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ing through participation in community activities, and en-
gage in charitable, civic, and educational activities;
Whereas the Senior Softball World Series is held annually
during the last week in September; the first of which was
held in 1989 at Greensboro, North Carolina, the second
in Scottsdale, Arizona, and the third in Palm Beach
County, Florida;
Whereas the 1993 World Series will be held September 27
through October 3 in Houston, Texas;
Whereas it is estimated that nearly 32,000,000 people now
play softball;
Whereas the desire among seniors to continue playing soft-
ball, in addition to the growth and popularity of the
health and fitness movement, means senior softball is
sure to remain on the increase for years to come; and
Whereas it is appropriate for the American people to recog-
nize this wonderful segment of its population engaging in
a truly American sport and serving as positive role mod-
els for American youth at a time when such role models
are most needed: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the last week of September 1993, and the last week
of each September thereafter, is designated as ‘‘National
Senior Softball Week’’. The President is authorized and
requested to issue annually a proclamation calling upon
the people of the United States to observe such week with
appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 119
To designate the weeks beginning May 2, 1993, and May 1, 1994, as
‘‘National Correctional Officers Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 23, 1993
Mr. BONIOR introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the weeks beginning May 2, 1993, and
May 1, 1994, as ‘‘National Correctional Officers Week’’.
Whereas the correctional officers who work in America’s jails
and prisons are responsible for the containment and con-
trol of over 1,200,000 prisoners;
Whereas correctional officers must protect inmates from vio-
lence while encouraging them to develop skills and atti-
tudes that can help them become productive members of
society following their release;
Whereas the morale of correctional officers is affected by
many factors, and the public perception of the role of
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correctional officers is more often based upon dramatiza-
tion rather than factual review;
Whereas good job performance and public acceptance and ap-
preciation require correctional officers to absorb the ad-
verse attitudes present in confinement while maintaining
themselves as professionals;
Whereas correctional officers have been honored by many
States and localities;
Whereas correctional officers have been honored by joint res-
olutions of the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States in 1984, 1985, 1987, and 1989; and
Whereas the attitude and morale of correctional officers is a
matter worthy of serious congressional attention: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the weeks beginning May 2, 1993, and May 1, 1994,
are designated as ‘‘National Correctional Officers Week’’.
The President is requested to issue a proclamation calling
on the people of the United States to observe such weeks
with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 11
Designating October 1993 as ‘‘National Breast Cancer Awareness Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 5, 1993
Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois introduced the following joint resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating October 1993 as ‘‘National Breast Cancer
Awareness Month’’.
Whereas breast cancer will strike an estimated 182,000
women and 1,000 men in the United States in 1993;
Whereas the risk of developing breast cancer increases as a
woman grows older;
Whereas breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer
death in women, and will kill an estimated 46,000 women
and 300 men in 1993;
Whereas the 5-year survival rate for localized breast cancer
has risen from 78 percent in the 1940’s to over 90 per-
cent today;
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Whereas most breast cancers are detected by the woman her-
self;
Whereas educating both the public and physicians about the
importance of early detection will result in reducing
breast cancer mortality;
Whereas appropriate use of screening mammography, in con-
junction with clinical examination and breast self-exam-
ination, can result in the detection of many breast can-
cers early in their development and increase the survival
rate to nearly 100 percent;
Whereas data from controlled trials clearly demonstrate that
deaths from breast cancer are significantly reduced in
women who have been screened by mammography;
Whereas many women are reluctant to have screening mam-
mograms for a variety of reasons such as the cost of test-
ing, lack of information, and/or fear;
Whereas access to screening mammography is directly related
to socioeconomic status;
Whereas increased awareness about the importance of screen-
ing mammography will result in the procedure being reg-
ularly requested by the patient and recommended by the
health care provider; and
Whereas it is projected that more women will use this lifesav-
ing test as it becomes increasingly available and afford-
able: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That October 1993 is designated as ‘‘National Breast
Cancer Awareness Month’’, and the President is author-
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ized and requested to issue a proclamation calling upon
the people of the United States to observe the month with
appropriate programs and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 120
To designate March 20, 1993, as ‘‘National Quilting Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 24, 1993
Mrs. BENTLEY (for herself, Mr. BILIRAKIS, Mr. DOOLITTLE, Mr. FROST, Mr.
MURTHA, Mr. GINGRICH, Mr. HYDE, Mr. KASICH, Mr. LEACH, Mr.
MCDADE, Mr. RAVENEL, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. MONTGOMERY, Ms. KAP-
TUR, Mr. ROBERTS, and Mr. GILLMOR) introduced the following joint res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate March 20, 1993, as ‘‘National Quilting Day’’.
