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H. Res. 278
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 3, 2000.
Whereas an estimated 175,000 women and 1,300 men will be
diagnosed with breast cancer in 1999, and an estimated
43,300 women and 400 men will die of the disease;
Whereas breast cancer is the most common form of cancer
among women, excluding skin cancers;
Whereas breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
death among all women and the leading cause of cancer
death among women between ages 40 and 55;
Whereas breast cancer can often be treated most successfully
if detected early on;
Whereas education, regular clinical and self-examinations,
regular mammograms, and biopsies (when appropriate)
are critical to detecting and treating breast cancer in a
timely manner;
Whereas the American Cancer Society recommends that all
women aged 40 and over have annual screening mammo-
grams and clinical breast examinations by health profes-
sionals, that women aged 20 to 39 have clinical examina-
tions every 3 years, and that all women aged 20 and over
perform a breast self-examination every month; and
Whereas the House of Representatives as an institution and
Members of Congress as individuals are in unique posi-
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tions to help raise public awareness about the detection
and treatment of breast cancer and to support the fight
against breast cancer: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that—
(1) all Americans, and above all women, should take
an active role in the fight against breast cancer by using
all the means available to them, including regular clinical
and self-examinations, regular mammograms, and biop-
sies (when appropriate);
(2) the role played by national and community or-
ganizations and health care providers in promoting
awareness of the importance of regular clinical and self-
examinations, regular mammograms, and biopsies (when
appropriate), and in providing information, support, and
access to services, should be recognized and applauded;
and
(3) the Federal Government has a responsibility
to—
(A) endeavor to raise awareness about the im-
portance of the early detection of, and proper treat-
ment for, breast cancer;
(B) continue to fund research so that the
causes of, and improved treatment for, breast can-
cer may be discovered; and
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(C) continue to consider ways to improve ac-
cess to, and the quality of, health care services for
detecting and treating breast cancer.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 279
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 19, 1999.
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron hit a historic home run in
1974 to become the all-time Major League Baseball home
run leader;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron over the course of his career
created a lasting legacy in the game of baseball and con-
tinues to contribute to society through his Chasing the
Dream Foundation;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron hit more than 40 home runs
in 8 different seasons;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron appeared in 24 All-Star
games;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron was elected to the National
Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, re-
ceiving one of the highest vote totals (406 votes) in the
history of National Baseball Hall of Fame voting;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron was inducted into the Na-
tional Baseball Hall of Fame on August 1, 1982;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron finished his career in 1976
with 755 home runs, a lifetime batting average of .305,
and 2,297 runs batted in;
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Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron taught us to follow our
dreams;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron continues to serve the com-
munity through his various commitments to charities and
as Senior Vice President and Assistant to the President
of the Atlanta Braves;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron became one of the first Afri-
can-Americans in Major League Baseball upper manage-
ment, as Atlanta’s vice president of player development;
and
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron is one of the greatest baseball
players: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron on his
great achievements in baseball and recognizes Henry
‘‘Hank’’ Aaron as one of the greatest professional base-
ball players of all time; and
(2) commends Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron for his com-
mitment to young people, earning him a permanent
place in both sports history and American society.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 279
Congratulating Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron on the 25th anniversary of breaking
the Major League Baseball career home run record established by Babe
Ruth and recognizing him as one of the greatest baseball players of
all time.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5, 1999
Mr. CHAMBLISS (for himself and Mr. LEWIS of Georgia) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government
Reform
RESOLUTION
Congratulating Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron on the 25th anniver-
sary of breaking the Major League Baseball career home
run record established by Babe Ruth and recognizing
him as one of the greatest baseball players of all time.
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron hit a historic home run in
1974 to become the all-time Major League Baseball home
run leader;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron over the course of his career
created a lasting legacy in the game of baseball and con-
tinues to contribute to society through his Chasing the
Dream Foundation;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron hit more than 40 home runs
in 8 different seasons;
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Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron appeared in 20 All-Star
games;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron was elected to the National
Baseball Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility, re-
ceiving one of the highest vote totals (406 votes) in the
history of National Baseball Hall of Fame voting;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron was inducted into the Na-
tional Baseball Hall of Fame on August 1, 1982;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron finished his career in 1976
with 755 home runs, a lifetime batting average of .305,
and 2,297 runs batted in;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron taught us to follow our
dreams;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron continues to serve the com-
munity through his various commitments to charities and
as corporate vice president of community relations for
Turner Broadcasting;
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron became one of the first Afri-
can-Americans in Major League Baseball upper manage-
ment, as Atlanta’s vice president of player development;
and
Whereas Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron is one of the greatest baseball
players: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron on his
great achievements in baseball and recognizes Henry
‘‘Hank’’ Aaron as one of the greatest professional
baseball players of all time; and
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(2) commends Henry ‘‘Hank’’ Aaron for his
commitment to young people, earning him a perma-
nent place in both sports history and American soci-
ety.
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strengthen marriages and provide stable environ-
ments for children.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
shall transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the
President of the United States.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 27
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Venezuela on the success of
their democratic elections held on December 6, 1998.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 19, 1999
Mr. GALLEGLY submitted the following resolution; which was International
Relations
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the people of the Republic of Venezuela on
the success of their democratic elections held on Decem-
ber 6, 1998.
Whereas on December 6, 1998, the people of the Republic of
Venezuela held truly democratic multiparty elections to
choose their government;
Whereas these elections were deemed by international and do-
mestic observers to be free and fair and a legitimate ex-
pression of the will of the people of the Republic of Ven-
ezuela;
Whereas in February 1999, Hugo Chavez will be sworn in to
the office of President of the Republic of Venezuela and
has promised to continue the path of democracy, national
reconciliation, and reconstruction; and
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Whereas these democratic elections in the Republic of Ven-
ezuela and the inauguration of President Hugo Chavez
should be honored: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the people of the Republic of
Venezuela for the successful completion of the demo-
cratic multiparty elections held on December 6,
1998;
(2) congratulates President Hugo Chavez for
his election victory and his commitment to a strong
democracy, which will help him achieve political and
economic change in the Republic of Venezuela;
(3) recognizes that all Venezuelans should con-
tinue to work together in order to ensure a strong
and stable democracy, respect for human rights, a
free and market-oriented economy, and social justice
and economic prosperity for all people;
(4) reaffirms the commitment of the United
States to help the Republic of Venezuela move to-
ward a stronger democracy, economic growth, and
social justice for all; and
(5) further reaffirms that the United States is
strongly committed to encouraging democracy, eco-
nomic growth, and peaceful development throughout
the Western Hemisphere.
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H. Res. 280
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 12, 2000.
Whereas one of every two marriages ends in divorce;
Whereas children living with a single mother are six times
more likely to live in poverty than are children whose
parents are married;
Whereas married adults, on average, live longer, have fewer
emotional problems, and are less likely to engage in alco-
hol or drug abuse;
Whereas visionary communities have adopted community
marriage policies to empower couples for healthy, lifelong
marriage and to foster an environment that has the
greatest likelihood of ensuring the well-being of our citi-
zens, especially our children;
Whereas a community marriage policy is a set of guidelines
for premarital preparation and community support for
marriage to which individuals, the community, clergy,
and congregations voluntarily commit; and
Whereas a successful community marriage policy is one that
urges clergy, congregations, and the broader community
to—
(1) encourage premarital preparation education;
(2) train mature married couples to serve as men-
tors to the newly married;
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(3) evaluate current practices that may unwittingly
undermine marriage formation and stability;
(4) implement policies that promote marriage; and
(5) volunteer time, expertise, and resources to sup-
port initiatives that promote marriage and stable fami-
lies: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the importance of strong marriages
for a strong society;
(2) commends communities that have established
community marriage policies for their efforts to support
marriage and prevent the problems of divorce; and
(3) encourages other communities in the United
States to develop voluntary community marriage policies
to enable community members, such as clergy, business
leaders, public officials, and health professionals, to work
together to strengthen marriages and provide stable en-
vironments for children.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 280
Recognizing the importance of strong marriages and the contributions that
community marriage policies have made to the strength of marriages
throughout the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 5, 1999
Mr. EHLERS (for himself, Mr. HOEKSTRA, Mr. UPTON, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr.
PITTS, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. VITTER, Mr. BARTLETT of
Maryland, Mr. GILCHREST, Mr. PORTER, Mr. LARGENT, Mrs. WILSON,
and Mr. MANZULLO) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the importance of strong marriages and the
contributions that community marriage policies have
made to the strength of marriages throughout the United
States.
Whereas a community marriage policy is a set of agreed-upon
guidelines for premarital preparation and community
support for marriage to which individuals, the commu-
nity, clergy, and congregations voluntarily commit;
Whereas visionary communities have adopted community
marriage policies to empower couples for healthy, lifelong
marriage and to foster an environment that has the
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greatest likelihood of ensuring the well-being of our citi-
zens, especially our children;
Whereas one example of a successful community marriage
policy is the Greater Grand Rapids Community Marriage
Policy, which outlines a menu for a successful marriage,
including not marrying too young, finishing school, choos-
ing a mate with similar values, dating at least a year be-
fore marriage, completing a premarital course, waiting to
cohabit until after marriage, emphasizing the positive,
sharing the household duties, worshiping together, having
fun together, and remembering that commitment is the
foundation for successful marriage; and
Whereas community members can support a community mar-
riage policy by volunteering their time, expertise, influ-
ence, and resources to support initiatives that promote
marriage and stable families: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the importance of strong mar-
riages for a strong society;
(2) commends the Greater Grand Rapids com-
munity and other communities which have estab-
lished community marriage policies for their efforts
to support marriage and prevent the problems of di-
vorce; and
(3) encourages other communities in the United
States to develop community marriage policies to en-
able community members to work together to
H. Res. 281 
In the House of Representatives, U.S., 
September 9, 1999. 
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on Thurs-
day, September 9, 1999, or on Friday September 10, 1999, 
for the Speaker to entertain a motion that the House suspend 
the rules and adopt the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 
180) expressing the sense of Congress that the President 
should not have granted clemency to terrorists. 
Attest: 
Clerk. 
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House Calendar No. 104
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 281
[Report No. 106–309]
Providing for consideration of a motion to suspend the rules.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of a motion to suspend the rules.
Resolved, That it shall be in order at any time on
Thursday, September 9, 1999, or on Friday September
10, 1999, for the Speaker to entertain a motion that the
House suspend the rules and adopt the concurrent resolu-
tion (H. Con. Res. 180) expressing the sense of Congress
that the President should not have granted clemency to
terrorists.
House Calendar No. 104
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 281
[Report No. 106–309]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of a motion to suspend
the rules.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
House Calendar No. 105
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 282
[Report No. 106–310]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 2587) making appropriations for the government of the Dis-
trict of Columbia and other activities chargeable in whole or in part
against revenues of said District for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2000, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 2587) making appropriations
for the government of the District of Columbia and other
activities chargeable in whole or in part against revenues
of said District for the fiscal year ending September
30, 2000, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2587) making appropriations for
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the government of the District of Columbia and other ac-
tivities chargeable in whole or in part against revenues of
said District for the fiscal year ending September 30,
2000, and for other purposes. All points of order against
the conference report and against its consideration are
waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 105
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 282
[Report No. 106–310]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2587) making
appropriations for the government of the District
of Columbia and other activities chargeable in
whole or in part against revenues of said District
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2000,
and for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 283
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 14, 1999.
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. 417) to amend the Federal Election Campaign
Act of 1971 to reform the financing of campaigns for elec-
tions for Federal office, and for other purposes. The first
reading of the bill shall be dispensed with. 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 House Administration.
After general debate the bill shall be considered for amend-
ment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be considered
as read. No amendment to the bill shall be in order except
those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules accom-
panying this resolution. Each amendment may be offered only
in the order printed in the report, may be offered only by a
Member designated in the report, shall be considered as read,
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shall be debatable for the time specified in the report equally
divided and controlled by the proponent and an opponent,
and shall not be subject to amendment. All points of order
against the amendments printed in the report are waived ex-
cept that the adoption of an amendment in the nature of a
substitute shall constitute the conclusion of consideration of
the bill for amendment. The Chairman of the Committee of
the Whole may: (1) postpone until a time during further con-
sideration in the Committee of the Whole a request for a re-
corded vote on any amendment; and (2) reduce to five min-
utes the minimum time for electronic voting on any post-
poned question that follows another electronic vote without
intervening business, provided that the minimum time for
electronic voting on the first in any series of questions shall
be 15 minutes. 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 adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered on
the bill and amendments thereto to final passage without in-
tervening motion except one motion to recommit with or with-
out instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 284
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on baseball player
Tony Gwynn’s 3,000th career base hit.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 8, 1999
Mr. CUNNINGHAM (for himself, Mr. PACKARD, Mr. HUNTER, and Mr.
BILBRAY) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives on
baseball player Tony Gwynn’s 3,000th career base hit.
Whereas on August 6, 1999, Anthony (‘‘Tony’’) Gwynn, of
the San Diego Padres major league baseball organization,
hit his 3,000th career base hit;
Whereas the last person in the National League to have
3,000 career base hits was Lou Brock, on August 13,
1979;
Whereas in the history of major league baseball, only 22
other players have 3,000 or more base hits in their ca-
reers, including such greats as Roberto Clemente, Rod
Carew, and Hank Aaron;
Whereas Tony Gwynn is considered to be one of the greatest
major league hitters of the modern era, and was pro-
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claimed the ‘‘Greatest Hitter Since Ted Williams’’ by
Sports Illustrated;
Whereas Tony Gwynn has won eight batting titles, tied for
the National League record only with Honus Wagner,
and topped only by the American League legend Ty
Cobb;
Whereas throughout his career Tony Gwynn has consistently
conducted himself with dignity, modesty, and selflessness
that has been an inspiration to all Americans;
Whereas Tony Gwynn has also distinguished himself off the
baseball diamond as an active and valued member of the
San Diego community;
Whereas Tony Gwynn, along with his wife Alicia, continue
their award-winning philanthropic efforts, and are ex-
tremely active in supporting the Tony and Alicia Gwynn
Foundation, the Casa de Amparo, Police Athletic League,
New Haven Home, Neighborhood House, the Jackie Rob-
inson Family YMCA, the Epilepsy Society of San Diego,
and many more organizations;
Whereas in 1998, Tony Gwynn led all Padres players in com-
munity appearances and joined seven-time American
League batting champion Rod Carew for a historic youth
batting clinic in Culiaca´n, Mexico, in March 1998; and
Whereas Tony Gwynn was named the Individual of the Year
at the 1998 Equal Opportunity Awards Dinner, was the
1995 Branch Rickey Award winner, as well as the 1998
Padres nominee for Major League Baseball’s Roberto
Clemente Man of the Year Award: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives con-
gratulates and commends Tony Gwynn of the San Diego
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Padres for his amazing accomplishments on and off the
baseball field, and thanks him for many years of unsur-
passed baseball excitement.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 286
Recognizing that prevention of youth suicide is a compelling national priority.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 9, 1999
Mr. PACKARD (for himself and Mr. UDALL of Colorado) submitted the
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing that prevention of youth suicide is a compelling
national priority.
Whereas youth suicide is one of the most disruptive and trag-
ic events a family and a community can experience, and
it occurs at a national rate of over 5,000 youth suicides
annually;
Whereas suicide is the fastest growing cause of death among
youths;
Whereas suicide kills youths three to six times more often
than homicide;
Whereas research shows that 95 percent of all youth suicides
are preventable;
Whereas research shows that the prevention of youth suicide
must be recognized as a national priority;
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Whereas community awareness and education will encourage
the development of strategies to prevent youth suicide;
Whereas the yellow ribbon is rapidly becoming recognized
internationally as the symbol for the awareness and pre-
vention of youth suicide, and it is recognized and used by
suicide prevention groups, crisis centers, schools, church-
es, youth centers, hospitals, counselors, teachers, parents,
and especially youths themselves; and
Whereas September 19 to 25, 1999, should be recognized as
Yellow Ribbon Youth Suicide Awareness and Prevention
Week: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes that the need to increase awareness
about and prevent youth suicide is a compelling national
priority; and
(2) encourages Americans, communities, and the Na-
tion to work to increase awareness about and prevent
youth suicide.
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