[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Pages 14561-14562]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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SEANTE RESOLUTION 399--DESIGNATING THE WEEK OF JULY 11 THROUGH JULY 17, 
    2004, AS ``OINKARI BASQUE DANCERS WEEK'', AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES

  Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. Crapo) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 399

       Whereas the Basques have a long, proud history in the State 
     of Idaho and across the United States;
       Whereas Basque Americans have become an integral part of 
     Idaho's unique identity;
       Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers have dedicated over 40 
     years to the preservation and performance of the unique folk 
     dances of their Basque heritage;
       Whereas these dedicated young people have traveled 
     nationally and internationally to perform their dances and 
     act as good will ambassadors of the American West;
       Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers have performed for 
     countless charities, hospitals, nursing homes, and centers 
     for the disabled to share their culture and talents with 
     other;
       Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers have shown continued 
     dedication to promote culture, dance, music, and education; 
     and
       Whereas the Oinkari Basque Dancers will be sharing their 
     unique culture and music with visitors of Washington, D.C., 
     as part of the ``Homegrown 2004: The Music of America'' 
     concert series, presented by the Library of Congress American 
     Folklife Center: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates the week of July 11 through July 17, 2004, 
     as ``Oinkari Basque Dancers Week''; and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States to observe the 
     week with appropriate ceremonies and activities.

  Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President. It is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to recognize the Oinkari Basque Dancers for their dedication to the 
arts and culture of their great heritage.
  The Basques have a long, proud history in the State of Idaho, which 
is home to the largest concentrated population of Basques outside of 
their native country. The first Basques began arriving in Idaho around 
1890, the same year Idaho achieved statehood. Since then, the Basques 
have become an integral part of Idaho's unique identity. While citizens 
of Basque decent exist in each of our 50 States, the presence of the 
Basque culture is perhaps most evident in Boise, ID, a hub of Basque 
cultural activities and home to the Basque Center, the Cenarrusa Center 
for Basque Studies, and the Basque Museum and Culture Center. Boise 
also hosts the Jaialdi Basque festival, which attracts visitors from 
around the world. One of the most notable activities for young Idaho 
Basques is the preservation of their unique music and dance. The 
Oinkari Basque Dancers are an excellent example of this dedication to 
dance, music and education.
  This group of young Basque Americans was founded over 40 years ago to 
preserve and perform the unique folk dances of their Basque heritage. 
Their traditional dances have been taught to hundreds of young Basques 
over the years. These dedicated young people have traveled nationally, 
including here in our Nation's capital, and internationally to perform 
their dances and act as good will ambassadors of the American West. 
Their travels have included trips to the Basque country where they 
performed alongside native Basque dancing groups. The Oinkaris also 
perform for local charities, hospitals, nursing homes and centers for 
the disabled to share their culture and talents with others. They have 
entertained people from the State Fair to the World's Fair and never 
failed to impress an audience.
  There are many talented individuals responsible for the Oinkaris' 
many accomplishments, but I believe there is one who deserves special 
recognition. The dancers are led by the music of Jim Jausoro, a 
founding member of the Oinkaris. ``Jimmy'' Jausoro has received 
numerous cultural honors, including the National Heritage Award from 
National Endowment for the Arts. Under his tireless leadership, the 
Oinkaris have grown and developed into an elite dance group who 
represent their ancestry in the true spirit of dance and music.
  For their dedication to arts, I am pleased to call Idaho the home of 
the Oinkari Basque Dancers, and pleased to honor them today.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 400--RECOGNIZING THE 2004 CONGRESSIONAL AWARDS GOLD 
                            MEDAL RECIPIENTS

  Mr. CRAIG (for himself and Mr. Baucus) submitted the following 
resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Governmental 
Affairs:

                              S. Res. 400

       Whereas today's youth are vital to the preservation of our 
     country and will be the future bearers of the bright torch of 
     democracy;
       Whereas youth need positive direction as they transition 
     into adulthood;
       Whereas the United States needs increased numbers of 
     community volunteers acting as positive influences on the 
     Nation's youth;
       Whereas the Congressional Awards program is committed to 
     recognizing our Nation's most valuable asset, our youth, by 
     encouraging them to set and accomplish goals in the areas of 
     volunteer public service, personal development, physical 
     fitness, and expedition/exploring;
       Whereas more than 14,000 young people have been involved in 
     the Congressional Awards program this year;
       Whereas through the efforts of dedicated advisors across 
     the country this year one hundred seventy-six students earned 
     the Congressional Award Gold Medal;
       Whereas increased awareness of the program's existence will 
     encourage youth throughout the nation to become involved with 
     the Congressional Awards: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) Recognizes the 2004 Congressional Award Gold Medal 
     recipients Kori Agin-Batten, Elsbeth Allen, Noah Anderson, 
     Geoffrey Patrick Arai, Kristyn Amour, Stephen Asker, Benjamin 
     Jacob Ulrich Banwart, Elizabeth Barker, Robert G. Barnett, 
     Christopher Belcher, Regina Bennis-Hartman, Samuel B. 
     Blumberg, Christopher Bosch, Barrett Brandon, Blair Brandon, 
     Brooke Brandon, Lindsey Buscemi, Adam M. Cain, Daniel Campis, 
     Tina Cannon, Kent Cheung, Alexander Chun, Madeleine Clark, 
     Sarah Clark, Michael Clontz, Michelle Coxe, Jeremy Crump, 
     Kimberly Dahl, Dung Dam, Quoc Dam, Tri Dam, Kaitlin Davis, 
     Deanna M. DeGregorio, Erin J. DeGroot, Katherine D. DeGroot, 
     John Daniel DeJarnette, Clifton

