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•HRES 341 IH 
Whereas even after the adherence of Israel to United Nations 
Security Council Resolution 425 by withdrawing from 
South Lebanon, Hezbollah has continued to carry out at-
tacks against Israel and its citizens; 
Whereas in the 108th Congress, the House of Representa-
tives adopted House Resolution 285, urging the Euro-
pean Union to classify Hamas, another Palestinian ter-
rorist organization, as a terrorist organization for pur-
poses of prohibiting funding from the European Union to 
Hamas; 
Whereas Hezbollah provides training and weapons to Hamas 
and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad for use by these groups 
against Israeli targets; 
Whereas the Director of Central Intelligence calls Hezbollah 
‘‘an organization with the capability and worldwide pres-
ence [equal to] al Queda, equal if not far more [of a] ca-
pable organization . . . [t]hey’re a notch above in many 
respects . . . which puts them in a state sponsored cat-
egory with a potential for lethality that’s quite great’’; 
Whereas although the European Union has included Imad 
Fayiz Mughniyah, a key operations and intelligence offi-
cer of Hezbollah, on its terrorist list, it has not included 
his organization on the list; 
Whereas Hezbollah continues to be sponsored and supported 
by such countries as Syria and Iran; and 
Whereas cooperation between the United States and Europe 
regarding combating international terrorism is essential: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 341 IH 
(1) urges the European Union to classify 
Hezbollah as a terrorist organization for purposes of 
prohibiting funding from the European Union to 
Hezbollah and recognizing it as a threat to inter-
national security; 
(2) condemns the continuous terrorist attacks 
by Hezbollah; and 
(3) condemns Hezbollah’s continuous support of 
other Palestinian terrorist organization such as 
Hamas and the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 342
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, Illinois, 
in its endeavor to erect a monument known as the National Railroad 
Hall of Fame. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. EVANS (for himself, Mr. LAHOOD, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. 
RUSH, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
DAVIS of Illinois, and Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and 
Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of 
Galesburg, Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument 
known as the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
Whereas Galesburg, Illinois, has been linked to the history of 
railroading since 1849 when the Peoria and Oquawka 
Railroad was organized; 
Whereas the citizens of Galesburg supported a railroad to 
Chicago which was chartered as the Central Military 
Tract Railroad in 1851; 
Whereas upon completion of the Central Military Tract Rail-
road, the Northern Cross Railroad joined the Central 
Military Tract Railroad at Galesburg;
•HRES 342 IH 
Whereas in 1886 Galesburg secured the Atchison, Topeka, 
and Santa Fe Railway and became one of the few places 
in the world served by 2 major railroads; 
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., has been 
established in Galesburg and chartered under the laws of 
the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit corporation; 
Whereas the objectives of the National Railroad Hall of 
Fame, Inc., include (1) perpetuating the memory of lead-
ers and innovators in the railroad industry, (2) fostering, 
promoting, and encouraging a better understanding of 
the origins and growth of railroads, especially in the 
United States, and (3) establishing and maintaining a li-
brary and collection of documents, reports, and other 
items of value to contribute to the education of all per-
sons interested in railroading; and 
Whereas the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., is plan-
ning to erect a monument known as the National Rail-
road Hall of Fame to honor the men and women who ac-
tively participated in the founding and development of 
the railroad industry in the United States: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives supports 
the National Railroad Hall of Fame, Inc., of Galesburg, 
Illinois, in its endeavor to erect a monument known as 
the National Railroad Hall of Fame.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 343
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit service on 
the Committee on Appropriations to not more than three Congresses 
in a period of five successive Congresses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. FRANKS of Arizona (for himself and Mr. TOOMEY) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
limit service on the Committee on Appropriations to not 
more than three Congresses in a period of five successive 
Congresses.
Resolved, That clause 5(a) of rule X of the Rules of 
the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the 
end the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(5) A member of the Committee on Appropriations 
may not serve on the committee during more than three 
Congresses in a period of five Congresses (beginning with 
service in the 107th Congress and disregarding for this
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 348
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to raise the awareness 
of alopecia areata. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. RYAN of Ohio (for himself, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. ROSS, Mr. HIN-
CHEY, Ms. WOOLSEY, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives to 
raise the awareness of alopecia areata.
