April 28, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H2379 Let us not put off this problem sim- Her daughter’s love of horses led endary command, ‘‘Gentlemen, start your ply but let us take advantage of to- Mary Hulman to give $629,000 to endow engines.’’ It was a duty she assumed after day’s current positive economy, with the School of her husband’s death in 1977 and continued to more jobs and higher pay in many Equine studies at St. Mary-in-the- take seriously even after her health began to fail a few years back. cases, to create a Social Security pro- Woods College. She also donated Married to a millionaire businessman, Mrs. gram that preserves benefits for cur- $500,000 needed to repair the college’s Hulman had philanthropic resources in her rent retirees, and makes sure that fu- science building. own right as the granddaughter of Hermann ture retirees have even more savings Mary Hulman served on the develop- Fendrich, a German immigrant who founded when they retire. ment board of Wabash College and was LaFendrich Cigar Co. A patron of the arts, Mr. Speaker, let us do put Social Se- active in the Public Health Nursing As- Mrs. Hulman was a trustee of the Indianap- curity first. sociation of Terre Haute. She also olis Museum of Art and a member of the board of overseers of Terre Haute’s Swope f served on many agencies for the benefit Art Museum. of St. Anthony’s Hospital in Terre EXCHANGE OF SPECIAL ORDER Her financial contributions to museum, Haute. TIME church and higher education institutions She was the granddaughter of Her- were innumerable. Her faith and love of the Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I ask mann Fendrich, a German immigrant Catholic Church were unmistakable. unanimous consent to claim the time and the founder of the LaFendrich ‘‘Always gracious and unassuming, she of the gentleman from Guam (Mr. Cigar Company. Her father took over quietly provided assistance for the museum’s UNDERWOOD). the company and operated it until his ongoing programs and for projects she knew The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there death. would benefit the community and the state,’’ objection to the request of the gentle- noted Richard Wood, chairman of the board In 1926, Mary married Tony Hulman of governors of the Museum of woman from Indiana? and lived in Terre Haute, where Tony There was no objection. Art. was a well-known and prosperous busi- Mrs. Hulman was an important figure in f nessman. Tony Hulman was the owner the racing world and remembered for her TRIBUTE TO MARY FENDRICH of the speedway for many years. To- hospitality to drivers and their families. In HULMAN gether he and Mary worked to keep the 1997, she was inducted into the Speedway the world’s premier Hall of Fame along with two-time Indy win- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a event in motor racing. ner Gordon Johncock. previous order of the House, the gentle- But her role in this community far exceed- Legendary racer A.J. Foyt said that woman from Indiana (Ms. CARSON) is ed just being the wife of a very famous man. the new generation of racers will never recognized for 5 minutes. Her commitment to community leaves a leg- Ms. CARSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise know the struggles and hardship of acy that rivals the motorsports legacy left today to pay tribute to a unique and Tony and Mary Hulman that they en- by her late husband. great American. Mary Hulman was dured to make the speedway an inter- f national success. The Hulmans had Chair of the board of directors of the WARNINGS OF A FAILED taken Foyt in and given him food and Indianapolis Motor Speedway when she DECENNIAL CENSUS a place to stay when he was a young died 2 weeks ago at the age of 93. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Most Americans would not recognize man down on his luck. Mary was DEAL of Georgia). Under a previous her, but they heard Mary Hulman’s known for her kindness to new racers order of the House, the gentleman from voice many times over the years at the coming up through the ranks. Florida (Mr. MILLER) is recognized for 5 Indianapolis 500 when she commanded Mary Hulman thought her husband minutes. the drivers ‘‘Gentlemen, start your en- had bought a pig in a poke when in 1945 Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, gines.’’ That may have been her high- he acquired the speedway. But later yesterday the Los Angeles Times ran a est-profile activity, but Mary Hulman she said, ‘‘I was wrong.’’ Last year story about a census in California. But was much more. Mary Hulman was inducted into the the story had nothing to do with the She was well-known for her generous Speedway Hall of Fame. Census 2000 dress rehearsal going on philanthropic public service, even St. Francis of Assisi said, ‘‘When now in Sacramento. It concerned a cen- though she contributed with little fan- there is charity and wisdom, there is sus conducted by the Los Angeles fare. She was a major benefactor and neither fear nor ignorance.’’ Mary County Department of Public Works, a board member of several organizations, Hulman spent her life dispelling fear census that counts bats. That is right, including Rose-Hulman Institute of and ignorance through her support of bats. On May 17, a team of biologists Technology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods education and charity to the less fortu- and a couple of dozen volunteers will College, the Indianapolis Museum of nate. Mary Hulman set an example for try to count every bat living under- Art and Swope Art Museum in Terre Americans in selflessness and sacrifice. neath three wooden bridges in Topanga Haute. Ms. Hulman was steadfast in The world is truly a better place for Canyon in California. Let me quote her devotion to her Catholic faith and her 93 years of life. from the article: her support for Catholic charities. Mr. Speaker, I include the following The Indianapolis Star said in an edi- editorial from the Indianapolis Star on Census takers, who range in age from 7 to torial that Mary Hulman always exem- the life of Mary Hulman. 