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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 248
Encouraging the people of the United States to show support for and become
active participants in the American Red Cross and its local chapters.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
Mr. BACA submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Encouraging the people of the United States to show support
for and become active participants in the American Red
Cross and its local chapters.
Whereas locally, nationally, and internationally, the American
Red Cross is one of the oldest and most respected organi-
zations;
Whereas the Inland Empire Chapter of the American Red
Cross is in its 84th year of service to the City of San
Bernardino, California, and its surrounding communities;
Whereas the Inland Empire Chapter, through the assistance
of over 400 volunteers, provides emergency assistance to
disaster victims, responds to the emergency needs of
members of the Armed Forces and their families, and
certifies more than 12,000 individuals in lifesaving and
disaster preparedness courses each year;
•HCON 248 IH
Whereas, across the United States, chapters of the American
Red Cross are working to increase awareness of the orga-
nization in local communities and raise unrestricted
funds for local operations; and
Whereas the American Red Cross has asked communities
across the United States to celebrate March 2000 as
American Red Cross Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress encourages the people of
the United States to show support for and become active
participants in the American Red Cross and its local chap-
ters.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 249
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government of the People’s
Republic of China should immediately release Rabiya Kadeer, her sec-
retary, and her son, abide by the International Covenant on Civil and
Political Rights, and permit Kadeer, her secretary, and her son to move
to the United States if they so desire.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 10, 2000
Mr. NETHERCUTT (for himself and Mr. PORTER) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Government
of the People’s Republic of China should immediately
release Rabiya Kadeer, her secretary, and her son, abide
by the International Covenant on Civil and Political
Rights, and permit Kadeer, her secretary, and her son
to move to the United States if they so desire.
Whereas Rabiya Kadeer, a prominent ethnic Uighur from the
Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR) of the
People’s Republic of China, her secretary, and her son
were arrested on August 11, 1999, in the city of Urumqi;
Whereas Rabiya Kadeer’s arrest occurred outside the Yindu
Hotel in Urumqi as she was attempting to meet a group
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 24
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas at the heart of the Oslo peace process lies the basic,
irrevocable commitment made by Palestinian Chairman
Yasir Arafat that, in his words, ‘‘all outstanding issues
relating to permanent status will be resolved through ne-
gotiations’’;
Whereas resolving the political status of the territory con-
trolled by the Palestinian Authority while ensuring
•HCON 24 EH
Israel’s security is one of the central issues of the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict;
Whereas a declaration of statehood by the Palestinians out-
side the framework of negotiations would, therefore, con-
stitute a most fundamental violation of the Oslo process;
Whereas Yasir Arafat and other Palestinian leaders have re-
peatedly threatened to declare unilaterally the establish-
ment of a Palestinian state;
Whereas the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state
would introduce a dramatically destabilizing element into
the Middle East, risking Israeli countermeasures, a quick
descent into violence, and an end to the entire peace
process; and
Whereas, in light of continuing statements by Palestinian
leaders, United States opposition to any unilateral Pal-
estinian declaration of statehood should be made clear
and unambiguous: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the final political status of the territory con-
trolled by the Palestinian Authority can only be de-
termined through negotiations and agreement be-
tween Israel and the Palestinian Authority;
(2) any attempt to establish Palestinian state-
hood outside the negotiating process will invoke the
strongest congressional opposition; and
(3) the President should unequivocally assert
United States opposition to the unilateral declara-
•HCON 24 EH
tion of a Palestinian state, making clear that such
a declaration would be a grievous violation of the
Oslo accords and that a declared state would not be
recognized by the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives March 16,
1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 24
Agreed to April 12, 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 at the heart of the Oslo peace process lies the basic,
irrevocable commitment made by Palestinian Chairman Yasir
Arafat that, in his words, ‘‘all outstanding issues relating to
permanent status will be resolved through negotiations’’;
Whereas resolving the political status of the territory controlled
by the Palestinian Authority while ensuring Israel’s security is
one of the central issues of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict;
Whereas a declaration of statehood by the Palestinians outside
the framework of negotiations would, therefore, constitute a most
fundamental violation of the Oslo process;
Whereas Yasir Arafat and other Palestinian leaders have repeatedly
threatened to declare unilaterally the establishment of a Pales-
tinian state;
Whereas the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state would
introduce a dramatically destabilizing element into the Middle
East, risking Israeli countermeasures, a quick descent into
violence, and an end to the entire peace process; and
Whereas, in light of continuing statements by Palestinian leaders,
United States opposition to any unilateral Palestinian declaration
of statehood should be made clear and unambiguous: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That—
(1) the final political status of the territory controlled by
the Palestinian Authority can only be determined through nego-
tiations and agreement between Israel and the Palestinian
Authority;
(2) any attempt to establish Palestinian statehood outside
the negotiating process will invoke the strongest congressional
opposition; and
(3) the President should unequivocally assert United States
opposition to the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state,
making clear that such a declaration would be a grievous
H. Con. Res. 24—2
violation of the Oslo accords and that a declared state would
not be recognized by the United States.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 24
Expressing congressional opposition to the unilateral declaration of a Palestin-
ian state and urging the President to assert clearly United States opposi-
tion to such a unilateral declaration of statehood.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 4, 1999
Mr. SALMON (for himself, Mr. SAXTON, Mr. DELAY, Mr. ENGLE, Mr. LAN-
TOS, Mr. ROTHMAN, Mr. FORBES, Mr. SHERMAN, Ms. BERKLEY, Mr.
