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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 396
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide
that no person born in the United States will be a United States
citizen on account of birth in the United States unless a parent is
a United States citizen at the time of the birth.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 1, 1994
Mr. CALLAHAN (for himself, Mr. STUMP, Mr. TRAFICANT, and Mr. EVERETT)
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to provide that no person born in the United
States will be a United States citizen on account of
birth in the United States unless a parent is a United
States citizen at the time of the birth.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-
thirds of each House concurring therein), That the follow-
ing article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitu-
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tion of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents
and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by
the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States with-
in seven years after the date of its submission to the
States for ratification:
‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘SECTION 1. No person born in the United States
after the date of the ratification of this article shall be
a citizen of the United States, or of any State, on account
of birth in the United States unless the mother or father
of the person is a citizen of the United States at the time
of the birth.
‘‘SEC. 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce
this article by appropriate legislation.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 397
Designating the week beginning September 12, 1994, as ‘‘National Hispanic
Business Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 1994
Mr. TORRES introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning September 12, 1994, as
‘‘National Hispanic Business Week’’.
Whereas the Hispanic business sector of the United States
economy has significantly grown in recent years, contrib-
uting significantly to the strength and vitality of the
economy and increasing employment opportunities for the
citizens of this Nation;
Whereas the number of Hispanic-owned businesses in the
United States has increased 150 percent since 1982, and
is projected to number 585,000 by the end of 1994;
Whereas sales by Hispanic-owned businesses have increased
81 percent since 1982, and are expected to reach an an-
nual high of $27,200,000,000 by the end of 1994;
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Whereas the number of persons employed by Hispanic-owned
businesses has increased 95 percent since 1982, and will
exceed 375,000 by the end of 1994; and
Whereas the period from September 15, 1994, through Octo-
ber 15, 1994, has been designated as Hispanic Heritage
Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week beginning September 12, 1994, is des-
ignated ‘‘National Hispanic Business Week’’. The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
the week with appropriate ceremonies and activities that
promote a better understanding and awareness of—
(1) the significant contributions which His-
panic-owned businesses make to the United States
economy;
(2) the continued employment and job creation
which results from the growth and expansion of His-
panic-owned businesses;
(3) the entrepreneurial spirit and strong work
ethic exhibited by the owners and employees of His-
panic-owned businesses;
(4) the significant gains in international trade
made by Hispanic-owned businesses which strongly
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support expanded trade throughout other countries
in the Americas; and
(5) the lasting contributions made by Hispanic-
owned businesses to the economic vitality and social
stability of families, neighborhoods, and communities
across the Nation.
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Whereas the aerial and naval battles were led by General
Douglas MacArthur and Admiral Chester Nimitz;
Whereas veterans of the United States Armed Forces and of
the Filipino Armed Forces have reason to recall this
event with pride;
Whereas the American public should be given every oppor-
tunity to learn more about the important contributions
and remarkable sacrifices made by Filipinos on behalf of
the Allied War effort and that such actions should be re-
membered with all appropriate dignity and respect; and
Whereas October 20, 1994, marks the 50th anniversary of
the historic landing: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That October 20, 1994, is designated as ‘‘Leyte Landing
Day’’ and the President is authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United
States to observe such day with appropriate programs,
ceremonies, and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 398
JOINT RESOLUTION
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the fourth Sunday of every July shall be established
as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’ to be recognized as a recurring, peren-
nial day of commemoration.
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SEC. 2. RECOGNITION.
All private citizens, organizations, and governmental
and legislative bodies at the local, State, and Federal level
are encouraged to recognize Parents’ Day through procla-
mations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance
of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of par-
ents in the rearing of their children.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 398
JOINT RESOLUTION
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as
‘‘Parents’ Day’’.
H. J. Res. 398
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
Joint Resolution
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the fourth
Sunday of every July shall be established as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’ to
be recognized as a recurring, perennial day of commemoration.
SEC. 2. RECOGNITION.
All private citizens, organizations, and governmental and legis-
lative bodies at the local, State, and Federal level are encouraged
to recognize Parents’ Day through proclamations, activities, and
educational efforts in furtherance of recognizing, uplifting, and
supporting the role of parents in the rearing of their children.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 398
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5, 1994
Mr. BURTON of Indiana (for himself, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr.
BARRETT of Nebraska, Mr. GOODLATTE, Mr. BARTON of Texas, Mrs.
FOWLER, Mrs. VUCANOVICH, Mr. JOHNSON of Georgia, Mr. HOKE, Mr.
HOCHBRUECKNER, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mrs. MEEK, Mr. COX, Mr. DORNAN,
Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. MORAN, and Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin), intro-
duced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the fourth Sunday of every July shall be established
as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’ to be recognized as a recurring, peren-
nial day of commemoration.
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SEC. 2. RECOGNITION.
All private citizens, organizations, and governmental
and legislative bodies at the local, State, and Federal level
are encouraged to recognize Parents’ Day through procla-
mations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance
of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of par-
ents in the rearing of their children.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 398
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 30 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 12), 1994
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
To establish the fourth Sunday of July as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the fourth Sunday of every July shall be established
as ‘‘Parents’ Day’’ to be recognized as a recurring, peren-
nial day of commemoration.
HJ 398 RDS
SEC. 2. RECOGNITION.
All private citizens, organizations, and governmental
and legislative bodies at the local, State, and Federal level
are encouraged to recognize Parents’ Day through procla-
mations, activities, and educational efforts in furtherance
of recognizing, uplifting, and supporting the role of par-
ents in the rearing of their children.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 401
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as ‘‘Irish-American
Heritage Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 11, 1994
Mr. MANTON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996
as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’.
Whereas 150 years ago, the blight that struck Ireland’s po-
tato crop (‘‘the single root that changed the history of
the world’’), known as the Great Famine, caused
2,000,000 of Ireland’s population to emigrate, mostly to
America’s shores;
Whereas in 1847 alone, 25,000 Irish immigrants arrived in
Boston;
Whereas by 1851, the end of the famine exodus, 1,712 emi-
grant ships had sailed up the Narrows into New York
harbor;
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 399
Designating August 29, 1994, as ‘‘National Sarcoidosis Awareness Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 8, 1994
Mr. BISHOP introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating August 29, 1994, as ‘‘National Sarcoidosis
Awareness Day’’.
Whereas sarcoidosis is a systemic disease of unknown causes
that can affect any part of the body;
Whereas sarcoidosis affects between 20 and 50 individuals in
the United States in 100,000;
Whereas most victims of the disease range in age between 20
and 40 years, with blacks being affected at least 10 times
more often than other ethnic groups in the United
States;
Whereas between 10 to 20 percent of individuals stricken
with sarcoidosis eventually develop serious disabling con-
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ditions caused by damage to vital organs, such as lungs,
heart, and central nervous system;
Whereas sarcoidosis is an enigma in the realm of medicine
and the disease requires extensive and ongoing study and
research in an effort to develop an effective treatment
and eventually a cure;
Whereas individuals with sarcoidosis and family members
across the United States are seeking treatment and sup-
port services to assist in controlling the effects of the dis-
ease;
Whereas grassroots support groups and nonprofit organiza-
tions are forming across the United States to encourage
public awareness of the mysterious and debilitating dis-
ease;
Whereas the Federal Government has a responsibility to lead
a nationwide effort to find a cure for the disabling dis-
ease; and
Whereas the Federal Government should make research into
the causes of the life threatening ailment a greater prior-
ity and provide the public with more information about
potential treatments for individuals with sarcoidosis:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That August 29, 1994, is designated as ‘‘National Sar-
coidosis Awareness Day’’, and the President is authorized
and requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people
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of the United States to observe this day with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 39
Designating May 1993 as ‘‘Older Americans Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. MCCOLLUM introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating May 1993 as ‘‘Older Americans Month’’.
Whereas older Americans have contributed many years of
service to their families, their communities, and the Na-
tion;
Whereas the population of the United States is comprised of
a large percentage of older Americans representing a
wealth of knowledge and experience;
Whereas older Americans should be acknowledged for the
contributions they continue to make to their communities
and the Nation; and
Whereas many States and communities acknowledge older
Americans during the month of May: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
for, not otherwise provided for; the purchase of passenger 
motor vehicles for replacement only; expansion of public 
and private plants, equipment, and installation thereof in 
such plants, erection of structures, and acquisition of land 
for the foregoing purposes, and such lands and interests 
therein, may be acquired, and construction prosecuted 
thereon prior to approval of title; reserve plant and Gov-
ernment 
and 
contractor-owned 
equipment 
layaway, 
$4,009,321,000, to remain available for obligation until 
September 30, 2013: Provided, That of the funds made 
available in this paragraph, $15,000,000 shall be made 
available to procure equipment, not otherwise provided for, 
and may be transferred to other procurement accounts 
available to the Department of Defense, and that funds 
so transferred shall be available for the same purposes and 
the same time period as the account to which transferred. 
DEFENSE PRODUCTION ACT PURCHASES 
For activities by the Department of Defense pursuant 
to sections 108, 301, 302, and 303 of the Defense Produc-
tion Act of 1950 (50 U.S.C. App. 2078, 2091, 2092, and 
2093), $34,346,000, to remain available until expended.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 400
To designate October 20, 1994, as ‘‘Leyte Landing Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 10, 1994
Mr. GUTIERREZ introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate October 20, 1994, as ‘‘Leyte Landing Day’’.
Whereas the landing at Leyte Gulf, Philippines, was a crucial
turning point in the Allied Force’s victory in the Pacific
Theater of Battle during World War II;
Whereas the landing of these forces was made possible by the
heroism and skill of brave Filipino forces;
Whereas the landing at Leyte led to the eventual liberation
of the Philippines, thus ending 3 years of occupation by
enemy forces;
Whereas the liberation of the Philippines was a key and cru-
cial step in the ultimate triumph in the Pacific;
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 401
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996
as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’.
Whereas 150 years ago, the blight that struck Ireland’s po-
tato crop (‘‘the single root that changed the history of
the world’’), known as the Great Famine, caused
2,000,000 of Ireland’s population to emigrate, mostly to
America’s shores;
Whereas in 1847 alone, 25,000 Irish immigrants arrived in
Boston;
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Whereas by 1851, the end of the famine exodus, 1,712 emi-
grant ships had sailed up the Narrows into New York
harbor;
Whereas during the ‘‘Great Hunger’’ (1845–1851) more peo-
ple left Ireland than had emigrated in the previous 250
years;
Whereas within a few years of their arrival in the United
States, these Irish immigrants took jobs as laborers, built
railroads, canals, and schools, dedicated themselves to
help build this Nation, and this same legacy remains a
part of today’s American mainstream;
Whereas James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thornton,
and Charles Thomson, 4 of the individuals who signed
the Declaration of Independence, were Irish born and 9
other signers were of Irish ancestry;
Whereas Irish-born James Hoban designed and supervised
the building of the White House and its restoration after
it was burned in 1814;
Whereas more than 200 Irish-Americans have been awarded
the Congressional Medal of Honor;
Whereas 19 Presidents of the United States proudly claim
Irish heritage, included among them, the first President,
George Washington;
Whereas John W. O’Beirne, Founder of the American Foun-
dation for Irish Heritage, first requested in 1990 that
Congress designate March as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage
Month’’; and
Whereas the 44,000,000 Americans of Irish ancestry, like
their forebearers, continue to enrich all aspects of life in
the United States, in science, education, art, agriculture,
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business, industry, literature, music, athletics, military
and governmental service: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the months of March 1995 and March 1996 are des-
ignated as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’. The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 401
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the months of March 1995 and March
1996 as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’.
H. J. Res. 401
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-four
Joint Resolution
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996 as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage
Month’’.
Whereas 150 years ago, the blight that struck Ireland’s potato
crop (‘‘the single root that changed the history of the world’’),
known as the Great Famine, caused 2,000,000 of Ireland’s popu-
lation to emigrate, mostly to America’s shores;
Whereas in 1847 alone, 25,000 Irish immigrants arrived in Boston;
Whereas by 1851, the end of the famine exodus, 1,712 emigrant
ships had sailed up the Narrows into New York harbor;
Whereas during the ‘‘Great Hunger’’ (1845–1851) more people left
Ireland than had emigrated in the previous 250 years;
Whereas within a few years of their arrival in the United States,
these Irish immigrants took jobs as laborers, built railroads,
canals, and schools, dedicated themselves to help build this
Nation, and this same legacy remains a part of today’s American
mainstream;
Whereas James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thornton, and
Charles Thomson, 4 of the individuals who signed the Declaration
of Independence, were Irish born and 9 other signers were of
Irish ancestry;
Whereas Irish-born James Hoban designed and supervised the
building of the White House and its restoration after it was
burned in 1814;
Whereas more than 200 Irish-Americans have been awarded the
Congressional Medal of Honor;
Whereas 19 Presidents of the United States proudly claim Irish
heritage, included among them, the first President, George
Washington;
Whereas John W. O’Beirne, Founder of the American Foundation
for Irish Heritage, first requested in 1990 that Congress designate
March as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’; and
Whereas the 44,000,000 Americans of Irish ancestry, like their
forebears, continue to enrich all aspects of life in the United
States, in science, education, art, agriculture, business, industry,
literature, music, athletics, military and governmental service:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the months
of March 1995 and March 1996 are designated as ‘‘Irish-American
Heritage Month’’. The President is authorized and requested to
H. J. Res. 401—2
issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the United States
to observe these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
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Whereas during the ‘‘Great Hunger’’ (1845–1851) more peo-
ple left Ireland than had emigrated in the previous 250
years;
Whereas within a few years of their arrival in the United
States, these Irish immigrants took jobs as laborers, built
railroads, canals, and schools, dedicated themselves to
help build this Nation, and this same legacy remains a
part of today’s American mainstream;
Whereas James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thornton,
and Charles Thomson, 4 of the individuals who signed
the Declaration of Independence, were Irish born and 9
other signers were of Irish ancestry;
Whereas Irish-born James Hoban designed and supervised
the building of the White House and its restoration after
it was burned in 1814;
Whereas more than 200 Irish-Americans have been awarded
the Congressional Medal of Honor;
Whereas 19 Presidents of the United States proudly claim
Irish heritage, included among them, the first President,
George Washington;
Whereas John W. O’Beirne, Founder of the American Foun-
dation for Irish Heritage, first requested in 1990 that
Congress designate March as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage
Month’’; and
Whereas the 44,000,000 Americans of Irish ancestry, like
their forebearers, continue to enrich all aspects of life in
the United States, in science, education, art, agriculture,
business, industry, literature, music, athletics, military
and governmental service: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the months of March 1995 and March 1996 are des-
ignated as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’. The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 1794 
To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide for the 
increased purchase of Kosher and Halal food and to modify the labeling 
of the commodities list under the emergency food assistance program 
to enable Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which com-
modities to obtain from local food banks. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 26, 2013 
Mr. CROWLEY introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Agriculture 
A BILL 
To amend the Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to 
provide for the increased purchase of Kosher and Halal 
food and to modify the labeling of the commodities list 
under the emergency food assistance program to enable 
Kosher and Halal food bank operators to identify which 
commodities to obtain from local food banks. 
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 ‘‘Halal and Kosher Food 
Act of 2013’’. 
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H. Res. 326
In the House of Representatives, U. S.,
January 25, 1994.
Resolved, That the Clerk of the House inform the Senate
that a quorum of the House is present and that the House
is ready to proceed with business.
Attest:
Clerk.