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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 109
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 22, 2001
Received; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the services and sacrifices of the United States
merchant marine.
Whereas throughout our history, the United States merchant
marine has served the Nation during times of war;
Whereas the merchant marine served as the Nation’s first
navy, and defeated the British Navy to help gain the Na-
tion’s independence;
Whereas during World War II more than 250,000 men and
women served in the merchant marine, and faced dangers
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from the elements, and from mines, submarines, other
armed enemy vessels, and aircraft;
Whereas during World War II vessels of the merchant marine
fleet, such as the S.S. Lane Victory, provided critical
logistical support to the Armed Forces by carrying equip-
ment, supplies, and personnel necessary to the war effort;
Whereas President Franklin D. Roosevelt and many military
leaders praised the role of the merchant marine as the
‘‘Fourth Arm of Defense’’ during World War II;
Whereas during World War II more than 6,800 members of
the merchant marine were killed at sea, more than
11,000 were wounded, and more than 600 were taken
prisoner;
Whereas 1 out of every 32 members of the merchant marine
serving during World War II died in the line of duty, a
higher percentage of war related deaths than in any of
the armed services;
Whereas, at a time when the people of the United States are
recognizing the contributions of the Armed Forces and
civilian personnel to the national security, it is appro-
priate to recognize the service of the merchant marine;
and
Whereas the merchant marine continues to serve and protect
the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) honors the service and sacrifice of members
of the United States merchant marine;
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(2) recognizes the critical role played by vessels
of the United States merchant marine fleet in trans-
porting equipment, supplies, and personnel in sup-
port of the Nation’s defense;
(3) recognizes the historical significance of May
22 as National Maritime Day, so designated in 1933
to commemorate the anniversary of the first trans-
oceanic voyage under steam propulsion, and finds it
fitting and proper on this day of paying tribute to
our maritime history to pay special honor to the
merchant marine;
(4) encourages the American people and appro-
priate government agencies, through appropriate
ceremonies and activities, to recognize the services
and sacrifices of the United States merchant marine,
and to observe this day by displaying the flag of the
United States at their homes and other suitable
places; and
(5) requests that all ships sailing under the
United States flag prominently display the flag on
this day.
Passed the House of Representatives May 21, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 10
Expressing the sense of the Congress that State earnings limitations on
retired law enforcement officers be lifted to enhance school safety.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2001
Mr. SWEENEY submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition
to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently deter-
mined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions
as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that State earnings
limitations on retired law enforcement officers be lifted
to enhance school safety.
Whereas school violence in the United States is a growing
concern of all Americans;
Whereas the Nation’s schools should be a safe haven for the
pursuit of the education that children will need to suc-
ceed in life, rather than places of fear and violence;
Whereas Government has an obligation to provide parents,
children, and communities with the resources necessary
to prevent school violence;
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poration), Lundin Oil of Sweden, and TotalFinaElf of
France all have listings on United States stock ex-
changes;
Whereas it is not the intent of Congress to impose sanctions
affecting capital markets in the United States casually or
without the greatest concern for the integrity of those
markets; and
Whereas the United States Congress cannot remain passive
in the face of a catastrophe defined by the destruction
and displacement of millions of human beings, especially
when the complicity of corporate oil development activi-
ties in this catastrophe is unequivocally clear: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) strongly urges the President to deny oil
companies operating in Sudan the ability to raise
capital or trade equities in the United States capital
markets, including the New York Stock Exchange,
the American Stock Exchange, and the NASDAQ;
(2) strongly urges the President to expand Ex-
ecutive Order 13067 (economic and trade sanctions
on Sudan) by denying capital market opportunities
to all publicly traded equities of all oil companies op-
erating in Sudan;
(3) calls urgently upon all oil companies oper-
ating in Sudan to freeze oil production in Sudan,
and cease exports of oil from Sudan, until a just
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Whereas a comprehensive program to prevent school violence
should include an increase in the day-to-day presence of
security officers in schools;
Whereas police officers who have daily risked their lives to
provide for the safety of the general public are willing to
continue to serve even after retirement; and
Whereas several States have placed earnings limits on retired
police officers which needlessly restrict those retired offi-
cers’ involvement in providing for safer schools: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that
States should be encouraged to lift earnings limitations
on retired State law enforcement officers in order to en-
hance public safety and increase the day-to-day security
in the Nation’s schools.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 110
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas among the world’s 26 richest nations, the United
States accounted for 73 percent of child homicide victims;
Whereas at least 3 children a day die from physical abuse or
chronic neglect in the United States;
Whereas April has been designated as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month, an annual tradition started by Presi-
dent Jimmy Carter in 1979; and
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Whereas the fourth Friday of each April is National Chil-
dren’s Memorial Flag Day, when many State and local
governmental agencies and private organizations fly the
Children’s Memorial Flag to remember children lost to vi-
olence and to heighten public awareness of the need for
communities to help vulnerable children and families:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports National Children’s Memorial Flag
Day; and
(2) encourages national, State, and local agen-
cies and private organizations to fly the Children’s
Memorial Flag—
(A) to remember children lost to violence;
and
(B) to raise public awareness about the
continuing problem of violence against children.
Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 110
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of
National Children’s Memorial Flag Day.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 110
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of National Children’s
Memorial Flag Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 2001
Ms. BERKLEY (for herself, Mr. FLETCHER, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. ACKERMAN,
Mr. SCHIFF, Ms. BROWN of Florida, Mrs. MORELLA, Ms. MILLENDER-
MCDONALD, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, Ms. CARSON
of Indiana, Mrs.
NAPOLITANO, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. HONDA, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. LIPIN-
SKI, and Mr. STARK) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
APRIL 26, 2001
Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged; considered and
agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of National
Children’s Memorial Flag Day.
Whereas among the world’s 26 richest nations, the United
States accounted for 73 percent of child homicide victims;
Whereas at least 3 children a day die from physical abuse or
chronic neglect in the United States;
Whereas April has been designated as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month, an annual tradition started by Presi-
dent Jimmy Carter in 1979; and
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Whereas the fourth Friday of each April is National Chil-
dren’s Memorial Flag Day, when many State and local
governmental agencies and private organizations fly the
Children’s Memorial Flag to remember children lost to vi-
olence and to heighten public awareness of the need for
communities to help vulnerable children and families:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports National Children’s Memorial Flag
Day; and
(2) encourages national, State, and local agen-
cies and private organizations to fly the Children’s
Memorial Flag—
(A) to remember children lost to violence;
and
(B) to raise public awareness about the
continuing problem of violence against children.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 110
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 26, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress in support of National
Children’s Memorial Flag Day.
Whereas among the world’s 26 richest nations, the United
States accounted for 73 percent of child homicide victims;
Whereas at least 3 children a day die from physical abuse or
chronic neglect in the United States;
Whereas April has been designated as National Child Abuse
Prevention Month, an annual tradition started by Presi-
dent Jimmy Carter in 1979; and
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Whereas the fourth Friday of each April is National Chil-
dren’s Memorial Flag Day, when many State and local
governmental agencies and private organizations fly the
Children’s Memorial Flag to remember children lost to vi-
olence and to heighten public awareness of the need for
communities to help vulnerable children and families:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports National Children’s Memorial Flag
Day; and
(2) encourages national, State, and local agen-
cies and private organizations to fly the Children’s
Memorial Flag—
(A) to remember children lost to violence;
and
(B) to raise public awareness about the
continuing problem of violence against children.
Passed the House of Representatives April 26, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 111
Commending the President for proclaiming May 6–12, 2001, as Global
Science and Technology Week.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 2001
Mr. BOEHLERT submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Science
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the President for proclaiming May 6–12, 2001,
as Global Science and Technology Week.
Whereas science and technology hold the key to our future
economic prosperity;
Whereas in today’s era of globalization it is essential that
young people have access to high-quality science and
mathematics education so that America’s workforce may
continue to participate fully in the world’s high-tech-
nology marketplace and in the global scientific commu-
nity;
Whereas the greatest challenges and brightest hopes our Na-
tion faces are of global concern and science and mathe-
matics education is essential for continued United States
leadership in the world;
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Whereas science and mathematics education are essential for
continued leadership and participation by the United
States in international science ventures, such as the
Human Genome Project, which will lead to many sci-
entific breakthroughs and medical discoveries that will
improve the lives of United States citizens;
Whereas educational programs must find ways of exciting
students about studying science and mathematics and ig-
niting their curiosity by drawing attention to news-mak-
ing scientific discoveries, and by emphasizing society’s in-
creasing reliance on science and technology and the role
of science and technology in preventing human tragedies
around the globe;
Whereas, because the media focus on news about break-
throughs in genetic engineering, potential cancer drugs,
and deep space probes, and highlight breathtaking im-
ages from satellites, science and mathematics education
is needed to enable all Americans to understand and
evaluate today’s headlines; and
Whereas in the 21st century, competency in science and
mathematics is an essential component of responsible citi-
zenship: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That science and technology are important
elements for our economic well-being, and therefore the
Congress commends the President in proclaiming a Global
Science and Technology Week.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 114
Expressing the Sense of the Congress with respect to Paul Leroy Robeson.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 2001
Mr. RANGEL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the Sense of the Congress with respect to Paul
Leroy Robeson.
Whereas April 9, 2001, marked the 103rd anniversary of the
birth of Paul Leroy Robeson, a great actor, athlete,
scholar, author, humanitarian, and fighter for civil rights
for people throughout the world;
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson’s life of achievement made him
truly one of the 20th century’s Renaissance figures and
a role model for youth;
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson received an academic scholar-
ship at Rutgers University where he was All-American in
football, class valedictorian, and Phi Beta Kappa, and
held four varsity letters, and he later graduated from law
school at Columbia University;
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Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson was a lawyer, author, world-re-
nowned theatrical performer, and singer who spoke 20
languages and sang songs in over 50 languages all
around the globe;
Whereas, with the rise of fascism in Europe, Paul Leroy
Robeson’s political consciousness grew and he donated
proceeds from his stage performances to Jewish refugees
fleeing Hitler in 1933 and traveled to Spain the next
year to support the anti-fascist forces supporting the
Abraham Lincoln Brigade;
Whereas in our country Paul Leroy Robeson spoke out
strongly for labor and civil rights and at the height of the
McCarthy hysteria had his passport revoked for eight
years because of his outspoken opposition to racism and
colonialism;
Whereas the persecution which Paul Leroy Robeson suffered
during the McCarthy Era represents the types of actions
the Constitution and the Bill of Rights were designed to
prevent; and
Whereas Paul Leroy Robeson was denied this protection, sac-
rificed his fame and fortune, and endured great personal
hardship for his steadfast principle: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) Paul Leroy Robeson was never accused nor
convicted of any crime against the United States
and that his reputation should be fully restored;
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(2) Paul Leroy Robeson should be recognized
internationally as a pivotal 20th century figure and
fighter in the struggle for human rights; and
(3) the President should take appropriate meas-
ures to encourage the celebration and remembrance
of his achievements.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 115
Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care Worthy Wage
Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
APRIL 26, 2001
Mr. SANDERS (for himself, Mr. GILMAN, Ms. DELAURO, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr.
STARK, Mrs. TAUSCHER, Mr. SERRANO, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of Cali-
fornia, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mrs. THURMAN, Mrs. MALONEY of
New York, Mr. FRANK, Ms. LEE, Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. BISHOP,
Mr. BLAGOJEVICH, Ms. BALDWIN, Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York, Ms.
CARSON of Indiana, Mr. FILNER, Mr. RUSH, Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr.
KUCINICH, Ms. SANCHEZ, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education
and the Workforce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideas of a National Child Care
Worthy Wage Day.
Whereas approximately 13 million children are in out-of-home
care during part or all of the day while their parents
work;
Whereas the average salary of early childhood education staff
is $15,000 per year, and only one third have health in-
surance and even fewer have a pension plan;
Whereas the quality of child care and early childhood edu-
cation programs is directly linked to the quality of early
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childhood education staff, and such low salaries make it
difficult to attract high quality early childhood educators;
Whereas the turnover rate of early childhood program staff
is roughly 30 percent per year because of low wages and
lack of benefits, making it difficult to retain high quality
educators who have the consistent, caring relationships
with young children that are important to children’s de-
velopment;
Whereas the compensation of early childhood program staff
must be commensurate with the importance of the job of
helping our Nation’s young children develop their social,
emotional, physical, and intellectual skills and be ready
for school;
Whereas providing adequate compensation to early childhood
program staff should not be achieved by further bur-
dening parents with higher fees, and therefore requires
additional public as well as private resources so that
quality care and education are accessible to all families;
and
Whereas the Center for the Child Care Workforce and other
early childhood organizations recognize May 1 as Na-
tional Child Care Worthy Wage Day: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and
ideas of National Child Care Worthy Wage Day, and urges
public officials and the general public to honor early child-
hood care and education staff and programs in their com-
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 12
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the power of agricultural
humanitarian assistance, in the form of a millenium good will food
aid initiative, to help guide developing countries down the path to self
sufficiency.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 6, 2001
Ms. KAPTUR submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Com-
mittee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the power
of agricultural humanitarian assistance, in the form of
a millenium good will food aid initiative, to help guide
developing countries down the path to self sufficiency.
Whereas abundant agricultural production in the United
States has resulted in historically low commodity prices
and hardships for farmers whose incomes have fallen
drastically;
Whereas less developed countries cannot afford to import
adequate supplies of food to meet the basic nutritional
needs of their people and face an annual 14,000,000 met-
ric ton shortfall in grains;
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munities, and to work together to resolve the early child-
hood care and education staff compensation crisis.
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HR 4850 PP 
Columbia Public Charter Schools shall implement 
and follow these requirements (including, but not lim-
ited to, the terms and conditions), policies and proce-
dures to ensure the completion of the annual financial 
single audit of all District of Columbia Public Char-
ter Schools conducted in accordance herewith. 
(5) UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 
SUBSIDY.—$49,602,000 from local funds shall be 
available for the University of the District of Colum-
bia: Provided, That this appropriation shall not be 
available to subsidize the education of nonresidents of 
the District of Columbia at the University of the Dis-
trict of Columbia, unless the Board of Trustees of the 
University of the District of Columbia adopts, for the 
fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, a tuition rate 
schedule that will establish the tuition rate for non-
resident students at a level no lower than the non-
resident tuition rate charged at comparable public in-
stitutions of higher education in the metropolitan 
area: Provided further, That notwithstanding the 
amounts otherwise provided under this heading or 
any other provision of law, there shall be appro-
priated to the University of the District of Columbia 
on July 1, 2005, an amount equal to 10 percent of 
the total amount of the local funds appropriations re-
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 117
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas James and Veronica ‘‘Roni’’ Bowers of Muskegon,
Michigan, served as missionaries affiliated with the Cal-
vary Church of Fruitport, Michigan, and the Association
of Baptists for World Evangelism;
Whereas the Bowerses conducted their Christian mission
work with their children, Cory and Charity, serving the
native tribes along the Amazon River in Peru since 1995;
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Whereas on Friday, April 20, 2001, the Bowerses were flying
in an Association of Baptists for World Evangelism plane
piloted by Kevin Donaldson, traveling from the Peru-
Brazil border to the city of Iquitos, Peru, after attempt-
ing to secure necessary visa documents for their adopted
daughter, Charity;
Whereas the plane was mistakenly attacked by a fighter jet
of the Peruvian Air Force in an apparent attempted anti-
drug interdiction effort that may have also involved per-
sonnel of the United States;
Whereas Roni and Charity Bowers were killed, and pilot
Kevin Donaldson was severely injured in the attack;
Whereas Kevin Donaldson, despite his injuries, was able to
safely land his plane on the Amazon River, saving the
lives of his other passengers; and
Whereas the family, friends, and co-workers of Roni and
Charity Bowers have displayed a shining example of their
faith and grace in the face of this terrible tragedy: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses and conveys its deepest and most
heartfelt sympathies to Jim and Cory Bowers and to
their extended families, friends, co-workers, and fel-
low missionaries at the Association of Baptists for
World Evangelism, for the loss of Veronica ‘‘Roni’’
Bowers and Charity Bowers in an attack by a fight-
er jet of the Peruvian Air Force on the plane in
which they were traveling;
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(2) commends Kevin Donaldson for his heroic
actions in safely landing the plane and wishes Mr.
Donaldson a speedy and complete recovery from his
injuries; and
(3) strongly encourages the Governments of the
United States and Peru to work together as expedi-
tiously as possible to determine all the circumstances
that led to this unfortunate and regrettable incident
and to ensure that an incident of this kind never oc-
curs again.
Passed the House of Representatives May 1, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.