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106TH CONGRESS REPORT " ! HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2d Session 106–534

HERMANN MONUMENT AND HERMANN HEIGHTS PARK

MARCH 22, 2000.—Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed

Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, from the Committee on Resources,

submitted the following

REPORT

[To accompany H. Con. Res. 89]

[Including cost estimate of the Congressional Budget Office]

The Committee on Resources, to whom was referred the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 89) recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national symbol of the contributions of Americans of German heritage, having considered the same, report favorably thereon without

amendment and recommend that the concurrent resolution be

agreed to.

PURPOSE OF THE BILL

The purpose of H. Con. Res. 89 is to recognize the Hermann

Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as

a national symbol of the contributions of Americans of German heritage.

BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION

H. Con. Res. 89 recognizes the contributions of Americans of German heritage by recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national symbol.

The monument was erected in 1897 and later dedicated to all German immigrants.

Although there are currently almost 60 million individuals of

German heritage residing in the United States, there is no recognized, tangible national symbol dedicated to German Americans

and their positive contributions to American culture, arts, industry,

military, and government. The statue of Hermann the Cheruscan

honors a freedom fighter who united ancient German tribes to shed

the yoke of Roman tyranny and preserve freedom for the territory
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of present-day Germany. The Hermann Monument, approximately

one hundred feet high, has been placed on the National Register

of Historical Places. H. Con. Res. 89 would recognize the Hermann

Monument and the Herman Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota,

as a national symbol for the contributions of German Americans.

COMMITTEE ACTION

H. Con. Res. 89 was introduced on April 20, 1999, by Congressman David Minge (D–MN). The bill was referred to the Committee

on Resources, and within the Committee to the Subcommittee on

National Parks and Public Lands. On March 15, 2000, the Full Resources Committee met to consider the bill. The Subcommittee on

National Parks and Public Lands was discharged from further consideration of the bill by unanimous consent. No amendments were

offered and the resolution was approved by voice vote.

COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Regarding clause 2(b)(1) of rule X and clause 3(c)(1) of rule XIII

of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Resources’ oversight findings and recommendations are reflected in

the body of this report.

CONSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

Article I, section 8 of the Constitution of the United States

grants Congress the authority to enact this resolution.

COMPLIANCE WITH HOUSE RULE XIII

1. Cost of Legislation. Clause 3(d)(2) of rule XIII of the Rules of

the House of Representatives requires an estimate and a comparison by the Committee of the costs which would be incurred in carrying out this bill. However, clause 3(d)(3)(B) of that rule provides

that this requirement does not apply when the Committee has included in its report a timely submitted cost estimate of the bill prepared by the Director of the Congressional Budget Office under section 402 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974.

2. Congressional Budget Act. As required by clause 3(c)(2) of rule

XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and section

308(a) of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, this resolution does

not contain any new budget authority, spending authority, credit

authority, or an increase or decrease in revenues or tax expenditures.

3. Government Reform Oversight Findings. Under clause 3(c)(4)

of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives, the Committee has received no report of oversight findings and recommendations from the Committee on Government Reform on this

resolution.

4. Congressional Budget Office Cost Estimate. Under clause

3(c)(3) of rule XIII of the Rules of the House of Representatives and

section 403 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974, the Committee has received the following cost estimate for this resolution

from the Director of the Congressional Budget Office.
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U.S. CONGRESS, CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE, Washington, DC, March 17, 2000.

Hon. DON YOUNG,

Chairman, Committee on Resources,

House of Representatives, Washington, DC.

DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: The Congressional Budget Office has prepared the enclosed cost estimate for H. Con. Res. 89, recognizing

the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm,

Minnesota, as a national symbol of the contributions of Americans

of German heritage.

If you wish further details on this estimate, we will be pleased

to provide them. The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis.

Sincerely,

BARRY B. ANDERSON

(For Dan L. Crippen, Director).

Enclosure.

H. Con. Res. 89—Recognizing the Hermann Monument and Hermann Heights Park in New Ulm, Minnesota, as a national

symbol of the contributions of Americans of German heritage

H. Con. Res. 89 would recognize the Hermann Monument and

Hermann Heights Park in Minnesota as a national symbol of German heritage. CBO estimates that passage of the resolution would

have no impact on the federal budget. The resolution would not affect direct spending or receipts; therefore, pay-as-you go procedures

would not apply.

The CBO staff contact is Deborah Reis. This estimate was approved by Peter H. Fontaine, Deputy Assistant Director for Budget

Analysis.

COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC LAW 104–4

This resolution contains no unfunded mandates.

PREEMPTION OF STATE, LOCAL, OR TRIBAL LAW

This resolution is not intended to preempt State, local, or tribal

law.

CHANGES IN EXISTING LAW

If enacted, this resolution would make no changes in existing

law.

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