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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1027 
Commending the life’s work of Stephen Robert Irwin and extending heartfelt 
sympathy to his family. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 
Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the life’s work of Stephen Robert Irwin and 
extending heartfelt sympathy to his family. 
Whereas Stephen Robert Irwin, better known as Steve Irwin 
and nicknamed the ‘‘Crocodile Hunter’’, was an Aus-
tralian environmentalist and international icon; 
Whereas Steve Irwin achieved worldwide fame from his tele-
vision program ‘‘The Crocodile Hunter’’; 
Whereas Steve Irwin was a defender and lover of wildlife and 
together with his wife co-owned and operated Australia 
Zoo in Beerwah, Queensland; 
Whereas Steve Irwin was a passionate ecologist and conserva-
tionist who believed in promoting environmentalism 
around the globe by simply sharing his love for the nat-
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•HRES 1027 IH 
ural earth and its inhabitants rather than preaching to 
his audience; 
Whereas Steve Irwin was especially concerned with the con-
servation of endangered animals and land clearing, con-
sidered the defending of endangered wildlife his most im-
portant life work, and was quoted to say, ‘‘I consider my-
self a wildlife warrior. My mission is to save the world’s 
endangered species.’’; 
Whereas Steve Irwin discovered a new species of turtle that 
bears his name, Elseya irwini—Irwin’s Turtle—a species 
of turtle found on the coast of Queensland; 
Whereas Steve Irwin founded the Steve Irwin Conservation 
Foundation, which became the independent charity 
known as Wildlife Warriors Worldwide; 
Whereas Steve Irwin was an altruistic celebrity, and pay-
ments for his appearances in advertising campaigns went 
directly to his wildlife fund; 
Whereas Steve Irwin helped to found the Lyn Irwin Memorial 
Fund in honor of his mother and other projects, such as 
the International Crocodile Rescue; 
Whereas Steve Irwin was tragically killed on September 4, 
2006, by a stingray barb that pierced his chest while 
snorkeling at Batt Reef in Australia; 
Whereas Steve Irwin is survived by his American-born wife, 
Terri, and their two children, Bindi Sue, born in 1998, 
and Robert, born in December 2003; and 
Whereas the entire world has lost a great environmentalist 
and conservationist, a man who devoted his life to edu-
cating people around the globe through his energy and 
brazen enthusiasm for our wonderful planet and every 
creature that inhabits it: Now, therefore, be it 
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(B) the operator submits a plan of oper-
ations that provides for the matters specified in 
subsection (b)(2) and for compliance with all 
other applicable requirements of Federal and 
State law; and 
(C) the operator posts a bond or other fi-
nancial assurance in an amount the Secretary 
determines to be adequate to ensure compensa-
tion to the surface estate owner for any dam-
ages to the site, in the form of a surety bond, 
trust fund, letter of credit, government security, 
certificate of deposit, cash, or equivalent. 
(2) SURFACE
OWNER
PARTICIPATION.—The 
Secretary shall provide surface estate owners with 
an opportunity to— 
(A) comment on plans of operations in ad-
vance of a determination of compliance with 
this section; 
(B) participate in bond level determina-
tions and bond release proceedings under this 
subsection; 
(C) attend an on-site inspection during 
such determinations and proceedings; 
(D) file written objections to a proposed 
bond release; and 
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•HRES 1027 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) has learned with sorrow of the death of Ste-
phen Robert Irwin, better known as Steve Irwin; 
(2) commends the life’s work of Steve Irwin, 
recognizing his contributions to protecting the envi-
ronment and promoting and defending wildlife con-
servation, in addition to educating and inspiring mil-
lions around the world; and 
(3) extends its heartfelt sympathy to the family 
of Steve Irwin, particularly his wife Terri and chil-
dren Bindi Sue and Robert. 
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•HRES 243 IH 
Whereas recreational boating accidents have nevertheless 
claimed the lives of 703 Americans in 2003, more than 
half of whose lives could have been saved with the proper 
use of a personal flotation device; 
Whereas a continued emphasis on accident prevention can re-
duce recreational boating fatalities still further, and in 
particular deaths by drowning, which remain the leading 
cause of recreational boating fatalities; and 
Whereas the National Safe Boating Council, with the support 
of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, has 
proposed designating the week of May 21 through 27, 
2005, as National Safe Boating Week: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports initiatives for recreational boating 
safety education and accident prevention to minimize 
the number of annual recreational boating fatalities; 
(2) recognizes the Coast Guard, the Coast 
Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating 
Council for their efforts each year during May to 
highlight the importance of safe recreational boat-
ing; and 
(3) supports the goals of National Safe Boating 
Week.
