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•HRES 911 IH 
Whereas, on October 30, 2009, the Department of the Inte-
rior, Environment, and Related Appropriations Act, 2010 
(Public Law 111–88), banned Federal funding of 
ACORN until December 18, 2009; 
Whereas if Congress does not specifically act to continue the 
ban to deny Federal monies to ACORN, this entity could 
be eligible for additional Federal monies; 
Whereas if Federal monies are being spent dishonestly and 
illegally, additional Federal funds should not be awarded 
or distributed to ACORN; 
Whereas there has not been a cohesive approach to inves-
tigating these allegations; 
Whereas a special counsel should be appointed to investigate, 
in a cohesive manner, the allegations that Federal monies 
are possibly being used illegally by ACORN or any of its 
affiliates, both formal and informal, including all subsidi-
aries and entities controlled by ACORN; 
Whereas a special counsel should also investigate ACORN’s 
relationship with all allied organizations and any indi-
vidual or organization that has been complicit in the 
criminal activity of ACORN and its employees; 
Whereas President Obama and the Department of Justice 
have not appointed a special counsel to investigate these 
allegations; 
Whereas under regulations promulgated by the Department 
of Justice in June 1999, the Attorney General may name 
such a counsel when it would be ‘‘in the public interest’’ 
to name such a counsel; and 
Whereas it is in the public interest for the American people 
to know if their taxpayer money is being spent in accord-
ance with the law: Now, therefore, be it 
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•HRES 911 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives requests 
the United States Attorney General— 
(1) to appoint a Special Counsel to— 
(A) investigate the Association of Commu-
nity Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN) 
and all of its affiliates, both formal and infor-
mal, including all subsidiaries and entities con-
trolled by ACORN; and 
(B) investigate ACORN’s relationship with 
all allied organizations and any individual or or-
ganization that has been complicit in the crimi-
nal activity of ACORN and its employees; and 
(2) to report to Congress on the results of that 
investigation. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 913 
Recognizing and commending the American Speech-Language-Hearing Asso-
ciation on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of the Office of 
Multicultural Affairs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2009 
Mr. BUTTERFIELD (for himself and Mr. ROGERS of Michigan) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and commending the American Speech-Lan-
guage-Hearing Association on the 40th anniversary of 
the establishment of the Office of Multicultural Affairs. 
Whereas the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 
(ASHA) represents over 135,000 Audiologists, Speech- 
Language Pathologists (SLPs), and Speech Language 
and Hearing Scientists in Health Care and Education; 
Whereas in 1969, the American Speech-Language-Hearing 
Association established the Office of Urban and Ethnic 
Affairs which later became the Office of Multicultural Af-
fairs (OMA); 
Whereas the Office of Multicultural Affairs addresses cultural 
and linguistic diversity, issues related to professionals, 
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•HRES 913 IH 
students, and persons with communication disorders and 
differences; 
Whereas the Office of Multicultural Affairs has been instru-
mental in bringing attention to the health disparities as-
sociated with communication disorders, and addressing 
educational disproportionality across minority popu-
lations; 
Whereas the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association 
became the first recipient of the Minority Health Leader-
ship Award from the United States Department of 
Health and Human Services’ Office of Minority Health 
in 2006 for its work through the Office of Multicultural 
Affairs; and 
Whereas 2009 also marks the 10th anniversary of American 
Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Minority Student 
Leadership Program, an ASHA effort to create a pipeline 
for talented Audiology and SLP graduate students from 
underrepresented groups into leadership positions within 
their professions: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) commends the 135,000 members and staff 
of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Associa-
tion for advances made through the Office of Multi-
cultural Affairs; and 
(2) recognizes the Office of Multicultural Af-
fairs for their work on diversity and inclusion within 
the professions of Audiology and Speech-Language 
Pathology. 
