[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 9] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page 12088] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]PERSONAL EXPLANATION ______ HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH SANDLIN of south dakota in the house of representatives Tuesday, June 10, 2008 Ms. HERSETH SANDLIN. Madam Speaker, I regret that I was unable to participate in three votes on the floor of the House of Representatives on June 9, 2008. I was absent due to illness. As noted, I was not present for three votes: The first vote was H. Res. 1225, Expressing support for designation of June 2008 as ``National Safety Month.'' Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on that question. The second vote was H. Res. 1243, Recognizing the immeasurable contributions of fathers in the healthy development of children, supporting responsible fatherhood, and encouraging greater involvement of fathers in the lives of their children, especially on Father's Day. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on that question. The third vote was H. Res. 127, Recognizing and celebrating the 50th anniversary of the entry of Alaska in the Union as the 49th State. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on that question. ____________________