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108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 52
JOINT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum
of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution
in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum
of dentistry in the United States.
Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Den-
tistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an
international resource with the primary mission of edu-
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cating people, especially children, about the history of
dentistry and the importance of good oral care;
Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of
dentistry in the Nation, showcasing the people, objects,
and events that have created and defined the dental pro-
fession;
Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the Univer-
sity of Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world’s first
dental school, founded in 1840;
Whereas the museum educates the public about the impor-
tance of oral health in overall health through exciting,
interactive exhibitions and the careful preservation and
creative presentation of significant dental artifacts; and
Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public
and the profession to obtain information concerning his-
torical aspects of oral health and preventive care, for
scholars to study the evolution of dental treatment, and
for dental practitioners to take pride in the accomplish-
ments of their profession: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the museum, known as the Dr. Samuel D. Harris
National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithso-
nian Institution, located at 31 South Greene Street in
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Baltimore, Maryland, is recognized as the official national
museum of dentistry in the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives October 7,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 52
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Joint Resolution
Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate
of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national
museum of dentistry in the United States.
Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry,
an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an international
resource with the primary mission of educating people, especially
children, about the history of dentistry and the importance of
good oral care;
Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of den-
tistry in the Nation, showcasing the people, objects, and events
that have created and defined the dental profession;
Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the University
of Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world’s first dental school,
founded in 1840;
Whereas the museum educates the public about the importance
of oral health in overall health through exciting, interactive
exhibitions and the careful preservation and creative presentation
of significant dental artifacts; and
Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public
and the profession to obtain information concerning historical
aspects of oral health and preventive care, for scholars to study
the evolution of dental treatment, and for dental practitioners
to take pride in the accomplishments of their profession: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the museum,
known as the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry,
an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, located at 31 South
H. J. Res. 52—2
Greene Street in Baltimore, Maryland, is recognized as the official
national museum of dentistry in the United States.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 52
Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an 
affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in Baltimore, Maryland, as the 
official national museum of dentistry in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 11, 2003
Mr. CUMMINGS (for himself, Mr. WYNN, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. RUPPERSBERGER, 
Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. HOYER, Mr. VAN HOLLEN, Mr. 
GILCHREST, and Mr. OWENS) introduced the following joint resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on House Administration 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum 
of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution 
in Baltimore, Maryland, as the official national museum 
of dentistry in the United States.
Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Den-
tistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an 
international resource with the primary mission of edu-
cating people, especially children, about the history of 
dentistry and the importance of good oral care; 
Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of 
dentistry in the Nation, showcasing the people, objects, 
and events that have created and defined the dental pro-
fession;
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Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the Univer-
sity of Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world’s first 
dental school, founded in 1840; 
Whereas the museum educates the public about the impor-
tance of oral health in overall health through exciting, 
interactive exhibitions and the careful preservation and 
creative presentation of significant dental artifacts; 
Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public 
and the profession to obtain information concerning his-
torical aspects of oral health and preventive care, for 
scholars to study the evolution of dental treatment, and 
for dental practitioners to take pride in the accomplish-
ments of their profession: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the museum, known as the Dr. Samuel D. Harris 
National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithso-
nian Institution, located at 31 South Greene Street in Bal-
timore, Maryland, is recognized as the official national 
museum of dentistry in the United States.
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cies and authorities, the private sector, other enti-
ties, and the public; and 
‘‘(3) provide specific classified warning informa-
tion and advice about appropriate protective meas-
ures and countermeasures pursuant to section 
201(d)(7)(B) to State and local government officials 
and individuals in the private sector, who—
‘‘(A) have the appropriate security clear-
ance; and 
‘‘(B) in the Secretary’s judgment, need to 
have access to such information and advice in 
order to discharge their homeland security-re-
lated functions. 
‘‘(b) LIMITED ADVISORIES.—If the Secretary con-
cludes that credible information indicates a potential ter-
rorist threat to one or more particular States, regions, lo-
calities, facilities, sites, elements of the population, critical 
infrastructure sectors, public or private sector activities or 
events, or any combination of the foregoing, the Sec-
retary—
‘‘(1) shall, as appropriate, inform officials of 
the affected entities and provide specific warning in-
formation and advice about protective measures and 
countermeasures to those officials pursuant to sec-
tion 201(d)(7)(B); and
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Whereas the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Den-
tistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, is an 
international resource with the primary mission of edu-
cating people, especially children, about the history of 
dentistry and the importance of good oral care; 
Whereas the museum is the most comprehensive museum of 
dentistry in the Nation, showcasing the people, objects, 
and events that have created and defined the dental pro-
fession; 
Whereas the museum is located on the campus of the Univer-
sity of Maryland in Baltimore, home of the world’s first 
dental school, founded in 1840; 
Whereas the museum educates the public about the impor-
tance of oral health in overall health through exciting, 
interactive exhibitions and the careful preservation and 
creative presentation of significant dental artifacts; and 
Whereas the museum is a national center for both the public 
and the profession to obtain information concerning his-
torical aspects of oral health and preventive care, for 
scholars to study the evolution of dental treatment, and 
for dental practitioners to take pride in the accomplish-
ments of their profession: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
That the museum, known as the Dr. Samuel D. Harris 
National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithso-
nian Institution, located at 31 South Greene Street in
HJ 52 RDS 
Baltimore, Maryland, is recognized as the official national 
museum of dentistry in the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives October 7, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 53
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require 
Members of Congress and the President to forfeit the compensation 
paid to them starting at the conclusion of each fiscal year until all 
of the general appropriations bills for the following fiscal year are en-
acted. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2003
Mr. OSE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to require Members of Congress and the President 
to forfeit the compensation paid to them starting at 
the conclusion of each fiscal year until all of the general 
appropriations bills for the following fiscal year are en-
acted.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
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ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘The compensation paid to Members of Congress and 
to the President shall be forfeited on a per diem basis at 
the conclusion of each fiscal year until such time as all 
of the general appropriations bills for the following fiscal 
year are enacted.’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 54
Proposing a tax limitation amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 12, 2003
Mr. OSE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing a tax limitation amendment to the Constitution 
of the United States.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Any bill, resolution, or other legislative 
measure changing the internal revenue laws shall require 
for final adoption in each House the concurrence of two-
thirds of the Members of that House voting and present, 
unless that bill, resolution, or other legislative measure is 
determined at the time of adoption, in a reasonable man-
ner prescribed by law, not to increase the internal revenue 
by more than a de minimis amount. For the purposes of 
determining any increase in the internal revenue under 
this section, there shall be excluded any increase resulting 
from the lowering of an effective rate of any tax. On any 
vote for which the concurrence of two-thirds is required 
under this article, the yeas and nays of the Members of 
either House shall be entered on the Journal of that 
House. 
‘‘SECTION 2. The Congress may waive the require-
ments of this article when a declaration of war is in effect. 
The Congress may also waive this article when the United 
States is engaged in military conflict which causes an im-
minent and serious threat to national security and is so 
declared by a joint resolution, adopted by a majority of 
the whole number of each House, which becomes law. Any
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increase in the internal revenue enacted under such a 
waiver shall be effective for not longer than two years.’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 55
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require 
that Federal district court judges be reconfirmed every ten years by 
the executive and legislative authorities of the State in which they serve. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 7, 2003
Mr. CULBERSON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on the Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States to require that Federal district court judges be 
reconfirmed every ten years by the executive and legisla-
tive authorities of the State in which they serve.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
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States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification: 
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘Each judge of a court of general original jurisdiction 
established under article III of this Constitution that sits 
in a State shall cease to hold office unless, at least once 
every ten years after that judge’s appointment, the legisla-
tive and executive authorities of that State, at such times 
and in such manner as each State shall by law provide 
for, approve the continuation in office of that judge.’’.
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IA 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. J. RES. 56
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating 
to marriage. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2003
Mrs. MUSGRAVE (for herself, Mr. HALL, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. PETERSON of 
Minnesota, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, and Mr. VITTER) introduced 
the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary 
JOINT RESOLUTION 
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United 
States relating to marriage.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives 
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all 
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when 
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several 
States within seven years after the date of its submission 
for ratification:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. Marriage in the United States shall con-
sist only of the union of a man and a woman. Neither 
this Constitution or the constitution of any State, nor 
state or federal law, shall be construed to require that 
marital status or the legal incidents thereof be conferred 
upon unmarried couples or groups.’’.
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transmission, telephone and fiber optic 
lines, pumps, machinery, tools, and appli-
ances; and 
(ii) all real or personal property, ap-
purtenant to or used, or constructed or oth-
erwise acquired to be used, in connection 
with Blue Ridge Reservoir. 
(B) SALT
RIVER
PROJECT
AGRICULTURAL 
IMPROVEMENT AND POWER DISTRICT.—The term 
‘‘Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement 
and Power District’’ means the Salt River 
Project Agricultural Improvement and Power 
District, a political subdivision of the State of 
Arizona. 
(2) TRANSFER OF TITLE.—The United States, 
acting through the Secretary of the Interior, shall ac-
cept from the Salt River Project Agricultural Im-
provement and Power District the transfer of title to 
the Blue Ridge Project. The transfer of title to the 
Blue Ridge Project from the Salt River Project Agri-
cultural Improvement and Power District to the 
United States shall be without cost to the United 
States. The transfer, change of use or change of place 
of use of any water rights associated with the Blue
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 57
JOINT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the
contributions of the seven Columbia astronauts by sup-
porting establishment of a Columbia Memorial Space
Science Learning Center.
Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Columbia was dedi-
cated to scientific research and stimulating the interest
of American children in space flight and science;
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Whereas the Columbia crew carried out science projects of
American schoolchildren;
Whereas the members of that crew gave their lives trying to
benefit the education of American children;
Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the sacrifice
of the Columbia crew and their families is needed;
Whereas an appropriate form for such tribute would be to ex-
pand educational opportunities in science by the creation
of a center and museum to offer children and teachers
activities and information derived from American space
research;
Whereas the former manufacturing site of the space shuttles
(including the Columbia and the Challenger) in the city
of Downey, California, is a fitting site for such a tribute;
Whereas residents of Downey are proud of their role in build-
ing the space shuttle fleet and in furthering the Nation’s
space program; and
Whereas city officials have been working with NASA rep-
resentatives to develop the center in Downey: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the space science learning center in Dow-
ney, California, should be designated as the Colum-
bia Memorial Space Science Learning Center as a
living memorial to the seven Columbia astronauts
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who died serving their country in the name of
science and research; and
(2) the Federal Government, along with public
and private organizations and persons, should con-
tinue to cooperate in the establishment of such a
center.
Passed the House of Representatives October 5,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 57
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Joint Resolution
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the contributions of the
seven Columbia astronauts by supporting establishment of a Columbia Memorial
Space Science Learning Center.
Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Columbia was dedicated
to scientific research and stimulating the interest of American
children in space flight and science;
Whereas the Columbia crew carried out science projects of American
schoolchildren;
Whereas the members of that crew gave their lives trying to benefit
the education of American children;
Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the sacrifice of
the Columbia crew and their families is needed;
Whereas an appropriate form for such tribute would be to expand
educational opportunities in science by the creation of a center
and museum to offer children and teachers activities and informa-
tion derived from American space research;
Whereas the former manufacturing site of the space shuttles
(including the Columbia and the Challenger) in the City of
Downey, California, is a fitting site for such a tribute;
Whereas residents of Downey are proud of their role in building
the space shuttle fleet and in furthering the Nation’s space pro-
gram; and
Whereas city officials have been working with NASA representa-
tives to develop the center in Downey: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That it is the
sense of the Congress that—
(1) the space science learning center in Downey, California,
should be designated as the Columbia Memorial Space Science
Learning Center as a living memorial to the seven Columbia
astronauts who died serving their country in the name of
science and research; and
H. J. Res. 57—2
(2) the Federal Government, along with public and private
organizations and persons, should continue to cooperate in the
establishment of such a center.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
IA
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 57
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the contributions
of the seven Columbia astronauts by supporting establishment of a Co-
lumbia Memorial Space Science Learning Center.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 2003
Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD (for herself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. BACA, Mr.
BECERRA, Mr. BERMAN, Mrs. BONO, Mr. CALVERT, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr.
CARDOZA, Mr. COX, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr.
DOOLEY of California, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. DREIER, Ms. ESHOO, Mr.
FARR, Mr. FILNER, Mr. GALLEGLY, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. HERGER, Mr.
HONDA, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. LANTOS, Ms. LEE, Mr. LEWIS of
California, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. MCKEON, Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD, Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California, Mr. GEORGE MILLER
of California, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. NUNES, Mr. OSE, Ms. PELOSI, Mr.
POMBO, Ms. LINDA T. SA´NCHEZ of California, Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ
of California, Mr. RADANOVICH, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. SOLIS,
Mr. STARK, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. THOMAS, Mr. THOMPSON of California,
Mr. ROYCE, Ms. WATERS, Ms. WATSON, Mr. WAXMAN, and Ms. WOOL-
SEY) introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Science
JOINT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in recognition of the
contributions of the seven Columbia astronauts by sup-
porting establishment of a Columbia Memorial Space
Science Learning Center.
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Whereas the crew of the space shuttle Columbia was dedi-
cated to scientific research and stimulating the interest
of American children in space flight and science;
Whereas the Columbia crew carried out science projects of
American schoolchildren;
Whereas the members of that crew gave their lives trying to
benefit the education of American children;
Whereas a fitting tribute to that effort and to the sacrifice
of the Columbia crew and their families is needed;
Whereas an appropriate form for such tribute would be to ex-
pand educational opportunities in science by the creation
of a center and museum to offer children and teachers
activities and information derived from American space
research;
Whereas the former manufacturing site of the space shuttles
(including the Columbia and the Challenger) in the city
of Downey, California, is a fitting site for such a tribute;
Whereas residents of Downey are proud of their role in build-
ing the space shuttle fleet and in furthering the Nation’s
space program;
Whereas the Congress has appropriated funds for establish-
ment of a space science learning center and museum at
the former shuttle manufacturing site in Downey; and
Whereas city officials have been working with NASA rep-
resentatives to develop the center in Downey: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That it is the sense of the Congress that—