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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 76
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds for perform-
ances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 2001
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LATOURETTE, and
Mr. COSTELLO) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds
for performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING USE OF EAST FRONT OF CAP-
ITOL GROUNDS FOR PERFORMANCES SPON-
SORED BY KENNEDY CENTER.
In carrying out its duties under section 4 of the John
F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76j), the John F. Ken-
nedy Center for the Performing Arts, in cooperation with
the National Park Service (in this resolution jointly re-
•HCON 76 IH
additional arrangements as may be required to carry out
the performance.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to a perform-
ance authorized by section 1.
SEC. 5. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.
A performance may not be conducted under this reso-
lution after September 30, 2001.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 76
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 22, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds
for performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
HCON 76 RDS
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING USE OF EAST FRONT OF CAP-
ITOL GROUNDS FOR PERFORMANCES SPON-
SORED BY KENNEDY CENTER.
In carrying out its duties under section 4 of the John
F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76j), the John F. Ken-
nedy Center for the Performing Arts, in cooperation with
the National Park Service (in this resolution jointly re-
ferred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’), may sponsor public perform-
ances on the East Front of the Capitol Grounds at such
dates and times as the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and Committee on Rules and Administration of the
Senate may approve jointly.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN
GENERAL.—Any performance authorized
under section 1 shall be free of admission charge to the
public and arranged not to interfere with the needs of
Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by the Archi-
tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all liabilities incident to all
activities associated with the performance.
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—In consultation
with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the
Architect of the Capitol shall provide upon the Capitol
HCON 76 RDS
Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and
other related structures and equipment as may be required
for a performance authorized under section 1.
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board may make such
additional arrangements as may be required to carry out
the performance.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to a perform-
ance authorized by section 1.
SEC. 5. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.
A performance may not be conducted under this reso-
lution after September 30, 2001.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 29
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 76
[Report No. 107–72]
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds for perform-
ances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 21, 2001
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LATOURETTE, and
Mr. COSTELLO) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
MAY 21, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Capitol Grounds
for performances sponsored by the John F. Kennedy
Center for the Performing Arts.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
•HCON 78 IH
Americans, Alaska Natives, Asians, and Pacific Islanders,
compared to the United States population as a whole;
Whereas minorities suffer more than 60,000 excess deaths
annually, compared to nonminorities;
Whereas minorities are more likely than nonminorities to die
from cancer, cardiovascular disease, stroke, chemical de-
pendency, diabetes, infant mortality, violence, and, in re-
cent years, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome;
Whereas minority populations are not benefiting equitably
from advances in medical research and technology;
Whereas minority populations face substantial cultural, so-
cial, and economic barriers to obtaining access to and de-
livery of health care;
Whereas minorities have made significant contributions to the
United States, yet are underrepresented in the health
care professions;
Whereas the crisis in minority health results in losses of bil-
lions of dollars by the United States because of reduced
productivity and increased health care expenditures; and
Whereas the establishment of a National Minority Health
Month for the month of April would encourage all health
organizations in the United States to host activities to
promote healthfulness in minority communities: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) there should be established a National Mi-
nority Health Month;
(2) the President should issue a proclamation—
•HCON 76 RH
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING USE OF EAST FRONT OF CAP-
ITOL GROUNDS FOR PERFORMANCES SPON-
SORED BY KENNEDY CENTER.
In carrying out its duties under section 4 of the John
F. Kennedy Center Act (20 U.S.C. 76j), the John F. Ken-
nedy Center for the Performing Arts, in cooperation with
the National Park Service (in this resolution jointly re-
ferred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’), may sponsor public perform-
ances on the East Front of the Capitol Grounds at such
dates and times as the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and Committee on Rules and Administration of the
Senate may approve jointly.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN
GENERAL.—Any performance authorized
under section 1 shall be free of admission charge to the
public and arranged not to interfere with the needs of
Congress, under conditions to be prescribed by the Archi-
tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) ASSUMPTION OF LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all liabilities incident to all
activities associated with the performance.
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—In consultation
with the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the
Architect of the Capitol shall provide upon the Capitol
•HCON 76 RH
Grounds such stage, sound amplification devices, and
other related structures and equipment as may be required
for a performance authorized under section 1.
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board may make such
additional arrangements as may be required to carry out
the performance.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to a perform-
ance authorized by section 1.
SEC. 5. EXPIRATION OF AUTHORITY.
A performance may not be conducted under this reso-
lution after September 30, 2001.
House Calendar No. 29
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 76
[Report No. 107–72]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the East Front of the Cap-
itol Grounds for performances sponsored by the
John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing
Arts.
MAY 21, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
‘‘(B) the members appointed under sub-
section (b)(2) shall be appointed for terms of 3 
years; and 
‘‘(C) the remaining members shall be ap-
pointed for terms of 2 years. 
‘‘(2) VACANCIES.—
‘‘(A) IN
GENERAL.—A vacancy on the 
Board shall be filled in the manner in which the 
original appointment was made and shall be 
subject to any conditions that applied with re-
spect to the original appointment. 
‘‘(B) COMPLETION
OF
TERM.—An indi-
vidual chosen to fill a vacancy shall be ap-
pointed for the unexpired term of the member 
replaced. 
‘‘(3) EXPIRATION.—The term of any member 
shall not expire before the date on which the mem-
ber’s successor takes office. 
‘‘(f) DUTIES.—The Board shall—
‘‘(1) administer the program established under 
this part; 
‘‘(2) establish policies for the investment and 
management of the Savings Fund, including the 
Tier I Investment Fund and the Tier II Investment 
Fund, and amounts held under Tier III Investment
Options, including policies applicable to the asset 
managers, recordkeepers, and custodians with re-
sponsibility for managing the investment of amounts 
credited to personal social security investment ac-
counts, and for the management and operation of 
personal social security savings annuities, which 
shall provide for—
‘‘(A) prudent investments suitable for ac-
cumulating funds for payment of retirement in-
come; 
‘‘(B) sound management practices; and 
‘‘(C) low administrative costs; 
‘‘(3) review the performance of investments 
made for the Tier I Investment Fund and the Tier 
II Investment Fund; 
‘‘(4) review the performance of investments 
made under Tier III Investment Options; 
‘‘(5) review the management and operation of 
personal social security savings annuities; 
‘‘(6) review and approve the budget of the 
Board; and 
‘‘(7) comply with the fiduciary requirements of 
part 4 of subtitle B of title I of the Employee Re-
tirement Income Security Act of 1974 (relating to fi-
duciary responsibility) in connection with any exer-
‘‘(i) the service programs to be made 
available under the plan in the immediately 
succeeding fiscal year; 
‘‘(ii) the populations which the pro-
grams will serve; and 
‘‘(iii) the geographic areas in the 
State in which the services will be avail-
able; and 
‘‘(B) perform the activities described in 
subparagraph (A) of this paragraph—
‘‘(i) in the case of the 1st fiscal year 
under the plan, at the time the State sub-
mits its initial plan; and 
‘‘(ii) in the case of each succeeding 
fiscal year, by the end of the 3rd quarter 
of the immediately preceding fiscal year; 
‘‘(17) provides for such methods of administra-
tion as the Secretary finds to be necessary for the 
proper and efficient operation of the plan; 
‘‘(18)(A) contains assurances that Federal 
funds provided to the State under this part will not 
be used to supplant Federal or non-Federal funds 
for existing services and activities which promote the 
purposes of this part; and
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 77
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South
Korea, thereby initiating the Korean War, leading to the
loss of countless lives, and further polarizing a world en-
gulfed by the Cold War;
Whereas in the aftermath of the Korean War, the division of
the Koreas at the 38th parallel separated millions of Ko-
•HCON 77 EH
reans from their families, tearing at the heart of every
mother, father, daughter, and son;
Whereas on June 13 and 14, 2000, in the first summit con-
ference ever held between leaders of North and South
Korea, South Korean President Kim Dae Jung met with
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, North
Korea’s capital;
Whereas in a historic joint declaration, South Korean Presi-
dent Kim Dae Jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong
Il made an important promise to promote economic co-
operation and hold reunions of South Korean and North
Korean citizens;
Whereas such reunions have been held in North and South
Korea since the signing of the joint declaration, reuniting
family members who had not seen or heard from each
other for more than 50 years;
Whereas 500,000 people of the United States of Korean an-
cestry bear the pain of being separated from their fami-
lies in North Korea;
Whereas the United States values peace in the global commu-
nity and has long recognized the significance of uniting
families torn apart by the tragedy of war; and
Whereas a petition drive is taking place throughout the
United States, urging the United States Government to
assist in the reunification efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Congress and the President should sup-
port efforts to reunite people of the United States of
•HCON 77 EH
Korean ancestry with their families in North Korea;
and
(2) such efforts should be made in a timely
manner, as 50 years have passed since the separa-
tion of these families.
Passed the House of Representatives November 28,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 853
Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service the organization 
performs for neighborhoods and communities across the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
Mr. ISSA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Boy Scouts of America for the public service 
the organization performs for neighborhoods and commu-
nities across the United States.
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America is one of the leading vol-
unteer youth movements in the United States, serving 
more than 4,700,000 young people with the support of 
1,200,000 volunteer adult leaders; 
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on 
February 8, 1910, and recognized by Federal charter on 
June 15, 1916, to provide an educational program for 
youth to build character, train in the responsibilities of 
participatory citizenship, and develop personal fitness; 
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America teaches the core values 
of duty to God and country, personal honor, respect for 
the beliefs of others, volunteerism, and the value of serv-
•HCON 77 IH
Korea, South Korean President Kim Dae Jung met with
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, North
Korea’s capital;
Whereas in a historic joint declaration, South Korean Presi-
dent Kim Dae Jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong
Il made an important promise to promote economic co-
operation and hold reunions of South Korean and North
Korean citizens;
Whereas such reunions have been held in North and South
Korea since the signing of the joint declaration, reuniting
family members who had not seen or heard from each
other for more than 50 years;
Whereas 500,000 people of the United States of Korean an-
cestry bear the pain of being separated from their fami-
lies in North Korea;
Whereas the United States values peace in the global commu-
nity and has long recognized the significance of uniting
families torn apart by the tragedy of war; and
Whereas a petition drive is taking place throughout the
United States, urging the United States Government to
assist in the reunification efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Congress and the President should sup-
port efforts to reunite people of the United States of
Korean ancestry with their families in North Korea;
and
•HCON 77 IH
(2) such efforts should be made in a timely
manner, as 50 years have passed since the separa-
tion of these families.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 77
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 29, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the efforts
of people of the United States of Korean ancestry to
reunite with their family members in North Korea.
Whereas on June 25, 1950, North Korea invaded South
Korea, thereby initiating the Korean War, leading to the
loss of countless lives, and further polarizing a world en-
gulfed by the Cold War;
Whereas in the aftermath of the Korean War, the division of
the Koreas at the 38th parallel separated millions of
HCON 77 RFS
Koreans from their families, tearing at the heart of every
mother, father, daughter, and son;
Whereas on June 13 and 14, 2000, in the first summit con-
ference ever held between leaders of North and South
Korea, South Korean President Kim Dae Jung met with
North Korean leader Kim Jong Il in Pyongyang, North
Korea’s capital;
Whereas in a historic joint declaration, South Korean Presi-
dent Kim Dae Jung and North Korean leader Kim Jong
Il made an important promise to promote economic co-
operation and hold reunions of South Korean and North
Korean citizens;
Whereas such reunions have been held in North and South
Korea since the signing of the joint declaration, reuniting
family members who had not seen or heard from each
other for more than 50 years;
Whereas 500,000 people of the United States of Korean an-
cestry bear the pain of being separated from their fami-
lies in North Korea;
Whereas the United States values peace in the global commu-
nity and has long recognized the significance of uniting
families torn apart by the tragedy of war; and
Whereas a petition drive is taking place throughout the
United States, urging the United States Government to
assist in the reunification efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Congress and the President should sup-
port efforts to reunite people of the United States of
HCON 77 RFS
Korean ancestry with their families in North Korea;
and
(2) such efforts should be made in a timely
manner, as 50 years have passed since the separa-
tion of these families.
Passed the House of Representatives November 28,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 78
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a
National Minority Health Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 22, 2001
Mrs. CHRISTENSEN (for herself, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. CLY-
BURN, Mr. BISHOP, Ms. NORTON, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. TOWNS, and
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be
established a National Minority Health Month.
Whereas in 2000, the Surgeon General of the Public Health
Service announced as a goal the elimination by 2010 of
health disparities experienced by racial and ethnic minori-
ties in health access and outcome in 6 areas: infant mor-
tality, cancer screening, cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and human im-
munodeficiency virus infection, and immunizations;
Whereas despite notable progress in the overall health of the
Nation, there is a crisis of minority health, consisting of
continuing disparities in the burden of illness and death
experienced by African-Americans, Hispanics, Native
•HCON 78 IH
(A) encouraging all health organizations in
the United States to host activities to promote
healthfulness in minority communities; and
(B) calling upon the people of the United
States to observe such a month with appro-
priate programs and activities;
(3) in conjunction with such a month, the Sec-
retary of Health and Human Services should—
(A) make information available to the
public—
(i) on the health problems currently
facing minority populations; and
(ii) on the careers and contributions
of minority health professionals; and
(B) present public service announcements
on health promotion and disease prevention
among minorities in the United States;
(4) there is a crisis in minority health, con-
sisting of continuing disparities in the burden of ill-
ness and death experienced by minorities compared
to the population of the United States as a whole
and the population of nonminorities;
(5) public awareness of the effects of the crisis
in minority health should be increased;
•HCON 78 IH
(6) minority representation in the health care
professions should be increased;
(7) greater Federal appropriations should be
made for activities directed toward improving the
health of minorities in the United States, particu-
larly health research and education; and
(8) targeted health promotion and disease pre-
vention initiatives should be presented in a manner
that is culturally sensitive to minority populations.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 79
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 79
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
House Calendar No. 30
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 79
[Report No. 107–73]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the
Greater Washington Soap Box Derby.
MAY 21, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
•HCON 79 EH
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF SOAP BOX DERBY RACES
ON CAPITOL GROUNDS.
The Greater Washington Soap Box Derby Associa-
tion (in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Association’’)
shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, soap box
derby races, on the Capitol Grounds on June 23, 2001,
or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Rep-
resentatives and the Committee on Rules and Administra-
tion of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. CONDITIONS.
The event to be carried out under this resolution shall
be free of admission charge to the public and arranged
not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under condi-
tions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol and
the Capitol Police Board; except that the Association shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
For the purposes of this resolution, the Association
is authorized to erect upon the Capitol Grounds, subject
to the approval of the Architect of the Capitol, such stage,
sound amplification devices, and other related structures
and equipment as may be required for the event to be car-
ried out under this resolution.
•HCON 79 EH
SEC. 4. ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police
Board are authorized to make any such additional ar-
rangements that may be required to carry out the event
under this resolution.
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event
to be carried out under this resolution.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.