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H. Res. 233
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 5, 2001.
Whereas the United States and Mexico share a special bilat-
eral friendship which is matched by few other countries
in the world;
Whereas the United States and Mexico are partners joined by
geography as well as by a multitude of government-to-
government and private relationships which are of critical
importance to both countries;
Whereas the United States and Mexico share concerns on a
wide range of issues, including trade, immigration, the
environment, economic development, and regional secu-
rity and stability;
Whereas Vicente Fox Quesada of the Alliance for Change
(consisting of the National Action Party and the Mexican
Green Party) was sworn in as President of the United
Mexican States on December 1, 2000, the first opposition
candidate to be elected president in Mexico in seven dec-
ades;
Whereas the United States, as Mexico’s neighbor, ally, and
partner in the hemisphere, has a strong interest in Presi-
dent Fox’s success in promoting prosperity and democ-
racy in his country and the region during his term of of-
fice; and
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Whereas President Vicente Fox is making a state visit to
Washington, D.C. on September 5–7, 2001: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) welcomes the state visit by the President of the
United Mexican States, Vicente Fox Quesada; and
(2) declares that, in keeping with the just interests
of the United States, the special nature of the relation-
ship between the United States and Mexico should be
further cultivated to the mutual benefit of both coun-
tries.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 234
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death
of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a Representative from South Carolina.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
Mr. SPRATT submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives
on the death of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a Rep-
resentative from South Carolina.
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound
sorrow of the death of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a
Representative from the State of South Carolina.
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolu-
tions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the
family of the deceased.
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the
deceased.
Æ
H. Res. 234
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 5, 2001.
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound sor-
row of the death of the Honorable Floyd Spence, a Rep-
resentative from the State of South Carolina.
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolutions
to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the family of
the deceased.
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the de-
ceased.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 235
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 13, 2001.
Whereas the Jerusalem Fund has launched a Words Can
Heal Campaign on September 4, 2001, to reduce verbal
violence and gossip and to promote the value and practice
of ethical speech in order improve our democracy, build
mutual respect, honor, and dignity in our country;
Whereas words used unfairly, whether expressed through ex-
cessive anger, unfair criticism, public and private humil-
iation, bigoted comments, cruel jokes, or rumors and ma-
licious gossip, can traumatize and damage many lives;
Whereas an unwillingness or inability of many parents to
control what they say when angry causes the infliction of
potentially damaging verbal abuse on many children;
Whereas bigoted words are often used to dehumanize entire
religious, racial, and ethnic groups, and can inflame hos-
tility;
Whereas the spreading of negative and often unfair, untrue,
or exaggerated comments or rumors about others often
inflicts irrevocable damage on the victim of such rumors;
Whereas the Words Can Heal Campaign will raise awareness
regarding the damage that can be caused by destructive
language; and
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 235
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the
establishment of a National Words Can Heal Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 2001
Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN submitted the following resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the establishment of a National Words Can Heal
Day.
Whereas words used unfairly, whether expressed through ex-
cessive anger, unfair criticism, public and private humil-
iation, bigoted comments, cruel jokes, or rumors and ma-
licious gossip, can traumatize and damage many lives;
Whereas an unwillingness or inability of many parents to
control what they say when angry causes the infliction of
potentially damaging verbal abuse on many children;
Whereas bigoted words are often used to dehumanize entire
religious, racial, and ethnic groups, and can inflame hos-
tility;
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Whereas the spreading of negative and often unfair, untrue,
or exaggerated comments or rumors about others often
inflicts irrevocable damage on the victim of such rumors;
Whereas the establishment of a National Words Can Heal
Day would raise awareness regarding the damage that
can be caused by destructive language; and
Whereas September 10, 2001, would be an appropriate day
to establish as National Words Can Heal Day: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a National Words Can Heal Day should be
established; 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.
