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Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD]

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Resolution· SRESS.Res. 45 (108th)passed

A resolution commemorating the Columbia Astronauts.

United States · United States Congress · 5 February 2003

Declares that the Space Shuttle Columbia tragedy shall not dissuade or discourage this Nation from venturing ever farther into space. Restates the commitment to exploring the planets and celestial bodies of our solar system and beyond. Expresses condolences to the families of the seven astronauts and to friends and allies in Israel over the loss of Colonel Ilan Ramon, the first Israeli in space.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 10 (108th)open

A concurrent resolution designating April 2003 as "Human Genome Month" and April 25 as "DNA Day".

United States · United States Congress · 27 February 2003

Designates: (1) April 25, 2003, as DNA Day in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the publication of the description of the double-helix structure of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) by James D. Watson and Francis H.C. Crick; and (2) April 2003 as Human Genome Month to celebrate that anniversary, the essential completion of the sequence of the human genome, and the development of a plan for the future of genomics.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 31 (108th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the outrage of Congress at the treatment of certain American prisoners of war by the Government of Iraq.

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 2003

Expresses the outrage of Congress at the flagrant violations by the Government of Iraq of the customary international law of war and the Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, dated at Geneva August 12 1949, and entered into force October 21, 1950. Supports in the strongest terms the President's warning to Iraq that the United States will hold the Government of Iraq, its officials, and military personnel involved accountable for any and all such violations. Expects Iraq to comply with the requirements of the international law of war and the explicit provisions of the Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War, which afford prisoners of war the proper and humane treatment to which they are entitled. Expects that Iraq will afford prisoners of war access to representatives of the International Committee of the Red Cross, as required by the Convention Relative to the Treatment of Prisoners of War.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 36 (108th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress regarding the Blue Star Service Banner and the Gold Star.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 2003

Honors, and calls on all Americans to honor, the men and women of the U.S. armed forces and their families. Encourages those families to proudly display the Blue Star Service Banner (symbolizing military service of a family member) or, if a family member has died during such service, the Gold Star. Calls upon the media to recognize the importance and symbolism of the Banner.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 26 (108th)open

A concurrent resolution condemning the punishment of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 2003

Condemns the practice of execution by stoning as a gross violation of human rights, and appeals to the international community to end the practice. Requests the President to: (1) communicate this resolution formally to governments that permit this cruel punishment, and urge the termination of execution by stoning; and (2) direct the Secretary of State to work with the international community to promote adherence to international standards of human rights and repeal laws that permit execution by stoning.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 46 (108th)open

A concurrent resolution to correct the enrollment of H.R. 1298.

United States · United States Congress · 20 May 2003

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make corrections in the enrollment of H.R. 1298 (providing assistance to foreign countries to combat HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria).

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 7 (108th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that the sharp escalation of anti-Semitic violence within many participating States of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) is of profound concern and efforts should be undertaken to prevent future occurrences.

United States · United States Congress · 13 February 2003

Calls on executive branch officials and Members of Congress to raise the issue of anti-Semitism in their bilateral contacts with other countries and at multilateral fora, including meetings of the Permanent Council of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and the July 2003 Twelfth Annual Session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly. Calls on participating OSCE States to: (1) condemn anti-Semitism, racial and ethnic hatred, xenophobia, and discrimination, as well as persecution on religious grounds whenever it occurs; (2) ensure effective local and national law enforcement to prevent and counter criminal acts stemming from anti-Semitism, xenophobia, or racial or ethnic hatred, including maintaining mechanisms for the thorough investigation and prosecution of such acts; (3) promote the creation of educational efforts throughout the region to counter anti-Semitic stereotypes and attitudes among younger people, increase Holocaust awareness programs, and help identify the necessary resources to accomplish this goal; (4) play a leading role in combating anti-Semitism and ensure that the resolution adopted at the 2002 meeting of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Berlin is followed up by a series of concrete actions at the national level; and (5) organize a separately designated human dimension event on anti-Semitism as early as possible in 2003, consistent with the Porto Ministerial Declaration adopted by the OSCE at the Tenth Meeting of the OSCE Ministerial Council in December 2002.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 1 (108th)referred

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that there should continue to be parity between the adjustments in the compensation of members of the uniformed services and the adjustments in the compensation of civilian employees of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 9 January 2003

Expresses the sense of the Congress that there should continue to be parity between the adjustments in the compensation of members of the armed forces and the adjustments in the compensation of Federal civilian employees.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 66 (108th)passed

A concurrent resolution commending the National Endowment for Democracy for its contributions to democratic development around the world on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the National Endowment for Democracy.

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2003

Commends the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) for its major contributions to the strengthening of democracy around the world, on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of NED's establishment. Declares that Congress endeavors to continue to support NED's vital work.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 21 (108th)referred

Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution

United States · United States Congress · 13 March 2003

Direct Support Professional Recognition Resolution - Expresses the sense of the Congress that the Federal Government and the States should make it a priority to ensure a stable, quality direct support workforce for individuals with mental retardation or other developmental disabilities that advances national commitment to community integration for such individuals and personal security for them and their families.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 115 (108th)passed

A concurrent resolution authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for the lying in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, 40th President of the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 2004

Permits the use of the rotunda of the Capitol from June 9 until June 11, 2004, for the lying in state of the remains of the late Ronald Wilson Reagan, the 40th President of the United States, in recognition of his long and distinguished service.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 81 (108th)open

A concurrent resolution expressing the concern of Congress over Iran's development of the means to produce nuclear weapons.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 2003

Deplores the development by Iran of a nuclear weapons program and the failure of the Government of Iran to report material, facilities, and activities to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in contravention of its obligations under Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. Concurs with the conclusion of the Department of State that Iran is pursuing a program to develop nuclear weapons. Calls on the President to use all appropriate means to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, with particular attention to the needs of the IAEA for information and access, including information concerning gas centrifuges and the conduct of uranium conversion experiments. Calls on Russia to suspend all nuclear cooperation with Iran until Iran fully complies with a specified IAEA resolution, with particular attention to spent fuel. Calls on the United Nations Security Council to consider immediately the passage of a Security Council resolution or the taking of other actions that may be necessary to impose diplomatic and economic sanctions against Iran if it fails to meet its obligations to the IAEA. Calls on the Government of Iran to cease all efforts to acquire nuclear fuel cycle capabilities and to end the enrichment and processing of uranium until it is able to provide specific, verifiable assurances that it is not engaged in a clandestine nuclear weapons program.

Resolution· SCONRESS.Con.Res. 135 (108th)open

A concurrent resolution authorizing the printing of a commemorative document in memory of the late President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2004

Authorizes the printing as a Senate document of a commemorative document in memory of the former President of the United States, Ronald Wilson Reagan, consisting of the eulogies and encomiums for him, as expressed in the Senate and the House of Representatives, together with the texts of the state funeral ceremony at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, the national funeral service held at the Washington National Cathedral, Washington, District of Columbia, and the interment ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Simi Valley, California.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 21 (108th)passed

A resolution expressing the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd for his service as President Pro Tempore of the United States Senate and to designate Senator Byrd as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the United States Senate.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2003

Expresses the thanks of the Senate to the Honorable Robert C. Byrd for his service as President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate. Designates Senator Byrd as President Pro Tempore Emeritus of the U.S. Senate.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 20 (108th)passed

A resolution making minority appointments to certain Senate committees for the 108th Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 15 January 2003

Makes minority party appointments to the Joint Economic Committee and the following Senate Committees for the 108th Congress: (1) Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; (2) Appropriations; (3) Armed Services; (4) Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs; (5) Commerce, Science, and Transportation; (6) Energy and Natural Resources; (7) Environment and Public Works; (8) Finance; (9) Foreign Relations; (10) Governmental Affairs; (11) Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; (12) Judiciary; (13) Rules and Administration; (14) Small Business and Entrepreneurship; (15) Veterans' Affairs; (16) Aging; (17) Budget; (18) Ethics; (19) Indian Affairs; and (20) Intelligence.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 23 (108th)referred

A resolution supporting a decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit relating to the admissions policy of the University of Michigan.

United States · United States Congress · 16 January 2003

Expresses strong support for the decision of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in the case of Grutter v. Bollinger. Instructs the Senate Legal Counsel to appear as amicus curiae in that case in the name of the Senate and to defend the constitutionality of the University of Michigan's admissions policy to ensure a diverse student body.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 43 (108th)passed

A resolution to commend Daniel W. Pelham.

United States · United States Congress · 4 February 2003

Commends Daniel W. Pelham (formerly the Senior Offices Services Administrator within the Office of the Secretary of the Senate) for his exemplary service to the Senate and the Nation.

Resolution· SRESS.Res. 77 (108th)referred

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that one of the most grave threats facing the United States is the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, to underscore the need for a comprehensive strategy for dealing with this threat, and to set forth basic principles that should underpin this strategy.

United States · United States Congress · 5 March 2003

Expresses the sense of the Senate that the grave threat posed by the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction demands that the United States develop a comprehensive and robust nonproliferation strategy that includes: (1) a broad international coalition; (2) prevention of theft or diversion of chemical weapons; (3) reinforcement of systems for export controls and interdiction; (4) talks with North Korea; (5) elimination of excess nuclear weapons in Russia and security of nuclear materials in Russia and the former Soviet states; (6) expansion of the Cooperative Threat Reduction program; (7) adequate funding for homeland security; and (8) the pursuit of transparency measures to enhance capabilities to detect nuclear weapons activity.