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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 401
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 30 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 12), 1994
Received
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the months of March 1995 and March 1996
as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’.
Whereas 150 years ago, the blight that struck Ireland’s po-
tato crop (‘‘the single root that changed the history of
the world’’), known as the Great Famine, caused
2,000,000 of Ireland’s population to emigrate, mostly to
America’s shores;
Whereas in 1847 alone, 25,000 Irish immigrants arrived in
Boston;
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Whereas by 1851, the end of the famine exodus, 1,712 emi-
grant ships had sailed up the Narrows into New York
harbor;
Whereas during the ‘‘Great Hunger’’ (1845–1851) more peo-
ple left Ireland than had emigrated in the previous 250
years;
Whereas within a few years of their arrival in the United
States, these Irish immigrants took jobs as laborers, built
railroads, canals, and schools, dedicated themselves to
help build this Nation, and this same legacy remains a
part of today’s American mainstream;
Whereas James Smith, George Taylor, Matthew Thornton,
and Charles Thomson, 4 of the individuals who signed
the Declaration of Independence, were Irish born and 9
other signers were of Irish ancestry;
Whereas Irish-born James Hoban designed and supervised
the building of the White House and its restoration after
it was burned in 1814;
Whereas more than 200 Irish-Americans have been awarded
the Congressional Medal of Honor;
Whereas 19 Presidents of the United States proudly claim
Irish heritage, included among them, the first President,
George Washington;
Whereas John W. O’Beirne, Founder of the American Foun-
dation for Irish Heritage, first requested in 1990 that
Congress designate March as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage
Month’’; and
Whereas the 44,000,000 Americans of Irish ancestry, like
their forebearers, continue to enrich all aspects of life in
the United States, in science, education, art, agriculture,
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business, industry, literature, music, athletics, military
and governmental service: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the months of March 1995 and March 1996 are des-
ignated as ‘‘Irish-American Heritage Month’’. The Presi-
dent is authorized and requested to issue a proclamation
calling upon the people of the United States to observe
these months with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
1994.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
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paragraph (3), on all milk produced in the 48
contiguous States and marketed by producers
for commercial use, in addition to any reduction
in price required under subsection (g) and the
deductions from producer revenues required
under paragraph (1).
‘‘(B) AMOUNT.—
‘‘(i) IN
GENERAL.—The amount of
the deduction from producer revenues
under subparagraph (A) during any cal-
endar year shall be the amount per hun-
dredweight of milk marketed—not to ex-
ceed 10 cents per hundredweight—that is
established by the Dairy Stabilization
Board for such year, as provided in section
204B(a)(2), and approved by the Sec-
retary.
‘‘(ii) REVISIONS
OF
AMOUNT.—The
amount of the deduction established for a
year under clause (i) may be adjusted by
the Dairy Stabilization Board at the begin-
ning of the second, third, or fourth quarter
of the year, as provided in section
204B(c)(2) and if approved by the Sec-
retary, to reflect changes in anticipated
(4) Proposals to assist the Federal government 
to prevent Internet-facilitated human trafficking. In 
drafting the proposals, the Senior Policy Operating 
Group should examine— 
(A) adoption of cutting-edge technology; 
(B) collaboration between the private and 
public sectors; 
(C) enforcement of current laws; 
(D) improved information gathering and 
interdepartmental collaboration; and 
(E) development of new laws and policies. 
(c) CONSULTATION.—In preparing the report, the 
Senior Policy Operating Group should consult with local 
law enforcement and private-sector and non-profit agen-
cies that have demonstrated a commitment to ending 
Internet-facilitated human trafficking. 
(d) DEFINITIONS.—In this section— 
(1) the term ‘‘Internet-facilitated human traf-
ficking’’ means the use of the Internet to engage in 
severe forms of trafficking in persons; 
(2) the term ‘‘Senior Policy Operating Group’’ 
means the Senior Policy Operating Group— 
(A) established under section 105(f) of the 
Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000 (22 
U.S.C. 7103(f)); and 
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Whereas child abuse is frequently perpetuated, as one genera-
tion of victims becomes the next generation of abusers,
creating a vicious cycle of violence;
Whereas opportunities to speak out publicly and truthfully
about child sexual abuse are deemed of value by numer-
ous survivors and victims’ advocates, as a means to pro-
mote public awareness and understanding and to foster
a sense of support for and among victims;
Whereas open and honest dialogue is a prerequisite for
progress in combating child abuse; and
Whereas October 1, 1994, will be the first nationwide ‘‘speak
out’’ by survivors of incest and child sexual abuse: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That October 1, 1994, is designated as ‘‘National Incest
and Sexual Abuse Healing Day’’, and the President is au-
thorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe such day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 403
To designate October 1, 1994, as ‘‘National Incest and Sexual Abuse Healing
Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 18, 1994
Ms. MOLINARI (for herself, Mr. BAKER of California, Mr. CAMP, Mr.
HOEKSTRA, Mr. KING, Mr. LEVY, Mr. MALONEY, Mr. MCCRERY, Mrs.
MORELLA, 
Mr. 
QUINN, 
Mrs. 
ROUKEMA, 
Mr. 
SUNDQUIST, 
Mr.
TORRICELLI, Mr. TRAFICANT, and Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ) introduced the fol-
lowing joint resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Of-
fice and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate October 1, 1994, as ‘‘National Incest and
Sexual Abuse Healing Day’’.
Whereas child abuse occurs in alarming proportions, with
2,900,000 reported cases in 1992, increasing by 50 per-
cent between 1985 and 1992;
Whereas sexual abuse of children, including abuse by family
members, is a crime crossing all social or economic
boundaries in the United States;
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘The Congress may by law provide that the Supreme
Court may remove from office any judge of a court or-
dained and established under article III of this Constitu-
tion, if the Supreme Court determines that such judge
has been convicted in a Federal court of a criminal of-
fense.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 404
Designating March 26, 1995, as ‘‘Native American Heritage Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 18, 1994
Mr. STUPAK introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating
March
26,
1995,
as
‘‘Native
American
Heritage Day’’.
Whereas Native Americans are the original inhabitants of the
lands and now constitute the United States of America;
Whereas Native American governments developed the fun-
damental principles of freedom of speech and separation
of powers in government, and these principles form the
foundation of the United States Government today;
Whereas Native Americans have served with valor in all wars
from the Revolutionary War to the conflict in the Persian
Gulf;
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Whereas Native Americans have contributed immensely to the
United States and the rest of the world in many areas,
including the arts, languages, music, medicine, and agri-
culture; and
Whereas Native Americans deserve recognition for their indi-
vidual contributions to American Society as artists, sculp-
tors, musicians, authors, poets, artisans, scientists, and
scholars: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That March 26, 1995, is designated as ‘‘Native American
Heritage Day’’, and the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation each year calling upon
Federal, State, and local governments, interested groups
and organizations, and the people of the United States to
observe each such day with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 405
To commend the United States rice industry, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 20, 1994
Mr. DE LA GARZA (for himself, Mr. ROBERTS, Mr. SARPALIUS, Mr. EMERSON,
Mr. THORNTON, Mr. MCCRERY, Mr. FAZIO, Mr. DICKEY, Mr. WILSON,
Mr. HAYES, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. MATSUI, Mr. LAUGHLIN, Mr. HUTCH-
INSON, and Mr. BROOKS) introduced the following joint resolution; which
was referred jointly to the Committees on Post Office and Civil Service
and Agriculture
JOINT RESOLUTION
To commend the United States rice industry, and for other
purposes.
