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House Calendar No. 31
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 87
[Report No. 107–74]
Authorizing the 2001 District of Columbia Special Olympics Law Enforcement
Torch Run to be run through the Capitol Grounds.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. LATOURETTE (for himself and Mr. COSTELLO) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Transpor-
tation and Infrastructure
MAY 21, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the 2001 District of Columbia Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run through the
Capitol Grounds.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
•HCON 87 RH
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF RUNNING OF D.C. SPECIAL
OLYMPICS LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN
THROUGH CAPITOL GROUNDS.
On June 1, 2001, or on such other date as the Speak-
er of the House of Representatives and the Committee on
Rules and Administration of the Senate may jointly des-
ignate, the 2001 District of Columbia Special Olympics
Law Enforcement Torch Run (in this resolution referred
to as the ‘‘event’’) may be run through the Capitol
Grounds as part of the journey of the Special Olympics
torch to the District of Columbia Special Olympics sum-
mer games at Gallaudet University in the District of Co-
lumbia.
SEC. 2. RESPONSIBILITY OF CAPITOL POLICE BOARD.
The Capitol Police Board shall take such actions as
may be necessary to carry out the event.
SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARA-
TIONS.
The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions
for physical preparations for the event.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, advertisements, displays, and solicitations
•HCON 87 RH
on the Capitol Grounds, as well as other restrictions appli-
cable to the Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event.
House Calendar No. 31
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 87
[Report No. 107–74]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the 2001 District of Columbia Special
Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run to be run
through the Capitol Grounds.
MAY 21, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 88
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, which means ‘‘free people’’, are
Laotian members of the Hmong tribe and are noted for
their warrior tradition, loyalty, and bravery;
Whereas beginning in 1960 the United States recruited thou-
sands of the Lao-Hmong to fight against the Communist
Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese Army regulars in
Laos;
•HCON 88 EH
Whereas the United States relied heavily on the Lao-Hmong
Special Guerrilla Units to engage in direct combat with
North Vietnamese troops from 1960 to 1975;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong conducted tactical guerrilla actions,
flew thousands of deadly combat missions in support of
the Armed Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency,
and fought in conventional and guerrilla combat clashes
with extreme casualties;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, although outnumbered, fought
against enemy forces to disrupt the flow of troops and
war supplies along the Ho Chi Minh Trail;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong protected United States personnel,
guarded United States Air Force radar installations,
gathered critical intelligence about enemy operations, and
undertook rescue missions to save the lives of downed
United States pilots;
Whereas more than 35,000 of the Lao-Hmong lost their lives
defending the democratic way of life, and many more
were seriously injured and disabled;
Whereas thousands of Lao-Hmong suffered grievous injuries
and permanent disabilities, and thousands more were
captured and sent to Communist concentration camps;
Whereas after the conclusion of the war, many Lao-Hmong
soldiers were the victims of acts of retribution and atroc-
ities by the Pathet Lao, causing many of the Lao-Hmong
to flee to neighboring Thailand and become refugees; and
Whereas beginning with the City Council of Golden, Colo-
rado, in 1995, various State and local governments have
issued proclamations declaring July 22 as Lao-Hmong
Recognition Day, and the issuance of a Presidential proc-
lamation supporting the goals of Lao-Hmong Recognition
•HCON 88 EH
Day would recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty to
the United States exhibited by the Lao-Hmong in South-
east Asia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should issue a proclamation—
(1) supporting the goals of Lao-Hmong Rec-
ognition Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States
to recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and
women of the Lao-Hmong with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 88
Agreed to December 10, 2001
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the third day of January, two thousand and one
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, which means ‘‘free people’’, are Laotian
members of the Hmong tribe and are noted for their warrior
tradition, loyalty, and bravery;
Whereas beginning in 1960 the United States recruited thousands
of the Lao-Hmong to fight against the Communist Pathet Lao
and North Vietnamese Army regulars in Laos;
