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A resolution commending Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia.

Bill: 111-sres-354
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-11-18 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Members of Congress
Senate
West Virginia

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 
Recognizes and commends Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia, for his 56 years of exemplary service in Congress.

action_date: 2009-11-18
text: 

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

 
Recognizes and commends Robert C. Byrd, Senator from West Virginia, for his 56 years of exemplary service in Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11475-11482; text as passed Senate: CR S11475; text of measure as introduced: CR S11499)
action_date: 2009-11-18
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 S11475-11482; text as passed Senate: CR S11475; text of measure as introduced: CR S11499)
action_date: 2009-11-18
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution calling upon the Government of Turkey to facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki without condition or further delay.

Bill: 111-sres-356
Sponsor: Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD]
Introduced: 2009-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
Educational facilities and institutions
Europe
Middle East
Religion
Turkey

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: 
Welcomes the historic meeting between Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew I.
 
Urges the government of Turkey to: (1) facilitate the reopening of the Ecumenical Patriarchate's Theological School of Halki; and (2) address other longstanding concerns relating to the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11606)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11606-11607)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution urging the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing.

Bill: 111-sres-357
Sponsor: Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]
Introduced: 2009-11-19 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Food assistance and relief
Foreign aid and international relief
Human rights

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: 
Requests the people of the United States to: (1) observe Global Family Day and One Day of Peace and Sharing with activities stressing the need to eradicate violence, hunger, and poverty; and (2) establish greater fellowship among peace-loving countries and families everywhere.
 
Requests American businesses, labor organizations, and faith and civic leaders to join in promoting activities for Americans and in extending greetings from the families of the United States to families in the rest of the world.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11607)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11607)
action_date: 2009-11-19
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution designating December 12, 2009, as "Wreaths Across America Day".

Bill: 111-sres-358
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Introduced: 2009-11-20 in the Senate
Policy area: Armed Forces and National Security
Subjects: Cemeteries and funerals
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Military personnel and dependents
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-20
text: 
Designates December 12, 2009, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, servicemembers, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.

action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 

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

 
Designates December 12, 2009, as Wreaths Across America Day.
 
Honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved in this worthy tradition of placing holiday wreaths at national cemeteries and veterans' memorials. 
 
Recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, servicemembers, and their families have made, and continue to make, for our nation.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S12089)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S12089)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12089)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12089)
action_date: 2009-11-20
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S11886)
action_date: 2009-11-20
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to make temporary appointments to the Select Committee on Ethics.

Bill: 111-sres-359
Sponsor: Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV]
Introduced: 2009-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional committees
Members of Congress
Senate
Senate Select Committee on Ethics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: 
Designates temporary Majority party membership on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics.

action_date: 2009-11-21
text: 

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

 
Designates temporary Majority party membership on the Senate Select Committee on Ethics.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11976; text as passed Senate: CR S11976; text of measure as introduced: CR S11973)
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11976; text as passed Senate: CR S11976; text of measure as introduced: CR S11973)
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: (text of measure as introduced: CR S11973)
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, for his service to the people of India and to the world, and welcoming the Prime Minister to the United States.

Bill: 111-sres-360
Sponsor: Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]
Introduced: 2009-11-21 in the Senate
Policy area: International Affairs
Subjects: Asia
Congressional tributes
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
India

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on his official state visit.
 
 Expresses the belief that the governments of India and the United States can bring immense benefits to their people and make enormous contributions to addressing the global challenges of the 21st century.
 
 Looks forward to continuing progress in U.S.-India relations.
 
 Appreciates the contributions of Americans of Indian descent and desires closer relations between the people of the United States and the people of India. 

action_date: 2009-11-21
text: 

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

 
Welcomes the Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh, on his official state visit.
 
 Expresses the belief that the governments of India and the United States can bring immense benefits to their people and make enormous contributions to addressing the global challenges of the 21st century.
 
 Looks forward to continuing progress in U.S.-India relations.
 
