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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 847 
Honoring the life of astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2004 
Mr. BALLENGER (for himself, Mr. ISTOOK, and Mr. ROHRABACHER) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Science 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. 
Whereas Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr., was born on March 6, 
1927, in Shawnee, Oklahoma; 
Whereas Gordon Cooper served as a colonel in the United 
States Air Force and was selected as one of the original 
Project Mercury astronauts in April of 1959; 
Whereas, when Gordon Cooper piloted the Faith 7 spacecraft 
on the final operational mission of Project Mercury from 
May 15 to May 16, 1963, he traveled a total of 546,167 
statute miles and became the first astronaut from the 
United States to spend more than a day in space; 
Whereas, when Gordon Cooper served as command pilot on 
the 8-day 120-orbit Gemini 5 mission that began on Au-
gust 21, 1965, he and pilot Charles Conrad established
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a new space endurance record by traveling a distance of 
3,312,993 miles in an elapsed time of 190 hours and 56 
minutes; 
Whereas Gordon Cooper was the first man to go into space 
for a second time; 
Whereas Gordon Cooper served as backup command pilot for 
the Gemini 12 mission and as backup commander for the 
Apollo 10 flight; 
Whereas Gordon Cooper logged 222 hours in space and re-
tired from the Air Force and the National Aeronautics 
and Space Administration in 1970; 
Whereas the special honors Gordon Cooper received during 
his lifetime included the Air Force Distinguished Flying 
Cross, the National Aeronautics and Space Administra-
tion Distinguished Service Medal, and the John F. Ken-
nedy Trophy; and 
Whereas Gordon Cooper passed away at his home in Ventura, 
California, on October 4, 2004, at the age of 77: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life of astronaut Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 848
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to make a technical 
correction on limitations on the use of the frank. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2004
Mr. LARSON of Connecticut submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
make a technical correction on limitations on the use 
of the frank.
Resolved, That clause 8 of rule XXIV of the Rules 
of the House of Representatives is amended by striking 
‘‘60’’ and inserting ‘‘90’’.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 849 
Congratulating Wangari Maathai for winning the Nobel Peace Prize and 
commending her for her tireless work to promote sustainable develop-
ment, democracy, peace, and women’s rights in Africa. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2004 
Mr. MEEKS of New York (for himself, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. 
HONDA, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. BLUMENAUER, Ms. 
MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. FARR, and 
Ms. LEE) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Wangari Maathai for winning the Nobel 
Peace Prize and commending her for her tireless work 
to promote sustainable development, democracy, peace, 
and women’s rights in Africa. 
Whereas on October 8, 2004, the Norwegian Nobel Com-
mittee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Wangari 
Maathai for her contribution to ‘‘sustainable develop-
ment, democracy, and peace’’; 
Whereas Wangari Maathai was born in Kenya in 1940 and 
became the first woman to earn a doctoral degree in East 
or Central Africa;
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Whereas she served as an associate professor of veterinary 
anatomy and as the chair of the Department of Veteri-
nary Anatomy at the University of Nairobi and was the 
first woman in the region to hold any such position; 
Whereas while she was the head of the National Council of 
Women of Kenya in the late 1970s, Maathai became 
aware that Kenyan women were experiencing a shortage 
of firewood and were unable to feed their children, which 
inspired her to create the Green Belt Movement; 
Whereas the Green Belt Movement focused on planting trees 
to increase the wood available for fuel, preserving Ken-
ya’s forests, and promoting women’s rights; 
Whereas in the late 1980s, the Green Belt Movement estab-
lished a Pan-African Green Belt Network, expanding the 
movement across the African continent; 
Whereas Maathai has said that ‘‘the environment is very im-
portant in the aspects of peace because when we destroy 
our resources and our resources become scarce, we fight 
over that’’; 
Whereas in 1987, Maathai formed the Green Party and ran 
as its candidate for President of Kenya in 1997; 
Whereas in the late 1990s, she became Kenya’s coordinator 
for the Jubilee 2000 Coalition, which seeks debt cancella-
tion for Africa; 
Whereas in 2002, Maathai was elected to parliament by an 
overwhelming majority and was appointed Assistant Min-
ister for Environment, Natural Resources, and Wildlife in 
Kenya’s 9th Parliament; 
Whereas Maathai is the first African woman to be awarded 
the Nobel Peace Prize since its creation in 1901; and
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Whereas Maathai has dedicated her life to the promotion of 
peace, democracy, and human rights: Now, therefore, be 
it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates Wangari Maathai for winning 
the 2004 Nobel Peace Prize; and 
(2) commends her for her tireless work for sus-
tainable development, democracy, peace and women’s 
rights in Africa. 
