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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 16
Concerning the urgent need to improve the living standards of those South
Asians living in the Ganges and the Brahmaputra River Basin.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 6, 1997
Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. ROYCE, and
Mr. GILMAN) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to
the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, for a period to be sub-
sequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of
such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the urgent need to improve the living standards
of those South Asians living in the Ganges and the
Brahmaputra River Basin.
Whereas some 400,000,000 people live in Bangladesh, north-
ern India, and Nepal near the Ganges and Brahmaputra
Rivers and their tributaries;
Whereas these people comprise the largest concentration of
poor people in the world;
Whereas this region lacks the resources, especially the infra-
structure, that can pull its residents out of poverty;
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Whereas almost every year flooding by the Ganges and Brah-
maputra Rivers produces death and destruction, some-
times on a vast scale;
Whereas during the dry seasons, water supplies do not meet
the needs of the region’s people, especially farmers;
Whereas despite these problems, the region has great poten-
tial for development;
Whereas Bangladesh, India, and Nepal have recognized for
many years that the water resources of the region, if
properly managed, could contribute greatly to the welfare
of millions of people in the region;
Whereas the Governments of Bangladesh and India signed a
30-year agreement on January 13, 1997, for the purpose
of sharing the water of the Ganges River; and
Whereas in 1996 the Governments of India and Nepal signed
and ratified a treaty enabling the joint development of
the water resources of the Mahakali River: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) congratulates the Governments of Ban-
gladesh and India for their recent agreement on
sharing the water of the Ganges River;
(2) congratulates the Governments of India and
Nepal on their treaty enabling the joint development
of the water resources of the Mahakali River;
(3) respectfully offers its encouragement for the
three governments to continue their cooperation
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which can do much to relieve the poverty of those
people living the Ganges and Brahmaputra River
Basin; and
(4) urges international financial institutions,
such as the World Bank and the Asian Development
Bank, and the international community to offer
whatever advice, encouragement, and assistance is
appropriate to help in this effort.
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III
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 16
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 12, 1997
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Concerning the urgent need to improve the living standards
of those South Asians living in the Ganges and the
Brahmaputra River Basin.
Whereas some 400,000,000 people live in Bangladesh, north-
ern India, and Nepal near the Ganges and Brahmaputra
Rivers and their tributaries;
Whereas these people comprise the largest concentration of
poor people in the world;
Whereas this region lacks the resources, especially the infra-
structure, that can pull its residents out of poverty;
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which can do much to relieve the poverty of those
people living the Ganges and Brahmaputra River
Basin; and
(4) urges international financial institutions,
such as the World Bank and the Asian Development
Bank, and the international community to offer
whatever advice, encouragement, and assistance is
appropriate to help in this effort.
Passed the House of Representatives March 11,
1997.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first
volunteer rescue squad in United States, the Roanoke
Life Saving and First Aid Crew, and Virginia has
subsequently taken the lead in honoring the thou-
sands of people nationwide who give their time and
energy to community rescue squads through the es-
tablishment of To The Rescue, a museum located in
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Roanoke devoted to emergency medical services
(EMS) personnel;
Whereas to further recognize the selfless contributions of
EMS personnel nationwide, the Virginia Association
of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc., and the Julian
Stanley Wise Foundation, in conjunction with To
The Rescue, in 1993 organized the first annual Na-
tional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial
Service at Greene Memorial United Methodist
Church in Roanoke, Virginia, to honor EMS person-
nel from across the country who have died in the line
of duty;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service has
captured national attention by honoring 119 provid-
ers of emergency medical services from 35 States;
Whereas the singular devotion of EMS personnel to the
safety and welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy
of the highest praise;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is
a fitting reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of
EMS personnel nationwide;
Whereas according to the Department of Health and
Human Services, 170,000 Americans require emer-
gency medical services on an average day, a number
which projects to over 60,000,000 people annually;
and
Whereas the life of every American will be affected, di-
rectly or indirectly, by the uniquely skilled and dedi-
cated efforts of EMS personnel who work bravely and
tirelessly to preserve America’s greatest resource—
people: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. OFFICIAL SITE OF NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERV-
ICE.
The Congress declares the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
to be the official site of the National Emergency Medical
Services Memorial Service to honor emergency medical
services personnel who have died in the line of duty.
SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place
the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Serv-
ice under Federal authority or to require any expenditure
of Federal funds.
Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 1998.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 171
Agreed to May 21, 1998
One Hundred Fifth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the twenty-seventh day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-eight
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first volunteer
rescue squad in the United States, the Roanoke Life Saving
and First Aid Crew, and Virginia has subsequently taken the
lead in honoring the thousands of people nationwide who give
their time and energy to community rescue squads through the
establishment of To The Rescue, a museum located in Roanoke
devoted to emergency medical services (EMS) personnel;
Whereas to further recognize the selfless contributions of EMS
personnel nationwide, the Virginia Association of Volunteer Res-
cue Squads, Inc., and the Julian Stanley Wise Foundation, in
conjunction with To The Rescue, in 1993 organized the first
annual National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial
Service at Greene Memorial United Methodist Church in
Roanoke, Virginia, to honor EMS personnel from across the coun-
try who have died in the line of duty;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service has captured
national attention by honoring 119 providers of emergency medi-
cal services from 35 States;
Whereas the singular devotion of EMS personnel to the safety
and welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy of the highest
praise;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is a fitting
reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of EMS personnel nation-
wide;
Whereas according to the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices, 170,000 Americans require emergency medical services on
an average day, a number which projects to over 60,000,000
people annually; and
Whereas the life of every American will be affected, directly or
indirectly, by the uniquely skilled and dedicated efforts of EMS
personnel who work bravely and tirelessly to preserve America’s
greatest resource—people: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring),
SECTION 1. OFFICIAL SITE OF NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERVICE.
The Congress declares the City of Roanoke, Virginia, to be
the official site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memo-
rial Service to honor emergency medical services personnel who
have died in the line of duty.
H. Con. Res. 171—2
SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place the
National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service under
Federal authority or to require any expenditure of Federal funds.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
SECTION 1. OFFICIAL SITE OF NATIONAL MEMORIAL SERV-
ICE.
The Congress declares the City of Roanoke, Virginia,
to be the official site of the National Emergency Medical
Services Memorial Service to honor emergency medical
services personnel who have died in the line of duty.
SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place
the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Serv-
ice under Federal authority or to require any expenditure
of Federal funds.
Passed the House of Representatives May 19, 1998.
Attest:
ROBIN H. CARLE,
Clerk.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
Declaring the memorial service sponsored by the National Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) Memorial Service Board of Directors to honor emergency
medical services personnel to be the ‘‘National Emergency Medical Serv-
ices Memorial Service’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 21, 1997
Mr. GOODLATTE (for himself and Mr. GOODE) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Declaring the memorial service sponsored by the National
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service
Board of Directors to honor emergency medical services
personnel to be the ‘‘National Emergency Medical Serv-
ices Memorial Service’’.
Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first vol-
unteer rescue squad in United States, the Roanoke Life
Saving and First Aid Crew, and Virginia has subse-
quently taken the lead in honoring the thousands of peo-
ple nationwide who give their time and energy to commu-
nity rescue squads through the establishment of To The
Rescue, a museum located in Roanoke devoted to emer-
gency medical services (EMS) personnel;
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Whereas to further recognize the selfless contributions of
EMS personnel nationwide, the Virginia Association of
Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc. and the Julian Stanley
Wise Foundation, in conjunction with To The Rescue, in
1993 organized the first annual National Emergency
Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service in Roanoke,
Virginia, to honor EMS personnel from across the coun-
try who have died in the line of duty;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service has
captured national attention by honoring 119 providers of
emergency medical services from 35 States;
Whereas the singular devotion of EMS personnel to the safe-
ty and welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy of the
highest praise;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is a fit-
ting reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of EMS per-
sonnel nationwide;
Whereas, according to the Department of Health and Human
Services, 170,000 Americans require emergency medical
services on an average day, a number which projects to
over 60,000,000 people annually; and
Whereas the life of every American will be affected, directly
or indirectly, by the uniquely skilled and dedicated efforts
of EMS personnel who work bravely and tirelessly to pre-
serve America’s greatest resource—people: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress declares the memorial service
held in Roanoke, Virginia, and sponsored by the National
Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial Service
•HCON 171 IH
Board of Directors to honor emergency medical services
personnel who have died in the line of duty to be the ‘‘Na-
tional Emergency Medical Services Memorial Service’’.
SEC. 2. RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.
Nothing in this resolution shall be construed to place
the National Emergency Medical Services Memorial Serv-
ice under Federal authority or to require any expenditure
of Federal funds.
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III
105TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 171
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 20, 1998
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Declaring the city of Roanoke, Virginia, to be the official
site of the National Emergency Medical Services Memo-
rial Service.
Whereas in 1928 Julian Stanley Wise founded the first
volunteer rescue squad in United States, the Roanoke
Life Saving and First Aid Crew, and Virginia has
subsequently taken the lead in honoring the thou-
sands of people nationwide who give their time and
energy to community rescue squads through the es-
tablishment of To The Rescue, a museum located in
HCON 171 RDS
Roanoke devoted to emergency medical services
(EMS) personnel;
Whereas to further recognize the selfless contributions of
EMS personnel nationwide, the Virginia Association
of Volunteer Rescue Squads, Inc., and the Julian
Stanley Wise Foundation, in conjunction with To
The Rescue, in 1993 organized the first annual Na-
tional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Memorial
Service at Greene Memorial United Methodist
Church in Roanoke, Virginia, to honor EMS person-
nel from across the country who have died in the line
of duty;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service has
captured national attention by honoring 119 provid-
ers of emergency medical services from 35 States;
Whereas the singular devotion of EMS personnel to the
safety and welfare of their fellow citizens is worthy
of the highest praise;
Whereas the annual National EMS Memorial Service is
a fitting reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of
EMS personnel nationwide;
Whereas according to the Department of Health and
Human Services, 170,000 Americans require emer-
gency medical services on an average day, a number
which projects to over 60,000,000 people annually;
and
Whereas the life of every American will be affected, di-
rectly or indirectly, by the uniquely skilled and dedi-
cated efforts of EMS personnel who work bravely and
tirelessly to preserve America’s greatest resource—
people: Now, therefore, be it
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(2) any system to implement subsection 922(t) 
of title 18, United States Code, that does not re-
quire and result in the destruction of any identifying 
information submitted by or on behalf of any person 
who has been determined not to be prohibited from 
possessing or receiving a firearm no more than 24 
hours after the system advises a Federal firearms li-
censee that possession or receipt of a firearm by the 
prospective transferee would not violate subsection 
(g) or (n) of section 922 of title 18, United States 
Code, or State law. 
SEC. 615. Notwithstanding any other provision of 
law, amounts deposited or available in the Fund estab-
lished under 42 U.S.C. 10601 in any fiscal year in excess 
of $650,000,000 shall not be available for obligation until 
the following fiscal year. 
SEC. 616. None of the funds made available to the 
Department of Justice in this Act may be used to discrimi-
nate against or denigrate the religious or moral beliefs of 
students who participate in programs for which financial 
assistance is provided from those funds, or of the parents 
or legal guardians of such students. 
SEC. 617. None of the funds appropriated or other-
wise made available to the Department of State shall be 
available for the purpose of granting either immigrant or
‘‘CHAPTER 
1607—EDUCATIONAL 
ASSIST-
ANCE 
FOR 
RESERVE 
COMPONENT 
MEMBERS 
SUPPORTING 
CONTIN-
GENCY OPERATIONS AND CERTAIN 
OTHER OPERATIONS
‘‘Sec. 
‘‘16161. Purpose. 
‘‘16162. Educational assistance program. 
‘‘16163. Eligibility for educational assistance. 
‘‘16164. Time limitation for use of entitlement. 
‘‘16165. Termination of assistance. 
‘‘16166. Administration of program.
‘‘§ 16161. Purpose 
‘‘The purpose of this chapter is to provide educational 
assistance to members of the reserve components who have 
been called or ordered to active service in response to a 
war or national emergency declared by the President or 
the Congress, in recognition of the sacrifices that those 
members make in answering the call to duty. 
‘‘§ 16162. Educational assistance program 
‘‘(a) PROGRAM ESTABLISHMENT.— The Secretary of 
each military department, under regulations prescribed by 
the Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland 
Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not 
operating as a service in the Navy, shall establish and 
maintain a program as prescribed in this chapter to pro-
vide educational assistance to members of the Ready Re-
serve of the armed forces under the jurisdiction of the Sec-
retary concerned.
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 174
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the anti-American and anti-
Semitic remarks of Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 22, 1997
Mr. WEXLER (for himself, Mr. ACKERMAN, and Mr. LANTOS) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the anti-Amer-
ican and anti-Semitic remarks of Malaysian Prime Min-
ister Mahathir Mohamed.
Whereas over the last several weeks, Prime Minister
Mahathir Mohamed of Malaysia has publicly made in-
flammatory anti-American and anti-Semitic statements;
Whereas his characterization of a ‘‘Jewish agenda’’ to destroy
the Malaysian economy is hateful bigotry recalling the
horrors of Nazi doctrine and history’s darkest moments;
Whereas it is the responsibility of the United States Congress
to respond to the dangerous scapegoating of ethnic, reli-
gious, and cultural groups throughout the world; and
Whereas the United States and Malaysia have had a close
and enduring relationship since 1957, and the negative
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and volatile remarks of Prime Minister Mahathir
Mohamed violate the spirit of friendship and cooperation
between our two nations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the democratically-elected Government of
Malaysia should, on behalf of the Malaysian people,
specifically condemn the verbal attacks articulated
by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamed;
(2) the Prime Minister of Malaysia should him-
self apologize and acknowledge the destructive and
divisive nature of his words, or as an alternative, re-
sign as the Prime Minister of Malaysia; and
(3) the United States and Malaysia should con-
tinue to strengthen their bilateral cooperation and
work to ensure the human rights of all ethnic, reli-
gious, and cultural groups.
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IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 175
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for a comprehensive
management strategy to save the tundra from continued excessive depre-
dations by the mid-continent lesser snow goose.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 24, 1997
Mr. HUNTER (for himself and Mr. CUNNINGHAM) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Resources
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need for
a comprehensive management strategy to save the tundra
from continued excessive depredations by the mid-con-
tinent lesser snow goose.
Whereas the tundra ecosystem of North America, including
portions located in the United States and in Canada, is
a valued international resource that provides habitat for
hundreds of different species of nesting birds;
Whereas the population of mid-continent lesser snow geese is
increasing at a rate of five percent a year, from 900,000
in 1969 to more than 5,000,000 in 1997, and a majority
of these snow geese nest in fragile arctic tundra habitat;
Whereas the United States Fish and Wildlife Service has de-
termined that the population of mid-continent lesser snow
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geese far exceeds the population goal for this species and
the excessive number of mid-continent lesser snow geese
is damaging its tundra nesting habitat;
Whereas the overpopulation of mid-continent lesser snow
geese is causing irreparable damage to this fragile tundra
ecosystem because the overabundant snow geese consume
and subsequently destroy large areas of vegetation in
vital migratory bird nesting habitats;
Whereas the potential for disease outbreaks among large con-
centrations of mid-continent lesser snow geese is immi-
nent because of overpopulation;
Whereas continued Government inaction will result in the de-
struction of thousands of acres of tundra within 12
months; and
Whereas the overpopulation of mid-continent lesser snow
geese could cause a decline in other species that nest in
the same arctic region: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that the
United States Fish and Wildlife Service (together with its
State flyway council partners) should take comprehensive
action to utilize the most efficient technological and con-
servation measures, including the modification of manage-
ment practices on public lands, to reduce the population
of mid-continent lesser snow geese to levels that—
(1) can be supported without the destruction of
tundra ecosystems; and
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 181
Calling for a United States effort to end restrictions on the freedoms and
human rights of the enclaved people in the occupied area of Cyprus.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
OCTOBER 29, 1997
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN (for herself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mrs. MALONEY of New York,
Mr. PORTER, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. MENENDEZ, Mr. SHERMAN, Mr. RUSH,
and Mr. PAPPAS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Calling for a United States effort to end restrictions on
the freedoms and human rights of the enclaved people
in the occupied area of Cyprus.
Whereas respect for fundamental freedoms and human rights
is a cornerstone of United States foreign policy;
Whereas the enclaved people of Cyprus, those Greek-Cypriots
and Maronites living in the Karpas peninsula, are subject
to restrictions on freedom and human rights;
Whereas the representatives of the two communities in Cy-
prus, who met in Vienna in August 1975 under the aus-
pices of the Secretary General of the United Nations,
reached an agreement known as the Vienna Three Agree-
ment, which, inter alia, states that, ‘‘Greek-Cypriots in
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(2) are consistent with sound biological man-
agement principles.
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