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construction of an effluent disposal system in
Yavapai County, Arizona.
SEC. 5. DISPOSITION OF FUNDS.
(a) DEPOSIT OF PROCEEDS.—The Secretary shall de-
posit the proceeds of a sale or exchange under this Act
in the fund established under Public Law 90–171 (16
U.S.C. 484a) (commonly known as the ‘‘Sisk Act’’).
(b) USE OF PROCEEDS.—Funds deposited under sub-
section (a) shall be available to the Secretary, without fur-
ther Act of appropriation, for—
(1) the acquisition, construction, or improve-
ment of administrative facilities for the Coconino
National Forest, Kaibab National Forest, Prescott
National Forest, and Tonto National Forest; or
(2) the acquisition of land and or an interest in
land in the State of Arizona.
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‘‘SEC. 2707. PARITY IN THE APPLICATION OF TREATMENT
LIMITATIONS 
AND 
FINANCIAL 
REQUIRE-
MENTS TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT
BENEFITS.
‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a group health
plan (or health insurance coverage offered in connection
with such a plan) that provides both medical and surgical
benefits and substance abuse treatment benefits, the plan
or coverage shall not impose treatment limitations or fi-
nancial requirements on the substance abuse treatment
benefits unless similar limitations or requirements are im-
posed for medical and surgical benefits.
‘‘(b) CONSTRUCTION.—Nothing in this section shall
be construed—
‘‘(1) as requiring a group health plan (or health
insurance coverage offered in connection with such a
plan) to provide any substance abuse treatment ben-
efits; or
‘‘(2) to prevent a group health plan or a health
insurance issuer offering group health insurance cov-
erage from negotiating the level and type of reim-
bursement with a provider for care provided in ac-
cordance with this section.
‘‘(c) EXEMPTIONS.—
‘‘(1) SMALL EMPLOYER EXEMPTION.—
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1972
For the relief of Ashley Ross Fuller.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 26, 1999
Mrs. CUBIN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
A BILL
For the relief of Ashley Ross Fuller.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS FOR ASHLEY
ROSS FULLER.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Notwithstanding subsections (a)
and (b) of section 201 of the Immigration and Nationality
Act, Ashley Ross Fuller shall be eligible for issuance of
an immigrant visa or for adjustment of status to that of
an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence upon
filing an application for issuance of an immigrant visa
under section 204 of such Act or for adjustment of status
to lawful permanent resident.
(b) ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS.—If Ashley Ross Fuller
enters the United States before the filing deadline speci-
fied in subsection (c), he shall be considered to have en-
tered and remained lawfully and shall, if otherwise eligible,
be eligible for adjustment of status under section 245 of
the Immigration and Nationality Act as of the date of the
enactment of this Act.
(c) WAIVER OF GROUNDS FOR INELIGIBILITY FOR
ADMISSION AND REMOVAL.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in para-
graph (2), and notwithstanding sections 212(a) and
237(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, Ash-
ley Ross Fuller may not be considered to be within
a class of aliens ineligible to be admitted to the
United States, or a class of deportable aliens, at any
time on or after the date of the enactment of this
Act on any ground reflected in the records of the
Immigration and Naturalization Service of the De-
partment of Justice, or the Visa Office of the De-
partment of State, on the date of the enactment of
this Act.
(2) EXCEPTIONS.—The waiver provided under
paragraph (1) shall not apply to any ground for in-
eligibility for admission, or any ground for removal,
described in section 212(a)(3), or paragraph (2)(D)
or (4) of section 237(a), of the Immigration and Na-
tionality Act.
(d) DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF
FEES.—Subsections (a), (b), and (c) shall apply only if
the application for issuance of an immigrant visa or the
application for adjustment of status is filed with appro-
priate fees within 2 years after the date of the enactment
of this Act.
(e) REDUCTION
OF IMMIGRANT VISA NUMBER.—
Upon the granting of an immigrant visa or permanent res-
idence to Ashley Ross Fuller, the Secretary of State shall
instruct the proper officer to reduce by 1, during the cur-
rent or next following fiscal year, the total number of im-
migrant visas that are made available to natives of the
country of the alien’s birth under section 203(a) of the
Immigration and Nationality Act or, if applicable, the
total number of immigrant visas that are made available
to natives of the country of the alien’s birth under section
202(e) of such Act.
