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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 272
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of American Airlines
Flight 587.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
Mr. WEINER (for himself, Mr. RANGEL, and Mr. MEEKS of New York) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure discharged; considered and
agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of
American Airlines Flight 587.
Whereas American Airlines Flight 587 en route from John
F. Kennedy Airport in Queens County, New York, to
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, crashed on the
Rockaway Peninsula in Queens County, New York, on
November 12, 2001;
Whereas the crash resulted in a tragic loss of life estimated
at 265 individuals, including passengers, crew members,
and people on the ground;
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Whereas New York City has strong cultural, familial, and
historic ties to the Dominican Republic;
Whereas many of the passengers of American Airlines Flight
587 were of Dominican origin and resided in the Wash-
ington Heights community, a vibrant neighborhood which
is an integral part of our national cultural mosaic;
Whereas the Rockaway community has already suffered
greatly as a result of the attacks on the United States
of September 11, 2001, as home to the highest con-
centration of firefighters in New York City, many of
whom lost their lives at the World Trade Center;
Whereas many Rockaway residents ignored the risks and
rushed to the site of the plane crash in an effort to help;
Whereas the people of the Rockaway community have served
as an inspiration through their resilience in the face of
adversity and their faith in and practice of community;
and
Whereas the professional emergency personnel on the ground
performed valiantly limiting the devastation of this trag-
edy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) sends its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the
crash of American Airlines Flight 587 on the Rock-
away Peninsula in Queens County, New York, on
November 12, 2001;
•HCON 272 ATH
(2) sends its sympathies to the people of the
Dominican Republic and to the Dominican commu-
nity in New York City;
(3) sends its sympathies to the people of the
Rockaway community;
(4) commends the heroic actions of the rescue
workers, volunteers, and State and local officials
who responded to this tragic event with courage, de-
termination, and skill; and
(5) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution
to the President of the Dominican Republic.
Æ
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Whereas the crash resulted in a tragic loss of life estimated
at 265 individuals, including passengers, crew members,
and people on the ground;
Whereas New York City has strong cultural, familial, and
historic ties to the Dominican Republic;
Whereas many of the passengers of American Airlines Flight
587 were of Dominican origin and resided in the Wash-
ington Heights community, a vibrant neighborhood which
is an integral part of our national cultural mosaic;
Whereas the Rockaway community has already suffered
greatly as a result of the attacks on the United States
of September 11, 2001, as home to the highest con-
centration of firefighters in New York City, many of
whom lost their lives at the World Trade Center;
Whereas many Rockaway residents ignored the risks and
rushed to the site of the plane crash in an effort to help;
Whereas the people of the Rockaway community have served
as an inspiration through their resilience in the face of
adversity and their faith in and practice of community;
and
Whereas the professional emergency personnel on the ground
performed valiantly limiting the devastation of this trag-
edy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) sends its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the
crash of American Airlines Flight 587 on the Rock-
•HCON 272 EH
away Peninsula in Queens County, New York, on
November 12, 2001;
(2) sends its sympathies to the people of the
Dominican Republic and to the Dominican commu-
nity in New York City;
(3) sends its sympathies to the people of the
Rockaway community;
(4) commends the heroic actions of the rescue
workers, volunteers, and State and local officials
who responded to this tragic event with courage, de-
termination, and skill; and
(5) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution
to the President of the Dominican Republic.
Passed the House of Representatives November 16,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 272
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the
crash of American Airlines Flight 587.
