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A resolution designating May 5 through 9, 2008, as National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week.

Bill: 110-sres-544
Sponsor: Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Special weeks
Teachers

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Designates May 5-May 9, 2008, as the 7th annual National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week.
 
Recognizes the vital role substitute teachers play in a child's education.

action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 

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

 
Designates May 5-May 9, 2008, as the 7th annual National Substitute Teacher Recognition Week.
 
Recognizes the vital role substitute teachers play in a child's education.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3729; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3729; text of measure as introduced: CR S3719-3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
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 S3729; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3729; text of measure as introduced: CR S3719-3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship.

Bill: 110-sres-545
Sponsor: Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Arkansas
Commerce
Congressional tributes
Corporate philanthropy
Education
Energy
Higher education
Industry-university relations
Petroleum industry
Scholarships
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Congratulates the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship for choosing to further their education.
 
Recognizes April 30, 2008, as the second Academic Signing Day for graduating El Dorado High School students receiving El Dorado Promise and other academic scholarships.
 
Acknowledges the importance of the El Dorado Promise scholarship program in revitalizing southern Arkansas.
 
Recognizes Murphy Oil Corporation for creating and funding the scholarship which enables all eligible high school graduates of the El Dorado Public School District in El Dorado, Arkansas, to attend college.

action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the recipients of the El Dorado Promise scholarship for choosing to further their education.
 
Recognizes April 30, 2008, as the second Academic Signing Day for graduating El Dorado High School students receiving El Dorado Promise and other academic scholarships.
 
Acknowledges the importance of the El Dorado Promise scholarship program in revitalizing southern Arkansas.
 
Recognizes Murphy Oil Corporation for creating and funding the scholarship which enables all eligible high school graduates of the El Dorado Public School District in El Dorado, Arkansas, to attend college.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3729; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3729; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3729; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3729; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating May 2008 as "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month" and the week of May 1 through May 7, 2008, as "National Physical Education and Sports Week".

Bill: 110-sres-546
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Education
Elementary and secondary education
Health
Physical education and training
Physical fitness
Special months
Special weeks
Sports and Recreation

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Designates: (1) May 2008 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; and (2) May 1-May 7, 2008, as National Physical Education and Sports Week. 

action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 

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

Designates: (1) May 2008 as National Physical Fitness and Sports Month; and (2) May 1-May 7, 2008, as National Physical Education and Sports Week. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3729-3730; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3730; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3729-3730; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3730; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008, as "North American Occupational Safety and Health Week" and May 7, 2008, as "Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day".

Bill: 110-sres-547
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Accident prevention
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Environmental Protection
Environmental health
Health
Health education
Occupational health and safety
Professions
Special days
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Designates: (1) the week of May 4-May 10, 2008, as North American Occupational Safety and Health Week; and (2) May 7, 2008, as Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day. 

Commends: (1) occupational safety, health, and environmental practitioners for their commitment to protecting people, property, and the environment; and (2) those businesses that encourage a strong safety culture and incorporate occupational safety and health into their business strategies.

Encourages support for activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace.

Urges all people of the United States to continue to act responsibly and to be safe at work.

action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 

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

Designates: (1) the week of May 4-May 10, 2008, as North American Occupational Safety and Health Week; and (2) May 7, 2008, as Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day. 

Commends: (1) occupational safety, health, and environmental practitioners for their commitment to protecting people, property, and the environment; and (2) those businesses that encourage a strong safety culture and incorporate occupational safety and health into their business strategies.

Encourages support for activities aimed at increasing awareness of the importance of preventing illness, injury, and death in the workplace.

Urges all people of the United States to continue to act responsibly and to be safe at work.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3730-3731; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3730-3731; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S3730-3731; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3730-3731; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the contributions of AmeriCorps to the lives of the people of the United States.

Bill: 110-sres-548
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2008-05-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Education
Higher education
National service
Scholarships
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: 
Encourages the people of this country to join in a national effort to salute AmeriCorps members and alumni and raise awareness about the importance of national and community service.
 
 Acknowledges the significant accomplishments and contributions of AmeriCorps members, alumni, and community partners.
 
Encourages people of all ages to consider opportunities to serve in AmeriCorps.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3721)
action_date: 2008-05-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to childhood stroke and designating May 3, 2008, as "National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day".

Bill: 110-sres-549
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Introduced: 2008-05-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Child health
Families
Health
Health education
Special days
Stroke

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-02
text: 
Designates May 3, 2008, as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day. 
 
Urges support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.

action_date: 2008-05-02
text: 

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

 
Designates May 3, 2008, as National Childhood Stroke Awareness Day. 
 
Urges support for the efforts, programs, services, and advocacy of organizations that work to enhance public awareness of childhood stroke.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3749; text as passed Senate: CR S3749; text of measure as introduced: CR S3748)
action_date: 2008-05-02
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 S3749; text as passed Senate: CR S3749; text of measure as introduced: CR S3748)
action_date: 2008-05-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating 75 years of successful State-based alcohol regulation.

Bill: 110-sres-551
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2008-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Agriculture and Food
Alcoholic beverages
Anniversaries
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Constitutional amendments
Government Operations and Politics
Law
State laws

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 
Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation. 
 
Commends state lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community, and industry members for successful collaboration in achieving a workable, legal, and successful system for the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages.
 
Reaffirms the Senate's continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol.

action_date: 2008-09-24
text: 

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

Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation. 

Commends state lawmakers, regulators, law enforcement officers, the public health community, and industry members for successful collaboration in achieving a workable, legal, and successful system for the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages.

Reaffirms the Senate's continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9436-9437)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S9436-9437)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9436-9437)
action_date: 2008-09-24
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S9436-9437)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3801-3802)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the State of Minnesota.

Bill: 110-sres-552
Sponsor: Sen. Coleman, Norm [R-MN]
Introduced: 2008-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
Government Operations and Politics
Minnesota
Statehood (American politics)

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 
Congratulates Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.

action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Minnesota on its 150th anniversary and its contributions to America's economy and heritage.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3837; text: CR S3837; text of measure as introduced: CR S3802)
action_date: 2008-05-06
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 S3837; text: CR S3837; text of measure as introduced: CR S3802)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary.

Bill: 110-sres-553
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2008-05-06 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Congressional tributes
County politics and government
Government Operations and Politics
Maryland

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 
Congratulates Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary. 

action_date: 2008-05-06
text: 

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

 
Congratulates Charles County, Maryland, on the occasion of its 350th anniversary. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3837-3838; text: CR S3837-3838; text of measure as introduced: CR S3802)
action_date: 2008-05-06
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 S3837-3838; text: CR S3837-3838; text of measure as introduced: CR S3802)
action_date: 2008-05-06
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis.

Bill: 110-sres-554
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2008-05-07 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Burma
Commemorations
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief
East Asia
Emergency Management
International relief
Nongovernmental organizations
Storms

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) expressing sympathy to and support for the people of Burma in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (2) supporting President Bush's decision to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Burma through nongovernmental organizations that are not affiliated with the Burmese regime; (3) in standing ready to appropriate additional funds to address dire humanitarian conditions in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (4) calling upon the State Peace and Development Council to lift restrictions on humanitarian assistance and allow free access to the U.S. government's disaster assistance response team; and (5) stating that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) should evaluate which organizations are capable of providing humanitarian assistance without Council interference.

action_date: 2008-05-07
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) expressing sympathy to and support for the people of Burma in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (2) supporting President Bush's decision to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to Burma through nongovernmental organizations that are not affiliated with the Burmese regime; (3) in standing ready to appropriate additional funds to address dire humanitarian conditions in the aftermath of Cyclone Nargis; (4) calling upon the State Peace and Development Council to lift restrictions on humanitarian assistance and allow free access to the U.S. government's disaster assistance response team; and (5) stating that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) should evaluate which organizations are capable of providing humanitarian assistance without Council interference.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3930; text as passed Senate: CR S3930; text of measure as introduced: CR S3906-3907)
action_date: 2008-05-07
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 S3930; text as passed Senate: CR S3930; text of measure as introduced: CR S3906-3907)
action_date: 2008-05-07
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.

Bill: 110-sres-555
Sponsor: Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Anniversaries
Charitable contributions
Congress
Congressional tributes
Social Welfare
Volunteer workers
Women
Women in public life
Women's organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Congressional Club.
 
Acknowledges the contributions of political spouses to public life in the United States and around the world through the Congressional Club for the past 100 years.
 
Honors the Club's past and present membership.
 
Encourages the people of the United States to strive for greater friendship, civility, and generosity in order to heighten public service, elevate the culture, and enrich humanity, to seek opportunities to give financially, and to volunteer to assist charitable organizations in their own communities.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3980)
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the United States for their ongoing contributions to education, and for other purposes.

Bill: 110-sres-556
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Academic performance
Charter schools
Congressional tributes
Education
Elementary and secondary education
Elementary education
Secondary education
Special weeks

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideas and goals of the ninth annual National Charter Schools Week (May 5-May 9, 2008).

action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 

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

 
Acknowledges and commends charter schools and their students, parents, teachers, and administrators across the country for their ongoing contributions to education and our public school system.
 
Supports the ideas and goals of the ninth annual National Charter Schools Week (May 5-May 9, 2008).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3985-3986; text: CR S3985-3986; text of measure as introduced: CR S3980-3981)
action_date: 2008-05-08
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 S3985-3986; text: CR S3985-3986; text of measure as introduced: CR S3980-3981)
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Train Day.

Bill: 110-sres-557
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2008-05-08 in the Senate
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: Railroad freight operations
Railroad passenger traffic
Railroads
Special days
Transportation and Public Works

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: 
Supports the goals and ideals of National Train Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3981)
action_date: 2008-05-08
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating June 10, 2008, as "National Hunger Awareness Day" and authorizing the collection of food donations during the period beginning May 12, 2008, and ending June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

Bill: 110-sres-558
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Gordon H. [R-OR]
Introduced: 2008-05-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Agriculture and Food
Subjects: Charitable contributions
Charities
Commemorations
Congress
District of Columbia
Emergency Management
Emergency housing
Food relief
Housing and Community Development
Hunger
Members of Congress
Senate
Shelters for the homeless
Social Welfare
Special days

Summary:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 
Designates June 10, 2008, as National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
Authorizes the collection of food donations between May 12 and June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.

action_date: 2008-05-12
text: 

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

 
Designates June 10, 2008, as National Hunger Awareness Day.
 
Authorizes the collection of food donations between May 12 and June 10, 2008, from concerned Members of Congress and staff to assist families suffering from hunger and food insecurity in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4045-4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4045-4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032)
action_date: 2008-05-12
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 S4045-4046; text as passed Senate: CR S4045-4046; text of measure as introduced: CR S4032)
action_date: 2008-05-12
text: Introduced in Senate