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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 435 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness Month, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2004 
Mrs. LOWEY (for herself, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. ALLEN, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, 
Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. MEEHAN, and Ms. MCCOLLUM) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Celiac Awareness 
Month, and for other purposes. 
Whereas celiac disease, or gluten intolerance, is a genetic 
autoimmune disease that affects 1 of every 133 people in 
the United States; 
Whereas research indicates that there are approximately 
2,500,000 people with celiac disease in the United States, 
yet only approximately 80,000 of those have been diag-
nosed; 
Whereas approximately 1 in 22 first-degree relatives of people 
diagnosed with celiac disease will also be diagnosed with 
celiac disease;
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Whereas the average timeframe for diagnosing celiac disease 
in the United States is 11 years from the original onset 
of symptoms; 
Whereas celiac disease affects equal percentages of men and 
women; 
Whereas celiac disease may have severe and varied detri-
mental effects on the body, and the healthcare costs asso-
ciated with celiac disease are unknown; 
Whereas people with celiac disease tend to have other auto-
immune diseases as well; 
Whereas the only known treatment for celiac disease is strict 
adherence to a gluten-free diet; 
Whereas increased recognition and awareness of celiac dis-
ease will have a significant positive impact on the quality 
of life of people with celiac disease; 
Whereas the National Institute of Health will convene a Con-
sensus Development Conference on Celiac Disease in 
June 2004 to assess the diagnosis, prevalence, symptoms, 
long-term consequences, and management of celiac dis-
ease, and to provide recommendations for future research 
on celiac disease; 
Whereas the Celiac Disease Foundation has designated May 
as National Celiac Awareness Month; and 
Whereas the Italian Celiac Association has designated May 9 
as World Celiac Day, and Argentina has designated May 
as Celiac Awareness Month: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
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(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Celiac Awareness Month; 
(2) should work with health care providers and 
celiac disease advocacy and education organizations 
to encourage screening and early detection of celiac 
disease; and 
(3) should increase Federal funding for celiac 
disease research. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 436 
Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of South Africa and 
recognizing the momentous social and economic achievements of South 
Africa since the institution of democracy in that country. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2004 
Mr. PAYNE (for himself, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. RANGEL, Mr. ROYCE, 
and Mr. LANTOS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating 10 years of majority rule in the Republic of 
South Africa and recognizing the momentous social and 
economic achievements of South Africa since the institu-
tion of democracy in that country. 
Whereas the Republic of South Africa peacefully and success-
fully held democratic elections and transitioned to a 
democratic, nonracial form of government in 1994; 
Whereas South Africa helped initiate and frame the New 
Partnership for Africa’s Development and continues to 
head this partnership for development and responsible 
leadership in Africa; 
Whereas South Africa actively supports the South African 
Development Community, which promotes regional eco-
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nomic cooperation and higher standards of living in 
Southern Africa; 
Whereas South Africa has made significant advances in hous-
ing by constructing 1,600,000 houses for the poor of 
South Africa; 
Whereas, since 1994, 9,000,000 people in South Africa have 
gained access to clean water; 
Whereas, before 1994, 22,000,000 people in South Africa did 
not have access to adequate sanitation, but 63 percent of 
households in South Africa now have access to adequate 
sanitation; 
Whereas, before 1994, 60 percent of people in South Africa 
did not have electricity, but more than 70 percent of 
households in South Africa now have electricity; 
Whereas, from 1994 to 2004, secondary school enrollment in 
South Africa increased from 70 percent to 85 percent, 
and students in South Africa now learn in a racially inte-
grated school system; 
Whereas the Government of South Africa has established nu-
tritional and educational programs to benefit the young-
est and poorest people in South Africa; 
Whereas South Africa is experiencing the longest period of 
consistent positive growth, as measured by its gross do-
mestic product (GDP), since growth in GDP was prop-
erly recorded in the 1940s; 
Whereas F.W. de Klerk and Nelson Mandela share a Nobel 
Peace Prize for their work in ending apartheid in South 
Africa and establishing a representative government; 
Whereas Desmond Tutu led the Truth and Reconciliation 
Commission to repair injustices among South Africans
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 439
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concurrent resolution honoring the members of the
Army Motor Transport Brigade who during
World War II served in the trucking operation
known as the Red Ball Express for their service
and contribution to the Allied advance following
the D-Day invasion of Normandy, France.
