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HCON 268 RFS 
izing the use of enforceable measures to prevent 
those who fish in the Commission regulatory 
area from taking actions that would undermine 
the effectiveness of conservation and manage-
ment recommendations of the Commission; 
(2) when the vessels of a country are being 
used in the conduct of fishing operations in the Con-
vention area in a manner or in such circumstances 
as would tend to diminish the effectiveness of the 
conservation recommendations of the Commission, 
the President and the Secretary of Commerce, con-
sistent with their statutory authorities and inter-
national obligations, should—
(A) exercise their authorities under the At-
lantic Tunas Convention Act of 1975 (16 
U.S.C. 971 et seq.); and 
(B) exercise their authorities under the 
provisions of the Commission’s rules that en-
sure 
conformance 
with 
Commission 
rec-
ommendations by member and nonmembers; 
and 
(3) if nationals of a Commission member or 
nonmember, directly or indirectly, are conducting 
fishing operations in a manner or under cir-
cumstances which diminish the effectiveness of the
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 264
Authorizing and requesting the President to issue a proclamation to 
commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. MICA (for himself, Mr. ISRAEL, Mr. FOSSELLA, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. FER-
GUSON, Mr. OBERSTAR, Mr. LAMPSON, Mr. PALLONE, Mr. BRADY of 
Pennsylvania, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. LOBIONDO, Mr. PASCRELL, Mr. 
MANZULLO, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. TANCREDO, and Mr. RENZI) submitted 
the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
on Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing and requesting the President to issue a procla-
mation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 
birth of Constantino Brumidi.
Whereas Constantino Brumidi, born in Rome, Italy, on July 
26, 1805, landed at New York Harbor on September 18, 
1852, as a political exile, making his flight from Italy to 
the United States because of his love for liberty; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi’s love for his adopted country 
led him to seek citizenship 2 years after his arrival; 
Whereas in 1855, Constantino Brumidi began his artistic 
work in the Capitol, and spent more than 25 years of his
•HCON 264 IH 
life painting, decorating, and beautifying the corridors, 
committee rooms, and Rotunda of the Capitol; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi created many magnificent 
paintings and decorations, depicting the history, inven-
tions, values, and ideals of the United States, thus en-
hancing the dignity and beauty of the Capitol and inspir-
ing millions of visitors; 
Whereas in 1865, Constantino Brumidi painted, in just 11 
months, his masterpiece ‘‘The Apotheosis of Washington’’ 
in the canopy of the eye of the Capitol dome; 
Whereas in 1871, Constantino Brumidi created the first trib-
ute to an African-American in the Capitol when he placed 
the figure of Crispus Attucks at the center of his paint-
ing of the Boston Massacre; 
Whereas in 1877, at the age of 72, Constantino Brumidi 
began his last work, the fresco frieze encircling the top 
of the Rotunda, and 3 years later fell from a slipped scaf-
folding and was never able to return to work; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi died as a result of this experi-
ence 3 months later in February 1880; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi has been called ‘‘the Michelan-
gelo of the Capitol’’ by historians; and 
Whereas the year 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of the 
birth of Constantino Brumidi, as well as the 150th anni-
versary of the beginning of his artistic career in the Cap-
itol and the 125th anniversary of his death: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation commemorating the 200th
•HCON 264 IH 
anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi and call-
ing upon the people of the United States, State and local 
governments, and interested organizations to commemo-
rate this anniversary with appropriate ceremonies, activi-
ties, and programs.
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III 
108TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 264
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
FEBRUARY 11, 2004
Received 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Authorizing and requesting the President to issue a procla-
mation to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the 
birth of Constantino Brumidi.
