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H. Res. 722 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 9, 2009. 
Whereas on the morning of September 11, 2001, terrorists 
hijacked and destroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two 
of them into the towers of the World Trade Center in 
New York City and a third into the Pentagon outside of 
Washington, DC; 
Whereas the passengers and crew aboard United Flight 93 
fought heroically and sacrificed their own lives by crash-
ing the plane in Shanksville, Pennsylvania, to prevent 
terrorist hijackers from killing additional innocent Ameri-
cans; 
Whereas nearly 3,000 innocent men, women, and children 
were murdered in the attacks; 
Whereas 8 years later, the United States of America con-
tinues to mourn the lives lost on September 11, 2001; 
Whereas by targeting symbols of American strength and 
prosperity, the attacks were intended to assail the prin-
ciples and values of the American people and to intimi-
date the Nation and its allies; 
Whereas the United States remains steadfast in its deter-
mination to defeat, disrupt, and destroy terrorist organi-
zations and seeks to harness all elements of national
•HRES 722 EH 
power, including its military, economic, and diplomatic 
resources, to do so; 
Whereas Congress has passed, and the President has signed, 
numerous laws to protect the Nation, prevent terrorism 
at home and abroad, assist victims of terrorism, and sup-
port, in the field and upon return, the members of the 
Armed Forces who courageously defend the United 
States; 
Whereas the terrorist attacks that have occurred around the 
world since September 11, 2001, serve as reminders that 
the hateful inhumanity of terrorism poses a common 
threat to the free world and to democratic values; 
Whereas the United States has worked cooperatively with the 
nations of the free world to capture terrorists and bring 
them to justice; 
Whereas the United States remains committed to building 
strong and productive counterterrorism alliances; 
Whereas immediately following September 11, 2001, the 
United States Armed Forces moved swiftly against al- 
Qaeda and the Taliban, which the President and Con-
gress had identified as enemies of America; 
Whereas in doing so, brave members of the Armed Forces 
left loved ones in order to defend the Nation; and 
Whereas many members of the Armed Forces remain abroad, 
defending the Nation from further terrorist attacks and 
continuing to battle al-Qaeda and the Taliban: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes September 11 as both a day to 
mourn and remember those taken from their loved ones
•HRES 722 EH 
(7) vows that it will continue to take whatever ac-
tions are appropriate to defend the people of the United 
States and to identify, intercept, and defeat terrorists, 
including providing the United States Armed Forces, 
United States intelligence agencies, and the United 
States diplomatic service with the resources and support 
to effectively accomplish this mission; and 
(8) calls on all Americans to renew their devotion 
to the universal ideals that make the Nation great: free-
dom, pluralism, equality, and the rule of law. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 724 EH 
Whereas as of September 9, 2009, the Station Fire continues 
to threaten 7,000 structures in the Angeles National For-
est and nearby communities like Altadena, La Can˜ada 
Flintridge, Acton, Glendale, La Crescenta, Pasadena, 
Littlerock, Sunland, Sierra Madre, and Tujunga; 
Whereas more than 8,000 fire personnel, 800 fire engines, 
approximately 40 helicopters, 13 fixed-winged aircraft, 
and 88 water tenders have been deployed statewide to as-
sist with firefighting efforts; 
Whereas the extraordinary effort made by firefighters 
throughout the region contributed to the preservation of 
the historic Mount Wilson Observatory, a national land-
mark for astronomical research; 
Whereas on August 30, 2009, the lives of two firefighters 
with the County of Los Angeles Fire Department were 
lost while battling the Station Fire: Fire Captain 
Tedmund ‘‘Ted’’ Hall, 47, and Firefighter Specialist 
Arnaldo ‘‘Arnie’’ Quinones, 34; 
Whereas Fire Captain Tedmund Hall, of San Bernardino 
County, was a 26-year veteran of the fire service, and is 
survived by his wife, two sons, and his parents; 
Whereas 
Firefighter 
Specialist 
Arnaldo 
Quinones, 
of 
Palmdale, was an 8-year veteran of the fire service and 
soon-to-be father and is survived by his wife and his 
mother; 
Whereas more than 10 firefighters were injured as they put 
their lives on the line to respond to wildfires in Cali-
fornia; 
Whereas it is clear that the continued commitment and her-
oism exhibited by firefighters has saved countless lives, 
homes, and businesses;
•HRES 724 EH 
Whereas additional emergency personnel, such as law enforce-
ment and medical personnel, have coordinated with local 
authorities and firefighters and have performed beyond 
the call of duty in the preservation and protection of 
human lives; and 
Whereas hundreds of volunteers gave their time to help en-
sure that evacuees are sheltered, clothed, fed, and emo-
tionally comforted through this traumatic event: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) offers its deepest sympathy to the families of 
those servicemen who lost their lives fighting the Station 
Fire in Southern California; 
(2) commends the thousands of firefighters and 
emergency responders who continue to risk their lives 
fighting the wildfires throughout California; 
(3) expresses condolences to the individuals and 
families who lost their homes and other property in the 
wildfires; 
(4) extends its appreciation for the ongoing work to 
protect the communities and businesses that continue to 
be threatened by fire; and
•HRES 724 EH 
(5) condemns the acts of arson perpetrated in ignit-
ing the Los Angeles County Station Fire. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
I
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2653
To amend section 6(d) of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to increase
the amount of payments made by public housing agencies in lieu of
paying State, city, county, and local taxes, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 15, 1993
Mr. SANTORUM introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs
A BILL
To amend section 6(d) of the United States Housing Act
of 1937 to increase the amount of payments made by
public housing agencies in lieu of paying State, city,
county, and local taxes, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Community and Edu-
cation Investment Act of 1993’’.
