Resolutions: House of Representatives

Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people.

Expressing support for the designation of the Friday after Thanksgiving as the National Day of Recognition for Veterans' Families.

Commending the Albanian people on the 100th anniversary of the declaration of their independence from the Turkish Ottoman Empire on November 28, 1912, and commending Albanians in Albania and Kosova for protecting and saving the lives of all Jews who either lived in Albania or sought asylum there during the Holocaust.

Calling on the United States and Russia to continue cooperation in securing safe and loving homes for unparented children.

Expressing no confidence in the Attorney General of the United States and calling for his immediate resignation.

Establishing a select committee to investigate and report on the attack on the United States consulate in Benghazi, Libya.

Recognizing the 200th anniversary of the Battles at the River Raisin and the significance of these battles during the War of 1812.

Recognizing National Emancipation Day, marking the 150th anniversary of the end of slavery in areas of rebellion, and the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation in the struggle for the equal rights and freedoms afforded to all United States citizens.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that active duty military personnel who are stationed or residing in the District of Columbia should be permitted to exercise fully their rights under the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Expressing support for designation of February 12, 2013, as Darwin Day and recognizing the importance of science in the betterment of humanity.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of the Common Core State Standards Initiative.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Federal laboratories have been and continue to be on the cutting edge of scientific and technological advancement and supporting the designation of 2013 as the "Year of the Federal Lab".

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that it is imperative that the United States creates a clear vision and goal to be the world leader in innovation, science, technology, engineering, and math to ensure the continued strength, growth, and vitality of this Nation.

Supporting the contributions of Catholic schools.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee, as an entity of the United States Postal Service, should issue a commemorative stamp in honor of the holiday of Diwali.

Recognizing the significance of Black History Month.

Expressing support for designation of February 4, 2013, as National Cancer Prevention Day.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that adding art and design into Federal programs that target the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields encourages innovation and economic growth in the United States.

Observing the 100th birthday of civil rights icon Rosa Parks and commemorating her legacy.

Honoring the life of Trayvon Martin, urging the repeal of Stand Your Ground laws, and calling on the United States Government to address the crisis of racial profiling.

Celebrating the life of President Ronald Wilson Reagan on the anniversary of his birth.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that in order to continue aggressive growth in the Nation's telecommunications and technology industries, the United States Government should "Get Out of the Way and Stay Out of the Way".

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any comprehensive plan to reform our national energy policy must promote the expanded use of renewable and alternative energy sources; increase our domestic refining capacity; promote conservation and increased energy efficiency; expand research and development, including domestic exploration; and enhance consumer education.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Expressing support for designation of the week of February 4 through February 8, 2013, as "National School Counseling Week".