Volume 151, No. 23 covering the 1st Session of the 109th Congress (2005 - 2006) was published by the Congressional Record.
The Congressional Record is a unique source of public documentation. It started in 1873, documenting nearly all the major and minor policies being discussed and debated.
“PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS” mentioning the Environmental Protection Agency was published in the Senate section on pages S2002-S2003 on March 3, 2005.
The publication is reproduced in full below:
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
The following petitions and memorials were laid before the Senate and were referred or ordered to lie on the table as indicated:
POM-28. A resolution adopted by the Legislative Research Commission of the Commonwealth of Kentucky relating to tobacco growers selling their excess 2004 crop; to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Resolution
Whereas on October 22, 2004, the President signed into law the Fair and Equitable Tobacco Reform Act of 2004; and
Whereas the tobacco quota buyout legislation represents the most significant change in the tobacco production program since the 1930s; and
Whereas the buyout means there will be no constraints on who can produce tobacco, where it is grown, how much can be marketed, and what the price may be; and
Whereas the tobacco production system will shift to contracting directly with tobacco companies; and
Whereas many quota owners and growers may decide to quit tobacco production altogether; and
Whereas some growers may have excess tobacco remaining from their 2004 crop, but, because of federal laws and regulations, cannot sell it; and
Whereas at least one large tobacco company has indicated it will not accept carry-over tobacco, or tobacco produced and harvested in a prior crop year; and
Whereas it is important that tobacco growers be able to sell all their 2004 leaf crop: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House Agriculture and Small Business Committee of the Kentucky General Assembly:
Section 1. The Agriculture and Small Business Committee strongly urges the United States Congress and the United States Department of Agriculture take the necessary steps to allow tobacco producers to sell the excess tobacco from their 2004 crop.
Secion 2. Copies of this resolution shall be transmitted to the President of the United States Senate, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, to each member of the Commonwealth's delegation to the Congress of the United States, and to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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POM-29. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the Medal of Honor; to the Committee on Armed Services.
Senate Resolution 5
Whereas United States Army and Department of Defense officials are reviewing a recommendation to upgrade Major Winters' Distinguished Service Cross to the Medal of Honor; and
Whereas Major Winters was originally nominated for the Medal of Honor by Colonel Robert F. Sink, commander of the 506th Regiment, for heroic actions on June 6, 1944, during the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, as 1st Lieutenant, Acting Commanding Officer of E Company, 2nd Battalion, 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, VII corps; and
Whereas Major Winters' extraordinary planning, fighting and commanding on that day 60 years ago in Nazi-occupied Normandy during his regiment's first combat operation saved countless lives and expedited the Allied inland advance; and
Whereas With his company outnumbered by German soldiers, Major Winters destroyed German guns at Brecourt Manor and secured causeways for troops coming off Utah Beach; and
Whereas Major Winters' battle plan for a small-unit assault on German artillery has been taught at the United States Military Academy at West Point; and
Whereas Major Winters accomplished a hazardous mission with valor, inspired his service colleagues through example and effectively organized his company into support and assault teams on the day of invasion in the campaign for European liberation during World War II: Therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the Congress of the United States to award the Medal of Honor to Major Richard D. Winters without further delay; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the presiding officers of each house of Congress and to each member of Congress from Pennsylvania.
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POM-30. A resolution adopted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio relative to the Clear Skies Act of 2005; to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.
Senate Resolution 20
Whereas although the nation's air quality has improved significantly since the early 1970's, pollutants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and mercury continue at levels that cause environmental and public health concerns. Because of those concerns, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has established stricter National Ambient Air Quality Standards, most recently for ozone and particulate matter; and
Whereas currently, 474 counties, including 33 in Ohio, are in nonattainment with the ozone standard and 224 counties, including 32 in Ohio, are in nonattainment with the particulate matter standard. Nonattainment designations place a significant burden on state and local governments, which must develop plans to reduce emissions and come into attainment by a specific date; and
Whereas in order to ensure that the states have the most effective means of attaining the new standards, the Clear Skies Act of 2005 (S. 131) has been introduced in the United States Senate. This legislation not only is based on the successful Acid Rain Programs, it also incorporates a multi-emissions approach that takes advantage of the benefits that would result from controlling multiple pollutants at the same time; and
Whereas the Clear Skies Act balances environmental, energy, and economic needs. For example, it requires power plants to reduce emissions of sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and mercury by 70% by 2018 and allows the nation to continue burning coal, our most abundant and low-cost energy source, while improving our nation's air quality: Now, therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the members of the Senate of the 126th General Assembly of the State of Ohio, urge the Congress of the United States to enact the Clear Skies Act of 2005 in order to improve our nation's air quality and ensure our nation's economic stability; and be it further
Resolved, That the Clerk of the Senate transmit duly authenticated copies of this resolution to the President of the United States, the President Pro Tempore and Secretary of the United States Senate, the Speaker and Clerk of the United States House of Representatives, the members of the Ohio Congressional delegation, and the news media of Ohio.
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POM-31. A resolution adopted by the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania relative to the Republic of Poland; to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate Resolution 25
Whereas the Republic of Poland is a free, democratic and independent nation; and
Whereas in 1999 the United States and the Republic of Poland became formal allies when Poland was granted membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization; and
Whereas the Republic of Poland has proven to be an indispensable ally in the global campaign against terrorism; and
Whereas the Republic of Poland has actively participated in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the Iraqi reconstruction, shedding blood along with American soldiers; and
Whereas the President of the United States and other high-ranking officials have described the Republic of Poland as
``one of our closest friends''; and
Whereas on April 15, 1991, the Republic of Poland unilaterally repealed the visa obligation to United States citizens traveling to Poland; and
Whereas the United States Department of State Visa Waiver Program currently allows approximately 23 million citizens from 27 countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business for up to 90 days without having to obtain visas for entry; and
Whereas the countries that currently participate in the Visa Waiver Program include Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brueni, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Singapore, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom; and
Whereas it is appropriate that the Republic of Poland be made eligible for the United States Department of State Visa Waiver Program: Therefore be it
Resolved, That the Senate of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania urge the President and Congress of the United States to make the Republic of Poland eligible for the United States Department of State Visa Waiver Program; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the President of the United States, to the presiding officers of each house of Congress, to all members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation and to Przemyslaw Grudzinski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland to the United States.
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POM-32. A resolution adopted by the National Conference of Insurance Legislators relative to the Long-Term Care Partnership Program Act of 2004; to the Committee on Finance.
POM-33. A resolution adopted by the Council of the City of Parma, Ohio relative to the Pell Grant Program; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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