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 851 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit any com-
mittee from sending more than 999 copies of any mass mailing to 
addresses within the same Congressional district, from sending any mass 
mailing to an address within a Congressional district if the mailing 
is postmarked fewer than 90 days immediately before the date of a 
House election in the district, and from sending any mass mailing as 
franked mail which does not meet the standards applicable to franked 
mail sent by elected officers of the House. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 8, 2004 
Mr. SHERMAN (for himself and Mrs. MALONEY) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to 
prohibit any committee from sending more than 999 
copies of any mass mailing to addresses within the same 
Congressional district, from sending any mass mailing 
to an address within a Congressional district if the mail-
ing is postmarked fewer than 90 days immediately before 
the date of a House election in the district, and from 
sending any mass mailing as franked mail which does 
not meet the standards applicable to franked mail sent 
by elected officers of the House. 
Resolved,
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 852
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for programs and 
activities to prevent perpetrators of fraud from victimizing senior citizens. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 9, 2004
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the support of the House of Representatives for 
programs and activities to prevent perpetrators of fraud 
from victimizing senior citizens.
Whereas perpetrators of mail, telemarketing, and Internet 
fraud frequently target their schemes at senior citizens 
because seniors are often vulnerable and trusting people; 
Whereas, as victims of such schemes, many senior citizens 
have been robbed of their hard-earned life savings and 
frequently pay an emotional cost, losing not only their 
money, but also their self-respect and dignity; 
Whereas perpetrators of fraudulent schemes against Amer-
ican seniors often operate outside the United States, 
reaching their victims through the mail, telephone lines, 
and the Internet;
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Whereas the Deceptive Mail Prevention and Enforcement Act 
increased the power of the United States Postal Service 
to protect consumers against those who use deceptive 
mailings featuring games of chance, sweepstakes, skill 
contests, and facsimile checks; 
Whereas the Postal Inspection Service responded to 66,000 
mail fraud complaints, arrested 1,691 mail fraud offend-
ers, convicted 1,477 such offenders, and initiated 642 
civil or administrative actions in fiscal year 2001; 
Whereas mail fraud investigations by the Postal Inspection 
Service 
in 
fiscal 
year 
2001 
resulted 
in 
over 
$1,200,000,000 in court-ordered and voluntary restitu-
tion payments; 
Whereas the Postal Inspection Service, in an effort to curb 
cross-border fraud, is involved in 3 major fraud task 
forces with law enforcement officials in Canada, namely, 
Project Colt in Montreal, The Strategic Partnership in 
Toronto, and Project Emptor in Vancouver; 
Whereas consumer awareness is the best protection from 
fraudulent schemes; and 
Whereas it is vital to increase public awareness of the enor-
mous impact that fraud has on senior citizens in the 
United States, and to educate the public, senior citizens, 
their families, and their caregivers about the signs of 
fraudulent activities and how to report suspected fraudu-
lent activities to the appropriate authorities: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives hereby 
expresses its support for programs and activities—
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(1) to prevent perpetrators of fraud from vic-
timizing senior citizens in the United States; and 
(2) to educate and inform the public, senior 
citizens, their families, and their caregivers about 
fraud perpetrated through mail, telemarketing, and 
the Internet.
Æ
H. Res. 853
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 20, 2004.
