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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 241
Expressing the sense of the Congress that trained service dogs should be
recognized for their service in the rescue and recovery efforts in the
aftermath of the terrorist attacks on the United States on September
11, 2001.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 3, 2001
Mr. GILMAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that trained service
dogs should be recognized for their service in the rescue
and recovery efforts in the aftermath of the terrorist
attacks on the United States on September 11, 2001.
Whereas thousands of Americans and citizens of other na-
tions perished in the terrorist attacks on the United
States on September 11, 2001;
Whereas many police officers, firemen, and other emergency
rescue workers also perished or were injured in their he-
roic efforts to save people at the site of the World Trade
Center, in New York, New York, and also worked in the
rescue and recovery efforts at the Pentagon outside
Washington, D.C., and at the site of the airline crash in
Pennsylvania;
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Whereas the rescue operations also involved more than 300
trained service dogs that performed rescue and recovery
duties, particularly in New York City;
Whereas these dogs performed their duties at serious risk to
their health and welfare and suffered injuries during the
rescue and recovery process; and
Whereas these dogs were an important component of the
larger rescue and recovery efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) more than 300 specially trained rescue and
recovery dogs were instrumental in the emergency
response operations in New York, Pennsylvania, and
Virginia in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on
the United States on September 11, 2001;
(2) these dogs have unique sensory abilities that
allow them to perform a set of tasks that cannot be
conducted as efficiently by people;
(3) these dogs, working in tandem with their
handlers, endured exhaustion, exposure to noxious
fumes and active fires, risks from falling debris, and
other hazards during the rescue and recovery efforts;
and
(4) the Nation owes a debt of gratitude for the
service given by these dogs.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 242
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
DECEMBER 6, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s success in
promoting democracy and its continuing contribution to
United States national interests.
Whereas on May 1, 1951, Radio Free Europe inaugurated its
full schedule of broadcast services to the people of East-
ern Europe and, subsequently, Radio Liberty initiated its
broadcast services to the peoples of the Soviet Union on
March 1, 1953, just before the death of Stalin;
Whereas now fifty years later, Radio Free Europe/Radio Lib-
erty (RFE/RL, Inc.) continues to promote democracy and
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human rights and serve United States national interests
by fulfilling its mission ‘‘to promote democratic values
and institutions by disseminating factual information and
ideas’’;
Whereas Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty were estab-
lished in the darkest days of the cold war as a substitute
for the free media which no longer existed in the com-
munist-dominated countries of Central and Eastern Eu-
rope and the Soviet Union;
Whereas Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty developed a
unique form of international broadcasting known as sur-
rogate broadcasting by airing local news about the coun-
tries to which they broadcast as well as providing re-
gional and international news, thus preventing the com-
munist governments from establishing a monopoly on the
dissemination of information and providing an alternative
to the state-controlled, party dominated domestic media;
Whereas the broadcast of uncensored news and information
by Radio Free Europe and Radio Liberty was a critical
element contributing to the collapse of the totalitarian
communist governments of Central and Eastern Europe
and the Soviet Union;
Whereas since the fall of the Iron Curtain, RFE/RL has con-
tinued to inform and therefore strengthen democratic
forces in Central Europe and the countries of the former
Soviet Union, and has contributed to the development of
a new generation of political and economic leaders who
have worked to strengthen civil society, free market
economies, and democratic government institutions;
Whereas United States Government funding established and
continues to support international broadcasting, including
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exceed $150,000, with distribution allocated in the same
proportion as in subsection (a).
Passed the House of Representatives October 9,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Central Europe and the former Soviet republics: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) congratulates the editors, journalists, and
managers of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty on a
half century of effort in promoting democratic val-
ues, and particularly their contribution to promoting
freedom of the press and freedom of expression in
areas of the world where such liberties have been de-
nied or are not yet fully institutionalized; and
(2) recognizes the major contribution of Radio
Free Europe/Radio Liberty to the growth of democ-
racy throughout the world and its continuing efforts
to advance the vital national interests of the United
States in building a world community that is more
peaceful, democratic, free, and stable.
Passed the House of Representatives December 5,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
‘‘(2) An entity established pursuant to the au-
thority of paragraph (1) may carry out the fol-
lowing:
‘‘(A) Encourage participation and support
by United States corporations and other ele-
ments of the private sector for cultural, arts,
and educational exchange programs which will
enhance international appreciation of America’s
cultural and artistic accomplishments.
‘‘(B) Solicit and receive contributions from
the private sector to support cultural, arts, and
educational exchange programs.