H. Con. Res. 272
Agreed to December 10, 2001
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas American Airlines Flight 587 en route from John F. Ken-
nedy Airport in Queens County, New York, to Santo Domingo,
Dominican Republic, crashed on the Rockaway Peninsula in
Queens County, New York, on November 12, 2001;
Whereas the crash resulted in a tragic loss of life estimated at
265 individuals, including passengers, crew members, and people
on the ground;
Whereas New York City has strong cultural, familial, and historic
ties to the Dominican Republic;
Whereas many of the passengers of American Airlines Flight 587
were of Dominican origin and resided in the Washington Heights
community, a vibrant neighborhood which is an integral part
of our national cultural mosaic;
Whereas the Rockaway community has already suffered greatly
as a result of the attacks on the United States of September
11, 2001, as home to the highest concentration of firefighters
in New York City, many of whom lost their lives at the World
Trade Center;
Whereas many Rockaway residents ignored the risks and rushed
to the site of the plane crash in an effort to help;
Whereas the people of the Rockaway community have served as
an inspiration through their resilience in the face of adversity
and their faith in and practice of community; and
Whereas the professional emergency personnel on the ground per-
formed valiantly limiting the devastation of this tragedy: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress—
(1) sends its heartfelt condolences to the families, friends,
and loved ones of the victims of the crash of American Airlines
Flight 587 on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens County, New
York, on November 12, 2001;
(2) sends its sympathies to the people of the Dominican
Republic and to the Dominican community in New York City;
(3) sends its sympathies to the people of the Rockaway
community;
(4) commends the heroic actions of the rescue workers,
volunteers, and State and local officials who responded to this
tragic event with courage, determination, and skill; and
H. Con. Res. 272—2
(5) directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to
transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the President
of the Dominican Republic.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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sary with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and ac-
tivities.
Passed the House of Representatives September 25, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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Whereas the crash resulted in a tragic loss of life estimated
at 265 individuals, including passengers, crew members,
and people on the ground;
Whereas New York City has strong cultural, familial, and
historic ties to the Dominican Republic;
Whereas many of the passengers of American Airlines Flight
587 were of Dominican origin and resided in the Wash-
ington Heights community, a vibrant neighborhood which
is an integral part of our national cultural mosaic;
Whereas the Rockaway community has already suffered
greatly as a result of the attacks on the United States
of September 11, 2001, as home to the highest con-
centration of firefighters in New York City, many of
whom lost their lives at the World Trade Center;
Whereas many Rockaway residents ignored the risks and
rushed to the site of the plane crash in an effort to help;
Whereas the people of the Rockaway community have served
as an inspiration through their resilience in the face of
adversity and their faith in and practice of community;
and
Whereas the professional emergency personnel on the ground
performed valiantly limiting the devastation of this trag-
edy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) sends its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the
crash of American Airlines Flight 587 on the Rock-
HCON 272 RDS
away Peninsula in Queens County, New York, on
November 12, 2001;
(2) sends its sympathies to the people of the
Dominican Republic and to the Dominican commu-
nity in New York City;
(3) sends its sympathies to the people of the
Rockaway community;
(4) commends the heroic actions of the rescue
workers, volunteers, and State and local officials
who responded to this tragic event with courage, de-
termination, and skill; and
(5) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution
to the President of the Dominican Republic.
Passed the House of Representatives November 16,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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(A) improve hunting opportunities in the
United States without causing negative impacts
on mourning dove populations;
(B) through the sale of hunting permits,
generate additional revenue that may be used
for the better management and conservation of
mourning doves and other wildlife species; and
(C) continue to provide for the conserva-
tion and enhancement of mourning dove popu-
lations;
(3) the United States should take immediate
steps to begin discussions with the appropriate par-
ties to ensure that all Americans have an oppor-
tunity to harvest migratory mourning doves in an
equitable manner; and
(4) hunters in all States located north of 37 de-
grees north latitude and the wildlife management
agencies of those States should support an earlier
opening date for the mourning dove hunting season.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 274
Congratulating JET Magazine on its 50th anniversary and honoring its
founder, John H. Johnson, for his outstanding contribution to journalism.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
Mr. DAVIS of Illinois (for himself, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. WYNN,
Ms. MCKINNEY, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. OWENS, Mr.
CAPUANO, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mrs. MEEK of Florida,
Mr. CLAY, Mr. BISHOP, Mr. PAYNE, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. RUSH, Ms.
WATSON of California, Mr. SCOTT, Mr. CLYBURN, Ms. LEE, Mr. MEEKS
of New York, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. HILLIARD, Ms. NOR-
TON, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Ms. BROWN of Florida,
Mr. FORD, Mr. JEFFERSON, Mr. CONYERS, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr.
