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A resolution paying tribute to the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp for their recognition by the Yad Vashem Holocaust Martyrs' and Heroes' Remembrance Authority as Righteous Among the Nations for their heroic efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust.

Bill: 109-sres-562
Sponsor: Sen. Chafee, Lincoln [R-RI]
Introduced: 2006-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Arts, Culture, Religion
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Clergy
Congressional tributes
District of Columbia
Government Operations and Politics
History
Human rights
Immigration
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Museums
Nazism
Refugees
Religion
Sudan

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 
Recognizes the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp as genuine American heroes, and pays tribute to them as their names are added to the Wall of Rescuers in the permanent exhibition of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on September 14, 2006.
 
 Commends the organization founded to support the Sharps' work, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, for its efforts to rescue Jews and opponents of the Nazi regime in Europe and for carrying on the Sharps' legacy by working to save the lives of the people of Darfur, Sudan, and to protect human rights worldwide.
 


action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp as genuine American heroes, and pays tribute to them as their names are added to the Wall of Rescuers in the permanent exhibition of the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum on September 14, 2006.
 
 Commends the organization founded to support the Sharps' work, the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, for its efforts to rescue Jews and opponents of the Nazi regime in Europe and for carrying on the Sharps' legacy by working to save the lives of the people of Darfur, Sudan and to protect human rights worldwide.
 
 Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Joukowsky family of Providence, Rhode Island, the direct descendants of the Reverend Waitstill Sharp and Martha Sharp, and to the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee of Cambridge, Massachusetts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9278-9279; textas passed Senate: CR S9278-9279; text of measure as introduced: CR S9255-9256)
action_date: 2006-09-08
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 S9278-9279; textas passed Senate: CR S9278-9279; text of measure as introduced: CR S9255-9256)
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 13, 2006, as "National Celiac Disease Awareness Day".

Bill: 109-sres-563
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2006-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Digestive diseases
Health
Health education
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 
Designates September 13, 2006, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day. 

action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 

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

 
Designates September 13, 2006, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9279-9280; text as passed Senate: CR S9279-9280; text of measure as introduced: CR S9256)
action_date: 2006-09-08
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 S9279-9280; text as passed Senate: CR S9279-9280; text of measure as introduced: CR S9256)
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 10 through September 16, 2006, as "National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week" and supporting the goals and ideals of a National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week to raise public awareness and understanding of the impact polycystic kidney disease has on patients and future generations of their families.

Bill: 109-sres-564
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-09-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Kidney diseases
Medical research
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 
Designates September 10 through September 16, 2006, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 

action_date: 2006-09-08
text: 

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

 
Designates September 10 through September 16, 2006, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9280; text as passed Senate: 9280; text of measure as introduced: CR S9256)
action_date: 2006-09-08
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 S9280; text as passed Senate: 9280; text of measure as introduced: CR S9256)
action_date: 2006-09-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate concerning the importance of preventing child abuse and neglect before they occur and achieving permanency and stability for children who must experience foster care.

Bill: 109-sres-566
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2006-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Families
Subjects: Child welfare
Education
Foster home care
Higher education
Professional education
Social Welfare
Social work

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: 
Calls for Congress to: (1) increase funding to provide for additional child welfare service caseworkers and associated administrative costs; (2) encourage states to set goals for decreasing caseloads of caseworkers in order to ensure quality service for the most vulnerable children; and (3) encourage states to implement policies with increased educational and professional development expectations for caseworkers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9367-9368)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Detroit Shock on winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 109-sres-567
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2006-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Basketball
Congressional tributes
Michigan
Sports and Recreation
Women
Women athletes

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: 
Congratulates the Detroit Shock on winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

action_date: 2006-09-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Detroit Shock on winning the 2006 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9444-9445; text as passed Senate: CR S9445; text of measure as introduced: CR S9368)
action_date: 2006-09-12
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 S9444-9445; text as passed Senate: CR S9445; text of measure as introduced: CR S9368)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Columbus Northern Little League team of Columbus, Georgia, for winning the championship game of the Little League World Series.

Bill: 109-sres-568
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2006-09-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congressional tributes
Families
Georgia
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: 
Congratulates and honors the Columbus Northern Little League team on winning the 60th annual Little League Baseball World Series. Commends Little League Baseball for continuing the tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball.
 

action_date: 2006-09-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates and honors the Columbus Northern Little League team on winning the 60th annual Little League Baseball World Series. Commends Little League Baseball for continuing the tradition of encouraging the development of sportsmanship and confidence in youth by sponsoring world-class baseball.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9445-9446; text as passed Senate: CR S9446; text of measure as introduced: CR S9368)
action_date: 2006-09-12
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 S9445-9446; text as passed Senate: CR S9446; text of measure as introduced: CR S9368)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9335-9336)
action_date: 2006-09-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life of those who died in service to their country aboard the U.S.S. Enterprise on January 14, 1969.

Bill: 109-sres-569
Sponsor: Sen. Ensign, John [R-NV]
Introduced: 2006-09-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Congressional tributes
Marine safety
Military aviation
Military personnel
Navy
Warships

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: 
Honors the life and legacy of those who served aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65) and those who died in service on such carrier on January 14, 1969. 

action_date: 2006-09-13
text: 

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

Honors the life and legacy of those who served aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier U.S.S. Enterprise (CVN-65) and those who died in service on such carrier on January 14, 1969. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9566; text as passed Senate: CR S9566; text of measure as introduced: CR S9507)
action_date: 2006-09-13
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 S9566; text as passed Senate: CR S9566; text of measure as introduced: CR S9507)
action_date: 2006-09-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the month of September as "National American History and Heritage Month".