LAZIO, Mr. LEWIS of Georgia, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. BRADY of Texas, Mr.
HORN, Mr. NADLER, Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma, Mr. FROST, Mr. ACKER-
MAN, Mr. ANDREWS, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. TANCREDO, Mr.
SCHAFFER, Mr. HOLDEN, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. PALLONE, Mr.
WELDON of Florida, Mr. DEUTSCH, Mr. CRANE, Mrs. LOWEY, Mr. TAL-
ENT, Mr. TIERNEY, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. TIAHRT, Mr. KASICH, Mr.
CROWLEY, Mr. WOLF, Mr. SISISKY, Mr. SESSIONS, Mr. SHOWS, Mr.
LOBIONDO, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. GOODLING, Mr. GREEN of Texas, Mr.
WELLER, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. MCINTOSH, Mr. MCNULTY,
Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. KENNEDY of Rhode Island, Mrs.
CUBIN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. LINDER, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. NETHERCUTT,
Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. COOK, Mr. ADERHOLT,
Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. DOYLE, Ms. GRANGER, Mr. GIBBONS, Mr.
KNOLLENBERG, Mr. REYNOLDS, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the follow-
ing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Inter-
national Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing congressional opposition to the unilateral declara-
tion of a Palestinian state and urging the President
to assert clearly United States opposition to such a uni-
lateral declaration of statehood.
•HCON 24 IH
Whereas at the heart of the Oslo peace process lies the basic,
irrevocable commitment made by Palestinian Chairman
Yasir Arafat that, in his words, ‘‘all outstanding issues
relating to permanent status will be resolved through ne-
gotiations’’;
Whereas resolving the political status of the territory con-
trolled by the Palestinian Authority while ensuring
Israel’s security is one of the central issues of the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict;
Whereas a declaration of statehood by the Palestinians out-
side the framework of negotiations would, therefore, con-
stitute a most fundamental violation of the Oslo process;
Whereas Yasir Arafat and other Palestinian leaders have re-
peatedly threatened to declare unilaterally the establish-
ment of a Palestinian state;
Whereas the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state
would introduce a dramatically destabilizing element into
the Middle East, risking Israeli countermeasures, a quick
descent into violence, and an end to the entire peace
process; and
Whereas, in light of continuing statements by Palestinian
leaders, United States opposition to any unilateral Pal-
estinian declaration of statehood should be made clear
and unambiguous: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the final political status of the territory con-
trolled by the Palestinian Authority can only be de-
termined through negotiations and agreement be-
tween Israel and the Palestinian Authority;
H. Con. Res. 442
Agreed to November 14, 2000
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand
Concurrent Resolution
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of
Tuesday, November 14, 2000, or Wednesday, November 15, 2000,
on a motion offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its
Majority Leader or his designee, it stand adjourned until 2 p.m.
on Monday, December 4, 2000, or until noon on the second day
after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2
of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when
the Senate recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Tuesday,
November 14, 2000, or Wednesday, November 15, 2000, on a motion
offered pursuant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Tues-
day, December 5, 2000, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the motion
to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second day after Members
are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent
resolution, whichever occurs first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader
of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority
Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall
notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively,
III
Calendar No. 44
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 24
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MARCH 17, 1999
Received and placed on the calendar
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing congressional opposition to the unilateral declara-
tion of a Palestinian state and urging the President
to assert clearly United States opposition to such a uni-
lateral declaration of statehood.
