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A resolution acknowledging and congratulating Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to the students and residents of the State of Florida.

Bill: 111-sres-626
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2010-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 
Congratulates Miami Dade College on the occasion of its 50th anniversary for its academic excellence and service to Florida residents.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 16, 2010, as "The American Legion Day".

Bill: 111-sres-627
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2010-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Federally chartered organizations
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Veterans' education, employment, rehabilitation
Veterans' medical care
Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 
 Designates September 16, 2010, as The American Legion Day.

action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 

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

Designates September 16, 2010, as The American Legion Day.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7181-7182; text as passed Senate: CR S7182; text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
action_date: 2010-09-16
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 S7181-7182; text as passed Senate: CR S7182; text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the National Book Festival.

Bill: 111-sres-628
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2010-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Books and print media
Commemorative events and holidays

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 
Recognizes and emphasizes the important historic and ongoing role of the National Book Festival and encourages the celebration of &quot;A Decade of Words and Wonder&quot; on Saturday, September 25, 2010. 

action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and emphasizes the important historic and ongoing role of the National Book Festival and encourages the celebration of &quot;A Decade of Words and Wonder&quot; on Saturday, September 25, 2010. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7182; text as passed Senate: CR S7182; text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
action_date: 2010-09-16
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 S7182; text as passed Senate: CR S7182; text of measure as introduced: CR S7178)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Latinos in the United States and their immense contributions to the Nation.

Bill: 111-sres-629
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-09-16 in the Senate
Policy area: Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Historical and cultural resources
Racial and ethnic relations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2010, through October 15, 2010.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 

action_date: 2010-09-16
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15, 2010, through October 15, 2010.
 
Esteems the integral role of Latinos and their manifold heritage in the economy, culture, and identity of the United States. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7182-7183; text as passed Senate: CR S7183; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
action_date: 2010-09-16
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 S7182-7183; text as passed Senate: CR S7183; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
action_date: 2010-09-16
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating November 28, 2010, as "Drive Safer Sunday".

Bill: 111-sres-630
Sponsor: Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]
Introduced: 2010-09-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Transportation and Public Works
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Motor carriers
Motor vehicles
Transportation safety and security

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: 
Designates November 28, 2009, Drive Safer Sunday.

action_date: 2010-09-20
text: 

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

 
Encourages educational institutions, national trucking firms, clergy, law enforcement, and the general public to promote motor vehicle driving safety.
 
Designates November 28, 2009, Drive Safer Sunday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7225; text as passed Senate: CR S7225; text of measure as introduced: CR S7217-7218)
action_date: 2010-09-20
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 S7225; text as passed Senate: CR S7225; text of measure as introduced: CR S7217-7218)
action_date: 2010-09-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning on November 8, 2010, as National School Psychology Week.

Bill: 111-sres-631
Sponsor: Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Elementary and secondary education
Health personnel
Higher education
Mental health
School administration

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
 Designates the week beginning on November 8, 2010, as National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.

action_date: 2010-11-19
text: 

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

 
Designates the week beginning on November 8, 2010, as National School Psychology Week.
 
 Recognizes the contributions of school psychologists to the success of students in schools across this country.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S8205-8206)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S8205-8206)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8205-8206)
action_date: 2010-11-19
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8205-8206)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7279-7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the work of the United Service Organizations and congratulating the United Service Organizations on the sending of their 2 millionth troop care package.

Bill: 111-sres-632
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
Recognizes the work of the United Service Organizations (USO) in supporting the members of the U.S. Armed Forces around the world.

Congratulates the USO on sending their 2 millionth troop care package. 

action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 

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

Recognizes the work of the United Service Organizations (USO) in supporting the members of the U.S. Armed Forces around the world.

Congratulates the USO on sending their 2 millionth troop care package. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
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 S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating September 23, 2010, as "National Falls Prevention Awareness Day" to raise awareness and encourage the prevention of falls among older adults.

Bill: 111-sres-633
Sponsor: Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Accidents
Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Health care costs and insurance
Health promotion and preventive care

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
Designates September 23, 2010, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and the 31 state falls coalitions for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) businesses, individuals, governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to promote the awareness of, and reduce the incidence of, falls among older adults in the United States; (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults; and (3) experts in the field to share best practices.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions, including community-based programs.

action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 

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

 
Designates September 23, 2010, as National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. 
 
Commends the Falls Free Coalition Advocacy Work Group and the 31 state falls coalitions for their efforts to work together to increase education and awareness about the prevention of falls among older adults.
 
Encourages: (1) businesses, individuals, governments, the public health community, and health care providers to work together to promote the awareness of, and reduce the incidence of, falls among older adults in the United States; (2) state health departments to reduce falls among older adults; and (3) experts in the field to share best practices.
 
Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to continue developing and evaluating strategies to prevent falls among older adults that will translate into effective fall prevention interventions, including community-based programs.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
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 S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commemorating the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Saint Louis Zoo.

