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H. Res. 180
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 20, 2003.
Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a
crucial component of the criminal justice system of the
United States;
Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting
the rights of the public to be safeguarded from criminal
activity;
Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care,
custody, and dignity of the human beings charged to
their care;
Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding cir-
cumstances and face danger in their daily work lives; and
Whereas S. Res. 24 of the 108th Congress, as agreed to on
March 12, 2003, designates the week beginning May 4,
2003, as ‘‘National Correctional Officers and Employees
Week’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Cor-
rectional Officers and Employees Week’’; and
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(2) honors all correctional officers and employees
for their service to their communities, States, and the
Nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 181
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 9, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1036) to prohibit civil liability actions from
being brought or continued against manufacturers, distribu-
tors, dealers, or importers of firearms or ammunition for
damages resulting from the misuse of their products by oth-
ers. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All
points of order against consideration of the bill are waived.
General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not ex-
ceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman
and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judi-
ciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order
to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment
under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of
a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 180
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Correctional Officers and Em-
ployees Week’’ and honoring the service of correctional officers and 
employees. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003
Mr. STRICKLAND (for himself, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. SWEENEY, and Mr. GREEN 
of Wisconsin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Correctional 
Officers and Employees Week’’ and honoring the service 
of correctional officers and employees.
Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a 
crucial component of the criminal justice system of the 
United States; 
Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting 
the rights of the public to be safeguarded from criminal 
activity; 
Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care, 
custody, and dignity of the human beings charged to 
their care;
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Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding cir-
cumstances and face danger in their daily work lives; and 
Whereas S. Res. 24 of the 108th Congress, as agreed to on 
March 12, 2003, designates the week beginning May 4, 
2003, as ‘‘National Correctional Officers and Employees 
Week’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
Correctional Officers and Employees Week’’; and 
(2) honors all correctional officers and employ-
ees for their service to their communities, States, 
and the Nation.
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IV 
House Calendar No. 41
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 180
[Report No. 108–101] 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Correctional Officers and Em-
ployees Week’’ and honoring the service of correctional officers and 
employees. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 7, 2003. 
Mr. STRICKLAND (for himself, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. SWEENEY, and Mr. GREEN 
of Wisconsin) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
MAY 15, 2003
Additional sponsors: Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
BOEHLERT, Mr. BALLANCE, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, and 
Mr. RANGEL
MAY 15, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Correctional 
Officers and Employees Week’’ and honoring the service 
of correctional officers and employees.
Whereas the operation of correctional facilities represents a 
crucial component of the criminal justice system of the 
United States;
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Whereas correctional personnel play a vital role in protecting 
the rights of the public to be safeguarded from criminal 
activity; 
Whereas correctional personnel are responsible for the care, 
custody, and dignity of the human beings charged to 
their care; 
Whereas correctional personnel work under demanding cir-
cumstances and face danger in their daily work lives; and 
Whereas S. Res. 24 of the 108th Congress, as agreed to on 
March 12, 2003, designates the week beginning May 4, 
2003, as ‘‘National Correctional Officers and Employees 
Week’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of ‘‘National 
Correctional Officers and Employees Week’’; and 
(2) honors all correctional officers and employ-
ees for their service to their communities, States, 
and the Nation.
House Calendar No. 41
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 180
[Report No. 108–41] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of ‘‘National Cor-
rectional Officers and Employees Week’’ and 
honoring the service of correctional officers and 
employees. 
MAY 15, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the na-
ture of a substitute shall be considered as read. No amend-
ment to the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute shall be in order except those printed in the report of
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each
amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the
report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the
time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the
Whole. All points of order against such amendments are
waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to
the House with such amendments as may have been adopted.
Any Member may demand a separate vote in the House on
any amendment adopted in the Committee of the Whole to
the bill or to the committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
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without intervening motion except one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 182
Commending Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army, the 
special operations forces who on April 1, 2003, rescued her from captivity 
by Iraqi forces, and all United States and coalition forces in Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 8, 2003
Mrs. CAPITO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on 
International Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the 
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within 
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
RESOLUTION 
Commending Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United 
States Army, the special operations forces who on April 
1, 2003, rescued her from captivity by Iraqi forces, and 
all United States and coalition forces in Iraq.
Whereas on March 23, 2003, near An Nasiriyah, Iraq, mem-
bers of the 507th Ordnance Maintenance Company of the 
United States Army, stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, were 
ambushed by Iraqi forces, leaving two members of the 
unit killed, five taken as prisoners of war, and eight, in-
cluding Private First Class Jessica Lynch of Palestine, 
West Virginia, missing;
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Whereas on April 1, 2003, special operations forces of the 
United States Armed Forces rescued Private First Class 
Lynch from captivity at the Saddam Hospital in An 
Nasiriyah, Iraq; 
Whereas Private First Class Lynch, exemplifying the finest 
standards of excellence in American military service, sur-
vived for nine days through courage and skill while held 
by Iraqi forces; and 
Whereas the rescue operation was the result of a massive ef-
fort of helicopter-borne special operations personnel and 
other members of the Armed Forces: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) Private First Class Jessica Lynch, United 
States Army, and all members of United States and 
coalition forces participating in Operation Iraqi 
Freedom deserve the respect and admiration of all 
Americans for their exemplary service in life-threat-
ening circumstances; 
(2) the happiness and relief felt by the family 
and friends of Private First Class Lynch as a result 
of her rescue by United States special operations 
forces on April 1, 2003, is shared by the House of 
Representatives and all Americans; 
(3) all members of the Armed Forces involved 
in the operation to rescue Private First Class Lynch, 
including Army Rangers, Air Force pilots and com-
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bat controllers, United States Marines, and Navy 
SEALs, and in particular those special operations 
personnel directly involved in the rescue, are to be 
commended for their heroic actions and their com-
mitment to leave no comrade behind; and 
(4) the thoughts and prayers of the House of 
Representatives are with the families and members 
of the Armed Forces who are still missing or held 
as prisoners of war in Iraq.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 183
Commending Mohammed, an Iraqi lawyer, for his fearless and courageous 
actions in helping to save the life of an American solider. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 8, 2003
Mr. FLAKE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending Mohammed, an Iraqi lawyer, for his fearless 
and courageous actions in helping to save the life of 
an American solider.
Whereas the Iraqi lawyer known as Mohammed was born in 
Najaf, Iraq, a holy city to Shiite Muslims; 
Whereas he studied law and English in Basra to become an 
attorney; 
Whereas in late March 2003, during Operation Iraqi Free-
dom, he became aware of the presence of an American 
soldier in the hospital in the town of Nasiriyah while vis-
iting his wife, a nurse in that hospital; 
Whereas he risked his life and walked six miles from 
Nasiriyah to reach elements of the United States Marine
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Corps in that area to inform them of the location and 
condition of the American soldier; 
Whereas upon being asked by the Marines to do so, he re-
turned to the hospital two more times to map the layout 
of the facility and the exact location of the American sol-
dier, again risking his life in the event his mission was 
discovered; 
Whereas the information he provided was vital to the rescue 
from Iraqi forces on April 1, 2003, of Private First Class 
Jessica Lynch, United States Army, of Palestine, West 
Virginia; 
Whereas his house has been ransacked by Fedayeen and he 
now is at a United States military base with his wife and 
young daughter; and 
Whereas he has earned the respect and esteem of Americans 
for his humanitarian efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends Mohammad, an Iraqi lawyer, for his fearless and 
courageous actions in helping to save the life of Private 
First Class Jessica Lynch, United States Army.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 184
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp 
should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by 
people of Indian origin. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 8, 2003
Mr. WYNN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration 
of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued by the 
United States Postal Service in commemoration of 
Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian ori-
gin; 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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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 185
Extending the period of availability of amounts for continuing expenses of 
standing and select committees of the House through May 9, 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 9, 2003
Mr. NEY (for himself and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Admin-
istration 
APRIL 9, 2003
Committee on House Administration discharged; considered and agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Extending the period of availability of amounts for con-
tinuing expenses of standing and select committees of 
the House through May 9, 2003.
Resolved, That House Resolution 163 (agreed to 
March 26, 2003) is amended by striking ‘‘April 11, 2003’’ 
and inserting ‘‘May 9, 2003’’.
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eligible consortium to address gaps in the 
manufacturing base of the United States; 
(iv) a description of the outcome- 
based metrics, benchmarks, and milestones 
that will track and the evaluation methods 
that will be used to gauge performance of 
the eligible consortium; 
(v) a plan to ensure that members of 
the eligible consortium are representative 
of the proposed location of the manufac-
turing community; 
(vi) a community that had previously 
received a designation by the IMCP; and 
(vii) any other matters the Secretary 
determines appropriate. 
(C) STRATEGIC PLANNING ASSISTANCE.— 
The Secretary shall provide strategic planning 
assistance for eligible consortiums that lack ex-
perience applying for Federal assistance to en-
sure such eligible consortiums may submit an 
application that meets the procedures estab-
lished by the Secretary under this paragraph. 
