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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 134
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National Book Festival.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 15, 2001
Mr. LATOURETTE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for the National
Book Festival.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. USE OF CAPITOL GROUNDS FOR NATIONAL
BOOK FESTIVAL.
The Library of Congress (in this resolution referred
to as the ‘‘sponsor’’), in cooperation with the First Lady,
shall be permitted to sponsor a public event, the National
Book Festival (in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘event’’), on the Capitol Grounds on September 8, 2001,
or on such other date as the Speaker of the House of Rep-
•HCON 134 IH
resentatives and the Committee on Rules and Administra-
tion of the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The event shall be free of admis-
sion charge to the public and arranged not to interfere
with the needs of Congress, under conditions to be pre-
scribed by the Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol
Police Board.
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. EVENT PREPARATIONS.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—Subject to the
approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may
cause to be placed on the Capitol Grounds such stage,
seating, booths, sound amplification and video devices, and
other related structures and equipment as may be required
for the event, including equipment for the broadcast of
the event over radio, television, and other media outlets.
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be re-
quired to carry out the event.
•HCON 134 IH
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 the event.
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•HCON 135 EH
Whereas freedom and democracy are the strongest founda-
tions for peace and prosperity;
Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated an improved record on
human rights and a commitment to democratic ideals of
freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and free and
fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system, as
evidenced by the March 18, 2000, election of Chen Shui-
bian as Taiwan’s new president; and
Whereas the upcoming May 21, 2001, visit to the United
States by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan is another
significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the
friendship and cooperation between the United States
and Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian
of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States;
(2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to com-
municate to the people of Taiwan the support of the
Congress and of the people of the United States;
and
(3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen
Shui-bian to the United States is another significant
opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friend-
•HCON 135 EH
ship and cooperation between the United States and
Taiwan.
Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 135
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress welcoming
President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the
United States.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 135
Expressing the sense of the Congress welcoming President Chen Shui-bian
of Taiwan to the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 15, 2001
Mr. SCHAFFER (for himself, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr.
ROHRABACHER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. KING, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. SOUDER,
Mr. WATKINS, Mr. FRANK, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr.
TIAHRT, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. RYUN of Kansas, Mr. RILEY,
Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BARR of Georgia, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. BURTON of In-
diana, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. CARSON of Oklahoma,
Mr. WEXLER, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. NADLER, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr.
GALLEGLY, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. PENCE, Mr.
BERMAN, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. ISSA, and Mr.
HOEFFEL) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress welcoming President
Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States.
Whereas for more than 50 years, a close relationship has ex-
isted between the United States and Taiwan, which has
been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic ad-
vantage to both countries;
Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals
and a vision for the 21st century;
•HCON 135 IH
Whereas freedom and democracy are the strongest founda-
tions for peace and prosperity;
Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated an improved record on
human rights and a commitment to democratic ideals of
freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and free and
fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system, as
evidenced by the March 18, 2000, election of Chen Shui-
bian as Taiwan’s new president;
Whereas President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan visited the
United States on August 13, 2000, when several Mem-
bers of Congress expressed interest in meeting with
President Chen Shui-bian during his layover in Los An-
geles, California, en route to Latin America;
Whereas the meeting with President Chen Shui-bian did not
take place because of pressure from Washington and Bei-
jing;
Whereas the Congress thereby lost the opportunity to com-
municate directly with President Chen Shui-bian about
developments in the Asia-Pacific region and key elements
of the relationship between the United States and Tai-
wan; and
Whereas the upcoming May 21, 2001, visit to the United
States by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan is another
significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen rela-
tions between the United States and Taiwan: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian
of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States;
•HCON 135 IH
(2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to com-
municate to the people of Taiwan the support of the
Congress and of the people of the United States;
and
(3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen
Shui-bian to the United States is a significant step
toward broadening and deepening the friendship and
cooperation between the United States and Taiwan.
