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H. Res. 1531 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 8, 2010. 
Whereas the world’s first veterinary school was founded in 
Lyon, France, in 1761; 
Whereas 2011 will mark the 250th anniversary of veterinary 
education; 
Whereas 2011 will mark the 250th anniversary of the found-
ing of the veterinary medical profession; 
Whereas 2011 will mark the beginnings of comparative bio-
pathology, a basic tenet of the ‘‘one health’’ concept; 
Whereas veterinarians have played an integral role in discov-
ering the causes of numerous diseases that affect the 
people of the United States, such as salmonellosis, West 
Nile Virus, yellow fever, and malaria; 
Whereas veterinarians provide valuable public health service 
through preventive medicine, control of zoonotic diseases, 
and scientific research; 
Whereas veterinarians have advanced human and animal 
health by inventing and refining techniques and instru-
mentations such as artificial hips, bone plates, splints, 
and arthroscopy;
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Whereas veterinarians play an integral role in protecting the 
quality and security of the herd and food supply of the 
United States; 
Whereas military veterinarians provide crucial assistance to 
the agricultural independence of developing nations 
around the world; 
Whereas disaster relief veterinarians provide public health 
service and veterinary medical support to animals and 
humans displaced and ravaged by disasters; 
Whereas veterinarians are dedicated to preserving the 
human-animal bond and promoting the highest standards 
of science-based, ethical animal welfare; 
Whereas 2011 would be an appropriate year to designate as 
‘‘World Veterinary Year’’ to bring attention to and show 
appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th 
anniversary; and 
Whereas colleagues in the United States will join veterinar-
ians from around the world to celebrate this momentous 
occasion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘World Veterinary 
Year’’; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of World Veteri-
nary Year by bringing attention to and expressing appre-
ciation for the contributions that the veterinary profes-
sion has made and continues to make to animal health, 
public health, animal welfare, and food safety; and
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(3) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to ‘‘World 
Veterinary Year’’ with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1531 IH 
Whereas veterinarians have played an integral role in discov-
ering the causes of numerous diseases that affect the 
people of the United States, such as salmonellosis, West 
Nile Virus, yellow fever, and malaria; 
Whereas veterinarians provide valuable public health service 
through preventive medicine, control of zoonotic diseases, 
and scientific research; 
Whereas veterinarians have advanced human and animal 
health by inventing and refining techniques and instru-
mentations such as artificial hips, bone plates, splints, 
and arthroscopy; 
Whereas veterinarians play an integral role in protecting the 
quality and security of the herd and food supply of the 
United States; 
Whereas military veterinarians provide crucial assistance to 
the agricultural independence of developing nations 
around the world; 
Whereas disaster relief veterinarians provide public health 
service and veterinary medical support to animals and 
humans displaced and ravaged by disasters; 
Whereas veterinarians are dedicated to preserving the 
human-animal bond and promoting the highest standards 
of science-based, ethical animal welfare; 
Whereas 2011 would be an appropriate year to designate as 
‘‘World Veterinary Year’’ to bring attention to and show 
appreciation for the veterinary profession on its 250th 
anniversary; and 
Whereas colleagues in the United States will join veterinar-
ians from around the world to celebrate this momentous 
occasion: Now, therefore, be it 
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the designation of ‘‘World Veteri-
nary Year’’; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of World Vet-
erinary Year by bringing attention to and expressing 
appreciation for the contributions that the veterinary 
profession has made and continues to make to ani-
mal health, public health, animal welfare, and food 
safety; and 
(3) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling upon the people of the United States 
to ‘‘World Veterinary Year’’ with appropriate pro-
grams, ceremonies, and activities. 
Æ 
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I 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1532 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the statute of limitations 
on the award of the congressional medal of honor. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 16, 2009 
Mr. SESTAK introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to eliminate the 
statute of limitations on the award of the congressional 
medal of honor. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. ELIMINATION OF STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON 
AWARD 
OF 
CONGRESSIONAL 
MEDAL 
OF 
HONOR. 
(a) ARMY.—Section 3744 of title 10, United States 
Code, is amended— 
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘medal of 
honor,’’; 
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(2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘medal of 
honor,’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(e) No medal of honor or device in place thereof may 
be awarded to a person unless it appears from records of 
the Department of the Army that the person is entitled 
to the award.’’. 
(b) NAVY AND MARINE CORPS.— 
(1) LIMITATIONS OF TIME.—Section 6248 of 
such title is amended— 
(A) in subsection (a), by striking ‘‘medal 
of honor,’’; and 
(B) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘medal 
of honor,’’. 
(2) POSTHUMOUS
AWARDS.—Section 6250 of 
such title is amended— 
(A) by inserting ‘‘(a) AWARD AUTHOR-
IZED; TIME LIMITATION.—’’ before ‘‘If’’; and 
(B) by adding at the end the following new 
subsection: 
‘‘(b) EXCEPTION FOR MEDAL OF HONOR.—The time 
limitation specified in subsection (a) does not apply in the 
case of the posthumous award of the medal of honor.’’. 
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(c) AIR FORCE.—Section 8744 of such title is amend-
ed— 
(1) in subsection (b), by striking ‘‘medal of 
honor,’’; 
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ‘‘medal of 
honor,’’; and 
(3) by adding at the end the following new sub-
section: 
‘‘(e) No medal of honor or device in place thereof may 
be awarded to a person unless it appears from records of 
the Department of the Air Force that the person is enti-
tled to the award.’’. 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1533 
Congratulating the Augusta State University Jaguars men’s golf team for 
winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Golf Championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 19, 2010 
Mr. BARROW (for himself, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, 
Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. 
SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, 
Mr. WESTMORELAND, and Mr. PRICE of Georgia) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Augusta State University Jaguars men’s 
golf team for winning the 2010 NCAA Division I Golf 
Championship. 
Whereas, on June 6, 2010, the Augusta State University 
Jaguars men’s golf team won the 2010 NCAA Division 
I Golf Championship at the Honors Course in Ooltewah, 
Tennessee; 
Whereas this national championship is the first national 
championship in any sport in Augusta State University’s 
history; 
Whereas coach Josh Gregory has led the Jaguars men’s golf 
team to 12 tournament titles while also helping the team 
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is reviewing the determination to im-
pose the sanction. 
‘‘(II) The action described in this sub-
clause are the following: 
‘‘(aa) Modify the determination 
to impose a sanction. 
‘‘(bb) Determine that there was 
good cause for the failure to comply. 
‘‘(cc) Recommend modifications 
to the individual responsibility or em-
ployment plan of an individual. 
‘‘(dd) Make such other deter-
minations and take such other actions 
as may be appropriate. 
‘‘(iii) The review required under 
clause (ii) shall include consideration of the 
following: 
‘‘(I) To the extent applicable, 
whether barriers to compliance exist, 
such as a physical or mental impair-
ment (including mental illness, sub-
stance abuse, mental retardation, or a 
learning disability), domestic or sexual 
violence, 
limited 
proficiency 
in 
English, limited literacy, homeless-
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ness, or the need to care for a child 
with a disability or health condition, 
that contributed to the noncompli-
ance. 
‘‘(II) Whether the noncompliance 
resulted from failure to receive or 
have access to services identified as 
necessary in an individual responsi-
bility or employment plan. 
‘‘(III) Whether changes to the in-
dividual responsibility or employment 
plan of an individual should be made 
in order for the individual to come 
into compliance. 
‘‘(IV) Whether there is good 
cause for any noncompliance. 
‘‘(V) Whether the sanction poli-
cies of the State have been applied 
properly. 
‘‘(B) SANCTION
FOLLOW-UP
REQUIRE-
MENTS.—If a State imposes a sanction on a 
family or individual for failing to comply with 
program requirements, the State shall— 
‘‘(i) provide or send notice to the indi-
vidual or family, in language calculated to 
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be understood by the individual or family, 
and, if the individual’s or family’s native 
language is not English, through a cul-
turally competent translation, of the reason 
for the sanction and the steps the indi-
vidual or family must take to end the sanc-
tion; 
‘‘(ii) resume full assistance, services, 
or benefits to the individual or family 
under the program (if the individual or 
family is otherwise eligible for the assist-
ance, services, or benefits) once the indi-
vidual who was not in compliance with pro-
gram requirements that led to the sanction 
complies with the requirements for a rea-
sonable period of time, as determined by 
the State and subject to State discretion to 
reduce the period; and 
‘‘(iii) if the State has not resumed 
providing the assistance, services, or bene-
fits as of the end of the 120-day period 
that begins on the date that is 60 days 
after the date on which the sanction was 
imposed, provide notice to the individual or 
family, in language calculated to be under-
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1536 
Supporting Take a Child to a Park Week; declaring the third week in 
July as ‘‘National Take a Child to a Park Week’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2010 
Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. HOLDEN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting Take a Child to a Park Week; declaring the 
third week in July as ‘‘National Take a Child to a 
Park Week’’. 
Whereas, according to the Center for Disease Control and 
Prevention, childhood obesity rates in the United States 
have more than tripled in the last 30 years; 
Whereas obese children and adolescents are at a greater risk 
for serious health problems; 
Whereas a lack of physical activity is cited as one of the 
major contributing factors to obesity in children and 
adults; 
Whereas, according to the Institute of Medicine, opportunities 
for extracurricular physical activity outside of school 
hours to complement formal physical education is an in-
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creasingly important strategy to prevent obesity in chil-
dren and young adults; 
Whereas, according to the American Heart Association, par-
ents should try to be role models for active lifestyles and 
provide children with opportunities for increased physical 
activity; 
Whereas local parks offer children and families close to home 
recreation opportunities to engage in physical activity and 
reconnect with nature; 
Whereas local parks and playgrounds play an instrumental 
role in helping children of all ability levels develop motor 
skills, cognitive abilities, and socializing attributes 
through both structured and unstructured activities and 
programs; and 
Whereas local parks provide families with cost-effective 
means of spending time together, bonding, and engaging 
in healthy activities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of engaging chil-
dren in physical activity to combat the rising rate of 
childhood obesity; 
(2) recognizes the value of local parks in pro-
viding opportunities for children and families to en-
gage in positive, healthy behaviors; and 
(3) supports the annual designation of ‘‘Take a 
Child to a Park Week’’. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1537 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 21, 2010. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Com-
mittee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House 
is waived with respect to any resolution reported through the 
legislative day of July 23, 2010, providing for consideration 
or disposition of a measure addressing unemployment com-
pensation. 
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the leg-
islative day of July 23, 2010, for the Speaker to entertain 
motions that the House suspend the rules. The Speaker or 
her designee shall consult with the Minority Leader or his 
designee on the designation of any matter for consideration 
pursuant to this section. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 221 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1537 
[Report No. 111–552] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consider-
ation of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2010 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules and providing for consider-
ation of motions to suspend the rules. 
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported through the legislative day of July 23, 2010, pro-
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viding for consideration or disposition of a measure ad-
dressing unemployment compensation. 
SEC. 2. It shall be in order at any time through the 
legislative day of July 23, 2010, for the Speaker to enter-
tain motions that the House suspend the rules. The 
Speaker or her designee shall consult with the Minority 
Leader or his designee on the designation of any matter 
for consideration pursuant to this section. 
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House Calendar No. 221 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1537 
[Report No. 111–552] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules and 
providing for consideration of motions to suspend 
the rules. 
JULY 20, 2010 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 1538 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
July 27, 2010. 
Whereas, on July 11, 2010, terrorists allegedly associated 
with the Somalia-based al Shabaab terrorist organization 
carried out multiple suicide attacks against civilian tar-
gets in the city of Kampala, Uganda; 
Whereas Nate ‘‘Oteka’’ Henn, a United States citizen and 
committed volunteer of Invisible Children Inc., a non-
profit organization based in San Diego, California, and at 
least 70 other civilians were killed in the attack; 
Whereas al Shabaab was designated as a foreign terrorist or-
ganization under section 219 of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act and as a specially designated global terrorist 
under section 1(b) of Executive Order 13224 on Feb-
ruary 26, 2008; 
Whereas the attacks for which al Shabaab has claimed re-
sponsibility, were allegedly in retaliation for the presence 
of Ugandan peacekeeping forces contributing to the Afri-
can Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM); 
Whereas Uganda currently has 3,400 peacekeeping troops de-
ployed to Somalia in support of AMISOM and reportedly 
has committed to deploying an additional 2,000 troops; 
and
•HRES 1538 EH 
Whereas it is in the interest of the United States and the 
international community to support efforts in Somalia to 
achieve lasting peace, democracy, rule of law, respect for 
human rights, and to eradicate extremism and terrorism 
from Somalia and the region: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in Kam-
pala, Uganda, on July 11, 2010; 
(2) encourages the Administration to help Ugandan 
and Somali authorities bring those responsible for these 
attacks to justice; 
(3) expresses its condolences to the families of Nate 
‘‘Oteka’’ Henn and all the victims of these attacks; 
(4) strongly condemns al Shabaab’s destabilizing 
role in Somalia and the region; 
(5) recognizes the contributions of Uganda’s peace-
keeping efforts in Somalia; and 
(6) calls on the Administration to work with the 
international community to address the security threat 
emanating from Somalia. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1538 
Condemning the July 11, 2010, terrorist attacks in Kampala, Uganda. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 20, 2010 
Mrs. DAVIS of California (for herself, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. GARAMENDI, Mr. 
SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ROYCE, Ms. WOOLSEY, Mr. 
WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. ROSS, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. 
PIERLUISI, Ms. GIFFORDS, Ms. BORDALLO, Ms. JACKSON LEE of Texas, 
Mr. MCGOVERN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. WATSON, Mr. GENE 
GREEN of Texas, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. POE of Texas, Mr. PENCE, Mr. 
BURTON of Indiana, Mr. SIRES, Mr. CONNOLLY of Virginia, Mr. TAN-
NER, Mr. SMITH of Washington, and Mr. KLEIN of Florida) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning the July 11, 2010, terrorist attacks in Kampala, 
Uganda. 
Whereas, on July 11, 2010, terrorists allegedly associated 
with the Somalia-based al Shabaab terrorist organization 
carried out multiple suicide bombings against civilian tar-
gets in the city of Kampala, Uganda; 
Whereas Nate ‘‘Oteka’’ Henn, a United States citizen and 
committed volunteer of Invisible Children Inc., a non-
profit organization based in San Diego, California, and at 
least 70 other civilians were killed in the attack; 
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Whereas al Shabaab was designated as a foreign terrorist or-
ganization by the Secretary of State on February 26, 
2008; 
Whereas the attack for which al Shabaab has claimed respon-
sibility was allegedly in retaliation for the presence of 
Ugandan peacekeeping forces contributing to the African 
Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM); 
Whereas Uganda currently has 3,400 peacekeeping troops de-
ployed to Somalia in support of AMISOM; and 
Whereas it is in the interest of the United States and the 
international community to continue to support efforts in 
Somalia to achieve lasting peace, democracy, rule of law, 
respect for human rights, and to eradicate extremism and 
terrorism from Somalia and the region: Now, therefore, 
be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) strongly condemns the terrorist attacks in 
Kampala, Uganda, on July 11, 2010; 
(2) encourages the Administration to help 
Ugandan and Somali authorities bring those respon-
sible for these attacks to justice; 
(3) expresses its condolences to the families of 
Nate ‘‘Oteka’’ Henn and all the victims of these at-
tacks; 
(4) strongly condemns al Shabaab’s desta-
bilizing role in Somalia and the region; 
(5) recognizes the importance of Uganda’s 
peacekeeping efforts in Somalia; and 
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(6) calls on the Administration to work with the 
international community to address the security 
threat emanating from Somalia. 
Æ 
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(2) remembers the victims of the August 2008 
military conflict between Georgia and the Russian 
Federation; 
(3) reaffirms its support for a peaceful, secure 
future for the region and for the unification of Geor-
gia; 
(4) supports the implementation of the United 
States-Georgia Strategic Partnership and the contin-
ued growth of bilateral relations; and 
(5) encourages Georgia to strengthen its democ-
racy by implementing reforms that expand media 
transparency and freedoms, increase government 
transparency, accountability, and responsiveness, 
promote political competition and democratic elec-
toral processes, strengthen the rule of law, and im-
plement judicial reforms. 
Æ 
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