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H. Res. 544
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 2002.
Whereas increasing pension coverage and pension savings is
crucial to retirement security;
Whereas the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation
Act of 2001 provided significant bipartisan pension re-
forms that would increase pension savings and increase
the number of employees covered by employer pension
plans;
Whereas these pension reforms are scheduled to expire after
2010;
Whereas a bipartisan majority of the House of Representa-
tives passed H.R. 4931, the Retirement Security Savings
Act of 2002, on June 21, 2002 by a vote of 308–70 to
permanently extend these important pension benefits;
Whereas failure to enact H.R. 4931 would significantly im-
pact retirement planning and retirement security by
eliminating pension reforms that exist under present law;
and
Whereas the Senate has not passed the Retirement Security
Savings Act of 2002 or equivalent legislation: Now, there-
fore, be it
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 544
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on permanency of 
pension reform provisions. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Mr. SULLIVAN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on 
permanency of pension reform provisions.
Whereas increasing pension coverage and pension savings is 
crucial to retirement security; 
Whereas the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation 
Act of 2001 provided significant bipartisan pension re-
forms that would increase pension savings and increase 
the number of employees covered by employer pension 
plans; 
Whereas these pension reforms are scheduled to expire after 
2010; 
Whereas a bipartisan majority of the House of Representa-
tives passed H.R. 4931, the Retirement Security Savings
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Act of 2002, on June 21, 2002 by a vote of 308–70 to 
permanently extend these important pension benefits; 
Whereas failure to enact H.R. 4931 would significantly im-
pact retirement planning and retirement security by 
eliminating pension reforms that exist under present law; 
and 
Whereas the Senate has not passed the Retirement Security 
Savings Act of 2002 or equivalent legislation: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Congress should complete action in 
the 107th Congress on the Retirement Security Savings 
Act of 2002 and present such legislation to the President 
for his signature prior to adjournment so that American 
workers can be assured that the pension reforms under 
present law will not be eliminated.
Æ
H. Res. 545
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 2002.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 1646) to authorize appropriations for the De-
partment of State for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and for
other purposes. All points of order against the conference re-
port and against its consideration are waived. The conference
report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 214
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 545
[Report No. 107–682] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (H.R. 1646) to authorize appropriations for the Department of 
State for fiscal years 2002 and 2003, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Mr. DIAZ-BALART, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 1646) to authorize appropria-
tions for the Department of State for fiscal years 2002 
and 2003, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 1646) to authorize appropriations 
for the Department of State for fiscal years 2002 and 
2003, and for other purposes. All points of order against
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the conference report and against its consideration are 
waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
H. Res. 546
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 2002.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R.
4691) to prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination in
governmental activities. The bill shall be considered as read
for amendment. The previous question shall be considered as
ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill equally divided
and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member
of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2) one mo-
tion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 215
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 546
[Report No. 107–683] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4691) to prohibit certain 
abortion-related discrimination in governmental activities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 
Mrs. MYRICK, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4691) to pro-
hibit certain abortion-related discrimination in govern-
mental activities.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 
4691) to prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination 
in governmental activities. The bill shall be considered as 
read for amendment. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill to final passage without in-
tervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the
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bill equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce; and (2) one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 215
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 546
[Report No. 107–683] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4691) 
to prohibit certain abortion-related discrimination 
in governmental activities. 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 547
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 2002.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider in the House the resolution (H.
Res. 540) expressing the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that Congress should complete action on H.R. 3762, the
Pension Security Act of 2002. The resolution shall be consid-
ered as read for amendment. The resolution shall be debat-
able for one hour equally divided among and controlled by the
chairmen and ranking minority members of the Committees
on Education and the Workforce and Ways and Means. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the reso-
lution to final adoption without intervening motion.
SEC. 2. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be
in order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res.
544) expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on
permanency of pension reform provisions. The resolution shall
be considered as read for amendment. The resolution shall be
debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the
chairman and ranking minority member of the Committee on
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Ways and Means. The previous question shall be considered
as ordered on the resolution to final adoption without inter-
vening motion.
SEC. 3. Upon the adoption of this resolution it shall be
in order to consider in the House the resolution (H. Res.
543) expressing the sense of the House that Congress should
complete action on H.R. 4019, making marriage tax relief
permanent. The resolution shall be considered as read for
amendment. The resolution shall be debatable for one hour
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking
minority member of the Committee on Ways and Means. The
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the reso-
lution to final adoption without intervening motion.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 548
Congratulating Lance Armstrong for winning the 2002 Tour de France. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. DOGGETT, Ms. 
KILPATRICK, Mr. HOLT, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. 
BENTSEN, Mr. WAMP, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut, Ms. 
PRYCE
of Ohio, Mr. WICKER, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
ETHERIDGE, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mr. 
