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House Calendar No. 171
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 516
[Report No. 108–471] 
RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals of National Manufacturing 
Week, congratulating manufacturers and their 
employees for their contributions to growth and 
innovation, and recognizing the challenges facing 
the manufacturing sector. 
APRIL 27, 2004
Reported with amendments, referred to the House 
Calendar, and ordered to be printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 518
Recognizing the efforts of the American Dental Association and the Nation’s 
dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and thousands of volunteers 
to improve the dental health of disadvantaged children. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Energy and Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the efforts of the American Dental Association 
and the Nation’s dentists, dental hygienists, dental as-
sistants, and thousands of volunteers to improve the 
dental health of disadvantaged children.
Whereas on February 6, 2004, at Give Kids a Smile care 
sites in communities across the country, volunteer den-
tists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, and thousands 
of other volunteers will deliver free dental education, 
screening, and treatment services to disadvantaged chil-
dren; 
Whereas on a similar screening day in 2003, 1,000,000 chil-
dren were examined and treated; 
Whereas it is a national disgrace that in 2004 millions of 
children in the United States do not have access to basic
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preventive and restorative dental care: thousands of chil-
dren are unable to eat or sleep properly, are unable to 
pay attention in school, and are unable to smile, because 
they suffer from untreated disease that could easily have 
been prevented and can easily be treated; 
Whereas charity alone will never solve this problem, because 
charity is not a health care system; 
Whereas good oral health isn’t just about teeth, it’s about 
overall health, preventing systemic disease, learning, de-
velopment, self-esteem, and employability; 
Whereas programs to educate all parents in taking care of 
their children’s teeth should be supported; 
Whereas water fluoridation and prevention programs should 
be encouraged and supported; and 
Whereas programs to improve the dental health of our chil-
dren helps families, communities, and the Nation, and 
they give kids a smile: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the efforts of the American Dental Association and 
the Nation’s dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, 
and thousands of volunteers to improve the dental health 
of disadvantaged children.
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H. Res. 519
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 9, 2004.
Whereas at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, December 22, 2003, an
earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale occurred
in San Luis Obispo County, California, with an epicenter
approximately 6 miles northeast of the community of San
Simeon and 24 miles northwest of the City of Paso
Robles;
Whereas the magnitude of the earthquake was such that it
was felt from the City of San Francisco to the Los Ange-
les Basin, and may have caused the Coastal Range to be-
come up to a foot higher;
Whereas the earthquake caused damage to homes, businesses,
and public infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, and
roads, that will cost millions of dollars to repair;
Whereas tragically, 2 lives were lost and more than 40 per-
sons sustained injuries;
Whereas local public safety and law enforcement personnel
responded immediately, effectively, and courageously to
assist victims of the earthquake and otherwise protect the
public; and
Whereas a Federal disaster declaration was issued on Janu-
ary 13, 2004: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
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(1) is saddened by the loss of life and property
caused by the earthquake that occurred in San Luis
Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003, and
sends its deepest condolences to the victims and their
families; and
(2) recognizes and honors those local officials, pub-
lic safety and law enforcement personnel, and individ-
uals, who in private or public capacity provided assist-
ance to the victims of the earthquake and their families,
and commends this dedicated service to the residents of
San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties and the
State of California.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 519
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the 
earthquake that occurred in San Luis Obispo County, California, on 
December 22, 2003. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 4, 2004
Mr. THOMAS (for himself, Mrs. CAPPS, and Mr. GALLEGLY) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with 
respect to the earthquake that occurred in San Luis 
Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003.
Whereas at 11:15 A.M. on Monday, December 22, 2003, an 
earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter Scale occurred 
in San Luis Obispo County, California, with an epicenter 
approximately 6 miles northeast of the community of San 
Simeon and 24 miles northwest of the City of Paso 
Robles; 
Whereas the magnitude of the earthquake was such that it 
was felt from the City of San Francisco to the Los Ange-
les Basin, and may have caused the Coastal Range to be-
come up to a foot higher;
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Whereas the earthquake caused damage to homes, businesses, 
and public infrastructure such as buildings, bridges, and 
roads, that will cost millions of dollars to repair; 
Whereas tragically, 2 lives were lost and more than 40 per-
sons sustained injuries; 
Whereas local public safety and law enforcement personnel 
responded immediately, effectively, and courageously to 
assist victims of the earthquake and otherwise protect the 
public; and 
Whereas a Federal disaster declaration was issued on Janu-
ary 13, 2004: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) is saddened by the loss of life and property 
caused by the earthquake that occurred in San Luis 
Obispo County, California, on December 22, 2003, 
and sends its deepest condolences to the victims and 
their families; and 
(2) recognizes and honors those local officials, 
public safety and law enforcement personnel, and in-
dividuals, who in private or public capacity provided 
assistance to the victims of the earthquake and their 
families, and commends this dedicated service to the 
residents of San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara 
Counties and the State of California.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 51
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives to the families 
of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 5, 2003
Mr. DELAY (for himself and Ms. PELOSI) submitted the following resolution; 
which was considered and agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives 
to the families of the crew of the space shuttle Columbia, 
and for other purposes.
Whereas the House of Representatives has learned with pro-
found sorrow of the tragedy during re-entry of the space 
shuttle program of the National Aeronautics and Space 
Administration, involving the Columbia Shuttle Mission 
STS–107 and its crew consisting of Rick D. Husband 
(commander), William C. McCool (pilot), Michael P. An-
derson (payload commander), David M. Brown (mission 
specialist), Kalpana Chawla (mission specialist), Laurel 
Blair Salton Clark (mission specialist), and Ilan Ramon 
(payload specialist): Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex-
presses its condolences to the families of the crew mem-
bers of the Columbia shuttle mission; and be it further
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolu-
tions to the families of the Columbia crew; and be it fur-
ther
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives 
adjourns today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect 
to the memory of the valiant crew members of the Colum-
bia shuttle mission.
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H. Res. 51
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 5, 2003.
Resolved, That the House of Representatives has heard
with profound sorrow of the tragedy during re-entry of the
space shuttle program of the National Aeronautics and Space
Administration, involving the Columbia Shuttle Mission STS–
107 and its crew consisting of Rick D. Husband (com-
mander), William C. McCool (pilot), Michael P. Anderson
(payload commander), David M. Brown (mission specialist),
Kalpana Chawla (mission specialist), Laurel Blair Salton
Clark (mission specialist), and Ilan Ramon (payload spe-
cialist).
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses
its condolences to the families of the crew members of the
Columbia shuttle mission.
Resolved, That the Clerk of the House communicate
these resolutions to the families of the Columbia crew.
Resolved, That when the House of Representatives ad-
journs today, it adjourn as a further mark of respect to the
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memory of the valiant crew members of the Columbia shuttle
mission.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 145
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 520
[Report No. 108–417] 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 743) 
to amend the Social Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social Security and Supple-
mental Security Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to en-
hance program protections, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the 
bill (H.R. 743) to amend the Social Security Act and 
the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional 
safeguards for Social Security and Supplemental Security 
Income beneficiaries with representative payees, to en-
hance program protections, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to take from the Speaker’s table the bill 
(H.R. 743) to amend the Social Security Act and the In-
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ternal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide additional safe-
guards for Social Security and Supplemental Security In-
come beneficiaries with representative payees, to enhance 
program protections, and for other purposes, with the Sen-
ate amendment thereto, and to consider in the House, 
without intervention of any point of order, a motion of-
fered by the chairman of the Committee on Ways and 
Means or his designee that the House concur in the Senate 
amendment. The Senate amendment and the motion shall 
be considered as read. The motion shall be debatable for 
one hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways 
and Means. The previous question shall be considered as 
ordered on the motion to final adoption without inter-
vening motion.
House Calendar No. 145
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 520
[Report No. 108–417] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the Senate amend-
ment to the bill (H.R. 743) to amend the Social 
Security Act and the Internal Revenue Code of 
1986 to provide additional safeguards for Social 
Security and Supplemental Security Income 
beneficiaries with representative payees, to en-
hance program protections, and for other pur-
poses. 
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
House Calendar No. 156
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 522
[Report No. 108–440] 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representa-
tives that there is a critical need to increase 
awareness and education about heart disease and 
the risk factors of heart disease among women. 
MARCH 18, 2004
Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the 
State of the Union and ordered to be printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 521
Congratulating the North Shore Senior High School football team of Houston, 
Texas, on their Class 5A Division I Texas State championship. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
Mr. GREEN of Texas submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the North Shore Senior High School football 
team of Houston, Texas, on their Class 5A Division 
I Texas State championship.
