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A resolution congratulating the Philadelphia Phillies on winning the 2008 World Series.

Bill: 110-sres-712
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Baseball
Congressional tributes
Florida
Pennsylvania
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Congratulates: (1) the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2008 World Series; and (2) the Tampa Bay Rays on an outstanding 2008 season.

action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 

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

 
Congratulates: (1) the Philadelphia Phillies for winning the 2008 World Series; and (2) the Tampa Bay Rays on an outstanding 2008 season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10772-10773; text as passed Senate: CR S10773; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752)
action_date: 2008-11-20
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 S10772-10773; text as passed Senate: CR S10773; text of measure as introduced: CR S10752)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the firefighters and emergency workers who courageously fought fires in California in 2008.

Bill: 110-sres-714
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Emergency Management
Fire fighters
Forest fires
National forests
Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Commends the firefighters and emergency workers from California, 41 other states, and other nations for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting wildfires in California.

Expresses support for the continued work of firefighters to protect National Forest System land, other public lands, and private property from further damage.

Praises the people of California for their courage. Extends sympathy to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and businesses.

action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 

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

Commends the firefighters and emergency workers from California, 41 other states, and other nations for their courageous actions and sacrifices in fighting wildfires in California.

Expresses support for the continued work of firefighters to protect National Forest System land, other public lands, and private property from further damage.

Praises the people of California for their courage. Extends sympathy to those who have lost loved ones, homes, and businesses.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10753-10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
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 S10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10753-10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution extending the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group.

Bill: 110-sres-715
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Arms control
Arms control negotiations
Arms sales
Ballistic missile defenses
Conferences
Congressional caucuses
Congressional delegations
Congressional leadership
Conventional weapons
Export controls
Foreign Trade and International Finance
Government Operations and Politics
International Affairs
International cooperation
Legislative bodies
Legislators
Members of Congress
Parliamentary government
Russia
Senate
Weapons of mass destruction

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Amends specified Senate Resolutions to extend the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group from December 31, 2008, until December 31, 2010.

action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 

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

 
Amends specified Senate Resolutions to extend the authority for the Senate National Security Working Group from December 31, 2008, until December 31, 2010.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10775; text as passed Senate: CR S10775; text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.

Bill: 110-sres-716
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Athletes
California
Colleges
Congressional tributes
Education
Families
Football
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Louisiana
Mentoring
Poor children
Sports and Recreation
Urban affairs
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character).
 
Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program.
 
Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 110-sres-717
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Families
Military dependents
Military personnel
Social Welfare
Special days
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Designates December 13, 2008, as &quot;Wreaths Across America Day.&quot; 

Honors Wreaths Across America, the Worcester Wreath Company, Morrill Worcester of the Worcester Wreath Company, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all other companies and individuals involved in the Wreaths Across America Project (concerning the placement of wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials). 

Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans and service members and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 30, 2008, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 110-sres-718
Sponsor: Sen. Chambliss, Saxby [R-GA]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Citizens band radio
Clergy
Commemorations
Crime and Law Enforcement
Driver education
Education
Higher education
Labor and Employment
Police
Religion
Science, Technology, Communications
Special days
Students
Thanksgiving Day
Traffic accidents and safety
Truck drivers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Designates November 30, 2008, as Drive Safer Sunday.

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

 
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety.
 
Designates November 30, 2008, as Drive Safer Sunday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
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 S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10754)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and the contributions of American Indians and Alaska Natives to the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-719
Sponsor: Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Alaska
Indigenous peoples
Minorities
Native Americans
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
 Recognizes the celebration of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during November 2008.

Honors the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and their contributions to the United States. 

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

Recognizes the celebration of National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month during November 2008.

Honors the heritage and culture of American Indians and Alaska Natives and their contributions to the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10836)
action_date: 2008-12-09
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 S10836)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10836)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Indian Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10836)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10755)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10755-10756)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.

