Recognizing the courage and sacrifice of those members of the United States Armed Forces who were held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam conflict and calling for a full accounting of the 1,729 members of the Armed Forces who remain unaccounted for from the Vietnam conflict.
2008-05-22: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Reaffirming the commitment of the House of Representatives to the patriotic and professional men and women serving in the United States Marine Corps in defense of the United States.
2008-02-29: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Resolution recognizing Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the civil rights movement in the United States, his tireless work to reduce the threat of nuclear conflict, and his efforts to secure the peaceful resolution of international conflicts.
2007-10-09: The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Condemning the actions of September 7, 2007, resulting in damage to the Vietnam Veterans War Memorial.
2007-10-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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.
Providing for the correction of the events of August 2, 2007.
2007-08-04: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Honoring the extraordinary life of legendary reporter, television personality, international humanitarian, and Houston icon Marvin Harold Zindler, who championed the cause of the economically powerless, politically underrepresented, and physically ill and disabled in Houston, across the nation, and around the world.
2007-07-30: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Recognizing youth court programs for the efforts of such programs in enhancing the quality of the juvenile justice system in the United States and encouraging the recognition of a National Youth Court Month.
2007-09-19: Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Mourning the passing of former First Lady, Lady Bird Johnson, and celebrating her life and contributions to the people of the United States.
2007-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the life and accomplishments of renowned artist Tom Lea on the 100th anniversary of his birth.
2007-07-23: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the 2007 NBA Champion San Antonio Spurs.
2007-07-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Congratulating the Detroit Tigers for winning the 2006 American League Pennant and for bringing the City of Detroit and the State of Michigan their first trip to the World Series in 22 years.
2007-07-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Youth Sports Week should be established.
2007-07-30: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Honoring the 53,000 soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines, and civilians that comprise the Nation's special operations forces community.
2007-04-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Threats and Capabilities.
Recognizing the heroism and sacrifice of Medal of Honor recipients, commending the efforts of the Medal of Honor Host City Program in Gainesville, Texas, to celebrate and honor the contributions of Medal of Honor recipients, and encouraging the expansion of the program.
2007-04-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require all committees post record votes on their web sites within 48 hours of such votes.
2007-03-09: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State.
2008-06-09: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 375 - 0 (Roll no. 390). (text: CR H5077)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a day should be established as Dutch-American Friendship Day to celebrate the historic ties of the United States and the Netherlands.
2007-03-12: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Recognizing the importance of the United States wine industry to the American economy.
2008-10-02: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Recognizing North Platte, Nebraska, as "Rail Town USA".
2008-10-02: Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.