have no additional speakers, and i again urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this measure and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. the question is will the house suspend the rules and pass h.r. 879 as amended. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. . ms. watson: madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. watson: i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and make a point of order a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20 and the chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california rise? ms. watson: madam speaker, i move to suspend the rules and

agree to the resolution, h.res. 1357. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 1357. resolution commending and congratulating the hollywood walk of fame on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from california, ms. watson, and the gentleman from utah, mr. chaff fits, will -- chesapeake bay fits, each will control -- mr. chesapeake bay fits, each will -- mr. chaff fits, each will control 20 minutes. ms. watson: i ask that all members have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous materials on the resolution under consideration. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. watson: i rise in strong support of this resolution and yield myself as much time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i'm grateful for the opportunity to

speak today and to vote for h.res. 1359, a bill i introduced to honor one of the most well-known historical landmarks in the hollywood walk of fame. for 50 years the hollywood walk of fame has existed as a tribute to those who have contributed to the unparallelld success of america's entertainment industry. as the chairwoman of the congressional entertainment industries caucus, and a representative from the city of los angeles, i am uniquely aware of the role hollywood has played in presenting the values, the culture, and the creativity of the united states to audiences around the world, across the globe hollywood means glamour and excitement and in our

district it also means solid jobs and revenue. in 1953 ian stewart, the president of the hollywood chamber of commerce, came up with the idea of creating the hollywood walk of fame as a tribute to the industry. and on march 28, 1960 filmmaker stanley cramer was awarded the first star. 50 years later an average of two stars are added each month and the walk of fame has become one of the top visitor attractions in the city of los angeles and also a destination in the united states. i was proud to submit h.res. 1357 to recognize its important cultural landmark and i urge my colleagues to vote in support of the resolution. madam speaker, i reserve the

balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gennlelady reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from utah, mr. chaffetz, is recognized. mr. chaffetz: thank you, madam speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. chaffetz: thank you, madam speaker. i need to stand in opposition to this. certainly the hollywood walk of fame has provided enjoyment for untold numbers of people. it's a great destination. hollywood is certainly a unique treasure that is unique to the united states of america and specifically southern california. to my colleagues who wholeheartedly support and endorse and stand behind this resolution i -- maybe i'm a wet bucket of water on a parade, but i got to tell you i just don't feel like it's the proper role of the united states congress to represent the hollywood walk of fame on its 50th anniversary. there are plenty of ways to recognize and thank and congratulate the stars of

hollywood and the impact that they have had on the american ideal and american entertainment industry. i just don't feel like it's a proper role of the united states congress to do this with all due respect. recognizing educators, absolutely. we are about to recognize flag day. of course. hollywood walk of fame? maybe not so much. so with all due respect to the 50-plus colleagues on both sides of the aisle that have supported this resolution, i for one as a representative in the united states congress simply cannot stand here and voice my support that this is a good use of the congress' time. with that i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i am now proud to yield as much time as he may consume to my good friend, my distinguished friend from the state of new york, representative towns.

the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york is recognized as much time as he might consume. mr. towns: thank you very much. i would like to thank the chair of the subcommittee for yielding time to me. because i wanted to just sort of respond to a couple of good things that my good friend on the other side of the aisle said. first of all i know him and i know that he's a very dedicated and committed human being and of course jut standing kicker in his day -- outstanding kicker in his day and set records as a kicker. i think that he probably misunderstood what this bill is named. it's the hollywood walk of fame. i think that -- i want to make certain he understands that. and many people have walked there, have contributed so much to society, contributed so much to organizations. when you look back and you see in terms of the contributions that these people have made,

then i think that my colleague would probably refute it and probably withdraw his objection. when you look at the amount of money they have given to breast cancer, when you look at the amount of money that's given to aids, and all these diseases that we need to do extensive research on, that people that have walked these streets and walked the hollywood hall of fame, when we think about the things that they have done, then i really feel that if he did, he would say wait a minute, every now and then we make a mistake or see say some things that we wish we had not said, and i think that this is the situation now with my colleague, because if you think about the hollywood walk of fame and the contribution that people that are listed on the hollywood walk of fame, then i really feel that he would join us in supporting this legislation. on that note i yield back and ask my good friend on the other

