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A resolution commending the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

Bill: 111-sres-107
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2009-04-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.

action_date: 2009-04-21
text: 

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

 
Commends the University of Connecticut Huskies for their historic win in the 2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I Women's Basketball Tournament.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4523-4524; text as passed Senate: CR S4523-4524; text of measure as introduced: CR S4520-4521)
action_date: 2009-04-21
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 S4523-4524; text as passed Senate: CR S4523-4524; text of measure as introduced: CR S4520-4521)
action_date: 2009-04-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Captain Richard Phillips, the crew of the "Maersk Alabama", and the United States Armed Forces, recognizing the growing problem of piracy off Somalia's coast, and urging the development of a comprehensive strategy to address piracy and its root causes.

Bill: 111-sres-108
Sponsor: Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Africa
Congressional tributes
Crime prevention
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Marine and inland water transportation
Military operations and strategy
Somalia
Transportation employees

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama deserves the respect and admiration of all people of the United States for his brave conduct under life-threatening circumstances; (2) the Senate shares the sense of relief and gratitude felt by the family and shipmates of Captain Phillips; (3) all members of the U.S. Armed Forces involved in the rescue operation, in particular members of the Navy and Navy SEAL teams who rescued Captain Phillips, the officials of other federal government departments and agencies who contributed, and the crew of the Maersk Alabama, are to be commended for their exceptional efforts and devotion to duty; and (4) the President should work with the international community and the transitional government of Somalia to develop a comprehensive strategy to address both the burgeoning problem of piracy and its root causes.

action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 

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

 
Declares the sense of the Senate that: (1) Captain Richard Phillips of the Maersk Alabama deserves the respect and admiration of all people of the United States for his brave conduct under life-threatening circumstances; (2) the Senate shares the sense of relief and gratitude felt by the family and shipmates of Captain Phillips; (3) all members of the U.S. Armed Forces involved in the rescue operation, in particular members of the Navy and Navy SEAL teams who rescued Captain Phillips, the officials of other federal government departments and agencies who contributed, and the crew of the Maersk Alabama, are to be commended for their exceptional efforts and devotion to duty; and (4) the President should work with the international community and the transitional government of Somalia to develop a comprehensive strategy to address both the burgeoning problem of piracy and its root causes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4596-4597; text as passed Senate: CR S4597; text of measure as introduced: CR S4586)
action_date: 2009-04-22
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 S4596-4597; text as passed Senate: CR S4597; text of measure as introduced: CR S4586)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the bravery of the girls who attend the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan.

Bill: 111-sres-109
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Afghanistan
Asia
Congressional tributes
Crimes against women
Elementary and secondary education
Human rights
Language arts
Women's rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Recognizes the extraordinary bravery shown by the girls and families of the Mirwais School for Girls in Kandahar, Afghanistan, especially the girls injured in the November 2008 attack, in the decision to return to school in the face of threats of violence.
 
 Supports efforts to decrease illiteracy and gender-based violence in Afghanistan.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4586)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the University of North Carolina Tar Heels basketball team for winning the 2008-2009 NCAA men's basketball championship.

Bill: 111-sres-110
Sponsor: Sen. Burr, Richard [R-NC]
Introduced: 2009-04-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Higher education
North Carolina
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 
Congratulates the University of North Carolina for winning the 2008-2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association men's basketball national championship. 

action_date: 2009-04-22
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the University of North Carolina for winning the 2008-2009 National Collegiate Athletic Association men's basketball national championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4597-4598; text as passed Senate: CR S4598; text of measure as introduced: CR S4586-4587)
action_date: 2009-04-22
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 S4597-4598; text as passed Senate: CR S4598; text of measure as introduced: CR S4586-4587)
action_date: 2009-04-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing June 6, 2009, as the 70th anniversary of the tragic date when the M.S. St. Louis, a ship carrying Jewish refugees from Nazi Germany, returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-111
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Immigration
Subjects: Canada
Commemorative events and holidays
Cuba
Latin America
Refugees, asylum, displaced persons
U.S. history
War crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity
World history

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the M.S. St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries.
 
 Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust.
 
 Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.

action_date: 2009-05-19
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that June 6, 2009, marks the 70th anniversary of the date when the MS St. Louis returned to Europe after its passengers were refused admittance to the United States and other Western Hemisphere countries.
 
 Honors the memory of the 937 refugees aboard the M.S. St. Louis, most of whom were Jews fleeing Nazi oppression, and 254 of whom subsequently died during the Holocaust.
 
 Recognizes such anniversary as an opportunity to raise awareness about an important historical event whose lessons are relevant to current and future generations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5646)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5646)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5646)
action_date: 2009-05-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5646)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4698)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating February 8, 2010, as "Boy Scouts of America Day", in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the largest youth scouting organization in the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-112
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Ben [D-NE]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Child care and development
Commemorative events and holidays
Federally chartered organizations
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Designates February 8, 2010, as Boy Scouts of America Day, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the largest youth scouting organization in the United States. 

action_date: 2009-10-21
text: 

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

Designates February 8, 2010, as Boy Scouts of America Day, in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the largest youth scouting organization in the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S110650-10651)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S110650-10651)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10650-10651)
action_date: 2009-10-21
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10650-10651)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4698-4699)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating April 23, 2009, as "National Adopt A Library Day".

Bill: 111-sres-113
Sponsor: Sen. Webb, Jim [D-VA]
Introduced: 2009-04-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Libraries and archives
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 
Designates April 23, 2009, as National Adopt A Library Day.
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.

Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 

action_date: 2009-04-23
text: 

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

 
Designates April 23, 2009, as National Adopt A Library Day. 
 
Honors organizations that help facilitate donations to schools and libraries.

Urges all people in the United States who own unused books to donate them to local libraries. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4704-4705; text as passed Senate: CR S4704-4705; text of measure as introduced: CR S4699)
action_date: 2009-04-23
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 S4704-4705; text as passed Senate: CR S4704-4705; text of measure as introduced: CR S4699)
action_date: 2009-04-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing support for designation of April 27, 2009, as "National Healthy Schools Day".

Bill: 111-sres-114
Sponsor: Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2009-04-27 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Air quality
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Energy efficiency and conservation

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: 
Supports the designation of April 27, 2009, as National Healthy Schools Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4763)
action_date: 2009-04-27
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.

Bill: 111-sres-115
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2009-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Animal protection and human-animal relationships
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disability and paralysis
Mammals
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 
Acknowledges the importance of assistance dogs in helping combat-wounded veterans live happier and more independent lives.
 
Applauds the work of the Tower of Hope in providing such dogs to such veterans.
 
Expresses gratitude and support to volunteers and donors who offer time and funds to such program.
 
Encourages the public to support wounded veterans by volunteering or donating to help train assistance dogs.
 
Calls for the vigorous promotion of the benefits of assistance animals.
 
Supports creation of a Tower of Hope Day in honor of wounded veterans and their service dogs, the work of the Tower of Hope, and the many generous donors.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4828)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Head Coach of the University of Kansas men's basketball team, Bill Self, for winning the Henry P. Iba Coach of the Year Award presented by the United States Basketball Writers Association and for being named the Sporting News National Coach of the Year and the Big 12 Coach of the Year.

Bill: 111-sres-116
Sponsor: Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Introduced: 2009-04-28 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Higher education
Kansas
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: 
Commends Bill Self, the head coach of the University of Kansas men's basketball team, for: (1) winning the Henry P. Iba Coach of the Year Award presented by the United States Basketball Writers Association; and (2) being named the Sporting News National Coach of the Year and the Big 12 Coach of the Year.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4828)
action_date: 2009-04-28
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope, a preeminent international women's association and affiliate organization of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA).

Bill: 111-sres-117
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Europe
Greece
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 
Recognizes the significant contributions of people of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes to the United States.
 
Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope in 2009. 

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 significant contributions of people of Greek ancestry and Philhellenes to the United States.

Commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Daughters of Penelope in 2009. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S2166)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S2166)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2010-03-26
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2166-2167)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4899-4900)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4900)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to provide Internet access to certain Congressional Research Service publications.

Bill: 111-sres-118
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2009-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional Research Service (CRS)
Congressional agencies
Congressional operations and organization
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 
Directs the Sergeant at Arms of the Senate, in consultation with the the Director of the Congressional Research Service (CRS), to make publicly available through a centralized electronic system the following CRS-produced information (plus an index of such information that is available through the CRS website): (1) Issue Briefs; (2) CRS Reports that are available to Members of Congress through the CRS website; and (3) Authorization of Appropriations and Appropriations Products.
 
Exempts from such requirements: (1) any information determined to be confidential by the CRS Director or the head of a department or agency that provided the information to CRS; and (2) documents, other than those described in clauses (1) through (3), that are the product of a congressional research request.

Allows the Sergeant at Arms, in consultation with the CRS Director, to revise the information made publicly available by removing information concerning CRS employees, removing material that may infringe copyright protection, and making necessary changes to ensure accuracy and currency.
 
Requires access to the information made available pursuant to this resolution through Senate committee and Member websites. Directs the Sergeant-at-Arms to ensure that such websites provide the same capability to find the cited CRS information as the CRS website.
 
 Makes the Sergeant at Arms responsible for maintaining and updating the information and for establishing a database within six months after adoption of this resolution.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4900)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the University of Georgia gymnastics team for winning the 2009 NCAA national championship.

Bill: 111-sres-119
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2009-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Georgia
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 
Commends: (1) the University of Georgia women's gymnastics team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship; (2) the Gym Dogs for winning more national championships than any other gymnastics program in the nation; and (3) Suzanne Yoculan for a spectacular career as that university's gymnastics coach.

action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 

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

 
Commends: (1) the University of Georgia women's gymnastics team for winning the 2009 NCAA National Championship; (2) the Gym Dogs for winning more national championships than any other gymnastics program in the nation; and (3) Suzanne Yoculan for a spectacular career as that university's gymnastics coach.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4904-4905; text as passed Senate: CR S4904-4905; text of measure as introduced: CR S4900-4901)
action_date: 2009-04-29
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 S4904-4905; text as passed Senate: CR S4904-4905; text of measure as introduced: CR S4900-4901)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating the Trinity College Bantams for their 11th-straight College Squash Association Men's Team Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-120
Sponsor: Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [ID-CT]
Introduced: 2009-04-29 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Connecticut
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 
Congratulates the Trinity College Bantams for their 11th-straight College Squash Association Men's Team Championship. 

action_date: 2009-04-29
text: 

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

 
Congratulates the Trinity College Bantams for their 11th-straight College Squash Association Men's Team Championship. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4905; text as passed Senate: CR S4905; text of measure as introduced: CR S4901)
action_date: 2009-04-29
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 S4905; text as passed Senate: CR S4905; text of measure as introduced: CR S4901)
action_date: 2009-04-29
text: Introduced in Senate