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106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 312
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
JUNE 28, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban
Affairs
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Gov-
ernment and the States should engage in greater over-
sight of title loan and title pawn transactions, work
cooperatively to address the problem of abuses in title
loan and title pawn transactions through effective legisla-
tion at both the Federal and State level, as necessary,
and ensure that any Federal legislative effort preserves
the ability of the States to enact stronger protections
for consumers with respect to such transactions.
Whereas title loan lenders make title loans and title pawns
to consumers by attaining the consumer’s automobile title
as collateral;
Whereas these loans and pawns are often offered at unscru-
pulously high rates of interest;
Whereas in many cases borrowers are forced to pay interest
rates of up to 300 percent per year;
HCON 312 RFS
Whereas many of these borrowers are unaware of applicable
rates and are forced into deeper and deeper debt to pay
the initial lien;
Whereas this industry takes advantage of uneducated and
poor consumers through usurious and exploitive lending
practices;
Whereas title loans and title pawns threaten the ability of
consumers to hold a job since default on the loan or
pawn will result in repossession and sale of their car,
which is often their only means of transportation to and
from work;
Whereas this industry is expanding rapidly throughout the
United States;
Whereas both the Federal Government and States have tradi-
tionally acted within their respective jurisdictions to pro-
tect citizens from usurious lending and abusive credit
practices;
Whereas the spread of abusive lending practices, including
those often characteristic of title loan and title pawn
transactions, have recently resulted in heightened Federal
interest, at the congressional, executive, and regulatory
levels, in curbing predatory lending practices;
Whereas, as the result of extensive field hearings, a task
force established by the Secretary of the Treasury and
the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development has
just underscored the need for Federal legislation to curb
predatory lending;
Whereas the title loan and title pawn transaction problem is
particularly acute in Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois,
Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New
•HCON 313 IH
Whereas the French general, confident that his battle-sea-
soned troops were far superior to the almost amateuristic
Mexican forces, probably expected little or no opposition
from the Mexican army;
Whereas however on that historic day the French army,
which had not tasted defeat in half a century against Eu-
rope’s finest troops, suffered a disastrous loss at the
hands of an outnumbered, ill-equipped, and ragged, but
highly spirited and courageous Mexican force;
Whereas Napoleon III of France was not only planning to
build an empire for himself in Mexico, but was actually
looking ahead to then subsequently aiding the Southern
States in their fight against the North in the American
Civil War in order to procure the South’s cotton, which
was much needed by France;
Whereas after three bloody assaults upon Puebla, in which
over a thousand gallant Frenchmen lost their lives, the
once handsomely uniformed French troops were finally
defeated and driven back by the outnumbered Mexican
troops;
Whereas the courageous and heroic spirit that Mexican Gen-
eral Zaragoza and his men displayed during this historic
battle can never be forgotten;
Whereas the Battle of Cinco de Mayo, in which many brave
Mexicans willingly gave their lives for the cause of justice
and freedom, was instrumental in keeping Mexico from
falling under European domination at that time;
Whereas Cinco de Mayo is not only the commemoration of
the rout of the French troops at the town of Puebla in
Mexico, but also a celebration of the virtues of individual
courage and patriotism of all Mexicans and Mexican-
•HCON 313 IH
Americans who have fought for freedom and independ-
ence against foreign aggressors;
Whereas Cinco de Mayo serves as a reminder that the foun-
dation of this Nation is built by people from many na-
tions and diverse cultures who are willing to fight and die
for freedom;
Whereas Cinco de Mayo also serves as a reminder of the close
ties, spiritual as well as economic, that bind the people
of Mexico and the people of the United States, and espe-
cially the southwestern States, the home of millions of
Mexicans and Mexican-Americans;
Whereas in the larger sense, Cinco de Mayo symbolizes the
right of a free people to self-determination—just as Be-
nito Juarez once said, ‘‘El respeto al derecho ajeno es la
paz’’ (‘The respect of other people’s rights is peace’); and
Whereas many people celebrate during the entire week in
which Cinco de Mayo falls: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress recognizes the historical
struggle of the Mexican people and requests that the
President issue a proclamation recognizing that struggle
and calling upon the people of the United States to ob-
serve it with appropriate ceremonies and activities.
Æ
In the Senate of the United States,
May 9, 2000.
Resolved, That the resolution from the House of Rep-
resentatives (H. Con. Res. 314) entitled ‘‘Concurrent resolu-
tion authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a bike
rodeo to be conducted by the Earth Force Youth Bike Sum-
mit.’’, do pass with the following
AMENDMENT:
Page 3, line 9, after ‘‘sales,’’ insert advertisements,
Attest:
Secretary.
