H. Res. 474 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 4, 2009. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 2200) to authorize the Transportation Security 
Administration’s programs relating to the provision of trans-
portation security, and for other purposes. The first reading 
of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order against 
consideration of the bill are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined 
to the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and 
controlled by the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Homeland Security. After general debate the 
bill shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute 
rule. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for 
the purpose of amendment under the five-minute rule the 
amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the 
Committee on Homeland Security now printed in the bill.
•HRES 474 EH 
The committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall 
be considered as read. All points of order against the com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute are waived 
except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwith-
standing clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to the com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in 
order except those printed in the report of the Committee on 
Rules accompanying this resolution. Each such amendment 
may be offered only in the order printed in the report, may 
be offered only by a Member designated in the report, shall 
be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time speci-
fied in the report equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, 
and shall not be subject to a demand for division of the ques-
tion in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All 
points of order against such amendments are waived except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the con-
clusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the Com-
mittee shall rise and report the bill to the House with such 
amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member may 
demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment 
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and 
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
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tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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tion, shall publish in the Federal Register final regulations,
policy statements, or guidelines establishing—
‘‘(1) the procedures for acting upon any written
request or complaint filed under subsection (a)(1);
and
‘‘(2) the standards or guidelines that shall be
used by the Secretary in determining under this sub-
section whether an airport fee is reasonable.
‘‘(c) DECISIONS BY SECRETARY.—The final regula-
tions, policy statements, or guidelines required in subsection
(b) shall provide the following:
‘‘(1) Not more than 120 days after an air carrier
files with the Secretary a written complaint relating
to an airport fee, the Secretary shall issue a final
order determining whether such fee is reasonable.
‘‘(2) Within 30 days after such complaint is filed
with the Secretary, the Secretary shall dismiss the
complaint if no significant dispute exists or shall as-
sign the matter to an administrative law judge; and
thereafter the matter shall be handled in accordance
with part 302 of title 14, Code of Federal Regula-
tions, and any specifically applicable provisions of
this section.
‘‘(3) The administrative law judge shall issue a
recommended decision within 90 days after the com-
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 476 
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as ‘‘Black Music Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2009 
Mr. COHEN (for himself, Ms. BERKLEY, Ms. CLARKE, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. 
CLYBURN, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. COURTNEY, Ms. FOXX, Mr. JOHNSON of 
Georgia, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Ms. 
LEE of California, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Ms. MARKEY of Colorado, Mr. 
PAYNE, Ms. TITUS, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Ms. WATSON, Ms. 
EDWARDS of Maryland, and Mr. DONNELLY of Indiana) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 30th anniversary of June as ‘‘Black Music 
Month’’. 
Whereas in 1979, the month of June was proclaimed ‘‘Black 
Music Month’’ and all people in the United States were 
encouraged to learn more about the important role that 
African-American artists have played in shaping history 
and culture; 
Whereas America’s rich heritage is influenced by the diversity 
of its people and the important contributions of Black 
culture; 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2739
AN ACT
To amend the Airport and Airway Improvement
Act of 1982 to authorize appropriations for fiscal
years 1994, 1995, and 1996, and for other pur-
poses.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 477 
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representa-
tives the fiscal year 2010 30-year shipbuilding plan relating to the 
long-term shipbuilding strategy of the Department of Defense, as re-
quired by section 231 of title 10, United States Code. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2009 
Mr. FORBES (for himself, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. MILLER of 
Florida, Mr. AKIN, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, 
Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. LAMBORN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House 
of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year ship-
building plan relating to the long-term shipbuilding strat-
egy of the Department of Defense, as required by section 
231 of title 10, United States Code. 
Resolved, That the Secretary of Defense is directed 
to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later 
than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolu-
tion, all documents, including telephone and electronic 
mail records, logs and calendars, and records of internal 
discussions in the possession of the Secretary and pro-
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duced by the Secretary of the Navy or the Director of the 
Office of Management and Budget relating to the fol-
lowing: 
(1) The fiscal year 2010 30-year shipbuilding 
plan relating to the long-term shipbuilding strategy 
of the Department of Defense, as required by section 
231 of title 10, United States Code. 
(2) The certification statement of the Secretary 
required in the plan that both the budget for this 
fiscal year and the future-years defense program re-
lating to the construction of naval vessels are at a 
level that is sufficient for the procurement as de-
scribed in the 30-year shipbuilding plan. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 478 
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representa-
tives the fiscal year 2010 30-year aviation plan relating to the long- 
term aviation plans of the Department of Defense, as required by section 
231a of title 10, United States Code. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2009 
Mr. FORBES (for himself, Mr. WITTMAN, Mr. BARTLETT, Mr. MILLER of 
Florida, Mr. AKIN, Mr. KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, 
Mr. BISHOP of Utah, and Mr. LAMBORN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House 
of Representatives the fiscal year 2010 30-year aviation 
plan relating to the long-term aviation plans of the De-
partment of Defense, as required by section 231a of 
title 10, United States Code. 
Resolved, That the Secretary of Defense is directed 
to transmit to the House of Representatives, not later 
than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolu-
tion, all documents, including telephone and electronic 
mail records, logs and calendars, and records of internal 
discussions in the possession of the Secretary and pro-
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duced by the Secretary of a military department or the 
Director of the Office of Management and Budget relating 
to the following: 
(1) The fiscal year 2010 30-year aviation plan 
relating to the long-term aviation plans of the De-
partment of Defense, as required by section 231a of 
title 10, United States Code. 
(2) The required assessment by the Secretary 
regarding the extent to which the combined aircraft 
forces of the Department of the Navy and the De-
partment of the Air Force, as outlined in the avia-
tion plan, meet the national security requirements of 
the United States. 
(3) If aircraft procurement budget is insuffi-
cient to meet applicable requirements of the plan, 
the required assessment that describes and discusses 
the risks associated with the reduced force structure 
of aircraft. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 479 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 15, 2009. 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro was born Jesse Kuhaulua in 
Maui, Hawaii, on June 16, 1944; 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro entered professional Sumo, an 
ancient Japanese sport with origins spanning over several 
centuries; 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro was the first United States 
born sumo wrestler and also became the first foreigner to 
win the top division championship of Sumo in 1972; 
Whereas upon his 1972 victory, United States Ambassador 
Robert Ingersoll read a congratulatory message from 
President Richard Nixon, marking the first time English 
words were spoken at a sumo tournament; 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro competed in over 1400 
matches, established numerous records, and earned many 
awards over his 20-year career; 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro became the first and only for-
eign born wrestler to become an oyakata, or training 
master, by establishing a training stable for sumo wres-
tlers; 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro paved the way for Polynesian 
and other foreign wrestlers to compete in this traditional 
ancient sport including Saleva’a Atisano’e, also known as
•HRES 479 EH 
Konishiki, who became the first foreigner to reach ozeki, 
the second highest sumo rank, Chad Rowan, also known 
as Akebono, who became the first foreigner to reach 
yokozuna, the highest sumo rank, and Fiamalu Penitani, 
also known as Musashimaru, who became the second for-
eigner to reach yokuzuna; and 
Whereas Takamiyama Daigoro is retiring on June 16, 2009, 
at the mandatory retirement age of 65: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors Takamiyama Daigoro’s achievements to 
Sumo and his contributions to enhancing United States- 
Japan relations; and 
(2) encourages the international community to rec-
ognize the successes of Takamiyama Daigoro in Sumo. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
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(2) recognizes Robert Cornell for his contribu-
tions to St. Norbert College, the United States Con-
gress, and all communities in Northeast Wisconsin. 
Æ 
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