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108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 486
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families
make significant sacrifices on behalf of the United
States;
Whereas the military necessity of long deployments, frequent
relocations, and infrequent family contact for members of
the Armed Forces can be extremely challenging for mem-
bers and their families;
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Whereas, in response to these sacrifices and challenges, mili-
tary unit family support volunteers from each branch of
the Armed Forces have stepped forward to provide mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and their families critical sup-
port while members are deployed;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers consist of
the Army Family Readiness Volunteers, Navy Ombuds-
men, Air Force Spouses Together and Ready volunteers
(STARs), and Marine Key Volunteers (KVs);
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are generally
spouses of members of the Armed Forces, and they pro-
vide assistance to military families while also enduring
the challenges of military life;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are moti-
vated by the desire to improve the lives of other military
families and to assist future generations;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers serve as liai-
sons between military commands and families, often serv-
ing as information conduits between the two groups;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers also connect
the community with military families and local military
installations, often leveraging donations and resources to
the advantage of the military families; and
Whereas military unit family support volunteers provide their
services on a voluntary basis, with little public recogni-
tion and no financial assistance, and often contribute
their own resources to help other military families: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the
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military unit family support volunteers of each branch of
the Armed Forces who selflessly devote their time, talent,
and energy in service to the United States and commends
military unit family support volunteers for their dedicated
contributions to the Armed Forces and the quality of life
of members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Passed the House of Representatives September 22,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 486
Agreed to October 10, 2004
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
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families make
significant sacrifices on behalf of the United States;
Whereas the military necessity of long deployments, frequent reloca-
tions, and infrequent family contact for members of the Armed
Forces can be extremely challenging for members and their fami-
lies;
Whereas, in response to these sacrifices and challenges, military
unit family support volunteers from each branch of the Armed
Forces have stepped forward to provide members of the Armed
Forces and their families critical support while members are
deployed;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers consist of the
Army Family Readiness Volunteers, Navy Ombudsmen, Air Force
Spouses Together and Ready volunteers (STARs), and Marine
Key Volunteers (KVs);
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are generally
spouses of members of the Armed Forces, and they provide assist-
ance to military families while also enduring the challenges of
military life;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are motivated
by the desire to improve the lives of other military families
and to assist future generations;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers serve as liaisons
between military commands and families, often serving as
information conduits between the two groups;
Whereas military unit family support volunteers also connect the
community with military families and local military installations,
often leveraging donations and resources to the advantage of
the military families; and
Whereas military unit family support volunteers provide their serv-
ices on a voluntary basis, with little public recognition and no
financial assistance, and often contribute their own resources
to help other military families: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress recognizes and honors the military unit family
support volunteers of each branch of the Armed Forces who self-
lessly devote their time, talent, and energy in service to the United
States and commends military unit family support volunteers for
H. Con. Res. 486—2
their dedicated contributions to the Armed Forces and the quality
of life of members of the Armed Forces and their families.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 486
Recognizing and honoring military unit family support volunteers for their 
dedicated service to the United States, the Armed Forces, and members 
of the Armed Forces and their families. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
Mrs. DAVIS of California (for herself, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. 
HUNTER, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. MCHUGH, 
Mrs. WILSON of New Mexico, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. BARTLETT of Mary-
land, Mr. MARSHALL, Mr. SCHROCK, Mr. ALEXANDER, Mr. PALLONE, 
Mr. SNYDER, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. SAXTON, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. MILLER 
of Florida, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. REYES, Mr. SPRATT, Mr. 
KLINE, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. BACA, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. EVANS, Mr. RYAN 
of Ohio, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. FILNER, Mr. LARSEN of 
Washington, and Mr. HILL) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring military unit family support volun-
teers for their dedicated service to the United States, 
the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces 
and their families.