HOYER, Ms. LEE, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. SWEENEY, and Mr. GEORGE MIL-
LER of California) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Lance Armstrong for winning the 2002 Tour 
de France.
Whereas Lance Armstrong won the 2002 Tour de France, 
completing the 2,036-mile, 20-day course in 82 hours, 5 
minutes, and 12 seconds, finishing 7 minutes and 17 sec-
onds ahead of his nearest competitor; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s win on July 28, 2002, in Paris, 
marks his 4th successive victory of the Tour de France, 
a feat surpassing all cycling records previously attained 
by a United States cyclist;
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Whereas Lance Armstrong displayed incredible perseverance, 
determination, and leadership to prevail over the moun-
tainous terrain of the Alps and Pyrenees, vast stretches 
of countryside, and numerous city streets during the 
course of the premier cycling event in the world; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong is the first cancer survivor to win 
the Tour de France; 
Whereas 
in 
1997, 
Lance 
Armstrong 
defeated 
choriocarcinoma, an aggressive form of testicular cancer 
that had spread throughout his abdomen, lungs, and 
brain, and after treatment has remained cancer-free for 
the past 5 years; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s bravery and resolution to over-
come cancer has made him a role model to cancer pa-
tients and their loved ones, and his efforts through the 
Lance Armstrong Foundation have helped to advance 
cancer research, diagnosis, treatment, and after-treat-
ment services; 
Whereas Lance Armstrong has been vital to the promotion of 
cycling as a sport, a healthy fitness activity, and a pollu-
tion-free transportation alternative; and 
Whereas Lance Armstrong’s accomplishments as an athlete, 
teammate, father, husband, cancer survivor, and advocate 
have made him an American hero: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Lance Armstrong and his 
team on his historic victory in the 2002 Tour de 
France;
H. Res. 549
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 8, 2002.
Whereas the people of the United States and Great Britain
have a history of shared values and mutual respect for
one another;
Whereas the Governments of the United States and Great
Britain are close allies and share a deep and abiding
friendship based on a shared commitment to democratic
values;
Whereas the United States and Great Britain understand the
commitment to defend freedom and democracy regardless
of the costs involved;
Whereas British Prime Minister Tony Blair has displayed ex-
ceptional leadership in the war on terrorism; and
Whereas the United States and Great Britain have been pro-
voked into a war on terrorism that threatens the security
of both nations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses sincere appreciation for Prime Min-
ister Tony Blair for his leadership in the war on ter-
rorism;
(2) expresses its deepest sympathy to British vic-
tims of terrorism and their families, including the 67
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British citizens who were victims of the terrorist attack
on September 11, 2001;
(3) commends the efforts of British intelligence and
defense agencies for their continued efforts in the war on
terrorism; and
(4) reaffirms the strong and special relationship be-
tween the people of the United States and Great Britain.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 549
Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great Britain for his 
loyal support and leadership in the war on terrorism and reaffirming 
the strong relationship between the people of the United States and 
Great Britain. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Mr. GRAVES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing appreciation for the Prime Minister of Great 
Britain for his loyal support and leadership in the war 
on terrorism and reaffirming the strong relationship be-
tween the people of the United States and Great Britain.
Whereas the people of the United States and Great Britain 
have a history of shared values and mutual respect for 
one another; 
Whereas the Governments of the United States and Great 
Britain are close allies and share a deep and abiding 
friendship based on a shared commitment to democratic 
values;
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Whereas the United States and Great Britain understand the 
commitment to defend freedom and democracy regardless 
of the costs involved; 
Whereas British Prime Minister Tony Blair has displayed ex-
ceptional leadership in the war on terrorism; and 
Whereas the United States and Great Britain have been pro-
voked into a war on terrorism that threatens the security 
of both nations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses sincere appreciation for Prime 
Minister Tony Blair for his leadership in the war on 
terrorism; 
(2) expresses its deepest sympathy to British 
victims of terrorism and their families, including the 
67 British citizens who were victims of the terrorist 
attack on September 11, 2001; 
(3) commends the efforts of British intelligence 
and defense agencies for their continued efforts in 
the war on terrorism; and 
(4) reaffirms the strong and special relationship 
between the people of the United States and Great 
Britain.
Æ
H. Res. 54
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 28, 2001.
Whereas February is Black History Month, a month-long
celebration for Americans to reflect on both the history
and teachings of African Americans whose contributions
are still too little known;
Whereas Black History Month was started in 1976 and Feb-
ruary was chosen because the birthdays of both Frederick
Douglass and Abraham Lincoln fall in that month;
Whereas African Americans were an integral part of settling
the West, arriving in covered wagons, establishing self-
sufficient settlements, and filling numerous jobs from
barber to teacher, doctor to State legislator;
Whereas nearly one-third of the cowboys who helped build the
American West were of African American descent;
Whereas one of the best examples of an African American
prairie settlement is Dearfield, Colorado, an African
American agriculture community;
Whereas Oliver T. Jackson, an African American, inspired by
Booker T. Washington’s book Up From Slavery that
urged African Americans to return to the land and earn
their own way with their own hands, took these ideas to
heart and established Dearfield, Colorado, in 1910;
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Whereas Oliver T. Jackson inspired 60 African American set-
tlers to join in his agriculture colony, live off the land,
and become self-sufficient;
Whereas within 5 years, Dearfield, Colorado, had 44 wooden
cabins, over 600 farm acres, 2 churches, a school, a
boarding house, a blacksmith shop, a doctor’s office, a ce-
ment factory, and a filling station;
Whereas Oliver T. Jackson and those at Dearfield, Colorado,
reached their goal of becoming a prosperous, self-suffi-
cient community, with a peak population of 700;
Whereas by the mid-1930’s, plagued by drought and the
Great Depression, the community dwindled down to 12,
including Oliver T. Jackson and his wife; and
Whereas Dearfield, Colorado, was subsequently abandoned
and is now in need of restoration in order to help fulfill
the goal of Black History Month and educate Americans
about the role of African Americans in the settling of the
American West: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) encourages all Americans to learn about the his-
tory of African Americans whose contributions are still
too little known;
(2) recognizes the role that African Americans, like
those at Dearfield, Colorado, greatly contributed to set-
tling and shaping the American West; and
(3) supports the restoration of the site at Dearfield,
Colorado, in order to educate the American public about
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the history and contributions of African Americans to
the West and the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 54
Commemorating African American pioneers in Colorado.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
Mr. SCHAFFER submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Resources
RESOLUTION
Commemorating African American pioneers in Colorado.
Whereas February is Black History Month, a month-long
celebration for Americans to reflect on both the history
and teachings of African Americans whose contributions
are still too little known;
Whereas Black History Month was started in 1976 and Feb-
ruary was chosen because the birthdays of both Frederick
Douglass and Abraham Lincoln fall in that month;
Whereas African Americans were an integral part of settling
the West, arriving in covered wagons, establishing self-
sufficient settlements, and filling numerous jobs from
barber to teacher, doctor to State legislator;
Whereas nearly one-third of the cowboys who helped build the
American West were of African American descent;
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Whereas one of the best examples of an African American
prairie settlement is Dearfield, Colorado, an African
American agriculture community;
Whereas Oliver T. Jackson, an African American, inspired by
Booker T. Washington’s book Up From Slavery that
urged African Americans to return to the land and earn
their own way with their own hands, took these ideas to
heart and established Dearfield, Colorado, in 1910;
Whereas Oliver T. Jackson inspired 60 African American set-
tlers to join in his agriculture colony, live off the land,
and become self-sufficient;
Whereas within 5 years, Dearfield, Colorado, had 44 wooden
cabins, over 600 farm acres, 2 churches, a school, a
boarding house, a blacksmith shop, a doctor’s office, a ce-
ment factory, and a filling station;
Whereas Oliver T. Jackson and those at Dearfield, Colorado,
reached their goal of becoming a prosperous, self-suffi-
cient community, with a peak population of 700;
Whereas by the mid-1930’s, plagued by drought and the
Great Depression, the community dwindled down to 12,
including Oliver T. Jackson and his wife; and
Whereas Dearfield, Colorado, was subsequently abandoned
and is now in need of restoration in order to help fulfill
the goal of Black History Month and educate Americans
about the role of African Americans in the settling of the
American West: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) encourages all Americans to learn about the
history of African Americans whose contributions
are still too little known;
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(2) recognizes the role that African Americans,
like those at Dearfield, Colorado, greatly contributed
to settling and shaping the American West; and
(3) supports the restoration of the site at
Dearfield, Colorado, in order to educate the Amer-
ican public about the history and contributions of
African Americans to the West and the United
States.
Æ
IV 
House Calendar No. 217
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 550
[Report No. 107–694] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 111) making 
continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
111) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 
2003, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the joint resolution (H.J. 
Res. 111) making continuing appropriations for the fiscal 
year 2003, and for other purposes. The joint resolution 
shall be considered as read for amendment. The previous 
question shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolu-
IV 
House Calendar No. 218
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 551
[Report No. 107–695] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of Thursday, September 26, 
2002, providing for the consideration or disposition of a
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joint resolution making continuing appropriations for the 
fiscal year 2003.
House Calendar No. 218
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 551
[Report No. 107–695] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 552
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 26, 2002.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 2215) to authorize appropriations for the De-
partment of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other pur-
poses. All points of order against the conference report and
against its consideration are waived. The conference report
shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 219
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 552
[Report No. 107–696] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (H.R. 2215) to authorize appropriations for the Department of 
Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Ms. PRYCE, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 2215) to authorize appropria-
tions for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, 
and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2215) to authorize appropriations 
for the Department of Justice for fiscal year 2002, and 
for other purposes. All points of order against the con-