Supporting the goals and purpose of Gold Star Mothers Day, which is observed on the last Sunday in September of each year in remembrance of the supreme sacrifice made by mothers who lose a son or daughter serving in the Armed Forces.
2009-07-31: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life of Wayman Lawrence Tisdale and expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on his passing.
2009-07-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the public disclosure of all earmark requests.
2009-05-14: Referred to House Standards of Official Conduct
Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby.
2009-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congratulating Jockey Calvin Borel for his victory at the 135th Kentucky Derby.
2009-05-07: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of the Berlin Airlift's success.
2009-11-03: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Affirming the rich spiritual and religious history of our Nation's founding and subsequent history and expressing support for designation of the first week in May as "America's Spiritual Heritage Week" for the appreciation of and education on America's history of religious faith.
2009-05-04: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the Winston Churchill Memorial and Library in Fulton, Missouri, as "America's National Churchill Museum", and commending its efforts to recognize the importance of the historic legacy of Sir Winston Churchill and to educate the people of the United States about his legacy of character, leadership, and citizenship.
2009-06-15: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating the role of mothers in the United States and supporting the goals and ideals of Mother's Day.
2009-05-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of the month of September as "National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month".
2009-07-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging all Americans and people of all nationalities to visit the national cemeteries, memorials, and markers on Memorial Day.
2009-05-19: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of May 2, 2009, as "Vietnamese Refugees Day".
2009-04-28: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the United States House of Represensatives regarding the hijacking of the Maersk Alabama, the kidnapping of Captain Richard Phillips by Somali pirates, the rescue of Captain Phillips by United States Navy SEALs and the crews of the USS Bainbridge, USS Boxer, USS Halyburton and Patrol Squadron (VP) 8, and for other purposes.
2009-04-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for the goals and ideals of Red Cross Month.
2010-03-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting efforts to reduce infant mortality in the United States.
2009-09-16: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives for the acts of heroism and military achievement by the members of the United States Armed Forces who participated in the June 6, 1944, amphibious landing at Normandy, France, and commending them for leadership and valor in an operation that helped bring an end to World War II.
2009-06-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Veterans Affairs should take full responsibility for financing the health care benefits earned by veterans with service-connected disabilities.
2009-03-17: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Honoring the life, achievements, and contributions of Paul Harvey, affectionately known for his signature line, "This is Paul Harvey. . .Good Day".
2009-03-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for designation of a "Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day".
2009-03-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing support for National Facial Protection Month.
2009-02-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.