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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 166
Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for conducting free and 
fair elections, for the peaceful and orderly transfer of power in their 
government, and for the continued success of democracy in their nation 
since that transition. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MARCH 27, 2003
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the people of the Republic of Kenya for con-
ducting free and fair elections, for the peaceful and or-
derly transfer of power in their government, and for 
the continued success of democracy in their nation since 
that transition.
Whereas on December 27, 2002, the Republic of Kenya suc-
cessfully held presidential, parliamentary, and local elec-
tions; 
Whereas these elections were widely praised by objective 
international observers as free and fair; 
Whereas the Department of State stated that with these elec-
tions the Kenyan people ‘‘have made a strong demonstra-
•HRES 166 IH 
tion of their democratic commitment and established an 
important example for the region and for the world’’; 
Whereas the European Union stated that ‘‘the overall con-
duct of the elections constitutes an example for other 
countries in the region’’; 
Whereas these elections signal a major step forward for Ken-
yan democracy, particularly when compared with other 
elections held in Kenya since it became an independent 
state in 1963; 
Whereas the transition of power put in motion by these elec-
tions culminated on December 30, 2002, when former 
President Daniel Toroitich arap Moi peaceably trans-
ferred the Kenyan presidency to President Mwai Kibaki; 
and 
Whereas these elections and the subsequent transfer of power 
from leader to leader represent the birth of a successful 
new democracy in Kenya: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the people of the Republic of 
Kenya for conducting free and fair elections, and the 
Government of Kenya for its successful completion 
of a peaceful and orderly transition of power; 
(2) expresses its desire to see this new democ-
racy in Kenya continue to thrive, as it has in the 
months following the 2002 elections; 
(3) urges other African countries to look to 
Kenya as an example of a working democracy in ac-
•HRES 166 IH 
tion and to follow the example set by the people of 
Kenya during this recent election process; 
(4) reaffirms the friendship that exists between 
the people of the United States and people of Kenya, 
as two nations bound together by the shared values 
of democracy; and 
(5) offers its commitment to working to ensure 
democracy is able to grow and flourish as Kenya 
moves into the challenging future that lies ahead.
Æ
H. Res. 168
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 2, 2003.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 743) to amend the
Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986
to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Sup-
plemental Security Income beneficiaries with representative
payees, to enhance program protections, and for other pur-
poses. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment.
The amendment recommended by the Committee on Ways
and Means now printed in the bill shall be considered as
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered
on the bill, as amended, and on any further amendment
thereto to final passage without intervening motion except:
(1) one hour of debate on the bill, as amended, equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
member of the Committee on Ways and Means; (2) the fur-
ther amendment printed in the report of the Committee on
Rules accompanying this resolution, if offered by Representa-
•HRES 168 EH
tive Green of Texas or his designee, which shall be in order
without intervention of any point of order, shall be considered
as read, and shall be separately debatable for 40 minutes
equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an oppo-
nent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without in-
structions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 18
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 168
[Report No. 108–54] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 743) to amend the Social Security 
Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safe-
guards for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income bene-
ficiaries with representative payees, to enhance program protections, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2003
Mr. LINDER, 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. 743) to amend 
the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code 
of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Secu-
rity and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries with 
representative payees, to enhance program protections, 
and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 743) to
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amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue 
Code of 1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social 
Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries 
with representative payees, to enhance program protec-
tions, and for other purposes. The bill shall be considered 
as read for amendment. The amendment recommended by 
the Committee on Ways and Means now printed in the 
bill shall be considered as adopted. The previous question 
shall be considered as ordered on the bill, as amended, 
and on any further amendment thereto 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 ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Ways and Means; (2) the further amendment 
printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution, if offered by Representative Green 
of Texas or his designee, which shall be in order without 
intervention of any point of order, shall be considered as 
read, and shall be separately debatable for 40 minutes 
equally divided and controlled by the proponent and an 
opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit with or without 
instructions.
House Calendar No. 18
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 168
[Report No. 108–54] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 743) 
to amend the Social Security Act and the Inter-
nal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional 
safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental 
Security Income beneficiaries with representative 
payees, to enhance program protections, and for 
other purposes. 
APRIL 1, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 169
Honoring the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien E. 
Blackwell of Pennsylvania. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 1, 2003
Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania (for himself, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. 
HOYER, Mr. KANJORSKI, Ms. WATERS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. WYNN, Mr. 
DOYLE, Mr. HOLDEN, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. 
MOORE, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. WATSON, 
Mr. MARKEY, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. BALLANCE, Mr. 
WALSH, Ms. NORTON, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. CONYERS, Ms. KIL-
PATRICK, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. OWENS, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr. GER-
LACH, Mr. SCOTT of Virginia, Mr. CLAY, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. UDALL of 
Colorado, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr. ENGLISH, 
Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. FROST, 
Mr. MURTHA, Ms. HART, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, 
Mr. MURPHY, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. 
PASCRELL, Mr. BISHOP of Georgia, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. 
THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. RYAN of Ohio, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. 
GRIJALVA, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Ms. JACKSON-LEE
of Texas, Mr. 
FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GEPHARDT, Mr. WATT, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. SHU-
STER, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. LARSON of Connecticut, Ms. 
KAPTUR, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. WEINER, 
Mr. FORD, Mr. NADLER, Mr. SPRATT, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. 
JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. MENENDEZ, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. 
TAYLOR of Mississippi, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. ANDREWS, Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Mr. LOBIONDO, and Mr. GEORGE 
MILLER of California) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on House Administration
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RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life and faithful service of former Congressman 
Lucien E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania.
Whereas on January 24, 2002, former Congressman Lucien 
E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania passed away; 
Whereas Blackwell was a decorated veteran of the Korean 
War, where he served in the 25th Infantry Division, 
United States Army; 
Whereas Blackwell served as president of Local 1332 of 
International Longshoremen’s Association from 1973–
1991; 
Whereas Blackwell was a member of both the Pennsylvania 
State House of Representatives and the Philadelphia City 
Council, where he served for 17 years and was elected 
Majority Leader; 
Whereas, during his tenure in City Council, Blackwell earned 
a well deserved reputation for constituent service and was 
such a legendary fighter for the disadvantaged, that con-
stituents would line up down the long hall way outside 
his office to seek his aid; 
Whereas Blackwell was elected to the House of Representa-
tives in 1991, where he again served with distinction; and 
Whereas Blackwell was a fiery proponent of the rights of 
workers, as well as a lay leader of his church and a de-
voutly spiritual man: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
the life and faithful service of former Congressman Lucien
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E. Blackwell of Pennsylvania, and extends its condolences 
to his wife and family.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 16
Commending the people and government of Kenya for the recent free elections 
and the orderly and democratic transfer of power. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 7, 2003
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Commending the people and government of Kenya for the 
recent free elections and the orderly and democratic 
transfer of power.
Whereas Mr. Mwai Kibaki recently took the oath of office as 
Kenya’s third president; 
Whereas President Daniel Moi peacefully transferred power 
after 24 years in office; 
Whereas the election of the new president was supported by 
63 percent of the voters, reflecting the decided will of the 
people; 
Whereas in spite of unseasonably heavy rains, the elections 
for president, parliament, and more that 2,000 local 
councilors were described by local and international ob-
•HRES 16 IH 
servers as the most free and fair in Kenya’s 39-year his-
tory as an independent nation; 
Whereas the presidents of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zambia, as 
well as the prime minister of Rwanda and the wife of 
South African President Thabo Mbeki, in a strong show 
of solidarity by the people and countries in the region, 
with the newly elected government, witnessed the swear-
ing-in ceremony of President Kibaki; and 
Whereas the recent elections represent an example for other 
countries in the region: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the people of Kenya and its 
newly elected president, members of parliament, and 
local councilors for their extraordinary conduct in 
the practice of and commitment to the principles of 
free elections and a democratic form of government; 
(2) expresses full support for the new govern-
ment of Kenya as it begins the difficult transition to 
new leadership and addresses the issues of the econ-
omy and raised expectations of its citizens for a gov-
ernment more responsive the the needs of its people; 
(3) urges patience on the part of the people of 
Kenya as the new government confronts the chal-
lenges that lay ahead; and 
(4) urges the President of the United States to 
look with favor upon requests for assistance that 
may be presented to the United States by the new
•HRES 16 IH 
government of Kenya, as it moves forward to ad-
dress the many concerns of the people of this most 
important African country.
Æ
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The Secretary may 
renew a designation made under paragraph (1) 
for not more than 2 additional 2-year periods. 
(B) CRITERIA FOR RENEWAL.— 
(i) IN GENERAL.—The Secretary shall 
establish criteria for the renewal of a des-
ignation under subparagraph (A). 
(ii) 
CONSIDERATIONS.—In 
estab-
lishing criteria for a renewal under clause 
(i) the Secretary shall consider, with re-
spect to the manufacturing community 
seeking a renewal— 
(I) the performance of the manu-
facturing community in meeting the 
established goals of the Program; 
(II) the progress the manufac-
turing community has made with re-
spect to project-specific metrics, par-
ticularly with respect to metrics de-
signed to help manufacturing commu-
nities track their own progress; 
(III) whether any changes to the 
composition of the manufacturing 
community or revisions of the plan of 
the manufacturing community would 
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improve the capabilities of the manu-
facturing base of the United States; 
and 
(IV) any other criteria the Sec-
retary determines appropriate. 
(5) APPLICATION FOR DESIGNATION.— 
(A) IN GENERAL.—An eligible consortium 
seeking a designation under paragraph (1) shall 
submit an application to the Secretary at such 
time and in such manner as the Secretary may 
require. 
(B) CONSIDERATIONS.—In developing ap-
plication procedures under subparagraph (A), 
the Secretary shall consider the inclusion of, 
with respect to an eligible consortium— 
(i) a description of the regional 
boundaries of the eligible consortium and 
the manufacturing capacity of the region; 
(ii) an evidence-based plan for en-
hancing the manufacturing base in the 
United States through the efforts of the el-
igible consortium; 
(iii) the investments the eligible con-
sortium proposes and the strategy of the 
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•HRES 170 EH
Whereas the crew of the U.S.S. Thresher demonstrated the
‘‘last full measure of devotion’’ in service to the United
States, and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of
all submariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the sinking
of the U.S.S. Thresher;
(2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss on
April 10, 1963, of the U.S.S. Thresher and her gallant
crew of sailors and civilians;
(3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all subma-
riners on ‘‘eternal patrol’’, who are forever bound to-
gether by their dedicated and honorable service to the
United States; and
(4) requests the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to transmit a copy of this resolution to the Chief
of Naval Operations and to the Commanding Officer of
the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard to be accepted on behalf
of the families and shipmates of the crew of the U.S.S.
Thresher.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 170
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. Thresher. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 2, 2003
Mr. BRADLEY of New Hampshire (for himself and Mr. ALLEN) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the 40th anniversary of the sinking of the U.S.S. 
Thresher.
Whereas the U.S.S. Thresher was first launched at Ports-
mouth Naval Shipyard on July 9, 1960; 
Whereas, with a crew of 16 officers, 96 sailors, and 17 civil-
ians, the U.S.S. Thresher departed Portsmouth Naval 
Shipyard for her final voyage on April 9, 1963; 
Whereas the military and civilian mix of the U.S.S. Thresher 
crew reflects the unity of the naval submarine service in 
the protection of the United States; 
Whereas at approximately 7:47 a.m. on April 10, 1963, while 
in communication with the surface ship U.S.S. Skylark, 
and approximately 300 miles off the coast of New Eng-
land, the U.S.S. Thresher began her final descent;
•HRES 170 IH 
Whereas, on April 10, 1963, the U.S.S. Thresher was de-
clared lost with all hands; 
Whereas the loss of the U.S.S. Thresher gave rise to the 
SUBSAFE program, which has kept United States’ sub-
mariners safe at sea as the strongest and safest sub-
marine force in history; 
Whereas the loss of the U.S.S. Thresher gave rise to an 
ocean engineering curricula in institutions of higher edu-
cation that has enabled and sustained the United States’ 
preeminence in submarine warfare; and 
Whereas the crew of the U.S.S. Thresher demonstrated the 
‘‘last full measure of devotion’’ in service to the United 
States, and this devotion characterizes the sacrifices of 
all submariners, past and present: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the 40th anniversary of the sink-
ing of the U.S.S. Thresher; 
(2) remembers with profound sorrow the loss on 
April 10, 1963, of the U.S.S. Thresher and her gal-
lant crew of sailors and civilians; 
(3) expresses its deepest gratitude to all subma-
riners on ‘‘eternal patrol’’, who are forever bound to-
gether by their dedicated and honorable service to 
the United States; and 
(4) requests the Clerk of the House of Rep-
resentatives to transmit a copy of this resolution to 
the Chief of Naval Operations and to the Com-
manding Officer of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard
•HRES 170 IH 
to be accepted on behalf of the families and ship-
mates of the crew of the U.S.S. Thresher.
Æ
H. Res. 171
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 17, 2003.
Whereas on Sunday, March 23, 2003, the two-time defending
NCAA National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hockey cham-
pion, the University of Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs, won
the National Championship for the third straight year;
Whereas Minnesota Duluth defeated Harvard University in
double overtime of the championship game by the score
of 4–3, having defeated Dartmouth College 5–2 in the
semifinal;
Whereas sophomore Nora Tallus scored the game-winning
goal in the second overtime, assisted by Erika Holst and
Joanne Eustace;
Whereas during the 2002–2003 season, the Bulldogs won an
impressive 31 games, while losing only 3 and tying 2;
Whereas forwards Jenny Potter, Hanne Sikio, and Caroline
Ouellette were selected to the 2003 All-Tournament team
and Caroline Ouellette was named the tournament’s Most
Outstanding Player;
Whereas the Bulldogs are the only team in the country to
earn a berth in the women’s national championship tour-
nament in each year of its existence;
Whereas junior forward Jenny Potter was one of three final-
ists for the Patty Kazmaier Memorial Award, given annu-
•HRES 171 EH
House for an appropriate ceremony honoring a na-
tional championship team; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to make available enrolled copies of this reso-
lution to the University of Minnesota Duluth for ap-
propriate display and to transmit an enrolled copy of
this resolution to each coach and member of the
NCAA 2003 National Collegiate Women’s Ice Hock-
ey Championship team.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 172
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 3, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 1559) making emergency wartime supplemental
appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2003,
and for other purposes. The first reading of the bill shall be
dispensed with. All points of order against consideration of
the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee on Appropriations. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. Points of order against provisions in the bill for failure
to comply with clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During con-
sideration of the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the
Committee of the Whole may accord priority in recognition
on the basis of whether the Member offering an amendment
•HRES 172 EH
has caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congres-
sional Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule
XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as read.
At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for amendment
the Committee shall rise and report the bill to the House with
such amendments as may have been adopted. The previous
question shall be considered as ordered on the bill and
amendments thereto to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except one motion to recommit with or without instruc-
tions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 19
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 172
[Report No. 108–57] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1559) making emergency wartime 
supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 
2003, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 2, 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. 1559) making 
emergency wartime supplemental appropriations for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2003, and for other 
purposes.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 1559) making emergency wartime 
supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending
HRES 172 RH 
September 30, 2003, and for other purposes. The first 
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of 
order against consideration of the bill are waived. General 
debate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Appro-
priations. After general debate the bill shall be considered 
for amendment under the five-minute rule. Points of order 
against provisions in the bill for failure to comply with 
clause 2 of rule XXI are waived. During consideration of 
the bill for amendment, the Chairman of the Committee 
of the Whole may accord priority in recognition on the 
basis of whether the Member offering an amendment has 
caused it to be printed in the portion of the Congressional 
Record designated for that purpose in clause 8 of rule 
XVIII. Amendments so printed shall be considered as 
read. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for 
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill 
to the House with such amendments as may have been 
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 19
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 172
[Report No. 108–57] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1559) 
making emergency wartime supplemental appro-
priations for the fiscal year ending September 
30, 2003, and for other purposes. 
APRIL 2, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed