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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 390 
Recognizing the importance of the Ouachita National Forest on its 100th 
anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 9, 2007 
Mr. ROSS (for himself, Mr. BERRY, Mr. SNYDER, and Mr. BOOZMAN) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of the Ouachita National Forest 
on its 100th anniversary. 
Whereas on December 18, 1907, President Theodore Roo-
sevelt created by proclamation the Arkansas National 
Forest on reserved public domain lands south of the Ar-
kansas River; 
Whereas on April 29, 1926, President Calvin Coolidge issued 
an Executive Order to change the name of the Arkansas 
National Forest to the Ouachita National Forest to re-
flect both the name of the mountains embraced by the 
national forest and the name of the principal river which 
drains the national forest; 
Whereas Ouachita is the French spelling of a Native Amer-
ican word meaning ‘‘good hunting ground’’; 
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•HRES 390 IH 
Whereas the Ouachita National Forest today encompasses 
approximately 1.8 million acres in Arkansas and eastern 
Oklahoma and offers a variety of recreation areas, scenic 
areas, wilderness areas, historic resources, and timber 
and other forest products to the Nation; and 
Whereas the Ouachita National Forest is the largest and old-
est national forest in the southern region of the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That on the 100th anniversary of the cre-
ation of the Ouachita National Forest, the House of Rep-
resentatives recognizes the important contributions of the 
Ouachita National Forest to the success of the United 
States in conserving the environment and ensuring that 
our natural resources remain sources of pride for our citi-
zens, our communities, and our Nation. 
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H. Res. 391 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
June 6, 2007. 
Whereas the residents of North Texas have greeted thou-
sands of troops returning to the United States from Iraq 
and Afghanistan for Rest and Recuperation since the 
program’s inception in June of 2004; 
Whereas volunteers from North Texas welcome over 200 
troops each day who travel through Dallas-Fort Worth 
International Airport on their way home; 
Whereas these are the first people the troops see upon their 
return to the United States, and the support they give 
the troops on behalf of all Americans is invaluable and 
inspirational; 
Whereas citizens like Bert Brady, a veteran, spend 300 days 
a year at the airport thanking troops for their service 
and giving them a well deserved homecoming; 
Whereas thousands of young men from the Boy Scouts of 
America’s Circle Ten Council have also selflessly contrib-
uted to one of the largest and most respected community 
initiatives in North Texas; and 
Whereas these dedicated and selfless volunteers positively im-
pact the morale and spirit of the men and women serving 
our country in Iraq and Afghanistan and demonstrate
•HRES 391 EH 
our appreciation for their sacrifice to the Country: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
valuable work of the ‘‘Welcome Home a Hero’’ program and 
its volunteers and expresses gratitude for their efforts to sup-
port our troops proudly serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 391 IH 
Whereas these are the first people the troops see upon their 
return to the United States, and the support they give 
the troops on behalf of all Americans is invaluable and 
inspirational; 
Whereas citizens like Bert Brady, a veteran, spend 300 days 
a year at the airport thanking troops for their service 
and giving them a well deserved homecoming; 
Whereas thousands of young men from the Boy Scouts of 
America’s Circle Ten Council have also selflessly contrib-
uted to one of the largest and most respected community 
initiatives in North Texas; and 
Whereas these dedicated and selfless volunteers positively im-
pact the morale and spirit of the men and women serving 
our country in Iraq and Afghanistan and demonstrate 
our appreciation for their sacrifice to the Country: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the valuable work of the ‘‘Welcome Home a Hero’’ pro-
gram and its volunteers and expresses gratitude for their 
efforts to support our troops proudly serving in Iraq and 
Afghanistan. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 392
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 23, 2007.
Whereas the United States has fought in wars outside of its 
borders to restore freedom and human dignity; 
Whereas the United States has spent its national treasure 
and shed its blood in fighting those wars; 
Whereas many of those who died on the battlefield were laid 
to rest exactly where they fell; 
Whereas those plots of ground are now known as American 
Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers, and they exist in 10 
foreign countries on four continents; 
Whereas these cemeteries exist as the final resting place for 
American servicemembers who fought valiantly in battles 
across the globe, including Ardennes and Flanders, Bel-
gium; Manila, the Philippines; North Africa, Tunisia; 
Florence, Italy; and Normandy, France; 
Whereas each year millions of American and foreign citizens 
visit the American Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers; 
Whereas these overseas sites annually recognize Memorial 
Day with speeches, a reading of the Memorial Day Proc-
lamation, wreath laying ceremonies, military bands and 
units, and the decoration of each grave site with the flag 
of the United States and that of the host country; and
•HRES 392 EH 
Whereas the splendid commemorative sites inspire patriotism, 
evoke gratitude, and teach history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That House of Representatives strongly urges 
Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the Amer-
ican Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers abroad, where the 
spirit of American generosity, sacrifice, and courage are dis-
played and commemorated. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 392 
Urging Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the American 
Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 10, 2007 
Mr. LAMBORN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Urging Americans and people of all nationalities to visit 
the American Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers. 
