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106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 35
Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their commitment
to democratic ideals and women’s suffrage on the occasion of Qatar’s
historic elections of a central municipal council on March 8, 1999.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1999
Mr. GILMAN (for himself, Mrs. MALONEY of New York, and Mrs. KELLY) sub-
mitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their
commitment to democratic ideals and women’s suffrage
on the occasion of Qatar’s historic elections of a central
municipal council on March 8, 1999.
Whereas His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani,
the Emir of Qatar, issued a decree creating a central mu-
nicipal council, the first of its kind in Qatar;
Whereas on March 8, 1999, the people of the State of Qatar
will hold direct elections for a central municipal council;
Whereas the central municipal council has been structured to
have members from 29 election districts serving 4-year
terms;
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Whereas Qatari women were granted the right to participate
in this historic first municipal election, both as can-
didates and voters;
Whereas this election demonstrates the strength and diversity
of the State of Qatar’s commitment to democratic expres-
sion;
Whereas the United States highly values democracy and
women’s rights;
Whereas March 8 is recognized as International Women’s
Day, and is an occasion to assess the progress of the ad-
vancement of women and girls throughout the world; and
Whereas this historic event of democratic elections and wom-
en’s suffrage in the State of Qatar should be honored:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends His Highness, Sheikh Hamad
bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his
leadership and commitment to suffrage and the prin-
ciples of democracy;
(2) congratulates the citizens of the State of
Qatar as they celebrate the historic election for a
central municipal council; and
(3) reaffirms that the United States is strongly
committed to encouraging the suffrage of women,
democratic 
ideals, 
and 
peaceful 
development
throughout the Middle East.
Æ
III
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 35
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 14, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their
commitment to democratic ideals and women’s suffrage
on the occasion of Qatar’s historic elections of a central
municipal council on March 8, 1999.
Whereas His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani,
the Emir of Qatar, issued a decree creating a central mu-
nicipal council, the first of its kind in Qatar;
Whereas on March 8, 1999, the people of the State of Qatar
held direct elections for a central municipal council;
HCON 35 RFS
Whereas the central municipal council has been structured to
have members from 29 election districts serving 4-year
terms;
Whereas Qatari women were granted the right to participate
in this historic first municipal election, both as can-
didates and voters;
Whereas this election demonstrates the strength and diversity
of the State of Qatar’s commitment to democratic expres-
sion;
Whereas the United States highly values democracy and
women’s rights;
Whereas March 8 is recognized as International Women’s
Day, and is an occasion to assess the progress of the ad-
vancement of women and girls throughout the world; and
Whereas this historic event of democratic elections and wom-
en’s suffrage in the State of Qatar should be honored:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends His Highness, Sheikh Hamad
bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his
leadership and commitment to suffrage and the prin-
ciples of democracy;
(2) congratulates the citizens of the State of
Qatar as they celebrate the historic election for a
central municipal council; and
(3) reaffirms that the United States is strongly
committed to encouraging the suffrage of women,
HCON 35 RFS
democratic 
ideals, 
and 
peaceful 
development
throughout the Middle East.
Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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Calendar No. 188
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 35
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 14, 1999
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
JUNE 30, 1999
Reported by Mr. HELMS, without amendment
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating the State of Qatar and its citizens for their
commitment to democratic ideals and women’s suffrage
on the occasion of Qatar’s historic elections of a central
municipal council on March 8, 1999.
Whereas His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani,
the Emir of Qatar, issued a decree creating a central mu-
nicipal council, the first of its kind in Qatar;
Whereas on March 8, 1999, the people of the State of Qatar
held direct elections for a central municipal council;
Whereas the central municipal council has been structured to
have members from 29 election districts serving 4-year
terms;
HCON 35 RS
Whereas Qatari women were granted the right to participate
in this historic first municipal election, both as can-
didates and voters;
Whereas this election demonstrates the strength and diversity
of the State of Qatar’s commitment to democratic expres-
sion;
Whereas the United States highly values democracy and
women’s rights;
Whereas March 8 is recognized as International Women’s
Day, and is an occasion to assess the progress of the ad-
vancement of women and girls throughout the world; and
Whereas this historic event of democratic elections and wom-
en’s suffrage in the State of Qatar should be honored:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends His Highness, Sheikh Hamad
bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his
leadership and commitment to suffrage and the prin-
ciples of democracy;
(2) congratulates the citizens of the State of
Qatar as they celebrate the historic election for a
central municipal council; and
(3) reaffirms that the United States is strongly
committed to encouraging the suffrage of women,
HCON 35 RS
democratic 
ideals, 
and 
peaceful 
development
throughout the Middle East.
Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 360
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Roberto Clemente was a great
athlete and should be honored by a national day of recognition.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 21, 2000
Mr. PASCRELL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that Roberto Clemente
was a great athlete and should be honored by a national
day of recognition.
Whereas during his career in Major League Baseball Roberto
Clemente won 12 Gold Gloves, was a National League
All-Star 12 times, batted .311 or higher in 13 seasons,
won 4 National League batting titles, was the National
League’s Most Valuable Player in 1971, and was the
11th Major League player to record 3,000 hits;
Whereas Roberto Clemente was a devoted humanitarian and
died in a plane crash on December 31, 1972, while flying
relief supplies to victims of an earthquake in Nicaragua;
and
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Whereas Roberto Clemente was the first Hispanic inducted
into the National Baseball Hall of Fame: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) Roberto Clemente was a great athlete and
humanitarian; and
(2) there should be established a national day
of recognition to honor Roberto Clemente.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 361
Commending the Republic of Benin.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 22, 2000
Mr. ACKERMAN (for himself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, and Mr. HALL of Ohio)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the Republic of Benin.
Whereas in 1990 the Republic of Benin made a smooth tran-
sition from Marxist rule to a constitutional democracy;
Whereas His Excellency President Mathieu Kerekou estab-
lished an important precedent and demonstrated his com-
mitment to democracy by relinquishing office after the
first democratic elections in the Republic of Benin in
1991;
Whereas President Kerekou regained the Office of the Presi-
dency through free, fair, and democratic elections in
1996;
Whereas on March 30, 1999, the Republic of Benin con-
ducted free, fair, and transparent elections for parliament
•HCON 361 IH
which resulted in significant gains for opposition political
parties demonstrating Benin’s political pluralism;
Whereas over the last decade, the Republic of Benin has be-
come the most stable, democratic nation in West Africa
and is committed to promoting democracy throughout Af-
rica;
Whereas the government of President Kerekou demonstrated
its commitment to reconciliation between the nations of
Africa involved in the slave trade and African-Americans
by establishing a Conference on Reconciliation held in
Cotonou, Republic of Benin, in December 1999;
Whereas the Republic of Benin is a nation that is truly re-
spectful of human rights and political freedoms and is
among the nations in the world not to have a single polit-
ical prisoner;
Whereas the Republic of Benin is a nation where there is a
true commitment to individual liberties, including the
freedoms of assembly, association, and of religion;
Whereas the Republic of Benin is committed to improving the
life of the people of Benin, as well as the lives of all Afri-
cans, by encouraging free markets and privatization of
state-owned enterprises, investment, and competition
among international business, and by creating a stable
and secure environment for international businesses to
operate; and
Whereas President Clinton has recognized that the Republic
of Benin qualifies for the G–7 debt-relief program, due
to its effective management of its limited fiscal resources:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
•HCON 361 IH
(1) commends President Kerekou for his out-
standing leadership and the people of the Republic
of Benin for their commitment to democracy;
(2) believes that the United States should en-
hance its efforts to consolidate democracy and free
enterprise in the Republic of Benin;
(3) urges the Administration to leverage United
States assistance to the Republic of Benin in order
to mobilize greater foreign direct investment in
Benin; and
(4) encourages other nations throughout the de-
veloping world to emulate the Republic of Benin’s
example as a bastion of peace, security, free enter-
prise, and religious tolerance.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 371
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas 26 million Americans currently suffer the ravages of
drug or alcohol addiction;
Whereas 85 percent of all crimes are tied to drug or alcohol
addiction;
Whereas American taxpayers incurred more than $150 billion
in drug-related criminal and medical costs in 1997
alone—more than they spent on education, transpor-
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 363
Expressing the sense of Congress that a day of peace and sharing should
be established at the beginning of each year.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 23, 2000
Mr. KUCINICH (for himself, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. WALSH, Mr. FILNER, Mr.
