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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 226
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death
of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 10, 1997
Mrs. NORTHUP (for herself, Mr. CHRISTENSEN, and Mr. MENENDEZ) submit-
ted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
RESOLUTION
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives
on the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Whereas the House of Representatives has heard with great
sorrow of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta;
Whereas Mother Teresa of Calcutta personally cared for the
sick, the dying, and the poorest of the poor for a half
century;
Whereas Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity,
which now comprises over 3,000 members in 25 countries
who are engaged in caring for the sick, dying, and poor;
Whereas Mother Teresa’s humanitarian work and the inspira-
tion she provided to others has been recognized by the
award of the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971,
the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Under-
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standing in 1972, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, and
the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985;
Whereas in 1997, pursuant to Public Law 105–16, Mother
Teresa was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal; and
Whereas Mother Teresa’s life-long example of selfless dedica-
tion to humanitarian work has inspired millions of people
around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex-
presses its admiration and respect for the life and work
of Mother Teresa, and its sympathy to the Missionaries
of Charity on their loss.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the General
Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta,
India.
Æ
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 227
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives on the death
of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Mr. BURTON of Indiana (for himself, Mr. HYDE, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey,
Mr. CUNNINGHAM, Mr. MCCOLLUM, Mrs. MYRICK, Mr. BOEHLERT, Mr.
BLILEY, Mr. JOHN, Mr. HAYWORTH, Mr. KING, Mrs. EMERSON, Mr.
TAUZIN, Mr. MENENDEZ, and Mr. GILMAN) submitted the following reso-
lution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Committee on International Relations discharged; considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Expressing the condolences of the House of Representatives
on the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.
Whereas the House of Representatives has heard with great
sorrow of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta;
Whereas Mother Teresa of Calcutta dedicated her life to
helping the sick, the dying, the unborn, and the poorest
of the poor for a half century;
Whereas Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity,
which now comprises over 3,000 members in 25 countries
who are engaged in caring for the sick, dying, and poor;
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Whereas Mother Teresa’s humanitarian work and the inspira-
tion she provided to others has been recognized by the
award of the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971,
the Jawaharal Nehru Award for International Under-
standing in 1972, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, and
the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985;
Whereas in 1997, pursuant to Public Law 105–16, Mother
Teresa was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal; and
Whereas Mother Teresa’s life-long example of selfless dedica-
tion to humanitarian work has inspired millions of people
around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives ex-
presses its admiration and respect for the life and work
of Mother Teresa, and its sympathy to the Missionaries
of Charity on their loss.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives
shall transmit a copy of this resolution to the General
Mother House of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta,
India.
Æ
H. Res. 227
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 11, 1997.
Whereas the House of Representatives has heard with great
sorrow of the death of Mother Teresa of Calcutta;
Whereas Mother Teresa of Calcutta dedicated her life to
helping the sick, the dying, the unborn, and the poorest
of the poor for a half century;
Whereas Mother Teresa founded the Missionaries of Charity,
which now comprises over 3,000 members in 25 countries
who are engaged in caring for the sick, dying, and poor;
Whereas Mother Teresa’s humanitarian work and the inspira-
tion she provided to others has been recognized by the
award of the first Pope John XXIII Peace Prize in 1971,
the Jawaharal Nehru Award for International Under-
standing in 1972, the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979, and
the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1985;
Whereas in 1997, pursuant to Public Law 105-16, Mother
Teresa was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal; and
Whereas Mother Teresa’s life-long example of selfless dedica-
tion to humanitarian work has inspired millions of people
around the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses
its admiration and respect for the life and work of Mother
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Teresa, and its sympathy to the Missionaries of Charity on
their loss.
SEC. 2. The Clerk of the House of Representatives shall
transmit a copy of this resolution to the General Mother
House of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, India.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Res. 228
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 16, 1997.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 2016) making appropriations for military con-
struction, family housing, and base realignment and closure
for the Department of Defense for the fiscal year ending Sep-
tember 30, 1998, and for other purposes. All points of order
against the conference report and against its consideration
are waived. The conference report shall be considered as read.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 90
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 228
[Report No. 105–248]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 2016) making appropriations for military construction, family
housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department of Defense
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Mr. LINDER, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolution;
which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 2016) making appropriations
for military construction, family housing, and base re-
alignment and closure for the Department of Defense
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for
other purposes.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2016) making appropriations for
military construction, family housing, and base realign-
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ment and closure for the Department of Defense for the
fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other pur-
poses. All points of order against the conference report
and against its consideration are waived. The conference
report shall be considered as read.
