S11310 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE October 11, 2004 this legislation simply affirms the tra- for closing the pay gap for first responders tire continent to cooperative scientific study ditional role of States in the regulation who are called to active duty in the National through the Antarctica Treaty and the inau- of fish and game. Guard and Reserves by considering expand- guration of the global space age through the This bill is time sensitive. ing the employer tax relief provisions to launching of Sputnik and Vanguard; cover state and local governments; and This bill needs to pass before next Whereas International Geophysical Year 2. The President should consider including cooperation continues as the model and in- year’s hunting season begins. such a proposal in his Fiscal Year 2006 Budg- spiration for contemporary world science I look forward to working with my et Submission. and provides a bridge between peoples of the colleagues to expedite passage of this world that has demonstrated the ability to important legislation. SENATE RESOLUTION 465—TO IN- transcend political differences; I ask unanimous consent that the STRUCT CONFEREES TO THE AG- Whereas it also would be appropriate to text of the bill be printed in the RICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOP- use the international science year format to RECORD. MENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMIN- expand the scope of past years to encompass There being no objection, the bill was ISTRATION, AND RELATED a broad range of disciplines and to recognize interdisciplinary research that incorporates ordered to be printed in the RECORD, as AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS follows: the physical and social sciences and the hu- BILL, 2005 OR ON A CONSOLI- manities in enriching understanding of di- S. 2978 DATED APPROPRIATIONS MEAS- verse life on Earth; Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- URE THAT INCLUDES THE SUB- Whereas the 35th anniversary of the Inter- resentatives of the United States of America in STANCES OF THAT ACT national Geophysical Year was commemo- Congress assembled, rated by the International Space Year, a SECTION 1. STATE REGULATION OF ACCESS TO Mr. HARKIN submitted the following resolution; which was considered and globally implemented congressional initia- HUNTING AND FISHING. tive conceived by the late Senator Spark (a) DECLARATION OF POLICY.—Congress agreed to: Matsunaga of Hawaii, that was highlighted hereby declares that— S. RES. 465 by globally coordinated environmental mon- (1) the continued regulation of access to Resolved, That—For the purpose of restor- itoring and research whose ongoing legacy hunting and fishing by the several States is ing the provisions governing the Conserva- continues to benefit humanity; in the public interest; and tion Security Program to those enacted in Whereas planning for an International (2) silence on the part of Congress shall not the Farm Security and Rural Investment Polar Year in 2007–2008 is underway, under be construed to impose any commerce clause Act and restoring the practice of treating ag- the guidance of strong United States leader- barrier to the regulation of such activities ricultural disaster assistance as emergency by the several States. ship and the National Academy of Sciences spending, the Senate instructs conferees to (b) STATE REGULATION OF ACCESS TO HUNT- and in conjunction with the International Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and ING AND FISHING.—The licensing of hunting Council for Science and the World Meteoro- Drug Administration, and Related Agencies and fishing, or of other access thereto, and logical Organization, with this envisioned to Appropriations Bill, 2005, or a Consolidated every person engaged in hunting or fishing, be an intense, coordinated campaign of ob- Appropriations Measure that includes the shall be subject to the laws of the several servations, research, and analysis that will substance of that act, to insist that the con- States which relate to the regulation of such be multidisciplinary in scope and inter- ference report contain legislative language activities. national in participation; striking subsections (e) and (f) of section 101 (c) CONSTRUCTION.