side of the aisle to reconsider. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from new york yields back the balance of his time. the gentleman from utah is recognized. mr. chaffetz: madam speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. chaffetz: chairman towns, madam speaker, chairman towns is one of my favorite people. i really come to grow and appreciate him. i happen to -- -- i happen to disagree with him on this. there are a whole lot of people on that walk of fame. we probably should recognize -- shouldn't recognize them in any way, shape, or form. there's a certain egment of our population, entertainment industry, involved in sports that gets more adulation from the public they can possibly, possibly take. yet we have true heroes, real heroes who don't get an ounce, don't get an ounce of appreciation from this body that do deserve it. the other day i was watching television, this is just

recently, there was a national guardsman who pulled around a corner, i can't remember the state, i want to say the state of washington, i might be wrong, all of a sudden there was a truck that had overturned in a river. and suddenly this guy found himself in the situation where there was somebody struggling for his life. he and a few other people, just citizens who woke up that morning and had no idea they were heroes that day, went down that river, smashed open the window, grabbed a rope, and saved this person's life. where's the recognitions for those true heroes? i don't think they need anymore congratulations from the united states congress. as important as it is to the economy of southern california, i got an amusement park in northern utah. i'm not coming to the united states congress asking for a recognition to it. i would be happy to yield. mr. towns: what i think about hollywood walk of fame, i think

about the man that signed the martin luther king holiday bill by the name of ronald reagan. he's on the hollywood walk of fame. i just wanted the gentleman to know that. mr. chaffetz: reclaiming my time, good point. i'm happy to recognize ronald reagan and i appreciate your report. i'll bring a resslution some point recognizing ronald reagan. there's a corner worth standing on. thank you, mr. chairman. these issues come before the united states congress. i think there's a time and place to recognize significant achievements within the united states of america. i am going to ask for a recorded vote on this. it will be an interesting question. my point is, the economy's struggling. we have real issues out there. like i said there is a time and place to make these kinds of recognitions. i just don't know that this rises to the same level as recognizing teachers or nurses

who hold people's hands as they are there in the final days of their lives. there are a lot of things that i think we could unanimous consently look at and recognize. i for one don't think that hollywood needs more recognition and with all due respect i for one at leasttwill be voting against this resolution. with that i would like to reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. watson: yes, madam speaker. i'd like to give myself as much time as i need. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i proudly come before this body representing the united states members from all over this country because i think hollywood reflects who we are as a people. and i heard and i'm so pleased that my colleague,

representative towns, mentioned that the legendary and iconic president, ronald reagan, has a star on the walk of fame. i want also everyone listening to know,,+ madam speaker, that senator fred thompson was a star of crime series over a period of years has a star on the walk of fame and even ran for president of the united states. and i want you to know, madam speaker, and my colleagues, that governor arnold schwarzenegger, the terminator, has a star on the walk of fame. he is a republican and proudly serves as a republican. he represents the great state of california where hollywood is.

and i want you to know that i recently took down to south africa, madam speaker, a project named after a gentleman who was the face of hollywood, because i was told several years ago that they were getting ready to close the rosa parks library and information in cape town, south africa, and that is the information septre attached to our embassy, the u.s. embassy. they were going to close it down because, they said, the cold war was over. so i took 100 of america's best and loved films that they love all offer the world, that shows our principles, our values, our beliefs, and our humanity because everyone is influenced

by our movies. and i also want to say, madam speaker, that as our image has been tarnished, i felt that our movies really who portray them, the classic movies and the people who starred in those movies who have a star in the walk of fame could be recognized in another country and help improve our image. so i would hope that all members , madam speaker, recognizing that they represent the people of america and the members here will vote to support an industry that really speaks to the world about our principles, our great