Whereas the rice industry is a good and valuable part of the
United States economy;
Whereas it is estimated that rice production, milling, and
marketing and rice-related commerce provide over
100,000 jobs in the United States economy;
Whereas the rice industry helps to generate a positive balance
of agricultural trade for the United States economy;
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Whereas the rice industry generates over $3,000,000,000 in
annual commerce for the United States economy;
Whereas rice is a popular food in the United States, with
consumption increasing 3 to 5 percent annually;
Whereas rice producers have made major efforts to protect
waterfowl habitat, and rice production can be managed to
protect water quality in an environmentally sound man-
ner;
Whereas the rice industry produces an important food used
in the worldwide humanitarian assistance program of the
United States Government;
Whereas competition for foreign rice markets is ever increas-
ing;
Whereas, to be competitive, the United States rice industry
must implement and maintain a comprehensive research
and product market development program;
Whereas, to be competitive, the United States rice industry
must use its resources efficiently and effectively;
Whereas a strong unified voice is a valuable and productive
asset for any United States industry but especially for a
comparatively small industry like rice; and
Whereas the United States rice industry, fully recognizing
modern resource and market and other economic and en-
vironmental challenges, has voluntarily and collectively
developed a plan for, and agreed to establish, an industry
organization to best determine and accomplish its goals:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the United States rice industry is to be commended
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for its decision to establish an industry organization, and
the President is authorized and requested to issue a proc-
lamation commending the decision and recognizing the
success that the decision will have in promoting the com-
mon interests of the rice industry, as well as the interests
of the rice-consuming public.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 406
To approve the location of a World War II Memorial in the Nation’s Capitol.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 21, 1994
Ms. KAPTUR introduced the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Natural Resources
JOINT RESOLUTION
To approve the location of a World War II Memorial in
the Nation’s Capitol
Whereas section 6(a) of the Act entitled ‘‘To provide stand-
ards for placement of commemorative works on certain
Federal lands in the District of Columbia and its envi-
rons, and for other purposes,’’ approved November 14,
1986 (Public Law 99–652, 100 Stat. 3650), provides
that the location of a commemorative work in the area
described therein as Area I shall be deemed disapproved
unless the location is approved by law not later than 150
days after the Secretary of the Interior or the Adminis-
trator of General Services notifies the Congress of his de-
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 410
To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designating October 1994
as ‘‘National Spina Bifida Prevention Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 20, 1994
Mr. BREWSTER introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to issue a proclamation designat-
ing October 1994 as ‘‘National Spina Bifida Prevention
Month’’.
Whereas spina bifida is the most frequently occurring and
permanently disabling birth defect of newborns, affecting
approximately one of every one thousand pregnancies in
the United States;
Whereas the Spina Bifida Association of America supports
the United States Public Health Service’s recommenda-
tion that all women of childbearing age consume 0.4 mil-
ligram of folic acid daily in order to reduce the incidence
of spina bifida and other neural tube defects;
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termination that the commemorative work may be located
in Area I; and
Whereas Public Law 103–32, approved May 25, 1993 (107
Stat. 90), authorized the American Battle Monuments
Commission to establish a memorial on Federal land in
the District of Columbia to members of the Armed
Forces who served in World War II; and
Whereas the Secretary of the Interior has notified the Con-
gress of his determination that the memorial may be lo-
cated in Area I: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the location of a World War II Memorial, authorized
by Public Law 103–32, within either Area I or Area II
as described in Public Law 99–652 (100 Stat. 3650), is
hereby approved.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Mr. 
introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on
JOINT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 407
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative
to the free exercise of religion.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
Mr. MONTGOMERY introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States relative to the free exercise of religion.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States:
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‘‘ARTICLE —
‘‘The right of citizens of the United States to the free
exercise of religion shall not be denied or abridged by the
United States or by any State.’’.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 408
To designate June 11, 1995, as ‘‘D-Day Widows and Orphans National
Recognition Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 12, 1994
Mr. QUILLEN introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate June 11, 1995, as ‘‘D-Day Widows and
Orphans National Recognition Day’’.
Whereas, on June 6, 1944, American and Allied forces began
their assault on the armies of Nazi Germany in Nor-
mandy, France, during World War II;
Whereas this D-Day invasion was the largest amphibious as-
sault in the history of warfare;
Whereas over 9,000 brave American servicemen gave their
lives in the D-Day campaign so that Europe might again
be free; and
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Whereas between 1980 and 1989, 18,000 children were born
with spina bifida in the United States and of that num-
ber 13,500 have survived;
Whereas spina bifida is a birth defect resulting from the fail-
ure of the spine to close properly during the first month
of pregnancy;
Whereas although most of the March of Dimes and Easter
Seal poster children have spina bifida, many people
across this Nation have not heard of the defect and its
debilitating consequences for children;
Whereas only a few cities in the United States have proper
care centers and specialized professionals that can pro-
vide the most effective and aggressive treatment for chil-
dren and adults with spina bifida; and
Whereas an increase in the national awareness of spina bifida
may stimulate the interest and concern of the American
people, which may lead, in turn, to increased research
into the needs of individuals with spina bifida and the
prevention of spina bifida: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the month of October 1994 is designated ‘‘National
Spina Bifida Month’’, and the President is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the people
of the United States to observe that month with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
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Whereas the noble sacrifice made by these soldiers, sailors,
airmen and marines left their loved ones at home in the
United States to mourn their loss: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That June 11, 1995, is designated as a day to honor the
widows, children, and other family members of American
servicemen who gave their lives in the D-Day invasion of
Normandy, and the President is authorized and requested
to issue a proclamation calling upon the people of the
United States to observe such day with appropriate pro-
grams, ceremonies, and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 409
Designating October 23, 1994, through October 31, 1994, as ‘‘National
Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 13, 1994
Mr. TALENT introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating October 23, 1994, through October 31, 1994,
as ‘‘National Red Ribbon Week for a Drug-Free America’’.
Whereas substance abuse has reached epidemic proportions
and is of major concern to all Americans;
Whereas substance abuse is a major public health threat and
is one of the major causes of preventable disease, disabil-
ity, and death in the United States today;
Whereas illegal drug use is not limited to persons of a par-
ticular age, gender, or socioeconomic status;
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Whereas the drug problem appears to be insurmountable, but
the United States has begun to lay the foundation to
combat the use of illegal drugs;
Whereas the United States must continue the important
strides made to combat substance abuse;
Whereas it has been demonstrated through public opinion
polls that the American people consider drug abuse one
of the most serious domestic problems facing the United
States and have begun to take steps against it;
Whereas the National Family Partnership has declared Octo-
ber 23, 1994, through October 31, 1994, as ‘‘National
Red Ribbon Week’’, has organized the National Red Rib-
bon Celebration to coordinate the week’s activities, has
established the theme, ‘‘Healthy Means Drug Free’’ for
the week, and has called for a comprehensive public
awareness, prevention, and education program involving
thousands of parent and community groups across the
country;
Whereas any use of an illegal drug is unacceptable and the
illegal use of a legal drug cannot be tolerated; and
Whereas substance abuse destroys lives, spawns crime, under-
mines our economy, and threatens our security as a Na-
tion: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That—
(1) October 23, 1994, through October 31,
1994, is designated as ‘‘National Red Ribbon Week
for a Drug-Free America’’;
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(2) the President is authorized and directed to
issue a proclamation calling on the people of the
United States—
(A) to observe the week by holding con-
ferences, meetings and other activities to sup-
port community education, and with other ap-
propriate activities, events and educational cam-
paigns; and
(B) both during the week and thereafter,
to wear and display red ribbons to present and
symbolize commitment to a healthy, drug-free
life style, and to develop an attitude of intoler-
ance concerning the use of drugs; and
(3) Congress recognizes and commends the
hard work and dedication of concerned parents,
youth, law enforcement officials, educators, business
leaders, religious leaders, private sector organiza-
tions, and Government leaders in combating sub-
stance abuse.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 40
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to permit
Congress to grant power to the Supreme Court to remove judges in
certain cases.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mr. SENSENBRENNER introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to permit Congress to grant power to the Supreme
Court to remove judges in certain cases.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when
ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several
States within seven years after the date of its submission
for ratification:
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 411
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating October 29, 1994, as ‘‘National Firefighters
Day’’.
Whereas there are over 2,000,000 firefighters in the United
States;
Whereas firefighters respond to more than 2,300,000 fires
and 8,700,000 emergencies other than fires each year;
Whereas fires annually cause nearly 6,000 deaths and
$10,000,000,000 in property damages;
Whereas firefighters have given their lives and risked injury
to preserve the lives and protect the property of others;
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Whereas the contributions and sacrifices of valiant fire-
fighters often go unreported and are inadequately recog-
nized by the public; and
Whereas the work of firefighters deserves the attention and
gratitude of all individuals in the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That October 29, 1994, is designated as ‘‘National Fire-
fighters Day’’, and the President of the United States is
authorized and requested to issue a proclamation calling
upon the people of the United States to observe the day
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives October 7,
1994.
Attest:
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. J. RES. 411
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating October 29, 1994, as ‘‘National
Firefighters Day’’.