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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 349
Commending the member states of the United Nations Western European
and Others Group for addressing over four decades of injustice and
extending temporary membership in that regional bloc to the state of
Israel.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 8, 2000
Mr. CROWLEY (for himself and Mr. ROTHMAN) submitted the following con-
current resolution; which was referred to the Committee on International
Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending the member states of the United Nations West-
ern European and Others Group for addressing over
four decades of injustice and extending temporary mem-
bership in that regional bloc to the state of Israel.
Whereas Israel has played an active role in the international
community and within the United Nations;
Whereas in order to be a fully participating member of the
United Nations countries must serve in a regional group;
Whereas members of regional groups select member states on
a rotating basis to serve on important United Nations
bodies such as the Security Council and the Economic
and Social Council;
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Whereas Israel has been denied an opportunity to serve in
the Asian States Group at the United Nations, even
though it geographically belongs in that bloc;
Whereas the Western European And Others Group (WEOG)
at the United Nations consists of Western European na-
tions, the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Turkey,
and Australia and is the only group at the United Na-
tions that is not geographically based;
Whereas Israel was offered membership in the WEOG re-
gional bloc at the United Nations on Friday, May 26,
2000, by the chairman of WEOG at the time, Ambas-
sador Peter van Walsum of the Netherlands;
Whereas that offer was officially accepted by Israeli officials
on Sunday, May 28, 2000; and
Whereas Israel is a democracy and an ally and friend to the
United States: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends the Western European and Oth-
ers Group (WEOG) members for extending tem-
porary membership to Israel;
(2) congratulates Israel on its new-found role in
the United Nations;
(3) reaffirms Israel’s right to be a full partici-
pating member and equal partner in the United Na-
tions; and
(4) urges the members of WEOG to extend full
and permanent membership to Israel, without condi-
•HCON 349 IH
tions, until such time as Israel can serve as an effec-
tive member of the Asian States Group.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 34
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be parity between
the compensation of members of the uniformed services and the com-
pensation of civilian employees of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
FEBRUARY 12, 1999
Mr. HOYER (for himself, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mrs.
MORELLA, Mr. WYNN, and Ms. NORTON) submitted the following concur-
rent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services,
and in addition to the Committee on Government Reform, for a period
to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consider-
ation of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee
concerned
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that there should be
parity between the compensation of members of the uni-
formed services and the compensation of civilian employ-
ees of the United States.
Whereas members of the uniformed services of the United
States and civilian employees of the United States make
significant contributions to the general welfare of the Na-
tion;
Whereas increases in the pay of members of the uniformed
services and of civilian employees of the United States
have not kept pace with increases in the overall pay levels
•HCON 34 IH
of workers in the private sector, so that there now exists
a 30 percent gap between compensation levels of Federal
civilian employees and compensation levels of private sec-
tor workers, and a 9 to 14 percent gap between com-
pensation levels of members of the uniformed services
and compensation levels of private sector workers; and
Whereas, in almost every year during the past two decades,
there have been equal adjustments in the compensation
of members of the uniformed services and the compensa-
tion of civilian employees of the United States: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that there
should be parity between the compensation of members
of the uniformed services and the compensation of civilian
employees of the United States.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 351
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo,
Colorado, as honoring recipients of the Medal of
Honor.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 351
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas the Medal of Honor was established by Congress in
1862 and is the highest military declaration bestowed by
the Nation;
Whereas the criteria for receiving the Medal of Honor are ex-
traordinarily stringent, requiring that an individual, while
a member of the Armed Forces, have ‘‘distinguish[ed]
himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 351
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JULY 25, 2000
Received; referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Colorado,
as honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Whereas the Medal of Honor was established by Congress in
1862 and is the highest military declaration bestowed by
the Nation;
Whereas the criteria for receiving the Medal of Honor are ex-
traordinarily stringent, requiring that an individual, while
a member of the Armed Forces, have ‘‘distinguish[ed]
himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the
•HCON 351 EH
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty’’ while
engaged in combat and that there have been at least two
eyewitnesses to the act;
Whereas fewer than 155 of the approximately 3,500 Ameri-
cans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor are
alive, including two who are natives of the City of Pueblo,
Colorado;
Whereas the City of Pueblo, Colorado, will be the site for the
September 2000 reunion of living recipients of the Medal
of Honor; and
Whereas during that reunion, a Medal of Honor memorial, to
be known as ‘‘Heroes Plaza’’, will be dedicated: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Col-
orado, is recognized, effective as of the September 2000
reunion of living Medal of Honor recipients in that city,
as honoring the recipients of the Medal of Honor and hon-
oring their commitment to the United States and to serv-
ing in the Armed Forces with courage, valor, and patriot-
ism.
Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 351
Agreed to July 26, 2000
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE SECOND SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Monday,
the twenty-fourth day of January, two thousand
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas the Medal of Honor was established by Congress in 1862
and is the highest military declaration bestowed by the Nation;
Whereas the criteria for receiving the Medal of Honor are extraor-
dinarily stringent, requiring that an individual, while a member
of the Armed Forces, have ‘‘distinguish[ed] himself conspicuously
by gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and
beyond the call of duty’’ while engaged in combat and that there
have been at least two eyewitnesses to the act;
Whereas fewer than 155 of the approximately 3,500 Americans
who have been awarded the Medal of Honor are alive, including
two who are natives of the City of Pueblo, Colorado;
Whereas the City of Pueblo, Colorado, will be the site for the
September 2000 reunion of living recipients of the Medal of
Honor; and
Whereas during that reunion, a Medal of Honor memorial, to be
known as ‘‘Heroes Plaza’’, will be dedicated: Now, therefore, be
it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Colorado, is recog-
nized, effective as of the September 2000 reunion of living Medal
of Honor recipients in that city, as honoring the recipients of the
Medal of Honor and honoring their commitment to the United
H. Con. Res. 351—2
States and to serving in the Armed Forces with courage, valor,
and patriotism.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 351
Recognizing Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Colorado, as honoring
recipients of the Medal of Honor.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 9, 2000
Mr. MCINNIS (for himself and Mr. STUMP) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Recognizing Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Colorado,
as honoring recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Whereas the Medal of Honor was established by Congress in
1862 and is the highest military declaration bestowed by
the Nation;
Whereas the criteria for receiving the Medal of Honor are ex-
traordinarily stringent, requiring that an individual, while
a member of the Armed Forces, have ‘‘distinguish[ed]
himself conspicuously by gallantry and intrepidity at the
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty’’ while
engaged in combat and that there have been at least two
eyewitnesses to the act;
Whereas fewer than 155 of the approximately 3,500 Ameri-
cans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor are
•HCON 351 IH
alive, including two who are natives of the City of Pueblo,
Colorado;
Whereas the City of Pueblo, Colorado, will be the site for the
September 2000 reunion of living recipients of the Medal
of Honor; and
Whereas during that reunion, a Medal of Honor memorial, to
be known as ‘‘Heroes Plaza’’, will be dedicated: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Col-
orado, is recognized, effective as of the September 2000
reunion of living Medal of Honor recipients in that city,
as honoring the recipients of the Medal of Honor and hon-
oring their commitment to the United States and to serv-
ing in the Armed Forces with courage, valor, and patriot-
ism.
Æ
HCON 351 RFS
risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty’’ while
engaged in combat and that there have been at least two
eyewitnesses to the act;
Whereas fewer than 155 of the approximately 3,500 Ameri-
cans who have been awarded the Medal of Honor are
alive, including two who are natives of the City of Pueblo,
Colorado;
Whereas the City of Pueblo, Colorado, will be the site for the
September 2000 reunion of living recipients of the Medal
of Honor; and
Whereas during that reunion, a Medal of Honor memorial, to
be known as ‘‘Heroes Plaza’’, will be dedicated: Now,
therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That Heroes Plaza in the City of Pueblo, Col-
orado, is recognized, effective as of the September 2000
reunion of living Medal of Honor recipients in that city,
as honoring the recipients of the Medal of Honor and hon-
oring their commitment to the United States and to serv-
ing in the Armed Forces with courage, valor, and patriot-
ism.
Passed the House of Representatives July 25, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 354
Commending Ambassador Stephen S.F. Chen for his many years of distin-
guished service to the Republic of China on Taiwan and for his friendship
with the people of the United States.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 15, 2000
Mr. SESSIONS (for himself, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Mr. ROHRABACHER, Mr.
SAM JOHNSON of Texas, Mr. MANZULLO, Mr. SALMON, Mr. RADANO-
VICH, Mr. EHRLICH, Mr. ARMEY, and Mr. DELAY) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Commending Ambassador Stephen S.F. Chen for his many
years of distinguished service to the Republic of China
on Taiwan and for his friendship with the people of
the United States.
Whereas Ambassador Stephen S.F. Chen of Taiwan has been
a member of the diplomatic service of the Republic of
China on Taiwan over a period of 47 years;
Whereas Ambassador Chen has represented Taiwan in such
countries as the Philippines, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia,
and the United States;
Whereas Ambassador Chen has held a number of important
positions in Taiwan, including the positions of Vice For-
•HCON 354 IH
eign Minister and Deputy Secretary-General to President
Lee Teng-hui;
Whereas Ambassador Chen’s many years of service in the
United States include appointments as Taiwan’s Consul-
General in Atlanta (1973 to 1979) and as Director of the
Coordination Council for North American Affairs in Chi-
cago (1980 to 1982) and Los Angeles (1988 to 1989);
Whereas Ambassador Chen has served with distinction as the
senior diplomat of Taiwan in the United States since
1997, when he became the Representative of the Taipei
Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the Dis-
trict of Columbia; and
Whereas Ambassador Chen has been a staunch friend of the
people of the United States and a determined advocate
of closer ties between Taiwan and the United States, and
has earned the respect and genuine affection of many
Members of Congress: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends Ambassador Stephen S.F. Chen
for his many years of distinguished service to the
Republic of China on Taiwan;
(2) expresses appreciation to Ambassador Ste-
phen S.F. Chen for his friendship with the people of
the United States; and
•HCON 356 IH
(F) expresses commitment to rectify mis-
deeds of slavery done in the past and to dis-
courage the occurrence of human rights viola-
tions in the future; and
(2) it is the sense of the Congress that—
(A) a commission should be established—
(i) to examine the institution of slav-
ery, subsequent racial and economic dis-
crimination against African-Americans as
a matter of law and as a matter of fact,
and the impact of slavery and such dis-
crimination on living African-Americans;
(ii) to issue a standardized, historical
curriculum for use in public schools on the
institution of slavery in the United States;
and
(iii) to explore the possibility of estab-
lishing a scholarship and research fund;
and
(B) a National museum and memorial
should be established regarding slavery as it re-
lates to the history of the United States, and
other significant African-American history.
Æ
•HCON 354 IH
(3) extends the best wishes of the Congress to
Ambassador Chen and his family on the occasion of
his retirement.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 355
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding environmental contamination
and health effects emanating from the former United States military
facilities in the Philippines.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 15, 2000
Mr. UNDERWOOD submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress regarding environ-
mental contamination and health effects emanating from
the former United States military facilities in the Phil-
ippines.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
That it is the sense of the Congress that—
(1) the Secretary of State, in cooperation with
the Secretary of Defense, should work with the Gov-
ernment of the Philippines and with appropriate
nongovernmental organizations in the United States
and the Philippines to fully identify and share all
•HCON 355 IH
relevant information concerning environmental con-
tamination and health effects emanating from
former United States military facilities in the Phil-
ippines following the departure of United States
military forces from the Philippines in 1992; and
(2) the United States should work with the
Government of the Philippines to help ameliorate the
environmental contamination and health effects ema-
nating from former United States military facilities
in the Philippines following the departure of United
States military forces from the Philippines in 1992.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 358
Calling upon the Government of Turkey to withdraw its armed forces from
the island of Cyprus and to negotiate, along with the Government of
Turkish-occupied Cyprus, for the reunification of the Government of
the Republic of Cyprus.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 21, 2000
Mr. CAMPBELL submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was
referred to the Committee on International Relations
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Calling upon the Government of Turkey to withdraw its
armed forces from the island of Cyprus and to negotiate,
along with the Government of Turkish-occupied Cyprus,
for the reunification of the Government of the Republic
of Cyprus.
Whereas in 1960, the island Republic of Cyprus gained inde-
pendence from Great Britain;
Whereas under the terms of the Republic’s constitution and
the Treaty of Alliance between the Kingdom of Greece,
the Republic of Turkey, and the Republic of Cyprus
(done at Nicosia, Cyprus; effective August 16, 1960), a
Greek Cypriot president and Turkish Cypriot vice presi-
dent were elected;
•HCON 358 IH
Whereas beginning in 1964, Turkish Cypriots withdrew from
most national institutions, and a series of violent clashes
occurred between the Greek and Turkish Cypriots as a
result of this action;
Whereas in 1974, Turkey sent armed forces to Cyprus and
occupied over 36 percent of the island, creating the wide-
spread displacement of Greek Cypriots from the northern
part of the island;
Whereas since 1974, efforts by the United States and the
United Nations to resolve this dispute have been unsuc-
cessful; and
Whereas 30,000 Turkish armed forces remain stationed on
the island of Cyprus: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that Tur-
key should—
(1) withdraw all its armed forces from the is-
land of Cyprus; and
(2) along with the Government of Turkish-occu-
pied Cyprus, negotiate for the reunification of the
Government of the Republic of Cyprus.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 359
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the carrying of firearms into
places of worship or educational and scholastic settings should be prohibited.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
JUNE 21, 2000
Mr. HOLT (for himself and Mr. WEXLER) submitted the following concurrent
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the carrying of
firearms into places of worship or educational and scho-
lastic settings should be prohibited.
Whereas repeated incidents of senseless and horrific gun vio-
lence have led many Americans to conclude that neither
they nor their children can feel completely secure any-
where at anytime anymore;
Whereas the epidemic of gun violence in the Nation has in-
vaded schools, youth sporting events, places of worship,
and other spaces that the American people once thought
of as sanctuaries of safety;
Whereas these shootings have shattered the confidence of
parents, educators, and clergy in their ability to protect
their children from the increasingly dangerous world
around them;
•HCON 359 IH
Whereas, in response to this trend, Congress has previously
acted to protect America’s children by prohibiting the
possession of firearms in school zones;
Whereas neither American adults nor children should have to
fear for their safety when studying, praying in places of
worship, or participating in any other activities at or re-
lated to their schools or places of worship;
Whereas it is the obligation of America’s elected leaders to
do all they can to protect children from harm and ensure
that adults and children alike can learn, play, or pray in
safety; and
Whereas there is no rational reason for anyone other than a
law enforcement officer to carry a gun into a place of
worship, a school, or a school-related event: Now, there-
fore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that the
carrying of firearms into places of worship or educational
and scholastic settings should be prohibited.
Æ
106TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. CON. RES. 35
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani,
the Emir of Qatar, issued a decree creating a central mu-
nicipal council, the first of its kind in Qatar;
Whereas on March 8, 1999, the people of the State of Qatar
held direct elections for a central municipal council;
•HCON 35 EH
Whereas the central municipal council has been structured to
have members from 29 election districts serving 4-year
terms;
Whereas Qatari women were granted the right to participate
in this historic first municipal election, both as can-
didates and voters;
Whereas this election demonstrates the strength and diversity
of the State of Qatar’s commitment to democratic expres-
sion;
Whereas the United States highly values democracy and
women’s rights;
Whereas March 8 is recognized as International Women’s
Day, and is an occasion to assess the progress of the ad-
vancement of women and girls throughout the world; and
Whereas this historic event of democratic elections and wom-
en’s suffrage in the State of Qatar should be honored:
Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) commends His Highness, Sheikh Hamad
bin Khalifa al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his
leadership and commitment to suffrage and the prin-
ciples of democracy;
(2) congratulates the citizens of the State of
Qatar as they celebrate the historic election for a
central municipal council; and
(3) reaffirms that the United States is strongly
committed to encouraging the suffrage of women,
•HCON 35 EH
democratic 
ideals, 
and 
peaceful 
development
throughout the Middle East.
Passed the House of Representatives April 13, 1999.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 35
Agreed to July 1, 1999
One Hundred Sixth Congress
of the
United States of America
AT THE FIRST SESSION
Begun and held at the City of Washington on Wednesday,
the sixth day of January, one thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine
Concurrent Resolution
Whereas His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa al-Thani, the
Emir of Qatar, issued a decree creating a central municipal
council, the first of its kind in Qatar;
Whereas on March 8, 1999, the people of the State of Qatar held
direct elections for a central municipal council;
Whereas the central municipal council has been structured to have
members from 29 election districts serving 4-year terms;
Whereas Qatari women were granted the right to participate in
this historic first municipal election, both as candidates and
voters;
Whereas this election demonstrates the strength and diversity of
the State of Qatar’s commitment to democratic expression;
Whereas the United States highly values democracy and women’s
rights;
Whereas March 8 is recognized as International Women’s Day,
and is an occasion to assess the progress of the advancement
of women and girls throughout the world; and
Whereas this historic event of democratic elections and women’s
suffrage in the State of Qatar should be honored: Now, therefore,
be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) commends His Highness, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa
al-Thani, the Emir of Qatar, for his leadership and commitment
to suffrage and the principles of democracy;
(2) congratulates the citizens of the State of Qatar as
they celebrate the historic election for a central municipal
council; and
H. Con. Res. 35—2
(3) reaffirms that the United States is strongly committed
to encouraging the suffrage of women, democratic ideals, and
peaceful development throughout the Middle East.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.