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III 
109TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 125 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 25, 2006 
Received and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for the designation and goals of ‘‘Hire 
a Veteran Week’’ and encouraging the President to issue 
a proclamation supporting those goals. 
Whereas the people of the United States have a sincere ap-
preciation and respect for the military personnel who 
serve in the Armed Forces of the United States; 
Whereas veterans possess special qualities and skills that 
make them ideal candidates for employment, but many 
veterans encounter difficulties in securing employment; 
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Whereas it would be inconsistent, inconsiderate, and contrary 
to the economic competitiveness of the United States to 
neglect the post-military needs of the military personnel 
who have served in the Armed Forces of the United 
States; 
Whereas many of the brave men and women who have served 
the United States so gallantly and selflessly in the war 
on terrorism and the war in Iraq since September 11, 
2001, are beginning to return home to be reunited with 
their loved ones and will be re-entering the workforce or 
searching for their first jobs outside of military service; 
and 
Whereas the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Depart-
ment of Labor, the Office of Personnel Management, and 
many State and local governments administer veterans 
programs and have veterans employment representatives 
both to ensure that veterans receive the services to which 
they are entitled and to promote employer interest in hir-
ing veterans: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) recognizes the importance of the men and 
women who have served or who currently serve in 
the Armed Forces of the United States; 
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate 
week as ‘‘Hire a Veteran Week’’; and 
(3) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation calling upon employers, labor organizations, 
veterans service organizations, and Federal, State, 
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and local governmental agencies (including such 
agencies in the several States, the District of Colum-
bia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any 
other territory or possession of the United States) to 
lend their support to increase employment of the 
men and women who have served in the Armed 
Forces of the United States. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2006. 
Attest: 
KAREN L. HAAS, 
Clerk. 
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(2) Shortly after departure, United Airlines 
Flight 93 was hijacked by terrorists. 
(3) At 10:37 a.m. United Airlines Flight 93 
crashed near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 
(4) Evidence indicates that people aboard 
United Airlines Flight 93 learned that other hi-
jacked planes had been used to attack the World 
Trade Center in New York City and resisted the ac-
tions of the hijackers on board. 
(5) The effort to resist the hijackers aboard 
United Airlines Flight 93 appears to have caused 
the plane to crash prematurely, potentially saving 
hundreds or thousands of lives and preventing the 
destruction of the White House, the Capitol, or an-
other important symbol of freedom and democracy. 
(6) The leaders of the resistance aboard United 
Airlines Flight 93 demonstrated exceptional bravery, 
valor, and patriotism, and are worthy of the appre-
ciation of the people of the United States. 
(b) SILVER DUPLICATES.—
(1) UNITED AIRLINE FLIGHT 93 CRASH SITE 
MEMORIAL.—The Secretary of the Treasury shall 
strike a duplicate in silver of the gold medal struck 
pursuant to section 101(a) for permanent public dis-
play at a memorial at the crash site of United Air-
lines Flight 93 near Shanksville, Pennsylvania. 
(2) RESISTORS.—The Secretary of the Treas-
ury shall strike additional duplicates in silver of the 
gold medal struck pursuant to section 101(a) for 
presentation on behalf of each passenger or crew 
member on board United Airlines Flight 93 who 
aided in the effort to resist the hijackers on board 
to the next of kin or other personal representative 
of each such passenger or crew member. 
(3) DETERMINATION
OF
RECIPIENTS
AND 
AWARD OF DUPLICATE SILVER MEDALS.—The Sec-
retary of the Treasury shall—
(A) determine the number of silver dupli-
cate medals to be presented under this sub-
section and the appropriate recipients of the 
medals after consulting with the Attorney Gen-
eral of the United States; and 
(B) make appropriate arrangements for 
the presentation of such silver duplicate medals 
to the appropriate persons.
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 126
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies
of the Congress in the aftermath of the recent
school shooting at Red Lake High School in Red
Lake, Minnesota.
109TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 126
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas, on March 21, 2005, a troubled teenager opened fire
at the Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota,
killing five students, one teacher, and one security guard,
after previously killing his grandfather and his grand-
father’s companion in their own home, before killing him-
self: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 126 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms,
the tragic violence which occurred at Red Lake High
School in Red Lake, Minnesota;
(2) honors the heroism and memory of Derrick
Brun, whose courageous actions and self-sacrifice no
doubt saved the lives of others;
(3) honors the heroism, courage, and memory
of Daryl Lussier, Michelle Sigana, Neva Rogers,
Dewayne Lewis, Chase Lussier, Alicia Spike,
Thurlene Stillday, and Chanelle Rosebear, who lost
their lives in this terrible tragedy;
(4) offers condolences to all of the families,
friends, and loved ones of the victims;
(5) honors the heroism of Ryan Auginash, Ste-
ven Cobenais, Lance Crowe, Jeffrey May, and Cody
Thunder, all of whom were wounded, and expresses
hope for the rapid and complete recovery of these
victims as well as support for their families, friends,
and loved ones;
(6) applauds the Red Lake Band of Chippewa
for their strength as a community in dealing with
this tragedy;
•HCON 126 EH
(7) applauds the hard work, dedication, and
professional conduct exhibited by local, State, and
Federal law enforcement officials and the other com-
munity leaders and private citizens who offered their
support and assistance; and
(8) applauds the hard work and dedication of
the health care personnel and commends them for
providing tireless and sensitive care to the victims,
the families, and the entire community;
(9) encourages the American people to renew
their commitment to and support for efforts to pre-
vent school violence.
Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2005.
Attest:
Clerk.
SEC. 104. SILVER DUPLICATES FOR GOVERNMENT WORK-
ERS WHO RESPONDED TO THE ATTACKS ON 
THE PENTAGON AND PERISHED. 
(a) PENTAGON SITE MEMORIAL.—The Secretary of 
the Treasury shall strike a duplicate in silver of the gold 
medal struck pursuant to section 101(a) for permanent 
public display at a memorial at the site of the Pentagon 
attack. 
(b) RESPONDERS.—The Secretary of the Treasury 
shall strike additional duplicates in silver of the gold medal 
struck pursuant to section 101(a) for presentation on be-
half of each officer, emergency worker, or other employee 
of the United States who responded to the attacks on the 
Pentagon Washington, D.C. and perished in the tragic 
events of September 11, 2001, to the next of kin or other 
personal representative of each such officer, emergency 
worker, employee, or other individual. 
(c) DETERMINATION OF RECIPIENTS AND AWARD OF 
DUPLICATE SILVER MEDALS.—The Secretary of the 
Treasury shall—
(1) determine the number of silver duplicate 
medals to be presented under this subsection and 
the appropriate recipients of the medals after con-
sulting with the Secretary of Defense.
(2) make appropriate arrangements for the 
presentation of such silver duplicate medals to the 
appropriate persons. 
SEC. 105. BRONZE DUPLICATES. 
Under such regulations as the Secretary may pre-
scribe, the Secretary may strike and sell duplicates in 
bronze of the gold medal struck under section 101(a) at 
a price sufficient to cover the costs of the bronze medals 
(including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, and 
overhead expenses) and the cost of the gold medal. 
SEC. 106. NATIONAL MEDALS; SINGLE DESIGN. 
The medals struck under this title—
(1) are national medals for purposes of chapter 
51 of title 31, United States Code; and 
(2) shall bear the same designs, emblems, de-
vices, and inscriptions, as determined by the Sec-
retary of the Treasury. 
TITLE II—SPIRIT OF AMERICA 
COMMEMORATIVE COINS 
SEC. 201. FINDINGS. 
The Congress finds as follows: 
(1) On September 11, 2001, the United States 
suffered the worst act of terrorism in its history. 
(2) The roughly 3,000 people who lost their 
lives as a result of the terrorist attacks that oc-
weight limit, that the Department of Transpor-
tation, any other Federal agency, or a State has 
determined on or before June 1, 2005, could be 
lawfully operated within such State— 
‘‘(i) on July 1, 1956; 
‘‘(ii) in the case of the overall gross 
weight of any group of 2 or more consecu-
tive axles, on the date of enactment of the 
Federal-Aid 
Highway 
Amendments 
of 
1974; or 
‘‘(iii) under a special rule applicable 
to a State under subsection (a). 
‘‘(B) LIMITATIONS.— 
‘‘(i) ACTUAL
AND
LAWFUL
OPER-
ATIONS REQUIRED.—An operation of a ve-
hicle or combination may be included on 
the list published under subparagraph (A) 
only if the vehicle or combination was in 
actual and lawful operation in the State on 
a regular or periodic basis on or before 
June 1, 2005. 