‘‘(C) Provide grants and other assistance
for such programs.
‘‘(3) The Secretary of State is authorized to
make such arrangements as are necessary to carry
out the purposes of any entity established pursuant
to paragraph (1) including the following:
‘‘(A) The solicitation and receipt of funds
for an entity.
‘‘(B) Designation of a program in recogni-
tion of such contributions.
‘‘(C) Appointment of members of the board
of directors or other body established to admin-
ister an entity, including the appointment of
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and Fire Chief Committees; and the Fort Myer
Federal Fire Chief, and the Governor of the
Commonwealth of Virginia for the attack at the
Pentagon—
(i) Fire Chief of Arlington County,
Virginia; and
(ii) Police Chief of Arlington County,
Virginia; and
(C) in consultation with the Governor of
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the
plane crash in Pennsylvania—
(i) Commandant of the Pennsylvania
State Police; and
(ii) Adjutant General of the Pennsyl-
vania National Guard,
or any of their designees, for their heroic actions on
September 11, 2001, and thereafter during the res-
cue and recovery missions.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 244
Authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the publication entitled ‘‘Our
Flag’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 9, 2001
Mr. NEY (for himself and Mr. HOYER) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
OCTOBER 9, 2001
Committee on House Administration discharged; considered under suspension
of the rules and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the
publication entitled ‘‘Our Flag’’.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. PRINTING OF REVISED EDITION OF ‘‘OUR
FLAG’’.
A revised edition of the publication entitled ‘‘Our
Flag’’, revised under the direction of the Joint Committee
on Printing, shall be printed as a House document.
H. Con. Res. 244
Agreed to December 7, 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),
SECTION 1. PRINTING OF REVISED EDITION OF ‘‘OUR FLAG’’.
A revised edition of the publication entitled ‘‘Our Flag’’, revised
under the direction of the Joint Committee on Printing, shall be
printed as a House document.
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection (b), there
shall be printed a number of copies of the publication described
in section 1 as follows:
(1) 250,000 for the use of the House of Representatives,
distributed in equal numbers to each Member of the House
and each Delegate and Resident Commissioner to the Congress.
(2) 51,500 for the use of the Senate, distributed in equal
numbers to each Senator.
(3) 2,000 for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing.
(4) 1,400 for distribution to the depository libraries.
(b) ALTERNATIVE NUMBER.—If the total printing and production
costs of the number of copies provided under subsection (a) exceed
$150,000, there shall be printed the maximum number of copies
of the publication described in section 1 for which such total costs
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SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), there shall be printed a number of copies of the publi-
cation described in section 1 as follows:
(1) 250,000 for the use of the House of Rep-
resentatives, distributed in equal numbers to each
Member of the House and each Delegate and Resi-
dent Commissioner to the Congress.
(2) 51,500 for the use of the Senate, distrib-
uted in equal numbers to each Senator.
(3) 2,000 for the use of the Joint Committee on
Printing.
(4) 1,400 for distribution to the depository li-
braries.
(b) ALTERNATIVE NUMBER.—If the total printing
and production costs of the number of copies provided
under subsection (a) exceed $150,000, there shall be
printed the maximum number of copies of the publication
described in section 1 for which such total costs do not
exceed $150,000, with distribution allocated in the same
proportion as in subsection (a).
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 244
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the printing of a revised edition of the
publication entitled ‘‘Our Flag’’.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 244
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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SECTION 1. PRINTING OF REVISED EDITION OF ‘‘OUR
FLAG’’.
A revised edition of the publication entitled ‘‘Our
Flag’’, revised under the direction of the Joint Committee
on Printing, shall be printed as a House document.
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), there shall be printed a number of copies of the publi-
cation described in section 1 as follows:
(1) 250,000 for the use of the House of Rep-
resentatives, distributed in equal numbers to each
Member of the House and each Delegate and Resi-
dent Commissioner to the Congress.
(2) 51,500 for the use of the Senate, distrib-
uted in equal numbers to each Senator.
(3) 2,000 for the use of the Joint Committee on
Printing.
(4) 1,400 for distribution to the depository li-
braries.
(b) ALTERNATIVE NUMBER.—If the total printing
and production costs of the number of copies provided
under subsection (a) exceed $150,000, there shall be
printed the maximum number of copies of the publication
described in section 1 for which such total costs do not
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SECTION 1. PRINTING OF REVISED EDITION OF ‘‘OUR
FLAG’’.
A revised edition of the publication entitled ‘‘Our
Flag’’, revised under the direction of the Joint Committee
on Printing, shall be printed as a House document.
SEC. 2. NUMBER OF COPIES.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), there shall be printed a number of copies of the publi-
cation described in section 1 as follows:
(1) 250,000 for the use of the House of Rep-
resentatives, distributed in equal numbers to each
Member of the House and each Delegate and Resi-
dent Commissioner to the Congress.
(2) 51,500 for the use of the Senate, distrib-
uted in equal numbers to each Senator.
(3) 2,000 for the use of the Joint Committee on
Printing.
(4) 1,400 for distribution to the depository li-
braries.
(b) ALTERNATIVE NUMBER.—If the total printing
and production costs of the number of copies provided
under subsection (a) exceed $150,000, there shall be
printed the maximum number of copies of the publication
described in section 1 for which such total costs do not
HCON 244 RFS
exceed $150,000, with distribution allocated in the same
proportion as in subsection (a).
Passed the House of Representatives October 9,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 245
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp should be issued
to honor coal miners.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 9, 2001
Mrs. CAPITO (for herself, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. NEY, Mr.
STRICKLAND, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. MASCARA,
Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. WELLER) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a postage stamp
should be issued to honor coal miners.
Whereas the Nation is greatly indebted to coal miners for the
difficult and dangerous work they have performed to pro-
vide the fuel needed to operate the Nation’s industries
and to provide energy to homes and businesses;
Whereas millions of workers have toiled in the Nation’s coal
mines over the last century, risking both life and limb to
fuel the Nation’s economic expansion;
Whereas during the last century over 100,000 coal miners
have been killed in mining accidents in the Nation’s coal
mines, and 3,500,000 coal miners have suffered non-fatal
injuries;
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Whereas 100,000 coal miners have contracted Black Lung
disease as a direct result of their toil in the Nation’s coal
mines;
Whereas coal provides 50 percent of the Nation’s electricity
and is an essential fuel for industries such as steel, ce-
ment, chemicals, food, and paper;
Whereas the United States has a demonstrated coal reserve
of more than 500 billion tons, with an estimated 275 bil-
lion tons of recoverable reserves which, at current pro-
duction rates, represents about 275 years of recoverable
coal reserves;
Whereas these coal reserves represent about 95 percent of all
fossil fuel reserves in the United States, and about one
fourth of the world’s known coal reserves;
Whereas the recoverable coal reserves in the United States
have the energy equivalent of about 1 trillion barrels of
oil, which is comparable to all of the world’s known oil
reserves;
Whereas since the energy crises of the 1970s, United States’
dependence on foreign oil has grown substantially, with
imported oil accounting for 39 percent of all oil consumed
in 1973 and about 60 percent today;
Whereas energy security is an integral component of the Na-
tion’s economy and national security;
Whereas coal mining continues to be the economic engine for
many communities, providing jobs to areas with little eco-
nomic diversity;
Whereas coal mining provides economic benefit far beyond its
direct revenue, including billions of dollars in economic
output and household earnings and hundreds of thou-
sands of jobs in other industries; and
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Whereas issuing a postage stamp to honor the Nation’s coal
miners is fitting and proper: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should
issue a stamp honoring the Nation’s coal miners;
and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 246
Providing for negotiations to establish a United States Congress-Russian
Federation Parliament joint taskforce on antiterrorism.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 9, 2001
Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. KERNS, Mr. CRAMER, Mr.
ROHRABACHER, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. PLATTS,
Mr. REYES, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, and Mr. SMITH of Michigan)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for negotiations to establish a United States Con-
gress-Russian Federation Parliament joint taskforce on
antiterrorism.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. FINDINGS; DECLARATION OF POLICY.
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress finds the following:
(1) On September 11, 2001, acts of treacherous
violence were committed against the United States
and its citizens when terrorists hijacked and de-
stroyed four civilian aircraft, crashing two of them
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 296
Urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agreement with the
Government of the Republic of Panama in order for United States
Armed Forces to be stationed in Panama for the purposes of defending
the Panama Canal.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
DECEMBER 20, 2001
Mr. BARR of Georgia (for himself, Mr. BACHUS, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Vir-
ginia, Mr. GOODE, and Mrs. MYRICK) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Rela-
tions, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Urging the President to negotiate a new base rights agree-
ment with the Government of the Republic of Panama
in order for United States Armed Forces to be stationed
in Panama for the purposes of defending the Panama
Canal.