Whereas the United States relied heavily on the Lao-Hmong Special
Guerrilla Units to engage in direct combat with North Vietnamese
troops from 1960 to 1975;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong conducted tactical guerrilla actions, flew
thousands of deadly combat missions in support of the Armed
Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency, and fought in conven-
tional and guerrilla combat clashes with extreme casualties;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, although outnumbered, fought against
enemy forces to disrupt the flow of troops and war supplies
along the Ho Chi Minh Trail;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong protected United States personnel,
guarded United States Air Force radar installations, gathered
critical intelligence about enemy operations, and undertook rescue
missions to save the lives of downed United States pilots;
Whereas more than 35,000 of the Lao-Hmong lost their lives
defending the democratic way of life, and many more were seri-
ously injured and disabled;
Whereas thousands of Lao-Hmong suffered grievous injuries and
permanent disabilities, and thousands more were captured and
sent to Communist concentration camps;
Whereas after the conclusion of the war, many Lao-Hmong soldiers
were the victims of acts of retribution and atrocities by the
Pathet Lao, causing many of the Lao-Hmong to flee to neighboring
Thailand and become refugees; and
Whereas beginning with the City Council of Golden, Colorado, in
1995, various State and local governments have issued proclama-
tions declaring July 22 as Lao-Hmong Recognition Day, and the
issuance of a Presidential proclamation supporting the goals of
Lao-Hmong Recognition Day would recognize the bravery, sac-
rifice, and loyalty to the United States exhibited by the Lao-
Hmong in Southeast Asia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the President
should issue a proclamation—
H. Con. Res. 88—2
(1) supporting the goals of Lao-Hmong Recognition Day;
and
(2) calling on the people of the United States to recognize
the service and sacrifice of the men and women of the Lao-
Hmong with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 88
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should issue a
proclamation recognizing a National Lao-Hmong Recognition Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 27, 2001
Mr. TANCREDO submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President
should issue a proclamation recognizing a National Lao-
Hmong Recognition Day.
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, which means ‘‘free people’’, are
Laotian members of the Hmong tribe and are noted for
their warrior tradition, loyalty, and bravery;
Whereas beginning in 1960 the United States recruited thou-
sands of the Lao-Hmong to fight against the Communist
Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese Army regulars in
Laos;
Whereas the United States relied heavily on the Lao-Hmong
Special Guerrilla Units to engage in direct combat with
North Vietnamese troops from 1960 to 1975;
•HCON 88 IH
Whereas the Lao-Hmong conducted tactical guerrilla actions,
flew thousands of deadly combat missions in support of
the Armed Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency,
and fought in conventional and guerrilla combat clashes
with extreme casualties;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, although outnumbered, fought
against enemy forces to disrupt the flow of troops and
war supplies along the Ho Chi Minh Trail;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong protected United States personnel,
guarded United States Air Force radar installations,
gathered critical intelligence about enemy operations, and
undertook rescue missions to save the lives of downed
United States pilots;
Whereas more than 35,000 of the Lao-Hmong lost their lives
defending the democratic way of life, and many more
were seriously injured and disabled;
Whereas thousands of Lao-Hmong suffered grievous injuries
and permanent disabilities, and thousands more were
captured and sent to Communist concentration camps;
Whereas after the conclusion of the war, many Lao-Hmong
soldiers were the victims of acts of retribution and atroc-
ities by the Pathet Lao, causing many of the Lao-Hmong
to flee to neighboring Thailand and become refugees; and
Whereas beginning with the City Council of Golden, Colo-
rado, in 1995, various State and local governments have
issued proclamations declaring July 22 as Lao-Hmong
Recognition Day, and the establishment of a National
Lao-Hmong Recognition Day would recognize the brav-
ery, sacrifice, and loyalty to the United States exhibited
by the Lao-Hmong in Southeast Asia: Now, therefore, be
it
•HCON 88 IH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should issue a proclamation—
(1) recognizing a National Lao-Hmong Rec-
ognition Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States
to recognize the service and sacrifice of men and
women of the Lao-Hmong with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 88
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
NOVEMBER 14, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President
should issue a proclamation to recognize the contribution
of the Lao-Hmong in defending freedom and democracy
and supporting the goals of Lao-Hmong Recognition
Day.
