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H. Res. 1612 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 16, 2010. 
Whereas the Constitution of the United States was signed on 
September 17, 1787, by 39 delegates from 12 States; 
Whereas the Constitution was subsequently ratified by each 
of the original 13 States; 
Whereas the Constitution was drafted in order to form a 
more perfect Union, establish justice, insure domestic 
tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the 
general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty for the 
citizens of the United States; 
Whereas the Constitution has provided the means and struc-
ture for this Nation and its citizens that is unparalleled 
by any other country; 
Whereas the Constitution’s contributions to the welfare of the 
human race reach far beyond the borders of the United 
States; 
Whereas the House of Representatives continues to strive to 
preserve and strengthen the values and rights bestowed 
by the Constitution upon the United States and its citi-
zens; 
Whereas the Constitution is recognized by many to be the 
most significant and important document in history for 
establishing freedom and justice through democracy;
•HRES 1612 EH 
Whereas the Constitution deserves the recognition, respect, 
and reverence of all people in the United States; 
Whereas every person in the United States should celebrate 
the freedom and responsibilities of the Constitution; 
Whereas the preservation of such values and rights in the 
hearts and minds of United States citizens would be ad-
vanced by official recognition of the signing of the Con-
stitution; and 
Whereas September 17, 2010, is designated as ‘‘Constitution 
Day’’: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports ‘‘Constitution Day’’; and 
(2) calls upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1625 
Recognizing the important role zoos, aquariums, and other wildlife organiza-
tions have played in the response efforts in the Gulf region following 
the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that began on April 20, 2010. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. 
POSEY, Ms. CASTOR of Florida, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP of 
Georgia, Mr. CAO, Mrs. DAVIS of California, and Mr. DEUTCH) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Natural Resources 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the important role zoos, aquariums, and other 
wildlife organizations have played in the response efforts 
in the Gulf region following the Deepwater Horizon oil 
spill that began on April 20, 2010. 
Whereas zoos and aquariums’ expertise of animals has proved 
invaluable to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill clean-up ef-
fort; 
Whereas many zoos and aquariums already have established 
animal rescue and rehabilitation programs that have mo-
bilized personnel and made use of existing infrastructure 
for response efforts in the Gulf of Mexico region affected 
by the oil spill; 
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H. Res. 1614 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 15, 2010. 
Whereas everyday across the ranks of Federal, State, local, 
and military law enforcement agencies, service dogs per-
form a variety of functions to prevent and solve crimes 
and to ensure the public safety; 
Whereas service dogs trained to detect bombs, accelerants, 
and other weapons can often discover these dangerous de-
vices at airports, train stations, sporting events and many 
other locations before they are used, preventing mass cas-
ualties, and sometimes their mere presence at these loca-
tions can prevent dangerous situations; 
Whereas service dogs trained to detect narcotics and other 
contraband are used at our Nation’s borders and ports 
of entry to identify illegal drugs and smuggled goods; 
Whereas service dogs and their handlers perform crucial 
functions in special operations, including crowd control, 
search and rescue missions, locating missing persons, and 
tactical building entries, and these service dogs often 
work in undesirable conditions for little more than food 
and the affection of their handler; 
Whereas service dogs can detect the presence of human re-
mains in operations to locate victims in disaster recovery 
operations;
•HRES 1614 EH 
Whereas service dogs are used to protect the House of Rep-
resentatives and Senate chambers, the White House, the 
Supreme Court, and many other public buildings in 
Washington, DC, and throughout the country; 
Whereas many dogs have given their lives in the performance 
of these duties; and 
Whereas these dogs have become an integral component of 
modern law enforcement: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that— 
(1) these dogs perform extraordinary services using 
their special sensory and physical abilities. Their service 
is rendered with incredible efficiency and dedication and 
is an important contribution to the security and public 
safety of our Nation; and 
(2) we all owe a debt of gratitude and our sincere 
appreciation to the loyal service performed by the law 
enforcement service dogs and their handlers. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1614 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that law enforcement 
service dogs and their handlers perform a vital role in providing for 
our Nation’s security and should be recognized for their service. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Mr. COBLE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
law enforcement service dogs and their handlers perform 
a vital role in providing for our Nation’s security and 
should be recognized for their service. 
Whereas everyday across the ranks of Federal, State, local, 
and military law enforcement agencies, service dogs per-
form a variety of functions to prevent and solve crimes 
and to ensure the public safety; 
Whereas service dogs trained to detect bombs, accelerants, 
and other weapons can often discover these dangerous de-
vices at airports, train stations, sporting events and many 
other locations before they are used, preventing mass cas-
ualties, and sometimes their mere presence at these loca-
tions can prevent dangerous situations; 
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•HRES 1614 IH 
Whereas service dogs trained to detect narcotics and other 
contraband are used at our Nation’s borders and ports 
of entry to identify illegal drugs and smuggled goods; 
Whereas service dogs and their handlers perform crucial 
functions in special operations, including crowd control, 
search and rescue missions, locating missing persons, and 
tactical building entries, and these service dogs often 
work in undesirable conditions for little more than food 
and the affection of their handler; 
Whereas service dogs can detect the presence of human re-
mains in operations to locate victims in disaster recovery 
operations; 
Whereas service dogs are used to protect the House of Rep-
resentatives and Senate chambers, the White House, the 
Supreme Court, and many other public buildings in 
Washington, DC, and throughout the country; 
Whereas many dogs have given their lives in the performance 
of these duties; and 
Whereas these dogs have become an integral component of 
modern law enforcement: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that— 
(1) these dogs perform extraordinary services 
using their special sensory and physical abilities. 
Their service is rendered with incredible efficiency 
and dedication and is an important contribution to 
the security and public safety of our Nation; and 
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•HRES 1614 IH 
(2) we all owe a debt of gratitude and our sin-
cere appreciation to the loyal service performed by 
the law enforcement service dogs and their handlers. 
Æ 
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IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1615 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth, and honoring the life 
and legacy, of Mother Teresa. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Mr. FORTENBERRY submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the birth, and 
honoring the life and legacy, of Mother Teresa. 
Whereas Mother Teresa was born Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu on 
August 26, 1910, in Skopje, Macedonia; 
Whereas Mother Teresa was baptized on August 27, the day 
she considered to be her ‘‘true birthday’’; 
Whereas Mother Teresa began her novitiate in Darjeeling, 
India, in 1929, and took her vows as a nun in 1931, 
choosing the name Teresa after The´re`se de Lisieux, the 
patron saint of missionaries; 
Whereas Mother Teresa taught at the Loreto convent school 
in eastern Calcutta during the Bengal famine of 1943 
and the outbreak of Hindu and Muslim violence in 1946; 
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H. Res. 1620 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 16, 2010. 
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule 
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the 
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of 
the bill (H.R. 4785) to amend the miscellaneous rural devel-
opment provisions of the Farm Security and Rural Invest-
ment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture 
to make loans to certain entities that will use the funds to 
make loans to consumers to implement energy efficiency 
measures involving structural improvements and investments 
in cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf technologies to re-
duce home energy use. The first reading of the bill shall be 
dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of 
the bill are waived except those arising under clause 9 or 10 
of rule XXI. General debate shall be confined to the bill and 
amendments specified in this resolution and shall not exceed 
one hour equally divided among and controlled by the chair 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Agri-
•HRES 1617 EH 
Whereas the last Sunday in September of each year is ob-
served as Gold Star Mothers Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star 
Mothers Day, which is observed in remembrance of the 
supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or 
daughter serving in the Armed Forces; and 
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation call-
ing upon the people of the United States to observe Gold 
Star Mothers Day with appropriate ceremonies and ac-
tivities. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1617 
Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is ob-
served on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance 
of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter 
serving in the Armed Forces. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 14, 2010 
Mr. ROSKAM (for himself, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. CAO, 
Mr. CARNEY, Mr. COURTNEY, Mr. CUELLAR, Mr. GINGREY of Georgia, 
Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. MORAN of Kansas, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. 
OBERSTAR, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS, 
Mr. ROE of Tennessee, Mr. SCHOCK, and Mr. WALDEN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight 
and Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers 
Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September 
of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice 
made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving 
in the Armed Forces. 
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers have suffered the 
supreme sacrifice of motherhood by losing a son or 
daughter who served in the Armed Forces, and thus per-
petuate the memory of all whose lives are sacrificed in 
war; 
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•HRES 1617 IH 
Whereas the American Gold Star Mothers assist veterans of 
the Armed Forces and their dependents in the presen-
tation of claims to the Department of Veterans Affairs 
and aid members of the Armed Forces who served and 
died or were wounded or incapacitated during hostilities; 
Whereas the services rendered to the United States by the 
mothers of America have strengthened and inspired 
Americans throughout the history of the United States; 
Whereas Americans honor themselves and the mothers of 
America when they revere and emphasize the role of the 
home and the family as the true foundations of the 
United States; 
Whereas by doing so much for the home, the American moth-
er is a source of moral and spiritual guidance for the 
people of the United States and thus acts as a positive 
force to promote good government and peace among all 
mankind; and 
Whereas the last Sunday in September of each year is ob-
served as Gold Star Mothers Day: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) supports the goals and purpose of Gold Star 
Mothers Day, which is observed in remembrance of 
the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a 
son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces; and 
(2) urges the President to issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve Gold Star Mothers Day with appropriate cere-
monies and activities. 
Æ 
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H. Res. 1631 
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 28, 2010. 
Whereas the Government of Turkey invaded the northern 
area of the Republic of Cyprus on July 20, 1974, and the 
Turkish military continues to illegally occupy the terri-
tory to this day; 
Whereas the Church of Cyprus has filed an application 
against Turkey with the European Court of Human 
Rights for violations of freedom of religion and associa-
tion as Greek Cypriots in the occupied areas are unable 
to worship freely due to the restricted access to religious 
sites and continued destruction of the property of the 
Church of Cyprus; 
Whereas according to the United Nations-brokered Vienna 
III Agreement of August 2, 1975, ‘‘Greek-Cypriots in the 
north of the island are free to stay and they will be given 
every help to lead a normal life, including facilities for 
education and for the practice of their religion * * *’’; 
Whereas according to the Secretary General’s Report on the 
United Nations Operation in Cyprus in June 1996, the 
Greek Cypriots and Maronites living in the northern part 
of the island ‘‘were subjected to severe restrictions and 
limitations in many basic freedoms, which had the effect 
of ensuring that inexorably, with the passage of time, the 
communities would cease to exist.’’;
•HRES 1618 EH 
(3) expresses the Nation’s appreciation for the sac-
rifices and commitment of our law enforcement and 
emergency response personnel in preventing and pre-
paring to respond to acts of terrorism; 
(4) supports the goals and ideals of National Pre-
paredness Month as they relate to the threat of ter-
rorism; and 
(5) urges the Federal Government, States, local-
ities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other 
entities, and the people of the United States to observe 
National Preparedness Month with appropriate events 
and activities that promote citizen and community pre-
paredness to respond to acts of terrorism. 
Attest: 
Clerk.
IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1619 
Honoring the bicentennial ‘‘call for independence’’ that led to the establish-
ments of the independent sovereign nations of Argentina, Chile, Colom-
bia, Mexico, and Venezuela. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California (for herself, Ms. RICHARDSON, Mr. 
BACA, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. MEEK of Florida) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the bicentennial ‘‘call for independence’’ that led 
to the establishments of the independent sovereign na-
tions of Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Ven-
ezuela. 
Whereas Argentina struggled to secure ‘‘unification, freedom, 
and independence’’ from foreign rule; 
Whereas Chile fought persistently to liberate their country 
with ‘‘reason and force’’ and Chile’s war of independence 
succeeded after its three-part revolutionary history, 
patria vieja, reconquista, and patria nueva; 
Whereas Colombia battled fervently for ‘‘liberty, order and 
glory’’ to achieve sovereignty; 
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•HRES 1619 IH 
Whereas Mexico organized to create an independent country 
after el grito de Dolores; 
Whereas Venezuela moved to secure independence for a na-
tion under ‘‘god and federation for its brave people’’; 
Whereas the independence of Brazil, Costa Rica, El Salvador, 
Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua is celebrated in the 
month of September; and 
Whereas there are millions of people in the United States 
who trace their roots to these Latin America countries: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) acknowledges 1810 as a critical year for the 
people of Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa 
Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, 
Nicaragua, and Venezuela towards their march for 
independence as part of Hispanic Heritage Month 
commemorations; 
(2) recognizes the numerous contributions that 
these Latin American countries have made; and 
(3) looks forward to closer collaboration and 
stronger ties between the people of the Americas in 
confronting the many shared challenges in our hemi-
sphere throughout the next 200 years. 
Æ 
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•HRES 1620 EH 
culture and the chair and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce. After general debate 
the bill shall be considered for amendment under the five- 
minute rule. In lieu of the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on Agriculture now 
printed in the bill, it shall be in order to consider as an origi-
nal bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-minute 
rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in 
part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. That amendment in the nature of a 
substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order 
against that amendment in the nature of a substitute are 
waived except those arising under clause 10 of rule XXI. Not-
withstanding clause 11 of rule XVIII, no amendment to that 
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order ex-
cept those printed in part B of the report of the Committee 
on Rules. Each amendment may be offered only in the order 
printed in the report, may be offered only by a Member des-
ignated in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be de-
batable for the time specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall not 
be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to a de-
mand for division of the question. All points of order against 
such amendments are waived except those arising under 
clause 9 or 10 of rule XXI. At the conclusion of consideration
•HRES 1620 EH 
of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report 
the bill to the House with such amendments as may have 
been adopted. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. The Chair may entertain a motion that the 
Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Committee 
on Agriculture or his designee. The Chair may not entertain 
a motion to strike out the enacting words of the bill (as de-
scribed in clause 9 of rule XVIII). 
Attest: 
Clerk.
•HRES 1631 EH 
well as the judgments of the European Court of 
Human Rights; 
(B) work to retrieve and restore all lost arti-
facts and immediately halt destruction on religious 
sites, illegal archaeological excavations, and traffic 
in icons and antiquities; and 
(C) allow for the proper preservation and re-
construction of destroyed or altered religious sites 
and immediately cease all restrictions on freedom of 
religion for the enclaved Cypriots; 
(5) calls on the United States Commission on Inter-
national Religious Freedom to investigate and make rec-
ommendations on violations of religious freedom in the 
areas of northern Cyprus under control of the Turkish 
military; 
(6) calls on the President and the Secretary of 
State to include information in the annual International 
Religious Freedom and Human Rights reports on Cy-
prus that detail the violations of religious freedom and 
humanitarian law including the continuous destruction 
of property, lack of justice in restitution, and restrictions 
on access to holy sites and the ability of the enclaved to 
freely practice their faith; 
(7) calls on the State Department Office of Inter-
national Religious Freedom to address the concerns and
•HRES 1620 RH 
final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. The Chair may entertain a motion that the 
Committee rise only if offered by the chair of the Com-
mittee on Agriculture or his designee. The Chair may not 
entertain a motion to strike out the enacting words of the 
bill (as described in clause 9 of rule XVIII). 
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House Calendar No. 236 
111TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1620 
[Report No. 111–594] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4785) 
to amend the miscellaneous rural development 
provisions of the Farm Security and Rural In-
vestment Act of 2002 to authorize the Secretary 
of Agriculture to make loans to certain entities 
that will use the funds to make loans to con-
sumers to implement energy efficiency measures 
involving structural improvements and invest-
ments in cost-effective, commercial off-the-shelf 
technologies to reduce home energy use. 
SEPTEMBER 15, 2010 
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
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