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H. Con. Res. 282
Agreed to October 3, 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
Whereas Johnny Cash was one of the most influential and recog-
nized voices of American music throughout the world, whose
influence spanned generations and musical genres;
Whereas Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in Kingsland,
Arkansas, and moved with his family at the age of 3 to Dyess,
Arkansas, where the family farmed 20 acres of cotton and other
seasonal crops;
Whereas those early years in the life of Johnny Cash inspired
songs such as ‘‘Look at Them Beans’’ and ‘‘Five Feet High and
Rising’’;
Whereas Johnny Cash eventually released more than 70 albums
of original material in his lifetime, beginning with his first
recording in 1955 with the Tennessee Two;
Whereas Johnny Cash was a devoted husband to June Carter
Cash, a father of 5 children, and a grandfather;
Whereas Johnny Cash received extensive recognition for his con-
tributions to the musical heritage of the Nation, including mem-
bership in the Grand Ole Opry; induction into the Nashville
Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country Music Hall of Fame,
and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame; and his receipt of numerous
awards, including Kennedy Center Honors, 11 Grammy Awards,
and the 2001 National Medal of Arts;
Whereas Johnny Cash embodied the creativity, innovation, and
social conscience that define American music;
Whereas Johnny Cash was a vocal champion of the downtrodden,
the working man, and Native Americans; and
Whereas the Nation has lost one of its most prolific and influential
musicians with the death of Johnny Cash on September 12,
2003, in Nashville, Tennessee: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the life and accomplishments of Johnny Cash;
(2) recognizes and honors Johnny Cash for his invaluable
contributions to the Nation, Tennessee, and our musical herit-
age; and
H. Con. Res. 282—2
(3) extends condolences to the Cash family on the death
of a remarkable man.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 282
Honoring the life of Johnny Cash. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Mr. COOPER (for himself, Mr. ROSS, Mr. GORDON, Mr. BERRY, Mrs. 
BLACKBURN, Mr. BOOZMAN, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. 
FORD, Mr. JENKINS, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. TANNER, and Mr. WAMP) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Education and the Workforce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Johnny Cash.
Whereas Johnny Cash was one of the most influential and 
recognized voices of American music throughout the 
world, whose influence spanned generations and musical 
genres; 
Whereas Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in 
Kingsland, Arkansas, and moved with his family at the 
age of 3 to Dyess, Arkansas, where the family farmed 20 
acres of cotton and other seasonal crops; 
Whereas those early years in the life of Johnny Cash inspired 
songs such as ‘‘Look at Them Beans’’ and ‘‘Five Feet 
High and Rising’’;
HCON 302 RFS 
Whereas Taiwan has demonstrated its unequivocal support 
for human rights and a commitment to the democratic 
ideals of freedom of speech, freedom of the press, rule of 
law, and free and fair elections routinely held in a 
multiparty system; 
Whereas the upcoming October 31, 2003, visit to the United 
States of Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian is another 
significant step in broadening and deepening the friend-
ship and cooperation between the United States and Tai-
wan; 
Whereas on October 31, 2003, Taiwan’s President Chen 
Shui-bian will be presented an award by the International 
League for Human Rights for his efforts in promoting 
tolerance, democracy, and human rights; and 
Whereas Taiwan’s President Chen Shui-bian will bring a 
strong message from the Taiwanese people that Taiwan 
will cooperate and support the United States campaign 
against international terrorism and efforts to rebuild and 
bring democracy and stability to Afghanistan and Iraq: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) offers its warmest welcome to President 
Chen Shui-bian of Taiwan upon his visit to the 
United States on October 31, 2003;
•HCON 282 IH 
Whereas Johnny Cash eventually released more than 70 al-
bums of original material in his lifetime, beginning with 
his first recording in 1955 with the Tennessee Two; 
Whereas Johnny Cash was a devoted husband to June Carter 
Cash, a father of 5 children, and a grandfather; 
Whereas Johnny Cash received extensive recognition for his 
contributions to the musical heritage of the Nation, in-
cluding membership in the Grand Old Opry; induction 
into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country 
Music Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of 
Fame; and his receipt of numerous awards, including 
Kennedy Center Honors, 11 Grammy Awards, and the 
2001 National Medal of Arts; 
Whereas Johnny Cash embodied the creativity, innovation, 
and social conscience that define American music; 
Whereas Johnny Cash was a vocal champion of the down-
trodden, the working man, and Native Americans; and 
Whereas the Nation has lost one of its most prolific and in-
fluential musicians with the death of Johnny Cash on 
September 12, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the life and accomplishments of 
Johnny Cash; 
(2) recognizes and honors Johnny Cash for his 
invaluable contributions to the Nation, Tennessee, 
and our musical heritage; and
•HCON 282 IH 
(3) extends condolences to the Cash family on 
the death of a remarkable man.
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III 
Calendar No. 298
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 282
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
OCTOBER 1, 2003
Received and placed on the calendar 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Johnny Cash.
Whereas Johnny Cash was one of the most influential and 
recognized voices of American music throughout the 
world, whose influence spanned generations and musical 
genres; 
Whereas Johnny Cash was born on February 26, 1932, in 
Kingsland, Arkansas, and moved with his family at the
HCON 282 PCS 
age of 3 to Dyess, Arkansas, where the family farmed 20 
acres of cotton and other seasonal crops; 
Whereas those early years in the life of Johnny Cash inspired 
songs such as ‘‘Look at Them Beans’’ and ‘‘Five Feet 
High and Rising’’; 
Whereas Johnny Cash eventually released more than 70 al-
bums of original material in his lifetime, beginning with 
his first recording in 1955 with the Tennessee Two; 
Whereas Johnny Cash was a devoted husband to June Carter 
Cash, a father of 5 children, and a grandfather; 
Whereas Johnny Cash received extensive recognition for his 
contributions to the musical heritage of the Nation, in-
cluding membership in the Grand Ole Opry; induction 
into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the Country 
Music Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of 
Fame; and his receipt of numerous awards, including 
Kennedy Center Honors, 11 Grammy Awards, and the 
2001 National Medal of Arts; 
Whereas Johnny Cash embodied the creativity, innovation, 
and social conscience that define American music; 
Whereas Johnny Cash was a vocal champion of the down-
trodden, the working man, and Native Americans; and 
Whereas the Nation has lost one of its most prolific and in-
fluential musicians with the death of Johnny Cash on 
September 12, 2003, in Nashville, Tennessee: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the life and accomplishments of 
Johnny Cash;
HCON 282 PCS 
(2) recognizes and honors Johnny Cash for his 
invaluable contributions to the Nation, Tennessee, 
and our musical heritage; and 
(3) extends condolences to the Cash family on 
the death of a remarkable man.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
Calendar No. 298
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 282
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life of Johnny Cash. 
OCTOBER 1, 2003
Received and placed on the calendar
•HCON 304 IH 
and individuals that share the goals of all or 
part of the local community, including Falun 
Gong practitioners; and 
(B) report incidents of pressure or harass-
ment by agents of the People’s Republic of 
China to Members of Congress, the Attorney 
General, and the Secretary of State.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 283
Honoring the commitment of the individuals participating in the Free Our 
People March and Rally. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 16, 2003
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself and Mr. SHIMKUS) submitted the following 
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy 
and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the commitment of the individuals participating 
in the Free Our People March and Rally.
Whereas on September 4, 2003, 154 individuals with disabil-
ities from across the Nation, many using wheelchairs and 
other mobility aids, began the Free Our People March at 
the Liberty Bell in Philadelphia, to be joined by an addi-
tional 55 individuals in Baltimore; 
Whereas on September 17, 2003, the Free Our People March 
will reach Washington, D.C., where an expected 20,000 
supporters will greet and join the marchers for a rally on 
Capitol Hill; 
Whereas the goal of the Free Our People March is to call for 
Medicaid reform and full implementation of the Supreme 
Court’s Olmstead decision;
•HCON 283 IH 
Whereas ADAPT, a national grassroots disability rights 
group, organized the Free Our People March; and 
Whereas the Free Our People March coincides with the 20th 
anniversary of the first ADAPT action: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the 200 activists marching from 
Philadelphia to Washington, D.C., in the Free Our 
People March and the 20,000 supporters of the 
marchers for actively participating in change in 
Medicaid to more effectively meet the needs of peo-
ple with disabilities; 
(2) commends ADAPT for the group’s dedica-
tion, hard work, outreach, and organization in bring-
ing people together for 20 years to work for equal 
opportunity and rights for individuals with disabil-
ities; and 
(3) commends the non-profit organizations and 
churches that have assisted in the Free Our People 
March by providing food and shelter.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 284
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should actively 
support Taiwan’s membership in the United Nations and other inter-
national organizations. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mrs. MUSGRAVE (for herself, Mr. BELL, Mr. CHABOT, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. 
ANDREWS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. SOUDER, Mrs. 
KELLY, Mr. BILIRAKIS, and Mr. WEXLER) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International 
Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States 
should actively support Taiwan’s membership in the 
United Nations and other international organizations.
Whereas Taiwan has dramatically improved its record on 
human rights and routinely holds free and fair elections 
in a multiparty system, as evidenced most recently by its 
second democratic presidential election of March 18, 
2000, in which Mr. Chen Shui-bian was elected Presi-
dent; 
Whereas Taiwan is not a member state of the United Nations 
and cannot be held accountable for human rights viola-
tions by United Nations institutions and courts, and its
•HCON 284 IH 
23,000,000 people therefore cannot fully engage inter-
national institutions to protect their human rights; 
Whereas Taiwan has in recent years repeatedly expressed its 
strong desire to join the United Nations and other inter-
national organizations; 
Whereas Taiwan would benefit from membership in these or-
ganizations; 
Whereas the world community has reacted positively to Tai-
wan’s desire to participate in international organizations, 
as shown by Taiwan’s membership in the Asian Develop-
ment Bank, admission to the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-
operation as a full member, and membership in the 
World Trade Organization; 
Whereas Taiwan possesses ample resources and creativity to 
contribute to the work and funding of the United Nations 
and its affiliate organizations, such as the International 
Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the Inter-
national Monetary Fund; and 
Whereas Public Law 106–137 required the Secretary of State 
to submit to Congress a report on the efforts of the Sec-
retary to support Taiwan’s participation in international 
organizations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) Taiwan and its 23,000,000 people deserve 
full and equal membership in the United Nations 
and other international organizations; and
•HCON 284 IH 
(2) the United States should take a leading role 
in gaining international support for Taiwan’s par-
ticipation in these organizations.
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•HCON 287 IH 
new Hispanic playwrights and Spanish-speaking actors 
while bringing theater to those who cannot ordinarily af-
ford it; 
Whereas Rau´l Julia´ was a leader in the entertainment indus-
try, particularly as a tireless mentor and role model to 
emerging Latino actors; 
Whereas Rau´l Julia´ was a dedicated activist and humani-
tarian who in his lifetime became a major supporter and 
spokesperson for the Hunger Project, a nonprofit organi-
zation committed to the eradication of world hunger; 
Whereas Rau´l Julia´ was tireless in his commitment to the 
Puerto Rican film industry and to the making of Spanish 
language films and continued to participate in small, 
independent, Spanish-language films even after having 
become a Hollywood star; 
Whereas Rau´l Julia´ was an extremely successful stage, film 
and television actor who never abandoned his Puerto 
Rican heritage, never changed his name and never gave 
up his accent, thereby becoming an enduring role model 
for hundreds of Latino actors; 
Whereas Rau´l Julia´ received the Hispanic Heritage Award 
recognizing his many career achievements for the Latino 
community, including his involvement in ‘‘La Familia’’, a 
New York City outreach program for Latino families in 
need, the Puerto Rican traveling theater, the Museo del 
Barrio, and the New York Shakespeare Festival; 
Whereas Rau´l Julia´ received the National Board of Review 
Best Actor prize for his interpretation of the political 
prisoner Valentin in the award-winning landmark film 
‘‘The Kiss of the Spider Woman’’, an award he shared 
with his co-star William Hurt;
•HCON 286 IH 
(3) commends all those at Fort Detrick who 
have labored to develop vaccines for all types of ill-
nesses.
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SEC. 204. APPLICATION AND PLAN. 
Section 658E(c)(2) of the Child Care and Develop-
ment Block Grant Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 9858C(c)(2)) 
is amended—
(1) by amending subparagraph (D) to read as 
follows: 
‘‘(D) CONSUMER AND CHILD CARE PRO-
VIDER EDUCATION INFORMATION.—Certify that 
the State will collect and disseminate, through 
resource and referral services and other means 
as determined by the State, to parents of eligi-
ble children, child care providers, and the gen-
eral public, information regarding—
‘‘(i) the promotion of informed child 
care choices, including information about 
the quality and availability of child care 
services; 
‘‘(ii) research and best practices on 
children’s development, including early cog-
nitive development; 
‘‘(iii) the availability of assistance to 
obtain child care services; and 
‘‘(iv) other programs for which fami-
lies that receive child care services for 
which financial assistance is provided 
under this subchapter may be eligible, in-
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 288
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Seeds of Peace, founded by John Wallach in 1993,
is a program that brings together young people from re-
gions of conflict to study and learn about coexistence and
conflict resolution;
Whereas although the original focus of Seeds of Peace was
to bring Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian, and Egyptian
youth together, the program has expanded over the past
•HCON 288 EH
decade to involve youths from other regions of conflict,
including from Greece, Turkey and divided Cyprus, the
Balkans, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan;
Whereas these young people study and learn primarily at a
summer camp operated by Seeds of Peace in Otisfield,
Maine, and also through its regional programs such as
the Jerusalem Center for Coexistence;
Whereas Seeds of Peace works to dispel fear, mistrust, and
prejudice, which are root causes of violence and conflict,
and to build a new generation of leaders who are com-
mitted to achieving peace;
Whereas Seeds of Peace reveals the human face of those
whom youth have been taught to hate, by engaging camp-
ers in both guided coexistence sessions and ordinary sum-
mer camp activities such as living together in cabins,
sharing meals, canoeing, swimming, playing sports, and
creative exploration through the arts and computers;
Whereas the Arab-Israeli conflict is currently at a critical
juncture, and sustained progress towards peace depends
on the emergence of a new generation of leaders who will
choose dialogue, friendship, and openness over violence
and hatred;
Whereas Seeds of Peace provides year-round opportunities for
former participants to build on the relationships they
have forged at camp, so that the learning processes
begun at camp can continue back in the participants’
home countries, where they are most needed;
Whereas Seeds of Peace is strongly supported by partici-
pating governments and many world leaders;
•HCON 288 EH
Whereas previous Federal funding for Seeds of Peace dem-
onstrates its recognized importance in promoting United
States foreign policy goals; and
Whereas it is especially important to reaffirm that youth
must be involved in long-term, visionary solutions to con-
flicts perpetuated by cycles of violence: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) honors the accomplishments of Seeds of
Peace for promoting understanding, reconciliation,
acceptance, coexistence, and peace among youth
from the Middle East and other regions of conflict
around the world; and
(2) offers Seeds of Peace as a model of hope
that living together in peace and security is possible.
Passed the House of Representatives November 19,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 288
Honoring Seeds of Peace for its promotion of understanding, reconciliation, 
acceptance, coexistence, and peace among youth from the Middle East 
and other regions of conflict. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2003
Mr. ALLEN (for himself, Mr. MICHAUD, Mr. CHABOT, and Mr. KNOLLEN-
BERG) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring Seeds of Peace for its promotion of understanding, 
reconciliation, acceptance, coexistence, and peace among 
youth from the Middle East and other regions of conflict.
Whereas Seeds of Peace, founded by John Wallach in 1993, 
is a program that brings together young people from re-
gions of conflict to study and learn about coexistence and 
conflict resolution; 
Whereas although the original focus of Seeds of Peace was 
to bring Israeli, Palestinian, Jordanian, and Egyptian 
youth together, the program has expanded over the past 
decade to involve youths from other regions of conflict, 
including from Greece, Turkey and divided Cyprus, the 
Balkans, India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan;
•HCON 288 IH 
Whereas these young people study and learn primarily at a 
summer camp operated by Seeds of Peace in Otisfield, 
Maine, and also through its regional programs such as 
the Jerusalem Center for Coexistence; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace works to dispel fear, mistrust, and 
prejudice, which are root causes of violence and conflict, 
and to build a new generation of leaders who are com-
mitted to achieving peace; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace reveals the human face of those 
whom youth have been taught to hate, by engaging camp-
ers in both guided coexistence sessions and ordinary sum-
mer camp activities such as living together in cabins, 
sharing meals, canoeing, swimming, playing sports, and 
creative exploration through the arts and computers; 
Whereas the Arab-Israeli conflict is currently at a critical 
juncture, and sustained progress towards peace depends 
on the emergence of a new generation of leaders who will 
choose dialogue, friendship, and openness over violence 
and hatred; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace provides year-round opportunities for 
former participants to build on the relationships they 
have forged at camp, so that the learning processes 
begun at camp can continue back in the participants’ 
home countries, where they are most needed; 
Whereas Seeds of Peace is strongly supported by partici-
pating governments and many world leaders; 
Whereas previous Federal funding for Seeds of Peace dem-
onstrates its recognized importance in promoting United 
States foreign policy goals; and 
Whereas it is especially important to reaffirm that youth 
must be involved in long-term, visionary solutions to con-
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 306
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas American Indians have served with distinction in the
United States Armed Forces and in military actions for
more than 200 years;
Whereas the courage, determination, and fighting spirit of
American Indians were strengths recognized and valued
by American military leaders;
•HCON 288 IH 
flicts perpetuated by cycles of violence: Now, therefore, be 
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) honors the accomplishments of Seeds of 
Peace for promoting understanding, reconciliation, 
acceptance, coexistence, and peace among youth 
from the Middle East and other regions of conflict 
around the world; and 
(2) offers Seeds of Peace as a model of hope 
that living together in peace and security is possible.
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