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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 22
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 12, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring Czech Republic President Vaclav Havel.
Whereas Vaclav Havel, President of the Czech Republic, is 
widely respected throughout the world as a proponent of 
democratic principles; 
Whereas Vaclav Havel’s superb skills as a playwright and es-
sayist helped promote democracy in Eastern Europe dur-
ing the Cold War;
HCON 22 RFS 
Whereas the plays of Vaclav Havel were instrumental in 
bringing international attention to the struggle for de-
mocracy in Czechoslovakia; 
Whereas Vaclav Havel was imprisoned three times for his ef-
forts to promote democratic thought and reforms in com-
munist Czechoslovakia, yet maintained his convictions 
throughout; 
Whereas Vaclav Havel was a cofounder of the human rights 
organization Charter 77 and the Committee for the De-
fense of the Unjustly Prosecuted; 
Whereas Vaclav Havel, as leader of the Civic Forum move-
ment, was a key figure in the 1989 bloodless overthrow 
of the Czechoslovakian communist government known as 
the Velvet Revolution; 
Whereas following the Velvet Revolution, Vaclav Havel was 
elected by the people as President of the Czech and Slo-
vak Federal Republic in 1990, and following a peaceful 
split forming two separate states, elected President of the 
Czech Republic in 1993; 
Whereas under the leadership of Vaclav Havel, the Czech Re-
public has been an important and valued member of the 
world community; 
Whereas under the leadership of Vaclav Havel, the Czech Re-
public became a member of the North Atlantic Treaty 
Organization (NATO) on March 12, 1999; 
Whereas during Vaclav Havel’s time in office, the economy 
of the Czech Republic has become one of the most devel-
oped in Eastern Europe; 
Whereas today, the Czech Republic is a valuable ally of the 
United States in the war against terrorism;
HCON 22 RFS 
Whereas Vaclav Havel has been praised as one of the world’s 
great democratic leaders and has been awarded many 
international prizes recognizing his commitment to peace 
and democratic principles; and 
Whereas Vaclav Havel will step down as President of the 
Czech Republic on February 2, 2003: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) honors the life-long commitment of Czech 
Republic President Vaclav Havel to human rights 
and democracy; 
(2) recognizes the exceptional achievements of 
Vaclav Havel as playwright and president; and 
(3) congratulates Vaclav Havel for his out-
standing service to the people of the Czech Republic.
Passed the House of Representatives February 11, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 230
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the 10 communities selected to receive
the 2003 All-America City Award.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 230
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the All-America City award is the oldest and most
respected community recognition program in the Nation;
Whereas for 54 years the National Civic League has encour-
aged and recognized civic excellence by honoring commu-
nities of all sizes where business, citizens, voluntary orga-
nizations, and governments work together to address crit-
ical issues;
•HCON 230 EH
Whereas the All-America City Award recognizes exemplary
grassroots community-oriented problem-solving, and is
given to communities that confront challenges and
achieve results cooperatively; and
Whereas more than 4000 communities have competed and
nearly 500 communities have been named All-America
Cities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate con-
curring), That the Congress honors the cities of Laurinburg,
North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; New Haven, Connecticut;
Miami Beach, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; Marquette County,
Michigan; Wilson, North Carolina; South Sioux City, Ne-
braska; Corpus Christi, Texas; and the Greater Racine Area,
Wisconsin, on receiving the National Civic League 2003 All-
America City Award.
Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 230
Honoring the 10 communities selected to receive the 2003 All-America City 
Award. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 25, 2003
Mr. HAYES
(for himself, Mr. HAYWORTH, Ms. DELAURO, Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. BALLANCE, Mr. BEREU-
TER, Mr. ORTIZ, Mr. DEUTSCH, and Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 10 communities selected to receive the 2003 
All-America City Award.
Whereas the All-America City award is the oldest and most 
respected community recognition program in the Nation; 
Whereas for 54 years the National Civic League has encour-
aged and recognized civic excellence by honoring commu-
nities of all sizes where business, citizens, voluntary orga-
nizations, and governments work together to address crit-
ical issues; 
Whereas the All-America City Award recognizes exemplary 
grassroots community-oriented problem-solving, and is 
given to communities that confront challenges and 
achieve results cooperatively; and
•HCON 230 IH 
Whereas more than 4000 communities have competed and 
nearly 500 communities have been named All-America 
Cities: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress honors the cities of 
Laurinburg, North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; New 
Haven, Connecticut; Miami Beach, Florida; Des Moines, 
Iowa; Marquette County, Michigan; Wilson, North Caro-
lina; South Sioux City, Nebraska; Corpus Christi, Texas; 
and the Greater Racine Area, Wisconsin, on receiving the 
National Civic League 2003 All-America City Award.
