10th CFSM Resolutions

Resolution No.Resolution Title
C.R. 10-1Respectfully inviting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to address the people and the Members of Congress on the State of the Nation during the First Regular Session of the Tenth Congress.
C.R. 10-2To approve the Fisheries Policy of the Federated States of Micronesia as the basis for Management, conservation and development of pelagic fisheries resources for the purpose of strengthening the contribution of commercial fisheries in the economy of the Federated States of Micronesia..
C.R. 10-3Ratifying the Air Transport Agreement between the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
C.R. 10-4
C.R. 10-5Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1997.
C.R. 10-6To ratify the "United Nations Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women" (December, 1979), with reservations.
C.R. 10-7Confirming the nomination of Mr. Fred Sigrah as a member of the Social Security Board for the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-8Authorizing the Legislative Counsel and Staff Attorneys of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to represent its Public Information Officer in the lawsuit entitled O'Sullivan v. Panuelo, et al., Civil No. 1997-061
C.R. 10-9Declaring that Sherry O'Sullivan, who is not a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, is persona non grata in the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-10To request the Department of External Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia to investigate the nation's eligibility to participate in existing and future programs of either the United States Department of Defense or its affiliated departments, which provide technical assistance, or other wise contribute benefits.
C.R. 10-11Requesting the President to direct appropriate departments and offices to secure the services of medical specialists able to detect radiation injury afflicting certain citizens exposed to radiation during employment in the Marshall Islands, including Bikini, Enewetak and Rongelap under the Trust Territory of the Pacify Islands project.
C.R. 10-12Designating and appointing Brian N. Zanze to the position of Legislative Counsel to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-13Expressing the gratitude of the Members of the Tenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia to the Staff Attorney for the Committee on Health, Education and Social Affairs, Ms. Anne Hall.
C.R. 10-14Approving of the Extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Micronesia Fishing Venture Incorporated.
C.R. 10-15Confirming the nomination of Mr. Patrick Mackenzie to serve as the Director of the Budget Office of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-16
C.R. 10-17Confirming the nomination of Mr. Ringlen Ringlen to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Federated States of Micronesia Embassy in Washington, D.C.
C.R. 10-18Confirming the nomination of Mr. Gabriel Ayin to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Federated States of Micronesia Embassy in Suva, Fiji.
C.R. 10-19Confirming the nomination of Mr. Kasio Mida to serve as Federated States of Micronesia Consul-General in Honolulu, Hawaii.
C.R. 10-20Confirming the nomination of Mr. Camillo Noket to serve as Attorney General of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-21Confirming the nomination of Dr. Eliuel Pretrick to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health Services of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-22Confirming the nomination of Mr. Wilton Mackwelung to serve as Federated States of Micronesia Consul-General in Guam.
C.R. 10-23Confirming the nomination of Mr. Bethwel Henry to serve as Postmaster General of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-24Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Ehsa to serve as Secretary of the Department of Finance of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-25
C.R. 10-26Confirming the nomination of Mr. Kapilly Capelle to serve as Director of the Office of Administrative Services.
C.R. 10-27Confirming the nomination of Mr. Tadao Sigrah to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Federated States of Micronesia Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York
C.R. 10-28Confirming the nomination of Mr. James Naich to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Federated States of Micronesia Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
C.R. 10-29Confirming the nomination of Mr. Jospeh Phillip to serve as Public Defender of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-30Extending the First Regular Session of the Tenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for two days.
C.R. 10-31Extending the First Regular Session of the Tenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia for two more days.
C.R. 10-32Confirming the nomination of Mr. Moses Santos to serve the National Election Commissioner for Pohnpei State.
C.R. 10-33Confirming the nomination of Mr. Max Mallarme to serve as the Federated States of Micronesia National Election Director.
C.R. 10-34
C.R. 10-35Confirming the nomination of Mr. Moses Santos to serve as the National Election Commissioner for Pohnpei State.
C.R. 10-36
C.R. 10-37Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998.
C.R. 10-38To approve the grant application submitted by the Federated States of Micronesia's Department of Education to the United States Department of Education for the purpose of obtaining funding for special education programs.
C.R. 10-39Confirming the nomination of Mr. Epel K. Ilon to serve as Secretary of the Department of External Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-40Confirming the nomination of Mr. Bermin Weilbacher to serve as National Planner of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-41Confirming the nomination of Dr. Catalino Cantero to serve as Secretary of the Department of Education of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-42Confirming the nomination of Mr. Masao Nakayama to serve as the Permanent Representative of the Federated States of Micronesia to the United Nations in New York.
C.R. 10-43Ratifying the Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
C.R. 10-44Confirming the nomination of Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department of External Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-45Confirming the nomination of Mr. Kodaro Gallen to serve as Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia in Suva, Fiji.
C.R. 10-46Confirming the nomination of Mr. Alik Alik to serve as Ambassador of the Federated States of Micronesia in Tokyo, Japan.
C.R. 10-47Confirming the nomination of Mr. Lukner B. Weilbacher to serve as Secretary of the Department of Transportation and Communication.
C.R. 10-48Expressing the gratitude of the Members of Congress to the people and the leaders of the State of Chuuk for the gracious hospitality shown to the Members and the staff of the Tenth Congress during the First Special Session.
C.R. 10-49
C.R. 10-50Expressing the deep sorrow and profound sense of loss of the Members of the Tenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia at the passing of Mr. Hers Ngringeluong Tesei, Vice President for Support and Student Affairs for the College of Micronesia-FSM, and conveying heartfelt condolences to his family.
C.R. 10-51Conveying sincere condolences to the people of the State of Israel, and in particular to the families of those injured and killed by the senseless and unjustified bombing attack on July 30, 1997, directed against civilians in a Jerusalem marketplace, and expressing the deep sorrow and sense of outrage felt by the Members of the Tenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia upon learning of this tragic event.
C.R. 10-52Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998.
C.R. 10-53Approving the proposed 1999-2000 distribution of goods and services pursuant to section 115 of title 24 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-54Approving the 1997 State-Based Programs to Reduce the Burden of Diabetes in the Federated States of Micronesia grant application pursuant to section 211(2) of title 55 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-55Expressing the deepest sympathy to the people of Korea, to his Excellency Kim Young Sam, the President of the Republic of Korea, and most especially to the families of the victims of the disastrous accident involving Korean Air Lines flight 801, that occurred in Guam on the morning of August 6, 1997, and resulted in a tragic loss of life.
C.R. 10-56
C.R. 10-57Declaring a moratorium on supplemental budget appropriations in the 1998 fiscal year.
C.R. 10-58Respectfully inviting the President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands to address the Tenth Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia during its Second Regular Session.
C.R. 10-59To recognize the unique and significant contributions made to the people of the FSM by Mr. Jose E. Paulino, and to mourn his passing.
C.R. 10-60To request that the President recognize and anticipate the destructive potential of the El Nino weather condition by mobilizing the resources of the FSM National Government to form a task force to address the danger, to produce a plan of action to assist the areas affected and request assistance from donor agencies and countries and to distribute funding and technical assistance to the affected States.
C.R. 10-61Approving the FSM Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment program grant application for the period beginning October 1, 1998, until September 1999.
C.R. 10-62Approving the FSM Community Mental Health Program grant application for the period beginning October 1, 1998, until September 1999.
C.R. 10-63Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998.
C.R. 10-64Confirming the nomination of Mr. Gideon Doone to serve as the Chuuk State representative to the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.
C.R. 10-65Calling on the President to encourage Continental Micronesia, Inc., to extend its evening flights from Guam to Pohnpei to include a stop in the State of Kosrae, and to convey to Continental Micronesia, Inc., the request of the Kosrae State Legislature that such service be initiated.
C.R. 10-66Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Mangefel to serve as a member of the FSM Banking Board.
C.R. 10-67Confirming the nomination of Mr. Suda Rayel to serve as a member of the FSM Banking Board.
C.R. 10-68Confirming the nomination of Ms. Rose Nakanaga to serve as a member of the FSM Banking Board.
C.R. 10-69Approving of the Extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Japanese Fishing Associations.
C.R. 10-70Approving of the Extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Pacific Tuna Industries Incorporated.
C.R. 10-71To respectfully request the Congress of the United States of America to appropriate an amount necessary to ensure that beneficiaries of the Prior Service Benefits Program receive the benefits owed to them by the U.S. Government.
C.R. 10-72Approving of the Extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Korea Deep Sea Fishing Association.
C.R. 10-73Approving of the Extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Taiwan Deep Sea Tuna Boat Owners Association.
C.R. 10-74Approving the FSM Childhood Immunization Project grant application for calendar year 1998.
C.R. 10-75Approving the FSM Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Accelerated Prevention Campaign (APC) and Control Project grant application for calendar year 1998.
C.R. 10-76Approving the FSM Application for Tuberculosis Prevention & Control/Elimination Laboratory Upgrade program for calendar year 1998.
C.R. 10-77Confirming the nomination of Mr. Lukner B. Welbacher to serve as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure.
C.R. 10-78Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Ehsa to serve as Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
C.R. 10-79Confirming the nomination of Mr. Lukner B. Weilbacher to serve as Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Communication and Infrastructure.
C.R. 10-80Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Ehsa to serve as Secretary of the Department of Finance and Administration.
C.R. 10-81Confirming the nomination of Mr. Emilio Musrasrik to serve as Secretary of the Department of Justice.
C.R. 10-82Confirming the nomination of Mr. Epel K. Ilon to serve as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
C.R. 10-83Confirming the nomination of Mr. Epel K. Ilon to serve as Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
C.R. 10-84Confirming the nomination of Mr. Patrick Mackenzie to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs.
C.R. 10-85Confirming the nomination of Mr. Ieske K. Iehsi to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs.
C.R. 10-86Confirming the nomination of Dr. Eliuel Pretrick to serve as Secretary of the Department of Health Services of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-87Confirming the nomination of Dr. Catalino Cantero to serve as Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health.
C.R. 10-88Confirming the nomination of Mr. Larry Raigetal to serve as a member of the FSM Banking Board.
C.R. 10-89Confirming the nomination of Mr. Tony Otto to serve as a member of the FSM Banking Board.
C.R. 10-90
C.R. 10-91Requesting the Public Auditor to conduct an audit of the Early Retirement Program implemented under Public Law No. 9-155, as amended, and of the reorganization of the executive branch of the National Government implemented pursuant to Public Law No. 10-55, and to present a report to Congress on the results of the audit by May 11, 1998.
C.R. 10-92Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998.
C.R. 10-93Approving the proposed 1997-1998 distribution of goods and services pursuant to section 115 of title 34 of the Code of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-94Extending the duration of the Presidential Declaration issued by President Jacob Nena on February 13, 1998, in response to the adverse impacts of the El Nino weather phenomenon; until May 14, 1998, or such earlier time as determined by the President that such adverse impacts of El Nino no longer exist or create a state of emergency.
C.R. 10-95Confirming the nomination of Mr. Gideon Doone to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.
C.R. 10-96Confirming the nomination of Dr. Catalino Cantero as a member of the College of Micronesia-Federated States of Micronesia Board of Regents.
C.R. 10-97Confirming the nomination of Mr. Nakama Sana to serve as a FSM representative on the IDF Advisory Board.
C.R. 10-98Confirming the nomination of Mr. Gaius F. Nedlic to serve as an FSM representative on the IDF Advisory Board.
C.R. 10-99Adopting the "Federated States of Micronesia Strategic Plan for Educational Improvement", as contained in the document of the same name dated March 1997.
C.R. 10-100Confirming the nomination of Mr. Mohner Esiel to serve as a member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.
C.R. 10-101Confirming the nomination of Twiter Haritos as a member of the Federated Staces of Micronesia Telecommunications Corporation Board of Directors.
C.R. 10-102Confirming the nomination of Mr. Mohner Esiel to serve as a member of the Federated States of Micronesia Social Security Board.
C.R. 10-103Further extending the duration of the Presidential Declaration issued by President Jacob Nena on February 13, 1998, in response to the adverse impacts of the El Niño weather phenomenon, to August 12, 1998, or such earlier time as determined sufficient by the President
C.R. 10-104Confirming the nomination of Ms. Gardenia Walter to serve on the College of Micronesia - FSM Board of Regents.
C.R. 10-105Confirming the nomination of Mr. Henry Robert to serve on the College of Micronesia - FSM Board of Regents.
C.R. 10-106Expressing the disappointment of the FSM Congress with the decisions by the Government of India and the Government of Pakistan to conduct nuclear weapons tests, and requesting the President to take such diplomatic measures as are necessary and appropriate to express the disappointment and displeasure of the Federated States of Micronesia with this course of action.
C.R. 10-107Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Fritz to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Tokyo, Japan.
C.R. 10-108Confirming the nomination of Mr. John Fritz to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Tokyo, Japan.
C.R. 10-109Confirming the nomination of Mr. Kevin Pelep to serve as an FSM representative on the IDF Advisory Board.
C.R. 10-110Confirming the nomination of Mr. James Naich to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Washington, D.C.
C.R. 10-111Confirming the nomination of Mr. James Naich to serve as Deputy Chief of Mission of the Embassy of the Federated States of Micronesia in Washington, D.C.
