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IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 485
Requesting the United States Government to take appropriate action to urge 
the Government of the People’s Republic of China to provide for a 
fair resolution of the claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese 
Government bonds on which that Government has defaulted. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. JONES of North Carolina submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Requesting the United States Government to take appro-
priate action to urge the Government of the People’s 
Republic of China to provide for a fair resolution of 
the claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese 
Government bonds on which that Government has de-
faulted.
Whereas United States citizens who hold bonds issued by the 
Government of the People’s Republic of China and on 
which that Government has defaulted are not permitted 
to file claims against the Chinese Government in any 
United States court; 
Whereas United States citizens who hold Chinese Govern-
ment bonds on which that Government has defaulted are
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 486
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of Pancreatic
Cancer Awareness Month.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 486
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas over 30,300 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic
cancer this year in the United States;
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 per-
cent, the highest of any cancer;
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of
cancer death for men and women in the United States;
•HCON 486 EH
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal
treatment options for pancreatic cancer;
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally
present themselves, it is too late for an optimistic prog-
nosis, and the average survival rate of those diagnosed
with metastasis disease is only 3 to 6 months;
Whereas pancreatic cancer does not discriminate by age, gen-
der, or race, and only 4 percent of patients survive be-
yond 5 years;
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN),
the only national advocacy organization for pancreatic
cancer patients, facilitates awareness, patient support,
professional education, and advocacy for pancreatic can-
cer research funding, with a view to ultimately developing
a cure for pancreatic cancer; and
Whereas the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network has re-
quested that the Congress designate November as Pan-
creatic Cancer Awareness Month in order to educate
communities across the Nation about pancreatic cancer
and the need for research funding, early detection meth-
ods, effective treatments, and prevention programs: Now,
therefore, be it
•HCON 486 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and
ideals of Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Passed the House of Representatives October 10,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 486
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a 
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. PLATTS (for himself and Mr. MCNULTY) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Re-
form 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be 
established a Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month.
Whereas over 30,300 people will be diagnosed with pancreatic 
cancer this year in the United States; 
Whereas the mortality rate for pancreatic cancer is 99 per-
cent, the highest of any cancer; 
Whereas pancreatic cancer is the 4th most common cause of 
cancer death for men and women in the United States; 
Whereas there are no early detection methods and minimal 
treatment options for pancreatic cancer; 
Whereas when symptoms of pancreatic cancer generally 
present themselves, it is too late for an optimistic prog-
III 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 487
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 15, 2002
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the printing as a House document of a volume 
consisting of the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting 
of the House of Representatives and Senate in New 
York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of 
statements by Members of the House of Representatives 
and Senate from the Congressional Record on the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring),
HCON 487 RDS 
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF VOLUME OF TRAN-
SCRIPTS OF NEW YORK CITY MEETING AND 
STATEMENTS ON TERRORIST ATTACKS OF 
SEPTEMBER 11. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A volume consisting of the tran-
scripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Rep-
resentatives and Senate in New York City on September 
6, 2002, and a collection of statements by Members of 
the House of Representatives and Senators on the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be printed as 
a House document under the direction of the Joint Com-
mittee on Printing, with suitable binding. 
(b) STATEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME.—
A statement by a Member of the House of Representatives 
or a Senator on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001, shall be included in the volume printed under sub-
section (a) if the statement—
(1) was printed in the Congressional Record 
prior to the most recent date on which the House of 
Representatives adjourned prior to the date of the 
regularly scheduled general election in November 
2002; and 
(2) is approved for inclusion in the volume by 
the Committee on House Administration of the 
House of Representatives (in the case of a statement 
by a Member of the House) or the Committee on
HCON 487 RDS 
Rules and Administration of the Senate (in the case 
of a statement by a Senator). 
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES. 
The number of copies of the document printed under 
section 1 shall be 15,000 casebound copies, of which—
(1) 15 shall be provided to each Member of the 
House of Representatives; 
(2) 25 shall be provided to each Senator; and 
(3) the balance shall be distributed by the Joint 
Committee on Printing to Members of the House of 
Representatives and Senators, based on requests 
submitted to the Joint Committee by Members and 
Senators. 
SEC. 3. MEMBER DEFINED. 
