[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 635 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 635

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 13, 2009.
Whereas M. Pope Barrow, Jr., was appointed to the Office of the Legislative 
        Counsel of the House of Representatives in 1968;
Whereas M. Pope Barrow, Jr., has provided 40 years of service to the House as a 
        member of the Office of the Legislative Counsel under eight successive 
        Speakers;
Whereas M. Pope Barrow, Jr., has served as the Legislative Counsel for 12 years, 
        following his service as the Deputy Legislative Counsel for 4 years;
Whereas M. Pope Barrow, Jr., has been the principal drafter over the past 30 
        years of Federal laws that protect the environment, preserve public 
        lands and waterways, and promote the production and efficient use of 
        energy resources;
Whereas M. Pope Barrow, Jr., has provided exemplary leadership in undertaking 
        significant programs to modernize the operations of the Office of the 
        Legislative Counsel and the House; and
Whereas M. Pope Barrow, Jr., has provided steady guidance in continuing the 
        professional, nonpartisan service to which the Office of the Legislative 
        Counsel is dedicated: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses its gratitude to--
            (1) M. Pope Barrow, Jr., for his 40 years of service to the House; 
        and
            (2) the Office of the Legislative Counsel for its more than 90 years 
        of assistance in the drafting of legislation considered by the House.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.