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     Michael Der Bing, Joshua W. Detherage, Christina Dodson, 
     Matthew Doumar, Lindsay Madison Elgart, Marisa Enrico, 
     Elizabeth Erratt, Julia Evans, Dewan Kazi Farhana, Amanda 
     Feldman, Sarah Finch, Justin Floyd, Amanda Flynn, Richard 
     Zachary Freed, Rigoberto Garcia, Yaneth Garcia-Lopez, Amanda 
     Gersch, Cory Gibson, Anna Gorin, Arielle Gorin, Gina Marie 
     Gormley, Daniel Grad, Tabitha Grad, Rebecca Marie Green, 
     Megan Hanson, Nicole Hanson, Ryan Headley, John Baron Hoff, 
     Jessica Honan, Laura Honan, Lindsey Howard, Harry Kline 
     Howell III, Dermot Sean Hoyne, Daniel Hults, Manuel Ibarra, 
     Angeles Jacobo, Jennifer Anne Jasper, Sarah Jennings, Tabitha 
     Jennings, Tyler Jussel, Atul Kapila, Nikolas Kappy, Megan 
     Kavanagh, Cristina Kavendek, Abbie Klinghoffer, Alexander J. 
     Knihnicky, Ross Kozarsky, Jeffrey David Lambin, Andrew 
     Langfield, Heather R. Leung-Van Hassel, Grace Lichlyter, 
     Zachary Myles Lindsay, Jessica M. Link, Katherine Victoria 
     Lugar, Ryan MacCluen, Raul Magdaleno, Raymond Malapero, 
     Jonathan R. Mason, Rebecca N. Massicotte, Kelly McCormick, 
     Benjamin McDonough, Alyssa McIntyre, Richelle Milburn, Sri 
     Hari Miskin, Sarath Mom, Eric Moulton, Kathleen Mullins, 
     Sarah Mullins, Carolina Munoz, Christine Murray, Kathleen 
     Murray, Samuel Nassie, Douglas Neder, Matthew Neder, Patrick 
     Novak, Ricardo Nunez, Maria Fatima Olvera-Santana, Sona Or, 
     Lauren Pace, Colby Patchin, Emily C. Patchin, Jamin Patel, 
     Elizabeth Philbin, Daniel R. Philbrick, Lauren Priori, 
     Christy Pugh, Hannah Qualls, Sarah Raymond, Brett Rendina, 
     Kristen N. Richter, Margarete Rosenkranz, Erin Rosen-Watson, 
     Julie Rothfarb, Sarah Ann Rudoff, Maggie Salter, Stacia 
     Scattolon, Jessinah Schaefer, Rachel Lyn Schmidt, Lindsay 
     Schroeder, Megan Schroeder, Loni L. Schumacher, Magan Lindsey 
     Scott, Mallory J. Selzer, Jessica Seppi, Anupriya Singhal, 
     Elyssa Starr Sisko, Geoffrey Morgan Smith, Kayla Smith, 
     Michael Smyth, Eric Snyder, Karin Marie Spindler, Georgia 
     Stegall, Charles Strong, Jared Cameron Sullivan, Danielle 
     Sutter, Creighton Lee Taylor, Matthew M. Thies, Sarah Tipton, 
     Erick Todd, Elaine Trahan, Landon Trost, Christine Truesdell, 
     Georgette Tzatzalos, Staff Sergeant Cornelio Umali, Lacey 
     VanderBoegh, Katherine Warner, Emily J. Warren, Kate V. 
     Warren, Brian Washakowski, Crystal-Mae Waugh, Elyse Weissman, 
     Joanna Whitten, Brent Wright, Chantelle Wright, Trevor John 
     Wright, Christopher Zaehringer, Brian Zobel, Christopher 
     Zobel, Matthew Zobel and
       (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling upon the people of the United States and interested 
     groups to promote awareness of and volunteer involvement in 
     the Congressional Awards program.

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