Daily Congressional- Honoring Homeland Security for their efforts to protect and secure our Nation

US House of Represenatives ^

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Normally, I don't post more than one 'Daily Congressional' each day, however, this bill offered a special honor for those who are defending the country.

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H.RES.1038 Recognizing the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security and honoring the Department's employees for their extraordinary efforts and contributions to protect and secure our Nation.

Whereas, in the wake of the attacks of September 11, 2001, the Department of Homeland Security was created in an effort to consolidate our Nation's efforts to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and mitigate against threats to the homeland, including acts of terrorism, natural disasters, or other emergencies;

Whereas the Department of Homeland Security marked its fifth year of full-scale operations on March 1, 2008;

Whereas the Department has strived to integrate 22 disparate agencies and offices, while at the same time has been successful in helping prevent another terrorist attack over this period;

Whereas the United States must continue to remain vigilant against all such threats;

Whereas the employees of the Department of Homeland Security have spent the past 5 years enhancing our Nation's domestic preparedness and collective response to terrorism and standing ready to assist State, local, and tribal governments as they prepare for and prevent acts of terrorism and respond to natural disasters and other emergencies;

Whereas the Department's employees work diligently to deter, detect, and prevent acts of terrorism and stand willing, ready, and able to respond in the event of a terrorist incident or other major emergency;

Whereas the Department's employees have cooperated closely with the private sector to enhance emergency preparedness across the Nation;

Whereas the American people rely on the Department's employees to protect our Nation's borders, airports, seaports, rail lines, and other transit systems;

Whereas the continuing efforts of the Department's employees will be crucial to the security of our Nation in the years to come;

Whereas the Department's employees have sacrificed, and will continue to sacrifice, time with their families and working long hours to fulfill the Department's vital mission;

Whereas because the Nation depends on the Department's employees to keep the American people safe from harm, they deserve the best in training, testing, and equipment;

Whereas the Department's employees often do not receive the recognition they deserve; and

Whereas the Nation is indebted to the Department's employees for their sacrifices, efforts, and contributions: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the United States House of Representatives--

(1) recognizes the fifth anniversary of the Department of Homeland Security; and

(2) honors the Department's dedicated public servants for their extraordinary service to this Nation in helping preserve the safety and security of the American people.

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Of course, with every bill, even one honoring those defending the country, there are detractors. In this bill, it is the usual suspects. Those who voted NO are:

Kucinich
Nadler
Paul

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So the duct tape wasn’t such a stupid idea after all.