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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 271
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the flag of the 
United States should be displayed in each classroom or other similar 
educational setting in the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2003
Mr. CALVERT (for himself and Mrs. BONO) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the flag of the United States should be displayed in 
each classroom or other similar educational setting in 
the United States.
Whereas research indicates that many classrooms in the 
United States do not display the flag of the United 
States and do not participate in the Pledge of Allegiance 
to the Flag; 
Whereas at an early age, children should begin to develop an 
appreciation for the Nation and for what the flag of the 
United States represents; 
Whereas the flag of the United States is an important symbol 
of this wonderful Nation; and
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Whereas respect for the flag of the United States is a foun-
dation upon which to build an understanding of the sac-
rifices made by the Nation’s forefathers: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the flag of the United States should be 
displayed in each classroom or other similar educational 
setting in the United States (particularly if the classroom 
or setting accepts Federal funds) in any preschool pro-
gram (including any Head Start or other early childhood 
development program), kindergarten, elementary or sec-
ondary school, or institution of higher learning, whether 
public or private.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 272
Expressing concern for the status of the Assyrian people in post-war Iraq. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2003
Mr. CARDOZA (for himself, Ms. ESHOO, Mr. EMANUEL, Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. 
PAYNE, Ms. WATSON, Mr. MCGOVERN, Mr. RADANOVICH, Ms. LOFGREN, 
and Mr. HONDA) submitted the following resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing concern for the status of the Assyrian people 
in post-war Iraq.
Whereas the Assyrian Empire was a kingdom in northern 
Mesopotamia, located in what is now northern Iraq and 
southeastern Turkey; 
Whereas the Assyrian people are a distinct cultural and eth-
nic group, tracing their heritage back over 6,700 years; 
Whereas the Assyrians have made significant and invaluable 
contributions to the progress of human civilization; 
Whereas the Assyrian language is a unique and living lan-
guage, with its roots in ancient Akkadian;
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Whereas the Assyrian people have suffered profound religious 
and ethnic discrimination by the Iraqi government under 
Saddam Hussein; 
Whereas the Assyrian people have made great sacrifices in 
the effort to oppose the oppressive regime of Saddam 
Hussein in Iraq and have suffered greatly as a result of 
their efforts; 
Whereas the rapid disintegration of Iraq’s armed forces at 
the conclusion of Operation Iraqi Freedom created a vac-
uum in authority and security for the people of Iraq; 
Whereas the Assyrian people have been repeatedly denied 
their right as a nation to determine their own destiny; 
and 
Whereas the Assyrian people have expressed their desire to 
coexist peacefully with other peoples in a democratic 
Iraq: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the Sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) Assyrians should be entitled to freely prac-
tice their religion and customs, speak their language, 
and celebrate their culture in Iraq; 
(2) Assyrian leaders in Iraq should be consulted 
and included in discussions regarding the composi-
tion of the future government of Iraq; 
(3) the President should call for the future gov-
ernment of Iraq to uphold the rights of Assyrians; 
(4) the President should instruct the Secretary 
of State to consider the concerns and rights of As-
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syrians through the appropriate bilateral and 
mulilateral forums as debate over post-war Iraq con-
tinues; and 
(5) the President should instruct the United 
States Ambassador to the United Nations to work in 
that international organization to ensure that the 
rights and concerns of Assyrians in Iraq are consid-
ered as debate over post-war Iraq continues.
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IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 273
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States 
Postal Service should issue a postage stamp commemorating Anne Frank. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2003
Mr. ISRAEL (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Ms. WATSON, Mr. WEINER, Mrs. 
MALONEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. EVANS, Mr. CASE, Mr. FROST, Mr. 
BERMAN, Mr. MCNULTY, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. WEXLER, Ms. GINNY 
BROWN-WAITE of Florida, Mr. SNYDER, and Mr. BELL) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the United States Postal Service should issue a postage 
stamp commemorating Anne Frank.
Whereas Anne Frank was born on June 12, 1929, in Frank-
furt, Germany to a German-Jewish family; 
Whereas Anne Frank and her family fled Nazi persecution of 
Jews in Germany and sought safety by moving to Am-
sterdam, the Netherlands; 
Whereas subsequent Nazi occupation of the Netherlands 
forced the Frank family to go into hiding in an annex lo-
cated above the office of Anne’s father;
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Whereas Anne Frank and her family spent 25 months in hid-
ing, during which time Anne Frank kept a diary of her 
life and experiences; 
Whereas Anne Frank and her family were eventually be-
trayed to the Nazis; 
Whereas Anne Frank died in March 1945 in the Bergen-Bel-
sen Nazi concentration camp; 
Whereas Anne Frank was one of approximately 1,500,000 
Jewish children who died at the hands of the Nazis dur-
ing World War II; 
Whereas Anne Frank’s diary, published by her father after 
the end of the war, has become one of the most widely-
read memoirs of the Holocaust; 
Whereas ‘‘The Diary of Anne Frank’’ has been translated 
into more than 67 languages and has sold more than 31 
million copies worldwide; 
Whereas ‘‘The Diary of Anne Frank’’ is the first educational 
encounter with the Holocaust for many American stu-
dents; 
Whereas the story of Anne Frank has been repeatedly por-
trayed in motion pictures and theatrical productions; 
Whereas millions of Americans have come to identify with 
Anne Frank and she has become an inspiration to chil-
dren of all faiths; 
Whereas Anne Frank is thought of as a representative of 
children throughout the world who find themselves in sit-
uations of war, subjugation, and oppression; 
Whereas Anne Frank represents the victims of the Holocaust 
and serves as an enduring symbol of bravery, hope, and 
tolerance in the face of harsh and brutal conditions;
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Whereas ‘‘The Diary of Anne Frank’’ has proven beneficial 
in assisting young people in dealing with issues of dis-
crimination, bigotry, and hate crimes; and 
Whereas Anne Frank would have been 75 years old in 2004: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) the United States Postal Service should 
issue a postage stamp commemorating Anne Frank; 
and 
(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee 
should recommend to the Postmaster General that 
such a stamp be issued.
Æ
H. Res. 274
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
February 3, 2004.
Whereas John Stockton is the all-time leader in assists in the
history of the National Basketball Association;
Whereas Stockton ranks among the top point guards in bas-
ketball and was selected in 1996 as one of the ‘‘50 Great-
est Players in National Basketball Association History’’;
Whereas Stockton is the league’s all-time leader in steals,
ending his career with an incredible 3,265 steals;
Whereas Stockton loyally played all 19 of his NBA seasons
with the Utah Jazz in an era dominated by free agency
and propelled his team to the NBA playoffs during each
of those years;
Whereas Stockton won two gold medals as a member of the
United States men’s basketball ‘‘Dream Team’’ in the
1992 Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 Olympics in
Atlanta;
Whereas Stockton has been a perennial All-Star, All-NBA se-
lection, and has made the NBA All-Defensive Team three
times;
Whereas Stockton’s commitment to being part of a team
made him successful both on the court and off as a dedi-
cated husband to his wife, Nada, and father to his six
children;
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Whereas Stockton’s sportsmanship and commitment to bas-
ketball made him a hero to millions of Americans, espe-
cially those in his dual hometowns, Salt Lake City, Utah
and Spokane, Washington;
Whereas Stockton had a reputation as a true team player
who brought out the best in his teammates; and
Whereas, on June 7, 2003, tens of thousands of fans at-
tended a retirement celebration in Salt Lake City, Utah:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors John Stockton for an outstanding ca-
reer;
(2) congratulates John Stockton on his retirement;
and
(3) thanks John Stockton for his contributions to
basketball, to the State of Utah, and to the Nation.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 274
Honoring John Stockton for an outstanding career, congratulating him on 
his retirement, and thanking him for his contributions to basketball, 
to the State of Utah, and to the Nation. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2003
Mr. MATHESON (for himself and Mr. NETHERCUTT) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring John Stockton for an outstanding career, congratu-
lating him on his retirement, and thanking him for his 
contributions to basketball, to the State of Utah, and 
to the Nation.
Whereas John Stockton is the all-time leader in assists in the 
history of the National Basketball Association; 
Whereas Stockton ranks among the top point guards in bas-
ketball and was selected in 1996 as one of the ‘‘50 Great-
est Players in National Basketball Association History’’; 
Whereas Stockton is the league’s all-time leader in steals, 
ending his career with an incredible 3,265 steals; 
Whereas Stockton loyally played all 19 of his NBA seasons 
with the Utah Jazz in an era dominated by free agency
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fered by Representative Rangel of New York or his designee,
which shall be in order without intervention of any point of
order, shall be considered as read, and shall be separately de-
batable for one hour equally divided and controlled by the
proponent and an opponent; and (3) one motion to recommit
with or without instructions.
Attest:
Clerk.
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and propelled his team to the NBA playoffs during each 
of those years; 
Whereas Stockton won two gold medals as a member of the 
United States men’s basketball ‘‘Dream Team’’ in the 
1992 Olympics in Barcelona and the 1996 Olympics in 
Atlanta; 
Whereas Stockton has been a perennial All-Star, All-NBA se-
lection, and has made the NBA All-Defensive Team three 
times; 
Whereas Stockton’s commitment to being part of a team 
made him successful both on the court and off as a dedi-
cated husband to his wife, Nada, and father to his six 
children; 
Whereas Stockton’s sportsmanship and commitment to bas-
ketball made him a hero to millions of Americans, espe-
cially those in his dual hometowns, Salt Lake City, Utah 
and Spokane, Washington; 
Whereas Stockton had a reputation as a true team player 
who brought out the best in his teammates; and 
Whereas, on June 7, 2003, tens of thousands of fans at-
tended a retirement celebration in Salt Lake City, Utah: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors John Stockton for an outstanding 
career; 
(2) congratulates John Stockton on his retire-
ment; and
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(3) thanks John Stockton for his contributions 
to basketball, to the State of Utah, and to the Na-
tion.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 275
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. Res. 22) proposing 
a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 12, 2003
Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Rules 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H. J. 
Res. 22) proposing a balanced budget amendment to 
the Constitution of the United States.
Resolved, That immediately upon adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker shall, 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 joint resolution (H. J. Res. 22) proposing a 
balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the 
United States. General debate shall be confined to the 
joint resolution and shall not exceed two hours equally di-
vided and controlled by the chairman and ranking minor-
ity member of the Committee on the Judiciary. After gen-
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eral debate the joint resolution shall be considered for 
amendment under the five-minute rule. At the conclusion 
of consideration of the joint resolution for amendment the 
Committee shall rise and report the joint resolution to the 
House with such amendments as may have been adopted. 
The previous question shall be considered as ordered on 
the joint resolution and amendments thereto to final pas-
sage without intervening motion except one motion to re-
commit with or without instructions. 
SEC. 2. If the Committee of the Whole rises and re-
ports that it has come to no resolution on the joint resolu-
tion, then on the next legislative day the House shall, im-
mediately after the third daily order of business under 
clause 1 of rule XIV, resolve into the Committee of the 
Whole for further consideration of the joint resolution.
Æ
H. Res. 276
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 17, 2003.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (S. 342) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and
Treatment Act to make improvements to and reauthorize pro-
grams under that Act, and for other purposes. All points of
order against the conference report and against its consider-
ation are waived.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 63
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 276
[Report No. 108–154] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (S. 342) to amend the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act 
to make improvements to and reauthorize programs under that Act, 
and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2003
Mr. SESSIONS, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (S. 342) to amend the Child Abuse 
Prevention and Treatment Act to make improvements 
to and reauthorize programs under that Act, and for 
other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (S. 342) to amend the Child Abuse Pre-
vention and Treatment Act to make improvements to and 
reauthorize programs under that Act, and for other pur-
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poses. All points of order against the conference report 
and against its consideration are waived.
House Calendar No. 63
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 276
[Report No. 108–154] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (S. 342) to amend the 
Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to 
make improvements to and reauthorize programs 
under that Act, and for other purposes. 
JUNE 16, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 277
Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2003
Mr. COX (for himself, Mr. DELAY, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. BLUNT, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. 
GOODLATTE, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. VITTER, Mr. WICKER, Mr. WIL-
SON of South Carolina, Mr. BURGESS, Mr. KING of Iowa, Mr. KENNEDY 
of Minnesota, Mr. MARKEY, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, Mr. BARTON 
of Texas, Mr. STEARNS, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. SMITH of 
Michigan, Ms. HARRIS, Mr. WELLER, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. 
SHADEGG, Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida, Mr. MARIO DIAZ-
BALART of Florida, and Mr. SESSIONS) submitted the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing support for freedom in Hong Kong.
Whereas Hong Kong has long been the world’s freest econ-
omy, renowned for its rule of law and its jealous protec-
tion of civil rights and civil liberties; 
Whereas the 1984 Sino-British Joint Declaration explicitly 
guarantees that all of Hong Kong’s freedoms, including 
press freedom, religious freedom, and freedom of associa-
tion, will continue for at least 50 years; 
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China 
pledged to respect Hong Kong’s Basic Law of 1990, 
which explicitly protects freedom of speech, of the press
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and of publication, of association, of assembly, of proces-
sion, of demonstration, and of communication; 
Whereas the Basic Law also explicitly protects freedom of 
conscience, religious belief, and of religious expression; 
Whereas Hong Kong’s traditional rule of law, which has 
guaranteed all of these civil rights and civil liberties, is 
essential to its continued freedom, and the erosion of that 
rule of law bodes ill for the maintenance and expansion 
of both economic freedom and individual civil rights; 
Whereas in the United States-Hong Kong Policy Act of 1992 
Congress declared: ‘‘The human rights of the people of 
Hong Kong are of great importance to the United States 
and are directly relevant to United States interests in 
Hong Kong. A fully successful transition in the exercise 
of sovereignty over Hong Kong must safeguard human 
rights in and of themselves. Human rights also serve as 
a basis for Hong Kong’s continued economic prosperity.’’; 
Whereas since Hong Kong became a Special Administrative 
Region (SAR) of the People’s Republic of China on July 
1, 1997, the Hong Kong authorities have changed the 
system of electing representatives to the Legislative 
Council, added appointed members to District Councils, 
invited the central government to reverse Hong Kong 
courts, and declined to permit the entry of some Amer-
ican visitors and other foreign nationals whose views are 
opposed by the People’s Republic of China; 
Whereas, despite the provisions of the Basic Law which call 
for a gradual and orderly process toward democratic elec-
tion of the legislature and chief executive, and which call 
for universal suffrage, the Government of the Hong Kong
(1) in paragraph (1)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘Pesticide Registration Im-
provement Extension Act of 2012’’ and insert-
ing ‘‘Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act of 
2017’’; and 
(B) by inserting after ‘‘covered pesticide 
registration actions’’ the following: ‘‘or for any 
other action covered by a table specified in sub-
section (b)(3)’’; 
(2) in paragraph (3), by striking subparagraph 
(C) and inserting the following new subparagraph: 
‘‘(C) applications for any other action cov-
ered by a table specified in subsection (b)(3).’’; 
and 
(3) in paragraph (4)(A)— 
(A) by striking ‘‘a pesticide registration 
application’’ and inserting ‘‘a covered applica-
tion’’; and 
(B) by striking ‘‘covered pesticide registra-
tion application’’ and inserting ‘‘covered appli-
cation’’. 
(e) REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.—Section 33(k) of 
the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act 
(7 U.S.C. 136w–8(k)) is amended— 
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H. Res. 278
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 19, 2003.
Whereas Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (hereinafter in this
resolution referred to as ‘‘ALS’’) is a progressive neuro-
muscular disease characterized by a degeneration of
nerve cells of the brain and spinal cord leading to the
wasting of muscles, paralysis, and eventual death;
Whereas approximately 30,000 individuals in the United
States are afflicted with ALS, with approximately 5,000
new cases each year;
Whereas the life expectancy of an individual with ALS is
three to five years from the time of diagnosis;
Whereas there is no known cause or cure for ALS;
Whereas aggressive treatment of the symptoms of ALS can
extend the lives of individuals with the disease;
Whereas recent advances in ALS research have produced
promising leads related to shared disease processes that
appear to operate in many neurodegenerative diseases;
Whereas, on June 19, 1903, New York Yankee baseball leg-
end Henry Louis (Lou) Gehrig was born in New York
City;
Whereas, on June 19, 2003, The ALS Association will help
America celebrate what would have been Lou’s 100th
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birthday, honoring his magnificent baseball career and
his unwavering courage as he faced the deadly disease
that would carry his name; and
Whereas The ALS Association Greater New York Chapter
will celebrate Lou Gehrig’s 100th birthday at Yankee
Stadium on June 19, 2003, by honoring the life and leg-
acy of Lou Gehrig through a pre-game home plate cere-
mony, and these activities will help bring greater aware-
ness to the disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the celebration of Lou Gehrig’s
100th birthday and commends the contributions he and
his legacy have made in the search for better treatments
and a cure for ALS;
(2) acknowledges the struggle of the thousands of
individuals battling ALS everyday and their courage in
facing this debilitating disease;
(3) supports cutting-edge research to find a cure for
ALS; and
(4) applauds the efforts of all organizations, includ-
ing The ALS Association, in their endeavors to raise
awareness about the disease, support research initiatives,
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‘‘(B) alternative remedies will reduce any 
confusion or harm to retail investors due to 
brokers or dealers operating under different 
standards of conduct than those standards that 
apply to investment advisors under section 211 
of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (15 
U.S.C. 80b–11), including— 
‘‘(i) simplifying the titles used by bro-
kers, dealers, and investment advisers; and 
‘‘(ii) enhancing disclosure surrounding 
the different standards of conduct cur-
rently applicable to brokers, dealers, and 
investment advisers; 
‘‘(C) the adoption of a uniform fiduciary 
standard of conduct for brokers, dealers, and 
investment advisors would adversely impact the 
commissions of brokers and dealers, the avail-
ability of proprietary products offered by bro-
kers and dealers, and the ability of brokers and 
dealers to engage in principal transactions with 
customers; and 
‘‘(D) the adoption of a uniform fiduciary 
standard of conduct for brokers or dealers and 
investment advisors would adversely impact re-
tail investor access to personalized and cost-ef-
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and assist those suffering with ALS and their families
in the challenges of coping with this terrible affliction.
Attest:
Clerk.