Whereas Constantino Brumidi, born in Rome, Italy, on July 
26, 1805, landed at New York Harbor on September 18, 
1852, as a political exile, making his flight from Italy to 
the United States because of his love for liberty; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi’s love for his adopted country 
led him to seek citizenship 2 years after his arrival;
HCON 264 RDS 
Whereas in 1855, Constantino Brumidi began his artistic 
work in the Capitol, and spent more than 25 years of his 
life painting, decorating, and beautifying the corridors, 
committee rooms, and Rotunda of the Capitol; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi created many magnificent 
paintings and decorations, depicting the history, inven-
tions, values, and ideals of the United States, thus en-
hancing the dignity and beauty of the Capitol and inspir-
ing millions of visitors; 
Whereas in 1865, Constantino Brumidi painted, in just 11 
months, his masterpiece ‘‘The Apotheosis of Washington’’ 
in the canopy of the eye of the Capitol dome; 
Whereas in 1871, Constantino Brumidi created the first trib-
ute to an African-American in the Capitol when he placed 
the figure of Crispus Attucks at the center of his paint-
ing of the Boston Massacre; 
Whereas in 1877, at the age of 72, Constantino Brumidi 
began his last work, the fresco frieze encircling the top 
of the Rotunda, and 3 years later fell from a slipped scaf-
folding and was never able to return to work; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi died as a result of this experi-
ence 3 months later in February 1880; 
Whereas Constantino Brumidi has been called ‘‘the Michelan-
gelo of the Capitol’’ by historians; and 
Whereas the year 2005 marks the 200th anniversary of the 
birth of Constantino Brumidi, as well as the 150th anni-
versary of the beginning of his artistic career in the Cap-
itol and the 125th anniversary of his death: Now, there-
fore, be it
HCON 264 RDS 
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the President is authorized and re-
quested to issue a proclamation commemorating the 200th 
anniversary of the birth of Constantino Brumidi and call-
ing upon the people of the United States, State and local 
governments, and interested organizations to commemo-
rate this anniversary with appropriate ceremonies, activi-
ties, and programs.
Passed the House of Representatives February 10, 
2004. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
182
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and procedures to implement the substantive 
provisions of the laws made applicable to U.S. 
Government activities in the Republic of the 
Marshall Islands, pursuant to section 161(a)(3). 
(b) The Government of the Republic of the Mar-
shall Islands shall continue to develop and implement 
standards and procedures to protect its environment. 
As a reciprocal obligation to the undertakings of the 
Government of the United States under this Article, 
the Republic of the Marshall Islands, taking into ac-
count its particular environment, shall continue to 
develop and implement standards for environmental 
protection substantively similar to those required of 
the Government of the United States by section 
161(a)(3) prior to its conducting activities in the Re-
public of the Marshall Islands, substantively equiva-
lent to activities conducted there by the Government 
of the United States and, as a further reciprocal obli-
gation, shall enforce those standards.
(c) Section 161(a), including any standard or 
procedure applicable thereunder, and section 161(b) 
may be modified or superseded in whole or in part 
by agreement of the Government of the United States 
and the Government of the Republic of the Marshall 
Islands.
•HCON 265 IH 
Whereas, each year, another 80,000 Americans sustain life-
long disabilities from a Traumatic Brain Injury, resulting 
in a life-altering experience that can include the most se-
rious physical, cognitive, and emotional impairments; 
Whereas every 21 seconds, one person in the United States 
sustains a Traumatic Brain Injury; 
Whereas Traumatic Brain Injuries cost the nation $48.3 bil-
lion annually, consisting of $31.7 billion for hospitaliza-
tion expenditures and $16.6 billion for fatal brain injury 
expenditures; 
Whereas the lack of public awareness is so vast that Trau-
matic Brain Injury is known in the disability community 
as the Nation’s ‘‘silent epidemic’’; 
Whereas the designation of a National Brain Injury Aware-
ness Month will work towards enhancing the public 
awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury; 
Whereas former President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the 
month of October 1984 as National Head Injury Aware-
ness Month; and 
Whereas the Brain Injury Association of America has recog-
nized October as Brain Injury Awareness Month since 
1980: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress 
(1) recognizes the life-altering impact Trau-
matic Brain Injury may have on both Americans liv-
ing with the resultant disabilities and on their fami-
lies;
•HCON 265 IH 
(2) recognizes the need for enhanced public 
awareness of Traumatic Brain Injury; 
(3) supports the designation of an appropriate 
month as National Brain Injury Awareness Month; 
and 
(4) encourages the President to issue a procla-
mation designating such a month.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 266
Honoring veterans by requesting that television and radio stations provide 
a moment of silence or a public service announcement on November 
11, at 11 a.m. each year. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. PASCRELL (for himself, Mr. SIMMONS, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. 
STRICKLAND, Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. WALSH, Ms. 
CORRINE BROWN of Florida, Mr. COLLINS, Mr. FROST, Mr. FILNER, 
Mrs. MILLER of Michigan, Mr. TOWNS, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Ms. 
KAPTUR, Mr. OSE, Mr. JOHN, Mr. ENGLISH, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. PLATTS, 
Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mr. HEFLEY, Mr. ETHERIDGE, Mr. WILSON 
of South Carolina, Mr. WYNN, Mr. BURNS, Mr. HOLT, Mr. BURGESS, 
Mr. LYNCH, Mr. MORAN of Virginia, Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey, Mr. 
DELAHUNT, Mr. BISHOP of New York, Mr. ROSS, Mr. MCINTYRE, and 
Mr. BEREUTER) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Honoring veterans by requesting that television and radio 
stations provide a moment of silence or a public service 
announcement on November 11, at 11 a.m. each year.
Whereas millions of veterans have served the Nation with 
pride and distinction; 
Whereas more than 1,000,000 brave American men and 
women have sacrificed their lives while serving in the Na-
tion’s Armed Forces so that the people of the United
•HCON 266 IH 
States may continue to live in a country that is based on 
the principles of democracy and liberty; 
Whereas there are more than 25,000,000 United States vet-
erans in the Nation today; 
Whereas each year on November 11, the Nation honors its 
veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willing-
ness to serve and sacrifice for the common good; 
Whereas Veterans Day was formerly Armistice Day, which 
commemorated the signing of the armistice ending World 
War I, which was signed November 11, 1918, at 11 a.m.; 
and 
Whereas children throughout the Nation would benefit from 
increased recognition of and familiarity with the contribu-
tions and accomplishments of the millions of men and 
women who have served in the Armed Forces and shaped 
the history of the United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) the Nation should use the occasion of Vet-
erans Day, to make a greater effort to educate chil-
dren on the contributions of veterans in defending 
the freedoms the Nation enjoys; and 
(2) television and radio stations should recog-
nize veterans through a public service announcement 
or moment of silence on November 11, at 11 a.m. 
each year.
Æ
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 267
Urging a full and impartial inquiry into the murder of attorney Pat Finucane 
in 1989 in Northern Ireland. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JULY 25, 2003
Mr. PAYNE submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred 
to the Committee on International Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Urging a full and impartial inquiry into the murder of 
attorney Pat Finucane in 1989 in Northern Ireland.