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and improve race relations in the country, and was 
awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts; 
Whereas South Africa has contributed troops to peacekeeping 
efforts in Burundi, Liberia, the Democratic Republic of 
the Congo, Ethiopia, and Eritrea; 
Whereas South Africa President Thabo Mbeki has forged a 
relationship with President George W. Bush, making 
three state visits to the United States and hosting Presi-
dent Bush during his visit to Pretoria, South Africa; 
Whereas South Africa has served as an inspiration for other 
African nations striving for democracy and the peaceful 
cooperation of many ethnic groups; 
Whereas, after being isolated for many years because of the 
odious system of apartheid, South Africa has since 1994 
become a premier location for large international con-
ferences, a leading tourist destination, and the locale for 
numerous films; and 
Whereas, in 1993, the Government of South Africa volun-
tarily halted its biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons 
programs and, in 1994, hosted the first conference in Af-
rica on the implementation of the Convention on the Pro-
hibition on the Development, Production, Stockpiling, 
and Use of Chemical Weapons and On Their Destruction, 
with annexes, done at Paris January 13, 1993, and en-
tered into force April 29, 1997: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress— 
(1) applauds the Republic of South Africa for 
the remarkable transition to a democratic govern-
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ment and the tremendous progress achieved during 
10 years of majority rule; 
(2) looks forward to a continued partnership 
with South Africa focused on a sustained commit-
ment to the health of South Africans; and 
(3) anticipates continued social development 
and economic growth in South Africa. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 438 
Recognizing and honoring the crew of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh for their heroism 
in March 1945 for rendering aid and assistance to the U.S.S. Franklin 
and its crew. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 20, 2004 
Mr. VAN HOLLEN (for himself, Mr. MURPHY, and Mrs. MALONEY) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing and honoring the crew of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh 
for their heroism in March 1945 for rendering aid and 
assistance to the U.S.S. Franklin and its crew. 
Whereas on March 19, 1945, the U.S.S. Franklin, as part of 
Task Force 58, launched an attack against Japan; 
Whereas the Japanese responded with an air attack against 
Task Force 58, striking the U.S.S. Franklin, killing 724 
crew members and injuring 265 other crew members, and 
setting the U.S.S. Franklin ablaze; 
Whereas the U.S.S. Pittsburgh was dispatched to assist the 
U.S.S. Franklin; 
Whereas the crew of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh performed out-
standing feats of seamanship, including attaching a tow
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line to the flaming U.S.S. Franklin and rescuing 34 of 
its crew members from turbulent waters; 
Whereas the U.S.S. Pittsburgh and the U.S.S. Santa Fe de-
fended against two additional Japanese air attacks while 
respectively towing and escorting the U.S.S. Franklin to 
safety; 
Whereas, as a result of their heroic actions in saving their 
ship, the crew of the U.S.S. Franklin was highly deco-
rated, receiving awards of two Congressional Medals of 
Honor, five Gold Stars, 22 Silver Stars, and 250 Letters 
of Commendation, and they became the most decorated 
crew in the history of the Navy; 
Whereas, as a result of their bravery, the crew of the U.S.S. 
Santa Fe received a Navy Unit Commendation; and 
Whereas the crew of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh, however, has 
never been collectively honored or recognized for their 
heroism and bravery during the rescue of the U.S.S. 
Franklin and its crew: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the 
crew of the U.S.S. Pittsburgh for their heroism on March 
19, 1945, for rendering aid and assistance to the U.S.S. 
Franklin and its crew. 
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Whereas commemoration of those sacrifices and the recollec-
tion of those who served should include all who served,
including those who performed critical logistics functions;
Whereas after the breakout from the beachheads at Nor-
mandy following the D-Day landings, Allied forces began
a rapid advance across France, with the result that ad-
vancing units in many cases began to outrun their sup-
plies of fuel, food, and ammunition;
Whereas on August 21, 1944, in response to the need for re-
supply of rapidly advancing forces, the Army Motor
Transportation Service created a trucking operation
called the Red Ball Express which began operations on
August 25, 1944;
Whereas the Red Ball Express was a massive convoy effort
to speed supplies to the Allied armies advancing across
France;
Whereas the convoy system stretched from Normandy to
Paris and eventually to the front in the northeastern bor-
derland of France;
Whereas by ensuring that United States and other Allied sol-
diers were properly resupplied, the Red Ball Express
played a major role in the defeat of Nazi Germany;
Whereas members of the Red Ball Express persevered
through arduous driving conditions and constant threats
of ground and aerial ambushes and performed their du-
ties with precision and efficiency;
Whereas the Red Ball Express was in operation for 82 days
and, by the time Red Ball Express operations were con-
cluded in November 1944, Red Ball Express truckers had
delivered over 410,000 tons of fuel, ammunition, food,
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and other essential supplies for the Allied forces to suc-
ceed in Europe;
Whereas, during World War II, many commanders believed
that African-Americans were not suitable for combat du-
ties and relegated them to service, support, and supply
missions;
Whereas the majority of Red Ball Express drivers were Afri-
can-Americans;
Whereas the success of the Allied advance through France
was made possible by the soldiers who drove the supply
trucks; and
Whereas the members of the Army Motor Transport Brigade
who participated in the Red Ball Express contributed un-
selfishly to the war effort despite the indignities and dou-
ble standards that they endured: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress honors the members of the
Army Motor Transport Brigade who during World War
II served in the trucking operation known as the Red Ball
Express for their service and contribution to the Allied ad-
vance following the D-Day invasion in Normandy, France.