(d) FINANCIAL AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—As appropriate and for pur-
poses of the Program, the Secretary may award fi-
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inspiration for future generations of young men and
women alike; and
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies’ champion-
ship season has rallied Connecticut residents of all ages
behind a common purpose and triggered a wave of eupho-
ria across the State: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends
the University of Connecticut Huskies women’s basketball
team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Asso-
ciation Division I women’s basketball championship and for
completing the 2002–2003 season with a 37–1 record.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 187
Congratulating the University of Connecticut Huskies for winning the 2003 
National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I women’s basketball 
championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 9, 2003
Mr. SIMMONS (for himself, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. JOHNSON of Con-
necticut, and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the University of Connecticut Huskies for 
winning the 2003 National Collegiate Athletic Associa-
tion Division I women’s basketball championship.
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies women’s bas-
ketball team won its third National Collegiate Athletic 
Association championship in 4 years by defeating the 
University of Tennessee by the score of 73–68; 
Whereas, after losing 4 All-American players to graduation, 
the Huskies were still able to finish the 2002–2003 sea-
son with a nearly perfect 37–1 record, becoming only the 
3rd NCAA Division I women’s basketball team to repeat 
as national champions;
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Whereas Diana Taurasi was chosen as the consensus national 
women’s Player of the Year and named the Final Four 
Most Outstanding Player; 
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies set an NCAA 
Division I women’s record by winning 70 games in a row; 
Whereas University of Connecticut Huskies head coach Geno 
Auriemma was named NCAA Division I women’s basket-
ball Coach of the Year, won his 501st game and 4th Na-
tional Championship; 
Whereas the high caliber of the University of Connecticut 
Huskies in both athletics and academics has significantly 
advanced the sport of women’s basketball and provided 
inspiration for future generations of young men and 
women alike; and 
Whereas the University of Connecticut Huskies’ champion-
ship season has rallied Connecticut residents of all ages 
behind a common purpose and triggered a wave of eupho-
ria across the State: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends the University of Connecticut Huskies women’s 
basketball team for winning the 2003 National Collegiate 
Athletic Association Division I women’s basketball cham-
pionship and for completing the 2002–2003 season with 
a 37–1 record.
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H. Res. 188
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 10, 2003.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (S. 151) to amend title 18, United States Code, with
respect to the sexual exploitation of children. All points of
order against the conference report and against its consider-
ation are waived. The conference report shall be considered
as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 21
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 188
[Report No. 108–68] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (S. 151) to amend title 18, United States Code, with respect to 
the sexual exploitation of children. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 9, 2003
Mrs. MYRICK, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (S. 151) to amend title 18, United 
States Code, with respect to the sexual exploitation of 
children.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (S. 151) to amend title 18, United States 
Code, with respect to the sexual exploitation of children. 
All points of order against the conference report and
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and research and development, to provide for security and 
diversity in the energy supply for the American people, 
and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. General debate shall be con-
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour and 30 
minutes, with 30 minutes equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 20 minutes 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of each of the Committees on 
Science, Resources, and Ways and Means. After general 
debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under 
the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. 
No amendment shall be in order except those printed in 
the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution. Each amendment may be offered only in the 
order printed in the report, may be offered only by a Mem-
ber designated in the report, shall be considered as read, 
shall be debatable for the time specified in the report 
equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an 
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall 
not be subject to a demand for division of the question 
in the House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points 
of order against such amendments are waived. At the con-
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against its consideration are waived. The conference re-
port shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 21
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 188
[Report No. 108–68] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (S. 151) to amend 
title 18, United States Code, with respect to the 
sexual exploitation of children. 
APRIL 9, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 189
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 10, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 6) to enhance energy conservation and research
and development, to provide for security and diversity in the
energy supply for the American people, and for other pur-
poses. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with.
All points of order against consideration of the bill are
waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall
not exceed one hour and 30 minutes, with 30 minutes equally
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and 20
minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman and
ranking minority member of each of the Committees on
Science, Resources, and Ways and Means. After general de-
bate the bill shall be considered for amendment under the
five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered as read. No
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amendment shall be in order except those printed in the re-
port of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution.
Each amendment may be offered only in the order printed in
the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in
the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for
the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled
by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the
Whole. All points of order against such amendments are
waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to
the House with such amendments as may have been adopted.
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
bill and amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.