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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 385
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 23, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Secretary
of Health and Human Services should conduct or sup-
port research on certain tests to screen for ovarian can-
cer, and Federal health care programs and group and
individual health plans should cover the tests if dem-
onstrated to be effective, and for other purposes.
Whereas ovarian cancer is a serious and underrecognized
threat to women’s health;
Whereas ovarian cancer, the deadliest of the gynecologic can-
cers, is the fourth leading cause of cancer death among
women in the United States;
Whereas ovarian cancer occurs in 1 out of 57 women in the
United States;
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Whereas approximately 50 percent of the women in the
United States diagnosed with ovarian cancer die as a re-
sult of the cancer within 5 years;
Whereas ovarian cancer is readily treatable when it is de-
tected in the beginning stages before it has spread be-
yond the ovaries, but the vast majority of cases are not
diagnosed until the advanced stages when the cancer has
spread beyond the ovaries;
Whereas in cases where ovarian cancer is detected in the be-
ginning stages, more than 90 percent of women survive
longer than 5 years;
Whereas only 25 percent of ovarian cancer cases in the
United States are diagnosed in the beginning stages;
Whereas in cases where ovarian cancer is diagnosed in the
advanced stages, the chance of 5-year survival is only
about 25 percent; and
Whereas ovarian cancer may be difficult to diagnose because
symptoms are easily confused with other diseases and be-
cause there is no reliable, easy-to-administer screening
tool: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the Secretary of Health and Human Serv-
ices, acting through the Director of the National In-
stitutes of Health—
(A) should conduct or support research on
the effectiveness of the medical screening tech-
nique of using proteomic patterns in blood
serum to identify ovarian cancer, including the
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effectiveness of using the technique in combina-
tion with other screening methods for ovarian
cancer; and
(B) should continue to conduct or support
other promising ovarian cancer research that
may lead to breakthroughs in screening tech-
niques;
(2) the Secretary should submit to the Congress
a report on the research described in paragraph
(1)(A), including an analysis of the effectiveness of
the medical screening technique for identifying ovar-
ian cancer; and
(3) if the research demonstrates that the med-
ical screening technique is effective for identifying
ovarian cancer, Federal health care programs and
group and individual health plans should cover the
technique.
Passed the House of Representatives July 22, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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sponsors for improving student achievement and for their
financial and other operations;
Whereas 37 States, the District of Columbia, and the Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico have passed laws authorizing
charter schools;
Whereas 37 States, the District of Columbia, and the Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico will have received substantial
assistance from the Federal Government by the end of
the current fiscal year for planning, startup, and imple-
mentation of charter schools since their authorization in
1994 under the Elementary and Secondary Education
Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.);
Whereas 34 States, the District of Columbia, and the Com-
monwealth of Puerto Rico are serving over 580,000 stu-
dents in more than 2,431 charter schools during the
2001–2002 school year;
Whereas charter schools can be vehicles for improving stu-
dent achievement for students who attend them, for stim-
ulating change and improvement in all public schools,
and for benefiting all public school students;
Whereas charter schools must meet the same Federal student
achievement accountability requirements as all public
schools, and often set higher and additional goals, to en-
sure that they are of high quality and truly accountable
to the public;
Whereas charter schools assess and evaluate students annu-
ally and often even more frequently, and charter school
student achievement is directly linked to charter school
existence;
Whereas charter schools give parents new freedom to choose
their public school, charter schools routinely measure pa-
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teachers, parents, and students across the Nation
for their ongoing contributions to education and im-
proving and strengthening the Nation’s public school
system;
(3) the Congress supports the goals of National
Charter Schools Week, an event sponsored by char-
ter schools and charter school organizations across
the Nation and established to recognize the signifi-
cant impacts, achievements, and innovations of the
Nation’s charter schools; and
(4) it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should issue a proclamation calling on the
people of the United States to conduct appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate
support for charter schools in communities through-
out the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives April 30, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 386
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 1, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting a National Charter Schools Week, and for other
purposes.
