S3160 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE April 5, 2006 whale, the grizzly bear, and others have re- Whereas, by Rule VI of the Standing Rules mals (referred to in this preamble as sulted in great improvements in the viabil- of the Senate, no Senator shall absent him- ‘‘ASPCA’’); ity of such species; self from the service of the Senate without Whereas ASPCA has provided services to Whereas saving a species requires a com- leave; millions of citizens of the United States and bination of sound research, careful coordina- Whereas, when it appears that evidence their animals since Henry Bergh established tion, and intensive management of conserva- under the control or in the possession of the the society in New York City in 1866; tion efforts, along with increased public Senate may promote the administration of Whereas ASPCA was the first humane soci- awareness and education; justice, the Senate will take such action as ety established in the western hemisphere; Whereas two-thirds of endangered or will promote the ends of justice consistent Whereas ASPCA teaches children the char- threatened species reside on private lands; with the privileges of the Senate: Now, acter-building virtues of compassion, kind- Whereas voluntary cooperative conserva- therefore, be it ness, and respect for all of God’s creatures; tion programs have proven to be critical for Resolved, That Senator Harry Reid is au- Whereas the dedicated directors, staff, and habitat restoration and species recovery; and thorized to testify in the case of E.M. volunteers of ASPCA have provided shelter, Whereas education and increasing public Gunderson v. Neil G. Galatz, except when his medical care, behavioral counseling, and awareness are the first steps in effectively attendance at the Senate is necessary for the placement for abandoned, abused, or home- informing the public about endangered spe- performance of his legislative duties and ex- less animals in the United States for more cies and species restoration efforts: Now, cept concerning matters for which a privi- than a century; and therefore, be it lege should be asserted. Whereas ASPCA, through its observance of Resolved, That the Senate— SEC. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is author- April as ‘‘Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (1) designates May 11, 2006, as ‘‘Endangered ized to represent Senator Harry Reid in con- Month’’, its Animal Poison Control Center, Species Day’’; and nection with the testimony authorized in and its promotion of humane animal treat- (2) encourages— section one of this resolution. ment through programs dedicated to law en- (A) educational entities to spend at least 30 f forcement, education, shelter outreach, leg- minutes on Endangered Species Day teach- islative affairs, counseling, veterinary serv- ing and informing students about threats to, HONORING THE AMERICAN SOCI- ices, and behavioral training, has provided and the restoration of, endangered species ETY FOR THE PREVENTION OF invaluable services to the citizens of the around the world, including the essential CRUELTY TO ANIMALS United States and their animals: Now, there- role of private landowners and private stew- fore, be it ardship to the protection and recovery of Mr. DURBIN. Mr. President, today I Resolved, That the Senate— species; introduced this resolution, S. Res. 433, (1) honors The American Society for the (B) organizations, businesses, private land- honoring the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for its 140 owners, and agencies with a shared interest Prevention of Cruelty to Animals on years of service to the citizens of the United in conserving endangered species to collabo- the 140th Anniversary of their found- States and their animals; and rate on educational information for use in ing. (2) respectfully requests the Secretary of schools; and the Senate to transmit a copy of this resolu- (C) the people of the United States to ob- The dedicated employees and volun- tion to the president of The American Soci- serve the day with appropriate ceremonies teers of the ASPCA have provided shel- ety for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- and activities. ter, medical care, and placement for mals. f abandoned and abused animals for f more than a century. SENATE LEGAL COUNSEL The ASPCA is the oldest animal wel- NATIONAL DAY OF THE AMERICAN AUTHORIZATION fare organization