Æ 
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•HRES 915 EH 
Whereas respect for the rule of law and a free and inde-
pendent press will spur investor confidence in Hungary: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns the recent action by the Hungarian 
National Radio and Television Board that awarded the 
national community radio licenses; 
(2) encourages the Republic of Hungary to respect 
the rule of law and treat foreign investors fairly; and 
(3) encouragers the Republic of Hungary to main-
tain its commitment to a free and independent press. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 916 
Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial 
Services Detachment to the veterans of the United States Armed Forces. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2009 
Mr. RODRIGUEZ (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. GONZALEZ, and Mr. 
CUELLAR) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the significant contributions of the Fort Sam 
Houston Memorial Services Detachment to the veterans 
of the United States Armed Forces. 
Whereas in 1988, due to decreasing manpower, the Depart-
ment of Defense necessarily limited its military burial 
services to veterans; 
Whereas the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detach-
ment was chartered in 1990 to provide military funeral 
honors to deceased veterans when the Department of De-
fense was unable to do so; 
Whereas the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detach-
ment provides the traditional 3-volley-salute of gunfire 
and the playing of ‘‘Taps’’ at veterans’ funerals at the 
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery on a daily basis; 
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•HRES 916 IH 
Whereas the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detach-
ment has provided military burial honors for over 25,000 
deceased veterans since 1990; 
Whereas the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detach-
ment averages 80 volunteers organized into 5 squads to 
cover each day of the work week; and 
Whereas the average age of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial 
Services Detachment volunteers is 75 years old and the 
Detachment includes veterans from World War II, Korea, 
Vietnam, and the Gulf War: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the significant contributions of 
the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detach-
ment to the veterans and families of the United 
States Armed Forces; 
(2) honors the selfless service of veterans help-
ing veterans; 
(3) supports the traditions of military burial 
honors to the Nation’s veterans; and 
(4) encourages veterans across the Nation to 
emulate the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services 
Detachment by helping to provide military burial 
honors to fellow veterans across the United States. 
Æ 
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•HRES 923 RH 
a summary of the effects on foreign intelligence collection 
of the transfer of detainees held at Naval Station, Guanta-
namo Bay, Cuba, into the United States. 
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•HRES 917 EH 
Whereas the Florida Keys Scenic Highway follows the rail-
road trail blazed in the 1900s by Henry Flagler; 
Whereas the Florida Keys Scenic Highway comprises of an 
110-mile stretch of US 1 from Key Largo to Key West; 
Whereas the Florida Keys Scenic Highway incorporates 42 
bridges over the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, Florida 
Bay, and the Gulf of Mexico; 
Whereas the road’s corridor is a leading tourist destination, 
featuring world-renowned coral reefs, exotic fish species, 
and historic shipwrecks; and 
Whereas the end of the Florida Keys Scenic Highway, Mile 
Marker 0, is the southernmost city in the Continental 
United States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the Florida Keys Scenic Highway on 
the occasion of its designation as an All-American Road 
by the United States Department of Transportation; and 
(2) congratulates those residents of the Florida 
Keys who participated in the effort to support this des-
ignation. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 91 EH 
Whereas Dr. Spoelhof carefully balanced Calvin College’s vi-
sion for excellence in academics with its relationship with 
the Christian Reformed Church, as he effectively steered 
the College through church conflicts and the tumultuous, 
nationwide student protests of the 1960s; 
Whereas in 1976, after 25 years of service as an adminis-
trator, Dr. Spoelhof became the longest-serving president 
in Calvin College’s history to date and announced his re-
tirement; 
Whereas after his formal retirement, Dr. Spoelhof was named 
president emeritus and maintained an office and steady 
presence at the College, offering continued support and 
goodwill whenever needed; 
Whereas Dr. Spoelhof was a Christian role model and mentor 
to many faculty members, staff, and students, as he pro-
vided wisdom and counsel to thousands of individuals 
during his more than 6 decades of service to Calvin Col-
lege; 
Whereas Dr. Spoelhof is fondly remembered for his contribu-
