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107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 313
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of Transporte Aereo
Militar Ecuatoriano (TAME) Flight 120 on January 28, 2002.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 5, 2002
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself, Mr. DIAZ-BALART, Mr. BALLENGER, Mr. FOLEY,
Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. PORTMAN, Mr. HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HOEFFEL,
Mr. LEACH, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. HONDA, Mr.
LANTOS, Mr. WEINER, Mr. WEXLER, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Ms. KAP-
TUR, and Mr. CANTOR) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of
Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano (TAME) Flight
120 on January 28, 2002.
Whereas Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano (TAME)
Flight 120 was en route from Quito, Ecuador, to Tulcan,
Ecuador, when it crashed in the Andes mountains in Co-
lombia on January 28, 2002;
Whereas the crash tragically killed an estimated 92 people;
Whereas the United States has strong cultural and historic
ties to Ecuador and Colombia;
Whereas the people of Ecuador and Colombia have already
suffered greatly as a result of the crash in the same re-
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gion of another Ecuadorian aircraft on January 17,
2002, which killed 26 people;
Whereas the civil aviation departments of Ecuador and Co-
lombia are working in concert to facilitate the recovery
and identification of the passengers and crew members of
TAME Flight 120; and
Whereas professional emergency personnel from Ecuador and
Colombia valiantly overcame treacherous terrain and in-
clement weather to reach the site of the crash and per-
form emergency services: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) sends its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the
crash of Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano
(TAME) Flight 120 on January 28, 2002; and
(2) commends the professional emergency per-
sonnel from Ecuador and Colombia who responded
to the tragic crash of TAME Flight 120 with cour-
age, determination, and skill.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
shall transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the
President of Ecuador and to the President of Colombia.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 313
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 13, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the crash of
Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano (TAME) Flight
120 on January 28, 2002.
Whereas Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano (TAME)
Flight 120 was en route from Quito, Ecuador, to Tulcan,
Ecuador, when it crashed in the Andes mountains in Co-
lombia on January 28, 2002;
Whereas the crash tragically killed an estimated 92 people;
Whereas the United States has strong cultural and historic
ties to Ecuador and Colombia;
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Whereas the people of Ecuador and Colombia have already
suffered greatly as a result of the crash in the same re-
gion of another Ecuadorian aircraft on January 17,
2002, which killed 26 people;
Whereas the civil aviation departments of Ecuador and Co-
lombia are working in concert to facilitate the recovery
and identification of the passengers and crew members of
TAME Flight 120; and
Whereas professional emergency personnel from Ecuador and
Colombia valiantly overcame treacherous terrain and in-
clement weather to reach the site of the crash and per-
form emergency services: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) sends its heartfelt condolences to the fami-
lies, friends, and loved ones of the victims of the
crash of Transporte Aereo Militar Ecuatoriano
(TAME) Flight 120 on January 28, 2002; and
(2) commends the professional emergency per-
sonnel from Ecuador and Colombia who responded
to the tragic crash of TAME Flight 120 with cour-
age, determination, and skill.
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 314
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas on July 23, 1947, AMVETS (American Veterans of
World War II, Korea, and Vietnam) was chartered by the
United States as a not-for-profit corporation;
Whereas membership in AMVETS is open to veterans who
have honorably served, or are serving, in the Armed
Forces, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, and
Reserves, during or since World War II;
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Whereas the veterans of the Armed Forces have made great
sacrifices to ensure the peace and security of the United
States;
Whereas the members of AMVETS are dedicated to pro-
viding important services to their local communities and
to their fellow veterans;
Whereas the motto of AMVETS is ‘‘We fought together, now
let’s build together’’;
Whereas the members of AMVETS consistently honor that
motto through countless hours of patriotic service, includ-
ing providing services to hospitalized veterans, assisting
veterans with their problems regarding housing and em-
ployment, marching in parades, participating in color
guards and burial details, and educating the Nation’s
youth;
Whereas the war on terrorism has emphasized the sacrifices
that veterans have made, and continue to make, for the
benefit of the Nation;
Whereas AMVETS has designated July 23 as AMVETS Na-
tional Charter Day; and
Whereas the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day is to
raise public awareness regarding AMVETS’s commitment
and service to veterans, the families of veterans, and the
Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes the members of
AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea,
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and Vietnam) for their service to the Nation and supports
the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.
Passed the House of Representatives May 20, 2002.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 314
Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to the Nation and
supporting the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 5, 2002
Mr. GRUCCI submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to
the Nation and supporting the goal of AMVETS Na-
tional Charter Day.
