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A resolution declaring June 6, 2008, a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission.

Bill: 110-sres-587
Sponsor: Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC]
Introduced: 2008-06-05 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Armed forces abroad
Government Operations and Politics
History
Military operations
Military personnel
Presidential messages
Radio broadcasting
Religion
Roosevelt Administration
Science, Technology, Communications
World War II

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: 
 Designates June 6, 2008, as a national day of prayer and rededication for the men and women of the United States Armed Forces and their mission.
 
 Encourages Americans to join the Senate in such national day by reflecting on President Roosevelt's D-Day radio prayer.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5218)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5218-5219)
action_date: 2008-06-05
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Dr. Feng Shan Ho, a man of great courage and humanity, who saved the lives of thousands of Austrian Jews between 1938 and 1940.

Bill: 110-sres-588
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2008-06-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Austria
China
Congressional tributes
Diplomats
East Asia
Europe
History
Immigration
International Affairs
Jewish holocaust (1939-1945)
Visas

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-06
text: 
Honors the courage and humanity of Dr. Feng Shan Ho for acting at great personal risk to issue Chinese visas to Jews in Vienna between 1938 and 1940. 
 
Recognizes his heroic deeds in saving the lives of thousands of Jewish persons by allowing them to escape the Holocaust. 

action_date: 2008-06-06
text: 

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

 
Honors the courage and humanity of Dr. Feng Shan Ho for acting at great personal risk to issue Chinese visas to Jews in Vienna between 1938 and 1940. 
 
Recognizes his heroic deeds in saving the lives of thousands of Jewish persons by allowing them to escape the Holocaust. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5374-5375; text as passed Senate: CR S5375; text of measure as introduced: CR S5372-5373)
action_date: 2008-06-06
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 S5374-5375; text as passed Senate: CR S5375; text of measure as introduced: CR S5372-5373)
action_date: 2008-06-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning June 9, 2008, as "National Health Information Technology Week".

Bill: 110-sres-589
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorations
Health information systems
Information technology
Science, Technology, Communications
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Designates the week beginning June 9, 2008, as National Health Information Technology Week. 

Recognizes the value of, and calls upon all stakeholders to promote the use of, information technology and management systems in transforming U.S. health care.

action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 

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

Designates the week beginning June 9, 2008, as National Health Information Technology Week. 

Recognizes the value of, and calls upon all stakeholders to promote the use of, information technology and management systems in transforming U.S. health care.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5457; text as passed Senate: CR S5457; text of measure as introduced: CR S5455)
action_date: 2008-06-10
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 S5457; text as passed Senate: CR S5457; text of measure as introduced: CR S5455)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 233rd birthday of the Army and commending the men and women of the Army as exceptional individuals who live by the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.

Bill: 110-sres-590
Sponsor: Sen. Inhofe, James M. [R-OK]
Introduced: 2008-06-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Armed Forces and National Security
Army
Congressional tributes
Families
Military dependents
Military personnel

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 
Celebrates the 233rd birthday of the Army.
 
Salutes the men and women of the Army and their families.
 
Commends such men and women as exceptional individuals who live by the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
 
Recognizes them as the reason why the Army continues to: (1) stand as the best army in the world; and (2) perform extraordinary tasks while upholding its hallowed traditions.

action_date: 2008-06-10
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 233rd birthday of the Army.
 
Salutes the men and women of the Army and their families.
 
Commends such men and women as exceptional individuals who live by the Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage.
 
Recognizes them as the reason why the Army continues to: (1) stand as the best army in the world; and (2) perform extraordinary tasks while upholding its hallowed traditions.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5457-5458; text as passed Senate: CR S5458; text of measure as introduced: CR S5455)
action_date: 2008-06-10
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 S5457-5458; text as passed Senate: CR S5458; text of measure as introduced: CR S5455)
action_date: 2008-06-10
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the historic touchdown of the Phoenix Mars Lander during its 50th anniversary year.

Bill: 110-sres-591
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-06-11 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Astronautics
Astronauts
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Moon
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Ohio
Planets
Research centers
Science, Technology, Communications
Space activities
Space exploration
Spacecraft

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for 50 years of scientific and technological excellence; (2) NASA for the historic landing of the Phoenix Mars Lander on May 25, 2008; (3) the importance of the Phoenix mission to NASA's long-term Mars Exploration Program; (4) the importance of contributions made by NASA Glenn Research Center to the NASA space program, including to Mars and moon missions; and (5) the importance of NASA's Human Research Program, and Glenn Research Center's contributions to such program, to the health and safety of all NASA astronauts. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5529)
action_date: 2008-06-11
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary.

Bill: 110-sres-592
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Electric utilities
Energy
Government Operations and Politics
Government corporations
Tennessee Valley Authority
Tennessee Valley development
Water Resources Development

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary.
 
Recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development in a service area that includes seven states.
 
Honors the accomplishments of the Board of Directors, retirees, staff, and supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority who were instrumental during the Tennessee Valley Authority's first 75 years.

action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 

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

 
Commends the Tennessee Valley Authority on its 75th anniversary.
 
Recognizes the Tennessee Valley Authority for its long and proud history of service in the areas of energy, the environment, and economic development in a service area that includes seven states.
 
