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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 164
Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be established a National 
Truck Safety Month to raise public awareness about the contributions, 
responsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the Nation’s highways 
safer. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2003
Mr. GRAVES (for himself, Mr. BRADY of Texas, and Mr. OBERSTAR) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that there should be estab-
lished a National Truck Safety Month to raise public 
awareness about the contributions, responsibilities, and 
needs of truck drivers to make the Nation’s highways 
safer.
Whereas over 2,000,000 long-haul trucks and 138,000,000 
automobiles share the Nation’s highways each day; 
Whereas the loss of more than 5,000 lives each year in acci-
dents involving large trucks raises important safety 
issues; 
Whereas truck drivers, who experience more workplace fatali-
ties than any other single occupation, are acutely aware 
of their responsibility to contribute to highway safety;
•HCON 164 IH 
Whereas long-haul truckers serve vital business just-in-time 
delivery schedules at great personal sacrifice, including 
driving at all times of the day and under adverse weath-
er, road, and delivery conditions; 
Whereas the United States economy depends upon the Na-
tion’s long-haul truckers, who deliver 71 percent of the 
dollar value of freight hauled in the United States; 
Whereas truck safety has become the highest priority of the 
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, and the 
Federal Government invests nearly $200,000,000 in 
truck safety enforcement activities each year; and 
Whereas truck drivers across the Nation have committed 
themselves to make June a model month for compliance 
with the truck safety rules: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of Congress that there should 
be established a National Truck Safety Month to 
raise public awareness about the contributions, re-
sponsibilities, and needs of truck drivers to make the 
Nation’s highways safer; and 
(2) Congress requests that the President issue 
a proclamation commending all truckers for their 
extra efforts to comply with truck safety regulations, 
designating a month for highway safety, and calling 
on all highway users, shippers, receivers, motor car-
riers, and Federal and State regulatory and law en-
forcement officials to support the efforts of truck
•HCON 164 IH 
drivers to make the Nation’s highways a safer place 
to travel and to work.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 209
Commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Charter, a charter 
of partnership among the United States, Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 5, 2003
Mr. ENGEL (for himself, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. KIRK, Mrs. 
KELLY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, and Mr. SHIMKUS) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the signing of the United States-Adriatic Char-
ter, a charter of partnership among the United States, 
Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia.
Whereas the United States has an enduring interest in the 
independence, territorial integrity, and security of Alba-
nia, Croatia, and The Former Yugoslav Republic of Mac-
edonia and supports their full integration in the commu-
nity of democratic Euro-Atlantic states; 
Whereas Albania, Croatia, and Macedonia have taken clear 
and positive steps to advance their integration into Eu-
rope by establishing close cooperative relations among 
themselves and with their neighbors, as well as their pro-
motion of regional cooperation;
•HCON 165 IH 
Whereas the British people support the return of the Par-
thenon Marbles, as reflected in several recent polls; 
Whereas a resolution signed by a majority of members of the 
European Parliament urged the British government to 
return the Parthenon Marbles to their natural setting in 
Greece; 
Whereas the British House of Commons Select Committee on 
Culture, Media and Sport is to be commended for exam-
ining the issue of the disposition of the Parthenon Mar-
bles in hearings held in 2000; and 
Whereas in 2004 the Olympic Games will take place in Ath-
ens, Greece—birthplace of the Olympics—and the Par-
thenon Marbles should be returned to their home in Ath-
ens by that time: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House (the Senate concurring), That 
it is the sense of the Congress that the Government of 
the United Kingdom should enter into negotiations with 
the Government of Greece as soon as possible to facilitate 
the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece before the 
Olympics in 2004.
Æ
livery system), and such other programs as the Sec-
retary may require. 
‘‘ ‘(6) RECORDS, REPORTS, AND AUDITS.—An 
agreement to maintain such records, make such re-
ports, and cooperate with such reviews or audits (in 
addition to those required under the preceding provi-
sions of paragraph (2)) as the Secretary may find 
necessary for purposes of oversight of project activi-
ties and expenditures. 
‘‘ ‘(d) FEDERAL SHARE.—
‘‘ ‘(1) IN GENERAL.—Grants for a project under 
this section for a fiscal year shall be available for up 
to 80 percent of the cost of such project in such fis-
cal year. 
