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H. Res. 159
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 2, 2003.
Whereas Irma Rangel, in 1977, became the first Mexican-
American woman ever elected to the Texas House of Rep-
resentatives;
Whereas Irma Rangel served the great State of Texas and
the people of Kingsville with honor and distinction for 26
years as a Member of the Texas House of Representa-
tives;
Whereas Irma Rangel was Chairwoman of the Texas House
of Representatives Committee on Higher Education and
was a tireless advocate of educational opportunities for
all students;
Whereas Irma Rangel recognized the value of higher edu-
cation for all young people of Texas and introduced the
10 percent rule legislation that entitled all highly moti-
vated and successful Texas high school students who
graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class
to be admitted into Texas institutions of higher edu-
cation, marking a shift in college admissions;
Whereas Irma Rangel recognized the importance of creating
a professional school of pharmacy in South Texas and
worked diligently to realize that vision;
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Whereas Irma Rangel was a staunch supporter of Texas
Grant 1 and Texas Grant 2, which provided tuition and
fees for students who graduated under the recommended
plan and extended those opportunities to community col-
lege students;
Whereas Irma Rangel dedicated her life to make Texas better
for all its citizenry, improve the quality of life for the
people she served, and especially expand educational op-
portunities for the young people of Texas;
Whereas the life and legacy of Irma Rangel serve as an inspi-
ration for the young people of Texas and for the poor
and powerless for whom she fought so passionately;
Whereas Irma Rangel was a role model for young Hispanic
female students in achieving success;
Whereas Irma Rangel placed high value on self-empower-
ment, which enabled individuals to access opportunities to
achieve their goals; and
Whereas Irma Rangel will forever be remembered for her sig-
nature phrase, ‘‘Will this hurt or help?’’ when addressing
pending legislation before the Texas House of Represent-
atives: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death
of Irma Rangel on March 18, 2003, and extends condo-
lences to her family;
(2) expresses its deep gratitude to Irma Rangel and
her family for the service that she rendered to the State
of Texas;
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(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect Irma
Rangel’s exemplary commitment to public service and
her constituents; and
(4) esteems Irma Rangel as a role model for gen-
erations to come in South Texas and the entire Nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 159
Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death of Irma Rangel. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2003
Mr. HINOJOSA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing profound sorrow on the occasion of the death 
of Irma Rangel.
Whereas Irma Rangel, in 1977, became the first Mexican-
American woman ever elected to the Texas House of Rep-
resentatives; 
Whereas Irma Rangel served the great State of Texas and 
the people of Kingsville with honor and distinction for 26 
years as a Member of the Texas House of Representa-
tives; 
Whereas Irma Rangel was Chairwoman of the Texas House 
of Representatives Committee on Higher Education and 
was a tireless advocate of educational opportunities for 
all students; 
Whereas Irma Rangel recognized the value of higher edu-
cation for all young people of Texas and introduced the
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10 percent rule legislation that entitled all highly moti-
vated and successful Texas high school students who 
graduated in the top 10 percent of their high school class 
to be admitted into Texas institutions of higher edu-
cation, marking a shift in college admissions; 
Whereas Irma Rangel recognized the importance of creating 
a professional school of pharmacy in South Texas and 
worked diligently to realize that vision; 
Whereas Irma Rangel was a staunch supporter of Texas 
Grant 1 and Texas Grant 2, which provided tuition and 
fees for students who graduated under the recommended 
plan and extended those opportunities to community col-
lege students; 
Whereas Irma Rangel dedicated her life to make Texas better 
for all its citizenry, improve the quality of life for the 
people she served, and especially expand educational op-
portunities for the young people of Texas; 
Whereas the life and legacy of Irma Rangel serve as an inspi-
ration for the young people of Texas and for the poor 
and powerless for whom she fought so passionately; 
Whereas Irma Rangel was a role model for young Hispanic 
female students in achieving success; 
Whereas Irma Rangel placed high value on self-empower-
ment, which enabled individuals to access opportunities to 
achieve their goals; and 
Whereas Irma Rangel will forever be remembered for her sig-
nature phrase, ‘‘Will this hurt or help?’’ when addressing 
pending legislation before the Texas House of Represent-
atives: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the 
death of Irma Rangel on March 18, 2003, and ex-
tends condolences to her family; 
(2) expresses its deep gratitude to Irma Rangel 
and her family for the service that she rendered to 
the State of Texas; 
(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect 
Irma Rangel’s exemplary commitment to public serv-
ice and her constituents; and 
(4) esteems Irma Rangel as a role model for 
generations to come in South Texas and the entire 
Nation.
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H. Res. 15
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 8, 2003.
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. 1)
making further 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 resolution to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of
debate on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled
by Representative Young of Florida and Representative Obey
of Wisconsin; and (2) one motion to recommit.
