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H. Con. Res. 325 
Agreed to June 12, 2008 
One Hundred Tenth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE SECOND SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, 
the third day of January, two thousand and eight 
Concurrent Resolution 
Whereas the Mackinac Island State Park Commission was created, 
in 1895, to care for and manage Mackinac Island State Park; 
Whereas Michilimackinac State Park and Mill Creek State Park 
were later added to the family of parks and historic sites under 
the authority of the Commission; 
Whereas, in 1958, Michigan granted authority to the Commission 
to restore and interpret Fort Mackinac and other historical prop-
erties at the Straits of Mackinac; 
Whereas, in 1958, the Commission began restoration, installed 
exhibits, and opened Fort Mackinac to the public; 
Whereas, in 1959, the Commission began archaeological excavation 
of Colonial Michilimackinac and opened it to the public one year 
later; 
Whereas, in 1984, the Commission opened Historic Mill Creek 
Discovery Park; 
Whereas, in 2004, after 14 years of being closed, Old Mackinac 
Point Lighthouse was reopened with an ongoing restoration pro-
gram; 
Whereas, for 50 years, the Commission has professionally and 
successfully developed, promoted, and improved the Mackinac 
State Historic Parks complex, which has been continuously recog-
nized by the American Association of Museums; and 
Whereas the Mackinac State Historic Parks complex has hosted 
more than 10,000,000 visitors since 1958, making it one of the 
most successful historic site complexes in North America and 
an important contributor to the tourism economy of northern 
Michigan: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress— 
(1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Mackinac Island 
State Park Commission’s Historical Preservation and Museum 
Program; and 
(2) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House of Rep-
resentatives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution 
to the Mackinac Island State Park Commission as evidence 
of the Commission successfully fulfilling its mission to protect,
H. Con. Res. 325—2 
preserve, and present the historical and natural wonders of 
Mackinac Island. 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate.
458 
HR 3221 PCS
(i) IN GENERAL.—The System Advi-
sory Committee shall be composed of mem-
bers appointed by the Administrator. Mem-
bers shall be qualified by education, train-
ing, and experience to evaluate scientific 
and technical information related to the 
design, operation, maintenance, or use of 
the System, or use of data products pro-
vided through the System. 
(ii) TERMS
OF
SERVICE.—Members 
shall be appointed for 3-year terms, renew-
able once. A vacancy appointment shall be 
for the remainder of the unexpired term of 
the vacancy, and an individual so ap-
pointed may subsequently be appointed for 
2 full 3-year terms if the remainder of the 
unexpired term is less than one year. 
(iii) CHAIRPERSON.—The Adminis-
trator shall designate a chairperson from 
among the members of the System Advi-
sory Committee. 
(iv) APPOINTMENT.—Members of the 
System Advisory Committee shall be ap-
pointed as special Government employees 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 325 
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island State Park Commis-
sion’s Historical Preservation and Museum Program, which began on 
June 15, 1958, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 9, 2008 
Mr. STUPAK submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Natural Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island 
State Park Commission’s Historical Preservation and 
Museum Program, which began on June 15, 1958, and 
for other purposes. 
Whereas the Mackinac Island State Park Commission was 
created, in 1895, to care for and manage Mackinac Is-
land State Park; 
Whereas Michilimackinac State Park and Mill Creek State 
Park were later added to the family of parks and historic 
sites under the authority of the Commission; 
Whereas, in 1958, Michigan granted authority to the Com-
mission to restore and interpret Fort Mackinac and other 
historical properties at the Straits of Mackinac; 
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Whereas, in 1958, the Commission began restoration, in-
stalled exhibits, and opened Fort Mackinac to the public; 
Whereas, in 1959, the Commission began archaeological exca-
vation of Colonial Michilimackinac and opened it to the 
public one year later; 
Whereas, in 1984, the Commission opened Historic Mill 
Creek Discovery Park; 
Whereas, in 2004, after 14 years of being closed, Old Mack-
inac Point Lighthouse was reopened with an ongoing res-
toration program; 
Whereas, for 50 years, the Commission has professionally 
and successfully developed, promoted, and improved the 
Mackinac State Historic Parks complex, which has been 
continuously recognized by the American Association of 
Museums; and 
Whereas the Mackinac State Historic Parks complex has 
hosted more than 10,000,000 visitors since 1958, making 
it one of the most successful historic site complexes in 
North America and an important contributor to the tour-
ism economy of northern Michigan: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 
Mackinac Island State Park Commission’s Historical 
Preservation and Museum Program; and 
(2) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of 
this resolution to the Mackinac Island State Park 
Commission as evidence of the Commission success-
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fully fulfilling its mission to protect, preserve, and 
present the historical and natural wonders of Mack-
inac Island. 
