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H. Res. 393
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 19, 2003.
Whereas the women of Afghanistan suffered horrible trage-
dies under the Taliban regime;
Whereas the Afghan people have rejected the Taliban and are
in the process of building a free and democratic republic
and repairing the damage inflicted upon Afghan society
by the Taliban;
Whereas those efforts have improved the daily lives of Afghan
women, children, and refugees;
Whereas more Afghan girls are attending school than ever
before in the history of Afghanistan and, in addition,
many millions more adult women are either returning to
school to make up for the time they were not allowed to
attend school during the Taliban regime or taking voca-
tional training classes to prepare for the job market;
Whereas women in Afghanistan now are able to work outside
the home and hold positions in all levels of government
and in private sector organizations, as they did before the
Taliban regime;
Whereas the reconstruction of Afghanistan and the writing of
the Afghanistan Constitution provide a unique oppor-
tunity to continue this success and to affirm women’s
human rights under the law;
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Whereas, in order for women to fully participate in Afghan
society, they must have the right to vote, the right to run
for office, equality of opportunity, and access to health
care, education, and employment;
Whereas women’s human rights must be guaranteed in the
Afghanistan Constitution; and
Whereas the United States, through its diplomatic activities,
is actively involved in encouraging the full inclusion and
participation of Afghan women in the political and eco-
nomic life of their country, and must continue to do so
throughout the reconstruction process: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the participation of Afghan women in
Afghanistan’s government and civil society;
(2) proclaims its ongoing commitment to encour-
aging the full inclusion of women, and indeed all mem-
bers of Afghan society, in the political and economic life
of their country; and
(3) advocates the protection of the human rights of
all Afghans, particularly women, in the Afghanistan
Constitution.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 393
Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan government 
and civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Afghan women in the 
political and economic life of Afghanistan, and advocating the protection 
of Afghan women’s human rights in the Afghanistan Constitution. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2003
Mrs. BIGGERT (for herself and Mrs. MALONEY) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending Afghan women for their participation in Afghan 
government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion 
of Afghan women in the political and economic life of 
Afghanistan, and advocating the protection of Afghan 
women’s human rights in the Afghanistan Constitution.
Whereas the women of Afghanistan suffered horrible trage-
dies under the Taliban regime; 
Whereas the Afghan people have rejected the Taliban and are 
in the process of building a free and democratic republic 
and repairing the damage inflicted upon Afghan society 
by the Taliban; 
Whereas those efforts have improved the daily lives of Afghan 
women, children, and refugees;
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Whereas more Afghan girls are attending school than ever 
before in the history of Afghanistan and, in addition, 
many millions more adult women are either returning to 
school to make up for the time they were not allowed to 
attend school during the Taliban regime or taking voca-
tional training classes to prepare for the job market; 
Whereas women in Afghanistan now are able to work outside 
the home and hold positions in all levels of government 
and in private sector organizations, as they did before the 
Taliban regime; 
Whereas the reconstruction of Afghanistan and the writing of 
the Afghanistan Constitution provide a unique oppor-
tunity to continue this success and to affirm women’s 
human rights under the law; 
Whereas, in order for women to fully participate in Afghan 
society, they must have the right to vote, the right to run 
for office, equality of opportunity, and access to health 
care, education, and employment; 
Whereas women’s human rights must be guaranteed in the 
Afghanistan Constitution; and 
Whereas the United States, through its diplomatic activities, 
is actively involved in encouraging the full inclusion and 
participation of Afghan women in the political and eco-
nomic life of their country, and must continue to do so 
throughout the reconstruction process: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the participation of Afghan 
women in Afghanistan’s government and civil soci-
ety;
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Whereas concrete was the predominant material of choice in
a construction industry that built $843,000,000,000 of
construction in 2001, being used in virtually every con-
struction project;
Whereas concrete has an estimated $200,000,000 annual im-
pact on Gross Domestic Product;
Whereas the concrete industry is a significant contributor to
the economy of every Congressional district in the United
States;
Whereas the many agencies of the Federal Government rely
upon the American Concrete Institute, the technical soci-
ety for the concrete industry, as a major standards devel-
oping organization for concrete design, construction, and
repair;
Whereas the American Concrete Institute has, through its
18,000-member network of private and public sector vol-
unteer citizens, developed and operated a review system
that has provided concrete standards and guides for du-
rable, safe, and uniform construction in the United
States; and
Whereas the American Concrete Institute celebrates its 100th
anniversary of service in advancing the technology of con-
crete for educational and scientific purposes in order to
increase the knowledge and understanding of concrete
materials and to support programs that improve concrete
design and construction for the common good: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the American Concrete Institute—
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(A) for 100 years of service to the people of
the United States as the technical society for the
concrete industry; and
(B) for the economic stability, quality of life,
durability of infrastructure, and international com-
petitiveness that the Institute has made possible to
the United States; and
(2) encourages and supports the designation of an
appropriate day as ACI Centennial Day in recognition of
100 years of service by the American Concrete Institute
to the people of the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 395
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 28, 2003.
Whereas chemistry is at the core of every technology we enjoy
today;
Whereas the power of the chemical sciences is what they cre-
ate as a whole: an enabling infrastructure that delivers
the foods, fuels, medicines, and materials that are the
hallmarks of modern life;
Whereas the contributions of chemical scientists and engi-
neers are central to technological progress and the health
of many industries, including the chemical, pharma-
ceutical, electronics, agriculture, automobile, and aero-
space sectors, and these contributions create new jobs,
boost economic growth, and improve our health and
standard of living;
Whereas the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest
scientific society, founded National Chemistry Week in
1987 to educate the public about the role of chemistry
in society and to enhance students’ appreciation of the
chemical sciences;
Whereas National Chemistry Week is a community-based
public awareness campaign conducted by more than
10,000 volunteers in all 50 States, the District of Colum-
bia, and Puerto Rico;
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onstrate the importance of chemistry to our everyday
lives.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 395
Recognizing the importance of chemistry to our everyday lives and supporting 
the goals and ideals of National Chemistry Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 10, 2003
Mr. HOLT (for himself and Mr. EHLERS) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Science 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of chemistry to our everyday 
lives and supporting the goals and ideals of National 
Chemistry Week.
Whereas chemistry is at the core of every technology we enjoy 
today; 
Whereas the power of the chemical sciences is what they cre-
ate as a whole: an enabling infrastructure that delivers 
the foods, fuels, medicines, and materials that are the 
hallmarks of modern life; 
Whereas the contributions of chemical scientists and engi-
neers are central to technological progress and the health 
of many industries, including the chemical, pharma-
ceutical, electronics, agriculture, automobile, and aero-
space sectors, and these contributions create new jobs,
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boost economic growth, and improve our health and 
standard of living; 
Whereas the American Chemical Society, the world’s largest 
scientific society, founded National Chemistry Week in 
1987 to educate the public about the role of chemistry 
in society and to enhance students’ appreciation of the 
chemical sciences; 
Whereas National Chemistry Week is a community-based 
public awareness campaign conducted by more than 
10,000 volunteers in all 50 States, the District of Colum-
bia, and Puerto Rico; 
Whereas National Chemistry Week volunteers from United 
States industry, government, secondary schools, and in-
stitutions of higher education reach and educate millions 
of children through hands-on science activities in local 
schools, libraries, and museums; 
Whereas the theme of National Chemistry Week in 2003, 
‘‘Earth’s Atmosphere and Beyond!’’, was chosen to honor 
the 100th anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s 
flight from Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; and 
Whereas, in recognition of National Chemistry Week, volun-
teers all across the United States will teach children 
about air, the atmosphere, our solar system, and the 
uniqueness of planet Earth during the week beginning 
October 19, 2003: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes that the important contributions 
of chemical scientists and engineers to technological 
progress and the health of many industries have cre-
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ated new jobs, boosted economic growth, and im-
proved the Nation’s health and standard of living; 
(2) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Chemistry Week, as founded by the American Chem-
ical Society; and 
(3) encourages the people of the United States 
to observe National Chemistry Week with appro-
priate recognition, ceremonies, activities, and pro-
grams to demonstrate the importance of chemistry 
to our everyday lives.
Æ
H. Res. 396
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 16, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 3289) making emergency supplemental appro-
priations for defense and for the reconstruction of Iraq and
Afghanistan for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004,
and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be
dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of
the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure
to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except as fol-
lows: beginning with ‘‘Provided’’ on page 32, line 7, through
‘‘Act):’’ on line 20; section 3005; and section 3006. Where
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 399
Honoring the life and legacy of Melvin Jones and recognizing the 
contributions of Lions Clubs International. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 15, 2003
Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life and legacy of Melvin Jones and recognizing 
the contributions of Lions Clubs International.