Passed the House of Representatives June 14, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 439
Agreed to [July 22, 2004.]
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twentieth day of January, two thousand and four
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas June 6, 2004, the 60th anniversary of the World War
II D-Day invasion of Normandy, France, was observed by Ameri-
cans with numerous commemorations of the sacrifices of those
who fought to preserve the liberty and freedom of the people
of the United States;
Whereas commemoration of those sacrifices and the recollection
of those who served should include all who served, including
those who performed critical logistics functions;
Whereas after the breakout from the beachheads at Normandy
following the D-Day landings, Allied forces began a rapid advance
across France, with the result that advancing units in many
cases began to outrun their supplies of fuel, food, and ammuni-
tion;
Whereas on August 21, 1944, in response to the need for resupply
of rapidly advancing forces, the Army Motor Transportation
Service created a trucking operation called the Red Ball Express
which began operations on August 25, 1944;
Whereas the Red Ball Express was a massive convoy effort to
speed supplies to the Allied armies advancing across France;
Whereas the convoy system stretched from Normandy to Paris
and eventually to the front in the northeastern borderland of
France;
Whereas by ensuring that United States and other Allied soldiers
were properly resupplied, the Red Ball Express played a major
role in the defeat of Nazi Germany;
Whereas members of the Red Ball Express persevered through
arduous driving conditions and constant threats of ground and
aerial ambushes and performed their duties with precision and
efficiency;
Whereas the Red Ball Express was in operation for 82 days and,
by the time Red Ball Express operations were concluded in
November 1944, Red Ball Express truckers had delivered over
410,000 tons of fuel, ammunition, food, and other essential sup-
plies for the Allied forces to succeed in Europe;
Whereas, during World War II, many commanders believed that
African-Americans were not suitable for combat duties and rel-
egated them to service, support, and supply missions;
Whereas the majority of Red Ball Express drivers were African-
Americans;
H. Con. Res. 439—2
Whereas the success of the Allied advance through France was
made possible by the soldiers who drove the supply trucks; and
Whereas the members of the Army Motor Transport Brigade who
participated in the Red Ball Express contributed unselfishly to
the war effort despite the indignities and double standards that
they endured: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress honors the members of the Army Motor Trans-
port Brigade who during World War II served in the trucking
operation known as the Red Ball Express for their service and
contribution to the Allied advance following the D-Day invasion
in Normandy, France.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 439
Honoring the members of the Army Motor Transport Service that served 
during World War II and participated in the trucking operation known 
as the Red Ball Express for their service and contribution to the Allied 
advance following the D-Day invasion. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 2, 2004
Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas submitted the following concurrent 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the members of the Army Motor Transport Service 
that served during World War II and participated in 
the trucking operation known as the Red Ball Express 
for their service and contribution to the Allied advance 
following the D-Day invasion.
Whereas June 6, 2004, is the 60th Anniversary of D-Day, 
the Allied invasion of Normandy, France, during World 
War II that marked the decisive moment in the war 
against the Nazis; 
Whereas on June 6, 2004, Americans will commemorate the 
sacrifices of the individuals who fought to preserve the 
liberty and freedom of the people of the United States;
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Whereas on August 21, 1944, the Army Transportation 
Corps created a trucking operation called the Red Ball 
Express; 
Whereas the Red Ball Express was a massive 82-day convoy 
effort that supplied the Allied armies moving through 
Europe after the successful D-Day invasion; 
Whereas the convoy system stretched from Normandy to 
Paris and eventually to the front in the northeastern bor-
derland of France; 
Whereas the Red Ball Express played a major role in the de-
feat of the Nazis by ensuring that United States and 
other Allied soldiers were properly supplied; 
Whereas members of the Red Ball Express persevered 
through arduous driving conditions and constant threats 
of ground and aerial ambushes and performed their du-
ties with precision and efficiency; 
Whereas, by the time the Red Ball Express ended in Novem-
ber 1944, Red Ball Express truckers had delivered nearly 
500,000 tons of fuel, ammunition, food, and other essen-
tials needed for the Allied forces to succeed in Europe; 
Whereas during World War II many commanders believed 
that African-Americans were not suitable for war and rel-
egated them to service and supply outfits; 
Whereas the majority of Red Ball Express drivers were Afri-
can-Americans; 
Whereas the success of the advance through France was due 
in great measure to those individuals who drove the sup-
ply trucks; and 
Whereas the members of the Army Motor Transport Service 
that participated in the Red Ball Express contributed un-
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selfishly to the war effort despite the indignities and dou-
ble standards that they endured: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress honors the members of the 
Army Motor Transport Service that served during World 
War II and participated in the trucking operation known 
as the Red Ball Express for their service and contribution 
to the Allied advance following the D-Day invasion.
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Whereas the Republic of China on Taiwan maintained formal 
diplomatic relations with the United States until 1979, 
and was represented at the United Nations until 1972; 
Whereas former President Jimmy Carter abruptly severed 
diplomatic ties with the Republic of China on Taiwan in 
1979, and terminated the Mutual Defense Treaty be-
tween the Republic of China on Taiwan and the United 
States without consultation with, or the approval of, Con-
gress; 
Whereas the 1972 Shanghai Communique´, which maintains 
that there is ‘‘One China’’ and that ‘‘Taiwan is part of 
China,’’ was established without the consultation of the 
people of Taiwan; 
Whereas Communist China has since used the ‘‘One China 
Policy’’ to block Taiwan’s membership and full participa-
tion in international organizations and events ranging 
from the United Nations and the World Health Organi-
zation to the Olympics; 
Whereas the ‘‘One China Policy’’ is effectively obsolete, and 
does not the reflect the obvious reality that Taiwan has, 
is, and continues to effectively function as an inde-
pendent and sovereign nation; 
Whereas Communist China has repeatedly refused to engage 
in good-faith negotiations with the Republic of China on 
Taiwan to bring about a peaceful and equitable solution 
to cross-straits tensions; 
Whereas Communist China continually threatens military 
force against the people of Taiwan, and has repeatedly 
attempted to influence and disrupt their democratic elec-
tions; and
Union Calendar No. 108
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 1113
[Report No. 108–201] 
A BILL 
To authorize an exchange of land at Fort Frederica 
National Monument, and for other purposes. 
JULY 14, 2003
Reported with an amendment, committed to the Com-
mittee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, 
and ordered to be printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 440
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should resume 
normal diplomatic relations with the Republic of China on Taiwan, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 2, 2004
Mr. TANCREDO submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States 
should resume normal diplomatic relations with the Re-
public of China on Taiwan, and for other purposes.
Whereas the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan have 
established a vibrant and pluralistic democracy on the is-
land of Taiwan; 
Whereas the people of the Republic of China on Taiwan have 
conducted 3 successful Presidential elections, successive 
elections for members of the Legislative Yuan, numerous 
local elections, and one national referendum; 
Whereas Taiwan has never been under the jurisdiction of the 
Communist government in Beijing, which continues to il-
legitimately claim sovereignty over Taiwan and its 
23,000,000 citizens;
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Whereas the Republic of China on Taiwan has been an ally 
of the United States through World War II, the Korean 
War, the Vietnam War, the War on Terror, and the con-
flict in Iraq: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That—
(1) the United States commends the people of 
the Republic of China on Taiwan for having estab-
lished a democracy and for repeatedly reaffirming 
their dedication to democratic ideals and human 
rights; and 
(2) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) the President of the United States 
should recognize the Republic of China on Tai-
wan as a sovereign government, separate from 
the authoritarian communist regime in Beijing, 
and immediately resume normal diplomatic re-
lations with the Republic of China on Taiwan; 
(B) the United States should enter into a 
bilateral agreement with the Republic of China 
on Taiwan, acknowledging a sense of unity be-
tween the Republic of China on Taiwan and the 
United States, and a common determination to 
maintain safety and regional security in the 
West Pacific region; and
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(C) the Republic of China on Taiwan 
should be permitted to participate fully in all 
international organizations for which statehood 
is a requirement for membership, including the 
United Nations.
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