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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and
the importance of homeownership in the United
States.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the President has issued a proclamation proclaiming
June 2002 as National Homeownership Month;
Whereas owning a home represents the American dream for
our Nation’s families;
Whereas the national homeownership rate has increased to
67.8 percent, higher than at any other time in history for
all demographic groups, and homeownership rates among
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minority families are increasing faster than such rates
for the population as a whole;
Whereas the purchase of a home is oftentimes a family’s larg-
est personal investment;
Whereas homeownership provides economic stability and se-
curity for homeowners and their communities by allowing
homeowners to build wealth over the life of the home and
have a greater stake in local schools, civic organizations,
and churches;
Whereas improving homeownership opportunities requires the
commitment and cooperation of private, nonprofit, and
public sectors, including the Federal Government and
State and local governments; and
Whereas the current policies of the United States Govern-
ment and the Congress encourage homeownership and
should continue to do so in the future: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of Na-
tional Homeownership Month; and
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(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership
in building strong communities and families in the
United States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 17, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the importance of
homeownership in the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 11, 2002
Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California (for himself and Mr. OXLEY) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Financial Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the
importance of homeownership in the United States.
Whereas the President has issued a proclamation proclaiming
June 2002 as National Homeownership Month;
Whereas owning a home represents the American dream for
our Nation’s families;
Whereas the national homeownership rate has increased to
67.8 percent, higher than at any other time in history for
all demographic groups, and homeownership rates among
minority families are increasing faster than such rates
for the population as a whole;
Whereas the purchase of a home is oftentimes a family’s larg-
est personal investment;
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 464
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on September 11, 2001, while Americans were at-
tending to their daily routines, terrorists hijacked and de-
stroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them into
the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City,
and a third into the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C.;
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Whereas homeownership provides economic stability and se-
curity for homeowners and their communities by allowing
homeowners to build wealth over the life of the home and
have a greater stake in local schools, civic organizations,
and churches;
Whereas improving homeownership opportunities requires the
commitment and cooperation of private, nonprofit, and
public sectors, including the Federal Government and
State and local governments; and
Whereas the current policies of the United States Govern-
ment and the Congress encourage homeownership and
should continue to do so in the future: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of Na-
tional Homeownership Month; and
(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership
in building strong communities and families in the
United States.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 18, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban
Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing National Homeownership Month and the
importance of homeownership in the United States.
Whereas the President has issued a proclamation proclaiming
June 2002 as National Homeownership Month;
Whereas owning a home represents the American dream for
our Nation’s families;
Whereas the national homeownership rate has increased to
67.8 percent, higher than at any other time in history for
all demographic groups, and homeownership rates among
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minority families are increasing faster than such rates
for the population as a whole;
Whereas the purchase of a home is oftentimes a family’s larg-
est personal investment;
Whereas homeownership provides economic stability and se-
curity for homeowners and their communities by allowing
homeowners to build wealth over the life of the home and
have a greater stake in local schools, civic organizations,
and churches;
Whereas improving homeownership opportunities requires the
commitment and cooperation of private, nonprofit, and
public sectors, including the Federal Government and
State and local governments; and
Whereas the current policies of the United States Govern-
ment and the Congress encourage homeownership and
should continue to do so in the future: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) fully supports the goals and ideals of Na-
tional Homeownership Month; and
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(2) recognizes the importance of homeownership
in building strong communities and families in the
United States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 17, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 416
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Navy League of the United States was founded
in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore
Roosevelt to serve and support the United States sea
services, namely the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard,
and Merchant Marine;
Whereas the Navy League has more than 77,000 active mem-
bers;
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Whereas the Navy League is unique among military-oriented
associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated
to the education of American citizens and the support of
the members of the sea services and their families;
Whereas the Navy League supports active duty members of
the sea services through the adoption of naval vessels, in-
stallations, and units and the hosting of commissioning
ceremonies, award programs, and other recognition pro-
grams;
Whereas the Navy League supports America’s young people
through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship
Program, and through its promotion of youth-oriented
activities in local communities, such as the Reserve Offi-
cers’ Training Corps and other recognized youth pro-
grams;
Whereas the Navy League is widely respected by citizens,
community and industry leaders, and public officials; and
Whereas Navy League programs are welcomed in commu-
nities throughout the United States, and members of the
Navy League are recognized for their integrity and patri-
otism: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress, on the occasion of the
centennial of the founding of the Navy League of the
United States in 1902, congratulates the Navy League
and its members for their role as the foremost civilian or-
•HCON 416 EH
ganization dedicated to supporting the United States sea
services.
Passed the House of Representatives June 24, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 416
Congratulating the Navy League of the United States on the occasion of
the centennial of the organization’s founding.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 11, 2002
Mr. SCHROCK (for himself, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. OTTER, Mr.
TIAHRT, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. WILSON of South Carolina, Mr. JONES of
North Carolina, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr.