Bill: 110-sres-720
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Cancer
Health
Health education
Special months

Summary:
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10835-10836)
action_date: 2008-12-09
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 S10835-10836)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10835-10836)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10835-10836)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10756)
action_date: 2008-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing and honoring the Smith Center High School football team.

Bill: 110-sres-721
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2008-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Football
Kansas
Secondary education
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: 
Congratulates the Smith Center High School (Kansas) football team on a victorious season.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10816)
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing January 2, 2009 as "National Advertising Specialty Day".

Bill: 110-sres-722
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]
Introduced: 2008-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Advertising
Government Operations and Politics
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: 
Recognizes January 2, 2009, as &quot;National Advertising Specialty Day.&quot; 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10816)
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10816)
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 110-sres-723
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2008-12-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Charitable contributions
Congressional employees
Congressional office buildings
Families
Government Operations and Politics
Members of Congress
Military dependents
Nonprofit organizations
Senate
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if such purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2008-12-08
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if such purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10819; text as passed Senate: CR S10819; text of measure as introduced: CR S10816)
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10819; text as passed Senate: CR S10819; text of measure as introduced: CR S10816)
action_date: 2008-12-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution acknowledging the accomplishments and goals of the Youth Impact Program.

Bill: 110-sres-725
Sponsor: Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA]
Introduced: 2008-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Families
Football
Mentoring
Poor children
Sports and Recreation
Urban affairs
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 
Recognizes the contributions of the organizations that support the Youth Impact Program. Encourages expansion of the Program to inner cities across the United States.

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

Recognizes the contributions of the organizations that support the Youth Impact Program. Encourages expansion of the Program to inner cities across the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834-10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
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 S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10834-10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 13, 2008, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 110-sres-726
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2008-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Armed Forces and National Security
Cemeteries and funerals
Congressional tributes
Families
Military dependents
Military personnel
Social Welfare
Special days
Volunteer workers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 
Designates December 13, 2008, as &quot;Wreaths Across America Day.&quot; 

Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all other volunteers and donators involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 

Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans and service members and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation. 

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

Designates December 13, 2008, as &quot;Wreaths Across America Day.&quot; 

Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all other volunteers and donators involved in the tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 

Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans and service members and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
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 S10837; text as passed Senate: CR S10837; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the victims of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103 on the twentieth anniversary of the tragedy.

Bill: 110-sres-727
Sponsor: Sen. Clinton, Hillary Rodham [D-NY]
Introduced: 2008-12-09 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Air piracy
Anniversaries
Bombings
Congressional tributes
Crime and Law Enforcement
Europe
Scotland
Terrorism
Transportation and Public Works
United Kingdom
Victims of terrorism

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 
Designates December 21, 2008, as Twentieth Anniversary of Remembrance for the Victims of the Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 Day.
 
 Conveys condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the victims of the attack on Flight 103. 

action_date: 2008-12-09
text: 

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

 
Designates December 21, 2008, as Twentieth Anniversary of Remembrance for the Victims of the Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 Day.
 
 Conveys condolences to the families, friends, and communities of the victims of the attack on Flight 103. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10837-10838; text as passed Senate: CR S10837-10838; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
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 S10837-10838; text as passed Senate: CR S10837-10838; text of measure as introduced: CR S10835)
action_date: 2008-12-09
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating January 2009 as "National Mentoring Month".

Bill: 110-sres-728
Sponsor: Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-12-10 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Families
Labor and Employment
Mentoring
Social Welfare
Special months
Volunteer workers
Youth services

Summary:
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: 
Designates January 2009 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
Praises those who are already serving as mentors. 
 
Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.

action_date: 2008-12-11
text: 

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

 
Designates January 2009 as National Mentoring Month. 
 
Praises those who are already serving as mentors. 
 
Encourages others to volunteer as mentors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text as passed Senate: CR S10958)
action_date: 2008-12-11
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 S10958)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10957-10958)
action_date: 2008-12-11
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10957-10958)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S10883)
action_date: 2008-12-10
text: Introduced in Senate