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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 492
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Welcoming Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand
upon her arrival in the United States.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 492
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand
have enjoyed 169 years of peaceful and constructive rela-
tions since the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Com-
merce in 1833;
Whereas the aforesaid document was the first such treaty
signed between the United States and any Asian nation;
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Whereas the United States enjoys both a bilateral security
agreement and a military assistance agreement with
Thailand and conducts several military exercises with the
armed forces of Thailand every year, the largest of which
is the Cobra Gold exercise;
Whereas Her Majesty Queen Sirikit has made major con-
tributions to advancing the social and economic welfare
and health of the people of Thailand, most notably as
President of the Thai Red Cross Society;
Whereas in order to assist the rural poor of Thailand, Her
Majesty Queen Sirikit serves as patron and chairperson
of the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary
Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT);
Whereas in her capacity as President of the Thai Red Cross
Society, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit established the Khao
Larn Thai Red Cross Center to provide food, shelter, and
medical attention to Cambodian refugees fleeing turmoil
in their country; and
Whereas Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s contributions to the
welfare of Thai citizens and of international refugees
have been widely recognized by groups as diverse as the
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and the British
Royal College of Physicians: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress welcomes Her Majesty
Queen Sirikit on her visit to the United States, and ex-
presses the hope that her visit will further strengthen the
•HCON 492 EH
deep historical relationship between the United States and
the Kingdom of Thailand.
Passed the House of Representatives October 16,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 492
Welcoming Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand upon her arrival in the 
United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Mr. ROHRABACHER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Welcoming Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand upon her 
arrival in the United States.
Whereas the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand 
have enjoyed 169 years of peaceful and constructive rela-
tions since the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Com-
merce in 1833; 
Whereas the aforesaid document was the first such treaty 
signed between the United States and any Asian nation; 
Whereas the United States enjoys both a bilateral security 
agreement and a military assistance agreement with 
Thailand and conducts several military exercises with the 
armed forces of Thailand every year, the largest of which 
is the Cobra Gold exercise;
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Whereas Her Majesty Queen Sirikit has made major con-
tributions to advancing the social and economic welfare 
and health of the people of Thailand, most notably as 
President of the Thai Red Cross Society; 
Whereas in order to assist the rural poor of Thailand, Her 
Majesty Queen Sirikit serves as patron and chairperson 
of the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary 
Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT); 
Whereas in her capacity as President of the Thai Red Cross 
Society, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit established the Khao 
Larn Thai Red Cross Center to provide food, shelter, and 
medical attention to Cambodian refugees fleeing turmoil 
in their country; and 
Whereas Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s contributions to the 
welfare of Thai citizens and of international refugees 
have been widely recognized by groups as diverse as the 
United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the 
Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, and the British 
Royal College of Physicians: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress welcomes Her Majesty 
Queen Sirikit on her visit to the United States, and ex-
presses the hope that her visit will further strengthen the 
deep historical relationship between the United States and 
the Kingdom of Thailand.
Æ
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 493
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Postal Service 
should issue a commemorative stamp on the subject of school safety 
awareness. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Mrs. JONES of Ohio (for herself, Mr. OWENS, Mr. LIPINSKI, and Mr. FROST) 
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States 
Postal Service should issue a commemorative stamp on 
the subject of school safety awareness.
Whereas discipline, order, and safety have a direct link to 
student achievement; 
Whereas a secure, positive learning environment is a critical 
component of a high-quality education; 
Whereas safe and orderly schools facilitate effective teaching 
and learning, while violence or the threat of violence di-
verts attention and resources from education; 
Whereas students cannot learn and educators cannot teach 
when threatened by physical violence or harassment;
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 495
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safety Forces Appreciation Week. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2002
Mr. LATOURETTE (for himself and Mr. CROWLEY) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Safety Forces 
Appreciation Week.