Bill: 109-sres-570
Sponsor: Sen. DeWine, Mike [R-OH]
Introduced: 2006-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Civics education
Congressional tributes
Education
Government Operations and Politics
History
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 
Designates September as National American History and Heritage Month.
 
Recognizes with great appreciation the contributions of the millions of U.S. citizens who have devoted their lives, often at great sacrifice, to the improvement and preservation of the Nation, and those who continue to do so.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9639)
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of the United States.

Bill: 109-sres-571
Sponsor: Sen. Frist, William H. [R-TN]
Introduced: 2006-09-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Hispanic Americans
Minorities
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 
Recognizes September 15-October 15, 2006, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
 
Celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our nation.

action_date: 2006-09-14
text: 

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

 
Recognizes September 15-October 15, 2006, as Hispanic Heritage Month.
 
Celebrates the vast contributions of Hispanic Americans to the strength and culture of our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9646; text as passed Senate: CR S9646; text of measure as introduced: CR S9640)
action_date: 2006-09-14
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 S9646; text as passed Senate: CR S9646; text of measure as introduced: CR S9640)
action_date: 2006-09-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to raising awareness and enhancing the state of computer security in the United States, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.

Bill: 109-sres-572
Sponsor: Sen. Burns, Conrad R. [R-MT]
Introduced: 2006-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Computer security measures
Internet
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Cyber Security Awareness Month.
 
Declares that the Senate will work with federal agencies, national organizations, businesses, and educational institutions to encourage the development and implementation of existing and future computer security voluntary consensus standards, practices, and technologies in order to enhance the state of computer security in the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9728-9729)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and saluting the outstanding service of its members and staff on behalf of the agricultural community and the people of North Carolina.

Bill: 109-sres-574
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2006-09-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Agricultural education
Agriculture and Food
Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Education
Farmers
Farms
Higher education
North Carolina

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: 
Recognizes the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and salutes the outstanding service of its members and staff on behalf of the agricultural community and the people of North Carolina. 

action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the North Carolina Farm Bureau Federation on the occasion of its 70th anniversary and salutes the outstanding service of its members and staff on behalf of the agricultural community and the people of North Carolina. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10007)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S10007)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10007)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10007)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9729-9730)
action_date: 2006-09-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the efforts of the Independent National Electoral Commission of the Government of Nigeria, political parties, civil society, and religious organizations to facilitate the first democratic transition of Nigeria from 1 civilian government to another in the general elections to be held in April 2007.

Bill: 109-sres-575
Sponsor: Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Africa (Sub-Saharan)
Bush (George W.) Administration
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Constitutional amendments
Crime and Law Enforcement
Criminal investigation
Democracy
Election administration
Election candidates
Foreign leaders
Freedom of association
Government Operations and Politics
Human rights
Law
Nigeria
Political parties
Political violence
President and foreign policy
Presidential term of office
Prosecution
Public corruption
Right of assembly
Term limits
Voter registration
Voting

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
 Recognizes Nigeria's importance as a strategic partner and long-time friend of the United States.
 
 Acknowledges Nigeria's rising prominence as a regional leader and role model.
 
Commends the National Assembly of Nigeria's decision to reject a constitutional amendment that would have allowed for a third presidential term.
 
 Encourages the government of Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission to demonstrate a commitment to democratic elections by: (1) developing a voter registration and education plan; (2) addressing corruption charges; and (3) conducting unbiased recruitment and training of election officials.
 
Urges the government of Nigeria to respect the freedoms of association and assembly, including the right of candidates, members of political parties, and others to assemble and conduct public events free from intimidation.
 
Urges a robust effort by Nigeria's law enforcement and judicial officials to enforce the rule of law, particularly by preventing and investigating politically-motivated violence and prosecuting those suspected of such acts.
 
Expresses U.S. support for coordinated efforts by the government of Nigeria and the Independent National Electoral Commission to work with political parties, civil society, religious organizations, and other entities to organize a peaceful democratic transition based on free elections in April 2007.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9791)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals of  Red Ribbon Week.

Bill: 109-sres-576
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Drug abuse
Drug abuse prevention
Drugs and youth
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Signs and symbols
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of Red Ribbon Week.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people to promote the creation of drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.

action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals of Red Ribbon Week.
 
Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people to promote the creation of drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9848; text as passed Senate: CR S9848; text of measure as introduced: CR S9791-9792)
action_date: 2006-09-20
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 S9848; text as passed Senate: CR S9848; text of measure as introduced: CR S9791-9792)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 24, 2006, as "National Good Neighbor Day".

Bill: 109-sres-577
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2006-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Citizenship
Ethics
Government Operations and Politics
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 
Designates September 24, 2006, as National Good Neighbor Day.

action_date: 2006-09-20
text: 

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

 
Designates September 24, 2006, as National Good Neighbor Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9848-9849; text as passed Senate: CR S9849; text of measure as introduced: CR S9792)
action_date: 2006-09-20
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 S9848-9849; text as passed Senate: CR S9849; text of measure as introduced: CR S9792)
action_date: 2006-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing that the occurrence of prostate cancer in African American men has reached epidemic proportions and urging Federal agencies to address that health crisis by designating funds for education, awareness outreach, and research specifically focused on how that disease affects African American men.

Bill: 109-sres-578
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2006-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Blacks
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to research
Health education
Medical research
Minorities
Minority health
Preventive medicine
Prostate cancer
Science, Technology, Communications

Summary:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: 
Recognizes that prostate cancer has created a health crisis for African American men.
 
Declares the critical importance of the designation of increased funding for: (1) research to address and attempt to end the health crisis; and (2) efforts relating to education, awareness, and early detection at the grassroots levels to end the health crisis.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9906-9907)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9907)
action_date: 2006-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate