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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 183
Supporting National Funeral Service Education Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 15, 2003
Mr. SHIMKUS (for himself and Mr. PICKERING) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting National Funeral Service Education Week.
Whereas the death of a family member, friend, or loved one 
is a devastating emotional event; 
Whereas people must have all of the information necessary to 
make informed funeral service choices, and to maintain 
total trust in their funeral service provider; 
Whereas memorialization and celebration of life are the fabric 
of today’s funeral service; 
Whereas the memorialization of a loved one is deemed impor-
tant to grieving families, and is beneficial to the healing 
process; 
Whereas families have traditionally looked to funeral direc-
tors and morticians for consolation, strength, and guid-
•HCON 183 IH 
ance in the planning and implementation of a meaningful 
funeral ceremony; and 
Whereas national funeral service organizations have des-
ignated the week of September 21 through 27, 2003, as 
National Funeral Service Education Week, a week which 
reflects funeral directors efforts to meet the needs of 
families who want a meaningful service that celebrates 
their loved ones life: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress supports efforts to establish 
National Funeral Service Education Week as a week dur-
ing which both funeral service professionals and consumer 
advocates will work together to provide consumers with 
timely and detailed information about their choices in the 
planning of a meaningful funeral, and the selection of fu-
neral goods and services.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 185
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued 
as a testimonial to the Nation’s tireless commitment to reuniting Amer-
ica’s missing children with their families, and to honor the memories 
of those children who were victims of abduction and murder. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2003
Mr. BOEHLERT (for himself and Mr. LAMPSON) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp 
should be issued as a testimonial to the Nation’s tireless 
commitment to reuniting America’s missing children with 
their families, and to honor the memories of those chil-
dren who were victims of abduction and murder.
Whereas there are reported missing in the United States ap-
proximately 200 children each day and up to 800,000 
children each year; 
Whereas the National Center for Missing and Exploited Chil-
dren was established 19 years ago as the Nation’s re-
source center and clearinghouse for information on Amer-
ica’s missing children, and issued a national call to action
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 186
Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed recommendations of 
the National Public Health Initiative on Diabetes and Women’s Health 
should be funded and implemented by the appropriate agencies and 
organizations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2003
Mr. NETHERCUTT (for himself, Ms. DEGETTE, Mrs. CAPITO, and Ms. 
SLAUGHTER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the proposed rec-
ommendations of the National Public Health Initiative 
on Diabetes and Women’s Health should be funded and 
implemented by the appropriate agencies and organiza-
tions.
Whereas diabetes is the fastest-growing major disease in the 
United States, increasing by 61 percent from 1990 
through 2001; 
Whereas diabetes can result in serious, deadly complications 
and reduces life expectancy by 15 years; 
Whereas diabetes costs the United States over $132 billion 
annually;
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Whereas 1 million new cases of diabetes are diagnosed each 
year; 
Whereas more than half of all diabetes cases, an estimated 
9.1 million cases, occur among women; 
Whereas women with diabetes are at significantly higher risk 
of heart disease than women without diabetes; 
Whereas women with diabetes who are diagnosed with heart 
disease have lower survival rates than men with diabetes 
who are diagnosed with heart disease; 
Whereas the death rate for women aged 25 to 44 with diabe-
tes is more than 3 times the rate for those without diabe-
tes; 
Whereas type 2 diabetes is being diagnosed more frequently 
among youth of all racial and ethnic groups and is more 
commonly diagnosed in girls than boys; 
Whereas eating disorders are higher among young women 
with type 1 diabetes than among young women in the 
general population; 
Whereas women from communities of color are the demo-
graphic group most affected by type 2 diabetes; 
Whereas women with gestational diabetes have a 20 to 50 
percent chance of developing type 2 diabetes in the next 
5 to 10 years; and 
Whereas women face increasing risk of diabetes and its com-
plications because of certain social and economic trends 
including a growing number of women facing poverty, 
weight issues and obesity, unemployment, limited oppor-
tunities for physical activity, lack of health insurance, 
and limited access to health care: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 186 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the pro-
posed recommendations of the National Public Health Ini-
tiative on Diabetes and Women’s Health should be funded 
and implemented by the appropriate agencies and organi-
zations.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 187
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative postage stamp should 
be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Hattie McDaniel, 
and that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2003
Mr. CUMMINGS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued by the United States 
Postal Service honoring Hattie McDaniel, and that the 
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend 
to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Whereas Hattie McDaniel was born on June 10, 1895, in 
Wichita, Kansas; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel was a pioneer in the entertainment 
industry and helped open doors for other African Amer-
ican entertainers; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to 
sing on network radio in the United States;
•HCON 187 IH 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel appeared on numerous radio shows 
throughout the 1930s and 1940s, including the Eddie 
Cantor Show and Amos ’n’ Andy; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel is credited with appearing in 70 
films from major studios such as Universal, Disney, 20th 
Century Fox, Paramount, MGM, RKO, Selznick Inter-
national, and Warner Bros.; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel won the Best Supporting Actress 
Academy Award in 1939 for her performance as 
‘‘Mammy’’ in Gone With the Wind and was the first Afri-
can American to win an Oscar; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel had other significant roles, includ-
ing playing ‘‘Queenie’’ in Show Boat, ‘‘Aunt Tempy’’ in 
Song of the South, and ‘‘Emily Hawkin’’ in Since You 
Went Away, and appearing in The Little Colonel with 
Shirley Temple; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel was the first African American 
performer to star in her own radio program, ‘‘Beulah’’, 
which later became a television series; 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel was the first African American to 
be buried in Los Angeles’ Rosedale Memorial Park upon 
her death of breast cancer on October 2, 1952; and 
Whereas Hattie McDaniel was the most celebrated African 
American actress of her time: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a commemorative postage stamp should be 
issued by the United States Postal Service honoring 
Hattie McDaniel; and
•HCON 190 EH
authority of Congress during times of crisis, (B) improv-
ing congressional procedures necessary for the enactment
of measures affecting homeland security during times of
crisis, and (C) enhancing the ability of each chamber to
cooperate effectively with the other body on major and
consequential issues related to homeland security.
(2) No recommendation shall be made by the joint
committee except upon the majority vote of the members
from each House, respectively.
(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of this reso-
lution, any recommendation with respect to the rules and
procedures of one House that only affects matters related
solely to that House may only be made and voted on by
members of the joint committee from that House and,
upon its adoption by a majority of such members, shall
be considered to have been adopted by the full committee
as a recommendation of the joint committee.
(4) The joint committee shall submit to the Speaker
of the House of Representatives and to the Majority Lead-
er of the Senate an interim report not later than January
31, 2004, and a final report not later than May 31, 2004,
of the results of such study and review.
•HCON 187 IH 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 188 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp 
should be issued by the United States Postal Service in honor of Marjory 
Stoneman Douglas, and that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be 
issued. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2003 
Mr. SHAW submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued by the United States 
Postal Service in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas, 
and that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should 
recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp 
be issued. 
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas was born in Min-
neapolis, Minnesota, on April 7, 1890, and moved to 
Miami, Florida, in 1915; 
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas served as the first presi-
dent of the Business and Professional League, which was 
established in Miami, Florida, in 1916; 
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Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas, the ‘‘Mother of the Ev-
erglades’’, was known for her environmentalist, activist, 
feminist, and independent thinking; 
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas wrote the bestselling 
book, The Everglades: River of Grass, a guide that raised 
public consciousness of the wetlands and that is still con-
sidered the definitive book on that subject; 
Whereas the preservation of the Everglades was Marjory 
Stoneman Douglas’ main passion, and Marjory Stoneman 
Douglas served on the committees to create Everglades 
and Biscayne National Parks, formed the Friends of the 
Everglades in 1969, and spearheaded efforts to enact leg-
islation to protect the parks and their wildlife; 
Whereas the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Wilderness Area, lo-
cated in Florida, was so designated by Congress in 1978 
and now has a total of 1,296,500 acres; 
Whereas in 1993, at the age of 103, Marjory Stoneman 
Douglas was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom; 
and 
Whereas Marjory Stoneman Douglas died in 1998 at the age 
of 108: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that— 
(1) a commemorative postage stamp should be 
issued by the United States Postal Service in honor 
of Marjory Stoneman Douglas; and 
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(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued. 
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HR 4916 RDS 
‘‘(vi) $627,500,000 for fiscal year 
2004.’’. 
(f) PLANNING
AUTHORIZATIONS
AND
ALLOCA-
TIONS.—Section 5338(c)(2) of such title is amended—
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking ‘‘2003 
AND
FOR
THE
PERIOD
OF
OCTOBER
1, 
2003, 
THROUGH JULY 31,’’; 
(2) by striking subparagraph (A)(vi) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(vi) $58,600,000 for fiscal year 
2004.’’; 
(3) by striking subparagraph (B)(vi) and insert-
ing the following: 
‘‘(vi) $14,400,000 for fiscal year 
2004.’’; and 
(4) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘or any 
portion of a fiscal year’’. 