talents, and our art and speaks proudly and distinctly to the rest of the world. so i would hope that we would have really on a unanimous vote on celebrating this resolution, the walk of fame. i have no other speakers, madam speaker, and so at this point i will yield back the balance of my time. . and i will reserve my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from utah is recognized. mr. chaffetz: mr. speaker, i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. chaffetz: look, there are lots of reasons why america and the world likes hollywood. i just don't believe in my heart of hearts that the united states congress in a resolution by the house of representatives

is the right way to recognize the hollywood walk of fame. from my vantagepoint, you certainly don't look to the hollywood walk of fame or hollywood in general for the principles and values that are representive of the united states of america. pee-wee herman is a far cry from rank. look, i'm just one voice here in this body, but i have a hard time going back to the people saying, i did the work of the people and spending the people's money and we recognize the hollywood walk of fame. i just can't do it. there are a lot of good members back there. that might be an interesting debate to go back and forth. i'll start with paul ruben and i appreciate you starting with ronald reagan. somewhere in between is probably the right answer. we need to get on with the

nation's business, the debt, the other crisis that we're dealing with. that's my point with this, madam speaker. i won't take any more of the people's time. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah yields back the balance of his time. the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from california yields back the balance of her time. the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to house resolution 1357. those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. ms. watson: madam speaker. the speaker pro tempore: in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 having responded in the affirmative -- the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. watson: i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to clause 8 of rule 20

and the chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be postponed. for what purpose does the gentlewoman from california seek recognition? ms. watson: madam speaker, i move that the house suspend the rules and agree to h.res. 1429. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the resolution. the clerk: house resolution 1429, resolution celebrating the symbol of the united states flag and supporting the goals and ideals of flag day. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from california, ms. watson, and the gentleman from utah, mr. chaffetz, each will control 20 minutes.

the chair recognizes the gentlewoman from california. ms. watson: madam speaker, i ask unanimous consent that all members may have five legislative days to revise and extend their remarks. the speaker pro tempore: without objection. ms. watson: madam speaker, i now yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. watson: h.res. 1429 celebrates our most enduring symbol, the american flag. with this resolution this chamber expresses its support for the annual recognition of flag day. the gentleman from ohio, representative robert latta, introdoused h.res. 1429 on june 9, 2010. it was referred to the committee on oversight and

government reform which waived consideration of the bill to expedite its consideration on the floor today. we celebrate flag day on june 14, the anniversary of the continental congress' passage of the first flag act in 1777. the flag is our symbol, a symbol of hope, courage and freedom. all around the world it represents the american people and our highest ideals. we, the people, have always looked to our flag as a symbol of hope, courage and freedom. and for over 100 years we have celebrated each june. as stated in this bill, the first celebration of the american flag is believed to have been introduced by bernard

cigrand, a wisconsin school teacher who arranged for his pupeles to celebrate -- pupils to celebrate june 14 as flag day in 1885. president truman signed legislation requesting that flag day be observed nationally each year, formalizing the tradition of annual flag day celebrations. the flag honors the countless men and women who have died serving in defense of the united states in the armed forces and it is a lasting symbol of their sacrifice. as public servants we rightly pledge our allegiance to the flag each day as do millions of americans. as we remember who we serve

here in this chamber, the flag stands before the entire world as a symbol of our shared values, our hopes, our aspirations and our ideals each day of the year. and i am glad that we take this time each june to celebrate that fact. with that, madam speaker, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from utah is recognized. mr. chaffetz: thank you, madam speaker. i'd like to yield as much time as he may consume to the sponsor of this resolution, mr. latta of ohio. ppthe speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from ohio is recognized for as much time as he might consume. mr. latta: thank you, madam speaker. and i thank the gentleman from utah for yielding. i'm pleased to stand before you today in support of house resolution 1429. this resolution celebrates the

symbol of the united states and supports the goals and ideals of flag day. flag day is celebrated on june 14, which is the anniversary of the official adoption of the american flag by the continental congress in 1777. this is done by the first flag act which stated, resolved, that the flag of the united states be made of 13 stripes alternating red and white, that the 13 stars, white and blue star, represents a new constellation. since 1977 -- pardon me -- since 1777, our flag's design has been altered three times, rearranging the design of the stars and stripes each time a state was added. to reiterate what the gentlelady has stated, the first celebration of flag day is believed to have been introduced by bernard cigrand, a wisconsin school teacher to celebrate june 14 as flag birthday in 1885. president woodrow wilson

