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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 156
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 30, 2003
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Extending congratulations to the United States Capitol Po-
lice on the occasion of its 175th anniversary and express-
ing gratitude to the men and women of the United 
States Capitol Police and their families for their devotion 
to duty and service in safeguarding the freedoms of 
the American people.
Whereas the United States Capitol Police traces its origins 
to 1801, when Congress moved from Philadelphia to 
Washington, D.C., and a lone watchman, John Golding, 
had the responsibility of guarding the Capitol facility and 
its functions; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police has grown from 
these humble beginnings 
to 
a 
first 
rate 
highly
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professionalized, equipped, and trained operation which 
provides vital services in the areas of law enforcement, 
protective and security services, and emergency prepared-
ness, with nearly 1,700 sworn and non-sworn employees;
Whereas the United States Capitol Police has developed spe-
cialized and expert units, including K–9, Intelligence, 
Emergency Preparedness, Civil Disturbance, Criminal In-
vestigation, Threat Assessment, Dignitary Protection, 
Physical Security, Technical Security, Electronic Coun-
termeasures, Hazardous Devices, and the Containment 
and Emergency Response Team, as well as a skilled and 
professionalized administrative support function; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police, as the first line of 
the defense of the Nation’s Capitol, has shared in the ul-
timate sacrifice in law enforcement with the tragic deaths 
in the line of duty of Sergeant Christopher Eney, Private 
First Class Jacob J. Chestnut, and Detective John Mi-
chael Gibson; 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police continues to be in 
the forefront of protecting the core elements of our demo-
cratic process with selfless dedication and commitment; 
and 
Whereas the United States Capitol Police was officially estab-
lished in 1828 and is celebrating its 175th anniversary 
in 2003: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress and the American people ex-
tend heartfelt congratulations to the United States Capitol 
Police on the occasion of its 175th anniversary, and ex-
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 157
Expressing the sense of Congress supporting education to reduce childhood 
injuries. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
APRIL 29, 2003
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan submitted the following concurrent resolution; which 
was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of Congress supporting education to 
reduce childhood injuries.
Whereas unintentional injury remains the number one cause 
of death of children between 1 and 14 years of age; 
Whereas each year, nearly 6,000 children under the age of 
15 are killed as a result of unintentional injuries; 
Whereas more than 16 percent of all hospitalizations for un-
intentional injuries among children result in permanent 
disability; 
Whereas by uniting public, private, and voluntary organiza-
tions, the number of preventable childhood injuries in the 
United States can be lessened through community aware-
ness, education, and public policy, and by promoting
•HCON 157 IH 
childhood injury prevention by uniting diverse groups into 
State and local coalitions; 
Whereas developing innovative educational tools and strate-
gies, initiating public policy changes, promoting new tech-
nology, and raising awareness about many risk areas will 
help protect children from unintentional injuries; and 
Whereas National SAFE KIDS Week 2003 includes life-sav-
ing public service announcements and information that 
will be distributed through schools, community groups, 
neighborhood organizations, retail outlets, and by com-
munity and civic leaders: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress calls upon all United States 
citizens to support the efforts and activities to prevent un-
intentional childhood injuries.
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‘‘CLARIFICATIONS OF AUTHORITY UNDER SECTION 1115
‘‘SEC. 1926. (a) CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 
1115 AUTHORITY DOES NOT PERMIT A CAP ON FEDERAL 
FINANCIAL PARTICIPATION.—The Secretary may not im-
pose or approve under the authority of section 1115 a cap, 
limitation, or other restriction on payment under section 
1903(a) to a State for amounts expended as medical as-
sistance in accordance with the requirements of this 
title.’’. 
SEC. 4. CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 1115 AUTHORITY 
DOES NOT PERMIT ELIMINATION OF, OR 
MODIFICATION LIMITING, INDIVIDUAL ENTI-
TLEMENT. 
Section 1926 of the Social Security Act, as added by 
section 3, is amended by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(b) CLARIFICATION THAT SECTION 1115 AUTHOR-
ITY DOES NOT PERMIT ELIMINATION OF, OR MODIFICA-
TION LIMITING, INDIVIDUAL ENTITLEMENT.—The Sec-
retary may not approve or impose under the authority of 
section 1115 an elimination of, or modification limiting, 
the entitlement (established under section 1902(a), 
1905(a), or otherwise) of an individual to receive any med-
ical assistance for which Federal financial participation is 
claimed under this title.’’.
