[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 181 (Tuesday, November 29, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Pages S7997-S7998]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 337--DESIGNATING DECEMBER 10, 2011, AS ``WREATHS 
                          ACROSS AMERICA DAY''

  Ms. COLLINS (for herself and Ms. Snowe) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 337

       Whereas 20 years ago, the Wreaths Across America project 
     began an annual tradition, during the month of December, of 
     donating, transporting, and placing Maine balsam fir holiday 
     wreaths on the graves of the fallen heroes buried at 
     Arlington National Cemetery;
       Whereas since that tradition began, through the hard work 
     and generosity of the individuals involved in the Wreaths 
     Across America project, more than 250,000 wreaths have been 
     sent to more than 700 locations, including national 
     cemeteries and veterans memorials in every State and to 
     locations overseas;
       Whereas in 2010, wreaths were sent to more than 520 
     locations across the United States and overseas, 100 more 
     locations than the previous year;
       Whereas in December 2011, the Patriot Guard Riders, a 
     motorcycle and motor vehicle group that is dedicated to 
     patriotic events and includes more than 250,000 members 
     nationwide, will continue their tradition of escorting a 
     tractor-trailer filled with donated wreaths from Harrington, 
     Maine, to Arlington National Cemetery;
       Whereas thousands of individuals volunteer each December to 
     escort and lay the wreaths;
       Whereas December 11, 2010, was previously designated by the 
     Senate as ``Wreaths Across America Day''; and
       Whereas the Wreaths Across America project will continue 
     its proud legacy on December 10, 2011, bringing 75,000 
     wreaths to Arlington National Cemetery on that day: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates December 10, 2011, as ``Wreaths Across 
     America Day'';
       (2) honors the Wreaths Across America project, the Patriot 
     Guard Riders, and all of the volunteers and donors involved 
     in this worthy tradition; and
       (3) recognizes the sacrifices our veterans, members of the 
     Armed Forces, and their families have made, and continue to 
     make, for our great Nation.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 338--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDS BY THE 
           COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION

  Mr. REID of Nevada (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 338

       Whereas, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation conducted an investigation into unauthorized 
     charges on telephone bills;
       Whereas, the Committee has received a request from a state 
     law enforcement official for access to records of the 
     Committee's investigation;
       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 
     can, by administrative or judicial 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 is needed for the promotion 
     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 the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member 
     of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 
     acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement 
     officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or 
     individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or local 
     governments, records of the Committee's investigation into 
     unauthorized charges on telephone bills.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 339--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDS BY THE 
           COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION

  Mr. REID of Nevada (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 339

       Whereas, the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation conducted an investigation in 2009 into 
     aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on 
     American consumers;
       Whereas, the Committee has received a request from a state 
     law enforcement official for access to records of the 
     Committee's investigation;
       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 
     can, by administrative or judicial 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

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     Senate is needed for the promotion 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 the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member 
     of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, 
     acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement 
     officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or 
     individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or local 
     governments, records of the Committee's investigation into 
     aggressive sales tactics on the Internet and their impact on 
     American consumers.

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