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America is one of the leading vol-
unteer youth movements in the United States, serving
more than 4,700,000 young people with the support of
1,200,000 volunteer adult leaders;
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated on
February 8, 1910, and recognized by Federal charter on
June 15, 1916, to provide an educational program for
youth to build character, train in the responsibilities of
participatory citizenship, and develop personal fitness;
Whereas the Boy Scouts of America teaches the core values
of duty to God and country, personal honor, respect for
the beliefs of others, volunteerism, and the value of serv-
ice and doing a ‘‘good turn’’ daily, principles which are
conducive to good character, citizenship, and health; and
Whereas during the 95-year history of the Boy Scouts of
America, the organization has partnered with the Salva-
tion Army, Habitat for Humanity International, the
American Red Cross, and thousands of other community
and civic organizations to address critical issues facing
communities in the United States, including the problems
of hunger, inadequate housing, and poor health and
youth obesity: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for the
public service the organization performs for neighbor-
hoods and communities across the United States; and
(2) commends the Boy Scouts of America for the
Good Turn for America program and the work the orga-
nization has accomplished while partnering with the Sal-
vation Army, Habitat for Humanity International, the
American Red Cross, and thousands of other community
and civic organizations across the United States to ad-
dress critical issues facing communities in the United
States.
Attest:
Clerk.
tracted loss or impairment of the function of a 
bodily member, organ, or mental faculty. 
‘‘(2) REPORTING REQUIREMENT.—For each fis-
cal year in which a State or unit of local government 
receives funds under subsection (a), the State or 
unit of local government shall report to the National 
Use-of-Force Data Collection on an annual basis and 
pursuant to guidelines established by the Federal 
Bureau of Investigation, information regarding— 
‘‘(A) a use-of-force event by a law enforce-
ment officer in the State or unit of local gov-
ernment that involves— 
‘‘(i) the fatality of an individual that 
is connected to use of force by a law en-
forcement officer; 
‘‘(ii) the serious bodily injury of an in-
dividual that is connected to use of force 
by a law enforcement officer; and 
‘‘(iii) in the absence of either death or 
serious bodily injury, when a firearm is 
discharged by a law enforcement officer at 
or in the direction of an individual; 
‘‘(B) any event in which a firearm is dis-
charged by a civilian at or in the direction of 
a law enforcement officer; and 
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ice and doing a ‘‘good turn’’ daily, principles which are 
conducive to good character, citizenship, and health; and 
Whereas during the 95-year history of the Boy Scouts of 
America, the organization has partnered with the Salva-
tion Army, Habitat for Humanity International, the 
American Red Cross, and thousands of other community 
and civic organizations to address critical issues facing 
communities in the United States, including the problems 
of hunger, inadequate housing, and poor health and 
youth obesity: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the Boy Scouts of America for 
the public service the organization performs for 
neighborhoods and communities across the United 
States; and 
(2) commends the Boy Scouts of America for 
the Good Turn for America program and the work 
the organization has accomplished while partnering 
with the Salvation Army, Habitat for Humanity 
International, the American Red Cross, and thou-
sands of other community and civic organizations 
across the United States to address critical issues 
facing communities in the United States.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 855
Commending the ‘‘Trust in the Lives of Older Women’’ program and 
encouraging community organizations to participate in the program. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 16, 2004
Mr. HOUGHTON submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the ‘‘Trust in the Lives of Older Women’’ pro-
gram and encouraging community organizations to par-
ticipate in the program.
Whereas more than 42,000,000 women in the United States 
are over the age of 50 and nearly 16,000,000 of these 
women live alone; 
Whereas 40 percent of women who are age 65 and older live 
alone and 50 percent of women over the age of 75 live 
alone; 
Whereas women over the age of 65 outnumber men over the 
age of 65 by 20,800,00 to 14,800,000; 
Whereas in 1995, Dr. Ron Hofsess founded the ‘‘Trust in the 
Lives of Older Women’’ program, a program which ad-
ministers 4-week facilitated group sessions with older
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women to help them address issues of importance in their 
lives; 
Whereas the Trust in the Lives of Older Women program is 
designed to enhance, enrich, and promote well-being in 
the lives of older women; 
Whereas through the program, women increase their mental 
stimulation and social interaction in a positive and life-
affirming environment; 
Whereas Dr. Hofsess trains facilitators from community 
groups, such as religious organizations, colleges and uni-
versities, and community centers, to lead Trust in the 
Lives of Older Women sessions across the country; 
Whereas the program enables women to share their life expe-
riences and their ‘‘intuitive wisdom’’ to solve common 
problems, increase their self-confidence, and build lasting 
relationships in a facilitated group setting; 
Whereas the sessions are not designed to discuss a single dis-
ease or issue but rather to create an ongoing group sup-
port structure to address a wide range of concerns and 
challenges these women face; 
Whereas at the end of the 4-week sessions, the women can 
choose to continue meeting as a group with their 
facilitator, which all have chosen to do so far; and 
Whereas the Trust in the Lives of Older Women program 
benefits older women by providing them with social inter-
action and support and encouraging them to remain 
healthy and continue contributing to their communities: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes that the ‘‘Trust in the Lives of 
Older Women’’ program benefits older women by de-
creasing their stress, isolation, anxiety, and depres-
sion and providing trust, support, friendship, com-
munity, and mental stimulation; 
(2) commends the ‘‘Trust in the Lives of Older 
Women’’ program for encouraging older women to 
stay healthy and to continue making contributions to 
their communities; and 
(3) encourages community groups, including re-
ligious organizations, colleges and universities, and 
community centers to participate in the program by 
starting groups in their communities.