In this concurrent resolution, the term ‘‘Member of 
the House of Representatives’’ includes a Delegate or 
Resident Commissioner to the Congress.
Passed the House of Representatives October 10, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 487
Agreed to November 14, 2002
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring),
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF VOLUME OF TRANSCRIPTS
OF NEW YORK CITY MEETING AND STATEMENTS ON TER-
RORIST ATTACKS OF SEPTEMBER 11.
(a) IN GENERAL.—A volume consisting of the transcripts of
the ceremonial meeting of the House of Representatives and Senate
in New York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of state-
ments by Members of the House of Representatives and Senators
on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be printed
as a House document under the direction of the Joint Committee
on Printing, with suitable binding.
(b) STATEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME.—A statement
by a Member of the House of Representatives or a Senator on
the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be included in
the volume printed under subsection (a) if the statement—
(1) was printed in the Congressional Record prior to the
most recent date on which the House of Representatives
adjourned prior to the date of the regularly scheduled general
election in November 2002; and
(2) is approved for inclusion in the volume by the Com-
mittee on House Administration of the House of Representa-
tives (in the case of a statement by a Member of the House)
or the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate
(in the case of a statement by a Senator).
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES.
The number of copies of the document printed under section
1 shall be 15,000 casebound copies, of which—
(1) 15 shall be provided to each Member of the House
of Representatives;
(2) 25 shall be provided to each Senator; and
(3) the balance shall be distributed by the Joint Committee
on Printing to Members of the House of Representatives and
Senators, based on requests submitted to the Joint Committee
by Members and Senators.
H. Con. Res. 487—2
SEC. 3. MEMBER DEFINED.
In this concurrent resolution, the term ‘‘Member of the House
of Representatives’’ includes a Delegate or Resident Commissioner
to the Congress.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 487
Authorizing the printing as a House document of a volume consisting of 
the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Representatives 
and Senate in New York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection 
of statements by Members of the House of Representatives and Senate 
from the Congressional Record on the terrorist attacks of September 
11, 2001. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. RANGEL (for himself and Mr. GILMAN) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Adminis-
tration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the printing as a House document of a volume 
consisting of the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting 
of the House of Representatives and Senate in New 
York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of 
statements by Members of the House of Representatives 
and Senate from the Congressional Record on the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring),
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SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF VOLUME OF TRAN-
SCRIPTS OF NEW YORK CITY MEETING AND 
STATEMENTS ON TERRORIST ATTACKS OF 
SEPTEMBER 11. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A volume consisting of the tran-
scripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Rep-
resentatives and Senate in New York City on September 
6, 2002, and a collection of statements by Members of 
the House of Representatives and Senators on the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be printed as 
a House document under the direction of the Joint Com-
mittee on Printing, with suitable binding. 
(b) STATEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME.—
A statement by a Member of the House of Representatives 
or a Senator on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001, shall be included in the volume printed under sub-
section (a) if the statement—
(1) was printed in the Congressional Record 
prior to the most recent date on which the House of 
Representatives adjourned prior to the date of the 
regularly scheduled general election in November 
2002; and 
(2) is approved for inclusion in the volume by 
the Committee on House Administration of the 
House of Representatives (in the case of a statement 
by a Member of the House) or the Committee on
•HCON 487 IH 
Rules and Administration of the Senate (in the case 
of a statement by a Senator). 
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES. 
The number of copies of the document printed under 
section 1 shall be 32,000 casebound copies, of which 50 
copies shall be provided to each Member of the House of 
Representatives and 100 copies shall be provided to each 
Senator. 
SEC. 3. MEMBER DEFINED. 
In this concurrent resolution, the term ‘‘Member of 
the House of Representatives’’ includes a Delegate or 
Resident Commissioner to the Congress.
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III 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 487
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 15, 2002
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the printing as a House document of a volume 
consisting of the transcripts of the ceremonial meeting 
of the House of Representatives and Senate in New 
York City on September 6, 2002, and a collection of 
statements by Members of the House of Representatives 
and Senate from the Congressional Record on the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring),
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SECTION 1. AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF VOLUME OF TRAN-
SCRIPTS OF NEW YORK CITY MEETING AND 
STATEMENTS ON TERRORIST ATTACKS OF 
SEPTEMBER 11. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—A volume consisting of the tran-
scripts of the ceremonial meeting of the House of Rep-
resentatives and Senate in New York City on September 
6, 2002, and a collection of statements by Members of 
the House of Representatives and Senators on the ter-
rorist attacks of September 11, 2001, shall be printed as 
a House document under the direction of the Joint Com-
mittee on Printing, with suitable binding. 
(b) STATEMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN VOLUME.—
A statement by a Member of the House of Representatives 
or a Senator on the terrorist attacks of September 11, 
2001, shall be included in the volume printed under sub-
section (a) if the statement—
(1) was printed in the Congressional Record 
prior to the most recent date on which the House of 
Representatives adjourned prior to the date of the 
regularly scheduled general election in November 
2002; and 
(2) is approved for inclusion in the volume by 
the Committee on House Administration of the 
House of Representatives (in the case of a statement 
by a Member of the House) or the Committee on 
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Rules and Administration of the Senate (in the case 
of a statement by a Senator). 
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES. 
The number of copies of the document printed under 
section 1 shall be 15,000 casebound copies, of which—
(1) 15 shall be provided to each Member of the 
House of Representatives; 
(2) 25 shall be provided to each Senator; and 
(3) the balance shall be distributed by the Joint 
Committee on Printing to Members of the House of 
Representatives and Senators, based on requests 
submitted to the Joint Committee by Members and 
Senators. 
SEC. 3. MEMBER DEFINED. 
In this concurrent resolution, the term ‘‘Member of 
the House of Representatives’’ includes a Delegate or 
Resident Commissioner to the Congress.
Passed the House of Representatives October 10, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 489
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States should not
rejoin the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organiza-
tion (UNESCO).
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Mr. PAUL (for himself, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. JEFF MILLER of Florida, Mr.
HOSTETTLER, and Mr. WELDON of Florida) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States
should not rejoin the United Nations Educational, Sci-
entific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
Whereas President Ronald Reagan withdrew the United
States from membership in UNESCO in 1984, citing
gross financial mismanagement, anti-American bias, and
anti-freedom policies;
Whereas in 2001 President George Bush supported an
amendment to H.R. 1646 that would have stricken lan-
guage of congressional support for a renewal of United
States membership in UNESCO;
Whereas the United States has a single vote in UNESCO de-
spite being assessed 25 percent of the UNESCO budget
•HCON 493 IH 
Whereas safe schools require safe communities and safe fami-
lies; 
Whereas young people bring with them to school the prob-
lems of their homes and neighborhoods; 
Whereas without addressing these underlying problems, com-
plete school safety will remain elusive; 
Whereas schools must work more effectively with commu-
nities and families to address various forms of school vio-
lence such as gang activity, hate-motivated violence, sex-
ual harassment, and drug activity; and 
Whereas families and communities must acknowledge and 
support schools’ disciplinary efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should 
issue a commemorative postage stamp on the subject 
of school safety awareness; and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued.
Æ
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and having promised to contribute $60,000,000 upon re-
joining the organization;
Whereas the current UNESCO director’s belated attempts at
cost cutting were so resisted by the organization that his
own staff went on a hunger strike;
Whereas UNESCO membership may force unconstitutional
restraints on United States freedom of the press;
Whereas UNESCO, through a memorandum of agreement
with the Department of State, has designated 47 United
Nations biosphere reserves in the United States covering
more than 70 million acres, without congressional con-
sultation or approval;
Whereas UNESCO effectively bypasses congressional author-
ity to manage Federal lands by establishing management
policies without congressional consultation or approval;
Whereas UNESCO membership would undermine United
States sovereignty by forcing United States adherence to
the United Nations global policy on bioethics;
Whereas UNESCO seeks to levy an unconstitutional ‘‘global
tax’’ on Internet use on United States citizens; and
Whereas UNESCO has a history of meddling in the edu-
cation policies of its member-countries and has sought to
dictate school curriculum for United States primary and
secondary schools, thus undermining United States sov-
ereignty: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States should not rejoin the United Nations Edu-
•HCON 489 IH
cational, 
Scientific, 
and 
Cultural 
Organization
(UNESCO).
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 490
To express the sense of Congress concerning the United States and its
dependence on foreign sources of oil.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Mr. GRAVES submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To express the sense of Congress concerning the United
States and its dependence on foreign sources of oil.
Whereas American demand for energy will continue to grow;
Whereas the United States must not continue to rely upon
turbulent regions to supply its oil;
Whereas the United States currently imports oil produced by
Iraq, a country the government of which the Secretary of
State has determined has repeatedly provided support for
acts of international terrorism;
Whereas American investment in foreign oil markets poten-
tially could help fund terrorist operations;
Whereas national security could be compromised by dealing
with countries friendly to terrorist organizations;
•HCON 490 IH
Whereas American investment focused on domestic energy
production would lessen our dependence on oil from re-
gimes who do not fully cooperate in the war on terrorism;
Whereas renewable fuel sources present unlimited potential
for the United States to become self-reliant for our en-
ergy needs; and
Whereas a domestic focus on energy exploration and produc-
tion would create jobs: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the United States must systematically re-
duce its reliance on foreign oil sources;
(2) the United States must increase domestic
oil exploration and production;
(3) the United States must expedite the devel-
opment of alternative fuel sources, particularly eth-
anol and biodiesel;
(4) the United States must reevaluate its rela-
tionships with noncooperative, secretive regimes; and
(5) our Nation should develop a long overdue
comprehensive energy policy that promotes domestic
energy research and development and provides for
the security and diversity of the American energy
supply.
Æ
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 491
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safety Forces Appreciation Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Mr. LATOURETTE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safety Forces 
Appreciation Week.
Whereas the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, fo-
cused the Nation’s attention on the selfless dedication of 
police and other law enforcement officers, firefighters, 
and emergency medical personnel; 
Whereas the men and women of these safety forces in every 
community in the United States always answer the call 
when needed; 
Whereas there are over 1 million career and volunteer fire-
fighters in the United States, and more than 1 million 
Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers; 
Whereas each response to a call for help carries with it the 
potential for members of these safety forces to face life-
threatening situations;
•HCON RES 491 IH 
Whereas the year 2001 had the highest number of deaths in 
a single year for police and firefighters since such records 
have been maintained; 
Whereas more than 435 firefighters died in the line of duty 
in 2001, including 343 at the World Trade Center; 
Whereas more than 230 Federal, State, and local law en-
forcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2001, 
including 71 in the September 11, 2001, terrorist at-
tacks; 
Whereas harm to police, fire, and rescue workers is all too 
common, with more than 85,000 firefighters injured in 
the line of duty annually and more than 55,000 law en-
forcement officers assaulted in the line of duty annually; 
Whereas the safety forces are routinely willing to help not 
only their own communities but others as well, and in-
deed 25 search and rescue teams from 18 States assisted 
at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after Sep-
tember 11, 2001, and countless fire and police depart-
ments from around the Nation sent people to assist in 
rescue and recovery efforts; 
Whereas the safety forces will play a critical role in securing 
the Nation’s safety from terrorist attacks in addition to 
all their other duties; 
Whereas such valor, dedication, and sacrifice should not go 
unnoticed by the citizens of a free Nation; 
Whereas communities, schools, and organizations throughout 
the Nation should be encouraged to set time aside each 
year to hold events recognizing, praising, and appre-
ciating the safety forces; 
Whereas many communities have requested that Congress 
designate a time to honor safety forces nationwide; and
•HCON RES 491 IH 
Whereas it would be appropriate that the week beginning 
September 8 and ending September 14 of each year be 
designated as ‘‘National Safety Forces Appreciation 
Week’’ to honor and recognize our police, firefighters, 
and emergency medical personnel: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and 
ideals of National Safety Forces Appreciation Week.
Æ
•HCON 495 IH 
year to hold events recognizing, praising, and appre-
ciating the safety forces; 
Whereas many communities have requested that Congress 
designate a time to honor safety forces nationwide; and 
Whereas it would be appropriate that the week beginning 
September 8 and ending September 14 of each year be 
designated as ‘‘National Safety Forces Appreciation 
Week’’ to honor and recognize our police, firefighters, 
and emergency medical personnel: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and 
ideals of National Safety Forces Appreciation Week.
Æ