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families 
make significant sacrifices on behalf of the United 
States; 
Whereas the military necessity of long deployments, frequent 
relocations, and infrequent family contact for members of
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the Armed Forces can be extremely challenging for mem-
bers and their families; 
Whereas, in response to these sacrifices and challenges, mili-
tary unit family support volunteers from each branch of 
the Armed Forces have stepped forward to provide mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and their families critical sup-
port while members are deployed; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers consist of 
the Army Family Readiness Volunteers, Navy Ombuds-
men, Air Force Spouses Together and Ready volunteers 
(STARs), and Marine Key Volunteers (KVs); 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are generally 
spouses of members of the Armed Forces, and they pro-
vide assistance to military families while also enduring 
the challenges of military life; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are moti-
vated by the desire to improve the lives of other military 
families and to assist future generations; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers serve as liai-
sons between military commands and families, often serv-
ing as information conduits between the two groups; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers also connect 
the community with military families and local military 
installations, often leveraging donations and resources to 
the advantage of the military families; and 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers provide their 
services on a voluntary basis, with little public recogni-
tion and no financial assistance, and often contribute 
their own resources to help other military families: Now, 
therefore, be it
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 49
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the sharp escalation of anti-
Semitic violence within many participating States of the Organization 
for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern 
and efforts should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 13, 2003
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, Mr. WOLF, Mr. HOYER, 
Mr. LANTOS, Mr. WAMP, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. ADERHOLT, and Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the sharp esca-
lation of anti-Semitic violence within many participating 
States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern and efforts 
should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences.
Whereas the expressions of anti-Semitism experienced 
throughout the region encompassing the participating 
States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation 
in Europe (OSCE) have included physical assaults, with 
some instances involving weapons or stones, arson of syn-
agogues, and desecration of Jewish cultural sites, such as 
cemeteries and statues;
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 486 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 27, 2004 
Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring military unit family support volun-
teers for their dedicated service to the United States, 
the Armed Forces, and members of the Armed Forces 
and their families. 
Whereas members of the Armed Forces and their families 
make significant sacrifices on behalf of the United 
States; 
Whereas the military necessity of long deployments, frequent 
relocations, and infrequent family contact for members of 
the Armed Forces can be extremely challenging for mem-
bers and their families;
HCON 486 RFS 
Whereas, in response to these sacrifices and challenges, mili-
tary unit family support volunteers from each branch of 
the Armed Forces have stepped forward to provide mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and their families critical sup-
port while members are deployed; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers consist of 
the Army Family Readiness Volunteers, Navy Ombuds-
men, Air Force Spouses Together and Ready volunteers 
(STARs), and Marine Key Volunteers (KVs); 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are generally 
spouses of members of the Armed Forces, and they pro-
vide assistance to military families while also enduring 
the challenges of military life; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers are moti-
vated by the desire to improve the lives of other military 
families and to assist future generations; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers serve as liai-
sons between military commands and families, often serv-
ing as information conduits between the two groups; 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers also connect 
the community with military families and local military 
installations, often leveraging donations and resources to 
the advantage of the military families; and 
Whereas military unit family support volunteers provide their 
services on a voluntary basis, with little public recogni-
tion and no financial assistance, and often contribute 
their own resources to help other military families: Now, 
therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the
HCON 486 RFS 
military unit family support volunteers of each branch of 
the Armed Forces who selflessly devote their time, talent, 
and energy in service to the United States and commends 
military unit family support volunteers for their dedicated 
contributions to the Armed Forces and the quality of life 
of members of the Armed Forces and their families. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 487
Recognizing Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on the occasion of its 
30th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas (for herself, Mr. HENSARLING, Mr. 
BURGESS, Mr. FROST, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. BELL, Mr. STENHOLM, Ms. 
JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. HINOJOSA, Ms. GRANGER, 
Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. ORTIZ, 
Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. NEUGEBAUER, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. 
BARTON of Texas, Mr. HALL, and Mr. REYES) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport on the 
occasion of its 30th anniversary.