Whereas the murder of attorney Pat Finucane in 1989 in 
Northern Ireland, in the absence of any other apparent 
motive, appears to have been politically-motivated and 
has not been addressed by an adequate investigation into 
the possibility of a conspiracy by political factions; 
Whereas the European Court of Human Rights recently 
issued a finding in which it criticized the investigation of 
the murder of Pat Finucane for not addressing the possi-
bility of collusion by partisan paramilitary forces; 
Whereas Amnesty International, British Irish Rights Watch, 
and the Committee on the Administration of Justice each 
welcomed this finding by the European Court of Human 
Rights;
•HCON 267 IH 
Whereas retired Canadian judge Peter Cory, appointed by the 
Government of the United Kingdom and the Government 
of Ireland to examine the murder of Pat Finucane and 
five other controversial murders in Northern Ireland, has 
finished his investigation of collusion allegations sur-
rounding Finucane’s murder and will provide the results 
of his investigation in late 2003, including whether or not 
the collusion allegations merit a full judicial inquiry; 
Whereas, in addition, the Government of the United Kingdom 
has been ordered to pay Mrs. Finucane $51,000 for the 
death of her husband; and 
Whereas the satisfactory resolution of this heinous felony is 
important in order to maintain a lasting peace in North-
ern Ireland: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) acknowledges the finding of the European 
Court of Human Rights in which it criticized the in-
vestigation of the murder of attorney Pat Finucane 
in 1989 in Northern Ireland for not addressing the 
possibility of collusion by partisan paramilitary 
forces; 
(2) applauds the interest of the European 
Court of Human Rights in determining the full cir-
cumstances behind the murder of Pat Finucane; 
(3) recognizes the importance of resolving this 
matter as soon as possible in order to maintain 
peace in Northern Ireland; and
SEC. 1154. (Z)-(1RS, 3RS)-3-(2-CHLORO-3,3,3 TRIFLOURO-1-
PROPENYL)-2,2-DIMETHYL-CYCLOPROPANE 
CARBOXYLIC ACID. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘
9902.01.55
(Z)-(1RS,3RS)-
3-(2-Chloro-
3,3,3-trifluro-1-
pro- penyl)-2,2-
dimethyl-
cyclopropanecar-
boxylic acid 
(CAS No. 
68127–59–3) 
(provided for in 
subheading 
2916.20.50) .......
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2005
’’. 
SEC. 1155. 2-CHLOROBENZYL CHLORIDE. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘
9902.01.56
2-Chlorobenzyl 
chloride (CAS 
No. 611–19–8) 
(provided for in 
subheading 
2903.69.70) .......
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2005
’’. 
SEC. 
1156. 
(S)-ALPHA-HYDROXY-3-
PHENOXYBENZENEACETONITRILE. 
Subchapter II of chapter 99 is amended by inserting 
in numerical sequence the following new heading: 
‘‘
9902.01.57
(S)-alpha-Hy-
droxy-3-
phenoxybenzene-
acetonitrile (CAS 
No. 61826–76–
4) (provided for 
in subheading 
2926.90.43) .......
Free 
No change 
No change 
On or before 
12/31/2005
’’.
House Calendar No. 114
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 268
[Report No. 108–327] 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the 
imposition of sanctions on nations that are un-
dermining the effectiveness of conservation and 
management measures for Atlantic highly migra-
tory species, including marlin, adopted by the 
International Commission for the Conservation of 
Atlantic Tunas and that are threatening the con-
tinued viability of United States commercial and 
recreational fisheries. 
OCTOBER 28, 2003
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be 
printed
III 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 26
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 
MARCH 19, 2003
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a 
gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.
Whereas death by stoning continues to be imposed as a form 
of punishment in several countries, as documented by the 
Country Reports on Human Rights Practices of the 
United States Department of State; 
Whereas the brutal sentence of death by stoning is applied 
to women who have been accused of adultery, some of 
whom are coerced into prostitution, or even raped;
HCON 26 RFS 
Whereas execution by stoning is an exceptionally cruel form 
of punishment that violates internationally accepted 
standards of human rights, including those set forth in 
the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Inter-
national Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, and the 
United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other 
Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment; 
Whereas women around the world continue to be dispropor-
tionately targeted for discriminatory, inhuman, and cruel 
punishments by governments who refuse to protect the 
rights of all their citizens equally; 
Whereas in some places stoning has also been invoked as 
punishment for ‘‘blasphemy’’, thereby suppressing reli-
gious freedom and diversity and stifling political dissent; 
Whereas, in July 2002, Amnesty International referred to 
execution by stoning as ‘‘a method specifically designed 
to increase the victim’s suffering’’; 
Whereas, in 2002, the European Union, the Secretary Gen-
eral of the Council of Europe, the Australian Govern-
ment, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade of New 
Zealand, the President of Mexico, the Congress of the 
Deputies of Spain, and other world leaders each con-
demned stoning and called for clemency for individuals 
sentenced to stoning; and 
Whereas, in 2002 there were acquittals or dismissals of sen-
tences to death by stoning: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That Congress—
(1) condemns the practice of execution by ston-
ing, and calls upon the international community to
HCON 26 RFS 
recognize this practice as a gross violation of human 
rights; 
(2) requests that the President formally com-
municate this resolution to governments imposing 
this cruel punishment and urge the suspension of 
sentences of death by stoning; and 
(3) requests that the President direct the Sec-
retary of State to work with the international com-
munity toward the repeal of stoning laws and adher-
ence to international standards of human rights.
Passed the House of Representatives March 18, 
2003. 
Attest: 
JEFF TRANDAHL, 
Clerk.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 270
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals and ideals of College Savings
Month.
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 270
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the people of the United States recognize the chal-
lenge and accept the responsibility of obtaining the edu-
cation and skills that will enable them to successfully
compete in the global economy of the 21st century;
Whereas since 1980 the rate of increase of the cost of post-
secondary education has exceeded the rate of increase of
•HCON 270 EH
inflation, public assistance to students, and family in-
come;
Whereas the rapidly rising cost of postsecondary education
poses a serious threat to the ability of the people of the
United States to ensure their and their children’s access
to postsecondary education;
Whereas since 1992 the annual amount of new student loan
commitments has increased from $15,000,000,000 to
$35,000,000,000, which represents an increasing burden
on college graduates to pay for their college education
long after that education is completed;
Whereas it is in the interest of the Nation to ensure that the
people of the United States have the opportunity to ob-
tain a postsecondary education and to encourage parents
to save for their children’s education;
Whereas many States have offered tax incentives to encour-
age their citizens to save for educational expenses;
Whereas additional Federal tax incentives to encourage the
people of the United States to save for educational ex-
penses became effective after December 31, 2001; and
Whereas the National Association of State Treasurers and
the College Savings Plan Network have requested that
the Congress designate September as College Savings
Month in order to raise public awareness about the need
to save for educational expenses: Now, therefore, be it
•HCON 270 EH
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and
ideals of College Savings Month.
Passed the House of Representatives October 15,
2003.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
108TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. CON. RES. 270
Supporting the goals and ideals of College Savings Month. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 3, 2003
Mr. ROGERS of Michigan (for himself and Mr. TIERNEY) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on 
Government Reform 
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 
Supporting the goals and ideals of College Savings Month.
Whereas the people of the United States recognize the chal-
lenge and accept the responsibility of obtaining the edu-
cation and skills that will enable them to successfully 
compete in the global economy of the 21st century; 
Whereas since 1980 the rate of increase of the cost of post-
secondary education has exceeded the rate of increase of 
inflation, public assistance to students, and family in-
come; 
Whereas the rapidly rising cost of postsecondary education 
poses a serious threat to the ability of the people of the 
United States to ensure their and their children’s access 
to postsecondary education;
•HCON 270 IH 
Whereas since 1992 the annual amount of new student loan 
commitments has increased from $15,000,000,000 to 
$35,000,000,000, which represents an increasing burden 
on college graduates to pay for their college education 
long after that education is completed; 
Whereas it is in the interest of the Nation to ensure that the 
people of the United States have the opportunity to ob-
tain a postsecondary education and to encourage parents 
to save for their children’s education; 
Whereas many States have offered tax incentives to encour-
age their citizens to save for educational expenses; 
Whereas additional Federal tax incentives to encourage the 
people of the United States to save for educational ex-
penses became effective after December 31, 2001; and 
Whereas the National Association of State Treasurers and 
the College Savings Plan Network have requested that 
the Congress designate September as College Savings 
Month in order to raise public awareness about the need 
to save for educational expenses: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate 
concurring), That the Congress supports the goals and 
ideals of College Savings Month.
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