Honors the accomplishments of the Board of Directors, retirees, staff, and supporters of the Tennessee Valley Authority who were instrumental during the Tennessee Valley Authority's first 75 years.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5636; text as passed Senate: CR S5636; text of measure as introduced: CR S5633)
action_date: 2008-06-12
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 S5636; text as passed Senate: CR S5636; text of measure as introduced: CR S5633)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Detroit Red Wings on winning the 2008 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-593
Sponsor: Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Hockey
Michigan
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Congratulates the Detroit Red Wings on winning the 2008 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Championship. 

action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Detroit Red Wings on winning the 2008 National Hockey League Stanley Cup Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5636-5638; text as passed Senate: CR S5637-5638)
action_date: 2008-06-12
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 S5636-5638; text as passed Senate: CR S5637-5638)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2008 as "Tay-Sachs Awareness Month".

Bill: 110-sres-594
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2008-06-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Health
Health education
Special months
Tay-Sachs disease

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: 
Designates September 2008 as Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-06-26
text: 

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

Designates September 2008 as Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.

action_date: 2008-07-07
text: 

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

Designates September 2008 as Tay-Sachs Awareness Month.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6367-6368; text as passed Senate: CR S6367-6368)
action_date: 2008-07-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6367-6368; text as passed Senate: CR S6367-6368)
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 853.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-06-26
text: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5634)
action_date: 2008-06-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 2008 as "Gospel Music Heritage Month" and honoring gospel music for its valuable and longstanding contributions to the culture of the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-595
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2008-06-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Christianity
Congressional tributes
Music
Religion
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: 
Designates September 2008 as Gospel Music Heritage Month. 

Recognizes the great contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 

action_date: 2008-06-16
text: 

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

Designates September 2008 as Gospel Music Heritage Month. 

Recognizes the great contributions to the culture of the United States derived from the rich heritage of gospel music and gospel music artists. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5666; text as passed Senate: CR S5666; text of measure as introduced: CR S5663)
action_date: 2008-06-16
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 S5666; text as passed Senate: CR S5666; text of measure as introduced: CR S5663)
action_date: 2008-06-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Boston Celtics on winning the 2008 National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 110-sres-596
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-06-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Athletes
Basketball
California
Congressional tributes
Massachusetts
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Celtics for winning the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship; and (2) the Los Angeles Lakers for their success during the 2008 season and winning the NBA Western Conference Championship.

action_date: 2008-06-23
text: 

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

 
Congratulates: (1) the Boston Celtics for winning the 2008 National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship; and (2) the Los Angeles Lakers for their success during the 2008 season and winning the NBA Western Conference Championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S5971-5972)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text as passed Senate: CR S5971-5972)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5971-5972)
action_date: 2008-06-23
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5971-5972)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5838-5839)
action_date: 2008-06-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 2008, as "'Wait Wait...Don't Tell Me!' Recognition Month".

Bill: 110-sres-597
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-06-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Public broadcasting
Radio programs
Science, Technology, Communications
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: 
Designates June 2008 as Wait Wait . . . Don't Tell Me! Recognition Month.
 
Celebrates the show for its contributions to the nation's creative spirit and for bringing smiles to America's Saturday mornings.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5942)
action_date: 2008-06-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need for the United States to lead renewed international efforts to assist developing nations in conserving natural resources and preventing the impending extinction of a large portion of the world's plant and animal species.

Bill: 110-sres-598
Sponsor: Sen. Biden, Joseph R., Jr. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Animals
Biological diversity
Congress
Congress and foreign policy
Congressional reporting requirements
Conservation of natural resources
Developing countries
Diplomacy
Economics and Public Finance
Endangered species
Environmental Protection
International agencies
International environmental cooperation
Nature conservation
Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sustainable development
Treaties

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the United States should: (1) identify global conservation goals that help ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect biological diversity in terrestrial and marine environments of developing countries; and (2) work with donor nations and international organizations in support of such goals.

action_date: 2008-09-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate that: (1) the government should fully use federal authorities, diplomatic agreements, and other appropriate mechanisms, including working with other donor nations, to identify global conservation goals, and increase funding for, global conservation strategies in order to help ensure the sustainable use of natural resources and protect biological diversity in terrestrial and marine environments of developing countries; and (2) federal efforts should reflect a recognition of the problem's urgency by annually reporting to the appropriate congressional committees regarding progress reports and action plans. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1049.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Dodd without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2008-09-23
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6024-6025)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6025)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the condolences of the Senate to those affected by the tragic events following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008.

Bill: 110-sres-599
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2008-06-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Boy Scouts
Camping
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Emergency medicine
Families
Fire fighters
Health
Iowa
Medical personnel
Nebraska
Rescue work
Sports and Recreation
Tornadoes

Summary:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 
Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008: Sam Thomsen, Josh Fennen, Ben Petrzilka, and Aaron Eilerts. Shares thoughts and prayers for a full recovery for those who were injured.

Commends the Boy Scouts of America for the support the organization has provided to the families and friends of those lost and injured. Extends thanks to those who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims. 

action_date: 2008-06-24
text: 

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

Expresses condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives following the tornado that hit the Little Sioux Scout Ranch in Little Sioux, Iowa, on June 11, 2008: Sam Thomsen, Josh Fennen, Ben Petrzilka, and Aaron Eilerts. Shares thoughts and prayers for a full recovery for those who were injured.

Commends the Boy Scouts of America for the support the organization has provided to the families and friends of those lost and injured. Extends thanks to those who took quick action to provide aid and comfort to the victims. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6081-6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6081-6082; text of measure as introduced: CR S6025)
action_date: 2008-06-24
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 S6081-6082; text as passed Senate: CR S6081-6082; text of measure as introduced: CR S6025)
action_date: 2008-06-24
text: Introduced in Senate