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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 163
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Independence Day and
expressing the sense of Congress that history be regarded as a means
of understanding the past and solving the challenges of the future.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 14, 2001
Mr. WATTS of Oklahoma (for himself and Mr. DAVIS of Illinois) submitted
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee
on Government Reform
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Inde-
pendence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that
history be regarded as a means of understanding the
past and solving the challenges of the future.
Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier
areas of the country until long after the conclusion of the
Civil War, especially in the Southwestern United States;
Whereas the African Americans who had been slaves in the
Southwest thereafter celebrated June 19, known as
Juneteenth Independence Day, as the anniversary of
their emancipation;
•HCON 163 IH
Whereas these African Americans handed down that tradition
from generation to generation as an inspiration and en-
couragement for future generations;
Whereas Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have
thus been held for 136 years to honor the memory of all
those who endured slavery and especially those who
moved from slavery to freedom; and
Whereas the faith and strength of character shown by these
former slaves remains an example for all people of the
United States, regardless of background, region, or race:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) Congress recognizes the historical signifi-
cance of Juneteenth Independence Day, an impor-
tant date in the Nation’s history, and encourages
the continued celebration of this day to provide an
opportunity for all people of the United States to
learn more about the past and to better understand
the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and
(2) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) history be regarded as a means for un-
derstanding the past and solving the challenges
of the future;
(B) the celebration of the end of slavery is
an important and enriching part of the history
and heritage of the United States; and
•HCON 163 IH
(C) a copy of this joint resolution should
be transmitted to the National Association of
Juneteenth Lineage as an expression of appre-
ciation for its role in promoting the observance
of the end of slavery.
Æ
•HCON 168 IH
Whereas repressive governments often use torture as a weap-
on against democracy by eliminating the leadership of
their opposition and frightening the general public;
Whereas more than 500,000 survivors of torture live in the
United States;
Whereas torture has devastating effects on the victim which
often require extensive medical and psychological treat-
ment;
Whereas both the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 (Public
Law 105–320) and the Torture Victims Relief Reauthor-
ization Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–87) authorize fund-
ing for rehabilitation services for victims of torture so
that these individuals may become productive and con-
tributing members of their communities;
Whereas the United States played a leading role in the adop-
tion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
has ratified the United Nations Convention Against Tor-
ture and Other Forms of Inhuman and Degrading Treat-
ment or Punishment; and
Whereas June 26th of each year is the United Nations Inter-
national Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, on the occasion of the United Nations
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Con-
gress pays tribute to all victims of torture in the United
States and around the world who are struggling to over-
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 163
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 20, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the historical significance of Juneteenth Inde-
pendence Day and expressing the sense of Congress that
history be regarded as a means of understanding the
past and solving the challenges of the future.
Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier
areas of the country until long after the conclusion of the
Civil War, especially in the Southwestern United States;
Whereas the African Americans who had been slaves in the
Southwest thereafter celebrated June 19, known as
Juneteenth Independence Day, as the anniversary of
their emancipation;
HCON 163 RFS
Whereas these African Americans handed down that tradition
from generation to generation as an inspiration and en-
couragement for future generations;
Whereas Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have
thus been held for 136 years to honor the memory of all
those who endured slavery and especially those who
moved from slavery to freedom; and
Whereas the faith and strength of character shown by these
former slaves remains an example for all people of the
United States, regardless of background, region, or race:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) Congress recognizes the historical signifi-
cance of Juneteenth Independence Day, an impor-
tant date in the Nation’s history, and encourages
the continued celebration of this day to provide an
opportunity for all people of the United States to
learn more about the past and to better understand
the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and
(2) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) history be regarded as a means for un-
derstanding the past and solving the challenges
of the future; and
HCON 163 RFS
(B) the celebration of the end of slavery is
an important and enriching part of the history
and heritage of the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 19, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
By MARTHA C. MORRISON,
Deputy Clerk.
HCON 227 RFS
(2) condemns any acts of violence or discrimi-
nation against any Americans, including Arab-Amer-
icans, American Muslims, and Americans from
South Asia.
Passed the House of Representatives September 15
(legislative day, September 14), 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
•HCON 164 IH
(2) the accession of Cyprus to the European
Union would act as a catalyst for the solution of the
Cyprus problem without the latter being a pre-
condition for accession;
(3) membership of Cyprus to the European
Union should be strongly supported;
(4) all Cypriots be urged to support and en-
courage efforts to bring Cyprus into the European
Union; and
(5) the various agencies of the United States
Government should pursue vigorously and as an
issue of high and urgent priority new initiatives that
will help promote and achieve reunification, rec-
onciliation, stability, and prosperity on Cyprus.
Æ
•HCON 165 EH
Whereas fibroids are the most frequently diagnosed tumor of
the female pelvis and range in size from 1mm to more
than 20cm (8 inches) in diameter;
Whereas they are not associated with cancer and almost
never develop into cancer (less than one percent becoming
malignant);
Whereas the symptoms of fibroids can include excessive
bleeding during menstrual periods, spotting or bleeding
between periods, frequent urination, and/or lower back
pain;
Whereas the preferred method of treatment for fibroids is a
hysterectomy, which is the complete removal of the uter-
us, leaving the woman unable to bear children for the
rest of her life;
Whereas diets rich in fatty foods have been a contributing
factor to an increased risk in fibroid tumors;
Whereas there are alternative methods to a hysterectomy
available, but they are less permanent, and have meno-
pausal symptoms;
Whereas, in cases of hormonal treatment, the fibroids will re-
grow should the treatment cease; and
Whereas research conducted by the National Institute of En-
vironmental Health indicated that while estrogen and
progesterone are contributing factors, fibroids can be tar-
geted by environmental chemicals whose effects are medi-
ated through the estrogen and/or progesterone receptors:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
•HCON 165 EH
(1) the Congress recognizes the health and edu-
cational needs of women in the United States who
may be suffering from fibroids;
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that the med-
ical community should explore alternatives to
hysterectomies in greater detail, so that women who
choose to bear children in their lives may do so,
while eliminating recurring fibroids; and
(3) the Congress—
(A) encourages women to pay greater at-
tention to their reproductive health by making
regular visits to their OB/GYNs; and
(B) encourages women and their physi-
cians to know all safe options available for the
prevention and cure of fibroids.
Passed the House of Representatives May 20, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 165
Expressing the sense of the Congress that continual research and education
into the cause and cure for fibroid cancer be addressed.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 19, 2001
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that continual research
and education into the cause and cure for fibroid cancer
be addressed.
Whereas the vast majority of fibroids occur in women of re-
productive age, and between 20 and 40 percent of women
are diagnosed;
Whereas African American women are twice as likely to be
diagnosed with fibroids than Caucasian women;
Whereas fibroids are the most frequently diagnosed tumor of
the female pelvis and range in size from 1mm to more
than 20cm (8 inches) in diameter;
Whereas they are not associated with cancer and almost
never develop into cancer (less than one percent becoming
malignant);
•HCON 165 IH
Whereas the symptoms of fibroids can include excessive
bleeding during menstrual periods, spotting or bleeding
between periods, frequent urination, and/or lower back
pain;
Whereas the preferred method of treatment for fibroids is a
hysterectomy, which is the complete removal of the uter-
us, leaving the woman unable to bear children for the
rest of her life;
Whereas diets rich in fatty foods have been a contributing
factor to an increased risk in fibroid tumors;
Whereas there are alternative methods to a hysterectomy
available, but they are less permanent, and have meno-
pausal symptoms;
Whereas, in cases of hormonal treatment, the fibroids will re-
grow should the treatment cease; and
Whereas research conducted by the National Institute of En-
vironmental Health indicated that while estrogen and
progesterone are contributing factors, fibroids can be tar-
geted by environmental chemicals whose effects are medi-
ated through the estrogen and/or progesterone receptors:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) the Congress recognizes the health and edu-
cational needs of women in the United States who
may be suffering from fibroids;
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that the med-
ical community should explore alternatives to
hysterectomies in greater detail, so that women who
•HCON 165 IH
choose to bear children in their lives may do so,
while eliminating recurring fibroids; and
(3) the Congress—
(A) encourages women to pay greater at-
tention to their reproductive health by making
regular visits to their OB/GYNs; and
(B) encourages women and their physi-
cians to know all safe options available for the
prevention and cure of fibroids.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 165
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 21, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and
Pensions
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that continual research
and education into the cause and cure for fibroid tumors
be addressed.
