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•HRES 556 IH 
Whereas parents, and all other adults, must be ever vigilant 
in public places to protect children, who by their very na-
ture are trusting and unsuspecting, from those depraved 
and vile individuals who would prey on them;
Whereas recognizing the risk of child abduction, some retail 
business establishments and libraries have developed safe-
ty procedures and programs designed to prevent abduc-
tors from using crowds of shoppers as cover for nefarious 
acts;
Whereas one of the most successful programs to prevent child 
abduction is the ‘‘Code Adam’’ alarm developed in 1994 
and implemented by Wal-Mart stores and SAM’S Clubs 
throughout the Nation; and
Whereas, named in tribute to 6-year-old Adam Walsh who 
was abducted from a shopping mall in the State of Flor-
ida and murdered in 1981, the ‘‘Code Adam’’ alarm sig-
nals that there is a missing child and alerts designated 
employees in the affected retail business establishment or 
library to abandon their normal responsibilities and, in a 
coordinated and prearranged organized manner, to begin 
searching for the child and monitoring the establishment 
exits to ensure that the child is not removed from the es-
tablishment: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes the ‘‘Code Adam’’ child safety program, commends 
all retail business establishments that have implemented 
such program to protect children from abduction, and 
urges retail business establishments that have not imple-
mented such program to consider doing so.
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HRES 552 RH 
ference report and against its consideration are waived. 
The conference report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 219
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 552
[Report No. 107–696] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2215) to au-
thorize appropriations for the Department of 
Justice for fiscal year 2002, and for other pur-
poses. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 553
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 26, 2002.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order without intervention of any point of order
to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4600) to improve pa-
tient access to health care services and provide improved
medical care by reducing the excessive burden the liability
system places on the health care delivery system. The bill
shall be considered as read for amendment. In lieu of the
amendments recommended by the Committees on the Judici-
ary and on Energy and Commerce now printed in the bill, the
amendment in the nature of a substitute printed in the report
of the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution shall
be considered as adopted. The previous question shall be con-
sidered as ordered on the bill, as amended, to final passage
without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on
the bill, as amended, with 40 minutes equally divided and
controlled by the chairman and ranking minority member of
the Committee on the Judiciary and 20 minutes equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minority
•HRES 553 EH
member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce; and (2)
one motion to recommit with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas Dr. Height has served as a participant at con-
ferences hosted by the United Nations and the President
of the United States;
Whereas the distinguished service and contributions of Dr.
Height to making the world more just and humane have
earned her more than 50 awards and honors from local,
State, and national organizations, and from the Federal
Government, including the Spingarn Medal from the Na-
tional Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
ple, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President
Clinton, and induction into the National Women’s Hall of
Fame;
Whereas Dr. Height has received more than 24 honorary de-
grees from educational institutions worldwide; and
Whereas the life of Dr. Height exemplifies a passionate com-
mitment to the realization of a just society and a vision
of a better world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes Dr. Dorothy Irene Height as a val-
iant advocate and crusader for human rights; and
(2) acknowledges the more than 6 decades of distin-
guished leadership and service of Dr. Dorothy Irene
Height.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 220
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 553
[Report No. 107–697] 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4600) to improve patient access 
to health care services and provide improved medical care by reducing 
the excessive burden the liability system places on the health care delivery 
system. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. REYNOLDS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4600) to im-
prove patient access to health care services and provide 
improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden 
the liability system places on the health care delivery 
system.
Resolved, That upon the adoption of this resolution 
it shall be in order without intervention of any point of 
order to consider in the House the bill (H.R. 4600) to 
improve patient access to health care services and provide 
improved medical care by reducing the excessive burden
HRES 553 RH 
the liability system places on the health care delivery sys-
tem. The bill shall be considered as read for amendment. 
In lieu of the amendments recommended by the Commit-
tees on the Judiciary and on Energy and Commerce now 
printed in the bill, the amendment in the nature of a sub-
stitute printed in the report of the Committee on Rules 
accompanying this resolution shall be considered as adopt-
ed. The previous question shall be considered as ordered 
on the bill, as amended, to final passage without inter-
vening motion except: (1) one hour of debate on the bill, 
as amended, with 40 minutes equally divided and con-
trolled by the chairman and ranking minority member of 
the Committee on the Judiciary and 20 minutes equally 
divided and controlled by the chairman and ranking mi-
nority member of the Committee on Energy and Com-
merce; and (2) one motion to recommit with or without 
instructions.
