ILLINOIS

Articles and editorials

Jersey Orchard Sweeps Apple Cider Awards, E229 [17FE]

Bills and resolutions

Dept. of the Interior: conduct a special resource study of the Pullman Historic Site in Chicago, IL (see H.R. 3894), H475 [3FE]

Cloture motions

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1570 [12MR]

Letters

Eximbank reauthorization: Pat Quinn, Governor of Illinois, H2479 [9MY]

Resignation from the House of Representatives: Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., H6441, H6442 [27NO]

Remarks in House

Alton, IL: anniversary, E1223 [11JY]

Alzheimer’s Action Day: observance, E1618 [21SE]

Aurora, IL: anniversary of Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy, H1980 [19AP]

Bensenville, IL: anniversary of Zion-Concord Lutheran School, E1485 [12SE]

Biggert, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6524, H6528 [29NO]

Bonner, David: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, H4608 [29JN]

Breese, IL: tribute to Central Community High School boys’ basketball team, E439 [26MR]

Casimir Pulaski Day: observance, E310 [5MR]

Chicago, IL: anniversary of Metro Chicago (music venue), E1389 [2AU]

——— anniversary of Neighborhood Boys and Girls Club, E261 [28FE]

——— anniversary of VFW Rhine Post 2729, E1723 [26OC]

——— tribute to NATO summit meeting, H2573 [10MY]

Constitution—U.S.: uphold the Second Amendment right to bear arms relative to Illinois laws denying the right of residents to carry firearms, H6524 [29NO]

Continental Congress: anniversary of Northwest Ordinance adoption, E1594 [21SE]

DeCraene, Peter: NSF Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching recipient, E1170 [28JN]

Dept. of the Interior: prohibit drilling permits or leasing of any area within a certain distance of the Great Lakes or the Florida Everglades, H884, H885 [16FE]

Disasters: tribute to first responders and citizens for efforts in responding to tornadoes, E408 [21MR]

Dold, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H6494 [28NO], H6758–H6761 [12DE]

Economy: impact of Government regulations, H2079 [25AP]

Education: science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education funding, H383 [2FE], H557 [7FE], H1853 [17AP]

Effingham, IL: tribute to St. Anthony High School baseball team, E1512 [13SE]

Green-Byrd, Danielle: American Red Cross Tiffany Circle Distinguished Woman Warrior Award recipient, E768 [10MY]

Helitech (business): anniversary, E1681 [5OC]

Highland, IL: anniversary, E1494 [12SE]

Hinsdale, IL: anniversary of Zion Lutheran Church, E1485 [12SE]

Honor Flight Illinois (organization): tribute, H2718 [16MY]

Illinois Poison Center: anniversary, E1947 [18DE]

Joe Ringhausen Orchard and Apple House: Illinois Cider and National Cider Contest winner, E229 [17FE]

Lech Walesa Day: tribute, E177 [9FE]

Madison County, IL: anniversary, E1493 [12SE]

Manzullo, Representative: appreciation of opportunity to serve, H7518 [1JA], E2004 [27DE]

McGill, Tyler: tribute for participation in Olympic Games, E1485 [12SE]

Moline, IL: Quad City International Airport recipient of Illinois Primary Airport of the Year award, E1040 [12JN]

Northbrook, IL: anniversary of Solomon Schechter Day School of Metropolitan Chicago, H6341 [13NO], E1708 [19OC]

Olympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, H5023 [19JY]

Rohan, Mike: SBA Illinois Small Business Entrepreneurial Success of the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

St. Louis, MO: anniversary of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 562, E1053 [18JN]

Ste. Marie, IL: anniversary, E441 [26MR]

Tornadoes: express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Harrisburg, IL, H1079 [29FE]

United Way: tribute to United Way of McLean County, IL, E176 [9FE]

Veterans: tribute to Illinois Patriot Guard Fallen Heroes Traveling Memorial Wall, H1629 [27MR]

Villanova, William: Illinois State Crime Commission Police Chief of the Year award recipient, E557 [17AP]

Western Springs, IL: St. John of the Cross Parish School recipient of Dept. of Education Blue Ribbon Schools award, E1513 [13SE]

Woodlawn, IL: tribute to Woodlawn High School boys’ basketball team, E437 [26MR]

World Alzheimer’s Month: observance, E1618 [21SE]

WXRT–Radio (Chicago, IL): anniversary, H119 [24JA]

Xuan, Kathy: SBA Illinois Small Business Exporter the Year award recipient, H3488 [6JN]

Remarks in Senate

Chicago, IL: O’Hare International Airport infrastructure improvement project funding, S382 [7FE]

Corps of Engineers: Great Lakes dredging funding, S8196 [19DE]

Durkin, Thomas M.: nomination to be district judge, S8063–S8067 [17DE]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S8045 [13DE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: increase in guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for mortgages acquired in certain States, S6519 [20SE]

Lee, John Z.: nomination to be district judge, S1066 [28FE], S1571 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2907–S2913 [7MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S2809 [26AP]

National objectives: economic recovery, S6510 [20SE]

Olympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S5469 [26JY]

Paralympic Games: tribute to Illinois participants, S6333 [13SE]

Postal Service: impact of closure of post offices and facilities, S3260 [17MY]

Tharp, John J., Jr.: nomination to be district judge, S1066 [28FE], S1571 [12MR], S1640 [14MR], S2910 [7MY], S3117–S3123 [14MY]

——— nomination to be district judge, unanimous-consent agreement, S3104 [10MY]

Tornadoes: disaster assistance to Illinois, S1571 [12MR]

——— express condolences for victims, commend first responders, and provide assistance to Illinois, S1114 [29FE], S1380 [5MR], S1403 [6MR]

Weather: effect of drought on agriculture, S5956 [2AU]

Reports filed

Nomination of John J. Tharp, Jr., To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Nomination of John Z. Lee To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S850 [16FE]

Nomination of Thomas M. Durkin To Be District Judge: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate), S5976 [2AU]

Resignations

House of Representatives: Jesse L. Jackson, Jr., H6441 [27NO]

Statements

Tribute to Representative Costello: Senator Kirk, S6333 [13SE]

Tributes

Biggert, Representative, H6525, H6527 [29NO]

Costello, Representative, S6332 [13SE], H449, H450 [3FE], H5903–H5913 [12SE], E1553 [19SE]

Derwinski, Edward J., E83 [27JA]

Dold, Representative, H1728 [28MR]

Findley, Paul, S5957 [2AU]

Kirk, Senator, S13, S14, S27, S31 [23JA], S57 [24JA], S3011 [9MY], H86 [23JA], H127 [24JA], H171 [25JA]

Manzullo, Representative, E1988 [21DE]