‘‘ ‘(2) NON-FEDERAL SHARE.—The non-Federal 
share may be in cash or in kind. In determining the 
amount of the non-Federal share, the Secretary may 
attribute fair market value to goods, services, and 
facilities contributed from non-Federal sources. 
‘‘ ‘SEC. 445. EVALUATION. 
‘‘ ‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary, directly or by 
contract or cooperative agreement, shall evaluate the effec-
tiveness of service projects funded under sections 443 and 
444 from the standpoint of the purposes specified in sec-
tion 441(b)(1).
•HCON 166 EH
Whereas, in 2002, 42,850 people were killed in automobile
accidents and 2,914,000 people were injured in such acci-
dents;
Whereas the economic cost to society is estimated at annual
cost of non-use at current safety belt usage rates is $26
billion per year;
Whereas most passenger vehicle occupants killed in motor ve-
hicle crashes continue to be those not restrained by safety
belts or child safety seats;
Whereas crashes are the leading killer of all children, includ-
ing African-American and Hispanic children;
Whereas car crashes are the second leading killer of African-
American young men;
Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration, safety belts saved over 11,000 lives in
the United States in 2000; and
Whereas educational programs like Buckle Up America Week
have increased seat belt usage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) all people throughout the Nation should talk
to family and friends about the importance of wear-
ing a safety belt;
(2) law enforcement agencies should be com-
mended for their commitment to enforce safety belt
usage laws;
(3) national and community agencies and orga-
nizations should be recognized and applauded for
•HCON 166 EH
their work in promoting awareness about Buckle Up
America Week;
(4) all legislative leaders should participate in
Buckle Up America events; and
(5) drivers and passengers should insist their
fellow automobile passengers wear their safety belt
and that all children in the car are buckled up in the
appropriate restraint for their age, height, and
weight.
Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 166
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of
Buckle Up America Week.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 166
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle Up America Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2003
Mr. VITTER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle Up 
America Week.
Whereas Buckle Up America is a national campaign that pro-
motes and encourages safety belt and child safety seat 
use; 
Whereas failure to wear safety belts and use child safety 
seats contributes to more fatalities than any other single 
traffic safety-related behavior; 
Whereas, in 2002, 42,850 people were killed in automobile 
accidents and 2,914,000 people were injured in such acci-
dents; 
Whereas the economic cost to society is estimated at annual 
cost of non-use at current safety belt usage rates is $26 
billion per year;
•HCON 166 IH 
Whereas most passenger vehicle occupants killed in motor ve-
hicle crashes continue to be those not restrained by safety 
belts or child safety seats; 
Whereas crashes are the leading killer of all children, includ-
ing African-American and Hispanic children; 
Whereas car crashes are the second leading killer of African-
American young men; 
Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, safety belts saved over 11,000 lives in 
the United States in 2000; and 
Whereas educational programs like Buckle Up America Week 
have increased seat belt usage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) all people throughout the Nation should talk 
to family and friends about the importance of wear-
ing a safety belt; 
(2) law enforcement agencies should be com-
mended for their commitment to enforce safety belt 
usage laws; 
(3) national and community agencies and orga-
nizations should be recognized and applauded for 
their work in promoting awareness about Buckle Up 
America Week; 
(4) all legislative leaders should participate in 
Buckle Up America events; and
•HCON 166 IH 
(5) drivers and passengers should insist their 
fellow automobile passengers wear their safety belt 
and that all children in the car are buckled up in the 
appropriate restraint for their age, height, and 
weight.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 166
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MAY 20, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of Buckle Up 
America Week.
Whereas Buckle Up America is a national campaign that pro-
motes and encourages safety belt and child safety seat 
use; 
Whereas failure to wear safety belts and use child safety 
seats contributes to more fatalities than any other single 
traffic safety-related behavior;
HCON 166 RFS 
Whereas, in 2002, 42,850 people were killed in automobile 
accidents and 2,914,000 people were injured in such acci-
dents; 
Whereas the economic cost to society is estimated at annual 
cost of non-use at current safety belt usage rates is $26 
billion per year; 
Whereas most passenger vehicle occupants killed in motor ve-
hicle crashes continue to be those not restrained by safety 
belts or child safety seats; 
Whereas crashes are the leading killer of all children, includ-
ing African-American and Hispanic children; 
Whereas car crashes are the second leading killer of African-
American young men; 
Whereas according to the National Highway Traffic Safety 
Administration, safety belts saved over 11,000 lives in 
the United States in 2000; and 
Whereas educational programs like Buckle Up America Week 
have increased seat belt usage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) all people throughout the Nation should talk 
to family and friends about the importance of wear-
ing a safety belt; 
(2) law enforcement agencies should be com-
mended for their commitment to enforce safety belt 
usage laws; 
(3) national and community agencies and orga-
nizations should be recognized and applauded for
HCON 166 RFS 
their work in promoting awareness about Buckle Up 
America Week; 
(4) all legislative leaders should participate in 
Buckle Up America events; and 
(5) drivers and passengers should insist their 
fellow automobile passengers wear their safety belt 
and that all children in the car are buckled up in the 
appropriate restraint for their age, height, and 
weight.
Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 167
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, 
on the occasion of his visit to the United States, expressing gratitude 
to the Government of Singapore for its strong cooperation with the 
United States in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirming the 
commitment of Congress to the continued expansion of friendship and 
cooperation between the United States and Singapore. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2003
Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania (for himself and Mr. ORTIZ) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Welcoming the Prime Minister of Singapore, His Excellency 
Goh Chok Tong, on the occasion of his visit to the 
United States, expressing gratitude to the Government 
of Singapore for its strong cooperation with the United 
States in the campaign against terrorism, and reaffirm-
ing the commitment of Congress to the continued expan-
sion of friendship and cooperation between the United 
States and Singapore.
Whereas Congress is pleased to welcome the Prime Minister 
of Singapore, His Excellency Goh Chok Tong, on his visit 
to the United States;
•HCON 167 IH 
Whereas the United States and Singapore have a strong and 
enduring friendship; 
Whereas the United States and Singapore share a common 
vision in ensuring the continued peace, stability, and 
prosperity of the Asia-Pacific region; 
Whereas Singapore is the 11th largest trading partner of the 
United States; 
Whereas the Government of Singapore reacted with outrage 
and deep sympathy for the people of the United States 
in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001; 
Whereas Singapore has joined with the United States in the 
global struggle against terrorism, offering political, diplo-
matic, intelligence, and humanitarian support; 
Whereas the Government of Singapore stood with the United 
States as a member of the Coalition for the Immediate 
Disarmament of Iraq; 
Whereas Singapore, which has one of the busiest ports in the 
world, was the first Asian country to join the Container 
Security Initiative (CSI), a key United States Customs 
Service initiative designed to prevent terrorist attacks 
against the United States and other nations using global 
sea cargo; 
Whereas the relationship between the United States and 
Singapore extends beyond the current campaign against 
terrorism and is reinforced by strong ties of culture, com-
merce, and scientific and technical cooperation; and 
Whereas this relationship touches on almost every field of 
international cooperation, including a common commit-
ment to foster a stronger and more open international 
trading system: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 169 IH 
disabilities in many societies, national laws, and existing 
international human rights instruments; and 
Whereas, accordingly, the United Nations General Assembly 
in November 2001, adopted an historic resolution to es-
tablish an ad hoc committee open to all United Nations 
member nations to consider proposals for a comprehen-
sive and integral treaty to protect and promote the rights 
and dignity of persons with disabilities: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the United States should play a leading role 
in the drafting of a thematic United Nations conven-
tion that affirms the human rights and dignity of 
persons with disabilities, and that—
(A) is consistent with the spirit of the 
American with Disabilities Act of 1990, the 
United States Constitution, and other rights en-
joyed by United States citizens with disabilities; 
(B) promotes inclusion, independence, po-
litical enfranchisement, and economic self-suffi-
ciency 
of 
persons 
with 
disabilities 
as 
foundational requirements for any free and just 
society; and 
(C) provides protections that are at least 
as strong as the rights that are now recognized
•HCON 167 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) welcomes the Prime Minister, His Excel-
lency Goh Chok Tong, to the United States; 
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to the Gov-
ernment of Singapore for its expressions of sym-
pathy and support after the September 11, 2001, 
terrorist attacks and its demonstrated willingness to 
fully cooperate with the United States in the global 
campaign against terrorism; and 
(3) reaffirms its commitment to the continued 
expansion of friendship and cooperation between the 
United States and Singapore.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 168
Commending the Expedition-Six crew of the International Space Station, 
Commander Ken Bowersox, Flight Engineer Nikolai Budarin, and NASA 
ISS Science Officer Don Pettit, for their contributions in furthering 
scientific discovery for the world, and welcoming them back home to 
Earth. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2003
Mr. BUYER (for himself and Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science, 
and in addition to the Committee on International Relations, for a period 
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee 
concerned 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending the Expedition-Six crew of the International 
Space Station, Commander Ken Bowersox, Flight Engi-
neer Nikolai Budarin, and NASA ISS Science Officer 
Don Pettit, for their contributions in furthering scientific 
discovery for the world, and welcoming them back home 
to Earth.
