[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 187 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

  2d Session
S. RES. 187

 Commending 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 Capitol Hill community for their courage and 
  professionalism during the days and weeks following the release of 
                  anthrax in Senator Daschle's office.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            December 5, 2001

  Mr. Cleland (for himself, Mr. Feingold, Mr. Allen, Mr. Cochran, Mr. 
Miller, Mr. Akaka, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following resolution; 
      which was referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs

                             April 8, 2002

Reported by Mr. Lieberman, without amendment and with amendments to the 
                                preamble
  [Omit the part struck through and insert the part printed in italic]

                             April 10, 2002

                   Considered, amended, and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
 Commending 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 Capitol Hill community for their courage and 
  professionalism during the days and weeks following the release of 
                  anthrax in Senator Daschle's office.

Whereas there are approximately 30,000 legislative branch employees who work on 
        Capitol Hill including approximately 6,200 Senate employees, 11,500 
        House employees, and 12,800 staff from other entities;
Whereas the Capitol Complex consists of approximately 285 acres comprised of 3 
        Senate office buildings, 3 House office buildings, 2 House annex 
        buildings, 3 Library of Congress buildings, and several other 
        facilities;
Whereas on October 15, 2001, a letter containing anthrax spores was opened in 
        Senator Daschle's office;
Whereas approximately 6,000 individuals were tested for exposure to anthrax and 
        28 of those individuals tested positive;
Whereas approximately 1000 individuals received a 60-day supply of antibiotics 
        as a precautionary measure;
Whereas the House of Representatives closed the Rayburn and Cannon House Office 
        Buildings for 7 days and the Longworth House Office building for 19 
        days;
Whereas the Senate closed the Russell Senate Office Building for 6 days, the 
        Dirksen Senate Office Building for 8 days, and the Hart Senate Office 
        Building for 96 days;
Whereas during the closure of the Senate and House Office Buildings, Members and 
        staff were forced to find alternative office space or to work from their 
        homes;
Whereas Members and staff whose offices are located in the Hart Senate Office 
        Building utilized alternative office space, including office space 
        donated by other Members;
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 anthrax exposure;
Whereas Capitol Hill police officers have worked 12 hour shifts in response to 
        the September 11, 2001, attacks and have been working additional 
        overtime due to anthrax 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, 
        has further disrupted the daily routines of Congressional Members and 
        their staffs and caused frustration due to dislocated offices: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (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 Capitol 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 anthrax in Senator 
        Daschle's office;
            (2) recognizes the Congressional leadership, Congressional 
        employees, the Capitol Police, and the Office of the Attending Physician 
        and the health care professionals in his office, in particular, who by 
        their quick actions and early intervention prevented actual cases of 
        anthrax within the Capitol Complex; and
            (3) requests that the President recognize the courage and 
        professionalism of Congressional staff, the Capitol Police, and other 
        members of the Capitol Hill community for their public service in 
        continuing to do the public's business in defiance of terrorist attacks.
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