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H. Res. 222
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
August 2, 2001.
Whereas the proclamation on August 24, 1991 of the inde-
pendence of Ukraine led to the disintegration of the So-
viet Union;
Whereas Ukraine and the United States, proceeding from
their shared commitment to democratic values, have ex-
pressed their determination to build broad and durable
relations in the 1994 Charter for Ukrainian-American
Partnership, Friendship and Cooperation and Ukraine is
a country that maintains a distinctive partnership with
NATO since 1997;
Whereas on June 28, 1996, Ukraine’s Parliament voted to
adopt the democratic Constitution and Ukraine has con-
ducted its presidential and parliamentary elections ac-
cording to it, moving further away from the former com-
munist model of one-party totalitarian rule; and
Whereas Ukraine since its independence has successfully
transferred from a colony of the Soviet empire into a via-
ble, peaceful state, which established exemplary relations
with all, neighboring countries and consistently pursues a
course of European integration with a commitment to en-
suring democracy and prosperity for its citizens: Now,
therefore, be it
•HRES 222 EH
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that—
(1) as a leader of the democratic nations of the
world, the United States commends and congratulates
the people of Ukraine on the tenth anniversary of
Ukrainian independence;
(2) the President and Parliament of Ukraine should
continue their efforts to maintain the balance of powers
between the executive and legislative branches of govern-
ment and ensure that their cooperation is aimed at fur-
thering democratic reforms and strengthening civil soci-
ety based on the rule of law; and
(3) the United States should continue to assist in
building a truly independent Ukraine through encour-
aging and supporting democratic and market-economy
transformations in Ukraine, keeping the doors of Euro-
pean and Trans-Atlantic institutions open to this nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 223
Authorizing the cleaning and repair of the mace of the House of
Representatives by the Smithsonian Institution.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. ARMEY submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Authorizing the cleaning and repair of the mace of the House
of Representatives by the Smithsonian Institution.
Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives is authorized and directed, on behalf of the
House of Representatives, to deliver the mace of the House
of Representatives, following an adjournment of the House
pursuant to concurrent resolution, to the Smithsonian Insti-
tution only for the purpose of having necessary repairs made
to the mace and under such circumstances as will assure that
the mace is properly safeguarded: Provided, however, That
the mace shall be returned to the House of Representatives
before noon on the day before the House next reconvenes
•HRES 227 IH
Whereas Lynwood grew rapidly through the economic boom
of the 1940s and served as a settling place for returning
World War II veterans;
Whereas, in 1961, Lynwood won the National All-American
City Contest and 22 Lynwood schools captured Freedom
Foundation Awards;
Whereas, through the years, Lynwood has grown into a
multi-racial, multi-ethnic, and multi-lingual community
representative of a diverse United States;
Whereas Lynwood was invigorated during the 1990s with
many new community developments, including a new
state-of-the-art high school, a youth center, and the Rosa
Parks Transit Center; and
Whereas the city of Lynwood is home to prideful citizens with
an overwhelming sense of community spirit: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the city of Lynwood, California, should be
recognized for the 80th Anniversary of its incorpora-
tion; and
(2) the city of Lynwood and its citizens should
be recognized as a flourishing, multi-cultural com-
munity that is representative of an increasingly di-
verse United States.
Æ
HRES 223 ATH
pursuant to concurrent resolution or at any sooner time when
so directed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Æ
H. Res. 223
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
August 2, 2001.
Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the House of
Representatives is authorized and directed, on behalf of the
House of Representatives, to deliver the mace of the House
of Representatives, following an adjournment of the House
pursuant to concurrent resolution, to the Smithsonian Insti-
tution only for the purpose of having necessary repairs made
to the mace and under such circumstances as will assure that
the mace is properly safeguarded: Provided, however, That
the mace shall be returned to the House of Representatives
before noon on the day before the House next reconvenes
pursuant to concurrent resolution or at any sooner time when
so directed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 224
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 1, 2001.
Whereas more than 700,000 men and women across the Na-
tion serve their fellow citizens in their capacity as guard-
ians of peace;
Whereas the law enforcement officers of New Jersey are rec-
ognized for their dedication to promote, advance, and en-
courage cooperation among all law enforcement officers;
Whereas law enforcement officers serve at great risk to their
personal safety;
Whereas the citizens of New Jersey are indebted to their law
enforcement officers, who are willing to die to protect
them and their families and to risk all of their hopes and
all of their dreams to ensure the safety and well-being of
New Jersey communities;
Whereas law enforcement officers of New Jersey have fallen
in the line of duty, and the thoughts and prayers of the
House of Representatives and the country remain with
the families of these men and women;
Whereas the men and women in New Jersey’s law enforce-
ment community are on the front line in our schools and
on our streets, preserving the right of our children to
learn in schools that are free of violence and the right of
our citizens to safe communities; and
•HRES 224 EH
Whereas the members of the New Jersey State Law Enforce-
ment Officers Association are an integral part of our so-
ciety, in whom we have instilled public trust: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes
the bravery and honor of the law enforcement officers of New
Jersey, and the service of those officers to their communities.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 224
Honoring the New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers Association.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. FERGUSON (for himself, Mr. SAXTON, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. FRELING-
HUYSEN, Mr. HOLT, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. ANDREWS, and Mr. LOBIONDO)
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Honoring the New Jersey State Law Enforcement Officers
Association.
Whereas more than 700,000 men and women across the Na-
tion serve their fellow citizens in their capacity as guard-
ians of peace;
Whereas the law enforcement officers of New Jersey are rec-
ognized for their dedication to promote, advance, and en-
courage cooperation among all law enforcement officers;
Whereas law enforcement officers serve at great risk to their
personal safety;
Whereas the citizens of New Jersey are indebted to their law
enforcement officers, who are willing to die to protect
them and their families and to risk all of their hopes and
•HRES 224 IH
all of their dreams to ensure the safety and well-being of
New Jersey communities;
Whereas law enforcement officers of New Jersey have fallen
in the line of duty, and the thoughts and prayers of the
House of Representatives and the country remain with
the families of these men and women;
Whereas the men and women in New Jersey’s law enforce-
ment community are on the front line in our schools and
on our streets, preserving the right of our children to
learn in schools that are free of violence and the right of
our citizens to safe communities; and
Whereas the members of the New Jersey State Law Enforce-
ment Officers Association are an integral part of our so-
ciety, in whom we have instilled public trust: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the bravery and honor of the law enforcement offi-
cers of New Jersey, and the service of those officers to
their communities.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 225
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States
Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk
Jubilee Singers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. HASTINGS of Florida submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
the United States Postal Service should issue a postage
stamp commemorating the Fisk Jubilee Singers.
Whereas 6 months after the end of the Civil War, the Fisk
School was established in Nashville, Tennessee;
Whereas the Fisk School was designed by its founders to be
an educational institution open to all, regardless of race
or age;
Whereas the Fisk School was incorporated as Fisk University
in 1867;
Whereas funding for the opening of the school was secured
through the sale of slave paraphernalia;
•HRES 225 IH
Whereas in 1871 a group of students at Fisk University
formed a choral group, the Fisk Jubilee Singers, with the
goal of raising money to finance the institution;
Whereas in that same year the Fisk Jubilee Singers took all
the funds in the University treasury with them for travel
expenses and set off on a tour of the United States and
Europe;
Whereas during their first tour the Jubilee Singers raised
enough money to preserve their university and pay for
the construction of Jubilee Hall, the South’s first perma-
nent structure built for the education of black students;
Whereas the Jubilee Singers introduced the world to the spir-
itual as a musical genre; and
Whereas the Fisk Jubilee Singers continue to tour and per-
form and have received countless awards and honors:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should
issue a postage stamp commemorating the Fisk Ju-
bilee Singers; and
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 226
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should
be established a Children’s Vision Awareness Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. MATSUI (for himself, Ms. NORTON, Ms. CARSON of Indiana, Mr.
CAPUANO, Mr. MATHESON, Mr. LANGEVIN, Mr. SKELTON, Mr. SHIMKUS,
Mr. PASTOR, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. PRICE of North Carolina,
and Mr. REYES) submitted the following resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
there should be established a Children’s Vision Aware-
ness Day.
Whereas the National Society to Prevent Blindness concluded
in a 1990 report that in the United States vision dis-
orders are the fourth most common disability and the
most prevalent handicapping condition in childhood;
Whereas according to the United States Center for Health
Statistics, only about 14 percent of children in the
United States under the age of 6 receive an eye exam;
Whereas according to the Saratoga Vision Center, 1 of every
6 children in the United States is 2 or more grade levels
•HRES 226 IH
behind in reading, and 80 percent of these children have
difficulty in eye control and coordination;
Whereas according to a 1999 study by Helen Keller Inter-
national, 25 percent of junior high school age children in
the United States cannot read a blackboard because of
near-sightedness;
Whereas untreated eye problems can affect learning ability,
personality, adjustment in school, athletic ability, and
self-esteem;
Whereas parents and teachers may have difficulty recognizing
some vision problems of children;
Whereas there is a national focus on education, but the es-
sential role of good vision in education is often forgotten;
Whereas Vision Service Plan and America’s Promise have a
Sight for Students Program to help low-income, unin-
sured children obtain eye exams and glasses;
Whereas Vision Service Plan, Prevent Blindness America,
Head Start, and other community benefit programs with
an emphasis on vision will conduct eye screenings at the
Capitol and at State capitols across the Nation on Sep-
tember 26, 2001; and
Whereas the establishment of a Children’s Vision Awareness
Day on September 26, 2001, would recognize the impor-
tance of early childhood vision care: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that there should be established a Children’s
Vision Awareness Day.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 228
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the 55th
anniversary of the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California, and its
outstanding leadership for Lynwood business owners.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing the 55th anniversary of the Lynwood Chamber of
Commerce, California, and its outstanding leadership for
Lynwood business owners.
Whereas the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California, was
founded in 1946, and W.W. Jones, principal of the high
school, was elected the first president of the chamber,
and Jack Weaver was elected the first secretary;
Whereas 2001 marks the 55th anniversary of the Lynwood
Chamber of Commerce, California, an organization that
has provided outstanding assistance to its members, help-
ing their businesses flourish;
•HRES 228 IH
Whereas the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California rep-
resents over 1,500 home-based, commercial, industrial,
and manufacturing businesses in Lynwood;
Whereas the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California con-
tinues to promote area businesses through functions such
as the Annual Business and Economic Development
Expo;
Whereas the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California
hosts important events for business owners, including fo-
rums for minority and women business owners and the
Annual Legislative Conference, which allows businesses
to meet with their elected officials from the local to Fed-
eral level; and
Whereas the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, California pro-
vides youth scholarships, including the Mr. and Miss
Lynwood Scholarship Competition and the Annual Edu-
cational Golf Classic, which have generated over
$150,000 in the past 10 years: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, Cali-
fornia serves the businesses of Lynwood with distinc-
tion; and
(2) the Lynwood Chamber of Commerce, Cali-
fornia provides important scholarships for children
and assists business owners, including minorities
and women, to promote their businesses.
Æ
House Calendar No. 74
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 237
[Report No. 107–205]
RESOLUTION
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 22
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 20, 2001
Mr. FROST submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Members be, and are
hereby, elected to the following standing committees of the
House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION: Mr. Hoyer of
Maryland.
COMMITTEE
ON STANDARDS
OF OFFICIAL CONDUCT:
Mr. Berman of California.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 230
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Article I, section
10 of the United States Constitution should not be used to renew
the interstate economic protectionism of our Nation’s early history.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. FLAKE, Mr. SHADEGG, Mr.
KOLBE, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. MILLER of Florida, Mr.
NUSSLE, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. HYDE, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois, Mrs.
BIGGERT, Mr. HOSTETTLER, Mr. GUTKNECHT, Mr. THUNE, Mr. PAUL,
Mr. BONILLA, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, Mr. STUMP, Mr. RADANOVICH,
Mr. SIMPSON, Mr. OTTER, Mr. WELLER, Mr. SOUDER, Mr. BOEHNER,
Mr. PETRI, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin, Mr. KEN-
NEDY of Minnesota, Mr. CULBERSON, Mr. ISSA, Mr. LATHAM, Mr.
LEACH, Mr. GANSKE, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. CRANE, Mr. SKEEN, Mr. ROHR-
ABACHER, Mr. DOOLEY of California, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois,
Mr. COSTELLO, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. OBERSTAR,
Mr. SABO, Mr. TRAFICANT, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin,
Mr. KIND, Mr. OBEY, Mr. KLECZKA, and Mr. PHELPS) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
Article I, section 10 of the United States Constitution
should not be used to renew the interstate economic
protectionism of our Nation’s early history.