Whereas on July 23, 1947, AMVETS (American Veterans of
World War II, Korea, and Vietnam) was chartered by the
United States as a not-for-profit corporation;
Whereas membership in AMVETS is open to veterans who
have honorably served, or are serving, in the Armed
Forces, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, and
Reserves, during or since World War II;
Whereas the veterans of the Armed Forces have made great
sacrifices to ensure the peace and security of the United
States;
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Whereas the members of AMVETS are dedicated to pro-
viding important services to their local communities and
to their fellow veterans;
Whereas the motto of AMVETS is ‘‘We fought together, now
let’s build together’’;
Whereas the members of AMVETS consistently honor that
motto through countless hours of patriotic service, includ-
ing providing services to hospitalized veterans, assisting
veterans with their problems regarding housing and em-
ployment, marching in parades, participating in color
guards and burial details, and educating the Nation’s
youth;
Whereas the war on terrorism has emphasized the sacrifices
that veterans have made, and continue to make, for the
benefit of the Nation;
Whereas AMVETS has designated July 23 as AMVETS Na-
tional Charter Day; and
Whereas the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day is to
raise public awareness regarding AMVETS’s commitment
and service to veterans, the families of veterans, and the
Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes the members of
AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea,
and Vietnam) for their service to the Nation and supports
the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day.
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III
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 314
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 21, 2002
Received and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing the members of AMVETS for their service to
the Nation and supporting the goal of AMVETS Na-
tional Charter Day.
Whereas on July 23, 1947, AMVETS (American Veterans of
World War II, Korea, and Vietnam) was chartered by the
United States as a not-for-profit corporation;
Whereas membership in AMVETS is open to veterans who
have honorably served, or are serving, in the Armed
Forces, including the Coast Guard, National Guard, and
Reserves, during or since World War II;
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Whereas the veterans of the Armed Forces have made great
sacrifices to ensure the peace and security of the United
States;
Whereas the members of AMVETS are dedicated to pro-
viding important services to their local communities and
to their fellow veterans;
Whereas the motto of AMVETS is ‘‘We fought together, now
let’s build together’’;
Whereas the members of AMVETS consistently honor that
motto through countless hours of patriotic service, includ-
ing providing services to hospitalized veterans, assisting
veterans with their problems regarding housing and em-
ployment, marching in parades, participating in color
guards and burial details, and educating the Nation’s
youth;
Whereas the war on terrorism has emphasized the sacrifices
that veterans have made, and continue to make, for the
benefit of the Nation;
Whereas AMVETS has designated July 23 as AMVETS Na-
tional Charter Day; and
Whereas the goal of AMVETS National Charter Day is to
raise public awareness regarding AMVETS’s commitment
and service to veterans, the families of veterans, and the
Nation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress recognizes the members of
AMVETS (American Veterans of World War II, Korea,
IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 315
To require the display of the Ten Commandments in the chambers of the
House of Representatives and the Senate.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 6, 2002
Mr. KERNS submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was referred
to the Committee on House Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
To require the display of the Ten Commandments in the
chambers of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
Whereas the Ten Commandments have had a significant im-
pact on the development of the fundamental legal prin-
ciples on which Western civilization and the United
States are based;
Whereas the Ten Commandments are a code of moral con-
duct, observance of which promotes a peaceful and orga-
nized society; and
Whereas the text of the Ten Commandments is currently dis-
played on several government properties and in several
government buildings: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This resolution may be cited as the ‘‘Ten Command-
ments Public Display Resolution of 2002’’.
SEC. 2. POSTING OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS.
The Architect of the Capitol shall prominently display
the text of the Ten Commandments in the chambers of
the House of Representatives and the Senate. The form,
size, manner of display, and location of the text so dis-
played in the chamber of the House of Representatives
shall be determined by the Architect of the Capitol in con-
sultation with the Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives. The form, size, manner of display, and location of
the text so displayed in the chamber of the Senate shall
be determined by the Architect of the Capitol in consulta-
tion with the President pro tempore of the Senate.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 317
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should open a dialog
with the Government of Canada to discuss the smuggling from Canada
into the United States of large quantities of pseudoephedrine, a necessary
ingredient in the production of methamphetamines.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 6, 2002
Mr. RADANOVICH (for himself, Mr. BAIRD, Mr. CALVERT, Mr. BOSWELL, and
Mr. CANNON) submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should
open a dialog with the Government of Canada to discuss
the smuggling from Canada into the United States of
large quantities of pseudoephedrine, a necessary ingre-
dient in the production of methamphetamines.