proclaimed the first nationwide flag day in 1916, and in 1947, president harry truman signed legislation requesting national flag day be observed annually. flag day is a reported holiday as our flag is the official symbol of our great nation and its ideals. our flag serves as a beacon of hope, courage and freedom during times of crisis and triumph alike. the flag honors the men and women of the armed forces who paid the ultimate sacrifice in defending the united states and serves as a symbol to those families who have lost loved ones while defending our nation. madam speaker,,it is with great honor that i ask for unanimous consent on h.res. 1429 as we celebrate our nation's flag. i yield back. thank you very much. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman yields back the balance of his time. the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i'd like to yield as much time as i desire.

the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, each one of our states proudly flies its own flag, but the flag that reigns supreme flies above ours. in each one of our offices here in the capitol, we have the flag from our state, our territory and the flag of the united states. and i proudly say that the flag of california has a bear on it because we're the last frontier, and the strength of the bear represents the strength of our state. and our current governor, arnold schwarzenegger, is one of those who serves under the california flag and he has his star on the walk of fame. so i'm so proud that the flag that the speaker stands in front of in this chamber and that adorns its chamber is the flag we celebrate. and we all, every single

american and every single person who lives in our country, pays homage to our flag by flying it high. so i will again urge all of my colleagues, madam speaker, to join me in supporting this measure. and with that i will reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from utah is recognized. mr. chaffetz: thank you, madam speaker. i yield myself such time as i may consume. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized. mr. chaffetz: all right. now this is a bill, this is actually i can get excited about. i'm sure can be in unison on. i hope chairman towns, wherever it might be, hears it loud an clear. i rise in support of house resolution 1429, celebrating the symbol of the united states flag and supporting the goals and ideals of flag day. the american flag has been our national symbol for 233 years and remains a symbol of freedom wherever it is flown. in 1777 when the second

continental congress adopted the stars and stripets, our flag stood for lib -- stripes, our flag stood for liberty and justice. flag day was first celebrated in 1885 as one early supporter, bernard cigrand, a wisconsin school teacher, wanted june 14 be known as flag birthday. the idea quickly caught on and many people wanted to participate. in 1894 the governor of new york asked that all public buildings fly the flag on june 14 to begin observing flag day. and again in 1916 president woodrow wilson proclaimed flag day as a national celebration. however, the holiday was not officially recognized until 1949 when president harry truman signed the national flag day bill. since the beginning of our republic, americans have flown the flag to show their appreciation and pride for this great nation. every day americans pledge their allegiance to the flag and the troops carry the flag to defend the liberty for which it stands. we reflect the loss of loved

ones who died in defense of our nation. let us pledge allegiance to this flag, to declare our patriotism and to raise its colors high to express our pride and respect for the american way of life and the freedom that it represents. i urge my colleagues to support this resolution. madam speaker, i'll reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman reserves the balance of his time. the gentlelady from california is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i have no further speakers, and i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady -- ms. watson: excuse me, i reserve the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady from california reserves the balance of her time. the gentleman from utah is recognized. mr. chaffetz: madam speaker, we have no additional speakers. i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from utah yields back the balance of his time. the gentlelady from california is recognized.

ms. watson: madam speaker, i yield back the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady yields back the balance of her time. ms. watson: and, madam speaker, i object to the vote on the grounds that a quorum is not present and i make a point of order that a quorum is not present. the speaker pro tempore: the question is will the house suspend the rules and agree to house resolution 1429. all those in favor say aye. those opposed, no. in the opinion of the chair, 2/3 being in the affirmative -- the gentlewoman from california is recognized. ms. watson: madam speaker, i ask for a vote. for the yeas and nays. the speaker pro tempore: the yeas and nays are requested. all those in favor of taking this vote by the yeas and nays will rise and remain stag