House Calendar No. 220
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 553
[Report No. 107–697] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4600) 
to improve patient access to health care services 
and provide improved medical care by reducing 
the excessive burden the liability system places 
on the health care delivery system. 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 554
Honoring Paul Espinosa for an exceptional career in film and for contributing 
to a greater appreciation of Hispanic-Americans both past and present. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mrs. DAVIS of California submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Paul Espinosa for an exceptional career in film 
and for contributing to a greater appreciation of His-
panic-Americans both past and present.
Whereas Paul Espinosa, a resident of San Diego, California, 
is one of the Nation’s most renowned and respected docu-
mentary filmmakers; 
Whereas for more than 20 years Paul Espinosa’s films have 
contributed to fostering a greater understanding of the 
Latino community through their portrayal of Hispanic-
American life; 
Whereas Paul Espinosa has received a national Emmy Award 
for News and Documentary Achievement, 7 San Diego 
Emmys, 5 CINE Golden Eagle Awards, and a Golden 
Mike Award, among other numerous awards;
•HRES 554 IH 
Whereas the California Chicano News Media Association hon-
ored him with a Lifetime Achievement Award and the 
National Association of Hispanic Journalists inducted 
him into their Hall of Fame; 
Whereas university and museum collections throughout the 
country contain documentaries and films by Paul 
Espinosa and his works are often used in university and 
high school curriculums in both the United States and 
Mexico; 
Whereas Paul Espinosa was named a Regents Lecturer at 
the University of California, San Diego in 2000, and is 
frequently asked to lecture at numerous universities on 
his films; 
Whereas in addition to directing and producing documen-
taries for public television, Paul Espinosa established the 
KPBS Office of Latino Affairs in 1980; 
Whereas Paul Espinosa serves as the namesake and inspira-
tion for the establishment of film festivals in California 
and Texas; 
Whereas his involvement with the Media Arts Center of San 
Diego has yielded such initiatives such as the Teen Pro-
ducer’s Project which encourages youth to explore careers 
in the media arts field and become the next generation 
of producers, writers, directors, and actors; and 
Whereas regardless of venue, whether classroom, public tele-
vision, or museum, Paul Espinosa educates a variety of 
audiences through his films: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors 
Paul Espinosa for an exceptional career and thanks him 
for his accomplishments in film, for promoting introspec-
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tion and dialogue, and for contributing to a greater appre-
ciation of Hispanic-Americans both past and present.
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IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 557
Expressing support for United States forestry, lumber, wood, paper, and 
allied product industries and encouraging protection of these industries 
against the unfair trade practices of the People’s Republic of China. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. SHOWS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for United States forestry, lumber, wood, 
paper, and allied product industries and encouraging pro-
tection of these industries against the unfair trade prac-
tices of the People’s Republic of China.
Whereas unfair trade practices by the People’s Republic of 
China are continuing to hurt the forestry, lumber, wood, 
paper, and allied product industries throughout the 
United States; 
Whereas since fiscal year 1992, the value of imports of wood 
household 
furniture 
from 
China 
has 
tripled 
to 
$2,500,000,000, increasing by an average of 55 percent 
each fiscal year;
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Whereas since 1996 the value of imports of paper from China 
has doubled and are projected to be $2,000,000,000 by 
the end of fiscal year 2002; and 
Whereas unfair trade practices by China have caused signifi-
cant loss of jobs in the finished wood and paper products 
industries, particularly in rural areas across the United 
States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) expresses continued support for United 
States forestry, lumber, wood, paper, and allied 
product industries; and 
(2) urges the President to impose appropriate 
protections for these industries against the unfair 
trade practices of the People’s Republic of China.
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IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 558
Congratulating the Russian Federation and the citizens of Volgograd on 
the 60th anniversary of the Russian victory at Stalingrad. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 25, 2002
Mr. SNYDER (for himself and Mr. BEREUTER) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Russian Federation and the citizens of 
Volgograd on the 60th anniversary of the Russian victory 
at Stalingrad.
