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H. Res. 561
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 1, 2002.
Whereas there are more than 200 Hispanic-serving institu-
tions in the United States;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions provide the quality
education so essential to full participation in a complex,
highly technological society;
Whereas the number of Hispanic Americans enrolled in col-
lege is growing twice as quickly as enrollment at all col-
leges, according to a recent report from the Department
of Education;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions have allowed many stu-
dents to attain their full potential through higher edu-
cation;
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving in-
stitutions are deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas Hispanic Heritage Month is an appropriate time to
express that recognition: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITU-
TIONS.
The House of Representatives—
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(1) recognizes the significance of Hispanic-serving
institutions;
(2) recognizes that Hispanic-serving institutions are
indispensable in meeting the educational needs of one of
the Nation’s youngest and fastest-growing populations;
(3) commends the Nation’s Hispanic-serving insti-
tutions for their commitment to academic excellence for
all students, including low-income and educationally dis-
advantaged students;
(4) urges the presidents, faculty, and staff of the
Nation’s Hispanic-serving institutions to continue their
efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students who
might otherwise not pursue a postsecondary education;
(5) recognizes the importance of title V of the
Higher Education Act of 1965, which aids in strength-
ening the academic quality, institutional management,
and financial stability of Hispanic-serving institutions;
and
(6) requests that the President issue a proclamation
calling on the people of the United States and interested
groups to demonstrate support for Hispanic-serving in-
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Whereas in December 1919, Paderewski resigned as Premier 
of Poland, and in 1921 he left politics to return to his 
music; 
Whereas the German invasion of Poland in 1939 spurred Pa-
derewski to return to political life; 
Whereas Paderewski fought against the Nazi dictatorship in 
World War II by joining the exiled Polish Government to 
mobilize the Polish forces and to urge the United States 
to join the Allied Forces; 
Whereas Paderewski died in exile in America on June 29, 
1941, while war and occupation imperiled all of Europe; 
Whereas by the direction of United States President Franklin 
D. Roosevelt, Paderewski’s remains were placed along 
side America’s honored dead in Arlington National Ceme-
tery, where President Roosevelt said, ‘‘He may lie there 
until Poland is free.’’; 
Whereas in 1963, United States President John F. Kennedy 
honored Paderewski by placing a plaque marking 
Paderewski’s remains at the Mast of the Maine at Arling-
ton National Cemetery; 
Whereas in 1992, United States President George H.W. 
Bush, at the request of Lech Walesa, the first democrat-
ically elected President of Poland following World War 
II, ordered Paderewski’s remains returned to his native 
Poland; 
Whereas June 26, 1992, the remains of Paderewski were re-
moved from the Mast of the Maine at Arlington National 
Cemetery, and were returned to Poland on June 29, 
1992;
•HRES 561 EH
stitutions in the United States during that month with
appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 561
Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic-serving institutions.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Mr. MCKEON (for himself, Mr. BONILLA, Mr. HINOJOSA, Mr. BOEHNER, Mr.
HOEKSTRA, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, Ms. SANCHEZ, Mr. GON-
ZALEZ, Mr. REYES, Ms. VELA´ZQUEZ, Mr. RODRIGUEZ, Mr. SERRANO,
Mr. PASTOR, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Mr. BECERRA, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Mr.
DIAZ-BALART, and Ms. SOLIS) submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic-serving
institutions.
Whereas there are more than 200 Hispanic-serving institu-
tions in the United States;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions provide the quality
education so essential to full participation in a complex,
highly technological society;
Whereas the number of Hispanic Americans enrolled in col-
lege is growing twice as quickly as enrollment at all col-
leges, according to a recent report from the Department
of Education;
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Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions have allowed many stu-
dents to attain their full potential through higher edu-
cation;
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving in-
stitutions are deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas Hispanic Heritage Month is an appropriate time to
express that recognition: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved,
SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITU-
TIONS.
The House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the significance of Hispanic-serv-
ing institutions;
(2) recognizes that Hispanic-serving institutions
are indispensible in meeting the educational needs of
one of the Nation’s youngest and fastest-growing
populations;
(3) commends the Nation’s Hispanic-serving in-
stitutions for their commitment to academic excel-
lence for all students, including low-income and edu-
cationally disadvantaged students;
(4) urges the presidents, faculty, and staff of
the Nation’s Hispanic-serving institutions to con-
tinue their efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate
students who might otherwise not pursue a postsec-
ondary education;
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(5) recognizes the importance of title V of the
Higher Education Act of 1965, which aids in
strengthening the academic quality, institutional
management, and financial stability of Hispanic-
serving institutions; and
(6) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States
and interested groups to demonstrate support for
Hispanic-serving institutions in the United States
during that month with appropriate ceremonies, ac-
tivities, and programs.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 562
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that a postage stamp
should be issued in commemoration of Diwali, a festival celebrated by
people of Indian origin.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 26, 2002
Mr. PALLONE submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that
a postage stamp should be issued in commemoration
of Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian origin.
