Supporting the goals and ideas of a "National Plan Your Vacation Day".

Congratulating Andre Agassi on his esteemed professional tennis career, thanking him for his ongoing contributions to the community of Las Vegas, Nevada, and wishing him much luck in his future endeavors.

Honoring the life and accomplishments of the late Ann Richards, former Governor of Texas.

Recognizing Ann Richards' extraordinary contributions to Texas and American public life and offering condolences on her passing.

Honoring the courageous actions of Minnie Vautrin during the Rape of Nanking during World War II.

Congratulating Commissioner Paul Tagliabue on his retirement from the National Football League.

Honoring New York State Senator John Marchi.

Honoring the 125th anniversary of the founding of the town of Norwood, North Carolina.

Honoring the life and achievements of the late Oscar Davis, Sr., of Baldwin County, Georgia, for his public service as a leader in the State of Georgia and dedication to the cause of civil rights.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that September should be established a National "Rural America Month".

Recognizing the historical significance of the Washington-Rochambeau march through New Jersey in 1781 as part of the march of American and French forces from Rhode Island to Virginia that culminated in the American victory at Yorktown, Virginia, in October 1781.

Urging the President to issue a proclamation designating a National Ski & Snowboard Month to call attention to the need for all people to exercise and get outdoors during winter.

Expressing profound sorrow upon the death of Luis Jimenez and recognizing his distinguished career and great contributions to American art.

Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Stephen K. Hall to California agriculture and the California water community.

To congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the City of Bowling Green, Kentucky, located in Warren County, can be proud of being a part of the history of the production of an American Icon, the Corvette, for 25 years.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that on August 27, 2006, people of goodwill throughout the United States should remember the victims of Hurricane Katrina, both living and dead, and pledge to work toward the repair, rebuilding, and resettlement of the Gulf Coast of the United States.

Recognizing and honoring York for his role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

To congratulate Fort Collins, Colorado, on being named the best place to live in the United States for 2006.

Congratulating Avery Johnson for being named the 2006 NBA Coach of the Year and for leading the Dallas Mavericks to their first Western Conference Championship.

Recognizing Sam Hornish, Jr. for winning the 90th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Congratulating and commending the Port of Baltimore on the occasion of its 300th anniversary.

Recognizing the importance of shared housing in the United States.

Celebrating the remarkable life and accomplishments of Floyd Patterson.

Congratulating Kim Burke-Ables for her exceptional dedication to the students of Benjamin Banneker Academic High School in Washington, D.C. and her excellence as a teacher resulting in her selection as the 2006 District of Columbia Teacher of the Year, in recognition of her work.

Commending the outstanding efforts by members of faith-based and community organizations in response to Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita.

Honoring Reverend John Deron Johnson, pastor of Phillips Temple Christian Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California, for his long history of work, commitment, and love for the Church and the South Los Angeles community, and extending the appreciation of the House of Representatives on the occasion of the Anniversary Celebration held in his honor.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives, in recognition of the contributions of the Haitian people to the history and culture of the United States, by establishing "Haitian-American Heritage Month".

Supporting the observance of a "National Day of the American Cowboy".

Commending Christian Relief Services Charities and its founder Eugene L. Krizek on the organization's 20th anniversary.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.

Honoring the life and achievements of Alfred Ernest Alquist and expressing sorrow on his death.

Congratulating Jason Kamras for his exceptional dedication to the students of John Philip Sousa Middle School in Washington, D.C., resulting in his selection as National Teacher of the Year, 2005-2006, in recognition of his work.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established an Irish-American Heritage Month.

Congratulating the Public Broadcasting Service as it celebrates the 15th anniversary season of the nationally televised broadcast program, Public Broadcasting Service's To The Contrary, with Bonnie Erbe.

Honoring the life of Gordon Roger Alexander Buchanan Parks.

Honoring the life and legacy of Wendy Wasserstein.

Commending the United States men's and women's curling teams on their accomplishments at the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Torino, Italy.

Recognizing the centennial of Christopher House in Chicago.

Recognizing and congratulating Apolo Anton Ohno for his historic performances in short track speedskating at the 2006 and 2002 Olympic Winter Games.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Physical Education and Sports Week and a National Physical Education and Sports Month.

Honoring the life and accomplishments of Betty Friedan.

Honoring Benjamin Franklin on the 300th anniversary of his birth.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should be established a National Inflammatory Skin Disease Awareness Month.

Congratulating Bill Gates, Melinda Gates and Bono for being named Time Magazine's 2005 Person of the Year.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the holiday symbols and traditions of all Americans being observed this winter should be protected, for those who celebrate these holidays.

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the symbols and traditions of Hanukkah, Ramadan, and Kwanzaa should be protected.

Urging the president to issue a proclamation declaring a Winter Outdoors Month to call attention to the need for all people to exercise and to get outdoors in the winter.

Honoring National Review magazine on its 50th anniversary for its contribution to the national political discourse.