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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 117
Expressing sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers of Veronica
‘‘Roni’’ Bowers and Charity Bowers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 2001
Mr. HOEKSTRA (for himself, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. GEKAS, Ms.
PELOSI, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. UPTON, Ms. KILPATRICK, Ms. RIVERS, Mrs.
JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. LEVIN, Mr.
BALLENGER, 
Mr. 
SCHAFFER, 
Mr. 
SMITH
of 
Michigan, 
Mr.
BLUMENAUER, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. PITTS,
Mr. CAMP, Mr. OSE, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. MICA, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr.
BEREUTER, Mr. TANCREDO, and Mr. CANTOR) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
MAY 1, 2001
The Committee on International Relations discharged; considered and agreed
to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers
of Veronica ‘‘Roni’’ Bowers and Charity Bowers.
Whereas James and Veronica ‘‘Roni’’ Bowers of Muskegon,
Michigan, served as missionaries affiliated with the Cal-
vary Church of Fruitport, Michigan, and the Association
of Baptists for World Evangelism;
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Whereas the Bowerses conducted their Christian mission
work with their children, Cory and Charity, serving the
native tribes along the Amazon River in Peru since 1995;
Whereas on Friday, April 20, 2001, the Bowerses were flying
in an Association of Baptists for World Evangelism plane
piloted by Kevin Donaldson, traveling from the Peru-
Brazil border to the city of Iquitos, Peru, after attempt-
ing to secure necessary visa documents for their adopted
daughter, Charity;
Whereas the plane was mistakenly attacked by a fighter jet
of the Peruvian Air Force in an apparent attempted anti-
drug interdiction effort that may have also involved per-
sonnel of the United States;
Whereas Roni and Charity Bowers were killed, and pilot
Kevin Donaldson was severely injured in the attack;
Whereas Kevin Donaldson, despite his injuries, was able to
safely land his plane on the Amazon River, saving the
lives of his other passengers; and
Whereas the family, friends, and co-workers of Roni and
Charity Bowers have displayed a shining example of their
faith and grace in the face of this terrible tragedy: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses and conveys its deepest and most
heartfelt sympathies to Jim and Cory Bowers and to
their extended families, friends, co-workers, and fel-
low missionaries at the Association of Baptists for
World Evangelism, for the loss of Veronica ‘‘Roni’’
Bowers and Charity Bowers in an attack by a fight-
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er jet of the Peruvian Air Force on the plane in
which they were traveling;
(2) commends Kevin Donaldson for his heroic
actions in safely landing the plane and wishes Mr.
Donaldson a speedy and complete recovery from his
injuries; and
(3) strongly encourages the Governments of the
United States and Peru to work together as expedi-
tiously as possible to determine all the circumstances
that led to this unfortunate and regrettable incident
and to ensure that an incident of this kind never oc-
curs again.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 117
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 2, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy to the family, friends, and co-workers
of Veronica ‘‘Roni’’ Bowers and Charity Bowers.
Whereas James and Veronica ‘‘Roni’’ Bowers of Muskegon,
Michigan, served as missionaries affiliated with the Cal-
vary Church of Fruitport, Michigan, and the Association
of Baptists for World Evangelism;
Whereas the Bowerses conducted their Christian mission
work with their children, Cory and Charity, serving the
native tribes along the Amazon River in Peru since 1995;
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Whereas on Friday, April 20, 2001, the Bowerses were flying
in an Association of Baptists for World Evangelism plane
piloted by Kevin Donaldson, traveling from the Peru-
Brazil border to the city of Iquitos, Peru, after attempt-
ing to secure necessary visa documents for their adopted
daughter, Charity;
Whereas the plane was mistakenly attacked by a fighter jet
of the Peruvian Air Force in an apparent attempted anti-
drug interdiction effort that may have also involved per-
sonnel of the United States;
Whereas Roni and Charity Bowers were killed, and pilot
Kevin Donaldson was severely injured in the attack;
Whereas Kevin Donaldson, despite his injuries, was able to
safely land his plane on the Amazon River, saving the
lives of his other passengers; and
Whereas the family, friends, and co-workers of Roni and
Charity Bowers have displayed a shining example of their
faith and grace in the face of this terrible tragedy: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses and conveys its deepest and most
heartfelt sympathies to Jim and Cory Bowers and to
their extended families, friends, co-workers, and fel-
low missionaries at the Association of Baptists for
World Evangelism, for the loss of Veronica ‘‘Roni’’
Bowers and Charity Bowers in an attack by a fight-
er jet of the Peruvian Air Force on the plane in
which they were traveling;
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(2) commends Kevin Donaldson for his heroic
actions in safely landing the plane and wishes Mr.
