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HRES 531 RH 
recommended by the Committee on Education and Labor 
now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment print-
ed in part A of the report of the Committee on Rules ac-
companying this resolution, shall be considered as adopt-
ed. The bill, as amended, shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against 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 on the bill, as 
amended, equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Edu-
cation and Labor; (2) the amendment in the nature of a 
substitute printed in part B of the report on the Com-
mittee on Rules, if offered by the gentleman from Cali-
fornia, Mr. McKeon, or his designee, which shall be in 
order without intervention of any point of order except 
those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI, shall be 
considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent 
and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with 
or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 2669 pursuant 
to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the 
previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
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HRES 531 RH 
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by 
the Speaker. 
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House Calendar No. 82 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 531 
[Report No. 110–224] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2669) 
to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 
601 of the concurrent resolution on the budget 
for fiscal year 2008. 
JULY 10, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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•HRES 532 IH 
Whereas this should be the beginning of a long and pros-
perous energy and economic partnership between the 
United States and Honduras: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the energy and economic partner-
ship between the United States and Honduras; 
(2) honors all who are working for the better-
ment of both countries; and 
(3) offers its hope that this is the beginning of 
a long and prosperous energy and economic partner-
ship between the United States and Honduras. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 533 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 12, 2007. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
2956) to require the Secretary of Defense to commence the 
reduction of the number of United States Armed Forces in 
Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and for other 
purposes. All points of order against the bill and against its 
consideration are waived except those arising under clause 9 
or 10 of rule XXI. The bill shall be considered as read. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
to final passage without intervening motion except: (1) four 
hours of debate, with three hours equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Armed Services and one hour equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member 
of the Committee on Foreign Affairs; and (2) one motion to 
recommit. 
SEC. 2. During consideration of H.R. 2956 pursuant to 
this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of the previous
•HRES 533 EH 
question, the Chair may postpone further consideration of the 
bill to such time as may be designated by the Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 83 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 533 
[Report No. 110–226] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2956) to require the Secretary 
of Defense to commence the reduction of the number of United States 
Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 11, 2007 
Ms. SLAUGHTER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2956) to require 
the Secretary of Defense to commence the reduction 
of the number of United States Armed Forces in Iraq 
to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and for other 
purposes. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
2956) to require the Secretary of Defense to commence 
the reduction of the number of United States Armed 
Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by April 1, 2008, and 
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House Calendar No. 83 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 533 
[Report No. 110–226] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2956) 
to require the Secretary of Defense to commence 
the reduction of the number of United States 
Armed Forces in Iraq to a limited presence by 
April 1, 2008, and for other purposes. 
JULY 11, 2007 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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(1) IN GENERAL.—The Agency shall be headed 
by an Administrator, who shall be appointed by the 
President, by and with the advice and consent of the 
Senate, and who shall report directly to the Presi-
dent. 
(2) QUALIFICATIONS.—The Administrator shall 
be appointed from among individuals who have ex-
tensive experience in emergency preparedness, re-
sponse, recovery, and mitigation from hazards. 
(3) EXECUTIVE
SCHEDULE.—Title 5, United 
States Code, is amended— 
(A) in section 5312 by adding at the end 
the following: 
‘‘Administrator of the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency.’’; 
and 
(B) in section 5313 by striking the fol-
lowing: 
‘‘Administrator of the Federal Emergency Manage-
ment Agency.’’. 
(b) DEPUTY ADMINISTRATOR.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Agency shall have one 
Deputy Administrator, who shall be appointed by 
the President, by and with the advice and consent 
of the Senate. The Deputy Administrator shall carry 
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•HRES 534 EH 
in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against the committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute are waived except those arising under 
clause 10 of rule XXI. Notwithstanding clause 11 of rule 
XVIII, no amendment to the committee 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 specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not 
be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a de-
mand for division of the question 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 conclusion of consideration of the 
bill for amendment the Committee 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 na-
ture of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
•HRES 534 EH 
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. During consideration in the House of H.R. 1851 
pursuant to this resolution, notwithstanding the operation of 
the previous question, the Chair may postpone further consid-
eration of the bill to such time as may be designated by the 
Speaker. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 535 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 23, 2007. 
