III 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 94 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 5, 2007 Mr. Voinovich (for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Stevens, Mr. Warner, and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Honoring the employees of the Department of Homeland Security on the 4th anniversary of the Department.

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 marks its 4th anniversary on March 1, 2007; Whereas the more than 208,000 employees of the Department work tirelessly to carry out the complex mission of securing the Nation from terrorism and natural hazards through protection, prevention, response, and recovery as well as serving the public effectively by facilitating lawful trade, travel, and immigration; Whereas the Department's employees 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 labors: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate honors the employees of the Department of Homeland Security for their substantial contributions to protecting the Nation on the 4th anniversary of the Department.