A resolution supporting the work of firefighters to educate and protect the Nation's communities, and the goals and ideals of Fire Prevention Week, October 5-11, 2008, as designated by the National Fire Protection Association.
2008-09-30: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10127-10129; text as passed Senate: CR S10128; text of measure as introduced: CR S10180)
A resolution recognizing the month of November 2008 as "National Homeless Youth Awareness Month".
2008-09-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10021; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
A resolution designating the week of November 9 through November 15, 2008, as "National Veterans Awareness Week" to emphasize the need to develop educational programs regarding the contributions of veterans to the country.
2008-09-27: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10020-10021; text as passed Senate: CR S10020; text of measure as introduced in Senate: CR S10010)
A resolution calling for a comprehensive strategy to address the crisis in Darfur, Sudan.
2008-09-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9435-9436; text as passed Senate: CR S9436; text of measure as introduced: CR S9425)
A resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month and celebrating the heritage and culture of Hispanic Americans and their immense contributions to the Nation.
2008-09-24: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9434-9435; text as passed Senate: CR S9435; text of measure as introduced: CR S9424)
A resolution expressing support for the goals of National Adoption Day and National Adoption Month by promoting national awareness of adoption and the children awaiting families, celebrating children and families involved in adoption, and encouraging Americans to secure safety, permanency, and well-being for all children.
2008-09-22: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S9179-9185; text as passed Senate: CR S9185; text of measure as introduced: CR S9215)
A resolution raising the awareness of the need for crime prevention in communities across the country and designating the week of October 2, 2008, through October 4, 2008, as "Celebrate Safe Communities" week.
2008-09-30: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S10130)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the terrorist attacks committed against the United States of America on September 11, 2001.
2008-09-11: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8455; text as passed Senate: CR S8455; text of measure as introduced: CR S8417-8418)
A resolution honoring the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 50th anniversary of its establishment.
2008-09-22: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S9181)
A resolution supporting legislation promoting improved health care and access to health care for women.
2008-07-31: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7975)
A resolution designating the week beginning September 7, 2008, as "National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week".
2008-09-08: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8141-8142; text as passed Senate: CR S8142)
A resolution honoring and commemorating the selfless acts of heroism displayed by the late Detective John Michael Gibson and Private First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut of the United States Capitol Police on July 24, 1998, and expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Senate for the professionalism and dedication of the United States Capitol Police.
2008-07-23: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7197; text as passed Senate: CR S7197; text of measure as introduced: CR S7179)
A resolution relative to the death of Jesse Alexander Helms, Jr., former United States Senator for the State of North Carolina.
2008-07-08: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
A resolution designating July 10, 2008, as "National Summer Learning Day".
2008-07-07: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6364-6365)
A resolution recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and expressing the sense of the Senate that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
2008-06-17: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5703-5704)
A resolution recognizing the 100th birthday of Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President, designer of the Great Society, politician, educator, and civil rights enforcer.
2008-05-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4554-4555; text as passed Senate: CR S4555; text of measure as introduced: CR S4495)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the earthquake that struck Sichuan Province of the People's Republic of China on May 12, 2008.
2008-05-19: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4423-4424; text as passed Senate: CR S4423-4424; text of measure as introduced: CR S4377-4378)
A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate on humanitarian assistance to Burma after Cyclone Nargis.
2008-05-07: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3930; text as passed Senate: CR S3930; text of measure as introduced: CR S3906-3907)
A resolution recognizing the accomplishments of the members and alumni of AmeriCorps and the contributions of AmeriCorps to the lives of the people of the United States.
2008-05-01: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3721)
A resolution designating the week of May 4 through May 10, 2008, as "North American Occupational Safety and Health Week" and May 7, 2008, as "Occupational Safety and Health Professionals Day".
2008-05-01: Received in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3730-3731; text of measure as passed Senate: CR S3730-3731; text of measure as introduced: CR S3720)