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•HRES 626 IH 
more runs, and score 100 or more runs in each of his 
first five seasons in the major leagues; 
Whereas Albert Pujols has already won the 2001 Rookie of 
the Year Award for the National League, the 2003 Na-
tional League batting championship, and the Most Valu-
able Player Award for the 2004 National League Cham-
pionship Series; 
Whereas Albert Pujols exemplifies true sportsmanship and 
class; and 
Whereas Albert Pujols is active in numerous St. Louis area 
charities and causes, most notably through his establish-
ment of, and involvement in, the Pujols Family Founda-
tion: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Albert Pujols on being named the Most Valu-
able Player for the National League for the 2005 Major 
League Baseball season. 
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2213
AN ACT
To respond to the continuing economic crisis adversely
affecting American agricultural producers.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 102
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Ways and Means 
in the One Hundred Ninth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 15, 2005
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on House Administration 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on 
Ways and Means in the One Hundred Ninth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES. 
For the expenses of the Committee on Ways and 
Means (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the 
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries, 
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the 
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $17,819,494 for the One Hundred 
Ninth Congress.
•HRES 102 IH 
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS. 
Of the amounts specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $8,732,509 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2005, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2006; and 
(2) not more than $9,086,985 shall be available 
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2006, and ending immediately 
before noon on January 3, 2007. 
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS. 
Payments under this resolution shall be made on 
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the 
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner 
directed by the Committee on House Administration. 
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS. 
Amounts made available under this resolution shall 
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by 
the Committee on House Administration.
Æ
H. Res. 245
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
May 3, 2006.
Whereas since 2003, National Nurses Week is celebrated an-
nually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, 
through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, 
the founder of modern nursing; 
Whereas National Nurses Week is the time each year when 
the importance of nursing in health care can be dem-
onstrated; 
Whereas well-trained health professionals are the cornerstone 
of the Nation’s complex health system; 
Whereas registered nurses (‘‘RNs’’) represent the largest sin-
gle component of the health care profession, with an esti-
mated 2.7 million RNs in the United States; 
Whereas nurses historically have provided hands-on patient 
care at the bedside, and will continue to do so; 
Whereas nurses have a mandate to serve those in need, and 
to try to ease the suffering of those in pain; 
Whereas nurses also are deeply involved in health education, 
research, business, and public policy; 
Whereas nurses bear the primary responsibility for the care 
and well-being of hospital patients;
•HRES 245 EH 
Whereas unfortunately, too few nurses are caring for too 
many patients in our Nation’s hospitals; 
Whereas according to a report from the Department of 
Health and Human Services, the United States currently 
has a nurse shortage of nearly 150,000 RNs and will 
have a shortage of more than 800,000 RNs by the year 
2020; 
Whereas cutting-edge technologies are useless without a staff 
of trained professionals to implement them; and 
Whereas nurses are the unsung heroines and heroes of the 
medical profession: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the important contributions of nurses 
to the health care system of the United States; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Nurses Week, as founded by the American Nurses Asso-
ciation; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States to 
observe National Nurses Week with appropriate recogni-
tion, ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate 
the importance of nurses to the everyday lives of pa-
tients.
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 627
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
May 9, 2006.
Whereas Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals was 
named the Cy Young Award winner for being the best 
pitcher in the National League during the 2005 Major 
League Baseball season; 
Whereas during the 2005 season Chris Carpenter posted a 
record of 21 wins and 5 losses and an outstanding win-
ning percentage of .808; 
Whereas in 2005 Chris Carpenter had an earned run average 
of 2.83, one of the best in Major League Baseball; and 
Whereas Chris Carpenter has demonstrated an outstanding 
ability to overcome injury and adversity and won the 
Player’s Choice National League Comeback Player of the 
Year award in 2004: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates Chris Carpenter on being named the Cy Young Award 
winner for the National League for the 2005 Major League 
Baseball season.
Attest: 
Clerk.
H. Res. 1030
In the House of Representatives, U. S., 
September 26, 2006.
Whereas Border Patrol agents are a highly trained and quali-
fied group of men and women; 
Whereas Border Patrol agents protect the United States from 
an influx of illegal immigration, illicit drugs, counterfeit 
goods, and terrorists; 
Whereas Border Patrol agents protect our borders in some of 
the most remote and dangerous areas of the country; and 
Whereas Border Patrol agents continue to perform their du-
ties under tough circumstances: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that the men and women of the United States Border 
Patrol should be supported for their dedication to the United 
States and to their mission to secure our borders. 
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 245
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2005
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mrs. CAPPS, Mrs. 
MCCARTHY, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. PALLONE, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. 
CARDOZA, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. TERRY, Mr. HALL, Mr. 
OWENS, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. WATT, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. TANNER, 
and Mr. MCCOTTER) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Nurses Week.
Whereas since 2003, National Nurses Week is celebrated an-
nually from May 6, also known as National Nurses Day, 
through May 12, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, 
the founder of modern nursing; 
Whereas National Nurses Week is the time each year when 
the importance of nursing in health care can be dem-
onstrated; 
Whereas well-trained health professionals are the cornerstone 
of the Nation’s complex health system;
•HRES 245 IH 
Whereas registered nurses (‘‘RNs’’) represent the largest sin-
gle component of the health care profession, with an esti-
mated 2.7 million RNs in the United States; 
Whereas nurses historically have provided hands-on patient 
care at the bedside, and will continue to do so; 
Whereas nurses have a mandate to serve those in need, and 
to try to ease the suffering of those in pain; 
Whereas nurses also are deeply involved in health education, 
research, business, and public policy; 
Whereas nurses bear the primary responsibility for the care 
and well-being of hospital patients; 
Whereas unfortunately, too few nurses are caring for too 
many patients in our Nation’s hospitals; 
Whereas according to a report from the Department of 
Health and Human Services, the United States currently 
has a nurse shortage of nearly 150,000 RNs and will 
have a shortage of more than 800,000 RNs by the year 
2020; 
Whereas nursing salaries are inadequate as compared to 
other professions and the profession is lacking incentives 
for new recruits; 
Whereas cutting-edge technologies are useless without a staff 
of trained professionals to implement them; and 
Whereas nurses are the unsung heroines and heroes of the 
medical profession: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the important contributions of 
nurses to the health care system of the United 
States;
•HRES 245 IH 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Nurses Week, as founded by the American Nurses 
Association; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe National Nurses Week with appropriate 
recognition, ceremonies, activities, and programs to 
demonstrate the importance of nurses to the every-
day lives of patients.
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 627 
Congratulating Chris Carpenter on being named the Cy Young Award winner 
for the National League for the 2005 Major League Baseball season. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 16, 2005 
Mr. CARNAHAN (for himself, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. CLAY, Mr. AKIN, Mr. 
COSTELLO, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. HULSHOF, Mr. GRAVES, 
Mrs. EMERSON, Mr. CLEAVER, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Ms. WATERS, 
Mr. TANNER, and Mr. MCINTYRE) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Chris Carpenter on being named the Cy 
Young Award winner for the National League for the 
2005 Major League Baseball season. 
Whereas Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals was 
named the Cy Young Award winner for being the best 
pitcher in the National League during the 2005 Major 
League Baseball season; 
Whereas during the 2005 season Chris Carpenter posted a 
record of 21 wins and 5 losses and an outstanding win-
ning percentage of .808; 
Whereas in 2005 Chris Carpenter had an earned run average 
of 2.83, one of the best in Major League Baseball; and
•HRES 627 IH 
Whereas Chris Carpenter has demonstrated an outstanding 
ability to overcome injury and adversity and won the 
Player’s Choice National League Comeback Player of the 
Year award in 2004: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Chris Carpenter on being named the Cy Young 
Award winner for the National League for the 2005 Major 
League Baseball season. 
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2216
AN ACT
Making supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 2001, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2217
AN ACT
Making appropriations for the Department of the Interior
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2002, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 2238
AN ACT
To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to ac-
quire Fern Lake and the surrounding watershed
in the States of Kentucky and Tennessee for ad-
dition to Cumberland Gap National Historical
Park, and for other purposes.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 223
AN ACT
To amend the Clear Creek County, Colorado, Pub-
lic Lands Transfer Act of 1993 to provide addi-
tional time for Clear Creek County to dispose of
certain lands transferred to the county under the
Act.
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1030 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
Border Patrol is performing an invaluable service to the United States, 
and that the House of Representatives fully supports the more than 
12,000 Border Patrol agents. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 
Mr. JONES of North Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Homeland Security 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States Border Patrol is performing an invalu-
able service to the United States, and that the House 
of Representatives fully supports the more than 12,000 
Border Patrol agents. 
Whereas Border Patrol agents are a highly trained and quali-
fied group of men and women; 
Whereas Border Patrol agents protect the United States from 
an influx of illegal immigration, illicit drugs, counterfeit 
goods, and terrorists; 
Whereas Border Patrol agents protect our borders in some of 
the most remote and dangerous areas of the country; and 
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Whereas Border Patrol agents continue to perform their du-
ties under tough circumstances: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the men and women of the United States 
Border Patrol should be supported for their dedication to 
the United States and to their mission to secure our bor-
ders. 
Æ 
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I 
110TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3964 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to address the incidence of staph 
infections in elementary and secondary schools. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 25, 2007 
Mr. CANTOR introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend the Public Health Service Act to address the 
incidence of staph infections in elementary and secondary 
schools. 
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 ‘‘Healthy Schools Act 
of 2007’’. 
SEC. 2. STAPH INFECTIONS IN ELEMENTARY AND SEC-
ONDARY SCHOOLS. 
Part B of title III of the Public Health Service Act 
(42 U.S.C. 243 et seq.) is amended by inserting after sec-
tion 317S the following: 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 246
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should 
be established a National Drug Court Month, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2005
Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island (for himself and Mr. RAMSTAD) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
there should be established a National Drug Court 
Month, and for other purposes.
Whereas drug courts provide the focus and leadership for 
community-wide, anti-drug systems, bringing together 
public safety professionals and other community partners 
in the fight against drug abuse and criminality; 
Whereas the results of more than 100 program evaluations 
and at least 3 experimental studies have yielded definitive 
evidence that drug courts increase treatment retention 
and reduce substance abuse and crime among drug-in-
volved adult offenders; 
Whereas judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, substance 
abuse treatment and rehabilitation professionals, law en-
•HRES 246 IH 
forcement and community supervision personnel, re-
searchers and educators, national and community leaders, 
and others dedicated to the drug court movement have 
had a profound impact within their communities; 
Whereas the drug court movement has grown from the 12 
original drug courts in 1994 to 1,621 operational drug 
courts as of December 2004; and 
Whereas the establishment of a National Drug Court Month 
would increase awareness about drug courts at the Fed-
eral, State, and local levels: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) there should be established a National Drug 
Court Month to increase awareness about drug 
courts at the Federal, State, and local level; and 
(2) the President should issue a proclamation 
calling upon the people of the United States and in-
terested groups to observe the month with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Æ
•HRES 800 IH 
lures of online predators by educating them at home, 
in classrooms, and through community groups; 
(3) encourages parents to take online safety 
concerns seriously and to effectively safeguard their 
family members from online threats; 
(4) requests that teachers, law enforcement offi-
cers, and youth leaders seek out and implement 
proven tools and resources that are available to edu-
cate children on avoiding online victimization; 
(5) asks State governors to actively promote 
Internet Safety Month and to encourage the full 
participation of State officials in community part-
nerships and local initiatives to protect children on-
line; 
(6) encourages the launch of a national media 
campaign on Internet safety awareness; and 
(7) calls on Internet safety organizations, law 
enforcement personnel, educators, community lead-
ers, parents, and volunteers to increase their efforts 
to raise the level of awareness in the United States 
with respect to the need to prevent Internet preda-
tors from committing criminal acts against Amer-
ica’s children. 
Æ 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 247
Commending the Southern California Association of Governments for Forty 
Years of Planning and Advocacy in Transportation, Air Quality, and 
Growth Management. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 27, 2005
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD (for herself and Mr. GARY G. MILLER of Cali-
fornia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the Southern California Association of Govern-
ments for Forty Years of Planning and Advocacy in 
Transportation, Air Quality, and Growth Management.
