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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 543
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the recent
summit held by the Presidents of South Korea and North Korea.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 29, 2000
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the recent summit held by the Presidents of South
Korea and North Korea.
Whereas on June 13, 2000, President Kim Dae-Jung of the
Republic of Korea (South Korea) and President Kim
Jong-Il of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea
(North Korea) began a 3-day summit;
Whereas this summit marked the only official meeting be-
tween the two countries since the end of hostilities in the
Korean War in 1953;
Whereas this summit was designed to end nearly 50 years of
conflict between the two Koreas;
Whereas 10,218 United States soldiers in the Korean conflict
are still listed as missing in action or prisoners of war;
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Whereas North Korea has unfairly withheld food supplies
from its starving population in order to fund its weapons
of mass destruction programs and has repeatedly placed
its people in imminent danger and its country at the
brink of ruin;
Whereas North Korea continues to sell ballistic missiles to
Pakistan, Libya, and Iran; and
Whereas the stability of the Korean peninsula and the con-
tainment of weapons of mass destruction are of utmost
importance and concern to the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Presidents of South Korea
and North Korea for this first important step in
bringing peace to the Korean peninsula;
(2) hopes this historic summit will foster the
goodwill necessary to end the hostilities between
these two important nations;
(3) welcomes the change in attitude between the
two nations that technically are still at war;
(4) awaits with great anticipation the resolution
of the issue of national unification of South Korea
and North Korea;
(5) anticipates the return of dispersed family
members and their relatives;
(6) expects a full accounting by North Korea of
all United States soldiers in the Korean conflict who
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are still listed as missing in action or prisoners of
war;
(7) hopes to secure from the North Korean
leadership a permanent moratorium on the flight
testing of long-range missiles; and
(8) expects to witness an immediate freeze in
North Korea’s nuclear program and a suspension of
its ballistic missile program.
Æ
H. Res. 544
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 25, 2000.
Whereas the United States and Mexico have a long history
of close relations and share a wide range of interests;
Whereas the people of the United States and the people of
Mexico have extensive cultural and historical ties that
bind together families and communities across national
boundaries;
Whereas a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Mexico is of
vital importance to the security of the United States;
Whereas a close relationship between the United States and
Mexico, based on mutual respect and understanding, is
important to the people of both nations;
Whereas Mexican leaders from across the political spectrum
and representatives of civil society recognized the need
for political and electoral reform and took important
steps to achieve these goals;
Whereas on July 2, 2000, nearly two-thirds of all eligible vot-
ers in Mexico participated in the national election;
Whereas both domestic and international election observers
declared the July 2nd elections to be the fairest and most
transparent in Mexico’s history;
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Whereas the election of Vincente Fox marks the first transi-
tion in power at the presidential level in 71 years from
the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), com-
pleting Mexico’s transition to a total multi-party demo-
cratic system;
Whereas Vincente Fox, the winning presidential candidate,
and Ernesto Zedillo, the current president, have both
pledged themselves to a peaceful and cooperative transi-
tion of power; and
Whereas this transparent, fair and democratic election should
be broadly commended: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the people and Government of the
United Mexican States for the successful completion of
the democratic multiparty elections for president and the
legislature;
(2) commends all the citizens and political parties
of Mexico for their participation in the democratic proc-
ess and their strong support for the strengthening of
their democracy;
(3) congratulates President-elect Vincente Fox for
his election victory and his strong commitment to democ-
racy and a free-market oriented economy; and
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(4) reaffirms the United States friendship with the
United Mexican States and our unequivocal commitment
to encouraging democracy throughout Latin America.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 544
Congratulating the people of the United Mexican States on the success of
their democratic elections held on July 2, 2000.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 11, 2000
Mr. GALLEGLY
(for himself, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr.
BALLENGER, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. LANTOS,
Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. PAYNE, and Mr. BROWN of Ohio) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the people of the United Mexican States on
the success of their democratic elections held on July
2, 2000.