Æ
H. Res. 856
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 18, 2004.
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 (S. 2986) to amend title 31
of the United States Code to increase the public debt limit.
The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill to
final passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour
of debate on the bill equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
Ways and Means; and (2) one motion to commit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 252
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 856
[Report No. 108–778] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2986) to amend title 31 of the 
United States Code to increase the public debt limit. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 17, 2004
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2986) to amend 
title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public 
debt limit.
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 (S. 2986) to amend 
title 31 of the United States Code to increase the public 
debt limit. The bill shall be considered as read for amend-
ment. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill to final passage without intervening motion ex-
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cept: (1) one hour of debate on the bill equally divided 
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority 
member of the Committee on Ways and Means; and (2) 
one motion to commit.
House Calendar No. 252
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 856
[Report No. 108–778] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2986) to 
amend title 31 of the United States Code to in-
crease the public debt limit. 
NOVEMBER 17, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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Whereas the Storm finished the 2004 season with a 20–14 
record in the regular season and a 6–2 record in the 
Women’s National Basketball Association Playoffs, a re-
markable improvement from their 6–26 record during 
their inaugural season in 2000; 
Whereas several thousand people crowded Seattle’s Westlake 
Center to celebrate the victory on Friday, October 15, 
2004; 
Whereas Key Arena sold 17,702 tickets for each of the 
Storm’s two home games during the Women’s National 
Basketball Association Finals, both sellouts; and 
Whereas the entire State of Washington is proud of the ac-
complishments of the entire Storm organization and the 
dedication of the Storm fans, whom Coach Donovan 
called ‘‘the absolute best in the world’’ throughout the 
2004 season: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 
(1) congratulates the Seattle Storm for their re-
markable season and for winning the 2004 Women’s 
National Basketball Association Championship; and 
(2) directs the Clerk of the House to transmit 
an enrolled copy of this resolution to the owner of 
the Seattle Storm and the commissioner of the 
Women’s National Basketball Association. 
Æ
H. Res. 858
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 19, 2004.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 1350) to reauthorize the Individuals with Dis-
abilities Education Act, and for other purposes. All points of
order against the conference report and against its consider-
ation are waived. The conference report shall be considered
as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 253
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 858
[Report No. 108–781] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (H.R. 1350) to reauthorize the Individuals with Disabilities Edu-
cation Act, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 1350) to reauthorize the Indi-
viduals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other 
purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 1350) to reauthorize the Individ-
uals with Disabilities Education Act, and for other pur-
poses. All points of order against the conference report
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and against its consideration are waived. The conference 
report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 253
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 858
[Report No. 108–781] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1350) to reau-
thorize the Individuals with Disabilities Edu-
cation Act, and for other purposes. 
NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 859
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 19, 2004.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on the
legislative day of Friday, November 19, 2004, for the Speak-
er to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules.
The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the Minority
Leader or her designee on the designation of any matter for
consideration pursuant to this resolution.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 254
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 859
[Report No. 108–782] 
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on 
the legislative day of Friday, November 19, 2004, for the 
Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the 
rules. The Speaker or his designee shall consult with the 
Minority Leader or her designee on the designation of any 
matter for consideration pursuant to this resolution.
House Calendar No. 254
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 859
[Report No. 108–782] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of motions to suspend 
the rules. 
NOVEMBER 18, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed