PENNSYLVANIA

Amendments

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5012 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4989 [5JN]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 7017), H10615 [29SE]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), S8007, S8068 [1AU]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6371, H6372 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6354 [10JY]

Articles and editorials

Family Mourns a Fallen Soldier, S2374 [3AP]

Leon Higginbotham, S605 [4FE]

Medal of Honor Presented to Family of a Hero, S5352 [6JN]

Steelers' Former Radio Announcer Myron Cope Dies, S1373 [28FE]

Bills and resolutions

Armed Forces: tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (see H. Con. Res. 390), H6727 [17JY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (see H. Res. 1233), H4876 [3JN]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission: extend authorization (see H.R. 6879), H8049 [11SE] (see H.R. 7017), H9084 [23SE]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: modify conditions for release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account (see S. 3170), S5833 [19JN] (see H.R. 6473), H6406 [10JY]

Fort Presque Isle National Historic Site: establish (see H.R. 6730), H7786 [31JY]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (see S.J. Res. 45), S7149 [23JY] (see H.R. 6577), H7057 [23JY]

Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors: anniversary (see S. Res. 529), S3304 [23AP]

Higginbotham, A. Leon, Jr.: tribute (see S. Res. 442), S601 [4FE]

Philadelphia, PA: establish Centennial Historic District (see S. 3210), S6285 [26JN] (see H.R. 6668), H7628 [30JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (see S. Res. 452), S970 [13FE] (see H. Res. 1000), H1074 [26FE]

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area: establish (see S. 3619), S9657 [26SE]

Susquehanna River Basin Commission: consider energy needs of U.S. and economic development needs of region prior to limiting natural gas exploration of Marcellus Shale formation (see H. Res. 1444), H8275 [16SE]

Venango County, PA: recognize historical significance of the discovery of oil and the birth of petroleum and natural gas industries on the banks of Oil Creek (see H. Con. Res. 402), H7787 [31JY]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (see H. Res. 1317), H6228 [8JY]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (see H.R. 6550), H6726 [17JY]

Biographies

McGinnis, Ross A.: Army, S5352 [6JN]

Letters

Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization: several State and city officials, H5010 [5JN]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: Jim Doyle, Council of Great Lakes Governors, H8514 [22SE]

———Representatives Visclosky and Hobson, H8514 [22SE]

———Samuel W. Speck, Great Lakes Governors' and Premiers' Water Management Working Group, S8006 [1AU]

Lists

Armed Forces members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S10823 [9DE], S10844 [10DE]

Recent major Pennsylvania plant closings and/or layoffs, S9011 [18SE]

Motions

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6374, H6375 [10JY]

Obituaries

Chitjian, Adam J., S175 [23JA]

Horton, Jeremy R., S176 [23JA]

Morrison, Nicholas B., S176 [23JA]

Ostrom, Ryan S., S176 [23JA]

Tomko, Nicholas A., S175 [23JA]

Remarks in House

Abington, PA: anniversary of Briar Bush Nature Center, E1393 [8JY]

Aileo, Brenna: International Red Cross Florence Nightingale Medal recipient, E7 [15JA]

Ambler, PA: anniversary of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, E689 [23AP]

American Revolution: anniversary of Battle of Brandywine, E36 [17JA]

Amtrak: evaluate passenger rail service between New York, NY, and the rail stations in Cornwells Heights, PA, and Princeton Junction, NJ, H5259, H5260 [11JN]

Arcadia University: anniversary of Center for Education Abroad, E1114 [3JN]

Armed Forces: tribute to the 28th Infantry Division (H. Con. Res. 390), H8067, H8068 [15SE]

Bala Cynwd, PA: anniversary of Boy Scout Troop Bala 1, E1844 [18SE]

Bartikowsky, Max: Anti-Defamation League of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Society of Fellows Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E714 [24AP]

Bensalem, PA: anniversary of Nottingham Fire Dept., E670 [22AP]

Berwyn, PA: dedication of new Upper Main Line YMCA facility, E38 [17JA]

Bovard, Jeanne: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E972 [20MY]

Broomall, PA: anniversary of Temple Sholom, E33 [17JA]

Bucks County, PA: anniversary of James A. Michener Art Museum, E2192 [30SE]

Bucks County, PA, Bar Association: anniversary, E2169 [30SE]

Burke, William P.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E331 [6MR]

C.F. Martin & Co.: anniversary, H2631 [23AP]

Campbell, Edward: East Norriton Township, PA, Norriton Fire Engine Co., Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E949 [15MY]