70, will each be assigned a section of a [From the Indianapolis Star, Apr. 14, 1998] bridge. With a Tally Wacker in hand, a click- plified Jesus’ teaching in the gospel of er used to count quickly with the thumb, A GENTLE LADY Matthew that giving should be done they will attempt to count the bats as they away from the blare of trumpets and Matthew’s Gospel counsels that charitable emerge from their roosts at dusk. Partici- the sight of men. She never sought rec- giving be done in quiet, away from the blare pants will ‘‘have to be in place, sitting very ognition for her charity work and al- of trumpets and the sight of men: ‘‘. . . let quietly before dusk, so they don’t disturb the ways looked for ways that she could do not thy left hand know what they right hand bats,’’ says biologist Rosi Dagit. Dagit says doeth.’’ more. bats are very sensitive to noise and won’t fly That advice characterized the generosity if they suspect they are being watched by b 1815 and spirit of , who humans. committed her life to worthwhile causes yet Mary Hulman was born into a managed to escape the spotlight that sur- The article concludes: ‘‘Census tak- wealthy family but she never acted as round one of Indiana’s richest and most ers will have to be fast.’’ though wealth was her birthright. She prominent families. Mr. Speaker, as chairman of the Sub- knew that much is expected from those The widow of longtime Speedway owner committee on the Census, I am tempt- who have received much. Over the Tony Hulman died Friday at age 93. A Mass ed here to start making jokes about years, Mary Hulman gave away much of Christian Burial will be at 12:05 p.m. today the batty census the Clinton Adminis- of her fortune. Her gifts included $3.5 in St. Benedict Catholic Church, Terre tration wants to conduct in the year Haute. million to the Indianapolis Museum of Although she shied away from publicity, 2000 using statistical sampling, but I Art and $2 million to Indiana State Mrs. Hulman couldn’t avoid the annual will refrain. I will just say that if we University for a student union com- minute of global fame that accompanied the can put that much effort into actually plex. start of the Indy 500 when she issued the leg- counting bats, I think it is a good H2380 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE April 28, 1998 lighthearted example to show that let you delay in making your appointments, you such additional personnel as the execu- us just count all Americans when we do effectively stonewall independent oversight tive director for each of the two parts the census in the year 2000. and review of the 2000 census. of the group considers appropriate,’’ Mr. Speaker, let me talk about a The mixed and conflicting messages from your Administration on the Board appoint- there is now a suggestion that both more serious subject, and that is the ments create the appearance of an attempt sides have to approve the hiring of each continued stonewalling by the Clinton to delay or prevent oversight of the con- other’s persons. That is just out- Administration regarding the 2000 cen- troversial Census 2000 plan. The Commerce rageous. I do not tell the minority sus. The latest example is the Census Department Inspector General and the Gen- what staff to hire and they do not tell Monitoring Board. Last year Congress eral Accounting Office have repeatedly the majority what staff to hire. To pro- and the Administration agreed to ap- warned us that the decennial census is at pose that is just outrageous. point a new oversight board. The agree- high risk for failure. The critical Census Unfortunately, the helpful sugges- ment was for four congressional ap- Dress Rehearsal began on April 18th, yet the tions of the minority do not stop there. Board is unable to perform any oversight pointments and four White House ap- until your appointments have been made. I They go on to demand that employees pointments. would hope you agree with me that without of the board be forbidden to do any Speaker GINGRICH and Majority Lead- this intensive oversight by the Board, the work unless both sides approve, that er LOTT made their appointments in American people cannot have confidence the expenditure of any funds by the February. But the board members have that the demonstrations of the Bureau’s board be forbidden unless both sides ap- not been able to hire staff and start complicated and complex statistical meth- prove, crippling their ability to do even oversight because the White House odologies have been done in an open and fair simple things like traveling and cut- environment. took its own sweet time in making ap- The American people deserve a census that ting monthly paychecks. And, most pointments. In fact, I had to send a let- is honest and reliable. This latest episode in- shockingly of all, they demand that ter on Friday to get the White House creases the risk of a failed census in 2000, one board members and employees forfeit to finally follow through with the ap- which will cost taxpayers billions and their constitutional right to free pointments last night. I would like to produce worthless results. I strongly urge speech while in the employment of the submit my letter for the RECORD. you to immediately rectify this situation by board. The text of the letter is as follows: confirming your appointments to the Census Mr. Coehlo certainly does not need Monitoring Board and allowing them to get CONGRESS OF THE UNITED STATES, the advice of congressional Democrats on with the very serious work that await HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, COM- on how to stonewall oversight, so my them. MITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM Sincerely, Democratic colleagues should not be AND OVERSIGHT, DAN MILLER, concerned with trying to interfere with Washington, DC, April 24, 1998. Chairman, Subcommittee on the Census. the oversight board’s activities and Hon. WILLIAM J. CLINTON, P.S. I strongly urge you to also move dictate their rules. President of the United States, The White quickly to nominate a new Director of the Once again this strikes me more as House, Washington, DC. Census Bureau. DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: I am writing to ex- an attempt to delay oversight. Rather press my extreme disappointment with the After receiving the letter we heard than getting down to serious oversight, apparent lack of serious interest your Ad- last night that the President finally the Democrats now want to fight about ministration is displaying towards the over- made his appointments. hiring a staff and play games with the sight of the 2000 Census. Mr. Speaker, I should not have to rules. That of course will take time, You are required pursuant to § 210 of Public send letters to the White House to get time that we do not have because the Law 105–119, the Departments of Commerce, the President to comply with the law. White House took so long to appoint Justice, and State Appropriations Act of The mere fact that the letter had to be 1998, to appoint four members to the Census its board members. I understand the Monitoring Board to observe and monitor all sent reflects poorly on the White game that is being played, and frankly aspects of the preparation and implementa- House. The fact that the dress re- it is sad. tion of the 2000 decennial census. These ap- hearsal has already started before the The American people deserve a cen- pointments were due to be made within 60 President made his appointments re- sus that is honest and reliable. This on- days of the enactment of P.L. 105–119, which flects poorly on the White House. Re- going saga of the delay at the oversight you signed into law on November 26, 1997. ports that the co-chairman, Tony board increases the risk of a failed cen- On April 6, 1998, The White House Office of Coehlo, is planning on leaving the sus in 2000, a census which will cost the Press Secretary released a two-page doc- country before the board has a chance ument which stated: ‘‘The President today taxpayers billions and produce worth- appointed Tony Coehlo, Dr. Everett M. Ehr- to meet reflects poorly on the White less results. I strongly urge the Presi- lich, Gilbert F. Casellas, and Lorraine Green House. dent to take the warnings of a failed as members of the U.S. Census Monitoring Fairly or unfairly, the cavalier atti- census seriously and direct his admin- Board.’’ I have attached a copy of this an- tude from the Clinton Administration istration to start cooperating and lis- nouncement for your reference. The news of creates the appearance of an attempt tening to Congress. the appointment of these individuals was to delay or prevent oversight of the f subsequently widely reported by a substan- controversial 2000 census plan. The tial number of news organizations. Commerce Department’s Inspector IN SUPPORT OF RESOLUTION ON Several times after this April 6th an- OCCASION OF 50TH ANNIVER- nouncement, including as recently as today, General and the General Accounting Office have repeatedly warned us that SARY OF FOUNDING OF MODERN my staff and counsels have reported to me STATE OF ISRAEL that in numerous telephone conversations, the decennial census is at a high risk both the Office of the Executive Clerk and for failure. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a the Office of Presidential Personnel have de- The critical census dress rehearsals previous order of the House, the gentle- nied to them that you have officially ap- began on April 18, yet the board has woman from Texas (Ms. JACKSON-LEE) pointed either these or any other individuals been unable to perform any oversight. is recognized for 5 minutes. to the Census Monitoring Board. Congres- Without this intensive oversight by the Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. sional Census Monitoring Board Co-Chair- board, the American people cannot be Speaker, I rise in support of House man J. Kenneth Blackwell has also been told that no appointments have been made, frus- confident that the demonstrations of Joint Resolution 102, expressing the trating his efforts to convene a meeting of the Bureau’s complicated and complex sense of Congress on the occasion of the Board to begin their work. These state- statistical methodologies have been the 50th anniversary of the founding of ments are in direct contradiction to your done in an open and fair environment. the modern state of Israel and re- earlier announcement. Now we have strong signals that the affirming the bonds of friendship and You can understand my frustration at this stonewalling will continue. My friend cooperation between the United States startling turn of events. It is completely ir- and respected colleague from New and Israel. responsible for the Administration to further York, the ranking member of the sub- I would like to particularly acknowl- delay the first meeting of the Board, since you are undoubtedly aware that the Board committee, is suggesting hiring prac- edge the Jewish community in Houston must first meet and approve its ground rules tices for the oversight board. Despite and thank them for giving to Houston before oversight activities can begin and pro- the fact that the law says that, ‘‘the and Houston school children the won- fessional staff can be hired. Thus, every day board may appoint and fix the pay of derful Holocaust Museum located in