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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 401
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the heroism and courage displayed by
airline flight attendants each day.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 401
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas over 100,000 men and women serve as airline flight
attendants in the United States;
Whereas flight attendants dedicate themselves to serving and
protecting their passengers;
Whereas flight attendants are responsible for customer serv-
ice aboard an aircraft;
•HCON 401 EH
Whereas flight attendants react to dangerous situations as
the first line of defense of airline passengers;
Whereas safety and security are a flight attendant’s primary
concerns;
Whereas flight attendants evacuate aircraft in emergency sit-
uations;
Whereas flight attendants defend passengers against hijack-
ers, terrorists, and abusive passengers;
Whereas flight attendants handle in-flight medical emer-
gencies;
Whereas flight attendants perform routine safety and service
duties on board an aircraft;
Whereas 25 flight attendants lost their lives aboard 4 hi-
jacked flights on September 11, 2001;
Whereas 5 flight attendants helped prevent United Airlines
Flight 93 from reaching its intended target on September
11, 2001;
Whereas flight attendants provided assistance to passengers
across the United States who had their flights diverted
on September 11, 2001;
Whereas on December 22, 2001, flight attendants helped
subdue attempted shoe bomber, Richard Reid, who at-
tempted to kill all 185 passengers and 12 crew members
on board American Airlines Flight 63; and
Whereas on February 7, 2002, flight attendants helped pre-
vent Pablov Moreira, a Uruguayan citizen, from breaking
into the cockpit during United Airlines Flight 855 from
Miami to Buenos Aires: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 401 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) expresses profound gratitude to airline
flight attendants for their daily service to make air
travel safe;
(2) honors the courage and dedication of flight
attendants;
(3) expresses support for the flight attendants
who displayed heroism on September 11, 2001, and
to all flight attendants who continue to display her-
oism each day; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to send a copy of this resolution to a family
member of each of the flight attendants killed on
September 11, 2001.
Passed the House of Representatives September 9,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 401
Recognizing the heroism and courage displayed by airline flight attendants
each day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 9, 2002
Mr. YOUNG of Alaska (for himself, Mr. MICA, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LIPINSKI,
and Mr. EHLERS) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the heroism and courage displayed by airline
flight attendants each day.
Whereas over 100,000 men and women serve as airline flight
attendants in the United States;
Whereas flight attendants dedicate themselves to serving and
protecting their passengers;
Whereas flight attendants are responsible for customer serv-
ice aboard an aircraft;
Whereas flight attendants react to dangerous situations as
the first line of defense of airline passengers;
Whereas safety and security are a flight attendant’s primary
concerns;
•HCON 401 IH
Whereas flight attendants evacuate aircraft in emergency sit-
uations;
Whereas flight attendants defend passengers against hijack-
ers, terrorists, and abusive passengers;
Whereas flight attendants handle in-flight medical emer-
gencies;
Whereas flight attendants perform routine safety and service
duties on board an aircraft;
Whereas 25 flight attendants lost their lives aboard 4 hi-
jacked flights on September 11, 2001;
Whereas 5 flight attendants helped prevent United Airlines
Flight 93 from reaching its intended target on September
11, 2001;
Whereas flight attendants provided assistance to passengers
across the United States who had their flights diverted
on September 11, 2001;
Whereas on December 22, 2001, flight attendants helped
subdue attempted shoe bomber, Richard Reid, who at-
tempted to kill all 185 passengers and 12 crew members
on board American Airlines Flight 63; and
Whereas on February 7, 2002, flight attendants helped pre-
vent Pablov Moreira, a Uruguayan citizen, from breaking
into the cockpit during United Airlines Flight 855 from
Buenos Aires to Miami: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) expresses profound gratitude to airline
flight attendants for their daily service to make air
travel safe;
•HCON 401 IH
(2) honors the courage and dedication of flight
attendants;
(3) expresses support for the flight attendants
who displayed heroism on September 11, 2001, and
to all flight attendants who continue to display her-
oism each day; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to send a copy of this resolution to a family
member of each of the flight attendants killed on
September 11, 2001.
Æ
III 
Calendar No. 583
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 401
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
SEPTEMBER 10, 2002
Received and placed on the calendar 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the heroism and courage displayed by airline 
flight attendants each day.
Whereas over 100,000 men and women serve as airline flight 
attendants in the United States; 
Whereas flight attendants dedicate themselves to serving and 
protecting their passengers; 
Whereas flight attendants are responsible for customer serv-
ice aboard an aircraft;
HCON 401 PCS 
Whereas flight attendants react to dangerous situations as 
the first line of defense of airline passengers; 
Whereas safety and security are a flight attendant’s primary 
concerns; 
Whereas flight attendants evacuate aircraft in emergency sit-
uations; 
Whereas flight attendants defend passengers against hijack-
ers, terrorists, and abusive passengers; 
Whereas flight attendants handle in-flight medical emer-
gencies; 
Whereas flight attendants perform routine safety and service 
duties on board an aircraft; 
Whereas 25 flight attendants lost their lives aboard 4 hi-
jacked flights on September 11, 2001; 
Whereas 5 flight attendants helped prevent United Airlines 
Flight 93 from reaching its intended target on September 
11, 2001; 
Whereas flight attendants provided assistance to passengers 
across the United States who had their flights diverted 
on September 11, 2001; 
Whereas on December 22, 2001, flight attendants helped 
subdue attempted shoe bomber, Richard Reid, who at-
tempted to kill all 185 passengers and 12 crew members 
on board American Airlines Flight 63; and 
Whereas on February 7, 2002, flight attendants helped pre-
vent Pablov Moreira, a Uruguayan citizen, from breaking 
into the cockpit during United Airlines Flight 855 from 
Miami to Buenos Aires: Now, therefore, be it
HCON 401 PCS 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) expresses profound gratitude to airline 
flight attendants for their daily service to make air 
travel safe; 
(2) honors the courage and dedication of flight 
attendants; 
(3) expresses support for the flight attendants 
who displayed heroism on September 11, 2001, and 
to all flight attendants who continue to display her-
oism each day; and 
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Represent-
atives to send a copy of this resolution to a family 
member of each of the flight attendants killed on 
September 11, 2001.
Passed the House of Representatives September 9, 
2002. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 404
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding increasing the United States
commitment to the health of the world’s mothers and children.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 14, 2002
Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself and Mrs. MORELLA) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding increasing the
United States commitment to the health of the world’s
mothers and children.
Whereas 10 years ago at the World Summit for Children, the
United States joined with 159 other governments to com-
mit the world to supporting efforts that reduce infant
and maternal mortality, child malnutrition, and illiteracy;
Whereas nearly 11,000,000 children die before the age of 5—
30,500 children every day—due to preventable infectious
diseases, including pneumonia, diarrhea, measles, ma-
laria, and malnutrition;
Whereas more than a quarter of the world’s children are mal-
nourished, which hinders their ability to learn and thrive;
•HCON 404 IH
Whereas over 500,000 women who die every year during
pregnancy and childbirth could be saved by low-tech, low-
cost interventions;
Whereas research has found that the health of children and
their mothers is closely intertwined and good maternal
health is essential for the survival of both mothers and
children;
Whereas studies have shown that high maternal and child
mortality are directly correlated with social and political
instability;
Whereas the number of women of reproductive age in less de-
veloped countries will grow by 34 percent in the next 20
years, making the need to improve health care services
for women and their children even more important;
Whereas past evidence has shown that programs to improve
child survival do work, and that in the past decade, child
survival programs of the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development have significantly contributed to a
10-percent reduction in infant mortality rates worldwide;
Whereas research has shown that although the majority of
maternal deaths during pregnancy and childbirth could
be easily prevented, the number of women who die as
mothers has not decreased in 10 years due to inadequate
resources to address the problem;
Whereas although the world has been able to reduce maternal
mortality in the developed world, the disparity in such
mortality between the developed and developing countries
continues to grow;
Whereas according to the World Health Organization, the
lifetime risk of dying from pregnancy-related complica-
HCON 408 RFS
Whereas more than 136,000,000 people visit American Zoo
and Aquarium Association member zoological parks and
aquariums each year;
Whereas American Zoo and Aquarium Association member
institutions care for more than 800,000 living animals,
many of which are among the last representatives of en-
dangered or threatened animal species;
Whereas American Zoo and Aquarium Association member
institutions support or conduct over 1,300 field conserva-
tion and research projects in over 80 countries and con-
tribute an estimated $50,000,000 per year to wildlife re-
search internationally and $50,000,000 to conservation
education domestically;
Whereas American Zoo and Aquarium Association member
institutions have established the Species Survival Plan
program, which consists of long-term plans involving ge-
netically-diverse breeding, habitat preservation, public
education, field conservation, and supportive research, to
help ensure survival for 140 selected threatened and en-
dangered animal species;
Whereas American Zoo and Aquarium Association member
institutions provide formal educational programs to over
12,000,000 people annually and provide training in con-
servation education for 84,000 teachers annually;
Whereas the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and its
member institutions partner with local, State, national,
and international governmental agencies in conservation
education, research, and programs to enhance wildlife
populations and their habitats;
Whereas American Zoo and Aquarium Association zoological
parks and aquariums, along with other conservation
•HCON 404 IH
tions or during childbirth in developing countries is 1 in
48 and in developed countries it is 1 in 1,800;
Whereas in some sub-Saharan African countries, the risk
jumps still further: 1 in every 14 girls entering adoles-
cence will die from maternal causes before completing her
childbearing years; and
Whereas according to the World Health Organization report,
between $27,000,000,000 and $38,000,000,000 will be
needed in 2007 and 2015, respectively, to provide the
necessary health interventions to those living in low-in-
come countries: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) child survival and maternal health programs
supported by the United States, particularly through
the Agency for International Development, have and
will make a difference in the lives of mothers and
children in the developing world;
(2) an increased commitment to improving the
health of the world’s mothers and children will have
a long-term impact on the political, economic, and
social stability of developing countries;
(3) the United States should take a lead in im-
proving the lives of millions of mothers and children
in the developing world through targeted, effective,
and multifaceted health and development programs;
and
•HCON 404 IH
(4) the United States should increase its com-
mitment to the world’s mothers and children by in-
creasing funding for basic child survival and mater-
nal health programs by at least $500,000,000.
Æ
HCON 406 RDS
Whereas tens of thousands of members of the Laotian and
Hmong special forces and their families were trapped in
Laos when the Communists took over, and many of these
persons were brutally persecuted, imprisoned, or killed
because of their role in defending Laos and assisting the
United States as allies;
Whereas many of those members of the Laotian and Hmong
special forces and their families who avoided capture suf-
fered for years in horrific conditions as political refugees
in refugee camps in neighboring Thailand;
Whereas the United States is now the home to significant
communities of the Laotian and Hmong veterans and
their families after providing them with political asylum,
refugee status, and citizenship because of their unique
contribution to United States national security interests
during the Vietnam War;
Whereas the Lao Veterans of America was founded as a non-
profit veterans organization in 1990 to honor and assist
Laotian and Hmong veterans who served with or assisted
the United States Armed Forces during the Vietnam
War;
Whereas the Lao Veterans of America has established chap-
ters throughout the United States that have sought to
serve their communities and educate the public about the
historic contribution of the Lao and Hmong veterans
during the Vietnam War;
Whereas the Lao Veterans of America spearheaded and led
national efforts in the Congress to seek to provide citi-
zenship to elderly Laotian and Hmong veterans, as well
as their spouses or widows;
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 407
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all people in the United States
should take an active role in the fight against Huntington’s disease,
and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 21, 2002
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that all people in
the United States should take an active role in the
fight against Huntington’s disease, and for other pur-
poses.
Whereas about 30,000 people in the United States suffer
from Huntington’s disease;
Whereas there are about 200,000 individuals in the United
States who, as children of a parent with Huntington’s
disease, have a 50 percent risk of inheriting the disease;
Whereas Huntington’s disease results from a genetically pro-
grammed degeneration of nerve cells in certain parts of
the brain;
Whereas this degeneration causes uncontrolled movements,
loss of intellectual faculties, and emotional disturbances;
•HCON 407 IH
Whereas presymptomatic testing is available for those with a
family history of Huntington’s disease, and medication is
available to help control symptoms, yet there is no treat-
ment to stop or reverse the course of the disease; and
Whereas the Congress as an institution, and Members of the
Congress as individuals, are in unique positions to help
raise public awareness about the need for increased fund-
ing for research, detection, and treatment of Hunting-
ton’s disease and to support the fight against this dis-
ease: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) all people in the United States should take
an active role in the fight against Huntington’s dis-
ease by any means available to them, including being
aware of their own family histories, being aware of
genetic testing for the disease, and advocating on be-
half of families with Huntington’s disease in their
communities and States;
(2) the role played by national and community
organizations and health care providers in promoting
awareness about Huntington’s disease should be rec-
ognized and applauded; and
(3) the Federal Government has a responsibility
to—
(A) raise awareness about the detection
and treatment of Huntington’s disease; and
•HCON 407 IH
(B) increase funding for research on Hun-
tington’s disease so that a cure may be found.
Æ
HR 4850 RH 
cial Officer of the District of Columbia that the officer 
understands the duties and restrictions applicable to the 
officer and the officer’s agency as a result of this Act (and 
the amendments made by this Act), including any duty 
to prepare a report requested either in the Act or in any 
of the reports accompanying the Act and the deadline by 
which each report must be submitted. The Chief Financial 
Officer of the District of Columbia shall provide to the 
Committees on Appropriations of the House of Represent-
atives and Senate by the 10th day after the end of each 
quarter a summary list showing each report, the due date, 
and the date submitted to the Committees. 
