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A resolution designating April 2010 as "National 9-1-1 Education Month".

Bill: 111-sres-482
Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Emergency communications systems
School administration
Telephone and wireless communication

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text:  
Designates April 
2010 
as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 

action_date: 2010-04-14
text:  

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

 
Designates April 
2010 
as National 9-1-1 Education Month. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2326-2327; text as passed Senate: CR S2326-2327; text of measure as introduced: CR S2300)
action_date: 2010-04-14
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 S2326-2327; text as passed Senate: CR S2326-2327; text of measure as introduced: CR S2300)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Republic of Serbia's application for European Union membership and recognizing Serbia's active efforts to integrate into Europe and the global community.

Bill: 111-sres-483
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Alliances
Congressional tributes
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Europe
European Union
Free trade and trade barriers
Human rights
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Rule of law and government transparency
Serbia
Sovereignty, recognition, national governance and status
Terrorism
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Applauds the people of Serbia for their commitment to democracy, free markets, tolerance, and the rule of law.
 
 Urges the European Council to adopt a clear position on Serbia's qualifications as a candidate country.
 
 Recognizes Serbia's cooperation with the United States on issues such as democratization, anti-drug trafficking, anti-terrorism, human rights, regional cooperation, and trade.
 
 Urges the government of Serbia to intensify efforts to capture and transfer at-large indictees Goran Hadzic and Ratko Mladic to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).

action_date: 2010-04-21
text: 

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

 
Applauds the people of Serbia for their commitment to democracy, free markets, tolerance, and the rule of law.
 
 Urges the European Council to adopt a clear position on Serbia's qualifications as a candidate country.
 
 Recognizes Serbia's cooperation with the United States on issues such as democratization, anti-drug trafficking, anti-terrorism, human rights, regional cooperation, and trade.
 
 Urges the government of Serbia to intensify efforts to capture and transfer at-large indictees Goran Hadzic and Ratko Mladic to the International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia (ICTY).


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2529)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2529)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2529)
action_date: 2010-04-21
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2529)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2389)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week of May 16 through May 22, 2010, as "National Public Works Week".

Bill: 111-sres-484
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Infrastructure development

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Designates the week of May 16-May 22, 2010, as National Public Works Week.
 
 Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.

action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 

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

 
Designates the week of May 16-May 22, 2010, as National Public Works Week.
 
 Recognizes the important contributions of public works professionals to improving U.S. public infrastructure and to the communities they serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2393; text of measure as introduced: CR S2389)
action_date: 2010-04-15
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 S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2393; text of measure as introduced: CR S2389)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 2010 as "Financial Literacy Month".

Bill: 111-sres-485
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Financial literacy

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Designates April 2010 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.

action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 

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

 
Designates April 2010 as Financial Literacy Month to raise public awareness about the importance of personal financial education in the United States and the serious consequences that may result from a lack of understanding about personal finances.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2393-2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2389-2390)
action_date: 2010-04-15
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 S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2393-2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2389-2390)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of victims and survivors of crime in the United States, no matter the country of origin or creed of the victim, and to commemorate the National Crime Victims' Rights Week theme referred to as "Crime Victims' Rights: Fairness. Dignity. Respect.".

Bill: 111-sres-486
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of such victims and survivors. 
 
Recognizes that fairness, dignity, and respect comprise the very foundation of how victims and survivors of crime should be treated. 

action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for the mission and goals of the 2010 National Crime Victims' Rights Week to increase public awareness of the impact on victims and survivors of crime and the constitutional and statutory rights and needs of such victims and survivors. 
 
Recognizes that fairness, dignity, and respect comprise the very foundation of how victims and survivors of crime should be treated. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390)
action_date: 2010-04-15
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 S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the coal miners who perished in the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia, extending the condolences of the United States Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners, and recognizing the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers.

Bill: 111-sres-487
Sponsor: Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]
Introduced: 2010-04-15 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Accidents
Coal
Congressional tributes
Mining
West Virginia
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners.
 
Honors the survivors of the tragedy.
 
Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the immeasurable loss of co-workers and maintaining courage in the aftermath of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South.
 
Commends the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers searching for the missing coal miners.
 
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the missing coal miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.

action_date: 2010-04-15
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the ultimate sacrifice made by the 29 coal miners lost at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South in Raleigh County, West Virginia.
 
Extends the deepest condolences of the Senate to the families of the fallen coal miners.
 
Honors the survivors of the tragedy.
 
Recognizes all coal miners for enduring the immeasurable loss of co-workers and maintaining courage in the aftermath of the explosion at the Upper Big Branch Mine-South.
 
Commends the valiant efforts of the emergency response workers searching for the missing coal miners.
 