Æ
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House Calendar No. 73
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 236
[Report No. 107–204]
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 13 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 11), 2001
Mrs. MYRICK, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of Thursday, September 13,
2001, providing for consideration or disposition of a bill
making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal
HRES 236 RH
year 2001 for additional disaster assistance, for anti-ter-
rorism initiatives, for assistance in the recovery from the
tragedy that occurred on September 11, 2001, and for
other purposes, any amendment thereto, any conference
report thereon, or any amendment reported in disagree-
ment from a conference thereon.
House Calendar No. 73
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 236
[Report No. 107–204]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules.
SEPTEMBER 13 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 11), 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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House Calendar No. 74
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 237
[Report No. 107–205]
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
Mrs. MYRICK, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of Friday, September 14,
2001, providing for consideration or disposition of a bill
making emergency supplemental appropriations for fiscal
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 238
Condemning any price gouging with respect to motor fuels during the hours
and days after the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 14, 2001
Mr. TAUZIN (for himself, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. BOUCHER, Mr.
UPTON, Mr. GREEN
of Texas, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. GORDON, Mr.
LARGENT, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. BURR of North Carolina, Mr. MARKEY, Mrs.
CUBIN, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. SHIMKUS, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Vir-
ginia, Mr. JOHN, Mr. BUYER, Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri, Mr. BASS,
Mr. BARRETT, Mr. PITTS, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. WALDEN of Oregon, Mr.
HALL of Texas, Mr. RUSH, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. LU-
THER, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. WAXMAN, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. STUPAK, Mr.
ENGEL, Ms. DEGETTE, Ms. HARMAN, Mr. SAWYER, Mr. WYNN, Mr.
KLECZKA, Mr. BLUNT, and Mr. BARTON of Texas) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and
Commerce
SEPTEMBER 14, 2001
Committee on Energy and Commerce discharged; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Condemning any price gouging with respect to motor fuels
during the hours and days after the terrorist acts of
September 11, 2001.
Whereas the retail price of motor fuels reportedly rose by as
much as 300 percent in several locations in the United
•HRES 238 ATH
States during the hours and days after the terrorist acts
of September 11, 2001;
Whereas reliable reports suggest that the inventory of motor
fuels in the United States was adequate during that pe-
riod;
Whereas no significant disruptions in the availability of motor
fuels were reported as a result of the terrorist acts of
September 11, 2001;
Whereas several of the Nation’s oil companies pledged to hold
their fuel prices steady during the period immediately fol-
lowing the terrorist acts;
Whereas the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC) has announced that all of its member countries
‘‘remain committed to continuing their policy of strength-
ening market stability and ensuring that sufficient sup-
plies are available to satisfy market needs’’ and ‘‘are pre-
pared to use their spare capacity, if deemed necessary, to
achieve those goals’’;
Whereas some vendors of motor fuels in the United States
may have taken advantage of the uncertainty created by
the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, by knowingly
charging in excess of a reasonable price for motor fuels,
a practice commonly known as ‘‘price gouging’’; and
Whereas price gouging is detrimental to consumer confidence
and the economy of the United States, and was particu-
larly detrimental during the hours and days after the ter-
rorist acts of September 11, 2001: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
•HRES 238 ATH
(1) condemns any price gouging with respect to
motor fuels during the hours and days after the ter-
rorist acts of September 11, 2001; and
(2) urges the appropriate Federal and State
agencies to investigate any incidents of price
gouging with respect to motor fuels during the hours
and days after the terrorist acts of September 11,
2001, and to prosecute any violations of law discov-
ered as a result of the investigations.
Æ
H. Res. 238
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 14, 2001.