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Whereas although Alvin King was only 15 years old when the
United States went to war in 1917 and never served in
the Armed Forces, he had a deep respect for veterans;
Whereas Alvin King’s stepson, John Cooper, whom he had
raised, was killed in action in Belgium during World War
II while serving with Rifle Company B, 137th Infantry
Regiment;
Whereas after World War II, Alvin King developed friend-
ships with the surviving members of Rifle Company B,
137th Infantry Regiment;
Whereas in the early 1950s, Alvin King suggested either cre-
ating a special day to honor all veterans or adapting Ar-
mistice Day so that it was dedicated to all veterans since,
at that time, Armistice Day honored the veterans of
World War I;
Whereas by 1953, the community of Emporia, Kansas, had
raised enough money to send Alvin King and his wife,
Gertrude, to Washington, D.C. to garner support for an
official veterans day;
Whereas Alvin King had a friend and supporter in Represent-
ative Ed Rees of Emporia, Kansas, who was strongly in
favor of King’s idea and said ‘‘it would give the holiday
a new meaning and more widespread patriotic observ-
ance’’;
Whereas on June 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower,
who was raised in Kansas, signed into law the Act pro-
claiming November 11 as Veterans Day (Public Law 380
of the 83rd Congress);
Whereas on October 8, 1954, President Eisenhower issued a
presidential proclamation concerning Veterans Day in
1954 in which he stated, ‘‘On that day let us solemnly
•HCON 159 EH
remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so val-
iantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to
preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate
ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so
that their efforts shall not have been in vain’’; and
Whereas the first nationwide observance of Veterans Day was
on November 11, 1954: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress hereby—
(1) encourages Americans to demonstrate their
support for veterans on Veterans Day by treating
that day as a special day of remembrance;
(2) declares Emporia, Kansas, to be the found-
ing city of Veterans Day;
(3) recognizes Alvin J. King, of Emporia, Kan-
sas, as the founder of Veterans Day; and
(4) recognizes that Representative Ed Rees, of
Emporia, Kansas, was instrumental in the efforts to
enact into law the observance of Veterans Day.
Passed the House of Representatives September 30,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 159
Agreed to October 31, 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 in 1953, Alvin J. King of Emporia, Kansas, proposed
that Armistice Day be changed to Veterans Day to recognize
and honor all veterans from all wars and conflicts;
Whereas in 1953, Veterans Day was first organized and celebrated
in Emporia, Kansas;
Whereas although Alvin King was only 15 years old when the
United States went to war in 1917 and never served in the
Armed Forces, he had a deep respect for veterans;
Whereas Alvin King’s stepson, John Cooper, whom he had raised,
was killed in action in Belgium during World War II while serving
with Rifle Company B, 137th Infantry Regiment;
Whereas after World War II, Alvin King developed friendships
with the surviving members of Rifle Company B, 137th Infantry
Regiment;
Whereas in the early 1950s, Alvin King suggested either creating
a special day to honor all veterans or adapting Armistice Day
so that it was dedicated to all veterans since, at that time,
Armistice Day honored the veterans of World War I;
Whereas by 1953, the community of Emporia, Kansas, had raised
enough money to send Alvin King and his wife, Gertrude, to
Washington, D.C. to garner support for an official veterans day;
Whereas Alvin King had a friend and supporter in Representative
Ed Rees of Emporia, Kansas, who was strongly in favor of King’s
idea and said ‘‘it would give the holiday a new meaning and
more widespread patriotic observance’’;
Whereas on June 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower, who
was raised in Kansas, signed into law the Act proclaiming
November 11 as Veterans Day (Public Law 380 of the 83rd
Congress);
Whereas on October 8, 1954, President Eisenhower issued a presi-
dential proclamation concerning Veterans Day in 1954 in which
he stated, ‘‘On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices
of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air,
and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and
let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring
peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain’’; and
Whereas the first nationwide observance of Veterans Day was on
November 11, 1954: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress hereby—
H. Con. Res. 159—2
(1) encourages Americans to demonstrate their support
for veterans on Veterans Day by treating that day as a special
day of remembrance;
(2) declares Emporia, Kansas, to be the founding city of
Veterans Day;
(3) recognizes Alvin J. King, of Emporia, Kansas, as the
founder of Veterans Day; and
(4) recognizes that Representative Ed Rees, of Emporia,
Kansas, was instrumental in the efforts to enact into law the
observance of Veterans Day.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
HR 4916 RDS 
Stat. 699) is amended by striking ‘‘2003 and 
$16,666,667 for the period of October 1, 2003, 
through July 31,’’. 
(2) NATIONAL CORRIDOR PLANNING AND DE-
VELOPMENT
AND
COORDINATED
BORDER
INFRA-
STRUCTURE PROGRAMS.—Section 1101(a)(9) of such 
Act (112 Stat. 112; 117 Stat. 1114; 118 Stat. 480; 
118 Stat. 628; 118 Stat. 699) is amended by strik-
ing ‘‘$2003 and $116,666,667 for the period of Oc-
tober 1, 2003, through July 31,’’. 
(3) CONSTRUCTION
OF
FERRY
BOATS
AND 
FERRY TERMINAL FACILITIES.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—Section 1101(a)(10) of 
such Act (112 Stat. 113; 117 Stat. 1114; 118 
Stat. 480; 118 Stat. 628; 118 Stat. 699) is 
amended by striking ‘‘2003 and $31,666,667 
for the period of October 1, 2003, through July 
31,’’. 
(B) SET ASIDE FOR ALASKA, NEW JERSEY, 
AND WASHINGTON.—Section 5(a)(3)(B) of the 
Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2003 
(117 Stat. 1114; 118 Stat. 480; 118 Stat. 628; 
118 Stat. 700) is amended—
(C) In meeting the requirements of this paragraph, 
the Inspector General shall create within the Office of the 
Inspector General of the National Intelligence Authority 
a career cadre of sufficient size to provide appropriate con-
tinuity and objectivity needed for the effective perform-
ance of the duties of the Inspector General. 
(3)(A) Subject to the concurrence of the Director, the 
Inspector General may request such information or assist-
ance as may be necessary for carrying out the duties and 
responsibilities of the Inspector General from any depart-
ment, agency, or other element of the United States Gov-
ernment. 
(B) Upon request of the Inspector General for infor-
mation or assistance under subparagraph (A), the head 
of the department, agency, or element concerned shall, in-
sofar as is practicable and not in contravention of any ex-
isting statutory restriction or regulation of the depart-
ment, agency, or element, furnish to the Inspector Gen-
eral, or to an authorized designee, such information or as-
sistance. 
(h) REPORTS.—(1)(A) The Inspector General of the 
National Intelligence Authority shall, not later than Janu-
ary 31 and July 31 of each year, prepare and submit to 
the National Intelligence Director a classified semiannual 
report summarizing the activities of the Office of the In-
•HCON 15 EH
Whereas the celebration of India’s Republic Day on January
26th is the second most important national holiday after
Independence Day;
Whereas the framers of India’s Constitution were greatly in-
fluenced by the American Founding Fathers James
Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams;
Whereas among the rights and freedoms provided to the peo-
ple of India under its Constitution is universal suffrage
for all men and women over the age of eighteen;
Whereas India’s Constitution adopted the American ideals of
equality for all citizens, regardless of faith, gender, or
ethnicity;
Whereas the basic freedoms we cherish in America such as
the freedom of speech, freedom of association, and free-
dom of religion are also recognized in India;
Whereas Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi is recognized around
the world as the father of India’s nonviolent struggle for
independence;
Whereas people of many faiths, including Hindus, Muslims,
Sikhs, and Christians, were united in securing India’s
freedom from colonial rule and have all served in various
capacities in high-ranking government positions;
Whereas the Republic of India has faithfully adhered to the
principles of democracy by continuing to hold elections on
a regular basis on the local, regional, and national levels;
Whereas the people of the United States and the Republic of
India have a common bond of shared values and a strong
commitment to democratic principles; and
Whereas President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Atal
Bihari Vajpayee are elected leaders of the world’s two
•HCON 15 EH
largest democracies and are actively cultivating strong
ties between the United States and India: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends India on its celebration of Re-
public Day; and
(2) reiterates its support for continued strong
relations between the United States and India.
Passed the House of Representatives March 11,
2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 15
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending India on its celebration of Republic
Day.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 15
Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 27, 2003
Mr. WILSON of South Carolina (for himself, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. DAVIS of 
Florida, Mr. WEINER, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr. MCNULTY, Mrs. 
MYRICK, Mr. TOOMEY, Mr. SCHIFF, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, 
Mr. KIRK, Mr. INSLEE, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. FROST, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. 
ROYCE, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KNOLLENBERG, Ms. LORET-
TA SANCHEZ of California, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. 
HOLT, Ms. NORTON, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr. RAN-
GEL, Mr. LOBIONDO, Ms. LOFGREN, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. TOM DAVIS of 
Virginia, and Ms. SCHAKOWSKY) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day.
