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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 56
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding National Pearl Harbor
Remembrance Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 7, 2001
Mr. WELLER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Whereas on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy
and Air Force attacked units of the Armed Forces of the
United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii;
Whereas 2,403 members of the Armed Forces of the United
States were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor;
Whereas there are more than 12,000 members of the Pearl
Harbor Survivors Association;
Whereas the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
will be December 7, 2001;
Whereas on August 23, 1994, Public Law 103–308 was en-
acted, designating December 7 of each year as National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; and
•HCON 56 IH
Whereas Public Law 103–308, reenacted as section 129 of
title 36, United States Code, requests the President to
issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe National Pearl Harbor Re-
membrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties, and all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities
of the Federal Government, and interested organizations,
groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United
States at half-staff each December 7 in honor of the indi-
viduals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Har-
bor: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress, on the occasion of the
60th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, pays tribute to—
(1) the United States citizens who died in the
attack; and
(2) the members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors
Association.
Æ
IIB
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 56
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 22, 2001
Reveived
JUNE 7, 2001
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day.
Whereas on December 7, 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy
and Air Force attacked units of the Armed Forces of the
United States stationed at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii;
Whereas 2,403 members of the Armed Forces of the United
States were killed in the attack on Pearl Harbor;
Whereas there are more than 12,000 members of the Pearl
Harbor Survivors Association;
HCON 56 RFS
Whereas the 60th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor
will be December 7, 2001;
Whereas on August 23, 1994, Public Law 103–308 was en-
acted, designating December 7 of each year as National
Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day; and
Whereas Public Law 103–308, reenacted as section 129 of
title 36, United States Code, requests the President to
issue each year a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe National Pearl Harbor Re-
membrance Day with appropriate ceremonies and activi-
ties, and all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities
of the Federal Government, and interested organizations,
groups, and individuals, to fly the flag of the United
States at half-staff each December 7 in honor of the indi-
viduals who died as a result of their service at Pearl Har-
bor: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress, on the occasion of the
60th anniversary of the December 7, 1941, attack on
Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, pays tribute to—
(1) the United States citizens who died in the
attack; and
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HCON 56 RFS
(2) the members of the Pearl Harbor Survivors
Association.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 57 EH
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms,
the atrocities that occurred on March 5, 2001, at
Santana High School in Santee, California;
(2) offers its deepest condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the
shooting;
(3) expresses hope for the rapid and complete
recovery of those wounded in the shooting;
(4) applauds the hard work and dedication ex-
hibited by local and State law enforcement officials
and by others who offered support and assistance;
(5) commends the rapid response by the faculty
and staff of Santana High School in evacuating its
students to safety in an efficient and effective man-
ner;
(6) encourages communities to implement a
wide range of violence prevention services for the
Nation’s youth; and
•HCON 57 EH
(7) encourages the people of the United States
to engage in a national dialogue on preventing
school violence.
Passed the House of Representatives March 13,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 57
Condemning the heinous atrocities that occurred on March 5, 2001, at
Santana High School in Santee, California.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 8, 2001
Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. ISSA, Mrs. DAVIS of Cali-
fornia, Mrs. BONO, Mr. LEWIS of California, Mr. HERGER, Mr. DREIER,
Mr. CALVERT, Mr. GARY MILLER of California, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr.
RADANOVICH, Mr. HORN, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. POMBO, Mrs.
TAUSCHER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. FILNER, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr.
MCKEON, Mr. OSE, Mr. BERMAN, and Mr. LANTOS) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and
the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the heinous atrocities that occurred on March
5, 2001, at Santana High School in Santee, California.
Whereas on March 5, 2001, a gunman opened fire at
Santana High School in Santee, California, killing 2 stu-
dents and wounding 13 others: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms,
the heinous atrocities that occurred on March 5,
2001, at Santana High School in Santee, California;
•HCON 57 IH
(2) offers its deepest condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the
shooting;
(3) expresses hope for the rapid and complete
recovery of those wounded in the shooting;
(4) applauds the hard work and dedication ex-
hibited by local and State law enforcement officials
and by others who offered support and assistance;
(5) commends the rapid response by the faculty
and staff of Santana High School in evacuating its
students to safety in an efficient and effective man-
ner; and
(6) encourages the people of the United States
to engage in a national dialogue on preventing
school violence.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 57
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 14, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the heinous atrocities that occurred on March
5, 2001, at Santana High School in Santee, California
Whereas on March 5, 2001, a gunman opened fire at
Santana High School in Santee, California, killing 2 stu-
dents and wounding 13 others: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
HCON 57 RFS
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms,
the atrocities that occurred on March 5, 2001, at
Santana High School in Santee, California;
(2) offers its deepest condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of those killed in the
shooting;
(3) expresses hope for the rapid and complete
recovery of those wounded in the shooting;
(4) applauds the hard work and dedication ex-
hibited by local and State law enforcement officials
and by others who offered support and assistance;
(5) commends the rapid response by the faculty
and staff of Santana High School in evacuating its
students to safety in an efficient and effective man-
ner;
(6) encourages communities to implement a
wide range of violence prevention services for the
Nation’s youth; and
(7) encourages the people of the United States
to engage in a national dialogue on preventing
school violence.