Whereas the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, fo-
cused the Nation’s attention on the selfless dedication of 
police and other law enforcement officers, firefighters, 
and emergency medical personnel; 
Whereas the men and women of these safety forces in every 
community in the United States always answer the call 
when needed; 
Whereas there are over 1 million career and volunteer fire-
fighters in the United States, and more than 1 million 
Federal, State, and local law enforcement officers;
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Whereas each response to a call for help carries with it the 
potential for members of these safety forces to face life-
threatening situations; 
Whereas the year 2001 had the highest number of deaths in 
a single year for police and firefighters since such records 
have been maintained; 
Whereas more than 435 firefighters died in the line of duty 
in 2001, including 343 at the World Trade Center; 
Whereas more than 230 Federal, State, and local law en-
forcement officers were killed in the line of duty in 2001, 
including 71 in the September 11, 2001, terrorist at-
tacks; 
Whereas harm to police, fire, and rescue workers is all too 
common, with more than 85,000 firefighters injured in 
the line of duty annually and more than 55,000 law en-
forcement officers assaulted in the line of duty annually; 
Whereas the safety forces are routinely willing to help not 
only their own communities but others as well, and in-
deed 25 search and rescue teams from 18 States assisted 
at the World Trade Center and the Pentagon after Sep-
tember 11, 2001, and countless fire and police depart-
ments from around the Nation sent people to assist in 
rescue and recovery efforts; 
Whereas the safety forces will play a critical role in securing 
the Nation’s safety from terrorist attacks in addition to 
all their other duties; 
Whereas such valor, dedication, and sacrifice should not go 
unnoticed by the citizens of a free Nation; 
Whereas communities, schools, and organizations throughout 
the Nation should be encouraged to set time aside each
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purposes, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall 
correct the bill by amending—
(1) section 206 of the bill by inserting ‘‘the 1st 
place it appears’’ after ‘‘ ‘or complaint’ ’’, 
(2) section 2201(b) of the bill by striking ‘‘1 
year’’ and inserting ‘‘2 years’’, 
(3) section 2501 of the bill to read as follows: 
‘‘SEC. 2501. AMENDMENT TO CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES 
ACT. 
‘‘Section 303(g)(2) of the Controlled Substances Act 
(21 U.S.C. 823(g)(2)) is amended—
‘‘(1) in subparagraph (I), by striking ‘on Octo-
ber 17, 2000,’ and all that follows through ‘such 
drugs,’ and inserting ‘on the date of approval by the 
Food and Drug Administration of a drug in schedule 
III, IV, or V, a State may not preclude a practi-
tioner from dispensing or prescribing such drug, or 
combination of such drugs,’; and 
‘‘(2) in subparagraph (J)(i), by striking ‘Octo-
ber 17, 2000,’ and inserting ‘the date referred to in 
subparagraph (I),’ ’’, 
(4) subsection (j) of section 1512 of title 18 of 
the United States Code, as added by section
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 497
Supporting the goals and ideas of National Take Your Kids to Vote Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2002
Mr. SCHAFFER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideas of National Take Your Kids 
to Vote Day.
Whereas voting is a civic duty and critical to democracy; 
Whereas voting participation rates in the United States for 
all age groups have fallen dramatically since 1972; 
Whereas voting participation rates are lower among younger 
voters; 
Whereas only 42 percent of individuals between the ages of 
18 to 24 voted in the last Presidential election; 
Whereas large numbers of young people feel disconnected 
from government; 
Whereas many younger adults report that they do not know 
how to vote;
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Whereas, according to a 2002 study by the Council for Excel-
lence in Government, children who go to the polls with 
their parents are more likely to go to the polls and vote 
as adults; 
Whereas parents should talk to their children about the im-
portance of voting; and 
Whereas a number of businesses and organizations have des-
ignated November 5, 2002, as National Take Your Kids 
to Vote Day in order to encourage people to vote: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideas of National 
Take Your Kids to Vote Day; 
(2) encourages all parents with children who 
are younger than 18 years of age to talk to their 
children about the importance of voting and, if pos-
sible, take their children to the polls; and 
(3) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States to 
conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and pro-
grams to promote voting as a family tradition.
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IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 498
Honoring the United States Marines killed in action during World War 
II while participating in the 1942 raid on Makin Atoll in the Gilbert 
Islands and expressing the sense of Congress that a site in Arlington 
National Cemetery near the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial at the 
corner of Memorial and Farragut Drives should be provided for the 
remains of those Marines. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 3, 2002
Mr. BRYANT submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs, 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 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the United States Marines killed in action during 
World War II while participating in the 1942 raid on 
Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands and expressing the 
sense of Congress that a site in Arlington National Cem-
etery near the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial at 
the corner of Memorial and Farragut Drives should be 
provided for the remains of those Marines.
Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
concurring), That Congress—
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(1) remembers with profound sorrow, gratitude, 
and respect the United States Marines who were 
killed in action during World War II while partici-
pating in a combat raid on Japanese forces on 
Makin Atoll in the Gilbert Islands in August, 1942, 
and whose remains were recovered from Makin Atoll 
in 1999; and 
(2) hopes with firm prayers for the recovery of 
the remains of the 9 United States Marines engaged 
in that raid who, after surrendering in accordance 
with the law of armed conflict, were summarily be-
headed by their captors on Kwajalein Atoll. 
SEC. 2. SENSE OF CONGRESS. 
It is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the United States Marines killed in action 
or beheaded in captivity on Makin and Kwajalien 
Atolls during World War II, as described in the first 
section of this resolution, gave hope to the world by 
offering up their lives; and 
(2) a place of honor in Arlington National Cem-
etery near the Space Shuttle Challenger Memorial at 
the corner of Memorial and Farragut Drives should 
be provided for the remains of those Marines both 
as a reminder of United States resolve during the 
dark, early days of World War II, and as a reminder
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that the heroism and dedication of those Marines 
represents the sacrifices that all members of the 
United States Armed Forces stand ready to make 
when the security of the United States is threatened.
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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 499
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas George Rogers Clark was a colonial frontiersman
who succeeded in protecting western colonists through di-
plomacy and advocacy with the colonial government of
Virginia;
Whereas George Rogers Clark doubled the size of colonial
America through western exploration and by founding
towns in Kentucky;
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Whereas George Rogers Clark was an expert negotiator with
American Indian tribes, securing trade and security for
western colonists;
Whereas George Rogers Clark ensured American control of
the Northwest Territory by leading a small band of sol-
diers during the Revolutionary War and successfully cap-
turing British outposts along the Mississippi and Wabash
Rivers;
Whereas George Rogers Clark boldly and courageously led
fewer than 200 soldiers to recapture the British Fort
Sackville at Vincennes, Indiana, in the winter of 1778–
1779;
Whereas the soldiers marched across Illinois through flooded
and frozen territory and reached Vincennes on the
evening of February 23, 1779;
Whereas upon surrounding Fort Sackville, George Rogers
Clark was able to give the impression of having a much
larger army convincing the British that they were no
match for Clark’s forces;
Whereas on the morning of February 25, 1779, the British
Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton surrendered Fort
Sackville to George Rogers Clark and his soldiers;
Whereas this victory foiled British attempts to drive the
Americans out of the region west of the Appalachians
and pulled vital resources from the eastern theater dur-
ing the American Revolution;
Whereas George Rogers Clark showed great leadership by
commanding an expedition northward in 1782 to control
unrest caused by British forces in the region;
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Whereas George Rogers Clark continued to offer leadership
after the Revolutionary War by serving as an advisor to
his community; and
Whereas the 250th anniversary of George Rogers Clark’s
birth is November 19, 2002: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress honors George Rogers Clark,
whose patriotism and bravery helped to secure American
independence and liberty.
Passed the House of Representatives November 15
(legislative day, November 14), 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 499
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring George Rogers Clark.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 499
Honoring George Rogers Clark. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 3, 2002
Mr. HOSTETTLER submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring George Rogers Clark.
Whereas George Rogers Clark was a colonial frontiersman 
who succeeded in protecting western colonists through di-
plomacy and advocacy with the colonial government of 
Virginia; 
Whereas George Rogers Clark doubled the size of colonial 
America through western exploration and by founding 
towns in Kentucky; 
Whereas George Rogers Clark was an expert negotiator with 
American Indian tribes, securing trade and security for 
western colonists; 
Whereas George Rogers Clark ensured American control of 
the Northwest Territory by leading a small band of sol-
diers during the Revolutionary War and successfully cap-
•HCON 499 IH 
turing British outposts along the Mississippi and Wabash 
Rivers; 
Whereas George Rogers Clark boldly and courageously led 
fewer than 200 soldiers to recapture the British Fort 
Sackville at Vincennes, Indiana, in the winter of 1778–
1779; 
Whereas the soldiers marched across Illinois through flooded 
and frozen territory and reached Vincennes on the 
evening of February 23, 1779; 
Whereas upon surrounding Fort Sackville, George Rogers 
Clark was able to give the impression of having a much 
larger army convincing the British that they were no 
match for Clark’s forces; 
Whereas on the morning of February 25, 1779, the British 
Lieutenant Governor Henry Hamilton surrendered Fort 
Sackville to George Rogers Clark and his soldiers; 
Whereas this victory foiled British attempts to drive the 
Americans out of the region west of the Appalachians 
and pulled vital resources from the eastern theater dur-
ing the American Revolution; 
Whereas George Rogers Clark showed great leadership by 
commanding an expedition northward in 1782 to control 
unrest caused by British forces in the region; 
Whereas George Rogers Clark continued to offer leadership 
after the Revolutionary War by serving as an advisor to 
his community; and 
Whereas the 250th anniversary of George Rogers Clark’s 
birth is November 19, 2002: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress honors George Rogers Clark,
•HCON 499 IH 
whose patriotism and bravery helped to secure American 
independence and liberty.
