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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 149
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 6, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony to present posthumously a gold medal on be-
half of Congress to Charles M. Schulz.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on June 7, 2001, for a ceremony to present
posthumously a gold medal on behalf of Congress to
Charles M. Schulz. Physical preparations for the
HCON 149 RDS
ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such con-
ditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
In the Senate of the United States,
February 8, 2001.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 14) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days of re-
membrance of victims of the Holocaust.’’, do pass with the
following
AMENDMENT:
Page 1, line 3, strike out øApril 18, 2001¿ and in-
sert: April 19, 2001
Attest:
Secretary.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 14
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Sena
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authori
to be used on April 18, 2001, for a ceremony as part 
the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims
of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremo
•HCON 14 EH
shall be carried out in accordance with such condition
the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives January 31,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 14
Agreed to February 27, 2001
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
on April 19, 2001, for a ceremony as part of the commemoration
of the days of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust. Physical
preparations for the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance
with such conditions as the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 14
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony as part
of the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims of the
Holocaust.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 30, 2001
Mr. NEY (for himself, Mr. HOYER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. FATTAH,
Mr. 
EHLERS, 
Mr. 
LINDER, 
Mr. 
GILMAN, 
Mr. 
LANTOS, 
Mr.
LATOURETTE, Mr. FROST, Mr. CANNON, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, and Mr.
CANTOR) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere-
mony as part of the commemoration of the days of
remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on April 18, 2001, for a ceremony as part of
the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims
of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony
shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as
the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Æ
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 14
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 31, 2001
Received and referred to the Commmittee on Rules and Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a
ceremony as part of the commemoration of the days
of remembrance of victims of the Holocaust.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on April 18, 2001, for a ceremony as part of
the commemoration of the days of remembrance of victims
of the Holocaust. Physical preparations for the ceremony
HCON 14 RFS
shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as
the Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives January 31,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 150
Expressing the sense of Congress that Erik Weihenmayer’s achievement of
becoming the first blind person to climb Mount Everest demonstrates
the abilities and potential of all blind people and other individuals with
disabilities.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 5, 2001
Mr. LANGEVIN (for himself, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Mrs.
NAPOLITANO, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. FILNER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. HINCHEY,
Mr. CAPUANO, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico,
Mr. PALLONE, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD, Mr. WYNN, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr.
MCINNIS, Mr. WOLF, Mr. FARR of California, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. KEL-
LER, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Mr. WALSH, Mr. GON-
ZALEZ, and Mr. EHRLICH) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that Erik Weihenmayer’s
achievement of becoming the first blind person to climb
Mount Everest demonstrates the abilities and potential
of all blind people and other individuals with disabilities.
Whereas misconceptions and negative stereotypes about
blindness and other disabilities significantly contribute to
the challenges that individuals with blindness or other
disabilities encounter;
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 151
Expressing continuing sympathy for the victims of the devastating earthquake
that struck the Republic of India on January 26, 2001, and support
for ongoing aid efforts.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 5, 2001
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas (for herself, Ms. LEE, Mr. WYNN, Mr. WEINER,
Mr. TOWNS, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. LAMPSON,
Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois,
Mrs. MEEK of Florida, and Mrs. JONES of Ohio) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Serv-
ices, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each
case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of
the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing continuing sympathy for the victims of the dev-
astating earthquake that struck the Republic of India
on January 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid ef-
forts.
Whereas on the morning of January 26, 2001, a devastating
and deadly earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in
western India, killing untold tens of thousands of people,
injuring countless others, and crippling most of the re-
gion;
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Whereas in order to help promote a positive public perception
of blindness, the National Federation of the Blind spon-
sored the quest of Erik Weihenmayer to become the first
blind person to climb Mount Everest;
Whereas on May 23, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer, as part of a
climbing team, successfully climbed to the summit of
Mount Everest, which, at a height of 29,035 feet above
sea level, is the highest summit in the world;
Whereas Erik Weihenmayer has climbed to the summit of
Ama Dablam, Mount McKinley, El Capitan, Kilimanjaro,
Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, and Polar Circus, which is a
3,000 foot ice waterfall in Alberta, Canada;
Whereas despite his blindness, Erik Weihenmayer is a speak-
er, writer, acrobatic skydiver and scuba diver, long-dis-
tance cyclist, marathon runner, skier, mountaineer, and
ice and rock climber;
Whereas Erik Weihenmayer’s many accomplishments have
earned him the Health and Fitness Association Award,
the Glaucoma Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award,
Connecticut’s Most Courageous Athlete Award, ESPN’s
ARETE Award for courage in sports, the Distinguished
Arizonan Award, the Gene Autry Award, induction into
the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and the honor of
carrying the Olympic Torch through Phoenix, Arizona;
and
Whereas Erik Weihenmayer’s achievements demonstrate that
blind people and other individuals with disabilities can ac-
complish extraordinary goals if they are provided with the
proper training and opportunities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
•HCON 150 IH
(1) Erik Weihenmayer’s achievement of becom-
ing the first blind person to climb Mount Everest
demonstrates the abilities and potential of all blind
people and other individuals with disabilities; and
(2) individuals with blindness or other disabil-
ities can overcome almost any obstacle if they are
provided with the appropriate resources.
Æ
IIB
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 150
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 7, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that Erik Weihenmayer’s
achievement of becoming the first blind person to climb
Mount Everest demonstrates the abilities and potential
of all blind people and other individuals with disabilities.
Whereas misconceptions and negative stereotypes about
blindness and other disabilities significantly contribute to
the challenges that individuals with blindness or other
disabilities encounter;
Whereas in order to help promote a positive public perception
of blindness, the National Federation of the Blind
HCON 150 RFS
sponsored the quest of Erik Weihenmayer to become the
first blind person to climb Mount Everest;
Whereas on May 23, 2001, Erik Weihenmayer, as part of a
climbing team, successfully climbed to the summit of
Mount Everest, which, at a height of 29,035 feet above
sea level, is the highest summit in the world;
Whereas Erik Weihenmayer has climbed to the summit of
Ama Dablam, Mount McKinley, El Capitan, Kilimanjaro,
Aconcagua, Vinson Massif, and Polar Circus, which is a
3,000 foot ice waterfall in Alberta, Canada;
Whereas despite his blindness, Erik Weihenmayer is a speak-
er, writer, acrobatic skydiver and scuba diver, long-dis-
tance cyclist, marathon runner, skier, mountaineer, and
ice and rock climber;
Whereas Erik Weihenmayer’s many accomplishments have
earned him the Health and Fitness Association Award,
the Glaucoma Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award,
Connecticut’s Most Courageous Athlete Award, ESPN’s
ARETE Award for courage in sports, the Distinguished
Arizonan Award, the Gene Autry Award, induction into
the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, and the honor of
carrying the Olympic Torch through Phoenix, Arizona;
and
Whereas Erik Weihenmayer’s achievements demonstrate that
blind people and other individuals with disabilities can ac-
complish extraordinary goals if they are provided with the
proper training and opportunities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
HCON 150 RFS
(1) Erik Weihenmayer’s achievement of becom-
ing the first blind person to climb Mount Everest
demonstrates the abilities and potential of all blind
people and other individuals with disabilities; and
(2) individuals with blindness or other disabil-
ities can overcome almost any obstacle if they are
provided with the appropriate resources.
Passed the House of Representatives June 6, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 151 IH
Whereas the earthquake has left thousands of buildings in
ruin, caused widespread fires, and destroyed infrastruc-
ture;
Whereas the people of India and people of Indian origin have
displayed strength, courage, and determination in the
aftermath of the earthquake;
Whereas the people of the United States and India have de-
veloped a strong friendship based on mutual interests
and respect;
Whereas on January 31, 2001, the House of Representatives
adopted House Concurrent Resolution 15, which calls on
the United States Government, in coordination with other
nations, to offer technical and monetary relief to the peo-
ple of India with respect to recovery from the earthquake;
Whereas India has appealed to the World Bank, the Asian
Development Bank, and the international community for
economic assistance to meet the substantial relief and re-
construction needs facing that country in the aftermath
of the earthquake;
Whereas the United States has offered technical and mone-
tary assistance through the United States Agency for
International Development; and
Whereas offers of assistance have also come from the Govern-
ments of Turkey, Switzerland, Taiwan, the Russian Fed-
eration, Germany, China, Canada, and others, as well as
countless nongovernmental organizations: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
•HCON 151 IH
(1) reaffirms its deepest sympathies to the citi-
zens of the state of Gujarat and to all of India for
the tragic losses suffered as a result of the earth-
quake of January 26, 2001;
(2) supports—
(A) the people of India as they continue
their efforts to rebuild their cities and their
lives;
(B) continuing and substantially increasing
the amount of disaster assistance being pro-
vided by the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development and other relief agencies
for recovery from the earthquake to not less
than $100,000,000; and
(C) providing future economic assistance in
order to help rebuild Gujarat;
(3)(A) supports the economic assistance efforts
of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank,
and the international community; and
(B) urges the President to use United States
influence with these bodies to expedite these efforts;
and
•HCON 151 IH
(4) recognizes and encourages assistance pro-
vided by other nations to alleviate the suffering of
the people of India.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 152
Encouraging States bordering the Great Lakes, and the Canadian Province
of Ontario to prohibit off-shore drilling in the Great Lakes for oil
and gas, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 5, 2001
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Resources, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on International Relations, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Encouraging States bordering the Great Lakes, and the Ca-
nadian Province of Ontario to prohibit off-shore drilling
in the Great Lakes for oil and gas, and for other pur-
poses.
Whereas the water resources of the Great Lakes Basin are
precious public natural resources, shared and held in
trust by the States of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Min-
nesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin,
and the Canadian Province of Ontario;
Whereas the environmental dangers associated with off-shore
drilling in the Great Lakes for oil and gas outweigh the
potential benefits of such drilling;
•HCON 152 IH
Whereas in accordance with the Submerged Lands Act (43
U.S.C. 1301 et seq.), each State that borders any of the
Great Lakes has authority over the area between that
State’s coastline and the boundary of Canada or another
State;
Whereas the States of Illinois, Michigan, New York, Pennsyl-
vania, and Wisconsin each have a statutory prohibition of
off-shore drilling in the Great Lakes for oil and gas;
Whereas the States of Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio do not
have such a prohibition; and
Whereas the Canadian Province of Ontario does not have
such a prohibition, and drilling for and production of gas
occurs in the Canadian portion of Lake Erie: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress encourages—
(1) the States of Illinois, Michigan, New York,
Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin to continue to prohibit
off-shore drilling in the Great Lakes for oil and gas;
(2) the States of Indiana, Minnesota, and Ohio
and the Canadian Province of Ontario to enact a
prohibition of such drilling; and
(3) the Canadian Province of Ontario to require
the cessation of any such drilling and any production
resulting from such drilling.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 154
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the continued commitment of the Army
National Guard combat units deployed in support
of Army operations in Bosnia, recognizing the
sacrifices made by the members of those units
while away from their jobs and families during
those deployments, recognizing the important
role of all National Guard and Reserve personnel
at home and abroad to the national security of
the United States, and acknowledging, honoring,
and expressing appreciation for the critical sup-
port by employers of the Guard and Reserve.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 154
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas 
in 
October 
1999 
the 
Army 
announced 
a
groundbreaking multi-year plan to mobilize and deploy
the headquarters of National Guard combat divisions to
command the United States sector of the Multinational
Stabilization Force in Bosnia and to employ significant
elements of the Army National Guard enhanced combat
brigades in that sector;
•HCON 154 EH
Whereas the 49th Armored Division, Texas Army National
Guard, and Army National Guard combat units from the
30th Enhanced Separate Brigade of North Carolina and
the 45th Enhanced Separate Brigade of Oklahoma have
completed deployments in Bosnia, and 1,200 soldiers of
the 48th Infantry Brigade of Georgia are as of June
2001 deployed to Bosnia in the largest such deployment
of National Guard personnel in support of the North At-
lantic Treaty Organization peacekeeping mission in Bos-
nia;
Whereas the more than 1,200,000 citizen-soldiers who com-
prise the National Guard and Reserve components of the
Armed Forces nationwide commit significant time and ef-
fort in executing their important role in the Armed
Forces;
Whereas these National Guard and Reserve citizen-soldiers
serve a critical role as part of the mission of the Armed
Forces to protect the freedom of United States citizens
and the American ideals of justice, liberty, and freedom,
both at home and abroad; and
Whereas thousands of employers nationwide continue their
support for service of their employees in the Reserve
components: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the continuing service and commit-
ment of the citizen-soldiers of the Army National
Guard combat units deployed in support of Army
operations in Bosnia;
•HCON 154 EH
(2) recognizes the deployment of the 48th In-
fantry Brigade in March 2001 as an important mile-
stone in that commitment;
(3) honors the sacrifices made by the families
and employers of the members of those units during
their time away from home;
(4) expresses deep gratitude for the continuing
support of civilian employers for the service of their
employees in the National Guard and Reserve;
(5) recognizes the critical importance of the Na-
tional Guard and Reserve to the security of the
United States; and
(6) supports providing the necessary resources
to ensure the continued readiness of the National
Guard and Reserve.
Passed the House of Representatives June 19, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 154
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 20, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the continued commitment of the Army National
Guard combat units deployed in support of Army oper-
ations in Bosnia, recognizing the sacrifices made by the
members of those units while away from their jobs and
families during those deployments, recognizing the impor-
tant role of all National Guard and Reserve personnel
at home and abroad to the national security of the
United States, and acknowledging, honoring, and ex-
pressing appreciation for the critical support by employ-
ers of the Guard and Reserve.
Whereas 
in 
October 
1999 
the 
Army 
announced 
a
groundbreaking multi-year plan to mobilize and deploy
the headquarters of National Guard combat divisions to
command the United States sector of the Multinational
Stabilization Force in Bosnia and to employ significant
elements of the Army National Guard enhanced combat
brigades in that sector;
HCON 154 RFS
Whereas the 49th Armored Division, Texas Army National
Guard, and Army National Guard combat units from the
30th Enhanced Separate Brigade of North Carolina and
the 45th Enhanced Separate Brigade of Oklahoma have
completed deployments in Bosnia, and 1,200 soldiers of
the 48th Infantry Brigade of Georgia are as of June
2001 deployed to Bosnia in the largest such deployment
of National Guard personnel in support of the North At-
lantic Treaty Organization peacekeeping mission in Bos-
nia;
Whereas the more than 1,200,000 citizen-soldiers who com-
prise the National Guard and Reserve components of the
Armed Forces nationwide commit significant time and ef-
fort in executing their important role in the Armed
Forces;
Whereas these National Guard and Reserve citizen-soldiers
serve a critical role as part of the mission of the Armed
Forces to protect the freedom of United States citizens
and the American ideals of justice, liberty, and freedom,
both at home and abroad; and
Whereas thousands of employers nationwide continue their
support for service of their employees in the Reserve
components: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the continuing service and commit-
ment of the citizen-soldiers of the Army National
Guard combat units deployed in support of Army
operations in Bosnia;
•HCON 156 IH
in geriatrics, cancer, heart disease, women’s health, pre-
ventive care, and holistic medicine;
Whereas Mr. and Mrs. Rippel’s contributions to the Muhlen-
berg Regional Medical Center have enabled Muhlenberg
to remain at the forefront of medical science and tech-
nology, and have recently revolutionized breast cancer di-
agnosis and treatment planning;
Whereas the Schering-Plough Corporation, founded in 1955
and headquartered in Kenilworth, New Jersey, has con-
tributed profoundly to global health care and the ad-
vancement of medical science;
Whereas for more than 20 years the Schering-Plough Foun-
dation has provided philanthropic leadership for Muhlen-
berg, its longstanding chaplainry services, and the Diabe-
tes Center of New Jersey, and has cared for cancer pa-
tients and their families; and
Whereas the William Augustus Muhlenberg Award and the
Lowell F. Johnson Philanthropic Award are positive rec-
ognition of the tireless efforts and dedication to the com-
munity that promote such principles as vision, loyalty,
compassion, and sense of duty, which are an inspiration
to everyone: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress congratulates—
(1) John R. Kopicki, Senior Vice President of
Solaris Health System, as this year’s recipient of the
Muhlenberg Foundation’s William Augustus Muhlen-
berg Award; and
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(2) recognizes the deployment of the 48th In-
fantry Brigade in March 2001 as an important mile-
stone in that commitment;
(3) honors the sacrifices made by the families
and employers of the members of those units during
their time away from home;
(4) expresses deep gratitude for the continuing
support of civilian employers for the service of their
employees in the National Guard and Reserve;
(5) recognizes the critical importance of the Na-
tional Guard and Reserve to the security of the
United States; and
(6) supports providing the necessary resources
to ensure the continued readiness of the National
Guard and Reserve.
Passed the House of Representatives June 19, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
By MARTHA C. MORRISON,
Deputy Clerk.