Whereas the United States and Mexico have a long history
of close relations and share a wide range of interests;
Whereas the people of the United States and the people of
Mexico have extensive cultural and historical ties that
bind together families and communities across national
boundaries;
Whereas a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous Mexico is of
vital importance to the security of the United States;
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Whereas a close relationship between the United States and
Mexico, based on mutual respect and understanding, is
important to the people of both nations;
Whereas Mexican leaders from across the political spectrum
and representatives of civil society recognized the need
for political and electoral reform and took important
steps to achieve these goals;
Whereas on July 2, 2000, nearly two-thirds of all eligible vot-
ers in Mexico participated in the national election;
Whereas both domestic and international election observers
declared the July 2nd elections to be the fairest and most
transparent in Mexico’s history;
Whereas the election of Vincente Fox marks the first transi-
tion in power at the presidential level in 71 years from
the ruling Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), com-
pleting Mexico’s transition to a total multi-party demo-
cratic system;
Whereas Vincente Fox, the winning presidential candidate,
and Ernesto Zedillo, the current president, have both
pledged themselves to a peaceful and cooperative transi-
tion of power; and
Whereas this transparent, fair and democratic election should
be broadly commended: Now, therefore be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the people and Government of
the United Mexican States for the successful comple-
tion of the democratic multiparty elections for presi-
dent and the legislature;
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(2) commends all the citizens and political par-
ties of Mexico for their participation in the demo-
cratic process and their strong support for the
strengthening of their democracy;
(3) congratulates President-elect Vincente Fox
for his election victory and his strong commitment
to democracy and a free-market oriented economy;
and
(4) reaffirms the United States friendship with
the United Mexican States and our unequivocal com-
mitment to encouraging democracy throughout Latin
America.
Æ
H. Res. 545
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 12, 2000.
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 bill (H.R. 4810) to provide for
reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent
resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001. The bill shall
be considered as read for amendment. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the bill and any amendment
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except:
(1) one hour of debate equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Ways and Means; (2) the amendment printed in the report
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if
offered by Representative Rangel or his designee, which shall
be in order without intervention of any point of order, shall
be considered as read, and shall be separately debatable for
one hour equally divided and controlled by the proponent and
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an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 253
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 545
[Report No. 106–726]
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4810) to provide for reconciliation
pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the budget
for fiscal year 2001.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 11, 2000
Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4810) to provide
for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of the
concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2001.
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 bill (H.R. 4810) to
provide for reconciliation pursuant to section 103(a)(1) of
the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year
2001. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment.
HRES 545 RH
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and any amendment thereto to final passage with-
out intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Ways and
Means; (2) the amendment printed in the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution, if of-
fered by Representative Rangel or his designee, which
shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately
debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to
recommit with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 253
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 545
[Report No. 106–726]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4810)
to provide for reconciliation pursuant to section
103(a)(1) of the concurrent resolution on the
budget for fiscal year 2001.
JULY 11, 2000
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 546
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 12, 2000.
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. 4811) making appropriations for foreign oper-
ations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal
year ending September 30, 2001, 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 de-
bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one
hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of the Committee on Appropria-
tions. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. When the reading for
amendment reaches section 587, that section shall be consid-
ered as read. Points of order against provisions in the bill for
failure to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived except
as follows: beginning with ‘‘: Provided’’ on page 11, line 23,
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through page 12, line 8; page 80, lines 18 through 24; page
121, line 1, through page 122, line 12. Where points of order
are waived against part of a paragraph, points of order
against a provision in another part of such paragraph may
be made only against such provision and not against the en-
tire paragraph. Before consideration of any other amendment
to section 587, it shall be in order to consider, and to dispose
of, an amendment to strike that section. 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 des-
ignated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule XVIII. Amend-
ments so printed shall be considered as read. The Chairman
of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time
during further consideration in the Committee of the Whole
a request for a recorded vote on any amendment; and (2) re-
duce to five minutes the minimum time for electronic voting
on any postponed question that follows another electronic
vote without intervening business, provided that the minimum
time for electronic voting on the first in any series of ques-
tions shall be 15 minutes. During consideration of the bill,
points of order against amendments for failure to comply
with clause 2(e) of rule XXI are waived. At the conclusion
of consideration of the bill for amendment the Committee
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shall rise and report the bill to the House with such amend-
ments as may have been adopted. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto
to final passage without intervening motion except one mo-
tion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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(3) rejects the notion that the laws and Con-
stitution of this Nation require the exclusion of God
from matters of government and public life;
(4) supports and encourages the public display
of the national motto in all public buildings, public
schools, and other government institutions estab-
lished or maintained at taxpayer expense; and
(5) affirms its support for the national motto.
