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H. Res. 406
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
June 11, 2002.
Whereas the well-being of all people of the United States is
preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance
and dedication of law enforcement personnel;
Whereas more than 700,000 law enforcement personnel, at
great risk to their personal safety, serve their fellow citi-
zens as guardians of peace;
Whereas peace officers are on the front line in preserving the
right of the children of the United States to receive an
education in a crime-free environment, a right that is all
too often threatened by the insidious fear caused by vio-
lence in schools;
Whereas 70 peace officers died at the World Trade Center in
New York City on September 11, 2001, the most peace
officers ever killed in a single incident in the history of
the Nation;
Whereas more than 220 peace officers across the Nation were
killed in the line of duty during 2001, which represents
57 percent more police fatalities than the previous year
and makes 2001 the deadliest year for the law enforce-
ment community since 1974;
Whereas every year, 1 out of every 9 peace officers is as-
saulted, 1 out of every 25 peace officers is injured, and
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1 out of every 4,400 peace officers is killed in the line
of duty;
Whereas section 136 of title 36, United States Code, requests
that the President issue each year a proclamation desig-
nating May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in honor
of Federal, State, and local officers killed or disabled in
the line of duty; and
Whereas on May 15, 2002, more than 15,000 peace officers
are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. to join with
the families of their recently fallen comrades to honor
those comrades and all others who went before them:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House—
(1) honors Federal, State, and local peace offi-
cers killed or disabled in the line of duty;
(2) supports the goals and ideals of Peace Offi-
cers Memorial Day; and
(3) calls upon the people of the United States
to observe such a day with appropriate ceremonies
and respect.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 406
Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sacrifice made by
the men and women killed or disabled while serving as peace officers.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 2002
Mr. HEFLEY (for himself, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. STUPAK, Mr. CONYERS, and
Mr. SENSENBRENNER) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Commemorating and acknowledging the dedication and sac-
rifice made by the men and women killed or disabled
while serving as peace officers.
Whereas the well-being of all people of the United States is
preserved and enhanced as a direct result of the vigilance
and dedication of law enforcement personnel;
Whereas more than 700,000 law enforcement personnel, at
great risk to their personal safety, serve their fellow citi-
zens as guardians of peace;
Whereas peace officers are on the front line in preserving the
right of the children of the United States to receive an
education in a crime-free environment, a right that is all
too often threatened by the insidious fear caused by vio-
lence in schools;
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rying on a radiocommunication service, or the 
radio astronomy service. 
(3) 
‘‘Broadcasting 
Service’’ 
means 
a 
radiocommunication service in which the trans-
missions are intended for direct reception by 
the general public. This service may include 
sound transmissions, television transmissions or 
other types of transmission. 
(4) ‘‘Broadcasting Station’’ means a sta-
tion in the broadcasting service. 
(5) ‘‘Assignment (of a radio frequency or 
radio frequency channel)’’ means an authoriza-
tion given by an administration for a radio sta-
tion to use a radio frequency or radio frequency 
channel under specified conditions. 
(6) 
‘‘Telecommunication’’ 
means 
any 
transmission, emission or reception of signs, 
signals, writings, images and sounds or intel-
ligence of any nature by wire, radio, optical or 
other electromagnetic systems. 
(i) ‘‘Military Areas and Facilities’’ means those 
areas and facilities in the Federated States of Micro-
nesia reserved or acquired by the Government of the 
Federated States of Micronesia for use by the Gov-
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Whereas 70 peace officers died at the World Trade Center in
New York City on September 11, 2001, the most peace
officers ever killed in a single incident in the history of
the Nation;
Whereas more than 220 peace officers across the Nation were
killed in the line of duty during 2001, which represents
57 percent more police fatalities than the previous year
and makes 2001 the deadliest year for the law enforce-
ment community since 1974;
Whereas every year, 1 out of every 9 peace officers is as-
saulted, 1 out of every 25 peace officers is injured, and
1 out of every 4,400 peace officers is killed in the line
of duty; and
Whereas on May 15, 2002, more than 15,000 peace officers
are expected to gather in Washington, D.C. to join with
the families of their recently fallen comrades to honor
those comrades and all others who went before them:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That—
(1) it is the sense of the House that there
should be established a Peace Officers Memorial Day
in honor of Federal, State, and local peace officers
killed or disabled in the line of duty; and
(2) the House calls upon the people of the
United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and respect.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 407
Honoring and recognizing the contributions of older Americans.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 2002
Mr. LOBIONDO submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
Honoring and recognizing the contributions of older
Americans.
Whereas older Americans act as mentors and role models to
younger workers;
Whereas older Americans encourage fellow members of our
senior populations to share their business expertise with
their communities and stay active and involved in com-
munity affairs;
Whereas older Americans provide their communities with
skilled and reliable work experience;
Whereas older Americans meet community needs through
their involvement;
Whereas older Americans increase our communities’ aware-
ness of older worker issues; and
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Whereas older Americans impart professionalism, courtesy,
and high performance, and through their involvement il-
lustrate the values of continuous learning, innovation,
and improvement: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes the contributions of older Ameri-
cans to the communities of the United States by
their effort and active involvement in sharing their
business expertise and experience; and
(2) honors older Americans for their continued
interest and enthusiasm in contributing to the
American workforce.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 408
Recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans to our Nation.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 1, 2002
Mr. WU (for himself, Ms. PELOSI, Mr. FALEOMAVAEGA, Mr. LARSON of Con-
necticut, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. SANDLIN, Mr. HONDA, Mr. ABERCROMBIE,
Mr. UNDERWOOD, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. MATSUI, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE
JOHNSON of Texas, Ms. WATSON of California, Mr. BECERRA, Ms. LEE,
Ms. SOLIS, Ms. BALDWIN, Ms. MILLENDER-MCDONALD, Mrs. MINK of
Hawaii, and Mr. SCHIFF) submitted the following resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Government Reform
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans
to our Nation.
Whereas Americans of Asian Pacific ancestry have made pro-
found contributions to American life, including the arts,
the economy, education, science, technology, politics, and
sports;
Whereas Americans of Asian Pacific ancestry have dem-
onstrated their patriotism by honorably serving to defend
the United States in times of armed conflict, from the
Civil War to the present;
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Whereas according to decennial census in 2000, 10,242,998
Americans trace their roots to Asia and 398,935 Ameri-
cans trace their roots to Pacific Islands;
Whereas at the direction of Congress in 1978, the President
proclaimed the week beginning May 4, 1979, as Asian/
Pacific American Heritage Week, providing an oppor-
tunity for the people of the United States to recognize
the history, concerns, contributions, and achievements of
Asian and Pacific Americans; and
Whereas in 1990, 1991, and 1992, Congress designated and
the President proclaimed the month of May as Asian/Pa-
cific American Heritage Month: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) recognizes that the United States draws its
strength from its diversity, including contributions
made by Asian Pacific Americans;
(2) recognizes that the Asian Pacific American
community is an integral and vibrant part of Amer-
ican society;
(3) supports the goals of Asian/Pacific Amer-
ican Heritage Month; and
(4) recognizes the profound contributions of
Asian/Pacific Americans to the United States.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 40
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on Rules in the One
Hundred Seventh Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2001
Mr. DREIER (for himself and Mr. MOAKLEY) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Administration
RESOLUTION
Providing amounts for the expenses of the Committee on
Rules in the One Hundred Seventh Congress.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. AMOUNTS FOR COMMITTEE EXPENSES.
For the expenses of the Committee on Rules (here-
after in this resolution referred to as the ‘‘Committee’’),
including the expenses of all staff salaries, there shall be
paid, out of the applicable accounts of the House of Rep-
resentatives for committee salaries and expenses, not more
than $5,370,773 for the One Hundred Seventh Congress.
SEC. 2. SESSION LIMITATIONS.
Of the amount specified in section 1—
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(1) not more than $2,644,509 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 2001, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 2002; and
(2) not more than $2,726,264 shall be available
for expenses incurred during the period beginning at
noon on January 3, 2002, and ending immediately
before noon on January 3, 2003.
SEC. 3. VOUCHERS.
Payments under this resolution shall be made on
vouchers authorized by the Committee, signed by the
Chairman of the Committee, and approved in the manner
directed by the Committee on House Administration.
SEC. 4. REGULATIONS.
Amounts made available under this resolution shall
be expended in accordance with regulations prescribed by
the Committee on House Administration.
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H. Res. 410
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 10, 2002.
Whereas Jiang Zemin, President of the People’s Republic of
China, is scheduled to visit the United States in October
of 2002;
Whereas Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was taken from his home by
Chinese authorities on May 17, 1995, at the age of 6,
shortly after being recognized as the 11th incarnation of
the Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama;
Whereas the forced disappearance of the Panchen Lama vio-
lates fundamental freedoms enshrined in international
human rights covenants to which the People’s Republic
of China is a party, including the Convention on the
Rights of the Child;
Whereas the use of religious belief as the primary criteria for
repression against Tibetans reflects a continuing pattern
of grave human rights violations that have occurred since
the invasion of Tibet in 1949–50;
Whereas the State Department Country Reports on Human
Rights Practices for 2001 states that repressive social
and political controls continue to limit the fundamental
freedoms of Tibetans and risk undermining Tibet’s
unique cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage, and
that repeated requests for access to the Panchen Lama
•HRES 412 IH
Whereas the Government of Canada has also provided signifi-
cant military support to the international war against
terrorism, first deploying troops to Afghanistan in Octo-
ber 2001;
Whereas on January 7, 2002, the Government of Canada an-
nounced it would be sending an additional 750 troops to
Afghanistan from the 3rd Battalion of the Princess
Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group to sup-
port the coalition against terrorism;
Whereas on April 17, 2002, 4 Canadian soldiers from that
battalion were killed and 8 others were wounded in a
friendly-fire incident in southern Afghanistan;
Whereas the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives were Ser-
geant Marc D. Leger of Lancaster, Ontario, Corporal
Ainsworth Dyer of Montreal, Quebec, Private Richard A.