Whereas the Panama Canal remains a vital economic and
strategic asset to the United States, its allies, and the
world;
Whereas the United States has maintained a military pres-
ence in the Republic of Panama since Panama gained its
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into the towers of the World Trade Center in New
York City, and a third into the Pentagon outside
Washington, D.C.
(2) In the past, similar acts of violence have
been committed against the Russian Federation and
its citizens.
(3) Such acts continue to pose an unusual and
extraordinary threat to the national security and for-
eign policy of both the United States and the Rus-
sian Federation.
(b) DECLARATION OF POLICY.—Congress—
(1) condemns in the strongest possible terms
the terrorists who planned and carried out the Sep-
tember 11, 2001, attacks against the United States,
as well as their sponsors; and
(2) reaffirms the importance of joint efforts be-
tween the United States and the Russian Federation
to provide the fullest possible level of cooperation on
antiterrorism activities.
SEC. 2. UNITED STATES CONGRESS-RUSSIAN FEDERATION
PARLIAMENT 
JOINT 
TASKFORCE 
ON
ANTITERRORISM.
(a) NEGOTIATIONS.—The Speaker of the House of
Representatives (in consultation with members of the
Duma Congress Study Group) and the majority leader of
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the Senate shall seek to enter into negotiations with ap-
propriate officials of the State Duma and the Federation
Council of the Russian Federation for the establishment
of a joint taskforce on antiterrorism.
(b) MEMBERSHIP.—The joint taskforce shall consist
of members of the House of Representatives and the Sen-
ate and members of the State Duma and the Federation
Council.
(c) DUTIES.—The joint taskforce shall provide for in-
creased cooperation between the United States Congress
and the Russian Federation Parliament on issues relating
to antiterrorism.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 247
Recognizing and honoring the service of the men and women who volunteer
their time to participate in funeral honor guards at the interment or
memorialization of deceased veterans of the uniformed services of the
United States at national cemeteries across the country.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 11, 2001
Mrs. BONO (for herself, Mr. HUNTER, Mr. ROHRABACHER, and Mr. CALVERT)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing and honoring the service of the men and women
who volunteer their time to participate in funeral honor
guards at the interment or memorialization of deceased
veterans of the uniformed services of the United States
at national cemeteries across the country.
Whereas it is important that the Nation provide proper re-
spect and fitting recognition to deceased veterans;
Whereas members of the uniformed services of the United
States make significant contributions to the general wel-
fare of the United States;
Whereas the furnishing of an honor guard at the interment
or memorialization of a deceased veteran shows the prop-
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er respect to those who have passed away after serving
their country;
Whereas the family of a deceased veteran may request an
honor guard service and deserves the comfort of knowing
that a respectful service will take place; and
Whereas currently there are many demands placed on active
duty units across the country and there are not enough
active duty honor guard units available to perform these
important services: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress hereby recognizes and honors
the service of the men and women outside the active com-
ponents of the Armed Forces who volunteer their time to
participate in funeral honor guards at the interment or
memorialization of deceased veterans of the uniformed
services of the United States at national cemeteries across
the country, as exemplified by the proud work that the
members of the organization designated as Semper Fi #1
perform at Riverside National Cemetery, California.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 248
Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools may display the
words ‘‘God Bless America’’ as an expression of support for the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 12, 2001
Mr. BROWN of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. ADERHOLT, Mr. BAKER, Mr.
BUYER, Mr. CRENSHAW, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. DEMINT,
Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. GRAVES, Mr. KERNS, Mr. LARGENT, Mrs. MYRICK,
Mr. PHELPS, Mr. PITTS, Mr. PLATTS, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. SHOWS, Mr.
TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. MANZULLO, Ms. HART, Mr.
REHBERG, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. COBLE, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. CALLAHAN,
Mr. GRUCCI, Mrs. WILSON, Mr. KELLER, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr. KOLBE, Mr.
LUCAS of Oklahoma, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. WELDON of Flor-
ida, Mr. CANNON, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. LEWIS of Cali-
fornia, Mr. OTTER, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. REGULA, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr.
JONES of North Carolina, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. WICKER, Mr. LATHAM,
Mrs. BONO, Mr. HILLEARY, Mr. BRYANT, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr.
TOOMEY, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. PENCE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr.
HEFLEY, Mr. ISAKSON, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. COMBEST,
Mr. AKIN, and Mr. DOOLITTLE) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that public schools
may display the words ‘‘God Bless America’’ as an ex-
pression of support for the Nation.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that pub-