Whereas pseudoephedrine is the active ingredient in many
over-the-counter cold medicines;
Whereas pseudoephedrine is also a necessary ingredient in
the production of methamphetamines;
Whereas the production and use of methamphetamines is a
serious problem in the United States;
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(2) methods to restrict the quantity of
pseudoephedrine that Canadian manufacturers can
package in a single container.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 318
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding democratic reform and the
protection of human rights in Laos.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 7, 2002
Mr. KIND (for himself, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr. GREEN of Wisconsin, and Mr.
KENNEDY of Rhode Island) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of Congress regarding democratic
reform and the protection of human rights in Laos.
Whereas Laos has been under the authoritarian control of
the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party since the overthrow
of the Royal Lao Government in 1975;
Whereas the Lao Constitution purports to guarantee the peo-
ple of Laos a wide range of freedoms, including the free-
doms of speech, assembly, and religion;
Whereas the only political party allowed by law in Laos is the
communist Lao People’s Revolutionary Party;
Whereas all candidates for public office in Laos must be ap-
proved by the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party;
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Whereas political dissent is not allowed in Laos and is often
severely punished;
Whereas the Government of Laos does not protect the basic
human rights of its citizens;
Whereas the United States Department of State reported in
its most recent Country Report on Human Rights Prac-
tices in Laos that the Government of Laos restricts the
people of Laos from practicing the freedoms of speech,
assembly, and religion, and from undertaking activities to
change their government;
Whereas elections for the Lao National Assembly are sched-
uled for February 24, 2002;
Whereas without a democratic electoral system that provides
for openly contested, free, and fair elections by secret bal-
lot, the upcoming elections in Laos will not fairly rep-
resent the will of the Lao people; and
Whereas the United States has a vital interest in the world-
wide promotion of democratic principles and supports
democratic reform in Laos: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress urges the Government of Laos
to—
(1) ensure that all adult citizens of Laos are
able to vote and run for public office regardless of
their gender, race, ethnicity, religion, economic
standing, or political affiliation;
(2) allow the citizens of Laos to assemble and
peacefully protest against the Lao Government and
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public officials and to organize themselves into polit-
ical parties; and
(3) allow unrestricted access by international
human rights and election monitors.
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IV
107TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 319
Honoring Henry Reuss, former United States Representative from Wisconsin,
and extending the condolences of Congress on his death.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 7, 2002
Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin (for himself, Mr. OBEY, Mr. KLECZKA, Mr.
PETRI, Mr. KIND, Mr. SENSENBRENNER, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. GREEN of
Wisconsin, and Mr. RYAN of Wisconsin) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on House Adminis-
tration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Honoring Henry Reuss, former United States Representative
from Wisconsin, and extending the condolences of Con-
gress on his death.
Whereas Henry Reuss served as a Member of the United
States House of Representatives from 1955 to 1983, be-
coming one of the leading authorities in Congress on
banking and monetary policy;
Whereas Henry Reuss served as chairman of the Committee
on Banking, Currency, and Housing of the House of
Representatives from 1975 to 1977 and as chairman of
the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
of the House of Representatives from 1977 to 1980;
House Calendar No. 5
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 31
[Report No. 107–10]
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the
importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and
blood donation and supporting National Donor
Day.
MARCH 6, 2001
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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Whereas Henry Reuss was a strong supporter of conserva-
tion, civil rights, and improving the economic status of
women;
Whereas Henry Reuss was an early proponent of establishing
the Peace Corps;
Whereas Henry Reuss represented the people of the north
side of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in Congress for nearly 3
decades; and
Whereas Henry Reuss believed that the Government should
be open, honest, and accountable, as demonstrated by his
statement that ‘‘there is no defect of democracy which
more democracy cannot cure’’: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Congress—
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the
death of the Honorable Henry Reuss;
(2) extends its condolences to the Reuss family,
especially to his wife Margaret; and
(3) expresses its profound gratitude to the Hon-
orable Henry Reuss and his family for the service
that he rendered to the United States.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
shall transmit an enrolled copy of this resolution to the
family of the Honorable Henry Reuss.
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(12) FOOD.—
(A) IN
GENERAL.—The term ‘‘food’’ 
means a product intended to be used for food 
or drink for a human. 
(B) INCLUSIONS.—The term ‘‘food’’ in-
cludes any product (including a meat food prod-
uct, as defined in section 1(j) of the Federal 
Meat Inspection Act (21 U.S.C. 601(j))), capa-
ble for use as human food that is made in whole 
or in part from any animal, including cattle, 
sheep, swine, or goat, or poultry (as defined in 
section 4 of the Poultry Products Inspection 
Act (21 U.S.C. 453)). 
(C) EXCLUSION.—The term ‘‘food’’ does 
not include dietary supplements, as defined in 
section 201(ff) of the Federal Food, Drug, and 
Cosmetic Act (21 U.S.C. 321(ff)). 
(13) FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—The term ‘‘food estab-
lishment’’ means a slaughterhouse, factory, 
warehouse, or facility owned or operated by a 
person located in any State that processes food. 
(B) EXCLUSIONS.—For the purposes of 
registration, the term ‘‘food establishment’’ 
does not include a farm, restaurant, other retail
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 31
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas more than 70,000 individuals await organ trans-
plants at any given moment;
Whereas another man, woman, or child is added to the na-
tional organ transplant waiting list every 20 minutes;
Whereas despite the progress in the last 15 years, more than
15 people per day die because of a shortage of donor or-
gans;
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Whereas almost everyone is a potential organ, tissue, and
blood donor;
Whereas transplantation has become an element of main-
stream medicine that prolongs and enhances life;
Whereas for the fourth consecutive year, a coalition of health
organizations is joining forces for National Donor Day;
Whereas the first three National Donor Days raised a total
of nearly 25,000 units of blood, added over 4,000 poten-
tial donors to the National Marrow Donor Program Reg-
istry, and distributed tens of thousands of organ and tis-
sue pledge cards;
Whereas National Donor Day is America’s largest one-day
organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation event;
and
Whereas a number of businesses, foundations, health organi-
zations, and the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices have designated February 10, 2001, as National
Donor Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideas of National
Donor Day;
(2) encourages all Americans to learn about the
importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood
donation and to discuss such donation with their
families and friends; and
(3) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States to
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conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and pro-
grams to demonstrate support for organ, tissue,
bone marrow, and blood donation.
Passed the House of Representatives March 7,
2001.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 31
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the importance of organ,
tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation and supporting National Donor
Day.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 13, 2001
Mrs. THURMAN (for herself, Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD, Mr. ABERCROMBIE, Mr.
KILDEE, Mr. SPRATT, Ms. BALDWIN, Mr. KLECZKA, Ms. ESHOO, Mr.
BARRETT, Mr. FOLEY, Mr. RAMSTAD, Mr. MALONEY of Connecticut,
Mr. LATOURETTE, Mr. DUNCAN, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. HOOLEY of Oregon,
Mr. MOAKLEY, Mr. SHAYS, Mr. SNYDER, Mr. TANNER, Mr. STARK, Mr.
HILLIARD, Mrs. NORTHUP, Mr. CAPUANO, Mr. COYNE, Mr. MATSUI, Mr.
GIBBONS, Mr. PETERSON of Pennsylvania, Mr. ROGERS of Michigan, Mr.
SESSIONS, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr.
UPTON, and Mr. PASCRELL) submitted the following concurrent resolu-
tion; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the impor-
tance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation
and supporting National Donor Day.
Whereas more than 70,000 individuals await organ trans-
plants at any given moment;
Whereas another man, woman, or child is added to the na-
tional organ transplant waiting list every 20 minutes;
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Whereas despite the progress in the last 15 years, more than
15 people per day die because of a shortage of donor or-
gans;
Whereas almost everyone is a potential organ, tissue, and
blood donor;
Whereas transplantation has become an element of main-
stream medicine that prolongs and enhances life;
Whereas for the fourth consecutive year, a coalition of health
organizations is joining forces for National Donor Day;
Whereas the first three National Donor Days raised a total
of nearly 25,000 units of blood, added over 4,000 poten-
tial donors to the National Marrow Donor Program Reg-
istry, and distributed tens of thousands of organ and tis-
sue pledge cards;
Whereas National Donor Day is America’s largest one-day
organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood donation event;
and
Whereas a number of businesses, foundations, health organi-
zations, and the Department of Health and Human Serv-
ices have designated February 10, 2001, as National
Donor Day: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) supports the goals and ideas of National
Donor Day;
(2) encourages all Americans to learn about the
importance of organ, tissue, bone marrow, and blood
donation and to discuss such donation with their
families and friends; and
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(3) requests that the President issue a procla-
mation calling on the people of the United States to
conduct appropriate ceremonies, activities, and pro-
grams to demonstrate support for organ, tissue,
bone marrow, and blood donation.
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