Green of Edmonton, Alberta, and Private Nathan Smith
of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia;
Whereas the people of the United States value the friendship
and goodwill of the people of Canada; and
Whereas President Bush has offered his sorrow and sym-
pathy to the Government and people of Canada for this
tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) praises the performance and heroism of Ca-
nadian soldiers;
(2) extends its regret and sympathy to the fam-
ilies of the 4 Canadian soldiers who lost their lives
and others who suffered injury on April 17, 2002,
in a friendly-fire incident in southern Afghanistan,
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to confirm his well-being and whereabouts have been de-
nied;
Whereas the appointment of the Under Secretary of State for
Global Affairs, Paula J. Dobrianksy, as the Special Coor-
dinator for Tibetan Issues is a positive sign that the
United States Government places a priority on the polit-
ical and religious liberties of the people of Tibet; and
Whereas the direct contact reestablished in September 2002
between the Government of the People’s Republic of
China and the representatives of the Dalai Lama is a
welcome gesture and should provide a basis for regular
dialogue leading to a mutually acceptable solution for
Tibet: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that—
(1) President Jiang Zemin should be made aware of
congressional concern for the Panchen Lama and the
need to resolve the situation in Tibet through dialogue
with the Dalai Lama or his representatives; and
(2) the Government of the People’s Republic of
China should—
(A) release the Panchen Lama and allow him
to pursue his traditional role at Tashi Lhunpo mon-
astery in Tibet; and
(B) enter into dialogue with the Dalai Lama or
his representatives in order to find a negotiated so-
•HRES 410 EH
lution for genuine autonomy that respects the rights
of all Tibetans.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 410
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding human rights
violations in Tibet, the Panchen Lama, and the need for dialogue between
the Chinese leadership and the Dalai Lama or his representatives.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 2, 2002
Mr. SMITH of New Jersey (for himself, Mr. WOLF, Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN, and
Mr. KING) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regard-
ing human rights violations in Tibet, the Panchen Lama,
and the need for dialogue between the Chinese leadership
and the Dalai Lama or his representatives.
Whereas Hu Jintao, Vice President of the People’s Republic
of China and former Party Secretary of the Tibet Auton-
omous Region, visited the United States in April and
May of 2002;
Whereas Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was taken from his home by
Chinese authorities on May 17, 1995, at the age of 6,
shortly after being recognized as the 11th incarnation of
the Panchen Lama by the Dalai Lama;
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Whereas the forced disappearance of the Panchen Lama vio-
lates fundamental freedoms enshrined in international
human rights covenants to which the People’s Republic
of China is a party;
Whereas the use of religious belief as the primary criteria for
repression against Tibetans reflects a continuing pattern
of grave human rights violations that have occurred since
the invasion of Tibet in 1949–50;
Whereas the State Department Country Reports on Human
Rights Practices for 2001 states that repressive social
and political controls continue to limit the fundamental
freedoms of Tibetans and risk undermining Tibet’s
unique cultural, religious, and linguistic heritage, and
that repeated requests for access to the Panchen Lama
to confirm his well-being and whereabouts have been de-
nied; and
Whereas the Government of the People’s Republic of China
has failed to respond positively to efforts by the Dalai
Lama to enter into dialogue based on his proposal for
genuine autonomy within the People’s Republic of China
with a view to safeguarding the distinct identity of Tibet
and protecting the human rights of the Tibetan people:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that—
(1) Vice President Hu Jintao should be made
aware of congressional concern for the Panchen
Lama and the need to resolve the situation in Tibet
through dialogue with the Dalai Lama or his rep-
resentatives; and
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(2) the Government of the People’s Republic of
China should—
(A) release the Panchen Lama and allow
him to pursue his traditional role at Tashi
Lhunpo monastery in Tibet; and
(B) enter into dialogue with the Dalai
Lama or his representatives in order to find a
negotiated solution for genuine autonomy that
respects the rights of all Tibetans.