—No Act of Congress Whereas an International Polar Year in of division B of H.R. 4837, An Act Making Ap- shall be construed to invalidate, impair, or 2007–2008 will include research on the condi- propriations for Military Construction, Fam- supersede any law enacted by any State for tions in both polar regions and recognize the ily Housing, and Base Realignment and Clo- the purpose of regulating the access to hunt- strong links among polar region conditions sure for the Department of Defense for the ing and fishing unless such Act specifically and the rest of the globe, including the im- Fiscal Year ending September 30, 2005 and for so states. pact on global climate change, as the polar Other Purposes. f regions have profound significance for the Earth’s climate and environments; SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS SENATE RESOLUTION 466—CELE- Whereas other scientific bodies are plan- BRATING THE ANNIVERSARIES ning additional internationally coordinated OF THE INTERNATIONAL POLAR scientific programs to advance scientific SENATE RESOLUTION 464—RELAT- YEARS (1882–1883 AND 1932–1933) knowledge and observations from the core of ING TO REFUNDABLE TAX CRED- AND INTERNATIONAL GEO- the Earth to the farthest reaches of the ITS FOR MUNICIPALITIES PHYSICAL YEAR (1957–1958) AND Cosmos’s effects on the Earth; Mrs. BOXER submitted the following SUPPORTING A CONTINUATION Whereas it is entirely fitting that Congress resolution; which was considered and OF THIS INTERNATIONAL takes the lead again, in the same spirit, in promoting global cooperation through world- agreed to: SCIENCE YEAR TRADITION IN wide commemoration of the past Inter- S. RES. 464 2007–2008 national Polar Years and the International Whereas, the Senate today passed a free Mr. MCCAIN submitted the following Geophysical Year with activities reflecting standing measure which is designed to ad- resolution; which was considered and the unity and diversity of life on Earth: Now, dress tax relief issues relating to Reservists agreed to: therefore, be it and National Guardsmen; Resolved, That it is the Sense of the Senate Whereas, one of the provisions of the pack- S. RES. 466 that the President should— age provides tax relief to employers of Re- Whereas the year 2007 is the 125th anniver- servists and National Guardsmen; sary of the first International Polar Year of (1) endorse the concept of a worldwide cam- Whereas, the employer provision is tar- 1882–1883, the 75th anniversary of the second paign of scientific activity for the 2007–2008 geted to businesses and tax paying entities; International Polar Year of 1932–1933, and the timeframe; Whereas, State and local governments are 50th anniversary of the International Geo- (2) direct the Director of the National facing budgetary pressures, particularly with physical Year of 1957–1958; Science Foundation and the Administrator regard to homeland security; Whereas the first International Polar Year of the National Aeronautics and Space Ad- Whereas, many local first responders have of 1882–1883, which involved 12 nations, and ministration, in association with the Na- been called to active duty in the National the second International Polar Year of 1932– tional Academy of Sciences and other rel- Guards and Reserves, and many state and 1933, which involved 40 nations, set the first evant governmental and nongovernmental local governments have continued to pay precedents for internationally coordinated organizations, to continue interagency and their salaries, thus increasing the budgetary scientific campaigns; international inquiries and discussions that pressure on state and local governments; Whereas the International Geophysical ensure a successful worldwide international Whereas, the Senate recognized this pres- Year, conceived in and promoted by the science year in the 2007–2008 timeframe, em- sure by including in the FSC–ETI bill a pro- United States, was the largest cooperative phasizing activities dedicated to global envi- vision to compensate state and local govern- international scientific endeavor undertaken ronmental research, education, and protec- ments for closing the pay gap of first re- to that date, involving more than 60,000 sci- tion; and sponders who are called to active duty in the entists from 66 nations; (3) submit to Congress at the earliest prac- National Guards and Reserves: Now, there- Whereas each of these activities left a leg- tical date, but no later than March 15, 2005, fore be it acy of scientific advances, new discoveries, a report detailing the steps taken in car- Resolved, That it is the sense of the Senate and international goodwill that still benefit rying out paragraphs (1) and (2), including that: us today; descriptions of possible activities and orga- 1. The Senate should reiterate its support Whereas the International Geophysical nizational structures for an international for reimbursing state and local governments Year legacy includes the dedication of an en- science year in 2007–2008.

