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Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9]

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Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 45 (109th)referred

Recognizing the benefits and importance of school-based music education, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 February 2005

Declares the sense of the Congress that music education grounded in rigorous instruction is an important component of a well-rounded academic curriculum and should be available to every student in every school. Recognizes NAMM, the International Music Products Association, for its efforts to emphasize the importance of school music programs in the academic and social development of children.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 24 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur "Jack" Johnson for the 1913 racially motivated conviction of Johnson, which diminished his athletic, cultural, and historic significance, and tarnished his reputation.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2005

Calls for the President to grant a pardon, posthumously, to Jack Johnson, the first African-American professional boxer to hold the title of Heavyweight Champion of the World.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 87 (109th)referred

Recognizing the positive effect of veterans outreach activities known as Stand Down events on the lives of homeless veterans and commending the organizers of Stand Down events across the Nation.

United States · United States Congress · 7 March 2005

Recognizes that each generation's sacrifice for the cause of freedom in the world extracts a toll that lingers long after the battles end, and that veterans outreach activities known as "Stand Down events" restore the dignity and hope of the Nation's homeless veterans. Honors the men and women who organize and support Stand Down events, which save lives and serve the Nation's former guardians.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 65 (109th)referred

Commending the Republic of Turkey for assuming the leadership of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan and for its ongoing contribution to the war against terrorism.

United States · United States Congress · 15 February 2005

Commends the the Republic of Turkey for assuming the leadership of the International Security Assistance Force in Afghanistan. Thanks the Republic of Turkey for its ongoing contributions to the stabilization of Afghanistan, an essential element in the war against terrorism.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 77 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the murder of Emmett Till.

United States · United States Congress · 17 February 2005

Calls on: (1) all authorities with jurisdiction, including the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the State of Mississippi, to expeditiously bring those responsible for the 1955 murder of Emmett Till to justice and provide all the resources necessary to ensure a timely and thorough investigation; and (2) DOJ to fully report the findings of the investigation to Congress.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 130 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the awareness, prevention, early detection, and effective treatment of viral hepatitis, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 April 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that national and community organizations and health care providers should be applauded for promoting awareness about viral hepatitis. Calls on the Federal Government to: (1) raise awareness about the importance of viral hepatitis prevention education, prevention measures, counseling, and treatment; (2) increase funding for prevention education, prevention measures, and research; (3) increase efforts to find more effective treatments and cures; and (4) consider ways to improve access to high-quality health care services for early detection and treatment. Calls on the Director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases to expand basic, clinical, and genetic research regarding viral hepatitis. Urges the Director of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to give priority consideration to establishing a national viral hepatitis roundtable to provide leadership, support, and organization.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 89 (109th)referred

Honoring the life of Sister Dorothy Stang.

United States · United States Congress · 9 March 2005

Honors the life and work of Sister Dorothy Stang, an advocate for the rights of rural workers and peasants in Brazil's Amazon rain forest who was murdered in February 2005.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 172 (109th)referred

Affirming the commitment and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the world's 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery.

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 2005

Reaffirms President Bush's support for the United Nations (UN) Millennium Declaration and supports a sustained U.S. commitment to work with other nations to advance the policy reforms, leadership, and resources necessary to reduce extreme poverty and promote human dignity. Urges the President, the Secretary of State, and other executive branch officials to use every opportunity, including at the forthcoming G-8 Summit in Scotland and the UN Summit on the Millennium Declaration in New York, to provide U.S. leadership and resources to help achieve the Millennium Development Goals. Expresses gratitude for the compassion and generosity of the American people and their desire to promote global security and prosperity while striving to eliminate poverty and human suffering.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 160 (109th)referred

Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day, and expressing the sense of Congress that history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.

United States · United States Congress · 19 May 2005

Recognizes the historical significance to the Nation, and supports the continued celebration, of Juneteenth Independence Day (June 19, 1865, the day Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, with news that the Civil War had ended and that the enslaved African Americans were free). Declares the sense of Congress that: (1) history should be regarded as a means for understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future; and (2) the celebration of the end of slavery is an important and enriching part of the history and heritage of the United States.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 289 (109th)reported

Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 2005

Expresses support for the goal and mission of America Recycles Day. Encourages all federal employees to participate in promoting the social, environmental, and economic benefits of recycling and buying recycled-content products.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 46 (109th)passed

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month.

United States · United States Congress · 25 January 2005

Supports the goals and ideals of National Mentoring Month, including efforts to recruit more mentors in the United States. Praises the millions of caring adults who have already committed their time and energy to mentor a child.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 69 (109th)passed

Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ossie Davis.

United States · United States Congress · 8 February 2005

Recognizes the extraordinary contributions of the late Ossie Davis for his service to the Nation in the military, as a civil rights leader, and as an actor. Honors him as a great American and pioneer in the annals of American history. Expresses its deepest condolences upon his death to his wife Ruby Dee Davis, his other family members, and his friends.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 184 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of Congress regarding additional steps to expedite the success of the United States in Iraq, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 June 2005

Expresses the the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States should accelerate Iraqi security force training, and urge the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and other international organizations to take a more prominent training role; (2) the President and the Secretary of Defense should develop a comprehensive plan to deal with the problems that the U.S. military is experiencing because of high operational tempo in Iraq; and (3) the President should develop and explain to the people of the United States a strategy for success in Iraq which includes plans for quicker and more effective training of Iraqi army and police forces, and U.S. military withdrawal once Iraqi security forces are able to provide security on a self-sustaining basis.

Resolution· HCONRESH.Con.Res. 310 (109th)referred

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to unilateral altering, by the European Union, of the standards for imports of certain wood products.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 2005

Expresses the sense of Congress that the European Union's unilateral attempt to alter the International Standard for Phytosanitary Measures Number 15 (ISPM 15) as it applies to imports of wood packaging materials violates the International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC). Urges the President to ask the European Commission to agree to: (1) suspend the requirement that all wood packaging be debarked until there is credible scientific evidence of the need for such a standard; (2) allow the processing of relevant scientific data through authorized IPPC channels; (3) develop a clear definition of "debarked" wood packaging for pallets and containers, if the relevant IPPC entities conclude that changing ISPM 15 is technically justified, and communicate it to all participating nations in a clear and unambiguous manner; (4) allow sufficient time for the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture to establish a system for using a "debark" mark or other stamp or indication for pallets and containers; and (5) establish an implementation date for the new requirement with which U.S. wood packaging manufacturers can reasonably comply.