Donaldson a speedy and complete recovery from his
injuries; and
(3) strongly encourages the Governments of the
United States and Peru to work together as expedi-
tiously as possible to determine all the circumstances
that led to this unfortunate and regrettable incident
and to ensure that an incident of this kind never oc-
curs again.
Passed the House of Representatives May 1, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
By MARTHA C. MORRISON,
Deputy Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 119
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the right of all Ameri-
cans to keep and bear arms in defense of life or liberty and in the
pursuit of all other legitimate endeavors.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 2001
Mr. CRANE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the
right of all Americans to keep and bear arms in defense
of life or liberty and in the pursuit of all other legitimate
endeavors.
Whereas the second amendment to the Constitution of the
United States conveys an inalienable right to all Amer-
ican citizens, such right occupying the same preferred po-
sition as all other constitutional rights;
Whereas unconscionable abridgements of the second amend-
ment have been undertaken over the years by State and
local governmental bodies, and have been allowed by the
courts to stand uncorrected; and
Whereas the Framers of the second amendment to the Con-
stitution and those who ratified the second amendment
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intended that the individual retain the right to keep and
bear arms in order to protect life, liberty, and property
and to protect our Nation from those who would attempt
to destroy our freedom: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
Constitution provides that all individual citizens have the
right to keep and bear arms, which right supersedes the
power and authority of any government.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 11
Honoring Konrad Adenauer on the occasion of his birthday.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 2001
Mr. GILLMOR submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring Konrad Adenauer on the occasion of his birthday.
Whereas Konrad Adenauer was born on January 5, 1876, in
Cologne, Germany, and died on April 19, 1967, in
Rho¨ndorf, West Germany;
Whereas in 1906 Konrad Adenauer was elected to the Co-
logne City Council, and from 1917 through 1933 he
served as Lord Mayor of the city and sponsored the re-
founding of the University of Cologne;
Whereas in 1920, Konrad Adenauer began service in the
Prussian Provincial Diet and the Prussian State Council;
Whereas in 1933, when the Nazi party came to power,
Konrad Adenauer was stripped of all his political titles;
Whereas in 1934 Konrad Adenauer was imprisoned, and in
1944 he was sent to a concentration camp;
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Whereas in 1945, Konrad Adenauer was returned to his posi-
tion as Mayor of Cologne under Allied occupation;
Whereas Konrad Adenauer founded one of the leading polit-
ical parties in modern day Germany, the Christian Demo-
cratic Union, and became its chairman in the British
zone of occupation;
Whereas Konrad Adenauer became the president of the Ger-
man Parliamentary Council, which was responsible for
drafting a provisional constitution for the post-war Fed-
eral Republic of Germany;
Whereas on September 15, 1949, Konrad Adenauer was con-
firmed as the first Chancellor of the Federal Republic of
Germany, and he held that position until 1963, over-
seeing the nation’s reconstruction and reemergence in the
international arena after its defeat in World War II;
Whereas throughout his tenure as Chancellor, Konrad Ade-
nauer pursued policies designed to maintain West Ger-
many’s links to Western democracies;
Whereas in 1951, Konrad Adenauer succeeded in gaining
membership for West Germany in the European Coal and
Steel Community, the creation of which was the genesis
of the European Union; and
Whereas Konrad Adenauer was also able to secure West Ger-
many’s entrance into the North Atlantic Treaty Organi-
zation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress honors Konrad Adenauer
for his extraordinary service on behalf of the Federal Re-
public of Germany, including his role in rebuilding the
war-torn nation, fostering an international mentality in
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the new Germany dedicated to the idea of a ‘‘United Eu-
rope’’, and ensuring that the German people learn from
the mistakes of the past while remaining a nation of
strength in Western Europe and the world.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 120
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security reform measures
should not force State and local government employees into Social Secu-
rity coverage.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 2001
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. SCHAFFER, and Mr.
HEFLEY) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Social Security
reform measures should not force State and local govern-
ment employees into Social Security coverage.