Whereas charter schools are public schools authorized by a
designated public body and operating on the principles of
accountability, parental involvement, choice, and auton-
omy;
Whereas in exchange for the flexibility and autonomy given
to charter schools, they are held accountable by their
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rental approval, and charter schools must prove their on-
going and increasing success to parents, policymakers,
and their communities;
Whereas two-thirds of charter schools report having a waiting
list, the average size of such a waiting list is nearly one-
half of the school’s enrollment, and the total number of
students on all such waiting lists is enough to fill another
1,000 average-sized charter schools;
Whereas students in charter schools nationwide have similar
demographic characteristics as students in all public
schools;
Whereas charter schools in many States serve significant
numbers of students from families with lower income, mi-
nority students, and students with disabilities, and in a
majority of charter schools, almost half the students are
considered at risk or are former dropouts;
Whereas charter schools have enjoyed broad bipartisan sup-
port from the Administration, the Congress, State Gov-
ernors and legislatures, educators, and parents across the
Nation; and
Whereas charter schools are laboratories of reform and serve
as models of how to educate children as effectively as
possible: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress honors the 10th anniversary
of the opening of the Nation’s first charter school;
(2) the Congress acknowledges and commends
the charter school movement and charter schools,
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teachers, parents, and students across the Nation
for their ongoing contributions to education and im-
proving and strengthening the Nation’s public school
system;
(3) the Congress supports the goals of National
Charter Schools Week, an event sponsored by char-
ter schools and charter school organizations across
the Nation and established to recognize the signifi-
cant impacts, achievements, and innovations of the
Nation’s charter schools; and
(4) it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should issue a proclamation calling on the
people of the United States to conduct appropriate
programs, ceremonies, and activities to demonstrate
support for charter schools in communities through-
out the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives April 30, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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the technical codes and standards developed by the
American Society of Civil Engineers;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers incor-
porates educational, scientific, and charitable efforts
to advance the science of engineering, improve engi-
neering education, maintain the highest standards of
excellence in the practice of civil engineering, and en-
sure the public health, safety, and welfare;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers rep-
resents the profession primarily responsible for the
design, construction, and maintenance of the Na-
tion’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads, public build-
ings, mass transit systems, resource recovery sys-
tems, water systems, waste disposal and treatment
facilities, dams, ports and waterways and other pub-
lic facilities that are the foundation on which the Na-
tion’s economy stands and grows; and
Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, through innovation
and the highest professional standards in the practice
of civil engineering, protect the public health and
safety and ensure the high quality of life enjoyed by
the Nation’s citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges the American Society of Civil
Engineers for its 150th Anniversary;
(2) commends the many achievements of the
Nation’s civil engineers; and
(3) encourages the American Society of Civil
Engineers to continue its tradition of excellence in
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service to the profession of civil engineering and to
the public.
Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 387
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers for reaching its 150th Anniversary and for
the many vital contributions of civil engineers to
the quality of life of our Nation’s people includ-
ing the research and development projects that
have led to the physical infrastructure of modern
America.
H. Con. Res. 387
Agreed to June 18, 2002
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas, founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil Engineers
is the Nation’s oldest national engineering society;
Whereas civil engineers work to constantly improve buildings, water
systems, and other civil engineering works through research,
demonstration projects, and the technical codes and standards
developed by the American Society of Civil Engineers;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers incorporates edu-
cational, scientific, and charitable efforts to advance the science
of engineering, improve engineering education, maintain the
highest standards of excellence in the practice of civil engineering,
and ensure the public health, safety, and welfare;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers represents the
profession primarily responsible for the design, construction, and
maintenance of the Nation’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads,
public buildings, mass transit systems, resource recovery systems,
water systems, waste disposal and treatment facilities, dams,
ports and waterways and other public facilities that are the
foundation on which the Nation’s economy stands and grows;
and
Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, through innovation and the
highest professional standards in the practice of civil engineering,
protect the public health and safety and ensure the high quality
of life enjoyed by the Nation’s citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges the American Society of Civil Engineers
for its 150th Anniversary;
(2) commends the many achievements of the Nation’s civil
engineers; and
H. Con. Res. 387—2
(3) encourages the American Society of Civil Engineers
to continue its tradition of excellence in service to the profession
of civil engineering and to the public.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 387
Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engineers for reaching its 150th
Anniversary and for the many vital contributions of civil engineers to
the quality of life of our Nation’s people including the research and
development projects that have led to the physical infrastructure of
modern America.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 25, 2002
Mr. BARTON of Texas (for himself and Mr. MOORE) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engineers for
reaching its 150th Anniversary and for the many vital
contributions of civil engineers to the quality of life of
our Nation’s people including the research and develop-
ment projects that have led to the physical infrastructure
of modern America.