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 314
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
•HCON 314 EH
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF BIKE RODEO ON CAPITOL
GROUNDS.
The Earth Force Youth Bike Summit (in this resolu-
tion referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be permitted to
sponsor a bike rodeo (in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘event’’) on the Capitol Grounds on May 10, 2000, or on
such other date as the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The event authorized by section
1 shall be free of admission charge to the public and ar-
ranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under
conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol
and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—Subject to the
approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may
erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplifi-
cation devices, and other related structures and equipment
as may be required for the event authorized by section
1.
•HCON 314 EH
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be re-
quired to carry out the event.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol
Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the
Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event authorized by
section 1.
SEC. 5. LIMITATIONS ON REPRESENTATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—No person may represent, either
directly or indirectly, that this resolution or any activity
carried out under this resolution in any way constitutes
approval or endorsement by the Federal Government of
any person or any product or service.
(b) ENFORCEMENT.—The Architect of the Capitol
and the Capitol Police Board shall enter into an agree-
ment with the sponsor, and such other persons partici-
pating in the event authorized by section 1 as the Archi-
tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board considers
appropriate, under which such persons shall agree to com-
ply with the requirements of subsection (a). The agree-
•HCON 314 EH
ment shall specifically prohibit the use of any photograph
taken at the event for a commercial purpose and shall pro-
vide for the imposition of financial penalties if any viola-
tions of the agreement occur.
Passed the House of Representatives May 3, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
III
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 314
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 4, 2000
Received and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Authorizing the use of the Capitol Grounds for a bike rodeo
to be conducted by the Earth Force Youth Bike Summit.
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring),
HCON 314 RFS
SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF BIKE RODEO ON CAPITOL
GROUNDS.
The Earth Force Youth Bike Summit (in this resolu-
tion referred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be permitted to
sponsor a bike rodeo (in this resolution referred to as the
‘‘event’’) on the Capitol Grounds on May 10, 2000, or on
such other date as the Speaker of the House of Represent-
atives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate may jointly designate.
SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—The event authorized by section
1 shall be free of admission charge to the public and ar-
ranged not to interfere with the needs of Congress, under
conditions to be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol
and the Capitol Police Board.
(b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The sponsor shall
assume full responsibility for all expenses and liabilities
incident to all activities associated with the event.
SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.
(a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—Subject to the
approval of the Architect of the Capitol, the sponsor may
erect upon the Capitol Grounds such stage, sound amplifi-
cation devices, and other related structures and equipment
as may be required for the event authorized by section
1.
HCON 314 RFS
(b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Architect of
the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board are authorized
to make any such additional arrangements as may be re-
quired to carry out the event.
SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS.
The Capitol Police Board shall provide for enforce-
ment of the restrictions contained in section 4 of the Act
of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. 193d; 60 Stat. 718), con-
cerning sales, displays, and solicitations on the Capitol
Grounds, as well as other restrictions applicable to the
Capitol Grounds, with respect to the event authorized by
section 1.
SEC. 5. LIMITATIONS ON REPRESENTATIONS.
(a) IN GENERAL.—No person may represent, either
directly or indirectly, that this resolution or any activity
carried out under this resolution in any way constitutes
approval or endorsement by the Federal Government of
any person or any product or service.
(b) ENFORCEMENT.—The Architect of the Capitol
and the Capitol Police Board shall enter into an agree-
ment with the sponsor, and such other persons partici-
pating in the event authorized by section 1 as the Archi-
tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board considers
appropriate, under which such persons shall agree to com-
ply with the requirements of subsection (a). The agree-
HCON 314 RFS
ment shall specifically prohibit the use of any photograph
taken at the event for a commercial purpose and shall pro-
vide for the imposition of financial penalties if any viola-
tions of the agreement occur.
Passed the House of Representatives May 3, 2000.
Attest:
JEFF TRANDAHL,
Clerk.
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 315
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to increased funding
for the immunizations program under the Public Health Service Act.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 3, 2000
Mr. GREEN of Texas (for himself and Mr. GREENWOOD) submitted the fol-
lowing concurrent resolution; which was referred to the Committee on
Commerce
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to in-
creased funding for the immunizations program under
the Public Health Service Act.