Whereas at the heart of the Oslo peace process lies the basic,
irrevocable commitment made by Palestinian Chairman
Yasir Arafat that, in his words, ‘‘all outstanding issues
relating to permanent status will be resolved through ne-
gotiations’’;
Whereas resolving the political status of the territory con-
trolled by the Palestinian Authority while ensuring
HCON 24 PCS
Israel’s security is one of the central issues of the Israeli-
Palestinian conflict;
Whereas a declaration of statehood by the Palestinians out-
side the framework of negotiations would, therefore, con-
stitute a most fundamental violation of the Oslo process;
Whereas Yasir Arafat and other Palestinian leaders have re-
peatedly threatened to declare unilaterally the establish-
ment of a Palestinian state;
Whereas the unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state
would introduce a dramatically destabilizing element into
the Middle East, risking Israeli countermeasures, a quick
descent into violence, and an end to the entire peace
process; and
Whereas, in light of continuing statements by Palestinian
leaders, United States opposition to any unilateral Pales-
tinian declaration of statehood should be made clear and
unambiguous: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the final political status of the territory con-
trolled by the Palestinian Authority can only be de-
termined through negotiations and agreement be-
tween Israel and the Palestinian Authority;
(2) any attempt to establish Palestinian state-
hood outside the negotiating process will invoke the
strongest congressional opposition; and
(3) the President should unequivocally assert
United States opposition to the unilateral declara-
HCON 24 PCS
tion of a Palestinian state, making clear that such
a declaration would be a grievous violation of the
Oslo accords and that a declared state would not be
recognized by the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives March 16,
1999.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
Calendar No. 44
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 24
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing congressional opposition to the unilat-
eral declaration of a Palestinian state and urging
the President to assert clearly United States op-
position to such a unilateral declaration of state-
hood.
MARCH 17, 1999
Placed on the calendar
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 250
Expressing support for a National Kindness and Justice Week.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
Ms. LOFGREN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing support for a National Kindness and Justice
Week.
Whereas the life of Martin Luther King Jr. was a demonstra-
tion of the kindness and justice that each young person
should emulate;
Whereas Martin Luther King Jr. espoused the values of re-
sponsibility, compassion, honesty, nonviolence, and moral
courage;
Whereas the Nation’s children should learn the values taught
by Martin Luther King Jr. and put them into practice
by performing acts of kindness and justice in their
homes, schools, and communities;
Whereas such conduct should be promoted, so that the Na-
tion’s children may better themselves and others;
•HCON 250 IH
Whereas any acts of kindness and justice that the Nation’s
children perform serve to counteract the violence they
witness and often suffer;
Whereas celebrating such acts of kindness and justice at the
same time each year will serve as a model for all Ameri-
cans; and
Whereas the third Monday in January is a Federal holiday
to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, teachings, and
advocacy of the principles of kindness and justice: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) a National Kindness and Justice Week
should be established—
(A) to encourage children from every cor-
ner of the Nation to perform extraordinary acts
of kindness and justice during that week; and
(B) to promote such conduct throughout
the year; and
(2) the President should issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and inter-
ested organizations to conduct appropriate cere-
monies, activities, and programs to accomplish the
goals and ideas of such a week.
Æ
In the Senate of the United States,
June 23, 2000.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 251) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion commending the Republic of Croatia for the conduct of
its parliamentary and presidential elections.’’, do pass with
the following
AMENDMENTS:
Strike out all after the resolving clause and insert:
That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the people of the Republic of Croatia are to
be congratulated on the successful elections and the
outgoing Government of Croatia is to be commended
for the democratic standards with which it managed
the elections;
(2) the United States should support the efforts
of the new Government of Croatia to increase its work
on refugee return, privatization reform, media reform,
and further cooperation with the International Crimi-
HCON 251 EAS
nal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to set an
example to other countries in the region;
(3) Congress strongly supports Croatia’s commit-
ment to western democratic standards and will give
its full support to the new Government of Croatia to
fully implement democratic reforms; and
(4) the United States continues to promote Cro-
atian-American economic, political, and military re-
lations and recognizes Croatia as a loyal partner in
south central Europe.