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, which means ‘‘free people’’, are
Laotian members of the Hmong tribe and are noted for
their warrior tradition, loyalty, and bravery;
Whereas beginning in 1960 the United States recruited thou-
sands of the Lao-Hmong to fight against the Communist
Pathet Lao and North Vietnamese Army regulars in
Laos;
HCON 88 RFS
Whereas the United States relied heavily on the Lao-Hmong
Special Guerrilla Units to engage in direct combat with
North Vietnamese troops from 1960 to 1975;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong conducted tactical guerrilla actions,
flew thousands of deadly combat missions in support of
the Armed Forces and the Central Intelligence Agency,
and fought in conventional and guerrilla combat clashes
with extreme casualties;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong, although outnumbered, fought
against enemy forces to disrupt the flow of troops and
war supplies along the Ho Chi Minh Trail;
Whereas the Lao-Hmong protected United States personnel,
guarded United States Air Force radar installations,
gathered critical intelligence about enemy operations, and
undertook rescue missions to save the lives of downed
United States pilots;
Whereas more than 35,000 of the Lao-Hmong lost their lives
defending the democratic way of life, and many more
were seriously injured and disabled;
Whereas thousands of Lao-Hmong suffered grievous injuries
and permanent disabilities, and thousands more were
captured and sent to Communist concentration camps;
Whereas after the conclusion of the war, many Lao-Hmong
soldiers were the victims of acts of retribution and atroc-
ities by the Pathet Lao, causing many of the Lao-Hmong
to flee to neighboring Thailand and become refugees; and
Whereas beginning with the City Council of Golden, Colo-
rado, in 1995, various State and local governments have
issued proclamations declaring July 22 as Lao-Hmong
Recognition Day, and the issuance of a Presidential proc-
lamation supporting the goals of Lao-Hmong Recognition
HCON 88 RFS
Day would recognize the bravery, sacrifice, and loyalty to
the United States exhibited by the Lao-Hmong in South-
east Asia: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
President should issue a proclamation—
(1) supporting the goals of Lao-Hmong Rec-
ognition Day; and
(2) calling on the people of the United States
to recognize the service and sacrifice of the men and
women of the Lao-Hmong with appropriate cere-
monies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives November 13,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 91 IH
ities Education Act to States and local school dis-
tricts, recognizing that the inadequacy of this fund-
ing has adversely affected the ability of school dis-
tricts to appropriately respond to the rising number
of autism cases in our schools;
(7) urges Federal, State, and local governments
to allocate sufficient resources to teacher training
initiatives to alleviate the shortage of appropriately
trained teachers that have the skills and support
necessary to teach, assist, and respond to the special
needs of autistic students in our school systems; and
(8) recognizes the importance of worker train-
ing programs that are tailored to the needs of devel-
opmentally disabled persons, including those with
autism, and notes that autistic persons can be, and
are, productive members of the workforce if they are
given appropriate support, training, and early inter-
vention services.
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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 89
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas Ron Sander of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, one of ten
men abducted from an Ecuadorian oil field on October
12, 2000, was brutally murdered by his terrorist captors
on January 31, 2001;
Whereas Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, and Jason Weber, of
Gold Hill, Oregon, and David Bradley, of Casper, Wyo-
ming, were also among the ten men abducted;
HCON 93 RDS
adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, April 24, 2001, or
until noon on the second day after Members are notified
to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent res-
olution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate
recesses or adjourns at the close of business on Friday,
April 6, 2001, Saturday, April 7, 2001, Sunday, April 8,
2001, or Monday, April 9, 2001, on a motion offered pur-
suant to this concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader
or his designee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon
on Monday, April 23, 2001, or until such time on that
day as may be specified by its Majority Leader or his des-
ignee in the motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon
on the second day after Members are notified to reassem-
ble 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 Lead-
er of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House
and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in
their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Passed the House of Representatives April 3, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 89 EH
Whereas the kidnapped men endured inhuman treatment at
the hands of their captors, suffering from malnutrition,
isolation, and physical and mental abuse;
Whereas the hostages spent 141 days in captivity before
being released to Ecuadorian military authorities;
Whereas the Government of Ecuador provided invaluable as-
sistance in seeking the safe return of the hostages; and
Whereas the employers of the hostages, Erickson Air-Crane,
Schlumberger Ltd., and Helmerich & Payne, maintained
a tireless commitment to their employees and their fami-
lies during protracted negotiations with the terrorists:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress welcomes the safe return of
American citizens Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason
Weber, and David Bradley from captivity by terror-
ists in Ecuador and congratulates them for their
perseverance 
in 
the 
face 
of 
persistent 
and
unremitting adversity;
(2) the Congress extends its deepest sympathy
to the family of Ron Sander, who was killed by ter-
rorists in Ecuador, and salutes his steadfast courage
under the most difficult of circumstances;
(3) the Congress supports the commitment of
the United States to bringing the killers of Ron
Sanders and the kidnappers of Arnie Alford, Steve
•HCON 89 EH
Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley to justice;
and
(4) it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States must redouble its efforts to prevent
future kidnappings by working in concert with for-
eign governments to neutralize the threat rep-
resented by terrorist groups who perpetrate such
crimes.
