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IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 535 
Recognizing Tiger Woods for his service to the Nation in promoting excellence 
and good sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and dignity 
by showing that golf is a sport for all people. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2002 
Mr. BACA submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing Tiger Woods for his service to the Nation in 
promoting excellence and good sportsmanship, and in 
breaking barriers with grace and dignity by showing 
that golf is a sport for all people. 
Whereas although Tiger Woods is only 25 years old and in 
his 5th full year as a professional golfer, he has 9 major 
championship titles among his victories; 
Whereas Tiger Woods is the 5th player in history to win all 
4 major championships (Masters, U.S. Open, British 
Open, and PGA Championship), joining the ranks of 
Gene Sarazen, Ben Hogan, Gary Player, and Jack 
Nicklaus; 
Whereas Tiger Woods can be compared with Jack Nicklaus 
as being one of the greatest golfers of all time; 
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•HRES 535 IH 
Whereas Tiger Woods has changed the standard by which we 
judge excellence in golf; 
Whereas Tiger Woods has broken barriers with grace and 
dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people, re-
gardless of race, color, or creed; 
Whereas Tiger Woods has inspired countless people of all 
ages, impressing upon them that their hopes, dreams, 
and prayers may be achieved through hard work, persist-
ence, education, and good sportsmanship; 
Whereas Tiger Woods established the Tiger Woods Founda-
tion in 1996, which financially supports communities and 
organizations that nurture family values and adults’ in-
volvement in children’s lives; and 
Whereas the Tiger Woods Foundation Clinics give thousands 
of youngsters golf lessons and also draw attention and 
support to the organizations that allow inner-city children 
access to golf: Now, therefore, be it 
Resolved, That the House recognizes Tiger Woods for 
his service to the Nation in promoting excellence and good 
sportsmanship, and in breaking barriers with grace and 
dignity by showing that golf is a sport for all people. 
Æ 
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access to the project and to project-related 
records and documents, staff, and clients.
‘‘ ‘(3) ADDRESSING
CHILD
ABUSE
AND
NE-
GLECT AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.—A description of 
how the entity will assess for the presence of, and 
intervene to resolve, domestic violence and child 
abuse and neglect, including how the entity will co-
ordinate with State and local child protective service 
and domestic violence programs. 
‘‘ ‘(4) ADDRESSING
CONCERNS
RELATING
TO 
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND SEXUAL ACTIVITY.—A com-
mitment to make available to each individual partici-
pating in the project education about alcohol, to-
bacco, and other drugs, and about the health risks 
associated with abusing such substances, and infor-
mation about diseases and conditions transmitted 
through substance abuse and sexual contact, includ-
ing HIV/AIDS, and to coordinate with providers of 
services addressing such problems, as appropriate. 
‘‘ ‘(5) COORDINATION
WITH
SPECIFIED
PRO-
GRAMS.—An undertaking to coordinate, as appro-
priate, with State and local entities responsible for 
the programs funded under parts A, B, and D of 
this title, programs under title I of the Workforce 
Investment Act of 1998 (including the One-Stop de-
•HRES 536 EH
Whereas Senate, House, and support staff continued and still
continue to perform their duties and serve the public with
courage and professionalism in spite of the threat of an-
thrax exposure;
Whereas officers of the Capitol Police have worked 12 hour
shifts in response to the September 11, 2001, attacks
and have been working additional overtime due to an-
thrax contamination in the Capitol Complex to ensure the
safety of Members, staff, and visitors within the Capitol
Complex; and
Whereas the release of anthrax in Senator Daschle’s office,
and the contamination of 2 Senate office buildings and
1 House office building, have further disrupted the daily
routines of Members and their staffs and caused frustra-
tion due to dislocated offices: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) commends the staffs of Members of Congress,
the Capitol Police, the Office of the Attending Physician
and his health care staff, and other members of the Cap-
itol Hill community for their courage, professionalism,
and dedication to serving the public in the aftermath of