Whereas the United States has fought in wars outside of its 
borders to restore freedom and human dignity; 
Whereas the United States has spent its national treasure 
and shed its blood in fighting those wars; 
Whereas many of those who died on the battlefield were laid 
to rest exactly where they fell; 
Whereas those plots of ground are now known as American 
Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers, and they exist in 10 
foreign countries on four continents; 
Whereas these cemeteries exist as the final resting place for 
American servicemembers who fought valiantly in battles 
across the globe, including Ardennes and Flanders, Bel-
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•HRES 392 IH 
gium; Manila, the Philippines; North Africa, Tunisia; 
Florence, Italy; and Normandy, France; 
Whereas each year millions of American and foreign citizens 
visit the American Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers; 
Whereas these overseas sites annually recognize Memorial 
Day with speeches, a reading of the Memorial Day Proc-
lamation, wreath laying ceremonies, military bands and 
units, and the decoration of each grave site with the flag 
of the United States and that of the host country; and 
Whereas the splendid commemorative sites inspire patriotism, 
evoke gratitude, and teach history: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That House of Representatives strongly 
urges Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the 
American Cemeteries, Memorials and Markers abroad, 
where the spirit of American generosity, sacrifice, and 
courage are displayed and commemorated. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 393 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
May 10, 2007. 
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are 
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the 
House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS: Mr. Calvert. 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Shuster, to rank 
after Mr. Franks of Arizona. 
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. McCotter. 
COMMITTEE ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS: Mr. Bilirakis. 
COMMITTEE ON NATURAL RESOURCES: Ms. Fallin and 
Mr. McCarthy of California. 
COMMITTEE
ON OVERSIGHT
AND GOVERNMENT RE-
FORM: Mr. Jordan of Ohio. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 394 
Recognizing the city of Port Jervis, New York, on its centennial. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 10, 2007 
Mr. HALL of New York submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the city of Port Jervis, New York, on its 
centennial. 
Whereas the city of Port Jervis is known as the Queen of the 
Shawangunks, the River City and the Gateway to the 
Upper Delaware River; 
Whereas the land of Port Jervis was first founded by colo-
nists in 1683, incorporated as a village in 1853, and as 
a city in 1907; 
Whereas Port Jervis was a port on the Delaware and Hudson 
Canal and bears the name of the canal’s chief engineer 
John B. Jervis; 
Whereas Port Jervis has long been a transportation hub, at 
the mouth of the Delaware River, as a center for the Erie 
Railroad; 
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•HRES 394 IH 
Whereas Port Jervis is home of the Tri-States Rock, where 
the states of New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania 
meet; 
Whereas the Port Jervis steam engine turntable is the largest 
in the United States, with a diameter of 115 feet, turned 
by two 40 horsepower, 440 volt, 3 phase electric motors; 
Whereas Port Jervis is home to Fort Decker, attacked during 
the Revolutionary War on July 20, 1779; 
Whereas the city of Port Jervis was home to three Members 
of the U.S. House of Representatives, Marvin Francis, 
Charles St. John, and native William Stiles Bennet; 
Whereas author Stephen Crane lived and wrote in Port Jer-
vis, sitting at the base of the town’s Soldiers and Sailors 
Monument, listening to the soldiers from the 124th NY 
‘‘Orange Blossoms’’ Regiment; and 
Whereas former Port Jervis High School wrestlers, Ed and 
Lou Banach, won Gold Medals in the 1984 Olympics: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the City of Port Jervis, New York, on its centennial 
and the contributions of that city to America’s historical, 
political, cultural, and environmental heritage. 
Æ 
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•HRES 395 EH 
(3) calls upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve such anniversary with appropriate ceremonies and 
activities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 396 
Congratulating Qatar on the occasion of Qatari-American Friendship Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 10, 2007 
Mrs. MALONEY of New York (for herself and Mr. RAHALL) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Qatar on the occasion of Qatari-American 
Friendship Day. 
Whereas the United States Embassy in Doha, Qatar, will ob-
serve Monday, May 14, 2007, as ‘‘Qatari-American 
Friendship Day’’; 
Whereas Qatar is a major defense ally of the United States 
in the Middle East, with the Qatari and American forces 
benefitting from close cooperation; 
Whereas democracy, under the leadership of His Highness 
the Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani, is devel-
oping in Qatar, which has successfully completed elec-
tions for its third Municipal Council, and Qatari women 
have always enjoyed the same political rights as men; 
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•HRES 396 IH 
Whereas Qatar’s constitution has created a legislative body, 
of which 30 will be elected and 15 will be appointed, and 
those elections are expected in 2008; 
Whereas Qatar is a major exporter of energy resources and, 
with Exxon Mobil and Conoco Phillips, plans to begin 
supplying the United States with natural gas in 2009, 
some of which would be delivered through a new facility, 
Golden Pass, in southeast Texas; 
Whereas Qatar, through its wholly-owned company Qatar Pe-
troleum, has been a dependable partner for American en-
ergy companies, also including Anadarko and Occidental 
Petroleum; and 
Whereas Qatar, under the direction of His Highness, the 
Emir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza Nasser Al- 
Misnad, has embarked on an ambitious program of social 
development and change, particularly in the education 
sector, and at the visionary Education City Qatar hosts 
five major American universities, including Virginia Com-
monwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar 
(VCUQ), Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar 
(WCMC–Q), Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ), 
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU–Q), and, 
Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 
Qatar (SFS–Qatar): Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Qatar on the occasion of 
Qatari-American Friendship Day; 
(2) commends Qatar’s progressive vision for the 
future; 
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•HRES 396 IH 
(3) wishes the Qatari people continued happi-
ness and prosperity; and 
(4) renews America’s commitment to Qatar as 
a partner in freedom. 
Æ 
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serting ‘‘, plus’’, and by adding at the end the following 
new paragraph: 
‘‘(36) the qualified biogas production credit 
under section 45R(a).’’. 
(c) CREDIT
ALLOWED
AGAINST
AMT.—Section 
38(c)(4)(B) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended by striking ‘‘and’’ at the end of clause (vii), by 
striking the period at the end of clause (viii) and inserting 
‘‘, and’’, and by adding at the end the following new 
clause: 
‘‘(ix) the credit determined under section 45R.’’. 
(d) CLERICAL AMENDMENT.—The table of sections 
for subpart D of part IV of subchapter A of chapter 1 
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended by add-
ing at the end the following new item: 
‘‘Sec. 45R. Biogas produced from certain renewable feedstock.’’. 
(e) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendments made by 
this section shall apply to biogas produced and sold (or 
used) in taxable years beginning after the date of the en-
actment of this Act. 
Æ 
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† HR 1256 EAS 
an herb or spice, including strawberry, grape, 
orange, clove, cinnamon, pineapple, vanilla, co-
conut, licorice, cocoa, chocolate, cherry, or coffee, 
that is a characterizing flavor of the tobacco 
product or tobacco smoke. Nothing in this sub-
paragraph shall be construed to limit the Sec-
retary’s authority to take action under this sec-
tion or other sections of this Act applicable to 
menthol or any artificial or natural flavor, herb, 
or spice not specified in this subparagraph. 
‘‘(B) ADDITIONAL SPECIAL RULE.—Begin-
ning 2 years after the date of enactment of the 
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Con-
trol Act, a tobacco product manufacturer shall 
not use tobacco, including foreign grown tobacco, 
that contains a pesticide chemical residue that is 
at a level greater than is specified by any toler-
ance applicable under Federal law to domesti-
cally grown tobacco. 
‘‘(2) REVISION
OF
TOBACCO
PRODUCT
STAND-
ARDS.—The Secretary may revise the tobacco product 
standards in paragraph (1) in accordance with sub-
section (c). 
