[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 17]
[Senate]
[Pages 23384-23386]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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     SENATE RESOLUTION 464--RELATING TO REFUNDABLE TAX CREDITS FOR 
                             MUNICIPALITIES

  Mrs. BOXER submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 464

       Whereas, the Senate today passed a free standing measure 
     which is designed to address tax relief issues relating to 
     Reservists and National Guardsmen;
       Whereas, one of the provisions of the package provides tax 
     relief to employers of Reservists and National Guardsmen;
       Whereas, the employer provision is targeted to businesses 
     and tax paying entities;
       Whereas, State and local governments are facing budgetary 
     pressures, particularly with regard to homeland security;
       Whereas, many local first responders have been called to 
     active duty in the National Guards and Reserves, and many 
     state and local governments have continued to pay their 
     salaries, thus increasing the budgetary pressure on state and 
     local governments;
       Whereas, the Senate recognized this pressure by including 
     in the FSC-ETI bill a provision to compensate state and local 
     governments for closing the pay gap of first responders who 
     are called to active duty in the National Guards and 
     Reserves: Now, therefore be it
       Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate that:
       1. The Senate should reiterate its support for reimbursing 
     state and local governments for closing the pay gap for first 
     responders who are called to active duty in the National 
     Guard and Reserves by considering expanding the employer tax 
     relief provisions to cover state and local governments; and
       2. The President should consider including such a proposal 
     in his Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Submission.
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SENATE RESOLUTION 465--TO INSTRUCT CONFEREES TO THE AGRICULTURE, RURAL 
    DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES 
 APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2005 OR ON A CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIATIONS MEASURE 
                THAT INCLUDES THE SUBSTANCES OF THAT ACT

  Mr. HARKIN submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 465

       Resolved, That--For the purpose of restoring the provisions 
     governing the Conservation Security Program to those enacted 
     in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act and restoring 
     the practice of treating agricultural disaster assistance as 
     emergency spending, the Senate instructs conferees to 
     Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, 
     and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2005, or a 
     Consolidated Appropriations Measure that includes the 
     substance of that act, to insist that the conference report 
     contain legislative language striking subsections (e) and (f) 
     of section 101 of division B of H.R. 4837, An Act Making 
     Appropriations for Military Construction, Family Housing, and 
     Base Realignment and Closure for the Department of Defense 
     for the Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2005 and for Other 
     Purposes.
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      SENATE RESOLUTION 466--CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARIES OF THE 
 INTERNATIONAL POLAR YEARS (1882-1883 AND 1932-1933) AND INTERNATIONAL 
  GEOPHYSICAL YEAR (1957-1958) AND SUPPORTING A CONTINUATION OF THIS 
           INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE YEAR TRADITION IN 2007-2008

  Mr. McCain submitted the following resolution; which was considered 
and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 466

       Whereas the year 2007 is the 125th anniversary of the first 
     International Polar Year of 1882-1883, the 75th anniversary 
     of the second International Polar Year of 1932-1933, and the 
     50th anniversary of the International Geophysical Year of 
     1957-1958;
       Whereas the first International Polar Year of 1882-1883, 
     which involved 12 nations, and the second International Polar 
     Year of 1932-1933, which involved 40 nations, set the first 
     precedents for internationally coordinated scientific 
     campaigns;
       Whereas the International Geophysical Year, conceived in 
     and promoted by the United States, was the largest 
     cooperative international scientific endeavor undertaken to 
     that date, involving more than 60,000 scientists from 66 
     nations;
       Whereas each of these activities left a legacy of 
     scientific advances, new discoveries, and international 
     goodwill that still benefit us today;
       Whereas the International Geophysical Year legacy includes 
     the dedication of an entire continent to cooperative 
     scientific study through the Antarctica Treaty and the 
     inauguration of the global space age through the launching of 
     Sputnik and Vanguard;
       Whereas International Geophysical Year cooperation 
     continues as the model and inspiration for contemporary world 
     science and provides a bridge between peoples of the world 
     that has demonstrated the ability to transcend political 
     differences;
       Whereas it also would be appropriate to use the 
     international science year format to expand the scope of past 
     years to encompass a broad range of disciplines and to 
     recognize interdisciplinary research that incorporates the 
     physical and social sciences and the humanities in enriching 
     understanding of diverse life on Earth;
       Whereas the 35th anniversary of the International 
     Geophysical Year was commemorated by the International Space 
     Year, a globally implemented congressional initiative 
     conceived by the late Senator Spark Matsunaga of Hawaii, that 
     was highlighted by globally coordinated environmental 
     monitoring and research whose ongoing legacy continues to 
     benefit humanity;
       Whereas planning for an International Polar Year in 2007-
     2008 is underway, under the guidance of strong United States 
     leadership and the National Academy of Sciences and in 
     conjunction with the International Council for Science and 
     the World Meteorological Organization, with this envisioned 
     to be an intense, coordinated campaign of observations, 
     research, and analysis that will be multidisciplinary in 
     scope and international in participation;
       Whereas an International Polar Year in 2007-2008 will 
     include research on the conditions in both polar regions and 
     recognize the strong links among polar region conditions and 
     the rest of the globe, including the impact on global climate 
     change, as the polar

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     regions have profound significance for the Earth's climate 
     and environments;
       Whereas other scientific bodies are planning additional 
     internationally coordinated scientific programs to advance 
     scientific knowledge and observations from the core of the 
     Earth to the farthest reaches of the Cosmos's effects on the 
     Earth;
       Whereas it is entirely fitting that Congress takes the lead 
     again, in the same spirit, in promoting global cooperation 
     through worldwide commemoration of the past International 
     Polar Years and the International Geophysical Year with 
     activities reflecting the unity and diversity of life on 
     Earth: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That it is the Sense of the Senate that the 
     President should--
       (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide campaign of 
     scientific activity for the 2007-2008 timeframe;
       (2) direct the Director of the National Science Foundation 
     and the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space 
     Administration, in association with the National Academy of 
     Sciences and other relevant governmental and nongovernmental 
     organizations, to continue interagency and international 
     inquiries and discussions that ensure a successful worldwide 
     international science year in the 2007-2008 timeframe, 
     emphasizing activities dedicated to global environmental 
     research, education, and protection; and
       (3) submit to Congress at the earliest practical date, but 
     no later than March 15, 2005, a report detailing the steps 
     taken in carrying out paragraphs (1) and (2), including 
     descriptions of possible activities and organizational 
     structures for an international science year in 2007-2008.
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 467--EXTENDING BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO JOSEPH BARBERA 
  ON THE OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTHDAY AND DESIGNATING MARCH 2005 AS 
                ``ANIMATED FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT MONTH''

  Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mrs. Feinstein) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 467

       Whereas Joseph Barbera is one of the pioneers of animated 
     entertainment, having created, with his partner, William 
     Hanna, some of the world's most recognizable and beloved 
     characters, including Tom and Jerry, Huckleberry Hound, The 
     Flintstones, The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and Yogi Bear, among 
     many others;
       Whereas Joseph Barbera is also one of the most honored 
     figures in animated entertainment, his creations Tom and 
     Jerry having received 7 Academy Awards for their antics, 
     including their groundbreaking dancing appearances with Gene 
     Kelly and Esther Williams in live action films, and having 
     won multiple Emmy Awards, and Joseph Barbera himself having 
     been elected to the Television Academy Hall of Fame;
       Whereas in 1960, the team of Joseph Barbera and William 
     Hanna created television's first animated family sitcom, 
     ``The Flintstones'', a series marked by a number of other 
     firsts--the first animated series to air in primetime, the 
     first animated series to go beyond the 6- or 7-minute cartoon 
     format, and the first animated series to feature human 
     characters;
       Whereas ``The Flintstones'' ran for 6 years and became the 
     top-ranking animated program in syndication history, with all 
     original 166 episodes currently seen in more than 80 
     countries worldwide;
       Whereas Joseph Barbera cocreated a cowardly Great Dane 
     named Scooby-Doo, who eventually made his own place in 
     television history, for the popular series ``Scooby-Doo, 
     Where Are You?'' remained in production for 17 years, still 
     maintains the title of television's longest-running animated 
     series, and serves as the inspiration for a series of current 
     live-action films;
       Whereas in 1981, Hanna-Barbera developed the phenomenally 
     successful ``The Smurfs'', which won 2 Daytime Emmy Awards in 
     1982 and in 1983 for Outstanding Children's Entertainment 
     Series and a Humanitas Award (an award given to shows that 
     best affirm the dignity of the human person) in 1987;
       Whereas at the age of 99, Joseph Barbera continues to work 
     actively in the field, reporting to his office daily and 
     continuing to develop new animated entertainment for the 
     people of the United States and the world to enjoy;
       Whereas March 24, 2005, will be Joseph Barbera's 100th 
     birthday; and
       Whereas the lives of families across the United States and 
     throughout the world have been enriched by the shared 
     enjoyment of the work of creators like Joseph Barbera: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) on behalf of the American people, extends its birthday 
     greetings and best wishes to Joseph Barbera on the occasion 
     of his 100th birthday; and
       (2) designates March 2005 as ``Animated Family 
     Entertainment Month'' and encourages the families of the 
     United States to take time to enjoy together the family 
     entertainment created by the Nation's animated storytellers.
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 468--DESIGNATING NOVEMBER 7, 2004, AS ``NATIONAL 
NATIVE AMERICAN VETERANS DAY'' TO HONOR THE SERVICE OF NATIVE AMERICANS 
   IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THE CONTRIBUTION OF NATIVE 
             AMERICANS TO THE DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES

  Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. Campbell, and Mr. Inouye) submitted 
the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 468

       Whereas Native Americans have served with honor and 
     distinction in the United States Armed Forces and defended 
     the United States of America for more than 200 years;
       Whereas Native Americans have served in wars involving the 
     United States from Valley Forge to the hostilities in 
     Afghanistan and Iraq;
       Whereas Native Americans have served in the United States 
     Armed Forces with the highest record of military service of 
     any group in the United States;
       Whereas the courage, determination, and fighting spirit of 
     Native Americans have strengthened and continue to strengthen 
     the United States, including the United States Armed Forces;
       Whereas Native Americans have made the ultimate sacrifice 
     in defense of the United States, even in times when Native 
     Americans were not citizens of the United States;
       Whereas the establishment of a National Native American 
     Veterans Day will honor the continuing service and sacrifice 
     of Native Americans in the United States Armed Forces; and
       Whereas November 7th, a date that falls within the 
     traditional observance of Native American Indian Heritage 
     Month, would be an appropriate day to establish a National 
     Native American Veterans Day: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) honors the service of Native Americans in the United 
     States Armed Forces and the contribution of Native Americans 
     to the defense of the United States;
       (2) designates November 7, 2004, as ``National Native 
     American Veterans Day'';
       (3) encourages all people in the United States to learn 
     about the history of the service of Native Americans in the 
     United States Armed Forces; and
       (4) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
     calling on the people of the United States to observe the day 
     with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities to 
     demonstrate support for Native American veterans.

  Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I am pleased to be joined by Senators 
Campbell and Inouye in submitting a resolution to honor American 
Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian veterans for their service 
in the Armed Forces of the United States and to designate November 7, 
2004 as ``National Native American Veterans Day''.
  This is the second consecutive year that such a resolution has been 
introduced. November 7, 2003 was designated as National Native American 
Veterans Day in accordance with Senate Resolution 239. I was proud to 
join with Senator Campbell, our distinguished chairman of the Senate 
Committee on Indian Affairs and Senator Inouye, the distinguished vice 
chairman of the committee, and others of my colleagues in cosponsoring 
that resolution. As the events of conflict in Iraq continue we all hope 
and pray for the safe return of the men and women who are overseas, far 
from home protecting our Nation and others.
  We continue to honor the memory of Army Private First Class Lori 
Piestewa, a Hopi woman, who fought valiantly and bravely to protect her 
fellow soldiers during the invasion of Iraq. This year we also remember 
other Native people who lost their lives in Iraq over the past year. 
Army Sergeant Lee Duane Todacheene, Marine Lance Corporal Quinn A. 
Keith, Army Private First Class Harry Shondee, Jr, members of the 
Navajo Nation, and Army Private First Class Sheldon Hawk Eagle, 
Cheyenne River Sioux, whose Indian name was Wanbli Ohitika, or Brave 
Eagle. I apologize if I have failed to acknowledge a brave Native 
person who lost his or her life in Iraq.
  Native people, and especially the Native people of my State of 
Alaska, revere, admire, and respect our veterans and those who continue 
to serve. They

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pray for ones still in battle, alongside their fellow Americans, so 
that they can have a safe journey back to their loving homes and 
families. They pray for the ones who have fought, and now, continue 
their journey through life's struggles.
  I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting this resolution.
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  SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION 144--TO CORRECT THE ENROLLMENT OF H.R. 
                                  4837

  Mr. HARKIN submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
considered and agreed to:

                            S. Con. Res. 144

       Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives 
     concurring), That in the enrollment of H.R. 4837, an Act 
     making appropriations for military construction, family 
     housing, and base realignment and closure for the Department 
     of Defense for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2005, and 
     for other purposes, the Clerk of the House is hereby 
     authorized and directed to strike subsections (e) and (f) of 
     section 101 of division B and insert the following new 
     subsection:
       (e) The amounts provided or made available by this section 
     are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to 
     section 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as made 
     applicable to the House of Representatives by H. Res. 649 
     (108th Congress) and applicable to the Senate by section 
     14007 of Public Law 108-287.

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