tions to daily discussions with retired faculty and stu-
dents at the ‘‘Emeritorium’’ and for his kind words to 
passersby around the campus; 
Whereas on December 3, 2004, Calvin College physics and 
astronomy professor, Larry Molnar, discovered an aster-
oid, and named it Asteroid 129099 Spoelhof in honor of 
Dr. Spoelhof; 
Whereas Dr. Spoelhof was a respected leader in the Christian 
Reformed Church denomination, an educator of genera-
tions of teachers and ministers through programs at Cal-
vin College, a faithful presence at the denominational
•HRES 91 EH 
Synod meetings, and a loyal member of the Neland Ave-
nue Christian Reformed Church; 
Whereas Dr. Spoelhof was awarded the Bronze Star Medal 
by the Navy for his service in World War II; 
Whereas, for his contributions in liaison with the Dutch Re-
sistance Movement, Dr. Spoelhof was honored by Queen 
Wilhelmina of the Netherlands with the Order of Orange- 
Nassau with swords and a laurel wreath; 
Whereas in 1935, Dr. Spoelhof married Miss Angeline 
Nydam, and they had three children, Robert Spoelhof, 
Elsa Scherphorn, and Peter Spoelhof; 
Whereas Ange, as Dr. Spoelhof lovingly called his wife, 
passed away in 1994; and 
Whereas Dr. Spoelhof lived a life of gratitude and desired to 
bring God’s glory in all he did, and, on December 3, 
2008, the Calvin College community lost a visionary lead-
er and wise friend: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
life of Dr. William Spoelhof and his outstanding devotion and 
service as a member of the military, teacher, and professor, 
president, and friend of Calvin College in Grand Rapids, 
Michigan. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 920 
Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House of Representatives 
all information in the Attorney General’s possession regarding certain 
matters pertaining to detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, 
Cuba who are transferred into the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2009 
Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. POE of Texas, 
Mr. GOHMERT, Mr. COBLE, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. CHAFFETZ, Mr. SEN-
SENBRENNER, Mr. HARPER, Mr. JORDAN of Ohio, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. 
DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. ISSA, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. 
GOODLATTE, and Mr. FORBES) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Attorney General to transmit to the House 
of Representatives all information in the Attorney Gen-
eral’s possession regarding certain matters pertaining to 
detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 
who are transferred into the United States. 
Resolved, That the Attorney General is directed to 
transmit to the House of Representatives, not later than 
14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution, 
copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or 
other communication of the Department of Justice, in-
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•HRES 920 IH 
cluding the Office of the Solicitor General, or any portion 
of any such communication, that refers or relates to— 
(1) any legal guidance or recommendations 
made since January 20, 2009, regarding additional 
legal rights or protections, including under the Con-
stitution, statutes, and treaties, detainees held at 
Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, receive 
when transferred into the United States from such 
Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; or 
(2) pretrial detention, post conviction incarcer-
ation, or transportation within the United States, of 
detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, 
Cuba, who are to be transferred into the United 
States for prosecution and trial in the United States 
District Court of the Southern District of New York. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 921 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
November 19, 2009. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and 
they are hereby, elected to the following standing committees 
of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Owens (to rank 
immediately after Mr. Murphy of New York). 
COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY: Mr. Owens (to 
rank immediately after Mr. Luja´n). 
COMMITTEE
ON
SCIENCE
AND
TECHNOLOGY: Mr. 
Garamendi (to rank immediately after Mr. Griffith). 
COMMITTEE
ON TRANSPORTATION
AND INFRASTRUC-
TURE: Mr. Garamendi. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 922 
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House 
of Representatives all information in the possession of the Department 
of Homeland Security relating to the Department’s planning, information 
sharing, and coordination with any state or locality receiving detainees 
held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba on or after January 
20, 2009. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2009 
Mr. KING of New York (for himself, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. 
DANIEL E. LUNGREN of California, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. 