Honors the many volunteers who provided support and comfort for the missing coal miners' families during the rescue and recovery operations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)
action_date: 2010-04-15
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 S2393-2394; text as passed Senate: CR S2394; text of measure as introduced: CR S2390-2391)
action_date: 2010-04-15
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.

Bill: 111-sres-488
Sponsor: Sen. Specter, Arlen [D-PA]
Introduced: 2010-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Cancer
Child health
Congressional tributes
Health facilities and institutions
Health programs administration and funding
Higher education
Medical research
Pennsylvania
Research administration and funding
School athletics
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: 
 Congratulates the Pennsylvania State University IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon (THON) on its continued success in support of the Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital.
 
 Commends the school's students, volunteers and supporting organizations for their hard work putting together another recordbreaking THON.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2427)
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2427)
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks.

Bill: 111-sres-489
Sponsor: Sen. Alexander, Lamar [R-TN]
Introduced: 2010-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Religion
Tennessee

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: 
 Recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks to the civil rights movement, the ministry, his family, and the community of Memphis, Tennessee.
 
Pays tribute to Dr. Hooks, his passion for life, dedication to service, and commitment to equality.

action_date: 2010-04-19
text: 

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

Recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Benjamin L. Hooks to the civil rights movement, the ministry, his family, and the community of Memphis, Tennessee.

Pays tribute to Dr. Hooks, his passion for life, dedication to service, and commitment to equality.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2429-2431; text as passed Senate: CR S2431; text of measure as introduced: CR S2427-2428)
action_date: 2010-04-19
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 S2429-2431; text as passed Senate: CR S2431; text of measure as introduced: CR S2427-2428)
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the measurable, positive impact that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has made on the quality of care patients in the United States have received during the 20 years since the formation of the organization.

Bill: 111-sres-490
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2010-04-19 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Health care quality
Tax-exempt organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: 
Recognizes: (1) the measurable, positive impact that the National Committee for Quality Assurance has made on the quality of care patients in the United States have received during the 20 years since that organization's formation; and (2) the importance of its continuing mission.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Star Print ordered on the resolution.
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2428)
action_date: 2010-04-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 40th anniversary of the May 4, 1970, Kent State University shootings.

Bill: 111-sres-491
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Asia
Cambodia
Commemorative events and holidays
Conflicts and wars
Educational facilities and institutions
Government buildings, facilities, and property
Higher education
Ohio
Protest and dissent
Travel and tourism
Vietnam

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Kent State University shootings that occurred on May 4, 1970, by: (1) recognizing the tragedy of the shootings and the implications that the shootings have had not only on Kent State and the local community, but also on the nation and the world; and (2) applauding the development of the May 4 visitors' center as an additional primary resource to preserve and communicate the history of the shootings, its larger ethical and societal context and impact, and its enduring meaning for our democratic nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2478)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Dr. Dorothy I. Height.

Bill: 111-sres-492
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text:  
Recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Dorothy I. Height to the civil rights and women's rights movement.
 
Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Washington, 
 D.C., 
headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.

action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 

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

 
 
Recognizes the outstanding contributions of Dr. Dorothy I. Height to the civil rights and women's rights movement.
 
Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Washington, 
 D.C., 
headquarters of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480-2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2480-2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2478-2479)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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 S2480-2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2480-2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2478-2479)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 23 through 25, 2010, as "Global Youth Service Days".

Bill: 111-sres-493
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Designates April 23 through 25, 2010, as Global Youth Service Days. 

action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 

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

 
Designates April 23 through 25, 2010, as Global Youth Service Days. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2479)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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 S2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2479)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring Ida B. Wells for her activism in the civil rights and women's rights movements and for her influential and inspirational leadership.

Bill: 111-sres-494
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2010-04-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Racial and ethnic relations
Women in business
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 
Commends the life of Ida B. Wells and her success as an African-American activist and businesswoman, as well as her many efforts to advance the interests of African-Americans in the fight for equality.
 
Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display in the hearing room of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

action_date: 2010-04-20
text: 

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

 
Commends the life of Ida B. Wells and her success as an African-American activist and businesswoman, as well as her many efforts to advance the interests of African-Americans in the fight for equality.
 
Requests the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution for appropriate display in the hearing room of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2479)
action_date: 2010-04-20
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 S2481; text as passed Senate: CR S2481; text of measure as introduced: CR S2479)
action_date: 2010-04-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the continued importance of volunteerism and national service and commemorating the anniversary of the signing of the landmark service legislation, the Edward M. Kennedy Serve America Act.

Bill: 111-sres-495
Sponsor: Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2010-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
National and community service
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: 
 Recognizes that service is of significant value to this country.
 
Commemorates the first anniversary of the Serve America Act.
 
Encourages every person in this country to continue to answer the call to serve.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2593-2594)
action_date: 2010-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate