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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 222
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on October 27, 1999, several armed individuals
broke into Armenia’s Parliament and assassinated the
Prime Minister of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chair-
man of the Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the
Deputy Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leonard
•HCON 222 EH
Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian Govern-
ment;
Whereas Armenia is working toward democracy, the rule of
law, and a viable free market economy since obtaining its
freedom from Soviet rule in 1991; and
Whereas all nations of the world mourn the loss suffered by
Armenia on October 27, 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) deplores the slaying of the Prime Minister
of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chairman of the
Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the Dep-
uty Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leon-
ard Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian
Government struck down in this violent attack;
(2) strongly shares the determination of the Ar-
menian people that the perpetrators of these vile
acts will be swiftly brought to justice so that Arme-
nia may demonstrate its resolute opposition to acts
of terror;
(3) commends the efforts of the late Prime
Minister and the Armenian Government for their
commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and for
supporting free market movements internationally;
and
•HCON 222 EH
(4) continues to cherish the strong friendship
between Armenia and the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives November 16,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 222
Condemning the assassination of Armenian Prime Minister Vazgen Sargsian
and other officials of the Armenian Government and expressing the
sense of the Congress in mourning this tragic loss of the duly elected
leadership of Armenia.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
Mr. ROGAN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the assassination of Armenian Prime Minister
Vazgen Sargsian and other officials of the Armenian
Government and expressing the sense of the Congress
in mourning this tragic loss of the duly elected leadership
of Armenia.
Whereas on October 27, 1999, several armed individuals
broke into Armenia’s Parliament and assassinated the
Prime Minister of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chair-
man of the Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the
Deputy Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leonard
Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian Govern-
ment;
•HCON 222 IH
Whereas Armenia is working toward democracy, the rule of
law, and a viable free market economy since obtaining its
freedom from Soviet rule in 1991; and
Whereas all nations of the world mourn the loss suffered by
Armenia on October 27, 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) deplores the slaying of the Prime Minister
of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chairman of the
Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the Dep-
uty Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leon-
ard Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian
Government struck down in this violent attack;
(2) strongly shares the determination of the Ar-
menian people that the perpetrators of these vile
acts will be swiftly brought to justice so that Arme-
nia may demonstrate its resolute opposition to acts
of terror;
(3) commends the efforts of the late Prime
Minister and the Armenian Government for their
commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and for
supporting free market movements internationally;
and
•HCON 222 IH
(4) continues to cherish the strong friendship
between Armenia and the United States.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 222
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 17, 1999
Received
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Condemning the assassination of Armenian Prime Minister
Vazgen Sargsian and other officials of the Armenian
Government and expressing the sense of the Congress
in mourning this tragic loss of the duly elected leadership
of Armenia.
Whereas on October 27, 1999, several armed individuals
broke into Armenia’s Parliament and assassinated the
Prime Minister of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chair-
man of the Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the
Deputy Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leonard
HCON 222 RFS
Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian Govern-
ment;
Whereas Armenia is working toward democracy, the rule of
law, and a viable free market economy since obtaining its
freedom from Soviet rule in 1991; and
Whereas all nations of the world mourn the loss suffered by
Armenia on October 27, 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) deplores the slaying of the Prime Minister
of Armenia, Vazgen Sargsian, the Chairman of the
Armenian Parliament, Karen Demirchian, the Dep-
uty Chairman of the Armenian Parliament, Yuri
Bakhshian, the Minister of Operative Issues, Leon-
ard Petrossian, and other members of the Armenian
Government struck down in this violent attack;
(2) strongly shares the determination of the Ar-
menian people that the perpetrators of these vile
acts will be swiftly brought to justice so that Arme-
nia may demonstrate its resolute opposition to acts
of terror;
(3) commends the efforts of the late Prime
Minister and the Armenian Government for their
commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and for
supporting free market movements internationally;
and
HCON 222 RFS
(4) continues to cherish the strong friendship
between Armenia and the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives November 16,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 223
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Freedom Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
Mr. COX (for himself, Mr. HASTERT, Mr. ARMEY, Mr. DELAY, Mr. WATTS
of Oklahoma, Mrs. FOWLER, Ms. PRYCE of Ohio, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia,
Mr. GILMAN, Mr. DREIER, Mr. SPENCE, and Mr. LANTOS) submitted the
following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on International
Relations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in
each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdic-
tion of the committee concerned
NOVEMBER 9, 1999
The Committees on Government Reform and International Relations
discharged; considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Freedom
Day.
Whereas on November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn
down by those whom it had imprisoned;
Whereas the fall of the Berlin Wall has become the pre-
eminent symbol of the end of the Cold War;
Whereas the Cold War, at its essence, was a struggle for
human freedom;
•HCON 223 ATH
Whereas the end of the Cold War was brought about in large
measure by the dedication, sacrifice, and discipline of
Americans and many other peoples around the world
united in their opposition to Soviet Communism;
Whereas freedom’s victory in the Cold War against Soviet
Communism is the crowning achievement of the free
world’s long 20th century struggle against totali-
tarianism; and
Whereas it is highly appropriate to remind Americans, par-
ticularly those in their formal educational years, that
America paid the price and bore the burden to ensure the
survival of liberty on this planet: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a Freedom Day should be celebrated each
year in the United States; and
(2) the United States should join with other na-
tions, specifically including those which liberated
themselves to help end the Cold War, to establish a
global holiday called Freedom Day.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 223
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding
Freedom Day.
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 223
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Received
NOVEMBER 19, 1999
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding Freedom
Day.
Whereas on November 9, 1989, the Berlin Wall was torn
down by those whom it had imprisoned;
Whereas the fall of the Berlin Wall has become the pre-
eminent symbol of the end of the Cold War;
Whereas the Cold War, at its essence, was a struggle for
human freedom;
HCON 223 RFS
Whereas the end of the Cold War was brought about in large
measure by the dedication, sacrifice, and discipline of
Americans and many other peoples around the world
united in their opposition to Soviet Communism;
Whereas freedom’s victory in the Cold War against Soviet
Communism is the crowning achievement of the free
world’s long 20th century struggle against totali-
tarianism; and
Whereas it is highly appropriate to remind Americans, par-
ticularly those in their formal educational years, that
America paid the price and bore the burden to ensure the
survival of liberty on this planet: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) a Freedom Day should be celebrated each
year in the United States; and
(2) the United States should join with other na-
tions, specifically including those which liberated
themselves to help end the Cold War, to establish a
global holiday called Freedom Day.
Passed the House of Representatives November 9,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 225
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States has an obligation
to serve its veterans’ health needs, that future congressional budget
resolutions should reflect the ongoing need of the Nation’s veterans,
and that the Committees on Appropriations should provide the financial
resources needed by the Veterans Health Administration to meet future
demands.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon (for herself, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. EVANS,
Mr. FILNER, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr. PETERSON of
Minnesota, Mr. REYES, Mr. CLEMENT, Mr. HILL of Indiana, Mr. BOYD,
Mr. KIND, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. POMEROY, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr. BENTSEN,
Mr. MOORE, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr.
FORBES, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. INSLEE,
Mr. WEYGAND, Mr. KANJORSKI, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr.
SHERMAN, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, Ms. CARSON, Mr. WALDEN, and
Mr. ABERCROMBIE) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the United States
has an obligation to serve its veterans’ health needs,
that future congressional budget resolutions should re-
flect the ongoing need of the Nation’s veterans, and
that the Committees on Appropriations should provide
the financial resources needed by the Veterans Health
Administration to meet future demands.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 227
Expressing the sense of the Congress that special recognition should be
given to the observance of Veterans Day on November 11, 1999, the
last Veterans Day of the 20th century, as an opportunity to promote
greater appreciation, especially among children, of the sacrifices made
by America’s veterans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 10, 1999
Mr. SWEENEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that special recognition
should be given to the observance of Veterans Day on
November 11, 1999, the last Veterans Day of the 20th
century, as an opportunity to promote greater apprecia-
tion, especially among children, of the sacrifices made
by America’s veterans.
Whereas Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day,
was first proclaimed by President Woodrow Wilson in
1919 to commemorate the November 11, 1918, armistice
between the Allies and Central Powers that ended the
fighting of World War I;
Whereas each year, at 11:00 a.m. on November 11th, the Na-
tion pays tribute to its war dead with a combined color
•HCON 227 IH
guard representing all military services that executes
‘‘Present Arms’’ at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arling-
ton National Cemetery;
Whereas more than 700,000 brave Americans have sacrificed
their lives while serving in the Nation’s Armed Forces so
that the Nation’s children may continue to live in a coun-
try founded on the principles of freedom, justice, and de-
mocracy;
Whereas there are more than 25,000,000 United States vet-
erans living today;
Whereas November 11, 1999, will be the last Veterans Day
of the 20th century;
Whereas as America enters a new millennium, it is important
to preserve the memory of the Nation’s veterans and to
teach the next generations of the sacrifice of those vet-
erans in securing and preserving the freedom that all
Americans enjoy today;
Whereas children throughout the Nation would benefit from
an education that places greater emphasis on the role of
members of the Armed Forces in shaping the history of
the United States; and
Whereas such an education would foster a patriotic apprecia-
tion of the sacrifices made by America’s veterans in de-
fending freedom and democracy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) there will be one final time this century on
which the Nation will give special recognition to the
•HCON 228 IH
Whereas during the Vietnam era more than 3,403,000 Amer-
ican military personnel served in the Republic of Vietnam
and elsewhere in Southeast Asia in support of United
States military operations in Vietnam, while millions
more provided for the Nation’s defense in other parts of
the world;
Whereas during the Vietnam era untold numbers of civilian
personnel of the United States Government also served in
support of United States operations in Southeast Asia
and elsewhere in the world;
Whereas May 7, 2000, marks the 25th anniversary of the
closing of the period known as the Vietnam era; and
Whereas that date would be an appropriate occasion to recog-
nize and express appreciation for the individuals who
served the Nation in Southeast Asia and elsewhere in the
world during the Vietnam era: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice of the mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian em-
ployees who during the Vietnam era served the Na-
tion in the Republic of Vietnam and elsewhere in
Southeast Asia or otherwise served in support of
United States operations in Vietnam and in support
of United States national security interests through-
out the world;
(2) recognizes and honors the sacrifice of the
families of those individuals referred to in paragraph
•HCON 227 IH
contributions of its veterans in defending freedom
and democracy;
(2) the Nation should use that occasion, and
other appropriate occasions, to make a greater effort
to educate children on the contributions of veterans
in defending the freedoms the Nation enjoys so that
the memory of those contributions will be preserved
into the 21st century; and
(3) it is the hope of the Congress that the new
millennium will bring with it a diminished need to
sacrifice the lives of young Americans in the cause
of securing and preserving freedom.
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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 228
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and
Federal civilian employees who served the Nation
during the Vietnam era and the families of those
individuals who lost their lives or remain unac-
counted for or were injured during that era in
Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the world in de-
fense of United States national security interests.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 228
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States Armed Forces conducted military
operations in Southeast Asia during the period (known as
the ‘‘Vietnam era’’) from February 28, 1961, to May 7,
1975;
Whereas during the Vietnam era more than 3,403,000 Amer-
ican military personnel served in the Republic of Vietnam
and elsewhere in Southeast Asia in support of United
•HCON 228 EH
States military operations in Vietnam, while millions
more provided for the Nation’s defense in other parts of
the world;
Whereas during the Vietnam era untold numbers of civilian
personnel of the United States Government also served in
support of United States operations in Southeast Asia
and elsewhere in the world;
Whereas May 7, 2000, marks the 25th anniversary of the
closing of the period known as the Vietnam era; and
Whereas that date would be an appropriate occasion to recog-
nize and express appreciation for the individuals who
served the Nation in Southeast Asia and elsewhere in the
world during the Vietnam era: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice of the mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian em-
ployees who during the Vietnam era served the Na-
tion in the Republic of Vietnam and elsewhere in
Southeast Asia or otherwise served in support of
United States operations in Vietnam and in support
of United States national security interests through-
out the world;
(2) recognizes and honors the sacrifice of the
families of those individuals referred to in paragraph
(1) who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or
were injured during that era, in Southeast Asia or
•HCON 228 EH
elsewhere in the world, in defense of United States
national security interests; and
(3) encourages the American people, through
appropriate ceremonies and activities, to recognize
the service and sacrifice of those individuals.
Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 228
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian employees
who served the Nation during the Vietnam era and the families of
those individuals who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or
were injured during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the
world in defense of United States national security interests.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
NOVEMBER 15, 1999
Mr. THOMPSON of California (for himself, Mr. REYES, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr.
PITTS, Mr. BOYD, and Ms. ESHOO) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal
civilian employees who served the Nation during the Viet-
nam era and the families of those individuals who lost
their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured
during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the
world in defense of United States national security inter-
ests.
Whereas the United States Armed Forces conducted military
operations in Southeast Asia during the period (known as
the ‘‘Vietnam era’’) from February 28, 1961, to May 7,
1975;
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HR 1000 EAS
‘‘(B) whether a narrative was provided that
referred to areas or points of interest on the sur-
face;
‘‘(C) the area of operation;
‘‘(D) the frequency of flights;
‘‘(E) the route of flight;
‘‘(F) the inclusion of sightseeing flights as
part of any travel arrangement package; or
‘‘(G) whether the flight or flights in question
would or would not have been canceled based on
poor visibility of the surface.
‘‘(2) COMMERCIAL
AIR
TOUR
OPERATOR.—The
term ‘commercial air tour operator’ means any per-
son who conducts a commercial air tour.
‘‘(3) EXISTING
COMMERCIAL
AIR
TOUR
OPER-
ATOR.—The term ‘existing commercial air tour oper-
ator’ means a commercial air tour operator that was
actively engaged in the business of providing commer-
cial air tours over a national park at any time dur-
ing the 12-month period ending on the date of enact-
ment of the Air Transportation Improvement Act.
‘‘(4) NEW ENTRANT COMMERCIAL AIR TOUR OP-
ERATOR.—The term ‘new entrant commercial air tour
operator’ means a commercial air tour operator
that—
III
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 228
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 11, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the members of the Armed Forces and Federal
civilian employees who served the Nation during the Viet-
nam era and the families of those individuals who lost
their lives or remain unaccounted for or were injured
during that era in Southeast Asia or elsewhere in the
world in defense of United States national security inter-
ests.
Whereas the United States Armed Forces conducted military
operations in Southeast Asia during the period (known as
the ‘‘Vietnam era’’) from February 28, 1961, to May 7,
1975;
Whereas during the Vietnam era more than 3,403,000 Amer-
ican military personnel served in the Republic of Vietnam
and elsewhere in Southeast Asia in support of United
HCON 228 RFS
States military operations in Vietnam, while millions
more provided for the Nation’s defense in other parts of
the world;
Whereas during the Vietnam era untold numbers of civilian
personnel of the United States Government also served in
support of United States operations in Southeast Asia
and elsewhere in the world;
Whereas May 7, 2000, marks the 25th anniversary of the
closing of the period known as the Vietnam era; and
Whereas that date would be an appropriate occasion to recog-
nize and express appreciation for the individuals who
served the Nation in Southeast Asia and elsewhere in the
world during the Vietnam era: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice of the mem-
bers of the Armed Forces and Federal civilian em-
ployees who during the Vietnam era served the Na-
tion in the Republic of Vietnam and elsewhere in
Southeast Asia or otherwise served in support of
United States operations in Vietnam and in support
of United States national security interests through-
out the world;
(2) recognizes and honors the sacrifice of the
families of those individuals referred to in paragraph
(1) who lost their lives or remain unaccounted for or
were injured during that era, in Southeast Asia or
HCON 228 RFS
elsewhere in the world, in defense of United States
national security interests; and
(3) encourages the American people, through
appropriate ceremonies and activities, to recognize
the service and sacrifice of those individuals.
Passed the House of Representatives April 10, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 825
AN ACT
To redesignate the facility of the United States
Postal Service located at 7401 West 100th Place
in Bridgeview, Illinois, as the ‘‘Michael J. Healy
Post Office Building’’.
•HCON 24 IH
(2) any attempt to establish Palestinian state-
hood outside the negotiating process will invoke the
strongest congressional opposition; and
(3) the President should unequivocally assert
United States opposition to the unilateral declara-
tion of a Palestinian state, making clear that such
a declaration would be a grievous violation of the
Oslo accords and that a declared state would not be
recognized by the United States.
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