Daily Floor Briefing

H.R. 5540
To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 217 Southeast 2nd Street in Dimmitt, Texas, as the "Sergeant Jacob Dan Dones Post Office"

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 5540, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, June 19, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

H.R. 5540 designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 217 Southeast 2nd Street in Dimmitt, Texas, shall be known and designated as the `Sergeant Jacob Dan Dones Post Office.'

Background

Sgt. Dones was born in Dimmitt in 1984, graduated from Dimmitt High School in 2002, and then enlisted in the Army. He served in Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, CID, Service Ribbon, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal and National Defense Service Medal. He was an Expert Infantry Rifleman. He is the only soldier from Dimmitt that has been killed in Iraq. He was killed when his base was attacked by enemy fire.

Legislative History

H.R. 5440 was introduced by Rep. Neugebauer (TX) on June 7, 2006. The bill was order to be reported from the Government Reform Committee, by unanimous consent, on June 8, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Government Reform Committee at 5-5074.

H.R. 5504
To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 6029 Broadmoor Street in Mission, Kansas, as the "Larry Winn, Jr. Post Office Building"

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 5504, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, June 19, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

H.R. 5504 designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6029 Broadmoor Street in Mission, Kansas, as the 'Larry Winn, Jr. Post Office Building.'

Background

Edward Lawrence "Larry" Winn, Jr., was a Representative from Kansas serving in the Ninetieth and to the eight succeeding Congresses (January 3, 1967-January 3, 1985). Winn served 18 years on the Space Science and Applications sub-committee, four years on the District of Columbia Committee, 14 years on the Foreign Relations Committee, and was a Congressional Ambassador to the United Nations during the fall session of 1977.

Winn earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of Kansas in 1941. After college, he spent two years with a radio station in Kansas City, Mo., then two years with North American Aviation, followed by two years as a private builder, then vice president of Winn-Rau Corp. from 1950-1966. Winn spent fourteen years as the national director for National Association of Home Builders, and twp years as the president for the Home Builders Association of Kansas.

Legislative History

H.R. 5404 was introduced by Rep. Moore (KS) May 25, 2006. The bill was ordered to be reported from the Government Reform Committee, by unanimous consent, on June 8, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Government Reform Committee at 5-5074.

H.R. 5104
To Designate the Facility of the United States Postal Service Located at 1750 16th Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the "Morris W. Milton Post Office"

The House is scheduled to consider H.R. 5104, under suspension of the rules, on Monday, June 19, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

H.R. 5104 designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 1750 16th Street South in St. Petersburg, Florida, as the 'Morris W. Milton Post Office.'

Background

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Morris fought for the hiring of more minority teachers and the promotion of more African Americans to prominent administrative jobs at the Pinellas County School Board. He was a counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in a court battle against voter registration practices in Pinellas County and spoke out against police brutality.

Along with his legal work, Mr. Morris also found time to establish the Democratic Black Caucus of Florida and to be president of the St. Petersburg branch of the NAACP for 10 years.

Mr. Morris’s concern for the entire community led him to volunteer his services on the board of directors of the Pinellas United Way, Pinellas Opportunity Council, the Pinellas County Urban League, and the Bethune-Cookman Alumni Association. He was also on the Sixth Circuit Judicial Nominating Committee for judges.

Legislative History

H.R. 5104 was introduced by Rep. Davis (FL) on April 5, 2006. The bill was order to be reported from the Government Reform Committee, by unanimous consent, on May 4, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Government Reform Committee at 5-5074.

H.Res. 826
Expressing the Sense of the House of Representatives that a National Youth Sports Week Should be Established

Floor Situation

The House is scheduled to consider H.Res. 826, under suspension of the rules, the week of Monday, June 19, 2006. The bill is debatable for 40 minutes, may not be amended, and requires a two-thirds majority vote for passage.

Summary

H.Res. 826 resolves that it is the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Youth Sports Week should be established to promote awareness of the importance of youth sports and the need to restore the focus in youth sports on the child's experience and character development.

Background

Children participating in organized sports tend to perform better in school, develop excellent interpersonal skills, and lead healthier lives. Organized youth sports help children increase their self-esteem, develop an appreciation of health and fitness, and become leaders within the community, and provide for regular physical activity and help combat increasing rates of childhood obesity. About 42 million children participate in organized sports each year.

The Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports was created, with great help and support from the Citizenship Through Sports Alliance, Positive Coaching Alliance, and National Recreation and Park Association, to restore the focus in youth sports on the child's experience and character development. Many youth sports organizations gather at local parks and recreation facilities across the country.

National Recreation and Park Association has designated July as Parks and Recreation Month. Designating the second week in July as National Youth Sports Week would raise awareness of the important physical and emotional benefits of participating in youth sports and the need to promote sportsmanship among players, parents, coaches, and officials.

Legislative History

H.Res. 826 was introduced by Rep. McIntyre (NC) on May 19, 2006. The bill was ordered to be reported from the Government Reform Committee, by unanimous consent, on June 8, 2006.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Government Reform Committee at 5-5074.