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I
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1973
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery
for veterans in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, metropolitan area.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. DOYLE (for himself, Mr. MURTHA, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. COYNE, Mr.
KLINK, Mr. MASCARA, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mr.
FATTAH, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. BORSKI, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. PETERSON of
Pennsylvania, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. GEKAS, Mr. GOOD-
LING, and Mr. PITTS) introduced the following bill; which was referred
to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery for veterans in the Pittsburgh, Penn-
sylvania, metropolitan area.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall establish, in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38,
United States Code, a national cemetery in the Pitts-
burgh, Pennsylvania, metropolitan area to serve the needs
of veterans and their families.
(b) REPORT.—As soon as practicable after the date
of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit
to Congress a report that sets forth a schedule for the
establishment of the national cemetery under subsection
(a) and an estimate of the costs associated with such es-
tablishment.
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I
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1975
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate the temporary
increase in unemployment tax.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. MCINNIS (for himself, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. BACHUS, Mr.
STUMP, and Mr. MCHUGH) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to eliminate
the temporary increase in unemployment tax.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Temporary Tax Termi-
nation Act of 1999’’.
SEC. 2. REPEAL OF TEMPORARY UNEMPLOYMENT TAX.
Section 3301 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
(relating to rate of unemployment tax) is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘2007’’ in paragraph (1) and in-
serting ‘‘1999’’; and
(2) by striking ‘‘2008’’ in paragraph (2) and in-
serting ‘‘2000’’.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1978
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a national cemetery
for veterans in Boise, Idaho.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mrs. CHENOWETH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on
Ways and Means, 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
A BILL
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish a
national cemetery for veterans in Boise, Idaho.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. ESTABLISHMENT OF NATIONAL CEMETERY.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs
shall establish, in accordance with chapter 24 of title 38,
United States Code, a national cemetery in Boise, Idaho,
to serve the needs of veterans and their families.
(b) AUTHORITY TO ACCEPT DONATION OF PARCEL
OF LAND.—The Secretary of Veterans Affairs may accept
on behalf of the United States the gift of the parcel of
real property described in subsection (c). The Secretary
shall have administrative jurisdiction over such parcel of
real property, and shall use such parcel for purposes of
establishing and maintaining a national cemetery.
(c) IDENTIFICATION
OF PARCEL
OF LAND.—The
Secretary shall establish the national cemetery under sub-
section (a) on the 42 acre parcel of real property, given
to the United States for the purpose of such establish-
ment, that is located in the Hidden Hollow Subdivision
of Boise, Idaho.
(d) INCOME TAX TREATMENT OF GIFT.—For pur-
poses of Federal income, estate, and gift taxes, the real
property accepted under this section shall be considered
as a gift to the United States.
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I
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1979
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify the application
of the excise tax imposed on arrow components.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. BARCIA (for himself, Mr. CAMP, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. HUNTER, Mr.
TANNER, Mr. PICKETT, Mr. TAUZIN, Mr. JOHN, Mr. ISTOOK, Mr.
THOMPSON of California, Mr. SANDLIN, and Mr. BILBRAY) introduced
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and
Means
A BILL
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to clarify
the application of the excise tax imposed on arrow com-
ponents.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Arrow Excise Tax
Clarification Act of 1999’’.
SEC. 2. CLARIFICATION OF EXCISE TAX IMPOSED ON
ARROW COMPONENTS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Paragraph (2) of section 4161(b)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (relating to bows
and arrows, etc.) is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(2) ARROWS.—
‘‘(A) ARROW COMPONENTS.—
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—There is hereby
imposed on the sale by the manufacturer,
producer, or importer of any shaft, point,
article used to attach a point to a shaft,
nock, or vane of a type used in the manu-
facture of any taxable arrow a tax equal to
12.4 percent of the price for which so sold.
‘‘(ii) REDUCED
RATE
ON
CERTAIN
HUNTING POINTS.—Clause (i) shall be ap-
plied by substituting ‘11 percent’ for ‘12.4
percent’ in the case of a point which is de-
signed primarily for use in hunting fish or
large animals.
‘‘(B) IMPORTED ARROWS.—There is hereby
imposed on the sale by the importer of any tax-
able arrow a tax equal to 11 percent of the
price for which so sold.
