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A resolution recognizing the importance of the writings of Dashiell Hammett to American literature and culture on the 75th anniversary of the first publication of "The Maltese Falcon".

Bill: 109-sres-51
Sponsor: Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]
Introduced: 2005-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Arts, Culture, Religion
Authors and authorship
Books
Congress
Congressional tributes
Literature

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: 
Salutes Dashiell Hammett as one of the most notable authors of hard-boiled crime fiction, upon the 75th anniversary of the publication of his great American crime novel, &quot;The Maltese Falcon.&quot;

action_date: 2005-02-14
text: 

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

 
Salutes Dashiell Hammett as one of the most notable authors of hard-boiled crime fiction, upon the 75th anniversary of the publication of his great American crime novel, &quot;The Maltese Falcon.&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1357-1358; text as passed Senate: CR S1358; text of measure as introduced: CR S1356)
action_date: 2005-02-14
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 S1357-1358; text as passed Senate: CR S1358; text of measure as introduced: CR S1356)
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Shirley Chisholm for her service to the Nation and expressing condolences to her family, friends, and supporters on her death.

Bill: 109-sres-52
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2005-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Blacks
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Civil rights workers
Congress
Congressional tributes
Election candidates
Ex-Members of Congress
Government Operations and Politics
House of Representatives
Minorities
Minorities in government
New York State
Presidential elections
Women
Women in government
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: 
Honors Shirley Chisholm (a former Representative from New York) for her service to the Nation, her work to improve the lives of women and minorities, her steadfast commitment to demonstrating the power of compassion, and her dedication to justice and equality.
 
Expresses the deepest condolences of the Senate upon her death to her family, friends, and supporters.

action_date: 2005-02-14
text: 

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

 
Honors Shirley Chisholm (a former Representative from New York) for her service to the Nation, her work to improve the lives of women and minorities, her steadfast commitment to demonstrating the power of compassion, and her dedication to justice and equality.
 
Expresses the deepest condolences of the Senate upon her death to her family, friends, and supporters.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1358-1359; text as passed Senate: CR S1358-1359; text of measure as introduced: CR S1356)
action_date: 2005-02-14
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 S1358-1359; text as passed Senate: CR S1358-1359; text of measure as introduced: CR S1356)
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution demanding the return of the USS Pueblo to the United States Navy.

Bill: 109-sres-53
Sponsor: Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]
Introduced: 2005-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
East Asia
History
Hostages
Maritime law
Military intelligence
Military personnel
North Korea
Transportation and Public Works
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: 
Demands the return of the U.S.S Pueblo to the U.S. Navy. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1356)
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution paying tribute to John Hume.

Bill: 109-sres-54
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2005-02-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Europe
Government Operations and Politics
Legislators
Northern Ireland
Peace
Peace negotiations
Peace treaties
United Kingdom

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: 
Pays tribute to John Hume for his lifetime commitment to promoting reconciliation and peace in Northern Ireland. 
 
Calls on all the parties in Northern Ireland to redouble their effort to restore the trust that is necessary to implement the Good Friday Agreement and to achieve democratic institutions, peace, and justice in Northern Ireland. 

action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 

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

 
Pays tribute to John Hume for his lifetime commitment to promoting reconciliation and peace in Northern Ireland. 
 
Calls on all the parties in Northern Ireland to redouble their effort to restore the trust that is necessary to implement the Good Friday Agreement and to achieve democratic institutions, peace, and justice in Northern Ireland. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1578-1579)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1578-1579)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1578-1579)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1578-1579)
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1356-1357)
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the contributions of the late Zhao Ziyang to the people of China.

Bill: 109-sres-55
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Democracy
Dissenters
East Asia
Education
Expatriation
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Immigration
Political prisoners
Public demonstrations
Student movements
Students

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Recognizes that Zhao Ziyang: (1) made an important contribution to the people of China by providing assistance to the students in Tiananmen Square in 1989; and (2) remains a symbol of reform and human rights. 
 
