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(222) in item number 1216 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘For roadway 
construction improvements to Route 222 relocation, 
Lehigh County’’, and ‘‘$1,313,000’’, respectively; 
(223) in item number 2956 by striking 
‘‘$1,360,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$2,080,000’’; 
(224) in item number 1256 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘Construction 
of a bridge over Brandywine Creek as part of the 
Boot Road extension project, Downingtown Bor-
ough’’, and ‘‘$700,000’’, respectively; 
(225) in item number 1291 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘Enhance 
parking facilities in Chester Springs, Historic Yellow 
Springs’’, and ‘‘$20,000’’, respectively; 
(226) in item number 1304 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘Improve the 
intersection at SR 100/SR 4003 (Kernsville Road), 
Lehigh County’’, and ‘‘$250,000’’, respectively; 
(227) in item number 1357 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
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and the Secretary of Transportation, shall conduct a study 
of methods of increasing the fuel efficiency of vehicles using 
biogas by optimizing natural gas vehicle systems that can 
operate on biogas, including the advancement of vehicle fuel 
systems and the combination of hybrid-electric and plug- 
in hybrid electric drive platforms with natural gas vehicle 
systems using biogas. 
(b) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to the 
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, the Com-
mittee on Environment and Public Works, and the Com-
mittee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation of the 
Senate, and to the Committee on Science and Technology 
and the Committee on Energy and Commerce of the House 
of Representatives, a report that describes the results of the 
study, including any recommendations of the Secretary. 
SEC. 228. ALGAL BIOMASS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 90 days after the 
date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit 
to the Committee on Science and Technology of the House 
of Representatives and the Committee on Energy and Nat-
ural Resources of the Senate a report on the progress of 
the research and development that is being conducted on 
the use of algae as a feedstock for the production of biofuels.
170 
ing group shall identify mechanisms (including 
tax stimulus for investment, loans and loan 
guarantees, and grants) necessary for United 
States companies to increase their capacity to 
produce or provide nuclear energy products and 
services, and to increase their exports of nu-
clear energy products and services. The inter-
agency working group shall identify administra-
tive or legislative initiatives necessary to— 
(i) encourage United States compa-
nies to increase their manufacturing capac-
ity for nuclear energy products; 
(ii) provide technical and financial as-
sistance and support to small and mid- 
sized businesses to establish quality assur-
ance programs in accordance with domestic 
and international nuclear quality assurance 
code requirements; 
(iii) encourage, through financial in-
centives, private sector capital investment 
to expand manufacturing capacity; and 
(iv) provide technical assistance and 
financial incentives to small and mid-sized 
businesses to develop the workforce nec-
essary to increase manufacturing capacity 
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the goals of the framework shall be to identify what ac-
tions need to be taken in order to allow for commercial- 
scale geological carbon sequestration activities to be un-
dertaken on Federal lands as expeditiously as possible. 
CHAPTER 4—NATURAL RESOURCES AND 
WILDLIFE PROGRAMS 
Subchapter A—Natural Resources 
Management and Climate Change 
SEC. 7441. NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT COUNCIL 
ON CLIMATE CHANGE. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—The Secretary of the Interior 
shall establish a National Resources Management Council 
on Climate Change to address the impacts of climate 
change on Federal lands, the ocean environment, and the 
Federal water infrastructure. The Council shall include 
the head of each of the following agencies: 
(1) The Bureau of Land Management. 
(2) The National Park Service. 
(3) United States Geological Survey. 
(4) The United States Fish and Wildlife Serv-
ice. 
(5) The Forest Service. 
(6) The Bureau of Reclamation. 
(7) The Council on Environmental Quality. 
(8) The Minerals Management Service. 
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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 6003 
AN ACT 
To reauthorize Amtrak, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 404 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Complaint Free Wednesday. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2008 
Mr. GRAVES submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Complaint Free 
Wednesday. 
Whereas the average person complains approximately 15 to 
times 
per 
day, 
resulting 
in 
approximately 
4,570,350,000 complaints per day in the United States; 
Whereas people complain in order to negatively get attention 
from others, avoid taking action, pre-excuse poor per-
formance, brag, or exercise control over others; 
Whereas complaining damages a person’s health, relation-
ships, and ability to solve underlying problems; 
Whereas violence usually begins with complaining by express-
ing grief, pain, or discontent; 
Whereas it is not complaining if a person acts proactively to 
resolve an issue; 
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•HCON 404 IH 
Whereas ‘‘A Complaint Free World’’ is an organization that 
encourages people to wear purple bracelets as a symbolic 
reminder to change a person’s complaining nature; 
Whereas ‘‘A Complaint Free World’’ has delivered approxi-
mately 5,439,532 purple bracelets to people throughout 
the world; 
Whereas ‘‘A Complaint Free World’’ hopes to inspire 1 per-
cent of the world’s population to have a positive attitude; 
Whereas supporters of this movement have worked with thou-
sands of schools in the United States through the Com-
plaint Free program and have achieved amazing results 
in creating positive attitudes; and 
Whereas Complaint Free Wednesday will be observed on the 
day before Thanksgiving, providing each person in the 
United States a day free from complaining in order to 
prepare for a day of gratitude: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Complaint 
Free Wednesday; 
(2) encourages each person in the United 
States to remember that having a positive life begins 
with having a positive attitude; and 
(3) recognizes and reaffirms the meaning of 
Thanksgiving by asking each person in the United 
States to use Complaint Free Wednesday to refrain 
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from complaining and prepare for a day of grati-
tude. 
Æ 
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amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘Intersection 
signalization at SR 3020 (Newburg Road)/Country 
Club Road, Northampton County’’, and ‘‘$250,000’’, 
respectively; 
(228) in item number 1395 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘Improve the 
intersection at SR 100/SR 29, Lehigh County’’, and 
‘‘$220,000’’, respectively; 
(229) 
in 
item 
number 
by 
striking 
‘‘$4,544,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$4,731,200’’; 
(230) in item number 2096 by striking 
‘‘$4,800,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$5,217,600’’; 
(231) in item number 1496 by striking the 
matters in the State, project description, and 
amount columns and inserting ‘‘PA’’, ‘‘Study future 
needs of East-West road infrastructure in Adams 
County’’, and ‘‘$115,200’’, respectively; 
(232) in item number 2193 by striking the 
project description and inserting ‘‘710 Freeway 
Study to comprehensively evaluate the technical fea-
sibility of a tunnel alternative to close the 710 Free-
way gap, considering all practicable routes, in addi-
tion to any potential route previously considered, 
and with no funds to be used for preliminary engi-
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110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 408 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Whereas the community of North Platte, Nebraska, in west-
ern Nebraska is located at the convergence of the North 
and South Platte Rivers and possesses a rich and vibrant 
history; 
Whereas the railroad has played a significant role in the his-
tory of the community;
•HCON 408 EH 
Whereas, on January 2, 1867, main line operations officially 
commenced in North Platte, Nebraska; 
Whereas trains were vital during our country’s war efforts, 
transporting troops, equipment, and supplies across the 
country; 
Whereas during World War II hundreds of citizens from 
North Platte, Nebraska, assembled at the local depot to 
greet troops passing through town by train and provide 
soldiers with food, coffee, and gifts; 
Whereas for 54 months between 1941 and 1946, millions of 
troops found a small bit of comfort when their trains 
stopped in North Platte, Nebraska; 
Whereas at the war’s peak 3,000 to 5,000 personnel were 
greeted daily, with North Platte, Nebraska, sometimes 
hosting up to 20 trains a day; 
Whereas Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, is the larg-
est railroad classification yard in the world; 
Whereas Bailey Yard covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total 
length of 8 miles, and contains 315 miles of track; 
Whereas every 24 hours, Bailey Yard handles 10,000 railroad 
cars; and 
Whereas Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Ne-
braska, offers railroad-specific courses in order to en-
hance student preparation for possible employment in the 
railroad discipline: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 408 EH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes North Platte, Ne-
braska, as ‘‘Rail Town USA’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 
2008. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 408 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as ‘‘Rail 
Town USA’’.
112TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 5843 
AN ACT 
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to permit 
use of certain grant funds for training conducted in 
conjunction with a national laboratory or research facil-
ity. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 408 
Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as ‘‘Rail Town USA’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 31, 2008 
Mr. SMITH of Nebraska (for himself, Mr. BONNER, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, 
Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, Mr. 
ROSKAM, Mr. MELANCON, Mr. LINCOLN DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. ROSS, 
Mr. 
MARCHANT, 
Mr. 
SHUSTER, 
Mr. 
PRICE
of 
Georgia, 
Mr. 
NEUGEBAUER, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. MICA, Mr. 
FORTENBERRY, Mr. TERRY, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, Ms. FOXX, Mr. 
WALZ of Minnesota, Ms. FALLIN, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. 
BAIRD, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mrs. MUSGRAVE, Mr. MCHENRY, and 
Mr. SESSIONS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as ‘‘Rail Town USA’’. 
Whereas the community of North Platte, Nebraska, in west-
ern Nebraska is located at the convergence of the North 
and South Platte Rivers and possesses a rich and vibrant 
history; 
Whereas the railroad has played a significant role in the his-
tory of the community; 
Whereas, on January 2, 1867, main line operations officially 
commenced in North Platte, Nebraska; 
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•HCON 408 IH 
Whereas trains were vital during our country’s war efforts, 
transporting troops, equipment, and supplies across the 
country; 
Whereas during World War II hundreds of citizens from 
North Platte, Nebraska, assembled at the local depot to 
greet troops passing through town by train and provide 
soldiers with food, coffee, and gifts; 
Whereas for 54 months between 1941 and 1946, millions of 
troops found a small bit of comfort when their trains 
stopped in North Platte, Nebraska; 
Whereas at the war’s peak 3,000 to 5,000 personnel were 
greeted daily, with North Platte, Nebraska, sometimes 
hosting up to 20 trains a day; 
Whereas Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, is the larg-
est railroad classification yard in the world; 
Whereas Bailey Yard covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total 
length of 8 miles, and contains 315 miles of track; 
Whereas every 24 hours, Bailey Yard handles 10,000 railroad 
cars; and 
Whereas Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Ne-
braska, offers railroad-specific courses in order to en-
hance student preparation for possible employment in the 
railroad discipline: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes North Platte, Ne-
braska, as ‘‘Rail Town USA’’. 
Æ 
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III 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 408 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 22 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 17), 2008 
Received 
OCTOBER 2 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 17), 2008 
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as ‘‘Rail Town USA’’. 
Whereas the community of North Platte, Nebraska, in west-
ern Nebraska is located at the convergence of the North 
and South Platte Rivers and possesses a rich and vibrant 
history; 
Whereas the railroad has played a significant role in the his-
tory of the community; 
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HCON 408 RFS 
Whereas, on January 2, 1867, main line operations officially 
commenced in North Platte, Nebraska; 
Whereas trains were vital during our country’s war efforts, 
transporting troops, equipment, and supplies across the 
country; 
Whereas during World War II hundreds of citizens from 
North Platte, Nebraska, assembled at the local depot to 
greet troops passing through town by train and provide 
soldiers with food, coffee, and gifts; 
Whereas for 54 months between 1941 and 1946, millions of 
troops found a small bit of comfort when their trains 
stopped in North Platte, Nebraska; 
Whereas at the war’s peak 3,000 to 5,000 personnel were 
greeted daily, with North Platte, Nebraska, sometimes 
hosting up to 20 trains a day; 
Whereas Bailey Yard in North Platte, Nebraska, is the larg-
est railroad classification yard in the world; 
Whereas Bailey Yard covers 2,850 acres, reaching a total 
length of 8 miles, and contains 315 miles of track; 
Whereas every 24 hours, Bailey Yard handles 10,000 railroad 
cars; and 
Whereas Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte, Ne-
braska, offers railroad-specific courses in order to en-
hance student preparation for possible employment in the 
railroad discipline: Now, therefore, be it 
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HCON 408 RFS 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes North Platte, Ne-
braska, as ‘‘Rail Town USA’’. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 18, 
2008. 
Attest: 
LORRAINE C. MILLER, 
Clerk. 
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•HCON 213 EH 
Whereas the small coffee growing town of Verapaz, popu-
lation 7,000, has almost been completely destroyed; 
Whereas reports have stated that up to 10,000 Salvadorians 
may need emergency food assistance; 
Whereas Hurricane Ida also left about 13,000 people home-
less in Nicaragua and damaged about 100 homes in Gua-
temala; 
Whereas neighboring nations of El Salvador have provided 
relief to the people of El Salvador; 
Whereas the United States, through the U.S. Agency for 
International Development and U.S. Southern Command, 
has provided significant emergency relief and assistance 
to the people of El Salvador in the wake of Hurricane 
Ida; and 
Whereas El Salvador has begun the process of recovering 
from this natural disaster: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) expresses solidarity with all people affected 
by Hurricane Ida; 
(2) commends the brave efforts of the people of 
El Salvador and Central America as they recover 
from Hurricane Ida; 
(3) applauds the coordination between the coun-
tries of Central America during the relief effort in 
providing relief to the people of El Salvador;
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 410 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the FBI on their 100th anniversary.
III 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 213 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 9, 2009 
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress for and solidarity with 
the people of El Salvador as they persevere through 
the aftermath of torrential rains which caused dev-
astating flooding and deadly mudslides. 
Whereas, on November 9, 2009, parts of El Salvador were 
decimated by floods brought on by Hurricane Ida; 
Whereas Hurricane Ida caused the death of over 190 people 
in El Salvador, and made over 14,000 homeless, with 
both of those numbers likely to rise; 
Whereas over 1,800 homes have been destroyed by the 
mudslides; 
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III 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 218 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
DECEMBER 9, 2009 
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing sympathy for the 57 civilians who were killed 
in the southern Philippines on November 23, 2009. 
Whereas, on November 23, 2009, 57 unarmed civilians were 
slain in Maguindanao in the worst politically motivated 
violence in recent Philippine history; 
Whereas those killed were on their way to file nomination pa-
pers on behalf of Ismael Mangudadatu, vice mayor of 
Buluan, who intended to run against Andal Ampatuan, 
Jr. who is currently mayor of Datay Unsu, in 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 412 
Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of Jack Hanna. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 11, 2008 
Mr. TIBERI submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring and recognizing the life and accomplishments of 
Jack Hanna. 
Whereas Jack Bushnell Hanna was born January 2, 1947, 
in Knoxville, Tennessee; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna graduated from Muskingum College in 
New Concord, Ohio, with a Bachelor of Arts degree; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna was married to his wife Suzi (Egli) 
Hanna in 1968; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna has 3 daughters, Kathaleen, Suzanne, 
and Julie; 
Whereas in 1978, Mr. Hanna was named Director of the Co-
lumbus Zoo in Columbus, Ohio; 
Whereas in 1992, Mr. Hanna was named Director Emeritus 
of the Columbus Zoo; 
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(9) The Office of Surface Mining Reclamation 
and Enforcement. 
(b) PLAN.—Not later than one year after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of the Interior 
shall submit a plan to Congress describing what the agen-
cies listed in subsection (a) shall do both individually and 
cooperatively to accomplish the following: 
(1) Working in cooperation with the United 
States Geological Survey, develop an interagency in-
ventory and Geographic Information System data-
base of United States ecosystems, water supplies, 
and water infrastructure vulnerable to climate 
change. 
(2) Manage land, water, and ocean resources in 
a manner that takes into account projected climate 
change impacts, including but not limited to, pro-
longed periods of drought and changing hydrology. 
(3) Develop consistent protocols to incorporate 
climate change impacts in land and water manage-
ment decisions across land and water resources 
under the jurisdiction of those agencies listed in sub-
section (a). 
(4) Incorporate the most current, peer-reviewed 
science on climate change and the economic, social, 
and ecological impacts of climate change into the de-
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•HCON 412 IH 
Whereas Mr. Hanna was the driving force behind trans-
forming the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium into an inter-
nationally known facility; 
Whereas since 1983, Mr. Hanna has been a regular guest on 
national news programs like, ‘‘Good Morning America’’, 
‘‘The Late Show with David Letterman’’, and ‘‘Larry 
King Live’’, educating viewers, and sharing with them his 
passion for the animal kingdom; 
Whereas in 1993, Mr. Hanna became the host of Jack Han-
na’s Animal Kingdom, a nationally syndicated edu-
cational and conservation-oriented television program, 
and over a decade later he started a new television series 
titled Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna has been instrumental in Muskingum 
College’s development of an interdisciplinary conservation 
major and serves on the boards of several educational in-
stitutions; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna was an important supporter of the es-
tablishment of a 10,000-acre wildlife preserve in Ohio 
called The Wilds; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna is a Board Member of the Dian Fossey 
Gorilla Fund; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna is an active supporter of Easter Seals 
and the Leukemia Society; 
Whereas Mr. Hanna has been granted honorary Ph.D.s from 
Muskingum College, Otterbein College, and Capital Uni-
versity; and 
Whereas Mr. Hanna, through his humanitarian efforts and 
infectious enthusiasm, has touched the lives of so many 
people around the world: Now, therefore, be it 
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•HCON 412 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress honors and recognizes Jack 
Hanna for his lifetime of accomplishments. 
Æ 
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