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than their male counterparts in the 10 industries that 
employ the vast majority of all female employees; 
Whereas, according to the World Bank, worldwide women re-
main vastly underrepresented in national and local as-
semblies, accounting on average for less than 10 percent 
of the seats in parliament, except for East Asia where the 
figure is approximately 18 to 19 percent, and in no devel-
oping region do women hold more than 8 percent of the 
ministerial positions; 
Whereas, according to the Congressional Research Service 
and the Department of State, illegal trafficking in women 
and children for forced labor, domestic servitude, or sex-
ual 
exploitation 
involves 
between 
1,000,000 
and 
2,000,000 women and children each year, of whom 
50,000 are transported into the United States; 
Whereas women still earn less, own less property, and have 
less access to education, employment, and health care 
than do men; 
Whereas March 8 has become known as International Wom-
en’s Day and is a day on which women, often divided by 
ethnicity, language, culture, and income, come together 
to celebrate a common struggle for equality, justice, and 
peace; 
Whereas the dedication and successes of those who are fight-
ing for gender equality and working to end violence 
against women and girls should be recognized; and 
Whereas the people of the United States should be encour-
aged to participate in International Women’s Day: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
‘‘(II) the prevention of uremic com-
plications; and 
‘‘(III) each option for renal replace-
ment therapy (including home and in-cen-
ter, as well as vascular access options and 
transplantation); and 
‘‘(ii) to ensure that the individual has the 
opportunity to actively participate in the choice 
of therapy. 
‘‘(2) The term ‘qualified person’ means— 
‘‘(A) a physician (as described in subsection 
(r)(1)); 
‘‘(B) an individual who— 
‘‘(i) is— 
‘‘(I) a registered nurse; 
‘‘(II) a registered dietitian or nutri-
tion professional (as defined in subsection 
(vv)(2)); 
‘‘(III) a clinical social worker (as de-
fined in subsection (hh)(1)); 
‘‘(IV) a physician assistant, nurse 
practitioner, or clinical nurse specialist (as 
those terms are defined in subsection 
(aa)(5)); or 
‘‘(V) a transplant coordinator; and
108TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 56
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas many people in the United States who are blind or
otherwise visually impaired have the ability to travel
throughout their communities without assistance;
Whereas visually impaired individuals encounter hazards that
a pedestrian with average vision could easily avoid, many
of which involve crossing streets and roadways;
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Whereas the white cane and guide dog should be generally
recognized as aids to mobility for visually impaired indi-
viduals;
Whereas many States do not require candidates for driver’s
licenses to associate the use of the white cane or guide
dog with potentially visually impaired individuals; and
Whereas visually impaired individuals have had their white
canes and guide dogs run over by motor vehicles, have
been struck by the side-view mirrors of motor vehicles,
and have suffered serious personal injury and death as
the result of being hit by motor vehicles: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that each
State should require any candidate for a driver’s license
in such State to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining
a driver’s license, an ability to associate the use of the
white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individ-
uals and to exercise greatly increased caution when driving
in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.
Passed the House of Representatives June 22, 2004.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 56
Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should require candidates 
for driver’s licenses to demonstrate an ability to exercise greatly increased 
caution when driving in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired 
individual. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Mr. EVANS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should 
require candidates for driver’s licenses to demonstrate 
an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driv-
ing in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired 
individual.
Whereas many people in the United States who are blind or 
otherwise visually impaired have the ability to travel 
throughout their communities without assistance; 
Whereas visually impaired individuals encounter hazards that 
a pedestrian with average vision could easily avoid, many 
of which involve crossing streets and roadways;
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Whereas the white cane and guide dog should be generally 
recognized as aids to mobility for visually impaired indi-
viduals; 
Whereas many States do not require candidates for driver’s 
licenses to associate the use of the white cane or guide 
dog with potentially visually impaired individuals; and 
Whereas visually impaired individuals have had their white 
canes and guide dogs run over by motor vehicles, have 
been struck by the side-view mirrors of motor vehicles, 
and have suffered serious personal injury and death as 
the result of being hit by motor vehicles: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that each 
State should require any candidate for a driver’s license 
in such State to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining 
a driver’s license, an ability to associate the use of the 
white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individ-
uals and to exercise greatly increased caution when driving 
in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.