Whereas the Southern California Association of Governments, 
hereafter in this resolution referred to as ‘‘SCAG’’, is the 
Nation’s largest Metropolitan Planning Organization rep-
resenting the 6 counties (Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, 
Riverside, San Bernardino, and Ventura) and 187 cities 
that make up the Southern California region; 
Whereas SCAG was initially formed on October 28, 1965, 
when local elected officials from 56 cities and 5 counties 
first convened to begin planning for Southern California’s 
future on a regional basis;
•HRES 247 IH 
Whereas SCAG is currently governed by a 76-member Re-
gional Council that includes city and county elected offi-
cials representing the diverse perspectives of the South-
ern California region; 
Whereas SCAG has long been dedicated to developing re-
gional solutions to the many transportation, air quality, 
housing, land use, and other issues facing Southern Cali-
fornia; 
Whereas SCAG has developed, and continues to develop, re-
gional transportation plans intended to identify Southern 
California’s long-term transportation needs while pro-
tecting the region’s air quality; 
Whereas SCAG has developed a series of strategies through 
the Southern California Compass growth visioning initia-
tive intended to provide for more effective local land use 
and transportation decision-making; 
Whereas SCAG serves as the regional agency responsible for 
implementing the state Regional Housing Needs Assess-
ment program on behalf of Southern California in an ef-
fort to establish goals for future housing needs; 
Whereas SCAG played a critical role in conceptualizing what 
ultimately became the Alameda Corridor freight rail 
project, one of the Nation’s largest public works projects; 
Whereas SCAG was involved in the initial planning efforts for 
what ultimately became the Metrolink commuter rail sys-
tem; and 
Whereas SCAG has remained dedicated to its mission state-
ment of ‘‘Leadership, Vision and Progress, which pro-
mote economic growth, personal well-being and livable 
communities for all Southern Californians’’; Now, there-
fore, be it
•HRES 247 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends the 40 years of service of SCAG to the Southern 
California region and acknowledges that SCAG will con-
tinue to play a critical role in shaping Southern Califor-
nia’s future.
Æ
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 801 
Expressing support for the restoration of multi-party democracy, prevention 
of Maoist conquest, re-establishment of security, government services, 
exercise of political rights, and respect for human rights in Nepal. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 4, 2006 
Mr. WALSH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the restoration of multi-party democ-
racy, prevention of Maoist conquest, re-establishment of 
security, government services, exercise of political rights, 
and respect for human rights in Nepal. 
Whereas, in February 2005, King Gyanendra of Nepal dis-
missed the Government of Nepal, arrested dissidents and 
political opponents, imposed a broad array of restrictions 
on civil liberties, seriously setting back Nepal’s democracy 
and eroding even further the unity of legitimate political 
force in opposition to the Maoist insurgency in that coun-
try; 
Whereas King Gyanendra held local municipal elections on 
February 8, 2006, a year after he seized direct power, 
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IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 1033 
Condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his anti-American re-
marks at the September 20, 2006, United Nations General Assembly 
meeting. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 21, 2006 
Mr. GRAVES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez for his anti- 
American remarks at the September 20, 2006, United 
Nations General Assembly meeting. 
Whereas Hugo Chavez attempted to overthrow the democrat-
ically elected President of Venezuela in 1992; 
Whereas Hugo Chavez has severely damaged Venezuela’s 
democratic institutions throughout his career; 
Whereas Hugo Chavez has made anti-Americanism the cor-
nerstone of Venezuela’s foreign policy in order to avoid 
discussion of increasing state control within Venezuela; 
Whereas Hugo Chavez is attempting to establish an alliance 
of anti-American nations to oppose freedom and democ-
racy; 
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Whereas Hugo Chavez has strengthened Venezuela’s ties to 
Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism; and 
Whereas Hugo Chavez’s government has for the second year 
in a row failed demonstrably to meet its international 
counternarcotics obligations: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) condemns Venezuelan President Hugo 
Chavez’s hateful rhetoric towards the United States 
and President George W. Bush; 
(2) reaffirms its commitment to promoting de-
mocracy and liberty in Venezuela; and 
(3) calls upon the free countries of the world to 
denounce Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez and 
his abhorrent remarks made before the United Na-
tions General Assembly on September 20, 2006. 
Æ 
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