the September 11, 2001, attacks and the release of an-
thrax in Senator Daschle’s office;
(2) recognizes the Congressional leadership, Con-
gressional employees, the Capitol Police, and the Office
of the Attending Physician and the health care profes-
sionals in his office, in particular, who by their quick ac-
•HRES 536 EH
tions and early intervention prevented actual cases of an-
thrax within the Capitol Complex; and
(3) requests that the President recognize the cour-
age and professionalism of Congressional staff, the Cap-
itol Police, and other members of the Capitol Hill com-
munity for their public service in continuing to do the
public’s business in defiance of terrorist attacks.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 542 IH 
Whereas 55 percent of professional baseball players and 70 
percent of college baseball players played American Le-
gion baseball as teenagers; 
Whereas the West Point team is the first team from Mis-
sissippi ever to win the American Legion World Series; 
Whereas a team from Region 4, which includes Mississippi, 
has won the American Legion Championship only twice 
before, most recently in 1968; 
Whereas the Packers have won 4 State titles in the past 6 
years; 
Whereas this North Mississippi team finished the 3 month 
season with a record of 47–13, and went 12–2 in post-
season play; 
Whereas 4 members of the All-Tournament team, Corey 
Carter, Dusty Snider, Josh Johnson, and Jeff Shafer, 
were Bryan Packers; 
Whereas the Tournament Most Valuable Player was Packers 
pitcher, Josh Johnson; 
Whereas Josh Johnson also won the tournament’s Bob Feller 
Pitching Award with 34 strikeouts; 
Whereas Corey Carter won the tournament’s Rawlings Big 
Stick Award with 31 bases; and 
Whereas Packers Coach Frank Portera, who started the West 
Point team 9 years ago, won the tournament’s Jack Wil-
liams Memorial Leadership award: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Bryan Packers American 
Legion baseball team from West Point, Mississippi,
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 537
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President 
of the United States should establish a nonpartisan Presidential Commis-
sion on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 18, 2002
Mr. SHAYS (for himself and Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York) submitted the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Government 
Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that 
the President of the United States should establish a 
nonpartisan Presidential Commission on Terrorist At-
tacks Upon the United States.
Whereas on September 11, 2001, the United States suffered 
the most devastating terrorist attacks in its history; 
Whereas the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and 
the Pentagon, and the crash of United Airlines Flight 93, 
resulted in the senseless deaths of nearly 3,000 individ-
uals; 
Whereas all Americans, but particularly the families of the 
many victims, need to better understand the causes relat-
ing to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001; and
•HRES 537 IH 
Whereas a full investigation of the September 11, 2001, ter-
rorist attacks is necessary to effectively prevent future 
terrorist attacks: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives urges 
the President of the United States to establish a non-
partisan Presidential Commission on Terrorist Attacks 
Upon the United States to— 
(1) examine and report upon the facts and 
causes relating to the terrorist attacks of September 
11, 2001; 
(2) ascertain, evaluate, and report on the evi-
dence developed by all relevant governmental agen-
cies regarding the facts and circumstances sur-
rounding the attacks; 
(3) make a full and complete accounting of the 
circumstances surrounding the attacks, and the ex-
tent of the United States’ preparedness for, and re-
sponse to, the attacks; and 
(4) investigate and report to the President and 
the Congress on its findings, conclusions, and rec-
ommendations for corrective measures that can be 
taken to prevent acts of terrorism.
Æ
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 538
Honoring Johnny Unitas and extending condolences to his family on his 
passing. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2002
Mr. EHRLICH (for himself, Mr. CARDIN, Mrs. MORELLA, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. 
GILCHREST, Mr. BARTLETT of Maryland, Mr. OSBORNE, Mr. WATTS of 
Oklahoma, Mrs. NORTHUP, and Mr. COYNE) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Honoring Johnny Unitas and extending condolences to his 
family on his passing.
Whereas, as a member of the Baltimore Colts, Johnny 
Unitas’ leadership and passing skills helped change the 
game of football; 
Whereas throughout his life, Unitas defined humility, grace, 
and determination; 
Whereas in 1955 Unitas played for the love of the sport of 
football, earning just $6 per game as a player in the 
Greater Pittsburgh Football League; 
Whereas Unitas led the Baltimore Colts over the New York 
Giants for the 1958 NFL championship in what came to 
be known as ‘‘The Greatest Game Ever Played’’ and
•HRES 538 IH 
quarterbacked the Colts to a 2nd consecutive title in 
1959; 
Whereas Unitas threw a touchdown pass in the Colts victory 
over the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl V; 
Whereas when Unitas retired from the NFL in 1974, he held 
22 NFL records, including the record of 47 consecutive 
games with a touchdown pass; 
Whereas Unitas was named Player of the Year in 1959, 
1964, and 1967, and played in 10 Pro Bowls; 
Whereas Unitas completed 2,830 of 5,186 passes for 40,239 
yards and 290 touchdowns during his career; 
Whereas Unitas was elected to the Pro Football Hall of 
Fame in 1979; 
Whereas Unitas was named the ‘‘Greatest Player in the First 
50 Years of Pro Football’’, and named to the NFL’s 
75th Anniversary Team; 
Whereas throughout his career Unitas played for the love of 
the game, his city, and its fans; 
Whereas Unitas established the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm 
Educational Foundation, supported cystic fibrosis re-
search, and with his wife Sandra, sought to assist victims 
of sexual assault and domestic violence; and 
Whereas Unitas’ compassion and sense of charity gave hope 
to those in need in Baltimore and throughout the Nation: 
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) celebrates the remarkable life of Johnny 
Unitas and his indelible impression on the City of 
Baltimore;
•HRES 538 IH 
(2) honors him for his leadership, sportsman-
ship, and outstanding achievements on the football 
field; 
(3) recognizes his remarkable spirit and tireless 
work to improve the lives of those in need; and 
(4) extends its heartfelt condolences to the fam-
ily of Johnny Unitas on his passing.
Æ
IV
107TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 53
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that the maximum
Pell Grant should be increased to $4,350.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 14, 2001
Mr. WU submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the
Committee on Education and the Workforce
RESOLUTION
To express the sense of the House of Representatives that
the maximum Pell Grant should be increased to $4,350.
Resolved,
SECTION 1. INCREASE IN MAXIMUM PELL GRANT.
(a) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following find-
ings:
(1) A college education has become increasingly
important, not just to the individual beneficiary, but
to the nation as a whole. The growth and continued
expansion of the nation’s economy is heavily depend-
ent on an educated and highly skilled workforce.
•HRES 53 IH
(2) The opportunity to gain a college education
also is important to the nation as a means to help
advance the American ideals of progress and equal-
ity.
(3) The Federal Government plays an invalu-
able role in making student financial aid available to
ensure that qualified students are able to attend col-
lege, regardless of their financial means. Since the
inception of the Pell Grant program in 1973, nearly
80,000,000 grants have helped low- and middle-in-
come students go to college, enrich their lives, and
become productive members of society.
(4) Nationwide, almost 65 percent of high
school graduates continue on to higher education.
This degree of college participation would not exist
without the Federal investment in student aid, espe-
cially the Pell Grant program. Nearly 25 percent of
all undergraduate students receive some amount of
Pell Grant funding.
(5) In the next 10 years, the number of under-
graduate students enrolled in the nation’s colleges
and universities will increase by 11 percent to more
than 11,000,000 students. Many of these students
will be the first in their families to attend college.
One in 5 of these students will be from families with
•HRES 53 IH
incomes below the poverty level. The continued in-
vestment in the Pell Grant program is essential if
college is to remain an achievable part of the Amer-
ican dream.
(6) Increasing the maximum Pell Grant to
$4,350 would result in a $600 increase in the max-
imum grant award.
(7) Because Pell Grant recipients are more like-
ly to graduate with student loan debt and to amass
more debt than other student borrowers, increasing
the maximum Pell Grant to $4,350 will help remedy
this disparity.
(b) SENSE OF THE SENATE.—It is the sense of the
House of Representatives that the maximum Pell Grant
should be increased to $4,350.
Æ
H. Res. 540
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 25, 2002.
Whereas recent events have highlighted the need to provide
American workers with stronger pension protections and
greater access to professional investment advice;
Whereas a bipartisan majority of the House of Representa-
tives passed H.R. 3762, the Pension Security Act of
2002, on April 11, 2002, by a vote of 255 to 163;
Whereas the Pension Security Act of 2002 would provide
working Americans with more investment education and
information regarding their retirement plans, greater ac-
cess to professional investment advice, rights to diversi-
fied pension plan assets, protections against corporate
abuses and mismanagement of pensions, and other re-
forms that would increase pension coverage;
Whereas the pension protections and reforms contained in the
Pension Security Act of 2002 would enhance the retire-
ment security of American workers; and
Whereas the Senate has not passed the Pension Security Act
of 2002 or equivalent legislation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that the Congress should complete action in the 107th
Congress on the Pension Security Act of 2002 and present
•HRES 540 EH
such legislation to the President for his signature prior to ad-
journment so that needed pension protections and reforms
may be delivered to the American people.
Attest:
Clerk.
•HRES 542 IH 
for their outstanding performance in winning the 
2002 American Legion World Series; 
(2) recognizes Frank Portera, the Packers’ 
coach, and players Justin Best, Russell Bourland, 
Corey Carter, Joby Garner, Tyler Hunter, Scottie 
Jacobs, Drew Jaudon, Josh Johnson, Lance Martin, 
Brandon McGarity, Dave Nanney, Brent Patton, 
John Raymond Pitre, Taylor Robertson, Jeff 
Schafer, Dusty Snider, Chris Stamps, and Rod Wil-
liams for demonstrating excellence and character 
throughout the baseball season; and 
(3) commends American Legion Baseball for its 
76-year tradition of encouraging the development of 
sportsmanship and confidence in youth through its 
sponsorship of world-class baseball.
Æ
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 541
Recognizing the Reserve Forces Policy Board on its 50th anniversary. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2002
Mr. REYES submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
Committee on Armed Services 
RESOLUTION 
Recognizing the Reserve Forces Policy Board on its 50th 
anniversary.
Whereas the Reserve Forces Policy Board represents mem-
bers of the Guard and Reserve as their advocate to the 
Secretary of Defense and Congress; 
Whereas the Reserve Forces Policy Board must continue to 
provide to the civilian and military leadership of the De-
partment of Defense timely and independent advice on 
matters pertaining to the Reserve components of the 
Armed Forces; and 
Whereas during the Persian Gulf War and again in the after-
math of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the 
Nation’s reliance upon the Reserve components has be-
come increasingly clear: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 541 IH 
Resolved, That the House of Representatives com-
mends the Reserve Forces Policy Board, created by the 
Armed Forces Reserve Act of 1952 (Public Law 82–476), 
on its 50th anniversary and for its fine work as an inde-
pendent source of advice to the Secretary of Defense on 
all matters pertaining to the Reserve components of the 
Armed Forces.
Æ
H. Res. 542
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 10, 2002.
Whereas the Bryan Packers baseball team from West Point,
Mississippi, is the 2002 champion of the American Le-
gion World Series;
Whereas the American Legion baseball program began in
1926 and is the oldest amateur baseball program in the
United States and includes 5,300 registered baseball
teams;
Whereas 55 percent of professional baseball players and 70
percent of college baseball players played American Le-
gion baseball as teenagers;
Whereas the West Point team is the first team from Mis-
sissippi ever to win the American Legion World Series;
Whereas a team from Region 4, which includes Mississippi,
has won the American Legion Championship only twice
before, most recently in 1968;
Whereas the Packers have won 4 State titles in the past 6
years;
Whereas this North Mississippi team finished the 3 month
season with a record of 47–13, and went 12–2 in post-
season play;
•HRES 542 EH
Whereas 4 members of the All-Tournament team, Corey
Carter, Dusty Snider, Josh Johnson, and Jeff Shafer,
were Bryan Packers;
Whereas the Tournament Most Valuable Player was Packers
pitcher, Josh Johnson;
Whereas Josh Johnson also won the tournament’s Bob Feller
Pitching Award with 34 strikeouts;
Whereas Corey Carter won the tournament’s Rawlings Big
Stick Award with 31 bases; and
Whereas Packers Coach Frank Portera, who started the West
Point team 9 years ago, won the tournament’s Jack Wil-
liams Memorial Leadership award: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the Bryan Packers American Le-
gion baseball team from West Point, Mississippi, for
their outstanding performance in winning the 2002
American Legion World Series;
(2) recognizes Frank Portera, the Packers’ coach,
and players Justin Best, Russell Bourland, Corey
Carter, Joby Garner, Tyler Hunter, Scottie Jacobs,
Drew Jaudon, Josh Johnson, Lance Martin, Brandon
McGarity, Dave Nanney, Brent Patton, John Raymond
Pitre, Taylor Robertson, Jeff Schafer, Dusty Snider,
Chris Stamps, and Rod Williams for demonstrating ex-
cellence and character throughout the baseball season;
and
•HRES 542 EH
(3) commends American Legion Baseball for its 76-
year tradition of encouraging the development of sports-
manship and confidence in youth through its sponsorship
of world-class baseball.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 542
Congratulating the Bryan Packers American Legion baseball team from West 
Point, Mississippi, for their outstanding performance in winning the 
2002 American Legion World Series. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 19, 2002
Mr. WICKER (for himself, Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi, Mr. SHOWS, Mr. 
PICKERING, and Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi) submitted the following res-
olution; which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform 
RESOLUTION 
Congratulating the Bryan Packers American Legion baseball 
team from West Point, Mississippi, for their outstanding 
performance in winning the 2002 American Legion 
World Series.
Whereas the Bryan Packers baseball team from West Point, 
Mississippi, is the 2002 champion of the American Le-
gion World Series; 
Whereas the American Legion baseball program began in 
1926 and is the oldest amateur baseball program in the 
United States and includes 5,300 registered baseball 
teams;
H. Res. 543
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 2, 2002.
Whereas there are more than 36,000,000 American working
couples that are affected by the unfair marriage tax pen-
alty;
Whereas this unfair tax punishes our society’s most basic in-
stitution by discouraging couples from getting married;
Whereas this burdensome tax forces married couples to pay
higher taxes than they would if they were single;
Whereas a bipartisan majority of the House of Representa-
tives passed H.R. 4019 on June 13, 2002, permanently
extending the marriage penalty relief provided by the
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of
2001;
Whereas failure to enact permanent marriage tax relief will
reimpose the unfair marriage tax penalty after 2010 on
more than 36,000,000 married working couples;
Whereas permanent marriage tax penalty relief will encour-
age and promote the values of marriage, family and hard
work; and
Whereas the Senate has not passed H.R. 4019 or equivalent
legislation: Now, therefore, be it
•HRES 543 EH
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Represent-
atives that the Congress should complete action on H.R.
4019 and the Congress should present it to the President
prior to adjournment of the 107th Congress so that
36,000,000 married couples can benefit from permanent mar-
riage penalty tax relief.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV 
107TH CONGRESS 
2D SESSION 
H. RES. 543
Expressing the sense of the House that Congress should complete action 
on H.R. 4019, making marriage tax relief permanent. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
SEPTEMBER 24, 2002
Mr. WELLER (for himself and Mr. HASTERT) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means 
RESOLUTION 
Expressing the sense of the House that Congress should 
complete action on H.R. 4019, making marriage tax 
relief permanent.
Whereas there are more than 36,000,000 American working 
couples that are affected by the unfair marriage tax pen-
alty; 
Whereas this unfair tax punishes our society’s most basic in-
stitution by discouraging couples from getting married; 
Whereas this burdensome tax forces married couples to pay 
higher taxes than they would if they were single; 
Whereas a bipartisan majority of the House of Representa-
tives passed H.R. 4019 on June 13, 2002, permanently 
extending the marriage penalty relief provided by the
•HRES 543 IH 
Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 
2001; 
Whereas failure to enact permanent marriage tax relief will 
reimpose the unfair marriage tax penalty after 2010 on 
more than 36,000,000 married working couples; 
Whereas permanent marriage tax penalty relief will encour-
age and promote the values of marriage, family and hard 
work; and 
Whereas the Senate has not passed H.R. 4019 or equivalent 
legislation: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep-
resentatives that the Congress should complete action on 
H.R. 4019 and the Congress should present it to the 
President prior to adjournment of the 107th Congress so 
that 36,000,000 married couples can benefit from perma-
nent marriage penalty tax relief.
Æ