PENNSYLVANIA

Amendments

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), S12853 [17OC], H10054 [29OC]

Articles and editorials

``Guns to Plowshares'' and Nuclear Non-Proliferation—The U.S.-Russian Partnership, E2556 [15DE]

Legendary Legacy, E2505 [8DE]

Sue Kluger Radiates Leadership, E1861 [23SE]

Bills and resolutions

Blackwell, Lucien E.: tribute (see H. Res. 169), H2586 [1AP]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (see S. 830), S5059 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (see S. 831), S5059 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (see S. 828), S5059 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (see S. 827), S5059 [9AP] (see H.R. 568), H319 [5FE]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (see S. 829), S5059 [9AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (see S. 1077), S6624 [19MY] (see H.R. 1516), H2514 [31MR]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (see S. 999), S5771 [6MY] (see H.R. 1964), H3682 [6MY]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: designate (see H.R. 981), H1461 [27FE]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial: expand (see H.R. 1521), H2514 [31MR]

National Forest System: conveyance of certain lands and improvements (see H.R. 3514), H11391 (see H.R. 3514), H11514 [18NO]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 912), S5343 [11AP] (see H.R. 1862), H3451 [29AP]

Philadelphia, PA: provide financial assistance to rehabilitate Benjamin Franklin National Memorial and develop exhibit to commemorate 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin (see S. 1852), S14804 [12NO]

Pittsburgh, PA: study historic transportation routes in Pennsylvania, Maryland, West Virginia, and Ohio that led to the forks of the Ohio River for potential addition to the National Trails System (see H.R. 1520), H2514 [31MR]

Roads and highways: designate portions of Pennsylvania Route 60 and U.S. Routes 22 and 30 as part of the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (see H.R. 2695), H6602 [10JY]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (see H.R. 2328), H4977 [4JN]

Ryan, Matthew J.: tribute (see H. Res. 178), H2822 [3AP]

SMART Research and Development Compact: congressional consent (see H.R. 2026), H3761 [7MY]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (see S. 1880), S15061 [18NO]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (see S. 1787), S13377 [28OC] (see H.R. 521), H274 [4FE]

Documents

Cheltenham Twinning Charter: Cheltenham, PA, Citizens, E2083 [17OC]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay legislation: Robert M. Ferris, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S5068 [9AP]

———Robert S. Bloxom, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S5068 [9AP]

Create more efficient electric grid, increase investment in utility infrastructure, and enhance consumer protections: several State commissions, S9998 [28JY]

Delaware River main channel deepening project funding: Jeffrey L. Nash, Delaware River Port Authority, H7127 [18JY]

Establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania: several Members of Congress, S6627 [19MY]

Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act: Edward G. Rendell, Governor of Pennsylvania, H12252 [21NO]

Nomination of Miguel A. Estrada to be circuit judge: Arlene Rivera Finkelstein, Hispanic Bar Association of Pennsylvania, S2798 [26FE], S2900 [27FE]

Social Security Protection Act: James M. Horvath, Chartiers Township, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———John V. Mintz, Brecknock Township, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

———Paul Yost, Milton, PA, Police Dept., H1544 [5MR]

———Richard H. James, Borough of Churchill, PA, Police Dept., H1543 [5MR]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: Ann Pesiri Swanson, Chesapeake Bay Commission, S15066 [18NO]

———William C. Baker, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, S15066 [18NO]

Lists

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc., civic contributions by employees, E1758 [10SE]

Obituaries

Mellody, Patrick J.: Scranton (PA) Times Tribune, E1558 [23JY]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: Abington Senior High School recipient of Youth Service America (organization) and State Farm Cos., Foundation Harris Wofford Award, E1333 [24JN]

Angeli, Raymond: Columbus Day Association of Lackawanna County, PA, Man of the Year Award recipient, E1978 [7OC]

Ardmore, PA: anniversary of Cassia Mount Horeb Lodge No. 273, E1294 [18JN]

Aviation: tribute to Lifeflight emergency helicopter and critical care ground transportation service, E1890 [25SE]

Baker, Elise: Florida's 22d Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E803 [30AP]

Bala Cynwyd, PA: anniversary of Union Fire Association, E2069 [17OC]

Bartoli, Frank: Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Greater Pittston Person of the Year Award recipient, E96 [29JA]

Belser, Andrew: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and Council for Advancement and Support of Education Pennsylvania Professor of the Year award recipient, E2360 [20NO]

Bloomsburg University: anniversary of Upward Bound Program, E1542 [21JY]

Bryn Mawr, PA: anniversary of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, E636 [1AP]

———Bryn Mawr Fire Co. anniversary, E1345 [25JN]

Burne, James and Mary Lou: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honorees, E2318 [19NO]

Butler, PA: anniversary, E324 [27FE]

———anniversary of Congregation B'Nai Abraham, E1107 [3JN]

Caron Foundation: tribute, E1961 [2OC]

Chambersburg, PA: anniversary, E492 [18MR]