in North America. COWBOY Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, this reso- Henry Bergh began the organization in Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask lution concerns a request for testi- 1866 as a platform to prevent the cruel unanimous consent that the Judiciary mony, through written affidavit, and beating of carriage horses in New York Committee be discharged from further representation in an attorney fee dis- City. Today, the ASPCA is a national consideration and the Senate proceed pute proceeding pending before a State organization that provides services to to S. Res. 371. bar arbitration committee in Nevada. millions of people and their animals. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The distinguished Democratic Leader, The success of the organization has objection, it is so ordered. The clerk Senator REID, has been asked to pro- made the term ASPCA synonymous will report the resolution by title. vide an affidavit in this proceeding. with ‘‘animal rescue,’’ ‘‘animal shel- The assistant legislative clerk read Senator REID believes that he has rel- ter,’’ ‘‘animal adoptions’’ and ‘‘humane as follows: evant first-hand knowledge, acquired education.’’ A resolution (S. Res. 371) designating July in his capacity as a Senator, and would For over 25 years, my home State of 22, 2006, as ‘‘National Day of the American like to cooperate with this request. Illinois has hosted the ASPCA’s Ani- Cowboy.’’ Accordingly, this resolution would mal Poison Control Center. The Center There being no objection, the Senate authorize Senator REID to provide an is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a proceeded to consider the resolution. affidavit in this matter with represen- year by numerous veterinarians and Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask tation by the Senate Legal Counsel. toxicologists who provide a unique and unanimous consent that the resolution The resolution (S. Res. 432) was valuable service to pet owners and vet- be agreed to, the preamble be agreed agreed to. erinarians. Each year, tens of thou- to, and the motion to reconsider be laid The preamble was agreed to. sands of animal lovers concerned about upon the table. The resolution, with its preamble, The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without the health of their pets contact the reads as follows: objection, it is so ordered. Animal Poison Control Center seeking S. RES. 432 The resolution (S. Res. 371) was assistance on how to relieve their Whereas, in E.M. Gunderson v. Neil G. agreed to. Galatz, File No. 04–106, pending before the poisoned animals’ pain and suffering. I The preamble was agreed to. Fee Dispute Arbitration Committee of the am proud to have the Animal Poison The resolution, with its preamble, State Bar of Nevada, the petitioner has re- Control Center located in the State of reads as follows: quested an affidavit from Senator Harry Illinois. S. RES. 371 Reid; I ask my colleagues in the Senate to Whereas pioneering men and women, rec- Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and join me in congratulating the staff, di- 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of ognized as cowboys, helped establish the 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the rectors and volunteers of the ASPCA American West; Senate may direct its counsel to represent on a successful 140 years of service. Whereas that cowboy spirit continues to Members of the Senate with respect to any The resolution (S. Res. 433) was infuse this country with its solid character, subpoena, order, or request for testimony re- agreed to. sound family values, and good common lating to their official responsibilities; The preamble was agreed to. sense; Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of The resolution, with its preamble, Whereas the cowboy embodies honesty, in- the United States and Rule XI of the Stand- reads as follows: tegrity, courage, compassion, respect, a ing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under strong work ethic, and patriotism; the control or in the possession of the Senate S. RES. 433 Whereas the cowboy loves, lives off of, and may, by the judicial or administrative proc- Whereas April 10, 2006, marks the 140th an- depends on the land and its creatures, and is ess, be taken from such control or possession niversary of the founding of The American an excellent steward, protecting and enhanc- but by permission of the Senate; Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Ani- ing the environment;