Æ
•HCON 235 EH
Whereas in 1943, Larry Doby was the first African American
to play professional basketball for the Paterson Panthers,
a member of the American Basketball League;
Whereas after playing baseball in the Negro League for the
Newark Eagles, Larry Doby’s contract was purchased by
Bill Veeck of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians,
a member of the American League, on July 3, 1947;
Whereas on July 5, 1947, Larry Doby became the first Afri-
can American to play professional baseball in the Amer-
ican League;
Whereas Larry Doby played in the American League for 13
years, appearing in 1,533 games and batting .283, with
253 home runs and 969 runs batted in;
Whereas in 1948, Larry Doby was the first African American
to win a World Series and the first African American to
hit a home run in the World Series;
Whereas Larry Doby was voted to play in 7 All Star games
and led the American League in home runs for two sea-
sons;
Whereas in 1978, Larry Doby became the manager of the
Chicago White Sox, only the second African American
manager of a Major League team;
Whereas Larry Doby was the Director of Community Rela-
tions for the National Basketball Association’s New Jer-
sey Nets, where he was deeply involved in a number of
inner-city youth programs;
Whereas Larry Doby resided, was active in the community,
and raised his family in Montclair, New Jersey;
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 230
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 22 (legislative day, JULY 21), 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the 10 communities selected to receive the 2003 
All-America City Award
Whereas the All-America City award is the oldest and most 
respected community recognition program in the Nation; 
Whereas for 54 years the National Civic League has encour-
aged and recognized civic excellence by honoring commu-
nities of all sizes where business, citizens, voluntary orga-
nizations, and governments work together to address crit-
ical issues;
HCON 230 RFS 
Whereas the All-America City Award recognizes exemplary 
grassroots community-oriented problem-solving, and is 
given to communities that confront challenges and 
achieve results cooperatively; and 
Whereas more than 4000 communities have competed and 
nearly 500 communities have been named All-America 
Cities: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate con-
curring), That the Congress honors the cities of Laurinburg, 
North Carolina; Tempe, Arizona; New Haven, Connecticut; 
Miami Beach, Florida; Des Moines, Iowa; Marquette County, 
Michigan; Wilson, North Carolina; South Sioux City, Ne-
braska; Corpus Christi, Texas; and the Greater Racine Area, 
Wisconsin, on receiving the National Civic League 2003 All-
America City Award. 
Passed the House of Representatives July 21, 2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 231
Providing for a conditional adjournment of the House of Representatives 
and a conditional recess or adjournment of the Senate. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Mr. DELAY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to 
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 Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday, June 27, 
2003, or Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion offered 
pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority 
Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. 
on Monday, July 7, 2003, or until the time of any re-
assembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolu-
tion, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate re-
cesses or adjourns on Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday,
•HCON 231 ATH 
June 27, 2003, or Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion 
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma-
jority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or ad-
journed until noon on Monday, July 7, 2003, 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 the time of any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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, 
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall 
warrant it.
Æ
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 231
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive day of Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday, June 27,
2003, or Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion offered
pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority
HCON 236 RDS 
Hall. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be car-
ried out in accordance with such conditions as the Archi-
tect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
‡HCON 231 EH
Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m.
on Monday, July 7, 2003, or until the time of any re-
assembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolu-
tion, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate re-
cesses or adjourns on Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday,
June 27, 2003, or Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma-
jority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or ad-
journed until noon on Monday, July 7, 2003, 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 the time of any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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,
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
‡HCON 231 EH
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall
warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives June 27 (legis-
lative day, June 26), 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 231
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. 231
Agreed to June 27, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of
Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday, June 27, 2003, or Saturday,
June 28, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned
until 2 p.m. on Monday, July 7, 2003, or until the time of any
reassembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution,
whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or
adjourns on Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday, June 27, 2003, or
Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant to this
concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it
stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 7, 2003,
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 the time of any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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, to reassemble at such place
H. Con. Res. 231—2
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the
public interest shall warrant it.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 231
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 27, 2003
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 Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday, June 27, 
2003, or Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion offered 
pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority
HCON 231 RDS 
Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. 
on Monday, July 7, 2003, or until the time of any re-
assembly pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolu-
tion, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate re-
cesses or adjourns on Thursday, June 26, 2003, Friday, 
June 27, 2003, or Saturday, June 28, 2003, on a motion 
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Ma-
jority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed or ad-
journed until noon on Monday, July 7, 2003, 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 the time of any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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, 
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 June 27 (legis-
lative day, June 26), 2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 233
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dire humanitarian situation 
in Liberia and efforts to introduce peace and justice to that country. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Mr. FOSSELLA (for himself and Mr. TOWNS) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Re-
lations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the dire humani-
tarian situation in Liberia and efforts to introduce peace 
and justice to that country.
