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ing and valuable contributions of foster parents: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a National Foster Parents Day should be
established to recognize the contributions of foster
parents across the Nation; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and inter-
ested groups to conduct appropriate ceremonies, ac-
tivities, and programs to demonstrate support for
foster parents across the Nation.
Æ
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lic schools may display the words ‘‘God Bless America’’
as an expression of support for the Nation.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 248
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 17, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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
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public schools may display the words ‘‘God Bless Amer-
ica’’ as an expression of support for the Nation.
Passed the House of Representatives October 16,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 249
Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New York City,
New York.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 12, 2001
Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, and Mr. CROWLEY) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a joint session of Congress to be held in New
York City, New York.
Whereas on September 11, 2001, the United States was vic-
tim to the worst terrorist attack on American soil in his-
tory, as hijacked aircraft were deliberately crashed into
the World Trade Center towers in New York City and
the Pentagon outside of Washington, D.C.;
Whereas the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center
towers located in New York City have resulted in the
deaths of over 5,000 individuals and the destruction of
both towers as well as adjacent buildings;
Whereas these attacks were by far the deadliest terrorist at-
tacks ever launched against the United States, and by
targeting symbols of American strength and success, the
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attacks also were an attempt to violate the freedoms and
liberties that have been bestowed upon all Americans;
Whereas in 1789 the first meeting of the United States
House of Representatives and Senate was held in New
York City; and
Whereas in this time of crisis it would be appropriate that
a special one-day joint session of Congress be convened
in New York City as a symbol of the Nation’s solidarity
with New Yorkers who epitomize the human spirit of
courage, resilience, and strength: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the two Houses of Congress assemble
in New York City, New York, during the One Hundred
Seventh Congress at such date, time, and location as the
Speaker of the House of Representatives and the Presi-
dent Pro Tempore of the Senate may jointly select, for
the purpose of conducting such business as the Speaker
and President Pro Tempore may consider appropriate.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 24
Supporting a National Foster Parents Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 8, 2001
Mr. GILCHREST submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting a National Foster Parents Day.
Whereas the family, serving as the primary source of love,
identity, self-esteem, and support, is the very foundation
of our communities, and our United States;
Whereas over 142,000 foster families, who open their homes
and hearts to children whose families are in crisis, play
a vital role in helping children heal and reconnect and in
launching those children into successful adulthood;
Whereas 20,000 youth reach their 18th birthday and ‘‘age
out’’ of foster care each year, too often unprepared and
without the ongoing support and guidance of caring
adults; and
Whereas numerous individuals and public and private organi-
zations work to increase public awareness of the needs of
children in foster care as well as recognition of the endur-
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Wednesday, October 17, 2001, it stand ad-
journed until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2001,
for morning hour debate, or until Members are notified
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 250
Honoring the United States Capitol Police for their commitment to security
at the Capitol.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 16, 2001
Ms. LEE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the United States Capitol Police for their
commitment to security at the Capitol.
Whereas the Capitol is an important symbol of freedom and
democracy across the United States and throughout the
world, and those who safeguard the Capitol safeguard
that freedom and democracy;
Whereas millions of people visit the Capitol each year to ob-
serve and learn the workings of the democratic process;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police force was created
by Congress in 1828 to provide security for the Capitol;
Whereas today the United States Capitol Police provide pro-
tection and support services throughout an array of con-
gressional buildings, parks, and thoroughfares;
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Whereas the United States Capitol Police provide security for
Members of Congress, their staffs, other government em-
ployees, and many others who live near, work on, and
visit Capitol Hill;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police have successfully
managed and coordinated major demonstrations, joint
sessions of Congress, State of the Union Addresses, State
funerals, and inaugurations;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police have bravely faced
numerous emergencies, including three bombings and two
shootings, one of which, in 1998, tragically took the lives
of Private First Class Jacob ‘‘J.J.’’ Chestnut and Detec-
tive John Michael Gibson;
Whereas the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, have
created a uniquely difficult environment for the United
States Capitol Police, requiring heightened security,
prompting extra alertness, and causing some strain
among police, staff, and visitors;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police responded to this
challenge quickly and courageously, including by facili-
tating the evacuation of all of the buildings under their
purview, as well as the perimeter thereof; and
Whereas the United States Capitol Police have instituted 12-
hour shifts, 6 days per week, requiring that officers work
30 hours of overtime each week to ensure the continued
protection of the Capitol: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress honors and thanks the
United States Capitol Police for their outstanding work
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and dedication during a period of heightened security that
began on September 11, 2001.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 17, 2001
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Wednesday, October 17, 2001, it stand ad-
journed until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2001,
for morning hour debate, or until Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Wednes-
day, October 17, 2001, or Thursday, October 18, 2001,
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution
by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed
or adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2001,
or at such other time on that day as may be specified by
its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess
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or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion,
the public interest shall warrant it.