Whereas quiltmaking is an ancient art form which has
evolved in the United States to become instantly rec-
ognizable as an American folk art;
Whereas quiltmaking serves the needs of many people and
has been the stimulus for social gatherings which pro-
mote sharing, friendship, and mutual support;
Whereas quilting is often representative of the social, reli-
gious, or political convictions of the maker;
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Whereas quiltmakers have provided comfort and warmth to
generations of loved ones, the ill, and the unfortunate
through the gift of quilts; and
Whereas recognition is due to all of the quiltmakers in this
Nation who share their creativity, time, and talents to
the benefit of mankind, thus preserving a part of our
American heritage: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That March 20, 1993, is designated as ‘‘National Quilting
Day’’. The President is authorized and requested to issue
a proclamation calling on the people of the United States
to observe such day with appropriate programs, cere-
monies, and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 123
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide
for a balanced budget for the United States Government.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 24, 1993
Mr. ORTON introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United
States to provide for a balanced budget for the United
States Government.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled
(two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the fol-
lowing article is proposed as an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all
intents and purposes as part of the Constitution if ratified
by the legislatures of three-fourths of the several States
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 121
Designating the week beginning April 18, 1993, as ‘‘Primary Immune
Deficiency Awareness Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 24, 1993
Mr. NADLER introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to
the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning April 18, 1993, as ‘‘Primary
Immune Deficiency Awareness Week’’.
Whereas primary immune deficiency is a congenital defect in
the immune system such that the body cannot adequately
defend itself from infection;
Whereas primary immune deficiency is most often diagnosed
in children and affects more children than leukemia and
lymphoma combined;
Whereas primary immune deficiency is believed to affect
500,000 Americans and possibly more because people are
undiagnosed and misdiagnosed;
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Whereas many forms of primary immune deficiency are in-
herited;
Whereas there are currently considered to be 70 forms of pri-
mary immune deficiency ranging from SCVID which is
fatal if left untreated to chronic recurring infections and
allergies that cannot be managed with prophylactic anti-
biotics;
Whereas the earliest symptoms of primary immune deficiency
are easily confused with a number of common illnesses or
infections so that physicians often fail to diagnose and
treat the underlying problem;
Whereas once suspected, primary immune deficiency can be
diagnosed through a series of blood screenings which test
immune function;
Whereas early intervention and treatment can save lives as
well as prevent permanent damage to lungs and other
organs;
Whereas many forms of treatment are available once a spe-
cific diagnosis is made, procedures such as BMT may re-
sult in complete cure, and other treatments like monthly
infusions complete cure, and other treatments like
monthly infusions of gamma globulin dramatically re-
duces a patient’s risk of infections and enables him or
her to lead a normal life;
Whereas patients may have long periods of normal health
then suddenly be struck by severe fevers and infections;
Whereas lack of public awareness can lead to anxiety and
leave families isolated and confused; and
Whereas education is essential to make the general public,
health care professionals, employers, and insurers more
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knowledgeable about primary immune deficiency: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week beginning April 18, 1993, is designated as
‘‘Primary Immune Deficiency Awareness Week’’, and the
President is authorized and requested to issue a proclama-
tion calling upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve such a week with appropriate programs, ceremonies,
and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 122
To designate the month of May 1993, as ‘‘National Foster Care Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 24, 1993
Mr. ROTH introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the month of May 1993, as ‘‘National Foster
Care Month’’.
Whereas there are more than one-hundred thousand licensed
foster families in the United States who temporarily pro-
vide guidance, emotional support, food, shelter, and nur-
ture to children who cannot remain in their own home;
Whereas foster parents devotedly and unselfishly open their
home and family life to children in need;
Whereas foster parents are a vital part in permanency plan-
ning to protect the best interests of a foster child;
Whereas foster parents work cooperatively with human serv-
ice agencies and biological parents to strengthen family
life;
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Whereas foster parents must have the commitment of the na-
tional, State and local communities in terms of funding,
support, and training; and
Whereas the National Foster Parent Association holds its an-
nual training conference during the month of May 1993:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the month of May 1993, is designated as ‘‘National
Foster Care Month’’. The President is requested to issue
a proclamation calling on the people of the United States
to observe such month with appropriate ceremonies and
activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 124
Designating the week of June 1 through June 7, 1993, as ‘‘National Polio
Awareness Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 25, 1993
Mr. DOOLITTLE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating the week of June 1 through June 7, 1993,
as ‘‘National Polio Awareness Week’’.
Whereas there are an estimated 650,000 paralytic survivors
in the United States today;
Whereas knowledge about the late effects of polio is begin-
ning to spread to all polio survivors, the health care com-
munity, and the general public; and
Whereas the International Polio Network and over 300 local
polio support organizations have been instrumental in co-
ordinating efforts to promote research on and increase
the awareness of the late effects of polio: Now, therefore
be it
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Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the week of June 1 through June 7, 1993 be des-
ignated as ‘‘National Polio Awareness Week’’.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 125
Designating May 1993 as ‘‘National Community Residential Care Month’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 2, 1993
Mr. DOOLITTLE introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
Designating May 1993 as ‘‘National Community Residential
Care Month’’.
Whereas the need for quality, dependable health care for the
elderly, disabled, and mentally ill increases each year;
Whereas community residential care fulfills medical, social,
and nutritional assistance to those in need and who can-
not care for themselves;
Whereas the community residential care industry is both na-
tional and international, and it is deserving of recognition
and appreciation;
Whereas the community residential care industry is staffed
by committed, hardworking professionals who dedicate
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their working lives to the care of the elderly, the disabled,
and the mentally ill;
Whereas those providing community residential care must
meet stringent licensing requirements; and
Whereas the community residential care industry provides a
uniquely workable and homelike environment for those
unable to care for themselves at home in a manner which
promotes confidence, support, and self-esteem: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That May 1993 is designated as ‘‘National Community
Residential Care Month’’. The President is authorized and
requested to issue a proclamation calling on the people of
the United States to observe such month with appropriate
ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 126
To designate the weeks of April 25 through May 2, 1993, and April 10
through 17, 1994, as ‘‘Jewish Heritage Week’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 2, 1993
Mr. GILMAN (for himself and Mr. NADLER) introduced the following joint res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Post Office and Civil
Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To designate the weeks of April 25 through May 2, 1993,
and April 10 through 17, 1994, as ‘‘Jewish Heritage Week’’.
Whereas April 26, 1993 and April 14, 1994 mark the forty-
fifth and forty-sixth anniversaries of the founding of the
State of Israel;
Whereas the months of April and May contain events of
major significance in the Jewish calendar, including
Passover, the fiftieth anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto
Uprising and the opening of the Holocaust Memorial Mu-
seum in 1993 in Washington, DC., Holocaust Memorial
Day and Jerusalem Day;
‘‘Each Federal agency lender shall accept private 
flood insurance as satisfaction of the flood insurance 
coverage requirement under the preceding sentence if 
the flood insurance coverage provided by such private 
flood insurance meets the requirements for coverage 
under such sentence.’’; 
(3) in paragraph (3), in the matter following 
subparagraph (B), by adding at the end the following 
new sentence: ‘‘The Federal National Mortgage Asso-
ciation and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Cor-
poration shall accept private flood insurance as satis-
faction of the flood insurance coverage requirement 
under the preceding sentence if the flood insurance 
coverage provided by such private flood insurance 
meets the requirements for coverage under such sen-
tence.’’; and 
(4) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(5) PRIVATE FLOOD INSURANCE DEFINED.—In 
this subsection, the term ‘private flood insurance’ 
means a contract for flood insurance coverage allowed 
for sale under the laws of any State.’’. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 127
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 22 (legislative Day, APRIL 19), 1993
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
APRIL 29 (legislative day, APRIL 19), 1993
Committee discharged
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of
April 1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating the last Friday of April
1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’ and calling upon the peo-
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ple of the United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 1993.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 127
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim the last
Friday of April 1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 127
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of
April 1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating the last Friday of April
1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’ and calling upon the peo-
ple of the United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 1993.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. J. Res. 127
One Hundred Third Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Tuesday,
the fifth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-three
Joint Resolution
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April 1993 as
‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled, That the President
is hereby authorized and requested to issue a proclamation des-
ignating the last Friday of April 1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’
and calling upon the people of the United States to observe such
a day with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Vice President of the United States and
President of the Senate.
SEC. 4. REFORMS OF COVERAGE TERMS. 
(a) MINIMUM DEDUCTIBLES FOR CLAIMS.—Section 
1312 of the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 (42 
U.S.C. 4019) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘The Director is’’ and inserting 
the following: ‘‘(a) IN GENERAL.—The Administrator 
is’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following: 
‘‘(b) MINIMUM ANNUAL DEDUCTIBLES.— 
‘‘(1) SUBSIDIZED RATE PROPERTIES.—For any 
structure that is covered by flood insurance under this 
title, and for which the chargeable rate for such cov-
erage is less than the applicable estimated risk pre-
mium rate under section 1307(a)(1) for the area (or 
subdivision thereof) in which such structure is lo-
cated, the minimum annual deductible for damage to 
or loss of such structure shall be $2,000. 
‘‘(2) ACTUARIAL RATE PROPERTIES.—For any 
structure that is covered by flood insurance under this 
title, for which the chargeable rate for such coverage 
is not less than the applicable estimated risk pre-
mium rate under section 1307(a)(1) for the area (or 
subdivision thereof) in which such structure is lo-
cated, the minimum annual deductible for damage to 
or loss of such structure shall be $1,000.’’. 
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 127
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of April 1993 as
‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MARCH 2, 1993
Mr. KLEIN introduced the following joint resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Post Office and Civil Service
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of
April 1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating the last Friday of April
1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’ and calling upon the peo-
ple of the United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
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103D CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. J. RES. 127
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
APRIL 22 (legislative Day, APRIL 19), 1993
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
To authorize the President to proclaim the last Friday of
April 1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives
of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
That the President is hereby authorized and requested to
issue a proclamation designating the last Friday of April
1993 as ‘‘National Arbor Day’’ and calling upon the peo-
ple of the United States to observe such a day with appro-
priate ceremonies and activities.
Passed the House of Representatives April 21, 1993.
Attest:
DONNALD K. ANDERSON,
Clerk.