Bill: 111-sres-634
Sponsor: Sen. McCaskill, Claire [D-MO]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Animals
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Missouri
Wildlife conservation and habitat protection

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Saint Louis Zoo. 

action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 

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

Commemorates the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Saint Louis Zoo. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
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 S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating the week beginning September 19, 2010, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".

Bill: 111-sres-635
Sponsor: Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Education
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Higher education
Minority education

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
 Recognizes the goals and achievements of Hispanic-serving institutions across this country.
 
 Designates the week beginning September 19, 2010, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.

action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 

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

 
Recognizes the goals and achievements of Hispanic-serving institutions across this country.
 
 Designates the week beginning September 19, 2010, as National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
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 S7299-7300; text as passed Senate: CR S7300; text of measure as introduced: CR S7280)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Walter Breuning on the occasion of his 114th birthday.

Bill: 111-sres-636
Sponsor: Sen. Baucus, Max [D-MT]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Aging
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
Congratulates Walter Breuning, the oldest man in the world, on the occasion of his 114th birthday.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7281)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7281)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending the Seattle Storm for winning the 2010 Women's National Basketball Association Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-637
Sponsor: Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA]
Introduced: 2010-09-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: 
Commends the Seattle Storm for winning the Women's National Basketball Association championship.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7281)
action_date: 2010-09-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution celebrating the 30th anniversary of the Small Business Development Center network.

Bill: 111-sres-638
Sponsor: Sen. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2010-09-22 in the Senate
Policy area: Commerce
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Public-private cooperation
Small business

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 
Celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Small Business Development Center network. 

Expresses appreciation for: (1) the steadfast partnership between the network and the Small Business Administration (SBA); and (2) the work of the network in ensuring quality assistance to small business and access for all to the American Dream.

action_date: 2010-09-22
text: 

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

 
Celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Small Business Development Center network. 

Expresses appreciation for: (1) the steadfast partnership between the network and the Small Business Administration (SBA); and (2) the work of the network in ensuring quality assistance to small business and access for all to the American Dream.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7366; text as passed Senate: CR S7366; text of measure as introduced: CR S7361)
action_date: 2010-09-22
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 S7366; text as passed Senate: CR S7366; text of measure as introduced: CR S7361)
action_date: 2010-09-22
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which begins on October 3, 2010, and the work of firefighters in educating and protecting the communities of the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-639
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Introduced: 2010-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Fires

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, which begins on October 3, 2010; and (2) the work of firefighters in educating and protecting U.S. communities.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7422-7423)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding United States engagement with ASEAN and its member-states.

Bill: 111-sres-640
Sponsor: Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]
Introduced: 2010-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Burma
International organizations and cooperation
Protest and dissent
Racial and ethnic relations
Rule of law and government transparency

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) welcoming the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the United States for the second ASEAN-United States summit meeting; (2) that the U.S. government should continue to broaden its economic, political-security, social, and cultural engagement with the countries in Southeast Asia toward a closer partnership with ASEAN, as well as with other Asia-Pacific regional institutions; (3) that the U.S. government is committed to working with all ASEAN member-states to encourage the development of democratic institutions in Burma; and (4) that a stronger ASEAN serves shared interests in regional peace, stability, and prosperity.

action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 

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

 
Expresses the sense of the Senate: (1) welcoming the leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to the United States for the second ASEAN-United States summit meeting; (2) that the decision to host the summit in New York City reflects ASEAN's importance to the United States and the importance of the United States to ASEAN; (3) that the U.S. government should continue to broaden its economic, political-security, social, and cultural engagement with the countries in Southeast Asia toward a closer partnership with ASEAN, as well as with other Asia-Pacific regional institutions; (4) that the U.S. government is committed to working with all ASEAN member-states to encourage the development of democratic institutions in Burma; and (5) that a stronger ASEAN serves shared interests in regional peace, stability, and prosperity.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7426-7427; text as passed Senate: CR S7426-7427; text of measure as introduced: CR S7423)
action_date: 2010-09-23
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 S7426-7427; text as passed Senate: CR S7426-7427; text of measure as introduced: CR S7423)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution observing the 5th anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas.

Bill: 111-sres-641
Sponsor: Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA]
Introduced: 2010-09-23 in the Senate
Policy area: Emergency Management
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Louisiana
Natural disasters
Texas

Summary:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 
Observes the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Expresses support to the survivors and condolences to the victims' families. 
 
 Commends the efforts of those who assisted in the response to the storm and the recovery process. 
 
Reaffirms a commitment to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region.

action_date: 2010-09-23
text: 

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

 
Observes the fifth anniversary of the date on which Hurricane Rita devastated the coasts of Louisiana and Texas. Expresses support to the survivors and condolences to the victims' families. 
 
 Commends the efforts of those who assisted in the response to the storm and the recovery process. 
 
Reaffirms a commitment to rebuild, renew, and restore the Gulf Coast region.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7426-7427; text as passed Senate: CR S7427; text of measure as introduced: CR S7423)
action_date: 2010-09-23
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 S7426-7427; text as passed Senate: CR S7427; text of measure as introduced: CR S7423)
action_date: 2010-09-23
text: Introduced in Senate