Whereas David Ray Ritcheson, a Mexican-American, was a 
friendly and cheerful student at Klein Collins High 
School in the Houston suburb of Spring, Texas, and a 
popular and talented football athlete who was loved and 
admired by his family and friends; 
Whereas on April 23, 2006, at the age of 16, David Ray 
Ritcheson was severely assaulted while attending a party 
in Spring, Texas; 
Whereas the former running back and freshman homecoming 
prince spent more than three months in the hospital as 
a result of the injuries he suffered in the assault and en-
dured more than 30 surgeries to restore his appearance 
and regain the normal use of his bodily functions; 
Whereas no human being deserves to be tortured and victim-
ized like David Ray Ritcheson simply because he is of a 
different background, race, religion, ethnic group, or sex-
ual orientation; 
Whereas of all crimes, hate crimes are most likely to create 
or exacerbate tensions that can trigger larger community- 
wide racial conflict, civil disturbances, and riots in com-
munities at-risk of serious social and economic con-
sequences;
•HRES 535 EH 
Whereas hate-motivated violence disrupts the tranquility and 
safety of communities, impedes the movement of mem-
bers of targeted groups, and prevents members of tar-
geted groups from purchasing goods and services, obtain-
ing or sustaining employment, and fulfilling the American 
Dream; 
Whereas the courageous, eloquent, and compelling testimony 
of David Ray Ritcheson before a committee of the House 
of Representatives brought into vivid relief the human 
face of victims of hate crimes and the terrible suffering 
that such crimes inflict on victims and their families, 
friends, and communities; 
Whereas David Ray Ritcheson, in his testimony, emphasized 
that he was a survivor who urged the Federal Govern-
ment to take the lead in deterring individuals like those 
who attacked him from committing violent crimes against 
others because of where they are from, the color of their 
skin, the God they worship, the person they love, or the 
way they look, talk, or act; 
Whereas David Ray Ritcheson’s powerful testimony helped 
inspire the House of Representatives to pass the Local 
Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act of 2007 
(H.R. 1592 of the 110th Congress), which incorporates 
key provisions of the David Ray Hate Crimes Prevention 
Act of 2007 (H.R. 254 of the 110th Congress); 
Whereas David Ray Ritcheson vowed to do whatever he could 
to help make the United States a hate-free place in which 
to live; 
Whereas the courage displayed by David Ray Ritcheson is an 
inspiration to all Americans and reinforces the message
•HRES 535 EH 
that acts of bigotry and hate are unacceptable in the 
United States; and 
Whereas, on July 1, 2007, David Ray Ritcheson died at the 
age of 18: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives mourns the 
passing of David Ray Ritcheson and commends him for his 
activism in contributing and raising awareness toward the 
eradication and elimination of hate crimes in the United 
States. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 539 
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention on neighborhood 
crime prevention and community policing, and coordinate certain Federal 
efforts to participate in ‘‘National Night Out’’, which occurs the first 
Tuesday of August each year, including by supporting local efforts and 
community watch groups and by supporting local officials, to promote 
community safety and help provide homeland security. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 11, 2007 
Mr. STUPAK (for himself, Mr. RAMSTAD, Ms. CARSON, Mr. MEEK of Florida, 
Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. REYES, 
Mr. CANTOR, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Mr. WU, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. 
ELLISON, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. FARR, Mr. GERLACH, Ms. 
BORDALLO, and Mr. POE) submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Requesting that the President focus appropriate attention 
on neighborhood crime prevention and community polic-
ing, and coordinate certain Federal efforts to participate 
in ‘‘National Night Out’’, which occurs the first Tuesday 
of August each year, including by supporting local efforts 
and community watch groups and by supporting local 
officials, to promote community safety and help provide 
homeland security. 
Whereas neighborhood crime is of continuing concern to the 
American people; 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 548 
Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representatives for Lebanon’s 
democratic institutions and unwavering support for the administration 
of justice upon those responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public 
figures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 16, 2007 
Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. PENCE, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ISSA, and Mr. 
BOUSTANY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the ongoing concern of the House of Representa-
tives for Lebanon’s democratic institutions and unwaver-
ing support for the administration of justice upon those 
responsible for the assassination of Lebanese public fig-
ures opposing Syrian control of Lebanon. 
Whereas on February 14, 2005, former Lebanese Prime Min-
ister Rafik Hariri, along with 22 other people, was assas-
sinated by a massive bomb; 
Whereas Lebanon’s Cedar Revolution led to the withdrawal 
of Syrian troops in April 2005, following 30 years of Syr-
ian military occupation; 
Whereas parliamentary elections were held in Lebanon in 
May and June of 2005 leading to the formation of gov-
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•HRES 537 IH 
(1) supports the designation of an appropriate 
month as ‘‘National 9–1–1 Education Month’’ and 
the goals of such designation; and 
(2) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation— 
(A) designating a month as ‘‘National 9– 
1–1 Education Month’’; and 
(B) calling upon Government officials, par-
ents, teachers, school administrators, care 
givers, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and 
the people of the United States to observe such 
month with appropriate ceremonies, training 
events, and activities. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 538 
Recognizing Mukhtar Mai for her courage and her humanitarian work. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 11, 2007 
Mr. MEEKS of New York submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Mukhtar Mai for her courage and her 
humanitarian work. 
Whereas Mukhtar Mai is a Pakistani woman from the village 
of Meerwala, in the rural county of Jatoi of the 
Muzaffargarh District of Pakistan; 
Whereas Mukhtar Mai’s brother, Shakoor, was suspected and 
accused of being seen in the company of a Mastoi woman 
and was accused of engaging in sexually inappropriate 
behavior with her; 
Whereas the village council suggested that Shakoor marry the 
girl he was seen with and Mukhtar Mai, a divorcee, be 
married to a Mastoi man; 
Whereas the Mastois reportedly rejected the deal, insisting 
the issue be settled with the eye-for-an-eye principle; 
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•HRES 538 IH 
Whereas Mukhtar Mai was called to the council to apologize 
for her brother’s conduct; 
Whereas when Mukhtar Mai appeared before the council she 
was taken by force and gang raped by 4 men; 
Whereas Mukhtar Mai, an illiterate woman, courageously 
took her case to court where the 4 defendants were found 
guilty; 
Whereas Mukhtar Mai took the settlement money provided by 
the government following her court case and opened 2 
schools in her village—one for boys and one for girls, as 
well as a center for refuge and education known as the 
Mukhtar Mai Women’s Welfare Organization; 
Whereas on August 2, 2005, the Pakistani Government 
awarded Mukhtar Mai the Fatima Jinnah gold medal for 
bravery and courage; 
Whereas on November 2, 2005, Glamour Magazine named 
Mukhtar Mai its ‘‘Glamour Woman of the Year’’; 
Whereas on October 31, 2006, Mukhtar Mai’s memoir was 
released in the United States, titled ‘‘In the Name of 
Honor: A Memoir’’; 
Whereas in March 2007, Mukhtar Mai won the North-South 
Prize from the European Union Council of Europe; and 
Whereas Mukhtar Mai continues to campaign for women’s 
rights and the promotion of education around the world: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes Mukhtar Mai for her courage to 
fight for justice; and 
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•HRES 538 IH 
(2) recognizes Mukhtar Mai for promoting edu-
cation and being a champion of women’s rights. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 541 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 19, 2007. 
Whereas the Marines of Company M (or ‘‘Mike Company’’) 
of the 3rd Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division 
served honorably and heroically in the Republic of Viet-
nam from July 1965 to October 1970 in defense of free-
dom, liberty, and political self-determination for the 
South Vietnamese people; 
Whereas, during this period of more than five years, 137 Ma-
rines of Mike Company were killed in action and more 
than 1,000 were wounded in action; 
Whereas, in recognition of its outstanding service, numerous 
unit awards were bestowed upon Mike Company, includ-
ing— 
(1) Presidential Unit Citation Streamer with two 
Bronze Stars; 
(2) Navy Unit Commendation Streamer; 
(3) Meritorious Unit Commendation Streamer with 
two Bronze Stars; 
(4) National Defense Service Streamer; 
(5) Vietnam Service Streamer with two Silver Stars 
and three Bronze Stars; 
(6) Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Streamer; 
and
•HRES 541 EH 
(7) Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation Civil Actions 
Streamer; 
Whereas the Marines of Mike Company have formed the 
Mike 3/7 Vietnam Association to honor the memories of 
their fallen comrades, celebrate the lives of their sur-
viving comrades, express profound appreciation to their 
families and loved ones, recognize their monumental sac-
rifices and achievements, and immortalize their contribu-
tion to the Marine Corps legacy of courage, patriotism, 
and military excellence for the edification of, and emu-
lation by, future generations; 
Whereas, in pursuit of this goal, the Marines of Mike Com-
pany, along with their families, friends, and loved ones, 
decided to hold an annual reunion, with the first reunion 
having taken place on November 10, 1983, the 208th 
birthday of the Marine Corps; and 
Whereas Americans owe a debt of gratitude to the Marines 
of Mike Company for their selfless dedication to duty and 
their admirable display of courage under fire: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on behalf 
of a grateful nation, recognizes and commends the Marines 
of Company M (or ‘‘Mike Company’’) of the 3rd Battalion, 
7th Regiment, 1st Marine Division on the occasion of their
H. Res. 542 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 18, 2007. 
Whereas the National Guard has made tremendous contribu-
tions in support of United States military operations 
around the world; 
Whereas, between September 11, 2001, and September 30, 
2007, 329,982 members of the National Guard have been 
mobilized to support numerous military operations; 
Whereas members of the National Guard typically leave other 
employment to serve on active duty in the Armed Forces; 
Whereas the National Guard has responded admirably in 
times of domestic emergencies to lead rescue and recov-
ery efforts; and 
Whereas many members of the National Guard have made 
the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in service to the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) unconditionally supports the members of the 
National Guard; 
(2) recognizes the tremendous sacrifices made by 
members of the National Guard on behalf of the United 
States;
•HRES 541 EH 
25th Annual Reunion, which is being held this year in the 
District of Columbia. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 542 
Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for 
the members of the National Guard. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 12, 2007 
Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the unconditional support of the House of 
Representatives for the members of the National Guard. 
Whereas the National Guard has made tremendous contribu-
tions in support of United States military operations 
around the world; 
Whereas, between September 11, 2001, and March 31, 2007, 
235,703 members of the National Guard have deployed 
to Iraq or Afghanistan; 
Whereas members of the National Guard typically leave other 
employment to serve on active duty in the Armed Forces; 
Whereas the National Guard has responded admirably in 
times of domestic emergencies to lead rescue and recov-
ery efforts; and 
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Whereas many members of the National Guard have made 
the ultimate sacrifice, giving their lives in service to the 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) unconditionally supports the members of the 
National Guard; 
(2) recognizes the tremendous sacrifices made 
by members of the National Guard on behalf of the 
United States; 
(3) will do everything in its power to ensure 
that the National Guard receives the resources it 
needs; and 
(4) will support the families of members of the 
National Guard who have died while serving on ac-
tive duty. 
Æ 
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