(g) 
RESEARCH
AUTHORIZATIONS.—Section 
5338(d)(2) of such title is amended—
(1) in the paragraph heading by striking ‘‘2003 
AND
FOR
THE
PERIOD
OF
OCTOBER
1, 
2003, 
THROUGH JULY 31,’’; 
(2) by striking subparagraph (A)(vi) and insert-
ing the following:
‘‘ ‘(b) EVALUATION
METHODOLOGY.—Evaluations 
under this section shall—
‘‘ ‘(1) include, to the maximum extent feasible, 
random assignment of clients to service delivery and 
control groups and other appropriate comparisons of 
groups of individuals receiving and not receiving 
services; 
‘‘ ‘(2) describe and measure the effectiveness of 
the projects in achieving their specific project goals; 
and 
‘‘ ‘(3) describe and assess, as appropriate, the 
impact of such projects on marriage, parenting, do-
mestic violence, child abuse and neglect, money man-
agement, employment and earnings, payment of 
child support, and child well-being, health, and edu-
cation. 
‘‘ ‘(c) EVALUATION REPORTS.—The Secretary shall 
publish the following reports on the results of the evalua-
tion: 
‘‘ ‘(1) An implementation evaluation report cov-
ering the first 24 months of the activities under this 
part to be completed by 36 months after initiation 
of such activities. 
‘‘ ‘(2) A final report on the evaluation to be 
completed by September 30, 2011.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 189
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the year 2007 is the 50th anniversary of the IGY
of 1957–58;
Whereas the IGY, conceived in and promoted by the United
States, was the largest cooperative international scientific
endeavor undertaken to that date, involving more than
60,000 scientists from 66 nations;
•HCON 189 EH
Whereas the IGY legacy includes the dedication of an entire
continent to cooperative scientific study through the Ant-
arctica Treaty and the inauguration of the global space
age through the launching of Sputnik and Vanguard;
Whereas IGY cooperation continues as the model and inspira-
tion for contemporary world science and also, in this
strife-torn era, for the human species as a whole;
Whereas the IGY was conceived as a follow-on to the Inter-
national Polar Year of 1932 that would reflect new and
more globally comprehensive research and measurement
techniques in geophysics; and whereas in like-minded
spirit it would be appropriate for an IGY–2 to reflect
global developments in biology, genetics, the neuro-
sciences, and other areas of scientific research;
Whereas it also would be appropriate for an IGY–2 to recog-
nize interdisciplinary research that incorporates the phys-
ical and social sciences and the humanities in enriching
understanding of diverse life on Earth;
Whereas the 35th anniversary of the IGY was commemorated
by the International Space Year, a globally implemented
congressional initiative conceived by the late Senator
Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii, that was highlighted by
globally coordinated environmental monitoring and re-
search whose ongoing legacy continues to benefit human-
ity; and
Whereas it is entirely fitting that Congress takes the lead
again, in the same spirit, in promoting global cooperation
through worldwide commemoration of the IGY with ac-
tivities reflecting the unity and diversity of life on Earth:
Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 189 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
President should—
(1) endorse the concept of a worldwide IGY–2
for the 2007–2008 timeframe;
(2) direct the Director of the National Science
Foundation and the Administrator of the National
Aeronautics and Space Administration, in associa-
tion with the National Academy of Sciences and
other relevant governmental and nongovernmental
organizations, to initiate interagency and inter-
national inquiries and discussions that explore the
opportunities for a worldwide IGY–2 in the 2007–
2008 timeframe, emphasizing activities dedicated to
global environmental research, education, and pro-
tection; and
(3) submit to Congress at the earliest practical
date, but no later than 6 months after the date of
adoption of this resolution, a report detailing the
steps taken in carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2),
•HCON 189 EH
including descriptions of possible activities and orga-
nizational structures for an IGY–2 in 2007–2008.
Passed the House of Representatives March 24,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HCON 190 EH
(c) The joint committee shall cease to exist no later
than May 31, 2004.
Passed the House of Representatives June 5, 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 146
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 189
[Report No. 108–422] 
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year (IGY) 
and supporting an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY–2) in 2007–08. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 21, 2003
Mr. UDALL of Colorado (for himself and Mr. EHLERS) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Science 
FEBRUARY 18, 2004
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered 
to be printed 
[Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert the part printed in italic] 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the International Geo-
physical Year (IGY) and supporting an International 
Geophysical Year-2 (IGY–2) in 2007–08.
Whereas the year 2007 is the 50th anniversary of the IGY 
of 1957–58; 
Whereas the IGY, conceived in and promoted by the United 
States, was the largest cooperative international scientific
HCON 189 RH 
endeavor undertaken to that date, involving more than 
60,000 scientists from 66 nations; 
Whereas the IGY legacy includes the dedication of an entire 
continent to cooperative scientific study through the Ant-
arctica Treaty and the inauguration of the global space 
age through the launching of Sputnik and Vanguard; 
Whereas IGY cooperation continues as the model and inspira-
tion for contemporary world science and also, in this 
strife-torn era, for the human species as a whole; 
Whereas the IGY was conceived as a follow-on to the Inter-
national Polar Year of 1932 that would reflect new and 
more globally comprehensive research and measurement 
techniques in geophysics; and whereas in like-minded 
spirit it would be appropriate for an IGY–2 to reflect 
global developments in biology, genetics, the neuro-
sciences, and other areas of scientific research; 
Whereas it also would be appropriate for an IGY–2 to recog-
nize interdisciplinary research that incorporates the phys-
ical and social sciences and the humanities in enriching 
understanding of diverse life on Earth; 
Whereas the 35th anniversary of the IGY was commemorated 
by the International Space Year, a globally implemented 
congressional initiative conceived by the late Senator 
Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii, that was highlighted by 
globally coordinated environmental monitoring and re-
search whose ongoing legacy continues to benefit human-
ity; and 
Whereas it is entirely fitting that Congress takes the lead 
again, in the same spirit, in promoting global cooperation 
through worldwide commemoration of the IGY with ac-
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 190
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To establish a joint committee to review House and
Senate rules, joint rules, and other matters as-
suring continuing representation and congres-
sional operations for the American people.
HCON 189 RH 
tivities reflecting the unity and diversity of life on Earth: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the 
President should—
(1) endorse the concept of a worldwide IGY–2 
for the 2007–2008 timeframe; 
(2) direct the Director of the National Science 
Foundation and the Administrator of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, in associa-
tion with the National Academy of Sciences and 
other relevant governmental and nongovernmental 
organizations,
to
initiate
interagency
and
inter-
national inquiries and discussions that explore the 
opportunities for a worldwide IGY–2 in the 2007–
2008 timeframe, emphasizing activities dedicated to 
global environmental research, education, and pro-
tection; and 
(3) submit to Congress at the earliest practical 
date, but no later than March 15, 2004, a report de-
tailing the steps taken in carrying out paragraphs 
(1) and (2), including descriptions of possible activi-
ties and organizational structures for an IGY–2 in 
2007–2008.
That it is the sense of Congress that the President should—
HCON 189 RH 
(1) endorse the concept of a worldwide IGY–2 for 
the 2007–2008 timeframe; 
(2) direct the Director of the National Science 
Foundation and the Administrator of the National 
Aeronautics and Space Administration, in associa-
tion with the National Academy of Sciences and other 
relevant governmental and nongovernmental organi-
zations, to initiate interagency and international in-
quiries and discussions that explore the opportunities 
for a worldwide IGY–2 in the 2007–2008 timeframe, 
emphasizing activities dedicated to global environ-
mental research, education, and protection; and 
(3) submit to Congress at the earliest practical 
date, but no later than 6 months after the date of 
adoption of this resolution, a report detailing the 
steps taken in carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), 
including descriptions of possible activities and orga-
nizational structures for an IGY–2 in 2007–2008.
House Calendar No. 146
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 189
[Report No. 108–422] 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Inter-
national Geophysical Year (IGY) and supporting 
an International Geophysical Year-2 (IGY–2) in 
2007–08. 
FEBRUARY 18, 2004
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 190
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Government must be able to function during
emergencies in a manner that gives confidence and secu-
rity to the American people; and
Whereas the Government must ensure the continuation of
congressional operations, including procedures for replac-
ing Members, in the aftermath of a catastrophic attack:
Now, therefore, be it
IV
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 191
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives
and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 22, 2003
Mr. DELAY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of
Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment
of the Senate.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, May 22, 2003, Friday, May 23,
2003, or Saturday, May 24, 2003, on a motion offered
pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority
Leader or his designee, it stand ajdourned until 2 p.m.
on Monday, June 2, 2003, or until Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns on Friday, May 23, 2003, or Satur-