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H. Con. Res. 235
Agreed to September 17, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas on December 12, 1923, Larry Doby was born in Camden,
South Carolina and moved to Paterson, New Jersey in 1938,
where he became a standout 4 sport athlete at Paterson Eastside
High School;
Whereas Larry Doby attended Long Island University on a basket-
ball scholarship before enlisting in the United States Navy;
Whereas in 1943, Larry Doby was the first African American to
play professional basketball for the Paterson Panthers, a member
of the American Basketball League;
Whereas after playing baseball in the Negro League for the Newark
Eagles, Larry Doby’s contract was purchased by Bill Veeck of
Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians, a member of the
American League, on July 3, 1947;
Whereas on July 5, 1947, Larry Doby became the first African
American to play professional baseball in the American League;
Whereas Larry Doby played in the American League for 13 years,
appearing in 1,533 games and batting .283, with 253 home runs
and 969 runs batted in;
Whereas in 1948, Larry Doby was the first African American to
win a World Series and the first African American to hit a
home run in the World Series;
Whereas Larry Doby was voted to play in 7 All Star games and
led the American League in home runs for two seasons;
Whereas in 1978, Larry Doby became the manager of the Chicago
White Sox, only the second African American manager of a Major
League team;
Whereas Larry Doby was the Director of Community Relations
for the National Basketball Association’s New Jersey Nets, where
he was deeply involved in a number of inner-city youth programs;
Whereas Larry Doby resided, was active in the community, and
raised his family in Montclair, New Jersey;
Whereas Larry Doby received honorary doctorate degrees from
Princeton University, Long Island University and Fairfield
University; and
Whereas Larry Doby was elected to the National Baseball Hall
of Fame in 1998: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses profound sorrow on the death of Lawrence
Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby, and extends condolences to his family;
H. Con. Res. 235—2
(2) expresses its deep appreciation to Larry Doby and his
family for the impact that he made in pioneering civil rights
by breaking down racial barriers in baseball and in America;
and
(3) commends Larry Doby as a courageous leader, a role
model, and a paradigm of the American Dream.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 235
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. OXLEY, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. CLAY, Mr. 
ETHERIDGE, Mr. FERGUSON, Mr. FORD, Mr. FROST, Mr. HOLT, Mr. 
JEFFERSON, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
MCDERMOTT, Mrs. CHRISTENSEN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. SABO, Mr. KING 
of New York, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Ms. KAPTUR, Mr. ACEVEDO-
VILA´, Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. DOYLE, Mr. CAPUANO, and Mr. 
BRADY of Pennsylvania) submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence Eugene 
‘‘Larry’’ Doby.
Whereas on December 12, 1923, Larry Doby was born in 
Camden, South Carolina and moved to Paterson, New 
Jersey in 1938, where he became a standout 4 sport ath-
lete at Paterson Eastside High School; 
Whereas Larry Doby attended Long Island University on a 
basketball scholarship before enlisting in the United 
States Navy;
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Whereas in 1943, Larry Doby was the first African American 
to play professional basketball for the Paterson Panthers, 
a member of the American Basketball League; 
Whereas after playing baseball in the Negro League for the 
Newark Eagles, Larry Doby’s contract was purchased by 
Bill Veeck of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians, 
a member of the American League, on July 3, 1947; 
Whereas on July 5, 1947, Larry Doby became the first Afri-
can American to play professional baseball in the Amer-
ican League; 
Whereas Larry Doby played in the American League for 13 
years, appearing in 1,533 games and batting .283, with 
253 home runs and 969 runs batted in; 
Whereas in 1948, Larry Doby was the first African American 
to win a World Series and the first African American to 
hit a home run in the World Series; 
Whereas Larry Doby was voted to play in 7 All Star games 
and led the American League in home runs for two sea-
sons; 
Whereas in 1978, Larry Doby became the manager of the 
Chicago White Sox, only the second African American 
manager of a Major League team; 
Whereas Larry Doby was the Director of Community Rela-
tions for the National Basketball Association’s New Jer-
sey Nets, where he was deeply involved in a number of 
inner-city youth programs; 
Whereas Larry Doby resided, was active in the community, 
and raised his family in Montclair, New Jersey;
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 237
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Rick Lupe served as lead forestry technician for the
Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency and was
a long-time firefighter whose legendary intellect and skills
made him a hero in 2002 when he saved the town of
Show Low, Arizona, from the Rodeo-Chediski fire;
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Whereas Larry Doby received honorary doctorate degrees 
from Princeton University, Long Island University and 
Fairfield University; and 
Whereas Larry Doby was elected to the National Baseball 
Hall of Fame in 1998: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the House of Representative—
(1) expresses profound sorrow on the death of 
Lawrence Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby, and extends con-
dolences to his family; 
(2) expresses its deep appreciation to Larry 
Doby and his family for the impact that he made in 
pioneering civil rights by breaking down racial bar-
riers in baseball and in America; and 
(3) commends Larry Doby as a courageous 
leader, a role model, and a paradigm of the Amer-
ican Dream.