Whereas Galena Park Independent School District’s North 
Shore Senior High School in Houston, Texas, won the 
Class 5A Division I Texas State football championship on 
Saturday, December 13, 2003; 
Whereas North Shore Senior High School became the Class 
5A Division I State champions after defeating The Wood-
lands Senior High School 23 to 7 at Rice Stadium in 
Houston, Texas; 
Whereas the North Shore Mustangs won their first State 
football title in their first ever appearance in a State 
championship game and the first appearance by any team
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from the Galena Park Independent School District since 
1964; 
Whereas the North Shore Mustangs advanced to the cham-
pionship game by defeating Clear Lake High School 52 
to 0 in the bidistrict playoff game, by defeating Humble 
High School 35 to 7 in the Region 3 championship, by 
defeating Lamar High School 42 to 19 in the quarter-
final playoff game, and by defeating Austin-Westlake 
High School 49 to 7 in the State semifinal game; 
Whereas 
the 
championship 
game 
victory 
capped 
an 
undefeated, untied season for the North Shore Mustangs, 
during which the team had 15 victories; and 
Whereas the North Shore Mustangs’ coach David Aymond 
has successfully instructed his players on the important 
values of preparation, hard work, dedication, teamwork, 
and sportsmanship: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
and congratulates Galena Park Independent School Dis-
trict’s North Shore Senior High School football team in 
Houston, Texas, for their successful season and for their 
outstanding and memorable victory in the Class 5A Divi-
sion I Texas State championship.
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H. Res. 522
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 24, 2004.
Whereas heart disease is the number one killer of American
women;
Whereas heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular dis-
eases claim the lives of more than half a million women
each year;
Whereas heart disease takes the lives of more women than
men;
Whereas according to a recent American Heart Association
survey, only 13 percent of women consider heart disease
their greatest health threat;
Whereas one in three women dies of heart disease;
Whereas heart disease kills almost twice as many women as
all forms of cancer;
Whereas African-Americans are at greater risk for heart dis-
ease and stroke than Caucasians, affecting African-Amer-
ican females at a rate of 39.6 percent compared to 23.8
percent in Caucasian females;
Whereas heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of
death for Hispanics, and responsible for 33 percent of
deaths in Hispanic females;
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Whereas heart disease risk factors include family history,
smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, over-
weight/obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes; and
Whereas women are often unaware of the risk and receive
fewer preventive services than recommended: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that there is a critical need to increase awareness and
education about heart disease and the risk factors for heart
disease among women, and the House of Representatives—
(1) commends First Lady Laura Bush and the Na-
tional Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in their vital
campaign to raise public awareness that heart disease is
the number one killer of American women;
(2) believes that heart disease will remain the num-
ber one killer of American women unless we as a society
dramatically improve education, preventative care, re-
search, diagnostic capabilities, and treatments; and
(3) recognizes that the more women become cog-
nizant of the scourge of heart disease and how to pre-
vent it, the more likely they can make sound lifestyle
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changes to help reduce their chances of getting heart
disease.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 522
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there is a critical 
need to increase awareness and education about heart disease and the 
risk factors of heart disease among women. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 10, 2004
Mr. SNYDER (for himself, Mrs. KELLY, Mrs. CAPITO, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon, 
Mr. KIND, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Ms. DUNN, Mrs. BONO, Ms. LORETTA 
SANCHEZ of California, Mr. GORDON, Mr. ROSS, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. LAN-
TOS, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. STUPAK, and Mr. BERRY) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and 
Commerce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
there is a critical need to increase awareness and edu-
cation about heart disease and the risk factors of heart 
disease among women.
Whereas heart disease is the number one killer of American 
women; 
Whereas heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular dis-
eases claim the lives of more than half a million women 
each year; 
Whereas heart disease takes the lives of more women than 
men;
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Whereas according to a recent American Heart Association 
survey, only 13 percent of women consider heart disease 
their greatest health threat; 
Whereas one in three women dies of heart disease; 
Whereas heart disease kills almost twice as many women as 
all forms of cancer; 
Whereas African-Americans are at greater risk for heart dis-
ease and stroke than Caucasians, affecting African-Amer-
ican females at a rate of 39.6 percent compared to 23.8 
percent in Caucasian females; 
Whereas heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of 
death for Hispanics, and responsible for 33 percent of 
deaths in Hispanic females; 
Whereas heart disease risk factors include family history, 
smoking, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, over-
weight/obesity, physical inactivity, and diabetes; and 
Whereas women are often unaware of the risk and receive 
fewer preventive services than recommended: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that there is a critical need to increase aware-
ness and education about heart disease and the risk fac-
tors for heart disease among women, and the House of 
Representatives—
(1) commends First Lady Laura Bush and the 
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute in their 
vital campaign to raise public awareness that heart 
disease is the number one killer of American women;
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(2) believes that heart disease will remain the 
number one killer of American women unless we as 
a society dramatically improve education, preventa-
tive care, research, diagnostic capabilities, and treat-
ments; and 
(3) recognizes that the more women become 
cognizant of the scourge of heart disease and how to 
prevent it, the more likely they can make sound life-
style changes to help reduce their chances of getting 
heart disease.
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the bill and on any amendment thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate 
on the bill equally divided and controlled by the chairman 
and ranking minority member of the Committee on Ways 
and Means; (2) an amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute printed in the Congressional Record pursuant to 
clause 8 of rule XVIII, if offered by the Majority Leader 
or his designee, which shall be in order without interven-
tion of any point of order (except those arising under 
clause 7 of rule XVI), shall be considered as read, and 
shall be separately debatable for one hour equally divided 
and controlled by the proponent and an opponent; and (3) 
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
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should draft the resolution in such a way as to
highlight specific human rights abuses;
(D) all countries with representatives at the
60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights
Commission should support passage of such a reso-
lution and resist efforts by representatives of the
People’s Republic of China to oppose the consider-
ation or passage of such a resolution; and
(E) United States Government officials and of-
ficials from other governments should continue to
speak out in international forums and elsewhere
against Chinese repression of religious and political
freedom, persecution of Tibetans, Falun Gong prac-
titioners, Catholics, Protestants, and Uighur Mus-
lims, the unjust arrest and detention of religious
leaders and political dissidents, harsh conditions in
Laogai and other prisons, coercive family planning
policies, and the forced return of North Korean ref-
ugees; and
(2) Congress urges the Government of the People’s
Republic of China—
(A) to take the necessary measures to stop the
persecution of all religious practitioners and to safe-
guard fundamental human rights;
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(2) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States to 
observe Anti-Slavery Day with appropriate cere-
monies, programs, and activities; and 
(3) encourages each city and State to adopt 
laws that protect slaves who are victims of traf-
ficking; increases communication between social 
service agencies, local, State, and Federal law en-
forcement; provides training and support to the gen-
eral public, social service providers, and law enforce-
ment officials so that they can better identify traf-
ficked persons.
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•HRES 525 IH 
Whereas the United States is home to nearly 9,000,000 peo-
ple of Polish ancestry; 
Whereas Polish immigrants have contributed greatly to the 
success of industry and agriculture in the United States; 
Whereas since the demise of communism, Poland has become 
a stable, democratic nation; 
Whereas Poland has adopted economic policies that promote 
free markets and rapid economic growth; 
Whereas on March 12, 1999, Poland demonstrated its com-
mitment to global security by becoming a member of the 
North Atlantic Treaty Organization; 
Whereas on May 1, 2004, Poland will become a member 
State of the European Union; 
Whereas Poland was a staunch ally to the United States dur-
ing Operation Iraqi Freedom; 
Whereas Poland has committed 2,300 soldiers to help with 
ongoing peacekeeping efforts in Iraq; 
Whereas the Secretary of Homeland Security and Secretary 
of State administer the Visa Waiver Program, which al-
lows citizens from 27 countries, including France and 
Germany, to visit the United States as tourists without 
visas; 
Whereas on April 15, 1991, Poland unilaterally repealed the 
visa requirement for United States citizens traveling to 
Poland for 90 days or less; and 
Whereas over 100,000 Polish citizens visit the United States 
each year: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges 
the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Secretary of
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State to designate Poland as a program country under the 
visa waiver program established under section 217 of the 
Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1187) if Po-
land satisfies the requirements in subsection (c)(2) of such 
section.
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