‘‘(ii) STATE AUTHORITY NOT SUFFI-
CIENT.—An operation of a vehicle or com-
bination may not be included on the list 
published under subparagraph (A) on the
IV 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 126 
Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the Congress in the 
aftermath of the recent school shooting at Red Lake High School in 
Red Lake, Minnesota. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 6, 2005 
Mr. PETERSON of Minnesota (for himself, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. KENNEDY 
of Minnesota, Mr. KLINE, Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota, Mr. OBERSTAR, 
Mr. RAMSTAD, and Mr. SABO) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the 
Congress in the aftermath of the recent school shooting 
at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota. 
Whereas, on March 21, 2005, a troubled teenager opened fire 
at the Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota, 
killing five students, one teacher, and one security guard, 
after previously killing his grandfather and his grand-
father’s companion in their own home, before killing him-
self: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
•HCON 126 IH 
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, 
the tragic violence which occurred at Red Lake High 
School in Red Lake, Minnesota; 
(2) honors the heroism and memory of Derrick 
Brun, whose courageous actions and self-sacrifice no 
doubt saved the lives of others; 
(3) honors the heroism, courage, and memory 
of Daryl Lussier, Michelle Sigana, Neva Rogers, 
Dewayne Lewis, Chase Lussier, Alicia Spike, 
Thurlene Stillday, and Chanelle Rosebear, who lost 
their lives in this terrible tragedy; 
(4) offers condolences to all of the families, 
friends, and loved ones of the victims; 
(5) honors the heroism of Ryan Auginash, Ste-
ven Cobenais, Lance Crowe, Jeffrey May, and Cody 
Thunder, all of whom were wounded, and expresses 
hope for the rapid and complete recovery of these 
victims as well as support for their families, friends, 
and loved ones; 
(6) applauds the Red Lake Band of Chippewa 
for their strength as a community in dealing with 
this tragedy; 
(7) applauds the hard work, dedication, and 
professional conduct exhibited by local, State, and 
Federal law enforcement officials and the other com-
•HCON 126 IH 
munity leaders and private citizens who offered their 
support and assistance; and 
(8) applauds the hard work and dedication of 
the health care personnel and commends them for 
providing tireless and sensitive care to the victims, 
the families, and the entire community; 
(9) encourages the American people to renew 
their commitment to and support for efforts to pre-
vent school violence. 
Æ
curred in New York City, at the Pentagon, and in 
Pennsylvania on September 11, 2001, will not be 
forgotten. 
(3) Hundreds of emergency personnel re-
sponded heroically to the crisis and lost their lives 
as a result. 
(4) People from everywhere in the United 
States responded to the crisis with an outpouring of 
support for the victims of the terrorist attacks and 
their families. 
(5) The civilized world stands with strength and 
fortitude in opposition to the cowardly terrorist at-
tacks against the United States that occurred on 
September 11, 2001. 
(6) It is essential to remember not only the 
tragedy of the attacks, but also the strength and re-
solve demonstrated by the people of the United 
States in the aftermath of the attacks. 
(7) The minting of coins in commemoration of 
the Spirit of America will pay tribute to the count-
less heroes who risked their lives during the terrorist 
attacks and in their aftermath so that others may 
live and to a united people whose belief in freedom, 
justice, and democracy has never swayed.
SEC. 202. COIN SPECIFICATIONS. 
(a) DENOMINATIONS.—In commemoration of the 
Spirit of America, the Secretary of the Treasury (hereafter 
in this title referred to as the ‘‘Secretary’’) shall mint and 
issue the following coins: 
(1) $50 GOLD
COINS.—Such number of $50 
coins as the Secretary determines under subsection 
(b), which shall—
(A) weigh 1 ounce; 
(B) have a diameter of 1.287 inches; and 
(C) contain 91.67 percent gold and 8.33 
percent alloy. 
(2) $1 SILVER COINS.—Not more than 400,000 
$1 coins which shall—
(A) weigh 26.73 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 1.500 inches; and 
(C) contain 90 percent silver and 10 per-
cent copper. 
(3) HALF DOLLAR CLAD COINS.—Such number 
of half dollar coins as the Secretary determines ap-
propriate to meet demand, which shall—
(A) weigh 11.34 grams; 
(B) have a diameter of 1.205 inches; and 
(C) be minted to the specifications for half 
dollar coins contained in section 5112(b) of title 
31, United States Code.
(b) NUMBER OF GOLD COINS.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—The maximum number of 
gold coins minted and issued under this title shall 
equal the sum of 25,000 and the number determined 
under paragraph (2). 
(2) DETERMINATION
OF
NUMBER.—The Sec-
retary, in consultation with the Attorney General of 
the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and the 
Governors of New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia 
shall determine the number of innocent individuals 
confirmed or presumed to have been killed as a re-
sult of the terrorist attacks against the United 
States that occurred on September 11, 2001, and 
shall identify such individuals. The Secretary, under 
subsection (a)(1), shall mint and issue a number of 
$50 coins equal to the number of such individuals. 
(c) LEGAL TENDER.—The coins minted under this 
title shall be legal tender, as provided in section 5103 of 
title 31, United States Code. 
(d) NUMISMATIC ITEMS.—For purposes of section 
5136 of title 31, United States Code, all coins minted 
under this title shall be considered to be numismatic items. 
(e) SOURCES
OF BULLION.—For the purpose of 
minting coins under this title, the Secretary may only use
III 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 126
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 21, 2005
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the condolences and deepest sympathies of the 
Congress in the aftermath of the recent school shooting 
at Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota.
Whereas, on March 21, 2005, a troubled teenager opened fire 
at the Red Lake High School in Red Lake, Minnesota, 
killing five students, one teacher, and one security guard, 
after previously killing his grandfather and his grand-
father’s companion in their own home, before killing him-
self: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 126 RFS 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms, 
the tragic violence which occurred at Red Lake High 
School in Red Lake, Minnesota; 
(2) honors the heroism and memory of Derrick 
Brun, whose courageous actions and self-sacrifice no 
doubt saved the lives of others; 
(3) honors the heroism, courage, and memory 
of Daryl Lussier, Michelle Sigana, Neva Rogers, 
Dewayne Lewis, Chase Lussier, Alicia Spike, 
Thurlene Stillday, and Chanelle Rosebear, who lost 
their lives in this terrible tragedy; 
(4) offers condolences to all of the families, 
friends, and loved ones of the victims; 
(5) honors the heroism of Ryan Auginash, Ste-
ven Cobenais, Lance Crowe, Jeffrey May, and Cody 
Thunder, all of whom were wounded, and expresses 
hope for the rapid and complete recovery of these 
victims as well as support for their families, friends, 
and loved ones; 
(6) applauds the Red Lake Band of Chippewa 
for their strength as a community in dealing with 
this tragedy;
HCON 126 RFS 
(7) applauds the hard work, dedication, and 
professional conduct exhibited by local, State, and 
Federal law enforcement officials and the other com-
munity leaders and private citizens who offered their 
support and assistance; and 
(8) applauds the hard work and dedication of 
the health care personnel and commends them for 
providing tireless and sensitive care to the victims, 
the families, and the entire community; 
(9) encourages the American people to renew 
their commitment to and support for efforts to pre-
vent school violence.
Passed the House of Representatives April 20, 2005. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
metals that are from natural deposits in the United States 
or any territory or possession of the United States. 
(f) SPECIAL TREATMENT UNDER EXIGENT CIR-
CUMSTANCES.—
(1) FINDINGS.—The Congress finds as follows: 
(A) The limitations contained in para-
graphs (1) and (2)(A) of section 5112(m) of 
title 31, United States Code, and section 
5134(f)(1)(B) of such title have well served, 
and continue to serve, their purpose of bringing 
greater stability to the markets for commemo-
rative coins, maximizing demand and participa-
tion in such programs, and ensuring that such 
programs have a broad base of private support 
and are not used as the primary means of fund-
raising by organizations that are the recipients 
of surcharges. 
(B) The shocking circumstances of Sep-
tember 11, 2001, the broad base of public inter-
est in showing the Spirit of America and par-
ticipating in the raising of funds for the victims 
of the crimes committed on that date, and the 
importance of implementing this coin program 
as quickly as possible, notwithstanding the limi-
tations contained in such paragraphs, justify
exempting the coins produced under this title 
from such limitations. 
(2) EXEMPTION.—Paragraphs (1) and (2) of 
section 5112(m) of title 31, United States Code, and 
section 5134(f)(1)(B) of such title shall not apply to 
coins authorized under this title. 
SEC. 203. DESIGN OF COINS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The design of the coins minted 
under this title shall be emblematic of the tragic events 
that occurred at the Pentagon, in New York City, and in 
Pennsylvania, on September 11, 2001. 
(b) DESIGNATION AND INSCRIPTIONS.—On each coin 
minted under this title there shall be—
(1) a designation of the value of the coin; 
(2) an inscription of the date ‘‘September 11, 
2001’’ (and such coin shall bear no other date); and 
(3) inscriptions of the words ‘‘Liberty’’, ‘‘In 
God We Trust’’, ‘‘United States of America’’, and 
‘‘E Pluribus Unum’’. 
(c) SELECTION.—The design for the coins minted 
under this title shall be selected—
(1) by the Secretary after consultation with the 
Commission of Fine Arts; and
basis that a State law or regulation could 
have authorized the operation of the vehi-
cle or combination at some prior date by 
permit or otherwise. 
‘‘(C) PUBLICATION OF FINAL LIST.—Not 
later than 270 days after the date of enactment 
of this subsection, the Secretary shall publish a 
final list of vehicles and combinations described 
in subparagraph (A). 
‘‘(3) LIMITATION
ON
STATUTORY
CONSTRUC-
TION.—This subsection does not prevent a State 
from reducing the gross vehicle weight limitation, 
the single and tandem axle weight limitations, or the 
overall maximum gross weight on a group of 2 or 
more consecutive axles applicable to portions of the 
Interstate System in the State for operations on the 
list published under paragraph (2)(C) but in no 
event may any such reduction result in a limitation 
that is less than an Interstate weight limit. 
‘‘(4) APPLICABILITY
OF
EXISTING
REQUIRE-
MENTS.—All vehicles and combinations included on 
the list published under paragraph (2) shall be sub-
ject to all routing-specific, commodity-specific, and 
weight-specific designations in force in a State on 
June 1, 2005.
(2) reviewed by the citizens advisory committee 
established under section 5135 of title 31, United 
States Code. 
SEC. 204. STRIKING AND ISSUANCE OF COINS. 
(a) QUALITY OF COINS.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided under 
paragraph (2), coins minted under this title shall be 
issued in uncirculated quality. 
(2) GOLD COINS.—$50 coins minted under sec-
tion 202(a)(1) shall be issued only in proof quality. 
(b) MINT FACILITY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided under 
paragraph (2), only 1 facility of the United States 
Mint may be used to strike any particular quality of 
the coins minted under this title. 
(2) CLAD COINS.—Any number of facilities of 
the United States Mint may be used to strike the 
half dollar coins minted under section 202(a)(3). 
(c) PERIOD FOR ISSUANCE.—The Secretary—
(1) shall commence issuing coins minted under 
this title as soon as possible after the date of the en-
actment of this Act; and 
(2) shall not issue any coins after the end of 
the 1-year period beginning on the date such coins 
are first issued.
SEC. 205. SALE OF COINS. 
(a) SALE PRICE.—The coins issued under section 
202(a) (other than the $50 gold coins referred to in sub-
section (d)) shall be sold by the Secretary at a price equal 
to the sum of—
(1) the face value of the coins; 
(2) the surcharges required by section 206(a) 
with respect to such coins; and 
(3) the cost of designing and issuing the coins 
(including labor, materials, dies, use of machinery, 
overhead expenses, marketing, and shipping). 
(b) BULK SALES.—The Secretary shall make bulk 
sales of the coins issued under section 202(a) at a reason-
able discount. 
(c) PREPAID ORDERS.—The Secretary shall accept 
prepaid orders received before the issuance of the coins 
minted under section 202(a). The sale prices with respect 
to such prepaid orders shall be at a reasonable discount. 
(d) 
GOLD
COINS.—Notwithstanding 
section 
204(c)(2), the Secretary shall issue a $50 coin minted 
under section 202(a)(1) for presentation free of charge to 
the next of kin or personal representative of each indi-
vidual identified under section 202(b). The Speaker of the 
House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore 
of the Senate shall make appropriate arrangements for the 
presentation, on behalf of the Congress, of such gold coins.