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:57 Oct 12, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00120 Fmt 4637 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A11OC6.149 S11PT1 October 11, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S11311 SENATE RESOLUTION 467—EX- SENATE RESOLUTION 468—DESIG- chairman of the Senate Committee on TENDING BIRTHDAY GREETINGS NATING NOVEMBER 7, 2004, AS Indian Affairs and Senator INOUYE, the TO JOSEPH BARBERA ON THE ‘‘NATIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN distinguished vice chairman of the OCCASION OF HIS 100TH BIRTH- VETERANS DAY’’ TO HONOR THE committee, and others of my col- DAY AND DESIGNATING MARCH SERVICE OF NATIVE AMERICANS leagues in cosponsoring that resolu- 2005 AS ‘‘ANIMATED FAMILY EN- IN THE UNITED STATES ARMED tion. As the events of conflict in Iraq TERTAINMENT MONTH’’ FORCES AND THE CONTRIBUTION continue we all hope and pray for the OF NATIVE AMERICANS TO THE safe return of the men and women who Mr. HATCH (for himself and Mrs. DEFENSE OF THE UNITED are overseas, far from home protecting FEINSTEIN) submitted the following res- STATES our Nation and others. olution; which was considered and We continue to honor the memory of agreed to: Ms. MURKOWSKI (for herself, Mr. Army Private First Class Lori CAMPBELL, and Mr. INOUYE) submitted Piestewa, a Hopi woman, who fought S. RES. 467 the following resolution; which was re- valiantly and bravely to protect her Whereas Joseph Barbera is one of the pio- ferred to the Committee on the Judici- fellow soldiers during the invasion of neers of animated entertainment, having ary: created, with his partner, William Hanna, Iraq. This year we also remember other some of the world’s most recognizable and S. RES. 468 Native people who lost their lives in beloved characters, including Tom and Whereas Native Americans have served Iraq over the past year. Army Sergeant Jerry, Huckleberry Hound, The Flintstones, with honor and distinction in the United Lee Duane Todacheene, Marine Lance The Jetsons, Scooby-Doo, and Yogi Bear, States Armed Forces and defended the Corporal Quinn A. Keith, Army Private among many others; United States of America for more than 200 First Class Harry Shondee, Jr, mem- Whereas Joseph Barbera is also one of the years; bers of the Navajo Nation, and Army most honored figures in animated entertain- Whereas Native Americans have served in Private First Class Sheldon Hawk ment, his creations Tom and Jerry having wars involving the United States from Val- Eagle, Cheyenne River Sioux, whose In- received 7 Academy Awards for their antics, ley Forge to the hostilities in Afghanistan dian name was Wanbli Ohitika, or including their groundbreaking dancing ap- and Iraq; pearances with Gene Kelly and Esther Wil- Whereas Native Americans have served in Brave Eagle. I apologize if I have failed liams in live action films, and having won the United States Armed Forces with the to acknowledge a brave Native person multiple Emmy Awards, and Joseph Barbera highest record of military service of any who lost his or her life in Iraq. himself having been elected to the Television group in the United States; Native people, and especially the Na- Academy Hall of Fame; Whereas the courage, determination, and tive people of my State of Alaska, re- Whereas in 1960, the team of Joseph fighting spirit of Native Americans have vere, admire, and respect our veterans Barbera and William Hanna created tele- strengthened and continue to strengthen the and those who continue to serve. They vision’s first animated family sitcom, ‘‘The United States, including the United States pray for ones still in battle, alongside Flintstones’’, a series marked by a number of Armed Forces; their fellow Americans, so that they other firsts—the first animated series to air Whereas Native Americans have made the can have a safe journey back to their in primetime, the first animated series to go ultimate sacrifice in defense of the United loving homes and families. They pray beyond the 6- or 7-minute cartoon format, States, even in times when Native Ameri- and the first animated series to feature cans were not citizens of the United States; for the ones who have fought, and now, human characters; Whereas the establishment of a National continue their journey through life’s Whereas ‘‘The Flintstones’’ ran for 6 years Native American Veterans Day will honor struggles. and became the top-ranking animated pro- the continuing service and sacrifice of Na- I urge my colleagues to join me in gram in syndication history, with all origi- tive Americans in the United States Armed supporting this