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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 137
Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the recommendations of
the National Gambling Impact Study Commission.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 18, 1999
Mr. ROEMER (for himself, Mr. WOLF, and Mr. LAFALCE) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress with regard to the rec-
ommendations of the National Gambling Impact Study
Commission.
Whereas the National Gambling Impact Study Commission
was established on August 3, 1996, under Public Law
104–169;
Whereas the Commission was charged with the responsibility
of conducting a comprehensive legal and factual study of
the social and economic impacts of legalized gambling in
the United States, including the impacts on communities,
social institutions, and individuals, as well as the role of
government;
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Whereas the Commission officially began its two-year study
on June 18, 1997, and released its report and findings
on June 18, 1999;
Whereas the Commission found that 5.4 million adult Ameri-
cans are pathological or problem gamblers and 15.4 mil-
lion more adult Americans are considered at-risk gam-
blers with a high potential for becoming problem gam-
blers, and further reported that 7.9 million adolescent
Americans are pathological or problem gamblers;
Whereas the Commission found that gambling disproportion-
ately impacts the most vulnerable Americans—the work-
ing poor, the elderly population, and our Nation’s youth;
Whereas the Commission found that the cost of gambling is
conservatively estimated at $6 billion per year, without
factoring in the immeasurable, but most devastating, so-
cial costs associated with gambling, such as child abuse,
suicide, and other destructive impacts of gambling on in-
dividuals and families;
Whereas the Commission determined that unregulated growth
of the gambling industry is seen as a dangerous course
of action;
Whereas the Commission determined that the more Ameri-
cans are presented with opportunities to gamble, the
more concern there is about problem and pathological
gambling, and that the social, legal, and financial con-
sequences of pathological gambling addiction are severe;
Whereas the Commission determined that technology is revo-
lutionizing the gambling industry, and that Internet gam-
bling in particular poses serious legal, economic, and so-
cial concerns which the Nation is not prepared to deal
with;
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Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that all
people in the United States should reach out across our
differences in ethnicity, race, and religion to respect each
other and to celebrate, in friendship and unity, one Amer-
ica.
Passed the House of Representatives October 13,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas the Commission determined that many policymakers
have been forced to make decisions about expanding gam-
bling with virtually no credible studies to rely on and, at
best, only an assessment of the perceived social impacts;
Whereas the Commission recommended that Congress adopt
a general research strategy to build a knowledge of gam-
bling behavior and its consequences on individuals and
communities, which would add ‘‘gambling components’’ to
existing data sets being collected by Federal agencies and
national institutes on related areas;
Whereas the Commission recommended that Congress au-
thorize the National Science Foundation to establish a
multidisciplinary research program on the social and eco-
nomic impacts of legal gambling in the United States, in-
cluding the benefits associated with legalized gambling as
well as its costs;
Whereas the Commission recommended that governors and
State legislatures:
(1) authorize and fund every four years an objective
study of the prevalence of problem and pathological
gamblers among their State’s residents;
(2) fund research, public awareness education, pre-
vention and treatment programs for those who are, or
are likely to become problem or pathological gamblers
among their resident population; and
(3) as a condition of the granting of a license to op-
erate a gambling facility, or to sell goods or services to
a gambling facility, provide full cooperation in any re-
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search undertaken by the State needed to fulfill the leg-
islative intent of Federal and State statutory policy;
Whereas the Commission recommended that States with lot-
teries publicly develop and review model regulations for
their lotteries;
Whereas the Commission recommended the funding of edu-
cational and prevention programs to help the public rec-
ognize that almost all sports gambling is illegal and can
have serious consequences;
Whereas the Commission recommended the adoption of en-
forceable advertising guidelines for the gambling indus-
try, particularly as they relate to youths and low-income
neighborhoods;
Whereas the Commission recommended the development of a
strategy to prohibit Internet gambling within the United
States;
Whereas the Commission recommended that Congress direct
the National Institute of Justice to research the effects
of gambling on property and crime; and
Whereas the members of the Commission unanimously rec-
ommend a ‘‘pause’’ in the growth of gambling, to give
governments further time to research and assess the im-
pact of gambling: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress encourages Federal, State,
local, and tribal governments to review the findings of the
National Gambling Impact Study Commission, and to con-
sider the implementation of its recommendations as an ap-
•HCON 137 IH
propriate response to the many concerns brought about
by the rapid acceleration of gambling in our society.
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IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 139
Recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in increasing the rate
of survival of cardiac arrest and supporting efforts to enhance public
awareness of the need for such training.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 22, 1999
Mr. BROWN of Ohio (for himself, Mr. GREENWOOD, Mr. WAXMAN, Ms. KIL-
PATRICK, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. SMITH of Washington, Mr.
COOK, Mr. FATTAH, Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania, Mrs. KELLY, Mr.
BLUMENAUER, Mr. RUSH, Mr. STEARNS, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr.
GUTIERREZ, Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. THOMP-
SON of Mississippi, Mr. LAMPSON, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mr.
BORSKI, Mr. MARKEY, and Mr. GREEN of Texas) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the success of lay person CPR training in in-
creasing the rate of survival of cardiac arrest and sup-
porting efforts to enhance public awareness of the need
for such training.
Whereas every year more than 480,000 American adults die
from coronary heart disease or its complications;
Whereas about half of these deaths result from sudden car-
diac arrest;
Whereas the average sudden cardiac arrest survival rate in
the United States is just 5 percent;
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Whereas victims of these emergencies stand a much better
chance of survival if cardiopulmonary resuscitation
(CPR) is administered immediately after an arrest;
Whereas this depends on the actions of lay persons, an esti-
mated 2 to 3 percent of whom are trained in the adminis-
tration of CPR;
Whereas as a result of Seattle’s concentrated efforts to im-
prove cardiac arrest survival rates, including mass CPR
training, the city can boast of an increase in survival
rates from 2 percent to 24 percent; and
Whereas National CPR Weekend is supported by the Amer-
ican Heart Association and the American Red Cross and
will be observed on the third weekend in September 1999,
during National CPR Month, to increase the national
survival rate of cardiac arrest by increasing public aware-
ness of the lack of lay person training and the need to
become involved in successful training programs: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) it is the sense of the Congress that all
Americans should recognize their responsibility to
become trained in the life-saving technique of
cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and seek the
opportunity to halt the devastation of cardiac arrest;
and
(2) the Congress—
(A) supports the efforts of the National
CPR Task Force in its development of mass
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CPR training programs in 10 States by the end
of 1999, and in every State by the end of 2001;
and
(B) supports and commends the goals and
ideas of the National CPR Weekend initiated by
the Task Force in order to facilitate awareness
of the training program of the Task Force and
the need for individuals to receive training in
administering CPR.
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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 140
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Rene´ Preval was elected president of Haiti on De-
cember 17, 1995, and inaugurated on February 7, 1996;
Whereas a political impasse between President Preval and the
Haitian Parliament over the past 2 years has stalled
democratic development and contributed to the Haitian
people’s political disillusionment;
•HCON 140 EH
Whereas Haiti’s economic development is stagnant, living
conditions are deplorable, and democratic institutions
have yet to become effective;
Whereas Haiti’s political leaders propose free, fair, and trans-
parent elections for local and national legislative bodies;
and
Whereas Haiti’s new independent Provisional Electoral Coun-
cil has scheduled those elections for November and De-
cember 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends the provisional Electoral Council
of Haiti for its decision to hold elections for 19 sen-
ate seats, providing for a transparent resolution of
the disputed 1997 elections;
(2) urges the Government of Haiti to actively
engage in dialogue with all elements of Haitian soci-
ety to further a self-sustainable democracy;
(3) encourages the Government and all political
parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free,
fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as sched-
uled, in the presence of domestic and international
observers, without pressure or interference;
(4) urges the Clinton Administration and the
international community to continue to play a posi-
tive role in Haiti’s economic and political develop-
ment;
•HCON 140 EH
(5) urges the United Nations to provide appro-
priate technical support for the elections and to
maximize the use of United Nations civilian police
monitors of the CIVPOL mission during the election
period;
(6) encourages the Clinton Administration and
the international community to provide all appro-
priate assistance for the coming elections;
(7) encourages the Government of Haiti to
adopt adequate security measures in preparation for
the proposed elections;
(8) urges all elements of Haitian civil society,
including the political leaders of Haiti, to publicly
renounce violence and promote a climate of security;
and
(9) urges the United States and other members
of the international community to continue support
toward a lasting and committed transition to democ-
racy in Haiti.
Passed the House of Representatives September 27,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 140
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should conduct free, fair,
transparent, and peaceful elections, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 22, 1999
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida (for himself, Mr. DELAHUNT, and Mr. CONYERS)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should con-
duct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and
for other purposes.
Whereas Rene´ Preval was elected president of Haiti on De-
cember 17, 1995 and inaugurated on February 7, 1996;
Whereas a political impasse between President Preval and the
Haitian Parliament over the past two years has ham-
pered democratic development and contributed to the
Haitian people’s political disillusionment;
Whereas Haiti’s economic development is stagnant, living
conditions are deplorable, and democratic institutions
have yet to become fully effective;
•HCON 140 IH
Whereas Haiti’s political leaders propose free, fair, and trans-
parent elections for local and national legislative bodies;
and
Whereas Haiti’s new independent Provisional Electoral Coun-
cil has scheduled those elections for November and De-
cember 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) acknowledges that the government of Haiti
has made progress toward democratization;
(2) urges the government of Haiti to engage in
dialog with all elements of Haitian society to further
a self-sustainable democracy;
(3) encourages the government and all political
parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free,
fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as sched-
uled, in the presence of domestic and international
observers, without pressure or interference;
(4) urges the Clinton Administration and the
international community to continue to play a posi-
tive role in Haiti’s economic and political develop-
ment;
(5) commends the United Nations and other
countries and international organizations for their
support of health, education, nutrition, and environ-
mental programs in Haiti;
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(6) commends the efforts of the United States
Military on the ground in Haiti for providing civil
support and medical assistance;
(7) encourages the Clinton Administration and
the international community to provide substantial
assistance for the coming elections;
(8) encourages the government of Haiti to
adopt adequate security measures in preparation for
the proposed elections;
(9) urges all elements of Haitian civil society to
promote a climate of security; and
(10) urges the United States and other mem-
bers of the international community to continue sup-
port towards a lasting and committed transition to
democracy in Haiti.
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III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 140
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 28, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Haiti should con-
duct free, fair, transparent, and peaceful elections, and
for other purposes.
Whereas Rene´ Preval was elected president of Haiti on De-
cember 17, 1995, and inaugurated on February 7, 1996;
Whereas a political impasse between President Preval and the
Haitian Parliament over the past 2 years has stalled
democratic development and contributed to the Haitian
people’s political disillusionment;
HCON 140 RFS
Whereas Haiti’s economic development is stagnant, living
conditions are deplorable, and democratic institutions
have yet to become effective;
Whereas Haiti’s political leaders propose free, fair, and trans-
parent elections for local and national legislative bodies;
and
Whereas Haiti’s new independent Provisional Electoral Coun-
cil has scheduled those elections for November and De-
cember 1999: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends the provisional Electoral Council
of Haiti for its decision to hold elections for 19 sen-
ate seats, providing for a transparent resolution of
the disputed 1997 elections;
(2) urges the Government of Haiti to actively
engage in dialogue with all elements of Haitian soci-
ety to further a self-sustainable democracy;
(3) encourages the Government and all political
parties in Haiti to proceed toward conducting free,
fair, transparent, and peaceful elections as sched-
uled, in the presence of domestic and international
observers, without pressure or interference;
(4) urges the Clinton Administration and the
international community to continue to play a posi-
tive role in Haiti’s economic and political develop-
ment;
HCON 140 RFS
(5) urges the United Nations to provide appro-
priate technical support for the elections and to
maximize the use of United Nations civilian police
monitors of the CIVPOL mission during the election
period;
(6) encourages the Clinton Administration and
the international community to provide all appro-
priate assistance for the coming elections;
(7) encourages the Government of Haiti to
adopt adequate security measures in preparation for
the proposed elections;
(8) urges all elements of Haitian civil society,
including the political leaders of Haiti, to publicly
renounce violence and promote a climate of security;
and
(9) urges the United States and other members
of the international community to continue support
toward a lasting and committed transition to democ-
racy in Haiti.
Passed the House of Representatives September 27,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Celebrating One America.
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose
270,000,000 inhabitants hail from every corner of the
globe;
Whereas from Ellis Island to the Pacific coast, the United
States has welcomed immigrants seeking freedom and op-
portunity;
•HCON 141 EH
Whereas the United States democratic system of Government
mandates equal protection under the law and the right to
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all its citi-
zens;
Whereas the United States endured a civil war for emanci-
pation, and in doing so, formed a permanent union and
a society of equals;
Whereas the United States has outlawed racial, ethnic, and
religious bigotry to create the world’s greatest multicul-
tural society;
Whereas the United States respects the individual and wel-
comes each one’s participation in our democratic society;
Whereas the United States is the preeminent land of oppor-
tunity which rewards hard work, ingenuity, and persever-
ance;
Whereas the ethnic diversity of the United States has pro-
vided an abundance of energy, creativity, and prosperity;
Whereas people in the United States recognize and reward
the contributions of members from every group;
Whereas people in the United States are working to close op-
portunity gaps so that all may share in the great pros-
perity of our Nation;
Whereas people in the United States of all backgrounds have
sacrificed their lives in war to defend the cause of free-
dom for people around the world; and
Whereas people in the United States of African, Asian, Euro-
pean, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Native Amer-
ican backgrounds cherish and celebrate their various na-
tional, ethnic, and religious heritages: Now, therefore, be
it
H. Con. Res. 141
Agreed to November 19, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose
270,000,000 inhabitants hail from every corner of the globe;
Whereas from Ellis Island to the Pacific coast, the United States
has welcomed immigrants seeking freedom and opportunity;
Whereas the United States democratic system of Government man-
dates equal protection under the law and the right to life, liberty,
and the pursuit of happiness for all its citizens;
Whereas the United States endured a civil war for emancipation,
and in doing so, formed a permanent union and a society of
equals;
Whereas the United States has outlawed racial, ethnic, and religious
bigotry to create the world’s greatest multicultural society;
Whereas the United States respects the individual and welcomes
each one’s participation in our democratic society;
Whereas the United States is the preeminent land of opportunity
which rewards hard work, ingenuity, and perseverance;
Whereas the ethnic diversity of the United States has provided
an abundance of energy, creativity, and prosperity;
Whereas people in the United States recognize and reward the
contributions of members from every group;
Whereas people in the United States are working to close oppor-
tunity gaps so that all may share in the great prosperity of
our Nation;
Whereas people in the United States of all backgrounds have sac-
rificed their lives in war to defend the cause of freedom for
people around the world; and
Whereas people in the United States of African, Asian, European,
Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Native American back-
grounds cherish and celebrate their various national, ethnic, and
religious heritages: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That it is the sense of the Congress that all people in the
United States should reach out across our differences in ethnicity,
H. Con. Res. 141—2
race, and religion to respect each other and to celebrate, in friend-
ship and unity, one America.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 141
Celebrating One America.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 22, 1999
Mr. RANGEL (for himself, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. LAFALCE, Mr. MCDERMOTT,
Mr. ROMERO-BARCELO´, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. MCNUL-
TY, Mr. WATT of North Carolina, Mr. DOYLE, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr.
CUMMINGS, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. FROST, Mr. RAHALL,
Mrs. MINK of Hawaii, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. HILLIARD, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr.
CONYERS, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. WU, Mr. CARDIN, Mr.
WEXLER, and Mr. HALL of Ohio) submitted the following concurrent res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Celebrating One America.
Whereas the United States is a nation of immigrants, whose
270,000,000 inhabitants hail from every corner of the
globe;
Whereas from Ellis Island to the Pacific coast, the United
States has welcomed immigrants seeking freedom and op-
portunity;
Whereas the United States democratic system of government
mandates equal protection under the law and the right to
life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for all its citi-
zens;
•HCON 141 IH
Whereas the United States endured a civil war for emanci-
pation, and in doing so, formed a permanent union and
a society of equals;
Whereas the United States has outlawed racial, ethnic, and
religious bigotry to create the world’s greatest multicul-
tural society;
Whereas the United States respects the individual and wel-
comes each one’s participation in our democratic society;
Whereas the United States is the preeminent land of oppor-
tunity which rewards hard work, ingenuity, and persever-
ance;
Whereas the ethnic diversity of the United States has pro-
vided an abundance of energy, creativity, and prosperity;
Whereas people in the United States recognize and reward
the contributions of members from every group;
Whereas people in the United States are working to close op-
portunity gaps so that all may share in the great pros-
perity of our Nation;
Whereas people in the United States of all backgrounds have
sacrificed their lives in war to defend the cause of free-
dom for people around the world; and
Whereas people in the United States of African, Asian, Euro-
pean, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and Native Amer-
ican backgrounds cherish and celebrate their various na-
tional, ethnic, and religious heritages: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that all
people in the United States should reach out across our
•HCON 141 IH
differences in ethnicity, race, and religion to respect each
other and to celebrate, in friendship and unity, one Amer-
ica.
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