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‘‘SEC. 3826. MULTISTATE AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT DIS-
TRICTS AND ORGANIZATIONS AND NORTH-
ERN GREAT PLAINS INC. 
‘‘(a) DEFINITION OF MULTISTATE AND LOCAL DE-
VELOPMENT DISTRICT OR ORGANIZATION.—In this sec-
tion, the term ‘multistate and local development district 
or organization’ means an entity— 
‘‘(1) that— 
‘‘(A) is a planning district that is recog-
nized by the Economic Development Adminis-
tration of the Department of Commerce; or 
‘‘(B) is— 
‘‘(i) organized and operated in a man-
ner that ensures broad-based community 
participation and an effective opportunity 
for other nonprofit groups to contribute to 
the development and implementation of 
programs in the region; 
‘‘(ii) a nonprofit incorporated body or-
ganized or chartered under the law of the 
State in which the entity is located; 
‘‘(iii) a nonprofit agency or instru-
mentality of a State or local government; 
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 189
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States and the South Pacific region
enjoy a close and historic partnership built on a strong
foundation of shared values and an unshakable commit-
ment to democracy, development, and human rights;
Whereas the Pacific Island Nations and Governments, to-
gether with New Zealand and Australia, share many of
the global objectives of the United States, including the
nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, the protection of
•HCON 189 EH
unique ecosystems, and sustainable economic development
consistent with good resource management practices;
Whereas the United States, through support of the East-
West Center in Hawaii, has facilitated establishment of
the Pacific Islands Conference, wherein the heads of Pa-
cific Island governments have met triennially to target
critical research in furtherance of the region’s trade, en-
vironment, and development; and
Whereas the United States is a member of the regional eco-
nomic and social development body, the South Pacific
Commission, participates in and plans to become a party
to the regional environmental body, the South Pacific Re-
gional Environment Program, as well as being a dialogue
partner for the regional political body, the South Pacific
Forum: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the traditional and close ties be-
tween the United States and the South Pacific re-
gion and reaffirms the value of these ties;
(2)(A) notes the need to continue to support
the efforts of the nations and governments of the re-
gion to enhance the sustainable development of the
more fragile island economies and their integration
into the regional economy, while helping to ensure
the protection of the unique ecosystems of the re-
gion; and
•HCON 189 EH
(B) recognizes the efforts of the East-West
Center and Pacific Islands Conference in further-
ance of the efforts described in subparagraph (A);
(3) commends the South Pacific Commission
for the process of managerial and organizational re-
form currently being undertaken, and recognizes the
important role the United States financial contribu-
tion to, and participation in, the organization makes
in assisting it to realize the gradual economic self-
sufficiency to all members of the organization; and
(4) reaffirms the commitment of the United
States as a member of the South Pacific Commis-
sion and a participant in the South Pacific Regional
Environment Programme, and a member of the
post-Forum dialogue partnership of the United
States with the South Pacific Forum.
Passed the House of Representatives September 26,
1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 189
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of United
States membership in regional South Pacific organizations.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 18, 1996
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, and Mr. BER-
MAN) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the impor-
tance of United States membership in regional South
Pacific organizations.
Whereas the United States and the South Pacific region
enjoy a close and historic partnership built on a strong
foundation of shared values and an unshakable commit-
ment to democracy, development, and human rights;
Whereas the island countries of the Pacific, together with
New Zealand and Australia, share many of the global ob-
jectives of the United States, including the nonprolifera-
tion of nuclear weapons, unique ecosystems, and sustain-
able economic development consistent with good resource
management practices; and
•HCON 189 IH
Whereas the United States is a member of the regional eco-
nomic and social development body, the South Pacific
Commission, the regional environmental body, the South
Pacific Regional Environment Program, as well as being
a dialogue partner for the regional political body, the
South Pacific Forum: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the traditional and close ties be-
tween the United States and the South Pacific re-
gion and reaffirms the value of these ties;
(2) notes the need to continue to support the
efforts of the countries of the region to enhance the
sustainable development of the more fragile island
economies and their integration into the regional
economy, while helping to ensure the protection of
the unique ecosystems of the region;
(3) commends the South Pacific Commission
for the process of managerial and organizational re-
form currently being undertaken, and recognizes the
important role the United States financial contribu-
tion to, and participation in, the organization makes
in assisting it to realize the gradual economic self-
sufficiency to all members of the organization; and
(4) reaffirms the commitment of the United
States as a member of the South Pacific Commis-
sion and the South Pacific Regional Environment
•HCON 189 IH
Programme, and the post-forum dialogue partner-
ship of the United States with the South Pacific
Forum.
Æ
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 189
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 27, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the impor-
tance of United States membership and participation
in regional South Pacific organizations.
Whereas the United States and the South Pacific region
enjoy a close and historic partnership built on a strong
foundation of shared values and an unshakable commit-
ment to democracy, development, and human rights;
Whereas the Pacific Island Nations and Governments, to-
gether with New Zealand and Australia, share many of
the global objectives of the United States, including the
nonproliferation of nuclear weapons, the protection of
HCON 189 RDS
unique ecosystems, and sustainable economic development
consistent with good resource management practices;
Whereas the United States, through support of the East-
West Center in Hawaii, has facilitated establishment of
the Pacific Islands Conference, wherein the heads of Pa-
cific Island governments have met triennially to target
critical research in furtherance of the region’s trade, en-
vironment, and development; and
Whereas the United States is a member of the regional eco-
nomic and social development body, the South Pacific
Commission, participates in and plans to become a party
to the regional environmental body, the South Pacific Re-
gional Environment Program, as well as being a dialogue
partner for the regional political body, the South Pacific
Forum: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the traditional and close ties be-
tween the United States and the South Pacific re-
gion and reaffirms the value of these ties;
(2)(A) notes the need to continue to support
the efforts of the nations and governments of the re-
gion to enhance the sustainable development of the
more fragile island economies and their integration
into the regional economy, while helping to ensure
the protection of the unique ecosystems of the re-
gion; and
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. R. 4134
AN ACT
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to
authorize States to deny public education bene-
fits to aliens not lawfully present in the United
States who are not enrolled in public schools dur-
ing the period beginning September 1, 1996, and
ending July 1, 1997.
HCON 189 RDS
(B) recognizes the efforts of the East-West
Center and Pacific Islands Conference in further-
ance of the efforts described in subparagraph (A);
(3) commends the South Pacific Commission
for the process of managerial and organizational re-
form currently being undertaken, and recognizes the
important role the United States financial contribu-
tion to, and participation in, the organization makes
in assisting it to realize the gradual economic self-
sufficiency to all members of the organization; and
(4) reaffirms the commitment of the United
States as a member of the South Pacific Commis-
sion and a participant in the South Pacific Regional
Environment Programme, and a member of the
post-Forum dialogue partnership of the United
States with the South Pacific Forum.
Passed the House of Representatives September 26,
1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
•HCON 191 IH
Whereas the participation of the military forces of the Com-
monwealth of the Philippines in the battles of Bataan
and Corregidor and in other smaller skirmishes delayed
and disrupted the initial Japanese effort to conquer the
Western Pacific;
Whereas that delay and disruption allowed the United States
the vital time to prepare the forces which were needed to
drive the Japanese from the Western Pacific and to de-
feat Japan;
Whereas after the recovery of the Philippine Islands from
Japan, the United States was able to use the strategically
located Commonwealth of the Philippines as a base from
which to launch the final efforts to defeat Japan;
Whereas every American deserves to know the important con-
tribution that the military forces of the Commonwealth of
the Philippines made to the outcome of World War II;
and
Whereas the Filipino World War II veterans deserve recogni-
tion and honor for their important contribution to the
outcome of World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and honors the
Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of demo-
cratic ideals and their important contribution to the out-
come of World War II.
Æ
•HCON 18 IH
provided to the Mexican Government in the after-
math of the devaluation of the peso on December
21, 1994.
Æ
I 
113TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2515 
To amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act 
of 1965 regarding school library media specialists, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2013 
Mr. GRIJALVA (for himself, Mr. HOLT, Ms. CLARKE, and Mr. CONYERS) intro-
duced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Edu-
cation and the Workforce 
A BILL 
To amend the provisions of the Elementary and Secondary 
Education Act of 1965 regarding school library media 
specialists, and for other purposes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Strengthening Kids’ 
Interest in Learning and Libraries Act’’ or the ‘‘SKILLs 
Act’’. 
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104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 191
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Commonwealth of the Philippines was strategi-
cally located and thus vital to the defense of the United
States during World War II;
Whereas the military forces of the Commonwealth of the
Philippines were called into the United States Armed
Forces during World War II by Executive order and were
put under the command of General Douglas MacArthur;
•HCON 191 EH
Whereas the participation of the military forces of the Com-
monwealth of the Philippines in the battles of Bataan
and Corregidor and in other smaller skirmishes delayed
and disrupted the initial Japanese effort to conquer the
Western Pacific;
Whereas that delay and disruption allowed the United States
the vital time to prepare the forces which were needed to
drive the Japanese from the Western Pacific and to de-
feat Japan;
Whereas after the recovery of the Philippine Islands from
Japan, the United States was able to use the strategically
located Commonwealth of the Philippines as a base from
which to launch the final efforts to defeat Japan;
Whereas every American deserves to know the important con-
tribution that the military forces of the Commonwealth of
the Philippines made to the outcome of World War II;
and
Whereas the Filipino World War II veterans deserve recogni-
tion and honor for their important contribution to the
outcome of World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and honors the
Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of demo-
•HCON 191 EH
cratic ideals and their important contribution to the out-
come of World War II.
Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 191
To recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans for their defense
of democratic ideals and their important contribution to the outcome
of World War II.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 20, 1996
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mr. FILNER, Mr. STUMP, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Mr.
SOLOMON, Mr. DORNAN, Mr. CAMPBELL, Mr. BILBRAY, Mr. FLANAGAN,
Mr. TALENT, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr.
EVANS, Mr. MILLER of California, and Mr. GUTIERREZ) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans
for their defense of democratic ideals and their important
contribution to the outcome of World War II.
Whereas the Commonwealth of the Philippines was strategi-
cally located and thus vital to the defense of the United
States during World War II;
Whereas the military forces of the Commonwealth of the
Philippines were called into the United States Armed
Forces during World War II by Executive order and were
put under the command of General Douglas MacArthur;
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 191
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 31, 1996
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To recognize and honor the Filipino World War II veterans
for their defense of democratic ideals and their important
contribution to the outcome of World War II.
Whereas the Commonwealth of the Philippines was strategi-
cally located and thus vital to the defense of the United
States during World War II;
Whereas the military forces of the Commonwealth of the
Philippines were called into the United States Armed
Forces during World War II by Executive order and were
put under the command of General Douglas MacArthur;
HCON 191 RFS
Whereas the participation of the military forces of the Com-
monwealth of the Philippines in the battles of Bataan
and Corregidor and in other smaller skirmishes delayed
and disrupted the initial Japanese effort to conquer the
Western Pacific;
Whereas that delay and disruption allowed the United States
the vital time to prepare the forces which were needed to
drive the Japanese from the Western Pacific and to de-
feat Japan;
Whereas after the recovery of the Philippine Islands from
Japan, the United States was able to use the strategically
located Commonwealth of the Philippines as a base from
which to launch the final efforts to defeat Japan;
Whereas every American deserves to know the important con-
tribution that the military forces of the Commonwealth of
the Philippines made to the outcome of World War II;
and
Whereas the Filipino World War II veterans deserve recogni-
tion and honor for their important contribution to the
outcome of World War II: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and honors the
Filipino World War II veterans for their defense of demo-
cratic ideals and their important contribution to the out-
come of World War II.
Passed the House of Representatives July 29, 1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 192
Providing for an adjournment of both Houses.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 27, 1996
Mr. DIAZ-BALART submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of both Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive days of Thursday, June 27, 1996, or Friday, June
28, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority
Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon on
Monday, July 8, 1996, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to sec-
tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close
of business on Thursday, June 27, 1996, Friday, June
28, 1996, Saturday, June 29, 1996, or Sunday, June 30,
1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader
HCON 192 ATH
or his designee in accordance with this resolution, it stand
recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 8,
1996, or until such time on that day as may be specified
by the Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to
recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day after
Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Æ
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 192
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 192
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive days of Thursday, June 27, 1996, or Friday, June
28, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority
Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon on
Monday, July 8, 1996, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to sec-
tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close
of business on Thursday, June 27, 1996, Friday, June
28, 1996, Saturday, June 29, 1996, or Sunday, June 30,
1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader
or his designee in accordance with this resolution, it stand
recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 8,
1996, or until such time on that day as may be specified
by the Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to
recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day after
Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
•HCON 192 EH
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives June 27, 1996.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 192
Agreed to June 27, 1996
One Hundred Fourth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-six
Concurrent Resolution
Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative days of
Thursday, June 27, 1996, or Friday, June 28, 1996, pursuant to
a motion made by the Majority Leader or his designee, it stand
adjourned until noon on Monday, July 8, 1996, or until noon on
the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant
to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of
business on Thursday, June 27, 1996, Friday, June 28, 1996, Satur-
day, June 29, 1996, or Sunday, June 30, 1996, pursuant to a
motion made by the Majority Leader or his designee in accordance
with this resolution, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon
on Monday, July 8, 1996, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by the Majority Leader or his designee in the motion
to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day after Members
are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent
resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader
of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority
Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall
notify the Members of the House and Senate, respectively, to
H. Con. Res. 192—2
reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall
warrant it.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
104TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 192
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 27, 1996
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for an adjournment of the two Houses
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legisla-
tive days of Thursday, June 27, 1996, or Friday, June
28, 1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority
Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until noon on
Monday, July 8, 1996, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to sec-
tion 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first;
and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close
of business on Thursday, June 27, 1996, Friday, June
28, 1996, Saturday, June 29, 1996, or Sunday, June 30,
1996, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader
or his designee in accordance with this resolution, it stand
HC 192 RDS
recessed or adjourned until noon on Monday, July 8,
1996, or until such time on that day as may be specified
by the Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to
recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day after
Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section
2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their
opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives June 27, 1996.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
By LINDA NAVE,
Deputy Clerk.