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and to the Government and people of Canada for
their loss; and
(3) reaffirms the Nation’s appreciation for Can-
ada’s strong support and commitment to the war
against terrorism.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 411
Supporting the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week, and for other
purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 2, 2002
Mr. WU submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Supporting the goals of Taiwanese American Heritage Week,
and for other purposes.
Whereas May 11–18, 2002, marks the third annual Tai-
wanese American Heritage Week;
Whereas the annual Taiwanese American Heritage Week
celebration is a vehicle to create awareness and promote
the image and welfare of Taiwanese Americans in the
United States;
Whereas Taiwanese American Heritage Week helps enhance
a mutual understanding and consolidation among dif-
ferent generations of Taiwanese Americans;
Whereas the Taiwanese American community strongly sup-
ports democracy, human rights, and the rule of law;
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Whereas Taiwan is committed to the principles of freedom,
justice, and democracy, as evidenced by Taiwan’s free
and open contests in local, legislative, and presidential
elections;
Whereas frequent exchanges, including exchanges at the high-
est level of government, contribute to broadening the
friendship and cooperation between the United States
and Taiwan; and
Whereas the United States and Taiwan share common ideals
and a vision for a peaceful and democratic 21st century:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) declares that the warm relations and bilat-
eral exchange between the people of the United
States and Taiwan should grow; and
(2) supports the goals of Taiwanese American
Heritage Week and recognizes the profound impor-
tance of Taiwanese Americans to the United States.
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H. Res. 412
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
May 7, 2002.
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on
September 11, 2001, the Government and people of Can-
ada have offered their steadfast support to the United
States in the international war against terrorism;
Whereas this support is in defense of the values that define
and unite the United States and Canada;
Whereas the Government of Canada has also provided signifi-
cant military support to the international war against
terrorism, first deploying troops to Afghanistan in Octo-
ber 2001;
Whereas on January 7, 2002, the Government of Canada an-
nounced it would be sending an additional 750 troops to
Afghanistan from the 3rd Battalion of the Princess
Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry Battle Group to sup-
port the coalition against terrorism;
Whereas on April 17, 2002, 4 Canadian soldiers from that
battalion were killed and 8 others were wounded in a
friendly-fire incident in southern Afghanistan;
Whereas the Canadian soldiers who lost their lives were Ser-
geant Marc D. Leger of Lancaster, Ontario, Corporal
Ainsworth Dyer of Montreal, Quebec, Private Richard A.
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Green of Edmonton, Alberta, and Private Nathan Smith
of Tatamagouche, Nova Scotia;
Whereas the people of the United States value the friendship
and goodwill of the people of Canada; and
Whereas President Bush has offered his sorrow and sym-
pathy to the Government and people of Canada for this
tragedy: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) praises the performance and heroism of Cana-
dian soldiers;
(2) extends its regret and sympathy to the families
of the 4 Canadian soldiers who lost their lives and others
who suffered injury on April 17, 2002, in a friendly-fire
incident in southern Afghanistan, and to the Govern-
ment and people of Canada for their loss; and
(3) reaffirms the Nation’s appreciation for Canada’s
strong support and commitment to the war against ter-
rorism.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 412
Expressing regret and sympathy for the families of the 4 Canadian soldiers
who lost their lives on April 17, 2002, in a friendly-fire incident in
southern Afghanistan.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2002
Mr. HOUGHTON (for himself, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN, Mr. HYDE, Mr. LA-
FALCE, Mr. GOSS, Mr. MEEKS of New York, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida,
Mr. LANTOS, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia,
Mr. BERMAN, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. BALLENGER, Mrs.
JONES of Ohio, Mr. UPTON, Mr. DAVIS of Florida, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. GIL-
MAN, Mr. ROYCE, Mr. GALLEGLY, Mrs. NAPOLITANO, Ms. ROS-
LEHTINEN, Mr. LEACH, Mr. BEREUTER, Ms. SLAUGHTER, Mr. QUINN,
Mr. KING, Mr. OBERSTAR, and Mr. NETHERCUTT) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing regret and sympathy for the families of the 4
Canadian soldiers who lost their lives on April 17, 2002,
in a friendly-fire incident in southern Afghanistan.
Whereas since the terrorist attacks on the United States on
September 11, 2001, the Government and people of Can-
ada have offered their steadfast support to the United
States in the international war against terrorism;
Whereas this support is in defense of the values that define
and unite the United States and Canada;
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. RES. 413
Designating minority membership on certain standing committees of the
House.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 7, 2002
Mr. FROST submitted the following resolution; which was considered and
agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating minority membership on certain standing
committees of the House.
Resolved, That the following named Member be, and
is hereby, elected to the following standing committee of
the House of Representatives:
COMMITTEE ON RULES: Mr. McGovern of Massachu-
setts to rank immediately after Mrs. Slaughter of New
York.
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