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whose great achievements evidence a vast pool of un-
tapped intellect; 
Whereas education has been the social, economic, and polit-
ical gatekeeper for African-Americans, and will become 
increasingly so for students of color desiring to partici-
pate fully in the scientific and technological innovations 
of the new millennium; 
Whereas although progress has been made in the educational 
attainment of African-Americans, they remain less likely 
than whites and Asians to graduate from high school, en-
roll in college, graduate from college, and pursue grad-
uate and professional degrees; 
Whereas African-Americans represent approximately 12 per-
cent of the population in the United States, but only 3 
percent of the total science and engineering labor force, 
less than 1 percent of scientists and engineers, 2 percent 
of doctoral scientists and engineers, and 1 quarter of 1 
percent of computer scientists; 
Whereas if the declining number and percentage of African-
American high school and college students choosing ca-
reers that require undergraduate and advanced degrees 
in science and mathematics continues unabated, the seri-
ous shortage of African–American scientists, mathemati-
cians, physicians, computer scientists, and inventors 
would cause serious harm to the Nation’s leadership in 
scientific research; 
Whereas the dreams and aspirations of too many African-
American youth have withered and must be revitalized 
with the message that they descend from a proud and 
noble people who expected and settled for nothing less
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 56
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
JUNE 23 (legislative day, JUNE 22), 2004
Received and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
Transportation 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress that States should 
require candidates for driver’s licenses to demonstrate 
an ability to exercise greatly increased caution when driv-
ing in the proximity of a potentially visually impaired 
individual.
Whereas many people in the United States who are blind or 
otherwise visually impaired have the ability to travel 
throughout their communities without assistance; 
Whereas visually impaired individuals encounter hazards that 
a pedestrian with average vision could easily avoid, many 
of which involve crossing streets and roadways;
HCON 56 RFS 
Whereas the white cane and guide dog should be generally 
recognized as aids to mobility for visually impaired indi-
viduals; 
Whereas many States do not require candidates for driver’s 
licenses to associate the use of the white cane or guide 
dog with potentially visually impaired individuals; and 
Whereas visually impaired individuals have had their white 
canes and guide dogs run over by motor vehicles, have 
been struck by the side-view mirrors of motor vehicles, 
and have suffered serious personal injury and death as 
the result of being hit by motor vehicles: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that each 
State should require any candidate for a driver’s license 
in such State to demonstrate, as a condition of obtaining 
a driver’s license, an ability to associate the use of the 
white cane and guide dog with visually impaired individ-
uals and to exercise greatly increased caution when driving 
in proximity to a potentially visually impaired individual.
Passed the House of Representatives June 22, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 58 
Agreed to May 16, 2003
One Hundred Eighth Congress 
of the 
United States of America 
AT THE FIRST SESSION 
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday, 
the seventh day of January, two thousand and three 
Concurrent Resolution 
Whereas on December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright achieved 
history’s first sustained and controlled flight with a heavier- 
than-air, engine-powered aircraft at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina; 
Whereas the Wright brothers’ first flight lasted only 12 seconds 
and spanned approximately 120 feet, but ushered in the era 
of modern aviation; 
Whereas the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, will host a series 
of aviation-related events worthy of the 100-year anniversary 
of the Wright brothers’ momentous achievement at Kitty Hawk; 
Whereas the Fayetteville Festival of Flight will take place May 
16–26, 2003, and will be the largest public centennial event 
in North Carolina celebrating the first flight and 1 of only 4 
events nationwide endorsed as a full partner by the United States 
Centennial of Flight Commission; 
Whereas retired General Henry Hugh Shelton, former Chairman 
of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Congressional Gold Medal 
recipient, is the Honorary Event Chair; 
Whereas the Fayetteville Festival of Flight will feature a weekend 
arts festival, a military air show at Pope Air Force Base, a 
general aviation air show at Grannis Field and an exposition 
with aviation displays and interactive exhibits depicting the past, 
present, and future of flight; 
Whereas a year-long educational curriculum has also been devel-
oped to encourage students’ interest in aviation and flight tech-
nology; 
Whereas this educational focus will culminate with 1,000 students 
being sponsored each day for exclusive access to the Festival’s 
Aviation Exposition; and 
Whereas the City of Fayetteville and a number of civic groups, 
private businesses, government agencies, and military partners, 
are joining together to honor the Nation’s aerospace achievements: 
Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Congress honors the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, 
and its many partners, for the Festival of Flight, a celebration 
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H. Con. Res. 58—2 
of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first flight, the 
first controlled, powered flight in history. 
Attest: 
Clerk of the House of Representatives. 
Attest: 
Secretary of the Senate. 
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 58
Honoring the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and its many partners 
for the Festival of Flight, a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur 
and Orville Wright’s first flight, the first controlled, powered flight in 
history. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. ETHERIDGE
(for himself, Mr. MCINTYRE, Mr. BALLANCE, Mr. 
BALLENGER, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. WATT, Mr. MILLER of North Carolina, 
Mr. HAYES, Mr. COBLE, Mr. BURR, Mr. JONES of North Carolina, Mr. 
PRICE of North Carolina, and Mr. TAYLOR of North Carolina) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and its 
many partners for the Festival of Flight, a celebration 
of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first 
flight, the first controlled, powered flight in history.
Whereas on December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright 
achieved history’s first sustained and controlled flight 
with a heavier-than-air, engine-powered aircraft at Kitty 
Hawk, North Carolina; 
Whereas the Wright brothers’ first flight lasted only 12 sec-
onds and spanned approximately 120 feet, but ushered in 
the era of modern aviation;
•HCON 58 IH 
Whereas the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, will host a 
series of aviation-related events worthy of the 100-year 
anniversary of the Wright brothers’ momentous achieve-
ment at Kitty Hawk; 
Whereas the Fayetteville Festival of Flight will take place 
May 16–26, 2003, and will be the largest public centen-
nial event in North Carolina celebrating the first flight 
and 1 of only 4 events nationwide endorsed as a full part-
ner by the United States Centennial of Flight Commis-
sion; 
Whereas retired General Henry Hugh Shelton, former Chair-
man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Congressional Gold 
Medal recipient, is the Honorary Event Chair; 
Whereas the Fayetteville Festival of Flight will feature a 
weekend arts festival, a military air show at Pope Air 
Force Base, a general aviation air show at Grannis Field 
and an exposition with aviation displays and interactive 
exhibits depicting the past, present, and future of flight; 
Whereas a year-long educational curriculum has also been de-
veloped to encourage students’ interest in aviation and 
flight technology; 
Whereas this educational focus will culminate with 1,000 stu-
dents being sponsored each day for exclusive access to 
the Festival’s Aviation Exposition; and 
Whereas the City of Fayetteville and a number of civic 
groups, private businesses, government agencies, and 
military partners, are joining together to honor the Na-
tion’s aerospace achievements: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress honors the City of Fayette-
•HCON 58 IH 
ville, North Carolina, and its many partners, for the Fes-
tival of Flight, a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur 
and Orville Wright’s first flight, the first controlled, pow-
ered flight in history.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 58
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
APRIL 1, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and its 
many partners for the Festival of Flight, a celebration 
of the centennial of Wilbur and Orville Wright’s first 
flight, the first controlled, powered flight in history.
Whereas on December 17, 1903, Wilbur and Orville Wright 
achieved history’s first sustained and controlled flight 
with a heavier-than-air, engine-powered aircraft at Kitty 
Hawk, North Carolina; 
Whereas the Wright brothers’ first flight lasted only 12 sec-
onds and spanned approximately 120 feet, but ushered in 
the era of modern aviation;
HCON 58 RFS 
Whereas the City of Fayetteville, North Carolina, will host a 
series of aviation-related events worthy of the 100-year 
anniversary of the Wright brothers’ momentous achieve-
ment at Kitty Hawk; 
Whereas the Fayetteville Festival of Flight will take place 
May 16–26, 2003, and will be the largest public centen-
nial event in North Carolina celebrating the first flight 
and 1 of only 4 events nationwide endorsed as a full part-
ner by the United States Centennial of Flight Commis-
sion; 
Whereas retired General Henry Hugh Shelton, former Chair-
man of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Congressional Gold 
Medal recipient, is the Honorary Event Chair; 
Whereas the Fayetteville Festival of Flight will feature a 
weekend arts festival, a military air show at Pope Air 
Force Base, a general aviation air show at Grannis Field 
and an exposition with aviation displays and interactive 
exhibits depicting the past, present, and future of flight; 
Whereas a year-long educational curriculum has also been de-
veloped to encourage students’ interest in aviation and 
flight technology; 
Whereas this educational focus will culminate with 1,000 stu-
dents being sponsored each day for exclusive access to 
the Festival’s Aviation Exposition; and 
Whereas the City of Fayetteville and a number of civic 
groups, private businesses, government agencies, and 
military partners, are joining together to honor the Na-
tion’s aerospace achievements: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress honors the City of Fayette-
HCON 58 RFS 
ville, North Carolina, and its many partners, for the Fes-
tival of Flight, a celebration of the centennial of Wilbur 
and Orville Wright’s first flight, the first controlled, pow-
ered flight in history.
Passed the House of Representatives March 31, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 60
Requesting the United States Government to take appropriate action to urge 
the Government of the People’s Republic of China to provide for a 
fair resolution of the claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese 
Government bonds on which that Government has defaulted. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. JONES of North Carolina submitted the following concurrent resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Requesting the United States Government to take appro-
priate action to urge the Government of the People’s 
Republic of China to provide for a fair resolution of 
the claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese 
Government bonds on which that Government has de-
faulted.
Whereas United States citizens who hold bonds issued by the 
Government of the People’s Republic of China and on 
which that Government has defaulted are not permitted 
to file claims against the Chinese Government in any 
United States court; 
Whereas United States citizens who hold Chinese Govern-
ment bonds on which that Government has defaulted are
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dependent upon action of the United States Government 
for a fair resolution of their claims; 
Whereas in 1979 the Chinese Government settled the claims 
of United States citizens whose property was confiscated 
or nationalized by the Government of the People’s Repub-
lic of China in 1949 or thereafter; 
Whereas the Chinese Government has refused to resolve the 
claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese Gov-
ernment bonds issued prior to 1950 and on which that 
Government has defaulted; 
Whereas in 1987 the Chinese Government reached a settle-
ment with the Government of the United Kingdom on be-
half of British holders of similar defaulted Chinese Gov-
ernment bonds; 
Whereas the People’s Republic of China is one of the largest 
holders of United States Treasury notes and bonds; 
Whereas United States markets are fully open for commercial 
access by China; 
Whereas the Chinese Government and its instrumentalities 
rightfully expect the United States Government to honor 
official United States Government commitments to pay 
its obligations of the United States held by Chinese citi-
zens; and 
Whereas United States bondholders should similarly expect 
the Chinese Government to honor its longstanding com-
mitments to pay its obligations on those bonds: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the United States Government should 
take appropriate action to urge the Government of the
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People’s Republic of China to provide for a fair resolution 
of the claims of United States citizens who hold Chinese 
Government bonds on which that Government has de-
faulted.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 61
Recognizing the need to double Federal funding for the Peace Corps from 
fiscal year 2002 funding levels to $550,000,000 by 2007, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Ms. MCCOLLUM (for herself, Mr. FARR, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. 
EVANS, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mr. KIL-
DEE, Ms. LEE, Mr. MCNULTY, Ms. NORTON, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. 
OWENS, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. UDALL of New Mexico, Ms. 
CARSON of Indiana, Mr. CASE, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. KUCINICH, Mr. 
WAXMAN, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. NADLER, Mr. MCDERMOTT, and Mr. 
HONDA) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the need to double Federal funding for the Peace 
Corps 
from 
fiscal 
year 
2002 
funding 
levels 
to 
$550,000,000 by 2007, and for other purposes.
Whereas on January 29, 2002, the President proposed to 
double the number of Peace Corps volunteers to almost 
15,000 by 2007; 
Whereas, since 1961, more than 168,000 volunteers have 
served in the Peace Corps in 136 countries in Africa, 
Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, Eastern and Central 
Europe, and Central and South America;
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Whereas Peace Corps volunteers provide an invaluable service 
to the Nation by working with families and communities 
around the world to improve health care for children, ex-
pand agricultural production, teach in schools, fight HIV 
and AIDS, protect the environment, and initiate small 
business opportunities; 
Whereas the Peace Corps enriches and strengthens the Na-
tion by promoting international peace, cross-cultural 
awareness, and mutual understanding between the 
United States and the world; and 
Whereas the spirit of service and commitment to helping oth-
ers is a fundamental component of democracy: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the President’s call to double the 
number of Peace Corps volunteers to almost 15,000 
by 2007, as an opportunity to improve under-
standing between the people of the United States 
and the world; and 
(2) recognizes the need to double funding for 
the Peace Corps to $550,000,000 by 2007.
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