Whereas the retail price of motor fuels reportedly rose by as
much as 300 percent in several locations in the United
States during the hours and days after the terrorist acts
of September 11, 2001;
Whereas reliable reports suggest that the inventory of motor
fuels in the United States was adequate during that pe-
riod;
Whereas no significant disruptions in the availability of motor
fuels were reported as a result of the terrorist acts of
September 11, 2001;
Whereas several of the Nation’s oil companies pledged to hold
their fuel prices steady during the period immediately fol-
lowing the terrorist acts;
Whereas the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries
(OPEC) has announced that all of its member countries
‘‘remain committed to continuing their policy of strength-
ening market stability and ensuring that sufficient sup-
plies are available to satisfy market needs’’ and ‘‘are pre-
pared to use their spare capacity, if deemed necessary, to
achieve those goals’’;
Whereas some vendors of motor fuels in the United States
may have taken advantage of the uncertainty created by
•HRES 238 EH
the terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, by knowingly
charging in excess of a reasonable price for motor fuels,
a practice commonly known as ‘‘price gouging’’; and
Whereas price gouging is detrimental to consumer confidence
and the economy of the United States, and was particu-
larly detrimental during the hours and days after the ter-
rorist acts of September 11, 2001: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) condemns any price gouging with respect to
motor fuels during the hours and days after the terrorist
acts of September 11, 2001; and
(2) urges the appropriate Federal and State agen-
cies to investigate any incidents of price gouging with re-
spect to motor fuels during the hours and days after the
terrorist acts of September 11, 2001, and to prosecute
any violations of law discovered as a result of the inves-
tigations.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 239
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 15 (legislative day, September 14), 2001.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Terrorist Victims
Flag Memorial Resolution of 2001’’.
SEC. 2. CAPITOL-FLOWN FLAGS FOR VICTIMS OF THE SEP-
TEMBER 11, 2001, TERRORIST ATTACKS.
(a) AUTHORITY.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—At the request of a surviving vic-
tim, or the family of a deceased victim, of the terrorist
attacks which occurred on September 11, 2001, the Rep-
resentative of such victim or family may provide the vic-
tim or family with a Capitol-flown flag, not to exceed
one flag per victim or family, together with the certifi-
cate described in paragraph (4).
(2) EFFECTIVE DATE.—Paragraph (1) shall take
effect on the date on which the Committee on House Ad-
ministration approves the regulations issued by the Clerk
of the House of Representatives under subsection (b).
•HRES 239 EH
(3) COST.—Flags shall be provided at no cost to
the victims or their families. Such funds as may be nec-
essary for the administration of this program, including
the purchase and delivery of flags provided pursuant to
this resolution, are hereby authorized to be appropriated
from the applicable accounts of the House of Represent-
atives.
(4) CERTIFICATE DESCRIBED.—The certificate de-
scribed in this paragraph is a certificate which is signed
by the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
Representative providing the flag, and which reads as
follows: ‘‘This flag has been flown over the United States
Capitol, in memory of those who perished, and to honor
those who were injured, as a result of the terrorist at-
tacks which occurred on September 11, 2001. It is pre-
sented to the surviving victims, and the families of those
who lost their lives, with profound sorrow on behalf of
the United States House of Representatives.’’.
(b) REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES.—
(1) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 30 days after the
date of adoption of this resolution, the Clerk shall issue
regulations for carrying out this resolution, including
regulations to establish procedures (including any appro-
priate forms, guidelines, and accompanying certificates)
for requesting a Capitol-flown flag.
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Jacob Remines, Josh Robinson, and Wes Walden for
demonstrating excellence and character throughout a
summer of little league baseball; and
(3) commends Little League Baseball for its 63-
year tradition of encouraging the development of sports-
manship and confidence in youth through its sponsorship
of world-class baseball.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 239 EH
(2) APPROVAL BY COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINIS-
TRATION.—The regulations issued by the Clerk under
paragraph (1) shall take effect upon approval by the
Committee on House Administration.
(c) APPLICABILITY.—This resolution shall only apply to
victims of the terrorist attacks which occurred in the United
States on September 11, 2001.
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this resolution—
(1) the term ‘‘Capitol-flown flag’’ means a United
States flag flown over the United States Capitol in honor
of the deceased or surviving victim for whom such flag
is requested;
(2) the term ‘‘Representative’’ includes a Delegate
or Resident Commissioner to the Congress; and
(3) the term ‘‘victim’’ means a person who lost his
or her life in, or due to, the attacks of September 11,
2001, or who sustained physical injury due to the at-
tacks, but does not include the aircraft hijackers and
any other person determined to have taken part in those
attacks.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 23
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that any portion of
the Federal budget surplus attributable to the Department of Defense
Military Retirement Fund should be used exclusively for the financing
of the military retirement and survivor benefit programs of the Depart-
ment of Defense.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 30, 2001
Mr. HILL (for himself and Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Budget, and in
addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subse-
quently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such
provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
any portion of the Federal budget surplus attributable
to the Department of Defense Military Retirement Fund
should be used exclusively for the financing of the mili-
tary retirement and survivor benefit programs of the
Department of Defense.
Whereas the Congress has made commitments to balance the
Federal budget without including the surpluses of trust
funds dedicated to particular purposes, such as the Old-
Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund, the Disability
•HRES 23 IH
Insurance Trust Fund, and the Hospital Insurance Trust
Fund;
Whereas the assets of the Department of Defense Military
Retirement Fund are used to finance the military retire-
ment and survivor benefit programs of the Department
of Defense;
Whereas the Department of Defense Military Retirement
Fund is facing a long-term unfunded actuarial liability
which will require all of the fund’s current surplus to pay
the retirement and survivor benefits promised to current
and future members of the Armed Forces; and
Whereas the assets in the Department of Defense Military
Retirement Fund are included in the calculation of the
Federal budget surplus and account for approximately
$100,000,000,000 of the estimated Federal budget sur-
plus during the next 10 years: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that any portion of the Federal budget sur-
plus attributable to the Department of Defense Military
Retirement Fund should be used exclusively for the fi-
nancing of the military retirement and survivor benefit
programs of the Department of Defense, and not for the
financing of tax policy changes, new Federal spending, or
any other purpose.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 240
Returning to the Senate the bill H.R. 2500.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
Mr. THOMAS submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Returning to the Senate the bill H.R. 2500.
Resolved, That the amendment of the Senate to the
bill (H.R. 2500) entitled ‘‘An Act making appropriations
for the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the
Judiciary, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 2002, and for other purposes’’, in the opin-
ion of this House, contravenes the first clause of the sev-
enth section of the first article of the Constitution of the
United States and is an infringement of the privileges of
this House and that such bill be respectfully returned to
the Senate with a message communicating this resolution.
Æ
H. Res. 240 
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
September 20, 2001. 
Resolved, That the amendment of the Senate to the bill 
(H.R. 2500) entitled ‘‘An Act making appropriations for the 
Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, 
and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2002, and for other purposes’’, in the opinion of this House, 
contravenes the first clause of the seventh section of the first 
article of the Constitution of the United States and is an in-
fringement of the privileges of this House and that such bill 
be respectfully returned to the Senate with a message com-
municating this resolution. 
Attest: 
Clerk. 
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 241
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Administrator
of the Federal Aviation Administration should consider hiring an em-
ployee whose employment with an air carrier was terminated as a result
of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001, for a
position with the Federal Air Marshal program of the Administration.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 20, 2001
Mr. GREEN of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration
should consider hiring an employee whose employment
with an air carrier was terminated as a result of the
terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001,
for a position with the Federal Air Marshal program
of the Administration.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Administrator of the Federal Avia-
tion Administration should consider hiring an employee
whose employment with an air carrier was terminated as
a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred on Sep-
•HRES 241 IH
tember 11, 2001, for a position with the Federal Air Mar-
shal program of the Administration.
Æ
H. Res. 242
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 21, 2001.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the Com-
mittee on Rules on the same day it is presented to the House
is waived with respect to any resolution reported on the legis-
lative day of Friday, September 21, 2001, providing for con-
sideration or disposition of a bill to preserve the continued vi-
ability of the United States air transportation system.
Attest:
Clerk.