Whereas the Republic of India is the world’s largest democ-
racy; 
Whereas on January 26, 1950, India adopted its Constitu-
tion, which formalized India as a parliamentary democ-
racy; 
Whereas the celebration of India’s Republic Day on January 
26th is the second most important national holiday after 
Independence Day;
•HCON 15 IH 
Whereas the framers of India’s Constitution were greatly in-
fluenced by the American Founding Fathers James 
Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams; 
Whereas among the rights and freedoms provided to the peo-
ple of India under its Constitution is universal suffrage 
for all men and women over the age of eighteen; 
Whereas India’s Constitution adopted the American ideals of 
equality for all citizens, regardless of faith, gender, or 
ethnicity; 
Whereas the basic freedoms we cherish in America such as 
the freedom of speech, freedom of association, and free-
dom of religion are also recognized in India; 
Whereas Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi is recognized around 
the world as the father of India’s nonviolent struggle for 
independence; 
Whereas people of many faiths, including Hindus, Muslims, 
Sikhs, and Christians, were united in securing India’s 
freedom from colonial rule and have all served in various 
capacities in high-ranking government positions; 
Whereas the Republic of India has faithfully adhered to the 
principles of democracy by continuing to hold elections on 
a regular basis on the local, regional, and national levels; 
Whereas the people of the United States and the Republic of 
India have a common bond of shared values and a strong 
commitment to democratic principles; and 
Whereas President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Atal 
Bihari Vajpayee are elected leaders of the world’s two 
largest democracies and are actively cultivating strong 
ties between the United States and India: Now, therefore, 
be it
•HCON 15 IH 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends India on its celebration of Re-
public Day; and 
(2) reiterates its support for continued strong 
relations between the United States and India.
Æ
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 15
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 11, 2004
Received; referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Commending India on its celebration of Republic Day.
Whereas the Republic of India is the world’s largest democ-
racy; 
Whereas on January 26, 1950, India adopted its Constitu-
tion, which formalized India as a parliamentary democ-
racy;
HCON 15 RFS 
Whereas the celebration of India’s Republic Day on January 
26th is the second most important national holiday after 
Independence Day; 
Whereas the framers of India’s Constitution were greatly in-
fluenced by the American Founding Fathers James 
Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Adams; 
Whereas among the rights and freedoms provided to the peo-
ple of India under its Constitution is universal suffrage 
for all men and women over the age of eighteen; 
Whereas India’s Constitution adopted the American ideals of 
equality for all citizens, regardless of faith, gender, or 
ethnicity; 
Whereas the basic freedoms we cherish in America such as 
the freedom of speech, freedom of association, and free-
dom of religion are also recognized in India; 
Whereas Mohandas Mahatma Gandhi is recognized around 
the world as the father of India’s nonviolent struggle for 
independence; 
Whereas people of many faiths, including Hindus, Muslims, 
Sikhs, and Christians, were united in securing India’s 
freedom from colonial rule and have all served in various 
capacities in high-ranking government positions; 
Whereas the Republic of India has faithfully adhered to the 
principles of democracy by continuing to hold elections on 
a regular basis on the local, regional, and national levels; 
Whereas the people of the United States and the Republic of 
India have a common bond of shared values and a strong 
commitment to democratic principles; and 
Whereas President George W. Bush and Prime Minister Atal 
Bihari Vajpayee are elected leaders of the world’s two
HCON 15 RFS 
largest democracies and are actively cultivating strong 
ties between the United States and India: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) commends India on its celebration of Re-
public Day; and 
(2) reiterates its support for continued strong 
relations between the United States and India.
Passed the House of Representatives March 11, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 160
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas United Nations Security Council Resolution 661 es-
tablished sanctions as a result of Saddam Hussein’s
unprovoked, illegal aggression against the sovereign Arab
State of Kuwait;
Whereas United Nations Security Council Resolution 687
continued the sanctions, which were intended to deprive
the government of Saddam Hussein of maintaining or ac-
•HCON 160 EH
quiring the means to threaten other states or peoples, or
to continue to oppress his own people;
Whereas the United Nations Security Council, through the
Oil-for-Food program, allowed for humanitarian goods to
flow to Iraq while maintaining the sanctions regime and
control over Iraq’s oil revenue;
Whereas the Coalition that liberated Iraq poses no risk to
other states or peoples, and there is no reason to believe
that the people of Iraq, liberated from the tyrant Saddam
Hussein, pose such a risk;
Whereas the Coalition is providing for the humanitarian
needs of the Iraqi people;
Whereas the people of Iraq are now ready to rebuild their na-
tion after over 30 years of tyranny;
Whereas the sanctions established by United Nations Secu-
rity Council Resolutions 661 and 687 prohibit the impor-
tation of goods necessary for the Iraqi people to rebuild
their country;
Whereas these sanctions restrict the trade of Iraqi goods, by
and on behalf of the Iraqi people, necessary to allow ex-
peditious rebuilding of Iraq and recovery from the tyr-
anny of Saddam Hussein; and
Whereas continuing the sanctions imposed on the government
of Saddam Hussein punishes the people of Iraq for the
actions of a brutal tyrant who no longer rules them: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the United Nations should immediately act
to lift the economic sanctions imposed by United
•HCON 160 EH
Nations Security Council Resolutions 661 and 687;
and
(2) member states of the United Nations should
allow and encourage their nationals to trade with
Iraq.
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2003.
Attest:
Clerk.