[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 60 (Thursday, May 5, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2752-S2753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      RESOLUTIONS SUBMITTED TODAY

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate 
proceed en bloc to the following resolutions which were submitted 
earlier today: S. Res. 166, 167, 168, and 169.
  There being no objection, the Senate proceeded to consider the 
resolutions en bloc.


                              S. Res. 168

  Mr. LEAHY. Mr. President, I am pleased the Senate has once again 
passed a resolution commemorating our Nation's law enforcement officers 
and National Peace Officers Memorial Day. The Senate's official 
recognition of National Peace Officers Memorial Day is a tradition I am 
proud to support each year.
  In 2010, 158 law enforcement officers died while serving in the line 
of duty. We honor their memory. Each year, we commemorate the bravery 
of the many law enforcement officers and peace officers who deserve our 
thanks and support. National Peace Officers Memorial Day is an 
opportunity to recommit ourselves to provide them with the tools they 
need to stay safe and to do their jobs as effectively as they can.
  There are more than 900,000 men and women at work protecting our 
communities, our schools, and our children. They investigate and 
apprehend the most violent criminals and strive to keep our communities 
safe and secure. Since the first recorded police death in 1792, the 
names of 18,983 law enforcement officers who have made the ultimate 
sacrifice have been added to the National Law Enforcement Officers 
Memorial.
  National Peace Officers Memorial Day provides the people of the 
United States, in their communities, in their State capitals, and in 
the Nation's Capital, with the opportunity to honor and reflect on the 
extraordinary service and sacrifice year after year by those members of 
our police forces. More than 20,000 peace officers are expected to 
gather in Washington in the days leading up to May 15 to join with the 
families of their fallen comrades. It is right that the Senate show its 
respect on this occasion, and I am proud to honor their service and 
their memory.


                              S. Res. 169

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, this resolution concerns a request for 
testimony and documents in an action before the Merit Systems 
Protection Board brought by the Social Security Administration against 
an administrative law judge in SSA. Among the matters for which SSA has 
brought this action against the administrative law judge is conduct by 
that administrative judge during a visit with staff in the office of 
Senator Landrieu in April 2009.
  Counsel for the administrative law judge against whom the action is 
brought has subpoenaed for deposition two employees of Senator 
Landrieu's office and also sought by subpoena the production of 
documents from Senator Landrieu's office.
  Senator Landrieu would like to cooperate and make the employees 
available for depositions. Accordingly, this resolution would authorize 
Sherae Hunter and Wes Kungel, the subpoenaed employees in Senator 
Landrieu's office, to testify at depositions in this matter. The 
resolution would also authorize production of relevant documents sought 
by subpoena, except where a privilege should be asserted, and would 
authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel of the two 
subpoenaed employees.
  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that the resolutions be agreed to, 
the preambles be agreed to, the motions to reconsider be laid upon the 
table en bloc, that there be no intervening action or debate, and any 
statements related to these matters be printed in the Record.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.
  The resolutions were agreed to.
  The preambles were agreed to.
  The resolutions, with their preambles, read as follows:

                              S. Res. 166

(Commemorating May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-E Day, the end 
                       of World War II in Europe)

       Whereas on December 11, 1941, 4 days after the Japanese 
     attack on Pearl Harbor, Germany and Italy declared war on the 
     United States;
       Whereas on November 8, 1942, United States and Allied 
     forces began Operation Torch, the invasion of North Africa;
       Whereas German and other Axis forces in North Africa 
     surrendered on May 13, 1943;
       Whereas in July of 1943, United States and Allied forces 
     landed in Sicily;
       Whereas on September 8, 1943, Italy surrendered to United 
     States and Allied forces, although German troops in Italy 
     continued to fight until May of 1945;
       Whereas more than 150,000 Allied soldiers landed in France 
     on June 6, 1944, known thereafter as ``D-Day'';
       Whereas on August 25, 1944, United States and Allied forces 
     liberated Paris;
       Whereas from mid- to late- December, during the Battle of 
     the Bulge, United States troops heroically resisted a major 
     German offensive in Belgium and France;
       Whereas United States troops crossed the Rhine River at 
     Remagen on March 7, 1945;
       Whereas Germany surrendered unconditionally to the Western 
     Allies at Reims on May 7, 1945, and to the Soviet Union on 
     May 9, 1945, in Berlin;
       Whereas during World War II, an estimated 292,000 members 
     of the United States Armed Forces were killed in action and 
     more than 400,000 members of the United States Armed Forces 
     died; and
       Whereas United States President Harry S. Truman declared 
     May 8, 1945, ``V-E day'', the end of World War II in Europe, 
     although war with Japan continued until August 14, 1945: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the historic contribution made by United 
     States veterans of World War II to human liberty and the 
     safety of the United States and its allies;
       (2) honors veterans who served in the European Theatre of 
     Operations and elsewhere during World War II;

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       (3) remembers with gratitude the members of the United 
     States Armed Forces who made the ultimate sacrifice during 
     World War II; and
       (4) commemorates May 8, 2011, as the 66th anniversary of V-
     E Day, the end of World War II in Europe.

