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Whereas Luis Ferre´ built his father’s business, Puerto Rico 
Iron Works, into a hugely successful industrial enter-
prise; 
Whereas Luis Ferre´, who entered politics at a propitious time 
in the island’s history, was a delegate to the Constitu-
tional Convention in 1951 and was elected to the Puerto 
Rican House of Representatives in 1953; 
Whereas Luis Ferre´ saw the opportunity to advocate Puerto 
Rican statehood in 1967, the year of the first political 
status plebiscite on the island; 
Whereas, although Puerto Rico remained a commonwealth 
after the 1967 plebiscite, Luis Ferre´ utilized the plebi-
scite to mobilize statehood forces and to establish a new 
political entity, the New Progressive Party; 
Whereas in 1968 Luis Ferre´ ran for Governor of Puerto Rico 
as the New Progressive Party candidate and won a close 
race; 
Whereas Luis Ferre´ served as Governor for one term, from 
1969 to 1973; 
Whereas, as Governor, Luis Ferre´ ordered the liberation of 
all political prisoners incarcerated in Puerto Rican pris-
ons as an act of national reconciliation; 
Whereas when Luis Ferre´ was elected Governor he launched 
an effort to address what he called ‘‘the inequalities of 
Puerto Rican society’’, with initiatives to grant property 
titles to people living on public lands and to build mul-
tiple housing structures in rural and urban areas of 
Puerto Rico to provide homes for low-income families; 
Whereas, during his term as Governor, Luis Ferre´ signed 
into law several pieces of social legislation that contrib-
uted to the betterment of Puerto Rican workers, includ-
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ing pay increases for teachers and policemen as well as 
other public employees and ‘‘Christmas bonuses’’, where-
by workers received a check for at least 4 percent of their 
annual salary during the holiday season; 
Whereas, as Governor, Luis Ferre´ appointed the first woman 
to a cabinet-level position, selecting Julita Rivera de 
Vicenty as Secretary of Labor of Puerto Rico; 
Whereas Luis Ferre´ made great contributions to Puerto 
Rican cultural life, founding the Ponce Museum of Arts 
and giving scholarships to artists to further their studies 
in disciplines such as painting, visual arts, and music; 
Whereas, throughout his life over the past century, Luis 
Ferre´ became an honored elder statesman and philan-
thropist; 
Whereas Luis Ferre´ is one of four Puerto Ricans who have 
received the Presidential Medal of Freedom; and 
Whereas Luis Ferre´ passed away on October 21, 2003, at the 
age of 99: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors Luis A. Ferre´ for his outstanding 
political leadership, business savvy, advocacy for so-
cial justice, and great love and support of the arts; 
and 
(2) expresses condolences on his passing to his 
wife, Tiody de Jesus, and his two children, Antonio 
Luis and Rosario, and grandchildren.
Æ
IV 
House Calendar No. 125
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 434
[Report No. 108–352] 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to 
consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 6, 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 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with 
respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported 
from the Committee on Rules.
Resolved, That the requirement of clause 6(a) of rule 
XIII for a two-thirds vote to consider a report from the 
Committee on Rules on the same day it is presented to 
the House is waived with respect to any resolution re-
ported on the legislative day of November 7, 2003, pro-
viding for consideration or disposition of a conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize ap-
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propriations for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of 
the Department of Defense, for military construction, and 
for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to pre-
scribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the 
Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
House Calendar No. 125
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 434
[Report No. 108–352] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 436
Honoring the United States Army Volunteer Reserve for its dedicated and 
distinguished service to veterans and communities in need in the United 
States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 6, 2003
Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD submitted the following resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the United States Army Volunteer Reserve for 
its dedicated and distinguished service to veterans and 
communities in need in the United States.
Whereas the United States Army Volunteer Reserve 
(USAVR) continues its primary mission of rendering 
final military honors to the families of deceased veterans 
and has to date rendered more than 5,000 final military 
honors services at no cost to the families or taxpayers; 
Whereas the USAVR continues to work with and train other 
military and veterans organizations in rendering final 
military honors; 
Whereas the USAVR is working in conjunction with military 
and civil authorities in the training and preparation for 
their secondary mission of being a force structure multi-
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plier in civil emergencies and mass casualty situations 
through individual and organizational civic emergency 
management training; 
Whereas the USAVR has provided no-cost wellness care to 
disadvantaged or homeless persons; and 
Whereas the USAVR continues to flourish due to its enlight-
ened leadership and the dedication of its members: Now, 
therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog-
nizes and honors the USAVR for its dedicated and distin-
guished service to veterans and communities in need in 
the United States.
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H. Res. 437
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 7, 2003.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal
year 2004 for military activities of the Department of De-
fense, for military construction, and for defense activities of
the Department of Energy, to prescribe personnel strengths
for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and for other pur-
poses. All points of order against the conference report and
against its consideration are waived. The conference report
shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 126
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 437
[Report No. 108–355] 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the 
bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, for military construc-
tion, and for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, and 
for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 7 (legislative day, NOVEMBER 6), 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 
Waiving points of order against the conference report to 
accompany the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropria-
tions for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the 
Department of Defense, for military construction, and 
for defense activities of the Department of Energy, to 
prescribe personnel strengths for such fiscal year for 
the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it 
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
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company the bill (H.R. 1588) to authorize appropriations 
for fiscal year 2004 for military activities of the Depart-
ment of Defense, for military construction, and for defense 
activities of the Department of Energy, to prescribe per-
sonnel strengths for such fiscal year for the Armed Forces, 
and for other purposes. All points of order against the con-
ference report and against its consideration are waived. 
The conference report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 126
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 437
[Report No. 108–355] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 1588) to au-
thorize appropriations for fiscal year 2004 for 
military activities of the Department of Defense, 
for military construction, and for defense activi-
ties of the Department of Energy, to prescribe 
personnel strengths for such fiscal year for the 
Armed Forces, and for other purposes. 
NOVEMBER 7 (legislative day, NOVEMBER 6), 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
H. Res. 438
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 17, 2003.
Whereas John Gagliardi began his coaching career in 1943
at the age of 16 when his high school football coach was
drafted and John Gagliardi asked to take over his posi-
tion;
Whereas John Gagliardi won four conference titles during the
six years he coached high school football;
Whereas John Gagliardi graduated from Colorado College in
1949 and began coaching football, basketball, and base-
ball at Carroll College in Helena, Montana, winning titles
in all three sports;
Whereas John Gagliardi took over the football program at St.
John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, in 1953 and
the football team won the Minnesota Intercollegiate Ath-
letic Conference title in his first year as coach;
Whereas by the end of the 2002 season, John Gagliardi had
won three national championships, coached 25 conference
title teams, appeared in 45 post-season games and com-
piled a 400–114–11 record during his 50 years at St.
John’s University;
Whereas under the leadership of John Gagliardi, St. John’s
University has been nationally ranked 37 times in the
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past 39 years, and the university set a record with a 61.5
points per game average in 1993;
Whereas over 150 students participate in the St. John’s Uni-
versity football program each year and every player
dresses for home games;
Whereas John Gagliardi’s coaching methods follow the ‘‘Win-
ning with No’s’’ theory: no blocking sleds or dummies, no
whistles, no tackling in practices, no athletic scholarships,
and no long practices;
Whereas John Gagliardi has coached over 5,000 players dur-
ing his 50 years at St. John’s University, and no player
has failed to graduate and most have graduated in four
years;
Whereas, in 1993, the John Gagliardi trophy was unveiled,
and it is given each year to the most outstanding Divi-
sion III football player;
Whereas on November 1, 2003, John Gagliardi tied Gram-
bling University coach Eddie Robinson’s record of 408
wins with a 15 to 12 victory over the University of St.
Thomas;
Whereas on November 8, 2003, John Gagliardi broke Eddie
Robinson’s record with a 29 to 26 victory over Bethel
College;
Whereas John Gagliardi is admired by his players, as well as
by the students, faculty, and fans of St. John’s Univer-
sity for his ability to motivate and inspire;
Whereas students who take his course, Theory of Football,
credit John Gagliardi for teaching them more about life
than about football;
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Whereas those closest to John Gagliardi will tell you that
football is only part of his life—he values the time he
spends with Peg, his wife of 47 years, and their four chil-
dren; and
Whereas the on- and off-the-field accomplishments of John
Gagliardi have placed him in an elite club that includes
the best coaches in history: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratu-
lates John Gagliardi, football coach of St. John’s University
in 
Collegeville, 
Minnesota, 
on 
becoming 
the 
all-time
winningest coach in collegiate football history.
Attest:
Clerk.
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old N. Burdett, Secretary James M. Romano, Treasurer 
Thomas G. Jenkins, Jr., and Sergeant-at-Arms James 
Thomas Snyder; 
Whereas former Judge Frank Montgomery, Werner Fornos, 
J.W. Arnold, District Governor Jim McDiarmid, District 
Governor-Elect Ray Streib, and Catherine Tran helped 
establish the Rotary Club of Capitol Hill and the historic 
Rotary Club of Washington, D.C.; 
Whereas the object of Rotary Clubs is to encourage and fos-
ter the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise; 
Whereas Rotary Clubs promote high ethical standards in 
business and the professions and encourage recognition of 
the worthiness of all useful occupations; 
Whereas Rotary Clubs believe in the dignity of the occupation 
of each Rotarian as an opportunity to serve society; and 
Whereas Rotary Clubs support the ideal of service in the per-
sonal, business, and community life of each Rotarian: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the establishment of the Rotary 
Club of Capitol Hill; 
(2) recognizes the important contributions of 
Rotary Clubs to society: 
(3) salutes the charter members and officers for 
their commitment to service; and 
(4) encourages the growth and longevity of the 
Rotary Club of Capitol Hill.
Æ
H. Res. 439
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
March 2, 2004.
Whereas Willie Shoemaker was born Billie Lee Shoemaker on
August 19, 1931, in Fabens, Texas;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker, nicknamed the ‘‘Shoe’’, is argu-
ably the most successful jockey in the history of horse
racing;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker won his first race at the age of
18 and had compiled 8,833 victories by the time he re-
tired in 1990;
Whereas in 1970, Willie Shoemaker became the all-time lead-
er in career wins by surpassing John Longden’s total of
6,033 wins;
Whereas on March 3, 1985, while riding Lord at War at the
Santa Anita Handicap, Willie Shoemaker became the
first jockey to total $100,000,000 in purse winnings;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker held the record for career wins for
29 years;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker won four Kentucky Derbies, five
Belmont Stakes, and three Preakness Stakes;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker was the oldest jockey to ride a
winner in the Kentucky Derby and the Breeder’s Cup;
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Whereas at Santa Anita in 1990, Willie Shoemaker ran the
final race of his storied 41-year career;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker is a member of thoroughbred
racing’s Hall of Fame and the Texas Horse Racing Hall
of Fame;
Whereas on April 8, 1991, just over a year after his retire-
ment, Willie Shoemaker was involved in a car accident
that left him paralyzed from the neck down;
Whereas Willie Shoemaker was an honorary Chairman of the
Board of Directors of the Paralysis Project of America,
whose mission is to accelerate progress toward finding a
cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury; and
Whereas on October 13, 2003, America was saddened by the
death of Willie Shoemaker at the age of 72: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the life and legendary career in horse
racing of Willie Shoemaker; and
(2) expresses condolences on the passing of Willie
Shoemaker to his family and friends.
Attest:
Clerk.
House Calendar No. 134
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 458
[Report No. 108–389] 
RESOLUTION 
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII 
with respect to consideration of certain resolu-
tions reported from the Committee on Rules. 
NOVEMBER 20, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 439
Honoring the life and career of Willie Shoemaker and expressing the condo-
lences of the House of Representatives to his family and friends on 
his death. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 10, 2003
Mr. REYES (for himself and Mr. DREIER) submitted the following resolution; 
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring the life and career of Willie Shoemaker and ex-
pressing the condolences of the House of Representatives 
to his family and friends on his death.
Whereas Willie Shoemaker was born Billie Lee Shoemaker on 
August 19, 1931, in Fabens, Texas; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker, nicknamed the ‘‘Shoe’’, is argu-
ably the most successful jockey in the history of horse 
racing; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker won his first race at the age of 
18 and had compiled 8,833 victories by the time he re-
tired in 1990; 
Whereas in 1970, Willie Shoemaker became the all-time lead-
er in career wins by surpassing John Longden’s total of 
6,033 wins;
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Whereas on March 3, 1985, while riding Lord at War at the 
Santa Anita Handicap, Willie Shoemaker became the 
first jockey to total $100,000,000 in purse winnings; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker held the record for career wins for 
29 years; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker won four Kentucky Derbies, five 
Belmont Stakes, and three Preakness Stakes; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker was the oldest jockey to ride a 
winner in the Kentucky Derby and the Breeder’s Cup; 
Whereas at Santa Anita in 1990, Willie Shoemaker ran the 
final race of his storied 41-year career; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker is a member of thoroughbred 
racing’s Hall of Fame and the Texas Horse Racing Hall 
of Fame; 
Whereas on April 8, 1991, just over a year after his retire-
ment, Willie Shoemaker was involved in a car accident 
that left him paralyzed from the neck down; 
Whereas Willie Shoemaker was an honorary Chairman of the 
Board of Directors of the Paralysis Project of America, 
whose mission is to accelerate progress toward finding a 
cure for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury; and 
Whereas on October 13, 2003, America was saddened by the 
death of Willie Shoemaker at the age of 72: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors the life and legendary career in 
horse racing of Willie Shoemaker; and
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(2) expresses condolences on the passing of 
Willie Shoemaker to his family and friends.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 43
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to post on the official 
public Internet site of the House of Representatives all lobbying registra-
tions and reports filed with the Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure 
Act of 1995. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 29, 2003
Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin (for himself, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. 
DOGGETT, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. PETRI, Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts, and 
Mr. BERMAN) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Directing the Clerk of the House of Representatives to post 
on the official public Internet site of the House of Rep-
resentatives all lobbying registrations and reports filed 
with the Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 
1995.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. POSTING OF LOBBYING REGISTRATION AND 
DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON HOUSE OF 
REPRESENTATIVES INTERNET SITE. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Not later than 60 days after re-
ceipt, the Clerk of the House of Representatives shall post
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ates against the United States in the form of 
counter import restrictions; and 
(3) strongly urges the President to direct the 
United States Trade Representative to use the voice 
and vote of the United States at the WTO to ensure 
that immediate reforms are made to the WTO dis-
pute settlement process to increase its transparency 
and to ensure that it does not unfairly restrict trade 
remedy laws, create new obligations, or undermine 
legitimate trade actions brought by the United 
States or other WTO member countries.
Æ
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on the official public Internet site of the House of Rep-
resentatives each registration and report filed with and re-
tained by the Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act 
of 1995 (2 U.S.C. 1601 et seq.). 
(b) PROVIDING NOTICE ON FORMS.—The Clerk shall 
include on each registration and report form prepared and 
provided by the Clerk for purposes of the Lobbying Disclo-
sure Act of 1995 a statement that the completed form will 
be posted on the official public Internet site of the House 
of Representatives in accordance with subsection (a). 
SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. 
This resolution shall apply with respect to all reg-
istrations and reports filed with the Clerk of the House 
of Representatives on or after the date of the adoption 
of this resolution.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. RES. 440
Providing that the executive branch should remove certain entry restrictions 
for Mexican nationals, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
NOVEMBER 14, 2003
Mr. ORTIZ (for himself, Mr. HINOJOSA, and Mr. RODRIGUEZ) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary 
RESOLUTION 
Providing that the executive branch should remove certain 
entry restrictions for Mexican nationals, and for other 
purposes.
Whereas the United States-Mexico border economy enriches 
the southern United States border States; 
Whereas the North American Free Trade Agreement 
(NAFTA), approved by Congress in 1993, created a huge 
upsurge in the United States economy fueled by NAFTA-
associated commerce; 
Whereas the free flow of cross-border commerce is essential 
to the national and local economies; 
Whereas fairness demands that the international border pol-
icy of the United States treat friendly neighbors equally; 
and
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Whereas the Department of Homeland Security announced a 
United States Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator 
Technology (US-VISIT) concept in May 2003 to imple-
ment an entry/exit system at the 50 largest land border 
ports of entry by the end of 2004, and at all land border 
ports of entry by the end of 2005, but has yet to disclose 
an implementation plan for the system: Now, therefore, 
be it
Resolved, That—
(1) the executive branch should amend the per-
missible period of entry for users of the Laser Visa 
(Border Crossing Card), and should remove the 25-
mile restriction on travel by Mexican nationals in the 
United States, in order to more accurately reflect 
the economic and social realities of the United 
States-Mexico border region; and 
(2) in developing the United States Visitor and 
Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) 
for land ports, the executive branch should take into 
consideration national security and any potential 
harm to any of the economies of the NAFTA coun-
tries and the economies of the border regions of 
those countries.
Æ
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thority of the United States, shall be the supreme Law 
of the Land’’; 
Whereas article VI, clause 3 of the Constitution provides in 
part that ‘‘The Senators and Representatives before men-
tioned, and the Members of the several State Legisla-
tures, and all executive and judicial Officers, both of the 
United States and of the several States, shall be bound 
by Oath or Affirmation, to support this Constitution’’; 
Whereas the role of the Supreme Court is to interpret laws 
based on the Constitution; 
Whereas the Supreme Court has cited world opinions and 
laws in two recently decided cases, Atkins v. Virginia and 
Lawrence v. Texas; and 
Whereas the laws of foreign countries, and international laws 
and agreements not made under the authority of the 
United States, have no legal standing under the United 
States legal system: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Constitutional 
Preservation Resolution’’. 
SEC. 2. SENSE OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES. 
It is the sense of the House of Representatives that, 
pursuant to article VI of the Constitution, the Supreme 
Court should base its decisions on the Constitution and 
the Laws of the United States, and not on the law of any