LAHOOD, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. PUTNAM, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. HUNTER,
Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHAW, Mr. FORBES, Mr. DICKS, Mr. FILNER, Mrs.
MYRICK, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. CAPUANO, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia,
Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. CANTOR, Mr. KOLBE, Mr. SIM-
MONS, Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr.
KING, Mr. HORN, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. KIRK, Mr.
SMITH of New Jersey, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. LARSEN of Washington,
Mr. SKELTON, Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. KING-
STON, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. TURNER, Mr. SUNUNU, Mr. TANNER, Mr.
KERNS, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. EVANS, Mr. HEFLEY, and Mr. ISAKSON) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Navy League of the United States on
the occasion of the centennial of the organization’s founding.
Whereas the Navy League of the United States was founded
in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore
Roosevelt to serve and support the United States sea
services, namely the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard,
and Merchant Marine;
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Whereas the Navy League has more than 77,000 active mem-
bers;
Whereas the Navy League is unique among military-oriented
associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated
to the education of American citizens and the support of
the members of the sea services and their families;
Whereas the Navy League supports active duty members of
the sea services through the adoption of naval vessels, in-
stallations, and units and the hosting of commissioning
ceremonies, award programs, and other recognition pro-
grams;
Whereas the Navy League supports America’s young people
through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship
Program, and through its promotion of youth-oriented
activities in local communities, such as the Reserve Offi-
cers’ Training Corps and other recognized youth pro-
grams;
Whereas the Navy League is widely respected by citizens,
community and industry leaders, and public officials; and
Whereas Navy League programs are welcomed in commu-
nities throughout the United States, and members of the
Navy League are recognized for their integrity and patri-
otism: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress, on the occasion of the
centennial of the founding of the Navy League of the
United States in 1902, congratulates the Navy League
and its members for their role as the foremost civilian or-
•HCON 416 IH
ganization dedicated to supporting the United States sea
services.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 416
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 25, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the Navy League of the United States on
the occasion of the centennial of the organization’s founding.
Whereas the Navy League of the United States was founded
in 1902 with the encouragement of President Theodore
Roosevelt to serve and support the United States sea
services, namely the Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard,
and Merchant Marine;
Whereas the Navy League has more than 77,000 active mem-
bers;
HCON 416 RFS
Whereas the Navy League is unique among military-oriented
associations in that it is a civilian organization dedicated
to the education of American citizens and the support of
the members of the sea services and their families;
Whereas the Navy League supports active duty members of
the sea services through the adoption of naval vessels, in-
stallations, and units and the hosting of commissioning
ceremonies, award programs, and other recognition pro-
grams;
Whereas the Navy League supports America’s young people
through its youth programs, including sponsorship of the
Naval Sea Cadet Corps and the Navy League Scholarship
Program, and through its promotion of youth-oriented
activities in local communities, such as the Reserve Offi-
cers’ Training Corps and other recognized youth pro-
grams;
Whereas the Navy League is widely respected by citizens,
community and industry leaders, and public officials; and
Whereas Navy League programs are welcomed in commu-
nities throughout the United States, and members of the
Navy League are recognized for their integrity and patri-
otism: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress, on the occasion of the
centennial of the founding of the Navy League of the
United States in 1902, congratulates the Navy League
and its members for their role as the foremost civilian or-
HCON 416 RFS
ganization dedicated to supporting the United States sea
services.
Passed the House of Representatives June 24, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Whereas Federal grants provide seed money empowering
communities to find partners and resources and to re-
cruit doctors and needed health professionals;
Whereas Federal grants on average contribute 22 percent of
such a health center’s budget, with the remainder pro-
vided by State and local governments, medicare, med-
icaid, private contributions, private insurance, and pa-
tient fees;
Whereas these health centers are community oriented and pa-
tient focused;
Whereas these health centers tailor their services to fit the
special needs and priorities of communities, working to-
gether with schools, businesses, churches, community or-
ganizations, foundations, and State and local govern-
ments;
Whereas these health centers contribute to the health and
well-being of their communities by keeping children
healthy and in school and helping adults remain produc-
tive and on the job;
Whereas these health centers engage citizen participation and
provide jobs for 50,000 community residents; and
Whereas the establishment of a National Community Health
Center Week for the week beginning on August 18, 2002,
would raise awareness of the health services provided by
these health centers: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) there should be established a National Com-
munity Health Center Week to raise awareness of
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health services provided by community, migrant,
public housing, and homeless health centers; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and inter-
ested organizations to observe such a week with ap-
propriate programs and activities.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 419
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on September 17, 1902, when Theodore Roosevelt
was President, 8 wildlife managers and game wardens
from 6 States met in West Yellowstone, Montana, on be-
half of the country’s beleaguered fish and wildlife popu-
lations, and established the National Association of Game
and Fish Wardens and Commissioners, which later be-
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came the International Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies (IAFWA);
Whereas 100 years later, IAFWA represents the fish and
wildlife agencies of all 50 States and enjoys the member-
ship of several Federal natural resource agencies, the
Federal and provincial fish and wildlife agencies of Can-
ada, and the Federal natural resource agency of Mexico;
Whereas IAFWA has been a significant force in the enact-
ment of fish and wildlife conservation treaties and Fed-
eral statutes too numerous to enumerate, including the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act; the Pittman-Robertson Wild-
life Restoration Act; the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish Res-
toration Act; all farm bills enacted since 1985; the North
American Wetlands Conservation Act; the National Wild-
life Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the
Fish and Wildlife Programs Improvement and National
Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act of 2000, to men-
tion but a few;
Whereas IAFWA continues to promote the sustainable use of
natural resources; to encourage cooperation and coordina-
tion of fish and wildlife conservation and management at
all levels of government; to encourage professional man-
agement of fish and wildlife; to develop coalitions among
conservation organizations to promote fish and wildlife
interests; and to foster public understanding of the need
for conservation; and
Whereas the State fish and wildlife agencies have successfully
restored healthy fish and wildlife populations enjoyed by
all Americans largely using Federal excise taxes paid by
hunters and anglers into the Federal trust funds known
as the Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson, and Wallop-
•HCON 419 EH
Breaux trust funds, and using State hunting and fishing
license fees: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the significance of the centennial
of the establishment of the entity that became the
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agen-
cies;
(2) acknowledges the outstanding contributions
of its member agencies to fish and wildlife conserva-
tion; and
(3) requests the President to issue a proclama-
tion observing the 100th anniversary of the founding
of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies.
Passed the House of Representatives September 24,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 419
Requesting the President to issue a proclamation in observance of the 100th
Anniversary of the founding of the International Association of Fish
and Wildlife Agencies.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2002
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself and Mr. DINGELL) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Resources
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Requesting the President to issue a proclamation in observ-
ance of the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies.
Whereas on September 17, 1902, when Theodore Roosevelt
was President, 8 wildlife managers and game wardens
from 6 States met in West Yellowstone, Montana, on be-
half of the country’s beleaguered fish and wildlife popu-
lations, and established the National Association of Game
and Fish Wardens and Commissioners, which later be-
came the International Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies (IAFWA);
Whereas 100 years later, IAFWA represents the fish and
wildlife agencies of all 50 States and enjoys the member-
ship of several Federal natural resource agencies, the
•HCON 419 IH
Federal and provincial fish and wildlife agencies of Can-
ada, and the Federal natural resource agency of Mexico;
Whereas IAFWA has been a significant force in the enact-
ment of fish and wildlife conservation treaties and Fed-
eral statutes too numerous to enumerate, including the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act; the Pittman-Robertson Wild-
life Restoration Act; the Dingell-Johnson Sportfish Res-
toration Act; all farm bills enacted since 1985; the North
American Wetlands Conservation Act; the National Wild-
life Refuge System Improvement Act of 1997, and the
Fish and Wildlife Programs Improvement and National
Wildlife Refuge System Centennial Act of 2000, to men-
tion but a few;
Whereas IAFWA continues to promote the sustainable use of
natural resources; to encourage cooperation and coordina-
tion of fish and wildlife conservation and management at
all levels of government; to encourage professional man-
agement of fish and wildlife; to develop coalitions among
conservation organizations to promote fish and wildlife
interests; and to foster public understanding of the need
for conservation; and
Whereas the State fish and wildlife agencies have successfully
restored healthy fish and wildlife populations enjoyed by
all Americans largely using Federal excise taxes paid by
hunters and anglers into the Federal trust funds known
as the Pittman-Robertson, Dingell-Johnson, and Wallop-
Breaux trust funds, and using State hunting and fishing
license fees: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
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United States against terrorism in the aftermath of
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks;
(7) discourages, in the strongest possible terms,
any effort to confuse the war on terrorism with a
war on any people or any faith;
(8) commends the President and the brave serv-
icemen and women of the United States Armed
Forces in the successful effort to oust the Taliban
from power;
(9) remains resolved to pursue all those respon-
sible for the terrorist attacks of September 11,
2001, and their sponsors until they are discovered
and punished; and
(10) reaffirms that Congress will honor the
memory of those who lost their lives as a result of
the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and will
defend bravely the citizens of the United States in
the face of all future challenges.
Passed the House of Representatives September 11,
2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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(1) recognizes the significance of the centennial
of the establishment of the entity that became the
International Association of Fish and Wildlife Agen-
cies;
(2) acknowledges the outstanding contributions
of its member agencies to fish and wildlife conserva-
tion; and
(3) requests the President to issue a proclama-
tion observing the 100th anniversary of the founding
of the International Association of Fish and Wildlife
Agencies.
Æ