Whereas Melvin Jones was born in the Cavalry Outpost at 
Fort Thomas, Arizona, on January 13, 1879; 
Whereas Melvin Jones experienced early success in the insur-
ance industry and that success led to his sole ownership 
of an insurance agency; 
Whereas although many business clubs of the time exhibited 
a self-interested attitude, Melvin Jones had a vision of an 
organization of businessmen focused on volunteerism and 
community service; 
Whereas the Association of Lions Clubs, known today as 
Lions Clubs International, was begun on June 17, 1917,
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points of order are waived against part of a paragraph, points
of order against a provision in another part of such para-
graph may be made only against such provision and not
against the entire paragraph. During consideration of the bill
for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee of the Whole
may accord priority in recognition on the basis of whether the
Member offering an amendment has caused it to be printed
in the portion of the Congressional Record designated for
that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amendments so print-
ed shall be considered as read. At the conclusion of consider-
ation of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and
report the bill to the House with such amendments as may
have been adopted. The previous question shall be considered
as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except one motion to recom-
mit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 397
Honoring the life and legacy of Bernice Young Jones. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 15, 2003
Mr. BOOZMAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life and legacy of Bernice Young Jones.
Whereas Bernice Young Jones was born on October 31, 
1905, and raised on a farm in Oak Grove, Arkansas; 
Whereas Bernice Jones, along with her late husband Harvey 
Jones, spent much of their fortune from Jones Truck 
Lines, Inc., to foster the development of community spirit 
in the city of Springdale, Arkansas, and throughout the 
State of Arkansas; 
Whereas, as a former schoolteacher, Bernice Jones had a 
great love for children and supported and improved the 
lives of many children throughout her life; 
Whereas during the Great Depression Harvey and Bernice 
Jones rented a building, hired a teacher, and paid for 
supplies to keep the Springdale, Arkansas, School Dis-
trict open;
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Whereas on September 10, 2003, Arkansans were deeply sad-
dened by the death of Bernice Jones: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) expresses its deep appreciation of Bernice 
Young Jones for the impact that she had, through 
her generous contributions, on the State of Arkan-
sas; 
(2) honors Bernice Jones as a humanitarian 
and for her commitment to building community spir-
it; and 
(3) expresses profound sorrow for the death of 
Bernice Jones and extends condolences to all of her 
family and friends.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 398
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1652) to provide extended unem-
ployment benefits to displaced workers, and to make other improvements 
in the unemployment insurance system. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 15, 2003
Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1652) to provide 
extended unemployment benefits to displaced workers, 
and to make other improvements in the unemployment 
insurance system.
Resolved, That, immediately upon the adoption of this 
resolution, the House shall without intervention of any 
point of order consider in the House the bill (H.R. 1652) 
to provide extended unemployment benefits to displaced 
workers, and to make other improvements in the unem-
ployment insurance system. The bill shall be considered 
as read for amendment. An amendment in the nature of 
a substitute consisting of the text of H.R. 3244 shall be
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considered as adopted. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill, as amended, and on any 
further amendment thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, 
as amended, equally divided and controlled by the chair-
man and ranking minority member of the Committee on 
Ways and Means; (2) a further amendment in the nature 
of a substitute by Representative Dunn of Washington or 
her designee, which shall be in order without intervention 
of any point of order (except those arising under clause 
7 of rule XVI), shall be considered as read, and shall be 
separately debatable for one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one 
motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Æ
H. Res. 399
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 27, 2004.
Whereas Melvin Jones was born in the Cavalry Outpost at
Fort Thomas, Arizona, on January 13, 1879;
Whereas Melvin Jones experienced early success in the insur-
ance industry and that success led to his sole ownership
of an insurance agency;
Whereas although many business clubs of the time exhibited
a self-interested attitude, Melvin Jones had a vision of an
organization of businessmen focused on volunteerism and
community service;
Whereas the Association of Lions Clubs, known today as
Lions Clubs International, was begun on June 17, 1917,
when 20 delegates gathered in the East Room of the
Hotel LaSalle in Chicago;
Whereas, while Melvin Jones passed away on June 1, 1961,
his legacy lives on;
Whereas, for over 85 years, Lions Clubs International has
honored Melvin Jones’ legacy by following the simple rule
that he insisted be included in the organization’s Con-
stitution: ‘‘No club shall hold out as one of its objects,
financial benefits to its members.’’;
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Whereas Lions Clubs International counts over 46,000 clubs
and 1.4 million members, and constitutes the largest net-
work of service clubs in the world; and
Whereas Lions Clubs International continues to embrace its
motto ‘‘We Serve’’ by performing a wide range of serv-
ices, including cleaning local parks, supporting advances
in medical technology, bringing sight to the blind, men-
toring children, and organizing Liberty Day celebrations:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the life and legacy of volunteerism and
community service of Melvin Jones; and
(2) recognizes the contributions and service of
Lions Clubs International to communities and those in
need throughout the world.