Whereas the Expedition-Six Crew includes Commander Ken 
Bowersox of Bedford, Indiana, NASA ISS Science Offi-
cer Dr. Don Pettit of Silverton, Oregon, and Flight Engi-
neer Nikolai Budarin of Kirya, Chuvashia (Russia);
•HCON 168 IH 
Whereas the Expedition-Six Crew departed for the Inter-
national Space Station on November 23, 2002, and 
docked on November 25, 2002; 
Whereas the crew conducted numerous experiments on space 
flight, physical sciences, bioastronautics research, and 
space product development; 
Whereas the crew participated in the 25th spacewalk based 
out of the International Space Station; 
Whereas the crew enriched the lives of thousands of students 
through videoconferencing and other communications 
with classrooms around the world; 
Whereas due to the tragedy of the Columbia shuttle, the 
crew’s March return date was delayed indefinitely; 
Whereas after 159 days in orbit the crew left the Inter-
national Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz TMA-1 
spacecraft on Saturday, May 3, 2003, and returned to 
earth the following morning on Sunday, May 4, 2003; 
and 
Whereas the landing marks the first time a United States as-
tronaut has landed using a Russian spacecraft: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) welcomes home the courageous and brave 
crew of the Expedition-Six of the International 
Space Station, and applauds their efforts to further 
scientific discovery to the benefit of the entire world; 
(2) thanks the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration for a job well done;
•HCON 168 IH 
(3) recognizes the exemplary efforts of the Rus-
sian space program in bringing the astronauts home; 
and 
(4) applauds this example of the cooperation of 
the United States and Russia for the benefit of the 
world.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 169
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government should 
support the human rights and dignity of all persons with disabilities 
by pledging support for the drafting and working toward the adoption 
of a thematic convention on the human rights and dignity of persons 
with disabilities by the United Nations General Assembly to augment 
the existing United Nations human rights system, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 8, 2003
Mr. LANTOS (for himself, Mr. HYDE, Mr. LANGEVIN, and Mr. RAMSTAD) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States 
Government should support the human rights and dignity 
of all persons with disabilities by pledging support for 
the drafting and working toward the adoption of a the-
matic convention on the human rights and dignity of 
persons with disabilities by the United Nations General 
Assembly to augment the existing United Nations human 
rights system, and for other purposes.
Whereas all people are endowed with an inestimable dignity, 
which is based on autonomy and self-determination, and 
which requires that every person be placed at the center 
of all decisions affecting such person, and the inherent
•HCON 169 IH 
equality of all people and the ethical requirement of every 
society to honor and sustain the freedom of any indi-
vidual with appropriate communal support; 
Whereas more than 600,000,000 people have a disability; 
Whereas more than two-thirds of all persons with disabilities 
live in developing countries, and only 2 percent of chil-
dren with disabilities in the developing world receive any 
education or rehabilitation; 
Whereas during the last 2 decades, a substantial shift has oc-
curred globally in governmental and nongovernmental in-
stitutions from an approach of charity toward persons 
with disabilities to the recognition of the inherent uni-
versal human rights of persons with disabilities; 
Whereas the United Nations has authoritatively endorsed and 
helped to advance progress toward realizing the human 
rights of persons with disabilities, as exemplified by the 
United Nations Standard Rules on the Equalization of 
Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities (adopted by 
the United Nations General Assembly in Resolution 48/
96 of December 20, 1993), which are monitored by a 
United Nations Special Rapporteur; 
Whereas because of the slow and uneven progress of ensuring 
that persons with disabilities enjoy their universal human 
rights in law and in practice, every society and the inter-
national community remain challenged to identify and 
implement the processes which best protect the dignity of 
persons with disabilities and which fully implement their 
inherent human rights; 
Whereas greater and more rapid progress must be achieved 
toward overcoming the relative invisibility of persons with