Æ
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(13) part R of the Omnibus Crime Control and
Safe Streets Act of 1968, as added by section 12102
of the bill—
(A) in subsections (a)(2) and (b)(1)(B) of
section 1802 of such part by striking ‘‘sub-
section (c)’’ and inserting ‘‘subsection (d)’’, and
(B) in section 1808(b) of such part by
striking ‘‘90’’ and inserting ‘‘120’’, and
(14) section 5037(b) of title 18 of the United
States Code, as amended by section 12301(2)(B) of
the bill, by striking ‘‘imprisonment’’ and inserting
‘‘official detention’’.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 4
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp
should be issued honoring Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone, a great
American hero.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2001
Mr. PASCRELL 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 honoring Gunnery Ser-
geant John Basilone, a great American hero.
Whereas Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone was born in 1916
in Buffalo, New York, son of Salvatore and Dora
Basilone, one of 10 children;
Whereas John Basilone was raised and educated in Raritan,
New Jersey;
Whereas, at the age of 18, John Basilone enlisted in the
United States Army, principally seeing garrison service in
the Philippines;
Whereas, after his honorable discharge in 1937, Sergeant
Basilone, known by his comrades as ‘‘Manila John’’, re-
turned to Raritan;
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Whereas, seeing the storm clouds of war hovering over the
Nation, and believing that his place was with this coun-
try’s fighting forces, Sergeant Basilone enlisted in the
United States Marine Corps in July 1940;
Whereas, on October 24 and 25, 1942, on Guadalcanal, Sol-
omon Islands, Sergeant Basilone was a member of ‘‘C’’
Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment, 1st Marine Divi-
sion, and was in charge of 2 sections of heavy machine
guns defending a narrow pass that led to Henderson Air-
field;
Whereas, although Sergeant Basilone and his machine gun-
ners were vastly outnumbered and without available rein-
forcements, Sergeant Basilone and his fellow Marines
fought valiantly to check the savage and determined as-
sault by the Japanese Imperial Army;
Whereas, for this action, Sergeant Basilone was awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor and sent home a hero;
Whereas, in December 1944, Sergeant Basilone’s restlessness
to rejoin his fellow Marines, who were fighting the bloody
island-to-island battles en route to the Philippines and
Japan, prompted him to volunteer again for combat;
Whereas, on Iwo Jima, on February 19, 1945, Sergeant
Basilone again distinguished himself by single-handedly
destroying an enemy blockhouse while braving heavy-cal-
iber fire;
Whereas, minutes later, an artillery shell killed Sergeant
Basilone and 4 of his platoon members;
Whereas Sergeant Basilone was posthumously awarded the
Navy Cross and Purple Heart, and a life-sized bronze
statue stands in Raritan, New Jersey, where ‘‘Manila
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providing the support which made the team’s victory 
possible; and 
(3) recognizes the Protecting Our Nation’s 
Youth (PONY) Organization for providing safe rec-
reational opportunities for young people and an op-
portunity for young athletes to become positive role 
models for other youth.
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John’’ is clad in battle dress and cradles a machine gun
in his arms;
Whereas, in 1949, the United States Government commis-
sioned a destroyer the U.S.S. Basilone, and in November
1951, Governor Alfred E. Driscoll posthumously awarded
Sergeant Basilone the State of New Jersey’s highest
decoration;
Whereas, following World War II, Sergeant Basilone’s re-
mains were reinterred in the Arlington National Ceme-
tery;
Whereas Sergeant Basilone was the first recipient of the Con-
gressional Medal of Honor awarded in World War II;
Whereas Sergeant Basilone was also awarded the Navy Cross
and the Purple Heart, giving him the distinction of being
the only enlisted Marine in World War II to receive all
3 medals; and
Whereas commemorative postage stamps have been commis-
sioned to honor other great heroes in American history:
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
Gunnery Sergeant John Basilone; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
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