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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 147
Supporting the goals and ideas and commending the organizers of ‘‘Children’s
Memorial Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 22, 1999
Mr. STARK submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideas and commending the
organizers of ‘‘Children’s Memorial Day’’.
Whereas it is the responsibility of adults to safeguard our
children, and, through advocacy, education, and legisla-
tion, to ensure that our children have a full opportunity
to become healthy and productive adults;
Whereas throughout America, tragic acts of violence against
children occur with increasing frequency, destroying inno-
cent lives and devastating families and communities;
Whereas the people of America have lost too many children
in violent, preventable deaths, through gun violence, fire,
automobile accidents, physical abuse and neglect, and
suicide;
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Whereas the people of America believe in diversity and hope
for the future through our children, and deplore and con-
demn acts of violence committed upon the children of our
communities;
Whereas in memory of children who have passed away, and
to prompt the actions necessary to safeguard the welfare
of children in our Nation, the Alameda County Board of
Supervisors in California and the Child Welfare League
of America, as well as numerous State governments and
child advocacy groups, have designated the 4th Friday in
April as ‘‘Children’s Memorial Day’’; and
Whereas a Children’s Memorial Flag will be flown in numer-
ous State capitals and other locations on the 4th Friday
in April in remembrance of those whose young lives were
cut short by senseless violence: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals and ideas of the ‘‘Chil-
dren’s Memorial Day’’; and
(2) commends—
(A) the Alameda County Board of Super-
visors for its efforts to improve the lives of chil-
dren in Alameda County, California; and
(B) the Child Welfare League of America
for its efforts to prevent violence against chil-
dren throughout America.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 148
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the
tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 1999
Mr. TANCREDO (for himself, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. MCINNIS, Ms. DEGETTE, Mr.
SCHAFFER, and Mr. UDALL of Colorado) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with
respect to the tragic shooting at Columbine High School
in Littleton, Colorado.
Whereas on April 20, 1999, two armed gunmen opened fire
at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, killing
13 students and teachers and wounding more than 20
students and teachers;
Whereas this act of brutal violence is regarded as the dead-
liest school massacre in the history of the United States
of America; and
Whereas local, State, and Federal law enforcement personnel
performed their duties admirably in the six hour siege
and risked their lives for the safety of the students, fac-
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ulty, and staff at Columbine High School: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns, in the strongest possible terms,
the heinous atrocities which occurred at Columbine
High School in Littleton, Colorado;
(2) offers its condolences to the families,
friends, and loved ones of those who were killed at
Columbine High School and expresses its hope for
the rapid and complete recovery of those wounded in
the shooting;
(3) applauds the hard work and dedication ex-
hibited by the hundreds of local, State, and Federal
law enforcement officials and the others who offered
their support and assistance; and
(4) encourages the American people to engage
in a national dialogue on preventing school violence.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 149
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that ‘‘Sugar’’ Ray
Robinson should be recognized for his athletic achievements and commit-
ment to young people.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 1999
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
‘‘Sugar’’ Ray Robinson should be recognized for his ath-
letic achievements and commitment to young people.
Whereas ‘‘Sugar’’ Ray Robinson was born in Detroit, Michi-
gan, on May 3, 1920;
Whereas in 1932 he moved to New York City where he start-
ed boxing as an amateur, going undefeated in 89 bouts,
and winning the Golden Gloves featherweight title in
1939:
Whereas in 1940 he turned professional and fought at New
York City’s Madison Square Garden for the first time;
Whereas in 1946 he won his first world title as a
welterweight, and then held the middleweight title for 5
years between 1951 and 1960;
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Whereas after retiring for a time he returned to box a series
of exciting matches before permanently retiring on De-
cember 10, 1965;
Whereas in a career spanning 25 years, he won 175 of 202
bouts with 109 knockouts;
Whereas his grace, speed, power, and mastery of the ring
earned him international acclaim as one of the greatest
fighters in boxing history;
Whereas Sugar Ray Robinson was elected into the Boxing
Hall of Fame in 1967;
Whereas in 1969 he established the Sugar Ray Robinson
Youth Foundation; and
Whereas Sugar Ray Robinson died in Culver City, California,
on April 12, 1989, at the age of 68: Now, therefore be
it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that Sugar Ray Robinson should be recog-
nized as one of history’s greatest professional fighters,
whose dedication to boxing and commitment to young peo-
ple have earned him a permanent place in sports history.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 14
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of the One Hundred
Sixth Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. DREIER submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Fixing the daily hour of meeting of the First Session of
the One Hundred Sixth Congress.
Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, before Mon-
day, May 10, 1999, the hour of daily meeting of the House
shall be 2 p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and
10 a.m. on all other days of the week; and from Monday,
May 10, 1999, until the end of the second session, the
hour of daily meeting of the House shall be noon on Mon-
days; 10 a.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays;
and 9 a.m. on all other days of the week.
Æ
H. Res. 14
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 6, 1999.
Resolved, That unless otherwise ordered, before Monday,
May 10, 1999, the hour of daily meeting of the House shall
be 2 p.m. on Mondays; 11 a.m. on Tuesdays; and 10 a.m.
on all other days of the week; and from Monday, May 10,
1999, until the end of the second session, the hour of daily
meeting of the House shall be noon on Mondays; 10 a.m. on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; and 9 a.m. on all
other days of the week.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 152
Recognizing the commitment and dedication of members of America’s humani-
tarian relief nongovernmental organizations and private volunteer organi-
zations for their rapid and courageous response to recent disasters in
Central America and Kosova, and of the local nongovernmental organiza-
tions and individuals in these regions with whom they work.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 27, 1999
Mr. PORTER (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. HALL of Ohio)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the commitment and dedication of members of
America’s humanitarian relief nongovernmental organiza-
tions and private volunteer organizations for their rapid
and courageous response to recent disasters in Central
America and Kosova, and of the local nongovernmental
organizations and individuals in these regions with whom
they work.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes and commends the commitment
and dedication of those individuals serving in and
working with nongovernmental organizations and
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private volunteer organizations of the United States
in providing humanitarian relief to hundreds of
thousands of individuals displaced and injured by
the natural disasters in Central America and by the
Kosova conflict;
(2) urges all Americans to join in recognizing
the relief workers and organizations for their com-
mitment and dedication; and
(3) calls upon the people of the United States—
(A) to reflect upon the commitment and
dedication of the relief workers and organiza-
tions for their continued work in responding to
tragedies around the world with great care,
skill, and speed; and
(B) to encourage awareness of the con-
tributions that the relief workers and organiza-
tions have made to help ease human suffering.
Æ
H. Res. 153
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 29, 1999.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 5.
Section 2(f)(1) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred
Sixth Congress, agreed to January 6, 1999 (as amended by
House Resolution 129, One Hundred Sixth Congress, agreed
to March 24, 1999), is amended by striking ‘‘April 30, 1999’’
and inserting ‘‘May 14, 1999’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 153
Amending House Resolution 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress, as amended
by House Resolution 129, One Hundred Sixth Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 28, 1999
Mr. COX (for himself and Mr. DICKS) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Amending House Resolution 5, One Hundred Sixth Congress,
as amended by House Resolution 129, One Hundred
Sixth Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMENDMENT OF HOUSE RESOLUTION 5.
Section 2(f)(1) of House Resolution 5, One Hundred
Sixth Congress, agreed to January 6, 1999 (as amended
by House Resolution 129, One Hundred Sixth Congress,
agreed to March 24, 1999), is amended by striking ‘‘April
30, 1999’’ and inserting ‘‘May 14, 1999’’.
Æ
H. Res. 154
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 29, 1999.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1480) to provide for the conservation and de-
velopment of water and related resources, to authorize the
United States Army Corps of Engineers to construct various
projects for improvements to rivers and harbors of the United
States, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to
the bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. After
general debate the bill shall be considered for amendment
under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as
an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the five-
minute rule the amendment in the nature of a substitute rec-
ommended by the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
House Calendar No. 50
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 154
[Report No. 106–120]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1480)
to provide for the conservation and development
of water and related resources, to authorize the
United States Army Corps of Engineers to con-
struct various projects for improvements to rivers
and harbors of the United States, and for other
purposes.