Whereas vaccines protect children and adults from over 15
serious and potentially fatal diseases;
Whereas society saves up to $24 in medical and societal costs
for every dollar spent on vaccines;
Whereas every day, 11,000 American babies are born—4 mil-
lion each year—and each child needs up to 19 doses of
vaccine by age 2;
Whereas approximately 1,000,000 two-year-olds in the
United States have not received all of the recommended
vaccine doses;
HCON 315 IH
Whereas in order to provide grants to States and commu-
nities for the purchase of vaccines and the management
of vaccine activity, the Congress created the immuniza-
tion program under section 317(j) under the Public
Health Service Act, administered by the Centers for Dis-
ease Control and Prevention;
Whereas under the immunization program, Federal grants to
States and communities for operations and infrastructure
have 
declined 
from 
$271,000,000 
in 
1995 
to
$139,000,000 in 2000;
Whereas because of these funding reductions and cost in-
creases, States are struggling to maintain immunization
rates and have implemented severe cuts to immunization
delivery activities including canceling contracts with pro-
viders under WIC (the Federal program for women, in-
fants, and children), private providers, and community
health centers and community coalitions; and these fund-
ing reductions and cost increases have caused severe re-
ductions in registry development and maintenance and
have caused reductions in clinic hours and the delivery of
immunizations;
Whereas despite overall gains in the number of children being
immunized, underimmunized children exist and there are
a number of subpopulations where coverage rates remain
low and are actually declining, and rates in many of the
Nation’s urban areas, including the cities of Chicago and
Houston, are unacceptably low;
Whereas these pockets of need create pools of susceptible
children and increase the risk of dangerous disease out-
breaks;
HCON 315 IH
Whereas increased funding is needed to allow States to meet
immunization goals; and
Whereas the Congress should fund the immunization pro-
gram under section 317(j) of the Public Health Service
Act at a level sufficient to allow States to meet immuni-
zation targets: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that
$214,000,000 should be appropriated for fiscal year 2001
to carry out infrastructure and delivery activities under
section 317(j) of the Public Health Service Act.
Æ
IV
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 317
Expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John Cardinal
O’Connor, Archbishop of New York.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
MAY 4, 2000
Mr. FOSSELLA (for himself, Mr. CROWLEY, Mr. SHERWOOD, Mr. KING, Mr.
LAZIO, Mrs. KELLY, Mr. GILMAN, Mr. SWEENEY, Mr. WALSH, Mr. REY-
NOLDS, Mr. SMITH of New Jersey, Mrs. ROUKEMA, Mr. FRANKS of New
Jersey, and Mr. QUINN) submitted the following concurrent resolution;
which was referred to the Committee on Government Reform
MAY 4, 2000
The Committee on Government Reform discharged; considered and agreed to
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John
Cardinal O’Connor, Archbishop of New York.
Whereas His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor was born
John Joseph O’Connor on January 15, 1920, in south-
west Philadelphia, the son of Thomas and Mary O’Con-
nor;
Whereas his duty to God and country led him to serve loyally
as a chaplain in the United States Navy, counseling thou-
sands of brave young men and women during his tenure,
which included tours of duty during the Vietnam War;
HCON 317 ATH
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor served the people of the
Archdiocese of New York with honor and distinction for
over 15 years;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor became an internationally
recognized leader in the field of human rights, working
for peace and justice;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor was a champion of Catho-
lic schools, particularly in inner-city communities;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor has always spoken out and
acted to aid the elderly, homeless, working people, the
mentally disabled, and the poor;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor has provided compassion
through his words and actions and made it known that
everyone was a child of God and was deserving of love,
compassion, and respect;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor led the Catholic Church in
recognizing the terrible toll of AIDS and opened New
York State’s first AIDS-only unit, at St. Claire’s Hos-
pital;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor worked tirelessly to
strengthen relations between Catholics and followers of
the Jewish faith, recognizing the power of the interfaith
alliance and leading the Vatican to recognize the State of
Israel; and
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor was guided in his actions
by the Spirit of the Lord: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the
death of His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor on
HCON 317 ATH
May 3, 2000, and extends condolences to his family
and to the Archdiocese of New York;
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to John
Cardinal O’Connor and his family for the service
that he rendered to his country and his faith; and
(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect
John Cardinal O’Connor’s commitment to and exam-
ple of faith, love, respect, and dignity for all man-
kind.
Æ
108TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
H. R. 825
AN ACT
To redesignate the facility of the United States Postal Serv-
ice located at 7401 West 100th Place in Bridgeview,
Illinois, as the ‘‘Michael J. Healy Post Office Building’’.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 317
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Whereas His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor was born
John Joseph O’Connor on January 15, 1920, in south-
west Philadelphia, the son of Thomas and Mary O’Con-
nor;
Whereas his duty to God and country led him to serve loyally
as a chaplain in the United States Navy, counseling thou-
•HCON 317 EH
sands of brave young men and women during his tenure,
which included tours of duty during the Vietnam War;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor served the people of the
Archdiocese of New York with honor and distinction for
over 15 years;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor became an internationally
recognized leader in the field of human rights, working
for peace and justice;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor was a champion of Catho-
lic schools, particularly in inner-city communities;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor has always spoken out and
acted to aid the elderly, homeless, working people, the
mentally disabled, and the poor;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor has provided compassion
through his words and actions and made it known that
everyone was a child of God and was deserving of love,
compassion, and respect;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor led the Catholic Church in
recognizing the terrible toll of AIDS and opened New
York State’s first AIDS-only unit, at St. Claire’s Hos-
pital;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor worked tirelessly to
strengthen relations between Catholics and followers of
the Jewish faith, recognizing the power of the interfaith
alliance and leading the Vatican to recognize the State of
Israel; and
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor was guided in his actions
by the Spirit of the Lord: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate
concurring), That the Congress—
•HCON 317 EH
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the
death of His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor on
May 3, 2000, and extends condolences to his family
and to the Archdiocese of New York;
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to John
Cardinal O’Connor and his family for the service
that he rendered to his country and his faith; and
(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect
John Cardinal O’Connor’s commitment to and exam-
ple of faith, love, respect, and dignity for all man-
kind.
Passed the House of Representatives May 4, 2000.
Attest:
Clerk.
H. Con. Res. 317
Agreed to May 8, 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 His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor was born John
Joseph O’Connor on January 15, 1920, in southwest Philadelphia,
the son of Thomas and Mary O’Connor;
Whereas his duty to God and country led him to serve loyally
as a chaplain in the United States Navy, counseling thousands
of brave young men and women during his tenure, which included
tours of duty during the Vietnam War;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor served the people of the Arch-
diocese of New York with honor and distinction for over 15
years;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor became an internationally recog-
nized leader in the field of human rights, working for peace
and justice;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor was a champion of Catholic
schools, particularly in inner-city communities;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor has always spoken out and acted
to aid the elderly, homeless, working people, the mentally dis-
abled, and the poor;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor has provided compassion through
his words and actions and made it known that everyone was
a child of God and was deserving of love, compassion, and respect;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor led the Catholic Church in recog-
nizing the terrible toll of AIDS and opened New York State’s
first AIDS-only unit, at St. Claire’s Hospital;
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor worked tirelessly to strengthen
relations between Catholics and followers of the Jewish faith,
recognizing the power of the interfaith alliance and leading the
Vatican to recognize the State of Israel; and
Whereas John Cardinal O’Connor was guided in his actions by
the Spirit of the Lord: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concur-
ring), That the Congress—
(1) has learned with profound sorrow of the death of His
Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor on May 3, 2000, and extends
condolences to his family and to the Archdiocese of New York;
(2) expresses its profound gratitude to John Cardinal
O’Connor and his family for the service that he rendered to
his country and his faith; and
H. Con. Res. 317—2
(3) recognizes with appreciation and respect John Cardinal
O’Connor’s commitment to and example of faith, love, respect,
and dignity for all mankind.
Attest:
Clerk of the House of Representatives.
Attest:
Secretary of the Senate.
III
106TH CONGRESS
2D SESSION
H. CON. RES. 317
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
MAY 8, 2000
Received
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
Expressing the sense of the Congress on the death of John
Cardinal O’Connor, Archbishop of New York.
Whereas His Eminence John Cardinal O’Connor was born
John Joseph O’Connor on January 15, 1920, in south-
west Philadelphia, the son of Thomas and Mary O’Con-
nor;
Whereas his duty to God and country led him to serve loyally
as a chaplain in the United States Navy, counseling thou-
•HCON 326 IH
(C) take all necessary steps to compensate
the people of New Mexico for the losses in-
curred as a result of National Park Service ac-
tions; and
(2) the Congress commends—
(A) the people of New Mexico for opening
their homes and their hearts to the New Mexi-
can communities affected by this fire;
(B) the New Mexico firefighting teams for
their efforts and courage in battling the fire;
(C) the New Mexico National Guard and
the State of New Mexico for their efforts in
mitigating the fire and assisting those affected
by it;
(D) the American Red Cross and numer-
ous other charitable organizations and volun-
teers for the extensive assistance provided to
the fire victims;
(E) the Western States that have assisted
New Mexico by sending people and equipment
to help fight the fire;
(F) the businesses which have served as
food and clothing collection points;