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HIRE A VETERAN WEEK the Arkadelphia Band Boosters. His dedication date these new military operations. Simulta- to making Arkadelphia a better place to live neously, many of the communities that sur- SPEECH OF could not have been greater. I am glad our round Fort Knox are preparing for the arrival HON. JOE BACA paths crossed and I had the honor of knowing of thousands of new military and civilian em- and working with Dan on health care issues. ployees and their families; negotiating con- OF CALIFORNIA My deepest condolences go to his wife, tracts for new homes, schools, businesses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Shayron Looney Gathright of Warren; his son and road improvements. These are indeed ex- Tuesday, January 30, 2007 Michael Gathright of Frisco, Texas; his father, citing times for the region. Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, I ask unani- Archie Gathright of Magnolia; his sister The Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal mous consent to address the House for 1 Maretta Bullock of McNeil; and to his 2 grand- Year 2007 budgeted approximately 5.6 billion minute. children. Dan Gathright will be greatly missed dollars for military construction at BRAC im- Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of in Arkadelphia and throughout the State of Ar- pacted bases. House Leaders are now pro- H. Con. Res. 5, which would direct the Presi- kansas. posing budget cuts that would reduce prom- dent to establish Hire a Veteran Week. f ised funding by approximately 3 billion dollars. As a veteran, I want to thank my colleague, COMMENDING DONALD HOFFPAUIR This funding shortfall would seriously impede Representative HOLT, for introducing this reso- necessary preparations at a number of bases lution on behalf of our brave troops who fight including Fort Knox, leaving the installation for our freedom. HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. and community ill-equipped to accommodate Madam Speaker, unemployment rates for OF LOUISIANA requisite changes. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES veterans in their twenties are almost twice as Democrat leaders moved unilaterally to cut high as their civilian peers. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 these funds, contradicting Speaker PELOSI’s This is unacceptable. Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I rise pledge to ensure an ‘‘open, honest and full de- We’re sending 18- and 19-year-olds to fight today to applaud the devoted service of Don- bate’’ on all matters before the House. If my in a mistaken war in Iraq. ald Hoffpauir to the people of Acadia Parish. colleagues and I in the minority were allowed The least we can do is make sure that they Donald recently retired following twenty-two due consideration in the process, preserving have a good job when they come home. years of dedicated work in the Acadia Parish full funding would have been our top priority. The system is broken, Madam Speaker. Tax Assessor’s Office, where he served as a And our veterans are paying the price. In the face of significant changes, Ft. Knox Personal Property Manager. and other instillations need our full commit- Our veterans show us excellence in the bat- Throughout his career, Donald was known tlefield—they will show us excellence in the ment to provide in full resources that will allow as a skilled and loyal manager, always willing them to set new standards of excellence and workplace. to assist his co-workers and the many cus- I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- grow as an integral part of our nations de- tomers who called upon the tax assessor’s of- fense capacities. tion and to give our veterans the dignity and fice. respect they deserve. I ask my colleagues to join me and the peo- f f ple of Acadia Parish in wishing Donald IN MEMORY OF DANIEL Hoffpauir a happy retirement, and congratu- ADMINISTRATION INTERFERENCE GATHRIGHT lating him for his invaluable accomplishments WITH CLIMATE CHANGE SCIENCE for the state of Louisiana. HON. MIKE ROSS f HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF ARKANSAS EFFECT OF BUDGET RESOLUTION OF OHIO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ON FORT KNOX IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 31, 2007 HON. RON LEWIS Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to OF KENTUCKY honor the memory of my friend Daniel IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I gave the Gathright, who passed away January 25, attached statement, in opposition to the Ad- 2007, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 ministration’s interference in Climate Change Dan Gathright was a pillar of the community Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. I rise to register my science on January 30, 2007. of Arkadelphia and of Southern Arkansas for strong disappointment over the dramatic cuts Hearing on ‘‘Political Interference with decades. While attending school at Southern made to the Military Construction account in Science: Global Warming’’ January 30, 2007. State College, now known as Southern Arkan- this year’s budget for military installations af- I want to first thank the Chairman for hold- sas University in Magnolia, Dan worked as a fected by the 2005 Base Realignment and ing this hearing that, like so many other hear- dispatcher at the Magnolia Police Department. Closure Commission. ings we will be having, is long overdue. Global Upon graduating, he worked at Washington I am proud to represent Fort Knox. The warming will be a defining issue of this gen- Regional Hospital in Fayetteville before being overwhelming support demonstrated by local eration and of many to come. named Assistant Administrator at Crittenden citizens, base officials and elected leaders Memorial Hospital in West Memphis. In 1979, continues to cement Fort Knox’s position as a There is substantial scientific certainty Dan moved to Arkadelphia and joined the premiere military installation surrounded by around climate change. Scientists are con- Baptist Medical System where he served as communities that are wonderful places to live, fident that global warming is happening. Simi- Administrator of Twin Rivers Medical Center. work and raise families. larly, the vast majority of experts on the issue He was later named Administrator and Senior As a result of the 2005 Base Realignment agree that human activities are to blame. If Vice President of Baptist Health where he and Closure Commission recommendations, that was not obvious already, it will be after served until his death. Fort Knox is presently transforming from an in- this week when the Intergovernmental Panel Dan Gathright was a member of the First stitutional training installation to a multi-func- on Climate Change releases its long awaited Baptist Church of Arkadelphia, the Arkadelphia tional installation that will include an active report. Rotary, the Clark County American Red Cross duty infantry brigade combat team and the The only uncertainty to be debated is the and a Board Member of the Arkadelphia Army’s Human Resources Command. pace and intensity of warming that will face Chamber of Commerce. Dan also served as Construction has already begun on base to us. Will the pace of warming remain steady or President of the Clark County United Way and align infrastructure and industry to accommo- accelerate predictably? Or can we expect

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Perma- Genocide, he was given a 6-month suspended IN MEMORY OF NATHAN BARRETT frost melts. Ocean temperature and acidity sentence. rise. The historical record contains strong evi- Hrant Dink was killed because he was a HON. MIKE ROSS dence that abrupt climate change has cor- courageous and outspoken journalist and con- OF ARKANSAS responded with a single release of vast stores tinued to write his columns in hopes of edu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of methane hydrate. cating and informing the people of Turkey. As Wednesday, January 31, 2007 This uncertainty is real. It stands in stark Turkey continues to evolve as a modern sec- contrast to the alleged uncertainties that have ular state, it must understand that democracy Mr. ROSS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to been manufactured by those who stand to requires more than free elections; freedom of honor the memory of my friend Nathan Bar- profit by perpetuating the status quo as long the press is essential. rett, who passed away January 25, 2007, in as possible. I express my condolences to the family, and Pine Bluff, Arkansas. To resolve and manage the real uncertainty, colleagues of Hrant Dink. He was a coura- Nathan Barrett was a pillar of the commu- we must have the best scientific information geous, committed columnist, and a mentor nity of Warren and Bradley County for dec- possible at our fingertips in order to weigh and friend to many. He will be remembered ades. After serving in the U.S. Army during risks and benefits of all available policy re- and missed. the Korean War, Nathan returned to Warren sponses. That is only one of the reasons that f where he was the owner and operator of Bar- the casualness with which this Administration rett-Pirtle Pharmacy since 1960. In 1964, Na- sends unqualified political appointees to edit HONORING THE MILITARY SERV- than received the A.H. Robins Bowl of Hygeia scientific findings is so pernicious. It is also ICE OF STAFF SERGEANT EVER- Award, one of the most prestigious profes- destructive because accurate information is ETT PATTON sional pharmacy honors in Arkansas. In 2005, the bedrock of any democratic society. With- Nathan was honored by the Arkansas State out it, citizens cannot hold their leaders ac- HON. RON LEWIS Board of Pharmacy for 50 years of service as countable for their actions, or in this case, in- OF KENTUCKY a certified pharmacist. actions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Nathan was a member of the First Baptist Church of Warren where he served as Dea- Sadly, such distortion of the truth has a Wednesday, January 31, 2007 proven track record of effectiveness. Indeed con, Sunday School Director and member of an entire industry has been created to manu- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I the choir. Nathan was also a member of the facture scientific doubt where there is none. It rise today to pay public tribute to Army Staff Warren Rotary Club, past President of the is a technique that was mainstreamed by the Sergeant Everett Patton for his courageous Bradley County Chamber of Commerce, an tobacco industry and refined by others who service to our country during his recent de- Eagle Scout and a member of Order of the stand to profit from scientific obfuscation like ployment in Iraq. Staff Sergeant Patton, a resi- Arrow in the Boy Scouts of America. His dedi- the chemical industry and the pharmaceutical dent of Owensboro, Kentucky, is currently re- cation to making Warren and South Arkansas industry. In fact, an entire industry that spe- covering from severe burns at the Brooke a better place to live could not have been cializes in creating scientific uncertainty has Medical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas greater. taken root. It consists of PR agencies, pseudo following an IED attack. I am glad our paths crossed and that I had scientific consultants and well paid think tanks. Staff Sergeant Patton began his military ca- the honor of knowing Nathan and calling him The strategy not only works, but is profitable. reer in the United States Marine Corps. After my friend. Making matters worse, today we will see a brief tenure working in civilian construction, My deepest condolences go to his wife, evidence that the taxpayers have been sub- Mr. Patton and his wife Christy enlisted in the Mary King Barrett of Warren; his two daugh- sidizing the distortion of the findings of world Army in January 1999. He was first assigned ters, Edie Coleman of Ft. Worth, Texas, and class scientists on the topic. At best, it is cor- as a Specialist in the heavy construction Laurie Moore of Ruston, Louisiana; his sister, porate welfare. At worst, it undermines democ- equipment operator field with C Company 5th Peggy Barrett of Greenbriar; and to his 4 racy and puts the delicate ecosystems on Engineer Battalion at Fort Leonard Wood, Mis- grandchildren. Nathan Barrett will be greatly which we all intimately depend, at risk. My souri. missed in Warren and throughout the state of hope is that this hearing marks the beginning Staff Sergeant Patton reenlisted in 2002 and Arkansas. of the end of this practice. was placed in the 562nd Engineer Company f f in Alaska as squad leader. He was deployed to Operation Iraqi Freedom in July 2005 for HONORING ACADIANA HIGH TRIBUTE TO HRANT DINK his first six-month tour as part of the 172nd SCHOOL’S WRECKIN’ RAMS Stryker Brigade. He returned to Iraq for a sec- HON. JOE BACA ond tour in 2006. HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. OF CALIFORNIA While operating a bulldozer, Staff Sergeant OF LOUISIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Patton struck an IED that exploded and quick- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly engulfed his vehicle in flames. Gratefully, he Wednesday, January 31, 2007 survived the explosion but suffered severe Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Mr. BACA. Madam Speaker, on January 19, burns over almost 70% of his body. Mr. BOUSTANY. Madam Speaker, I rise 2007, Hrant Dink, a distinguished Armenian Staff Sergeant Patton is making a remark- today to congratulate the Acadiana High journalist, was shot dead outside the offices of able recovery in the burn unit at Brooke Med- School Wreckin’ Rams for winning the 5A Lou- his newspaper Agos in Istanbul, Turkey. A ical Center in Fort Sam Houston, Texas. On isiana State Football Championship in the Su- progressive voice of reason and hope for Ar- January 29th, he was honored with the Purple perdome last month. The Wreckin’ Rams de- menians living in Turkey and around the Heart Award. He remains in high spirits with feated Sulphur High School 13–10 to win their world, Hrant Dink fought tirelessly to engage the love and support of his wife and five chil- first-ever state title. The victory was capped off the Turkish community in open discussion of dren. by a last minute 32-yard field goal by Drew the many injustices Armenians have experi- I would like to take this opportunity to ex- Alleman. enced in the past and present including the press my gratitude to Staff Sergeant Patton for After kicking a 42-yard field goal to tie the Genocide of 1915 and current human rights selflessly standing in harm’s way to protect game at 10–10, Alleman split the uprights on violations. our freedom and way of life. His courage and the game’s final play to seal Acadiana’s win. Hrant Dink struggied daily with the difficul- sacrifice represent the very best of what it The championship ended a 13–2 season for ties of disclosing the Armenian Genocide to means to be a United States soldier and cit- the Rams. the public in Turkey, yet he continued to make izen. Acadiana’s coach, Ted Davidson, expressed the difficult his lifelong passion. In his weekly It is my great privilege to recognize Staff his excitement after the game. ‘‘This is the columns, Dink often spoke of the complexities Sergeant Everett Patton today, before the en- most competitive team I’ve ever coached. This

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I enter ence, representing competitive values that Wednesday, January 31, 2007 into the official CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the make Kentucky proud. names of these players and their coaches, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Madam Speak- and I ask that my colleagues join me in con- I would like to commend Maureen McCoy, er, I rise today to honor Mr. G. Martin ‘‘Marty’’ gratulating them for their achievement. Paige Walls, Joel Fickel, Ashleigh Steever, Wagner for over 31 years of dedicated service State Champions: Justin Green, Dvan Al- Chase Thomas and Breisa Baker for their ac- to the Federal government. exander, Kip Jacob *, Jeb Stefan, Louis complishment. I would also like to recognize Through Mr. Wagner’s current role as Dep- Hollier, Jonathan Morvant, Javinas Faulk *, the effort and support of their coaches. I am uty Commissioner of Federal Acquisition Serv- Daniel August*, DJ St. Julien, Desmond very proud to represent these students, edu- ices, and previously as Acting Commissioner Sam, Terrence Sinegal, Tory Caudill, Brian cators and their families. and Acting Deputy Commissioner, he oversaw Sinegal, Jordan Figaro *, John Dean, Darius the acquisition of more than $50 billion of Eaglin *, Chris White, Kyle Ramsey, Sam I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of goods and services for various federal agen- Boersma *, Jarred Evans, Chris Nguyen, Jer- Representatives to join me in congratulating cies. He managed a workforce of more than emy Griggs, Terrance Broussard, Brad these students for their achievement and wish Melancon, Austin Romein, Jeremy 4,000 associates who helped the Federal gov- Fontenot *, Daniel Arabie, Ethan Piazza, them continued success in their promising fu- ernment find, buy and manage all federal non- Jordan Burt, Keevan Breaux, Jarrid Durand, ture years. real estate services. Dexter Bruno, Trent Noel, Fletcher Sand- Mr. Wagner led initiatives that set the tone ers *, Jordan Boykin *, Jordan Himel, Chase f and direction for major changes in govern- Southerland, Lora Parker, Whitney ment-wide management. He has played a key Duplechin, Tayla Davis, Josh Bourque, IN HONOR OF JULIUS STORTI Coach Bob Fabre, Coach Scott McCullough, role in promoting electronic government, in Coach Ted Davidson, Cody Labat, David using commercial contracts and approaches, Guidry, Cody Mandell, Coach Myles Casbon, and in putting performance measures into Brett Polaski, Kalen Comeaux *, Anthony HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH practice. Such initiatives include the creation Johnson, Derek Richard *, Jeffrey Trahan, OF OHIO of FirstGov, the Government’s Internet portal; Kevin Elston, Marcus Sam *, Bobby David- and FedbizOpps, the gateway for all federal IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES son, Drew Alleman, Dexter Hall *, Quincy procurements. Mouton, Chance Brossette, Donovan Gallien, During Mr. Wagner’s career he has been Casey Latiolais *, Hunter Thibodeaux, Kyle Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Hebert, Marcus Bazile, Lance Walker, Bran- honored for his good work and accomplish- don Touchet *, Sheffield Taylor *, Jordan Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise ments as a premier civil servant. Mr. Wagner Magee, Aaron Guidry *, Sean McGovern, today in honor and recognition of Julius Storti, received the Meritorious Presidential Rank for Matt Crooks, Hunter Hebert, Matt upon his retirement from Transformer Engi- his career achievements as well as his efforts Boudreaux, Cherish Barton, Jared Prince, neering Corporation (TEC). His tenure at TEC in leading the administration’s effort to reinvent Dylan Terro, Robert Montgomery *, Taylor spans sixty-three years, and is framed by in- the federal management process. He also re- Wiggins, Mike Carvajal, Wilfred Journet *, tegrity, innovation, excellence, friendship and ceived the Distinguished Presidential Rank for Buck Smith *, Brady Hebert *, Chris his work to improve federal management, spe- Thibodeaux *, Spencer Trahan, Jesse Ledet, unwavering loyalty and dedication. Jeremy Courville, Brent White, Brian White, cifically the implementation of a new manage- Mr. Storti began working at TEC in the sum- ment framework to reflect modem manage- Kynsi Sonnier, Ayriell Collins, Crystal mer of 1943, while still in high school. His in- Faulk, Coach Neal Lege, Coach Larry ment principles and effective uses of tech- Breaux, Coach Gary Fontenot, Coach Chris terest in electrical work was sparked while a nology. Finally, Mr. Wagner received the Gen- Mitchell, and Brandon Siner. student at Lincoln High School, where he as- eral Services Administration’s ‘‘Giraffe Award’’ f sisted a teacher with an electrical course. At for ‘‘sticking his neck out’’ and taking risks to TEC, Mr. Storti became highly skilled in all improve various GSA programs. These rec- HONORING SPENCER COUNTY STU- areas, yet his primary work and expertise fo- ognitions illustrate the kind of results-oriented DENTS FOR THEIR PARTICIPA- cused on hand & multiple winding, an area in federal employee he is. TION IN NATIONAL HISTORY DAY which he is considered an expert. Whether Mr. Wagner was instituting the A devoted family man, Mr. Storti was also massive modernization of the federal tele- HON. RON LEWIS surrounded by family and friends at TEC. He communications system, establishing im- OF KENTUCKY met his wife, Dorothy at TEC, and lovingly proved customer and employee management systems, or taking the simple, personal step of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cared for her until her recent passing. To- adding Brail to his business cards, Mr. Wag- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 gether they raised their daughter, Anne. He ner has always worked to ensure that every- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I also worked alongside his childhood friend, one had improved access to the federal gov- rise today to recognize six remarkable stu- George Kolsenicky, and his brother-in-law, the ernment. dents from the Spencer County School Sys- late Paul Yachanin. Mr. Storti’s kind and hum- Madam Speaker, in closing, I would like to tem for their participation and high achieve- ble nature consistently shone through at TEC, commend and congratulate Mr. Wagner on all ment in the National History Day Competition and his professional integrity and strong work of his achievements. I call upon my colleagues held last year at the University of Maryland. ethic never wavered. Although a talented and to join me in applauding Marty for his past ac- National History Day is an innovative history dedicated employee, the center of Mr. Storti’s complishments and in wishing him continued education program for students in grades 6– life continues to be his family and close success in the years to come. 12 who are interested in improving their histor- friends. f ical knowledge in a fun and challenging envi- Speaker and Colleagues, please join me in ronment. Each year, students choose a topic HIRE A VETERAN WEEK congruent with an annual theme, conduct re- honor and celebration of Mr. Julius Storti, search, then synthesize and analyze their find- whose sixty-three year tenure at Transformer SPEECH OF ings into a paper, exhibit, documentary or per- Engineering Corporation is defined by kind- ness, patience, expertise and willingness to HON. BILL SALI formance. These projects are then evaluated OF IDAHO extend a helping hand to anyone in need. Mr. at the local, state, and national levels. Finalists IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from each level advance to the next round of Storti created bonds of friendship at TEC that competition. will never be broken, and he will be deeply Tuesday, January 30, 2007 This 2006 theme was ‘‘Taking a Stand.’’ missed by all. I wish Mr. Storti and his family Mr. SALI. Madam Speaker, it is an honor to Spencer County students, who placed first or an abundance of health, peace and happiness join with my colleagues this week in support of second at the state contest held at the Ken- as he journeys onward from here. the ‘‘Hire a Veteran Week’’ resolution.

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He The men and women who have worn the Ali quickly set about regaining the heavy- went on to become the department chairman uniform of our country have been willing to weight title, which was now held by the indom- at Mather High. He then joined the Northside place themselves in harm’s way on our behalf. itable Joe Frazier. In the first of three bouts science department, working his way up to de- They have offered to lay down their lives for with Frazier, Ali lost what was dubbed ‘‘the us. They have shown us the greatest love. partment chairman there as well. Currently, fight of the century.’’ In a rematch with Frazier Mr. Rodgers is the LAUNCH principal at Wes- Not only have our veterans demonstrated in 1974, Ali was victorious in redeeming his tinghouse Career Academy in Chicago assist- the greatest love to us, they also have dem- championship title. In October of that same ing in the day-to-day operations of the school. onstrated a quality of character that should in- year, the fight considered to be his most an- Mr. Rodgers has gone above and beyond in spire us all. ticipated and promoted of his career, was the serving the interests of the students wherever How can we show them the same kind of ‘‘rumble in the jungle’’ against a younger and he has taught. He founded the swim team at commitment? By treating current service per- vibrant George Foreman. The fight took place Northside High School, led the Curriculum sonnel well on the battlefield, making sure in Kinshasa, Zaire, and there were many who Team, was a teacher-mentor for the Golden they have the equipment needed to get the doubted that Ali would emerge the victor. In job done well. We must make every benefit of Teachers program, coordinated staff develop- ment opportunities for five area schools, and this fight, Ali introduced what he called the technology and the full wealth of our Nation ‘‘rope-a-dope,’’ which he used to tire Foreman available to our military to ensure our soldiers, was a member of the leadership team at both Northside High and Westinghouse Academy. and eventually sustain his position as the No. sailors, air personnel and Marines have what 1 heavyweight champion of the world. they need to do their jobs. In addition to coaching the swim team at We need to treat them well when they re- Northside, he is also affiliated with the Asso- In 1975, his third and final bout with Joe turn: We need to keep faith in providing them ciation for Supervision and Curriculum devel- Frazier, labeled the ‘‘the thrilla in Manila’’ by with the benefits they need to show our grati- opment, the National Science Teachers Asso- Ali, proved to be one of the toughest and tude for their sacrifice. ciation, the Friends of the Chicago River, the greatest fights of his career. Ali was victorious And we need to treat those they love well: National School Reform Faculty, the North once more. Sadly, in 1978, Ali lost the title to We need to care for the families of the fallen, River Commission, the American Chemical Leon Spinks. That same year, in a rematch their widows and orphaned children. Society, and National Public Radio. with Spinks, Ali won the championship title for The measure before us ‘‘encourages the Madam Speaker, I congratulate Barry Rod- the third time. In his final fight, ‘‘the drama in President to issue a proclamation calling upon gers on his appointment as Northside College Bahamas,’’ against Trevor Berbick in 1981, his employers, labor organizations, veterans’ serv- Preparatory High School’s new principal, and loss signaled the decline of the fighter’s reign, ice organizations, and Federal, State, and I thank him for his many outstanding contribu- and on December 12, 1981, Muhammad Ali local governmental agencies . . . to lend their tions in educating the young people of the said goodbye to boxing at the age of 39. support to increase employment of the men Fifth District of Illinois. His efforts have had a There were also reports of his deteriorating and women who have served in the Armed profound impact on the lives of his friends, health, and in 1982, the world knew that he Forces of the United States.’’ family, and countless other individuals. I wish was suffering from Parkinson’s disease. him the best of luck as he embarks on this The ability of our veterans to contribute is Ali remains a beloved and active public fig- new journey, and continued happiness in all not limited to their time in uniform. They are ure. He has enjoyed countless honors, such his future endeavors. also men and women with specialized skills as becoming No. 13 of the Forbes Celebrity and bring exceptional training to the market- f 100, receiving the Spirit of America Award place. Hiring a veteran is a sound economic HONORING MUHAMMAD ALI which named him the most recognized Amer- investment. ican in the world, named ‘‘Kentucky Athlete of Madam Speaker, that’s something all Ameri- the Century,’’ and lighting the flame at the cans can support, and I look forward to voting HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. 1996 Summer Olympics. In 2005, Ali received for H. Con. Resolution 5, ‘‘expressing support OF MICHIGAN the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the for the designation and goals of ‘Hire a Vet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $60 million Muhammad Ali Center was opened eran Week’ and encouraging the President to Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in his honor in Louisville, KY. He is a United issue a proclamation supporting those goals,’’ Nations Messenger of Peace and the first when it comes before the House. Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, I rise sportsman to receive an Otto Hahn Peace today to support House Resolution 58 in honor Medal. He is also the namesake of the Mu- f of Muhammad Ali—born Cassius Marcellus hammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. Clay, on the occasion of his 65th birthday. CONGRATULATING BARRY More than a superior in the boxing world, Ali PATRICK RODGERS, BS, M.ED. Internationally known as the ‘‘greatest of all time,’’ he single-handedly revolutionized the took a stand against injustice. He was a sport of boxing. champion of the civil rights movement, and an HON. RAHM EMANUEL Born on this day in 1942 in Louisville, KY, involved activist who used his power and fame OF ILLINOIS by the age of 18, Clay had already become to push noble social change. His refusal to fight in a war that he didn’t believe in made a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 1960 light-heavyweight Olympic Gold Med- alist. It was then that he evolved into a profes- statement to not only the African-American Wednesday, January 31, 2007 sional fighter, and by 1963, he had won all 19 community, but to the world. Ali sacrificed box- Mr. EMANUEL. Madam Speaker, I rise of his first professional fights. The following ing, the one thing he loved the most, to stand today to congratulate Barry Rodgers on his year, 1964, Clay won the world heavyweight up for that which he believed. His practice of appointment as principal of Northside College title against Sonny Liston. Two days later, he Islam and civil disobedience propelled him to Preparatory High School in Chicago. The announced his acceptance of the teachings of larger than life status. Muhammad Ali has in- Northside school council voted unanimously to the Nation of Islam and changed his name to spired millions throughout the world. He has name Mr. Rodgers to a 4-year term as prin- Muhammad Ali shortly after. given people hope and proved that anyone cipal beginning on July 1, 2007, and they Ali defended his championship title nine can overcome insurmountable odds. He has chose an outstanding successor to James times between 1965 and 1967, more than given people courage and shown us all that Lalley, who is retiring on June 30, 2007. most heavyweight fighters in such a short pe- with spirit and determination, a simple person Mr. Rodgers received his B.S. in zoology riod. Citing his Islamic faith, Ali refused to can make a difference. There will never be an- from the University of Wisconsin at Madison in serve in the U.S. military during the war in other Muhammad Ali. 1990. He then went on to graduate from Na- Vietnam. As a result, his title was revoked, his So Madam Speaker, it is with great distinc- tional Louis University, in 1999, with a mas- fighting license was suspended, and he was tion that I stand here today to wish the champ, ter’s degree in education specializing in cur- sentenced to 5 years in prison for draft eva- the living legend, ‘‘The Greatest,’’ Muhammad riculum and instruction, and he has continued sion. He was barred from fighting from March Ali, a happy birthday.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:28 Apr 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD07\E01FE7.REC E01FE7 hmoore on PRODPC68 with CONG-REC-ONLINE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E231 HONORING LORRAINE C. MILLER, After serving four years as a rifle platoon In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we CLERK OF THE HOUSE leader during World War II, including many will never forget September 11th. combat jumps into Italy and Holland, James f HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Megellas left the active Army and served for HIRE A VETERAN WEEK OF TEXAS 16 years in the Army Reserve. He retired after IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 20 years of service as a lieutenant colonel. SPEECH OF Wednesday, January 31, 2007 His awards and decorations include the Dis- tinguished Service Cross, two Silver Star Med- HON. THELMA D. DRAKE Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, I rise als, two Bronze Star Medals, two Purple OF VIRGINIA today to honor Mrs. Lorraine C. Miller of Fort Hearts, and he is credited with being the 82nd IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Worth, Texas on her appointment as Clerk of Airborne Division’s most decorated officer. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 the House of Representatives on Tuesday, During World War II, General James Gavin January 30, 2007. selected one 82nd officer—Lt. James Mrs. DRAKE. Madam Speaker, I rise today As Clerk of the House of Representatives, Megellas—to receive the Military Order of to lend my support for House Concurrent Res- Mrs. Miller’s responsibilities will include, but Willhelm Orange Lanyard from the Dutch Min- olution 5—supporting the designation of ‘‘Hire are not limited to, the Page Board, congres- ister of War on behalf of his division. a Veteran Week.’’ sional travel reports and disclosure forms, the To this day, James Megellas continues to In each and every generation, a class of voting system, and oversight of the legislative inspire. In February 2006, 61 years after that men and women stand out amongst their operation of the House floor. She has worked momentous battle, James ‘‘Maggie’’ Megellas peers for their courage, their dedication and at the highest levels of government, which set foot on a battlefield with fellow 82nd Air- their patriotism. They have willfully defended have contributed to her leadership abilities and borne Division soldiers, this time in a current our Nation and our principles when they were knowledge of management. The role of the theater of war—Afghanistan. James Megellas threatened, all the while reminding us about Clerk is demanding and requires someone was impressed with what he saw of the para- what is good about our Nation through their with great intellect. Mrs. Miller will bring troopers and their work. He listened to their compassion and their citizenship. Although strength and diversity to the Office of the Clerk stories of the past year of deployment and they have accomplished great things while in as the first African-American woman to hold shared with them his own experiences during uniform, I support this measure not for what this top House position. World War II. ‘‘Maggie’’ continues to inspire by they have done to protect our past, but for Mrs. Lorraine Miller first worked in the speaking to groups across the country about what they are capable of doing to build our fu- House for Representatives for U.S. Congress- his experiences and is planning to observe his ture. Our veterans have gained the kind of man Jim Wright (D–Fort Worth) when he was 90th birthday in Iraq this March with the 82nd working skills and on-the-job training that is Majority Leader. She moved on to work for Airborne troops. beyond comparison. They possess the quali- then-Speaker Tom Foley (D–Washington), I urge my colleagues to recognize James ties that any employer would find desirable: U.S. Congressman JOHN LEWIS (D–Georgia), ‘‘Maggie’’ Megellas by supporting this bill to dedication, commitment and honor. I hope that and finally for current Speaker NANCY PELOSI. authorize and request the President to award my colleagues will join me in supporting Mrs. Miller also worked as Deputy Assistant to him the Medal of Honor for his acts of valor House Concurrent Resolution 5 and help bring the President of Legislative Affairs for the on January 28, 1945, during the Battle of the attention to this worthy endeavor. House of Representatives during the Clinton Bulge. As time goes by, true heroes should Administration. She additionally held positions f not be forgotten, so please join me in honoring at the Federal Communications Commission IN MEMORY OF LIEUTENANT this outstanding American hero. and the Federal Trade Commission. GENERAL WARREN D. JOHNSON It is with great honor that I recognize Mrs. f Lorraine C. Miller for decades of hard work HONORING COLONEL PAUL M. HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK and selfless dedication. I want to join her KELLY OF ILLINOIS friends and family, both in Fort Worth and in Washington, in congratulating her on this pres- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tigious milestone. She has been an inspiration HON. JOE WILSON Wednesday, January 31, 2007 and role model to many, and I am proud to OF SOUTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KIRK. Madam Speaker, LTG Warren D. represent her in Congress and look forward to Johnson of Winnetka passed away on January working with her. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 23, 2007, leaving behind a legacy of personal f Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam contributions to his family, colleagues, and the INTRODUCTION OF LTC JAMES Speaker, I rise today in honor of a true Amer- nation. MEGELLAS MEDAL OF HONOR ican hero. Colonel Paul Kelly, of Stafford, Vir- General Johnson was born in 1922, in BILL ginia, and a former member of the South Blackwell, Oklahoma. He entered military serv- Carolina Army National Guard, died in Bagh- ice in April 1942 and graduated from officer HON. THOMAS E. PETRI dad when the Black Hawk helicopter he was candidate school with a commission as sec- in crashed. ond lieutenant in November 1942. He was first OF WISCONSIN Colonel Kelly served as a South Carolina assigned to advanced training for the B–17 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guardsmen from April 1986 until June 2001. and then sent to Tokyo, Japan where he Wednesday, January 31, 2007 During his tenure, he held key leadership and served from December 1946 until June 1949 Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, I am reintro- staff positions within the aviation program ris- as a personnel officer in the Pacific Air Com- ducing legislation to honor a true American ing to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. Colonel mand and the Far East Air Forces. hero by awarding him the Medal of Honor. Kelly later transferred to the Virginia Army Na- Johnson was next assigned as a B–36 crew Sixty-two years ago this past Sunday, on Jan- tional Guard, with which he was serving at the member with the 11th Bombardment Wing of uary 28, 1945, during the Battle of the Bulge, time of his death. To date Col. Kelly is the Carswell Air Force Base, Texas. There he then Lt. James Megellas led his platoon of the most senior officer to die in the Iraqi theater of began his long association with Strategic Air 82nd Airborne Division on a surprise and dev- war. He was a mentor to many coming up Command. At Little Rock Air Force Base, Ar- astating attack on a much larger advancing through the ranks of military service. kansas from May 1955 to July 1959 he served German force, killing and capturing a large Colonel Kelly would have celebrated his as a B–47 aircraft commander and director of number of the enemy and causing others to 46th birthday today. According to the Dayton operations for the 70th Strategic Reconnais- flee. In an act of fearless courage, Lt. Daily News, Colonel Kelly was nicknamed ‘‘the sance Wing. Megellas single-handedly destroyed an attack- Senator’’ because he was always shaking sol- General Johnson was assigned as chief of ing German Mark V tank with two hand-held dier’s hands, no matter their rank. transportation at Torrejon Air Base, Spain and grenades. He then led the charge of his men Colonel Kelly is survived by his loving wife in January 1962, became commander of the and seized Herresbach, Belgium, during this Maria, his two sons, Paul and John, his par- SAC base at Sidi Slimane, Morocco. fierce action of the Battle of the Bulge. Due to ents, John and Mary Rose, and his five sib- In 1963, he became deputy director of his aggressive, fearless and superior leader- lings. Colonel Kelly honorably served America Eighth Air Force Headquarters at Westover Air ship, Lt. James Megellas inspired his men to and his family. My thoughts and prayers are Force Base, Massachusetts. In 1966, Johnson excel. with them all. became commander of the 380th Strategic