Æ 
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III 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 325 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 22, 2008 
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Mackinac Island 
State Park Commission’s Historical Preservation and 
Museum Program, which began on June 15, 1958, and 
for other purposes. 
Whereas the Mackinac Island State Park Commission was 
created, in 1895, to care for and manage Mackinac Is-
land State Park; 
Whereas Michilimackinac State Park and Mill Creek State 
Park were later added to the family of parks and historic 
sites under the authority of the Commission; 
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Whereas, in 1958, Michigan granted authority to the Com-
mission to restore and interpret Fort Mackinac and other 
historical properties at the Straits of Mackinac; 
Whereas, in 1958, the Commission began restoration, in-
stalled exhibits, and opened Fort Mackinac to the public; 
Whereas, in 1959, the Commission began archaeological exca-
vation of Colonial Michilimackinac and opened it to the 
public one year later; 
Whereas, in 1984, the Commission opened Historic Mill 
Creek Discovery Park; 
Whereas, in 2004, after 14 years of being closed, Old Mack-
inac Point Lighthouse was reopened with an ongoing res-
toration program; 
Whereas, for 50 years, the Commission has professionally 
and successfully developed, promoted, and improved the 
Mackinac State Historic Parks complex, which has been 
continuously recognized by the American Association of 
Museums; and 
Whereas the Mackinac State Historic Parks complex has 
hosted more than 10,000,000 visitors since 1958, making 
it one of the most successful historic site complexes in 
North America and an important contributor to the tour-
ism economy of northern Michigan: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) celebrates the 50th anniversary of the 
Mackinac Island State Park Commission’s Historical 
Preservation and Museum Program; and 
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(2) respectfully requests the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives to transmit an enrolled copy of 
this resolution to the Mackinac Island State Park 
Commission as evidence of the Commission success-
fully fulfilling its mission to protect, preserve, and 
present the historical and natural wonders of Mack-
inac Island. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2008. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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(II) has any one of the designations 
specified in subitems (AA) through (EE) 
of clause (i)(II)(bb); 
(iii) has at least 10 years of experi-
ence in risk financing, claims administra-
tion, loss prevention, risk and insurance 
coverage analysis, or purchasing commer-
cial lines of insurance; or 
(iv) has a graduate degree from an 
accredited college or university in risk 
management, business administration, fi-
nance, economics, or any other field deter-
mined by a State insurance commissioner 
or other State regulatory official or entity 
to demonstrate minimum competence in 
risk management. 
(10) PREMIUM TAX.—The term ‘‘premium tax’’ 
means, with respect to surplus lines or independently 
procured insurance coverage, any tax, fee, assess-
ment, or other charge imposed by a State on an in-
sured based on any payment made as consideration 
for an insurance contract for such insurance, includ-
ing premium deposits, assessments, registration fees, 
and any other compensation given in consideration 
for a contract of insurance. 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 327 
Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anniversary and for 
its remarkable commitment and contributions to Detroit, the State of 
Michigan, and the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 15, 2008 
Mr. CONYERS (for himself, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. UPTON, Mr. 
MCCOTTER, Mr. CAMP of Michigan, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. 
WALBERG, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. LEVIN, 
Mr. STUPAK, Mr. HOEKSTRA, and Mrs. MILLER of Michigan) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Congratulating and saluting Focus: HOPE on its 40th anni-
versary and for its remarkable commitment and contribu-
tions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the United 
States. 