VerDate Mar 15 2010 23:35 Feb 05, 2014 Jkt 081600 PO 00000 Frm 00312 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\2006SENATE\S05AP6.REC S05AP6 mmaher on DSKCGSP4G1 with SOCIALSECURITY April 5, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S3161 Whereas the cowboy continues to play a and pledge, the morning hour be VINCENT T. JONES, 0000 HALIFAX C. KING, 0000 significant role in the culture and economy deemed expired, the Journal of pro- RAYMOND M. KLEIN, 0000 of the United States; ceedings be approved to date, the time LISA A. KUHAR, 0000 Whereas approximately 800,000 ranchers JOHN F. KURZAK, 0000 for the two leaders be reserved, and the STEVEN T. LAMB, 0000 are conducting business in all 50 States and Senate resume consideration of S. 2454, FREDRIC A. MARKS, 0000 are contributing to the economic well being WILLIAM A. POLLAN, 0000 of nearly every county in the Nation; the border security bill, with the time RONALD D. POOLE, 0000 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. equally CAROL S. RAMSEY, 0000 Whereas rodeo is the sixth most-watched ANTHONY M. RIZZO, 0000 sport in the United States; divided between the managers or their DIANA J. SCHULZ, 0000 Whereas membership in rodeo and other designees, and the Senate then proceed GERALD R. SCHWARTZ, 0000 STEPHEN J. SHARP, 0000 organizations encompassing the livelihood of to a vote on the motion to invoke clo- JOHN C. STONER, 0000 a cowboy transcends race and sex and spans ture, as under the previous order; fur- FRANCIS A. STRATFORD, JR., 0000 every generation; MARIA M. TIAMSONBEATO, 0000 ther, I ask that the mandatory quorum RICHARD A. WILLIAMS, 0000 Whereas the cowboy is an American icon; Whereas to recognize the American cowboy under rule XXII be waived and that To be lieutenant colonel is to acknowledge the ongoing commitment second-degree amendments be filed at FEDERICO AGUILAR, 0000 of the United States to an esteemed and en- the desk no later than 10:30 a.m., pur- KIRK W. ALVORD, 0000 FRANK J. ARCHBALD, 0000 during code of conduct; and suant to rule XXII. MICHAEL A. ARNOLD, 0000 Whereas the ongoing contributions made The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MATTHEW E. BANNON, 0000 by cowboys to their communities should be JIMMY L. BARROW, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. DANIEL P. BATES, 0000 recognized and encouraged: Now, therefore, ROBERT W. BECK, 0000 be it f LAURA K. BELKNAP, 0000 Resolved, That the Senate— STEPHEN F. BELL, 0000 PROGRAM FREDERICK L. BELLAMY, 0000 (1) designates July 22, 2006, as ‘‘National THOMAS C. BERRY, 0000 Day of the American Cowboy’’; and Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, just a few DEBORAH G. BERTRAND, 0000 (2) encourages the people of the United minutes ago I filed two cloture motions CHRISTOPHER D. BINGHAM, 0000 DANIEL O. BLACK, 0000 States to observe the day with appropriate on the border security bill and four clo- JEFFREY D. BODIN, 0000 ceremonies and activities. ture motions on Executive Calendar HUBERT C. BOWDITCH, 0000 RAY BOWEN, 0000 f nominations. Under the provisions of DAVID J. BOWERS, 0000 rule XXII, we will have several votes DAVID N. BRAWLEY, 0000 APPOINTMENT OF PHILLIP FROST DONALD S. BROCE, 0000 on Friday unless an agreement can be AS A CITIZEN REGENT LORIE C. BROSCH, 0000 reached which we will consider tomor- JAMES W. BROWN, 0000 JERRY D. BROWN, 0000 row. Tomorrow morning at 10:30 a.m. ROY C. BROWN, 0000 we will have a cloture vote on the DOUGLAS J. BURGOYNE, 0000 REAPPOINTMENT OF ALAN G. ALLAN C. BUSHNELL, 0000 SPOON AS A CITIZEN REGENT Specter substitute amendment, which JOYCE CADY, 0000 was filed by the minority leader, with WILLIAM F. CAPPIELLO, 0000 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask JAMES D. CARLIN, 0000 the other cloture vote on nominations. LINDA M. CHRISTIANSEN, 0000 unanimous consent that the Senate We still have a lot of work to be done ALAN C. CHUBB, 0000 proceed to the immediate en bloc con- JOSE M. CINTRON, 0000 before we leave at the end of the week. JOSEPH G. CLEMONS, 0000 sideration of H.J. Res. 81 and H.J. Res. STEPHEN D. CLUTTER, 0000 82, which were received from the f JAMES W. COCKERILL, 0000 CHRISTOPHER J. COHOES, 0000 House. ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. JOSEPH G. CONIGLIO, JR., 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without FRANK W. CORLEY III, 0000 TOMORROW JESUS CORTESMORALES, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. The clerk BRIAN D. COX, 0000 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, if there is will report the joint resolutions by RONALD O. CRANDALL, 0000 no further business to come before the ROBERT J. CRAVEN, 0000 title. JOHN M. CURRY, 0000 Senate, I ask unanimous consent that The assistant legislative clerk read ROMAN B. CYBAK, 0000 the Senate stand in adjournment under JEANINE M. CZECH, 0000 as follows: CARMELLA L. DADDEZIO, 0000 the previous order. A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 81) providing HECTOR F. DAVILA, 0000 There being no objection, the Senate, RENE P. DECHAINE, 0000 for the appoint of Phillip Frost as a citizen at 9:40 p.m., adjourned until Thursday, KENNETH J. DENMAN, JR., 0000 regent of the Board of Regents of the Smith- ROLLIN S. DIXON, 0000 April 6, 2006, at 9:30 a.m. MARK G. DRINKARD, 0000 sonian Institution. JOSEPH A. DUFF, 0000 A joint resolution (H.J. Res. 82) providing f AARON J. DYESS III, 0000 for the reappointment of Alan G. Spoon as a TEDDY L. ELLIS, 0000 NOMINATIONS ALFRED C. EMMEL, 0000 citizen regent of the Board of Regents of the DANIEL J. EPRIGHT, 0000 Smithsonian Institution. Executive nominations received by CHRISTOPHER C. ERICKSON, 0000 RICHARD B. EVANS, 0000 There being no objection, the Senate the Senate April 5, 2006: HAROLD H. FAIN, JR., 0000 EDWARD E. FIRNBERG, 0000 proceeded to consider the joint resolu- DEPARTMENT OF STATE tions. ROBERT J. FISCHER, 0000 ERIC M. BOST, OF TEXAS, TO BE AMBASSADOR EX- CARLOS L. FLEMING, 0000 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask TRAORDINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED JOHN F. FORBES, 0000 unanimous consent that the joint reso- STATES OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRI- KENNETH M. FRANCIS, 0000 CA. JAMES W. FREESE, 0000 lutions be read a third time and passed, LISA BOBBIE SCHREIBER HUGHES, OF PENNSYLVANIA, DAVID W. GAPP, 0000 the motions to reconsider be laid upon A CAREER MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, MARCO GARCIAGALVEZ, 0000 CLASS OF COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- JAMES R. GEAR, 0000 the table, and that any statements re- DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES DAVID J. GEARHART, 0000 lating to the resolutions be printed in OF AMERICA TO THE REPUBLIC OF SURINAME. ROGER I. GERRARD, 0000 DAVID M. ROBINSON, OF CONNECTICUT, A CAREER ANTHONY T. GHIM, 0000 the RECORD. MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF JOHN A. GIBBONS, JR., 0000 The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without MINISTER-COUNSELOR, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- WILLIAM C. GIBBONS, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES WILLIAM A. GIBSON, 0000 objection, it is so ordered. OF AMERICA TO THE CO-OPERATIVE REPUBLIC OF GUY- JAMES L. GIEM, 0000 The joint resolutions (H.J. Res. 81 ANA. ATUL K. GOEL, 0000 EARL ANTHONY WAYNE, OF MARYLAND, A CAREER DANIEL V. GOERES, 0000 and H.J. Res. 82) were read the third MEMBER OF THE SENIOR FOREIGN SERVICE, CLASS OF ANTHONY J. GORETSKI, JR., 0000 time and passed. CAREER MINISTER, TO BE AMBASSADOR EXTRAOR- ROBERT J. GRANT, 0000 DINARY AND PLENIPOTENTIARY OF THE UNITED STATES DEWEY M. GRAY, 0000 OF AMERICA TO ARGENTINA. JAMES S. GREEN, 0000 f STEVEN A. GREENE, 0000 IN THE AIR FORCE RANDALL G. GRIFFIN, 0000 ORDERS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 6, CHARLES A. GRIMES, 0000 2006 THE FOLLOWING NAMED OFFICERS FOR REGULAR AP- ARNE F. GRUSPE, 0000 POINTMENT IN THE GRADES INDICATED IN THE UNITED PAUL W. HAAG, 0000 Mr. FRIST. Mr. President, I ask STATES AIR FORCE UNDER TITLE 10, U.S.C., SECTION 531: NABIL M. HABIB, 0000 To be colonel PHILLIP W. HALCUM, 0000 unanimous consent that when the Sen- ZOE M. HALE, 0000 ate completes its business today, it THOMAS E. BALDWIN, 0000 DIAN M. HALL, 0000 LEE C. BAUER, 0000 JOHN F. HAMILTON, JR., 0000 stand in adjournment until 9:30 a.m., JAMES A. CAPPS, JR., 0000 AMY E. HAMPTON, 0000 Thursday, April 6. I further ask unani- PAUL B. CHRISTIANSON, 0000 TIMOTHY S. HANNUS, 0000 PAUL D. GOVEN, 0000 TIMOTHY W. HARRIS, 0000 mous consent that following the prayer STEVEN A. HOCKING, 0000 JAMES L. HAWKINS, 0000

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