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H. Res. 105
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 27, 2003.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule
XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the bill (H.R. 534) to amend title 18, United States Code,
to prohibit human cloning. The first reading of the bill shall
be dispensed with. All points of order against consideration
of the bill are waived. General debate shall be confined to the
bill and shall not exceed one hour equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of the
Committee on the Judiciary. After general debate the bill
shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. The bill shall be considered as read. No amendment
shall be in order except those printed in the report of the
Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each
amendment may be offered only in the order printed in the
report, may be offered only by a Member designated in the
report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the
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time specified in the report equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to
amendment. All points of order against such amendments are
waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill for
amendment the Committee shall rise and report the bill to
the House with such amendments as may have been adopted.
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on the
bill and amendments thereto to final passage without inter-
vening motion except one motion to recommit with or without
instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 7
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 105
[Report No. 108–21] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 534) to amend title 18, United 
States Code, to prohibit human cloning. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Mrs. MYRICK, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution; 
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 534) to amend 
title 18, United States Code, to prohibit human cloning.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this 
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 2(b) of 
rule XVIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee 
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the bill (H.R. 534) to amend title 18, United 
States Code, to prohibit human cloning. The first reading 
of the bill shall be dispensed with. All points of order 
against consideration of the bill are waived. General de-
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bate shall be confined to the bill and shall not exceed one 
hour equally divided and controlled by the chairman and 
ranking minority member of the Committee on the Judici-
ary. After general debate the bill shall be considered for 
amendment under the five-minute rule. The bill shall be 
considered as read. No amendment shall be in order except 
those printed in the report of the Committee on Rules ac-
companying this resolution. Each amendment may be of-
fered only in the order printed in the report, may be of-
fered only by a Member designated in the report, shall 
be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time spec-
ified in the report equally divided and controlled by the 
proponent and an opponent, and shall not be subject to 
amendment. All points of order against such amendments 
are waived. At the conclusion of consideration of the bill 
for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the 
bill to the House with such amendments as may have been 
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as or-
dered on the bill and amendments thereto to final passage 
without intervening motion except one motion to recommit 
with or without instructions.
House Calendar No. 7
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 105
[Report No. 108–21] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 534) 
to amend title 18, United States Code, to pro-
hibit human cloning. 
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 108
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that India should 
be a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Mr. PALLONE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
India should be a permanent member of the United 
Nations Security Council.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that India should be a permanent member of 
the United Nations Security Council.
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H. Res. 106
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 4, 2003.
Whereas the Nation’s Lutheran schools deliver high-quality
education and challenge students to reach their potential;
Whereas there are 4,841 Lutheran early childhood centers,
elementary schools, and secondary schools in the United
States served by 40,076 teachers;
Whereas the Nation’s total Lutheran school student enroll-
ment is 572,877;
Whereas Lutheran schools produce students strongly dedi-
cated to their faith, values, and morals by providing an
environment that encourages honesty, trust, respect, and
responsibility; and
Whereas the week beginning on March 2, 2003, has been es-
tablished as National Lutheran Schools Week for the
purpose of recognizing the vital contributions of the Na-
tion’s Lutheran early childhood education centers, ele-
mentary schools, and secondary schools: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals of National Lutheran Schools
Week, which is celebrated by several synods that have
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educational institutions, for the purpose of recognizing
their academic achievement; and
(2) congratulates Lutheran schools, students, par-
ents, teachers, administrators, and congregations across
the Nation for their ongoing contributions to education.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 106
Congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, administrators, 
and congregations across the Nation for their ongoing contributions 
to education, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Mr. BEREUTER (for himself, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. NUSSLE, and Mr. PETERSON 
of Minnesota) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, 
administrators, and congregations across the Nation for 
their ongoing contributions to education, and for other 
purposes.
Whereas the Nation’s Lutheran schools deliver high-quality 
education and challenge students to reach their potential; 
Whereas there are 4,841 Lutheran early childhood centers, 
elementary schools, and secondary schools in the United 
States served by 40,076 teachers; 
Whereas the Nation’s total Lutheran school student enroll-
ment is 572,877; 
Whereas Lutheran schools produce students strongly dedi-
cated to their faith, values, and morals by providing an
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environment that encourages honesty, trust, respect, and 
responsibility; and 
Whereas the week beginning on March 2, 2003, has been es-
tablished as National Lutheran Schools Week for the 
purpose of recognizing the vital contributions of the Na-
tion’s Lutheran early childhood education centers, ele-
mentary schools, and secondary schools: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) supports the goals of National Lutheran 
Schools Week, which is celebrated by several synods 
that have educational institutions, for the purpose of 
recognizing their academic achievement; and 
(2) congratulates Lutheran schools, students, 
parents, teachers, administrators, and congregations 
across the Nation for their ongoing contributions to 
education.
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H. Res. 109
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 18, 2003.
Whereas the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (in this
preamble referred to as ‘‘North Korea’’) is, in the words
of the United States Department of State, ‘‘a dictator-
ship under the absolute rule of the Korean Workers’
Party’’ that ‘‘prohibits freedom of speech, the press, as-
sembly, and association . . . [and] restricts freedom of re-
ligion, citizens’ movements, and worker rights’’;
Whereas according to the State Department, ‘‘[t]he [North
Korean] Penal Code is Draconian, stipulating capital
punishment and confiscation of assets for a wide variety
of ‘crimes against the revolution,’ including defection, at-
tempted defection, slander of the policies of the party or
State, listening to foreign broadcasts, writing ‘reac-
tionary’ letters, and possessing reactionary printed mat-
ter’’;
Whereas, as noted in the State Department Country Reports
on Human Rights Practices, the North Korean regime
executes political prisoners, opponents of the regime,
some repatriated defectors, some members of under-
ground churches, and others, sometimes at public meet-
ings attended by workers, students, and school children;
Whereas the North Korean regime subjects all its citizens to
systematic, intensive political and ideological indoctrina-
H. Res. 107
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 29, 2003.
Whereas the Nation knows the importance of supporting free
market thinking and the entrepreneurial spirit;
Whereas Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is the world’s
preeminent collegiate free enterprise organization, and
provides leadership training, regional, national, and inter-
national competitions, and career opportunity fairs for
thousands of university and college students;
Whereas SIFE provides university and college students the
best opportunity to make a difference and to develop
leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through
learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free
enterprise;
Whereas SIFE is a force in promoting international business
awareness, through its operation in more than 33 coun-
tries of the world, including former Soviet republics and
China;
Whereas SIFE is active on more than 1,400 university and
college campuses worldwide, involving students and fac-
ulties in challenging competitions;
Whereas SIFE promotes the entrepreneurial spirit while rein-
forcing good business practice;
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Whereas SIFE encourages teamwork and education through
participation in learning projects and provides a competi-
tive framework that prepares students for business;
Whereas SIFE gives students a forum to interact with poten-
tial employers, as well as providing formal career fairs
and information;
Whereas SIFE depends upon the support and involvement of
members of the faculty, whose advice and commitment
are essential; and
Whereas SIFE benefits from the wider business community,
which appreciates SIFE’s importance in shaping business
thinking in free enterprise: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends
and supports the efforts of Students in Free Enterprise
(SIFE), the world’s preeminent collegiate free enterprise or-
ganization.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 107
Commending and supporting the efforts of Students in Free Enterprise 
(SIFE), the world’s preeminent collegiate free enterprise organization, 
and its president, Alvin Rohrs. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 26, 2003
Mr. BOOZMAN (for himself and Mr. BLUNT) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Work-
force 
RESOLUTION 
Commending and supporting the efforts of Students in Free 
Enterprise (SIFE), the world’s preeminent collegiate free 
enterprise organization, and its president, Alvin Rohrs.
Whereas the Nation knows the importance of supporting free 
market thinking and the entrepreneurial spirit; 
Whereas Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) is the world’s 
preeminent collegiate free enterprise organization, and 
provides leadership training, regional, national, and inter-
national competitions, and career opportunity fairs for 
thousands of university and college students; 
Whereas SIFE provides university and college students the 
best opportunity to make a difference and to develop 
leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through
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learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of free 
enterprise; 
Whereas SIFE is a force in promoting international business 
awareness, through its operation in more than 33 coun-
tries of the world, including former Soviet republics and 
China; 
Whereas SIFE is active on more than 1,400 university and 
college campuses worldwide, involving students and fac-
ulties in challenging competitions; 
Whereas SIFE promotes the entrepreneurial spirit while rein-
forcing good business practice; 
Whereas SIFE encourages teamwork and education through 
participation in learning projects and provides a competi-
tive framework that prepares students for business; 
Whereas SIFE gives students a forum to interact with poten-
tial employers, as well as providing formal career fairs 
and information; 
Whereas SIFE depends upon the support and involvement of 
members of the faculty, whose advice and commitment 
are essential; 
Whereas Alvin Rohrs, SIFE President and Chief Executive 
Officer since 1983, successfully reversed the organiza-
tion’s fortune by seeking a diverse board of directors to 
energize the organization; 
Whereas Alvin Rohrs inspires others by leading the charge to 
give people the tools for economic success; and 
Whereas SIFE benefits from the wider business community, 
which appreciates SIFE’s importance in shaping business 
thinking in free enterprise: Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends and supports the efforts of Students in Free Enter-
prise (SIFE), the world’s preeminent collegiate free enter-
prise organization, and its president, Alvin Rohrs.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 109
Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights abuses in North 
Korea at the 59th session of the United Nations Commission on Human 
Rights, and calling on the Government of North Korea to respect and 
protect the human rights of its citizens. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
FEBRUARY 27, 2003
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Mr. PITTS, Mr. LINCOLN 
DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. CHABOT, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ROHR-
ABACHER, Mr. BEREUTER, Mr. HOEFFEL, Mr. WEXLER, Mr. MARKEY, 
Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. LEACH, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GALLEGLY, and 
Mr. WAMP) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Urging passage of a resolution addressing human rights 
abuses in North Korea at the 59th session of the United 
Nations Commission on Human Rights, and calling on 
the Government of North Korea to respect and protect 
the human rights of its citizens.
Whereas the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (in this 
preamble referred to as ‘‘North Korea’’) is, in the words 
of the United States Department of State, ‘‘a dictator-
ship under the absolute rule of the Korean Workers’ 
Party’’ that ‘‘prohibits freedom of speech, the press, as-
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sembly, and association . . . [and] restricts freedom of re-
ligion, citizens’ movements, and worker rights’’; 
Whereas according to the State Department, ‘‘[t]he [North 
Korean] Penal Code is Draconian, stipulating capital 
punishment and confiscation of assets for a wide variety 
of ‘crimes against the revolution,’ including defection, at-
tempted defection, slander of the policies of the party or 
State, listening to foreign broadcasts, writing ‘reac-
tionary’ letters, and possessing reactionary printed mat-
ter’’; 
Whereas, as noted in the State Department Country Reports 
on Human Rights Practices, the North Korean regime 
executes political prisoners, opponents of the regime, 
some repatriated defectors, some members of under-
ground churches, and others, sometimes at public meet-
ings attended by workers, students, and school children; 
Whereas the North Korean regime subjects all its citizens to 
systematic, intensive political and ideological indoctrina-
tion in support of the cult of personality glorifying Kim 
Jong Il and the late Kim Il Sung which, in the words of 
the State Department, ‘‘approaches the level of a state 
religion’’; 
Whereas the North Korean regime divides its population into 
categories, based on perceived loyalty to the Party and 
the leadership, which determine access to employment, 
higher education, place of residence, medical facilities, 
and other resources; 
Whereas the North Korean regime attempts to control all in-
formation, artistic expression, and academic works inside 
North Korea and strictly curtails freedom of speech;
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Whereas the Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Lit-
eracy, its State affiliates, and its partner organizations 
have designated each April as ‘‘Financial Literacy for 
Youth Month’’, the goal of which is to educate the public 
about the need for increased financial literacy for youth 
in America: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a ‘‘Financial Literacy for Youth Month’’ 
should be designated to raise public awareness about 
the need for increased financial literacy in our 
schools and the serious problems that may be associ-
ated with a lack of understanding about personal fi-
nances; and 
(2) the President should issue a proclamation 
calling on the Federal Government, States, localities, 
schools, nonprofit organizations, businesses, other 
entities, and the people of the United States to ob-
serve the month with appropriate programs and ac-
tivities.
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H. Res. 10
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
January 8, 2003.