Whereas Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (herein-
after referred to as ‘‘DFW’’) is located halfway between 
the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas; 
Whereas when DFW opened 30 years ago, the airport was 
greeted with global enthusiasm from international lead-
ers, the aviation community, and Dallas and Fort Worth 
civic leaders and citizens; 
Whereas 30 years ago, only 8 airlines served DFW, but today 
more than 30 airlines serve the airport, including 3 of the
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original airlines: American Airlines, Delta Airlines, and 
Continental Airlines; 
Whereas DFW has been the home to many important avia-
tion ‘‘firsts’’ for the United States, including being the 
first airport to host the supersonic Concorde, being the 
first airport to host a visit by a NASA Space Shuttle, 
and being the first airport with the ability to land 4 air-
craft at the same time; and 
Whereas DFW is the world’s third busiest airport, offering 
nearly 2,000 flights per day, providing service to 
57,000,000 passengers per year, and providing nonstop 
service to 136 domestic and 32 international destinations 
worldwide: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes Dallas/Fort Worth 
International Airport on the occasion of its 30th anniver-
sary.
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I 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4926 
To require a study and report regarding the construction and designation 
of a new interstate from Savannah, Georgia to Knoxville, Tennessee. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004 
Mr. BURNS (for himself, Mr. NORWOOD, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. BISHOP 
of Georgia, Mr. KINGSTON, Mr. ROGERS of Alabama, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. 
BONNER, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina, and Ms. 
MAJETTE) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
A BILL 
To require a study and report regarding the construction 
and designation of a new interstate from Savannah, 
Georgia to Knoxville, Tennessee. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Interstate 3/3rd Infan-
try Division Highway Initiation Act of 2004’’. 
SEC. 2. FINDING. 
Congress finds the following:
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Whereas nurse practitioners provide health care to people of 
all ages and in diverse health care settings, such as pri-
vate office practice, hospitals, long-term care facilities, 
schools, State and local health departments, and man-
aged care facilities; 
Whereas more than 20 percent of nurse practitioners practice 
in rural settings with populations of less than 25,000, 
and of the 62 percent who work in cities with populations 
of more than 50,000, more than 39 percent work in 
inner-city areas; and 
Whereas the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners has 
designated the week of November 7–13, 2004, as Na-
tional Nurse Practitioners Week in recognition of the 
many contributions that this dedicated group of health 
care professionals makes to the health and well-being of 
the people in the communities they serve in this great 
country: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the goals and ideals of National 
Nurse Practitioners Week; and 
(2) offers sincere support to nurse practitioners 
around the country as they continue to provide high-
quality health care to many Americans.
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pheric Administration Aircraft Operations Center at 
MacDill Air Force Base, Tampa, Florida; the Hurri-
cane Liaison Team; the National Ocean Service; and 
the National Environmental Satellite Data and In-
formation Service, for their extraordinary dedication 
and hard work during Hurricanes Charley, Frances, 
and Ivan; 
(2) commends the Southern and Eastern Re-
gion Weather Forecast Offices of San Juan, Miami, 
Tampa Bay, Key West, Melbourne, Jacksonville, 
Tallahassee, Atlanta, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mo-
bile, Morristown, Charleston, Morehead City, Wil-
mington, Wakefield, Taunton, Lake Charles, New 
Orleans, Jackson, Nashville, and Houston for their 
extraordinary dedication and hard work during Hur-
ricanes Charley, Frances, and Ivan; 
(3) thanks the commercial and media mete-
orologists for their contributions in disseminating 
the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administra-
tion forecasts and warnings to the public; and
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(4) expresses its support for the ongoing hard 
work and dedication of all who provide accurate and 
timely hurricane forecasts. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 489
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National
Preparedness Month.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 489
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the
World Trade Center and the Pentagon, have left many
Americans concerned about the possibility of future ter-
rorist incidents and their potential impact;
Whereas terrorists are attempting to acquire or develop weap-
ons of mass destruction, such as biological, chemical, nu-
clear, and radiological weapons;
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Whereas terrorist attacks and other emergencies have, and
can again, disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives, result-
ing in significant numbers of casualties, causing serious
damage to buildings and our Nation’s infrastructure, and
costing billions of dollars;
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security and other
Federal, State, and local entities have been working dili-
gently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover
from terrorist attacks and other emergencies;
Whereas all Americans can assist in promoting the Nation’s
overall emergency preparedness by preparing themselves
and their families for terrorist attacks and other emer-
gencies;
Whereas Americans can prepare for the unexpected by,
among other things, assembling an emergency supply kit,
developing a family emergency communications plan, and
keeping informed about possible emergencies;
Whereas additional information about citizen preparedness
can be obtained through the Department of Homeland
Security’s Ready campaign, by telephone at 1–800–BE-
READY, and on the Internet at www.Ready.gov;
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security, the Depart-
ment of Education, the America Prepared Campaign, the
American Red Cross, and a coalition of more than 50 na-
tional organizations will launch National Preparedness
Month on September 9, 2004;
Whereas all 56 State and territorial governors have pledged
to mark National Preparedness Month with local events;
and
Whereas the designation of National Preparedness Month will
promote public awareness about the numerous ways that
•HCON 489 EH
Americans can better prepare themselves and our Nation
for terrorist attacks and other emergencies: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National
Preparedness Month;
(2) supports the designation of National Pre-
paredness Month; and
(3) urges the Federal Government, States, lo-
calities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses,
other entities, and the people of the United States
to observe National Preparedness Month with appro-
priate events and activities that promote citizen and
community preparedness for terrorist attacks and
other emergencies.
Passed the House of Representatives September 22,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 489 
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 23, 2004 
Received and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Preparedness 
Month. 
Whereas devastating acts, such as the terrorist attacks on the 
World Trade Center and the Pentagon, have left many 
Americans concerned about the possibility of future ter-
rorist incidents and their potential impact; 
Whereas terrorists are attempting to acquire or develop weap-
ons of mass destruction, such as biological, chemical, nu-
clear, and radiological weapons;
HCON 489 RFS 
Whereas terrorist attacks and other emergencies have, and 
can again, disrupt hundreds of thousands of lives, result-
ing in significant numbers of casualties, causing serious 
damage to buildings and our Nation’s infrastructure, and 
costing billions of dollars; 
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security and other 
Federal, State, and local entities have been working dili-
gently to prevent, prepare for, respond to, and recover 
from terrorist attacks and other emergencies; 
Whereas all Americans can assist in promoting the Nation’s 
overall emergency preparedness by preparing themselves 
and their families for terrorist attacks and other emer-
gencies; 
Whereas Americans can prepare for the unexpected by, 
among other things, assembling an emergency supply kit, 
developing a family emergency communications plan, and 
keeping informed about possible emergencies; 
Whereas additional information about citizen preparedness 
can be obtained through the Department of Homeland 
Security’s Ready campaign, by telephone at 1–800–BE- 
READY, and on the Internet at www.Ready.gov; 
Whereas the Department of Homeland Security, the Depart-
ment of Education, the America Prepared Campaign, the 
American Red Cross, and a coalition of more than 50 na-
tional organizations will launch National Preparedness 
Month on September 9, 2004; 
Whereas all 56 State and territorial governors have pledged 
to mark National Preparedness Month with local events; 
and 
Whereas the designation of National Preparedness Month will 
promote public awareness about the numerous ways that
HCON 489 RFS 
Americans can better prepare themselves and our Nation 
for terrorist attacks and other emergencies: Now, there-
fore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress— 
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Preparedness Month; 
(2) supports the designation of National Pre-
paredness Month; and 
(3) urges the Federal Government, States, lo-
calities, schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, 
other entities, and the people of the United States 
to observe National Preparedness Month with appro-
priate events and activities that promote citizen and 
community preparedness for terrorist attacks and 
other emergencies. 
Passed the House of Representatives September 22, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.