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(2) expresses its profound gratitude to the Hon-
orable Morris King Udall and his family for the
service that he rendered to his country; and
(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect the
Honorable Morris K. Udall’s commitment to and ex-
ample of bipartisanship and collegial interaction in
the legislative process.
SEC. 2. TRANSMISSION OF ENROLLED RESOLUTION.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall
transmit an enrolled copy of this Concurrent Resolution
to the family of the Honorable Morris King Udall.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 40
Honoring Morris King Udall, former United States Representative from
Arizona, and extending the condolences of the Congress on his death.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 3, 1999
Mr. KOLBE (for himself, Mr. PASTOR, Mr. STUMP, Mr. SALMON, Mr.
HAYWORTH, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr. UDALL of Colorado, and Mr. UDALL of
New Mexico) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring Morris King Udall, former United States Rep-
resentative from Arizona, and extending the condolences
of the Congress on his death.
Whereas Morris King Udall served his Nation and his State
of Arizona with honor and distinction in his 30 years as
a Member of the United States House of Representatives;
Whereas Morris King Udall became an internationally recog-
nized leader in the field of conservation, personally spon-
soring legislation that more than doubled the National
Park and National Wildlife Refuge systems, and added
thousands of acres to America’s National Wilderness
Preservation System;
•HCON 40 IH
Whereas Morris King Udall was also instrumental in reor-
ganizing the United States Postal Service, in helping
enact legislation to restore lands left in the wake of sur-
face mining, enhancing and protecting the civil service,
and fighting long and consistently to safeguard the rights
and legacies of Native Americans;
Whereas in his lifetime, Morris King Udall became known as
a model Member of Congress and was among the most
effective and admired legislators of his generation;
Whereas this very decent and good man from Arizona also
left us with one of the most precious gifts of all—a spe-
cial brand of wonderful and endearing humor that was
distinctly his;
Whereas Morris King Udall set a standard for all facing ad-
versity as he struggled against the onslaught of Parkin-
son’s disease with the same optimism and humor that
were the hallmarks of his life; and
Whereas Morris King Udall in so many ways will continue to
stand as a symbol of all that is best about public service,
for all that is civil in political discourse, for all that is
kind and gentle, and will remain an inspiration to others:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the
death of the Honorable Morris King Udall on
December 12, 1998, and extends condolences to the
Udall family, and especially to his wife Norma;
•HCON 40 IH
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to the Hon-
orable Morris King Udall and his family for the
service that he rendered to his country; and
(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect the
Honorable Morris K. Udall’s commitment to and ex-
ample of bipartisanship and collegial interaction in
the legislative process.
SECTION. 2. TRANSMISSION OF ENROLLED RESOLUTION.
The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall
transmit an enrolled copy of this Concurrent Resolution
to the family of the Honorable Morris King Udall.
Æ
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 40
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 4, 1999
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring Morris King Udall, former United States Rep-
resentative from Arizona, and extending the condolences
of the Congress on his death.
Whereas Morris King Udall served his Nation and his State
of Arizona with honor and distinction in his 30 years as
a Member of the United States House of Representatives;
Whereas Morris King Udall became an internationally recog-
nized leader in the field of conservation, personally spon-
soring legislation that more than doubled the National
Park and National Wildlife Refuge systems, and added
HCON 40 RDS
thousands of acres to America’s National Wilderness
Preservation System;
Whereas Morris King Udall was also instrumental in reor-
ganizing the United States Postal Service, in helping
enact legislation to restore lands left in the wake of sur-
face mining, enhancing and protecting the civil service,
and fighting long and consistently to safeguard the rights
and legacies of Native Americans;
Whereas in his lifetime, Morris King Udall became known as
a model Member of Congress and was among the most
effective and admired legislators of his generation;
Whereas this very decent and good man from Arizona also
left us with one of the most precious gifts of all—a spe-
cial brand of wonderful and endearing humor that was
distinctly his;
Whereas Morris King Udall set a standard for all facing ad-
versity as he struggled against the onslaught of Parkin-
son’s disease with the same optimism and humor that
were the hallmarks of his life; and
Whereas Morris King Udall in so many ways will continue to
stand as a symbol of all that is best about public service,
for all that is civil in political discourse, for all that is
kind and gentle, and will remain an inspiration to others:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the
death of the Honorable Morris King Udall on De-
