[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 4]
[House]
[Page 5068]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                          PERSONAL EXPLANATION

  Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, my flight was inevitably delayed leading to 
circumstances beyond my control. Therefore I was not able to be present 
for the record votes on Tuesday, March 4, 2003.
  Had I been present I would have voted in the affirmative for: H. Res. 
106--Congratulating Lutheran schools, students, parents, teachers, 
administrators, and congregations across the Nation for their ongoing 
contributions to education, and for other purposes; H. Con. Res. 54--
Honoring Visiting Nurses Association; and H. Res. 111--Honoring the 
legacy of Fred Rogers and his dedication to creating a more 
compassionate, kind, and loving world for children and adults.

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