Æ
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to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Wednes-
day, October 17, 2001, or Thursday, October 18, 2001,
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution
by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed
or adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2001,
or at such other time on that day as may be specified by
its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess
or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion,
the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives October 17,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the
House of Representatives and a conditional re-
cess or adjournment of the Senate.
H. Con. Res. 251
Agreed to October 17, 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), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of
Wednesday, October 17, 2001, it stand adjourned until 12:30 p.m.
on Tuesday, October 23, 2001, for morning hour debate, or until
Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this
concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the
Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Wednesday,
October 17, 2001, or Thursday, October 18, 2001, on a motion
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until 10 a.m. on
Tuesday, October 23, 2001, or at such other time on that day
as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in
the motion to recess or adjourn, or until Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution,
whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader
of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority
Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall
notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively,
H. Con. Res. 251—2
to reassemble at such place and time as they may designate when-
ever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
OCTOBER 17, 2001
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of
Representatives and a conditional recess or adjournment
of the Senate.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Wednesday, October 17, 2001, it stand ad-
journed until 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2001,
for morning hour debate, or until Members are notified
HCON 251 RDS
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Wednes-
day, October 17, 2001, or Thursday, October 18, 2001,
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution
by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed
or adjourned until 10 a.m. on Tuesday, October 23, 2001,
or at such other time on that day as may be specified by
its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess
or adjourn, or until Members are notified to reassemble
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion,
the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives October 17,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 252
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a series of postage stamps should
be issued in recognition of the recipients of the Congressional Medal
of Honor.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 23, 2001
Mr. OBEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that a series of postage
stamps should be issued in recognition of the recipients
of the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Whereas since July 12, 1862, the United States has recog-
nized the individual gallantry of its soldiers, sailors, and
airmen with the Congressional Medal of Honor;
Whereas more than 3,400 veterans have received this honor
in recognition of their valor in times of war and times of
peace, such as—
(1) Lieutenant William Winegar, 1st New York
Dragoons, who while advancing ahead of his company at
Five Forks, Virginia, accosted a Confederate flagbearer,
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and with the firing of only one shot secured the sur-
render of the entire opposing unit;
(2) Hospital Apprentice First Class David E. Hay-
den, United States Navy, of Florence, Texas, who while
serving in France during World War I braved machine-
gun fire sweeping an open field in an effort to save a
mortally wounded Marine corporal;
(3) Major Richard Ira Bong, United States Army
Air Corps, of Poplar, Wisconsin, the top-scoring United
States ace in World War II, whose 40 aerial victories
surpassed Eddie Rickenbacker’s World War I record;
(4) Sergeant Joseph C. Rodriguez, United States
Army, of San Bernardino, California, who led his squad
in a daring attack on a North Korean strongpoint in
which he raced 60 yards through enemy fire and single-
handedly wiped out five gun emplacements, leading to
the rout of the enemy;
(5) Private First Class Robert H. Jenkins, Jr.,
United States Marine Corps, of Interlachen, Florida,
who while serving in Vietnam sacrificed himself to save
a fellow Marine from a North Vietnamese grenade; and
(6) the soldiers interred in the Memorial Amphi-
theater at Arlington National Cemetery, and those thou-
sands that are not named;
Whereas too often the Nation allows the remarkable sacrifice
and valor of such individuals to fade from memory; and
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Whereas postage stamp series have been commissioned in the
past to honor other significant elements of American cul-
ture and 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 series of postage stamps should be issued
in recognition of recipients of the Congressional
Medal of Honor; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee of
the United States Postal Service should recommend
to the Postmaster General that such a series of post-
age stamps be issued.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 254
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas William Penn was a distinguished statesman and a
principled defender of human rights and religious lib-
erties;
Whereas in 1701, William Penn wrote Charter of Privileges,
which set a new standard for religious liberty that pro-
foundly impacted the Nation’s history and still provides
an example for the world today;
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Whereas religious freedom is still one of the most fragile lib-
erties, and today, millions of people around the world are
persecuted for their religious beliefs;
Whereas the year 2001 marks the 300th anniversary of the
publication of Charter of Privileges;
Whereas the Liberty Bell was designed to commemorate the
50th anniversary of Charter of Privileges and is a power-
ful reminder of the Nation’s commitment to freedom and
justice;
Whereas the Liberty Bell became a defining symbol of the ab-
olitionist movement, which sought to rid the Nation of
slavery;
Whereas the year 2001 marks the 250th anniversary of the
completion of the Liberty Bell; and
Whereas the year 2001 is also the 225th anniversary of the
first public reading of the Declaration of Independence,
which contains the immortal phrase: ‘‘We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) encourages the people of the United States
to celebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s
Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the
Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first
public reading of the Declaration of Independence;
and
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(2) encourages the Nation’s leaders to reaffirm
their commitment to promoting human rights and
religious freedom in the Nation and around the
world.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 254
Encouraging the people of the United States to celebrate the 300th anniver-
sary of William Penn’s Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary
of the Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first public reading
of the Declaration of Independence.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 25, 2001
Mr. PITTS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Encouraging the people of the United States to celebrate
the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s Charter of
Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Bell,
and the 225th anniversary of the first public reading
of the Declaration of Independence.
Whereas William Penn was a distinguished statesman and a
principled defender of human rights and religious lib-
erties;
Whereas in 1701, William Penn wrote Charter of Privileges,
which set a new standard for religious liberty that pro-
foundly impacted the Nation’s history and still provides
an example for the world today;
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Whereas religious freedom is still one of the most fragile lib-
erties, and today, millions of people around the world are
persecuted for their religious beliefs;
Whereas the year 2001 marks the 300th anniversary of the
publication of Charter of Privileges;
Whereas the Liberty Bell was designed to commemorate the
50th anniversary of Charter of Privileges and is a power-
ful reminder of the Nation’s commitment to freedom and
justice;
Whereas the Liberty Bell became a defining symbol of the ab-
olitionist movement, which sought to rid the Nation of
slavery;
Whereas the year 2001 marks the 250th anniversary of the
completion of the Liberty Bell; and
Whereas the year 2001 is also the 225th anniversary of the
first public reading of the Declaration of Independence,
which contains the immortal phrase: ‘‘We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) encourages the people of the United States
to celebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s
Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the
Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first
public reading of the Declaration of Independence;
and
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(2) encourages the Nation’s leaders to reaffirm
their commitment to promoting human rights and
religious freedom in the Nation and around the
world.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 254
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 14, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Encouraging the people of the United States to celebrate
the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s Charter of
Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the Liberty Bell,
and the 225th anniversary of the first public reading
of the Declaration of Independence.
Whereas William Penn was a distinguished statesman and a
principled defender of human rights and religious lib-
erties;
Whereas in 1701, William Penn wrote Charter of Privileges,
which set a new standard for religious liberty that pro-
foundly impacted the Nation’s history and still provides
an example for the world today;
HCON 254 RFS
Whereas religious freedom is still one of the most fragile lib-
erties, and today, millions of people around the world are
persecuted for their religious beliefs;
Whereas the year 2001 marks the 300th anniversary of the
publication of Charter of Privileges;
Whereas the Liberty Bell was designed to commemorate the
50th anniversary of Charter of Privileges and is a power-
ful reminder of the Nation’s commitment to freedom and
justice;
Whereas the Liberty Bell became a defining symbol of the ab-
olitionist movement, which sought to rid the Nation of
slavery;
Whereas the year 2001 marks the 250th anniversary of the
completion of the Liberty Bell; and
Whereas the year 2001 is also the 225th anniversary of the
first public reading of the Declaration of Independence,
which contains the immortal phrase: ‘‘We hold these
truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal,
that they are endowed by their Creator with certain
unalienable Rights’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) encourages the people of the United States
to celebrate the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s
Charter of Privileges, the 250th anniversary of the
Liberty Bell, and the 225th anniversary of the first
public reading of the Declaration of Independence;
and
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(2) encourages the Nation’s leaders to reaffirm
their commitment to promoting human rights and
religious freedom in the Nation and around the
world.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.