                              S. Res. 167

  (Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of 
                             Cinco de Mayo)

       Whereas May 5, or ``Cinco de Mayo'' in Spanish, is 
     celebrated each year as a date of great importance by the 
     Mexican and Mexican-American communities;
       Whereas the Cinco de Mayo holiday commemorates May 5, 1862, 
     the date on which the Battle of Puebla was fought by Mexicans 
     who were struggling for their independence and freedom;
       Whereas Cinco de Mayo has become one of the most famous 
     Mexican national holidays and is celebrated annually by 
     nearly all Mexicans and Mexican-Americans, north and south of 
     the United States-Mexico border;
       Whereas the Battle of Puebla was but one of the many 
     battles that the courageous Mexican people won in their long 
     and brave struggle for independence and freedom;
       Whereas the French, confident that their battle-seasoned 
     troops were far superior to the almost amateurish Mexican 
     forces, expected little or no opposition from the Mexican 
     army;
       Whereas the French army, which had not experienced defeat 
     against any of the finest troops of Europe in more than half 
     a century, sustained a disastrous loss at the hands of an 
     outnumbered, ill-equipped, and ragged, but highly spirited 
     and courageous, Mexican force;
       Whereas after three bloody assaults on Puebla in which more 
     than a thousand gallant Frenchmen lost their lives, the 
     French troops were finally defeated and driven back by the 
     outnumbered Mexican troops;
       Whereas the courageous and heroic spirit that Mexican 
     General Zaragoza and his men displayed during that historic 
     battle can never be forgotten;
       Whereas many brave Mexicans willingly gave their lives for 
     the causes of justice and freedom in the Battle of Puebla on 
     Cinco de Mayo;
       Whereas the sacrifice of the Mexican fighters was 
     instrumental in keeping Mexico from falling under European 
     domination;
       Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the 
     foundation of the United States is built by people from many 
     nations and diverse cultures who are willing to fight and die 
     for freedom;
       Whereas Cinco de Mayo also serves as a reminder of the 
     close ties between the people of Mexico and the people of the 
     United States;
       Whereas in a larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the 
     right of a free people to self-determination, just as Benito 
     Juarez once said, ``El respeto al derecho ajeno es la paz'' 
     (``The respect of other people's rights is peace''); and
       Whereas many people celebrate during the entire week in 
     which Cinco de Mayo falls: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) recognizes the historical struggle for independence and 
     freedom of the people of Mexico; and
       (2) calls upon the people of the United States to observe 
     Cinco de Mayo with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

                              S. Res. 168

 (Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by 
 the Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers who have been 
                 killed or injured in the line of duty)

       Whereas the well-being of all citizens of the United States 
     is preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance 
     and dedication of law enforcement personnel;
       Whereas more than 900,000 men and women, at great risk to 
     their personal safety, presently serve their fellow citizens 
     as guardians of the peace;
       Whereas peace officers are on the front lines in protecting 
     the schools and schoolchildren of the United States;
       Whereas in 2010, 158 peace officers across the United 
     States were killed in the line of duty;
       Whereas Congress should strongly support initiatives to 
     reduce violent crime and to increase the factors that 
     contribute to the safety of law enforcement officers;
       Whereas there are recorded 18,983 Federal, State, and local 
     law enforcement officers who lost their lives in the line of 
     duty while protecting their fellow citizens, and whose names 
     are engraved upon the National Law Enforcement Officers 
     Memorial in Washington, District of Columbia;
       Whereas in 1962, President John F. Kennedy designated May 
     15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day; and
       Whereas on May 15, 2011, more than 20,000 peace officers 
     are expected to gather in Washington, District of Columbia, 
     to join with the families of their recently fallen comrades 
     to honor those comrades and all others who went before them: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) commemorates and acknowledges the dedication and 
     sacrifices made by the Federal, State, and local law 
     enforcement officers who have been killed or injured in the 
     line of duty;
       (2) recognizes May 15, 2011, as ``National Peace Officers 
     Memorial Day''; and
       (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe 
     that day with appropriate ceremony, solemnity, appreciation, 
     and respect.

                              S. Res. 169

      (To authorize testimony, documents and legal representation)

       Whereas, in the case of Social Security Administration v. 
     Charlotte N. White, No. CB-75211-11-0004-T-1, pending before 
     the Merit Systems Protection Board, a subpoena for deposition 
     testimony and document production has been served on Sherae 
     Hunter and a subpoena for deposition testimony has been 
     served on Wes Kungel, both employees in the Office of Senator 
     Mary L. Landrieu;
       Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the 
     Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 288b(a) 
     and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to 
     represent employees of the Senate with respect to any 
     subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their 
     official responsibilities;
       Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United 
     States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no 
     evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate 
     may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from 
     such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;
       Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or 
     in the possession of the Senate may promote the 
     administration of justice, the Senate will take such action 
     as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the 
     privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That Sherae Hunter and Wes Kungel are authorized 
     to testify and produce documents in Social Security 
     Administration v. Charlotte N. White, except concerning 
     matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
       Sec. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent 
     Sherae Hunter, Wes Kungel, and any other individual in 
     Senator Landrieu's office in this matter.

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