Amend the preamble as follows:
Page 2, first unnumbered line, strike out ølandslide¿
Attest:
Secretary.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the Republic of Croatia for the con-
duct of its parliamentary and presidential elec-
tions.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the fourth Croatian parliamentary elections, held on
January 3, 2000, marked Croatia’s progress toward
meeting its commitments as a participating state of the
Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(OSCE) and as a member of the Council of Europe;
Whereas Croatia’s third presidential elections were conducted
smoothly and professionally and concluded on February
•HCON 251 EH
7, 2000, with the landslide election of Stipe Mesic as the
new President of the Republic of Croatia;
Whereas the free and fair elections in Croatia, and the fol-
lowing peaceful and orderly transfer of power from the
old government to the new, is an example of democracy
to the people of other nations in the region and a major
contribution to the democratic development of south-
eastern Europe; and
Whereas the people of Croatia have made clear that they
want Croatia to take its rightful place in the family of
European democracies and to develop a closer and more
constructive relationship with the Euro-Atlantic commu-
nity of democratic nations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the people of the Republic of Croatia are to
be congratulated on the successful elections and the
outgoing Government of Croatia is to be commended
for the democratic standards with which it managed
the elections;
(2) the United States should support the efforts
of the new Government of Croatia to increase its
work on refugee return, privatization reform, acces-
sion to the World Trade Organization, media re-
form, and further cooperation with the International
Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia (ICTY) to
set an example to other countries in the region;
•HCON 251 EH
(3) the Congress strongly supports Croatia’s
commitment to western democratic standards and
will give its full support to the new Government of
Croatia to fully implement democratic reforms;
(4) the United States continues to promote
Croatian-American economic, political, and military
relations and welcomes Croatia as a partner in the
cause of stability and democratization in south cen-
tral Europe;
(5) the United States and the Republic of Cro-
atia should work to establish a strategic partnership
to include Croatia’s entry into the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization’s Partnership for Peace; and
(6) the countries of the European Union should
develop closer relations with Croatia and, in par-
ticular, should help to expedite Croatia’s accession
into global and regional trade organizations, includ-
ing the World Trade Organization.
Passed the House of Representatives May 15, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 251
Commending the Republic of Croatia for the conduct of its parliamentary
and presidential elections.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 15, 2000
Mr. RADANOVICH submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the Republic of Croatia for the conduct of
its parliamentary and presidential elections.
Whereas the fourth Croatian parliamentary elections, held on
January 3, 2000, marked Croatia’s progress toward
meeting its commitments as a participating state of the
Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe
(OSCE) and as a member of the Council of Europe;
Whereas Croatia’s third presidential elections were conducted
smoothly and professionally and concluded on February
7, 2000, with the landslide election of Stipe Mesic as the
new President of the Republic of Croatia;
Whereas the free and fair elections in Croatia, and the fol-
lowing peaceful and orderly transfer of power from the
old government to the new, is an example of democracy
to the people of other nations in the region and a major
•HCON 251 IH
contribution to the democratic development of south-
eastern Europe; and
Whereas the people of Croatia have made clear that they
want Croatia to take its rightful place in the family of
European democracies and to develop a closer and more
constructive relationship with the Euro-Atlantic commu-
nity of democratic nations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the people of the Republic of Croatia are to
be congratulated on the successful elections and the
outgoing Government of Croatia is to be commended
for the democratic standards with which it managed
the elections;
(2) the United States should support the efforts
of the new Government of Croatia to increase its
work on refugee return, privatization reform, media
reform, and further cooperation with the Inter-
national Criminal Tribunal for Former Yugoslavia
(ICTY) to set an example to other countries in the
region;
(3) the Congress strongly supports Croatia’s
commitment to western democratic standards and
will give its full support to the new Government of
Croatia to fully implement democratic reforms;
(4) the United States continues to promote
Croatian-American economic, political, and military
•HCON 251 IH
relations and recognizes Croatia as a loyal partner
in south central Europe; and
(5) taking into consideration Croatia’s contribu-
tions as a committed partner in the region, the Con-
gress recommends establishing strategic partnership
with the Republic of Croatia and supports its mem-
bership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s
Partnership for Peace program and its accession
into the World Trade Organization.
Æ