C.R. 10-112To adopt the Federated States of Micronesia Strategic Tourism Development Plan.
C.R. 10-113Approving of the extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and the National Fisheries Corporation.
C.R. 10-114Approving of the extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and the National Fisheries Corporation.
C.R. 10-115To ratify the "Agreement on Regional Cooperation in Matters Affecting International Commercial Shipping in Micronesia”.
C.R. 10-116Approving the extension of the Foreign Fishing Agreement between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Micronesia Fishing Venture, Incorporated.
C.R. 10-117Declaring the intent of Congress that the FSM remain a party to the Treaty on Fisheries between the Governments of Certain Pacific Island States, and directing the Department of Foreign Affairs to render an annual report to Congress regarding relative merits of the FSM’s continuing participation in the Treaty.
C.R. 10-118Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1998.
C.R. 10-119Setting the ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999.
C.R. 10-120Designating and appointing Ms. Liwiana K. Ramon to the position of Chief Clerk to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-121Designating and appointing Dennis L. Belcourt to the position of Legislative Counsel to the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-122Approving a grant of $461,452 from the United Nations Population Fund for a Reproductive Health/Family Planning-Sexual Health Program in the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-123Approving a United States Government grant application prepared by the Department of Health, Education and Social Affairs for $17,865 for the State/Local Planning Information Program Labor Market Suwéy in the four States.
C.R. 10-124Approving a United States federal matching grant application prepared by the Kosrae State Department of Health Services for $185,000 from the United States Department of Interior, Debarment of Territorial and International Affairs, for a Maintenance Management Plan for the Kosrae Hospital.
C.R. 10-125Ratifying the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, 1997.
C.R. 10-126Confirming the nomination of Mr. Max Mallarme to serve as the National Election Director for the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-127Confirming the nomination of Mr. Fran Defngin to serve as the National Election Commissioner for Yap State.
C.R. 10-128Confirming the nomination of Mr. Isaen I. Neth to serve as the National Election Commissioner for Chuuk State.
C.R. 10-129Confirming the nomination of Mr. Kun Olter to serve as the National Election Commissioner for Kosrae State.
C.R. 10-130Confirming the nomination of Mr. Andrew R. Yatilman as a member of the College of Micronesia Board of Regents.
C.R. 10-131Ratifying the United Nations Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical Weapons and on Their Destruction.
C.R. 10-132Endorsing the 1998 Institute of Medicine Report entitled "Pacific Partnerships for Health, Charting a Course for the 21st Century".
C.R. 10-133Approving the Foreign Fishing Agreement Between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Taiwan Deep Sea Tuna Boatowners and Exporters Association.
C.R. 10-134Respectfully inviting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to address the people and the Members of Congress on the State of the Nation during the Fourth Regular session of the Tenth Congress.
C.R. 10-135Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to invite the Republic of China to establish a trde office in the Federated States of Micronesia. 
C.R. 10-136Respectfully requesting the President of the Federated States of Micronesia to enter into negotiations with one nation forlong term, exclusive fishing rights within the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-137Confirming the nomination of Mr. John H. Thomas to serve as the National Election Commissioner for Pohnpei State.
C.R. 10-138Approving the Foreign Fishing Agreement between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Micronesia and Micronesia Fishing Venture, Incorporated.
C.R. 10-139Setting the Ceiling of the total funds estimated to be available for appropriation from the General Fund of the Federated States of Micronesia for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1999.
C.R. 10-140Approving the FSM National Government's indemnification of the Federated States of Micronesia National Olympic Committee against all claims arising from it's planning for and operations associated with the passage of the Sydney 2000 Torch Relay through the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-141Approving an amendment to the Federated States of Micronesia Agreement for Domestic Based Foreign Fishing Vessels between the Micronesian Maritime Authority and Pacific Tuna Industries, Incorporated.
C.R. 10-142Approving the Federated States of Micronesia Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) grant application for calendar year 1999.
C.R. 10-143Calling for a one-year moratorium on execution and ratification of foreign fishing agreements granting purse seiners access to fisheries resources within the Exclusive Economic Zone of the Federated States of Micronesia.
C.R. 10-144Approving the Federated States of Micronesia Maternal and Child Health block grant application for fiscal year 1999.
C.R. 10-145Approving the Federated States of Micronesia HIV Prevention and Community Planning grant application for fiscal year 1999.
C.R. 10-146Approving the Federated States of Micronesia Chuuk Health Workforce and Primary Health Care Capacity Development grant application.