SEC. 2. 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. 2) making fur-
ther 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 con-
sidered as ordered on the joint resolution to final passage
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without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on
the joint resolution equally divided and controlled by Rep-
resentative Young of Florida and Representative Obey of
Wisconsin; and (2) one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 2
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 15
[Report No. 108–2] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 1) making 
further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other 
purposes, and for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 2) 
making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 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 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
1) making further continuing appropriations for the fis-
cal year 2003, and for other purposes, and for consider-
ation of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 2) making further 
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.
HRES 15 RH 
Res. 1) making further continuing appropriations for the 
fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. The joint resolu-
tion shall be considered as read for amendment. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the joint 
resolution to final passage without intervening motion ex-
cept: (1) one hour of debate on the joint resolution equally 
divided and controlled by Representative Young of Florida 
and Representative Obey of Wisconsin; and (2) one motion 
to recommit. 
SEC. 2. 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. 2) 
making further 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-
tion to final passage without intervening motion except: 
(1) one hour of debate on the joint resolution equally di-
vided and controlled by Representative Young of Florida 
and Representative Obey of Wisconsin; and (2) one motion 
to recommit.
House Calendar No. 2
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 15
[Report No. 108–2] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 1) making further continuing appro-
priations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other 
purposes, and for consideration of the joint reso-
lution (H.J. Res. 2) making further continuing 
appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for 
other purposes. 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against 
such amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consid-
eration of the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise 
and report the bill to the House with such amendments 
as may have been adopted. Any Member may demand a 
separate vote in the House on any amendment adopted 
in the Committee of the Whole to the bill or to the com-
mittee amendment in the nature of a substitute. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill 
and amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or 
without instructions. 
SEC. 2. After passage of H.R. 1104, it shall be in 
order to consider in the House S. 151. All points of order 
against the Senate bill and against its consideration are 
waived. It shall be in order to move to strike all after the 
enacting clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu 
thereof the provisions of H.R. 1104 as passed by the 
House. All points of order against that motion are waived. 
If the motion is adopted and the Senate bill, as amended, 
is passed, then it shall be in order to move that the House 
insist on its amendments to S. 151 and request a con-
ference with the Senate thereon.
House Calendar No. 17
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 160
[Report No. 108–48] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1104) 
to prevent child abduction, and for other purposes. 
MARCH 25, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 160
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 26, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1104) to prevent child abduction, and for other
purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be dispensed with.
All points of order against consideration of the bill are
waived. General debate shall be confined to the bill and shall
not exceed one hour, with 45 minutes equally divided and
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on the Judiciary and 15 minutes equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
After general debate the bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to con-
sider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment under
the five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now
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printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the nature
of a substitute shall be considered as read. All points of order
against the committee amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute are waived. No amendment to the committee amend-
ment in the nature of a substitute shall be in order except
those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. Each amendment may be offered only
in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a
Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read,
shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally
divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent,
shall not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject
to a demand for division of the question in the House or in
the Committee of the Whole. All points of order against such
amendments are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of
the bill for amendment the Committee shall rise and report
the bill to the House with such amendments as may have
been adopted. Any Member may demand a separate vote in
the House on any amendment adopted in the Committee of
the Whole to the bill or to the committee amendment in the
nature of a substitute. The previous question shall be consid-
ered as ordered on the bill and amendments thereto to final
passage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions.
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SEC. 2. After passage of H.R. 1104, it shall be in order
to consider in the House S. 151. All points of order against
the Senate bill and against its consideration are waived. It
shall be in order to move to strike all after the enacting
clause of the Senate bill and to insert in lieu thereof the pro-
visions of H.R. 1104 as passed by the House. All points of
order against that motion are waived. If the motion is adopt-
ed and the Senate bill, as amended, is passed, then it shall
be in order to move that the House insist on its amendments
to S. 151 and request a conference with the Senate thereon.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 17
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 160
[Report No. 108–48] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1104) to prevent child abduction, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2003
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. 1104) to prevent 
child abduction, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 1104) to prevent child abduction, 
and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall 
be dispensed with. All points of order against consider-
ation of the bill are waived. General debate shall be con-
HRES 160 RH 
fined to the bill and shall not exceed one hour, with 45 
minutes equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on the 
Judiciary and 15 minutes equally divided and controlled 
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce. After general 
debate the bill shall be considered for amendment under 
the five-minute rule. It shall be in order to consider as 
an original bill for the purpose of amendment under the 
five-minute rule the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary 
now printed in the bill. The committee amendment in the 
nature of a substitute shall be considered as read. All 
points of order against the committee amendment in the 
nature of a substitute are waived. No amendment to the 
committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall 
be in order except those printed in the report of the Com-
mittee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each 
amendment may be offered only in the order printed in 
the report, may be offered only by a Member designated 
in the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debat-
able for the time specified in the report equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent, shall 
not be subject to amendment, and shall not be subject to 
a demand for division of the question in the House or in
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Act of 1974 to improve access and choice for entre-
preneurs with small businesses with respect to medical 
care for their employees. The bill shall be considered as 
read for amendment. The amendment recommended by 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce now 
printed in the bill shall be considered as adopted. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, 
as amended, and on any further amendment thereto to 
final passage without intervening motion except—
(1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on Edu-
cation and the Workforce; 
(2) the further amendment printed in the re-
port of the Committee on Rules accompanying this 
resolution, if offered by Representative Kind of Wis-
consin or his designee, which shall be in order with-
out intervention of any point of order, shall be con-
sidered as read, and shall be separately debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the pro-
ponent and an opponent; and 
(3) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 162
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and Tolerance. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 25, 2003
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for a National Week of Reflection and 
Tolerance.
Whereas the United States is a pluralistic country comprised 
of different races, genders, ethnic groups, religions, and 
creeds; 
Whereas our Nation, founded on the principles of tolerance, 
diversity, justice, and equality, should affirm these com-
mon values and principles; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should reflect on the 
importance of understanding and tolerance in our plural-
istic country: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That a National Week of Reflection and 
Tolerance should be established encouraging communities 
and institutions around the Nation to engage in events
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and activities that are reflective, educational, celebratory, 
and healing as they relate to diversity among the people 
of the United States.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 163
Providing amounts from the applicable accounts of the House of Representa-
tives for continuing expenses of standing and select committees of the 
House from April 1, 2003, through April 11, 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 26, 2003
Mr. NEY (for himself and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut) submitted the 
following resolution; which was considered and agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Providing amounts from the applicable accounts of the House 
of Representatives for continuing expenses of standing 
and select committees of the House from April 1, 2003, 
through April 11, 2003.
Resolved, That there shall be available from the appli-
cable accounts of the House of Representatives such 
amounts as may be necessary for continuing expenses of 
standing and select committees of the House for the pe-
riod beginning on April 1, 2003, and ending on April 11, 
2003, on the same terms and conditions as amounts were 
available to such committees for the period beginning at 
noon on January 3, 2003, and ending at midnight on
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March 31, 2003, pursuant to clause 7 of rule X of the 
Rules of the House of Representatives, or, in the case of 
the Select Committee on Homeland Security, pursuant to 
House Resolution 77 (agreed to February 13, 2003).
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H. Res. 163
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 26, 2003.
Resolved, That there shall be available from the applica-
ble accounts of the House of Representatives such amounts
as may be necessary for continuing expenses of standing and
select committees of the House for the period beginning on
April 1, 2003, and ending on April 11, 2003, on the same
terms and conditions as amounts were available to such com-
mittees for the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2003,
and ending at midnight on March 31, 2003, pursuant to
clause 7 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representa-
tives, or, in the case of the Select Committee on Homeland
Security, pursuant to House Resolution 77 (agreed to Feb-
ruary 13, 2003).
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 164
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the human 
rights situation in Cuba, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 26, 2003
Mr. FLAKE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the human rights situation in Cuba, and for other 
purposes.
Whereas the Cuban government continues to systematically 
violate fundamental civil and political rights of its citi-
zens; 
Whereas the Cuban government denies citizens the freedoms 
of speech, press, assembly, and association; 
Whereas the Cuban government denies political dissidents 
and human rights advocates due process; 
Whereas Cuban authorities routinely harass, threaten, arbi-
trarily arrest, detain, imprison, and defame human rights 
advocates and members of independent professional asso-
ciations, including journalists and economists;
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Whereas in March 2003 the Cuban government detained doz-
ens of independent journalists and political activists sole-
ly for exercising their right to freedom of expression; 
Whereas in May 2002 a group of Cuban citizens led by 
Oswaldo Paya, in an effort known as the Varela Project, 
submitted over 11,000 signatures to the National Assem-
bly of the Republic of Cuba in support of a referendum 
on guarantees of human rights and civil liberties; 
Whereas many of the supporters of the Varela Project were 
among those detained in March 2003; 
Whereas the Varela Project seeks a national referendum on 
fundamental civil liberties, including freedom of speech, 
amnesty for political prisoners, support for private busi-
ness, a new electoral law, and a general election; and 
Whereas the goal of United States policy in Cuba is to pro-
mote a peaceful transition to democracy: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) calls on the Cuban government to imme-
diately release all prisoners of conscience, including 
those detained in March 2003; and 
(2) calls on the Cuban government to provide 
its citizens with internationally-accepted standards 
for civil, political, and human rights, and the oppor-
tunity to vote in free and fair elections.
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