‘‘(3) TOBACCO PRODUCT STANDARDS.—
•HRES 398 IH 
Whereas beginning in 1941, the armed forces of the United 
States and France fought side-by-side during World War 
II; 
Whereas in 1949, France was one of the founding members 
of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and 
has continued to cooperate in multinational exercises to 
protect the European continent; 
Whereas in 1999, France worked with the United States and 
other allies to defeat Slobodan Milosevic, and has contin-
ued to be a key player in the peacekeeping forces in 
Kosovo; 
Whereas France continues to be an ally in the global war on 
terrorism; 
Whereas in 2003, France joined the multinational forces en-
gaged in the conflict in Afghanistan to remove the 
Taliban government and to eliminate the safe haven pro-
vided to Al Qaeda; 
Whereas France has taken lead to reduce Syrian influence in 
Lebanon and help stabilize Lebanon’s democratically- 
elected government; 
Whereas France joined the United Kingdom and Germany to 
form the EU–3 in an effort to prevent Iran from devel-
oping nuclear weapons capability; 
Whereas France is a major economic trading partner of the 
United States with nearly $1 billion worth of transactions 
per day; 
Whereas the French influence continues to be celebrated 
throughout South Louisiana whereby nearly 250,000 peo-
ple claim French to be their principle language; and 
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•HRES 398 IH 
Whereas on May 6, 2007, Nicolas Sarkozy was elected as the 
next President of France: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the long and mutually-beneficial 
relationship between the United States and France; 
and 
(2) congratulates France’s President-elect Nico-
las Sarkozy on his victory in the Presidential elec-
tion held on May 6, 2007. 
Æ 
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IV 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 399 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mother’s Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 14, 2007 
Mr. FORTENBERRY (for himself, Mr. TERRY, and Mr. SMITH of Nebraska) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of Mother’s Day. 
Whereas Mother’s Day is celebrated the second Sunday of 
each May; 
Whereas mothers have made immeasurable contributions to-
ward building strong families, thriving communities, and 
ultimately a strong nation; 
Whereas the services rendered to the children of the United 
States by their mothers have strengthened and inspired 
the Nation throughout its history; 
Whereas we honor ourselves and mothers in the United 
States when we revere and emphasize the role of the 
home and the family as the true foundations of the Na-
tion; 
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•HRES 399 IH 
Whereas mothers continue to rise to the challenge of raising 
their families with love, understanding, and compassion, 
while overcoming the challenges of modern society; and 
Whereas May 13, 2007, is being recognized as Mother’s Day: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives cele-
brates the role of mothers in the United States and sup-
ports the goals and ideals of Mother’s Day. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 39
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
January 16, 2007.
Whereas, on January 8, 2007, the University of Florida 
Gators won the 2006 Bowl Championship Series national 
title with a stunning 41–14 defeat over the Ohio State 
University Buckeyes; 
Whereas the University of Florida is one of the premier aca-
demic institutions in the State of Florida; 
Whereas the University of Florida football program cele-
brated its 100th Anniversary this season; 
Whereas the University of Florida Gators captured the South 
Eastern Conference (SEC) Championship title on Decem-
ber 2, 2006; 
Whereas the University of Florida won the NCAA Champion-
ship title in basketball in April 2006; 
Whereas the University of Florida is the first Division I 
school to hold the national championship title in both 
football and men’s basketball concurrently; 
Whereas Florida football Head Coach Urban Meyer is only 
the 7th coach to win a national championship in his first 
two seasons as a Division I college football coach; 
Whereas senior quarterback Chris Leak was the Most Valu-
able Player of the BCS national championship game;
•HRES 39 EH 
Coach Urban Meyer, and Athletic Director Jeremy N. 
Foley for appropriate display. 
Attest:
Clerk.
† HR 1256 EAS 
917(a), the Secretary shall refer to the Committee for 
report and recommendation, under section 917(c)(4), 
the issue of the impact of the use of menthol in ciga-
rettes on the public health, including such use among 
children, African-Americans, Hispanics, and other 
racial and ethnic minorities. In its review, the To-
bacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee shall 
address the considerations listed in subsections 
(a)(3)(B)(i) and (b). 
‘‘(2) REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION.—Not later 
than 1 year after its establishment, the Tobacco Prod-
uct Scientific Advisory Committee shall submit to the 
Secretary the report and recommendations required 
pursuant to paragraph (1). 
‘‘(3) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this 
subsection shall be construed to limit the Secretary’s 
authority to take action under this section or other 
sections of this Act applicable to menthol. 
‘‘(f) DISSOLVABLE TOBACCO PRODUCTS.— 
‘‘(1) REFERRAL; CONSIDERATIONS.—The Sec-
retary shall refer to the Tobacco Products Scientific 
Advisory Committee for report and recommendation, 
under section 917(c)(4), the issue of the nature and 
impact of the use of dissolvable tobacco products on 
the public health, including such use among children.