datamatters24/research-document-archive huggingface dataset:
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 184
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 24, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a National Day of Reconciliation.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That on a day of reconciliation selected joint-
ly by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and
the President pro tempore of the Senate, and with the
HCON 184 RFS
Chaplain of the House of Representatives and the Chap-
lain of the Senate in attendance—
(1) the two Houses of the Congress shall as-
semble in the Hall of the House of Representatives
at a time when the two Houses are not in session;
and
(2) during this assembly, the Members of the
two Houses may gather to humbly seek the blessings
of Providence for forgiveness, reconciliation, unity,
and charity for all people of the United States,
thereby assisting the Nation to realize its potential
as the champion of hope, the vindicator of the de-
fenseless, and the guardian of freedom.
Passed the House of Representatives October 23,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
‘‘(2) Multi-disciplinary service models designed 
to address parental substance abuse and to reduce 
its impacts on children. 
‘‘(3) The efficacy of approaches directed at 
families with specific problems and with children of 
specific age ranges. 
‘‘(4) The outcomes of adoptions finalized after 
enactment of the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 
1997. 
‘‘(d) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.—To the extent funds 
are available therefor, the Secretary shall provide technical 
assistance that helps States and Indian tribes to achieve 
the purposes of this part and part E. 
‘‘(e) FEDERAL
OVERSIGHT
OF
TRIBAL
ACTIVI-
TIES.—
‘‘(1) FEDERAL ROLE.—The Secretary shall pro-
vide oversight (which may include on-site reviews) 
with respect to the implementation of tribal plans 
approved under this part and part E. 
‘‘(2) TRIBAL ROLE.—An Indian tribe carrying 
out a plan approved under this part or part E 
shall—
‘‘(A) cooperate with an on-site review by 
the Secretary appropriate to any areas of con-
•HCON 185 IH
Whereas the United States refused to allow the S.S. ST.
LOUIS to dock and thereby provide a haven for the Jew-
ish refugees;
Whereas the United States ordered a United States Coast
Guard cutter to patrol near the S.S. ST. LOUIS to pre-
vent any passenger from jumping to freedom;
Whereas the S.S. ST. LOUIS was forced to return to Ant-
werp, Belgium, with the refugees; and
Whereas many of the passengers of the S.S. ST. LOUIS died
in Nazi death camps: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress expresses its deep regret
for the refusal of the United States to provide political
asylum to the Jewish refugees aboard the S.S. ST. LOUIS
in May and June of 1939.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 186
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a Parents
Week to recognize and support parents who actively participate in the
lives of their children.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 16, 2001
Ms. KAPTUR submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establish-
ment of a Parents Week to recognize and support par-
ents who actively participate in the lives of their children.
Whereas parents play a vital role in society by raising their
children to be responsible adults;
Whereas parents who actively participate in the lives of their
children deserve recognition and support;
Whereas the establishment of a Parents Week would encour-
age parents to actively participate in the lives of their
children; and
Whereas the fourth week of September is an appropriate
week to establish as Parents Week: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 186 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) a Parents Week should be established to
recognize and support parents who actively partici-
pate in the lives of their children; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe
such a week with appropriate programs and activi-
ties.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 187
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp
should be issued in honor of Harold Washington, the 42d mayor of Chicago.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 18, 2001
Mr. BLAGOJEVICH 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 in honor of Harold
Washington, the 42d mayor of Chicago.
Whereas Mayor Harold Washington was an exemplary public
servant and dynamic leader who dedicated his life to his
beloved Chicago and to equal opportunity for all of Chi-
cago’s citizens;
Whereas Washington was a graduate of DuSable High
School, Roosevelt University, and the Northwestern Uni-
versity School of Law;
Whereas Washington served his country during World War II
with the 1887th Engineer Aviation Battalion in the
South Pacific, where his unit received the Meritorious
Service Unit award, and he was honorably discharged
after highly decorated military service;
•HCON 187 IH
Whereas Washington served the city of Chicago as a legis-
lator in the Illinois House of Representatives, the Illinois
State Senate, and the United States House of Represent-
atives;
Whereas in 1983 Washington was the first African-American
elected mayor of Chicago after a record voter turnout,
and after a campaign that centered around reform and
an end to political patronage;
Whereas while mayor of Chicago, Washington achieved count-
less important developments for the city of Chicago, in-
cluding the creation of the city’s Ethics Commission, en-
hanced minority and small business contracting, opening
city government to the freedom of information standards,
and a more equitable provision of public services to city
neighborhoods;
Whereas Washington was elected to a second term as mayor
in 1987 with ambitious plans for his second term;
Whereas Washington tragically passed away at his office desk
in City Hall on November 25, 1987; and
Whereas the issuance of a postage stamp recognizing Wash-
ington’s contributions will broaden the understanding of
his work, his contributions to the city of Chicago and the
United States, and his stature as a trailblazer and role
model for Chicagoans of all racial and ethnic back-
grounds: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued by the
United States Postal Service in honor of Harold
Washington; and
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 188
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of the People’s
Republic of China should cease its persecution of Falun Gong practitioners.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 18, 2001
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. GILMAN, Mr.
BURTON of Indiana, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. WEXLER, Mr.
FRANK, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Ms. MCKINNEY, Ms. LEE, Mr. NORWOOD,
Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. RUSH, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Mr. KING, Mr.
ACKERMAN, Mr. CLAY, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr.
BERMAN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. SAXTON, Mr.
NETHERCUTT, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. CONYERS, Mr.
NADLER, and Mr. TIBERI) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the Government of
the People’s Republic of China should cease its persecu-
tion of Falun Gong practitioners.
Whereas Falun Gong is a peaceful and nonviolent form of
personal belief and practice with millions of adherents in
China and elsewhere;
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
has forbidden Falun Gong practitioners to practice their
beliefs, and has systematically attempted to eradicate the
practice and those who follow it;
•HCON 187 IH
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a postage stamp be issued.
Æ
•HCON 188 IH
Whereas this policy violates China’s own constitution as well
as the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights;
Whereas Jiang Zemin’s regime has created notorious govern-
ment ‘‘610’’ offices throughout China with the special
task of overseeing the persecution of Falun Gong mem-
bers through organized brainwashing, torture, and mur-
der;
Whereas propaganda from China’s state-controlled media has
inundated the public in an attempt to breed hatred and
discrimination;
Whereas the number of known deaths from torture has
reached 253 so far, tens of thousands have been tortured
while confined in labor camps, prisons, and mental hos-
pitals, and hundreds of thousands forced to attend brain-
washing classes;
Whereas official measures have been taken to conceal all
atrocities, such as the immediate cremation of victims,
the blocking of autopsies, and the false labeling of deaths
as from suicide or natural causes;
Whereas women in particular have been the target of numer-
ous forms of sexual violence, including rape, sexual as-
sault, and forced abortion;
Whereas several permanent United States residents and citi-
zens have been imprisoned, tortured, and subject to arbi-
trary detention; and
Whereas the campaign of persecution has been generated by
the Chinese Government, carried out by government offi-
cials and state police, and permeated every village and
every level of government in China: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 188 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Government of the People’s Republic of
China should cease its persecution of Falun Gong
practitioners; and
(2) the United States Government should use
every appropriate public and private forum to urge
the Government of the People’s Republic of China—
(A) to release from detention all Falun
Gong practitioners and put an end to the prac-
tices of torture and other cruel, inhumane, and
degrading treatment against them and other
prisoners of conscience; and
(B) to abide by the International Covenant
on Civil and Political Rights and the Universal
Declaration of Human Rights by allowing
Falun Gong practitioners to pursue their per-
sonal beliefs.
Æ
•HCON 190 IH
drug addiction and promote treatment and recovery for
the millions of Americans who need it: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress supports the goals and ideas
of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Æ
HCON 188 RFS
Falun Gong practitioners to pursue their per-
sonal beliefs; and
(3) the United States Government should inves-
tigate allegations of illegal activities in the United
States of the Government of the People’s Republic
of China and its representatives and agents, includ-
ing allegations of unlawful harassment of United
States citizens and residents who practice Falun
Gong and of officials of State and local governments
in the United States who support Falun Gong, and
should take appropriate action, including but not
limited to enforcement of the immigration laws,
against any such representatives or agents who en-
gage in such illegal activities.
Passed the House of Representatives July 24, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
covered products involved are not adulterated or in viola-
tion of section 505.’’;
(2) by striking subsections (h) and (i) and in-
serting the following subsections:
‘‘(h) PROHIBITED AGREEMENTS; NONDISCRIMINA-
TION.—
‘‘(1) PROHIBITED AGREEMENTS.—No manufac-
turer of a covered product may enter into a contract
or agreement that includes a provision to prevent
the sale or distribution of covered products imported
pursuant to subsection (a).
‘‘(2) NONDISCRIMINATION.—No manufacturer
of a covered product may take actions that discrimi-
nate against, or cause other persons to discriminate
against, United States pharmacists, wholesalers, or
consumers regarding the sale or distribution of cov-
ered products.
‘‘(i) STUDY AND REPORT.—
‘‘(1) STUDY.—The Comptroller General of the
United States shall conduct a study on the imports
permitted under this section, taking into consider-
ation the information received under subsection (a).
In conducting such study, the Comptroller General
shall—
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 18
Providing for an adjournment of the House of Representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 31, 2001
Mr. NEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was considered
and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of the House of
Representatives.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Wednesday, January 31, 2001, it stand ad-
journed until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2001.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 18
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Sena
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisl
•HCON 18 EH
tive day of Wednesday, January 31, 2001, it stand ad
journed until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, February 6, 2001.
Passed the House of Representatives January 31,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 18
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of the House of
Representatives.
H. Con. Res. 18
Agreed to January 31, 2001
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of
Wednesday, January 31, 2001, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m.
on Tuesday, February 6, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
•HCON 192 IH
dents in 1950 to purchase the land known today as
Pleasant Hill Park on Gregory Lane;
Whereas Timothy Lynch’s active support for the community
resulted in his being elected to the Board of Trustees for
the Pleasant Hill Parks and Recreation Department;
Whereas, in addition to his support of community recreation,
Timothy Lynch helped Pleasant Hill incorporate and be-
come a city;
Whereas Timothy Lynch was appointed to the Contra Costa
County Planning Commission and served on the Commis-
sion for 10 years, the first Commissioner to represent
Pleasant Hill and Lafayette;
Whereas Timothy Lynch served on the Saint Mary’s College
of California President’s Advisory Council and actively
raised funds for the college; and
Whereas Timothy Lynch volunteered extensively in his com-
munity, and upon retirement, volunteered over 30 hours
per week at Kaiser Hospital and the Contra Costa Med-
ical Center: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes the many con-
tributions of Timothy John Lynch, Sr., to the East Bay,
California, community.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 190
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 190
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas 26,000,000 people in the United States are addicted
to drugs or alcohol;
Whereas 85 percent of all crime in the United States is re-
lated to drug or alcohol addiction;
Whereas the taxpayers of the United States paid more than
$150,000,000,000 in drug-related criminal and medical
costs in 1997, which is more than they spent in that year
•HCON 190 EH
on education, transportation, agriculture, energy, space
exploration, and foreign aid combined;
Whereas each dollar invested in drug and alcohol treatment
yields 7 dollars in savings from decreased health care
costs, criminal justice costs, and work-related costs
caused by absenteeism, injuries, and poor performance;
Whereas treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments
for other chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and
high blood pressure;
Whereas adolescents who receive treatment for addiction re-
port using less marijuana and alcohol and being involved
in less criminal activity;
Whereas addiction treatment for adolescents also improves
the school performance and psychological health of the
adolescents;
Whereas a number of organizations and individuals dedicated
to fighting addiction and promoting treatment and recov-
ery will recognize September 2001 as National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month;
Whereas the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-
tration sponsors the celebration of National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month to encourage citizen ac-
tion to help expand and improve the availability of effec-
tive addiction treatment;
Whereas National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month celebrates the tremendous achievements of individ-
uals who have undergone successful addiction treatment
and recognizes those in the field of addiction treatment
who have dedicated their lives to helping people recover
from addiction; and
•HCON 190 EH
Whereas the 2001 national campaign for National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month embraces the theme
of ‘‘We Recover Together: Family, Friends and Commu-
nity’’ and seeks to increase awareness about alcohol and
drug addiction and promote treatment and recovery for
the millions of Americans who need it: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress supports the goals and ideas
of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 190
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Recovery Month.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JULY 23, 2001
Mr. RAMSTAD submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Whereas 26,000,000 people in the United States are addicted
to drugs or alcohol;
Whereas 85 percent of all crime in the United States is re-
lated to drug or alcohol addiction;
Whereas the taxpayers of the United States paid more than
$150,000,000,000 in drug-related criminal and medical
costs in 1997, which is more than they spent in that year
on education, transportation, agriculture, energy, space
exploration, and foreign aid combined;
Whereas each dollar invested in drug and alcohol treatment
yields 7 dollars in savings from decreased health care
•HCON 190 IH
costs, criminal justice costs, and work-related costs
caused by absenteeism, injuries, and poor performance;
Whereas treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments
for other chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and
high blood pressure;
Whereas adolescents who receive treatment for addiction re-
port using less marijuana and alcohol and being involved
in less criminal activity;
Whereas addiction treatment for adolescents also improves
the school performance and psychological health of the
adolescents;
Whereas a number of organizations and individuals dedicated
to fighting addiction and promoting treatment and recov-
ery will recognize September 2001 as National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month;
Whereas the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-
tration sponsors the celebration of National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month to encourage citizen ac-
tion to help expand and improve the availability of effec-
tive addiction treatment;
Whereas National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month celebrates the tremendous achievements of individ-
uals who have undergone successful addiction treatment
and recognizes those in the field of addiction treatment
who have dedicated their lives to helping people recover
from addiction; and
Whereas the 2001 national campaign for National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month embraces the theme
of ‘‘We Recover Together: Family, Friends and Commu-
nity’’ and seeks to increase awareness about alcohol and
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 190
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 31, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Whereas 26,000,000 people in the United States are addicted
to drugs or alcohol;
Whereas 85 percent of all crime in the United States is re-
lated to drug or alcohol addiction;
Whereas the taxpayers of the United States paid more than
$150,000,000,000 in drug-related criminal and medical
costs in 1997, which is more than they spent in that year
HCON 190 RFS
on education, transportation, agriculture, energy, space
exploration, and foreign aid combined;
Whereas each dollar invested in drug and alcohol treatment
yields 7 dollars in savings from decreased health care
costs, criminal justice costs, and work-related costs
caused by absenteeism, injuries, and poor performance;
Whereas treatment for addiction is as effective as treatments
for other chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and
high blood pressure;
Whereas adolescents who receive treatment for addiction re-
port using less marijuana and alcohol and being involved
in less criminal activity;
Whereas addiction treatment for adolescents also improves
the school performance and psychological health of the
adolescents;
Whereas a number of organizations and individuals dedicated
to fighting addiction and promoting treatment and recov-
ery will recognize September 2001 as National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month;
Whereas the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment of the
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Adminis-
tration sponsors the celebration of National Alcohol and
Drug Addiction Recovery Month to encourage citizen ac-
tion to help expand and improve the availability of effec-
tive addiction treatment;
Whereas National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery
Month celebrates the tremendous achievements of individ-
uals who have undergone successful addiction treatment
and recognizes those in the field of addiction treatment
who have dedicated their lives to helping people recover
from addiction; and
HCON 190 RFS
Whereas the 2001 national campaign for National Alcohol
and Drug Addiction Recovery Month embraces the theme
of ‘‘We Recover Together: Family, Friends and Commu-
nity’’ and seeks to increase awareness about alcohol and
drug addiction and promote treatment and recovery for
the millions of Americans who need it: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress supports the goals and ideas
of National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Month.
Passed the House of Representatives July 30, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.