February 28, 2001

Mr. President:

Your RULES COMMITTEE, to whom has been referred

has had it under consideration and reports same with recommendation that it DO PASS, amended as follows:

1. On page 3, line 1, strike "the absence of" and after "education" insert "or the lack thereof".

and thence referred to the PUBLIC AFAIRS COMMITTEE.

Respectfully submitted,

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Manny M. Aragon, Chairman

Adopted_______________________ Not Adopted_______________________

(Chief Clerk) (Chief Clerk)

Date ________________________

The roll call vote was 7 For 0 Against

Yes: 7

No: 0

Excused: Gorham, Romero

Absent: none

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