Whereas in 2002, the Ohio State University Buckeyes foot-
ball team captured its fifth undisputed collegiate national
football championship;
Whereas The Ohio State University is a member of the Big
Ten Conference of the National Collegiate Athletic Asso-
ciation Division I–A and in 2002 was the Conference’s
champion for the 29th time in school history;
Whereas The Ohio State University’s 14–0 record in 2002 is
the best for a season for a Division I–A football team in
national college football history;
Whereas on the way to the national championship Ohio State
defeated five nationally ranked opponents, which included
a 14–9 triumph over the University of Michigan;
Whereas The Ohio State University entered the Fiesta Bowl
as an 11-point underdog to a University of Miami team
that was on a 34-game winning streak, yet emerged vic-
torious;
Whereas Head Coach Jim Tressel has won five national col-
lege football championships, the 2002 championship
being his first Division I–A title and his first with The
Ohio State University;
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Whereas Coach Tressel and his father Lee Tressel are the
only father-son combination to each win National Coach
of the Year honors and a national championship in foot-
ball;
Whereas each player, coach, trainer, and manager dedicated
their time and effort to ensuring that the Buckeyes
reached the pinnacle of team achievement;
Whereas The Ohio State University Marching Band, and the
cheerleaders, students, alumni, faculty, and supporters of
The Ohio State University are to be congratulated for
their commitment and pride in the Buckeyes’ football
program; and
Whereas its five Division I–A football national championships
makes the Ohio State University football program among
the most successful in college football history: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Ohio State University football
team for winning the 2002 NCAA Division I–A colle-
giate football national championship;
(2) recognizes the achievements of all the players,
coaches, and support staff who were instrumental in
helping The Ohio State University win the 2002 NCAA
Division I–A collegiate football national championship
and invites them to the United States Capitol Building
to be honored;
(3) requests that the President recognize the ac-
complishments and achievements of the 2002 Ohio State
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University football team and invite them to Washington,
D.C., for a White House ceremony for national cham-
pionship teams; and
(4) directs the Clerk of the House of Representa-
tives to make available enrolled copies of this resolution
to The Ohio State University for appropriate display and
to transmit an enrolled copy of the resolution to each
coach and member of the 2002 NCAA Division I–A col-
legiate football national championship team.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 110
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 8, 2003.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. EXPENSES FOR THE SELECT COMMITTEE ON HOME-
LAND SECURITY FOR THE ONE HUNDRED EIGHTH
CONGRESS.
With respect to the One Hundred Eighth Congress,
there shall be paid out of the applicable accounts of the
House of Representatives, in accordance with this primary
expense resolution, not more than $10,952,787 for the ex-
penses (including the expenses of all staff salaries) of the Se-
lect Committee on Homeland Security.
SEC. 2. FIRST SESSION LIMITATION.
Of the amount provided for in section 1, not more than
$5,366,866 shall be available for expenses incurred during
the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2003, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 2004.
SEC. 3. SECOND SESSION LIMITATION.
Of the amount provided for in section 1, not more than
$5,585,921 shall be available for expenses incurred during
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Whereas Ce´sar E. Cha´vez was a recipient of the Martin Lu-
ther King Jr. Peace Prize during his lifetime and was 
awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom on August 8, 
1994; 
Whereas Ce´sar E. Cha´vez was the grandson of a Mexican im-
migrant and settler and grew up working with migrant 
farm workers, picking grapes, melons, beans, and other 
crops at low wages and for long hours, during which time 
he developed a strong work ethic and respect for the 
farm workers his father called ‘‘the children of God’’; 
Whereas at the age of 18, Ce´sar E. Cha´vez entered the 
United States Navy and served his country with distinc-
tion for two years; 
Whereas, as early as 1949, Ce´sar E. Cha´vez committed him-
self to organizing farm workers to campaign for safe and 
fair working conditions, reasonable wages, decent hous-
ing, and the outlawing of child labor; 
Whereas in 1962, Ce´sar E. Cha´vez founded the National 
Farm Workers Association, predecessor of the United 
Farm Workers of America, which brought hope to farm 
workers that they might one day realize the basic protec-
tions and workers’ rights to which all Americans aspire; 
Whereas, through his commitment to nonviolence, Ce´sar E. 
Cha´vez brought dignity and respect to the farm workers 
who organized themselves, and became an inspiration and 
a resource to other Americans and people engaged in 
human rights struggles throughout the world; 
Whereas Ce´sar E. Cha´vez was an advocate for nonviolence at 
a time when violence penetrated every level of our society; 
Whereas Ce´sar E. Cha´vez and his family also dedicated them-
selves to the education of farm workers’ children through
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the period beginning at noon on January 3, 2004, and ending
immediately before noon on January 3, 2005.
SEC. 4. VOUCHERS.
Payments under this resolution shall be made on vouch-
ers authorized by the Select Committee on Homeland Secu-
rity, signed by the chairman of such Committee, and ap-
proved in the manner directed by the Committee on House
Administration.
SEC. 5. REGULATIONS.
Amounts made available under this resolution shall be
expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by the
Committee on House Administration.
SEC. 6. ADJUSTMENT AUTHORITY.
The Committee on House Administration shall have au-
thority to make adjustments in the amount under section 1,
if necessary to comply with an order of the President issued
under section 254 of the Balanced Budget and Emergency
Deficit Control Act of 1985 or to conform to any reduction
in appropriations for the purposes of such section 1.
Attest:
Clerk.