Passed the House of Representatives March 13,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 58
Urging the President of Ukraine to support democratic ideals, the rights
of free speech, and free assembly for Ukrainian citizens.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 8, 2001
Ms. KAPTUR (for herself and Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the President of Ukraine to support democratic
ideals, the rights of free speech, and free assembly for
Ukrainian citizens.
Whereas in 1991, Ukraine became an independent, demo-
cratic country;
Whereas Ukrainian President Leonid Kuchma has met with
Members of the United States Congress, and committed
to follow the rule of law, maintain the freedom of the
press and assembly, and to use restraint in the use of
force;
Whereas the United States and Ukraine have established a
strategic partnership, encouraging economic, political,
military, and social cooperation between the two nations;
•HCON 58 IH
Whereas the United States has given Ukraine more than
$2,000,000,000 in foreign assistance;
Whereas recent political developments have given rise to con-
cerns from Ukrainian citizens about the Ukrainian Gov-
ernment and its possible participation in illegal acts;
Whereas an alleged example of this illegal conduct is the Sep-
tember 16, 2000, disappearance and murder of Georhiy
Gongadze, editor of an Internet newspaper critical of the
Ukrainian Government;
Whereas Members of the United States Congress have re-
peatedly offered, with representatives of friendly inter-
national organizations, to help conduct a thorough and
impartial investigation of such illegal acts to help restore
public confidence in the rule of law in Ukraine; and
Whereas Ukrainian citizens gathered in Kyiv to protest and
exercise their rights under Article 19 of the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights, to freedom of assembly,
freedom of speech, and freedom of the press: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) expresses the hope that the Ukrainian Gov-
ernment will resolve the investigation of the dis-
appearance and murder of Georhiy Gongadze in a
serious, transparent manner that will maintain con-
fidence in its credibility;
(2) urges the Ukrainian Government to have a
genuine dialogue with the opposition; and
•HCON 58 IH
(3) encourages the use of constitutional, demo-
cratic means to resolve the current crises in a man-
ner consistent with Ukraine’s commitments to the
Organization for Security and Cooperation in Eu-
rope (OSCE), including the right to peaceful protest.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 59
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the
prevention of shaken baby syndrome.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 59
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas more than 1,000,000 children were abused or ne-
glected in the United States during the most recent year
for which Government data is available regarding child
abuse and neglect;
Whereas more than 3 children die from abuse or neglect each
day in the United States;
•HCON 59 EH
Whereas, in 1998, 37.9 percent of all fatalities of children
under the age of 1 were caused by child abuse or neglect,
and 77.5 percent of all fatalities of children under the
age of 5 were caused by child abuse or neglect;
Whereas head trauma, including the trauma known as shak-
en baby syndrome, is the leading cause of death of
abused children;
Whereas shaken baby syndrome is the loss of vision, brain
damage, paralysis, seizures, or death that is caused by
severely or violently shaking a baby;
Whereas an estimated 3,000 babies, usually younger than 1
year of age, are diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome
every year, with thousands more misdiagnosed or unde-
tected;
Whereas shaken baby syndrome often results in permanent,
irreparable brain damage or death;
Whereas the medical costs associated with caring for a baby
suffering from shaken baby syndrome often exceed
$1,000,000 in the first few years of the life of the baby;
Whereas the most effective method for ending the occurrence
of shaken baby syndrome is to prevent the abuse which
causes it;
Whereas educational and prevention programs regarding
shaken baby syndrome may prevent enormous medical
costs and unquantifiable grief at minimal cost;
Whereas programs to prevent shaken baby syndrome have
been shown to raise awareness and provide critically im-
portant information about shaken baby syndrome to par-
ents, caregivers, day care workers, child protection em-
ployees, law enforcement personnel, health care profes-
sionals, and legal representatives;
•HCON 59 EH
Whereas programs and techniques to prevent child abuse and
shaken baby syndrome are supported by the Shaken
Baby Alliance, Children’s Defense Fund, National Chil-
dren’s Alliance, American Humane Association, Prevent
Child Abuse America, National Exchange Club Founda-
tion, Child Welfare League of America, National Associa-
tion of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions,
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.,
American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Medical
Association; and
Whereas increased awareness of shaken baby syndrome and
of the techniques to prevent it would help end the abuse
that causes shaken baby syndrome: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) strongly supports efforts to protect children
from abuse and neglect; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States
to educate themselves regarding shaken baby syn-
drome and the techniques to prevent it.
Passed the House of Representatives April 3, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 59
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 4, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the prevention
of shaken baby syndrome.