Whereas, founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil En-
gineers is the Nation’s oldest national engineering soci-
ety;
Whereas civil engineers work to constantly improve buildings,
water systems, and other civil engineering works through
research, demonstration projects, and the technical codes
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and standards developed by the American Society of Civil
Engineers;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers incor-
porates educational, scientific, and charitable efforts to
advance the science of engineering, improve engineering
education, maintain the highest standards of excellence in
the practice of civil engineering, and ensure the public
health, safety, and welfare;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers represents
the profession primarily responsible for the design, con-
struction, and maintenance of the Nation’s roads,
bridges, airports, railroads, public buildings, mass transit
systems, resource recovery systems, water systems, waste
disposal and treatment facilities, dams, ports and water-
ways and other public facilities that are the foundation
on which the Nation’s economy stands and grows; and
Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, through innovation and
the highest professional standards in the practice of civil
engineering, protect the public health and safety and en-
sure the high quality of life enjoyed by the Nation’s citi-
zens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges the American Society of Civil
Engineers for its 150th Anniversary;
(2) commends the many achievements of the
Nation’s civil engineers; and
(3) encourages the American Society of Civil
Engineers to continue its tradition of excellence in
•HCON 387 IH
service to the profession of civil engineering and to
the public.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 387
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 15 (legislative day, MAY 9), 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engineers for
reaching its 150th Anniversary and for the many vital
contributions of civil engineers to the quality of life of
our Nation’s people including the research and develop-
ment projects that have led to the physical infrastructure
of modern America.
Whereas, founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil
Engineers is the Nation’s oldest national engineering
society;
Whereas civil engineers work to constantly improve build-
ings, water systems, and other civil engineering
works through research, demonstration projects, and
HCON 387 RFS
the technical codes and standards developed by the
American Society of Civil Engineers;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers incor-
porates educational, scientific, and charitable efforts
to advance the science of engineering, improve engi-
neering education, maintain the highest standards of
excellence in the practice of civil engineering, and en-
sure the public health, safety, and welfare;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers rep-
resents the profession primarily responsible for the
design, construction, and maintenance of the Na-
tion’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads, public build-
ings, mass transit systems, resource recovery sys-
tems, water systems, waste disposal and treatment
facilities, dams, ports and waterways and other pub-
lic facilities that are the foundation on which the Na-
tion’s economy stands and grows; and
Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, through innovation
and the highest professional standards in the practice
of civil engineering, protect the public health and
safety and ensure the high quality of life enjoyed by
the Nation’s citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges the American Society of Civil
Engineers for its 150th Anniversary;
(2) commends the many achievements of the
Nation’s civil engineers; and
(3) encourages the American Society of Civil
Engineers to continue its tradition of excellence in
HCON 387 RFS
service to the profession of civil engineering and to
the public.
Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Calendar No. 418
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 387
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 15 (legislative day, MAY 9), 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JUNE 13, 2002
Reported by Mr. LEAHY, without amendment
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engineers for
reaching its 150th Anniversary and for the many vital
contributions of civil engineers to the quality of life of
our Nation’s people including the research and develop-
ment projects that have led to the physical infrastructure
of modern America.
