Recognizing the heroic efforts of the West Virginia National Guard and local responders for their work rescuing 17 individuals from a downed military helicopter on a rugged, snow-covered mountain on the Pocahontas-Randolph county line.
2010-06-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the University of Arizona's 125 years of dedication to excellence in higher education.
2010-03-22: Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
Honoring the USS New Mexico as the sixth Virginia-class submarine commissioned by the U.S. Navy to protect and defend the United States.
2010-05-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the 65th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima.
2010-03-21: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the New Orleans Saints upon their winning Super Bowl XLIV.
2010-02-09: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congratulating the National Football League Champion New Orleans Saints for winning Super Bowl XLIV and for bringing New Orleans its first Lombardi Trophy in franchise history.
2010-03-04: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the members of the Agri-business Development Teams of the National Guard and the National Guard Bureau for their efforts, together with personnel of the Department of Agriculture and the United States Agency for International Development, to modernize agriculture practices and increase food production in war-torn countries.
2010-03-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring Colonel Robert Howard for his lifetime of service to the United States.
2010-02-25: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Recognizing the bravery and efforts of the United States Armed Forces, local first responders, and other members of Operation Unified Response for their swift and coordinated action in light of the devastation wrought upon the nation of Haiti after a horrific 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck Port-Au-Prince and surrounding cities on January 12, 2010.
2010-02-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Commending the efforts and honoring the work of the men and women of USNS Comfort and the United States Navy in the immediate response to those affected by the earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12, 2010.
2010-02-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the contributions of Korean Americans to the United States.
2010-03-09: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the continued peace, prosperity, liberty, and national security of the United States and its people depend upon the rule of law and credible and effective immigration enforcement policies which both welcome lawful immigrants and non-immigrants and also prevent the unlawful entry or unlawful continuing presence of foreign persons.
2010-06-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law.
Honoring the contributions of Catholic schools.
2010-02-23: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Commemorating the 65th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, honoring the sacrifices of members of the United States Armed Forces, and recognizing the Allied victory.
2010-01-12: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that France and other member states of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the European Union should decline to sell major weapons systems or offensive military equipment to the Russian Federation.
2009-12-16: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Recognizing and honoring the National Guard on the occasion of its 373rd anniversary.
2009-12-08: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the meritorious service performed by aviators in the United States Armed Forces who, as a result of hostile action, mechanical failures, or other problems, were forced to evade or escape enemy capture, were captured but subsequently escaped, or were compelled to endure arduous confinement, retaliation, and even death as a result of their efforts to evade capture or escape.
2010-03-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Honoring women who have served and women who are currently serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as members of the Armed Forces and recognizing their increasing and invaluable role to the success of current military operations.
2009-12-08: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Honoring the sacrifices and contributions made by members of the Armed Forces during the Cold War and encouraging the people of the United States to participate in local and national activities honoring the sacrifices and contributions of those individuals.
2010-03-21: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Supporting the goals and purposes of National Teach Ag Day.
2009-11-03: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.