Æ
H. Res. 626
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
June 6, 2006.
Whereas Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals was named 
the Most Valuable Player for the National League for the 
2005 Major League Baseball season; 
Whereas in 2005 Albert Pujols led the Cardinals with a bat-
ting average of .330, 41 home runs, 117 runs batted in, 
and 16 stolen bases; 
Whereas Albert Pujols is the only player in the history of 
Major League Baseball to have a batting average higher 
than .300, hit 30 or more home runs, drive in 100 or 
more runs, and score 100 or more runs in each of his 
first five seasons in the major leagues; 
Whereas Albert Pujols has already won the 2001 Rookie of 
the Year Award for the National League, the 2003 Na-
tional League batting championship, and the Most Valu-
able Player Award for the 2004 National League Cham-
pionship Series; 
Whereas Albert Pujols exemplifies true sportsmanship and 
class; and 
Whereas Albert Pujols is active in numerous St. Louis area 
charities and causes, most notably through his establish-
ment of, and involvement in, the Pujols Family Founda-
tion: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 626 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates Albert Pujols on being named the Most Valuable Player 
for the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball 
season.
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 800 IH 
Whereas only a fraction of all episodes were reported to au-
thorities such as the police, an Internet service provider, 
or a hotline; 
Whereas 25 percent of the youth who encountered a sexual 
approach or solicitation told a parent; 
Whereas 40 percent of those reporting an unwanted exposure 
to sexual material told a parent; 
Whereas child predators victimize children over the Internet 
both by enticing them through online contact for the pur-
pose of engaging them in sexual acts and by exploiting 
them for sexual tourism (travel with the intent to engage 
in sexual behavior) for commercial gain; 
Whereas child predators also use the Internet to produce, 
manufacture, and distribute child pornography, to expose 
young people to child pornography, and to encourage 
them to exchange pornography; 
Whereas the establishment of National Internet Safety Month 
would increase awareness of Internet predators and edu-
cate local communities about ways of preventing crimes 
against children; and 
Whereas the battle in cyberspace for the safety of the Na-
tion’s children must be addressed and won: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Internet Safety Month; 
(2) recognizes that parents, teachers, and com-
munity leaders can empower children to resist the 
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H. Res. 1028
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 29, 2006.
Whereas the purpose of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to com-
memorate the service of Enrique ‘‘Kiki’’ Camarena, a 
Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who 
died in the line of duty in 1985 while engaged in the bat-
tle against illicit drugs; 
Whereas the Red Ribbon Campaign is nationally recognized 
and is in its twenty-first year of celebration, helping to 
preserve Special Agent Camarena’s memory and further 
the cause for which he gave his life; 
Whereas the Governors and Attorneys General of the States, 
the National Family Partnership, Parent Teacher Asso-
ciations, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and more 
than 100 other organizations throughout the United 
States annually cosponsor Red Ribbon Week during the 
period of October 23 through October 31; 
Whereas the objective of Red Ribbon Week is to promote 
drug-free communities through drug prevention efforts, 
education, parental involvement, and community-wide 
support; 
Whereas drug and alcohol abuse contributes to domestic vio-
lence and sexual assaults, and places the lives of children 
at risk;
•HRES 1028 EH 
Whereas drug abuse is one of the major challenges that the 
Nation faces in securing a safe and healthy future for 
families and children; 
Whereas although public awareness of illicit drug abuse is in-
creasing, the silent abuse of prescription medication, with 
over 6,000,000 such abusers, has gone almost unnoticed 
and demands attention; and 
Whereas parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement 
agencies, religious institutions, service organizations, sen-
ior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, 
and individuals throughout the United States will dem-
onstrate their commitment to healthy, productive, and 
drug-free lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons 
during this weeklong celebration: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon 
Week; 
(2) encourages children and teens to choose to live 
a drug-free life; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States to 
promote drug-free communities and to participate in 
drug prevention activities to show support for healthy, 
productive, and drug-free lifestyles. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 41
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 243
[Report No. 109–90] 
Recognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, and the National 
Safe Boating Council for their efforts to promote National Safe Boating 
Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2005
Mr. COOPER (for himself, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, and Mr. SHAW) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Transportation and Infrastructure 
MAY 23, 2005
Additional sponsors: Mr. SOUDER, Mr. BONNER, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, 
Mr. GRIJALVA, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. MCIN-
TYRE, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ROGERS 
of Kentucky, Mr. UPTON, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. HARRIS, Mrs. CUBIN, Mr. 
GILLMOR, Mr. DEAL of Georgia, Mr. TANNER, Mr. SAXTON, and Mr. 
FITZPATRICK of Pennsylvania 
MAY 23, 2005
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard Auxiliary, 
and the National Safe Boating Council for their efforts 
to promote National Safe Boating Week.
•HRES 243 RH 
Whereas recreational boating is one of our Nation’s most 
popular pastimes, with an estimated 78,000,000 rec-
reational boaters in the United States and nearly 
13,000,000 recreational vessels registered; 
Whereas the number of recreational boating fatalities has de-
clined by more than half since 1970, thanks to the in-
creased use of life jackets, cooperative boating safety edu-
cation, enforcement efforts between the Coast Guard and 
State governments, and safer vessels and equipment 
manufactured in accordance with Coast Guard standards; 
Whereas recreational boating accidents have nevertheless 
claimed the lives of 703 Americans in 2003, more than 
half of whose lives could have been saved with the proper 
use of a personal flotation device; 
Whereas a continued emphasis on accident prevention can re-
duce recreational boating fatalities still further, and in 
particular deaths by drowning, which remain the leading 
cause of recreational boating fatalities; and 
Whereas the National Safe Boating Council, with the support 
of the Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Auxiliary, has 
proposed designating the week of May 21 through 27, 
2005, as National Safe Boating Week: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports initiatives for recreational boating 
safety education and accident prevention to minimize 
the number of annual recreational boating fatalities; 
(2) recognizes the Coast Guard, the Coast 
Guard Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating 
Council for their efforts each year during May to
•HRES 243 RH 
highlight the importance of safe recreational boat-
ing; and 
(3) supports the goals of National Safe Boating 
Week.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1028 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 20, 2006 
Mr. SOUDER (for himself, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. 
CALVERT, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. HINOJOSA) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week. 
Whereas the purpose of the Red Ribbon Campaign is to com-
memorate the service of Enrique ‘‘Kiki’’ Camarena, a 
Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent who 
died in the line of duty in 1985 while engaged in the bat-
tle against illicit drugs; 
Whereas the Red Ribbon Campaign is nationally recognized 
and is in its twenty-first year of celebration, helping to 
preserve Special Agent Camarena’s memory and further 
the cause for which he gave his life; 
Whereas the Governors and Attorneys General of the States, 
the National Family Partnership, Parent Teacher Asso-
ciations, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, and more 
than 100 other organizations throughout the United 
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States annually cosponsor Red Ribbon Week during the 
period of October 23 through October 31; 
Whereas the objective of Red Ribbon Week is to promote 
drug-free communities through drug prevention efforts, 
education, parental involvement, and community-wide 
support; 
Whereas drug and alcohol abuse contributes to domestic vio-
lence and sexual assaults, and places the lives of children 
at risk; 
Whereas drug abuse is one of the major challenges that the 
Nation faces in securing a safe and healthy future for 
families and children; 
Whereas although public awareness of illicit drug abuse is in-
creasing, the silent abuse of prescription medication, with 
over 6,000,000 such abusers, has gone almost unnoticed 
and demands attention; and 
Whereas parents, youth, schools, businesses, law enforcement 
agencies, religious institutions, service organizations, sen-
ior citizens, medical and military personnel, sports teams, 
and individuals throughout the United States will dem-
onstrate their commitment to healthy, productive, and 
drug-free lifestyles by wearing and displaying red ribbons 
during this weeklong celebration: Now therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon 
Week; 
(2) encourages children and teens to choose to 
live a drug-free life; and 
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(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to promote drug-free communities and to participate 
in drug prevention activities to show support for 
healthy, productive, and drug-free lifestyles. 
Æ 
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House Calendar No. 41
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 243
[Report No. 109–90] 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Coast Guard, the Coast Guard 
Auxiliary, and the National Safe Boating Council 
for their efforts to promote National Safe Boat-
ing Week. 
MAY 23, 2005
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 626 
Congratulating Albert Pujols on being named the Most Valuable Player for 
the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball season. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 16, 2005 
Mr. CARNAHAN (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CLAY, Mr. AKIN, Mr. 
COSTELLO, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. GRAVES, 
Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Ms. WATERS, 
Mr. TANNER, and Mr. MCINTYRE) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Albert Pujols on being named the Most Valu-
able Player for the National League for the 2005 Major 
League Baseball season. 
Whereas Albert Pujols of the St. Louis Cardinals was named 
the Most Valuable Player for the National League for the 
2005 Major League Baseball season; 
Whereas in 2005 Albert Pujols led the Cardinals with a bat-
ting average of .330, 41 home runs, 117 runs batted in, 
and 16 stolen bases; 
Whereas Albert Pujols is the only player in the history of 
Major League Baseball to have a batting average higher 
than .300, hit 30 or more home runs, drive in 100 or
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following the fiscal years for which they receive 
grants under this subsection; 
‘‘(E) located in communities that are medi-
cally underserved, as determined by the Sec-
retary; 
‘‘(F) located in areas in which the average 
poverty rate is at least 150 percent or higher of 
the average poverty rate in the State involved, 
as determined by the Secretary; and 
‘‘(G) that submit plans that exhibit multi-
sectoral, cooperative conduct that includes the 
involvement of a broad range of stakeholders, 
including— 
‘‘(i) community-based organizations; 
‘‘(ii) local governments; 
‘‘(iii) local educational agencies; 
‘‘(iv) the private sector; 
‘‘(v) State or local departments of 
health; 
‘‘(vi) accredited colleges, universities, 
and community colleges; 
‘‘(vii) health care providers; 
‘‘(viii) State and local departments of 
transportation and city planning; and 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1029 
Honoring the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwood, 
North Carolina. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 
Mr. HAYES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town 
of Norwood, North Carolina. 
Whereas the earliest settlers in the Norwood, North Carolina, 
area arrived from Virginia, Delaware, and Pennsylvania 
in the 1750s; 
Whereas, in the late 1700’s, Bishop Francis Asbury, a circuit 
rider and the first bishop of the Methodist Church in the 
United States, visited and preached in the Norwood, 
North Carolina, area at Randall’s Methodist Church on 
six separate occasions; 
Whereas, in the 1820’s, the Norwood brothers built a cen-
trally-located Stanly County store, which housed the area 
United States post office; 
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Whereas local residents grew accustomed to the ‘‘Norwood’’ 
postmark; 
Whereas, in 1881, the town of Norwood, North Carolina, was 
incorporated; 
Whereas, in 1916, the first electric power lines arrived in 
Norwood, North Carolina, and provided a boon to the 
town’s growth; 
Whereas Norwood, North Carolina, continues to build upon 
a proud history that dates back to the 18th century; and 
Whereas, during 2006, Norwood, North Carolina, is cele-
brating the 125th anniversary of its founding: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Nor-
wood, North Carolina. 
Æ 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 244
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Salton Sea. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2005
Mr. FILNER (for himself and Mrs. BONO) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the creation of 
the Salton Sea.
Whereas the Salton Sea was formed in 1905 when the Colo-
rado River burst out of its man-made irrigation canal 
and flooded the dry alkaline basin of the Imperial Valley 
to create California’s largest lake and the largest inland 
body of water west of the Rockies; 
Whereas the Salton Sea was originally a fresh water lake, but 
is now a closed system with a tremendously productive 
ecosystem that is home to numerous fish and nearly 400 
species of birds, including several species that are on the 
endangered species list such as the Yuma clapper rail, 
the California brown pelican, the desert pupfish, the 
Aleutian Canada goose, the Southwest willow flycatcher 
and the bald eagle;
•HRES 244 IH 
Whereas 95 percent of other wetlands in Southern California 
have been lost to development, and the Salton Sea is a 
critical stopover for migratory birds and a vital link for 
waterfowl and shore birds on the Pacific Flyway; 
Whereas although the Salton Sea is known best for its fish 
and bird populations, it is also home to 24 species of rep-
tiles and over 20 species of mammals; 
Whereas in addition to its ecological value, the Salton Sea 
serves as the second largest producer of geothermal-gen-
erated electricity and mineral recovery in the United 
States; 
Whereas the Salton Sea receives over 200,000 visitors each 
year who partake in its many recreational areas and visit 
the Sonny Bono Salton Sea National Wildlife Refuge; 
and 
Whereas the Congress passed the Salton Sea Reclamation 
Act in 1998, directing the Secretary of the Interior, act-
ing through the Bureau of Reclamation, to prepare a 
study on the restoration of the Salton Sea and submit it 
to the Congress by January 1, 2000: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) celebrates the 100th anniversary of the cre-
ation of the Salton Sea; 
(2) recognizes the extraordinary economic, cul-
tural, recreational, scientific and environmental im-
portance of the Salton Sea; and 
(3) recommits itself to restoring the Salton Sea.
Æ