Whereas the vast majority of fibroids occur in women of re-
productive age, and between 20 and 40 percent of women
are diagnosed;
Whereas African American women are twice as likely to be
diagnosed with fibroids than Caucasian women;
HCON 165 RFS
Whereas fibroids are the most frequently diagnosed tumor of
the female pelvis and range in size from 1mm to more
than 20cm (8 inches) in diameter;
Whereas they are not associated with cancer and almost
never develop into cancer (less than one percent becoming
malignant);
Whereas the symptoms of fibroids can include excessive
bleeding during menstrual periods, spotting or bleeding
between periods, frequent urination, and/or lower back
pain;
Whereas the preferred method of treatment for fibroids is a
hysterectomy, which is the complete removal of the uter-
us, leaving the woman unable to bear children for the
rest of her life;
Whereas diets rich in fatty foods have been a contributing
factor to an increased risk in fibroid tumors;
Whereas there are alternative methods to a hysterectomy
available, but they are less permanent, and have meno-
pausal symptoms;
Whereas, in cases of hormonal treatment, the fibroids will re-
grow should the treatment cease; and
Whereas research conducted by the National Institute of En-
vironmental Health indicated that while estrogen and
progesterone are contributing factors, fibroids can be tar-
geted by environmental chemicals whose effects are medi-
ated through the estrogen and/or progesterone receptors:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
HCON 165 RFS
(1) the Congress recognizes the health and edu-
cational needs of women in the United States who
may be suffering from fibroids;
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that the med-
ical community should explore alternatives to
hysterectomies in greater detail, so that women who
choose to bear children in their lives may do so,
while eliminating recurring fibroids; and
(3) the Congress—
(A) encourages women to pay greater at-
tention to their reproductive health by making
regular visits to their OB/GYNs; and
(B) encourages women and their physi-
cians to know all safe options available for the
prevention and cure of fibroids.
Passed the House of Representatives May 20, 2002.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 166
Recognizing the invaluable contribution of Native American Veterans and
honoring their service to the Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 19, 2001
Mr. PALLONE (for himself, Mr. BACA, Mr. FROST, Mr. FILNER, Ms. MCKIN-
NEY, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. CROWLEY, Ms. JACKSON-
LEE of Texas, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California,
Mr. HAYWORTH, Ms. LEE, Mr. RANGEL, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, and Ms.
CARSON of Indiana) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the invaluable contribution of Native American
Veterans and honoring their service to the Nation.
Whereas Native Americans from tribes across the Nation
have often been the first to respond to the call of duty
in service to the Nation and have fought, often as volun-
teers, in every major conflict in the 20th Century;
Whereas despite the fact that many Native Americans did not
even have full American citizenship until 1924, many
thousands of Native American men and women re-
sponded to the call of duty to serve in the Armed Forces;
Whereas 14 soldiers from the Choctaw tribe serving in the
36th Division of the United States Army during World
•HCON 166 IH
War I used their native language to create an unbreak-
able code, enabling American forces to communicate se-
curely, and thus helped turn the tide of the Meuse-Ar-
gonne offensive in favor of the Allied nations;
Whereas the use of Native American soldiers as ‘‘Code Talk-
ers’’, as they came to be known, continued with unparal-
leled success during World War II, with over 500 mem-
bers of the Navajo, Choctaw, Commanche, Onieda, Chip-
pewa, Sac and Fox, and Hopi tribes helping to provide
this essential component of American military commu-
nications in both the Pacific and Europe;
Whereas Native Americans have consistently enlisted in the
Armed Forces at far greater rates than those of any
other ethnic groups in the United States, including more
than 12,000 serving during World War I, more than
25,000 during World War II, and more than 42,000 dur-
ing Vietnam; and
Whereas 11 Native American servicemen in the 20th Cen-
tury, namely, Van T. Barfoot, Ernest Childers, John R.
Crews, Ernest Edwin Evans, Jack C. Montgomery, John
N. Reese, Jr., Charles George, Raymond Harvey, Mitch-
ell Red Cloud, J. Elliot Williams, and Michael E. Thorn-
ton, were awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for
their valor above and beyond the call of duty in the bat-
tles of World War II, the Korean conflict, and Vietnam:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) recognizes the outstanding contributions of
Native Americans who have served in the Armed
Forces of the United States, and especially honors
•HCON 166 IH
those Native Americans who gave their lives to de-
fend freedom and democracy;
(2) encourages all Americans to study and ap-
preciate the enormous contributions of Native Amer-
icans serving in the Armed Forces; and
(3) thanks the members of all Native American
tribes whose men and women serve and have served
in the Armed Forces.
Æ
HCON 176 RDS
adjourned until 2 p.m. on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, or until
noon on the second day after Members are notified to reas-
semble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution,
whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses
or adjourns at the close of business on Thursday, June
28, 2001, Friday, June 29, 2001, Saturday, June 30,
2001, Monday, July 2, 2001, Tuesday, July 3, 2001,
Thursday, July 5, 2001, Friday, July 6, 2001, or Satur-
day, July 7, 2001, on a motion offered pursuant to this
concurrent resolution by its Majority Leader or his des-
ignee, it stand recessed or adjourned until noon on Mon-
day, July 9, 2001, or until such time on that day as may
be specified by its Majority Leader or his designee in the
motion to recess or adjourn, or until noon on the second
day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to
section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs
first.
SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority
Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with
the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority 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 June 27, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of
victims of torture.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the people of the United States abhor the use of tor-
ture by any government or person;
Whereas the existence of torture creates a climate of fear and
international insecurity that affects all people;
Whereas torture results in mental and physical damage to an
individual that destroys the individual’s personality and
terrorizes society and the effects of torture can last a life-
•HCON 168 EH
time for the individual and can also affect future genera-
tions;
Whereas repressive governments often use torture as a weap-
on against democracy by eliminating the leadership of
their opposition and frightening the general public;
Whereas more than 500,000 survivors of torture live in the
United States;
Whereas torture has devastating effects on the victim which
often require extensive medical and psychological treat-
ment;
Whereas both the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 (Public
Law 105–320) and the Torture Victims Relief Reauthor-
ization Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–87) authorize fund-
ing for rehabilitation services for victims of torture so
that these individuals may become productive and con-
tributing members of their communities;
Whereas the United States played a leading role in the adop-
tion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
has ratified the United Nations Convention Against Tor-
ture and Other Forms of Inhuman and Degrading Treat-
ment or Punishment; and
Whereas June 26th of each year is the United Nations Inter-
national Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, on the occasion of the United Nations
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Con-
gress pays tribute to all victims of torture in the United
States and around the world who are struggling to over-
•HCON 168 EH
come the physical scars and psychological effects of tor-
ture.
Passed the House of Representatives July 10, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of victims of torture.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 20, 2001
Ms. ROS-LEHTNEN (for herself, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. ROHR-
ABACHER, Mr. LANTOS, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. CHABOT, Mr.
ENGEL, Mr. LEACH, Ms. MCKINNEY, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ACK-
ERMAN, Mr. DELAHUNT, Mr. CROWLEY, and Ms. LEE) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of victims of
torture.
Whereas the people of the United States abhor the use of tor-
ture by any government or person;
Whereas the existence of torture creates a climate of fear and
international insecurity that affects all people;
Whereas torture results in mental and physical damage to an
individual that destroys the individual’s personality and
terrorizes society and the effects of torture can last a life-
time for the individual and can also affect future genera-
tions;
•HCON 168 IH
come the physical scars and psychological effects of tor-
ture.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 168
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 11, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress in support of victims of
torture.
Whereas the people of the United States abhor the use of tor-
ture by any government or person;
Whereas the existence of torture creates a climate of fear and
international insecurity that affects all people;
Whereas torture results in mental and physical damage to an
individual that destroys the individual’s personality and
terrorizes society and the effects of torture can last a life-
HCON 168 RFS
time for the individual and can also affect future genera-
tions;
Whereas repressive governments often use torture as a weap-
on against democracy by eliminating the leadership of
their opposition and frightening the general public;
Whereas more than 500,000 survivors of torture live in the
United States;
Whereas torture has devastating effects on the victim which
often require extensive medical and psychological treat-
ment;
Whereas both the Torture Victims Relief Act of 1998 (Public
Law 105–320) and the Torture Victims Relief Reauthor-
ization Act of 1999 (Public Law 106–87) authorize fund-
ing for rehabilitation services for victims of torture so
that these individuals may become productive and con-
tributing members of their communities;
Whereas the United States played a leading role in the adop-
tion of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and
has ratified the United Nations Convention Against Tor-
ture and Other Forms of Inhuman and Degrading Treat-
ment or Punishment; and
Whereas June 26th of each year is the United Nations Inter-
national Day in Support of Victims of Torture: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, on the occasion of the United Nations
International Day in Support of Victims of Torture, Con-
gress pays tribute to all victims of torture in the United
States and around the world who are struggling to over-
HCON 168 RFS
come the physical scars and psychological effects of tor-
ture.
Passed the House of Representatives July 10, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.