 Appreciates the contributions of Americans of Indian descent and desires closer relations between the people of the United States and the people of India. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11976-11977; text as passed Senate: CR S11976-11977; text of measure as introduced: CR S11973)
action_date: 2009-11-21
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 S11976-11977; text as passed Senate: CR S11976-11977; text of measure as introduced: CR S11973)
action_date: 2009-11-21
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution commending Real Salt Lake for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup.

Bill: 111-sres-361
Sponsor: Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT]
Introduced: 2009-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Professional sports
Utah

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: 
Congratulates Real Salt Lake for winning the 2009 Major League Soccer Cup. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12011-12012)
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury should direct the United States Executive Directors to the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to use the voice and vote of the United States to oppose making any loans to the Government of Antigua and Barbuda until that Government cooperates with the United States and compensates the victims of the Stanford Financial Group fraud.

Bill: 111-sres-362
Sponsor: Sen. Shelby, Richard C. [R-AL]
Introduced: 2009-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Foreign Trade and International Finance
Subjects: Antigua and Barbuda
Banking and financial institutions regulation
Caribbean area
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Financial services and investments
Foreign loans and debt
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Multilateral development programs

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: 
 Expresses the sense of the Senate that the Secretary of the Treasury should direct the U.S. Executive Directors to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank to ensure that any loan made by the IMF or the World Bank to the government of Antigua and Barbuda is conditioned on providing complete redress to the victims of the Stanford Financial Group fraud. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12012)
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution honoring the life and service of breast cancer advocate, Stefanie Spielman.

Bill: 111-sres-363
Sponsor: Sen. Voinovich, George V. [R-OH]
Introduced: 2009-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Cancer
Congressional tributes
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: 
Acknowledges the outstanding achievements and profound impact of Stefanie Spielman in the fight against breast cancer and commends her commitment to caring for others suffering from the disease.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12012-12013)
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution supporting the observance of National Diabetes Month.

Bill: 111-sres-364
Sponsor: Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH]
Introduced: 2009-11-30 in the Senate
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Digestive and metabolic diseases
Health promotion and preventive care
Medical research

Summary:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Diabetes Month; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of diabetes, developing better treatments, and working toward an eventual cure in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection and awareness of the symptoms and risk factors for diabetes.

action_date: 2009-11-30
text: 

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

 
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Diabetes Month; and (2) decreasing the prevalence of diabetes, developing better treatments, and working toward an eventual cure in the United States through increased research, treatment, and prevention.
 
Recognizes the importance of early detection and awareness of the symptoms and risk factors for diabetes.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12016; text as passed Senate: CR S12016; text of measure as introduced: CR S12013)
action_date: 2009-11-30
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 S12016; text as passed Senate: CR S12016; text of measure as introduced: CR S12013)
action_date: 2009-11-30
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Antarctic Treaty.

Bill: 111-sres-365
Sponsor: Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA]
Introduced: 2009-12-01 in the Senate
Policy area: Science, Technology, Communications
Subjects: Arctic and polar regions
Commemorative events and holidays
International law and treaties
International organizations and cooperation
Marine and coastal resources, fisheries

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 
 Recognizes that the Antarctic Treaty has ensured Antarctica's peaceful use and the continuance of international harmony for the past half century.
 
 Encourages international and interdisciplinary collaboration in the Antarctic Treaty Summit to identify lessons from 50 years of international cooperation under the Antarctic Treaty that have legacy value for humankind.

action_date: 2009-12-01
text: 

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

 
Recognizes that the Antarctic Treaty has ensured Antarctica's peaceful use and the continuance of international harmony for the past half century.
 
 Encourages international and interdisciplinary collaboration in the Antarctic Treaty Summit to identify lessons from 50 years of international cooperation under the Antarctic Treaty that have legacy value for humankind.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12089; text as passed Senate: CR S12089; text of measure as introduced: CR S12072)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12089; text as passed Senate: CR S12089; text of measure as introduced: CR S12072)
action_date: 2009-12-01
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution extending condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards.