JACKSON of Illinois, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Re-
lations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that a day of peace and
sharing should be established at the beginning of each year.
Whereas human progress in the 21st century will depend
upon global understanding and cooperation in finding
positive solutions to hunger and violence;
Whereas the turn of the millennium offers unparalleled op-
portunity for humanity to examine its past, set goals for
the future, and establish new patterns of behavior;
Whereas the people of this Nation and the world acted for
the most part with unprecedented cooperation and good
sense during the 24-hour period designated by the United
Nations General Assembly as ‘‘One Day in Peace, Janu-
ary 1, 2000’’ (General Assembly Resolution 54/29);
•HCON 363 IH
Whereas the example set on that day ought to be recognized
globally, repeated, and improved upon each year;
Whereas the people of the United States seek to establish
better relations with one another and with the people of
all countries; and
Whereas celebration by the breaking of bread together has
traditionally been the means by which individuals, soci-
eties, and nations join together in peace: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) each year should begin with a day of peace
and sharing during which—
(A) people around the world should gather
with family, friends, neighbors, their faith com-
munity, or people of another culture to pledge
nonviolence in the new year and to share in a
celebratory new year meal; and
(B) Americans who are able should match
or multiply the cost of their new year meal with
a timely gift to the hungry at home or abroad
in a tangible demonstration of a desire for in-
creased friendship and sharing among the peo-
ples of the Earth; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
each year calling on the people of the United States
•HCON 363 IH
and interested organizations to observe such a day
with appropriate programs and activities.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 364
Calling for the immediate release of Mr. Edmond Pope from prison in Russia
for humanitarian reasons, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 23, 2000
Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in
addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Banking and Fi-
nancial Services, 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
Calling for the immediate release of Mr. Edmond Pope from
prison in Russia for humanitarian reasons, and for other
purposes.
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope is a husband, father, grand-
father, and businessman;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope traveled to Russia on a visa
which explicitly stated that his business purpose was to
purchase underwater propulsion technology;
Whereas this technology was advertised as available by com-
mercial sale;
Whereas there are instances where this or similar technology
has been sold on the open market;
•HCON 364 IH
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope was arrested on April 3, 2000,
in Moscow, Russia, and was subsequently imprisoned in
Lefortovo;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope has been falsely charged with es-
pionage but no specific charges of wrongdoing have been
presented over these past 12 weeks;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope has been treated for bone cancer
that is currently in remission, but requires constant med-
ical monitoring;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope has been diagnosed with Graves
disease;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope has been advised that he may
also have melanoma;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope’s prison conditions have caused
a dramatic loss in weight and produced a rash associated
with his untreated Graves disease;
Whereas these conditions could lead to a recurrence of his
bone cancer;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope’s father is dying of the very same
cancer and deserves the opportunity to see his son;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope’s 30th wedding anniversary oc-
curred while imprisoned;
Whereas Mr. Edmond Pope has been unjustly arrested and
detained for nearly 3 months; and
Whereas United States business ventures within Russia will
be detrimentally impacted by this event unless it is re-
solved quickly: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
•HCON 364 IH
(1) the Congress calls for the immediate release
of Mr. Edmond Pope on humanitarian reasons;
(2) no funds should be provided for the pur-
poses of assisting the Russian Federation to prepare
for or adjoin or accede to the World Trade Organi-
zation (WTO);
(3) no funds should be provided for programs
under the authority of the Overseas Private Invest-
ment Corporation for activities within the Russian
Federation; and
(4) the President should use the voice and vote
of the United States to oppose further loans to the
Government of the Russian Federation by any inter-
national funding institution of which the United
States is a member.
