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.
Recognizing the exemplary service of the soldiers of the 30th Infantry Division (Old Hickory) of the United States Army during World War II.
2009-12-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Veterans of Foreign Wars Day.
2009-07-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing 100 years of military aviation and expressing continued support for military aviators of the United States Armed Forces.
2009-10-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating Asian/Pacific-American Heritage.
2009-06-08: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the vital role family readiness volunteers play in supporting service members and their families.
2009-10-14: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Celebrating the life of Millard Fuller, a life which provides all the evidence one needs to believe in the power of the human spirit to inspire hope and lift the burdens of poverty and despair from the shoulders of one's fellow man.
2009-06-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the University of North Carolina men's basketball team for winning the 2009 NCAA Division I Men's Basketball National Championship.
2009-05-06: 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 sense of the House of Representatives that the Secretary of the Navy should name an appropriate Navy ship in honor of Marine Corps General Clifton B. Cates of Tiptonville, Tennessee.
2009-04-30: Referred to the Subcommittee on Seapower and Expeditionary Forces.
Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic accident of the steamboat ship SS Sultana.
2009-04-27: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the Life and achievements of Dr. John Hope Franklin.
2009-04-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring and recognizing the life and achievements of John Hope Franklin, one of the Nation's most distinguished scholars.
2009-03-31: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the crucial role of assistance dogs in helping wounded veterans live more independent lives, expressing gratitude to The Tower of Hope, and supporting the goals and ideals of creating a Tower of Hope Day.
2009-11-02: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing support for National Facial Protection Month.
2009-02-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Supporting the goals and ideals of Black History Month and honoring the outstanding contributions of African-American Medal of Honor recipients.
2009-03-31: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Expressing the need for enhanced public awareness of traumatic brain injury and support for the designation of a National Brain Injury Awareness Month.
2009-03-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Postal Service should take all appropriate measures to ensure the continuation of its 6-day mail delivery service.
2009-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the 450th birthday of the settlement of Pensacola, Florida, and encouraging the people of the United States to observe the 450th birthday of the settlement of Pensacola, Florida, and remember how the rich history of Pensacola, Florida, has likewise contributed to the rich history of the United States, and for other purposes.
2009-02-12: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.
2009-02-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.