Bill: 111-sres-366
Sponsor: Sen. Murray, Patty [D-WA]
Introduced: 2009-12-02 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Law enforcement officers
Violent crime
Washington State

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 
Extends condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards, members of the Lakewood Police Department in Washington state who were slain on November 29, 2009. 

action_date: 2009-12-02
text: 

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

 
Extends condolences to the families of Sergeant Mark Renninger, Officer Tina Griswold, Officer Ronald Owens, and Officer Greg Richards, members of the Lakewood Police Department in Washington state who were slain on November 29, 2009. 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12259; text as passed Senate: CR S12259; text of measure as introduced: CR S12162)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12259; text as passed Senate: CR S12259; text of measure as introduced: CR S12162)
action_date: 2009-12-02
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution recognizing the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (42 U.S.C. 10601 et seq.) and the substantial contributions to the Crime Victims Fund made through the criminal prosecutions conducted by the Financial Litigation Units of the United States Attorneys' offices.

Bill: 111-sres-367
Sponsor: Sen. Crapo, Mike [R-ID]
Introduced: 2009-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
Subjects: Commemorative events and holidays
Crime victims
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Department of Justice
Fraud offenses and financial crimes
Government trust funds

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: 
Recognizes the 25th anniversary of the enactment of the Victims of Crime Act of 1984 and the substantial contributions to the Crime Victims Fund made through the criminal prosecutions conducted by the Financial Litigation Units of the United States Attorneys' offices.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12333)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate commending coach Bobby Bowden.

Bill: 111-sres-368
Sponsor: Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL]
Introduced: 2009-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Higher education
School athletics

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: 
Expresses the sense of the Senate commending Bobby Bowden (college football coach) for his achievements.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12333)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution to permit the collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings.

Bill: 111-sres-369
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-12-03 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional officers and employees
Congressional operations and organization
Members of Congress
Military personnel and dependents
Senate
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if such purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.

action_date: 2009-12-03
text: 

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

 
Authorizes a Senator, officer, or employee of the Senate to: (1) collect from another such individual, within Senate buildings, nonmonetary donations of clothing, toys, food, and housewares for charitable purposes related to serving those in need or members of the Armed Services and their families during the holiday season, if such purposes do not otherwise violate any rule or regulation of the Senate or of federal law; and (2) work with a nonprofit organization with respect to the delivery of such donations.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12352; text as passed Senate: CR S12352; text of measure as introduced: CR S12333)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S12352; text as passed Senate: CR S12352; text of measure as introduced: CR S12333)
action_date: 2009-12-03
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution relative to the death of Paula F. Hawkins, former United States Senator for the State of Florida.

Bill: 111-sres-370
Sponsor: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2009-12-04 in the Senate
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Congressional tributes
Florida
Members of Congress
Senate

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-04
text: 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Paula F. Hawkins, former member of the U.S. Senate from Florida.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 4, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hawkins.

action_date: 2009-12-04
text: 

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

 
 Declares that the Senate has heard with profound sorrow and deep regret the announcement of the death of the Honorable Paula F. Hawkins, former member of the U.S. Senate from Florida.
 
 Declares that when the Senate adjourns on December 4, 2009, it stand adjourned as a further mark of respect to the memory of Senator Hawkins.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-04
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12460; text of measure as introduced: CR S12415)
action_date: 2009-12-04
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 S12460; text as passed Senate: CR S12460; text of measure as introduced: CR S12415)
action_date: 2009-12-04
text: Introduced in Senate
A resolution congratulating Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports for winning the 2009 NASCAR Spring Cup Championship.

Bill: 111-sres-371
Sponsor: Sen. Hagan, Kay R. [D-NC]
Introduced: 2009-12-07 in the Senate
Policy area: Sports and Recreation
Subjects: Athletes
Congressional tributes
Motor vehicles
Professional sports

Summary:
action_date: 2009-12-07
text: 
Congratulates Jimmie Johnson and Hendrick Motorsports for winning the 2009 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship.
 


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2009-12-07
text: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12620)
action_date: 2009-12-07
text: Introduced in Senate