‘‘(C) TAXABLE ARROW.—For purposes of
this paragraph, the term ‘taxable arrow’ means
any arrow which—
‘‘(i) measures 18 inches overall or
more in length, or
‘‘(ii) measures less than 18 inches
overall in length but is suitable for use
with a bow described in paragraph (1)(A).
‘‘(D) TAX-FREE
SALES
OF
ARROWS
BY
COMPONENT
PURCHASERS
TO
GOVERNMENTS
AND
TAX-EXEMPT
ENTITIES.—In the case of
the tax imposed by subparagraph (A), para-
graphs (4) and (5) of section 4221(a), and sec-
tion 4221(b), shall be treated as also referring
to a sale of an article to a purchaser for resale
by such purchaser (either separately or as part
of an arrow) to a government or organization
described in such paragraphs for its exclusive
use.’’
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by
this section shall apply to articles sold by the manufac-
turer, producer, or importer after the close of the first cal-
endar month ending more than 30 days after the date of
the enactment of this Act.
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SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas,
is hereby designated as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Of-
fice’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, regulation, map, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in section 1 shall be considered to be a ref-
erence to the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Passed the House of Representatives May 24, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. R. 197
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
An Act
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 410 North 6th
Street in Garden City, Kansas, as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service located at
410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, is hereby designated
as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in any law, regulation, map, document, paper,
or other record of the United States to the facility referred to
in section 1 shall be considered to be a reference to the ‘‘Clifford
R. Hope Post Office’’.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
I
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 197
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service at 410 North
6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 1999
Mr. MORAN of Kansas introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
A BILL
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, as
the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas,
is hereby designated as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Of-
fice’’. Any reference to such facility in a law, regulation,
map, document, paper, or other record of the United
States shall be considered to be a reference to the
‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
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IIB
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 197
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 27, 1999
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs
AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, as
the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas,
is hereby designated as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Of-
fice’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, regulation, map, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in section 1 shall be considered to be a ref-
erence to the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Passed the House of Representatives May 24, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Calendar No. 392
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 197
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 27, 1999
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
Reported by Mr. THOMPSON, without amendment
AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service
at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas, as
the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DESIGNATION.
The facility of the United States Postal Service lo-
cated at 410 North 6th Street in Garden City, Kansas,
is hereby designated as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Of-
fice’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference in a law, regulation, map, document,
paper, or other record of the United States to the facility
referred to in section 1 shall be considered to be a ref-
erence to the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Office’’.
Calendar No. 392
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 197
AN ACT
To designate the facility of the United States Post-
al Service at 410 North 6th Street in Garden
City, Kansas, as the ‘‘Clifford R. Hope Post Of-
fice’’.
NOVEMBER 4, 1999
Reported without amendment
I
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1980
To prohibit employment discrimination on any basis other than factors
pertaining to job performance.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. BILBRAY (for himself and Mr. KOLBE) introduced the following bill; which
was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in
addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Government Reform and
House Administration, 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
A BILL
To prohibit employment discrimination on any basis other
than factors pertaining to job performance.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Workplace Fairness
Act of 1999’’.
SEC. 2. DISCRIMINATION PROHIBITED.
A covered entity shall not subject an individual to dif-
ferent standards or treatment on any basis other than fac-
HR 1980 IH
tors pertaining to job performance in connection with em-
ployment or employment opportunities, or beginning on
the 91st day of employment following hire or rehire, the
compensation, terms conditions, or privileges of employ-
ment.
SEC. 3. QUOTAS PROHIBITED.
A covered entity shall not adopt or implement a quota
pursuant to this Act on any basis other than factors per-
taining to job performance.
SEC. 4. RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION.
(a) IN GENERAL.—Except as provided in subsection
(b), this Act shall not apply to religious organizations.
(b) FOR-PROFIT ACTIVITIES.—This Act shall apply
with respect to employment and employment opportunities
that relate to any employment position that pertains solely
to a religious organization’s for-profit activities subject to
taxation under section 511(a) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986.
SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT.
(a) ENFORCEMENT POWERS.—With respect to the
administration and enforcement of this Act in the case of
a claim alleged by an individual for a violation of this
Act—
(1) the Commission shall have the same powers
as the Commission has to administer and enforce—
(2) QUORUM.—A majority of the members of
the Commission shall constitute a quorum but a
lesser number may hold hearings.
(b) HEARINGS
AND SESSIONS.—The Commission
may, for the purpose of carrying out this Act, hold hear-
ings, sit and act at times and places, take testimony, and
receive evidence as the Commission considers appropriate.
(c) OBTAINING OFFICIAL DATA.—The Commission
may secure directly from any department or agency of the
United States information necessary to enable it to carry
out this Act. Upon request of the Commission, the head
of that department or agency shall furnish that informa-
tion to the Commission.
(d) MAILS.—The Commission may use the United
States mails in the same manner and under the same con-
ditions as other departments and agencies of the United
States.
SEC. 6. REPORTS.
(a) INTERIM REPORT.—Within 6 months after the
date of the enactment of this Act, the Commission shall
submit to the Speaker, the Minority Leader, and Com-
mittee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives,
and the Majority Leader, Minority Leader, and Committee
on the Judiciary of the Senate, an interim report on the
activities of the Commission under this Act.
I
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 1981
To authorize the Small Business Administration to provide financial and
business development assistance to military reservists’ small businesses,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 27, 1999
Mr. BILIRAKIS introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on Small Business
A BILL
To authorize the Small Business Administration to provide
financial and business development assistance to military
reservists’ small businesses, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military Reserves
Small Business Relief Act’’.
SEC. 2. REPAYMENT DEFERRAL FOR ACTIVE DUTY RE-
SERVES.
Section 7 of the Small Business Act (15 U.S.C. 636)
is amended by adding at the end the following:
(10) The United States and Foreign Commer-
cial Service (in this Act referred to as the ‘‘Commer-
cial Service’’) plays an important role in helping
United States businesses identify export opportuni-
ties and develop reliable sources of information on
commercial prospects in foreign countries.
(11) The Congress has, on several occasions,
encouraged the Commercial Service to focus its re-
sources and efforts in countries or regions in Europe
and Asia to promote greater United States export
activity in those markets.
(12) The Congress supports the expansion of
the Rural Export Initiative by the International
Trade Administration (in this Act referred to as the
‘‘ITA’’) of the Department of Commerce, particu-
larly those elements related to the use of information
technology and electronic commerce techniques.
(13) The Congress is encouraged by the success
of the Market Access and Compliance Unit of the
ITA and supports the Unit’s efforts to develop mo-
bile teams to resolve market access problems and en-
sure compliance by United States trading partners
with trade agreements and commitments.
(14) The Congress acknowledges the demands
upon the Market Access and Compliance Unit of the
SECTION 1. AINSWORTH UNIT, SANDHILLS DIVISION, PICK-
SLOAN MISSOURI BASIN PROGRAM.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary of the Interior shall
extend for the period described in subsection (b) the water
service contract for the Ainsworth Unit, Sandhills Divi-
sion, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, Nebraska, con-
sisting of—
(1) the water service contract entered into by
the Secretary of the Interior under—
(A) section 9(e) of the Reclamation Project
Act of 1939 (43 U.S.C. 485h(e));
(B) section 9(c) of the Act of December
22, 1944 (58 Stat. 887, chapter 665);
(C) the Act of August 21, 1954 (68 Stat.
757, chapter 781); and
(D) the Act of May 18, 1956 (70 Stat.
160, chapter 285); and
(2) the water service contract for the set project
located in Cherry, Brown, and Rock Counties, Ne-
braska, for the use of a part of the waters of the
Snake River, a tributary of the Niobrara River.
(b) PERIOD OF EXTENSION.—The water service con-
tract described in subsection (a) shall be extended for 4
years after the date on which the contract expires under
SECTION. 1. DESIGNATION.
The Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinic
in Rome, New York, shall after the date of the enactment
of this Act be known and designated as the ‘‘Donald J.
Mitchell Department of Veterans Affairs Outpatient Clin-
ic’’.
SEC. 2. REFERENCES.
Any reference to such outpatient clinic in a law, regu-
lation, map, document, record, or other paper of the
United States shall be considered to be a reference to the
Donald J. Mitchell Department of Veterans Affairs Out-
patient Clinic.
Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.