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 89
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Mourning the death of Ron Sander at the hands of
terrorist kidnappers in Ecuador and welcoming
the release from captivity of Arnie Alford, Steve
Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley, and
supporting efforts by the United States to com-
bat such terrorism.
•HCON 89 IH
Whereas the kidnapped men endured inhuman treatment at
the hands of their captors, suffering from malnutrition,
isolation, and physical and mental abuse;
Whereas the hostages spent 141 days in captivity before
being released to Ecuadorian military authorities;
Whereas the Government of Ecuador provided invaluable as-
sistance in seeking the safe return of the hostages; and
Whereas the employers of the hostages, Erickson Air-Crane,
Schlumberger Ltd., and Helmerich & Payne, maintained
a tireless commitment to their employees and their fami-
lies during protracted negotiations with the terrorists:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That
(1) the Congress welcomes the safe return of
American citizens Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason
Weber, and David Bradley from captivity by terror-
ists in Ecuador and congratulates them for their
perseverance 
in 
the 
face 
of 
persistent 
and
unremitting adversity;
(2) the Congress extends its deepest sympathy
to the family of Ron Sander, who was killed by ter-
rorists in Ecuador, and salutes his steadfast courage
under the most difficult of circumstances;
(3) the Congress supports the commitment of
the United States to bringing the killers of Ron
Sanders and the kidnappers of Arnie Alford, Steve
•HCON 89 IH
Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley to justice;
and
(4) it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States must redouble its efforts to prevent
future kidnappings by working in concert with for-
eign governments to neutralize the threat rep-
resented by terrorist groups who perpetrate such
crimes.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 89
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
AUGUST 3, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Mourning the death of Ron Sander at the hands of terrorist
kidnappers in Ecuador and welcoming the release from
captivity of Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason Weber,
and David Bradley, and supporting efforts by the United
States to combat such terrorism.
Whereas Ron Sander of Sunrise Beach, Missouri, one of ten
men abducted from an Ecuadorian oil field on October
12, 2000, was brutally murdered by his terrorist captors
on January 31, 2001;
Whereas Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, and Jason Weber, of
Gold Hill, Oregon, and David Bradley, of Casper, Wyo-
ming, were also among the ten men abducted;
HCON 89 RFS
Whereas the kidnapped men endured inhuman treatment at
the hands of their captors, suffering from malnutrition,
isolation, and physical and mental abuse;
Whereas the hostages spent 141 days in captivity before
being released to Ecuadorian military authorities;
Whereas the Government of Ecuador provided invaluable as-
sistance in seeking the safe return of the hostages; and
Whereas the employers of the hostages, Erickson Air-Crane,
Schlumberger Ltd., and Helmerich & Payne, maintained
a tireless commitment to their employees and their fami-
lies during protracted negotiations with the terrorists:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress welcomes the safe return of
American citizens Arnie Alford, Steve Derry, Jason
Weber, and David Bradley from captivity by terror-
ists in Ecuador and congratulates them for their
perseverance 
in 
the 
face 
of 
persistent 
and
unremitting adversity;
(2) the Congress extends its deepest sympathy
to the family of Ron Sander, who was killed by ter-
rorists in Ecuador, and salutes his steadfast courage
under the most difficult of circumstances;
(3) the Congress supports the commitment of
the United States to bringing the killers of Ron
Sanders and the kidnappers of Arnie Alford, Steve
HCON 89 RFS
Derry, Jason Weber, and David Bradley to justice;
and
(4) it is the sense of the Congress that the
United States must redouble its efforts to prevent
future kidnappings by working in concert with for-
eign governments to neutralize the threat rep-
resented by terrorist groups who perpetrate such
crimes.
Passed the House of Representatives August 2,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 8
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Federal income tax
deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home
should not be further restricted.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 3, 2001
Mrs. ROUKEMA (for herself, Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. MCHUGH, Mr. FARR of
California, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr.
WHITFIELD, Mr. BENTSEN, Mr. BARRETT, and Mr. HORN) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Ways and Means
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the current Fed-
eral income tax deduction for interest paid on debt se-
cured by a first or second home should not be further
restricted.
Whereas homeownership is a fundamental American ideal,
which promotes social and economic benefits beyond the
benefits that accrue to the occupant of the home;
Whereas homeownership is an important factor in promoting
economic security and stability for American families;
Whereas it is proper that the policy of the Federal Govern-
ment is and should continue to be to encourage home-
ownership;
•HCON 8 IH
debt secured by a first or second home should not be fur-
ther restricted.
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