Whereas an estimated 5 million State and local government
employees are currently covered under public pensions
outside the Social Security program; and
Whereas these State and local government employees deserve
to be secure in the knowledge that their coverage will not
be affected against their will by social security reform
measures: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That no social security reform plan favorably
considered by the Congress should cause State and local
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government employees covered under public pensions to be
forced into coverage under the old-age, survivors, and dis-
ability insurance program under title II of the Social Secu-
rity Act.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 122
Encouraging a combination of State legislative efforts and strong health
education programs and activities to discourage smoking in children
and adolescents.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 2, 2001
Mr. NUSSLE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Encouraging a combination of State legislative efforts and
strong health education programs and activities to dis-
courage smoking in children and adolescents.
Whereas according to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, every day more than 3,000 individuals under
the age of 18 become regular tobacco users;
Whereas tobacco use increases the danger of health problems,
including cancer, heart disease, emphysema, and high
blood pressure; and
Whereas educating people at an early age about the health
risks of tobacco use will encourage them to have healthy
lifestyles as adults: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress encourages—
(1) continued efforts by States to—
(A) establish and implement laws and reg-
ulations that prohibit the sale of tobacco and
tobacco products to and the use of tobacco and
tobacco products by individuals under the age
of 18; and
(B) restrict access to tobacco and tobacco
products by individuals under the age of 18;
(2) promotion of a healthy lifestyle, by individ-
uals with direct influence on children and adoles-
cents such as parents, teachers, religious leaders,
and friends, through education about the use of to-
bacco and tobacco products; and
(3) coordination of efforts to promote child and
adolescent health through education about the use of
tobacco and tobacco products, by States, public and
private service organizations, community groups,
schools, religious entities, health professionals, and
families.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 123
Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners in Cuba, including
Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2001
Mr. ANDREWS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Calling for the immediate release of all political prisoners
in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet, and for other
purposes.
Whereas the Cuban Government found Dr. Oscar Elias
Biscet, a 39-year-old Afro-Cuban physician and human
rights activist, guilty of ‘‘dishonoring the symbols of the
fatherland’’ and sentenced him to 3 years in a Cuban
prison merely because he placed the Cuban flag upside
down as an international symbol of distress;
Whereas as documented by Amnesty International, Dr. Oscar
Elias Biscet has joined the ranks of thousands of political
prisoners being held in Cuba’s abysmal prisons;
Whereas some of these prisoners are being held merely for
expressing their frustration with the Cuban Government’s
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refusal to provide better health care and improve prison
conditions;
Whereas in 1999, the Cuban Government adopted the Law
for the Protection of National Independence and the
Economy of Cuba, also known as ‘‘Law Number 88’’ or
the ‘‘Gag Law’’;
Whereas under this law Cubans face up to 5 years in prison
for the harmless act of writing a letter that describes
food shortages and up to 20 years in prison for sup-
porting the United States embargo of Cuba;
Whereas the Cuban Government uses its food rationing sys-
tem to promote tyranny and control the Cuban populace;
Whereas in cases in which the Cuban Government is unable
to establish grounds for long prison terms for political
dissidents, these dissidents are continually harassed, de-
tained for short periods of time, subject to their phones
being tapped, and otherwise under constant surveillance;
Whereas foreign dignitaries are seldom allowed by the Cuban
Government to meet with Cuban political dissidents; and
Whereas Cuban dictator Fidel Castro continues to deny that
the Cuban Government holds any political prisoners:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that the em-
bargo of Cuba should not be lifted until the Cuban
Government agrees to decriminalize free speech, as-
sociation, and movement, and other elements crucial
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to the development of democracy and the protection
of fundamental human rights; and
(2) 
the 
Congress 
calls 
on 
the 
Cuban
Government—
(A) to immediately release all political pris-
oners in Cuba, including Dr. Oscar Elias
Biscet;
(B) to eliminate all of Cuba’s criminal laws
that unnecessarily restrict the fundamental
human rights to freedom of speech, association,
and movement; and
(C) to respect fundamental human rights
and free multiparty and internationally super-
vised elections in Cuba.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 124
Promoting national unity and family renewal.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2001
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Mr. DELAY, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. RUSH, Mr.
SHAW, Mr. TERRY, Mr. SMITH of Texas, and Mr. RYUN of Kansas) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Promoting national unity and family renewal.