City of Hope Hospital and Beckman Institute of Research: tribute to Sarah and Rubin Herman Chapter, E299 [27FE]

Corps of Engineers: Delaware River main channel deepening project funding, H7126-H7129 [18JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), H7189-H7192 [21JY]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), Senate amendments, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

———establish national cemeteries for veterans in geographically underserved areas, H10054-H10058 [29OC], E2226 [4NO]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E826 [1MY]

Dunmore, PA: tribute to National Night Out events, E2033 [14OC]

East Norriton, PA: tribute to East Norriton Fire Engine Co., E1058 [22MY]

Economy: status, H9036 [1OC]

Erie, PA: tribute to Collegiate Academy High School academic decathlon team, E741 [11AP]

Everett, PA: anniversary of Pennknoll Village retirement community, E1598 [25JY]

Exeter, PA: anniversary of St. Anthony of Padua Parish, E1366 [26JN]

Gouglersville, PA: anniversary of Gouglersville Fire Co., E1140 [5JN]

Hallberg, Katherine: Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District high school art competition ``An Artistic Discovery'' winner, E901 [9MY]

Hereford Township, PA: anniversary, E1892 [25SE]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish (H.R. 1964), H12118-H12121 [21NO], E2397 [22NO], E2443 [23NO]

Hollidaysburg, PA: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, H4119 [14MY]

Huntingdon, PA: tribute to Huntingdon High School girls' volleyball team, E2335 [19NO]

Indiana, PA: tribute to Indiana Area High School for participation in We the People . . . The Citizen and the Constitution competition, E514 [19MR]

J.C. Ehrlich Co., Inc.: anniversary, E1757 [10SE]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: designate (H.R. 981), H2333, H2334 [26MR]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial: expand (H.R. 1521), H9410 [15OC]

Kobeski, Thomas (Kubby): Pittston (PA) Sunday Dispatch Joe Saporito Lifetime of Service Award recipient, E93 [29JA]

Lancaster, PA: tribute to Firebird Pee Wee AA hockey team, E2474 [8DE]

Leonard S. Fiore, Inc.: anniversary, E2495 [8DE]

Limerick, PA: anniversary, E1714 [5SE]

Linfield, PA: anniversary of Linfield Fire Co., E2000 [8OC]

Lonero, Tony: Pennsylvania Hills Sports Hall of Fame inductee, E784 [12AP]

Masonic Order (fraternal organization): anniversary of Mountain Lodge 281, Free & Accepted Masons and Juniata Lodge 282, Free & Accepted Masons, E2338 [19NO]

Medic Rescue (ambulance company): anniversary, E1688 [4SE]

Mitsubishi Electric Power Products, Inc.: dedication of Warrendale, PA, headquarters, E899 [9MY]

Moorpark, CA: tribute to Moorpark High School academic decathlon team, E848 [1MY]

Mount Penn, PA: anniversary, E289 [26FE]

National Association of Retired Federal Employees: anniversary of Chester County, PA, chapter, E2328 [19NO]

Nichol, Brenda: teacher suspension relative to violation of school code regulations governing display of religious insignia, H3980 [13MY]

Oil Region National Heritage Area: establish, H11457 [18NO]

Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Co.: anniversary, E2003 [8OC]

Pennsylvania State Nurses Association: anniversary, E2043 [15OC]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Mont Alto campus, E532 [20MR]

Philadelphia, PA: Army demolition of the Tacony Warehouse, H4593 [22MY]

Philips Family: tribute for volunteer service in the Phoenix Fire Co., No. 2 of the Stroudsburg, PA, Fire Co., E1979 [7OC]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary of McGuire Memorial, E1895 [25SE]

———tribute to Bloomfield Citizens Council award recipients, E1129 [4JN]

Pottstown, PA: tribute to Owen J. Roberts High School girls' soccer team, E2406 [22NO]

Registers of Wills & Clerks of Orphans' Court Association of Pennsylvania: tribute to conference, E1540 [18JY]

Religion: order of Federal judge to cover the plaque of the Ten Commandments in the Chester County, PA, courthouse, H3055 [10AP]

Roaring Spring, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E876 [6MY]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 2328), H7184-H7186 [21JY], E1559 [23JY], E1613 [25JY]

Rockledge, PA: anniversary of Rockledge Volunteer Fire Co., E632 [1AP]

Russia: partnership with U.S. relative to conversion of military-industrial nuclear capacity to civilian uses, E2556 [15DE]

Ryan, Matthew J.: tribute (H. Res. 178), H3980, H3987, H3988 [13MY], E1039 [21MY]

Santorum, Senator: appropriateness of remarks relative to homosexuality, H3456 [30AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 314, E228 [13FE]

———anniversary of St. Peter's Cathedral Parish, E1881 [24SE]

Sewickley, PA: anniversary, E1979 [7OC]

Skippack, PA: anniversary of Lions Club, E1838 [17SE]

Skippack Township, PA: anniversary, E1662 [25JY]

Tarantino, Joseph J.: Montgomery County, PA, Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Citizen of the Year award recipient, E2103 [21OC]

The Arc of the U.S. (organization): anniversary of Luzerne County, PA, chapter, E47 [8JA]

Timlin, James C.: Little Flower Manor and St. Therese Residence of Wilkes-Barre, PA, honoree, E2318 [19NO]

Travelers Property Casualty Corp.: anniversary of Pittsburgh, PA, office, E2161 [30OC]

Wilkes-Barre, PA: anniversary of Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Commerce, E2182 [31OC]

Remarks in Senate

Agricultural Research Service: Geisinger Rural Aging Study and Nutricore Northeast, Inc., research funding, S14014, S14015 [5NO]

Chesapeake Bay: establish a Forest Service program to expand and strengthen cooperative efforts to restore and protect forests in the Chesapeake Bay watershed (S. 830), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———establish programs to enhance protection (S. 831), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———make grants to eligible institutions to develop, demonstrate, or disseminate information on practices, methods, or techniques relating to environmental education and training in the watershed (S. 828), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———provide assistance for nutrient removal practices to States in the watershed (S. 827), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

———reauthorize and improve the Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program (S. 829), S5062-S5064 [9AP]

Cheyney University of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Dept. of Defense: military facilities repair and replacement funding due to Hurricane Isabel, S12656, S12657 [16OC], S12803, S12804 [17OC]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (H.R. 1516), S12853 [17OC], S13509 [29OC], S15000 [18NO]

———establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania (S. 1077), S6627 [19MY]

Gibson, Kim R.: nomination to be district judge, S11781 [23SE]

Gillin, James J., Jr.: Pennsylvanians for Effective Government (organization) Clifford L. Jones Award recipient, S14962 [17NO]

Hardiman, Thomas M.: confirmation as district judge, S13510 [29OC]

———nomination to be district judge, S13045, S13063 [22OC]

Highlands Stewardship Area: establish, S13631 [30OC]

———establish (S. 999), S5775 [6MY]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: designate (H.R. 981), S8598 [25JN]

Lincoln University of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: tribute, S2913 [27FE]

Philadelphia, PA: provide financial assistance to rehabilitate Benjamin Franklin National Memorial and develop exhibit to commemorate 300th anniversary of the birth of Benjamin Franklin (S. 1852), S14808 [12NO]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: designate (H.R. 2328), S13532 [29OC]

Ryan, Matthew J.: honorary renaming of University of Pennsylvania Veterinary Hospital, S11980 [25SE]

Special Blue Ribbon Commission on Chesapeake Bay Nutrient Pollution Control Financing: establish (S. 1880), S15065 [18NO]

Steel Industry National Historic Site: establish (S. 1787), S13380 [28OC]

Reports filed

Dept. of Veterans Affairs Establishment of a National Cemetery for Veterans in Southeastern Pennsylvania: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1516) (H. Rept. 108-199), H6602 [10JY]

Highlands Conservation Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1964) (H. Rept. 108-373), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 981), S8300 [20JN]

Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1521) (H. Rept. 108-301), H9281 [7OC]

National Cemetery Expansion Act: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 1516) (S. Rept. 108-164), S12532 [14OC]

Nomination of Kim R. Gibson To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S11117 [4SE]

Nomination of Thomas M. Hardiman To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S8725 [26JN]

Oil Region National Heritage Area Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 1862) (H. Rept. 108-366), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA: Committee on Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 2328), S13262 [27OC]

Steel Industry National Historic Site Act: Committee on Resources (House) (H.R. 521) (H. Rept. 108-360), H11205, H11358 [17NO]

Texts of

H. Res. 178, tribute to Matthew J. Ryan, H3987 [13MY]

H.R. 981, James R. Merry Post Office Building, Linesville, PA, H2333 [26MR]

H.R. 1516, National Cemetery Expansion Act, S12853 [17OC], H7189 [21JY]

H.R. 1521, Johnstown Flood National Memorial Boundary Adjustment Act, H9410 [15OC]

H.R. 1964, Highlands Conservation Act, H12118 [21NO]

H.R. 2328, Robert A. Borski Post Office Building, Philadelphia, PA, H7184 [21JY]

S. 827, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Nutrient Removal Assistance Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 828, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Education Pilot Program Act, S5064 [9AP]

S. 829, Chesapeake Bay Environmental Restoration and Protection Program reauthorization and improvement, S5065 [9AP]

S. 830, Chesapeake Bay Watershed Forestry Program Act, S5066 [9AP]

S. 831, NOAA Chesapeake Bay Watershed Education, Training, and Restoration Act, S5067 [9AP]

S. 999, Highlands Stewardship Act, S5776 [6MY]

S. 1077, establish a national cemetery for veterans in southeastern Pennsylvania, S6628 [19MY]

Tributes

Blackwell, Lucien E., H231, H232 [29JA]

Flood, Daniel J., E2505 [8DE]

Yatron, Gus, H1816 [13MR]