Expresses sympathy for Zhao's family and to the people of China who were unable to appropriately mourn his death or to celebrate his life. 
 
Calls on the Government of China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including those persons still imprisoned for their participation in the Tiananmen Square protests; and (2) allow those people exiled on account of their activities to return to China. 

action_date: 2005-03-02
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that Zhao Ziyang: (1) made an important contribution to the people of China by providing assistance to the students in Tiananmen Square in 1989; and (2) remains a symbol of reform and human rights. 
 
Expresses sympathy for Zhao's family and to the people of China who were unable to appropriately mourn his death or to celebrate his life. 
 
Calls on the Government of China to: (1) release all prisoners of conscience, including those persons still imprisoned for their participation in the Tiananmen Square protests; and (2) allow those people exiled on account of their activities to return to China. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1956)
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1956)
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1956)
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1956)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1559-1560)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month, in memory of journalist David Bloom.

Bill: 109-sres-56
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cardiovascular diseases
Congress
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Health
Health education
Reporters and reporting
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Designates the month of March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month.
 
Honors the memory of David Bloom (a National Broadcasting Company journalist who died of a pulmonary embolism).
 
Recognizes the importance of raising awareness of deep-vein thrombosis.

action_date: 2005-03-02
text: 

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

 
Designates the month of March as Deep-Vein Thrombosis Awareness Month.
 
Honors the memory of David Bloom (a National Broadcasting Company journalist who died of a pulmonary embolism).
 
Recognizes the importance of raising awareness of deep-vein thrombosis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1957)
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1957)
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1956-1957)
action_date: 2005-03-02
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1956-1957)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1560)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1560-1561)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 25, 2005, as "National MPS Awareness Day".

Bill: 109-sres-57
Sponsor: Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]
Introduced: 2005-02-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Hereditary diseases
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 
Designates February 25, 2005, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis and mucolipidosis disorders are genetically determined lysosomal storage disorders that result in the inability of the body to produce certain enzymes needed to break down complex carbohydrates).
 


action_date: 2005-02-16
text: 

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

 
Designates February 25, 2005, as National MPS Awareness Day (mucopolysaccharidosis and mucolipidosis disorders are genetically determined lysosomal storage disorders that result in the inability of the body to produce certain enzymes needed to break down complex carbohydrates).
 



Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1577-1578; text as passed Senate: CR S1578; text of measure as introduced: CR S1560)
action_date: 2005-02-16
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 S1577-1578; text as passed Senate: CR S1578; text of measure as introduced: CR S1560)
action_date: 2005-02-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Honorable Howard Henry Baker, Jr., formerly a Senator of Tennessee, for a lifetime of distinguished service.

Bill: 109-sres-58
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congress
Congressional leadership
Congressional tributes
Ex-Members of Congress
Members of Congress
Senate
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Declares that the Senate commends its former colleague, the Honorable Howard Henry Baker, Jr., for a lifetime of distinguished service to the country and confers upon him the thanks of a grateful Nation.

action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 

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

 
Declares that the Senate commends its former colleague, the Honorable Howard Henry Baker, Jr., for a lifetime of distinguished service to the country and confers upon him the thanks of a grateful Nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1591-1594; text as passed Senate: CR S1591; text of measure as introduced: CR S1679)
action_date: 2005-02-17
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 S1591-1594; text as passed Senate: CR S1591; text of measure as introduced: CR S1679)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the European Union to maintain its arms export embargo on the People's Republic of China.

Bill: 109-sres-59
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Aggression
Alliances
Armed Forces and National Security
Arms sales
Ballistic missiles
Business ethics
China
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commerce
East Asia
Embargo
Europe
European Union
Export controls
Exports
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
Government ownership
Human rights
International cooperation
Nuclear nonproliferation
President and foreign policy
Science, Technology, Communications
Taiwan
Technology transfer
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Supports the U.S. embargo on the People's Republic of China (PRC). 
 