MCCAUL, Mr. DENT, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mrs. MIL-
LER of Michigan, Mr. OLSON, Mr. CAO, and Mr. AUSTRIA) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Homeland 
Security 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit 
to the House of Representatives all information in the 
possession of the Department of Homeland Security re-
lating to the Department’s planning, information shar-
ing, and coordination with any state or locality receiving 
detainees held at Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba 
on or after January 20, 2009. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives directs 
the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the 
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•HRES 922 IH 
House of Representatives, not later than 14 days after the 
date of adoption of this resolution, copies of any portions 
of all documents, records, memoranda, correspondence, 
and communications in the possession of the Department 
of Homeland Security, including all component agencies, 
regarding the Department’s planning, information shar-
ing, and coordination with any State or locality in the 
United States, including New York City, that has received 
or will receive detainees held at Naval Station, Guanta-
namo Bay, Cuba on or after January 20, 2009. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 925 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meri-
torious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces 
who were shot down over, or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory 
yet evaded enemy capture or were captured but subsequently escaped. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2009 
Mr. DEFAZIO (for himself, Mr. STEARNS, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. 
LARSEN of Washington, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. MASSA, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, 
Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. BRALEY of Iowa, Mr. 
PERLMUTTER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. BOCCIERI, Mr. 
SCHRADER, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. COOPER, Mr. FILNER, Mr. FARR, and 
Mr. DICKS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the meritorious service performed by aviators in the 
United States Armed Forces who were shot down over, 
or otherwise forced to land in, hostile territory yet evaded 
enemy capture or were captured but subsequently es-
caped. 
Whereas aviators in the Armed Forces, including pilots, navi-
gators, bombardiers, weapons control officers, and other 
aircraft crew members, have served the United States 
with great courage and distinction in every major conflict 
during the 20th and 21st centuries; 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 924 
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Representa-
tives copies of any document, record, memo, correspondence, or other 
communication of the Department of Defense, or any portion of such 
communication, that refers or relates to the trial or detention of Khalid 
Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih Mubarek Bin ’Attash, 
Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz Ali, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al 
Hawsawi. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 19, 2009 
Mr. MCKEON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House 
of Representatives copies of any document, record, 
memo, correspondence, or other communication of the 
Department of Defense, or any portion of such commu-
nication, that refers or relates to the trial or detention 
of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih 
Mubarek Bin ’Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz 
Ali, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives directs 
the Secretary of Defense to transmit to the House of Rep-
resentatives, not later than 14 days after the date of the 
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•HRES 924 IH 
adoption of this resolution, copies of any document, 
record, memo, correspondence, or other communication of 
the Department of Defense, or any portion of such com-
munication, that refers or relates to the trial or detention 
of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid Muhammad Salih 
Mubarek Bin ’Attash, Ramzi Binalshibh, Ali Abdul Aziz 
Ali, or Mustafa Ahmed Adam al Hawsawi. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 925 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
March 21, 2010. 
Whereas aviators in the Armed Forces, including pilots, navi-
gators, bombardiers, weapons control officers, and other 
aircraft crew members, have served the United States 
with great courage and distinction in every major conflict 
during the 20th and 21st centuries; 
Whereas thousands of aviators in the Armed Forces have 
been forced down while performing their missions, as a 
result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other 
problems; 
Whereas many of these aviators overcame long odds and 
great hardships to return to their units and resume their 
service to the United States; 
Whereas some of these aviators tried to evade enemy forces, 
but were captured, and some of these aviators were com-
pelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and 
even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture 
or escape; 
Whereas these aviators faced the added responsibility of 
maintaining the secrecy of their escape and evasion meth-
ods in order to protect the lives of people who assisted 
them and other aviators; and
•HRES 925 EH 
Whereas the need to maintain secrecy initially may have pre-
vented these aviators from being publically recognized for 
their meritorious service in avoiding capture, in escaping 
from captivity, or for their efforts to escape: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that— 
(1) aviators in the United States Armed Forces 
who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or 
other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy 
capture, were captured but subsequently escaped to re-
turn to their units and resume their service to the 
United States, or were compelled to endure arduous con-
finement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their 
efforts to evade capture or escape should be publically 
recognized for their extraordinary service; and 
(2) the Secretaries of the military departments 
should consider these aviators for appropriate recogni-
tion within their branch of the Armed Forces. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 927 IH 
ices ‘‘based solely’’ upon the legitimate defense needs 
of Taiwan. 
Æ 
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