6th FSM Congress Resolutions

 

 
Resolution No. Resolution Title Comm. Action Floor Action
6-139

Confirming the nomination of Deputy Secretary of External Affairs Mr. Asterio Takesy to the position of Secretary of External affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-138

Prescribing the method of distribution among the States of the goods and services received by the Federated States of Micronesia pursuant to fishing agreements.

   
6-137

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Department of External Affairs to exert special efforts to obtain economic assistance for the Federated States of Micronesia from South Korea and the Republic of China, and from the European Economic Community.

   
6-136

Authorizing the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to resubmit the nomination of Mr. Asteria Takesy as Secretary of the Department of External Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-135

Expressing deep gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to Robert Lucien Maddex for his outstanding loyalty, professionalism, and dedicated service to the people of the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Congress and wishing him all possible success in the future.

   
6-134

Expressing deepest sympathy and sincerest condolences to the family and friends of the late Janet W. Craley upon her untimely passing.

   
6-133

Extending the Fourth Regular Session of the Sixth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia  For 1 more day.

   
6-132

Approving the FY HIV/AIDS Prevention Education Formula Project grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-131

Approving the CY 1991 Aids Surveillance and CTRPN grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-130

Promoting breastfeeding and discouraging imports of infant feeding bottles, nipples, and formula in the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-129      
6-128

Ratifying the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and the Korea Deep Sea Fisheries Association.

   
6-127

Respectfully requesting the President, Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Secretary of Resources and Development to investigate the escalation of fuel prices in the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-126

Respectfully requesting the Government of the United States of America to conduct an audit of all CIP projects funded from grants provided under the Compact of Free  Association by the Chuuk Government for the Faichuk area of Chuuk State. 

   
6-125

To proclaim The Population Policy of the Federated States of Micronesia as a priority endeavor in this nation, and thereby promote citizen awareness of the need to exercise the recommended strategies of the policy to reduce our extremely high population growth rate.

   
6-124

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to have charges filed against the joint venture Eastern Pacific fishing vessel for violation of the FSM laws.

   
6-123

Respectfully requesting the Government of Palau the Government of the United States of America to proceed with all deliberate speed toward completing the process of Palau's self-determination as intended under the trusteeship system.

   
6-122

Approving the CY 1991 Community Health Center Program grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-121

Approving the FY 1991 Childhood Immunization Program grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-120

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to obtain membership for the Nation in the University of the South Pacific in Fiji.

   
6-119

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Luey K. Luey as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank.

   
6-118

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Joseph S. Phillip to the position of Public Defender of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-117

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Bethwel Henry to the position of board member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.

   
6-116

Respectfully requesting the President and the Secretary of the Department of Transportation to begin preliminary work toward extending the route of the Forum Line to the FSM.

   
6-115

Approving the Foreign Fishing Agreement between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and the Union Corporation of Guam dated September 24, 1990, pertaining to that corporation's utilization of the fisheries resources within the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-114

Calling attention to the findings and recommendations of the report of The Ohio State University on ''Achieving Educational Excellence: The Challenge of the 90's in the Federated States of Micronesia'' for use by the National and State Governments and the College of Micronesia for the improvement of the educational systems throughout the Nation.

   
6-113

Respectfully requesting the United States Congress to appropriate the funding authorized by it in 1976 for the construction of a new Community College of Micronesia campus in Palikir, Pohnpei.

   
6-112

Approving the CY 1991 Sexually Transmitted Disease Prevention and Control Project grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-111

Approving the FY 1991 Model Comprehensive Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program grant application pursuant to section 21(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia. 

   
6-110

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Manikis Sonis to the position of member of the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank.

   
6-109

Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Governors of the Four States to consider the economic and social development of the Nation as a whole in making a more equitable distribution of foreign aid, especially from Japan.

   
6-108

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Peter Namio to the position of member of the Board of Advisors for the Investment Development Fund.

   
6-107

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Kohne Ramon to the position of member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.

   
6-106

Modifying the sum of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States  of Micronesia for fiscal year 1990.

   
6-105

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to find means and take appropriate action to improve and clear the channels in the State of Yap.

   
6-104

Expressing deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family, friends, people of Madolenihmw Municipality and the entire State of Pohnpei for the untimely passing of the late Salter S. Hadley, the Nahnmwarki of Madolenihmw.

   
6-103

Establishing the sum of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for fiscal year 1991.

   
6-102

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to immediately consult with the States and then submit a formal proposal to the Government of Japan for funding assistance for the new Community College of Micronesia campus.

   
6-101

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to do everything possible to prevent the spread of, and to eradicate, leptospirosis and Dengue Fever from the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-100

Requesting the President to undertake a thorough study of the existing structure of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia for the purpose of determining possible reductions in the operational costs of the National Government due to anticipated reductions in Compact revenues from the United States.

   
6-99

To ratify and accede to the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, done at Vienna on April 24, 1963.

   
6-98

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Andon L. Amaraich to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-97

 

   
6-96

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to expedite the process of nominating a Micronesian for the position of Chief Justice of the Federated States of Micronesia. 

   
6-95

Urging the President to terminate the relationships of the National Government of the Federated States of Micronesia with companies of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. and Siebel Capital Management, Inc.

   
6-94

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to organize and establish and joint task force to conduct a review of foreign aid projects in the Federated States of Micronesia and to determine the priority such projects.

   
6-93

Approving the FY 1991 Family Planning Title X Project grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia. 

   
6-92

Approving the FY 1991 Continuing Education: A Strategy for Changes in Nursing grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia. 

   
6-91

Respectfully requesting the Government of the United States to reconsider its current plans to ship highly lethal obsolete chemical weapons from Europe and dispose of them on Johnston Island.

   
6-90

To ratify the Convention for the Prohibition of fishing with Long Driftnets in the South Pacific Signed at Wellington on November 24, 1989.

   
6-89

Respectfully inviting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to give the State of the Nation message on Friday, May 25, 1990.

   
6-88

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Sebastian Anafal to the position of member of the Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia. 

   
6-87

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Bernard Helgenberger to the position of member of the Board of Directors of the Telecommunications Corporation of the Federated States of Micronesia. 

   
6-86

To ratify the Extradition Treaty with the Republic of the Philippines signed at Palikir on March 31, 1990.

   
6-85

Confirming the nomination of Lt. Governor Moses Mackwelung to the position of member of the Board of Advisors for the Investment Development Fund.

   
6-84

Confirming the nomination of Senator Annes Leben to the position of member of the Board of Advisors for the Investment Development Fund.

   
6-83

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Higinio Weirlangt to the position of member of the Board of Advisors for the Investment Development Fund. 

   
6-82

Confirming the nomination of Mr. James Gilmar to the position of member of the Board of Advisors for the Investment Development Fund. 

   
6-81

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Del Pangelinan to the position of member of the Board of Regents of the College of Micronesia. 

   
6-80

Confirming the nomination of Lt. Governor Johnny David of the Pohnpei State to the position of member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.

   
6-79

To ratify and accede to the Agreement establish the Asian Development Bank.

   
6-78

Recognizing the 30 years of public service of Mr. Wanis Simina with the office of the Public Defender upon his retirement.

   
6-77

Calling for a Second Special Session of the Sixth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia, for not more than 10 calendar days, to be convened by the Presiding Officer on January 29, 1990.

   
6-76

Extending the Second Regular Session of the Sixth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for 7 more days.

   
6-75

Approving the CY 1990-1995 Micronesian Education Research Center for Gifted and Talented Education grant application pursuant to action 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-74

Approving the CY 1990-1992 Prevention, Treatment, and Rehabilitation of Drug and Alcohol Abuse grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-73

Directing the President of the Federated States of Micronesia and the FSM Telecommunications Corporation to explore the possibility of providing this Nation with more economical rates for telecommunication services.

   
6-72

Modifying the sum of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for fiscal year 1990.

   
6-71

Congratulating the Honorable Claude H. Phillip on his birthday on November 21, 1989.

   
6-70

Congratulating the Honorable Leo A. Falcam on his birthday of November 20, 1989

   
6-69

Commending and congratulating Catherine Ioanis of Kitti for winning the bronze medal in the Fifth Far East and South Pacific Islands Council Games for the Disabled (FESPIC Games) in Kobe, Japan, and wishing her success in her future endeavors.

   
6-68

Approving the  FY 1990 Disaster Preparedness Improvement grant application pursuant to section 210 (2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-67

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Ettal/Namoluk Stick Dancers for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

   
6-66

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the KK Youth Singing Group from the State of Pohnpei for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

   
6-65

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Tunnuk Choir Singing Group from the State of Truk for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-64

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Green Hills Stick Dancers from the State of Kosrae for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-63

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Pingelapese Stick Dancers from the State of Pohnpei for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-62

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Kuttu Stick Dancers from the State of Truk for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-61

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the U Dancers from the State of Pohnpei for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-60

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated State of Micronesia to the Green Hills Women Dancers from the State of Kosrae for Participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-59

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Puluwat Dancers from the State of Truk for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-58

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Navy Band from Guam for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

     
6-57

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the men dancers from Rull, State of Yap, for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

   
6-56

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Palikir Dancers, from the State of Pohnpei, for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies. 

   
6-55

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Ghost Lady Dancers from Kitti, State of Pohnpei, for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies

   
6-54

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Stick Dancers from the National Government for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

   
6-53

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Tomil Dancers from the State of Yap for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

   
6-52

Expressing the gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to Mr. Joseph Goofalan of Yap and the Unity Dancers from the National Government for participating in the Independence Day and Capital Dedication Ceremonies.

   
6-51

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Del S. Pangelinan as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank.

   
6-50

Confirming the appointment of Mr. Jesse B. Marehlau to the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United States of America.

   
6-49

Respectfully requesting the United States Department of Commerce to establish a '' First Order Weather Station'' in Kosrae State.

   
6-48

Approving the 1989/90 Goods and Services Agreement between the Micronesia Maritime Authority and the Fishing Associations of Japan and prescribing the method of distribution among the States of the goods and services received by the Federated States of Micronesia pursuant to fishing agreements.

   
6-47

Approving the CY 1990 Cooperative Agreement Grant for AIDS Prevention and Surveillance Project application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-46

Approving the FY 1990 Maternal and Child Health Services Block grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-45

Approving the CY 1990 Childhood Immunization Project grant application pursuant to section 210(2) if title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-44

Expressing deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late William Fagerebuo for his untimely passing.

   
6-43

Expressing deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family friends, and the people of the Republic of Palau for the untimely passing of the Honorable Kaleb Udui.

   
6-42

Expressing deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Ismael Tara for his untimely passing.

   
6-41      
6-40

Commending and thanking Gary Takeuchi for his hard work and exemplary performance as an attorney for the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia during its First Special Session.

   
6-39

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Government of the United States to take appropriate action to establish a Joint Transition Working Group, as called for in the Compact of Free Association, to specifically address the transition matter of the construction of a new campus and associated facilities for the Community College of Micronesia.

   
6-38

Respectfully urging the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to step up his efforts to obtain funding for a new Community College of Micronesia campus from the Government of the United States.

   
6-37

Expressing deep gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to Maketo Robert for his outstanding loyalty, professionalism, and dedicated service to the people of Micronesia, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Congress.

   
6-36

Joining the President of the Federated States of Micronesia in urging the sincere observance of World Food Day on October 16, 1989.

   
6-35

Approving the FY 1990 Community Health Center grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-34

Respectfully urging the Department of Human Resources of the National Government and the Education Departments in the States to work together to assist, cooperate, and provide information and input for the Education Assessment that will be conducted this fall by The Ohio State University.

   
6-33

Respectfully urging the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to formally approach the governments of other nations, aside from the United States, and the governments of the States of the Federated States of Micronesia, for funding for the construction of a new Community College of Micronesia campus.

   
6-32

Approving the FY 1989-1990 Public Health and Health Services Block grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-31

Expressing the sincere gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to Brian J. Lamb for his unwavering loyalty, professionalism, dedication, and exemplary service to the Congress and the Nation, and wishing him all possible succession the future.

   
6-30

Confirming the appointment of Mr. Masao Nakayama to the post of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federated States of Micronesia to Japan.

   
6-29

Approving the FY1989/1990 Historic Preservation Lighthouse grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-28

Authorizing the Speaker of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to call a First Special Session to be held in Pohnpei on such dates as he chooses.

   
6-27

Requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to request the termination of the services of the Civic Action Team within the Federated States of Micronesia pursuant to the Agreement regarding the use of such forms provided for and in accordance with section 227 of title 2 of the Compact of Free Association.

   
6-26

Expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation to Jenny Van Le for her hard work, dedication, and exemplary service to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Nation, and wishing her all possible success in the future.

   
6-25

Commenting and thanking Gary Takeuchi for his hard work and exemplary performance as an attorney for the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia during its First Regular Session.

   
6-24

Ratifying the "Agreement to Amend the Treaty Among the Governments of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia, and the Republic of Palau Regarding the College of Micronesia.

   
6-23

Approving the FY 1989-1990 Community Services Block grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-22

Expressing sincere gratitude and appreciation of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to Takeo N. George, for his dedication and exemplary service to the Nation, and wishing him all possible success in the future.

   
6-21      
6-20

Respectfully requesting that the President of the Federated States of Micronesia make the development of transportation a priority throughout the Nation and support the construction of airports in the outer islands.

   
6-19

Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to organize and establish a joint task force to study the potential options available to the Federated States of Micronesia upon termination of the Compact of Free Association with the United States and methods of educating the citizens about such options.

   
6-18

Respectfully requesting that the President of the Federated States of Micronesia join the Congress in the creation of a task force on the Community College of Micronesia campus, to advise in the planning of the new campus, and to coordinate and assist in obtaining funds to build the new Community College of Micronesia campus in Palikir.

   
6-17

Expressing sincere appreciation and gratitude to the Honorable Aloysius Joachim Tuuth, Secretary of Finance, for his many years of devoted and selfless service to the Federated States of Micronesia and for his concern regarding the well-being of the Nation, and wishing him all possible success as he beings law school.

   
6-16

Approving, pursuant to section 406 of title 24 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia, a fishing agreement concluded between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and the Fishing Associations of Taiwan.

   
6-15

Approving the FY 1989-1990 Continuing Education for Nurses Project grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-14

Approving certain amendments to the philatelic agreement between the Government of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Inter-Governmental Philatelic Corporation.

   
6-13

Respectfully urging the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to specifically request that the United States Government continue the U.S. Department of  Agriculture Food Service Program.

   
6-12

Setting forth the sum of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for fiscal year 1990.

   
6-11

Requesting the United States Department of Agriculture, Farmers Home Administration program to establish a full office and extend full services to the people of the State of Kosrae.

   
6-10

Approving the technical assistance funding request to the United States Department of the Interior for establishment of an FSM National Crime Laboratory pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-9

Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Mangefel as a member of the Board of Directors of the Federated States of Micronesia Development Bank.

   
6-8

Approving the FY 1989 Community Health Center Comprehensive Perinatal Care Program supplemental grant application pursuant to section 210(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-7

Expressing the concern of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the use of part  of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as a storage or dumping ground for hazardous radioactive nuclear wastes.

   
6-6

Expressing concern that the concept of diversity jurisdiction as set forth in subsection (b) of section 6 of article XI of the Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia may not be appropriate for the current circumstances in our Nation, expressing the sense of Congress that further study needs to be done with the goal of making appropriate revisions to that subsection, and respectfully requesting the Supreme Court of the Federated States of Micronesia to refrain from exercising its diversity jurisdiction in land cases when this would be constitutionally permissible.

   
6-5

Appointing Dennis K. Yamase to the position of Legislative Counsel of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.

   
6-4

Respectfully inviting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to give the State of the Nation Message on May 15, 1989.

   
6-3

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Charles Chieng of Yap State to the position of member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.

   
6-2

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Donald Jonah of Kosrae State to the position of member of the Federated States of Micronesia Security Board.

   
6-1

Confirming the nomination of Mr. Bill R. Mann to the position of Attorney General of the Federated States of Micronesia.