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House Calendar No. 134
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 458
[Report No. 108–389] 
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 
NOVEMBER 20, 2003
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 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 November 21, 2003, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of any of the fol-
lowing measures:
HRES 458 RH 
(1) A bill or joint resolution making further 
continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, 
or any amendment thereto. 
(2) A bill or joint resolution making general ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2004, any amendment thereto, or any conference re-
port thereon.
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House Calendar No. 135
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 459
[Report No. 108–390] 
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 
NOVEMBER 20, 2003
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 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 November 21, 2003, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to amend title XVIII
HRES 459 RH 
of the Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary pro-
gram for prescription drug coverage under the Medicare 
Program, to modernize the Medicare Program, to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction 
to individuals for amounts contributed to health savings 
security accounts and health savings accounts, to provide 
for the disposition of unused health benefits in cafeteria 
plans and flexible spending arrangements, and for other 
purposes.
House Calendar No. 135
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 459
[Report No. 108–390] 
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. 
NOVEMBER 20, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 45
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a commemorative 
postage stamp should be issued in remembrance of the victims of the 
peacekeeping mission in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 29, 2003
Mr. JONES of North Carolina (for himself, Mr. BAKER, Mr. BARTLETT of 
Maryland, Mr. BURR, Ms. WATSON, Mr. EVANS, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, 
Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi, Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. KLINE, 
Mr. MURTHA, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. TURNER 
of Texas, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. 
PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. 
WEXLER, Mr. ISSA, Mr. OWENS, Mr. WOLF, Mr. ENGEL, and Mr. 
MCNULTY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a commemorative postage stamp should be issued in 
remembrance of the victims of the peacekeeping mission 
in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984.
Whereas on the morning of October 23, 1983, at approxi-
mately 6:20 a.m., a truck packed with explosives broke 
security and detonated outside of the United States Ma-
rine Corps Barracks in Beirut, Lebanon; 
Whereas 241 United States Military personnel were killed in 
the blast;
•HRES 45 IH 
Whereas a total of 273 members of the Armed Services from 
36 States across the United States were killed while serv-
ing in Beirut, Lebanon, from 1982 to 1984; 
Whereas the servicemen were part of a multinational peace-
keeping force; 
Whereas the honor and sacrifice of the victims will never be 
forgotten; 
Whereas remembering those who lost their lives in Beirut 
would enhance public awareness of the roots of the war 
on terror and strengthen public resolve to rid the world 
of evil; 
Whereas October 23, 2003, will mark the 20th anniversary 
of the Beirut bombing; 
Whereas the Nation should celebrate the peace in the Amer-
ican spirit that was embodied in the mission of these fall-
en heroes; and 
Whereas more than 20,000 signatures have been collected 
from families, citizens, and comrades in favor of a stamp 
to honor those who lost their lives on that noble mission: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should 
issue a commemorative postage stamp in remem-
brance of the victims of the Beirut peacekeeping 
mission; and
•HRES 45 IH 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued.
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H. Res. 463
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 21, 2003.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 1) to amend title XVIII of the Social Security
Act to provide for a voluntary program for prescription drug
coverage under the Medicare Program, to modernize the
Medicare Program, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 to allow a deduction to individuals for amounts contrib-
uted to health savings security accounts and health savings
accounts, to provide for the disposition of unused health ben-
efits in cafeteria plans and flexible spending arrangements,
and for other purposes. All points of order against the con-
ference report and against its consideration are waived. The
conference report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
HRES 463 RH 
plans and flexible spending arrangements, 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. 1) to amend title XVIII of the 
Social Security Act to provide for a voluntary program for 
prescription drug coverage under the Medicare Program, 
to modernize the Medicare Program, to amend the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduction to individ-
uals for amounts contributed to health savings security ac-
counts and health savings accounts, to provide for the dis-
position of unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and 
flexible spending arrangements, and for other purposes. 
All points of order against the conference report and 
against its consideration are waived. The conference re-
port shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 136
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 463
[Report No. 108–394] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1) to amend 
title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide 
for a voluntary program for prescription drug 
coverage under the Medicare Program, to mod-
ernize the Medicare Program, to amend the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow a deduc-
tion to individuals for amounts contributed to 
health savings security accounts and health sav-
ings accounts, to provide for the disposition of 
unused health benefits in cafeteria plans and 
flexible spending arrangements, and for other 
purposes. 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
House Calendar No. 137
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 464
[Report No. 108–398] 
Providing for consideration of a joint resolution appointing the day for the 
convening of the second session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART, 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 a joint resolution appointing 
the day for the convening of the second session of the 
One Hundred Eighth Congress.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order to consider in the House a joint resolu-
tion appointing the day for the convening of the second 
session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. The joint 
resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. The 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
joint resolution to final passage without intervening mo-
HRES 464 RH 
tion except: (1) one hour of debate equally divided and 
controlled by the Majority Leader and the Minority Lead-
er or their designees; and (2) one motion to commit.
House Calendar No. 137
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 464
[Report No. 108–398] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of a joint resolution ap-
pointing the day for the convening of the second 
session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress. 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
•HRES 466 IH 
Child, the Convention of Bele´m do Para´, the Inter-Amer-
ican Convention to Prevent and Punish Torture, the 
Inter-American Convention on Forced Disappearance, 
and the United Nations Declaration on the Protection of 
All Persons From Enforced Disappearance; and 
Whereas impunity for these crimes is a threat to Mexico’s 
ability to consolidate its growing democracy: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns the abductions and murders of 
young women in Ciudad Jua´rez and the city of Chi-
huahua in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, since 
1993; 
(2) expresses its sincerest condolences and 
deepest sympathy to the families of the young 
women killed in the State of Chihuahua, Mexico, 
since 1993, many of whom appear to be victims of 
one or more serial murderers; 
(3) recognizes the courageous struggle of the 
victims’ families in seeking justice for the victims; 
(4) urges the President and Secretary of State 
to express concern over these abductions and mur-
ders to the Government of Mexico and to request 
that the investigative and preventative efforts of the 
Mexican Government become part of the bilateral 
agenda between the Governments of Mexico and the 
United States;
H. Res. 465
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
December 8, 2003.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Com-
mittee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House
is waived with respect to any resolution reported on or before
the legislative day of January 31, 2004, providing for consid-
eration or disposition of any of the following measures:
(1) A bill or joint resolution making continuing ap-
propriations for the fiscal year 2004, any amendment
thereto, or any conference report thereon.
(2) A bill or joint resolution making general appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004,
any amendment thereto, or any conference report there-
on.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 138
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 465
[Report No. 108–399] 
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 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following 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 or before the legislative day of January 31, 
2004, providing for consideration or disposition of any of 
the following measures:
HRES 465 RH 
(1) A bill or joint resolution making continuing 
appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, any amend-
ment thereto, or any conference report thereon. 
(2) A bill or joint resolution making general ap-
propriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2004, any amendment thereto, or any conference re-
port thereon.
House Calendar No. 138
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 465
[Report No. 108–399] 
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. 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
•HRES 467 IH 
of foam that was fired by a gas-powered gun and fell off 
Columbia 82 seconds after launch, and that such a block 
of foam could cause catastrophic damage; 
Whereas the simulation conducted by the Southwest Research 
Institute came after months of careful research and con-
firms that the energy of foam impact on the wing had 
been previously underestimated; 
Whereas the Southwest Research Institute’s ground-breaking 
discovery will change the way space shuttles are designed 
and paves the way for safer space travel in the future; 
Whereas the Southwest Research Institute was founded by a 
philanthropist who believed that science and technology 
are the keys to a better world; 
Whereas the Southwest Research Institute’s recent discovery 
lives up to the premise upon which it was founded; 
Whereas the Southwest Institute should be recognized for its 
unique ability to utilize science and technology for the ad-
vancement of mankind; and 
Whereas the United States will be forever grateful for the 
sacrifice the astronauts of Columbia made for the future 
of NASA and space exploration: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and commends the Southwest Research Institute in 
San Antonio, Texas for its outstanding work in dem-
onstrating the cause of the Columbia space shuttle dis-
aster.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 469
To authorize and direct the Committee on Appropriations to create a new 
Subcommittee on Veterans’ Affairs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mr. JONES of North Carolina submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
To authorize and direct the Committee on Appropriations 
to create a new Subcommittee on Veterans’ Affairs.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Gerald Solomon 
Veterans Subcommittee Appropriations Act’’. 
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF SUBCOMMITTEE ON VET-
ERANS’ AFFAIRS. 
The Committee on Appropriations is hereby author-
ized and directed to establish a new Subcommittee on Vet-
erans’ Affairs with exclusive subcommittee jurisdiction 
over the Department Veterans’ Affairs and its programs,
•HRES 469 IH 
and the name of the existing subcommittee having such 
jurisdiction shall be redesignated accordingly.
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H. Res. 46
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 25, 2003.
Whereas Al (Albert) Hirschfeld was born June 21, 1903, in
St. Louis, Missouri;
Whereas Hirschfeld moved to New York City with his family
at age 12;
Whereas, by age 18, Hirschfeld was already the art director
for Selznick Pictures;
Whereas Hirschfeld went on to study painting, sculpture, and
drawing in Paris;
Whereas on a trip in Bali, Hirschfeld first became ‘‘en-
chanted with line’’ and developed his signature style of
caricature;
Whereas, in 1926, Hirschfeld attended the theater with press
agent Richard Maney, who noticed the sketch Hirschfeld
had doodled on his program and convinced him to submit
it to the New York Herald Tribune, which printed it on
its front page;
Whereas Hirschfeld began receiving periodic drawing assign-
ments for the drama pages of the New York Times;
Whereas Hirschfeld became a close friend of legendary New
York Times theater critic Brooks Atkinson and developed
•HRES 46 EH
a relationship with the newspaper that would last nearly
75 years;
Whereas Hirschfeld went on to draw nearly every important
figure of the American theater for the New York Times;
Whereas searching for the name of Hirschfeld’s daughter,
Nina, sometimes hidden as many as a dozen times within
his drawings, became a favorite pastime for readers;
Whereas Hirschfeld’s work has appeared in numerous books
and is hung in many museums including the Metropolitan
Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney
Museum of American Art, and the St. Louis Art Mu-
seum;
Whereas Hirschfeld received 2 special Antoinette Perry
(Tony) Awards for excellence in the theater;
Whereas Hirschfeld was elected to the American Academy of
Arts and Letters;
Whereas Hirschfeld was selected to receive the National
Medal of Arts in 2003;
Whereas in 1996 Hirschfeld was named a Living New York
City Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conser-
vancy;
Whereas audiences for years to come will be reminded of
Hirschfeld’s life and work through a Broadway theater
named after him;
Whereas success on Broadway was measured, in part, by
whether one had been caricatured by Hirschfeld;
Whereas Hirschfeld’s drawings helped to communicate to mil-
lions of people the excitement of live theater;
Whereas Hirschfeld continued working until the day he
passed away, January 20, 2003, at the age of 99; and
•HRES 46 EH
Whereas Hirschfeld’s unique contribution to American cul-
ture will be sorely missed: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the
life of Al Hirschfeld and his legacy, and extends its condo-
lences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 46
Honoring the life of Al Hirschfeld and his legacy. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 29, 2003
Mr. NADLER (for himself, Mr. WEINER, Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. 
FILNER, Ms. LOFGREN, Ms. NORTON, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. 
LEACH, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. OWENS, and 
Mr. HINCHEY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Al Hirschfeld and his legacy.
