SEC. 3. CONDITIONS RELATING TO PHYSICAL PREPARATIONS. The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations for the event authorized by section 1. Agreed to May 17, 1990. May 17, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 311] "OUR FLAG" BOOKLET-HOUSE PRINT Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That there shall be printed 108,000 additional copies of the booklet entitled "Our Flag" (House Document 100-247), of which 88,000 copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives, and 20,000 copies shall be for the use of the Senate. Agreed to May 17, 1990. May 23, 1990 [S. Con. Res. 133] AMERICAN MILITARY HEROISM CELEBRATION CAPITOL ROTUNDA CEREMONIES Whereas America can never forget the sacrifices of our brave military heroes: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That the Rotunda of the Capitol may be used on Thursday, May 24, 1990, at 10:30 a.m., to allow the assembling of Members of Congress for ceremonies celebrating American Military Heroism. SEC. 2. The Architect of the Capitol may prescribe conditions for physical preparations with respect to the use of the Rotunda authorized by the first section. Agreed to May 23, 1990. May 25, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 334] ADJOURNMENT-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns on Thursday, May 24, 1990, or Friday, May 25, 1990, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Tuesday, June 5, 1990, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Thursday, May 24, 1990, Friday, May 25, 1990, or Saturday, May 26, 1990, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, it stand in recess or stand adjourned until 11 o'clock ante meridiem on Tuesday, June 5, 1990, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. Agreed to May 25, 1990. ADJOURNMENT-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns on Thursday, June 28, 1990, or Friday, June 29, 1990, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Tuesday, July 10, 1990, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on Thursday, June 28, 1990, or Friday, June 29, 1990, or Saturday, June 30, 1990, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, it stand in recess or stand adjourned until 9:30 ante meridiem on Tuesday, July 10, 1990, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first. SEC. 2. The Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, acting jointly after consultation with the Minority Leader of the House and the Minority Leader of the Senate, shall notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to reassemble whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it. Agreed to June 28, 1990. June 28, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 347] WHALES-CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION Whereas whales are a unique marine resource of great esthetic and scientific interest and are a vital part of the marine ecosystem; Whereas the indefinite moratorium on commercial whale killing adopted by the International Whaling Commission in 1982 to take effect in 1986 is subject to review and reconsideration in 1990; Whereas this moratorium has not yet resulted in a full cessation of whale killing for commerce; Whereas there remain great uncertainties as to the true status of whale populations, due to the difficulty of studying them, their slow reproductive rate, and the unpredictability of their recovery even when fully protected; Whereas whales are subject to grave environmental threats from nonhunting causes such as pollution, loss of habitat, increased shipping, oil and gas exploration, and the use of driftnets and June 29, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 287] 39-194 O-91 - 25: QL 3 Part 6 other nonselective fishing techniques, which underscore the need for special safeguards for whale survival; Whereas the International Whaling Commission has not yet demonstrated its capability for strict and truly international monitoring and enforcement, and for insistence on humane killing methods; Whereas powerful moral and ethical questions have been raised regarding the killing of whales for profit; and Whereas a full decade free of whale killing for commercial purposes is the bare minimum necessary to seek satisfactory answers to the questions, concerns, and uncertainties cited above: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That it is the sense of the Congress that (1) United States policy should promote the maximum conservation and protection of the world's whale populations; (2) toward that goal, the United States should work to continue the International Whaling Commission moratorium on the commercial killing of whales and maintain zero catch limits for all whale stocks for at least another decade, that is, to the year 2000 or beyond; (3) in addition, the United States should work to strengthen the International Whaling Commission as the indispensable organization for safeguarding for future generations the great natural resources represented by the whale stocks, and should encourage the Commission to establish and carry out long-term programs of nonlethal research and comprehensive assessment for all whale stocks on a global basis, including small cetaceans; and (4) in so promoting the conservation and protection of the world's whale populations, the United States should make the fullest use of diplomatic channels, appropriate domestic and international law, and all other available means. Agreed to June 29, 1990. July 10, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 272] HONORABLE WILLIAM D. FORD PORTRAIT Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the transcript of proceedings of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House of Representatives on March 21, 1990, incident to presentation of a portrait of the Honorable William D. Ford, shall be printed as a House document, with illustrations and suitable binding. SEC. 2. In addition to the usual number, 125 casebound copies of such document shall be printed for the use of the Committee on Post Office and Civil Service of the House of Representatives. Agreed to July 10, 1990. HIS ALL HOLINESS PATRIARCH DIMITRIOS- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the rotunda of the Capitol is authorized to be used on July 10, 1990, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., to allow Members of Congress to greet and receive His All Holiness Patriarch Dimitrios, the 269th Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople. Physical preparations for the conduct of the ceremony shall be carried out in accordance with such conditions as may be prescribed by the Architect of the Capitol. Agreed to July 10, 1990. July 10, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 344] FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM TWENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY Whereas 1990 marks the 25th anniversary of the Foster Grand- Whereas the Foster Grandparent Program is one of the most Whereas foster grandparents provide person-to-person assistance (1) the Congress recognizes the enormous contributions made by older person who have volunteered as foster grandparents to benefit children who are faced with special challenges; (2) the Congress commends the thousands of volunteers who have served and continue to serve the children in our society with special needs; (3) on the 25th anniversary of the Foster Grandparent Pro July 12, 1990 [S. Con. Res. 136] gram, the Congress reaffirms its strong support for the Foster Grandparent Program. Agreed to July 12, 1990. Aug. 1, 1990 [S. Con. Res. 142] ADJOURNMENT PROVISIONS-SENATE AND Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That notwithstanding the provisions of section 132(a) of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 198), as amended by section 461 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (Public Law 91510; 84 Stat. 1193), the Senate and the House of Representatives shall not adjourn for a period in excess of three days, or adjourn sine die, until both Houses of Congress have adopted a concurrent resolution providing either for an adjournment (in excess of three days) to a day certain, or for adjournment sine die. Agreed to August 1, 1990. Aug. 3, 1990 [S. Con. Res. 118] UNITED STATES CAPITOL BROCHURE- Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That a brochure describing the history, design, and functions of the United States Capitol as the seat of the legislative branch of the Government shall be printed as a Senate document, with appropriate illustrations and diagrams. In addition to the usual number, 250,000 copies of the brochure shall be printed for the use of the Senate and the House of Representatives, to be allocated as determined jointly by the Secretary of the Senate and the Clerk of the House of Representatives. Agreed to August 3, 1990. Aug. 4, 1990 [H. Con. Res. 360] ADJOURNMENT-HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That when the House adjourns on the legislative day of Friday, August 3, 1990, it stand adjourned until 12 o'clock meridian on Wednesday, September 5, 1990, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after Members are notified to reassemble pursuant to section 2 of this concurrent resolution, whichever occurs first; and that when the Senate recesses or adjourns on any day from Friday, August 3, 1990, to Friday, August 10, 1990, pursuant to a motion made by the Majority Leader, or his designee, it stand in recess or stand adjourned until 10 o'clock ante meridiem on Monday, September 10, 1990, or until 12 o'clock meridian on the second day after |