[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1188]
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                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

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                     HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN

                            of south dakota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 10, 2008

  Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, I regret that I was unable to 
participate in three votes on the floor of the House of Representatives 
on June 9, 2008. I was absent due to illness.
  As noted, I was not present for three votes:
  The first vote was H. Res. 1225, Expressing support for designation 
of June 2008 as ``National Safety Month.'' Had I been present, I would 
have voted ``yea'' on that question.
  The second vote was H. Res. 1243, Recognizing the immeasurable 
contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, 
supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement 
of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day. 
Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on that question.
  The third vote was H. Res. 127, Recognizing and celebrating the 50th 
anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State. Had 
I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on that question.

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