Whereas Al (Albert) Hirschfeld was born June 21, 1903, in 
St. Louis, Missouri; 
Whereas Hirschfeld moved to New York City with his family 
at age 12; 
Whereas, by age 18, Hirschfeld was already the art director 
for Selznick Pictures; 
Whereas Hirschfeld went on to study painting, sculpture, and 
drawing in Paris; 
Whereas on a trip in Bali, Hirschfeld first became ‘‘en-
chanted with line’’ and developed his signature style of 
caricature;
•HRES 46 IH 
Whereas, in 1926, Hirschfeld attended the theater with press 
agent Richard Maney, who noticed the sketch Hirschfeld 
had doodled on his program and convinced him to submit 
it to the New York Herald Tribune, which printed it on 
its front page; 
Whereas Hirschfeld began receiving periodic drawing assign-
ments for the drama pages of the New York Times; 
Whereas Hirschfeld became a close friend of legendary New 
York Times theater critic Brooks Atkinson and developed 
a relationship with the newspaper that would last nearly 
75 years; 
Whereas Hirschfeld went on to draw nearly every important 
figure of the American theater for the New York Times; 
Whereas searching for the name of Hirschfeld’s daughter, 
Nina, sometimes hidden as many as a dozen times within 
his drawings, became a favorite pastime for readers; 
Whereas Hirschfeld’s work has appeared in numerous books 
and is hung in many museums including the Metropolitan 
Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, the Whitney 
Museum of American Art, and the St. Louis Art Mu-
seum; 
Whereas Hirschfeld received 2 special Antoinette Perry 
(Tony) Awards for excellence in the theater; 
Whereas Hirschfeld was elected to the American Academy of 
Arts and Letters; 
Whereas Hirschfeld was selected to receive the National 
Medal of Arts in 2003; 
Whereas in 1996 Hirschfeld was named a Living New York 
City Landmark by the New York Landmarks Conser-
vancy;
•HRES 46 IH 
Whereas audiences for years to come will be reminded of 
Hirschfeld’s life and work through a Broadway theater 
named after him; 
Whereas success on Broadway was measured, in part, by 
whether one had been caricatured by Hirschfeld; 
Whereas Hirschfeld’s drawings helped to communicate to mil-
lions of people the excitement of live theater; 
Whereas Hirschfeld continued working until the day he 
passed away, January 20, 2003, at the age of 99; and 
Whereas Hirschfeld’s unique contribution to American cul-
ture will be sorely missed: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life of Al Hirschfeld and his legacy, and extends its 
condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 471
Congratulating the people of Haiti on the bicentennial of their independence. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mr. RUSH submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the people of Haiti on the bicentennial of 
their independence.
Whereas January 1, 2004, marks the bicentennial of the 
independence of the Republic of Haiti; 
Whereas the House of Representatives pay tribute to the peo-
ple of Haiti the first Black Republic in the world and the 
only country to gain its freedom from a successful slave 
revolt; 
Whereas the House of Representatives honors the ‘‘slave sol-
diers’’ of Haiti, who fought alongside the United States 
Army at the battle of Savannah in 1778, for their re-
markable spirit and courage; 
Whereas the victory of the Haitian Army over the powerful 
French Army on November 18, 1803, under the direction
•HRES 471 IH 
of Napoleon Bonaparte, has come to signify that all men 
are born free; 
Whereas the Louisiana purchase in 1803 is a direct result of 
the victory of the Haitian army over the French Army, 
a defeat that weakened the French state; 
Whereas the successful Haitian Revolution on January 1, 
1804, had planted the seed to eradicate slavery and en-
courage the pursuit of equal rights for mankind; 
Whereas the Republic of Haiti devoted a great deal of its re-
sources to assist many countries of the Western Hemi-
sphere, particularly those in Latin America, overcome col-
onization; 
Whereas the Republic of Haiti has paid a great price, in that 
thousands of people lost their lives and the young nation 
was imposed an indemnity of 150,000,000 francs for re-
fusing to accept the existence of slavery as a humane 
condition; and 
Whereas the Haitian Revolution ignited a movement toward 
independence throughout the world in the 19th and 20th 
centuries: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives encour-
ages all of the citizens of the United States of America 
to join the people of the Republic of Haiti in celebrating 
their bicentennial of independence and to recognize the 
courage and spirit of the Republic of Haiti for having 
spearheaded the battle for human rights.
Æ
•HRES 485 IH 
the crossfire of public debate about the involvment of the 
United States in the Vietnam War; 
Whereas the establishment of a ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam 
Veterans Day’’ would be an appropriate way to honor 
those members of the United States Armed Forces who 
served in Vietnam during the Vietnam War; and 
Whereas March 30 would be an appropriate day to establish 
as ‘‘Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day’’: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that there should be established a ‘‘Welcome 
Home Vietnam Veterans Day’’ to honor those members 
of the United States Armed Forces who served in Viet-
nam.
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