resolution. nal 166 episodes currently seen in more than Forces; and 80 countries worldwide; Whereas November 7th, a date that falls SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- Whereas Joseph Barbera cocreated a cow- within the traditional observance of Native TION 144—TO CORRECT THE EN- ardly Great Dane named Scooby-Doo, who American Indian Heritage Month, would be ROLLMENT OF H.R. 4837 eventually made his own place in television an appropriate day to establish a National history, for the popular series ‘‘Scooby-Doo, Native American Veterans Day: Now, there- Mr. HARKIN submitted the following Where Are You?’’ remained in production for fore, be it concurrent resolution; which was con- 17 years, still maintains the title of tele- Resolved, That the Senate— sidered and agreed to: vision’s longest-running animated series, and (1) honors the service of Native Americans S. CON. RES. 144 serves as the inspiration for a series of cur- in the United States Armed Forces and the Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- rent live-action films; contribution of Native Americans to the de- resentatives concurring), That in the enroll- Whereas in 1981, Hanna-Barbera developed fense of the United States; ment of H.R. 4837, an Act making appropria- the phenomenally successful ‘‘The Smurfs’’, (2) designates November 7, 2004, as ‘‘Na- tions for military construction, family hous- which won 2 Daytime Emmy Awards in 1982 tional Native American Veterans Day’’; ing, and base realignment and closure for the and in 1983 for Outstanding Children’s Enter- (3) encourages all people in the United Department of Defense for the fiscal year tainment Series and a Humanitas Award (an States to learn about the history of the serv- ending September 30, 2005, and for other pur- award given to shows that best affirm the ice of Native Americans in the United States poses, the Clerk of the House is hereby au- dignity of the human person) in 1987; Armed Forces; and thorized and directed to strike subsections Whereas at the age of 99, Joseph Barbera (4) requests that the President issue a (e) and (f) of section 101 of division B and in- continues to work actively in the field, re- proclamation calling on the people of the sert the following new subsection: porting to his office daily and continuing to United States to observe the day with appro- (e) The amounts provided or made avail- develop new animated entertainment for the priate programs, ceremonies, and activities able by this section are designated as an people of the United States and the world to to demonstrate support for Native American emergency requirement pursuant to section enjoy; veterans. 402 of S. Con. Res. 95 (108th Congress), as Whereas March 24, 2005, will be Joseph Ms. MURKOWSKI. Mr. President, I made applicable to the House of Representa- Barbera’s 100th birthday; and am pleased to be joined by Senators tives by H. Res. 649 (108th Congress) and ap- Whereas the lives of families across the plicable to the Senate by section 14007 of United States and throughout the world have CAMPBELL and INOUYE in submitting a Public Law 108–287. been enriched by the shared enjoyment of resolution to honor American Indian, f the work of creators like Joseph Barbera: Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Now, therefore, be it veterans for their service in the Armed AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND Resolved, That the Senate— Forces of the United States and to des- PROPOSED (1) on behalf of the American people, ex- ignate November 7, 2004 as ‘‘National SA 4058. Mr. SESSIONS (for Mrs. FEIN- tends its birthday greetings and best wishes Native American Veterans Day’’. STEIN) proposed an amendment to the bill S. to Joseph Barbera on the occasion of his This is the second consecutive year 1129, to provide for the protection of unac- 100th birthday; and that such a resolution has been intro- companied alien children, and for other pur- (2) designates March 2005 as ‘‘Animated duced. November 7, 2003 was designated poses. Family Entertainment Month’’ and encour- SA 4059. Mr. SESSIONS (for Mr. ROBERTS as National Native American Veterans ages the families of the United States to (for himself and Mr. ROCKEFELLER)) proposed take time to enjoy together the family en- Day in accordance with Senate Resolu- an amendment to the bill S. 2386, to author- tertainment created by the Nation’s ani- tion 239. I was proud to join with Sen- ize appropriations for fiscal year 2005 for in- mated storytellers. ator CAMPBELL, our distinguished telligence and intelligence-related activities

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