Whereas alopecia areata is a common autoimmune skin dis-
ease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and else-
where on the body; 
Whereas alopecia areata is a common but very challenging 
and capricious disease affecting approximately 2 percent 
of the American population, amounting to more than 4.7 
million people in the United States; 
Whereas, with alopecia areata, the affected hair follicles are 
mistakenly attacked by a person’s immune system, result-
ing in the loss of hair; 
Whereas, although not life-threatening, alopecia areata is 
most certainly life-altering, and its sudden onset, recur-
•HRES 343 IH 
purpose any service for less than a full session in a Con-
gress).’’.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 345
Extending condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late 
David Christopher Kelly, PhD. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. MCDERMOTT (for himself, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mrs. 
TAUSCHER, and Mr. FROST) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Extending condolences to the family, friends, and loved ones 
of the late David Christopher Kelly, PhD.
Whereas Dr. David Kelly contributed his expertise in microbi-
ology to the Government of the United Kingdom as a sci-
entific advisor to the Proliferation and Arms Control Sec-
retariat of the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defence; 
Whereas Dr. David Kelly’s courageous work for the United 
Nations Special Commission (UNSCOM), which between 
1991 and 1998 was charged with dismantling Iraq’s 
banned chemical, biological, and ballistic programs, 
earned him the great respect of world arms control ex-
perts and made the world safer for us all; 
Whereas Dr. David Kelly had a leading role in the inspec-
tions of Russian biological warfare facilities until 1994
•HRES 345 IH 
under the 1992 trilateral agreement between the United 
States of America, the United Kingdom, and Russia and 
aided in reducing the danger of biological weapons in 
Russia; 
Whereas Dr. David Kelly’s professional life was characterized 
by his integrity, honor, and dedication to finding the 
truth; and 
Whereas David Kelly will be deeply missed by his loving wife 
Janice, and his three daughters Sian, Rachel, and Ellen: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives, on be-
half of the American people, extends its deepest condo-
lences to the family, friends, and loved ones of the late 
David Christopher Kelly.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 347
Concerning United States assessed contributions to the United Nations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. PENCE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Concerning United States assessed contributions to the 
United Nations.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Representative of the United States 
to the United Nations should seek an agreement to lower 
the assessment level of the United States for the regular 
budget of the United Nations when the United Nations 
General Assembly considers the scale of assessments for 
member nations for the period 2004 through 2006.
Æ
•HRES 348 IH 
rent episodes, and unpredictable course have a serious ef-
fect on a person’s life and functional status at work, 
school, and everyday life; and 
Whereas because much of the public is not familiar with alo-
pecia areata, the reaction of the public to the disease can 
have a profound psychological impact on the lives of 
those disrupted by this disease: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that an appropriate week should be des-
ignated as National Alopecia Areata Awareness Week.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 34
Designating majority membership on certain standing committees of the 
House. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 28, 2003
Mr. CALVERT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Designating majority membership on certain standing 
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and 
are hereby, elected to the following standing committee of 
the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE
ON
HOUSE
ADMINISTRATION: Mr. 
Ehlers, Mr. Mica, Mr. Linder, Mr. Doolittle, and Mr. Rey-
nolds.
Æ
H. Res. 350
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 3, 2003.
Whereas Lance Armstrong won the 2003 Tour de France,
the 100th anniversary of the race, by completing the
2,125-mile, 23-day course in 83 hours, 41 minutes, and
12 seconds, finishing 1 minute and 1 second ahead of his
nearest competitor;
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s win on July 27, 2003, marks his
fifth Tour de France victory;
Whereas with this victory, Lance Armstrong joined Miguel
Indurain as the only riders in history to win cycling’s
most prestigious race in 5 consecutive years;
Whereas Lance Armstrong displayed incredible perseverance,
determination, and leadership in prevailing over the
mountainous terrain of the Alps and Pyrenees and in
overcoming crashes, illness, hard-charging rivals, and
driving rain on the way to winning the premier cycling
event in the world;
Whereas 
in 
1997, 
Lance 
Armstrong 
defeated
choriocarcinoma, an aggressive form of testicular cancer
that had spread throughout his abdomen, lungs, and
brain, and after treatment has remained cancer-free for
the past 6 years;
•HRES 350 EH
Whereas Lance Armstrong is the first cancer survivor to win
the Tour de France;
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s courage and resolution to over-
come cancer has made him a role model to cancer pa-
tients and their loved ones, and his efforts through the
Lance Armstrong Foundation have helped to advance
cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment, and after-
treatment services;
Whereas Lance Armstrong continues to be the face of cycling
as a sport, a healthy fitness activity, and a pollution-free
transportation alternative; and
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s accomplishments as an athlete,
teammate, cancer survivor, and advocate have made him
an inspiration to millions of people around the world:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Lance Armstrong and the United
States Postal Service team on their historic victory in
the 2003 Tour de France; and
(2) commends the unwavering commitment to can-
cer awareness and survivorship demonstrated by Lance
Armstrong.
•HRES 350 EH
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to Lance Arm-
strong.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 351 EH
through page 24, line 12; ‘‘limited or’’ on page 26, line 9;
page 27, line 14, through page 28, line 7; beginning with
‘‘Provided’’ on page 28, line 19, through page 29, line 3;
‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of law’’ on page 31,
line 5; page 31, line 14, through line 21; page 31, line 24,
through page 32, line 17; ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of law’’ on page 34, line 24; beginning with ‘‘provided
further’’ on page 36, line 17, through page 37, line 5; begin-
ning with ‘‘provided further’’ on page 45, line 16, through
line 23; ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provision of law’’ on
page 46, line 25; page 50, line 19, through ‘‘project’’ on page
51, line 4; beginning with ‘‘Notwithstanding’’ on page 51,
line 12, through ‘‘amended’’ on line 13; page 53, line 3,
through page 54, line 12; ‘‘Notwithstanding any other provi-
sion of law’’ on page 54, lines 13 and 14; page 72, line 22,
through page 76; page 122, line 4, through line 9; ‘‘Notwith-
standing any other provision of law’’ on page 126, lines 15
and 16; beginning with ‘‘and the prohibition’’ on page 126,
line 20, through ‘‘2512(a)(1))’’ on line 23. Where points of
order are waived against part of a paragraph or section,
points of order against a provision in another part of such
paragraph or section may be made only against such provi-
sion and not against the entire paragraph or section. During
consideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the
Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition
•HRES 351 EH
on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment
has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congres-
sional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule
XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read.
At the conclusion of consideration 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 passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 450 
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
November 20, 2003. 
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order 
to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 78) 
making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2004, and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be 
considered as read for amendment. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final 
passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of 
debate on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit. 
Attest: 
Clerk. 
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final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 101
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 351
[Report No. 108–258] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2989) 
making appropriations for the Departments of 
Transportation and Treasury, and independent 
agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2004, and for other purposes. 
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 354
Encouraging nonprofit organizations to increase the number of women and 
minorities on their governing boards and encouraging Americans to en-
rich their lives and serve their communities by volunteering to serve 
on the governing boards of nonprofit organizations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Encouraging nonprofit organizations to increase the number 
of women and minorities on their governing boards and 
encouraging Americans to enrich their lives and serve 
their communities by volunteering to serve on the gov-
erning boards of nonprofit organizations.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives encour-
ages nonprofit organizations to increase the number of 
women and minorities on their governing boards and en-
courages Americans to enrich their lives and serve their 
communities by volunteering to serve on the governing 
boards of nonprofit organizations.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 355
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the 
United States and Bulgaria. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 4, 2003
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. BEREUTER, and Mrs. 
TAUSCHER) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of diplomatic 
relations between the United States and Bulgaria.
Whereas the United States established diplomatic relations 
with the Republic of Bulgaria on September 19, 1903; 
Whereas the United States acknowledges the courage of the 
Bulgarian people in deciding to pursue a free democratic 
and independent Bulgaria and their steadfast persever-
ance in building a society based on the rule of law, re-
spect for human rights, and a free market economy; 
Whereas Bulgaria has promoted stability in the Balkans by 
rendering support to Operation Allied Force and Oper-
ation Joint Guardian led by the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization (NATO), and by providing peacekeeping 
troops to Stabilisation Force in Bosnia and Herzegovina
•HRES 355 IH 
(SFOR) in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and to Kosovo 
Force (KFOR) in Kosovo; 
Whereas Bulgaria was among the very first countries to de-
nounce terrorism and pledge active support to the United 
States in the fight against terrorism following the events 
of September 11, 2001; 
Whereas Bulgaria provided overflight and basing rights at 
the town of Bourgas for Operation Enduring Freedom, 
representing the first stationing of foreign forces in Bul-
garia since World War II, and Bulgaria deployed a nu-
clear, biological, and chemical protection detachment to 
Afghanistan as part of the International Security Assist-
ance Force (ISAF); 
Whereas Bulgaria has stood firmly by the United States in 
the cause of advancing freedom worldwide during its ten-
ure as a non-permanent member of the United Nations 
Security Council; 
Whereas Bulgaria agreed to each request of the United 
States and offered overflight and basing rights as well as 
transit of United States and coalition forces, and de-
ployed a 500-man infantry battalion as part of a sta-
bilization force in Iraq; 
Whereas Bulgaria was recently invited to join NATO and has 
shown determination in enacting the continued reforms 
necessary to be a productive, contributing member of the 
Alliance; 
Whereas Bulgaria strongly supports the strengthening of the 
trans-Atlantic link and considers it a basis for NATO 
unity and cooperation in countering new threats to global 
security; and
•HRES 357 IH 
Whereas for more than 5 decades Bob Hope entertained the 
Nation’s troops overseas with the United Service Organi-
zations (USO), putting on shows during World War II, 
the Korea War, the Vietnam War, and the first Persian 
Gulf War; 
Whereas during his lifetime Bob Hope donated more than 1 
billion dollars to hospitals, charities, and civic organiza-
tions; 
Whereas Bob Hope received the Congressional Gold Medal in 
1962, in recognition of his service to his country and the 
cause of peace, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom 
in 1969, in honor of his gifts of joy to all the American 
people; 
Whereas Bob Hope’s commitment to the Nation’s troops was 
so great that he was the first person ever to be recog-
nized by the United States Congress as an honorary vet-
eran; 
Whereas Bob Hope received the Distinguished Service Medal 
from each branch of the Armed Forces; 
Whereas Bob Hope was awarded 5 special Oscars, the George 
Peabody Award, and more than 50 honorary degrees; and 
Whereas, on July 27, 2003, America was greatly saddened by 
the death of Bob Hope: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors Bob Hope for his legendary career 
as an entertainer, decades of dedicated service to the 
men and women of the Armed Forces, and his many 
philanthropic and humanitarian acts; and
•HRES 355 IH 
Whereas the Senate has recently given its consent with 96 
votes to 0 for the ratification of the accession protocols 
of Bulgaria and six other aspirant countries from Central 
and Eastern Europe to NATO, thereby welcoming their 
contribution to common Euro-Atlantic security: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the Republic Of Bulgaria for de-
veloping increasingly friendly and meaningful rela-
tions with the United States over the past 100 
years; 
(2) recognizes the continued contributions of 
Bulgaria toward bringing peace, stability, and pros-
perity to the region of South Eastern Europe, in-
cluding its contributions to regional security and 
democratic stability; 
(3) salutes the willing cooperation of Bulgaria 
and its increasingly vital role as a valuable ally in 
the war against international terrorism; and 
(4) encourages opportunities for greater co-
operation between the United States and Bulgaria in 
the political, military, economic, and cultural 
spheres.
Æ
H. Res. 357
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 30, 2003.
Whereas Bob Hope was born Leslie Townes Hope on May
29, 1903, in Eltham, England, and immigrated to the
United States in 1907 at the age of 4;
Whereas Bob Hope entertained America on the vaudeville cir-
cuit, the Broadway stage, and in over 1,100 radio shows,
75 movies, and 475 television programs;
Whereas for more than 5 decades Bob Hope entertained the
Nation’s troops overseas with the United Service Organi-
zations (USO), putting on shows during World War II,
the Korea War, the Vietnam War, and the first Persian
Gulf War;
Whereas during his lifetime Bob Hope donated more than 1
billion dollars to hospitals, charities, and civic organiza-
tions;
Whereas Bob Hope received the Congressional Gold Medal in
1962, in recognition of his service to his country and the
cause of peace, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom
in 1969, in honor of his gifts of joy to all the American
people;
Whereas Bob Hope’s commitment to the Nation’s troops was
so great that he was the first person ever to be recog-
•HRES 357 EH
nized by the United States Congress as an honorary vet-
eran;
Whereas Bob Hope received the Distinguished Service Medal
from each branch of the Armed Forces;
Whereas Bob Hope was awarded 5 special Oscars, the George
Peabody Award, and more than 50 honorary degrees; and
Whereas, on July 27, 2003, America was greatly saddened by
the death of Bob Hope: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors Bob Hope for his legendary career as an
entertainer, decades of dedicated service to the men and
women of the Armed Forces, and his many philanthropic
and humanitarian acts; and
(2) expresses condolences on his passing to his wife
Dolores, their children, and grandchildren.
Attest:
Clerk.