Whereas February 2, 2003, is the 60th anniversary of the 
Russian victory of the Battle of Stalingrad; 
Whereas, from August of 1942 to February of 1943, Russia 
fought valiantly against overwhelming odds and halted 
the southern advance of a Nazi Germany force exceeding 
500,000 soldiers and turned the tide of World War II; 
Whereas 16 Russian divisions under the command of General 
Vasily I. Chuikov, defended the city of Stalingrad at the 
highest of costs and effectively launched an offensive that 
would carry them to Berlin and conclusively to the end 
of the war;
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Whereas, despite the efforts of Axis forces to crush the Rus-
sian state, the Russian people never lost their hope for 
victory or belief in the cause of the Allied forces; 
Whereas Russia provided necessary inspiration and encour-
agement for Allied forces fighting throughout Africa, Eu-
rope, and the Pacific; and 
Whereas Russia sacrificed over 1,000,000 lives and endured 
the most tremendous of hardships to withstand the Nazi 
assault: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates Russia on the victory at the 
Battle of Stalingrad; 
(2) recognizes the importance of the Battle of 
Stalingrad and expresses its gratitude toward Rus-
sia; 
(3) expresses the deepest sympathy for the 
grave losses experienced by the peoples of Volgograd 
and all of Russia; and 
(4) joins with the citizens of Volgograd in com-
memorating the anniversary of this important vic-
tory.
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H. Res. 559
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 2, 2002.
Whereas the death or disability of hundreds of Members of
Congress would deprive millions of Americans of rep-
resentation in Congress, possibly for a period of months
until special elections to fill the vacancies could be con-
ducted;
Whereas such a catastrophe would severely impair the func-
tioning of the House and effectively disrupt the legislative
branch for an extended period;
Whereas the only method prescribed by the Constitution to
fill a vacant seat in the House of Representatives is
through election by the people;
Whereas article I, section 4 of the Constitution of the United
States provides that ‘‘The Times, Places and Manner of
holding Elections for Senators and Representatives, shall
be prescribed in each State by the Legislature thereof;
but the Congress may at any time by Law make or alter
such Regulations, except as to the places of chusing Sen-
ators.’’;
Whereas section 26 of the Revised Statutes of the United
States (2 U.S.C. 8) provides that ‘‘The time for holding
elections in any State, District or Territory for a Rep-
resentative or Delegate to fill a vacancy, whether such va-
•HRES 559 EH
cancy is caused by a failure to elect at the time pre-
scribed by law, or by the death, resignation, or incapacity
of a person elected, may be prescribed by the laws of the
several States and Territories respectively;’’; and
Whereas it is in the interest of each State to ensure that the
people maintain their full rights to representation in the
House: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) it is the sense of the House of Representatives
that each State should examine its existing statutes,
practices, and procedures governing special elections so
that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the
House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fash-
ion; and
(2) the Clerk of the House shall send a copy of this
resolution to the chief executive official of each State.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 55
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 27, 2001.
Whereas, for nearly half a century, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height
has been a leader in the struggle for equality and human
rights;
Whereas Dr. Height founded the Center for Racial Justice,
served as President of the National Council of Negro
Women and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incor-
porated, and held several leadership positions with the
Young Women’s Christian Association of America;
Whereas, under the leadership of Dr. Height, the National
Council of Negro Women achieved tax-exempt status, de-
veloped model programs on topics ranging from teenage
parenting to eradicating hunger, and established the Be-
thune Museum and Archives for Black Women, the first
institution devoted to the history of black women;
Whereas Dr. Height conceived of and organized the Black
Family Reunion Celebration, which is now in its eleventh
year and has had 14,000,000 participants;
Whereas Dr. Height has worked with Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, A. Phillip Ran-
dolph, and others to prevent lynching, desegregate the
Armed Forces, reform the criminal justice system, and
provide equal access to public accommodations;
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 55
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that there should
be established a day of celebration in honor of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 26, 2001
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
there should be established a day of celebration in honor
of Dr. Dorothy Irene Height.
Whereas, for nearly half a century, Dr. Dorothy Irene Height
has been a leader in the struggle for equality and human
rights;
Whereas Dr. Height founded the Center for Racial Justice,
served as President of the National Council of Negro
Women and the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incor-
porated, and held several leadership positions with the
Young Women’s Christian Association of America;
Whereas, under the leadership of Dr. Height, the National
Council of Negro Women achieved tax-exempt status, de-
veloped model programs on topics ranging from teenage
parenting to eradicating hunger, and established the Be-
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thune Museum and Archives for Black Women, the first
institution devoted to the history of black women;
Whereas Dr. Height conceived of and organized the Black
Family Reunion Celebration, which is now in its eleventh
year and has had 14,000,000 participants;
Whereas Dr. Height has worked with Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr., Roy Wilkins, Whitney Young, A. Phillip Ran-
dolph, and others to prevent lynching, desegregate the
Armed Forces, reform the criminal justice system, and
provide equal access to public accommodations;
Whereas Dr. Height has served as a participant at con-
ferences hosted by the United Nations and the President
of the United States;
Whereas the distinguished service and contributions of Dr.
Height to making the world more just and humane have
earned her more than 50 awards and honors from local,
State, and national organizations, and from the Federal
Government, including the Spingarn Medal from the Na-
tional Association for the Advancement of Colored Peo-
ple, the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President
Clinton, and induction into the National Women’s Hall of
Fame;
Whereas Dr. Height has received more than 24 honorary de-
grees from educational institutions worldwide; and
Whereas the life of Dr. Height exemplifies a passionate com-
mitment to the realization of a just society and a vision
of a better world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes Dr. Dorothy Irene Height as a
valiant advocate and crusader for human rights; and
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(2) acknowledges the more than 6 decades of
distinguished leadership and service of Dr. Dorothy
Irene Height.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 560
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the
restoration and protection of the Great Lakes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Mr. CAMP submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Com-
mittees on Resources, Science, and International Relations, for a period
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives
regarding the restoration and protection of the Great Lakes.
Whereas the Great Lakes is the largest freshwater system on
Earth;
Whereas over 90 percent of the 29,000,000 United States
residents of the Great Lakes basin rely on the Great
Lakes for drinking water;
Whereas scientists have detected more than 360 contami-
nants in the Great Lakes ecosystem, many of which may
have a negative impact on plant, animal, and human life;
Whereas section 1109(b)(2) of the Water Resources Develop-
ment Act of 1986 (42 U.S.C. 1962d–20(b)(2)) encour-
•HRES 560 IH
ages the Great Lakes States, in consultation with the Ca-
nadian Provinces of Ontario and Quebec, to develop and
implement a mechanism that provides a common con-
servation standard embodying the principles of water con-
servation and resource improvement for making decisions
concerning the withdrawal and use of water from the
Great Lakes Basin;
Whereas annual combined sewer overflow discharges are esti-
mated at 1,260,000,000 gallons per year and a heavy
concentration of combined sewer overflows are found in
the Great Lakes region;
Whereas $450,000,000 for combined sewer overflow control
programs has been requested by the United States Envi-
ronmental Protection Agency in its previous year’s budg-
et, but to date funds for such purposes have not been ap-
propriated; and
Whereas more than 130 invasive species have been introduced
in the Great Lakes and costs of controlling these invasive
species are estimated to be as high as $5,000,000,000
over a 10-year period: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. BALLAST WATER TREATMENT REGULATIONS
REQUIRED.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that
the Secretary of Transportation should issue under the
Nonindigenous Aquatic Nuisance Prevention and Control
Act of 1990 (16 U.S.C. 4701 et seq.) regulations to pre-
vent the introduction and spread of aquatic nuisance spe-
cies within the Great Lakes.
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(2) requests the President to issue a proclamation 
calling on the people of the United States to observe the 
60th anniversary of the Servicemen’s Readjustment Act 
of 1944 with appropriate ceremonies and activities. 
Passed the House of Representatives May 13, 2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
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(1) to monitor or evaluate contaminated sedi-
ment;
(2) to remediate contaminated sediment; and
(3) to prevent further or renewed contamination
of sediment.
SEC. 4. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that
the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agen-
cy should conduct research on the development and use
of innovative approaches, technologies, and techniques for
the remediation of sediment contamination in areas of
concern in the Great Lakes.
SEC. 5. SEWER OVERFLOW CONTROL GRANTS.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that
funding for section 221 of the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1301), relating to sewer overflow
control grants, should be extended through fiscal year
2004 in accordance with H.R. 5183 of the 107th Con-
gress.
SEC. 6. NATIONAL SEA GRANT COLLEGE PROGRAM.
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that
appropriations for the national sea grant college program
in fiscal year 2003 be funded at the level authorized in
•HRES 560 IH
the National Sea Grant College Program Reauthorization
Act of 1998 (Public Law 105–160).
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