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) a postage stamp should be issued by the
United States Postal Service in commemoration of
Diwali, a festival celebrated by people of Indian ori-
gin; and
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Whereas the industries which design, construct, and maintain
roads and highways generate $200,000,000,000 for the
economy annually and sustain about 2,200,000 jobs;
Whereas the advent of the truck, and technological advances
expanding its cargo capacity, dramatically increased the
ability of the United States to transport goods more
quickly and efficiently;
Whereas the trucking industry had $606,000,000,000 in
gross freight revenues, representing 87.5 percent of the
Nation’s freight bill in 2000;
Whereas intercity trucks logged 1,093,000,000 ton-miles in
1999, representing almost 30 percent of the total domes-
tic intercity ton-miles logged by all modes;
Whereas 
commercial 
trucks 
consumed 
more 
than
44,000,000,000 gallons of fuel and paid $30,500,000,000
in Federal and State highway-user taxes in 1999;
Whereas by 2013 the total number of commercial trucks will
increase by a third, from 6,000,000 to 8,000,000;
Whereas there were 3,090,000 truck drivers in 2000 and
9,900,000 employed throughout the United States econ-
omy in jobs that relate to the trucking industry in 1999;
Whereas trucks transported more than 83 percent of the
value of trade between the United States and Mexico and
more than 73 percent between the United States and
Canada in 1999;
Whereas prior to the development of a national system of
roads and highways for automobiles and trucks, the rail-
way system served as the primary mode of interstate
travel for the American public and facilitated goods
movement throughout the United States;
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(2) the Citizens’ Stamp Advisory Committee
should recommend to the Postmaster General that
such a stamp be issued.
Æ
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 564
Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski as a musician, 
composer, statesman, and philanthropist and recognizing the 10th Anni-
versary of the return of his remains to Poland. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 30, 2002
Ms. KAPTUR submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on International Relations 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the accomplishments of Ignacy Jan Paderewski 
as a musician, composer, statesman, and philanthropist 
and recognizing the 10th Anniversary of the return of 
his remains to Poland.
Whereas Ignacy Jan Paderewski, born in Poland in 1860, 
was a brilliant and popular pianist who performed hun-
dreds of concerts in Europe and the United States during 
the late 19th and early 20th centuries; 
Whereas Paderewski often donated the proceeds of his con-
certs to charitable causes; 
Whereas, during World War I, Paderewski worked for the 
independence of Poland and served as the first Premier 
of Poland;
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Whereas on July 5, 1992, Paderewski’s remains were in-
terred in a crypt at the St. John Cathedral in Warsaw, 
Poland; and 
Whereas Paderewski wished his heart to be forever enshrined 
in America, where his lifelong struggle for democracy and 
freedom had its roots and was cultivated, and now his 
heart remains at the Shrine of the Czestochowa in 
Doylestown, Pennsylvania: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the accomplishments of Ignacy 
Jan Paderewski as a musician, composer, statesman, 
and philanthropist; and 
(2) acknowledges the invaluable efforts of 
Ignacy Jan Paderewski in forging close Polish-Amer-
ican ties, on the 10th Anniversary of the return of 
Paderewski’s remains to Poland.
Æ
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 565
Honoring Ernie Harwell. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Mr. KNOLLENBERG (for himself and Mr. EHLERS) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Ernie Harwell.
Whereas Ernie Harwell worked as a Major League Baseball 
broadcaster for 55 years and as the signature voice of the 
Detroit Tigers for 42 of those years; 
Whereas Ernie Harwell’s voice brought the game of baseball 
to life for Tiger fans, and he was voted Michigan Sports-
caster of the Year 17 times; 
Whereas Ernie Harwell had such a love of baseball that, 
upon meeting Babe Ruth as a child, he had ‘‘The Babe’’ 
autograph his shoe because he did not have paper; 
Whereas Ernie Harwell called the 1968 and 1984 World Se-
ries that crowned the Tigers world champions; 
Whereas in 1948, Ernie Harwell became the only broadcaster 
to be traded for a player when Branch Rickey, general
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manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers, traded Cliff Dapper to 
the Atlanta Crackers for Harwell; 
Whereas Ernie Harwell’s memorable moments include broad-
casting the debut of Willie Mays in 1951, Bobby Thom-
son’s ‘‘shot heard ’round the world’’ that same year, and 
Hoyt Wilhelm’s no-hitter against the New York Yankees 
in 1958; 
Whereas on August 2, 1981, Ernie Harwell became the fifth 
broadcaster to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of 
Fame; 
Whereas Ernie Harwell brought to life, through the medium 
of radio, the performances of some of baseball’s greats, 
such as Sparky Anderson, Kirk Gibson, Al Kaline, Denny 
McLain, Alan Trammell, and many others; 
Whereas the Cleveland Indians renamed the visiting radio 
booth in the Jacobs Field press box the ‘‘Ernie Harwell 
Visiting Radio Booth’’ in commemoration of his career; 
and 
Whereas Detroit Tiger fans all over the country have fond 
memories of Ernie Harwell, summer, and Tiger victories: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) honors and commends Ernie Harwell for 
the completion of his 55th year in baseball broad-
casting; and 
(2) wishes Ernie Harwell good health and hap-
piness in his future endeavors.
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IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 566
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death 
of the Honorable Patsy T. Mink, a Representative from Hawaii. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 1, 2002
Mr. ABERCROMBIE submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives 
on the death of the Honorable Patsy T. Mink, a Rep-
resentative from Hawaii.
Resolved, That the House has heard with profound 
sorrow of the death of the Honorable Patsy T. Mink, a 
Representative from the State of Hawaii. 
Resolved, That a committee of such Members of the 
House as the Speaker may designate, together with such 
Members of the Senate as may be joined, be appointed 
to attend the funeral. 
Resolved, That the Sergeant at Arms of the House 
be authorized and directed to take such steps as may be 
necessary for carrying out the provisions of these resolu-
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tions and that the necessary expenses in connection there-
with be paid out of applicable accounts of the House. 
Resolved, That the Clerk communicate these resolu-
tions to the Senate and transmit a copy thereof to the 
family of the deceased. 
Resolved, That when the House adjourns today, it ad-
journ as a further mark of respect to the memory of the 
deceased.
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(C) by striking the period at the end of
subparagraph (I) and inserting ‘‘, or’’,
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (I) the
following new subparagraph:
‘‘(J) authorized to be paid out of the High-
way Trust Fund under the Surface Transpor-
tation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV.’’, and
(E) in the matter after subparagraph (J),
as added by this paragraph, by striking ‘‘Sur-
face Transportation Extension Act of 2004,
Part III’’ and inserting ‘‘Surface Transpor-
tation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV’’.
(2) MASS TRANSIT ACCOUNT.—Paragraph (3)
of section 9503(e) of such Code is amended—
(A) in the matter before subparagraph (A),
by striking ‘‘August 1, 2004’’ and inserting
‘‘October 1, 2004’’,
(B) in subparagraph (F), by striking ‘‘or’’
at the end of such subparagraph,
(C) in subparagraph (G), by inserting ‘‘or’’
at the end of such subparagraph,
(D) by inserting after subparagraph (G)
the following new subparagraph:
‘‘(H) the Surface Transportation Exten-
sion Act of 2004, Part IV,’’, and
(E) in the matter after subparagraph (H),
as added by this paragraph, by striking ‘‘Sur-
face Transportation Extension Act of 2004,
Part III’’ and inserting ‘‘Surface Transpor-
tation Extension Act of 2004, Part IV’’.
(3) EXCEPTION
TO
LIMITATION
ON
TRANS-
FERS.—Subparagraph (B) of section 9503(b)(5) of
such Code is amended by striking ‘‘August 1, 2004’’
and inserting ‘‘October 1, 2004’’.
(4) SPECIAL RULE FOR CORE HIGHWAY PRO-
GRAMS.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—In the case of a core
highway program, subsections (b)(5) and (c)(1)
of section 9503 of such Code shall be applied
by substituting ‘‘September 25, 2004’’ for ‘‘Oc-
tober 1, 2004’’.
(B) CORE HIGHWAY PROGRAM.—For pur-
poses of subparagraph (A), the term ‘‘core
highway program’’ means any program (other
than any program carried out by the National
Highway Traffic Safety Administration and any
program carried out by the Federal Motor Car-
rier Administration) funded from the Highway
Trust Fund (other than the Mass Transit Ac-
count).
I 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. R. 4935
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to clarify and 
ensure that the authority granted to the Secretary of Health and Human 
Services under section 1115 of that Act is used solely to promote the 
objectives of the Medicaid and State children’s health insurance pro-
grams, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 22, 2004
Mr. DINGELL (for himself, Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. WAXMAN, and Mrs. 
CAPPS) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Com-
mittee on Energy and Commerce 
A BILL 
To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act 
to clarify and ensure that the authority granted to the 
Secretary of Health and Human Services under section 
1115 of that Act is used solely to promote the objectives 
of the Medicaid and State children’s health insurance 
programs, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
H. Res. 568
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 3, 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 joint resolution (H.J. Res. 112)
making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year
2003, and for other purposes. The joint resolution shall be
considered as read for amendment. The previous question
shall be considered as ordered on the joint resolution to final
passage without intervening motion except: (1) one hour of
debate on the joint resolution equally divided and controlled
by the chairman and ranking minority member of the Com-
mittee on Appropriations; and (2) one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
House Calendar No. 224
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 568
[Report No. 107–718] 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 112) making 
further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for other 
purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 2, 2002
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered 
to be printed 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 
112) making further continuing appropriations for the 
fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
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 joint resolution (H.J. 
Res. 112) making further continuing appropriations for 
the fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes. The joint 
resolution shall be considered as read for amendment. The
HRES 568 RH 
previous question shall be considered as ordered on the 
joint resolution to final passage without intervening mo-
tion except: (1) one hour of debate on the joint resolution 
equally divided and controlled by the chairman and rank-
ing minority member of the Committee on Appropriations; 
and (2) one motion to recommit.
House Calendar No. 224
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 568
[Report No. 107–718] 
RESOLUTION 
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution 
(H.J. Res. 112) making further continuing ap-
propriations for the fiscal year 2003, and for 
other purposes. 
OCTOBER 2, 2002
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
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Administration, the United States Customs Service,
the United States Coast Guard, and the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Administration) to work
together to effectively implement the 2002 National
Drug Control Strategy and continue to seek ways to
improve the coordination among Federal, State, and
local governments, nonprofit organizations, corpora-
tions, foreign governments, and private citizens to
reduce the demand for international supply of illegal
drugs in the United States;
(4) expresses its sense that narcotics control is
an integral part of homeland security and should be
a priority mission for any new Department of Home-
land Security;
(5) commends all Federal, State, and local gov-
ernment personnel working to combat illegal drug
use in the United States, as well as community lead-
ers who seek to make a difference across the United
States; and
(6) reaffirms the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives against any use of narcotic and other
drugs in a manner inconsistent with the Controlled
Substances Act.
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(4) expresses its sense that narcotics control is an
integral part of homeland security and should be a pri-
ority mission for any new Department of Homeland Se-
curity;
(5) commends all Federal, State, and local govern-
ment personnel working to combat illegal drug use in the
United States, as well as community leaders who seek to
make a difference across the United States; and
(6) reaffirms the sense of the House of Representa-
tives against any use of narcotic and other drugs in a
manner inconsistent with the Controlled Substances Act.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 56
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
April 3, 2001.
Whereas the annual meeting of the United Nations Commis-
sion on Human Rights in Geneva, Switzerland, provides
a forum for discussing human rights and expressing
international support for improved human rights per-
formance;
Whereas, according to the Department of State and inter-
national human rights organizations, the Government of
the People’s Republic of China continues to commit wide-
spread and well-documented human rights abuses in
China and Tibet;
Whereas the People’s Republic of China has yet to dem-
onstrate its willingness to abide by internationally accept-
ed norms of freedom of belief, expression, and association
by repealing or amending laws and decrees that restrict
those freedoms;
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
continues to ban and criminalize groups it labels as cults
or heretical organizations;
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
has repressed unregistered religious congregations and
spiritual movements, including Falun Gong, and persists
in persecuting persons on the basis of unauthorized reli-
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gious activities using such measures as harassment, pro-
longed detention, physical abuse, incarceration, and clo-
sure or destruction of places of worship;
Whereas authorities in the People’s Republic of China have
continued their efforts to extinguish expressions of pro-
test or criticism, have detained scores of citizens associ-
ated with attempts to organize a peaceful opposition, to
expose corruption, to preserve their ethnic minority iden-
tity, or to use the Internet for the free exchange of ideas,
and have sentenced many citizens so detained to harsh
prison terms;
Whereas Chinese authorities continue to exert control over re-
ligious and cultural institutions in Tibet, abusing human
rights through instances of torture, arbitrary arrest, and
detention of Tibetans without public trial for peacefully
expressing their political or religious views;
Whereas bilateral human rights dialogues between several na-
tions and the People’s Republic of China have yet to
produce substantial adherence to international norms;
and
Whereas the People’s Republic of China has signed the Inter-
national Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, but has
yet to take the steps necessary to make the treaty legally
binding: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) strongly supports the decision of the United
States Government to offer and solicit cosponsorship for
a resolution at the 57th Session of the United Nations
Human Rights Commission in Geneva, Switzerland, call-
ing upon the Government of the People’s Republic of
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China to end its human rights abuses in China and
Tibet, in compliance with its international obligations;
and
(2) urges the United States Government to take the
lead in organizing multilateral support to obtain passage
by the Commission of such resolution.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes David O. ‘‘Doc’’ Cooke’s legendary
professionalism as a model civil servant;
(2) honors Doc Cooke’s life; and
(3) extends its condolences to the Cooke family and
the Department of Defense community on the death of
an extraordinary human being.
Attest:
Clerk.