Whereas, founded in 1852, the American Society of Civil
Engineers is the Nation’s oldest national engineering
society;
Whereas civil engineers work to constantly improve build-
ings, water systems, and other civil engineering
works through research, demonstration projects, and
HCON 387 RS
the technical codes and standards developed by the
American Society of Civil Engineers;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers incor-
porates educational, scientific, and charitable efforts
to advance the science of engineering, improve engi-
neering education, maintain the highest standards of
excellence in the practice of civil engineering, and en-
sure the public health, safety, and welfare;
Whereas the American Society of Civil Engineers rep-
resents the profession primarily responsible for the
design, construction, and maintenance of the Na-
tion’s roads, bridges, airports, railroads, public build-
ings, mass transit systems, resource recovery sys-
tems, water systems, waste disposal and treatment
facilities, dams, ports and waterways and other pub-
lic facilities that are the foundation on which the Na-
tion’s economy stands and grows; and
Whereas the Nation’s civil engineers, through innovation
and the highest professional standards in the practice
of civil engineering, protect the public health and
safety and ensure the high quality of life enjoyed by
the Nation’s citizens: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges the American Society of Civil
Engineers for its 150th Anniversary;
(2) commends the many achievements of the
Nation’s civil engineers; and
(3) encourages the American Society of Civil
Engineers to continue its tradition of excellence in
HCON 387 RS
service to the profession of civil engineering and to
the public.
Passed the House of Representatives May 14, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 418
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 387
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the American Society of Civil Engi-
neers for reaching its 150th Anniversary and for
the many vital contributions of civil engineers to
the quality of life of our Nation’s people includ-
ing the research and development projects that
have led to the physical infrastructure of modern
America.
JUNE 13, 2002
Reported without amendment
HR 4850 RH 
at the earliest feasible date. All of the above proviso 
amounts in this heading relate back to and are a subset 
of 
the 
first-referenced 
appropriation 
amount 
of 
$2,533,825,000. 
PUBLIC WORKS 
Public works, including rental of one passenger-car-
rying vehicle for use by the Mayor and three passenger-
carrying vehicles for use by the Council of the District of 
Columbia and leasing of passenger-carrying vehicles, 
$331,936,000 (including $312,035,000 from local funds, 
$4,000,000 from Federal grant funds, and $15,901,000 
from other funds): Provided, That this appropriation shall 
not be available for collecting ashes or miscellaneous 
refuse from hotels and places of business. 
CASH RESERVE 
For the cumulative cash reserve established pursuant 
to section 202(j)(2) of the District of Columbia Financial 
Responsibility and Management Assistance Act of 1995 
(D.C. Official Code, sec. 47–392.02(j)(2)), $50,000,000 
from local funds. 
REPAYMENT OF LOANS AND INTEREST 
For payment of principal, interest, and certain fees 
directly resulting from borrowing by the District of Co-
lumbia to fund District of Columbia capital projects as 
authorized by sections 462, 475, and 490 of the District
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 389
Honoring the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey and
wrestling teams and the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs wom-
en’s hockey team for winning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic
Association championships.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 29, 2002
Mr. KENNEDY of Minnesota submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers men’s
hockey and wrestling teams and the University of Min-
nesota-Duluth Bulldogs women’s hockey team for win-
ning the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic Association
championships.
Whereas the University of Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey
team recently won the 2002 National Collegiate Athletic
Association championship for the 4th time in the univer-
sity’s history;
Whereas the Minnesota Gophers men’s hockey team had an
impressive overall record of 32–8–4;
Whereas all but 1 of the players on the Minnesota Gophers
men’s hockey team are from Minnesota;
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Whereas Congress should honor the excellence of athletic
teams and encourage participation in collegiate athletics
in order to build teamwork and dedication: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress honors the University of Min-
nesota Golden Gophers men’s hockey and wrestling teams
and the University of Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs women’s
hockey team for winning the 2002 National Collegiate
Athletic Association championships.
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