SEC. 120. (a) None of the funds contained in this 
Act may be used to enact or carry out any law, rule, or 
regulation to legalize or otherwise reduce penalties associ-
ated with the possession, use, or distribution of any sched-
ule I substance under the Controlled Substances Act (21 
U.S.C. 802) or any tetrahydrocannabinols derivative. 
(b) The Legalization of Marijuana for Medical Treat-
ment Initiative of 1998, also known as Initiative 59, ap-
proved by the electors of the District of Columbia on No-
vember 3, 1998, shall not take effect. 
SEC. 121. Nothing in this Act may be construed to 
prevent the Council or Mayor of the District of Columbia 
from addressing the issue of the provision of contraceptive
III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 408
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 16, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the American Zoo and Aquarium Association and
its accredited member institutions for their continued
service to animal welfare, conservation education, con-
servation research, and wildlife conservation programs.
Whereas there are more than 2,200 animal exhibitors li-
censed by the Federal Government;
Whereas only 201 of these exhibitors have met the stringent
accreditation standards of the American Zoo and Aquar-
ium Association, and these exhibitors represent the pre-
mier zoological parks and aquariums in North America
and the world;
HCON 408 RFS
groups, have been at the forefront of efforts to save the
world’s flagship species and were instrumental in the en-
actment of the African Elephant Conservation Act (Pub-
lic Law 100–478; 16 U.S.C. 4201 et seq.), the Asian Ele-
phant Conservation Act of 1997 (Public Law 105–96; 16
U.S.C. 4261 et seq.), the Great Ape Conservation Act of
2000 (Public Law 106–411; 16 U.S.C. 6301 et seq.), and
the Rhinoceros and Tiger Conservation Act of 1994
(Public Law 103–391; 16 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.); and
Whereas American Zoo and Aquarium Association zoological
parks and aquariums collectively employ over 32,400 peo-
ple nationwide and enlist over 58,000 volunteers who in-
vest over 3,000,000 hours of time in support of American
Zoo and Aquarium Association member institutions:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes and honors the
American Zoo and Aquarium Association and its member
institutions of zoological parks and aquariums for their
dedicated service in animal welfare, conservation edu-
cation, conservation research, and wildlife conservation
programs.
Passed the House of Representatives July 15, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
HR 4850 RH 
coverage by health insurance plans, but it is the intent 
of Congress that any legislation enacted on such issue 
should include a ‘‘conscience clause’’ which provides excep-
tions for religious beliefs and moral convictions. 
SEC. 122. The Mayor of the District of Columbia 
shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations of the 
House of Representatives and Senate, the Committee on 
Government Reform of the House of Representatives, and 
the Committee on Governmental Affairs of the Senate 
quarterly reports addressing—
(1) crime, including the homicide rate, imple-
mentation of community policing, the number of po-
lice officers on local beats, and the closing down of 
open-air drug markets; 
(2) access to substance and alcohol abuse treat-
ment, including the number of treatment slots, the 
number of people served, the number of people on 
waiting lists, and the effectiveness of treatment pro-
grams; 
(3) management of parolees and pre-trial vio-
lent offenders, including the number of halfway 
houses escapes and steps taken to improve moni-
toring and supervision of halfway house residents to 
reduce the number of escapes to be provided in con-
•HCON 409 EH
Whereas individuals in local communities located throughout
the United States embody these values in their daily
work, communities, and homes;
Whereas children and adults would benefit from learning
about individuals in their community who embody these
values and about what motivates them;
Whereas because children learn and act by examples they ex-
perience on a daily basis, they need role models from
their local community with whom they can realistically
relate;
Whereas inspiring stories about an individual that a child
knows or might meet in the community can make a dif-
ference in that child’s decisions and life;
Whereas the Recognizing Achievement—Rewarding Excel-
lence Foundation (R.A.R.E. Foundation) based in Troy,
Michigan, has established a program to recognize excep-
tional people who work in the community and further
educate children in the community about such people;
Whereas the R.A.R.E. Foundation is willing to provide guid-
ance to any community interested in starting such a pro-
gram; and
Whereas National Community Role Models Week is a fitting
tribute to the many individuals who displayed motivation,
selflessness, compassion, dedication, courage, and integ-
rity during the aftermath of the terrorist attacks against
the United States which occurred on September 11,
2001: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
•HCON 409 EH
(1) supports the goals and ideals of National
Community Role Models Week;
(2) commends the Recognizing Achievement—
Rewarding Excellence Foundation based in Troy,
Michigan, for establishing a program to recognize
exceptional people who work in the community and
further educate children in the community about
such people; and
(3) encourages the establishment of similar pro-
grams in communities throughout the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives October 7,
2002.
Attest:
Clerk.