[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[Senate]
[Pages 1357-1358]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




  SENATE RESOLUTION 35--AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES BY THE COMMITTEE ON 
                           VETERANS' AFFAIRS

  Mr. CRAIG submitted the following resolution; from the Committee on 
Veterans' Affairs; which was referred to the Committee on Rules and 
Administration:

                               S. Res. 35

       Resolved, That, in carrying out its powers, duties, and 
     functions under the Standing Rules of the Senate, in 
     accordance with its jurisdiction under rule XXV of such 
     rules, including holding hearings, reporting such hearings, 
     and making investigations as authorized by paragraphs 1 and 8 
     of rule XXVI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the 
     Committee on Veterans' Affairs is authorized from March 1, 
     2005, through September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005, through 
     September 30, 2006; and October 1, 2006, through February 28, 
     2007, in its discretion (1) to make expenditures from the 
     contingent fund of the Senate, (2) to employ personnel, and 
     (3) with the prior consent of the Government department or 
     agency concerned and the Committee on Rules and 
     Administration, to use on a reimbursable or non-reimbursable 
     basis the services of personnel of any such department or 
     agency.
       Sec. 2. (a) The expenses of the committee for the period 
     March 1, 2005, through September 30, 2005, under this 
     resolution shall not exceed $1,394,529, of which amount (1) 
     not to exceed $59,000 may be expended for the procurement of 
     the services of individual consultants, or organizations 
     thereof (as authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $5,900 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       (b) For the period October 1, 2005, through September 30, 
     2006, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $2,445,763, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $100,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(I) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $10,000 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       (c) For the period October 1, 2006, through February 28, 
     2007, expenses of the committee under this resolution shall 
     not exceed $1,040,152, of which amount (1) not to exceed 
     $42,000 may be expended for the procurement of the services 
     of individual consultants, or organizations thereof (as 
     authorized by section 202(i) of the Legislative 
     Reorganization Act of 1946, as amended), and (2) not to 
     exceed $4,200 may be expended for the training of the 
     professional staff of such committee (under procedures 
     specified by section 202(j) of the Legislative Reorganization 
     Act of 1946).
       Sec. 3. The committee shall report its findings, together 
     with such recommendation for legislation as it deems 
     advisable, to the Senate at the earliest practicable date, 
     but not later than February 28, 2006, and February 28, 2007, 
     respectively.
       Sec. 4. Expenses of the committee under this resolution 
     shall be paid from the contingent fund of the Senate upon 
     vouchers approved by the chairman of the committee, except 
     that vouchers shall not be required for (1) the disbursement 
     of salaries of employees paid at an annual rate, or (2) for 
     the payment of telecommunications provided by the Office of 
     the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United States Senate, or 
     (3) for the payment stationery supplies purchased through the 
     Keeper of Stationery, United States Senate, or (4) for 
     payments to the Postmaster, United States Senate, or (5) for 
     the payment of metered charges on copying equipment provided 
     by the Office of the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United 
     States Senate, or (6) for the payment of Senate Recording and 
     Photographic Services, or (7) for payment of franked and mass 
     mail costs by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper, United 
     States Senate.
       Sec. 5. There are authorized such sums as may be necessary 
     for agency contributions related to the compensation of 
     employees of the committee from March 1, 2005, through 
     September 30, 2005; October 1, 2005, through September 30, 
     2006; and October 1, 2006, through February 28, 2007, to be 
     paid from the appropriations account for ``Expenses of 
     Inquiries and Investigations.''
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 SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 9--RECOGNIZING THE SECOND CENTURY OF BIG 
  BROTHERS BIG SISTERS, AND SUPPORTING THE MISSION AND GOALS OF THAT 
                              ORGANIZATION

  Mr. ENSIGN (for himself and Mr. Dodd) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                             S. Con. Res. 9

       Whereas the year 2004 marked the 100th anniversary of the 
     founding of Big Brothers Big Sisters;
       Whereas Congress chartered Big Brothers in 1958;
       Whereas Ernest Coulter recognized the need for adult role 
     models for the youth he saw in court in New York City in 1904 
     and recruited ``Big Brothers'' to serve as mentors, beginning 
     the Big Brothers movement;
       Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters is the oldest, largest 
     youth mentoring organization in the nation, serving over 
     220,000 children in 2004 and approximately 2,000,000 since 
     its founding 100 years ago;
       Whereas Big Brothers Big Sisters has historically been 
     supported through the generosity of individuals who have 
     believed in the organization's commitment to matching at-risk 
     children with caring, volunteer mentors;

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       Whereas Big Brothers and Big Sisters have given countless 
     hours and forever changed the lives of America's children, 
     contributing over 10,500,000 volunteer hours at an estimated 
     value of $190,000,000 in 2004;
       Whereas evidence-based research has shown that Big Brothers 
     Big Sisters mentoring model improves a child's academic 
     performance and relationships with teachers, parents, and 
     peers, decreases the likelihood of youth violence and drug 
     and alcohol use, and raises self-confidence levels;
       Whereas 454 local Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies are 
     currently contributing to the quality of life of at-risk 
     youth in over 5,000 communities across the United States; and
       Whereas the future of Big Brothers Big Sisters depends not 
     only on its past impact, but also on the future 
     accomplishments of its Little Brothers and Little Sisters and 
     the continued commitment to its Big Brothers and Big Sisters: 
     Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That Congress--
       (1) recognizes the second century of Big Brothers Big 
     Sisters, supports the mission and goals of the organization, 
     and commends Big Brothers Big Sisters for its commitment to 
     helping children in need reach their potential through 
     professionally supported one to one mentoring relationships 
     with measurable results;
       (2) asks all Americans to join in marking the beginning of 
     Big Brothers Big Sisters' second century and support the 
     organization's next 100 years of service on behalf of 
     America's children; and
       (3) encourages Big Brothers Big Sisters to continue to 
     strive towards serving 1,000,000 children annually.

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