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A resolution honoring the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council on the celebration of its 25th anniversary.

Bill: 111-sres-468
Sponsor: Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]
Introduced: 2010-03-24 in the Senate
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Rhode Island
Travel and tourism

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: 
Honors the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council of the state of Rhode Island on the celebration of its 25th anniversary and wishes the Council continued success. 

action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 

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

 
Honors the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council of the state of Rhode Island on the celebration of its 25th anniversary and wishes the Council continued success. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2326)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2326)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2326)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2326)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2026-2027)
action_date: 2010-03-24
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 60th Anniversary of the Fulbright Program in Thailand.

Bill: 111-sres-469
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Cultural exchanges and relations
International exchange and broadcasting
Thailand

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Encourages the President to expand interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand to facilitate coordination and partnership in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all of Thailand, including the southern provinces.

action_date: 2010-05-25
text: 

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

 
Encourages the President to expand interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand to facilitate coordination and partnership in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all of Thailand, including the southern provinces.

action_date: 2010-09-28
text: 

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

 
Encourages the President to expand interaction with the Kingdom of Thailand to facilitate coordination and partnership in the areas of education and cultural exchange throughout all of Thailand, including the southern provinces.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7665; text as passed Senate: CR S7665)
action_date: 2010-09-28
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7665; text as passed Senate: CR S7665)
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 408.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
action_date: 2010-05-25
text: Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2129-2130)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 40th anniversary of the date of enactment of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.

Bill: 111-sres-470
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2010-03-25 in the Senate
Policy area: Labor and Employment
Subjects: Advanced technology and technological innovations
Coal
Commemorative events and holidays
Mining
Worker safety and health

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: 
Recognizes and observes the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the Federal Coal Mine Health and Safety Act of 1969.
 
States that the Senate remains committed to advancing and updating mining and workplace safety and health standards.
 
Encourages all of the people of the United States to reflect upon the sacrifices that have been made by miners.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2130)
action_date: 2010-03-25
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the University of Southern Mississippi for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.

Bill: 111-sres-471
Sponsor: Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS]
Introduced: 2010-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Mississippi

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 
 Recognizes the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.
 
Shares this commemorative occasion with the administration, faculty, students, and alumni of the school.

action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the University of Southern Mississippi, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.
 
Shares this commemorative occasion with the administration, faculty, students, and alumni of the school.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2167-2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2163-2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
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 S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2167-2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2163-2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution in recognition and support of National Safe Digging Month.

Bill: 111-sres-472
Sponsor: Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
Commemorative events and holidays
Electric power generation and transmission
Emergency communications systems
Pipelines
Public utilities and utility rates
Water use and supply

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 

Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.

action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 

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

Expresses support for the goals of National Safe Digging Month. 

Encourages homeowners and excavators to call 811 before digging.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
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 S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 4, 2010, as "National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day".

Bill: 111-sres-473
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2010-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 
Designates April 4, 2010, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day. 

action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 

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

 
Designates April 4, 2010, as National Association of Junior Auxiliaries Day. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
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 S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month.

Bill: 111-sres-474
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Introduced: 2010-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Health care quality
Medical research
Neurological disorders

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month; (2) the goals and ideals of that Month; and (3) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of local and regional organizations, volunteers, and millions of Americans working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.

action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the designation of April as Parkinson's Awareness Month; (2) the goals and ideals of that Month; and (3) research to find better treatments and, eventually, a cure for Parkinson's disease.
 
Recognizes those living with Parkinson's who participate in clinical trials.
 
Commends the dedication of local and regional organizations, volunteers, and millions of Americans working to improve the quality of life of persons with Parkinson's and their families.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
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 S2167-2168; text as passed Senate: CR S2168; text of measure as introduced: CR S2164)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing March 2010 as National Women's History Month.

Bill: 111-sres-475
Sponsor: Sen. Murkowski, Lisa [R-AK]
Introduced: 2010-03-26 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
U.S. history
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: 
Recognizes March 2010 as National Women's History Month.
 
Recognizes and honors the women and organizations in the United States that have fought for and continue to promote the teaching of women's history.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2164-2165)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the lives of President of Poland Lech Kaczynski, his wife, and 94 others who perished on April 10, 2010, in a plane crash while en route to memorialize those Polish officers, officials, and civilians who were massacred by the Soviet Union 70 years ago.

Bill: 111-sres-476
Sponsor: Sen. Lugar, Richard G. [R-IN]
Introduced: 2010-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Monuments and memorials
Poland
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: 

 

 
Recognizes the tragedy that took place on April 10, 2010, when an aircraft carrying a delegation of current and former Polish officials, family members, and others crashed and killed all passengers while en route to memorialize the massacres of more than 22,000 Polish government officials, military officers, and civilians executed by the NKVD in April-May of 1940.
 
Honors: (1) the late President of Poland Lech Kaczynski and all the Poles who perished in the April crash; and (2) the more than 22,000 massacred Polish government officials, military officers, and civilians.
 
Supports the Polish people as they restore leadership in the institutions of the government of Poland that were impacted by the April crash.
 
Requests that the Secretary of the Senate transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the Ambassador of Poland to the United States.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2212)
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2212)
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the accomplishments and legacy of Cesar Estrada Chavez.

Bill: 111-sres-477
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-04-12 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: California
Congressional tributes
Labor-management relations
Migrant, seasonal, agricultural labor

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: 
Recognizes the accomplishments and example of Cesar Estrada Chavez, pledges to promote his legacy, and encourages the people of the United States to commemorate his legacy and to always remember his rallying cry, &quot;Si, se puede!&quot;


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2212-2213)
action_date: 2010-04-12
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of March as "National Whole Child Month".

Bill: 111-sres-478
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2010-04-13 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child care and development
Child health
Child safety and welfare
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Teaching, teachers, curricula

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: 
Supports the designation of March as National Whole Child Month.
 
Recognizes that ensuring that all children are healthy, safe, engaged, supported, and challenged is a national priority.
 
Encourages parents, educators, and community members to support and provide a whole child approach to education for each student.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2246)
action_date: 2010-04-13
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing sympathy for the people of Poland in the aftermath of the devastating plane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders on April 10, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-479
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Accidents
Aviation and airports
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Europe
Poland

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Expresses sympathy to the people of Poland and the families of those who perished for their profound loss resulting from the April 10, 2010, airplane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders.
 
Expresses: (1) solidarity with the people of Poland and Polish-American communities in the United States; and (2) support for the Polish government as it addresses the loss of many key officials.

action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 

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

 
Expresses sympathy to the people of Poland and the families of those who perished for their profound loss resulting from the April 10, 2010, airplane crash that killed the country's President, First Lady, and 94 other high ranking government, military, and civic leaders.
 
Expresses: (1) solidarity with the people of Poland and Polish-American communities in the United States; and (2) support for the Polish government as it addresses the loss of many key officials.


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: S2251-2254; text as passed Senate: CR S2252; text of measure as introduced: CR S2298)
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: S2251-2254; text as passed Senate: CR S2252; text of measure as introduced: CR S2298)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution condemning the continued detention of Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and calling on the military regime in Burma to permit a credible and fair election process and the transition to civilian, democratic rule.

Bill: 111-sres-480
Sponsor: Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
Human rights
Protest and dissent
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Condemns the detention of, and calls for the immediate release of, Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Burma. 
 
 Calls on the military regime in Burma to engage in political dialogue with the National League for Democracy and other opposition groups and ethnic minorities. 
 
Calls upon the Secretary of State to: (1) assess the effectiveness of the policy of engagement with the military regime in Burma; (2) engage regional governments and multilateral organizations, including the People's Republic of China (PRC), the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the U.N. Security Council, to push for democratic transition to civilian rule in Burma; and (3) support the National League for Democracy and the people of Burma in calling for constitutional and election reforms by the military regime.

action_date: 2010-05-07
text: 
Condemns the detention of, and calls for the immediate release of, Burmese democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi and all prisoners of conscience in Burma. 
 
 Calls on the military regime in Burma to engage in dialogue with all political groups and individuals dedicated to democratic ideals, as well as with ethnic minorities, to broaden political participation in an environment free from intimidation.
 
 
Calls upon the Secretary of State to: (1) assess the effectiveness of the policy of engagement with the military regime in Burma in furthering U.S. interests and to maintain and consider strengthening sanctions if the military regime continues its systematic violation of human rights; (2) engage regional governments and multilateral organizations to push for democratic transition to civilian rule in Burma; and (3) support the people of Burma in calling for constitutional and election reforms by the military regime.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S3432-3433)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with amendments and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S3432-3433)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3432-3433)
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-05-07
text: Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2299)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that public servants should be commended for their dedication and continued service to the Nation during Public Service Recognition Week, May 3 through 9, 2010.

Bill: 111-sres-481
Sponsor: Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2010-04-14 in the Senate
Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

Summary:
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.

Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.

action_date: 2010-04-29
text: 

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

 
Commends public servants for their outstanding contributions to the nation during Public Service Recognition Week and throughout the year.
 
Honors government employees who have given their lives in service to their country.

Encourages efforts to promote public service careers.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2983)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2983)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2983)
action_date: 2010-04-29
text: Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2983)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2299)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2299-2300)
action_date: 2010-04-14
text: Introduced in Senate