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H. Con. Res. 264
Agreed to November 9, 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
Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister of
India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his visit to the United States;
Whereas the United States and India, the world’s two largest democ-
racies, are natural allies, based on their shared values and
common interests in building a stable, peaceful, and prosperous
world in the 21st century;
Whereas from the very day that the terrorist attacks in New York
and Washington occurred, India has expressed its condolences
for the terrible losses, its solidarity with the American people,
and its pledge of full cooperation in the campaign against inter-
national terrorism;
Whereas India, which has been on the front lines in the fight
against international terrorism for many years, directly shares
America’s grief over the terrorist attacks against the United
States on September 11, 2001, with the number of missing Indian
nationals and persons of Indian origin estimated at 250;
Whereas the United States and India are engaged as partners
in a global coalition to combat the scourge of international ter-
rorism, a partnership that began well before the tragic events
of September 11, 2001;
Whereas cooperation between India and the United States extends
beyond the current international campaign against terrorism,
and has been steadily developing over recent years in such areas
as preserving stability and growth in the global economy, pro-
tecting the environment, combating infectious diseases, and
expanding trade, especially in emerging knowledge-based indus-
tries and high technology areas; and
Whereas more than 1,000,000 Americans of Indian heritage have
contributed immeasurably to American society: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That it is the sense of Congress—
(1) to welcome the Prime Minister of India, Atal Bihari
Vajpayee, to the United States;
(2) to express profound gratitude to the Government of
India for its expressions of sympathy for the September 11,
2001, terrorist attacks and its demonstrated willingness to
fully cooperate with the United States in the campaign against
terrorism; and
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(3) to pledge commitment to the continued expansion of
friendship and cooperation between the United States and
India.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 264
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 9, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister
of India, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, on his visit to the United
States;
Whereas the United States and India, the world’s two largest
democracies, are natural allies, based on their shared val-
ues and common interests in building a stable, peaceful,
and prosperous world in the 21st century;
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Whereas from the very day that the terrorist attacks in New
York and Washington occurred, India has expressed its
condolences for the terrible losses, its solidarity with the
American people, and its pledge of full cooperation in the
campaign against international terrorism;
Whereas India, which has been on the front lines in the fight
against international terrorism for many years, directly
shares America’s grief over the terrorist attacks against
the United States on September 11, 2001, with the num-
ber of missing Indian nationals and persons of Indian or-
igin estimated at 250;
Whereas the United States and India are engaged as part-
ners in a global coalition to combat the scourge of inter-
national terrorism, a partnership that began well before
the tragic events of September 11, 2001;
Whereas cooperation between India and the United States ex-
tends beyond the current international campaign against
terrorism, and has been steadily developing over recent
years in such areas as preserving stability and growth in
the global economy, protecting the environment, com-
bating infectious diseases, and expanding trade, especially
in emerging knowledge-based industries and high tech-
nology areas; and
Whereas more than 1,000,000 Americans of Indian heritage
have contributed immeasurably to American society:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress—
(1) to welcome the Prime Minister of India,
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, to the United States;
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(2) to express profound gratitude to the Gov-
ernment of India for its expressions of sympathy for
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and its
demonstrated willingness to fully cooperate with the
United States in the campaign against terrorism;
and
(3) to pledge commitment to the continued ex-
pansion of friendship and cooperation between the
United States and India.
Passed the House of Representatives November 8,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
By MARTHA C. MORRISON,
Deputy Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 265
Expressing appreciation to Turkey for offering to provide special forces in
support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 7, 2001
Mr. WYNN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing appreciation to Turkey for offering to provide
special forces in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
Whereas Turkey has offered to provide special forces in sup-
port of Operation Enduring Freedom;
Whereas as the member nation of the North Atlantic Treaty
Organization located closest to Afghanistan, Turkey is
the first Muslim country to offer direct military partici-
pation in Operation Enduring Freedom; and
Whereas through this offer Turkey has demonstrated itself to
be a staunch ally and friend of the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress expresses its appreciation to
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Turkey for offering to provide special forces in support
of Operation Enduring Freedom.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 266
Honoring veterans by requesting that television and radio stations provide
a moment of silence or a public service announcement on November
11 at 11 a.m. each year.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 8, 2001
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. SAXTON, and Mr. HOLT)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring veterans by requesting that television and radio
stations provide a moment of silence or a public service
announcement on November 11 at 11 a.m. each year.
Whereas millions of veterans have served our Nation with
pride and distinction;
Whereas more than 700,000 brave American men and women
have sacrificed their lives while serving in the Nation’s
Armed Forces so that all of our people may continue to
live in a country that is based on the principles of democ-
racy and liberty;
Whereas there are more than 25,000,000 United States vet-
erans in our Nation today;
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Whereas each year on November 11, our Nation pays tribute
to its war dead and veterans in a national observance;
and
Whereas children throughout our Nation would benefit from
increased recognition of and familiarity with the contribu-
tions and accomplishments of the millions of men and
women who have served in our Armed Forces and shaped
the history 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—
(1) the Nation dedicate November 11 to give
special recognition to the contributions to its vet-
erans in defending freedom and democracy;
(2) the Nation should use that occasion to
make a greater effort to educate children on the con-
tributions of veterans in defending the freedoms our
Nation enjoys; and
(3) television and radio stations should recog-
nize veterans through a public service announcement
or moment of silence on November 11 at 11 a.m.
each year.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 268
Expressing the sense of Congress that women from all ethnic groups in
Afghanistan should participate in the economic and political reconstruc-
tion of Afghanistan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 13, 2001
Mrs. MORELLA (for herself and Mrs. MALONEY of New York) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that women from all ethnic
groups in Afghanistan should participate in the economic
and political reconstruction of Afghanistan.
Whereas until 1996 women in Afghanistan enjoyed the right
to be educated, work, vote, and hold elective office;
Whereas women served on the committee that drafted the
Constitution of Afghanistan in 1964;
Whereas during the 1970s women were appointed to the Af-
ghan ministries of education, health, and law;
Whereas in 1977 women comprised more than 15 percent of
the Loya Jirga, the Afghan national legislative assembly;
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Whereas during the war with the Soviet Union as many as
70 percent of the teachers, nurses, doctors, and small
business owners in Afghanistan were women;
Whereas in 1996 the Taliban stripped the women of Afghani-
stan of their most basic human and political rights;
Whereas under Taliban rule women have become one of the
most vulnerable groups in Afghanistan, accounting for 75
percent or more of all Afghan refugees;
Whereas a study conducted by Physicians for Human Rights
and released in May 2001 indicates that more than 90
percent of Afghan men and women believe that women
should have the right to receive an education, work, free-
ly express themselves, enjoy legal protections, and partici-
pate in the government; and
Whereas restoring the human and political rights that were
once enjoyed by Afghan women is essential to the long-
term stability of a reconstructed Afghanistan: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) a portion of the humanitarian assistance
provided to Afghanistan should be targeted to Af-
ghan women and their organizations;
(2) Afghan women from all ethnic groups in Af-
ghanistan should be permitted to participate in the
economic and political reconstruction of Afghanistan;
and
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(3) any constitution or legal structure of a re-
constructed 
Afghanistan 
should 
guarantee 
the
human and political rights of Afghan women.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 270
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Native Americans were the original inhabitants of
the lands that now constitute the United States of Amer-
ica;
Whereas Native American governments developed the funda-
mental principles of freedom of speech and separation of
powers in government, and these principles form the
foundation of the United States Government today;
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Whereas Native American societies exhibited a deep respect
for the Earth and its resources, and such values are
widely held today;
Whereas Native Americans have served with valor in every
American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to the
war against terrorism, often serving in greater numbers,
proportionately, than the population of the Nation as a
whole;
Whereas Native Americans have made distinct and important
contributions to the United States and the rest of the
world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine,
music, language, and art;
Whereas Native Americans deserve to be recognized for their
individual contributions to American society as artists,
sculptors, musicians, authors, poets, artisans, scientists,
and scholars;
Whereas November has been declared Native American Her-
itage Month because it is traditionally the month when
Native Americans harvested their crops and is generally
a time of celebratory feasting and giving thanks; and
Whereas, now, more than ever, Americans of all origins,
faiths, and beliefs need to come together as a Nation in
support of our people, our common values, and our re-
publican principles: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Native
American Heritage Month; and
(2) encourages Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments; interested groups and organizations;
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and the American people to honor and recognize the
accomplishments, contributions, and heritage of Na-
tive Americans with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives November 27,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 270
Expressing the sense of Congress that Americans should take time during
Native American Heritage Month to recognize the many accomplishments
and contributions made by native peoples.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 15, 2001
Mr. HAYWORTH (for himself, Mr. SIMMONS, and Mr. CANNON) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Resources
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that Americans should
take time during Native American Heritage Month to
recognize the many accomplishments and contributions
made by native peoples.
Whereas Native Americans were the original inhabitants of
the lands that now constitute the United States of Amer-
ica;
Whereas Native American governments developed the funda-
mental principles of freedom of speech and separation of
powers in government, and these principles form the
foundation of the United States Government today;
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Whereas Native American societies exhibited a deep respect
for the Earth and its resources, and such values are
widely held today;
Whereas Native Americans have served with valor in every
American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to the
war against terrorism, often serving in greater numbers,
proportionately, than the population of the Nation as a
whole;
Whereas Native Americans have made distinct and important
contributions to the United States and the rest of the
world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine,
music, language, and art;
Whereas Native Americans deserve to be recognized for their
individual contributions to American society as artists,
sculptors, musicians, authors, poets, artisans, scientists,
and scholars;
Whereas November has been declared Native American Her-
itage Month because it is traditionally the month when
Native Americans harvested their crops and is generally
a time of celebratory feasting and giving thanks; and
Whereas, now, more than ever, Americans of all origins,
faiths, and beliefs need to come together as a Nation in
support of our people, our common values, and our re-
publican principles: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Native
American Heritage Month, and
(2) encourages Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments; interested groups and organizations;
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and the American people to honor and recognize the
accomplishments, contributions, and heritage of Na-
tive Americans with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities.
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$46,000,000,000 annually, and employ 333,649 individ-
uals; 
Whereas the contributions of Korean-Americans to the 
United States include the development of the first beat-
ing heart operation for coronary artery disease, the devel-
opment of several varieties of the nectarine, and achieve-
ments in engineering, architecture, medicine, acting, sing-
ing, sculpture, and writing; 
Whereas Korean-Americans play a crucial role in maintaining 
the strength and vitality of the United States-Korean re-
lationship; 
Whereas the partnership of the United States and South 
Korea helps maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pa-
cific region and provides economic benefits to the people 
of both nations and to the rest of the world; and 
Whereas beginning in 2003, more than 100 communities 
throughout the United States will celebrate the 100th an-
niversary of Korean immigration to the United States: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the achievements and contribu-
tions of Korean-Americans to the United States over 
the past 100 years; and 
(2) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States 
and interested organizations to observe the anniver-
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 270
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 28, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that Americans should
take time during Native American Heritage Month to
recognize the many accomplishments and contributions
made by native peoples.
Whereas Native Americans were the original inhabitants of
the lands that now constitute the United States of Amer-
ica;
Whereas Native American governments developed the funda-
mental principles of freedom of speech and separation of
powers in government, and these principles form the
foundation of the United States Government today;
HCON 270 RFS
Whereas Native American societies exhibited a deep respect
for the Earth and its resources, and such values are
widely held today;
Whereas Native Americans have served with valor in every
American conflict, from the Revolutionary War to the
war against terrorism, often serving in greater numbers,
proportionately, than the population of the Nation as a
whole;
Whereas Native Americans have made distinct and important
contributions to the United States and the rest of the
world in many fields, including agriculture, medicine,
music, language, and art;
Whereas Native Americans deserve to be recognized for their
individual contributions to American society as artists,
sculptors, musicians, authors, poets, artisans, scientists,
and scholars;
Whereas November has been declared Native American Her-
itage Month because it is traditionally the month when
Native Americans harvested their crops and is generally
a time of celebratory feasting and giving thanks; and
Whereas, now, more than ever, Americans of all origins,
faiths, and beliefs need to come together as a Nation in
support of our people, our common values, and our re-
publican principles: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of Native
American Heritage Month; and
(2) encourages Federal, State, local, and tribal
governments; interested groups and organizations;
HCON 270 RFS
and the American people to honor and recognize the
accomplishments, contributions, and heritage of Na-
tive Americans with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives November 27,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 271
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas census estimates indicate that some 42 million
Americans are without health insurance coverage, many
of whom are among the most vulnerable of American citi-
zens who can be financially devastated by serious illness,
disease, or accident;
Whereas studies have shown that people with health insur-
ance are healthier than those who are uninsured and re-
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ceive care through emergency rooms or safety net health
care services, because the insured are entitled to, and re-
ceive, more preventive care, follow-up care, and care for
chronic conditions such as diabetes and high blood pres-
sure;
Whereas over 17.3 million of the uninsured are employed, but
are not offered health insurance through their employers;
Whereas such employers are small business owners who are
often unaware of the benefits of offering insurance, in-
cluding the fact that it is tax deductible, that it helps to
reduce employee turnover, and that it helps to reduce em-
ployee sick days;
Whereas over 16 million people, more than one-third of the
uninsured, are in families where at least one member of
the family has been offered employer based health care
coverage but has turned it down;
Whereas many citizens are eligible for public assistance pro-
grams such as the State Children’s Health Insurance
Program, known as SCHIP, and the Medicaid program,
but are not currently enrolled due primarily to lack of
outreach, education, and accessible enrollment processes;
Whereas studies have shown that many citizens and small
businesses are unaware of the various options they have
for obtaining affordable health care coverage;
Whereas surveys have shown that many individuals who cite
expense as the reason for not purchasing insurance find
it to be affordable once they are informed of the true cost
of various options; and
Whereas education about health care coverage helps unin-
sured citizens and employers to understand the critical
value of health insurance as a preventive measure, as well
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as the ways to keep their health insurance premiums
manageable once they have health care coverage: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a National Importance of Health Care Cov-
erage Month should be established to promote a
multifaceted educational effort about the importance
of health care coverage, and to increase awareness of
the many available health care coverage options, and
should include efforts to inform those eligible for
public insurance programs of how to access those
programs; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the Federal Government, States, localities,
citizens, and businesses of the United States to con-
duct appropriate programs, fairs, ceremonies, and
activities to promote this educational effort.
Passed the House of Representatives May 7, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 272
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 27, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of
American Airlines Flight 587.
Whereas American Airlines Flight 587 en route from John
F. Kennedy Airport in Queens County, New York, to
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, crashed on the
Rockaway Peninsula in Queens County, New York, on
November 12, 2001;