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SRES 472 110th Congress Senate Emergency Management Anniversaries Commemorations Congressional tributes Crime and Law Enforcement Department of Homeland Security Disaster relief Emergency medicine Federal employees Fire fighters Government Operations and Politics Health Law enforcement officers Local officials Rescue work State officials Terrorism

A resolution commending the employees of the Department of Homeland Security, their partners at all levels of government, and the millions of law enforcement, fire service, and emergency medical services personnel, emergency managers,and other emergency response providers nationwide for their dedicated service in protecting the people of the United States and the Nation from acts of terrorism, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies.

Introduced: March 4, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1546-1547; text as passed Senate: CR S1547; text of measure as introduced: CR S1531)
Mar 4, 2008
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1546-1547; text as passed Senate: CR S1547; text of measure as introduced: CR S1531)
Mar 4, 2008
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the public servants of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), on the fifth anniversary of DHS's establishment, for their contributions to the nation's security.

Salutes the efforts of government officials and private individuals to enhance the nation's ability to prepare for and respond to terrorism, natural disasters, and other large-scale emergencies. Expresses appreciation for the sacrifices and commitment of law enforcement, fire service, and emergency response personnel.

Urges government, businesses, and people to take steps that promote individual and community preparedness. Encourages continued efforts by every individual to enhance the nation's ability to address the full range of potential catastrophic incidents at all levels of government.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1546-1547; text as passed Senate: CR S1547; text of measure as introduced: CR S1531)