H.Res. 1494 – Recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor newspaper.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 27, 2008 • 3:43 PM

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September 24, 2008

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September 24, 2008

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Mr. Clay asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.

September 27, 2008 • 3:42 PM

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September 27, 2008

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Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H10213)

September 27, 2008 • 3:42 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H10213)

September 27, 2008 • 3:43 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H10213)

September 27, 2008 • 3:43 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 27, 2008 • 3:43 PM

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Rep. Lamar SmithR-TX-21 · Sep 27, 2008

Mr. Speaker, this resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor newspaper on November 25, 2008. Thanks go to Congressman Mike Capuano (MA), who agreed to be an original…

Mr. Speaker, this resolution recognizes the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor newspaper on November 25, 2008.

Thanks go to Congressman Mike Capuano (MA), who agreed to be an original cosponsor of this bipartisan resolution and whose district includes the Boston headquarters of The Christian Science Monitor. Rep. Capuano's public service is appreciated by all those who know him.

I also want to thank Ranking Member Tom Davis (VA) of the Government Reform Committee, who was an active supporter of this resolution. His energy and knowledge will be missed, since he is retiring at the end of this session.

Congressman Henry Waxman (CA), Chairman of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee, offered his essential endorsement of this resolution. Without his assistance, this resolution wouldn't be on the floor today.

I happen to have a personal interest in commemorating the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor because I worked at the paper in Boston for two years shortly after graduating from college.

Starting out as a copyboy, I then became a clerk and eventually a staff writer for the Business and Financial page.

So I was able to witness the high standards of journalistic integrity maintained at The Christian Science Monitor, which has rightfully gained a reputation for fair and objective news reporting. The Monitor has earned that reputation because of its dedicated and committed editors, reporters and staff.

This resolution highlights some of the ways in which The Monitor serves as an exceptional newspaper.

Established by Mary Baker Eddy 100 years ago, The Monitor remains the oldest surviving paper in the U.S. founded by a woman.

Its mission was and continues to be ``to injure no man, but to bless all mankind.''

And the Monitor has won worldwide respect for its international news coverage and been awarded seven Pulitzer Prizes for excellence in journalism.

I hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor.

Rep. Wm. Lacy ClayD-MO-1 · Sep 27, 2008

Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform be discharged from further consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1494) recognizing the 100th anniversary…

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Engrossed in HouseIssued September 27, 2008

H. RES. 1494

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 27, 2008

RESOLUTION

Whereas on November 25, 1908, the 1st edition of The Christian Science Monitor was printed in Boston’s Back Bay;

Whereas just over 100 days before The Monitor’s 1st edition, its founder, Mary Baker Eddy, then 87 years old, told officers of her church to start a daily newspaper at once;

Whereas Mrs. Eddy wanted The Monitor to blaze a path of unselfish service through journalism;

Whereas Mrs. Eddy, who had been the subject of inaccurate stories in the press, set as The Monitor’s mission to injure no man, but to bless all mankind;

Whereas The Monitor followed the first editor’s request that the paper cover the daily activities of the entire world and appeal to good men and women everywhere who are interested in the betterment of all human conditions;

Whereas The Monitor’s focus was never local or denominational;

Whereas The Monitor is distributed to readers in all 50 States in print and online and has received worldwide respect for its international news coverage;

Whereas Mrs. Eddy became the first American woman to launch a lasting, general interest newspaper;

Whereas The Monitor has been honored with numerous major awards including seven Pulitzer Prizes for excellence in journalism; and

Whereas since 1966 The Monitor has sponsored 3,600 Washington newsmaker breakfasts, whose guests have included countless cabinet officers and congressional leaders, four presidents, and five vice presidents: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of The Christian Science Monitor.

Clerk.