cember 12, 1998, and extends condolences to the
Udall family, and especially to his wife Norma;
•HCON 410 IH
Whereas fellow priests have stated that Father Kaiser had
told them the night before he was killed that he feared
for his life;
Whereas the brutal murders of Father Stallone, Father
Graiff, and Father Luigi Andeni, all of the Marsabit Dio-
cese, and the circumstances of the murder of Brother
Larry Timons of the Nakuru Diocese, and that of Father
Martin Boyle of the Eldoret Diocese have not yet been
satisfactorily investigated nor have the perpetrators of
the murders been brought to justice, raising growing con-
cern over the rule of law and the justice system in Kenya;
Whereas Father Kaiser’s death is one more example of the
hostile actions being directed against Kenyan civil society
and in particular human rights groups and advocates;
Whereas the report of a Kenyan governmental commission,
known as the Akiwumi Commission, on the investigation
into the politically motivated ethnic violence between
1992–1997 in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, has not yet
been released, in spite of several requests by numerous
church leaders and human rights organizations to have
the Commission’s findings released to the public;
Whereas documents were found on Father Kaiser’s body that
he had intended to hand over to the Akiwumi Commis-
sion;
Whereas the Kenyan Human Rights Commission has ex-
pressed the fear that the progress in the struggle for de-
mocracy, the rule of law, respect for human rights, and
the basic needs of all Kenyans achieved during the last
few years is jeopardized by the current Kenyan Govern-
ment;
•HCON 410 IH
Whereas the Kenyan Human Rights Commission has ex-
pressed concern over the continued blatant violations of
the rule of law and the constitution, acts of torture, and
murder and rape by the Kenyan security forces;
Whereas private armies that work with the police are known
to exist in Kenya and the Government of Kenya encour-
ages informal repression as a means of intimidating and
denying citizens their rights; and
Whereas the human rights movement in Kenya is in need of
international support and solidarity for the important
work they are doing: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) condemns the violent deaths of Father John
Kaiser and others who worked to promote human
rights and justice in the Republic of Kenya and ex-
presses its outrage with respect to such deaths;
(2) calls for an independent investigation of
such deaths, in addition to the initiatives of the Gov-
ernment of Kenya;
(3) calls on the Secretary of State, acting
through the Assistant Secretary for Democracy,
Human Rights, And Labor, to prepare and submit
to the Congress, not later than December 15, 2000,
a report on the progress of the independent inves-
tigation and initiatives of the Government of Kenya
described in paragraph (2);
•HCON 410 IH
(4) calls for the findings of such independent
investigation to be made public; and
(5) calls on the President to support such inde-
pendent investigation through all diplomatic means.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 411
Relating to the reestablishment of representative government in Afghanistan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 27, 2000
Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. PITTS, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ROHRABACHER,
Mr. ROYCE, and Mr. BEREUTER) submitted the following concurrent res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Relating to the reestablishment of representative government
in Afghanistan.
Whereas Afghanistan has existed as a sovereign nation since
1747, maintaining its independence, neutrality, and dig-
nity;
Whereas Afghanistan had maintained its own decisionmaking
through a traditional process called a ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’, or
Grand Assembly, by selecting, respecting, and following
the decisions of their leaders;
Whereas recently warlords, factional leaders, and foreign re-
gimes have laid siege to Afghanistan, leaving the land-
scape littered with landmines, making the most funda-
mental activities dangerous;
•HCON 411 IH
Whereas in recent years Afghanistan has become a haven for
terrorist activity, has produced most of the world’s opium
supply, and has become infamous for its human rights
abuses, particularly abuses against women and children;
Whereas the former King of Afghanistan, Mohammed Zahir
Shah, ruled the country peacefully for 40 years, and after
years in exile retains his popularity and support; and
Whereas former King Mohammed Zahir Shah plans to con-
vene an emergency ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’ to reestablish a stable
government, with no desire to regain power or reestablish
a monarchy, and the Department of State supports such
ongoing efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the United States—
(1) supports the right of the people of Afghani-
stan to determine their own destiny through the tra-
ditional Afghan ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’ process; and
(2) supports the continuing efforts of former
King Mohammed Zahir Shah and other responsible
parties searching for peace to convene a Loya
Jirgah—
(A) to reestablish a representative govern-
ment in Afghanistan through institution build-
ing, increasing the capacity of the people of Af-
ghanistan to govern themselves;
(B) to bring stability to Afghanistan; and
•HCON 411 IH
(C) to end terrorist activities and human
rights abuses in Afghanistan.
Æ
•HCON 416 IH
(2) honors the leaders of Poland who risked and lost
their lives in attempting to restore democracy in their
country and to return Poland to the democratic commu-
nity of nations.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 413
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning cooperation between the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Defense in the procure-
ment of medical items.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
Mr. EVERETT (for himself, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. STUMP, and Mr.
EVANS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee
on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress concerning cooperation be-
tween the Department of Veterans Affairs and the De-
partment of Defense in the procurement of medical
items.
Whereas the procurement and distribution of medical items,
including prescription drugs, is a multibillion-dollar an-
nual business for both the Department of Defense and
the Department of Veterans Affairs;
Whereas those departments prescribe common high-use drugs
to many of their 12,000,000 patients who have similar
medical profiles;
(1) cigarette ignited fires are the leading cause
of fire deaths in the United States,
(2) in 1996 there were 1,083 deaths from ciga-
rette ignited fires, 2,809 civilian injuries from such
fires, and $420 million in property damage caused
by such fires,
(3) over 100 children are killed each year from
cigarette related fires,
(4) the results accomplished under the Ciga-
rette Safety Act of 1984 and the Fire Safe Cigarette
Act of 1990 complete the necessary technical work
for a cigarette fire safety standard,
(5) it is appropriate for the Congress to require
by law the establishment of a cigarette fire safety
standard for the manufacture and importation of
cigarettes,
(6) the most recent study by the Consumer
Product Safety Commission found that the cost of
the loss of human life and personal property from
not having a cigarette fire safety standard is
$6,000,000,000 a year, and
(7) it is appropriate that the regulatory exper-
tise of the Consumer Product Safety Commission be
used to implement a cigarette fire safety standard.
•HCON 413 IH
Whereas the health care systems of those departments should
have management systems that can share and commu-
nicate clinical and management information useful for
both systems;
Whereas the institutional barriers separating the two depart-
ments have begun to be overcome in the area of medical
supplies, in part as a response to recommendations by
the General Accounting Office and the Commission on
Servicemembers and Veterans Transition Assistance; and
Whereas there is significant potential for improved savings
and services by improving cooperation between the two
departments in the procurement and management of pre-
scription drugs, while remaining mindful that the two de-
partments have different missions: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans
Affairs should increase, to the maximum extent consistent
with their respective missions, their level of cooperation
in the procurement and management of prescription
drugs.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 414
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Afghanistan has existed as a sovereign nation since
1747, maintaining its independence, neutrality, and dig-
nity;
Whereas Afghanistan had maintained its own decisionmaking
through a traditional process called a ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’, or
Grand Assembly, by selecting, respecting, and following
the decisions of their leaders;
•HCON 414 EH
Whereas recently warlords, factional leaders, and foreign re-
gimes have laid siege to Afghanistan, leaving the land-
scape littered with landmines, making the most funda-
mental activities dangerous;
Whereas in recent years, and especially since the Taliban
came to power in 1996, Afghanistan has become a haven
for terrorist activity, has produced most of the world’s
opium supply, and has become infamous for its human
rights abuses, particularly abuses against women and
children;
Whereas the former King of Afghanistan, Mohammed Zahir
Shah, ruled the country peacefully for 40 years, and after
years in exile retains his popularity and support; and
Whereas former King Mohammed Zahir Shah plans to con-
vene an emergency ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’ to reestablish a stable
government, with no desire to regain power or reestablish
a monarchy, and the Department of State supports such
ongoing efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the United States—
(1) supports democratic efforts that respect the
human and political rights of all ethnic and religious
groups in Afghanistan, including the effort to estab-
lish a ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’ process that would lead to the
people of Afghanistan determining their own destiny
through a democratic process and free and fair elec-
tions; and
(2) supports the continuing efforts of former
King Mohammed Zahir Shah and other responsible
•HCON 414 EH
parties searching for peace to convene a Loya
Jirgah—
(A) to reestablish a representative govern-
ment in Afghanistan that respects the rights of
all ethnic groups, including the right to govern
their own affairs through inclusive institution
building and a democratic process;
(B) to bring freedom, peace, and stability
to Afghanistan; and
(C) to end terrorist activities, illicit drug
production, and human rights abuses in Af-
ghanistan.
Passed the House of Representatives October 24,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 414
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Relating to the reestablishment of representative
government in Afghanistan.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 414
Relating to the reestablishment of representative government in Afghanistan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 28, 2000
Mr. CAMPBELL (for himself, Mr. PITTS, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. ROHRABACHER,
Mr. ROYCE, and Mr. BEREUTER) submitted the following concurrent res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Relating to the reestablishment of representative government
in Afghanistan.
Whereas Afghanistan has existed as a sovereign nation since
1747, maintaining its independence, neutrality, and dig-
nity;
Whereas Afghanistan had maintained its own decisionmaking
through a traditional process called a ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’, or
Grand Assembly, by selecting, respecting, and following
the decisions of their leaders;
Whereas recently warlords, factional leaders, and foreign re-
gimes have laid siege to Afghanistan, leaving the land-
scape littered with landmines, making the most funda-
mental activities dangerous;
•HCON 414 IH
Whereas in recent years, and especially since the Taliban
came to power in 1996, Afghanistan has become a haven
for terrorist activity, has produced most of the world’s
opium supply, and has become infamous for its human
rights abuses, particularly abuses against women and
children;
Whereas the former King of Afghanistan, Mohammed Zahir
Shah, ruled the country peacefully for 40 years, and after
years in exile retains his popularity and support; and
Whereas former King Mohammed Zahir Shah plans to con-
vene an emergency ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’ to reestablish a stable
government, with no desire to regain power or reestablish
a monarchy, and the Department of State supports such
ongoing efforts: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the United States—
(1) supports the right of the people of Afghani-
stan to determine their own destiny through the tra-
ditional Afghan ‘‘Loya Jirgah’’ process; and
(2) supports the continuing efforts of former
King Mohammed Zahir Shah and other responsible
parties searching for peace to convene a Loya
Jirgah—
(A) to reestablish a representative govern-
ment in Afghanistan through institution build-
ing, increasing the capacity of the people of Af-
ghanistan to govern themselves;
(B) to bring stability to Afghanistan; and
•HCON 414 IH
(C) to end terrorist activities and human
rights abuses in Afghanistan.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there
should be established a National Children’s Me-
morial Day.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas approximately 80,000 infants, children, teenagers,
and young adults of families living throughout the United
States die each year from myriad causes;
Whereas the death of an infant child, teenager, or young
adult of a family is considered to be one of the greatest
tragedies that a parent or family will ever endure during
a lifetime; and
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 417
Expressing the strong support of Congress that the Federal Energy Regu-
latory Commission execute its fundamental responsibility to reform the
unjust and unreasonable electric power rates in California immediately.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 4, 2000
Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. PACKARD,
and Mr. FILNER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the strong support of Congress that the Federal
Energy Regulatory Commission execute its fundamental
responsibility to reform the unjust and unreasonable elec-
tric power rates in California immediately.
Whereas the economy of San Diego and Orange Counties is
being drained of $75,000,000 to $100,000,000 each
month as a result of unreasonable electric power costs;
Whereas electricity consumers of San Diego and Orange
Counties are expected to be $500,000,000 poorer by the
end of October 2000 as a result of electricity price spikes;
Whereas electricity prices have increased by 9000 percent in
a matter of hours during periods of peak demand in San
Diego this summer;
•HCON 415 EH
Whereas a supportive environment and empathy and under-
standing are considered critical factors in the healing
process of a family that is coping with and recovering
from the loss of a loved one: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that there
should be established a National Children’s Memo-
rial Day; and
(2) the Congress requests that the President
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities in remembrance of
the many infants, children, teenagers, and young
adults in the United States who have died.
Passed the House of Representatives October 18,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 415
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be established a
National Children’s Memorial Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 2, 2000
Mr. KNOLLENBERG (for himself and Mr. OSE) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Re-
form
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be
established a National Children’s Memorial Day.
Whereas approximately 80,000 infants, children, teenagers,
and young adults of families living throughout the United
States die each year from myriad causes;
Whereas the death of an infant child, teenager, or young
adult of a family is considered to be one of the greatest
tragedies that a parent or family will ever endure during
a lifetime; and
Whereas a supportive environment and empathy and under-
standing are considered critical factors in the healing
process of a family that is coping with and recovering
from the loss of a loved one: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 415 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that there
should be established a National Children’s Memo-
rial Day; and
(2) the Congress requests that the President
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities in remembrance of
the many infants, children, teenagers, and young
adults in the United States who have died.
Æ