All Commemorations Legislation - Federal Government

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates September 2008 as National Youth Court Month.

Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embry Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 95 Dogwood Street in Cary, Mississippi, as the "Spencer Byrd Powers Jr. Post Office."

Celebrates 75 years of effective state-based alcohol regulation.

Recognizes the successful system of alcoholic beverage regulation, distribution, and sale.

Expresses continued support for policies that allow states to effectively regulate alcohol.

Designates a portion of the Rappahannock River comprised of the manmade rapids located at the site of the former Embrey Dam in Fredericksburg, Virginia, as the John W. Warner Rapids.

Honors and recognizes Jack Hanna for his lifetime of accomplishments.

Pledge Language is English Declaration and Government Endorsement Act of 2008 - Prohibits state or local educational agencies from requiring or permitting the Pledge of Allegiance or national anthem to be recited or sung in any language other than English in any elementary or secondary school under their jurisdiction.

Withholds federal funds from state or local educational agencies that violate such prohibition, unless the funds are specifically appropriated to such agencies after they have been found to be violating the prohibition.

Establishes a private right of action for persons injured by violations of such prohibition.

Commends members of the Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District, and the businesses that support 36 Commuting Solutions (a nonprofit organization) for their efforts to proceed with the U.S. Route 36 Corridor project.

Recognizes the benefits of investing in transportation improvements along U.S. Route 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado and elsewhere.

Supports federal transportation investments along U.S. 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado, and elsewhere that reduce congestion, reduce carbon emissions, improve mobility, improve access to transit for for bicyclists and pedestrians, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and support mass transit.

Congratulates Mr. Riki Ellison for his leadership and vision in founding the Youth Impact Program (which provides at-risk young men in the inner cities with football training and mentoring designed to improve their academic performance and character).

Recognizes the contributions of the National Football League, the University of Southern California, and Tulane University to the Youth Impact program.

Encourages the expansion of the Youth Impact Program to inner cities across the nation.

Commends members of the Mayors and Commissioners Coalition, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the Regional Transportation District, and the businesses that support 36 Commuting Solutions (a nonprofit organization) for their efforts to proceed with the U.S. Route 36 Corridor project.

Recognizes the benefits of investing in bus rapid transit and transportation improvements along U.S. Route 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado and elsewhere.

Supports federal transportation investments along U.S. 36 Corridor, throughout Colorado, and elsewhere that reduce congestion, reduce carbon emissions, improve mobility, improve access to transit for for bicyclists and pedestrians, reduce dependence on foreign oil, and support mass transit.

Congratulates the Focus on the Family radio program, its staff, and its founder and chairman, James Dobson, for their excellence in radio programming and the program's worthy induction the National Radio Hall of Fame.

Recognizes July 30, 2008, as the 40th anniversary of the enactment of the resolution establishing the Senate Select Committee on Nutrition and Human Needs, the substantial contributions the Committee made in ensuring that effective and efficient federal food assistance programs were accessible to those most in need, and that hunger continues to be an issue plaguing the United States.

Supports the continued efforts of federal, state, and local governments and private non-profit organizations to eradicate U.S. hunger.

Congratulates the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for 100 years of leadership and service to the Fredericksburg area, Virginia, and our nation.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 101 West Main Street in Waterville, New York, as the "Corporal John P. Sigsbee Post Office."

Supports the goals and ideals of Disability Pride Day.

Invites the citizens of the United States to join in celebrating the pride, the power, and the potential of people with disabilities by celebrating Disability Pride Day.

Urges public officials and the general public to honor Americans with disabilities by educating themselves on ways to support and encourage understanding of persons with disabilities in schools, within the diverse workforce, as well as in our communities.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates August 2008 as National Truancy Prevention Month.

Encourages law enforcement, school officials, the judiciary, community leaders, and the business community to work together to address truancy.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates the week beginning September 7, 2008, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates September 14-September 20, 2008, as National Polycystic Kidney Disease Awareness Week. Recognizes the need for additional research into a cure.