SEC. 2. MINIMUM PAYMENT AMOUNT.
Section 6(d) of the United States Housing Act of
1937 (42 U.S.C. 1437d(d)) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘(d) Every’’ and inserting the
following:
‘‘(d) PAYMENTS IN LIEU OF TAXES.—
‘‘(1) EXEMPTION
FROM
STATE
AND
LOCAL
TAXES AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENT.—Every’’;
(2) in the first sentence, by striking ‘‘10 per
centum’’ and all that follows through the period and
inserting the following: ‘‘the amount determined
under paragraph (2).’’; and
(3) by adding at the end the following new
paragraph:
‘‘(2) AMOUNT.—For any project, the amount
referred to in paragraph (1) shall be the greater
of—
‘‘(A)(i) 10 percent of the sum of the shel-
ter rents charged in such project, or (ii) such
lesser amount that (I) is prescribed by State
law, (II) is agreed to by the local governing
body in its agreement for local cooperation with
the public housing agency required under sec-
tion 5(e)(2), or (III) is due to failure of a local
public body or bodies other than the public
housing agency to perform any obligation under
such agreement;
‘‘(B) the difference of—
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Whereas the Chula Vista Park View Little League team was 
successful because of solid coaching and execution of fun-
damentals and discipline; 
Whereas the fans of the Chula Vista Park View Little League 
team showed enthusiasm, support, and courtesy for the 
game of baseball and all of the players and coaches; 
Whereas the performance of the Chula Vista Park View Lit-
tle League team demonstrated to parents and commu-
nities throughout the United States that athletic partici-
pation builds character and leadership in children; and 
Whereas the achievement of the Chula Vista Park View Little 
League Baseball Team is the cause of enormous pride for 
the Nation, the State of California, and especially for the 
city of Chula Vista: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the Chula Vista Park View Little 
League Baseball Team from Chula Vista, California, on 
winning the 2009 Little League World Series Champion-
ship; 
(2) recognizes and commends the hard work, dedi-
cation, determination, and commitment to excellence of 
the members, parents, coaches, and managers of the 
Chula Vista Park View Little League team; 
(3) recognizes and commends the people of Chula 
Vista, California, for the outstanding loyalty and support 
that they displayed for the Chula Vista Park View Little 
League team throughout the season; and
•HRES 725 EH 
(4) respectfully requests that the Clerk of the 
House transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the 
City of Chula Vista and each player, manager, and coach 
of the Chula Vista Park View Little League Baseball 
Team. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 106 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 726 
[Report No. 111–249] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 965) to amend the Chesapeake 
Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide for the continuing authorization 
of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 
Mr. ARCURI, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 965) to amend 
the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 to provide 
for the continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay 
Gateways and Watertrails Network. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
965) to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 1998 
to provide for the continuing authorization of the Chesa-
peake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network.
All 
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived 
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Whereas President Harding declared the week of October 9 
to be ‘‘Fire Prevention Week’’ in 1922; 
Whereas the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service 
takes place each year at the National Fire Academy in 
Emmitsburg, Maryland, on the Sunday before Fire Pre-
vention Week; 
Whereas the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation spon-
sors the annual memorial service to pay tribute to fire-
fighters who died in the line of duty during the previous 
year; 
Whereas given its significance, the Sunday before Fire Pre-
vention Week would be an ideal day to commemorate 
Federal, State, and local firefighters killed or disabled in 
the line of duty; 
Whereas the Congress created the National Fallen Fire-
fighters Foundation to honor America’s fallen firefighters 
and their families; and 
Whereas in 2001, President George W. Bush signed Public 
Law 107–051 requiring that the flag of the United 
States at all public buildings be flown at half staff in 
honor of the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Serv-
ice in Emittsburg, Maryland: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) urges the President to designate a day as 
‘‘National Firefighters Memorial Day’’ to commemo-
rate Federal, State, and local firefighters killed or 
disabled in the line of duty; and 
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except those arising under clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI.
The bill shall be considered as read.
All points of order 
against provisions in the bill are waived.
The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, and 
any amendment thereto, to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate equally di-
vided and controlled by the chair and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Natural Resources; (2) the 
amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the 
report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this reso-
lution, if offered by Representative Bishop of Utah or his 
designee, which shall be in order without intervention of 
any point of order except those arising under clause 9 or 
10 of rule XXI, shall be considered as read, and shall be 
separately debatable for 20 minutes equally divided and 
controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one 
motion to recommit with or without instructions. 
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House Calendar No. 106 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 726 
[Report No. 111–249] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 965) 
to amend the Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act of 
1998 to provide for the continuing authorization 
of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails 
Network. 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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H. Res. 727 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
December 1, 2009. 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the deadliest of all gynecological 
cancers, and the reported mortality of ovarian cancer is 
increasing over time; 
Whereas ovarian cancer is the 5th leading cause of cancer 
deaths among women in the United States; 
Whereas the mortality rate for ovarian cancer has not signifi-
cantly decreased in the almost 40 years since the ‘‘War 
on Cancer’’ was declared; 
Whereas all women are at risk for ovarian cancer, and 90 
percent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer do not 
have a family history that puts them at higher risk; 
Whereas the Pap test is sensitive and specific to the early de-
tection of cervical cancer, but not to ovarian cancer; 
Whereas there is currently no reliable early detection test for 
ovarian cancer; 
Whereas many people are unaware that the symptoms of 
ovarian cancer often include bloating, pelvic or abdominal 
pain, difficulty eating or feeling full quickly, and urinary 
symptoms, among several other symptoms that are easily 
confused with other diseases;
•HRES 727 EH 
Whereas the first national consensus statement on ovarian 
cancer symptoms was developed in June 2007 to provide 
consistency in describing symptoms to make it easier for 
women to learn and remember them; 
Whereas due to the lack of a reliable screening test, 75 per-
cent of ovarian cancer cases are diagnosed in an ad-
vanced stage when the five-year survival rate is below 45 
percent; 
Whereas if ovarian cancer is diagnosed and treated at an 
early stage before the cancer spreads outside of the 
ovary, the survival rate is as high as 90 percent; 
Whereas there are factors that are known to reduce the risk 
for ovarian cancer and play an important role in the pre-
vention of the disease; 
Whereas awareness and early recognition of ovarian cancer 
symptoms are currently the best way to save women’s 
lives; 
Whereas the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance, during the 
month of September, holds a number of events to in-
crease public awareness of ovarian cancer; and 
Whereas the goals and ideals of National Ovarian Cancer 
Awareness Month should be promoted to increase the 
awareness of the public regarding the cancer: Now, there-
fore, be it
•HRES 727 EH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses 
support for greater awareness of ovarian cancer. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 728 
Recognizing the importance of ‘‘National Drug Facts Chat Day’’ on November 
10, 2009. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 9, 2009 
Mr. KENNEDY (for himself, Mrs. BONO MACK, and Mr. LARSEN of Wash-
ington) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and Labor 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of ‘‘National Drug Facts Chat 
Day’’ on November 10, 2009. 
Whereas the National Institute on Drug Abuse created ‘‘Na-
tional Drug Facts Chat Day’’ to provide the opportunity 
for school-aged youth and teachers in classrooms across 
the United States to ask questions of the Nation’s lead-
ing experts in the field of drug abuse and addiction; 
Whereas, on October 12, 2007, the first annual Drug Facts 
Chat Day yielded over 35,000 questions from school-aged 
youth across the United States, providing accurate infor-
mation on drug abuse and addiction; 
Whereas the National Survey on Drug Use and Health shows 
that in 2007 nearly 8 percent of United States youth 
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aged 12–17 met diagnostic criteria for abuse or depend-
ence (addiction) to illegal drugs or alcohol; 
Whereas the Monitoring the Future Study has yielded en-
couraging news of generally declining youth past-month 
illicit drug use rates, a 24-percent decline from 2001 to 
2008 by students in the 8th, 10th, and 12th grades com-
bined; 
Whereas declines in youth cigarette smoking, now at its low-
est rate since the Monitoring the Future Survey began its 
measurements in 1975, will translate into decreases in 
deaths associated with the myriad medical consequences 
of smoking; 
Whereas while progress continues to be made, troubling 
trends still abound, including widespread abuse of pre-
scription drugs among United States youth; 
Whereas research shows that as perceived risk associated 
with drug abuse increases, its abuse decreases; 
Whereas youth often get information about drugs, drug 
abuse, and addiction from unreliable and inaccurate 
sources; and 
Whereas ‘‘National Drug Facts Chat Day’’ is on November 
10, 2009: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) recognizes the importance of ‘‘National 
Drug Facts Chat Day’’; and 
(2) urges teachers, schools, and students to 
participate by submitting questions and using the in-
formation provided to increase their knowledge on 
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the science of drug abuse and addiction among 
school-aged youth. 
Æ 
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(2) calls upon the people of the United States 
to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies 
and respect. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 729 
Expressing support for designation of a ‘‘National Firefighters Memorial 
Day’’ to honor and celebrate the firefighters of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 
Mr. POE of Texas (for himself, Mrs. MALONEY, Ms. SCHWARTZ, Mr. BROWN 
of South Carolina, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. 
COURTNEY, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. SESTAK, Mr. CAO, Mr. DUNCAN, and Mr. 
KING of New York) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for designation of a ‘‘National Fire-
fighters Memorial Day’’ to honor and celebrate the fire-
fighters of the United States. 
Whereas firefighters are often the first to respond to an 
emergency, whether the emergency is a fire, transpor-
tation accident, natural disaster, act of terrorism, medical 
emergency, or spill of hazardous materials; 
Whereas firefighters tirelessly promote fire prevention and 
safety to protect our Nation; 
Whereas people often do not recognize the important and 
dangerous work of firefighters; 
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Whereas the United States has more than 1,000,000 fire-
fighters, 71 percent of whom are volunteer firefighters 
and approximately 15,000 of whom are female; 
Whereas there are 1,600,000 fires, on average, in the United 
States each year; 
Whereas approximately 30,000 fire departments operate 
within the United States; 
Whereas a fire department responds to a fire in the United 
States every 20 seconds; 
Whereas fire departments respond to nearly 2,000,000 calls 
in the United States each year without hesitation; 
Whereas approximately 100 firefighters die in the United 
States each year in the line of duty; 
Whereas 343 New York City Fire Department firefighters 
died in the line of duty at the World Trade Center on 
September 11, 2001; 
Whereas an estimated 32,500 structure fires were inten-
tionally set in the United States in 2007, resulting in 295 
civilian deaths; 
Whereas 103 on-duty firefighter fatalities occurred in 2008– 
2009 on the fire ground, 11 at other emergency calls, 39 
while responding to or returning from alarms, 7 during 
training activities, and 17 during other on-duty activities; 
Whereas approximately 3,600 people die in the United States 
each year as a result of fires, and over 19,000 are in-
jured; 
Whereas October 9 is the anniversary of the Great Chicago 
Fire of 1871, in which more than 300 people lost their 
lives; 
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IV
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 288
Requiring the committees of the House of Representatives to report legislation
to include the Congress under certain employment and civil rights laws.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 27, 1993
Mr. BONILLA (for himself, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. STENHOLM, Mr. LEWIS of Cali-
fornia, Mr. PENNY, Mr. FIELDS of Texas, Mr. COOPER, Mr. BARTON of
Texas, Mr. GLICKMAN, Mr. SMITH of Texas, Mr. PARKER, Mr. COX, Mr.
GUTIERREZ, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. COPPERSMITH, Mr. BUNNING, Mr.
BOEHNER, Ms. MARGOLIES-MEZVINSKY, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, and Mr.
GRAMS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred jointly to
the Committees on House Administration, Ways and Means, Education
and Labor, Government Operations, and the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Requiring the committees of the House of Representatives
to report legislation to include the Congress under cer-
tain employment and civil rights laws.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that
the generally applicable employment and civil rights laws
of the United States should apply to the Congress.