Æ
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Whereas the signers of the Declaration of Independence ap-
pealed to the Supreme Judge of the World for the
recititude of their intentions, and avowed a firm reliance
of the protection of divine Providence (Declaration of
Independence, see also, Lee v. Weisman, 505 U.S. 577,
at 633 (1992) (Scalia J., dissenting));
Whereas George Washington, in his first inaugural address
as President, said that ‘‘[I]t would be peculiarly improper
to omit in this first official act my fervent supplications
to that Almighty Being who rules over the universe, who
presides in the councils of nations, and whose provi-
dential aids can supply every human defect, that His
benediction may consecrate to the liberties and happiness
of the people of the United States Government instituted
by themselves for these essential purposes’’ (Lee v.
Weisman, 505 U.S. 577, at 633 (1992) (Scalia, J., dis-
senting), quoting, President George Washington, Inau-
gural Address, April 30, 1789);
Whereas the first Congress urged the President to declare a
day of public thanksgiving and prayer, to be observed by
acknowledging with grateful hearts the many single fa-
vors of Almighty God (see, Lynch v. Donnelly, 465 U.S.
675 n.2);
Whereas the first Congress reenacted the Northwest Ordi-
nance, which states that Religion, morality, and knowl-
edge, being necessary, to good government and happiness
of mankind, schools, and the means of education shall
forever be encouraged (Northwest Territory Ordinance,
art. III Stat. 51n, 52 (1787));
Whereas the Declaration of Independence demonstrates this
Nation was founded on transcendent values which flow
from a belief in a Supreme Being;
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Whereas the Founding Fathers believed devotedly that there
was a God and that the unalienable rights of man were
rooted in Him, is clearly evidenced in their writings, from
the Mayflower Compact to the Constitution itself (see,
Abington v. Schempp, 374 U.S. 203, at 213 (1963));
Whereas religion has been closely identified with the history
and government of the United States (see, Abington v.
Schempp, 374 U.S. 203, at 212);
Whereas our national life reflects a religious people who ear-
nestly pray that the Supreme Lawgiver guide them in
every measure which may be worthy of His blessing (see,
Abington v. Schempp, 374 U.S. 203, at 213) (quoting
James Madison, MEMORIAL AND REMONSTRANCE
AGAINST 
RELIGIOUS 
ASSESSMENTS, 
quoting
Everson v. Board of Education, 330 U.S. 1, at 71–72
(1947) (Rutledge, J., dissenting));
Whereas the words ‘‘In God We Trust’’ are over the entrance
to the Senate Chamber (see, Engel v. Vitale, 370 U.S.
421, at 440); and
Whereas our national motto, ‘‘In God We Trust’’, 36 U.S.C.
sec. 186, which is prominently engraved in the wall above
the Speaker’s dias in the Chamber of the House of Rep-
resentatives and is reproduced on every coin minted and
every dollar printed by the Federal Government (see,
County of Allegheny v. ACLU, 492 U.S. 573, at 673):
Now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the United States Congress encour-
ages the display of the National Motto of the United
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States of America in public buildings throughout our Na-
tion.
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H. Res. 549
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 25, 2000.