Cervenak, Anna: Anti-Defamation League of Wilkes-Barre, PA, Society of Fellows Distinguished Community Service Award recipient, E714 [24AP]

Chesapeake Bay: reduce nutrient loads in the Bay and its tributaries by assisting agricultural producers in making changes to cropping systems, grazing management, and nutrient management, H3811 [14MY]

Chesapeake Bay Initiative Act: prohibit permanent authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network, H5012-H5014 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), H5004-H5016 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), consideration (H. Res. 1233), H4980-H4989 [5JN]

———provide for continuing authorization of the Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network (H.R. 5540), motion to recommit, H5014, H5015 [5JN]

Congress: tribute to Artistic Discovery student art competition participants, E727 [24AP]

Conshohocken, PA: anniversary of VFW Post 1074, E855 [8MY]

Cosgrove, Joseph M.: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) W. Francis Swingle Award recipient, E301 [5MR]

Coventry, PA: anniversary of Coventry Lions Club, E577 [10AP]

Crawford, Paul: Bedford County, PA, Historical Society Historian of the Year award recipient, E537 [8AP]

Crime: provide funding for multi-jurisdictional anti-gang task forces (H.R. 3152), H3863 [14MY]

Delaney, Jay: Greater Pittston, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E290 [4MR]

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission: extend authorization (H.R. 7017), H10615 [29SE], E2243 [3OC]

Dept. of the Interior: create a program to inform Chesapeake Bay residents on the impact rising fuel prices have on their livelihoods and recreational opportunities, H5014, H5015 [5JN]

Dillon, Dustin: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``No Limits'' Personal Achievement award recipient, E1889 [24SE]

Downingtown, PA: anniversary of Downingtown Lions Club, E2133 [28SE], E2183 [30SE]

———anniversary of Minquas Fire Co. No. 2, E1256 [18JN]

Doylestown, PA: anniversary of Lenape Middle School, E668 [22AP]

Ecumenical Enterprises Inc.: anniversary, E2144 [28SE]

Elkins Park, PA: anniversary of Congregation Adath Jeshurun, E1124 [3JN]

Exeter Township, PA: anniversary of Exeter Ambulance Association, E1070 [23MY]

FAA: impact of NY/NJ/PA Metropolitan Airspace Redesign Project on local communities, H5920 [24JN]

———require studies of airspace redesign proposals for Philadelphia International Airport, H4806 [22MY]

Family Services Inc.: anniversary, E177 [13FE]

Foster, Franklin: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``No Limits'' Personal Achievement award recipient, E1889 [24SE]

Gallagher, Thomas G., Jr.: Lackawanna County, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) honoree, E347 [11MR]

General Federation of Women's Clubs: anniversary of Newtown Square, PA, branch, E39 [17JA]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (H.R. 6577), H8514, H8516 [22SE]

———grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), H8506-H8517 [22SE], H8583 [23SE], E1867, E1872, E1873, E1878, E1881, E1885 [24SE], E1968 [25SE], E2085 [27SE], E2109 [28SE]

Haggerty, James J.: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E971 [20MY]

Harrisville, PA: anniversary of Harrisville Lions Club, E299 [5MR], E371 [12MR]

Hazleton, PA: tribute to Serento Gardens Alcoholism and Drug Services Center, E225 [25FE]

Hodson, Howard R., Sr.: American Legion Iowa Legionnaire of the Year award recipient, E1856 [22SE]

Hyman, David L.: Philadelphia, PA, American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award recipient, E329 [6MR]

Indiana County, PA: inclusion in America's Promise Alliance list of 100 Best Communities for Young People, E139 [7FE]

Jeannette, PA: tribute to Jeannette High School boys' basketball team, H2952 [1MY]

———tribute to Jeannette Senior High School football team, H298 [17JA]

Jefferson Hills, PA: tribute to Thomas Jefferson High School football team, H626 [7FE]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, H2809 [29AP]

Karam, Frank: Neighborhood Housing Services of Lackawanna County, PA, Governor Robert P. Casey Medal for a Lifetime of Service recipient, E969 [20MY]

Kerrigan, Patrick: Wilkes-Barre, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) Man of the Year award recipient, E287 [4MR]

King of Prussia, PA: tribute to Upper Merion Senior Service Center, E85 [28JA]

Kutztown, PA: anniversary of Kutztown Fire Co., No. 1, E948 [15MY]

Lancaster County, PA: tribute to waste-to-energy facility, H3059 [6MY]

Lansdale, PA: tribute to Peak Center (organization), E294 [4MR]

Latrobe, PA: tribute to Greater Latrobe Senior High School ice hockey team, H3890 [15MY]

Liverpool, PA: anniversary, E673 [22AP]

Mars, Inc.: tribute to opening of facility in Elizabethtown, PA, E2030 [26SE]

Meeco, Inc.: anniversary, E2175 [30SE]

Montgomery County, PA: anniversary of Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, E291 [4MR]

———tribute to Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, E501 [3AP]

Morrill, Nancy Porter: Bucks County, PA, Women's History Month Award recipient, E385 [13MR]

Morris Black and Sons, Inc.: anniversary, H2209 [10AP]

Mutual Benefit Insurance Co.: anniversary, E1327 [24JN]

National Trails System Act: allow for the development, production, conveyance, or transmission of energy on national trails, H6374 [10JY]

Nealman, Ralph: East Norriton Township, PA, Norriton Fire Engine Co., Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, E949 [15MY]

Nealon, William: Lackawanna County, PA, Friendly Sons of St. Patrick (organization) President's Award recipient, E335 [10MR]

Norristown, PA: anniversary of Macedonia Baptist Church, E1253 [18JN]

———anniversary of Norristown Garden Club, E495 [3AP]

Oreland, PA: anniversary of Oreland Volunteer Fire Dept., E2007 [25SE]

Peace Corps: anniversary, H1226 [5MR], E281 [3MR], E310 [5MR]

Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants: anniversary of Erie Chapter, E252 [27FE]

Peterson, Representative John E.: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H9299 [24SE]

Philadelphia, PA: anniversary of Byberry Friends Meeting House, E1765 [11SE]

———anniversary of Edge Hill Fire Company, E620 [15AP]

———anniversary of Electric Factory music hall, E93 [29JA]

———anniversary of Settlement Music School, E288 [4MR]

———tribute to American Red Cross chapter, E773 [30AP]

———tribute to Please Touch Museum, E2284 [20NO]

Phoenixville Community Health Foundation: anniversary, E1162 [5JN]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (H. Res. 1000), H8715 [23SE]

———tribute to Baldwin High School boys' varsity cross-country team, E2239 [3OC]

Reading, PA: anniversary of Reading Pagoda, E1434 [10JY]

Richland Township, PA: anniversary, E1656 [1AU]

Riegelsville, PA: anniversary of Riegelsville Fire Dept., E2154 [29SE]

Roads and highways: redesignate Pennsylvania Routes 22, 30, and 60 as Federal Interstate 376, H2865 [30AP]

Rosenn, Sallyanne and Harold: Monsignor Andrew J. McGowan Cornerstone Award recipients, E1448 [14JY]

RSVP of Montgomery County, Inc.: anniversary, E1109 [3JN]

Somerset, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1801, E1398 [8JY]

SouthEastern Pennsylvania Consortium for Higher Education (SEPCHE): anniversary, E689 [23AP]

State College, PA: tribute to State College Area High School Master Singers, E348 [11MR]

Tian-Li Yue: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Inc., Discoverers Award recipient, E160 [12FE]

Tinicum Township, PA: tribute to Tinicum Township Fire Dept., E37 [17JA]

Trevose, PA: anniversary of Lower Southampton Fire Dept., E222 [25FE]

Upper Darby, PA: anniversary of Garrettford Drexel Hill Fire Co., E38 [17JA]

Upper Uwchlan Township, PA: anniversary, E1485 [16JY]

Warren County, PA: tribute to Revitalization of Youngsville (organization), E1629 [31JY]

Warwick Township, PA: anniversary, E164 [12FE]

———anniversary of Warwick Fire Co., E1123 [3JN]

Washington (PA) Observer-Reporter: anniversary, E1611 [30JY]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: assess impact of designation on energy production, H6372 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), H6364-H6373 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), consideration (H. Res. 1317), H6349, H6354 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), corrections in engrossment, H6378 [10JY]

———designate (H.R. 1286), motion to recommit, H6374, H6375 [10JY]

———prohibit addition of lands accepted or acquired by means of eminent domain, H6371 [10JY]

Water Resources Development Act: modify the Chesapeake Bay environmental restoration and protection program by expanding the Corps of Engineers' role in cleanup (H.R. 6550), E1506 [17JY]

Waynesboro, PA: anniversary of Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #1758, E417 [14MR]

White, Trudy: HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Altoona ``No Limits'' Advocate award recipient, E1889 [24SE]

Worcester Township, PA: anniversary, E1432 [10JY]

Workers Memorial Day: tribute to York-Adams County, PA, Central Labor Council observance, E731 [24AP]

York County Economic Development Corp.: anniversary, E1820 [17SE]

