IV 
111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 497 
Honoring the brave men and women of the intelligence community of the 
United States whose tireless and selfless work has protected America 
from a terrorist attack for the past eight years, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 2, 2009 
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan (for himself, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. 
BILIRAKIS, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. BROUN of Georgia, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, 
Mr. CONAWAY, Mr. DENT, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. 
KLINE of Minnesota, Mr. LAMBORN, Mr. MCCAUL, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. 
MILLER of Florida, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. ROONEY, Mr. SHUSTER, Mr. 
SMITH of Texas, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. THORNBERRY, Mr. WILSON of South 
Carolina, Mr. MCCARTHY of California, and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Permanent Select Com-
mittee on Intelligence 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the brave men and women of the intelligence com-
munity of the United States whose tireless and selfless 
work has protected America from a terrorist attack for 
the past eight years, and for other purposes. 
Whereas United States intelligence agencies are actively com-
bating hostile regimes and terrorists who plot to kill 
Americans or harm the interests of the United States 
around the world; 
Whereas through robust interagency teamwork, collaboration 
with international partners, and ever more effective tools 
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and tactics, the intelligence community of the United 
States is keeping America safe; 
Whereas the tireless efforts of the intelligence community are 
making a difference in the lives of United States citizens, 
as evidenced by the announcement on May 20, 2009, of 
disruption of a plot by radical Jihadist terrorists in New 
York to bomb religious sites and shoot down airplanes; 
Whereas keeping terrorists, extremists, and radical Jihadists 
from freely operating in our country, where they under-
mine American values and threaten families, schools, and 
communities, must continue to be an utmost national pri-
ority; and 
Whereas the men and women of the intelligence community 
are professionals, who, while either at home or across the 
globe and away from family, execute a critical mission 
with quiet dedication and without the luxury or need of 
public recognition, and continue to display selfless service 
in protecting the United States and the American people: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) honors the brave men and women of the in-
telligence community of the United States whose 
tireless and selfless work has protected America 
from a terrorist attack for the past eight years; 
(2) recognizes the tireless work, dedication, and 
commitment that have allowed the intelligence com-
munity to thwart many attacks directed against the 
United States and allies of the United States; 
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(3) expresses great pride that the intelligence 
community stands ever vigilant to protect the United 
States; and 
(4) acknowledges that the intelligence commu-
nity, the allies of the United States, and all those 
who seek to cooperate with the United States for 
justice, hope, and a better life must know that the 
intelligence community has the full faith and con-
fidence of the American people and their elected rep-
resentatives in Congress. 
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