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House Calendar No. 221 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 339 
[Report No. 110–655] 
Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2007 
Mr. BURGESS (for himself and Ms. GIFFORDS) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure 
MAY 19, 2008 
Additional sponsors: Mr. WOLF, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. CONAWAY, 
Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr. BUTTERFIELD, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. 
FILNER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. MARCHANT, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. 
HILL, Mr. DEFAZIO, Mr. WALZ of Minnesota, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. 
BOOZMAN, Mr. EDWARDS, and Mr. WALBERG 
MAY 19, 2008 
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
to be printed 
[Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. 
Whereas approximately 7,000,000 motorcyclists ride on our 
Nation’s roads and highways to commute, travel, and 
recreate; 
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Whereas motorcycles are a valuable component of the trans-
portation mix; 
Whereas motorcycles are fuel-efficient and decrease conges-
tion while having little impact on our Nation’s transpor-
tation infrastructure; 
Whereas the United States is the world leader in motorcycle 
safety, promoting education, licensing, use of protective 
gear, and motorcycle awareness; 
Whereas the motorcycling community is committed to de-
creasing motorcycle crashes through licensing, training, 
education, enforcement, personal responsibility, and in-
creased public awareness; 
Whereas, according to a comprehensive study conducted on 
motorcycle crash causation in the United States the ‘‘Mo-
torcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of 
Countermeasures’’ (Hurt Report), in approximately two- 
thirds of fatal car-motorcycle crashes, the driver of the 
car was at fault; 
Whereas motorcycle awareness is beneficial to all road users 
and will help to decrease car-motorcycle crashes; 
Whereas May is designated as ‘‘Motorcycle Safety Awareness 
Month’’; and 
Whereas National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 
promotes Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month to encour-
age riders to always wear helmets and other protective 
gear, never drink and ride, be properly licensed, and get 
training and to remind all riders and motorists to always 
share the road: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
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Whereas such victims and their families have been without a 
voice for far too long: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) is committed to giving victims involved in miss-
ing persons cases and unidentified human remains cases 
a voice; 
(2) supports that such voice should be heard by— 
(A) continuing Federal funding for DNA test-
ing and the Combined DNA Index System; 
(B) supporting greater cooperation between 
local, State, and Federal law enforcement; 
(C) providing more comprehensive training and 
education for the more than 17,000 law enforce-
ment agencies involved in missing persons cases and 
unidentified human remains cases; 
(D) providing medical examiners and coroners 
with greater accessibility into Federal databases to 
upload and compare evidence so that such victims 
ultimately may be located and identified and re-
turned to their loved ones where they belong; and 
(E) working to raise awareness among victim 
service providers and the general public about the 
use of DNA and the Combined DNA Index System 
to identify the unidentified dead; and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to
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(1)
recognizes
the
contribution
motorcycles 
make to the transportation mix; 
(2) encourages all road users to be more aware 
of motorcycles and motorcyclists’ safety; and 
(3) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety 
Awareness Month. 
That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the contribution motorcycles make 
to the transportation mix; 
(2) encourages all road users to be more aware 
of motorcycles and motorcyclists’ safety; 
(3) encourages all riders to receive appropriate 
training and practice safe riding skills; and 
(4) supports the goals of Motorcycle Safety 
Awareness Month. 
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House Calendar No. 221 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 339 
[Report No. 110–655] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals of Motorcycle Safety 
Awareness Month. 
MAY 19, 2008 
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 33 
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and 
honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout 
its history. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 5, 2007 
Mr. GILLMOR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State 
in the Nation and honoring them for their many con-
tributions to the Nation throughout its history. 
Whereas Freemasons, whose long lineage extends back to be-
fore the Nation’s founding, have set an example of high 
moral standards and charity for all people; 
Whereas the Founding Fathers of this great Nation and sign-
ers of the Constitution, most of whom were Freemasons, 
provided a well-rounded basis for developing themselves 
and others into valuable citizens of the United States; 
Whereas members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individ-
ually and as an organization, continue to make invaluable 
charitable contributions of service to the United States; 
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Whereas the Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the 
charitable relief and education of the citizens of the 
United States; 
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal rec-
ognition of their long history of care-giving for the citi-
zenry and their example of high moral standards; and 
Whereas Freemasons have always revered and celebrated St. 
John’s Day, June 24th, as dedicated to their patron 
saints: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the 
Nation and honors them for their many contributions to 
the Nation throughout its history. 
Æ 
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the Office for Victims of Crime and the National Insti-
tute for Justice in the Department of Justice. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
homebuyer 
(as 
defined 
in 
section 
72(t)(8)(D)(i) of such Code). 
(iv) QUALIFIED
BUSINESS
CAPITAL-
IZATION OR EXPANSION COSTS.— 
(I) 
IN
GENERAL.—The 
term 
‘‘qualified business capitalization or 
expansion costs’’ means qualified ex-
penditures for the capitalization or ex-
pansion of a qualified business pursu-
ant to a qualified business plan. 
(II) 
QUALIFIED
EXPENDI-
TURES.—The term ‘‘qualified expendi-
tures’’ means expenditures normally 
associated with starting or expanding 
a business and included in a qualified 
business plan, including costs for cap-
ital, plant, and equipment, inventory 
expenses, and attorney and accounting 
fees. 
(III) 
QUALIFIED
BUSINESS.— 
The term ‘‘qualified business’’ means 
any business that does not contravene 
any law. 
(IV) 
QUALIFIED
BUSINESS 
PLAN.—The term ‘‘qualified business 
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Whereas of such 40,000 sets of human remains, only six 
thousand sets of human remains have been entered into 
the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) and 
fewer have been entered into other Federal databases 
such as the Violent Criminal Apprehension Program 
(ViCap) or the Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identi-
fication System (IAFIS), or the National Missing Per-
sons DNA Database; 
Whereas many cities and counties continue to bury or cre-
mate unidentified human remains without any attempt to 
collect DNA and many laboratories are unable to perform 
timely DNA analysis of human remains, especially when 
they are old or are degraded; 
Whereas such victims and their families have been without a 
voice for far too long: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) is committed to giving victims involved in 
missing persons cases and unidentified human re-
mains cases a voice; 
(2) supports that such voice should be heard 
by— 
(A) continuing Federal funding for DNA 
testing and the Combined DNA Index System; 
(B) supporting greater cooperation be-
tween local, State, and Federal law enforce-
ment; 
(C) providing more comprehensive training 
and education for the more than 17,000 law en-
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forcement agencies involved in missing persons 
cases and unidentified human remains cases; 
(D) providing medical examiners and coro-
ners with greater accessibility into Federal 
databases to upload and compare evidence so 
that such victims ultimately may be located and 
identified and returned to their loved ones 
where they belong; and 
(E) working to raise awareness among vic-
tim service providers and the general public 
about the use of DNA and the Combined DNA 
Index System to identify the unidentified dead; 
and 
(3) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to the Office for Victims of Crime and the National 
Institute for Justice in the Department of Justice. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 342 
Congratulating Berkeley College on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2007 
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mrs. MALONEY of 
New York, and Mr. SIRES) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Berkeley College on the occasion of its 75th 
anniversary. 
Whereas Berkeley College’s educational traditions date back 
to 1931 when the school first opened in East Orange, 
New Jersey, as a private institution dedicated to execu-
tive secretarial training for women; 
Whereas Berkeley College provides an all-encompassing edu-
cational experience designed to develop professional com-
petencies in preparation for business careers and to pro-
vide the knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of 
our culture necessary to meet the demands of an ever- 
changing society; 
Whereas throughout its impressive history, Berkeley College 
has consistently brought together distinguished and dedi-
cated administrators, faculty, and staff whose talents, ex-
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pertise, vision, and commitment have enabled generations 
of students to explore and enjoy exciting new worlds of 
knowledge and enrichment; 
Whereas more than 5,000 students from 7 locations in New 
York and New Jersey, students from 29 states and 88 
foreign countries, have chosen Berkeley College as their 
higher education provider; 
Whereas Berkeley College’s 7 locations can be found in New-
ark, 
New 
Jersey; 
West 
Paterson, 
New 
Jersey; 
Woodbridge, New Jersey; Paramus, New Jersey; White 
Plains, New York; and two locations in New York City, 
New York; 
Whereas the College continues to grow and seek ways to en-
able more citizens access to higher education at new loca-
tions in New York and New Jersey and online through 
the Internet; and 
Whereas Berkeley College offers superior programs that bal-
ance traditional academic preparation with professional 
training and hands-on experience: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Berkeley College on the occa-
sion of its 75th anniversary; and 
(2) commends the President of Berkeley Col-
lege, Dr. Mildred Garcia, and the administration, 
faculty, staff, students, and alumnae of the College 
for their outstanding achievements and their con-
tribution to the community. 
Æ 
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(1) commemorates the marinas of the United States 
for providing environmentally friendly gateways to boat-
ing for the citizens of, and the visitors to the United 
States; and 
(2) supports designation of the sixth annual ‘‘Na-
tional Marina Day’’ in order— 
(A) to honor the marinas of the United States 
for their many contributions to their local commu-
nities; and 
(B) to make citizens, policy makers, elected of-
ficials, and employees more aware of the overall 
contributions marinas make to their well-being. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 343 
Commemorating the marinas of the United States, expressing support for 
the designation of the sixth annual National Marina Day, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2007 
Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the marinas of the United States, expressing 
support for the designation of the sixth annual National 
Marina Day, and for other purposes. 
Whereas the citizens of the United States highly value recre-
ation time and their ability to access 1 of the greatest 
natural resources of the United States, its waterways; 
Whereas, in 1928, the word ‘‘marina’’ was used for the first 
time by the National Association of Engine and Boat 
Manufacturers to define a recreational boating facility; 
Whereas the United States is home to over 12,000 rec-
reational boating facilities that contribute substantially to 
their local communities by providing safe, reliable gate-
ways to boating for members of their communities and 
welcomed guests; 
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Whereas marinas of the United States also serve as stewards 
of the environment, actively seeking to protect their sur-
rounding waterways not only for the enjoyment of the 
current generation, but for generations to come; and 
Whereas marinas of the United States also provide their com-
munities and visitors a place where friends and families, 
united by a passion for the water, can come together for 
recreation, rest, and relaxation: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commemorates the marinas of the United 
States for providing environmentally friendly gate-
ways to boating for the citizens of, and the visitors 
to the United States; and 
(2) supports designation of the sixth annual 
‘‘National Marina Day’’ in order— 
(A) to honor the marinas of the United 
States for their many contributions to their 
local communities; and 
(B) to make citizens, policy makers, elect-
ed officials, and employees more aware of the 
overall contributions marinas make to their 
well-being. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 344 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 1, 2007. 
Whereas charter schools deliver high-quality education and 
challenge our students to reach their potential; 
Whereas charter schools provide thousands of families with 
diverse and innovative educational options for their chil-
dren; 
Whereas charter schools are public schools authorized by a 
designated public entity that are responding to the needs 
of our communities, families, and students and promoting 
the principles of quality, choice, and innovation; 
Whereas in exchange for the flexibility and autonomy given 
to charter schools, they are held accountable by their 
sponsors for improving student achievement and for their 
financial and other operations; 
Whereas 40 States and the District of Columbia have passed 
laws authorizing charter schools; 
Whereas charter schools improve their students’ achievement 
and stimulate improvement in traditional public schools; 
Whereas charter schools must meet the student achievement 
accountability requirements under the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 in the same manner as 
traditional public schools, and often set higher and addi-
•HRES 344 EH 
tional individual goals to ensure that they are of high 
quality and truly accountable to the public; 
Whereas charter schools give parents new freedom to choose 
their public school, routinely measure parental satisfac-
tion levels, and must prove their ongoing success to par-
ents, policymakers, and their communities; 
Whereas charter schools nationwide serve a higher percentage 
of low-income and minority students than the traditional 
public system; 
Whereas charter schools have enjoyed broad bipartisan sup-
port from the Administration, Congress, State Governors 
and legislatures, educators, and parents across the 
United States; and 
Whereas the eighth annual National Charter Schools Week, 
to be held April 29 through May 5, 2007, is an event 
sponsored by charter schools and grassroots charter 
school organizations across the United States to recog-
nize the significant impacts, achievements, and innova-
tions of charter schools: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges and commends charter schools 
and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators 
across the United States for their ongoing contributions 
to education and improving and strengthening our public 
school system; 
(2) supports the eighth annual National Charter 
Schools Week; and 
(3) joins the President in calling on the people of 
the United States to conduct appropriate programs,
•HRES 344 EH 
ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate support for 
charter schools during this weeklong celebration in com-
munities throughout the United States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
† HR 1388 EAS 
uals who are economically disadvantaged 
children; 
‘‘(iii) participation, among economi-
cally disadvantaged individuals and indi-
viduals who are members of medically un-
derserved populations, in disease prevention 
and health promotion initiatives, particu-
larly those with a focus on addressing com-
mon health conditions, addressing chronic 
diseases, and decreasing health disparities; 
‘‘(iv) literacy of patients regarding 
health; 
‘‘(v) any additional indicator, relating 
to improving or protecting the health of eco-
nomically disadvantaged individuals and 
individuals who are members of medically 
underserved populations, that the Corpora-
tion, in consultation (as appropriate) with 
the Secretary of Health and Human Serv-
ices and the Director of the Centers for Dis-
ease Control and Prevention, establishes; or 
‘‘(vi) any additional local indicator 
(applicable to a particular recipient and on 
which an improvement in performance is 
needed) relating to improving or protecting
•HRES 344 IH 
Whereas in exchange for the flexibility and autonomy given 
to charter schools, they are held accountable by their 
sponsors for improving student achievement and for their 
financial and other operations; 
Whereas 40 States and the District of Columbia have passed 
laws authorizing charter schools; 
Whereas charter schools improve their students’ achievement 
and stimulate improvement in traditional public schools; 
Whereas charter schools must meet the student achievement 
accountability requirements under the Elementary and 
Secondary Education Act of 1965 in the same manner as 
traditional public schools, and often set higher and addi-
tional individual goals to ensure that they are of high 
quality and truly accountable to the public; 
Whereas charter schools give parents new freedom to choose 
their public school, routinely measure parental satisfac-
tion levels, and must prove their ongoing success to par-
ents, policymakers, and their communities; 
Whereas charter schools nationwide serve a higher percentage 
of low-income and minority students than the traditional 
public system; 
Whereas charter schools have enjoyed broad bipartisan sup-
port from the Administration, Congress, State Governors 
and legislatures, educators, and parents across the 
United States; and 
Whereas the eighth annual National Charter Schools Week, 
to be held April 29 through May 5, 2007, is an event 
sponsored by charter schools and grassroots charter 
school organizations across the United States to recog-
nize the significant impacts, achievements, and innova-
tions of charter schools: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges and commends charter schools 
and their students, parents, teachers, and adminis-
trators across the United States for their ongoing 
contributions to education and improving and 
strengthening our public school system; 
(2) supports the eighth annual National Char-
ter Schools Week; and 
(3) joins the President in calling on the people 
of the United States to conduct appropriate pro-
grams, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate 
support for charter schools during this weeklong 
celebration in communities throughout the United 
States. 
Æ 
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