Congratulating University of Florida Quarterback Timothy "Tim" Tebow for winning the Heisman Trophy and honoring both his athletic and academic achievements.
2008-07-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and mourning the death of John Berthoud, Ph.D.
2007-12-17: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the 60th anniversary of Everglades National Park.
2008-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, champion of the Florida Everglades and founder of Florida's environmental movement.
2008-03-04: 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 National Cemetery Administration employees, volunteers, and veterans' service organizations that perform funeral honors and memorial honor details should be permitted to recite the 13 steps to fold an American flag (known as the "13-fold recital") at any national cemetery if requested by the family of the deceased.
2007-10-30: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Expressing support for designation of a National Veterans History Project Week to encourage public participation in a nationwide project that collects and preserves the stories of the men and women who served our nation in times of war and conflict.
2007-11-05: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Children's Health Month.
2007-11-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Urging Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, who is also Chairman of his Fatah party, to officially abrogate the 10 articles in the Fatah Constitution that call for Israel's destruction and terrorism against Israel, oppose any political solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and label Zionism as racism.
2007-10-18: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Congratulating Shawn Johnson on her victory in becoming the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Champion in women's gymnastics.
2007-11-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the unequivocal support of the House of Representatives for Israel's right to self defense in the face of an imminent nuclear or military threat from Syria.
2007-09-24: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
2007-09-25: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the House of Representatives to the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police as the House honors the 10th Anniversary of the tragic deaths of Officer Jacob Chestnut and Detective John Gibson, who lost their lives protecting the Capitol and the people inside from an armed attack.
2008-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Encouraging participation in hunting and fishing, and supporting the goals and ideals of National Hunting and Fishing Day and the efforts of hunters and fishermen toward the scientific management of wildlife and conservation of the natural environment.
2007-09-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing Martha Coffin Wright on the 200th anniversary of her birth and her induction into the National Women's Hall of Fame.
2007-10-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the remarkable example of Sir Nicholas Winton who organized the rescue of 669 Jewish Czechoslovakian children from Nazi death camps prior to the outbreak of World War II.
2007-09-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Watermelon Month.
2008-04-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring and expressing gratitude to the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry ("Ironman Battalion") of the Iowa National Guard.
2007-07-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of America's Waterway Watch program, and for other purposes.
2007-10-17: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the unconditional support of the House of Representatives for the members of the National Guard.
2007-12-18: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.
2007-06-12: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.