Congressional Record Congressional Record · 2001-05-01 Date2001-05-01 PublicationVolume 147, issue 57 Sections157 House · 62 Senate House sections HONORING RICHARD DEUTCH RECOGNIZING HIYAMA FARMS CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF SISTER EYMARD GALLAGHER, PRESIDENT OF MARYMOUNT UNIVERSITY ROTARY CLUB OF ORMOND BEACH 50TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING JACOB J. MARKS HONORING MRS. JANE B. GARRISON HONORING DR. TJ OWENS RECOGNIZING THE PIZZA FACTORY TRIBUTE TO HERBERT PUNDIK RECOGNITION OF THE SERVICE OF RABBI MARVIN BASH NAVAL AIR STATION JACKSONVILLE COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 76 OF WILMINGTON ISLAND TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR HELLE PORSDAM TRIBUTE TO DRINA COLLINS RECOGNIZING JOHN GOODE TRIBUTE TO ATK AMMUNITION PLANT TRIBUTE TO PROFESSOR THERKEL STRAEDE TRIBUTE TO MS. LEE REEVES HONORING THE LATE FLORIDA GOVERNOR LAWTON CHILES AND DR. HORACIO AGUIRRE ON BEING NAMED RECIPIENTS OF THE GREAT FLORIDIAN AWARD RECOGNIZING KELLY FUJIKAWA TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY HEALTH AGENCY OF ATTLEBORO, MASSACHUSETTS TRIBUTE TO NICHOLAS W. INMAN PERSONAL EXPLANATION COMMENDING THE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENTS OF STUDENTS FROM WILLISTON NORTHAMPTON SCHOOL IN EASTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS HONORING TOM SAWYER RECOGNIZING LEE JOHNSON HONORING DR. DOUGLAS X. PATINO COMMEMORATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SOUTH MOUNTAIN RESTORATION CENTER UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT OF 2001 CITIZEN MICHAEL LIPOF TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL E. HURST INTRODUCTION OF FOCUS ON COMMITTED AND UNDERPAID STAFF FOR CHILDREN'S SAKE ACT SALUTING THE 2001 JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS, YOUTH VOLUNTEER AWARD RECIPIENTS TRIBUTE TO RICHMOND BAKING COMPANY TRIBUTE TO JONA GOLDRICH IN HONOR OF CHIEF ROBERT E. LANGSTON OF THE U.S. PARK POLICE CONGRATULATIONS TO SIKH NATION ON VAISAKHI DAY TRIBUTE TO DOUG STRUYK THE GOOD SAMARITAN TAX ACT: TO AMEND THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO CLARIFY THE AMOUNT OF THE CHARITABLE DEDUCTION ALLOWABLE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS OF FOOD INVENTORY FBI DIRECTOR FREEH RETIRES AFTER A PROUD RECORD OF SERVICE TO HIS NATION UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT OF 2001 A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MONSIGNOR GENE W. MULLETT CLARIFICATION RELATING TO THE INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 1457 IN HONOR OF THE AMERICAN LYME DISEASE FOUNDATION, INC. ON THE OCCASION OF THE ALDF ANNUAL GALA BENEFIT IN HONOR OF ROBERT W. GILLESPIE TRIBUTE TO THE NORCO LIONS CLUB ON THEIR 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF JENNIFER L. GALIPEAU ON HER APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY COMMEMORATING MERCER COUNTY'S TRIBUTE TO MRS. NELL FRANKLIN ON MAY 10, 2001 IN HONOR OF THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY OF CLEVELAND TRIBUTE TO THE DICKEY DELOSS RECIPIENT, GOLD KEY AWARD IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF EMILY A. GROSS ON HER APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY EXTENSION OF REMARKS/STATEMENT BY CONGRESSMAN BOEHNER TO COMMEMORATING NATIONAL ALCOHOL AWARENESS MONTH IN HONOR OF BR. JAMES SPOONER, CSC PRESIDENT OF ST. EDWARD SCHOOL TRIBUTE TO THE AUXILIARY OF RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ON THEIR 75th ANNIVERSARY IN SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF ARTHUR I. CERALDI ON HIS APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY COMMEMORATING RETIREMENT OF J. RICHARD HARRIS FROM THE OFFICE OF DEVELOPMENT AT LEHMAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL IN HONOR OF CLAIRE A. VAN UMMERSEN, PH.D. SUPPORT THE EARTHQUAKE LOSS REDUCTION ACT OF 2001 HONORING THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 16TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT ARTS COMPETITION INTRODUCTION OF ADAMS MEMORIAL LEGISLATION IN HONOR OF DANNY PLYMESSER AND DOLORES TLACIL AMTRAK TURNS THIRTY ON PRESIDENT BUSH'S EDUCATION PROPOSAL UNBORN VICTIMS OF VIOLENCE ACT OF 2001 IN HONOR OF DORIS MERRILL MAGOWAN INTRODUCTION OF INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT REAUTHORIZATION INTRODUCTION OF DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACT TRIBUTE TO MS. JENNIFER LUCIANO ANNIVERSARY OF AQUI EN EL VALLE THE MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE PROFICIENCY PARTNERSHIP ACT OF 2001 RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF ASIAN AND PACIFIC AMERICAN WWII VETERANS THE 90TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW YORK COLLEGE OF PODIATRIC MEDICINE REMEMBERING THE ARMENIAN GENOCIDE HONORING THE EUREKA LODGE OF ELKS' 100TH ANNIVERSARY INDIAN HEALTH CARE IMPROVEMENT ACT INTERNATIONAL LABOR ORGANIZATION EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES ACCESS ASSURANCE ACT OF 2001 CONGRATULATIONS TO GRANITE QUARRY ON ITS 100TH BIRTHDAY BLOOMFIELD CITIZENS COUNCIL AWARDS House of Representatives MESSAGE FROM THE SENATE MORNING HOUR DEBATES INVESTIGATION OF CIVILIANS ON NAVY SHIPS CALLED FOR RESTORING THE LAFAYETTE-ESCADRILLE MEMORIAL ADVOCATING A MORE APPROPRIATE ROLE FOR THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IN DISASTER RELIEF UNITED STATES MISSILE DEFENSE MISSILE DEFENSE SUPPORTING THE PRESIDENT'S MISSILE DEFENSE INITIATIVE NATIONAL MISSILE DEFENSE RECESS AFTER RECESS PRAYER THE JOURNAL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE INTRODUCTION OF GUEST CHAPLAIN, DR. LAUDIS H. LANFORD AUTHORIZING THE SPEAKER TO DECLARE A RECESS ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, FOR THE PURPOSE OF RECEIVING FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS PENSION REFORM ABOLISH THE IRS SCHOOL CHOICE WORKS VIEQUES, PUERTO RICO COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE PHIL ENGLISH, MEMBER OF CONGRESS COMMUNICATION FROM THE HONORABLE RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC LEADER APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO BRITISH-AMERICAN INTERPARLIAMENTARY GROUP ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECOGNIZING IMPORTANCE OF INCREASING AUTISM AWARENESS CRATERS OF THE MOON NATIONAL MONUMENT EIGHT MILE RIVER WILD AND SCENIC RIVER STUDY ACT OF 2001 GUAM FOREIGN INVESTMENT EQUITY ACT GENERAL LEAVE SUPPORTING A NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK REMOVAL OF NAME OF MEMBER AS COSPONSOR OF H.R. 1467 RECOGNIZING 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF 4-H PROGRAM COMMUNICATION FROM HON. RICHARD A. GEPHARDT, DEMOCRATIC LEADER RECESS AFTER RECESS APPOINTMENT OF MEMBERS TO JOINT ECONOMIC COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF INCREASING AUTISM AWARENESS ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER PRO TEMPORE SUPPORTING A NATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS WEEK PERSONAL EXPLANATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION REPORT ON RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 10, COMPREHENSIVE RETIREMENT SECURITY AND PENSION REFORM ACT OF 2001 EXPRESSING SYMPATHY TO FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND COWORKERS OF VERONICA "RONI" BOWERS AND CHARITY BOWERS GENERAL LEAVE SPECIAL ORDERS ILO CHAMPIONS CAUSE OF WORKERS' RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD DECISION TO CHANGE HEADGEAR OF U.S. ARMY FROM FOLDING GREEN CAPS TO BLACK BERETS DISAGREED WITH BY MANY INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED WORKERS' RIGHTS HONORING REV. LEON SULLIVAN The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Isakson). Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from New York (Mrs. Kelly) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentlewoman from the District of Columbia The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Burton) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Ohio (Mr. Kucinich) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from California (Mr. George Miller) is recognized for 5 minutes. PUBLICATION OF THE RULES OF THE COMMITTEE ON THE BUDGET--107TH CONGRESS The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Pennsylvania (Mr. Weldon) is recognized for 5 minutes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from Puerto Rico (Mr. Acevedo-Vila) is recognized for 5 minutes. NATIONAL LIBRARY LEGISLATIVE DAY HONORING REVEREND LEON SULLIVAN HONORING HELENE H. HALE The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Payne) is recognized for 5 minutes. HEALTH CARE REBUTTAL COMMENTS ON HEALTH CARE, THE PRESIDENT'S SPEECH ON DEFENSE, AND ENERGY IN THE WEST SPECIAL ORDERS GRANTED SENATE BILL REFERRED ENROLLED BILL SIGNED ADJOURNMENT EXECUTIVE COMMUNICATIONS, ETC. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES ON PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS REPORTED BILLS SEQUENTIALLY REFERRED PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS MEMORIALS ADDITIONAL SPONSORS DELETIONS OF SPONSORS FROM PUBLIC BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS AMENDMENTS Text of House Amendment 1 Senate sections Senate prayer PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPOINTMENT OF ACTING PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE RESERVATION OF LEADER TIME RECOGNITION OF THE ASSISTANT MAJORITY LEADER ORDER OF PROCEDURE SCHEDULE LEI DAY IN HAWAII EDUCATION CONCLUSION OF MORNING BUSINESS BETTER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED THE ENERGY CRISIS RECESS BETTER EDUCATION FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ACT--MOTION TO PROCEED-- Continued MORNING BUSINESS BOB KERREY, DISTINGUISHED OFFICER RESIGNATION OF DIRECTOR FREEH MIDDLE EAST PEACE TRIBUTE TO BILLIE PENN LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT ACT OF 2001 JOINT TASK FORCE FULL ACCOUNTING DEDICATION OF THE PAUL G. ROGERS PLAZA AT THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH U.S. POLICY TO CHINA AND TAIWAN THE VERY BAD DEBT BOXSCORE THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF AMTRAK TRIBUTE TO SUE HENSLEY TRIBUTE TO THE ROTC PROGRAM AT PROVIDENCE COLLEGE CONGRATULATIONS TO ED HILL MESSAGES FROM THE PRESIDENT EXECUTIVE MESSAGES REFERRED MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE EXECUTIVE REPORTS OF COMMITTEES INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS STATEMENTS ON INTRODUCED BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS Introductory Statement on S. 803 Introductory Statement on S. 804 Introductory Statement on S. 805 Introductory Statement on S. 806 Introductory Statement on S. 807 Introductory Statement on S. 808 Introductory Statement on S. 809 Introductory Statement on S. 810 Introductory Statement on S. 811 STATEMENTS ON SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 79--DESIGNATING MAY 1, 2001, AS "NATIONAL CHILD CARE WORTHY WAGE DAY" AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED TEXT OF AMENDMENTS Text of Senate Amendment 355 AUTHORITY FOR COMMITTEES TO MEET PRIVILEGES OF THE FLOOR APPOINTMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION (Executive Calendar) LEGISLATIVE SESSION ORDERS FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2001 PROGRAM ADJOURNMENT UNTIL 9:30 A.M. 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