23574 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—SENATE, Vol. 155, Pt. 17 October 6, 2009 facility of the society. This decision spirit of Dr. Posner and the entire Uni- INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND led to the creation of the Simpson versity of Oregon faculty for their cut- JOINT RESOLUTIONS County Archives and Museum that now ting-edge scientific research. Genera- The following bills and joint resolu- holds thousands of books, city and tions of Americans are in debt to Dr. tions were introduced, read the first county records, and other historical Posner for his breakthroughs that have and second times by unanimous con- materials of significant value. The so- improved their lives. This recognition sent, and referred as indicated: ciety has also continued the upkeep of for his lifetime of achievement is well- By Mrs. BOXER (for herself, Mr. the old jail and jailer’s house, which earned. I hope that his example can in- MERKLEY, Mr. LIEBERMAN, and Mr. date from the early 1800s. spire our State and our Nation to BAYH): However, the Simpson County His- renew our commitment to education S. 1754. A bill to amend the Internal Rev- torical Society has not simply col- and academic research.∑ enue Code of 1986 to provide for a standard home office deduction in the case of certain lected and preserved documents. They f have also been active in encouraging uses of the office; to the Committee on Fi- the study of local history and culture. MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT nance. The society has provided scholarships By Mr. LIEBERMAN (for himself and Messages from the President of the Ms. COLLINS): for students wishing to pursue the were communicated to S. 1755. A bill to direct the Department of study of history and maintained nu- the Senate by Mr. Williams, one of his Homeland Security to undertake a study on merous historical markers in Simpson secretaries. emergency communications; to the Com- County. Finally, the group has posi- mittee on Homeland Security and Govern- f tively impacted the economy by sup- mental Affairs. porting tourist visits to historic sites EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED By Mr. HARKIN (for himself, Mr. LEAHY, Mr. DURBIN, Mr. SPECTER, Mr. throughout Kentucky. As in executive session the Presiding I am very proud of the service the KOHL, Mr. SCHUMER, Mr. FRANKEN, Officer laid before the Senate messages Mr. SANDERS, Mr. BROWN, Mr. Simpson County Historical Society has from the President of the United CARDIN, Mr. MERKLEY, Mrs. FEIN- provided to the Commonwealth of Ken- States submitting sundry nominations STEIN, Mr. DODD, Mrs. BOXER, Mr. tucky. Their dedication through these which were referred to the appropriate LAUTENBERG, Mr. KAUFMAN, and Mr. many years makes them one of the old- committees. NELSON of Florida): est historical societies in the State, S. 1756. A bill to amend the Age Discrimi- (The nominations received today are nation in Employment Act of 1967 to clarify and I am confident that their impact printed at the end of the Senate pro- will continue for many years to come.∑ the appropriate standard of proof; to the ceedings.) Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and f f Pensions. TRIBUTE TO DR. MICHAEL POSNER By Mr. BENNETT: MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE S. 1757. A bill to provide for the prepay- ∑ Mr. MERKLEY. Mr. President, today ment of a repayment contract between the I wish to honor Dr. Michael Posner, ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED United States and the Uintah Water Conser- Professor Emeritus, Department of At 2:18 p.m., a message from the vancy District, and for other purposes; to the Psychology, Institute of Cognitive and House of Representatives, delivered by Committee on Energy and Natural Re- Decision Sciences at the University of Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, sources. Oregon. Dr. Michael Posner is one of announced that the Speaker has signed By Mr. BENNETT (for himself and Mr. the following enrolled bills: HATCH): nine scientists awarded the prestigious S. 1758. A bill to provide for the allocation National Medal of Science award this H.R. 1687. An act to designate the federally of costs to project power with respect to year by President . occupied building located at McKinley Ave- power development within the Diamond Dr. Posner received both his bach- nue and Third Street, SW., Canton, Ohio, as Fork System, and for other purposes; to the elor’s degree in physics and his mas- the ‘‘Ralph Regula Federal Building and Committee on Energy and Natural Re- ter’s degree in psychology from the United States Courthouse’’. sources. H.R. 2053. An act to designate the United University of Washington in Seattle. In States courthouse located at 525 Magoffin f 1962, he received his doctorate in psy- Avenue in El Paso, Texas, as the ‘‘Albert SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND chology from the University of Michi- Armendariz, Sr., United States Courthouse’’. SENATE RESOLUTIONS gan. Dr. Posner joined the University H.R. 2121. An act to authorize the Adminis- of Oregon in 1965 and ever since has in- trator of General Services to convey a parcel The following concurrent resolutions spired students and impressed col- of real property in Galveston, Texas, to the and Senate resolutions were read, and leagues. Galveston Historical Foundation. referred (or acted upon), as indicated: Dr. Posner is a pioneer in the field of H.R. 2498. An act to designate the Federal By Mr. WYDEN (for himself and Mr. building located at 844 North Rush Street in MERKLEY): cognitive science and neuroscience and , , as the ‘‘William 0. Lipinski has won numerous awards. His S. Res. 303. A resolution expressing the Federal Building’’. sense of the Senate that October 17, 1984, the groundbreaking research on brain de- H.R. 2913. An act to designate the United date of the restoration by the Federal Gov- velopment and how the brain processes States courthouse located at 301 Simonton ernment of Federal recognition to the Con- thought have been recognized by nu- Street in Key West, Florida, as the ‘‘Sidney federated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and merous organizations such as the M. Aronovitz United States Courthouse’’. Siuslaw Indians, should be memorialized; to American Psychological Association S. 1289. An act to improve title 18 of the the Committee on Indian Affairs. and the National Academy of Sciences. United States Code. By Mr. INOUYE (for himself and Mr. Dr. Posner has dedicated his career f AKAKA): to researching how the brain functions S. Res. 304. A resolution commemorating MEASURES PLACED ON THE the canonization of Father Damien de and most recently, on attentional net- CALENDAR Veuster, SS.CC. to sainthood; considered and works in children and infants. He has agreed to. made invaluable contributions to our The following bill was read the sec- By Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. medical, educational, and scientific ond time, and placed on the calendar: KERRY, and Mr. LUGAR): communities. I am proud that Dr. S. 1751. A bill to prohibit the Federal Gov- S. Res. 305. A resolution expressing support Posner’s groundbreaking work at the ernment from awarding contracts, grants, or for the victims of the natural disasters in In- University of Oregon is helping put our other agreements to, providing any other donesia, Samoa, American Samoa, Tonga, State at the forefront of developing in- Federal funds to, or engaging in activities Vietnam, Cambodia, and the Philippines; that promote the Association of Community considered and agreed to. novative medical and scientific re- Organizations for Reform Now or any other By Mr. REED (for himself, Ms. COL- search. entity which has been indicted for or con- LINS, Mr. KERRY, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. I encourage my fellow Oregonians to victed of violations of laws governing elec- WHITEHOUSE, Mr. DODD, Mr. COCHRAN, join me in celebrating the innovative tion administration or campaign financing. Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. BROWN, Mr. NELSON

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