Whereas the United States has a special relationship with Li-
beria dating back to 1847, when Liberia was founded by 
freed slaves returning from the United States; 
Whereas the people of Liberia have been suffering civil war 
and destruction since 1990; 
Whereas the conflict in Liberia has destroyed property, infra-
structure, and thousands of lives; 
Whereas the conflict has forced thousands of children to par-
ticipate as soldiers of warring factions;
•HCON 233 IH 
Whereas the conflict has created hundreds of thousands of 
refugees and internally displaced persons, many currently 
without adequate food, shelter, or medical treatment; 
Whereas the conflict has destabilized other nations in the re-
gion, including Guinea, Sierra Leone, and the Ivory 
Coast; 
Whereas the current Liberian leader in Monrovia, Charles 
Taylor, obtained his position only through brazen intimi-
dation and mayhem; 
Whereas Charles Taylor has robbed Liberia of valuable nat-
ural resources such as timber and diamonds and dam-
aged Liberia’s environment and economy; 
Whereas Charles Taylor has recently been indicted by the 
Special Court for Sierra Leone for Crimes Against Hu-
manity and War Crimes while waging war against Libe-
ria’s neighbors; 
Whereas peace and reconciliation cannot begin until the de-
parture of President Charles Taylor from Liberia; and 
Whereas the Liberian community in the United States tire-
lessly works toward peace and justice for their former 
homeland: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress calls for—
(1) the departure of Charles Taylor from Libe-
ria and his trial at the Special Court for Sierra 
Leone for Crimes Against Humanity and War 
Crimes;
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 237
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry techni-
cian for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort
Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to
the United States and for his essential service in
fighting wildfires and protecting the environment
and communities of Arizona.
•HCON 233 IH 
(2) international support for peacekeeping oper-
ations in Liberia to end the civil war, achieve peace, 
and restore stability; 
(3) innovative ways to support such a peace-
keeping operation and disarmament program and 
ensure their success; 
(4) international support for a transition lead-
ing to free and fair elections and the restoration of 
legitimate governing capacity to a new and truly 
democratic Liberian government; 
(5) international support for the efforts of the 
Economic Community of West African States 
(ECOWAS) to assist Liberians in building a more 
secure and free Liberia; and 
(6) support for the Liberian people’s long quest 
for peace, justice, and prosperity.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 234
Recognizing the importance of preserving the survival of essential urban 
hospitals. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Ms. KILPATRICK (for herself, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. STARK, 
Mr. OWENS, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. CARSON of Indi-
ana, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. LEE, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. NORTON, and Mr. 
KILDEE) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently de-
termined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions 
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the importance of preserving the survival of 
essential urban hospitals.
Whereas mission-driven urban hospitals provide the majority 
of care to cities’ poor, low-income, sick, uninsured, and 
elderly populations and patients throughout the country; 
Whereas the country relies on the specialized services pro-
vided by urban hospitals, including trauma and burn 
care, transplants, and neo-natal care; 
Whereas the overwhelming majority of patients of many 
urban hospitals are covered by Medicare or Medicaid or 
have no insurance at all;
•HCON 234 IH 
Whereas these hospitals rely on Medicare Disproportionate 
Share Hospital (DSH) payments, Indirect Medical Edu-
cation (IME) payments, bad debt, wage index adjust-
ments, and Medicaid Disproportionate Share Hospital 
(DSH) payments for their survival; 
Whereas on average, urban hospitals, particularly urban hos-
pitals that treat a significant number of low-income, un-
insured, and elderly patients, have unsustainable negative 
operating margins; 
Whereas urban hospitals proudly provide some of these most 
difficult services in some of the most challenging environ-
ments; and 
Whereas ensuring the financial viability of these essential 
hospitals is critical to maintaining the pillars of Amer-
ica’s health care safety-net, urban hospitals: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress should provide adequate Medi-
care and Medicaid reimbursement to ensure the continued 
viability of these safety-net urban hospitals.
Æ
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 235
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence
Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 235
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on December 12, 1923, Larry Doby was born in
Camden, South Carolina and moved to Paterson, New
Jersey in 1938, where he became a standout 4 sport ath-
lete at Paterson Eastside High School;
Whereas Larry Doby attended Long Island University on a
basketball scholarship before enlisting in the United
States Navy;
•HCON 235 EH
Whereas Larry Doby received honorary doctorate degrees
from Princeton University, Long Island University and
Fairfield University; and
Whereas Larry Doby was elected to the National Baseball
Hall of Fame in 1998: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the House of Representative—
(1) expresses profound sorrow on the death of
Lawrence Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby, and extends con-
dolences to his family;
(2) expresses its deep appreciation to Larry
Doby and his family for the impact that he made in
pioneering civil rights by breaking down racial bar-
riers in baseball and in America; and
(3) commends Larry Doby as a courageous
leader, a role model, and a paradigm of the Amer-
ican Dream.
Passed the House of Representatives September 16,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.