House Calendar No. 90
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 228
[Report No. 105–248]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2016) making
appropriations for military construction, family
housing, and base realignment and closure for
the Department of Defense for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1998, and for other pur-
poses.
SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
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105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 229
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit admission
of ex-Members of the House of Representatives to the House floor
and rooms leading thereto in certain instances where personal or pecu-
niary interests are involved.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 11, 1997
Mr. MENENDEZ (for himself, Mr. BARRETT of Wisconsin, Mr. MEEHAN, Mr.
FAZIO of California, Mr. BONIOR, Mr. EDWARDS, Mr. GEJDENSON, and
Mr. FARR of California) submitted the following resolution; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Rules
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to
limit admission of ex-Members of the House of Rep-
resentatives to the House floor and rooms leading thereto
in certain instances where personal or pecuniary interests
are involved.
Resolved, That clause 3 of rule XXXII of the Rules
of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting
after the first sentence the following new sentence: ‘‘Ex-
Members of the House of Representatives, former Par-
liamentarians of the House, and former elected officers
and former elected minority employees of the House shall
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also be excluded from admission to the Hall of the House
and rooms leading thereto if they have a direct personal
or pecuniary interest in any measure or matter under con-
sideration in any committee or subcommittee, unless that
measure or matter contains any provision that affects such
individuals solely because they belong to the class of ex-
Members.’’.
Æ
IV
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 22
Congratulating the people of India on the occasion of the 50th anniversary
of their nation’s independence.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JANUARY 7, 1997
Mr. STEARNS (for himself and Mr. PALLONE) submitted the following
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International Relations
RESOLUTION
Congratulating the people of India on the occasion of the
50th anniversary of their nation’s independence.
Whereas on August 15, 1947, the people of India were grant-
ed their independence from the British Empire;
Whereas the people of India have maintained a free and
democratic nation for 49 years;
Whereas the Republic of India is the largest democracy in the
world;
Whereas the people of the United States seek to maintain
friendly ties with the democratic nations of the world;
and
Whereas the recent decline in world tensions offers new op-
portunities for international cooperation at every level:
Now, therefore, be it
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Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) congratulates the people of India on the oc-
casion of the 50th anniversary of India’s independ-
ence from the British Empire, which will be cele-
brated on August 14, 1997; and
(2) looks forward to the continuance of friendly
relations between the people of the United States
and the people of India.
Æ
H. Res. 230
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
September 18, 1997.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this res-
olution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of rule
XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee of the
Whole House on the state of the Union for consideration of
the resolution (H. Res. 168) to implement the recommenda-
tions of the bipartisan House Ethics Reform Task Force. The
first reading of the resolution shall be dispensed with. Gen-
eral debate shall be confined to the resolution and shall not
exceed one hour equally divided and controlled by Representa-
tive Livingston of Louisiana and Representative Cardin of
Maryland or their designees. After general debate the resolu-
tion shall be considered for amendment under the five-minute
rule. The resolution shall be considered as read. No amend-
ment shall be in order except those printed in the report of
the Committee on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each
amendment may be considered only in the order printed in
the report, may be offered only by a Member designated in
the report, shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for
•HRES 230 EH
the time specified in the report equally divided and controlled
by the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for division
of the question in the House or in the Committee of the
Whole. At the conclusion of consideration of the resolution
for amendment the Committee shall rise and report the reso-
lution to the House with such amendments as may have been
adopted. The previous question shall be considered as ordered
on the resolution and amendments thereto to final adoption
without intervening motion or demand for division of the
question except one motion to recommit.
Attest:
Clerk.
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House Calendar No. 91
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 230
[Report No. 105–250]
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 168) to implement
the recommendations of the bipartisan House Ethics Reform Task Force.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
Mr. SOLOMON, from the Committee on Rules, reported the following resolu-
tion; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be printed
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 168)
to implement the recommendations of the bipartisan
House Ethics Reform Task Force.
Resolved, That at any time after the adoption of this
resolution the Speaker may, pursuant to clause 1(b) of
rule XXIII, declare the House resolved into the Committee
of the Whole House on the state of the Union for consider-
ation of the resolution (H. Res. 168) to implement the
recommendations of the bipartisan House Ethics Reform
Task Force. The first reading of the resolution shall be
HRES 230 RH
dispensed with. General debate shall be confined to the
resolution and shall not exceed one hour equally divided
and controlled by Representative Livingston of Louisiana
and Representative Cardin of Maryland or their designees.
After general debate the resolution shall be considered for
amendment under the five-minute rule. The resolution
shall be considered as read. No amendment shall be in
order except those printed in the report of the Committee
on Rules accompanying this resolution. Each amendment
may be considered only in the order printed in the report,
may be offered only by a Member designated in the report,
shall be considered as read, shall be debatable for the time
specified in the report equally divided and controlled by
the proponent and an opponent, shall not be subject to
amendment, and shall not be subject to a demand for divi-
sion of the question in the House or in the Committee
of the Whole. At the conclusion of consideration of the
resolution for amendment the Committee shall rise and
report the resolution to the House with such amendments
as may have been adopted. The previous question shall
be considered as ordered on the resolution and amend-
ments thereto to final adoption without intervening motion
or demand for division of the question except one motion
to recommit.
House Calendar No. 91
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 230
[Report No. 105–250]
RESOLUTION
Providing for consideration of the resolution (H.
Res. 168) to implement the recommendations of
the bipartisan House Ethics Reform Task Force.
SEPTEMBER 17, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed
H. Res. 231
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
November 13, 1997.
Whereas the Department of State Country Reports on
Human Rights Practices for 1996 notes that the Govern-
ment of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam ‘‘denied citi-
zens the right to change their government and signifi-
cantly restricted freedom of speech, the press, assembly,
association, privacy, and religion’’;
Whereas, since May 1997, non-violent demonstrations against
corruption and abuse of power at the local level have oc-
curred in Thai Binh Province and perhaps in Thanh
Hoa, Hung Yen, Nghe An, and Bien Hoa provinces as
well;
Whereas the criminal law of the Socialist Republic of Viet-
nam is used to punish individuals who are critical of the
government, and on April 14, 1997, an administrative de-
cree was signed into law granting enhanced judicial pow-
ers to the security forces to place under house arrest or
subject to reeducation camps, for up to two years, any
civilians expected of ‘‘endangering national security’’;
Whereas the leaders of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are
seeking to expand trade relations with the United States;
Whereas there is widespread discontent within the foreign
business community in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
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with some companies pulling out entirely, others freezing
new investments, and nearly all complaining about en-
demic corruption, intransigent bureaucracy, and a lack of
clear commitment to legitimate economic reform;
Whereas, in August 1997, the United Nations Children’s
Fund (UNICEF) reported that child labor exploitation is
on the rise in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with tens
of thousands of children under 15 years of age being ex-
ploited for labor; and
Whereas it is in the interest of the United States to promote
political and economic freedom throughout the world:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) urges the Government of the Socialist Republic
of Vietnam to release immediately and unconditionally
all political prisoners, including Dr. Nguyen Dan Que,
Prof. Doan Viet Hoat, Venerable Thich Quang Do, Rev-
erend Pham Minh Tri, and evangelist To Dinh Trung,
with full restoration of their civil and human rights;
(2) requests the President to make clear to the
leadership of the Government of the Socialist Republic of
Vietnam—
(A) the firm commitment of the American peo-
ple to political and religious and economic freedom
for the people of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam;
and
(B) the United States fully expects equal pro-
tection under the law to all Vietnamese, regardless
•HRES 231 EH
of religious belief, political philosophy, or previous
association; and
(3) urges the Government of the Socialist Republic
of Vietnam—
(A) to permit all political organizations in the
Socialist Republic of Vietnam to function without
intimidation or harassment; and
(B) to announce a framework and timetable
for free and fair elections that will allow the Viet-
namese people to peacefully choose their local and
national leaders.
Attest:
Clerk.
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Whereas the criminal law of the Socialist Republic of Viet-
nam is used to punish advocates of political pluralism
and religious freedom, and on April 14, 1997, an admin-
istrative decree was signed into law granting enhanced
judicial powers to the security forces to place under
house arrest or subject to reeducation camps, for up to
two years, any civilians expected of ‘‘endangering na-
tional security’’;
Whereas the leaders of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam are
seeking to expand trade relations with the United States;
Whereas there is widespread discontent within the foreign
business community in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam,
with some companies pulling out entirely, others freezing
new investments, and nearly all complaining about en-
demic corruption, intransigent bureaucracy, and a lack of
clear commitment to legitimate economic reform;
Whereas, in August 1997, the United Nations Children’s
Fund (UNICEF) reported that child labor exploitation is
on the rise in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam with tens
of thousands of children under 15 years of age laboring
in gold and coal mines, often for 14 hours per day with
meager or no payment; and
Whereas the United States, as the leader of the free world,
has responsibility to promote political and economic free-
dom throughout the world: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives—
(1) urges the Government of the Socialist Re-
public of Vietnam to release immediately and uncon-
ditionally all political prisoners, including Dr.
Nguyen Dan Que, Prof. Doan Viet Hoat, Venerable
•HRES 231 IH
Thich Quang Do, Reverend Pham Minh Tri, and
evangelist To Dinh Trung, with full restoration of
their civil and human rights;
(2) requests the President to make clear to the
leadership of the Government of the Socialist Repub-
lic of Vietnam—
(A) the firm commitment of the American
people to political and religious and economic
freedom for the people of the Socialist Republic
of Vietnam; and
(B) the United States fully expects equal
protection under the law to all Vietnamese, re-
gardless of religious belief, political philosophy,
or previous association; and
(3) urges the Government of the Socialist Re-
public of Vietnam—
(A) to permit all political organizations in
the Socialist Republic of Vietnam to function
without intimidation or harassment; and
(B) to announce a framework and time-
table for free and fair elections under the spon-
sorship of the United Nations that will allow
the Vietnamese people to peacefully choose their
local and national leaders.
Æ
H. Res. 232
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
October 6, 1997.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall
be in order to consider the conference report to accompany
the bill (H.R. 2160) making appropriations for Agriculture,
Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Re-
lated Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September
30, 1998, and for other purposes. All points of order against
the conference report and against its consideration are
waived.
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution the House shall
be considered to have adopted the concurrent resolution spec-
ified in section 3.
SEC. 3. The text of the concurrent resolution described
in section 2 is as follows:
‘‘Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in the enrollment of H.R. 2160 the Clerk
of the House shall, in title IV, in the item relating to ‘DO-
MESTIC FOOD PROGRAMS—FOOD
STAMP
PROGRAM’,
strike the period and insert the following: ‘: Provided further,
•HRES 232 EH
That none of the funds made available under this heading
shall be used for studies and evaluations.’.’’.
Attest:
Clerk.
IV
House Calendar No. 92
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 232
[Report No. 105–255]
Waiving points of order against the conference report to accompany the
bill (H.R. 2160) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop-
ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs
for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Mr. HASTINGS of Washington, from the Committee on Rules, reported the fol-
lowing resolution; which was referred to the House Calendar and ordered
to be printed
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference report to
accompany the bill (H.R. 2160) making appropriations
for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Ad-
ministration, and Related Agencies programs for the fis-
cal year ending September 30, 1998, and for other pur-
poses.
Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it
shall be in order to consider the conference report to ac-
company the bill (H.R. 2160) making appropriations for
HRES 232 RH
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Adminis-
tration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year
ending September 30, 1998, and for other purposes. All
points of order against the conference report and against
its consideration are waived.
SEC. 2. Upon adoption of this resolution the House
shall be considered to have adopted the concurrent resolu-
tion specified in section 3.
SEC. 3. The text of the concurrent resolution de-
scribed in section 2 is as follows:
‘‘Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That in the enrollment of H.R. 2160 the
Clerk of the House shall, in title IV, in the item relating
to ‘Domestic Food Programs—Food Stamp Program’,
strike the period and insert the following: ‘: Provided fur-
ther, That none of the funds made available under this
heading shall be used for studies and evaluations.’.’’.
House Calendar No. 92
105TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. RES. 232
[Report No. 105–255]
RESOLUTION
Waiving points of order against the conference re-
port to accompany the bill (H.R. 2160) making
appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Develop-
ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Relat-
ed Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending
September 30, 1998, and for other purposes.
SEPTEMBER 18, 1997
Referred to the House Calendar and ordered to be
printed