All Commemorations Legislation - Federal Government

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 5070 Vegas Valley Drive in Las Vegas, Nevada, as the "Joseph A. Ryan Post Office Building."

Expresses strongly to the government of Lithuania that the cemetery located in the Snipiskes area of Vilnius, Lithuania, an important part of the cultural heritage of the Jewish people, should not be further desecrated.

Urges Lithuania to take all necessary steps to immediately stop, and if necessary reverse, construction on that cemetery.

Reaffirms that constructive bilateral relations between Lithuania and the United States are important to the governments and citizens of both countries.

Expresses strong support for the work of the United States Commission for the Preservation of America's Heritage Abroad and for the European countries that continue to work to preserve sacred historical sites.

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 245 North Main Street in New City, New York, as the "Kenneth Peter Zebrowski Post Office Building."

(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.

Supports the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!," a national celebration of after-school programs.

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

Authorizes the use of Emancipation Hall on December 2, 2008, for activities in connection with the opening of the Capitol Visitor Center to the public.

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

Supports the goals and ideals of "Lights On Afterschool!," a national celebration of after-school programs.

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.

Honors the visionary and extraordinary work of Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico and IBM (International Business Machines Corporation) for: (1) pushing the barriers of science and providing the United States with historic high-performance computing capabilities that will allow some of the most challenging problems in science and engineering to be solved, such as the safety of the nuclear deterrent of the United States, the humane genome, and climate change; and (2) achieving the capability to make petaflop calculations (1,000,000,000,000,000 calculations per second) using the Roadrunner supercomputer which is considered a crucial milestone internationally and a sign of U.S. competitiveness in the critical new area of high-performance computing.

Celebrates the 100th year anniversary of Washington DC's Union Station.

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

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week.

Encourages: (1) children and teens to live drug-free lives; and (2) people in the United States to promote drug-free communities and to participate in drug prevention activities.

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

Designates September 12, 2008, as National Day of Encouragement.

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

Congratulates the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore on its 200th Anniversary.

Recognizes the school for providing outstanding service to, and training leaders for, the local community, the state, and the world.

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

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 210 South Ellsworth Avenue in San Mateo, California, as the "Leo J. Ryan Post Office Building."

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."

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month; and (2) the development of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry.

Commends the work of the Spina Bifida Association to educate, support, and provide hope for individuals and their families who are affected by Spina Bifida.

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

Designates September 25, 2008, as National First Responder Appreciation Day.

Recognizes efforts to educate, support, and provide hope for the Hispanic community, including efforts to: (1) honor outstanding Hispanic scientists in the United States at the annual National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Gala; and (2) motivate Hispanic youth to study science through "Meet the Hispanic Scientist Day," an opportunity for them to meet the honoree of the National Hispanic Scientist of the Year Award.

Congratulates the 2008 National Hispanic Scientist of the Year (Dr. Lydia Villa-Komaroff), designated by the Museum of Science & Industry, for ongoing dedication to improving the quality of, and access to, science and engineering research and education.

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

Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.

Commemorates the 50th anniversary of California State University, Northridge.

Honors the school and its students, faculty, and staff for their invaluable contributions to higher education, advanced research, and community service.

Commends the American Sail Training Association: (1) for its advancement of character building experiences for youth at sea; and (2) as the national sail training association of the United States.

Encourages citizens of all nations to join in the celebration of Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 and in the character building and educational experience that it represents for youth.

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

Designates September 2008 as National Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.

Declares that the federal government has a responsibility to: (1) raise awareness about prostate cancer screening and treatment; (2) increase funding for prostate cancer research; and (3) improve access to, and the quality of, health care services for detecting and treating prostate cancer.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service to people aged 50 and older.

Designates October 3, 2008, as National Alternative Fuel Vehicle Day to promote programs and activities that will lead to the greater use of cleaner, more efficient transportation that uses new sources of energy.

Urges Americans to: (1) increase the personal and commercial use of, and promote public sector adoption of, cleaner and energy-efficient alternative fuel and advanced technology vehicles; and (2) encourage the enactment of federal policies to reduce U.S. dependence on foreign oil through the advancement and adoption of alternative, advanced, and emerging vehicle and fuel technologies.

Celebrates the centennial of Union Station in Washington, DC.

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

Designates the week of October 2-October 4, 2008, as Celebrate Safe Communities week [sic].

Commends the efforts of law enforcement agencies and communities in the fight against crime.

Encourages the National Sheriffs' Association and the National Crime Prevention Council to continue efforts to reduce crime and build safer communities.

Congratulates the University of Nebraska at Omaha for 100 years of outstanding service in fulfilling its mission of providing sound learning and education.

Commends the American Sail Training Association: (1) for its advancement of character building experiences for youth at sea; and (2) as the national sail training association of the United States.

Encourages citizens of all nations to join in the celebration of Tall Ships Atlantic Challenge 2009 and in the character building and educational experience that it represents for youth.

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Recognizes and commends AARP for 50 years of outstanding service in promoting the lives and retirement security of persons age 50 and older.

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

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Spina Bifida Awareness Month and of national organizations working for people with spina bifida; and (2) the development of the National Spina Bifida Patient Registry.

Commends the work of national organizations that educate, support, and provide hope for individuals and their families who are affected by Spina Bifida.

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

Designates September 27, 2008, as Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Day.

Honors the 40th anniversary of the American Chemical Society's Project SEED (Summer Experiences for the Economically Disadvantaged) program that links economically disadvantaged children with scientific mentors, giving them tools and encouragement to pursue their goals and make noteworthy contributions to society.

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

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.

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

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 513 6th Avenue in Dayton, Kentucky, as the "Staff Sergeant Nicholas Ray Carnes Post Office."

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

Designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 156 Taunton Avenue in Seekonk, Massachusetts, as the "Lance Corporal Eric Paul Valdepenas Post Office Building."

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.

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

Designates September 13, 2008, as National Celiac Disease Awareness Day.

Honors and recognizes Jack Hanna for his lifetime of accomplishments.