Æ
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 235
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 17, 2003
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Celebrating the life and achievements of Lawrence Eugene 
‘‘Larry’’ Doby.
Whereas on December 12, 1923, Larry Doby was born in 
Camden, South Carolina and moved to Paterson, New 
Jersey in 1938, where he became a standout 4 sport ath-
lete at Paterson Eastside High School; 
Whereas Larry Doby attended Long Island University on a 
basketball scholarship before enlisting in the United 
States Navy;
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Whereas in 1943, Larry Doby was the first African American 
to play professional basketball for the Paterson Panthers, 
a member of the American Basketball League; 
Whereas after playing baseball in the Negro League for the 
Newark Eagles, Larry Doby’s contract was purchased by 
Bill Veeck of Major League Baseball’s Cleveland Indians, 
a member of the American League, on July 3, 1947; 
Whereas on July 5, 1947, Larry Doby became the first Afri-
can American to play professional baseball in the Amer-
ican League; 
Whereas Larry Doby played in the American League for 13 
years, appearing in 1,533 games and batting .283, with 
253 home runs and 969 runs batted in; 
Whereas in 1948, Larry Doby was the first African American 
to win a World Series and the first African American to 
hit a home run in the World Series; 
Whereas Larry Doby was voted to play in 7 All Star games 
and led the American League in home runs for two sea-
sons; 
Whereas in 1978, Larry Doby became the manager of the 
Chicago White Sox, only the second African American 
manager of a Major League team; 
Whereas Larry Doby was the Director of Community Rela-
tions for the National Basketball Association’s New Jer-
sey Nets, where he was deeply involved in a number of 
inner-city youth programs; 
Whereas Larry Doby resided, was active in the community, 
and raised his family in Montclair, New Jersey;
HCON 235 RDS 
Whereas Larry Doby received honorary doctorate degrees 
from Princeton University, Long Island University and 
Fairfield University; and 
Whereas Larry Doby was elected to the National Baseball 
Hall of Fame in 1998: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the House of Representative—
(1) expresses profound sorrow on the death of 
Lawrence Eugene ‘‘Larry’’ Doby, and extends con-
dolences to his family; 
(2) expresses its deep appreciation to Larry 
Doby and his family for the impact that he made in 
pioneering civil rights by breaking down racial bar-
riers in baseball and in America; and 
(3) commends Larry Doby as a courageous 
leader, a role model, and a paradigm of the Amer-
ican Dream.
Passed the House of Representatives September 16, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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(A) by striking ‘‘the period of October 1, 
2003 through June 30,’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal 
year’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘$833,333’’ and inserting 
‘‘$1,000,000’’. 
(d) CRASH CAUSATION STUDY.— Section 7(d) of 
such Act (117 Stat. 1121; 118 Stat. 490; 118 Stat. 638) 
is amended—
(1) by striking ‘‘$833,333’’ and inserting 
‘‘$1,000,000’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘the period of October 1, 2003 
through July 31,’’ and inserting ‘‘fiscal year’’. 
SEC. 10. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF 
TRUST FUNDS FOR OBLIGATIONS UNDER 
TEA–21. 
(a) HIGHWAY TRUST FUND.—
(1) IN
GENERAL.—Paragraph (1) of section 
9503(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is 
amended—
(A) in the matter before subparagraph (A), 
by striking ‘‘August 1, 2004’’ and inserting 
‘‘October 1, 2004’’, 
(B) by striking ‘‘or’’ at the end of subpara-
graph (H),
tions, in the implementation of local fatherhood pro-
motion programs.
‘‘ ‘(4) RESEARCH.—Conducting research related 
to the purposes of this part. 
‘‘ ‘SEC. 447. NONDISCRIMINATION. 
‘‘ ‘The projects and activities assisted under this part 
shall be available on the same basis to all fathers and ex-
pectant fathers able to benefit from such projects and ac-
tivities, including married and unmarried fathers and cus-
todial and noncustodial fathers, with particular attention 
to low-income fathers, and to mothers and expectant 
mothers on the same basis as to fathers. 
‘‘ ‘SEC. 448. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS; RES-
ERVATION FOR CERTAIN PURPOSE. 
‘‘ ‘(a) AUTHORIZATION.—There are authorized to be 
appropriated $20,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2004 
through 2008 to carry out the provisions of this part. 
‘‘ ‘(b) RESERVATION.—Of the amount appropriated 
under this section for each fiscal year, not more than 15 
percent shall be available for the costs of the multicity, 
multicounty, multistate demonstration projects under sec-
tion 444, evaluations under section 445, and projects of 
national significance under section 446.’.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 236
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized
to be used on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to com-
memorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea pro-
vided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary
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Hall. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be car-
ried out in accordance with such conditions as the Archi-
tect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 236
Agreed to July 16, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used
on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to commemorate the unveiling
of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota
for display in Statuary Hall. Physical preparations for the ceremony
shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as the
Architect of the Capitol may prescribe.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 236
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to commemo-
rate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea provided by the State 
of North Dakota for display in Statuary Hall. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Mr. POMEROY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on House Administration 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Permitting the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a cere-
mony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue of 
Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota for 
display in Statuary Hall.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized 
to be used on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to com-
memorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea pro-
vided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary 
Hall. Physical preparations for the ceremony shall be car-
•HCON 236 IH 
ried out in accordance with such conditions as the Archi-
tect of the Capitol may prescribe.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 236
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JULY 16, 2003
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Permitting the use of the Rotunda of the Capitol for a 
ceremony to commemorate the unveiling of the statue 
of Sakakawea provided by the State of North Dakota 
for display in Statuary Hall.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol is authorized 
to be used on October 16, 2003, for a ceremony to com-
memorate the unveiling of the statue of Sakakawea pro-
vided by the State of North Dakota for display in Statuary
•HCON 237 EH
Whereas Rick Lupe and his crew of firefighters dug the fire
line at Hop Canyon and created a back burn that
stopped the fire from crossing U.S. 60;
Whereas Rick Lupe died on Thursday, June 19, 2003, as a
result of severe burns sustained in a prescribed fire con-
ducted in May;
Whereas throughout his career, Rick Lupe was a strong ad-
vocate of the prescribed burn program and supported and
knew the value of fuels treatment programs;
Whereas Rick Lupe was extremely dedicated to his work and
performed his job at the highest level;
Whereas friends and colleague describe Rick Lupe as ‘‘. . .
a shining example of a firefighter . . . super safety-con-
scious, and his family is his love and pride’’; and
Whereas Rick Lupe is survived by his wife of 21 years, Eve-
lyn, and their three sons, Sean, 19, who is studying for-
estry at Northern Arizona University, Daniel, 16, who is
in high school, and Brent, 9, who is in grade school:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the late
Rick Lupe for his dedication and service to the United
States, for his long and essential service in fighting
•HCON 237 EH
wildfires and caring for the environment, and for ulti-
mately sacrificing his life for the people of Arizona.
Passed the House of Representatives November 4,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 237
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of 
Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to 
the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires 
and protecting the environment and communities of Arizona. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Mr. RENZI (for himself, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, and Mr. GRIJALVA) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Resources 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for 
the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for 
his dedication and service to the United States and for 
his essential service in fighting wildfires and protecting 
the environment and communities of Arizona.
Whereas Rick Lupe served as lead forestry technician for the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency and was 
a long-time firefighter whose legendary intellect and skills 
made him a hero in 2002 when he saved the town of 
Show Low, Arizona, from the Rodeo-Chediski fire; 
Whereas Rick Lupe and his crew of firefighters dug the fire 
line at Hop Canyon and created a back burn that 
stopped the fire from crossing U.S. 60;
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Whereas Rick Lupe died on Thursday, June 19, 2003, as a 
result of severe burns sustained in a prescribed fire con-
ducted in May; 
Whereas throughout his career, Rick Lupe was a strong ad-
vocate of the prescribed burn program and supported and 
knew the value of fuels treatment programs; 
Whereas Rick Lupe was extremely dedicated to his work and 
performed his job at the highest level; 
Whereas friends and colleague describe Rick Lupe as ‘‘. . . 
a shining example of a firefighter . . . super safety-con-
scious, and his family is his love and pride’’; and 
Whereas Rick Lupe is survived by his wife of 21 years, Eve-
lyn, and their three sons, Sean, 19, who is studying for-
estry at Northern Arizona University, Daniel, 16, who is 
in high school, and Brent, 9, who is in grade school: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the late 
Rick Lupe for his dedication and service to the United 
States, for his long and essential service in fighting 
wildfires and caring for the environment, and for ulti-
mately sacrificing his life for the people of Arizona.
Æ
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 237
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
NOVEMBER 5, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for 
the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for 
his dedication and service to the United States and for 
his essential service in fighting wildfires and protecting 
the environment and communities of Arizona.
Whereas Rick Lupe served as lead forestry technician for the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency and was 
a long-time firefighter whose legendary intellect and skills 
made him a hero in 2002 when he saved the town of 
Show Low, Arizona, from the Rodeo-Chediski fire;
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Whereas Rick Lupe and his crew of firefighters dug the fire 
line at Hop Canyon and created a back burn that 
stopped the fire from crossing U.S. 60; 
Whereas Rick Lupe died on Thursday, June 19, 2003, as a 
result of severe burns sustained in a prescribed fire con-
ducted in May; 
Whereas throughout his career, Rick Lupe was a strong ad-
vocate of the prescribed burn program and supported and 
knew the value of fuels treatment programs; 
Whereas Rick Lupe was extremely dedicated to his work and 
performed his job at the highest level; 
Whereas friends and colleague describe Rick Lupe as ‘‘. . . 
a shining example of a firefighter . . . super safety-con-
scious, and his family is his love and pride’’; and 
Whereas Rick Lupe is survived by his wife of 21 years, Eve-
lyn, and their three sons, Sean, 19, who is studying for-
estry at Northern Arizona University, Daniel, 16, who is 
in high school, and Brent, 9, who is in grade school: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the late 
Rick Lupe for his dedication and service to the United 
States, for his long and essential service in fighting
HCON 237 RFS 
wildfires and caring for the environment, and for ulti-
mately sacrificing his life for the people of Arizona.
Passed the House of Representatives November 4, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 121
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 237
[Report No. 108–343] 
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for the Bureau of 
Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to 
the United States and for his essential service in fighting wildfires 
and protecting the environment and communities of Arizona. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 26, 2003
Mr. RENZI (for himself, Mr. FRANKS of Arizona, and Mr. GRIJALVA) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Resources 
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
Additional sponsors: Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. FLAKE, and Mr. KOLBE 
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry technician for 
the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency, for 
his dedication and service to the United States and for 
his essential service in fighting wildfires and protecting 
the environment and communities of Arizona.
•HCON 237 RH 
Whereas Rick Lupe served as lead forestry technician for the 
Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Apache Agency and was 
a long-time firefighter whose legendary intellect and skills 
made him a hero in 2002 when he saved the town of 
Show Low, Arizona, from the Rodeo-Chediski fire; 
Whereas Rick Lupe and his crew of firefighters dug the fire 
line at Hop Canyon and created a back burn that 
stopped the fire from crossing U.S. 60; 
Whereas Rick Lupe died on Thursday, June 19, 2003, as a 
result of severe burns sustained in a prescribed fire con-
ducted in May; 
Whereas throughout his career, Rick Lupe was a strong ad-
vocate of the prescribed burn program and supported and 
knew the value of fuels treatment programs; 
Whereas Rick Lupe was extremely dedicated to his work and 
performed his job at the highest level; 
Whereas friends and colleagues describe Rick Lupe as ‘‘. . . 
a shining example of a firefighter . . . super safety-con-
scious, and his family is his love and pride’’; and 
Whereas Rick Lupe is survived by his wife of 21 years, Eve-
lyn, and their three sons, Sean, 19, who is studying for-
estry at Northern Arizona University, Daniel, 16, who is 
in high school, and Brent, 9, who is in grade school: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress recognizes and honors the late 
Rick Lupe for his dedication and service to the United 
States, for his long and essential service in fighting
•HCON 237 RH 
wildfires and caring for the environment, and for ulti-
mately sacrificing his life for the people of Arizona.
House Calendar No. 121
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 237
[Report No. 108–343] 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the late Rick Lupe, lead forestry techni-
cian for the Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort 
Apache Agency, for his dedication and service to 
the United States and for his essential service in 
fighting wildfires and protecting the environment 
and communities of Arizona. 
NOVEMBER 4, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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riculture, and to support water and sanita-
tion reconstruction programs and infra-
structure rehabilitation and development in 
those countries; and 
(vi) to support diamond training insti-
tutes covering all aspects of the diamond 
industry in order to develop a new genera-
tion of African workers trained in the lat-
est technologies, business management, 
sales, sorting, polishing, setting, and valu-
ation, and all other professional and voca-
tional aspects of the diamond industry; 
(B) should establish a program through 
which humanitarian assistance from the dia-
mond industry can be made available to the am-
putees of, and others permanently disabled by, 
the civil wars in Sierra Leone, Angola, and the 
Democratic Republic of Congo; 
(C) should continue the cooperative delib-
erations with the United Nations, governments, 
charitable organizations, and nongovernmental 
organizations in the Kimberley Process to de-
velop a diamond certification system for rough 
diamonds in order to stem the trade in conflict