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107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 155
Expressing the sense of Congress that comprehensive Medicare modernization
is a top priority of the 107th Congress.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 7, 2001
Mr. GREENWOOD (for himself, Mr. DOOLEY of California, and Ms. HART)
submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on En-
ergy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the
Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within
the jurisdiction of the committee concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that comprehensive Medi-
care modernization is a top priority of the 107th Con-
gress.
Whereas the Medicare program provides important health
care coverage and life-saving services for our nation’s
senior citizens and the disabled;
Whereas today’s senior citizens, the disabled and subsequent
generations need and deserve the highest quality health
care available;
Whereas the Medicare program has changed little fundamen-
tally since its creation over 35 years ago and has not
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kept pace with many of the rapid and dramatic improve-
ments in health care delivery;
Whereas the current benefit and management structure of
the Medicare program inhibits the flexibility to make new
health care innovations and technologies more readily ac-
cessible to its beneficiaries;
Whereas the Medicare program is facing a financing crisis
which much be addressed in order to ensure the contin-
ued success and financial integrity of the program;
Whereas Medicare beneficiaries should have the ability to
choose from a range of coverage options that best suits
their needs and provides coordination of care, health pro-
motion, and disease prevention efforts; and
Whereas prescription drug coverage provided outside of true,
comprehensive modernization should be viewed only as an
interim step and not as a long-term final action to im-
prove and strengthen the Medicare program: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that—
(1) comprehensive modernization of the Medi-
care program could offer seniors and the disabled
more coverage choices, better benefits (including pre-
scription drugs), and access to the latest in innova-
tive medical practices and treatments;
(2) the need to include prescription drug cov-
erage in the Medicare program offers an opportunity
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to move forward with comprehensive Medicare mod-
ernization; and
(3) a top priority of the 107th Congress should
be to modernize and strengthen the Medicare pro-
gram’s financial and structural foundations for the
future.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 156
Congratulating John R. Kopicki, the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation, and
the Schering-Plough Corporation, for receipt of certain awards.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 12, 2001
Mr. FERGUSON submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Congratulating John R. Kopicki, the Fannie E. Rippel Foun-
dation, and the Schering-Plough Corporation, for receipt
of certain awards.
Whereas the William Augustus Muhlenberg Award was cre-
ated in 1980 to honor individuals exemplifying the high-
est standards of excellence and service to the Muhlenberg
Regional Medical Center;
Whereas John R. Kopicki, Senior Vice President of Solaris
Health System, has been a guiding force at Muhlenberg
throughout the last 35 years and is the recipient of this
year’s William Augustus Muhlenberg Award;
Whereas Mr. Kopicki has helped guide the hospital through
unprecedented growth with passion and commitment that
has led to countless accomplishments for Muhlenberg, in-
cluding ongoing facility improvements, such as the con-
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struction of the Thomas S.P. Fitch, M.D. Memorial Pa-
vilion, the Cardiac Catheterization Lab, the Breast
Health and Mammography Center, and the New Jersey
Neuroscience Institute, and numerous initiatives designed
to invigorate the medical center’s dedication to patient-
centered care and service;
Whereas Mr. Kopicki began his career as an administrative
resident and helped guide the hospital through unprece-
dented growth for nearly 2 decades before assuming his
current role with Solaris;
Whereas Mr. Kopicki, a visionary in the health care industry,
helped create the region’s premier health system, Solaris;
Whereas Mr. Kopicki has been a great philanthropist, Presi-
dent of the Board of Trustees of the New Jersey Hemo-
philia Association, Senior Vice President of the National
Hemophilia Association, Chairman of VHA of New Jer-
sey, and a trustee of the North Jersey Blood Bank;
Whereas the Lowell F. Johnson Philanthropic Award was
created in 1983 to honor individuals and corporations
that demonstrate extraordinary generosity to the Muhlen-
berg Hospital;
Whereas the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation and the Schering-
Plough Corporation have been champions of philanthropy
and are the recipients of this year’s Lowell F. Johnson
Philanthropic Award;
Whereas the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation, founded in 1953,
has been among Muhlenberg’s most charitable bene-
factors;
Whereas the Foundation honors the legacies of Mr. and Mrs.
Julius S. Rippel, long-time residents of Newark, New
Jersey, by fulfilling their mission and supporting research
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(2) the Fannie E. Rippel Foundation and the
Schering-Plough Corporation, as this year’s recipi-
ents of the Muhlenberg Foundation’s Lowell F.
Johnson Philanthropic Award.
Æ
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 227
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas all Americans are united in condemning, in the
strongest possible terms, the terrorists who planned and
carried out the attacks against the United States on Sep-
tember 11, 2001, and in pursuing all those responsible
for these attacks and their sponsors until they are
brought to justice and punished;
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 159
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to rights each registered
voter in the United States should have.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 13, 2001
Ms. BROWN of Florida (for herself, Mr. HOYER, Ms. LEE, Mr. CONYERS, Ms.
MCKINNEY, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mrs. THURMAN, Mr. GONZALEZ,
Mrs. MEEK of Florida, Mr. CLAY, Mr. JACKSON of Illinois, Mrs.
CHRISTENSEN, Ms. NORTON, Mr. RUSH, Mr. DAVIS of Illinois, Ms. CAR-
SON of Indiana, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. SCOTT,
Ms. KILPATRICK, Mr. SNYDER, and Mr. STARK) submitted the following
concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the
Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress with respect to rights each
registered voter in the United States should have.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of Congress that each
registered voter in the United States should have the
right—
(1) to vote and have his or her vote accurately
counted;
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(2) to cast a vote if he or she is in line when
the polls are closing;
(3) to ask for and receive assistance in voting;
(4) if he or she has voted in error, to at least
3 successive opportunities to correct that error
through replacement ballots;
(5) to an explanation if his or her registration
is in question;
(6) if his or her registration is in question, to
cast a provisional ballot;
(7) to prove his or her identity by signing an
affidavit if election officials doubt the voter’s iden-
tity;
(8) to written instructions to use when voting,
and, upon request, oral instructions in voting from
elections officers;
(9) to vote free from coercion or intimidation by
elections officers or any other person; and
(10) to vote on a voting machine that is in
working condition and that will allow votes to be ac-
curately cast.
Æ
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Whereas the earthquake of January 26, 2001, has left tho
sands of buildings in ruin, caused widespread fires, 
destroyed infrastructure;
Whereas the people of India and people of Indian origin h
displayed strength, courage, and determination in th
aftermath of the earthquake;
Whereas the people of the United States and India have d
veloped a strong friendship based on mutual interes
and respect;
Whereas India has appealed to the World Bank, the Asian
Development Bank, and the international community for
the economic assistance to meet the substantial relief
reconstruction needs facing that country in the afterm
of the earthquake;
Whereas the United States has offered technical and mone
tary assistance through the United States Agency fo
International Development (USAID); and
Whereas offers of assistance have also come from the Gove
ments of Turkey, Switzerland, Taiwan, Russia, Germany,
China, Canada, and others, as well as countless non
governmental organizations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Sena
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the cit
zens of the state of Gujarat and to all of India 
the tragic losses suffered as a result of the ea
quake of January 26, 2001;
(2) expresses its support for—
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(A) the people of India as they continue
their efforts to rebuild their cities and the
lives;
(B) continuing and substantially increasing
the amount of disaster assistance being pro-
vided by the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development (USAID) and other relief
agencies; and
(C) providing future economic assistance in
order to help rebuild Gujarat;
(3)(A) supports the economic assistance efforts
of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank,
and the international community; and
(B) urges the President to use United States
influence with these bodies to expedite these effo
and
(4) recognizes and encourages the important as-
sistance that also could be provided by other natio
to alleviate the suffering of the people of India.
Passed the House of Representatives January 31,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 15
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the dev-
astating earthquake that struck India on Janu-
ary 26, 2001, and support for ongoing aid ef-
forts.
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 15
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JANUARY 31, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing sympathy for the victims of the devastating
earthquake that struck India on January 26, 2001, and
support for ongoing aid efforts.
Whereas on the morning of January 26, 2001, a devastating
and deadly earthquake shook the state of Gujarat in
western India, killing untold tens of thousands of people,
injuring countless others, and crippling most of the re-
gion;
HCON 15 RFS
Whereas the earthquake of January 26, 2001, has left thou-
sands of buildings in ruin, caused widespread fires, and
destroyed infrastructure;
Whereas the people of India and people of Indian origin have
displayed strength, courage, and determination in the
aftermath of the earthquake;
Whereas the people of the United States and India have de-
veloped a strong friendship based on mutual interests
and respect;
Whereas India has appealed to the World Bank, the Asian
Development Bank, and the international community for
the economic assistance to meet the substantial relief and
reconstruction needs facing that country in the aftermath
of the earthquake;
Whereas the United States has offered technical and mone-
tary assistance through the United States Agency for
International Development (USAID); and
Whereas offers of assistance have also come from the Govern-
ments of Turkey, Switzerland, Taiwan, Russia, Germany,
China, Canada, and others, as well as countless non-
governmental organizations: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) expresses its deepest sympathies to the citi-
zens of the state of Gujarat and to all of India for
the tragic losses suffered as a result of the earth-
quake of January 26, 2001;
(2) expresses its support for—
HCON 15 RFS
(A) the people of India as they continue
their efforts to rebuild their cities and their
lives;
(B) continuing and substantially increasing
the amount of disaster assistance being pro-
vided by the United States Agency for Inter-
national Development (USAID) and other relief
agencies; and
(C) providing future economic assistance in
order to help rebuild Gujarat;
(3)(A) supports the economic assistance efforts
of the World Bank, the Asian Development Bank,
and the international community; and
(B) urges the President to use United States
influence with these bodies to expedite these efforts;
and
(4) recognizes and encourages the important as-
sistance that also could be provided by other nations
to alleviate the suffering of the people of India.
Passed the House of Representatives January 31,
2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
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politan area.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas June 25, 2001, marks the fifth anniversary of the
tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military
housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia;
Whereas 19 members of the United States Air Force were
killed in the bombing and 250 other United States mili-
tary personnel were wounded;
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Whereas the 19 airmen killed while serving their country
were Captain Christopher Adams, Sergeant Daniel
Cafourek, Sergeant Millard Campbell, Senior Airman
Earl Cartrette, Jr., Sergeant Patrick Fennig, Captain
Leland Haun, Sergeant Michael Heiser, Sergeant Kevin
Johnson, Sergeant Ronald King, Sergeant Kendall
Kitson, Jr., Airman First Class Christopher Lester, Air-
man First Class Brent Marthaler, Airman First Class
Brian McVeigh, Airman First Class Peter Morgera, Ser-
geant Thanh Nguyen, Airman First Class Joseph
Rimkus, Senior Airman Jeremy Taylor, Airman First
Class Justin Wood, and Airman First Class Joshua
Woody;
Whereas the families of these brave airmen still mourn their
loss;
Whereas on September 24, 1996, the House of Representa-
tives agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 200 of the
104th Congress honoring the victims of that terrorist
bombing;
Whereas those guilty of the attack have yet to be brought to
justice; and
Whereas terrorism remains a constant and ever-present
threat around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary
of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military
housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the
Congress—
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(1) recognizes the sacrifice of the 19 members
of the United States Air Force who died in that at-
tack; and
(2) calls upon every American to pause and pay
tribute to those brave airmen.
Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 161
Agreed to July 12, 2002
One Hundred Seventh Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the twenty-third day of January, two thousand and two
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas June 25, 2001, marks the fifth anniversary of the tragic
terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing com-
pound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia;
Whereas 19 members of the United States Air Force were killed
in the bombing and 250 other United States military personnel
were wounded;
Whereas the 19 airmen killed while serving their country were
Captain Christopher Adams, Sergeant Daniel Cafourek, Sergeant
Millard Campbell, Senior Airman Earl Cartrette, Jr., Sergeant
Patrick Fennig, Captain Leland Haun, Sergeant Michael Heiser,
Sergeant Kevin Johnson, Sergeant Ronald King, Sergeant Kendall
Kitson, Jr., Airman First Class Christopher Lester, Airman First
Class Brent Marthaler, Airman First Class Brian McVeigh, Air-
man First Class Peter Morgera, Sergeant Thanh Nguyen, Airman
First Class Joseph Rimkus, Senior Airman Jeremy Taylor, Air-
man First Class Justin Wood, and Airman First Class Joshua
Woody;
Whereas the families of these brave airmen still mourn their loss;
Whereas on September 24, 1996, the House of Representatives
agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 200 of the 104th Congress
honoring the victims of that terrorist bombing;
Whereas those guilty of the attack have yet to be brought to
justice; and
Whereas terrorism remains a constant and ever-present threat
around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary of the terrorist
bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing compound in
Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the Congress—
(1) recognizes the sacrifice of the 19 members of the United
States Air Force who died in that attack; and
H. Con. Res. 161—2
(2) calls upon every American to pause and pay tribute
to those brave airmen.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
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Jr., Airman First Class Christopher Lester, Airman First
Class Brent Marthaler, Airman First Class Brian
McVeigh, Airman First Class Peter Morgera, Sergeant
Thanh Nguyen, Airman First Class Joseph Rimkus, Sen-
ior Airman Jeremy Taylor, Airman First Class Justin
Wood, and Airman First Class Joshua Woody;
Whereas those guilty of this attack have yet to be brought
to justice;
Whereas the families of these brave servicemen still mourn
their loss and await the day when those guilty of this act
are brought to justice; and
Whereas terrorism remains a constant and ever-present
threat around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress, on the occasion of the
fifth anniversary of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar
Towers in Saudi Arabia, recognizes the sacrifice of the 19
servicemen who died in that attack, and calls upon every
American to pause and pay tribute to these brave soldiers
and to remain ever vigilant for signs which may warn of
a terrorist attack.