APRIL 28, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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structure now printed in the bill, modified by the amend-
ments printed in part 1 of the report of the Committee on
Rules accompanying this resolution. That amendment in the
nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points
of order against that amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived. No amendment to that amendment in the
nature of a substitute shall be in order except those printed
in part 2 of the report of the Committee on Rules. Each
amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the
report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the
time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to an
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the
Whole. The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may:
(1) postpone until a time during further consideration in the
Committee of the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any
amendment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum
time for electronic voting on any postponed question that fol-
lows another electronic vote without intervening business,
provided that the minimum time for electronic voting on the
first in any series of questions shall be 15 minutes. At the
conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendments the
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with
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such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member
may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the
amendment in the nature of a substitute made in order as
original text. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 157
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of America’s
teachers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 4, 1999
Ms. GRANGER (for herself, Mr. PITTS, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr.
DEMINT, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. METCALF, Mr.
HAYWORTH, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. SESSIONS,
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, Mr. ETHERIDGE,
Mr. GALLEGLY, Mr. MOORE, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. FORBES, Mr. SMITH
of Washington, Mrs. FOWLER, Mr. BACHUS, Mr. TRAFICANT, Mr.
CHAMBLISS, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. GRAHAM, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. KIL-
DEE, Mr. MCKEON, Mr. PHELPS, Mr. SCHAFFER, Mr. KLINK, Mr.
LATOURETTE, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. SMITH of Michigan, Mr. CALVERT, Mr.
FOLEY, Mr. REYNOLDS, Mr. HORN, Mr. FROST, Mr. UDALL of New Mex-
ico, Mr. BLUNT, and Mrs. CHRISTENSEN) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force
MAY 4, 1999
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged; considered under
suspension of the rules and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in
support of America’s teachers.
Whereas the foundation of American freedom and democracy
is a strong, effective system of education in which every
child can learn in a safe and nurturing environment;
H. Res. 156
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 4, 1999.
Whereas, on March 31, 1999, Specialist Steven Gonzales,
Staff Sergeant Andrew Ramirez, and Staff Sergeant
Christopher Stone were captured while patrolling the
Kumanovo area;
Whereas the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr., on April 29,
1999, led a delegation of religious and civic leaders from
the United States in a faith-based effort to secure the re-
lease of Specialist Steven Gonzales, Staff Sergeant An-
drew Ramirez, and Staff Sergeant Christopher Stone;
Whereas against great odds and in the face of grave personal
risks, the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. and his party
successfully secured the release of Specialist Steven
Gonzales, Staff Sergeant Andrew Ramirez, and Staff
Sergeant Christopher Stone;
Whereas the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. is recognized
around the world as a humanitarian, an advocate for civil
and human rights, and an ambassador of freedom; and
Whereas, as a highly respected world leader, the Reverend
Jesse L. Jackson, Sr. has acted many times as an inter-
national diplomat in sensitive situations and in October
1997, he was appointed by President Clinton and Sec-
retary of State Albright as Special Envoy of the Presi-
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dent and Secretary of State for the Promotion of Democ-
racy in Africa: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the Reverend Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
for securing the release of Specialist Steven Gonzales,
Staff Sergeant Andrew Ramirez, and Staff Sergeant
Christopher Stone from captivity in the Federal Republic
of Yugoslavia; and
(2) joins with the people of the United States in
celebrating the return to freedom of Specialist Steven
Gonzales, Staff Sergeant Andrew Ramirez, and Staff
Sergeant Christopher Stone.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 157
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 4, 1999.
Whereas the foundation of American freedom and democracy
is a strong, effective system of education in which every
child can learn in a safe and nurturing environment;
Whereas a first-rate education system depends on a partner-
ship between parents, principals, teachers, and children;
Whereas much of the success of our Nation during the Amer-
ican Century is the result of the hard work and dedica-
tion of teachers across the land;
Whereas, in addition to their families, knowledgeable and
skillful teachers can have a profound impact on a child’s
early development and future success;
Whereas, while many people spend their lives building ca-
reers, teachers spend their careers building lives;
Whereas our Nation’s teachers serve our children beyond the
call of duty as coaches, mentors, and advisors without re-
gard to fame or fortune; and
Whereas across this land nearly 3 million men and women ex-
perience the joys of teaching young minds the virtues of
reading, writing, and arithmetic: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) honors and recognizes the unique and important
achievements of America’s teachers; and
(2) urges all Americans to take a moment to thank
and pay tribute to our Nation’s teachers.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas a first-rate education system depends on a partner-
ship between parents, principals, teachers, and children;
Whereas much of the success of our Nation during the Amer-
ican Century is the result of the hard work and dedica-
tion of teachers across the land;
Whereas, in addition to their families, knowledgeable and
skillful teachers can have a profound impact on a child’s
early development and future success;
Whereas, while many people spend their lives building ca-
reers, teachers spend their careers building lives;
Whereas our Nation’s teachers serve our children beyond the
call of duty as coaches, mentors, and advisors without re-
gard to fame or fortune; and
Whereas across this land nearly 3 million men and women ex-
perience the joys of teaching young minds the virtues of
reading, writing, and arithmetic: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors and recognizes the unique and important
achievements of America’s teachers; and
(2) urges all Americans to take a moment to thank
and pay tribute to our Nation’s teachers.
Æ
H. Res. 158
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 5, 1999.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 833) to amend title 11 of the United States
Code, and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill
shall be dispensed with. Points of order against consideration
of the bill for failure to comply with section 302 or section
311 of the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 are waived.
General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not ex-
ceed one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman
and ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judi-
ciary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order
to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment
under the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of
a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary
now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the na-
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ture of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of
order against the committee amendment in the nature of a
substitute are waived. No amendment to the committee
amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order ex-
cept those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules
accompanying this resolution. Each amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be offered
only by a Member designated in the report, shall be consid-
ered as read, shall be debatable for the time specified in the
report equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an
opponent, shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not
be subject to a demand for division of the question in the
House or in the Committee of the Whole. All points of order
against the amendments printed in the report are waived.
The Chairman of the Committee of the Whole may: (1) post-
pone until a time during further consideration in the Com-
mittee of the Whole a request for a recorded vote on any
amendment; and (2) reduce to five minutes the minimum
time for electronic voting on any postponed question that fol-
lows another electronic vote without intervening business,
provided that the minimum time for electronic voting on the
first in any series of questions shall be 15 minutes. At the
conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment the
Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with
such amendments as may have been adopted. Any Member
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may demand a separate vote in the House on any amendment
adopted in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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(3) total sales by women-owned businesses increased
by 236 percent;
(4) employment provided by women-owned busi-
nesses increased by 183 percent; and
(5) the rates of growth for women-owned businesses
for the fastest growing industries were as follows:
(A) 171 percent in construction;
(B) 157 percent in wholesale trade;
(C) 140 percent in transportation and commu-
nications;
(D) 130 percent in agriculture; and
(E) 112 percent in manufacturing;
Whereas approximately 8,000,000 women-owned businesses
provide jobs for 15,500,000 people and generate almost
$1,400,000,000,000 in sales;
Whereas women-owned businesses experience limited access
to the Federal Government procurement market;
Whereas the Federal Government is America’s largest pur-
chaser of goods and services, spending more than
$225,000,000,000 each year;
Whereas the majority of Federal Government purchases are
for items that cost $5,000 or less;
Whereas Congress set a 5-percent procurement goal for
women-owned businesses in the Federal Acquisition
Streamlining Act of 1994; and
Whereas the rate of procurement for women-owned busi-
nesses is 1.8 percent: Now, therefore, be it
House Calendar No. 208
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 443
[Report No. 106–582]
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representa-
tives with regard to the centennial of the raising
of the United States flag in American Samoa.
APRIL 13, 2000
Reported with an amendment, referred to the House
Calendar, and ordered to be printed