Whereas August 27, 2000, is the 10th anniversary of the ini-
tial activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel
for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm,
the operations of the United States Armed Forces con-
ducted as a consequence of the invasion of Kuwait by
Iraq;
Whereas over 267,000 members of the National Guard and
Reserve were ordered to active duty during Operation
Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm;
Whereas 106,000 of these members served in the Southwest
Asia theater of operations, 16,000 served in a support ca-
pacity abroad outside the theater of operations, and
145,000 served in a support capacity in the United
States;
Whereas 57 members of the National Guard and Reserve lost
their lives in the service of the Nation in Operation
Desert Storm; and
Whereas the majority of these members lost their lives in a
missile attack on the United States Army barracks at
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes the historical significance of the 10th
anniversary of the initial activation of National Guard
and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and
Operation Desert Storm;
(2) honors the service and sacrifice of these citizen
soldiers and their families during Operation Desert
Shield and Operation Desert Storm;
(3) recognizes the growing importance of the Na-
tional Guard and Reserve to the security of the United
States; and
(4) supports ensuring the readiness of the National
Guard and Reserve.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 549
Recognizing the historical significance of the 10th anniversary of the initial
activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert
Shield and Operation Desert Storm and expressing support for ensuring
the readiness of the National Guard and Reserve.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 12, 2000
Mr. GALLEGLY (for himself and Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the historical significance of the 10th anniver-
sary of the initial activation of National Guard and Re-
serve personnel for Operation Desert Shield and Oper-
ation Desert Storm and expressing support for ensuring
the readiness of the National Guard and Reserve.
Whereas August 27, 2000, is the 10th anniversary of the ini-
tial activation of National Guard and Reserve personnel
for Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm,
the operations of the United States Armed Forces con-
ducted as a consequence of the invasion of Kuwait by
Iraq;
Whereas over 267,000 members of the National Guard and
Reserve were ordered to active duty during Operation
Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm;
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Whereas 106,000 of these members served in the Southwest
Asia theater of operations, 16,000 served in a support ca-
pacity abroad outside the theater of operations, and
145,000 served in a support capacity in the United
States;
Whereas 57 members of the National Guard and Reserve lost
their lives in the service of the Nation in Operation
Desert Storm; and
Whereas the majority of these members lost their lives in a
missile attack on the United States Army barracks at
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the historical significance of the
10th anniversary of the initial activation of National
Guard and Reserve personnel for Operation Desert
Shield and Operation Desert Storm;
(2) honors the service and sacrifice of these cit-
izen soldiers and their families during Operation
Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm;
(3) recognizes the growing importance of the
National Guard and Reserve to the security of the
United States; and
(4) supports ensuring the readiness of the Na-
tional Guard and Reserve.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 54
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on House
Administration in the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 11, 1999
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on
House Administration in the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on House Admin-
istration (hereafter in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘Committee’’), including the expenses of all staff salaries,
there shall be paid, out of the applicable accounts of the
House of Representatives for committee salaries and ex-
penses, not more than $6,307,220 for the One Hundred
Sixth Congress.
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SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
(1) not more than $3,055,255 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 1999, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 2000; and
(2) not more than $3,251,965 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 2000, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 2001.
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS.
Payments under this resolution shall be made on
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner
directed by the Committee on House Administration.
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS.
Amounts made available under this resolution shall
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by
the Committee on House Administration.
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H. Res. 552
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
December 15, 2000.
Whereas exceptional opportunities should be provided for stu-
dents to learn from accomplished professionals through
hands-on, practical, and intellectual learning experiences;
Whereas mentoring and other enrichment programs offer
workshops, internships, and laboratories to students dur-
ing and afterschool hours, on weekends, and during sum-
mers;
Whereas mentoring programs and other enrichment programs
may link universities, private companies and their re-
sources, staff, laboratories, classrooms, and equipment
with students and provide them with the opportunity to
use real tools to solve real life problems;
Whereas opportunities provided by mentoring and other en-
richment programs help bridge the gap between the class-
room and the real world;
Whereas students from low-income families and groups
underrepresented in mathematics, science, engineering,
and technology are actively recruited and supported by
mentoring and other enrichment programs;
Whereas the 1998 Third International Mathematics and
Science Study found that in the final year of secondary