Whereas Focus: HOPE began as a civil and human rights or-
ganization in 1968 in the wake of the devastating Detroit 
riots, and was cofounded by the late Father William T. 
Cunningham, a Roman Catholic priest, and Eleanor M. 
Josaitis, a suburban housewife, who were inspired by the 
work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; 
Whereas Focus: HOPE is committed to bringing together 
people of all races, faiths, and economic backgrounds to 
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overcome injustice and build racial harmony, and it has 
grown into one of the largest nonprofit organizations in 
Michigan; 
Whereas the Focus: HOPE mission statement is ‘‘Recog-
nizing the dignity and beauty of every person, we pledge 
intelligent and practical action to overcome racism, pov-
erty, and injustice and to build a metropolitan commu-
nity where all people may live in freedom, trust, and af-
fection, be they black and white, yellow, brown, and red, 
from Detroit and its suburbs of every economic status, 
national origin, and religious persuasion—we join in this 
movement’’; 
Whereas one of Focus: HOPE’s early efforts was to support 
African-American and female employees in a seminal 
class action suit against AAA, resulting in ground-break-
ing affirmative action commitments made by the corpora-
tion; 
Whereas Focus: HOPE helped to conceive and develop the 
Department of Agriculture’s Commodity Supplemental 
Food Program, which has been replicated in over 32 
States, and through this program, Focus: HOPE helps to 
feed 41,000 people per month throughout southeast 
Michigan; 
Whereas Focus: HOPE has revitalized several city blocks in 
central Detroit by redeveloping obsolete industrial build-
ings, beautifying and landscaping Oakman Boulevard, 
creating pocket parks, and rehabilitating homes in the 
surrounding areas; 
Whereas Focus: HOPE’s Machinist Training Institute has 
been training individuals from Detroit and beyond in ca-
reers in advanced manufacturing and precision machining 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4345 
To extend the suspension of duty on Bayowet FT–248. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 11, 2007 
Mr. TIM MURPHY of Pennsylvania introduced the following bill; which was 
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the suspension of duty on Bayowet FT–248. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. BAYOWET FT–248. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.02.15 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Tetraethylammonium perfluoroctanesulfonate) is amended 
by striking the date in the effective period column and 
inserting ‘‘12/31/2011’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies with respect to goods entered, or 
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(11) SURPLUS LINES BROKER.—The term ‘‘sur-
plus lines broker’’ means an individual, firm, or cor-
poration which is licensed in a State to sell, solicit, 
or negotiate insurance on properties, risks, or expo-
sures located or to be performed in a State with 
nonadmitted insurers. 
(12) STATE.—The term ‘‘State’’ includes any 
State of the United States, the District of Columbia, 
the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the 
Northern Mariana Islands, the Virgin Islands, and 
American Samoa. 
TITLE II—REINSURANCE 
SEC. 201. REGULATION OF CREDIT FOR REINSURANCE AND 
REINSURANCE AGREEMENTS. 
(a) CREDIT
FOR REINSURANCE.—If the State of 
domicile of a ceding insurer is an NAIC-accredited State, 
or has financial solvency requirements substantially simi-
lar to the requirements necessary for NAIC accreditation, 
and recognizes credit for reinsurance for the insurer’s 
ceded risk, then no other State may deny such credit for 
reinsurance. 
(b) 
ADDITIONAL
PREEMPTION
OF 
EXTRATERRITORIAL APPLICATION OF STATE LAW.—In 
addition to the application of subsection (a), all laws, regu-
lations, provisions, or other actions of a State that is not 
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withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, on or after 
the 15th day after the date of the enactment of this Act. 
