[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 37 (Monday, March 5, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S2632]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 94--HONORING THE EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF 
       HOMELAND SECURITY ON THE 4TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEPARTMENT

  Mr. VOINOVICH (for himself, Mr. Akaka, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Stevens, 
Mr. Warner, and Ms. Collins) submitted the following resolutions; which 
was considered and agreed to:

                               S. Res. 94

       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
       Resolved, 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.

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