[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 134 Introduced in House (IH)]







110th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 134

 Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security for their efforts and contributions to protect and secure the 
                                Nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 7, 2007

 Mr. Carney (for himself, Mr. Bilirakis, Mr. Thompson of Mississippi, 
Mr. Rogers of Alabama, Mr. Markey, Mr. King of New York, Mr. Dicks, Mr. 
McCaul of Texas, Ms. Harman, Mr. David Davis of Tennessee, Mrs. Lowey, 
Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas, Mrs. Christensen, Mr. Langevin, Mr. Cuellar, 
 and Mr. Al Green of Texas) submitted the following resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Recognizing and honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland 
Security for their efforts and contributions to protect and secure the 
                                Nation.

Whereas the United States must remain vigilant against all threats to the 
        homeland, including acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other 
        emergencies;
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security marked its 4th anniversary on 
        January 24, 2007;
Whereas the more than 208,000 employees of the Department work tirelessly to 
        prepare the Nation to counter acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and 
        other emergencies;
Whereas the Department's employees work diligently to deter, detect, and prevent 
        acts of terrorism;
Whereas the Department's employees stand willing, ready, and able to respond if 
        catastrophe strikes;
Whereas the Department's employees support the Department's mission to protect 
        continuously the Nation's borders, airports, seaports, rail lines, and 
        other transit systems;
Whereas the Department's employees, together with employees of other agencies 
        and departments of the Federal Government, work with State, local, and 
        tribal partners to enhance disaster preparedness at all levels of 
        government;
Whereas the Department's employees are called upon to sacrifice time with their 
        families to work long hours to fulfill the Department's vital mission; 
        and
Whereas the Nation is indebted to the Department's employees for their efforts 
        and contributions: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives recognizes and honors 
the employees of the Department of Homeland Security for their 
exceptional efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation.
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