Urges the European Union (EU) to continue its ban on all arms exports to the PRC. 
 
Urges the United States and the EU to develop a common strategy to seek: (1) human rights improvement in the PRC; (2) an end to the PRC's military build-up aimed at Taiwan; (3) improvement in the PRC's export control practices; and (4) an end to the ongoing proliferation by state-sponsored entities in the PRC of technology related to weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missiles. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1680-1681)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1681)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association on its 75th anniversary and its members' vital contributions to the infrastructure of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-61
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Bridges
Building materials
Commerce
Congress
Congressional tributes
Construction industries
History
Housing and Community Development
Infrastructure
Road construction
Trade associations
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Congratulates the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its 75-year history and its contributions to the construction of the infrastructure of the United States, including homes, buildings, bridges, and highways.
 
Recognizes the Association as an invaluable asset in developing the history and character of the United States.
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Association as an expression of public appreciation and for public display at the Association's 2005 national convention.

action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association for its 75-year history and its contributions to the construction of the infrastructure of the United States, including homes, buildings, bridges, and highways.
 
Recognizes the Association as an invaluable asset in developing the history and character of the United States.
 
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Association as an expression of public appreciation and for public display at the Association's 2005 national convention.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1689-1690; text of measure as introduced: CR S1682)
action_date: 2005-02-17
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 S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1689-1690; text of measure as introduced: CR S1682)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of a "Rotary International Day" and celebrating and honoring Rotary International on the occasion of its centennial anniversary.

Bill: 109-sres-62
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congress
Congressional tributes
Nonprofit organizations
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Rotary International Day to celebrate Rotary International's centennial anniversary.
 
 Recognizes Rotary International for its 100 years of service towards improving the human condition in communities throughout the world. 

action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 

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

 
Supports the goals and ideals of a Rotary International Day to celebrate Rotary International's centennial anniversary.
 
 Recognizes Rotary International for its 100 years of service towards improving the human condition in communities throughout the world. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1691; text of measure as introduced: CR S1682-1683)
action_date: 2005-02-17
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 S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1691; text of measure as introduced: CR S1682-1683)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling for an investigation into the assassination of Prime Minister Rafiq Hariri and urging steps to pressure the Government of Syria to withdraw from Lebanon.

Bill: 109-sres-63
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2005-02-17 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Assassination
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congress
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Election administration
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Foreign leaders
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Lebanon
Middle East and North Africa
Military occupation
Military withdrawal
President and foreign policy
Sanctions (International law)
Sovereignty
Syria
United Nations

Summary:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 
Condemns the assassination of Rafiq Hariri, the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, and extends condolences to Prime Minister Hariri's family and the people of Lebanon. 
 
Supports United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1559 calling for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. 
 
Urges the President to: (1) seek a UN Security Council resolution creating an independent investigation into the assassination; and (2) consider imposing sanctions under the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003.
 
Supports the call of the Lebanese people for an end to Syria's presence in Lebanon, and for free, internationally-monitored elections.

action_date: 2005-02-17
text: 

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

 
Condemns the assassination of Rafiq Hariri, the former Prime Minister of Lebanon, and extends condolences to Prime Minister Hariri's family and the people of Lebanon. 
 
Supports United Nations (UN) Security Council Resolution 1559 calling for the withdrawal of all foreign forces from Lebanon. 
 
Urges the President to: (1) seek a UN Security Council resolution creating an independent investigation into the assassination; and (2) consider imposing sanctions under the Syria Accountability and Lebanese Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003.
 
Supports the call of the Lebanese people for an end to Syria's presence in Lebanon, and for free, internationally-monitored elections.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1691-1692; text of measure as introduced: CR S1683)
action_date: 2005-02-17
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 S1689-1692; text as passed Senate: CR S1691-1692; text of measure as introduced: CR S1683)
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Introduced in Senate