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108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 339
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That when the House adjourns on any legisla-
tive day from Friday, November 21, 2003, through Fri-
day, November 28, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant
to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his
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designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, De-
cember 2, 2003, or until the time of any reassembly pursu-
ant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever
occurs first; that when the House adjourns on any legisla-
tive day from Tuesday, December 2, 2003, through the
remainder of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth
Congress, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand
adjourned sine die, or until the time of any reassembly
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first; that when the Senate recesses or ad-
journs at the close of business on any day from Friday,
November 21, 2003, through Friday, November 28, 2003,
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution
by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed
or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, December 2, 2003,
or at such other time on that day as may be specified by
its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess
or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant
to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first; and that when the Senate adjourns at the close of
business on any day from Tuesday, December 2, 2003,
through the remainder of the first session of the One Hun-
dred Eighth Congress, on a motion offered pursuant to
this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his
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designee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until the time of
any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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 the Senate, respectively,
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall
warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives November 22
(legislative day, November 21), 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 339
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Providing for the sine die adjournment of the first
session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
H. Con. Res. 339
Agreed to November 25, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on any legislative day from
Tuesday, November 25, 2003, through the remainder of the first
session of the One Hundred Eighth Congress, on a motion offered
pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or
his designee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until such day and
time as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee
in the motion to adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first; that when the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of
business on any day from Monday, November 24, 2003, through
the remainder of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth
Congress, on a motion offered by its Majority Leader or his designee,
it stand adjourned sine die, or stand recessed or adjourned until
such day and time as may be specified by its Majority Leader
or his designee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until the
time of any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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 the Senate, respectively, to reassemble at such place
H. Con. Res. 339—2
and time as they may designate whenever, in their opinion, the
public interest shall warrant it.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 339
Providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session of the One 
Hundred Eighth Congress. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mr. DELAY submitted the following concurrent resolution 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session 
of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That when the House adjourns on any legisla-
tive day from Friday, November 21, 2003, through Fri-
day, November 28, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant 
to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his 
designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, De-
cember 2, 2003, or until the time of any reassembly pursu-
ant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever 
occurs first; that when the House adjourns on any legisla-
tive day from Tuesday, December 2, 2003, through the 
remainder of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth
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Congress, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent 
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand 
adjourned sine die, or until the time of any reassembly 
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first; that when the Senate recesses or ad-
journs at the close of business on any day from Friday, 
November 21, 2003, through Friday, November 28, 2003, 
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution 
by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed 
or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 
or at such other time on that day as may be specified by 
its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess 
or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant 
to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs 
first; and that when the Senate adjourns at the close of 
business on any day from Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 
through the remainder of the first session of the One Hun-
dred Eighth Congress, on a motion offered pursuant to 
this concurrent resolution by its Majority leader or his 
designee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until the time of 
any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, acting 
jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the
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House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify 
the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, 
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall 
warrant it.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 339
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 22, 2003
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Providing for the sine die adjournment of the first session 
of the One Hundred Eighth Congress.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That when the House adjourns on any legisla-
tive day from Friday, November 21, 2003, through Fri-
day, November 28, 2003, on a motion offered pursuant 
to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his
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(1) a scholarship fund to make tuition grants 
available to eligible former students who were denied 
an education in Prince Edward County, Virginia, 
should be established; and 
(2) the necessary resources to establish and 
maintain the scholarship fund should be provided by 
the State of Virginia. 
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designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, De-
cember 2, 2003, or until the time of any reassembly pursu-
ant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever 
occurs first; that when the House adjourns on any legisla-
tive day from Tuesday, December 2, 2003, through the 
remainder of the first session of the One Hundred Eighth 
Congress, on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent 
resolution by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand 
adjourned sine die, or until the time of any reassembly 
pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, which-
ever occurs first; that when the Senate recesses or ad-
journs at the close of business on any day from Friday, 
November 21, 2003, through Friday, November 28, 2003, 
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution 
by its Majority Leader or his designee, it stand recessed 
or adjourned until noon on Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 
or at such other time on that day as may be specified by 
its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion to recess 
or adjourn, or until the time of any reassembly pursuant 
to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs 
first; and that when the Senate adjourns at the close of 
business on any day from Tuesday, December 2, 2003, 
through the remainder of the first session of the One Hun-
dred Eighth Congress, on a motion offered pursuant to 
this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his
HCON 339 RDS 
designee, it stand adjourned sine die, or until the time of 
any reassembly 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, or their respective designees, 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 the Senate, respectively, 
to reassemble at such place and time as they may des-
ignate whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall 
warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives November 22 
(legislative day, November 21), 2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 33
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the establishment of a National
Inventors’ Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 11, 2003
Mr. SMITH of Texas (for himself and Mr. BERMAN) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Govern-
ment Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the
establishment of a National Inventors’ Day.
Whereas inventors play an important role in promoting
progress in the useful arts;
Whereas the invaluable contribution of inventors to the wel-
fare of the people of the United States should be recog-
nized;
Whereas February 11th is the birthday of Thomas Edison,
who held approximately 2,000 patents worldwide; and
Whereas February 11, 2003, would be an appropriate date
for a ‘‘National Inventors’ Day’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
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(1) a ‘‘National Inventors’ Day’’ should be es-
tablished; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe
such a day with appropriate programs and activities.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 340
Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of Taiwan should be able 
to conduct referenda votes free from intimidation or threat of force. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mr. ANDREWS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the people of Taiwan 
should be able to conduct referenda votes free from in-
timidation or threat of force.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the people of Taiwan, and not the Govern-
ment of the People’s Republic of China, should have 
exclusive responsibility for determining the future of 
Taiwan; 
(2) the people of Taiwan should be able to con-
duct referenda votes on issues that will have a direct 
effect on their quality of life, free from intimidation 
or threat of force;
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Whereas transparency in both finances and communications 
with donors is a foundational concept for effective chari-
table organizations; 
Whereas charitable organizations should be open and trans-
parent with their financial information, and such finan-
cial information should be available to donors who con-
tribute or desire to contribute to charitable organizations; 
Whereas Federal law requires most charitable organizations 
to file annual financial reports; 
Whereas charitable organizations should provide to their do-
nors measurable results of the organizations’ actions; 
Whereas Wall Watchers, a ministry based in Matthews, 
North Carolina, exists to empower donors to make better-
informed giving decisions; 
Whereas Wall Watchers has joined with Members of Congress 
and leaders of charitable organizations all over the 
United States to call upon charitable organizations to be 
completely transparent, proactive, and timely in providing 
financial information to all potential and existing donors; 
and 
Whereas Wall Watchers has designated May 15, 2004, as 
National Transparency Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National 
Transparency Day, which promotes the financial 
transparency of charitable organizations; 
(2) recognizes that the issue of transparency is 
relevant to myriad entities in the United States, in-
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(3) the United States should support Taiwan as 
a blossoming democracy, including its adoption of 
such democratic practices as the use of referenda 
votes; 
(4) the United States should continue to be a 
strong supporter of Taiwanese membership in the 
World Health Organization; and 
(5) the United States should raise the issue of 
Taiwanese referenda votes, including a vote respect-
ing their membership in the World Health Organiza-
tion, at future meetings with officials from the Peo-
ple’s Republic of China.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 341
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Federal recognition 
of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Ms. HOOLEY
of Oregon (for herself, Mr. WALDEN
of Oregon, Mr. 
BLUMENAUER, Mr. WU, and Mr. DEFAZIO) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 20th anniversary of the restoration of Fed-
eral recognition of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand 
Ronde Community of Oregon.
Whereas the Grand Ronde Restoration Act (25 U.S.C. 713 
et seq.), which was signed by President Ronald Reagan 
on November 22, 1983, restored Federal recognition to 
the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community 
of Oregon; 
Whereas the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com-
munity of Oregon historically inhabited land that ex-
tended from the summit of the Cascade Range, along the 
shores of the Columbia River to the summit of the Coast 
Range, and south to the California border;
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Whereas in addition to restoring Federal recognition, that 
Act and other Federal Indian statutes have provided the 
means for the Confederated Tribes to achieve the goals 
of cultural restoration, economic self-sufficiency, and the 
attainment of a standard of living equivalent to that en-
joyed by other citizens of the United States; 
Whereas by enacting the Grand Ronde Restoration Act, the 
Federal Government declared that the Confederated 
Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon were 
eligible for all Federal services and benefits provided to 
federally recognized tribes, established a tribal reserva-
tion, and granted the Confederated Tribes self-govern-
ment for the betterment of tribal members, including the 
ability to set tribal rolls; 
Whereas the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Com-
munity of Oregon have embraced Federal recognition and 
self-sufficiency statutes and are actively improving the 
lives of tribal members; 
Whereas the vision and perseverance that marked the Grand 
Ronde’s triumph over that very difficult termination pe-
riod has continued to guide them since restoration; and 
Whereas economic self-sufficiency, which was the goal of re-
storing Federal recognition for the Confederated Tribes 
of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon, is being real-
ized through many projects: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes the 20th anniver-
sary of the restoration of Federal recognition of the Con-
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federated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Or-
egon.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 342
Commending Iraqi women for their participation in Iraqi government and 
civil society, encouraging the inclusion of Iraqi women in the political 
and economic life of Iraq, and advocating the protection of Iraqi women’s 
human rights in the Iraqi Constitution. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 21, 2003
Mrs. MALONEY (for herself, Mrs. BIGGERT, and Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending Iraqi women for their participation in Iraqi 
government and civil society, encouraging the inclusion 
of Iraqi women in the political and economic life of 
Iraq, and advocating the protection of Iraqi women’s 
human rights in the Iraqi Constitution.
Whereas the Saddam Hussein regime committed human 
rights atrocities against the citizens of Iraq; 
Whereas women in Iraq suffered under the Saddam Hussein 
regime; 
Whereas the Iraqi people have rejected Saddam Hussein and 
are in the process of building a free and democratic re-
public and repairing the damage inflicted upon Iraqi soci-
ety by Saddam Hussein;
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Whereas women in Iraq hope that in a more democratic soci-
ety they will be able to regain their roles in society and 
exercise their basic human rights; 
Whereas the end of the Saddam Hussein regime has given 
women in Iraq hope to regain their roles in society; 
Whereas women in Iraq have played important roles in public 
and private industries, including the government; 
Whereas the reconstruction of Iraq and the writing of the 
Iraqi Constitution provide a unique opportunity to con-
tinue this success and to affirm women’s human rights 
under law; 
Whereas for women to fully participate in Iraqi society, they 
must have the right to vote, the right to run for office, 
equality of opportunity, and access to health care, edu-
cation, and employment; and 
Whereas the United States, through its diplomatic activities, 
is actively involved in encouraging the full inclusion and 
participation of Iraqi women in the political and economic 
life of their country, and must continue to do so through-
out the reconstruction process: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends the participation of Iraqi women 
in Iraq’s government and civil society; 
(2) proclaims its ongoing commitment to en-
couraging the full inclusion of women, and indeed all 
members of Iraqi society, in the political and eco-
nomic life of their country; and
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(3) advocates the protection of the human 
rights of all Iraqis, particularly women, in the Iraqi 
Constitution.
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Whereas nearly 85 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 
transgender students reported that they have been ver-
bally harassed by their peers because of their sexual ori-
entation and gender identity; 
Whereas nearly 40 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 
transgender students reported that they have been phys-
ically assaulted by their peers because of their sexual ori-
entation and gender identity; 
Whereas more than 75 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 
transgender students reported that faculty and staff rare-
ly or never intervene when harassment against lesbian, 
gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals occurs; 
Whereas nearly 30 percent of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and 
transgender students reported that they missed at least 
one entire school day in the preceding month because 
they felt unsafe; 
Whereas 42 States do not have laws to protect lesbian, gay, 
and bisexual students from discrimination or harassment 
that occurs at school; 
Whereas 47 States do not have laws to protect transgender 
students from discrimination or harassment that occurs 
at school; 
Whereas unchecked harassment and discrimination based on 
sexual orientation and gender identity or expression can 
hinder student achievement and have a negative impact 
on student academic performance; 
Whereas the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network, 
in partnership with the United States Student Associa-
tion, has designated April 21, 2004, as ‘‘the Day of Si-
lence’’, a day on which participating students vow to re-
main silent for a full day to bring attention to the har-
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$85,000 in dimes, prompting Cantor to declare it ‘‘A 
March of Dimes,’’ a name that became the lasting mon-
iker for the Foundation; 
Whereas, thanks to President Roosevelt and the March of 
Dimes, polio is now a thing of the past in the United 
States; and 
Whereas, following President Roosevelt’s death on April 12, 
1945, the selection of the dime as a place to honor him 
was logical, and the new Roosevelt dime was issued on 
January 30, 1946: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress affirms its support for pre-
serving President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s profile on the 
dime because of his innumerable contributions to and last-
ing impact on the Nation.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 345
Authorizing the printing as a House document of the transcripts of the 
proceedings of ‘‘The Changing Nature of the House Speakership: The 
Cannon Centenary Conference’’, sponsored by the Congressional Research 
Service on November 12, 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
DECEMBER 8, 2003
Mr. NEY (for himself and Mr. LARSON of Connecticut) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
House Administration 
DECEMBER 8, 2003
Committee on House Administration discharged; considered and agreed to 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing the printing as a House document of the tran-
scripts of the proceedings of ‘‘The Changing Nature of 
the House Speakership: The Cannon Centenary Con-
ference’’, sponsored by the Congressional Research Serv-
ice on November 12, 2003.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring),
SECTION 1. PRINTING OF DOCUMENT. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—The transcripts of the proceedings 
of ‘‘The Changing Nature of the House Speakership: The
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Cannon Centenary Conference’’, sponsored by the Con-
gressional Research Service on November 12, 2003, shall 
be printed as a House document, in a style and manner 
determined by the Joint Committee on Printing. 
(b) ADDITIONAL COPIES
FOR HOUSE
AND SEN-
ATE.—There shall be printed for the use of the House of 
Representatives and the Senate such aggregate number of 
copies of the document printed under subsection (a) as 
the Joint Committee on Printing determines to be appro-
priate, except that the maximum number of copies which 
may be printed shall be the number for which the aggre-
gate printing cost does not exceed $65,000.
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