WATT of North Carolina, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, and
Mr. BLAGOJEVICH) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating JET Magazine on its 50th anniversary and
honoring its founder, John H. Johnson, for his out-
standing contribution to journalism.
Whereas John H. Johnson started Johnson Publishing Com-
pany in November 1942 with a $500 loan secured by
using his mother’s furniture as collateral;
Whereas JET Magazine is a weekly newsmagazine that was
started by John H. Johnson in November 1951;
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 279
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas among the first military units to make this
transition to wartime operations was the USS Enter-
prise Battle Group, which, on September 11, 2001,
while en route back to the United States from a
scheduled peacetime deployment, was immediately re-
deployed to conduct operations against terrorists;
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Whereas JET Magazine is the number 1 weekly newsmaga-
zine among African-Americans;
Whereas JET Magazine has a circulation of more than
970,000 weekly; and
Whereas for 50 years JET Magazine has chronicled impor-
tant milestones in the lives of African-Americans, includ-
ing desegregation, migration from the south, the civil
rights movement, efforts to reduce poverty, advances in
politics, the arts, and sports: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress congratulates JET Maga-
zine on its 50th anniversary and honors its founder John
H. Johnson for his outstanding contribution to jour-
nalism.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 275
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the vast majority of mourning doves that hatch,
fledge, and nest in States north of 37 degrees north lati-
tude migrate south beyond the boundaries of those States
before the national hunting season opening date of Sep-
tember 1, thus denying hunters in those States an equi-
table opportunity to harvest this species;
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Whereas mourning doves are the most widely distributed and
harvested game birds in North America;
Whereas current regulated hunting for mourning doves has
been conclusively found to cause no significant effects on
recruitment of fledglings in mourning dove populations;
Whereas sportsmen have a strong commitment to the health,
conservation, and enjoyment of wildlife, as demonstrated
by the millions of dollars they have voluntarily paid over
the past 70 years into the Federal Aid to Wildlife Res-
toration Fund established by the Pittman-Robertson
Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.);
Whereas mourning dove hunting has been a cherished and
honored tradition in the United States for generations;
Whereas migratory bird hunters provide millions of dollars to
wildlife conservation and local economies; and
Whereas millions of hunters in States north of 37 degrees
north latitude are currently unable to experience hunting
conditions similar to conditions in other regions of the
country with respect to game availability because of the
current unfair hunting season restrictions: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that, to pro-
vide a fair and equitable opportunity for individuals to
hunt for mourning doves—
(1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
should be modified to allow for mourning dove hunt-
ing during the last week of August in areas north
•HCON 275 EH
of 37 degrees north latitude, as approved by the par-
ties to the appropriate international agreement;
(2) such an extended hunting season will—
(A) improve hunting opportunities in the
United States without causing negative impacts
on mourning dove populations;
(B) through the sale of hunting permits,
generate additional revenue that may be used
for the better management and conservation of
mourning doves and other wildlife species; and
(C) continue to provide for the conserva-
tion and enhancement of mourning dove popu-
lations;
(3) the United States should take immediate
steps to begin discussions with the appropriate par-
ties to ensure that all Americans have an oppor-
tunity to harvest migratory mourning doves in an
equitable manner; and
(4) hunters in all States located north of 37 de-
grees north latitude and the wildlife management
•HCON 275 EH
agencies of those States should support an earlier
opening date for the mourning dove hunting season.
Passed the House of Representatives March 6,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 275
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory
mourning doves should be modified so that individuals have a fair and
equitable opportunity to hunt such birds.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
Mr. HANSEN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Resources
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons
for migratory mourning doves should be modified so that
individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to hunt
such birds.
Whereas the vast majority of mourning doves that hatch,
fledge, and nest in States north of 37 degrees north lati-
tude migrate south beyond the boundaries of those States
before the national hunting season opening date of Sep-
tember 1, thus denying hunters in those States an equi-
table opportunity to harvest this species;
Whereas mourning doves are the most widely distributed and
harvested game birds in North America;
•HCON 275 IH
Whereas current regulated hunting for mourning doves has
been conclusively found to cause no significant effects on
recruitment of fledglings in mourning dove populations;
Whereas sportsmen have a strong commitment to the health,
conservation, and enjoyment of wildlife, as demonstrated
by the millions of dollars they have voluntarily paid over
the past 70 years into the Federal Aid to Wildlife Res-
toration Fund established by the Pittman-Robertson
Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.);
Whereas mourning dove hunting has been a cherished and
honored tradition in the United States for generations;
Whereas migratory bird hunters provide millions of dollars to
wildlife conservation and local economies; and
Whereas millions of hunters in States north of 37 degrees
north latitude are currently unable to experience hunting
conditions similar to conditions in other regions of the
country with respect to game availability because of the
current unfair hunting season restrictions: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that, to pro-
vide a fair and equitable opportunity for individuals to
hunt for mourning doves—
(1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
should be modified to allow for mourning dove hunt-
ing during the last week of August in areas north
of 37 degrees north latitude, as approved by the par-
ties to the appropriate international agreement;
(2) such an extended hunting season will—
IV
House Calendar No. 126
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 275
[Report No. 107–362]
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons for migratory
mourning doves should be modified so that individuals have a fair and
equitable opportunity to hunt such birds.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 16, 2001
Mr. HANSEN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Resources
MARCH 4, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting seasons
for migratory mourning doves should be modified so that
individuals have a fair and equitable opportunity to hunt
such birds.
Whereas the vast majority of mourning doves that hatch,
fledge, and nest in States north of 37 degrees north lati-
tude migrate south beyond the boundaries of those States
before the national hunting season opening date of Sep-
tember 1, thus denying hunters in those States an equi-
table opportunity to harvest this species;
H. Con. Res. 27—3
(3) reaffirms its commitment to support during the next
100 years the research, technological advancements, and discov-
eries made at the National Institute of Standards and Tech-
nology, a crown jewel in the Federal Government.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
•HCON 275 RH
Whereas mourning doves are the most widely distributed and
harvested game birds in North America;
Whereas current regulated hunting for mourning doves has
been conclusively found to cause no significant effects on
recruitment of fledglings in mourning dove populations;
Whereas sportsmen have a strong commitment to the health,
conservation, and enjoyment of wildlife, as demonstrated
by the millions of dollars they have voluntarily paid over
the past 70 years into the Federal Aid to Wildlife Res-
toration Fund established by the Pittman-Robertson
Wildlife Restoration Act (16 U.S.C. 669 et seq.);
Whereas mourning dove hunting has been a cherished and
honored tradition in the United States for generations;
Whereas migratory bird hunters provide millions of dollars to
wildlife conservation and local economies; and
Whereas millions of hunters in States north of 37 degrees
north latitude are currently unable to experience hunting
conditions similar to conditions in other regions of the
country with respect to game availability because of the
current unfair hunting season restrictions: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that, to pro-
vide a fair and equitable opportunity for individuals to
hunt for mourning doves—
(1) the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918
should be modified to allow for mourning dove hunt-
ing during the last week of August in areas north
•HCON 275 RH
of 37 degrees north latitude, as approved by the par-
ties to the appropriate international agreement;
(2) such an extended hunting season will—
(A) improve hunting opportunities in the
United States without causing negative impacts
on mourning dove populations;
(B) through the sale of hunting permits,
generate additional revenue that may be used
for the better management and conservation of
mourning doves and other wildlife species; and
(C) continue to provide for the conserva-
tion and enhancement of mourning dove popu-
lations;
(3) the United States should take immediate
steps to begin discussions with the appropriate par-
ties to ensure that all Americans have an oppor-
tunity to harvest migratory mourning doves in an
equitable manner; and
(4) hunters in all States located north of 37 de-
grees north latitude and the wildlife management
agencies of those States should support an earlier
opening date for the mourning dove hunting season.
House Calendar No. 126
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 275
[Report No. 107–362]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that hunting
seasons for migratory mourning doves should be
modified so that individuals have a fair and equi-
table opportunity to hunt such birds.
MARCH 4, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed