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A resolution commending Annice M. Wagner, Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, for her public service.

Bill: 109-sres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2005-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Appellate courts
Congress
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Judges
Law

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: 
Commends the Honorable Annice M. Wagner (Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals) for her commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, equal access to justice, and the community.

action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends the Honorable Annice M. Wagner (Chief Judge of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals) for her commitment and dedication to public service, the judicial system, equal access to justice, and the community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4445-4446)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4445-4446)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4445-4446)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4445-4446)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3688)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3688-3689)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 2 through 8, 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2005-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional tributes
Federal employees
Government Operations and Politics
Local employees
State employees

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: 
Commends public servants for their contributions to the Nation. Salutes their dedication and spirit of public service. Honors those government employees who have given their lives in service to their country. Calls upon a new generation of workers to consider a career in public service. Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government.

action_date: 2005-04-28
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends public servants for their contributions to the Nation. Salutes their dedication and spirit of public service. Honors those government employees who have given their lives in service to their country. Calls upon a new generation of workers to consider a career in public service. Encourages efforts to promote public service careers at all levels of government.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4446-4447)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4446-4447)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4446-4447)
action_date: 2005-04-28
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4446-4447)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3689)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3689-3690)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Oklahoma Sooners men's gymnastics team for winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Mens' Gymnastics Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-109
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2005-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Oklahoma
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: 
Congratulates the University of Oklahoma Sooners for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Gymnastics Championship.

action_date: 2005-04-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Congratulates the University of Oklahoma Sooners for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Men's Gymnastics Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3712-3713; text as passed Senate: CR S3713; text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3712-3713; text as passed Senate: CR S3713; text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Oklahoma State University's wrestling team for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Wrestling Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-110
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2005-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
College sports
Congress
Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
Oklahoma
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: 
Commends the Oklahoma State Cowboys for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Wrestling Championship.

action_date: 2005-04-14
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Commends the Oklahoma State Cowboys for winning the 2005 National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I Wrestling Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3712-3713; text as passed Senate: CR S3713; text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3712-3713; text as passed Senate: CR S3713; text of measure as introduced: CR S3690)
action_date: 2005-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the United States to increase its efforts to ensure democratic reform in the Kyrgyz Republic.

Bill: 109-sres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2005-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Central Asia
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Democracy
Europe
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
International agencies
Kyrgyzstan
Law
Legislative bodies
Parliamentary government
Presidential elections
Regionalism (International organization)
Resignation from office
Rule of law
Sovereignty

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: 
Welcomes: (1) the official resignation of Askar Akayev as President of the Kyrgyz Republic; and (2) the close relationship between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic. 
 
Supports the the Kyrgyz Republic's independence and territorial integrity.
 
Urges: (1) strong support for democratic reform in the Kyrgyz Republic; (2) the interim government in the Kyrgyz Republic to move swiftly toward the democratic government ratified by the people of Kyrgyz by holding free presidential elections in July 2005; and (3) the people of the Kyrgyz Republic to take advantage of the readiness of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to expand its assistance in preparing for free and fair presidential elections in the Kyrgyz Republic.

action_date: 2005-04-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Welcomes: (1) the official resignation of Askar Akayev as President of the Kyrgyz Republic; and (2) the close relationship between the United States and the Kyrgyz Republic. 
 
Supports the the Kyrgyz Republic's independence and territorial integrity.
 
Urges: (1) strong support for democratic reform in the Kyrgyz Republic; (2) the interim government in the Kyrgyz Republic to move swiftly toward the democratic government ratified by the people of Kyrgyz by holding free presidential elections in July 2005; and (3) the people of the Kyrgyz Republic to take advantage of the readiness of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) to expand its assistance in preparing for free and fair presidential elections in the Kyrgyz Republic.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3759-3760; text as passed Senate: CR S3759-3760; text of measure as introduced: CR S3753)
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3759-3760; text as passed Senate: CR S3759-3760; text of measure as introduced: CR S3753)
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the third week of April in 2005 as "National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week".

Bill: 109-sres-112
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2005-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child abuse
Child health
Crime and Law Enforcement
Families
Head injuries
Health
Health education
Infants
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: 
Designates the third week of April 2005 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.

action_date: 2005-04-15
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates the third week of April 2005 as National Shaken Baby Syndrome Awareness Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3760-3761; text as passed Senate: CR S3761; text of measure as introduced: CR S3753)
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3760-3761; text as passed Senate: CR S3761; text of measure as introduced: CR S3753)
action_date: 2005-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina.

Bill: 109-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2005-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Economic growth
Economics and Public Finance
Exhibitions
Furniture industry
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-19
text: 
Expresses support for the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina, and commends those who organize and participate in the Market.
 
Recognizes the Market as a positive economic impact on North Carolina and vital to a region and State adversely affected by a decline in traditional manufacturing. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3941-3942)
action_date: 2005-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Thoracic Society, celebrating its achievements, and encouraging the Society to continue offering its guidance on lung-related health issues to the people of the United States and to the world.

Bill: 109-sres-114
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2005-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Communication in medicine
Congress
Congressional tributes
Continuing education
Education
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Higher education
Lung diseases
Medical associations
Medical education
Medical research
Periodicals
Respiratory diseases
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: 
Recognizes the American Thoracic Society on its 100th anniversary for its scientific, clinical, and public health achievements and its impact on improving lung-related health.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4036)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2005 as "National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month".

Bill: 109-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cystic fibrosis
Health
Health education
Medical research
Quality of life
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: 
Designates May 2005 as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for the goals of: (1) increasing the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis by promoting public knowledge and understanding in a manner that will result in earlier diagnoses; (2) encouraging increased resources for research; and (3) increasing levels of support for people who have cystic fibrosis and their families.
action_date: 2005-05-09
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates May 2005 as National Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. 
 
Expresses support for the goals of: (1) increasing the quality of life for individuals with cystic fibrosis by promoting public knowledge and understanding in a manner that will result in earlier diagnoses; (2) encouraging increased resources for research; and (3) increasing levels of support for people who have cystic fibrosis and their families.

Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-05-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4788-4789)
action_date: 2005-05-09
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4788-4789)
action_date: 2005-05-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4788-4789)
action_date: 2005-05-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4788-4789)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4036-4037)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4036-4037)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the life, achievements, and contributions of Frederick C. Branch.

Bill: 109-sres-116
Sponsor: Sen. Dole, Elizabeth [R-NC]
Introduced: 2005-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Marines
Officer personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: 
Honors the life and contributions of Frederick C. Branch, and extends the Senate's sympathies to his family for the loss of a courageous and pioneering man. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4037)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 9, 2005, as "National Hepatitis B Awareness Week".

Bill: 109-sres-117
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2005-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Chronically ill
Health
Health education
Hepatitis
Preventive medicine
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: 
Designates the week of May 9, 2005, as National Hepatitis B Awareness Week.

action_date: 2005-04-29
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

 
Designates the week of May 9, 2005, as National Hepatitis B Awareness Week.
 
Expresses support for raising awareness of the consequences of untreated chronic hepatitis B and the urgency to seek appropriate care as a serious public health issue.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR 4/28/2005 S4605)
action_date: 2005-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR 4/28/2005 S4605)
action_date: 2005-04-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4605)
action_date: 2005-04-29
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR 4/28/2005 S4605)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4037)
action_date: 2005-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the "Vermont Dairy Festival", in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry.

Bill: 109-sres-118
Sponsor: Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT]
Introduced: 2005-04-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural cooperatives
Agriculture and Food
Commerce
Dairy industry
Special days
Vermont

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: 
Recognizes June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the &quot;Vermont Dairy Festival&quot; in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry. 

action_date: 2005-04-27
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Recognizes June 2 through June 5, 2005, as the &quot;Vermont Dairy Festival&quot; in honor of Harold Howrigan for his service to his community and the Vermont dairy industry. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4432)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4432)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4431-4432)
action_date: 2005-04-27
text: Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4431-4432)
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4135)
action_date: 2005-04-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 21, 2005, as "National Kindergarten Recognition Day".

Bill: 109-sres-119
Sponsor: Sen. Salazar, Ken [D-CO]
Introduced: 2005-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child development
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Families
Preschool education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: 
Designates April 21, 2005, as National Kindergarten Recognition Day to raise public awareness about the impact of the kindergarten year on the development of our nation's children. 
 
 Urges the people of the United States to recognize the historic tradition of kindergarten in the United States and its contribution to preparing children for their elementary and secondary educational achievement and experiences. 

action_date: 2005-04-25
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Designates April 21, 2005, as National Kindergarten Recognition Day to raise public awareness about the impact of the kindergarten year on the development of our nation's children. 
 
 Urges the people of the United States to recognize the historic tradition of kindergarten in the United States and its contribution to preparing children for their elementary and secondary educational achievement and experiences. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4159-4160; text as passed Senate: CR S4160; text of measure as introduced: CR S4193)
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4159-4160; text as passed Senate: CR S4160; text of measure as introduced: CR S4193)
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring small businesses during the Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week, the week beginning April 24, 2005.

Bill: 109-sres-120
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2005-04-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Commerce
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Small Business Administration
Small business
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: 
Honors small businesses during the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Small Business Week (beginning on April 24, 2005).
 
Supports the purpose and goals of such Week.
 
Commends the SBA and its resource partners for: (1) their work in helping the Nation's small businesses grow and develop; and (2) being key players in the Nation's economic vitality.

action_date: 2005-04-25
text: 

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

 
Honors small businesses during the Small Business Administration's (SBA's) National Small Business Week (beginning on April 24, 2005).
 
Supports the purpose and goals of such Week.
 
Commends the SBA and its resource partners for: (1) their work in helping the Nation's small businesses grow and develop; and (2) being key players in the Nation's economic vitality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4160-4162; text as passed Senate: CR S4161-4162; text of measure as introduced: CR S4193)
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4160-4162; text as passed Senate: CR S4161-4162; text of measure as introduced: CR S4193)
action_date: 2005-04-25
text: Introduced in Senate