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† HR 1256 EAS 
product shall apply to such tobacco product until the appli-
cability of the requirement to the tobacco product has been 
changed by action taken under section 907, section 910, sec-
tion 911, or subsection (d) of this section, and any require-
ment established by or under section 902, 903, 905, or 909 
which is inconsistent with a requirement imposed on such 
tobacco product under section 907, section 910, section 911, 
or subsection (d) of this section shall not apply to such to-
bacco product. 
‘‘(b) INFORMATION
ON PUBLIC ACCESS
AND COM-
MENT.—Each notice of proposed rulemaking or other notifi-
cation under section 907, 908, 909, 910, or 911 or under 
this section, any other notice which is published in the Fed-
eral Register with respect to any other action taken under 
any such section and which states the reasons for such ac-
tion, and each publication of findings required to be made 
in connection with rulemaking under any such section shall 
set forth— 
‘‘(1) the manner in which interested persons may 
examine data and other information on which the no-
tice or findings is based; and 
‘‘(2) the period within which interested persons 
may present their comments on the notice or findings 
(including the need therefore) orally or in writing, 
which period shall be at least 60 days but may not
•HRES 365 EH 
for its long-term commitment to affordable, accessible, 
and high-quality education; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University is the region’s largest 
university and the third largest public-sector employer 
with 30,000 students and 4,000 employees; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University-related spending in the 
San Francisco Bay Area is an estimated $479 million, 
generating a total impact of $829 million on the region’s 
economy, sustaining 11,000 jobs, and generating $48 
million annually in tax revenue; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University has contributed to the 
rich economic life and culture of the State of California 
by providing nearly 7,000 graduates into the workforce 
each year; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University’s most prized tradition is 
a commitment to enriching the lives of its students by 
transmitting knowledge and providing them with the 
skills to apply what they have learned into the service of 
our society; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University ranks tenth in the Na-
tion’s top public universities in the total number of mi-
nority graduates—African Americans, Latinos, Asian 
Americans, and Pacific Islanders, with bachelor’s degrees 
across all disciplines; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University has conferred bachelor’s 
degrees in business management and the health profes-
sions to more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders 
than any other college or university in the Nation; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University is among the top 35 col-
leges and universities in terms of the number of bach-
elor’s and master’s degrees conferred to Latino students
•HRES 365 EH 
and is therefore a recognized leader in graduating minor-
ity students; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University’s faculty contribute to the 
quality of life in the Nation by their active engagement 
in scholarship, research, technological innovation, com-
munity service, and the arts; and 
Whereas San Jose´ State University is an active partner with 
educational institutions, industries, and communities to 
enhance the quality of education, research, development, 
and community service for the State of California: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors San 
Jose´ State University for its 150 years of commitment to 
public higher education. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 365 IH 
Whereas from these beginnings as the oldest public, four-year 
institution of higher education in California, San Jose´ 
State University has matured into a comprehensive uni-
versity, offering bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 134 
programs; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University is the flagship school of 
the California State University system, which uses the 
1857 founding date as part of its own heritage as noted 
on its official seal; 
Whereas California State University, the largest public sys-
tem of higher learning in the United States, is recognized 
for its long-term commitment to affordable, accessible, 
and high-quality education; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University is the region’s largest 
university and the third largest public-sector employer 
with 30,000 students and 4,000 employees; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University-related spending in the 
San Francisco Bay Area is an estimated $479 million, 
generating a total impact of $829 million on the region’s 
economy, sustaining 11,000 jobs, and generating $48 
million annually in tax revenue; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University has contributed to the 
rich economic life and culture of the State of California 
by providing up to 7,000 graduates into the workforce 
each year; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University’s most prized tradition is 
a commitment to enriching the lives of its students by 
transmitting knowledge and providing them with the 
skills to apply what they have learned into the service of 
our society; 
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•HRES 365 IH 
Whereas San Jose´ State University ranks tenth in the Na-
tion’s top public universities in the total number of mi-
nority graduates—African Americans, Latinos, Asian 
Americans, and Pacific Islanders, with bachelor’s degrees 
across all disciplines; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University has conferred bachelor’s 
degrees in business management and the health profes-
sions to more Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders 
than any other college or university in the Nation; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University ranks in the top 35 
among 100 colleges and universities, leads the Nation in 
graduating Latino students, and is a recognized leader in 
graduating minority students; 
Whereas San Jose´ State University’s faculty contribute to the 
quality of life in the Nation by their active engagement 
in scholarship, research, technological innovation, com-
munity service, and the arts; and 
Whereas San Jose´ State University is an active partner with 
educational institutions, industries, and communities to 
enhance the quality of education, research, development, 
and community service for the State of California: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
San Jose´ State University for its 150 years of commit-
ment to public higher education. 
Æ 
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189 
† HR 1388 EAS 
‘‘(C) recommendations for civic engagement 
and multigenerational activities, such as— 
‘‘(i) early childhood education and 
care, family literacy, and after school pro-
grams; 
‘‘(ii) respite services for adults age 55 
or older and caregivers; and 
‘‘(iii) transitions for older adults age 
55 or older to purposeful work in their post- 
career lives; and 
‘‘(D) recommendations for encouraging the 
development of Encore service programs in the 
State. 
‘‘(3) KNOWLEDGE BASE.—The State service plan 
shall incorporate the current knowledge base (as of the 
time of the plan) regarding— 
‘‘(A) the economic impact of the roles of 
workers age 55 or older in the economy; 
‘‘(B) the social impact of the roles of such 
workers in the community; and 
‘‘(C) the health and social benefits of active 
engagement for adults age 55 or older. 
‘‘(4) PUBLICATION.—The State service plan shall 
be made available to the public and be transmitted to 
the Chief Executive Officer.’’.
•HRES 366 IH 
Whereas health care and work loss costs from liver disease 
and liver cancer-caused hepatitis B infections total more 
than $700,000,000 annually; 
Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 
(‘‘CDC’’) estimates that 1,250,000 Americans are al-
ready infected with hepatitis B and nearly 5,000 will die 
of liver complications each year; 
Whereas a person who has become infected with hepatitis B 
may not have symptoms for up to 40 years after the ini-
tial infection has occurred, and there is currently no rou-
tine screening in place for early detection; 
Whereas the CDC has identified African Americans, Asian 
Americans, and Pacific Islanders, as well as Native 
Americans and Alaskan Natives, as having higher rates 
of hepatitis B infection in the United States; 
Whereas Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders account for 
more than half of the chronic hepatitis B cases and half 
of the deaths resulting from chronic hepatitis B infection 
in the United States; 
Whereas there is a need for a comprehensive public education 
and awareness campaign designed to help infected pa-
tients and their physicians identify and manage the sec-
ondary prevention of the disease and to help increase the 
length and quality of life for those diagnosed with chronic 
hepatitis B; and 
Whereas the week of May 7th, 2007, would be an appropriate 
week to observe National Hepatitis B Awareness Week: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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•HRES 366 IH 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Hepatitis B Awareness Week; 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe the week with appropriate programs and 
activities; and 
(3) supports raising awareness of the con-
sequences of untreated chronic hepatitis B and the 
urgency to seek appropriate care as a serious public 
health issue. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 367 
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction and dedication 
of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 2, 2007 
Mr. SALI submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Natural 
Resources and Veterans’ Affairs, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 25th anniversary of the construction 
and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. 
Whereas 2007 marks the 25th anniversary of the construc-
tion and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in 
Washington, the District of Columbia; 
Whereas the memorial displays the names of more than 
58,000 men and women who lost their lives between 1956 
and 1975 in the Vietnam combat area or are still missing 
in action; 
Whereas every year millions of people in the United States 
visit the monument to pay their respects to those who 
served in the Armed Forces; 
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•HRES 367 IH 
Whereas the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has been a source 
of comfort and healing for Vietnam veterans and the 
families of the men and women who died while serving 
their country; and 
Whereas the memorial has come to represent a legacy of heal-
ing and demonstrates the appreciation of the people of 
the United States for those who made the ultimate sac-
rifice: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its support and gratitude for all 
of the men and women who served honorably in the 
Armed Forces of the United States in defense of 
freedom and democracy during the Vietnam War; 
(2) extends its sympathies to all people in the 
United States who suffered the loss of friends and 
family in Vietnam; 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to remember the sacrifices of the Nation’s veterans; 
and 
(4) commemorates the 25th anniversary of the 
construction and dedication of the Vietnam Veterans 
Memorial. 
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H. Res. 369 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 21, 2008. 
Whereas osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone 
mass, structural deterioration of bone, and increased sus-
ceptibility to fractures, is a public health threat for an es-
timated 44 million Americans; 
Whereas in the United States, 10 million individuals already 
have the disease and almost 34 million more are esti-
mated to have low bone mass, placing them at increased 
risk for osteoporosis; 
Whereas one in two women and one in four men over age 50 
will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in her or his re-
maining lifetime; 
Whereas building strong bones during childhood and adoles-
cence can be the best defense against developing 
osteoporosis later; 
Whereas osteoporosis is often thought of as an older person’s 
disease, but bone health is a concern for any age; 
Whereas substantial risk has been reported in people of all 
ethnic backgrounds; 
Whereas although osteoporosis often has no symptoms in its 
early stages, a bone mineral density test can be used to 
assess fracture risk and to establish the diagnosis and se-
H. Res. 370 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 8, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the concurrent resolution (S. Con. 
Res. 21) setting forth the congressional budget for the 
United States Government for fiscal year 2008 and including 
the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 and 
2009 through 2012. The concurrent resolution shall be con-
sidered as read. An amendment in the nature of a substitute 
consisting of the text of House Concurrent Resolution 99, as 
adopted by the House, shall be considered as adopted. All 
points of order against the concurrent resolution, as amend-
ed, are waived. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the concurrent resolution, as amended, to final 
adoption without intervening motion or demand for division 
of the question. If the Senate concurrent resolution, as 
amended, is adopted, then it shall be in order to move that 
the House insist on its amendment to the concurrent resolu-
tion and request a conference with the Senate thereon. The
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 371 
In observance of National Physical Education and Sports Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 3, 2007 
Mr. ALTMIRE (for himself, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. 
SHEA-PORTER, and Mr. HOLDEN) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
In observance of National Physical Education and Sports 
Week. 
Whereas May 1 through 7, 2007, is observed as National 
Physical Education and Sports Week; 
Whereas physical inactivity of both youth and adults is a 
major health risk factor in this country today; 
Whereas the percentage of overweight young people has more 
than tripled since 1980; 
Whereas nationally, 1 out of 4 children does not attend any 
school physical education classes and fewer than 1 in 4 
children get 20 minutes of vigorous activity every day; 
Whereas physical activity is necessary to support the normal 
growth in children, and is essential to the continuing 
health and well-being of youth and adults; 
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•HRES 370 EH 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on that mo-
tion to adoption without intervening motion. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
HRES 370 RH 
including the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 
2007 and 2009 through 2012. The concurrent resolution 
shall be considered as read. An amendment in the nature 
of a substitute consisting of the text of House Concurrent 
Resolution 99, as adopted by the House, shall be consid-
ered as adopted. All points of order against the concurrent 
resolution, as amended, are waived. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the concurrent resolu-
tion, as amended, to final adoption without intervening 
motion or demand for division of the question. If the Sen-
ate concurrent resolution, as amended, is adopted, then 
it shall be in order to move that the House insist on its 
amendment to the concurrent resolution and request a 
conference with the Senate thereon. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on that motion to adoption 
without intervening motion. 
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House Calendar No. 50 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 370 
[Report No. 110–121] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the concurrent reso-
lution (S. Con. Res. 21) setting forth the con-
gressional budget for the United States Govern-
ment for fiscal year 2008 and including the ap-
propriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2007 
and 2009 through 2012. 
MAY 3, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 373 IH 
(5) expresses its view that Turkey must prove 
that it is ready to meet the criteria set forth by the 
Copenhagen European Council prior to its accession 
into the European Union. 
Æ 
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•HRES 372 IH 
dent’s and the Senate’s treaty-making authority: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that judicial interpretations regarding the 
meaning of the Constitution of the United States should 
not be based in whole or in part on judgments, laws, or 
pronouncements of foreign institutions unless such foreign 
judgments, laws, or pronouncements inform an under-
standing of the original meaning of the Constitution of 
the United States. 
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•HRES 377 EH 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Natural Re-
sources; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 1294 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 374 
Congratulating and commending Free Comic Book Day as an enjoyable and 
creative approach to promoting literacy and celebrating a unique Amer-
ican art form. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 3, 2007 
Mr. RUPPERSBERGER (for himself and Mr. FARR) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Govern-
ment Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating and commending Free Comic Book Day as 
an enjoyable and creative approach to promoting literacy 
and celebrating a unique American art form. 
Whereas Free Comic Book Day promotes literacy by distrib-
uting free reading material on the first Saturday of May; 
Whereas Free Comic Book Day is dedicated to increasing 
awareness of and an interest in comics through an inno-
vative marketing campaign; 
Whereas comics have proven to be a wonderful educational 
tool to help reluctant readers to take an interest in, and 
develop a life-long love of, reading; 
Whereas comic books are a fun and exciting way to introduce 
kids to reading and help children comprehend storylines; 
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•HRES 374 IH 
Whereas a growing number of schools are using comics to 
teach kids narration, dialogue, and visual design; 
Whereas the fastest growing section of public libraries is the 
comic book ‘‘graphic novel’’ section; and 
Whereas comics and graphic novels are increasingly being 
recognized as serious literature: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates and commends Free Comic Book Day as an en-
joyable and creative approach to promoting literacy and 
celebrating a unique American art form. 
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IV 
House Calendar No. 87 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 375 
[Report No. 110–233] 
Honoring United Parcel Service and its 100 years of commitment and 
leadership in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 3, 2007 
Mr. WESTMORELAND (for himself, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, 
Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. PRICE of Georgia, 
Mr. LINDER, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. BARROW, and Mr. 
SCOTT of Georgia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
JULY 13, 2007 
Additional sponsor: Mr. BROWN of South Carolina 
JULY 13, 2007 
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
to be printed 
[Strike out the preamble and insert the part printed in italic] 
[For preamble of introduced resolution, see copy of resolution as introduced on May 3, 2007] 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring United Parcel Service and its 100 years of 
commitment and leadership in the United States. 
Whereas United Parcel Service (in this resolution referred to 
as ‘‘UPS’’) provides solutions that connect the flow of 
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•HRES 375 RH 
goods, funds, and information in the United States to 
more than 200 countries, including delivery service to 
every address in North America and Europe, through its 
expansive transportation network, thus truly synchro-
nizing global commerce; 
Whereas UPS was founded in 1907 as the American Messenger 
Company by James E. ‘‘Jim’’ Casey in Seattle, Wash-
ington, with $100 borrowed from a friend and has grown 
from a 2-person message delivery firm into a 427,000-plus 
employee global transportation and logistics corporation 
that moves nearly 15,000,000 packages through its network 
each business day; 
Whereas Jim and his partner, Claude Ryan, focused on pro-
viding the best service and lowest rates to launch what 
would become the world’s largest package delivery service; 
Whereas the American Messenger Company acquired its first 
delivery car, a Model T Ford, in 1913 and operates today 
a vehicle fleet of almost 92,000 vehicles; 
Whereas, in 1913, the American Messenger Company merged 
with competitor Evert ‘‘Mac’’ McCabe and selected the 
name Merchants Parcel Delivery; 
Whereas, in 1919, Merchants Parcel Delivery made its first ex-
pansion beyond Seattle to Oakland, California, and adopt-
ed its present name, United Parcel Service; 
Whereas, in 1929, UPS became the first package delivery com-
pany to provide air service and operates today the world’s 
eighth largest airline; 
Whereas, during the Second World War, UPS still continued 
to grow by expanding employment opportunities to, and 
capitalizing on the talents of, women in the workforce; 
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