Remarks in Senate

Armed Forces: tribute to members killed in military action in Iraq, S174 [23JA]

Business and industry: impact of foreclosure crisis on plant closings, S9011, S9012 [18SE]

C.F. Martin & Co.: anniversary, S8120 [8SE]

Dept. of HUD: extend Philadelphia, PA, Moving to Work agreement, S2729 [8AP]

Energy Policy and Conservation Act: modify conditions for release of products from the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve Account (S. 3170), S5838 [19JN]

FAA: implementation of NY/NJ/PA Metropolitan Airspace Redesign Project, S3570 [30AP]

———prohibit use of dispersal departure headings at Philadelphia International Airport unless 10 or more aircraft are waiting to depart, S3581 [30AP]

Goldberg, Mitchell S.: nomination to be district judge, S9599 [26SE]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact: grant congressional consent and approval (S.J. Res. 45), S7170 [23JY], S8006, S8007 [1AU]

Higginbotham, A. Leon, Jr.: tribute (S. Res. 442), S604-S607, S611 [4FE]

Iraq: tribute to members from Pennsylvania killed in military action in Iraq and Afghanistan, S10822 [9DE], S10844 [10DE]

Jones, C. Darnell, II: nomination to be district judge, S9599 [26SE]

Journey Through Hallowed Ground National Heritage Area: establish, S2881 [10AP]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail: extend, S2880 [10AP]

National School Lunch Act: make permanent the summer food service pilot project for rural areas of Pennsylvania and apply it to rural areas of every State (S. 1755), S7742 [30JY]

Pittsburgh, PA: anniversary (S. Res. 452), S991 [13FE]

Roads and highways: allow use of toll credits as matching funds for U.S. Route 219 highway improvement project, S3120 [17AP]

———make Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway project eligible for Appalachian Development Highway System funding, S3120 [17AP]

Scranton, PA: anniversary of Holy Family Residence of the Little Sisters of the Poor, S2611 [4AP]

Slomsky, Joel H.: nomination to be district judge, S9599 [26SE]

Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area: establish (S. 3619), S9682-S9685 [26SE]

Valley Forge National Historical Park: acquisition of land and negotiation with local governments to enable building of American Revolution Center museum, S75 [22JA]

Reports filed

Consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1317) (H. Rept. 110-744), H6228 [8JY]

Consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network Continuing Authorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1233) (H. Rept. 110-677), H4876 [3JN]

Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact Congressional Consent and Approval: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 6577) (H. Rept. 110-863), H8577 [22SE]

Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail Extension Study Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1991) (S. Rept. 110-306), S2943 [10AP]

Nomination of C. Darnell Jones II To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]

Nomination of Joel H. Slomsky To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]

Nomination of Mitchell S. Goldberg To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S9492 [25SE]

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 1286) (H. Rept. 110-736), H6228 [8JY]

Resolutions by organizations

Corps of Engineers waterways projects: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H10412-H10414 [29SE]

Rulings of the Chair

Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail: designate (H.R. 1286), H6375 [10JY]

Statements

Pennsylvania Economic Snapshot: Committee on Economics (Joint), S324 [25JA]

Tribute to A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr.: Senator Specter, S604 [4FE]

Texts of

H. Con. Res. 390, tribute to the 28th Infantry Division, H8067 [15SE]

H. Res. 1000, Pittsburgh, PA, anniversary, H8715 [23SE]

H. Res. 1233, consideration of H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H4981 [5JN]

H. Res. 1317, consideration of H.R. 1286, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail Designation Act, H6349 [10JY]

H.R. 5540, Chesapeake Bay Gateways and Watertrails Network continuing authorization, H5004 [5JN]

H.R. 7017, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area Citizen Advisory Commission authorization extension, H10615 [29SE]

S. 3619, Susquehanna Gateway National Heritage Area Act, S9683-S9685 [26SE]

S. Res. 442, tribute to A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr., S603, S611 [4FE]

S. Res. 452, Pittsburgh, PA, anniversary, S985, S991 [13FE]

S. Res. 529, Greater Philadelphia Association of Realtors anniversary, S3309 [23AP]

S.J. Res. 45, grant congressional consent and approval to Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Basin Water Resources Compact, S7170-S7177 [23JY], S8007-S8014 [1AU], H8506-H8514 [22SE]

Tributes

Casey, Senator, S176 [23JA]

English, Representative, E2376 [10DE]

Peterson, Representative John E., H9299, H9300 [24SE], H10122-H10125 [26SE]

Specter, Senator, S4442 [20MY]