Attest:
Clerk.
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when 20 delegates gathered in the East Room of the 
Hotel LaSalle in Chicago; 
Whereas, while Melvin Jones passed away on June 1, 1961, 
his legacy lives on; 
Whereas, for over 85 years, Lions Clubs International has 
honored Melvin Jones’ legacy by following the simple rule 
that he insisted be included in the organization’s Con-
stitution: ‘‘No club shall hold out as one of its objects, 
financial benefits to its members.’’; 
Whereas Lions Clubs International counts over 46,000 clubs 
and 1.4 million members, and constitutes the largest net-
work of service clubs in the world; and 
Whereas Lions Clubs International continues to embrace its 
motto ‘‘We Serve’’ by performing a wide range of serv-
ices, including cleaning local parks, supporting advances 
in medical technology, bringing sight to the blind, men-
toring children, and organizing Liberty Day celebrations: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the life and legacy of volunteerism 
and community service of Melvin Jones; and 
(2) recognizes the contributions and service of 
Lions Clubs International to communities and those 
in need throughout the world.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 39
Congratulating Armenia on its recent accession to the World Trade 
Organization. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2003
Mr. ANDREWS (for himself and Mr. PALLONE) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Armenia on its recent accession to the World 
Trade Organization.
Whereas international trade and investment are powerful en-
gines of economic growth that help reduce poverty and 
create the culture of liberty; 
Whereas broader and more comprehensive trade agreements 
will provide Armenia with greater access to world mar-
kets and create new opportunities for employment; 
Whereas in 2001, exports from the United States to Armenia 
totaled $49,870,000 and imports to the United States 
from Armenia totaled $32,920,000; 
Whereas 
Armenia’s 
Gross 
Domestic 
Product 
was 
$1,970,000,000 in 2001, and the average growth rate 
during the last four years was 7.2 percent; and
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Whereas Armenia has excellent trade relations with the 
United States, and increased trade with other countries 
will surely benefit the global community: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives offers 
its sincere congratulations to Armenia on its accession to 
the World Trade Organization in December of 2002.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 3
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify the President 
of the assembly of the Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mr. DELAY submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the Speaker to appoint a committee to notify 
the President of the assembly of the Congress.
Resolved, That a committee of two Members be ap-
pointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Rep-
resentatives to join with a committee on the part of the 
Senate to notify the President of the United States that 
a quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is 
ready to receive any communication that he may be 
pleased to make.
Æ
H. Res. 3
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 7, 2003.
Resolved, That a committee of two Members be ap-
pointed by the Speaker on the part of the House of Rep-
resentatives to join with a committee on the part of the Sen-
ate to notify the President of the United States that a
quorum of each House has assembled and Congress is ready
to receive any communication that he may be pleased to
make.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 400
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 20, 2003.
Whereas Karol Jo´zef Wojtyla, known as John Paul II since
his October 1978 election to the papacy, was born in
Wadowice, Poland, on May 18, 1920, the day of the
‘‘Polish Miracle’’, the nation’s first military victory in
200 years and a day which set in motion events which
briefly restored Poland’s independence;
Whereas he made his First Holy Communion at age 9 and
was confirmed at 18, and saw his mother, father, and
eldest brother all die before he turned 21, and upon grad-
uation from Marcin Wadowita high school in Wadowice,
he enrolled in Cracow’s Jagiellonian University in 1938
and in a school for drama;
Whereas the Nazi occupation forces closed Cracow’s
Jagiellonian University, where he was enrolled in 1939
and young Karol had to work in a quarry and then in
a chemical factory to earn his living and to avoid being
deported to Germany;
Whereas in 1942, aware of his call to the priesthood, he
began courses in the clandestine seminary of Cracow, run
by Cardinal Adam Stefan Sapieha, archbishop of Cracow,
and at the same time, Karol Wojtyla was one of the pio-
neers of the ‘‘Rhapsodic Theatre’’, which was forced to
hold clandestine performances;