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IV
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 198
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp
should be issued in honor of Helen Hayes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 2003
Mrs. LOWEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative
postage stamp should be issued in honor of Helen Hayes.
Whereas Helen Hayes was one of the most well-known fig-
ures in the entertainment field, with a career that
spanned 80 years and 9 decades;
Whereas Helen Hayes is 1 of only 2 women to have received
all 4 prestigious entertainment awards: 2 Tonys, 2 Os-
cars, an Emmy, and a Grammy;
Whereas Helen Hayes is considered the ‘‘First Lady of the
American Theater’’; and
Whereas Helen Hayes, while known mostly for her entertain-
ment personality, also contributed greatly to the United
States and the world through her philanthropic efforts:
Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a commemorative postage stamp should be
issued in honor of Helen Hayes; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of
the United States Postal Service should recommend
to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be
issued.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 19
Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensation for civilian 
employees of the United States should be adjusted at the same time, 
and in the same proportion, as are rates of compensation for members 
of the uniformed services. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2003
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, 
Mr. WYNN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. WOLF, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. ABER-
CROMBIE, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. LEVIN, and Mr. ALLEN) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that rates of compensa-
tion for civilian employees of the United States should 
be adjusted at the same time, and in the same propor-
tion, as are rates of compensation for members of the 
uniformed services.
Whereas members of the uniformed services and civilian em-
ployees of the United States make significant contribu-
tions to the general welfare of the Nation; 
Whereas increases in the pay of members of the uniformed 
services and of civilian employees of the United States 
have not kept pace with increases in the overall pay levels 
of workers in the private sector, so that there now exists
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jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the
House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively,
to assemble at a place outside the District of Columbia
whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall war-
rant it.
Passed the House of Representatives January 7,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
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(1) a 33 percent gap between compensation levels of Fed-
eral civilian employees and compensation levels of private 
sector workers, and (2) an estimated 10 percent gap be-
tween compensation levels of members of the uniformed 
services and compensation levels of private sector work-
ers; and 
Whereas, in almost every year during the past two decades, 
there have been equal adjustments in the compensation 
of members of the uniformed services and the compensa-
tion of civilian employees of the United States: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that rates 
of compensation for civilian employees of the United 
States should be adjusted at the same time, and in the 
same proportion, as are rates of compensation for mem-
bers of the uniformed services.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 1
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mr. DREIER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of 
government.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That pursuant to clase 4, section 5, article 
I of the Constitution, during the One Hundred Eighth 
Congress the Speakeer of the House and the Majority 
Leader of the Senate or their respective designees, acting 
jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader Of the 
House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify 
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, 
to assemble at a place outside the District of Columbia
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whenever, in their opinion, the public intereste shall war-
rant it.
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108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 1
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of
Government.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 1
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That pursuant to clause 4, section 5, article
I of the Constitution, during the One Hundred Eighth
Congress the Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate or their respective designees, acting
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 1
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JANUARY 9, 2003
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of 
Government.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That pursuant to clause 4, section 5, article 
I of the Constitution, during the One Hundred Eighth 
Congress the Speaker of the House and the Majority 
Leader of the Senate or their respective designees, acting
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jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the 
House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify 
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, 
to assemble at a place outside the District of Columbia 
whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall war-
rant it.
Passed the House of Representatives January 7, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House 
and the Minority Leader of the Senate, may notify the 
Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to as-
semble at a place outside the District of Columbia when-
ever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives January 7, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 203
Expressing support for a National Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) 
Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 3, 2003
Mr. LATOURETTE (for himself, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Mr. NEY, Mrs. 
JOHNSON of Connecticut, Mr. STARK, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Ms. CARSON of 
Indiana, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. MCNULTY, 
and Mr. GUTIERREZ) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for a National Reflex Sympathetic 
Dystrophy (RSD) Awareness Month.
Whereas reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) is an extremely 
painful progressive disease of the nervous system result-
ing from a simple trauma, infection, or surgery that can 
lead to chronic inflammation, spasms, burning pain, stiff-
ness, and discoloration of the skin, muscles, blood vessels, 
and bones; 
Whereas RSD can strike at any time, and currently afflicts 
an estimated 7 million children and adults, the majority 
of whom are women; 
Whereas RSD is a complex and little-known disease, inhib-
iting the early diagnosis and treatment needed for recov-
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ery and contributing to dismissals of patients’ pain and 
suffering; 
Whereas there is no known cure for RSD and treatment in-
volves multiple medications and therapies with costs that 
can be prohibitive; 
Whereas Betsy Herman established the RSDHope Teen Cor-
ner in 1998 and she and countless other advocates have 
worked tirelessly to provide information and support to 
RSD sufferers and their families and friends and to bring 
national attention to this crippling disease; and 
Whereas each May is Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Aware-
ness Month, the goal of which is to educate the public 
about the nature and effects of this terrible disease: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That, it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) all Americans should take an active role in 
combatting reflex sympathetic dystrophy (RSD) by 
recognizing its symptoms (which often follow an in-
jury or surgery), such as constant burning pain, skin 
irritation, inflammation, muscle spasms, fatigue, and 
insomnia; 
(2) national and community organizations 
should be recognized and applauded for their work 
in promoting awareness about RSD and for pro-
viding information and support to its sufferers; 
(3) health care providers should continue to in-
crease their efforts to diagnose the disease in its ear-
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liest possible stages to increase the likelihood of re-
mission; and 
(4) the Federal Government has a responsibility 
to—
(A) endeavor to raise awareness about the 
importance of the early detection and proper 
treatment of RSD; 
(B) work to increase research funding so 
that the causes of, and improved treatment and 
cure for, RSD may be discovered; and 
(C) continue to consider ways to improve 
access to, and the quality of, health care serv-
ices for detecting and treating RSD.
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‘‘ ‘SEC. 446. PROJECTS OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE. 
‘‘ ‘The Secretary is authorized, by grant, contract, or 
cooperative agreement, to carry out projects and activities 
of national significance relating to fatherhood promotion, 
including—
‘‘ ‘(1) COLLECTION AND DISSEMINATION OF IN-
FORMATION.—Assisting States, communities, and 
private entities, including religious organizations, in 
efforts to promote and support marriage and respon-
sible fatherhood by collecting, evaluating, developing, 
and making available (through the Internet and by 
other means) to all interested parties information re-
garding approaches to accomplishing the objectives 
specified in section 441(b)(1). 
‘‘ ‘(2) MEDIA
CAMPAIGN.—Developing, pro-
moting, and distributing to interested States, local 
governments, public agencies, and private nonprofit 
organizations, including charitable and religious or-
ganizations, a media campaign that promotes and 
encourages involved, committed, and responsible fa-
therhood and married fatherhood. 
‘‘ ‘(3) 
TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE.—Providing 
technical assistance, including consultation and 
training, to public and private entities, including 
community organizations and faith-based organiza-
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 206
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas up to 30,000 people each year are diagnosed with
leukemia or other blood diseases and approximately
20,000 will not find a marrow donor match within their
family and must rely upon strangers;
Whereas diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and de-
fective immune systems can lead to a rapid deterioration
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in an individual’s health and ultimately the individual’s
death if potential marrow donors are not identified;
Whereas volunteers in donor programs provide a life-saving
service to those that are afflicted with leukemia or other
blood diseases;
Whereas since the founding of the National Marrow Donor
Program in 1986, it has facilitated more than 15,000 un-
related transplants for patients with leukemia or other
blood diseases;
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program provides po-
tential donors with information on how to become a bone
marrow donor;
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program has a world-
wide reach and a large database of potential donors;
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program currently fa-
cilitates more than 160 transplants each month; and
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program makes a posi-
tive impact on the lives of thousands of Americans: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the Na-
tional Marrow Donor Program and other bone mar-
row donor programs; and
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(2) encourages all Americans to learn about the
importance of bone marrow donation and to discuss
such donation with their families and friends.
Passed the House of Representatives November 21,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 206
Supporting the National Marrow Donor Program and other bone marrow 
donor programs and encouraging Americans to learn about the impor-
tance of bone marrow donation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 4, 2003
Mr. BURGESS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the National Marrow Donor Program and other 
bone marrow donor programs and encouraging Ameri-
cans to learn about the importance of bone marrow dona-
tion.
Whereas up to 30,000 people each year are diagnosed with 
leukemia or other blood diseases and approximately 
20,000 will not find a marrow donor match within their 
family and must rely upon strangers; 
Whereas diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and de-
fective immune systems can lead to a rapid deterioration 
in an individual’s health and ultimately the individual’s 
death if potential marrow donors are not identified;
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Whereas volunteers in donor programs provide a life-saving 
service to those that are afflicted with leukemia or other 
blood diseases; 
Whereas since the founding of the National Marrow Donor 
Program in 1986, it has facilitated more than 15,000 un-
related transplants for patients with leukemia or other 
blood diseases; 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program provides po-
tential donors with information on how to become a bone 
marrow donor; 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program has a world-
wide reach and a large database of potential donors; 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program currently fa-
cilitates more than 160 transplants each month; and 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program makes a posi-
tive impact on the lives of thousands of Americans: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the Na-
tional Marrow Donor Program and other bone mar-
row donor programs; and 
(2) encourages all Americans to learn about the 
importance of bone marrow donation and to discuss 
such donation with their families and friends.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 206
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 22, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
Pensions 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the National Marrow Donor Program and other 
bone marrow donor programs and encouraging Ameri-
cans to learn about the importance of bone marrow dona-
tion.
Whereas up to 30,000 people each year are diagnosed with 
leukemia or other blood diseases and approximately 
20,000 will not find a marrow donor match within their 
family and must rely upon strangers; 
Whereas diseases such as leukemia, aplastic anemia, and de-
fective immune systems can lead to a rapid deterioration 
in an individual’s health and ultimately the individual’s 
death if potential marrow donors are not identified;
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Whereas volunteers in donor programs provide a life-saving 
service to those that are afflicted with leukemia or other 
blood diseases; 
Whereas since the founding of the National Marrow Donor 
Program in 1986, it has facilitated more than 15,000 un-
related transplants for patients with leukemia or other 
blood diseases; 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program provides po-
tential donors with information on how to become a bone 
marrow donor; 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program has a world-
wide reach and a large database of potential donors; 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program currently fa-
cilitates more than 160 transplants each month; and 
Whereas the National Marrow Donor Program makes a posi-
tive impact on the lives of thousands of Americans: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of the Na-
tional Marrow Donor Program and other bone mar-
row donor programs; and
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(2) encourages all Americans to learn about the 
importance of bone marrow donation and to discuss 
such donation with their families and friends.
Passed the House of Representatives November 21, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 207
Supporting the efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant political system 
in Afghanistan that is protective of the rights and dignity of all communities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 4, 2003
Mr. ROHRABACHER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the efforts to establish a moderate and tolerant 
political system in Afghanistan that is protective of the 
rights and dignity of all communities.
Whereas Afghanistan is comprised of diverse ethnic and reli-
gious communities; 
Whereas these diverse communities have suffered decades of 
oppression, Communist rule, civil war, and extremist and 
terrorist rule under the Taliban and al-Qaeda; 
Whereas past centralized governmental systems in Afghani-
stan failed to protect the rights and dignity of all com-
munities; 
Whereas the greatest priority facing Afghanistan is the estab-
lishment of trust and goodwill between the diverse com-
munities throughout the country;
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Whereas the most effective way to build trust is through a 
genuine political dialogue based on equality between di-
verse communities rather than by domination of one com-
munity by another; 
Whereas Afghanistan has begun to discuss the drafting of its 
future constitution and the political compromises that 
must be effectuated to ensure a peaceful future for the 
country and all its communities; 
Whereas all regions and groups will have to cooperate to de-
feat the remnants of the Taliban and those pursuing the 
production of opium; 
Whereas the Federal political system of the United States 
has provided it with a rich history of political experience 
in facilitating communication and cooperation between di-
verse communities and regions; 
Whereas the American experience with federalism has created 
political space for the expression of diverse political 
points of view; 
Whereas federalism is a moderate and tolerant system of gov-
ernment; and 
Whereas the practice of moderation and tolerance are the 
most effective ways to prevent the return of extremism 
and fanaticism to Afghanistan: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress supports the efforts to estab-
lish a moderate and tolerant political system in Afghani-
stan that is protective of the rights and dignity of all com-
munities and which allows for the election of local, re-
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gional, and national leaders representative of all commu-
nities.
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In the Senate of the United States,
July 29 (legislative day, July 21), 2003.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 209) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic
Charter, a charter of partnership among the United States,
Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENTS:
Ω1æPage 3, line 4, after ‘‘and’’ the second time it appears
insert: The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Ω2æPage 3, line 8, after ‘‘and’’ insert: The Former Yugo-
slav Republic of
Ω3æPage 3, line 14, after ‘‘and’’ insert: The Former Yugo-
slav Republic of
Ω4æPage 3, line 16, after ‘‘and’’ insert: The Former Yugo-
slav Republic of
Amend the preamble as follows:
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Ω5æPage 1, unnumbered line 6, after ‘‘and’’ insert: The
Former Yugoslav Republic of
Ω6æPage 2, unnumbered line 4, after ‘‘and’’ insert: The
Former Yugoslav Republic of
Ω7æPage 2, unnumbered line 11, strike out all after ‘‘Pow-
ell,’’ down to an including ‘‘Minister’’ in unumbered line
13 and insert: Albania Foreign Minister Ilir Meta, Croatia
Foreign Minister Tonino Picula, and The Former Yugoslav
Republic of Macedonia Foreign Minister
Ω8æPage 2, unnumbered line 15, after ‘‘and’’ the first
time it appears insert: The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Ω9æPage 2, unnumbered line 29, strike out all after
‘‘Whereas’’ over to an including ‘‘Macedonia’’ in
unumbered line 2 on page 3 and insert: 75 special forces
troops of Albania were sent to Iraq as part of the coalition
forces during Operation Iraqi Freedom, 29 special forces
troops of The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia were
sent to Iraq as part of the postwar stabilization force, and
Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of
Macedonia
Amend the title so as to read: ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion commending the signing of the United States-Adri-
atic Charter, a charter of partnership among the United
†
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States, Albania, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Re-
public of Macedonia.’’.
Attest:
Secretary.
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 209 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the signing of the United States-Adri-
atic Charter, a charter of partnership among the 
United States, Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia. 
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Commission’s fishery conservation programs, then 
the Secretary of Commerce, consistent with inter-
national obligations, should certify that fact under 
section 8(a)(1) of the Fishermen’s Protective Act of 
1967 (22 U.S.C. 1978 (a)(1)).
Passed the House of Representatives October 28, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.