Æ 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 4729 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Triasulfuron Technical. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 17, 2007 
Mr. CASTLE introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
A BILL 
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Triasulfuron 
Technical. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. TRIASULFURON TECHNICAL. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Heading 9902.13.28 of the Har-
monized Tariff Schedule of the United States (relating to 
Triasulfuron Technical) is amended by striking the date 
in the effective period column and inserting ‘‘12/31/2011’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) applies to goods entered, or withdrawn from 
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never intervene when homophobic language is used in 
their presence; 
Whereas nearly 30 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 
transgender students reported missing at least one entire 
schoolday in the last month because they felt unsafe; 
Whereas lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth who 
experienced high levels of verbal harassment because of 
their sexual orientation are more likely to report that 
they did not plan to attend college than youth who never 
or rarely experienced such harassment; 
Whereas unchecked harassment based on sexual orientation, 
gender identity, and gender expression has a negative im-
pact on student academic performance, such that grade 
point averages are a half grade lower than those for other 
students; 
Whereas 40 States do not have laws protecting lesbian, gay, 
bisexual, and transgender students from name-calling, 
bullying, and harassment that occurs at school because of 
sexual orientation; 
Whereas only five States and the District of Columbia have 
laws protecting students from anti-lesbian, gay, bisexual, 
and transgender name-calling, bullying, and harassment 
based on their gender identity or expression; and 
Whereas every child should be guaranteed an education free 
from name-calling, bullying, harassment, and discrimina-
tion regardless of his or her sexual orientation, gender 
identity, or gender expression: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
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(1) supports the goals and ideals of the Na-
tional Day of Silence; 
(2) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States to 
observe the National Day of Silence with appropriate 
ceremonies, programs, and activities; and 
(3) encourages each State, city, and local edu-
cation authority to adopt laws and policies to pro-
hibit name-calling, bullying, harassment, and dis-
crimination against students, teachers, and other 
school staff regardless of their sexual orientation, 
gender identity, or gender expression, so that our 
schools are institutions where all individuals are able 
to focus on learning. 
Æ 
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the domiciliary State of the ceding insurer, except those 
with respect to taxes and assessments on insurance com-
panies or insurance income, are preempted to the extent 
that they— 
(1) restrict or eliminate the rights of the ceding 
insurer or the assuming insurer to resolve disputes 
pursuant to contractual arbitration to the extent 
such contractual provision is not inconsistent with 
the provisions of title 9, United States Code; 
(2) require that a certain State’s law shall gov-
ern the reinsurance contract, disputes arising from 
the reinsurance contract, or requirements of the re-
insurance contract; 
(3) attempt to enforce a reinsurance contract 
on terms different than those set forth in the rein-
surance contract, to the extent that the terms are 
not inconsistent with this title; or 
(4) otherwise apply the laws of the State to re-
insurance agreements of ceding insurers not domi-
ciled in that State. 
SEC. 202. REGULATION OF REINSURER SOLVENCY. 
(a) DOMICILIARY STATE REGULATION.—If the State 
of domicile of a reinsurer is an NAIC-accredited State or 
has financial solvency requirements substantially similar 
to the requirements necessary for NAIC accreditation, 
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such State shall be solely responsible for regulating the 
financial solvency of the reinsurer. 
(b) NONDOMICILIARY STATES.— 
(1) LIMITATION ON FINANCIAL INFORMATION 
REQUIREMENTS.—If the State of domicile of a rein-
surer is an NAIC-accredited State or has financial 
solvency requirements substantially similar to the re-
quirements necessary for NAIC accreditation, no 
other State may require the reinsurer to provide any 
additional financial information other than the infor-
mation the reinsurer is required to file with its 
domiciliary State. 
(2) RECEIPT OF INFORMATION.—No provision 
of this section shall be construed as preventing or 
prohibiting a State that is not the State of domicile 
of a reinsurer from receiving a copy of any financial 
statement filed with its domiciliary State. 
SEC. 203. DEFINITIONS. 
For purposes of this title, the following definitions 
shall apply: 
(1) CEDING INSURER.—The term ‘‘ceding in-
surer’’ means an insurer that purchases reinsurance. 
(2) DOMICILIARY STATE.—The terms ‘‘State of 
domicile’’ and ‘‘domiciliary State’’ means, with re-
spect to an insurer or reinsurer, the State in which 
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