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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 120
To commend the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association on its proactive 
commitment to the security of general aviation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2003
Mr. OBERSTAR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
RESOLUTION 
To commend the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association 
on its proactive commitment to the security of general 
aviation.
Whereas the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association is the 
largest civil aviation organization in the world with more 
than 60 percent of the pilot population in the United 
States of America; 
Whereas the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association was 
founded in 1939 by five businessmen in Philadelphia to 
represent the interests of general aviation pilots; 
Whereas general aviation represents all flying except sched-
uled airline service and military flight; 
Whereas the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has 
worked diligently to inform and instruct its membership
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and the pilot population on proactive security measures 
since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; 
Whereas these measures undertaken by the Aircraft Owners 
and Pilots Association have included a set of rec-
ommendations to enhance security at flight schools and 
fixed base operations and a successful petitioning of the 
Federal Aviation Administration to require pilots to carry 
a government issued identification in conjunction with 
their pilot and medical certificates; 
Whereas the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has 
partnered with the Transportation Security Administra-
tion to develop a nationwide aviation initiative known as 
the ‘‘Airport Watch Program’’ that includes a toll-free 
hotline with a centralized system for reporting and acting 
on information supplied by general aviation pilots; 
Whereas the Airport Watch Program will enlist the support 
of some 550,000 general aviation pilots to watch for and 
report suspicious activities that might have security im-
plications; and 
Whereas the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association has en-
listed the support of the Government and aviation com-
munity at large and will distribute Airport Watch Pro-
gram materials to the 5,400 public-use airports in the 
Nation, pilot groups, and individual pilots: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Asso-
ciation is hereby commended for its excellence in taking 
proactive measures to solve the new security challenges 
that face the Nation and for partnering with the Trans-
portation Security Administration and the Federal Avia-
•HRES 120 IH 
tion Administration to create immediate, innovative, and 
common sense solutions to those challenges.
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H. Res. 122
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 11, 2003.
Whereas Ohio residents will celebrate 2003 as the 200th an-
niversary of Ohio’s admission into the Union;
Whereas Ohio was the 17th State to be admitted to the
Union and was the first State to be created from the
Northwest Territory;
Whereas ‘‘Ohio’’ is derived from the Iroquois word meaning
‘‘great river’’, referring to the Ohio River which forms
the southern boundary and a portion of the eastern
boundary of the State;
Whereas Ohio was the site of battles of the American Indian
Wars, French and Indian Wars, Revolutionary War, the
War of 1812, and the Civil War;
Whereas in the nineteenth century, Ohio, a free state, was an
important stop on the Underground Railroad as a des-
tination for more than 100,000 individuals escaping slav-
ery and seeking freedom;
Whereas Ohio, which is known as ‘‘The Mother of Presi-
dents’’, has given eight United States presidents to the
Nation, including William Henry Harrison, Ulysses S.
Grant, Rutherford B. Hayes, James A. Garfield, Ben-
jamin Harrison, William McKinley, William H. Taft, and
Warren G. Harding;
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 127
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a month should 
be designated as ‘‘Financial Literacy for Youth Month’’. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 5, 2003
Mr. DREIER (for himself, Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. FORD, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. PETRI, 
Mr. POMEROY, and Mr. ROSS) submitted the following resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
a month should be designated as ‘‘Financial Literacy 
for Youth Month’’.
Whereas the informed use of credit and other financial prod-
ucts and services benefits individual consumers and pro-
motes economic growth; 
Whereas financial literacy encourages greater economic self-
sufficiency, higher levels of homeownership, and enhanced 
retirement security, particularly among low- and mod-
erate-income Americans; 
Whereas the past decade has seen declining personal savings 
rates, increased bankruptcy filings, and rising percent-
ages of family income devoted to servicing household 
debt;
•HRES 122 EH
Whereas Ohio inventors, including Thomas Edison (incandes-
cent light bulb), Orville and Wilbur Wright (first in
flight), Henry Timken (roller bearings), Charles Ket-
tering (automobile starter), Charles Goodyear (process of
vulcanizing rubber), Garrett Morgan (traffic light), and
Roy Plunkett (Teflon), created the basis for modern liv-
ing as we know it;
Whereas Ohio, which is also known as ‘‘The Birthplace of
Aviation’’, has been home to 24 astronauts, including
John Glenn, Neil Armstrong, and Judith Resnik;
Whereas Ohio has a rich sports tradition and has produced
many sports legends, including Annie Oakley, Jesse
Owens, Cy Young, Jack Nicklaus, and Nancy Lopez;
Whereas Ohio has produced many distinguished writers in-
cluding Harriet Beecher Stowe, Paul Laurence Dunbar,
Toni Morrison, and James Thurber;
Whereas the agriculture and agribusiness industry is and has
long been the number one industry in Ohio, contributing
$73,000,000,000 annually to Ohio’s economy and em-
ploying 1 in 6 Ohioans, and that industry’s tens of thou-
sands of Ohio farmers and 14,000,000 acres of Ohio
farmland feed the people of the State, the Nation, and
the world;
Whereas the enduring manufacturing economy of Ohio is re-
sponsible for 1⁄4 of Ohio’s Gross State Product, provides
over one million well-paying jobs to Ohioans, exports
$26,000,000,000 in products to 196 countries, and pro-
vides over $1,000,000,000 in tax revenues to local schools
and governments;
Whereas Ohio is home to over 140 colleges and universities
which have made significant contributions to the intellec-
•HRES 122 EH
tual life of the State and Nation, and continued invest-
ment in education is Ohio’s promise to future economic
development in the ‘‘knowledge economy’’ of the 21st
century;
Whereas, from its inception, Ohio has been a prime destina-
tion for immigrants, and the rich cultural and ethnic her-
itage that has been interwoven into the spirit of the peo-
ple of Ohio and that enriches Ohio’s communities and the
quality of life of its residents is both a tribute to, and
representative of, the Nation’s diversity;
Whereas Ohio began celebrations commemorating its bicen-
tennial on March 1, 2003, in Chillicothe, the first capital
of Ohio; and
Whereas the bicentennial celebrations will include Inventing
Flight in Dayton (celebrating the centennial of flight),
Tall Ships on Lake Erie, Tall Stacks on the Ohio River,
Red, White, and Bicentennial Boom in Columbus, and
the Bicentennial Wagon Train across the State: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, 
That 
the 
House 
of 
Representatives
recognizes—
(1) the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into
the Union; and
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(2) the residents of Ohio for their important con-
tributions to the economic, social, and cultural develop-
ment of the United States.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 122
Recognizing the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into the Union and 
the contributions of Ohio residents to the economic, social, and cultural 
development of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 4, 2003
Mr. REGULA (for himself, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr. GILLMOR, 
Mr. HOBSON, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. 
LATOURETTE, Mr. NEY, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. PORTMAN, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, 
Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. STRICKLAND, Mr. TIBERI, and Mr. TURNER of 
Ohio) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the bicentennial of the admission of Ohio into 
the Union and the contributions of Ohio residents to 
the economic, social, and cultural development of the 
United States.
Whereas Ohio residents will celebrate 2003 as the 200th an-
niversary of Ohio’s admission into the Union; 
Whereas Ohio was the 17th State to be admitted to the 
Union and was the first State to be created from the 
Northwest Territory; 
Whereas ‘‘Ohio’’ is derived from the Iroquois word meaning 
‘‘great river’’, referring to the Ohio River which forms
•HRES 127 IH 
Whereas millions of Americans, the ‘‘unbanked’’, have never 
established account relationships at mainstream, insured 
depository institutions; 
Whereas 55 percent of college students acquire their first 
credit card during their first year in college, and 83 per-
cent of college students have at least 1 credit card; 
Whereas 45 percent of college students are in credit card 
debt, with the average debt being $3,066; 
Whereas only 26 percent of 13- to 21-year-olds reported that 
their parents actively taught them how to manage money; 
Whereas a 2002 study by the Jump$tart Coalition for Per-
sonal Financial Literacy found that high school seniors 
know even less about credit cards, retirement funds, in-
surance, and other personal finance basics than seniors 
did 5 years ago; 
Whereas a 2002 survey by the National Council on Economic 
Education found that a decreasing number of States in-
clude personal finance in their educational standards for 
students in Kindergarten through 12th grade; 
Whereas financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise 
financial decisions and reduces the confusion of an in-
creasingly complex economy; 
Whereas personal financial management skills and long-lived 
habits develop during childhood; 
Whereas personal financial education is essential to ensure 
that our youth are prepared to manage money, credit, 
and debt, and become responsible workers, heads of 
households, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders, 
and citizens; and
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 123 
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of 
Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 5, 2003 
Ms. DELAURO submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the 
House of Representatives. 
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and 
he is hereby, elected to the following standing committee 
of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE
ON
ARMED
SERVICES: 
Mr. 
Ruppersberger (to rank immediately after Mr. Alexander). 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 124 
Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing committees of the House 
of Representatives. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 5, 2003 
Ms. DELAURO submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Electing Members and Delegates to certain standing 
committees of the House of Representatives. 
Resolved, That the following named Members and 
Delegates be, and they are hereby, elected to the following 
standing committees of the House of Representatives: 
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Ryan of Ohio 
(to rank immediately after Mr. Alexander). 
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: 
Mr. Bishop of New York (to rank immediately after Mr. 
Ryan of Ohio). 
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Sanders 
(to rank immediately after Ms. Waters). 
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H. Res. 132
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 20, 2003.
Whereas on June 26, 2002, the Ninth Circuit Court of Ap-
peals, in Newdow v. United States Congress (292 F.3d
597; 9th Cir. 2002) (Newdow I), held that the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag as currently written to include the
phrase, ‘‘one Nation, under God’’, unconstitutionally en-
dorses religion, that such phrase was added to the pledge
in 1954 only to advance religion in violation of the estab-
lishment clause, and that the recitation of the pledge in
public schools at the start of every school day coerces
students who choose not to recite the pledge into partici-
pating in a religious exercise in violation of the establish-
ment clause of the first amendment;
Whereas on February 28, 2003, the Ninth Circuit Court of
Appeals amended its ruling in this case, and held (in
Newdow II) that a California public school district’s pol-
icy of opening each school day with the voluntary recita-
tion 
of 
the 
Pledge 
of 
Allegiance 
to 
the 
Flag
‘‘impermissibly coerces a religious act’’ on the part of
those students who choose not to recite the pledge and
thus violates the establishment clause of the first amend-
ment;
Whereas the ninth circuit’s ruling in Newdow II contradicts
the clear implication of the holdings in various Supreme
•HRES 124 ATH 
COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM: Mr. Sanders 
(to rank immediately after Mr. Kanjorski) and Mr. Cooper 
(to rank immediately after Ms. Norton). 
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. George Miller of 
California, Mr. Markey, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. 
Baca, and Ms. McCollum. 
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Cardoza (to rank im-
mediately after Mr. Matheson), Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas 
(to rank immediately after Mr. Davis of Tennessee), and 
Ms. Lofgren (to rank immediately after Ms. Jackson-Lee 
of Texas). 
COMMITTEE
ON
SMALL
BUSINESS: 
Mr. 
Faleomavaega (to rank immediately after Mr. Ballance) 
and Ms. Linda T. Sa´nchez. 
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H. Res. 124
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 5, 2003.
Resolved, That the following named Members and Dele-
gates be, and they are hereby, elected to the following stand-
ing committees of the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES: Mr. Ryan of Ohio (to
rank immediately after Mr. Alexander).
COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND THE WORKFORCE: Mr.
Bishop of New York (to rank immediately after Mr. Ryan of
Ohio).
COMMITTEE ON FINANCIAL SERVICES: Mr. Sanders (to
rank immediately after Ms. Waters).
COMMITTEE
ON GOVERNMENT REFORM: Mr. Sanders
(to rank immediately after Mr. Kanjorski) and Mr. Cooper
(to rank immediately after Ms. Norton).
COMMITTEE ON RESOURCES: Mr. George Miller of Cali-
fornia, Mr. Markey, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Baca,
and Ms. McCollum.
COMMITTEE ON SCIENCE: Mr. Cardoza (to rank imme-
diately after Mr. Matheson), Ms. Jackson-Lee of Texas (to
•HRES 124 EH
rank immediately after Mr. Davis of Tennessee), and Ms.
Lofgren (to rank immediately after Ms. Jackson-Lee of
Texas).
COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS: Mr. Faleomavaega
(to rank immediately after Mr. Ballance) and Ms. Linda T.
Sa´nchez.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 125
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the Nation and 
honoring them for their many contributions to the Nation throughout 
its history. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 5, 2003
Mr. SMITH of Michigan (for himself, Mr. NETHERCUTT, Mr. BARTLETT of 
Maryland, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. DEMINT, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. DOO-
LITTLE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. HOBSON, Mr. 
PETRI, Mr. YOUNG of Alaska, Mr. DAVIS of Tennessee, and Mr. COL-
LINS) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the thousands of Freemasons in every State 
in the Nation and honoring them for their many con-
tributions to the Nation throughout its history.
Whereas Freemasons, whose long lineage extends back to be-
fore the Nation’s founding, have set an example of high 
moral standards and charity for all people; 
Whereas the Founding Fathers of this great Nation and sign-
ers of the Constitution, most of whom were Freemasons, 
provided a well-rounded basis for developing themselves 
and others into valuable citizens of the United States;
•HRES 125 IH 
Whereas members of the Masonic Fraternity, both individ-
ually and as an organization, continue to make invaluable 
charitable contributions of service to the United States; 
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity continues to provide for the 
charitable relief and education of the citizens of the 
United States; 
Whereas the Masonic Fraternity is deserving of formal rec-
ognition of their long history of care-giving for the citi-
zenry and their example of high moral standards; and 
Whereas Freemasons have always revered and celebrated St. 
John’s Day, June 24th, as dedicated to their patron 
saints: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the thousands of Freemasons in every State in the 
Nation and honors them for their many contributions to 
the Nation throughout its history.
Æ
IV 
House Calendar No. 8
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 126
[Report No. 108–25] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 878) to amend the Internal 
Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special rule for members of the 
uniformed services and Foreign Service in determining the exclusion 
of gain from the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax 
exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of the uniformed 
services, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 5, 2003
Mrs. MYRICK, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 878) to amend 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special 
rule for members of the uniformed services and Foreign 
Service in determining the exclusion of gain from the 
sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax ex-
empt status of death gratuity payments to members of 
the uniformed services, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of
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order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 878) to 
amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a 
special rule for members of the uniformed services and 
Foreign Service in determining the exclusion of gain from 
the sale of a principal residence and to restore the tax 
exempt status of death gratuity payments to members of 
the uniformed services, and for other purposes. The bill 
shall be considered as read for amendment. The amend-
ment recommended by the Committee on Ways and Means 
now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment print-
ed in the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying 
this resolution, shall be considered as adopted. The pre-
vious question shall be considered as ordered on the bill, 
as amended, to final passage without intervening motion 
except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Ways and 
Means; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without 
instructions.
House Calendar No. 8
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 126
[Report No. 108–25] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 878) 
to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to 
provide a special rule for members of the uni-
formed services and Foreign Service in deter-
mining the exclusion of gain from the sale of a 
principal residence and to restore the tax exempt 
status of death gratuity payments to members of 
the uniformed services, and for other purposes. 
MARCH 5, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 127
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 7, 2003.
Whereas the informed use of credit and other financial prod-
ucts and services benefits individual consumers and pro-
motes economic growth;
Whereas financial literacy encourages greater economic self-
sufficiency, higher levels of homeownership, and enhanced
retirement security, particularly among low- and mod-
erate-income Americans;
Whereas the past decade has seen declining personal savings
rates, increased bankruptcy filings, and rising percent-
ages of family income devoted to servicing household
debt;
Whereas millions of Americans, the ‘‘unbanked’’, have never
established account relationships at mainstream, insured
depository institutions;
Whereas 55 percent of college students acquire their first
credit card during their first year in college, and 83 per-
cent of college students have at least 1 credit card;
Whereas 45 percent of college students are in credit card
debt, with the average debt being $3,066;
Whereas only 26 percent of 13- to 21-year-olds reported that
their parents actively taught them how to manage money;
•HRES 127 EH
Whereas a 2002 study by the Jump$tart Coalition for Per-
sonal Financial Literacy found that high school seniors
know even less about credit cards, retirement funds, in-
surance, and other personal finance basics than seniors
did 5 years ago;
Whereas a 2002 survey by the National Council on Economic
Education found that a decreasing number of States in-
clude personal finance in their educational standards for
students in Kindergarten through 12th grade;
Whereas financial literacy empowers individuals to make wise
financial decisions and reduces the confusion of an in-
creasingly complex economy;
Whereas personal financial management skills and long-lived
habits develop during childhood;
Whereas personal financial education is essential to ensure
that our youth are prepared to manage money, credit,
and debt, and become responsible workers, heads of
households, investors, entrepreneurs, business leaders,
and citizens; and
Whereas the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Lit-
eracy, its State affiliates, and its partner organizations
have designated each April as ‘‘Financial Literacy for
Youth Month’’, the goal of which is to educate the public
about the need for increased financial literacy for youth
in America: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes and supports the goals and ideals of
‘‘Financial Literacy for Youth Month’’; and
(2) requests the President to issue a proclamation
calling on the Federal Government, States, localities,
•HRES 127 EH
schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other enti-
ties, and the people of the United States to observe ‘‘Fi-
nancial Literacy for Youth Month’’ with appropriate pro-
grams and activities.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 128
Congratulating Tony Stewart for winning the 2002 Winston Cup 
Championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 5, 2003
Mr. HILL (for himself, Mr. PENCE, Mr. VISCLOSKY, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, 
Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. CHOCOLA, and Mr. HOSTETTLER) sub-
mitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Tony Stewart for winning the 2002 Winston 
Cup Championship.
Whereas Tony Stewart won NASCAR’s Winston Cup Cham-
pionship in 2002; 
Whereas Stewart finished with a remarkable 4,800 points, 
the most of any driver in the 2002 NASCAR series; 
Whereas Stewart also won the MBNA America 500, the Pon-
tiac Excitement 400, and the Sirius Satellite Radio 400 
races; 
Whereas Stewart rallied from a 43rd place finish in the Day-
tona 500 and still won the Winston Cup Championship; 
Whereas Stewart completed 95.1 percent of laps in the 2002 
Winston Cup Championship;
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Whereas Stewart accomplished this feat in only his 3rd year 
in the NASCAR circuit; and 
Whereas Stewart, who excelled at racing beginning at a very 
young age, was born in Columbus, Indiana, and con-
tinues to have close ties with the State of Indiana and 
the City of Columbus: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates Tony Stewart for winning the 2002 Winston 
Cup Championship.
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