Whereas more than 1,000,000 children were abused or ne-
glected in the United States during the most recent year
for which Government data is available regarding child
abuse and neglect;
Whereas more than 3 children die from abuse or neglect each
day in the United States;
HCON 59 RFS
Whereas, in 1998, 37.9 percent of all fatalities of children
under the age of 1 were caused by child abuse or neglect,
and 77.5 percent of all fatalities of children under the
age of 5 were caused by child abuse or neglect;
Whereas head trauma, including the trauma known as shak-
en baby syndrome, is the leading cause of death of
abused children;
Whereas shaken baby syndrome is the loss of vision, brain
damage, paralysis, seizures, or death that is caused by
severely or violently shaking a baby;
Whereas an estimated 3,000 babies, usually younger than 1
year of age, are diagnosed with shaken baby syndrome
every year, with thousands more misdiagnosed or unde-
tected;
Whereas shaken baby syndrome often results in permanent,
irreparable brain damage or death;
Whereas the medical costs associated with caring for a baby
suffering from shaken baby syndrome often exceed
$1,000,000 in the first few years of the life of the baby;
Whereas the most effective method for ending the occurrence
of shaken baby syndrome is to prevent the abuse which
causes it;
Whereas educational and prevention programs regarding
shaken baby syndrome may prevent enormous medical
costs and unquantifiable grief at minimal cost;
Whereas programs to prevent shaken baby syndrome have
been shown to raise awareness and provide critically im-
portant information about shaken baby syndrome to par-
ents, caregivers, day care workers, child protection em-
ployees, law enforcement personnel, health care profes-
sionals, and legal representatives;
HCON 59 RFS
Whereas programs and techniques to prevent child abuse and
shaken baby syndrome are supported by the Shaken
Baby Alliance, Children’s Defense Fund, National Chil-
dren’s Alliance, American Humane Association, Prevent
Child Abuse America, National Exchange Club Founda-
tion, Child Welfare League of America, National Associa-
tion of Children’s Hospitals and Related Institutions,
Center for Child Protection and Family Support, Inc.,
American Academy of Pediatrics, and American Medical
Association; and
Whereas increased awareness of shaken baby syndrome and
of the techniques to prevent it would help end the abuse
that causes shaken baby syndrome: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) strongly supports efforts to protect children
from abuse and neglect; and
(2) encourages the people of the United States
to educate themselves regarding shaken baby syn-
drome and the techniques to prevent it.
Passed the House of Representatives April 3, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 68 IH
Whereas the 2000 Report notes that Constitution and laws
of the People’s Republic of China provide for funda-
mental human rights, however, the protections of these
rights are ignored in practice: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) the Government of the People’s Repub-
lic of China should take the necessary measures
to stop persecution of all religious practitioners
and safeguard fundamental human rights; and
(B) the United States Government should
continue to insist that the People’s Republic of
China adhere to fundamental human rights;
and
(2) the Congress urges the Government of the
People’s Republic of China—
(A) to release from detention all religious
practitioners, Falun Gong members, and pris-
oners of conscience and to put an immediate
end to the practices of torture and other cruel,
inhuman, and degrading treatment;
(B) to allow the Chinese people to pursue
their personal beliefs in accordance with article
36 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic
of China and its criminal procedure law; and
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 5
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States should adopt uniform
voting procedures to carry out the election of the President and Vice
President.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2001
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the States should
adopt uniform voting procedures to carry out the election
of the President and Vice President.
Whereas despite Federal efforts to increase uniformity in vot-
ing procedures for elections for Federal office, there re-
mains much variation in such procedures among the
States;
Whereas a major goal of the National Voter Registration Act
of 1993 (commonly known as the ‘‘Motor-Voter Act’’)
was the standardization of voter registration procedures
for elections for Federal office to prevent voter fraud and
provide an accurate list of eligible voters;
Whereas under the provisions of the Uniformed and Overseas
Citizens Absentee Voting Act, absent uniformed services
•HCON 5 IH
voters and overseas voters can vote by absentee ballot in
elections for Federal office and, if a State does not pro-
vide an official State absentee ballot in response to a
timely request, can write in the names of candidates on
a Federal write-in absentee ballot;
Whereas in North Dakota and in some counties in Wisconsin,
individuals may vote without registering;
Whereas individuals in Idaho, New Hampshire, Maine, Min-
nesota, Wisconsin, and Wyoming may register to vote on
the day of the election;
Whereas the duration of the residency requirement for voter
registration varies from State to State from 1 to 30 days;
Whereas in 7 States disability or illness does not provide suf-
ficient grounds for registering as an absentee voter, and
in 4 States disability or illness does not provide sufficient
grounds for voting as an absentee;
Whereas a few States allow any citizen who is out of the
United States or the State to register as an absentee
voter;
Whereas at least 7 different types of voting equipment are
used to carry out Presidential elections throughout the
United States, and the type of equipment used is deter-
mined on the county level; and
Whereas the opening time for polling places in Federal elec-
tions varies from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., and the closing
time for such polling places varies from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m.: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
States should adopt uniform procedures to carry out the
•HCON 5 IH
election of the President and Vice President, including
uniform procedures for voter registration, absentee voting,
early voting, and voting hours on the day of the election.
Æ
•HCON 68 IH
(C) adhere to the provisions and guidelines
of the International Covenant on Civil and Po-
litical Rights and the International Covenant on
Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights.
Æ