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•HCON 137 IH
Whereas the mix of that crew reflects the unity of military
and civilian personnel in the naval submarine service, and
in the protection of the Nation;
Whereas at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while
in communication with the surface ship U.S.S. Skylark,
and approximately 300 miles off the coast of New Eng-
land, the U.S.S. Thresher began her final descent;
Whereas the U.S.S. Thresher was declared lost with all hands
on April 10, 1963; and
Whereas the crew of the U.S.S. Thresher demonstrated the
‘‘last full measure of devotion’’ in service to this Nation,
and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of all sub-
mariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) remembers with profound sorrow the loss of
the U.S.S. Thresher and her gallant crew of sailors
and civilians on April 10, 1963; and
(2) urges the Secretary of the Army to erect a
memorial in Arlington National Cemetery to the
crew of the U.S.S. Thresher, and to all United
States submariners who have lost their lives in the
line of duty.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 135
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 17, 2001
Resolved, and referred to the Commmittee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress welcoming President
Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan to the United States.
Whereas for more than 50 years, a close relationship has ex-
isted between the United States and Taiwan, which has
been of enormous economic, cultural, and strategic ad-
vantage to both countries;
Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals
and a vision for the 21st century;
HCON 135 RFS
Whereas freedom and democracy are the strongest founda-
tions for peace and prosperity;
Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated an improved record on
human rights and a commitment to democratic ideals of
freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and free and
fair elections routinely held in a multiparty system, as
evidenced by the March 18, 2000, election of Chen Shui-
bian as Taiwan’s new president; and
Whereas the upcoming May 21, 2001, visit to the United
States by President Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan is another
significant opportunity to broaden and strengthen the
friendship and cooperation between the United States
and Taiwan: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) warmly welcomes President Chen Shui-bian
of Taiwan upon his visit to the United States;
(2) requests President Chen Shui-bian to com-
municate to the people of Taiwan the support of the
Congress and of the people of the United States;
and
(3) recognizes that the visit of President Chen
Shui-bian to the United States is another significant
opportunity to broaden and strengthen the friend-
HCON 135 RFS
ship and cooperation between the United States and
Taiwan.
Passed the House of Representatives May 17, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
By MARTHA C. MORRISON,
Deputy Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 137
Honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S. Thresher on
April 10, 1963, and urging the Secretary of the Army to erect a memo-
rial to this tragedy in Arlington National Cemetery.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2001
Mr. SUNUNU (for himself, Mr. BASS, Mr. BALDACCI, and Mr. ALLEN) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Vet-
erans’ Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker,
in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the juris-
diction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the 129 sailors and civilians lost aboard the U.S.S.
Thresher on April 10, 1963, and urging the Secretary
of the Army to erect a memorial to this tragedy in
Arlington National Cemetery.
Whereas the U.S.S. Thresher was first launched at Ports-
mouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960;
Whereas the U.S.S. Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval
Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963, with a
crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civilians;
with the petitioners to submit factual or legal
arguments in support of, or in opposition to,
the documented petition.
(B) COPY TO PETITIONER.—A copy of any
submission made under subparagraph (A) shall
be provided to the petitioner within 90 days
upon receipt by the Commission.
(C) RESPONSE.—The petitioner shall be
provided an opportunity to respond within 90
days to any submission made under subpara-
graph (A) before a determination on the docu-
mented petition by the Commission.
SEC. 7. PROCESSING THE DOCUMENTED PETITION.
(a) REVIEW.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Upon receipt of a docu-
mented petition submitted or transferred under sec-
tion 5(a) or submitted under section 6(a)(2)(B), the
Commission shall conduct a review to determine
whether the petitioner is entitled to be recognized as
an Indian tribe.
(2) CONTENT
OF
REVIEW.—The review con-
ducted under paragraph (1) shall include consider-
ation of the documented petition, supporting evi-
dence, and the factual statements contained in the
documented petition.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 138
Supporting the goals and ideas of National Community Residential Care
Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 17, 2001
Mr. OSE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideas of National Community
Residential Care Month.