Æ
IV
House Calendar No. 27
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 49
[Report No. 106–61]
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a bike rodeo to be conducted
by the Earth Force Youth Bike Summit.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 10, 1999
Mr. BLUMENAUER (for himself, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. COOKSEY, Mr. BOEH-
LERT, Mr. HOUGHTON, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mr.
SABO, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. THOMPSON of California, Mr. NADLER, Mr.
BROWN of California, Mrs. CAPPS, Mr. FORBES, Mr. SHAYS, Mr.
DEFAZIO, and Mr. TRAFICANT) submitted the following concurrent reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infra-
structure
MARCH 16, 1999
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a bike rodeo
to be conducted by the Earth Force Youth Bike Summit.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 365
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding liability of Japanese compa-
nies to former prisoners of war used by such companies as slave labor
during World War II.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 28, 2000
Mr. HUNTER (for himself, Mr. BILBRAY, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. ROHRABACHER,
Mr. CUNNINGHAM, and Mr. WOLF) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Rela-
tions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding liability of
Japanese companies to former prisoners of war used
by such companies as slave labor during World War
II.
Whereas Japan captured and interned 36,260 American pris-
oners of war during World War II;
Whereas 37.3 percent of those Americans who were placed in
Japanese prisoner-of-war camps died during their impris-
onment;
Whereas Americans captured and interned by the Japanese
were forced to work for privately held Japanese compa-
nies in severe slave-like conditions, with very little food,
dangerous work environments, and no medical care;
•HCON 365 IH
Whereas survivors of Japanese prisoner-of-war camps con-
tinue to suffer long-term health consequences due to their
imprisonment;
Whereas the companies that benefitted from the forced labor
of American and other nations’ prisoners of war contin-
ued to earn a profit during wartime and beyond; and
Whereas, in contrast to other countries that participated in
horrific war crimes during World War II, the Govern-
ment of Japan has refused to fully acknowledge the
crimes it committed, as well as those committed by pri-
vately held Japanese companies during World War II,
and to provide full reparations to the victims of these ac-
tions: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that pri-
vately owned Japanese companies that used prisoners of
war as slave labor during World War II, or the successors
of such companies, should—
(1) reimburse those former prisoners, or their
survivors, for the labor performed for the commer-
cial interests of such companies; and
(2) compensate those former prisoners, or their
survivors, for whatever brutality the companies in-
flicted on the prisoners during the period of forced
labor.
Æ
III
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 368
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
SEPTEMBER 13, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Establishing a special task force to recommend an appro-
priate recognition for the slave laborers who worked on
the construction of the United States Capitol.
Whereas the United States Capitol stands as a symbol of de-
mocracy, equality, and freedom to the entire world;
Whereas the year 2000 marks the 200th anniversary of the
opening of this historic structure for the first session of
Congress to be held in the new Capital City;
•HCON 366 IH
edge of United States history among students of all
ages and to restore the vitality of America’s civic
memory.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 368
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the United States Capitol stands as a symbol of de-
mocracy, equality, and freedom to the entire world;
Whereas the year 2000 marks the 200th anniversary of the
opening of this historic structure for the first session of
Congress to be held in the new Capital City;
•HCON 368 EH
Whereas slavery was not prohibited throughout the United
States until the ratification of the thirteenth amendment
to the Constitution in 1865;
Whereas previous to that date, African American slave labor
was both legal and common in the District of Columbia
and the adjoining States of Maryland and Virginia;
Whereas public records attest to the fact that African Amer-
ican slave labor was used in the construction of the
United States Capitol;
Whereas public records further attest to the fact that the
five-dollar-per-month payment for that African American
slave labor was made directly to slave owners and not to
the laborer; and
Whereas African Americans made significant contributions
and fought bravely for freedom during the American Rev-
olutionary War: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives and the President pro tempore of the Senate
shall establish a special task force to study the his-
tory and contributions of these slave laborers in the
construction of the United States Capitol; and
(2) such special task force shall recommend to
the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the
President pro tempore of the Senate an appropriate
recognition for these slave laborers which could be
•HCON 368 EH
displayed in a prominent location in the United
States Capitol.
Passed the House of Representatives September 12,
2000.
Attest:
Clerk.