Whereas in consenting to the Northeast Interstate Dairy
Compact in 1997, Congress undermined the fundamental
•HRES 230 IH
Constitutional principle of one nationwide market free
from interstate barriers;
Whereas recent use of Article I, section 10 of the United
States Constitution with regard to national dairy policy
has renewed the interstate economic protectionism of our
Nation’s early history;
Whereas fashioning a national dairy policy supporting United
States dairy producers without promoting interstate re-
gionalism is in the National interest;
Whereas the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact has cost
consumers in New England more than $140,000,000 in
higher milk prices, harming those who can least afford it;
Whereas if compacts were to be expanded to the mid-Atlantic,
South, intermountain and Pacific Northwest regions, con-
sumers would pay more than $2,000,000,000 in higher
milk prices;
Whereas according to a 1999 University of Missouri study,
dairy producers outside of existing and proposed compact
regions stand to lose between 16 and 21 cents per hun-
dredweight of milk;
Whereas the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact promotes
the overproduction of Class I milk; and
Whereas the Northeast Interstate Dairy Compact is the only
congressionally authorized interstate compact providing
economic protectionism: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Northeast Interstate Dairy Com-
pact should be allowed to expire under its own terms on
September 30, 2001.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 231
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a National Child’s
Day ought to be established.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
AUGUST 2, 2001
Mr. SHAW (for himself and Mr. WYNN) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
a National Child’s Day ought to be established.
Whereas every child is unique and holds a distinct place in
the family;
Whereas the people of the United States should celebrate
children as the Nation’s most valuable asset;
Whereas children represent the future, hope, and inspiration
of the United States;
Whereas children should be allowed to feel that their ideas
and dreams will be respected because adults take time to
listen;
Whereas it is important for parents to spend time listening
to their children on a daily basis;
•HRES 231 IH
Whereas many children in the United States face crises of
grave proportions, especially as they enter adolescent
years;
Whereas modern societal and economic demands often pull
the family apart;
Whereas, whenever practicable, it is important for both par-
ents to be involved in their child’s life;
Whereas encouragement should be given to families to set
aside special time to engage together in family activities;
Whereas adults in the United States should have an oppor-
tunity to reminisce about their youth to recapture some
of the fresh insight, innocence, and dreams that they may
have lost through the years;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate the chil-
dren of the United States will provide an opportunity to
emphasize to children the importance of their making the
choices necessary to distance themselves from impropriety
and to contribute to their communities;
Whereas the people of the United States should emphasize to
children the importance of family life, education, and
spiritual qualities;
Whereas because children are the responsibility of all people
of the United States, everyone should celebrate children,
whose questions, laughter, and dreams are important to
the existence of the United States;
Whereas the designation of a day to commemorate children
will emphasize to the people of the United States the im-
portance of the role of the child within the family and so-
ciety; and
•HRES 231 IH
Whereas the first Sunday of June falls between Mother’s Day
and Father’s Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a National Child’s Day ought to be estab-
lished; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States to observe
the day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 233
Recognizing the important relationship between the United States and Mexico.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
Mr. HYDE (for himself, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. PAUL, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr.
MENENDEZ, and Mr. DELAHUNT ) submitted the following resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001
Committee on International Relations discharged; considered under suspension
of the rules and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the important relationship between the United
States and Mexico.
Whereas the United States and Mexico share a special bilat-
eral friendship which is matched by few other countries
in the world;
Whereas the United States and Mexico are partners joined by
geography as well as by a multitude of government-to-
government and private relationships which are of critical
importance to both countries;
Whereas the United States and Mexico share concerns on a
wide range of issues, including trade, immigration, the
•HRES 233 ATH
environment, economic development, and regional secu-
rity and stability;
Whereas Vicente Fox Quesada of the Alliance for Change
(consisting of the National Action Party and the Mexican
Green Party) was sworn in as President of the United
Mexican States on December 1, 2000, the first opposition
candidate to be elected president in Mexico in seven dec-
ades;
Whereas the United States, as Mexico’s neighbor, ally, and
partner in the hemisphere, has a strong interest in Presi-
dent Fox’s success in promoting prosperity and democ-
racy in his country and the region during his term of of-
fice; and
Whereas President Vicente Fox is making a state visit to
Washington, D.C. on September 5–7, 2001: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) welcomes the state visit by the President of
the United Mexican States, Vicente Fox Quesada;
and
(2) declares that, in keeping with the just inter-
ests of the United States, the special nature of the
relationship between the United States and Mexico
should be further cultivated to the mutual benefit of
both countries.
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