Whereas the need for quality and dependable health care for
the elderly, disabled, and mentally ill increases every
year;
Whereas community residential care provides medical, social,
and nutritional assistance to those in need who cannot
provide for themselves;
Whereas both the national and international community resi-
dential care industry is deserving of recognition and ap-
preciation;
Whereas the community residential care industry is staffed
by committed, hardworking professionals who dedicate
•HCON 138 IH
their working lives to the care of the elderly, disabled,
and mentally ill;
Whereas those providing community residential care must
meet stringent licensing requirements;
Whereas the community residential care industry provides a
workable and homelike environment for those unable to
care for themselves at home, in a manner which promotes
confidence, support, and self-esteem; and
Whereas the Community Residential Care Association of Cali-
fornia recognizes the month of May as ‘‘National Com-
munity Residential Care Month’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and
ideas of National Community Residential Care Month and
requests that the President issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States to observe such a
month with appropriate programs and activities.
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HCON 139 RDS
Whereas in 301 A.D., Saint Gregory the Illuminator Chris-
tianized the entire country of Armenia, was consecrated
the first Catholicos of Armenia, and baptized King Drtad
of Armenia as a Christian;
Whereas in 301 A.D., King Drtad declared Christianity to be
the official religion of Armenia, making it the first Chris-
tian state in the world;
Whereas Armenian Church leaders opened schools, cared for
the sick and needy, and created alphabets for Armenia
and Georgia to make the Scriptures more accessible to
the people;
Whereas Armenians’ devotion to God led them to create dis-
tinctive styles of manuscript illumination, architecture,
sculpture, and textiles, that are recognized as master-
pieces of Christian art and as major contributions to
world art;
Whereas the Armenian Church has persevered in its faith
throughout the past 17 centuries in cultures that were
hospitable to it and others that were hostile;
Whereas the Armenian Church actively participates in ecu-
menical bodies and movements, uniting Christians of all
denominations world-wide;
Whereas more than 100 communities throughout the United
States will celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the ac-
ceptance of Christianity in Armenia with special worship
and ecumenical services;
Whereas in celebration of the 1700th anniversary, His Holi-
ness Karekin II will visit the United States;
Whereas the 1700th anniversary is an appropriate occasion
to celebrate the ideals and values shared by the people of
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 139
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 24, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Welcoming His Holiness Karekin II, Supreme Patriarch and
Catholicos of All Armenians, on his visit to the United
States and commemorating the 1700th anniversary of
the acceptance of Christianity in Armenia.
Whereas the Armenian people have lived in their homeland
for more than 3,000 years and created a unique civiliza-
tion;
Whereas two of Jesus Christ’s own disciples, Saint Thaddeus
and Saint Bartholomew, introduced Christianity in Arme-
nia and were the original founders of the Armenian
Church;
•HCON 141 IH
Whereas the Italic Studies Institute reviewed all films made
in Hollywood from 1928 to the beginning of the year
2000 that featured either Italian or Italian-American
characters, and found that an overwhelming 73 percent
portray Italians and Italian-Americans in a negative
light;
Whereas approximately 40 percent of Italian-American char-
acters portrayed in film since 1928 were involved in orga-
nized crime, and since the film ‘‘The Godfather’’ was re-
leased in 1972 there have been over 300 mob movies re-
leased which portray Italians-Americans as involved in
organized crime;
Whereas television is equally unbalanced in its presentation
of Italian-Americans, and every week at least one pro-
gram about Italian-American mobsters is presented on
national television, and particularly the television pro-
gram ‘‘The Sopranos’’ characterizes Italian-Americans as
gangsters and profane and unlettered individuals;
Whereas, according to the Department of Justice, only about
5,000 people are involved in organized crime, including
people of all ethnic backgrounds, and even if all 5,000
criminals in organized crime were Italian-American, that
would constitute merely .0025 percent of the Nation’s es-
timated 20 million Americans of Italian descent;
Whereas the dearth of respectable Italian-American fictional
characters on television is matched by an equally puzzling
exclusion of Italian-Americans from documentaries about
this country’s history and culture;
Whereas persons of Italian-American heritage have contrib-
uted greatly to the history of the United States, with
such notable accomplishments as discovering the AIDS
•HCON 141 IH
virus, founding the FBI, sculpting the Lincoln Memorial,
and establishing such major corporations as Barnes and
Noble, Planters Peanuts, Tropicana Orange Juice, and
Bank of America;
Whereas Italian-Americans have a long tradition of public
service as police officers, fire-fighters, mayors, governors,
and Members of Congress; and
Whereas despite such an admirable record of achievement,
the media continue to stereotype Italian-Americans as
gangsters or underachievers: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
entertainment industry in the United States should imme-
diately stop the negative and unfair stereotyping of
Italian-Americans, particularly as profane criminals as
portrayed in the television show ‘‘The Sopranos’’, and
should immediately undertake a serious initiative to
present Italian-Americans in a more balanced and positive
manner.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 142
Expressing the sense of Congress that Federal participation in the funding
of Corps of Engineers projects for shore protection and beach replenish-
ment should not be reduced.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 23, 2001
Mr. SAXTON (for himself, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. KING, Mr.
MCINTYRE, Mr. NADLER, Mr. PALLONE, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. SMITH of
New Jersey, Ms. SOLIS, Mr. CASTLE, Mr. GRUCCI, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr.
LOBIONDO, and Mr. LAMPSON) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that Federal participation
in the funding of Corps of Engineers projects for shore
protection and beach replenishment should not be re-
duced.
Whereas the President’s budget for fiscal year 2002 proposes
to drastically reduce the Federal share and increase the
non-Federal share of the cost of Corps of Engineers
projects for beach replenishment;
Whereas by significantly increasing the contributions required
from State and local governments, the proposed change
in cost-sharing would result in the delay or elimination
•HCON 142 IH
of proposed Corps of Engineers projects for beach replen-
ishment;
Whereas States have consistently shown their commitment to
assist in the preservation and replenishment of beaches
along the Nation’s coastlines;
Whereas the proposed change in cost-sharing would have a
disastrous effect on the budgets of coastal States and
coastal communities; and
Whereas the proposed change in cost-sharing would have a
disastrous effect on the tourism industry of coastal
States (including the potential loss of tens of thousands
of jobs), on property values, and on State and local tax
revenues: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that Federal
participation in the funding of Corps of Engineers projects
for shore protection and beach replenishment should not
be reduced.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 143
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp
should be issued honoring Paul Leroy Robeson.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 24, 2001
Mr. RUSH (for himself, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. CARSON of Indiana,
Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr.
ROSS, Mr. FILNER, Mrs. CLAYTON, Mr. CUMMINGS, Ms. NORTON, Mr.
CLYBURN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. CLAY, Mr. HOLT, Mr. MCGOVERN,
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. TOWNS, Mrs.
JONES of Ohio, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi,
Mr. WYNN, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Mr. JOHN-
SON of Illinois, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. FROST, Mr. FORD,
Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. OWENS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SHIMKUS, Ms. LEE,
Mr. UDALL of Colorado, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. MEEKS of New
York, Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. CON-
YERS, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. BAR-
RETT of Wisconsin, Mr. SERRANO, Ms. SOLIS, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. MINK
of Hawaii, Mr. STARK, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mrs. MORELLA,
Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ANDREWS, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr.
BORSKI, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. NADLER, Mr. WATT of North Caro-
lina, and Ms. WATERS) 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 honoring Paul Leroy
Robeson.
Whereas April 9, 2001, was the 103rd anniversary of the
birth of Paul Leroy Robeson;
•HCON 143 IH
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson lost his mother, Anna, in a
household fire, and was reared in humble circumstances
as one of five children in a single-parent household by his
father, William Drew Robeson, a Presbyterian minister
who graduated from Lincoln University;
Whereas, despite difficult circumstances, as a child Paul
Leroy Robeson showed significant promise as an honor
student, thespian, and athlete;
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson was a member of both the Phi
Beta Kappa and Cap and Skull honor societies at Rut-
gers University and graduated in 1919 with letters in
basketball, baseball, discus, shot put, football, and jav-
elin;
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson graduated from Columbia Law
School in 1923, but found the legal profession so resist-
ant to African-American lawyers that he embarked on a
career in the theater and arts which brought him world
renown; and
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson became an advocate for the
rights of African-Americans and other oppressed people,
and in so doing sacrificed his career as a world-renowned
actor and singer: Now, therefore, be it
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 by the United States Postal Service honoring
Paul Leroy Robeson; and
•HCON 143 IH
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
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