Whereas the unity of the people of the United States is es-
sential to achieve harmony and prosperity for all the fam-
ilies of the United States;
Whereas the people of the United States have traditionally
observed a firm reliance on God;
Whereas the first amendment of the Constitution guarantees
the right of all citizens of the United States to freely ex-
ercise their religious faith;
Whereas the United States has been blessed during its his-
tory with some leaders who espoused a reverence for God,
the dream of interracial harmony, and religiously inspired
moral values;
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Whereas these religiously inspired moral values have enabled
the people of the United States, regardless of faith, race,
or national origin, to foster our shared ideal to become
one nation under God;
Whereas these religiously inspired moral values have served
as the cornerstone for maintaining strong, cohesive, and
productive families; and
Whereas it is incumbent on the religious, political, and com-
munity leaders of the United States to set an example of
unity and reconciliation in order to restore civic peace
and harmony among all the people of the United States:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) there should be established a Year for Na-
tional Unity and Family Renewal to invoke the
intercession of Almighty God to bring about national
unity, national reconciliation, and family renewal in
the new millennium; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and inter-
ested organizations to observe such a year with ap-
propriate programs and activities, including religious
observances and the sponsorship of civic initiatives.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 125
Recognizing the founding of the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in
Asia, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2001
Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. LANTOS) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the founding of the Alliance for Reform and
Democracy in Asia, and for other purposes.
Whereas authoritarian governments in Asia deny people basic
freedoms of belief, speech, and association and engage in
intimidation and other human rights abuses to ensure
that any political opposition is nonexistent or weak;
Whereas established and emerging democracies in Asia offer
hope and inspiration to democrats and reformers across
the region;
Whereas democracy activists in Asia are firmly committed to
advancing democracy, human rights, good governance,
and the rule of law, often at great personal risk;
Whereas leading democrats and reformers recently created
the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia (ARDA)
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during a meeting in Bangkok, Thailand, as a broad-
based, nonviolent movement to encourage and accelerate
the march of democracy in the region;
Whereas the members of ARDA have rejected as false any
definition of so-called ‘‘Asian values’’ that does not in-
clude respect for human rights, democracy, freedom, and
good governance;
Whereas the members of the ARDA have pledged in a dec-
laration of unity to promote democracy, human rights,
and the rule of law in Asia and to support one another
in times of political crisis;
Whereas the members of ARDA have repeatedly met (most
recently in Mongolia and Taiwan) to reaffirm their collec-
tive commitment to democracy and human rights in Asia;
and
Whereas the Congress has recognized that the establishment
of democratic governments in Asia is vital to United
States national security interests: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes and commends the members of
the Alliance for Reform and Democracy in Asia
(ARDA) for joining forces in their common struggle
for freedom and the rule of law;
(2) calls upon Asian governments to heed
ARDA’s calls for political and legal reforms and to
engage ARDA members in dialog; and
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(3) calls for an immediate end to human rights
violations committed against Asian democracy activ-
ists and reformers.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 126
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States Trade Represent-
ative should investigate whether any price control program governing
the cost of medication in Mexico or Canada violates any trade agreement.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2001
Mr. DUNCAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States
Trade Representative should investigate whether any
price control program governing the cost of medication
in Mexico or Canada violates any trade agreement.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States Trade Representative should investigate
whether any price control program governing the cost of
medication in Mexico or Canada—
(1) violates or is inconsistent with any trade
agreement, or otherwise denies benefits to the
United States under any trade agreement; or
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(2) is unjustifiable, unreasonable, or discrimina-
tory and burdens or restricts United States com-
merce.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 127
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative postage stamp
should be issued by the United States Postal Service honoring Roy
Campanella, and that the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should
recommend to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2001
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a commemorative
postage stamp should be issued by the United States
Postal Service honoring Roy Campanella, and that the
Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee should recommend
to the Postmaster General that such a stamp be issued.
Whereas Roy Campanella, nicknamed ‘‘Campy’’, was born on
November 19, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and
was the first African-American catcher in the history of
major league baseball;
Whereas Roy Campanella, an expert handler of pitchers and
a natural leader who played with the Brooklyn Dodgers
from 1948 to 1957, won the National League’s Most Val-
uable Player Award in 1951, 1953, and 1955, led Na-
tional League catchers in putouts 6 times, hit 242 home
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runs during his major league career, and played in 5
World Series;
Whereas Roy Campanella, whose 10-year career was ended by
a tragic automobile accident in 1958, was later inducted
into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1969, gar-
nering nearly 80 percent of the votes on ballots cast; and
Whereas Roy Campanella died on June 26, 1993, in Wood-
land Hills, California, and was among the most elite and
unique baseball players in the history of major league
baseball: 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
Roy Campanella; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
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