Æ
III
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 161
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 26, 2001
Received and referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring the 19 United States servicemen who died in the
terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military housing
compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, on June 25, 1996.
Whereas June 25, 2001, marks the fifth anniversary of the
tragic terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military
housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia;
Whereas 19 members of the United States Air Force were
killed in the bombing and 250 other United States mili-
tary personnel were wounded;
HCON 161 RFS
Whereas the 19 airmen killed while serving their country
were Captain Christopher Adams, Sergeant Daniel
Cafourek, Sergeant Millard Campbell, Senior Airman
Earl Cartrette, Jr., Sergeant Patrick Fennig, Captain
Leland Haun, Sergeant Michael Heiser, Sergeant Kevin
Johnson, Sergeant Ronald King, Sergeant Kendall
Kitson, Jr., Airman First Class Christopher Lester, Air-
man First Class Brent Marthaler, Airman First Class
Brian McVeigh, Airman First Class Peter Morgera, Ser-
geant Thanh Nguyen, Airman First Class Joseph
Rimkus, Senior Airman Jeremy Taylor, Airman First
Class Justin Wood, and Airman First Class Joshua
Woody;
Whereas the families of these brave airmen still mourn their
loss;
Whereas on September 24, 1996, the House of Representa-
tives agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 200 of the
104th Congress honoring the victims of that terrorist
bombing;
Whereas those guilty of the attack have yet to be brought to
justice; and
Whereas terrorism remains a constant and ever-present
threat around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That, on the occasion of the fifth anniversary
of the terrorist bombing of the Khobar Towers military
housing compound in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, the
Congress—
HCON 161 RFS
(1) recognizes the sacrifice of the 19 members
of the United States Air Force who died in that at-
tack; and
(2) calls upon every American to pause and pay
tribute to those brave airmen.
Passed the House of Representatives June 25, 2001.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 163
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas news of the end of slavery did not reach frontier
areas of the country until long after the conclusion of the
Civil War, especially in the Southwestern United States;
Whereas the African Americans who had been slaves in the
Southwest thereafter celebrated June 19, known as
Juneteenth Independence Day, as the anniversary of
their emancipation;
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Whereas these African Americans handed down that tradition
from generation to generation as an inspiration and en-
couragement for future generations;
Whereas Juneteenth Independence Day celebrations have
thus been held for 136 years to honor the memory of all
those who endured slavery and especially those who
moved from slavery to freedom; and
Whereas the faith and strength of character shown by these
former slaves remains an example for all people of the
United States, regardless of background, region, or race:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That—
(1) Congress recognizes the historical signifi-
cance of Juneteenth Independence Day, an impor-
tant date in the Nation’s history, and encourages
the continued celebration of this day to provide an
opportunity for all people of the United States to
learn more about the past and to better understand
the experiences that have shaped the Nation; and
(2) it is the sense of Congress that—
(A) history be regarded as a means for un-
derstanding the past and solving the challenges
of the future; and
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(B) the celebration of the end of slavery is
an important and enriching part of the history
and heritage of the United States.
Passed the House of Representatives June 19, 2001.
Attest:
Clerk.