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But those are just industrialist, who was devoted to improving the Wing, Lajes Field, Azores. his contributions to the business community. quality of life and education in the Mahoning In June 1971, General Johnson became Rocky Soccio also spent time as an educa- Valley. The John Wean Foundation would deputy chief of staff for personnel at Strategic tor and coach at Kishacoquillas High School. serve the communities in which he had Air Command Headquarters and later became He taught history and driver’s education, and achieved enormous success. chief of staff. served as the wrestling coach and athletic di- A native of Warren, OH, Jack was the son He joined the Defense Nuclear Agency in rector at the high school. The young lives he of Raymond J. Wean, Sr., who founded Wean May 1973 as deputy director for operations contributed to were many and did not go un- Engineering Company in 1929. After grad- and administration, and in October 1973 was noticed. As recognition of his achievements, in uating from Yale University, Mr. Wean served appointed as the director. General Johnson 1965, Rocky was named the winner of Valley as a Naval Officer in the South Pacific during also served as a member of the Aerospace Forge Freedom Foundation Public Teacher World War II. In 1946, he went to work for his Safety Advisory Panel to the National Aero- Award. father’s business in Warren at a time when the nautics and Space Administration. Rocky Soccio also had a strong hand in the steel and aluminum industries were booming. General Johnson received numerous mili- local government. He served on the Blue Jack started in an executive position and tary decorations and awards. He was Cross Consumer Advisory Board for 34 years was elected president and chief executive in quadruplerated as pilot, navigator, bombardier and also spent six years as a board member 1966. He became chairman in 1979. Jack re- and radar operator, and had more than 17,000 on the Mifflin County Housing Authority. Rocky tired in 1992, but continued to chair The Foun- hours of flying time in fighters and bombers. became chairman of the Municipal Authority of dation. He traveled extensively and was an Retiring from the United States Air Force in the Borough of Lewistown as well as the Miff- avid sport fisherman. 1977, Don Johnson joined Baxter International lin County Republican Party. He was a former Jack Wean was married to the former Ade- as a corporate officer. His activities were var- auditor for the Mifflin County Board of Elec- laide McCracken and they have three sons ied ranging from facility planning, tele- tions, and also found time to belong to the and a daughter. They also have eight grand- communications, and aviation to Baxter’s op- Knights of Columbus, the Lewistown Jaycees, children and two great-grandchildren. erations in South Africa, finally recommending the Kiwanis, and the Lions Club. Since 1949, The John Wean Foundation divestment of the company’s interest in that To cite each individual accomplishment and has raised over $85 million dollars. It was country. General Johnson chaired Baxter’s contribution that Rocco J. Soccio was involved through Jack’s generosity that a broad range Crisis Management Team before retiring in in would be nearly impossible. His involvement of nonprofit organizations would benefit. I 1990. in the community over the years has been im- would like to remember Raymond John ‘‘Jack’’ On a personal note, it was to my great measurable. Rocky Soccio selflessly dedicated Wean, Jr., for his sense of obligation and pleasure and honor that ‘‘The General,’’ as we himself to the Lewistown area, and we are all commitment to the residents here in the called him, served on my Service Academy very grateful for his effort toward positive en- Mahoning Valley. Select Screening Board to make rec- richment of the community, as he has certainly f ommendations for nominations for the Air deserved this distinguished honor. IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL Force Academy in Colorado Springs. He took f delight in the many fine young people that our SKATING MONTH district produced and their sincere desire to RECOGNIZING THE 50TH WEDDING serve our country. ANNIVERSARY OF ANTONIO AND HON. STEPHANIE TUBBS JONES General Johnson was a giant among men, IDA FRISSORA OF OHIO having served in three wars, flying fighters and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bombers, going from prop planes to the Stra- HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI Wednesday, January 31, 2007 tegic Air Command, and serving as Director of OF OHIO Mrs. JONES of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I the Defense Nuclear Agency. He continued IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES making contributions in civilian life by sharing rise today in recognition of National Skating Wednesday, January 31, 2007 his leadership and understanding of the world. Month. This event has run throughout the We will never comprehend the influence and Mr. TIBERI. Madam Speaker, it is a pleas- month of January 2007, sponsored by the inspiration that General Johnson provided to ure for me to offer my best wishes to my aunt United States Figure Skating Association. It those who had the opportunity to make his ac- and uncle who recently celebrated their golden highlights contributions of U.S. figure skaters quaintance. To his wife Judy and his four sur- wedding anniversary. such as the wonderful competitors who partici- viving children, I extend my deep condo- Antonio and Ida Frissora first met after Ida pated in this month’s U.S. Figure Skating lences. To General Don Johnson’s many moved to Columbus, Ohio from Niagara Falls Championships held in Spokane, WA, from friends at the North Shore Senior Center, it in 1955. They were married on January 26, January 21 through January 28, 2007. was our pleasure to know such a fine indi- 1957 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Recently, from November 28 through De- vidual and family man who will be missed by and have now spent 50 years together. cember 2, 2006, my home city of Cleveland, all. Antonio and Ida have been wonderful par- OH, hosted the U.S. Junior Figure Skating f ents to Christina, Tony and his wife, Caroline, Championships. This event featured young and Don and his wife, Robin. They are the skaters from across the country. Significantly, TRIBUTE TO ROCCO J. SOCCIO proud grandparents of eight. efforts of the Cleveland Sports Commission, As loving parents and grandparents, they the Greater Cleveland Council of Figure Skat- HON. BILL SHUSTER continue to set a wonderful example for others ing Clubs, and the United States Figure Skat- OF PENNSYLVANIA to follow. I join with their family and many ing Association resulted in an economic im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friends in wishing Antonio and Ida all the best pact of over $1 million in Cleveland, OH. on this joyous occasion. In January of 2009, Cleveland, OH, will Wednesday, January 31, 2007 f again host the U.S. Figure Skating Champion- Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, I rise ships. This will be Cleveland’s fourth time today to honor Mr. Rocco J. Soccio of TRIBUTE TO RAYMOND JOHN hosting the senior championships, previously Lewistown, Pennsylvania, who passed away ‘‘JACK’’ WEAN, JR. held in the city in 2000, 1964, and 1940. This Saturday, December 16, 2006, at the age of competition is one of the most significant 71 years. This distinguished man is survived HON. TIM RYAN events that a city can host. The 2000 cham- by a wife of almost 50 years, Barbara Kaley OF OHIO pionships had an economic impact in Cleve- Soccio, whom he married in 1957 and had IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES land calculated by the Cleveland Sports Com- three children, Jan, John and Vincent. mission at $19.5 million. Lewistown is lucky to have had such a de- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Figure skating is not only a wonderful sport voted citizen to the community such as Rocco, Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise to watch but is an activity that can be enjoyed or ‘‘Rocky’’, as everyone knew him. For 30 today in recognition of Raymond John ‘‘Jack’’ by people throughout their lives. The sport is

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Madam Speaker, I rise today otherwise have an opportunity to participate in President, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, to sow dis- the sport. in recognition and appreciation of Victor J. cord and hatred in the international community Ferlise, the deputy to the commanding general At the conclusion of this National Skating by attempting to deny the historical reality of Month, I commend parents, coaches, skating at the Fort Monmouth Army Garrison in New Hitler’s systematic slaughter of millions of Jersey. It is with great pride and admiration clubs, service organizations, and skaters, both Jews. Secretary Ban’s statement dem- that I honor him today for his long standing youth and adult. Their hard work and sports- onstrates strong leadership in facing down the commitment to Fort Monmouth and the State manship is well worth recognition. Iranian dictator by declaring the denial of his- of New Jersey for the past 36 years. f torical events to be ‘‘unacceptable.’’ Throughout my 18 years in Congress, I IN RECOGNITION OF THE LUNG The new Secretary-General deserves our have worked closely with Vic on issues per- CANCER CIRCLE OF HOPE strong support as he moves forward in his ef- taining to the Fort Monmouth community. He fort to confront the anti-Semitic climate that has always been a good friend and has HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN pollutes the United Nations. worked tirelessly to provide life-saving equip- SECRETARY-GENERAL, IN MESSAGE FOR HOLO- ment and technology for American soldiers. OF NEW JERSEY CAUST VICTIMS MEMORIAL DAY, STRESSES Vic began his career in government service IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IMPORTANCE OF REASSERTING COMMITMENT at Fort Monmouth in 1971. He served as the Wednesday, January 31, 2007 TO HUMAN RIGHTS chief counsel of the Legal Office at Fort Mon- NEW YORK, Jan. 19.—Following is the text mouth before earning the title of deputy to the Mr. ROTHMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise to commanding general. Currently, Vic continues commend the Lung Cancer Circle of Hope’s of United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki- Moon’s message for the second observance of to serve as deputy, overseeing five major President Susan Levin on her efforts to raise the International Day in Memory of the Vic- business units of the Communications-Elec- awareness about the dangers of radon. tims of the Holocaust, to be observed on 27 tronics Life Cycle Management Command at Radon, a radioactive gas that accumulates in- January: Fort Monmouth. side buildings, is the second leading cause of The Holocaust was a unique and undeni- He is responsible for the Command Legal lung cancer in the United States behind ciga- able tragedy. Decades later, the systematic Office and the Homeland Security Special rette smoke. Yet, many Americans have never murder of millions of Jews and others re- Projects Office, and is a member of the New even considered testing their homes for dan- tains its power to shock. The ability of the Jersey Research and Development Council. gerous amounts of radon. Nazis to command a following, despite their He is also a member of the Board of Trustees This January, which the U.S. Environmental utter depravity, still strikes fear. And above all, the pain remains: for ageing survivors, of Monmouth Medical Center and the First At- Protection Agency, EPA, has declared Na- and for all of us as a human family that wit- lantic Federal Credit Union. tional Radon Action Month, the Lung Cancer nessed a descent into barbarism. Furthermore, Vic has been recognized nu- Circle of Hope rightly urged families across The work of remembrance pays tribute to merous times for his outstanding contributions New Jersey to test their homes for radon. This those who perished. But it also plays a vital to State and Federal Government. His awards poisonous gas can enter homes through a va- role in our efforts to stem the tide of human include several civilian awards and decora- riety of ways and then collect indoors. The re- cruelty. It keeps us vigilant for new out- tions, including the Distinguished and Meri- sult can be a health threat that you cannot breaks of anti-Semitism and other forms of torious Presidential Rank Awards and the see, smell, or taste. intolerance. And it is an essential response Army Exceptional Civilian Service Award. In Every year, over 160,000 Americans die to those misguided individuals who claim 2006, he was also the recipient of the highest that the Holocaust never happened, or has civilian honor at the Department of Defense, from lung cancer and the EPA estimates that been exaggerated. radon is responsible for more than 20,000 of the Distinguished Civilian Service Award. The International Day in Memory of the those devastating losses. Many of those Victims of the Holocaust is thus a day on These accolades only serve as further evi- radon-induced cancers could have been pre- which we must reassert our commitment to dence of his unwavering dedication to public vented had more homes and offices been test- human rights. That cause was brutally dese- service. ed for radon. Once again, I applaud Susan crated at Auschwitz, and by genocides and Madam Speaker, I sincerely hope that my and her organization for their aggressive pub- atrocities since. colleagues will join me in recognizing Victor J. lic education campaign to spread the word We must also go beyond remembrance, and Ferlise for his contributions to our country, the about radon to New Jersey families. make sure that new generations know this State of New Jersey and the Fort Monmouth history. We must apply the lessons of the f community. I wish him luck in his future en- Holocaust to today’s world. And we must do deavors and congratulate him on 36 years of THE SECRETARY-GENERAL’S MES- our utmost so that all peoples must enjoy outstanding service. the protections and rights for which the SAGE FOR HOLOCAUST VICTIMS f MEMORIAL DAY United Nations stands. On this International Day, I reiterate my HONORING THE 30 YEAR SERVICE strong commitment to that mission, and call OF BRENDA WRIGHT TO THE HON. TOM LANTOS on all to join in our common quest for HOUSE ARMED SERVICES COM- OF CALIFORNIA human dignity. MITTEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 31, 2007 STATEMENT ATTRIBUTABLE TO THE SPOKES- HON. IKE SKELTON PERSON OF THE SECRETARY-GENERAL, GEN- OF MISSOURI Mr. LANTOS. Madam Speaker, I want to ERAL ASSEMBLY RESOLUTION ON HOLOCAUST take this opportunity to call to the attention of DENIAL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my colleagues two very important statements NEW YORK, Jan. 26.—The Secretary-Gen- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 affirming the historical significance of the Holo- eral welcomes the adoption by the General Mr. SKELTON. Madam Speaker, I rise caust by our new Secretary-General, Ban Ki- Assembly today of a resolution unequivo- today to honor Ms. Brenda Wright, a long-time Moon, at the U.N. in New York. cally condemning any denial of the Holo- House Armed Services Committee Employee, The Secretary-General’s first statement on caust. on her retirement after 30 years of exemplary January 17 stresses the uniqueness and This reflects the prevailing view of the and professional service. undeniability of the Holocaust as a tragic his- international community. The Secretary- Throughout her tenure on the committee, General reiterates his conviction that the torical event, and reaffirms the United Nations’ denial of historical facts such as the Holo- Ms. Wright has been a selfless and dedicated commitment to observe the International Day caust is unacceptable. He expresses his employee and public servant. After serving for in Memory of the Victims of the Holocaust an- strong desire to see this fundamental prin- six years at the Interstate Commerce Commis- nually on January 27. Secretary-General Ban’s ciple respected both in rhetoric and in prac- sion, Brenda joined the House Armed Serv- strong statement demonstrates that he is com- tice. ices Committee on February 14, 1977. Initially,

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He the 1930s through the duration of World War During the past 30 years, Ms. Wright has earned his promotion to Specialist in Decem- II. served seven committee chairmen, including ber of 2006. Brandon was looking forward to These women, whose experiences were un- myself, and has witnessed many pivotal mo- a scheduled two-week leave with his wife, precedented in cruelty and were officially com- ments in U.S. Congressional and military his- family and friends. missioned by the Government of Japan, en- tory. The House Armed Services Committee Brandon is survived by his wife; his mother dured gang rape, forced abortions, humiliation, has been fortunate to benefit from the con- and step-father, Tracy and Jeff Anderson; his and sexual violence resulting in mutilation, tributions of those who, like Brenda, not only father and step-mother, Bill and Tammy Stout; death, or eventual suicide—and to this date, have a great deal of experience, but who also and his brother, Adam. His extended family in- they have still not received justice from this appreciate and understand the history and the cludes Andrew, Elizabeth, Stephanie and tragedy. workings of this committee. Brenda joined the Christine Anderson; Stephanie Stout and Their hope is a modest one: That the gov- Congressional community at a time when our Callie McGee; Gary and Laurie Hinken; Dusty ernment of Japan acknowledges, apologizes military faced the challenges of the aftermath and Lisa VanderMeer; and Marianne and and accepts full historical responsibility for this of the Vietnam War, and since then, her ef- Lindsey Hinken. crime. forts on behalf of our men and women in uni- Specialist Stout’s family and friends con- Today, I am introducing a resolution which form have been consistent and unwavering. sider him a role model and a hero. He was calls on Japan to formally and unambiguously Recently, she recalled that one of the high- dedicated to serving his country, was stead- apologize and acknowledge the tragedy which lights of her tenure was the opportunity to per- fast in his faith and deeply loved his wife and the comfort women endured under its Imperial sonally witness the commissioning of the USS family. I extend my prayers and condolences Army during World War II. Not only should Ja- Cincinnati Los Angeles-class submarine and to his family and friends and hope that they pan’s Prime Minister issue a public apology, to stand among the service members who find peace and comfort during this difficult Japan must take responsibility unequivocally. serve our nation so capably. time. Some question whether this resolution is Madam Speaker, public perception of Con- f necessary and warn that it could affect our na- gress frequently seems to be based on the tion’s strong friendship and alliance with personalities and characters of a few powerful TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT Japan. Some even argue that Japan has al- figures. However, as one who shares Brenda’s JONATHAN KINGMAN ready apologized, and this resolution fails to long tenure on the Hill, I know that Congress recognize that. It is true that Japan’s previous relies on the dedicated staff who steadfastly HON. JIM JORDAN Prime Ministers have issued statements re- complete their work in the shadow of the OF OHIO lated to comfort women. However, it is clear dome and in the shadow of the limelight. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that these statements are not viewed by the Brenda Wright has gained a well-earned rep- government of Japan with unequivocal re- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 utation as a dependable, loyal, and capable spect, and the comfort women themselves do staff member whose absence will be felt by all Mr. JORDAN of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I not consider them formal apologies. Japan who have had the privilege of working with rise today to honor the life of a brave young has equivocated in its stance on this issue, her. soldier, and one of America’s fallen heroes, which is made clear in their recent attempts to On behalf of all of the members of the Sergeant Jonathan Kingman of Ohio. alter previous public statements and their House Armed Services Committee and her Sergeant Kingman was a native of Mans- school textbooks. colleagues on the HASC staff, I congratulate field, Ohio, and graduated from Mapleton High For example, in 1993, Japan’s then Chief Brenda on her upcoming retirement and thank School, where he sang in the school choir, Cabinet Secretary Yohei Kono issued an en- her for her exemplary public service. With played basketball, and was a member of the couraging statement regarding Japan’s com- deep appreciation, we extend sincere best track team. fort women, which expressed the Govern- wishes to Brenda, her sons Robert and Lavan Jonathan Kingman died on January 20, ment’s sincere apologies and remorse for their and their families for continued health and 2007, in Iraq, while serving his second tour of ordeal. Today, some members of Japan’s Lib- happiness. duty in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. eral Democratic Party strive to review and f Age 21, he is survived by loving family, includ- even possibly rescind Secretary Kono’s state- ing his wife, children and parents. ment. HONORING ARMY SPECIALIST In reading of Jonathan’s life and speaking Further, the Japanese government con- BRANDON L. STOUT with his family members, Madam Speaker, I tinues to seek to downplay the comfort women was touched by the dramatic impact this system in its textbooks. We must ask our- HON. PETER HOEKSTRA young man had on the lives of so many. selves, if Japan has truly come to terms with OF MICHIGAN Like others before him, from farms, fields, its past in acknowledging what its Imperial IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and small towns across our land, Jonathan Army forced upon these women, why are they Kingman stood up and volunteered to serve suppressing the knowledge of this through Wednesday, January 31, 2007 his country. education? Education on this tragedy is impor- Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, I rise He fought to promote freedom. He gave his tant to ensure that future violence against today to honor Army Specialist Brandon L. life in defense of his family, his community, his women, especially in conflicts, should not be Stout, who died on January 22, 2007 in Bagh- state, and his nation. tolerated or repeated. Textbook suppression, dad, Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Free- For this, each and every American owes coupled with efforts to revise Secretary Kono’s dom. him and his family a great debt of gratitude. 1993 statement, is disheartening and indicates Specialist Stout, who was 23 years old, died Jonathan will be missed. But the strength of that Japan wavers in its apology to these when an improvised explosive device deto- his character, and the courage he dem- women. nated near his military vehicle. He was as- onstrated through his service, will live on. I want to make it clear that I recognize and signed to the 46th Military Police Company, f value the importance of our strong friendship 210th Military Police Battalion, Army National with Japan. I appreciate Japan’s efforts to pro- Guard, Kingsford, Michigan. INTRODUCTION OF THE COMFORT vide monetary compensation to surviving com- Brandon was raised in Kent City, Michigan. WOMEN RESOLUTION fort women through the Asia Women’s Fund, He met his future wife Audrey while attending a government-initiated and largely govern- Great Lakes Christian College from August, HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA ment-funded private foundation whose pur- 2002 to May, 2003. They married in May of OF CALIFORNIA pose was the carrying out of programs and 2005. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES projects with the aim of atonement for the Brandon’s faith was an important part of his comfort women. The Asia Women’s Fund is to life, and he hoped to pursue a vocation in min- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 be disbanded on March 31, 2007, and while I istry. He felt called to serve his country and Mr. HONDA. Madam Speaker, I rise today agree that the Asia Women’s Fund was impor- joined the Army National Guard in June 2003. in strong support of the over 200,000 ‘‘comfort tant, the reality is that the majority of surviving

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This is about achieving As everyone who works on Capitol Hill mission that it accomplishes with distinction to justice for the few remaining women who sur- knows, an efficient scheduler is someone who this day. Beginning with the C–97G vived this atrocity. We must recognize this can make or break an office. And Ginny, in Stratofreighter, moving to the C–124C grave human rights violation, which has re- her own way, has made this office work. Globemaster II and finally to the C–130 Her- mained unknown for so many years. When a constituent would call the office to cules, the 118th Military Airlift Wing carried out Further, this resolution is intended to en- schedule a meeting or a tour, she always their critical mission from Panama to Iraq. courage and provide for reconciliation, as the made the extra effort to be sure that their visit They provided support for the Berlin Airlift and U.S. Congress did when it passed H.R. 442, to Washington, D.C. was special. She’s so Cuban Missile crises, national and state civil the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, which was a popular giving tours, that she’s now taking the disturbances, the Vietnam Conflict, Red Flag, formal apology made to U.S. citizens of Japa- grandchildren of some of the first people she Brave Shield, Volant Oak and Coronet Oak, nese ancestry who were unjustly put into in- gave tours to years ago through the Capitol. Desert Shield, and Desert Storm. In 1990, the ternment camps during World War II. As And, if you ever had a question about how Wing mobilized 462 personnel during 21 de- someone who was put into an internment to cut through the ‘‘bureaucratic red tape,’’ ployments in Operations Desert Storm and camp at a young age, I know firsthand that we Ginny could find the answer or a way to get Desert Shield, logging a record 7,239 flying must not be ignorant of the past, and that rec- something done. It is those qualities that have hours. onciliation through government actions is long made her invaluable to our office over the After September 11, 2001, over one third of lasting. years. the 118th air wing was activated for a year or I would be remiss if I failed to recognize the Beyond her official responsibilities, Ginny more helping patrol our skies in Operation efforts that my good friend and former col- has been the ‘‘den mother’’ for scores of staff- Noble Eagle before deploying in support of league Lane Evans made to push this issue ers over the years. If you were moving to Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation forward in Congress. I am proud to be car- Washington, D.C. for your first job and were Iraqi Freedom. In 2003, the 118th deployed rying the torch that Lane passed on, and com- looking for a place to live, you called Ginny. If ten C–130’s and over 320 personnel to the mend him for the hope he has instilled in the you were not feeling well or if you needed a Middle East in direct support of combat oper- comfort women and the communities that ride to the hospital, you would go see Ginny. ations in Iraq. The members of the 118th re- have worked so hard on their behalf by bring- This includes the little, but meaningful things, fused to let living in tents in the desert prevent ing this issue to Congress. too. For example, if someone was having a them from establishing a bare base in support Madam Speaker, to put it frankly, the few birthday in the office and you were looking for of the largest contingent of C–130’s ever surviving comfort women in the world who live a card to have everyone sign, you would go based in a combat environment, with over 46 with this burden are dying. We must help them ask Ginny. Those are just a few of the exam- C–130’s located at a single base. achieve some peace of mind by moving this ples of what she has done for the young peo- Madam Speaker, the world is safer because resolution forward. For the women who sur- ple who have worked in the office. of the men and women of the 118th. The na- vived this brutality, this resolution dem- Ginny Gano has been the heart of this office tion owes them our thanks on their 85th anni- onstrates that our nation supports them and and in my district for years, and she will be versary. These brave Americans are members hears their voices calling for justice. missed. So today, on behalf of my wife, Caro- of our community both in and out of uniform. f lyn, and my current and former staff, I want to Nashville is a better place for having the 118th thank her for her service, but most of all for Air Wing, and I am proud to represent them. RECOGNIZING GINNY GANO FOR her friendship over the years. f HER YEARS OF SERVICE TO Madam Speaker, please join me in honoring OHIO’S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DIS- Ginny Gano on her retirement from federal A TRIBUTE TO JOHN T. TRICT service as the ‘‘first sergeant’’ of Ohio’s 7th CAULFIELD, ESQ. UPON HIS RE- Congressional District. TIREMENT HON. DAVID L. HOBSON f OF OHIO HON. BRIAN HIGGINS CELEBRATING THE 85TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK SARY OF THE 105TH AIRLIFT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 31, 2007 SQUADRON OF THE 118TH AIR- Mr. HOBSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today LIFT WING Wednesday, January 31, 2007 to recognize and honor a valued member of Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise to my staff, who is retiring after 37 years of work- HON. JIM COOPER commend Mr. John Thomas Caulfield for over ing on behalf of the constituents of Ohio’s 7th OF TENNESSEE 25 years of outstanding service to the Con- Congressional District. Virginia Gano, known IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gress and over 30 years of public service. by most everyone as ‘‘Ginny,’’ is retiring this Mr. Caulfield has been known as a ‘‘law- week from her post as the scheduler and ex- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 yer’s lawyer’’ on Capitol Hill and has provided ecutive assistant to me and the two previous Mr. COOPER. Madam Speaker, today I rise all manner of counseling to the Congress in- members who held this seat. in honor of the 85th anniversary of the 105th cluding as a legal strategist and accomplished A native of Springfield, Ginny started work- squadron of the 118th Airlift Wing in our Ten- expert on the legislative process as the Gen- ing for former Congressman Clarence ‘‘Bud’’ nessee Air National Guard. The roots of this eral Counsel to the Capitol Police Board, the Brown, Jr. after graduating from Dennison Uni- storied squadron reach as far back as World Chief of Police and the U.S. Capitol Police for versity and the Katharine Gibbs School. When War I, and their brave service continues today the past 20 years. Bud decided to run for governor in Ohio, in military operations around the world. His contributions on behalf of the men and former Senator Mike DeWine won the seat, The unit received federal recognition in women of the Capitol Police and the entire and Ginny stayed on to work for him. 1921 and was assigned to the U.S. Army’s Congress are truly immeasurable. His unique When I came here in 1991, Ginny said that 30th ‘‘Old Hickory’’ Division. The unit adopted insights on Congressional operations and the she would give me her resume, and I told her, the name dubbing themselves the ‘‘Old Hick- institutional functions render him one of the ‘‘Ginny, I know that when you win the 7th con- ory Squadron’’ and their insignia still bears the few who, by direct experience, understand the gressional district, you win Ginny, too. You image of Old Hickory himself, Andrew Jack- complex and sometimes arcane interplay be- come with the office. You don’t need a re- son, riding on horseback. tween and among the Houses of Congress sume.’’ That began not only a wonderful work- At the onset of World War II, the unit mobi- and congressional entities. ing relationship, but a warm friendship, too. lized for this global conflict. Members of the His dedication to the protection of the legal Ginny is one of the kindest and most out- 105th Squadron made history around the institutional interests of the federal legislative going people that you’ll ever come across. world on observation missions, antisubmarine branch has led to him being recognized na- She knows the people who keep the Capitol patrols, reconnaissance, and bombardment. tionally and even internationally as a First complex running—from the personnel who run The men of the 105th flew over 100 missions Amendment expert. He has been called upon

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Addition- of New York relative to the development and topher Eney and his oversight responsibilities ally, John currently serves as the Chairman of implementation of free expression demonstra- for the U.S. Capitol Police Memorial Fund the Member Information Security Committee tion, regulatory system balancing, and funda- originally established to assist the widow and leading the credit union’s effort to ensure the mental First Amendment rights of free speech, children of deceased Capitol Police Private protection of member personal information se- with appropriate governmental limitations. His First Class Jacob Joseph Chestnut and Detec- curity and related privacy Issues. profound grasp of these sometimes nuanced tive John Michael Gibson, the only Capitol Po- Madam Speaker, the retirement of John and competing constitutional and legal inter- lice officers ever killed in the line of duty have Thomas Caulfield from service to the Con- ests is demonstrated almost daily as he pro- always been treasured accomplishments for gress will bring a sense of loss not only for his vides advice and counsel to the Capitol Police him. substantive legal scholarship and acumen in Board and the Capitol Police. Another example of John’s unique and his- such diverse areas of expertise as constitu- A native of Buffalo, New York, John has al- torical contribution to the professional develop- tional law, employment and labor law, appro- ways maintained his ‘‘down-to-earth’’ roots as ment, respect and prestige attributable to the priations law, criminal law and procedure, as a person of integrity, humility, trustworthiness Capitol Police is his tireless legal analysis, well as in all aspects of legislative process and truthfulness with a ‘‘what you see is what statutory drafting and advocacy spanning sev- and advocacy, but also I trust these revered you get’’ approach to all endeavors. However, eral years and culminating in the passage of halls of Congress will miss John’s engaging it is his keen legal intellect and overwhelming the Capitol Police Retirement Act of 1990. personality, his spontaneous and humorous ethic for hard work combined with a This long sought law enforcement retirement wit and ready smile. Runyonesque, street-wise toughness that al- initiative for the Capitol Police was viewed by Madam Speaker, it has often been said that lowed him to remain calm during the many many as one of the most significant formal, ‘‘everyone is replaceable.’’ Well maybe at long emergencies and critical situations that he was and historical statutory measures enacted by last we have found in John Thomas Caulfield asked to handle on behalf of the Congress. the Congress that recognized and treated the exception to that maxim. An accomplished student-athlete in high Capitol Police similar to the FBI and the Se- Please join me in extending a heartfelt ex- school and college, he has been recognized cret Service as well all other executive branch pression of appreciation for John’s many years for academic and athletic honors including federal law enforcement officers. of dedicated and conscientious public service being inducted into the Canisius High School However, one of the most difficult chal- on behalf of the Congress and the Capitol Po- Hall of Fame as well as academic and athletic lenges that John successfully faced relates to lice and hearty congratulations on retirement honors at John Carroll University. When his collateral appointment as the Chief Legal to John, his wife Susan, his children, Jace and asked, John has credited his Jesuit education Advisor of the United State Capitol Incident Molly, and his entire family. and athletic participation as the cornerstone of Management Team, the congressionally ap- f pointed anthrax terrorists acts response entity his intellectual curiosity, thirst for knowledge REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF charged by Congress with the responsibility to and his drive to compete. This combination of THE FEDERAL BUILDING LO- address the anthrax terrorist acts of October attributes has allowed him, as an advocate, to CATED AT 167 NORTH MAIN 2001 widely reported as the deadliest attacks temper the spirit of litigation ‘‘combat’’ with an STREET IN MEMPHIS, TEN- in the history of the United States. Neither the eye toward resolution when it would be in the NESSEE AS THE ‘‘CLIFFORD overwhelming long hours, the unique and var- best interest of his client. It has been said by DAVIS/ODELL HORTON FEDERAL ied legal complexities, nor the personal and at least one opposing counsel that ‘‘even BUILDING’’ though we were on opposite sides, I knew he professional responsibilities placed on John was always a straight shooter and I could take relative to the decision-making process as to him at his word.’’ the appropriate remediation of the buildings HON. STEVE COHEN Another Capitol Hill attorney said, ‘‘If he had and the protection of individuals, nor the re- OF TENNESSEE to knock heads with me, he would tell me up- quirements of his regular duties as General IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES front and then he’d help me up afterward.’’ Counsel could diminish his commitment to the Wednesday, January 31, 2007 While the breadth of his legal skills are well- continuity of the Congress and his service to Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, Odell Horton known in Washington, DC, his unique exper- the Capitol Police Board, the Capitol Police was appointed to the United States District tise in constitutional law, litigation, including and the Congress. Court for the Western District of Tennessee by legal negotiations and settlements, legislative Moreover, in virtually all serious and difficult President Jimmy Carter on May 12, 1980, the drafting and advocacy is unquestionably supe- challenges confronted by the Capitol Police first black federal judge appointed since Re- rior. Yet John, out of a deep sense of humility Board and the Capitol Police during his ten- construction. Judge Horton served as chief and commitment to public service, shrugs off ure, Caulfield has been heavily relied upon for judge of the district from January 1, 1987 until any praise and dismisses his accomplish- his unique problem-solving skills. Indeed, after December 31, 1993. ments, saying ‘‘that is what I expect of myself receiving notice of a matter that was seem- Born in Boliver, Tennessee on May 13, as a public servant.’’ John also is often cred- ingly beyond repair John was consistently 1929, Odell Horton was the oldest of four boys ited with an uncanny knack for instantaneous called upon to find a solution. Under these and a girl. Horton’s father was a laborer and legal analysis and an ability to synthesize type of pressure circumstances and with a sin- his mother took in laundry. Horton’s first job at complex legal issues into simple and under- gular focus, even when faced with the inevi- the age of six was delivering laundry for his standable terms. table ‘‘finger pointing’’ of those involved, mother. He and all his siblings picked cotton, To a large degree, John has credited the Caulfield, is almost legendary for his some- stacked lumber and took other odd jobs to development of his expertise in the legislative times impatient retort ‘‘I’m not interested in help support the family. process to his work as a subcommittee coun- fault, you came to me to find a fix.’’ In the de- After graduating high school in 1946, Odell sel for Chairman and former Congressman velopment of resolutions in crisis management Horton enlisted in the Marine Corps. He took Henry J. Nowak of Buffalo. While he has dedi- John exhibits an uncanny ability to quickly as- an early discharge ten months later and en- cated much of his own time to mentoring and sess a given situation and synthesize a pro- tered Morehouse College in Atlanta, using the helping other young lawyers with the career posed solution providing a legal and litigation, GI bill to finance the tuition. By the time Hor- development, one of his favorite mentoring as well as political and public relations risks in ton graduated in 1951, the Korean War was tips, he learned from his experience under Mr. a concise and understandable manner. As underway and he returned for a second tour of Nowak individuals especially those who work former Doorkeeper of the House of Represent- duty. for the Congress should become so familiar atives, Jim Molloy once confided to a mutual Upon completion of his second tour of duty, with an issue that they become ‘‘masters of friend, ‘‘John has one of the sharpest and best which included graduating from the U. S. Navy the 30 second briefing.’’ analytical minds I have ever seen.’’ School of Journalism, Horton entered Howard However, by all accounts, John remains John has also demonstrated his dedication University in Washington, D.C., where he re- most proud of his accomplishments as an ad- to service to the Congressional community by ceived his law degree in 1956. Horton moved vocate for the men and women of the Capitol serving as a volunteer member of the Board of to Memphis, rented a one-room office upstairs Police. Even though it is rare, indeed, that a Directors of the Wright Patman Congressional at 145 Beale Street, and opened his law prac- public servant can be provided with an oppor- Federal Credit Union for approximately 20 tice. tunity to directly impact and improve the lives years. During his service on the Board of Di- Horton was in private practice from 1957 to of individuals, John’s successful advocacy for rectors, the credit union has achieved much 1962 and then was an Assistant United States

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week ment, with the black sanitation workers in ers and committed himself to helping shed also pays tribute to the thousands of commu- Memphis on strike, Mayor Henry Loeb ap- light on the atrocities committed by the brutal nity-based and system-based victim services pointed Horton as director of the city’s hos- tyrant and to help put an end to the abhorrent providers and to the criminal justice and allied pitals, making him the only black division di- nightmare that is the Castro regime. On March professionals who provide critical support and rector in City Hall at the time. Horton dealt 20, 2003, as part of the totalitarian regime’s assistance to victims every day, of every with a bitter strike by hospital workers, who ruthless crackdown on pro-democracy activ- week, of every single year. National Crime were represented by the same union leader- ists, Mr. Ubals Gonza´lez was arrested and, Victims’ Rights Week has since been pro- ship as the sanitation workers. During the after a farce trial, ‘‘sentenced’’ to 20 years in claimed annually with ceremonies and observ- strike, Horton confronted officials at the Uni- the totalitarian gulag. ances in Washington, DC, and in thousands of versity of Tennessee’s medical school over After this sham trial, Mr. Ubals Gonza´lez communities throughout our Nation. the way their doctors treated patients at the was sentenced to 20 years in Castro’s mania- President Reagan’s strong emphasis on the hospitals. Judge Horton ordered the desegre- cal dungeon for nothing other than a peaceful rights and needs of crime victims led to the gation of William F. Bowld hospital and began exercise of his fundamental right to voice his passage of the Victims of Crime Act, which in moving some indigent patients to Bowld and opinion. Let me be very clear, Mr. Ubals 1984 created the Crime Victims Fund. Since Crump hospitals, which had been reserved for Gonza´lez in suffering in depraved conditions then, the Crime Victims Fund has dedicated paying patients from the UT doctors’ private that the U.S. State Department describes as, more than $8 billion collected from criminal practices. In 1969, he received the L.M. ‘‘Harsh and life threatening’’ in which ‘‘police fines—not taxpayers’ dollars—that annually Graves Memorial Health Award as the person and prison officials beat, neglect, isolate and supports more than 4,400 victim assistance who did the most to advance the cause of deny medical treatment to detainees and pris- programs serving some 3.8 million victims, health care in Memphis. oners.’’ and compensation to more than 165,000 vic- Judge Horton stepped down from the bench As always with prisoners of conscience in tims for their unreimbursed medical expenses, to serve as the President of LeMoyne-Owen Cuba, Mr. Ubals Gonza´lez does not suffer this lost wages and funeral costs. The adage, College, a historically African-American liberal torture alone. According to the International ‘‘crime doesn’t pay, victims do,’’ is challenged arts college, from 1970 to 1974. Committee for Democracy in Cuba, his wife, by the VOCA fund, which rightfully holds of- Judge Horton returned to federal service Mayelı´n Bolı´var Gonza´lez, must travel by train fenders accountable for their criminal actions, upon his appointment as reporter for the with her three children to visit her husband in with fines ensuring that crime victims receive Speedy Trial Act Implementation Committee prison. However, since the train does not stop the services and support they so greatly need by the Western District Court of Tennessee at the prison, Mrs. Ubals is forced to watch and deserve. And the Congressional Victims’ and later served as U. S. Bankruptcy Judge her two oldest children jump from a moving Rights Caucus has worked since its inception from 1976 to 1980. train before following suit, holding the young- to preserve the intent and integrity of the After having served as both jurist and chief est in her arms every single time she attempts Crime Victims Fund as created by President justice for the United States District Court for to visit her husband. Reagan nearly a quarter century ago. the Western District of Tennessee, Judge Hor- Mr. Ubals Gonza´lez is a brilliant example of The 2007 National Crime Victims’ Rights ton took senior judge status on May 16, 1995, the fighting spirit of the Cuban people: of their Week theme is ‘‘Victims’ Rights: Every Victim. and two years later, closed his Memphis of- rejection of the brutality, discrimination and de- Every Time.’’ Today more than ever, these fice. pravity of the totalitarian despot. He is lan- simple words resonate with greater importance Judge Odell Horton is remembered as a guishing in repulsive squalor because he does than ever before. In the decade between 1994 calm and patient judge, who carefully and de- not subscribe to the lies and propaganda and 2004, the National Crime Victimization liberately explained legal concepts to jurors. forced upon Cuba by the communist regime. Survey found that violent crime rates declined, Judge Horton and his wife, Evie L. (nee Madam Speaker, it is unconscionable that reaching the lowest level ever recorded in Randolph), were married for over fifty years human beings just 90 miles from our shore 2005. Unfortunately last year, the FBI’s Uni- and have two sons, Odell, Jr. and Christopher, are locked in a barbarously cruel gulag be- form Crime Reports reported that crime is, who graduated from his alma mater, More- cause they believe they have a right to free- once again, on the rise—violent crime rose 3.7 house College in Atlanta. dom and a democratic government. My Col- percent; murders increased 1.4 percent; rob- Odell Horton’s wife, Evie, spoke for so many leagues, we must demand freedom and beries were up nearly 10 percent; and arson in both his professional and personal life when human rights for all people, especially those increased by nearly 7 percent. This means she stated after his death, ‘‘He was a rare and who live under the darkness of totalitarian re- more victims than ever suffer the indignation precious jewel in the crown of humanity and gimes. We must demand the unconditional of crime, and have significant losses that af- made all our lives richer and better because freedom for Manuel Ubals Gonza´lez and every fect them physically, emotionally, financially he passed this way.’’ prisoner of conscience in totalitarian Cuba. and spiritually. Our caucus and our Congress f f must recommit our energies to ensure that ‘‘every victim of every crime’’ has access to FREEDOM FOR MANUEL UBALS INTRODUCTION OF 2007 NATIONAL ´ support and services. GONZALEZ CRIME VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK I know that my colleagues in Congress have RESOLUTION heard a great deal about violence and victim- HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART ization, and have heard from those who are OF FLORIDA HON. JIM COSTA directly affected: IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA The teenage girl who leaves home for the first time to go to college, only to be drugged Wednesday, January 31, 2007 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and raped at a campus party; or the young Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. mother who is beaten by her husband on a Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak about Mr. COSTA. Madam Speaker, as co-chair of regular basis, but fears leaving him because Manuel Ubals Gonza´lez, a political prisoner in the Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus, I he’s threatened to kill her kids, and she has totalitarian Cuba. rise today to introduce the 2007 National no money, nor no place to go. Mr. Ubals Gonza´lez, President of the Polit- Crime Victims’ Rights Week Resolution on be- ‘‘Every victim. Every time.’’ ical Prisoners and Ex-Prisoners Club in Guan- half of myself and my caucus co-chair, Con- Or the elderly man—no different from our tanamo, Cuba, is a peaceful pro-democracy gressman TED POE of Texas. This resolution parents—who is abused in a nursing home; or activist who has worked for basic human expresses Congress’s support of the goals the parents whose only son is killed in a vio- rights for the people of Cuba. The persistent and ideals of National Crime Victims’ Rights lent drunk driving crash. repression of human rights on that oppressed Week and the efforts to increase public aware- ‘‘Every victim. Every time.’’ island forced Mr. Ubals Gonza´les to choose ness of the rights, needs, and concerns of Or the horrific day that nobody will ever for- between a life without rights or fighting for the crime victims and survivors in the United get—September 11, 2001—when nearly 3,000

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Yet when we consider ‘‘crimi- crude oil hovering around $60 a barrel and provide for consumers who purchase a new nal justice,’’ that’s pretty much what it is about: natural gas around $8.00 per btu, renewable concept vehicle which combines hybrid and justice for the criminal and, still too often, little energy like wind, solar, biomass, ethanol and flexible fuel technologies that will be available consideration is given to justice for victims. biodiesel have started to become economically to consumers in the near future. It is this mar- National Crime Victims’ Rights Week gives us competitive sources of energy for our nation’s riage of these technologies that will create a the chance to talk about ‘‘victim justice’’—jus- consumers and businesses. By advancing the vehicle that will be better steward to our envi- tice for innocent folks whose lives are irrev- use and knowledge of renewable energy, we ronment and will further reduce our depend- ocably altered by crime. It gives Congress the can lower demand for imported oil and lead ence on foreign sources of oil. In providing opportunity to say, ‘‘yes,’’ every victim of every our nation towards energy independence. this tax credit, we promote a greater sense of crime should receive information about their One of the components I introduced today innovation for the future of automobiles. case; to say, ‘‘of course’’ every victim of every will push forward an aggressive schedule for In addition to renewable fuels, I believe we crime should be offered protective measures renewable fuels by mandating the renewable also need to make a serious investment in re- to make them feel safe; to say, ‘‘absolutely,’’ content of gasoline to be 25 billion gallons by newable sources of energy like wind, solar every victim of every crime that results in a 2025. Under the energy bill, we are mandating and biomass. It is for this reason I have intro- conviction should receive restitution directly that the renewable content of gasoline be at 4 duced three different bills that will make cur- from the offenders who harmed them. America’s victims’ rights movement is lead- billion gallons by 2006 which is 2% of total rent tax incentives permanent. The residential ing our entire Nation in this direction. Today, gasoline. Once implemented, the ‘‘25 by 25’’ energy efficient tax credit, wind energy pro- victims of crime and those who serve them initiative would raise that percentage up to duction tax credit and the renewable energy have not only a voice, but a vision for what 12.5%. production tax credit all have been effective in justice should look like in America. Today, For farmers, the 25 billion gallon require- promoting the investment and production of there are over 32,000 laws that define and ment means better commodity prices for corn renewable energy. With energy sources like protect victims’ rights. We have over 10,000 and soy and more importantly it means jobs. wind, solar and biomass, the up front costs for organizations in our communities and in our According to the Renewable Fuels Associa- investment by producers and consumers are systems of justice that help victims cope in the tion, a new ethanol plant will: expand the eco- high. By giving individuals and businesses aftermath of crime, and help victims recover. nomic base of the local economy by $110.2 small incentives, like the $2,000 solar credit, Criminal justice is no longer all about the of- million, generate an additional $19.6 million of we can make it easier for these technologies fender; it is rightfully becoming very much household income, support the creation of as to be taken advantage of. about the victims. many as 694 permanent new jobs throughout In closing, Madam Speaker, I believe we I am proud to be one of the cofounders, the entire economy of the United States and need to take many different approaches in along with Representative POE, of the Con- generate at least $1.2 million in new tax rev- making America energy independent. With the gressional Victims’ Rights Caucus. The goals enue for the state and local governments. Energy Policy Act of 2005, we took steps for- of the Victims’ Rights Caucus are to (1) rep- One problem we face in the advancement of ward in reducing our dependence on foreign resent crime victims in the United States renewable fuels is the sub par infrastructure oil by creating policy that increased the use of through the bipartisan legislation that reflects we currently have in place. With ethanol and renewable energy in tandem with increasing their interests, rights and needs; (2) provide biodiesel plants mostly focused within the mid- our domestic production of energy sources. an ongoing forum for proactive interactions be- west and with only around 1,000 fuel stations Due to the energy bill, we have seen over tween the U.S. Congress and national victim that carry E–85 transportation fuels, it is es- $100 million invested in wind energy and four assistance organizations to enhance mutual sential that we provide tax incentives for the to five new ethanol and biodiesel plants in my education, legislative advocacy and initiatives construction and development of ethanol and district. In total, we saw investment in renew- that promote justice for all—including victims biodiesel plants. Another bill that I will be intro- able energy double in the United States to $68 of crime; and (3) seek opportunities for public ducing, the Renewable Fuels Infrastructure billion dollars. education initiatives to help people in America Improvement Act of 2007, builds upon the re- We need this investment in renewable en- to understand the impact of crime on victims, lationship between renewable fuels and indus- ergy to continue. These bills are good for and to encourage their involvement in crime try that started in the last energy bill. The leg- farmers, the automobile industry, businesses, prevention, victim assistance, and community islation achieves this by providing multiple tax consumers, the environment and most impor- safety. We have an Advisory Group of victims, incentives for the construction and develop- tantly, the goal of reducing our dependence on survivors, victim advocates and justice profes- ment of an infrastructure that will be more able foreign oil. I believe the legislation that I have sionals who serve as our ‘‘eyes and ears’’ to to expand past the Midwest. introduced today, achieves the goals in renew- victims and survivors of crime, and they are The legislation will provide an aggressive 7- able energy we need to achieve. I ask my col- not shy about letting us know what victims year depreciation schedule for all ethanol and leagues to join me in moving forward with this need. biodiesel refining equipment. Also included innovative approach. And we have learned that one thing victims within this section is a provision that will ex- f need, the one thing that victims deserve, is pand and extend the installation of alternative recognition of their suffering, and recognition fuel refueling property that we in Congress TRIBUTE TO EAGLE SCOUTS of their need for justice, and their need for passed earlier this year. The provision will supportive services. ‘‘Victims’ Rights: Every allow taxpayers to claim a more effective per- HON. DOUG LAMBORN Victim. Every Time.’’ centage tax credit for the cost of installing OF COLORADO This is what 2007 National Crime Victims’ clean-fuel vehicle refueling property to be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rights Week is all about. And this is what used in a trade or business of the taxpayer or Congress can commit to by passing the Na- installed at the principal residence of the tax- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 tional Crime Victims’ Rights Week resolution. payer. This ramped up percentage schedule Mr. LAMBORN. Madam Speaker, the fol- f would help accelerate the construction of the lowing is a list of young men who embody INTRODUCTION OF RENEWABLE E–85 infrastructure. service and responsibility and have received ENERGY LEGISLATION Another piece of legislation I introduced the status of Eagle Scout. Today I want to ap- today ensures that government agencies will plaud their achievement. expand their use of renewable fuels. Under As a proud parent of four Eagle Scouts my- HON. JERRY WELLER this bill, departments and agencies will have to self, I can attest to the hard work and dedica- OF ILLINOIS purchase ethanol and biodiesel where it is tion these men have put forth to become an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES competitively priced to gasoline and diesel. In Eagle Scout. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 the mentality of ‘‘practice what you preach’’ it Only 5 percent of all Boy Scouts attain the Mr. WELLER of Illinois. Madam Speaker, I is time for our own Federal government to in- highest advancement rank of Eagle Scout. To rise today to introduce a package of legislation crease their use of ethanol and biodiesel do so, a Boy Scout must excel in areas of

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Madam Speaker, I rise ing products—Guardian Industries employs Service and responsibility are the foundation today to pay tribute to Mr. S. Jerrard Smith, a nearly 19,000 workers, including more than of the Boy Scouts of America, and these fine philanthropist and leader for Colorado Springs. 1,000 in southeast Michigan. Guardian’s com- young men have mastered an array of skills. He was a respected businessman, who mitment to making southeast Michigan a focus Today I want to honor their commitment to served as president of Western Forge from point for innovation can be seen through the these principles. 1998–2001 and also the managing director of company’s Science & Technology Center. Guardian has also been an active supporter of It is my privilege today to congratulate the the Colorado Baking Company. Yet what he valued more than any of these accomplish- the community, such as offering scholarships following Eagle Scouts on their fine accom- for local students pursuing advance education plishment: ments was a drive for making the community of Colorado Springs a better place for all resi- and providing financial support to the Detroit Morgan Campbell, Anthony Stokes, Michael dents. Symphony Orchestra. Maloof, Colin Bornmann, Daryl Lambert, Tyler Mr. Smith epitomized philanthropy and giv- Madam Speaker, Guardian Industries has Campbell, David Benhammou, Joshua Bonlek, ing. Under his leadership, fundraising grew been a leader in the United States and global Jacob Gelsinger, James Allen, Andrew over 18 percent during his 5 years as United glass, automotive, and building products in- Perroni, Eric Gillaspie, Stephen Byvoet, Erik Way president, to more than $5.5 million that dustries. I congratulate them on their 75th an- Schlabs, Aaron Straight. goes a long way toward community projects niversary as they continue to implement its Timothy Martin, Erik Umland, Charles and revitalization. He has left a legacy for philosophy of entrepreneurship and progres- Overbay, Nathaniel Jeffrey, Christopher Wu, Pikes Peak United Way that no other has nor sive management. Jeffrey Marlor, Michael McCreight, Benjamin ever will. f Kush, Adam Colvin, Anil Damle, Michael Jo- Jerry was a man with great vision and a HONORING DR. MARSHA COLEMAN- seph, Alexander Norr, Jonathan Miller, Steven passion for giving. He lived all of the core prin- Falk, Peter Zupan, Aaron Schlagheck, Jacob ADEBAYO FOR HER LIFELONG ciples that United Way champions—Respect, COMMITMENT TO CIVIL RIGHTS Whatcott, Mathew Jennings, Christopher Caring, Fairness, Integrity, Competence, Cele- Howe, Brandon Turner. bration and Passion. Friends described him as HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Austin Nestlerode, Aric Higgins, Aaron a renaissance man, who enjoyed symphony, OF MARYLAND Burkhart, Gregory Wingerter, Stephen opera, gardening, and gourmet cooking, a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Fitzwater, Christopher Malley, Andrew man equally at ease talking about football and Petering, Andrew Renehan, Michael Tope, azaleas. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Gregory Williams, Joshua Antuna, Jeff Tindell, There was a special place in his heart for Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Madam Speaker, I rise Gabriel Bennett, Joseph Becar, Stephen this community and the United Way. He had today, as we begin observance of Black His- Marzulla, Alexander McElhaney, Kyle Moody, served the agency first as chair in the 1980s, tory Month, to pay tribute to one of my con- Nathan Bennion, Peter Zupan, Jeffery and was its chair again in 2002, when the po- stituents, Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo, a Seymore. sition of CEO opened and he sought it. leader in the struggle for civil rights and work- Andrew Kugler, Charles Balch, Joshua Jerry passed away while doing something er protection. Godshall, Timothy Jutras, Devin Sperle, Chris- he loved—running in North Cheyenne Canyon. Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo won an his- topher Weiler, John Vogt, Cameron Ackley, Jerry touched the lives of everyone he met, toric lawsuit in 2000 against the Environmental Austin Williams, Stephen Cooley, Christopher his legacy is eternal. The City of Colorado Protection Agency for race, sex, and color dis- Maddox, Benjamin Carlson, Nicholas Holmes, Springs is deeply grateful for his contributions crimination and a hostile work environment. As Forrest Lampella, David Law, Daniel and he will be missed. a result of this victory and her subsequent tes- McConkie, Kyle Spencer, Adam Stanton, Mark f timony before Congress, the Notification of Nader, Tyler Hill. Federal Employees Anti-Discrimination and TRIBUTE TO GUARDIAN INDUS- Benjamin Hallgarth, Daniel Evans, Brian Retaliation Act (‘‘NO FEAR Act’’) was passed TRIES AND ITS 75TH ANNIVER- by Congress and signed into law. Thousands Hicks, Nicholas Glass, Aaron Busse, Derek SARY Kirchhoefer, Alexander Ramsay, William of federal workers and their families have ben- Whittemore, Jr., Luke Saunders, Connor efited from this law. O’Laughlin, Nicholas Davis, Aaron Novy, Ian HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG After passage of this legislation, Dr. Cole- Watson, Sean Steele, Jordan Barnett, Kenji OF MICHIGAN man-Adebayo formed the No FEAR Coalition, Tanabe, Christopher Ciccolella, Bryan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a group of civil rights and whistle-blowing or- ganizations dedicated to working for increased Bredfeldt, Jonathan Johnson, Christopher Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Temple. legislative protections for federal employees, Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I who speak out to protect the public good. We Michael Temple, Matthew Davidson, Adam want to pay tribute to Guardian Industries must ensure that these courageous individuals Feliz, Sean Anderson, David Lloyd, Raymond which is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this are not penalized. Stauffer, Adam Khan, Stephen Hornung, Ste- week. This company’s positive impact on Dr. Coleman-Adebayo has had a distin- phen Gremillion, Robert Miller, Adam Jensen, Michigan’s economy should be commended guished academic career. She earned a B.A. Peter Mattingly, Benjamin Provolt, Robert and I am pleased they are headquartered in degree from Barnard College/Columbia Uni- Burns, James Dwyer, Christopher Hare, Nich- my district, in Auburn Hills, Michigan. versity and a doctorate degree from the Mas- olas Cunningham, Skylar Warner, Jared Guardian is one of the largest manufactur- sachusetts Institute of Technology. She holds Stoltz, Erik Rodriguez. ers of float glass and fabricated glass prod- an academic chair at George Mason Univer- Adam Phipps, Adam Muffler, Jeseph ucts. They also manufacture and supply the sity and is an Adjunct Professor at the Yeurdjian, Seth Grover, Matthew Heimerman, automotive industry with a variety of exterior Georgetown University School of Foreign Krystopher Ford, Robert Burton, James Nealy, products and have a significant presence in Studies. She has also taught at MIT, American Carson Hiltbrand, Nathan Mather, Matthew the building materials distribution business. In University and the University of California at Sewell, Nicholas Kramer, Matthew Ford, Mi- addition, Guardian is the world’s largest pro- Santa Barbara. chael Coleman, Kevin Zrust, Trevor Wallner, ducer of mirrors. Dr. Coleman-Adebayo has served at the Jordan Smiley, Matthew Zrust, Nikolas Guardian Industries began in 1932 as United Nations, representing it in Ethiopia and Rajcevich, Bryan Rapacz. Guardian Glass Company, a small windshield Tanzania. At the National Summit on Africa, Colby Baker, Chad Barens, Alma Dally, fabricator in Detroit, Michigan. In 1968, the she chaired the Sustainable Development and Daniel Hellewell, Kurt Hanson, Roger company changed its name to Guardian In- Environment Expert Group and was the Exec- Greenlaw III, Andrew Grimald, Aaron Cowles, dustries Corporation and two years later they utive Secretary for the U.S./South Africa Bi-na- Thomas Lightbody. opened their first float glass manufacturing line tional Commission.

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She was selected by the National IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am pleased to recognize all of the mem- Whistleblower Center as one of the most influ- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 bers of the Blountstown forestry team who ential ‘‘truth-tellers’’ in the United States and contributed to the victory. The championship was inducted into the Project on Government Ms. ESHOO. Madam Speaker, I am proud team consisted of Blountstown students Nic Oversight’s Hall of Fame. Dr. Coleman- to introduce the Permanent Internet Tax Free- Stoltzfus, Will Leonard, Max Herndon, and Adebayo is the subject of a major motion pic- dom Act of 2007. This legislation completes Jennie Fagen. As the winning team, these ex- ture, currently in production, entitled ‘‘No the work begun by Congress in 1998, by per- ceptional students received scholarships to FEAR: The Marsha Coleman-Adebayo Story.’’ manently banning discriminatory or duplicative further their educations at a post-secondary in- state or local taxes on Internet access and e- stitution of their choice. Leading the team of Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join commerce. me in saluting Dr. Marsha Coleman-Adebayo future agricultural professionals was When Congress first instituted a temporary Blountstown FFA sponsor Ron Mears. for her lifelong commitment to civil and work- moratorium in 1998, the goal was to promote ers’ rights. These students have demonstrated impres- the growth of online commerce and encourage sive knowledge in the area of forest manage- universal access. This policy has been a re- f ment, and I’m so proud of their hard work and sounding success, fostering growth in produc- their dedication to this important field. On be- tivity and innovation and widening public ac- half of my fellow Floridians, I applaud the HONORING NEWARK MAYOR DAVID cess to information. A 2006 report by the Pew W. SMITH Blountstown Future Farmers of America on Internet and American Life Project dem- their victory and national recognition. onstrated that 73 percent of those polled were Internet users, up from 66 percent in a similar f HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK 2005 survey. While Americans use the Inter- LANE EVANS POST OFFICE OF CALIFORNIA net for a myriad of reasons, e-commerce has BUILDING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES particularly flourished and continues to grow at an exceptional rate. In 2006 alone, online re- SPEECH OF Wednesday, January 31, 2007 tail exceeded $100 billion, increasing 24 per- HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY cent over 2005. OF ILLINOIS Mr. STARK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Despite the successes we have seen, there IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to the Mayor of Newark, California, is still much work to be done. Internet usage David W. Smith. Mayor Smith has served the still lags behind in rural and lower income Monday, January 29, 2007 citizens of Newark, California for 27 years. He areas and the United States has fallen from Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Madam Speaker, I rise has the distinction of being the longest serving 4th to 16th in broadband penetration world- in strong support of H.R. 521 which would Mayor in California and presently the fourth wide since 2001. In order to reverse this trend, designate the United States Postal Service longest serving Mayor in the United States. we need to ensure that access costs are kept building located at 2633 11th Street in Rock Mayor Smith is a native of Detroit, Michigan. to a minimum. Prohibiting unnecessary access Island, IL, as the Lane Evans Post Office He has extensive management experience in taxes will help accomplish this goal. Building. I thank Representative HARE for in- the private sector and is currently Executive We also need to allow unfettered access to troducing this legislation. Director for Asset and Enterprise Management the products and new services that are only Lane Evans has been a close and dear Systems at Ohlone College. available through the Internet and prevent friend to me and my husband, Bob Creamer, His government experience is equally im- multiple layers of state and local taxes. Other- since Lane’s very first campaign in 1982. That pressive. He was elected to the Newark City wise, we will open the door to a myriad of bar- friendship, through thick and thin, has been Council in 1976 and was elected Mayor in riers to Internet commerce that will drive con- and will always be so precious to us. We are 1978. He has served in the United States sumers from a web-based marketplace and grateful to Lane for being such an important Conference of Mayors in a myriad of capac- stifle innovation. part of our lives. We love him very much. ities including Trustee on the Executive Com- Congress twice passed extensions to the I had the privilege of working for Lane mittee, Nominating Committee Chair, Member- moratorium in 2001 and again in 2004. Unfor- Evans’s first campaign. At the time Lane de- ship Committee Chair, member of the Arts tunately, in November of this year the most re- clared his candidacy, he was considered a Committee and the Education Committee. cent extension will expire. Should Congress sacrificial lamb running against a well-en- fail to renew this moratorium the continued Mayor Smith is past President of the Ala- trenched Republican incumbent. His winning growth and progress in Internet access and e- seemed like a pipe dream. However, there meda Conference of Mayors and former commerce will be endangered. Chairman of the Alameda County Transpor- was something special in this young, legal as- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- sistance attorney, and he quietly fought to win tation Authority. He is Chairman of the Newark porting my efforts to make this moratorium Redevelopment Agency, the Newark Commu- his seat in the House, giving the many labor permanent and finally assure consumers that union workers, consumer and civil rights activ- nity Development Advisory Committee and the their Internet access and e-commerce will re- Newark Disaster Council. ists, and ordinary residents of this western Illi- main unhindered by discriminatory and dupli- nois district the representation they deserved. His awards and honors are noteworthy. He cative taxes. During that first campaign, Lane was mod- is a life member of the U.S. Jaycees, and had f est, unassuming, friendly, and also inspiring. the honor of being selected as one of Califor- BLOUNTSTOWN FUTURE FARMERS He showed a humble respect for each and nia’s Five Outstanding Young Men, Out- OF AMERICA every voter, addressing them in the soft-spo- standing Young Alumni at Michigan Techno- ken, sincere manner that he never lost. The logical University and is a former member of HON. ALLEN BOYD quiet strength that came from being a United Mensa. He is among the Distinguished Alumni States Marine during the Vietnam era always OF FLORIDA of Calumet High School and received the shone through. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hometown Hero Award from the Newark Na- From the first day and throughout his career tional Little League. Wednesday, January 31, 2007 in the House, Lane Evans remained true to his On March 22, 2007, the Mission Peak Dis- Mr. BOYD of Florida. Madam Speaker, I core progressive beliefs. The working and re- trict of the Boy Scouts of America will present come to the floor today to congratulate a tired men and women of his district and the Mayor Smith with its 2006 ‘‘Good Scout group of students from Blountstown, FL, who veterans throughout the Nation could always Award’’ at a community breakfast in its honor. have recently won the National Future Farm- count on Lane Evans being there for them— I join the community expressing appreciation ers of America Forestry Career Development no excuses, no exceptions. to Mayor David Smith for his commitment to Event at the National FFA Convention in Indi- As the Ranking Democrat of the House Vet- service. anapolis. erans’ Affairs Committee, Lane Evans was

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Madam Speak- Lane Evans has always been a leader in TAXES (PILT) PROGRAM er, on Wednesday night, January 24, 2007, the fight for universal health care. Although the University of Massachusetts presented Parkinson’s disease has forced him to end his Henry M. Thomas III of Springfield, MA, with productive service in the House, he always ac- HON. MARK UDALL its Distinguished Service Award. This award knowledges how fortunate he is to be able to OF COLORADO recognizes the ‘‘demonstrated leadership’’ and afford the best care, while so many Americans IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ‘‘exemplary accomplishments’’ of an individual, are not. He has become an advocate for ex- and I can think of no one more worthy than panding funding for research into the cure for Wednesday, January 31, 2007 my friend Henry Thomas. Parkinson’s and many other diseases that Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Madam Speaker, Henry Thomas is a life-long friend of mine might benefit from government-funded embry- together with my Colorado colleague, Rep- and I would like to extend at this time my heartfelt congratulations to him upon receiving onic stem cell research. resentative JOHN SALAZAR, I am again intro- When Lane Evans retired from the House of ducing legislation to provide permanent fund- this prestigious honor. I would like to include Representatives last year, Senator DURBIN ing for two programs that are very important to in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD today a history said the following: ‘‘There are two kinds of counties and other local units of government of Henry Thomas’s accomplishments and courage in this world. There is physical cour- in Colorado and many other States. dedication to the city of Springfield, social ac- age, which is rare. Then there is even a rarer tivism and education. Congratulations Henry commodity, moral courage. Once in a great Our bill is identical to one we introduced in on an award that is well-deserved. the 109th Congress. Under the bill, the full while you find someone who has both. Lane DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT AWARD PRE- amounts authorized under both the payments Evans is that person.’’ I could not agree with SENTED TO HENRY M. THOMAS III, JANUARY 24, in lieu of taxes, PILT, program and the refuge Senator DURBIN more. 2007. I miss Lane Evans’ presence in the Halls of revenue sharing program would be made No one in our time has made greater civic Congress on a day-to-day basis. However, my available to the Secretary of the Interior annu- contributions to western Massachusetts than sadness is easily deflected by Lane’s legacy ally, for distribution to eligible local govern- Henry M. Thomas III, or shown greater cour- that will ever be reflected in the improved lives ments in accordance with those programs. age and resolve in doing so. His record of achievement during the past three and a half of the veterans of the United States and all This would eliminate the requirement for an- nual appropriations for PILT and refuge rev- decades has been dazzling in its depth and di- the working families who will continue to ben- versity. efit from his outstanding service. enue sharing purposes and would shield them Thomas is president and chief executive of- I urge all of my colleagues to support H.R. against the kind of political short-sightedness ficer of the Urban League of Springfield Inc., 521. demonstrated in the presidential budget that which he joined in 1971 as youth and edu- f has repeatedly failed to request full funding for cation director. The Urban League serves the PILT and has even proposed cuts from African American community by promoting INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION amounts Congress has previously provided. through advocacy and services the academic TO DESIGNATE THE THIRD and social development and the economic While both programs are significant, PILT is self-sufficiency of young people and families. FLOOR OF THE ELLIS ISLAND particularly important for counties in Colorado IMMIGRATION MUSEUM AS THE It also fosters racial inclusion and social jus- and other States that include large expanses tice. ‘‘BOB HOPE MEMORIAL LI- of Federal lands. In 2006, for example, coun- Thomas showed an early aptitude for lead- BRARY’’ ties in Colorado received more than $17.4 mil- ership. Within 4 years he was promoted to di- lion out of a total of more than $232 million rector of voter registration and education at distributed nationwide. the Springfield Urban League, and then to deputy director. In 1975, when only 25 years HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Congress created the PILT program in re- old, he was named president and CEO, the OF NEW YORK sponse to a recommendation of the Public youngest person ever so appointed in an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Land Law Review Commission, chaired by Urban League affiliate. He is a past president Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Representative Wayne N. Aspinall, who rep- of the National Urban League Executives resented what was then Colorado’s Fourth and served for 2 years as vice president for Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Congressional District. It reflected a recogni- youth development at the New York office of encourage my colleagues’ strong support of the National Urban League, developing infra- tion that a system of payments based on acre- legislation that I have introduced to designate structure to support inner-city youth. age was more equitable and reliable than one the third floor library of the Ellis Island Immi- Many other institutions and organizations tied to management decisions such as timber gration Museum as the ‘‘Bob Hope Memorial have been touched by Thomas’s energetic harvests or other uses. idealism and executive skill. As the first Af- Library.’’ I would also like to thank Represent- rican American chairman of the Springfield ative GALLEGLY for his assistance with this bill. Counties use their PILT payments for a wide variety of purposes, including some— Fire Commission from 1985 to 1998, he dem- I believe that it is important to honor Bob onstrated a courageous willingness to chal- Hope, an American Citizen, who immigrated such as law enforcement, fire fighting, and lenge a rule that forbade fire department ap- through Ellis Island and who contributed so search and rescue—that are directly related to plicants from having an arrest record, as op- greatly to the American people and culture. the Federal lands within their boundaries and posed to a conviction—this at a time when Most Americans remember Bob Hope for the people who use those lands. blacks and Latinos were frequently arrested his work in the entertainment business as a For nearly two decades after the program on spurious grounds. Ten years later, as the comedian, actor, dancer, and singer as well as was established, PILT funding remained level first black chairman of the Springfield Po- lice Commission, Thomas received death his work with American troops abroad. But, but the value of PILT payments was eroded threats after granting three African Ameri- what few know is that Bob Hope was an immi- by inflation. In 1995, Congress amended the cans promotions to sergeant. grant from England. He is sometimes even re- law to raise the authorization level. However, In January 2006, Governor Mitt Romney ferred to as America’s most famous immigrant, since 1995, no budget request—from either appointed Thomas vice chairman of the Mas- whose life epitomizes the ‘‘American Dream.’’ President Clinton or President Bush—has re- sachusetts Board of Education, on which he After a long period of restoration, Ellis Island quested more than two-thirds of the amount had served since 2001. Thomas was also re- was turned into a museum in 1990 with the authorized by the PILT Act. As a result, the cently appointed to the transition team of Governor Deval Patrick. purpose for people to come and remember the burden on county taxpayers has not been re- Camp Atwater in North Brookfield, MA, 16 million immigrants who passed through duced to the extent that Congress intended the Nation’s oldest African American sum- Ellis Island from 1892–1954 to pursue the when it passed the 1995 legislation. Our bill mer youth residential camp, has long bene- American Dream. Bob Hope embodies that would ensure full implementation of that legis- fited from Thomas’s support: he reopened it American Dream which so many immigrants lation. in 1980 following a 6-year hiatus and serves

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He also served ership Charter School, is a member of the board of the American Camping Association, head: ‘‘Right is of no sex—Truth is of no as the executive vice president of the Greater and chairs the board of trustees of the color—God is the Father of us all, and we are Wilkes-Barre Development Corporation and Springfield Cable Endowment. He founded all Brethren.’’ the Greater Wilkes-Barre Industrial Fund, Inc. and is a co-chairman of Step Up Springfield Beyond being a source of inspiration, Fred- The Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Busi- and is on the executive committee of the erick Douglass is the subject of adoration as ness and Industry is a community, economic Hamden County Regional Employment one of America’s bravest heroes. After he es- Board. development and business service organiza- caped slavery in 1838, he devoted the remain- tion charged with the mission of collaborating An earnest and inspired educator, Thomas der of his life to freeing other slaves and to has been a visiting professor in the Master’s with community and regional partners to cre- of Regional Planning Program at the Univer- ending the practice of slavery itself. Upon set- ate quality employment and business opportu- sity of Massachusetts Amherst and at Curry tling in Rochester, he used the city’s location nities and improve the area’s quality of life College in Milton, Massachusetts. He hosts a near the Canadian border to lead local Under- through strategic planning, programs and in- weekly community talk show, ‘‘Urban ground Railroad activities, giving sanctuary to vestments. League Community Focus,’’ now in its 15th freedom seekers as they fled from slavery, op- year on Springfield radio station WTCC. pression, and injustice. Throughout his tenure, Mr. Lohman worked Thomas grew up in Springfield, where at In addition to his work in the abolitionist successfully with talented coworkers and dedi- Technical High School he was his class’s movement, Douglass fought to ensure that cated volunteer community leaders to change only black gymnast. Equally adept on the freed slaves were treated fairly. In 1863, the economic landscape of the greater Wilkes- gridiron, he was offered dozens of college Barre area. football scholarships and accepted one at Douglass met with President Lincoln to dis- American International College in Spring- cuss the treatment of black soldiers in the civil He joined the chamber in 1987 as business field. There he founded the black student or- war. He later met with President Andrew John- manager. He later served as vice president, ganization and earned a bachelor’s degree in son to discuss black suffrage. His tireless ef- controller, senior vice president, chief financial psychology in 1971 and a master’s degree in forts in support of freedom and equality laid officer and senior vice president of real estate human resource development 2 years later. the ground work for future civil rights move- and asset management. In 1983 he received a jurisprudence doctorate ments. Mr. Lohman contributed toward the expan- from Western New England College School of Intolerant of any injustice, Douglass worked Law. Thomas has called his law degree ‘‘an sion of the Crestwood and Hanover Industrial invaluable tool for dealing with government closely with another one of Rochester’s lead- Parks and the construction of three new parks officials, community leaders, and the busi- ing progressive advocates, Susan B. Anthony, including the Corporate Center at East Moun- ness aspects of running a multimillion-dollar to fight for women’s suffrage. In fact, he used tain, Hanover Crossings and Highland Park, nonprofit agency.... Virtually every area his North Star newspaper not only to de- home to the Wachovia Arena at Casey Plaza. of my work involves law in some degree.’’ nounce slavery, but also to advocate for wom- He has also received honorary doctorates en’s rights. The chamber was responsible for redevel- from Westfield State College and Bay Path Douglass found a home in Rochester oping the former Pomeroy’s Department Store College. In 1999, he received an Executive among the progressive activists of the mid- building into what is now Public Square Com- Leadership Program Certificate from the mons, a first class office building, and the Kennedy School of Government at Harvard 1800 who fought for social reforms, the peace movement, and universal equality. It is cer- former Woolworth’s Five and Dime Store, University. which is now home to the Innovation Center, Thomas gives enormous credit to his wife, tainly no surprise that Frederick Douglass felt a business incubator, as well as a joint colle- Devonia J. Thomas, for the support and en- a special connection to the City of Rochester, couragement she has provided throughout and chose to be buried here. giate bookstore, Barnes and Noble College his career. The Thomases have been married Madam Speaker, Frederick Douglass’ per- Booksellers. for 35 years and live in Springfield’s historic sistence, perseverance, and pertinacity serve Mr. Lohman played an integral role in one of Forest Park neighborhood in a home well as a timeless source of inspiration for Ameri- the chamber’s most aggressive efforts—the stocked with books and artifacts reflecting cans struggling for freedom against today’s in- Northampton and Main Redevelopment their love of African American history and African art, especially Shona art from what justices. I urge my colleagues to join with me Project, a 160,000-square-foot urban mixed is now Zimbabwe. Their son, Perren, is an in- in celebrating and honoring Frederick Doug- use, entertainment-based, commercial and vestment banker on Wall Street. Their lass’ birth-month. America and the City of residential complex containing a 14-screen daughter, Shadae, is a fourth-grade teacher Rochester are fortunate to have had such an cinema, retail space and loft housing. in Cambridge, MA. Thomas relaxes by play- outstanding leader among us. We must never Lohman is a 1976 graduate of Wilkes Col- ing racquetball and the saxophone and by forget his legacy. reading and watching a good deal of football. lege, now Wilkes University, and received his f master’s degree in 1986 from Marywood Uni- f versity. He previously served as municipal PAYING TRIBUTE TO FREDERICK manager for Edwardsville Borough and HONORING FREDERICK DOUGLASS A. LOHMAN AS HE RETIRES Towanda Borough and as director of the FROM THE GREATER WILKES- Wilkes University’s Small Business Develop- BARRE CHAMBER OF BUSINESS HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER ment Center. OF NEW YORK AND INDUSTRY On a personal note, let me express my sin- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. PAUL E. KANJORSKI cere appreciation for all the assistance Fred Wednesday, January 31, 2007 has provided to me throughout the years. OF PENNSYLVANIA Whenever I have called on him to assist in fur- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Madam Speaker, I rise IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today to humbly honor the life of one of Amer- thering the progress of any project that would ica’s most courageous pioneers in the civil Wednesday, January 31, 2007 bring jobs to the region, he has been rights movement—Frederick Douglass. Fred- Mr. KANJORSKI. Madam Speaker, I ask unfailingly generous with his time and exper- erick Douglass was born 189 years ago this you and my esteemed colleagues in the tise. He is a truly talented professional, and I month, and although it has been over a cen- House of Representatives to pay tribute to Mr. am pleased to also call him a personal friend. tury since he has walked this earth, his imprint Frederick A. Lohman, senior vice president of Madam Speaker, please join me in con- on American history remains. real estate and asset management for the gratulating Mr. Lohman for his years of service For the past 21 years, I have had the privi- Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business to the Greater Wilkes-Barre community. The lege of representing Rochester, New York in and Industry, who recently announced his res- talent and dedication he brought to his role as Congress; and the city’s historic commitment ignation to accept a position with Mericle a business development executive has paid to the advancement of progressive causes has Commercial Real Estate Services. many dividends that have improved the quality always served as an inspiration to me. When During his 19 years with the Greater Wilkes- of life throughout the region, and I wish him I am standing on the House floor, exhausted Barre Chamber of Business and Industry, Mr. well in his new position in the private sector.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:28 Apr 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD07\E01FE7.REC E01FE7 hmoore on PRODPC68 with CONG-REC-ONLINE CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E243 HONORING WALLACE BROECKER lands, who were all vying for the unique dis- label grew the Take Action Tour, which uses AND COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY’S tinction. the proceeds from concerts and record sales LAMONT-DOHERTY EARTH OB- This award is well-deserved, as these com- to support worthy charities. SERVATORY munities have dedicated themselves to fos- Since 2001, the Tour has joined with the tering a healthy, safe, and caring environment National Hopeline Network, 1–800–SUICIDE. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL for our young people. I share this vision, and So far, Louis and the Tour have raised over OF NEW YORK am deeply honored to have the only two local- $1 million to help target the Hopeline and other mental health issues. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ities in West Virginia recognized located in my district. Louis has also collected over 100,000 sig- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 I pledge to continue my work to make the natures in support of mental health parity. He Mr. ENGEL. Madam Speaker, I rise to communities of the Third District a healthy and has educated both the public and their elected honor Wallace Broecker, a geochemist at Co- nurturing environment for our children, by sup- representatives about this and other important lumbia University’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Ob- porting legislation that will keep our children mental health issues. servatory for recently being awarded the safe. Last year, I supported legislation to bet- As recently as 2000, the Federal budget Crafoord Prize in Geosciences by the Royal ter fund our law enforcement. I also supported had no funding for suicide prevention. Due in Swedish Academy of Sciences. Mr. Broecker the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety no small part to Louis’s tireless work, Con- was honored with this prize for his stellar work Act of 2006, a bill that will protect children and gress now provides at least modest support in studying the role oceans play in the carbon save countless lives by dramatically improving for programs to help prevent suicide. cycle. As we debate how to control global efforts against sex offenders and violent crimi- We are grateful to Louis and the Tour for warming in this Congress, Mr. Broecker’s work nals. In addition, I took action in the House of helping to fund programs such as the National will better inform us on the best policy ap- Representatives to protect West Virginia chil- Suicide Hotline and the Youth America Hot- proach to this global threat. dren from Internet predators, voting in support line. These are extremely valuable resources Dr. Broecker did his groundbreaking work at of the Deleting Online Predators Act and simi- for individuals in times of crisis. Columbia’s Lamont-Doherty Earth Observ- lar legislation. It is also a privilege today to recognize atory, which resides in my district. This incred- While these steps are significant, it is by far Reese Butler, founder of the Kristin Brooks ible facility is one of the world’s leading re- the end of our work. As the folks of Mercer Hope Center and the National Suicide Hotline. Together, Reese and Louis have created a search centers on how our biosphere oper- and Monroe Counties can attest, we must public/private partnership that has helped tens ates. More than 300 research scientists at the never waver from our commitment to our of thousands of people and is a great example observatory research every aspect of our plan- youth. As much as we accomplish, we must of how such a partnership can work. et including volcanoes, earthquakes and glob- always strive to do better. I strongly support legislation to provide men- West Virginia native and renowned author al warming. tal health parity and additional funding for pro- To get the data necessary for their work, the Pearl S. Buck once said, ‘‘If our American way grams that will help reduce the unacceptably observatory has led expeditions around the of life fails the child, it fails us all.’’ high number of suicides in this country. Again, world to collect data. Using their 239-foot re- These are words to live by, words that Mer- I congratulate the Take Action Tour, Reese search vessel, the Maurice Ewing, the observ- cer and Monroe Counties are living by today. Butler and Louis Posen for their work on these atory has collected samples from the ocean I again commend the entire community—the critical Issues. floor, studied seismic activity and collected teachers, the civic leaders, the parents and ocean soil core samples. Through this work the children as well, who are all so very f the observatory has amassed the world’s larg- bright—for the hard work they have done and RECOGNIZING ALFRED C. YSRAEL est collection of deep-sea and ocean-sediment continue to do. AS GUAM’S EXECUTIVE OF THE cores from every sea and ocean on the plan- I encourage other communities in the Third YEAR FOR 2006 et. District and across West Virginia and our Na- The observatory has taken the massive tion to follow the fine example set by Mercer HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO amounts of data they have accumulated and and Monroe Counties. As the Alliance for OF GUAM created some of the world’s most comprehen- Youth said, ‘‘They are shining examples of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES what it means to keep America’s promise to sive databases of ocean activity critical to the Wednesday, January 31, 2007 work of marine geoscientists such as Dr. our young people.’’ Broecker. f Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, my hat is off to Wallace today to acknowledge that on Saturday, Janu- Broecker for earning this fantastic honor. His IN HONOR OF LOUIS POSEN ary 13, 2007, Mr. Alfred C. Ysrael of work and the work of the entire Lamont- Tamuning, Guam, was recognized as the Doherty Earth observatory is an invaluable re- HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN 2006 Executive of the Year during a ceremony source for other scientists and for policy- OF CALIFORNIA sponsored by Guam Business magazine. Mr. makers as we struggle to balance our eco- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ysrael is the chairman and president of Tanota Partners, which owns and operates nomic well being with our requirement to be Wednesday, January 31, 2007 stewards of the environment. three hotels and several other profitable real f Mr. BERMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today estate holdings on Guam. He has spent the to pay tribute to a distinguished and accom- last 50 years growing and diversifying his RECOGNITION OF MERCER AND plished constituent: Louis Posen, who has business interests on Guam, creating thou- MONROE COUNTIES AS BEST dedicated the last 6 years of his life to two ex- sands of local jobs for Guam’s workforce and COMMUNITIES FOR YOUTH tremely important causes: achieving mental strengthening Guam’s economy. The year health parity and reducing the unacceptable 2007 marked the occasion of the 24th anniver- HON. NICK J. RAHALL II rate of suicide that plagues this country. sary of Guam Business magazine presenting OF WEST VIRGINIA Each year, more than 30,000 people die the Executive of the Year award. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from suicide. For our youth, it is the third lead- It is not uncommon for successful business- ing cause of death. And these deaths can be men, such as Alfred, to come from humble be- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 prevented. ginnings. They start out with only a dream, a Mr. RAHALL. Madam Speaker, I rise today Louis’s story is remarkable in many ways. In few dollars in their pockets, and a commitment in recognition of two counties in my district, 1993, he started his own record label, and to excellence. Hard work and an unfaltering Mercer and Monroe, which have recently re- called it Hopeless Records—not for lack of belief in what they seek to accomplish are es- ceived the honor as two of the Nation’s ‘‘100 hope, but in honor of one of the first songs he sential to their success. Alfred was born and Best Communities for Youth for 2007’’ by the produced. raised in the Philippines. He graduated from Alliance for Youth. This is the second such It is hard to imagine that this successful De La Salle University in 1952 with a bach- award for Mercer County, which was also hon- label began in his living room with only $1,000 elor’s degree in commerce ready and eager to ored last year. of seed money which was contributed by his pursue the American dream. Mr. Ysrael now These counties competed against hundreds helpful brother. stands as a prominent figure among the pio- of communities in the 50 States, the District of As Hopeless Records grew, Louis started a neers of post-war business and commerce on Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Is- subsidiary label called Sub City. From this Guam.

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Seven years later, in work, congratulating him on his well—earned 1958, he became a U.S. citizen and was draft- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 retirement and wishing him all the best in the ed into the U.S. Army. Alfred served his Mrs. BLACKBURN. Madam Speaker, I ask years to come. adopted country with honor and after his serv- my colleagues to join me today in congratu- f ice returned to civilian life to his fledgling busi- lating the Franklin High School Varsity THE SESQUICENTENNIAL OF THE ness interests. In 1960, he married Diana Cheerleading Squad for winning the 2006 ACADEMY OF MUSIC Zeien, my sister, with whom he has five chil- TSSAA Cheerleading (Large Squad) State dren: Michael, Elizabeth, Mariana, Catherine, Championship. On November 18, 2006 at Middle Ten- HON. CHAKA FATTAH and Donna. Alfred is a devoted father and OF PENNSYLVANIA husband who always placed his family respon- nessee State University, hundreds of hours of hard work were rewarded as the Lady Rebels IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sibilities first. His son Michael now serves as narrowly upset another squad that had re- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 general manager of Tanota Partners, and his cently won a national championship. Mr. FATTAH. Madam Speaker, I rise today daughter Donna also has joined the firm. Al- This recognition reflects a dedication to to recognize the 150th Anniversary of the fred and Diana are the proud, loving grand- practice and commitment to excellence. The grand opening of Philadelphia’s Academy of parents of 13 grandchildren. teambuilding skills acquired by working to- Music—our ‘‘Grand Old Lady of Locust Alfred opened the Fujita Hotel, which ca- gether as a squad will doubtless benefit these Street.’’ Since January 26, 1857, the Academy tered to the Japanese tourists who arrived too young women for a lifetime. has hosted more than one billion attendees at late in the evening to secure hotel rooms, in Madam Speaker, please join me in thanking almost half a million performances. Genera- the parents, coaches and faculty of Franklin the late 1960s when Guam’s tourist industry tions of the region’s children have sat in her High School and again congratulating the elegant auditorium and caught their breath as was in its infancy. Alfred also invested in members of the 2006 State Championship the curtain rose on their first experience of an bringing Hilton International to Guam and re- squad. I am sure this is not the last we will opera or ballet performance. Millions of them mains a shareholder in Hilton Guam Resort & hear from this talented group of young have sat up in wonder as they heard The Spa. In 1987, he built the SunRoute, Ohana, women. Philadelphia Orchestra’s rousing sounds for Hotel and the Regency, Ohana, 2 years later. Laura Satterfield, Lindsey Jones, Taylor the first time. Hundreds of thousands of Phila- Mr. Ysrael’s most recent venture was the con- Kennerly, Kathleen Engstrand, Christie Kibler, delphians have walked proudly across the struction and operation of the Outrigger Guam Stacey Caravetta, Carly Joseph, Hannah Academy’s stage to accept their commence- Resort in 1999. Alfred also developed apart- Johnson, Chelsea Steen, Kacey Capps, ment certificate. Audiences and artists alike ment buildings in addition to building hotels. Kelsey Raymond, Kate Allman, Rachel have flocked to Philadelphia from around the His tenants were primarily teachers and other Mezger, Mary Musgrove, Kelsi Cates, world because of the Academy of Music.– workers hired from off-island. In time, how- Corianne Carter, Chelsea Ridens, Taylor Har- What a remarkable legacy for one build- ever, as Guam’s population grew and housing rell, Grace Tenkhoff, Paige Tenkhoff, Kathryn ing—a legacy that has a deeply personal shortages became acute, many came to know Chambers, Courtland Harrell, Caroline Wat- meaning for many generations of the region’s families who share memories of attending spe- Mr. Ysrael as their landlord. son, Chandler Howell, Sara Thames. f cial events within her walls; a legacy that laid Alfred and his businesses also have given the foundation on which the city created the much back to the community. Alfred was HONORING BILL HILES FOR HIS Avenue of the Arts, built the shining new Kim- elected to serve the people of Guam as a sen- LONG SERVICE TO TENNESSEE mel Center, and made Philadelphia one of the ator in the 12th and 13th Guam Legislatures, most vibrant cultural destinations in the world; from 1973 to 1977. He also served as a mem- HON. JOHN S. TANNER a legacy of which all Philadelphia—area resi- ber of the Guam Board of Education from OF TENNESSEE dents can be proud. The Academy of Music 150th Anniversary 1970 to 1971. Alfred further has a long and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Concert and Ball, held on January 27, 2007, established record of philanthropy and com- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 reflected many facets of the Academy’s rich munity service on Guam. Largely as a result Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, I rise today history. World—renowned artists host Tom of his commitment to family and community to recognize Bill Hiles, who is retiring this Brokaw, soprano Deborah Voigt, tenor Ben and a strong belief in sports for young peo- week after working for 23 years as a journalist Heppner and vocalists John Lithgow, with ple—his own children are accomplished ath- at the Dyersburg State Gazette in Dyersburg, Music Director Christoph Eschenbach and our letes—Mr. Ysrael and Tanota Partners are Tennessee. He has proven himself a quality own celebrated Philadelphia Orchestra and supporters of swimming, soccer and Tae writer who fairly, accurately and completely Philadelphia Singers, presented an out- Kwon Do teams on Guam. They also provide covers the information that is important to our standing program of grand opera, theater, support for the South Pacific Games, the community in northwest Tennessee. Broadway, classical and popular music. Even before coming to the State Gazette, Guam National Olympic Committee, and the The concert was attended by over 2,400 of Bill was a distinguished scholar, journalist and the region’s political, civic and corporate lead- American Cancer Society’s Annual Relay for pastor. He received a Bachelor’s Degree in ers as well as special guests Their Royal Life. Athletics aside, Alfred and his family have Philosophy at Transylvania College in Lex- Highnesses the Prince of Wales and the also helped to raise funds for the American ington, Kentucky, and a Master’s Degree in Duchess of Cornwall. Even the Prince’s visit Cancer Society to increase awareness about Systematic Theology from the University of has a historical precedent in the Academy’s breast cancer on Guam. Durham in Durham, England. He has also rich past: his great, great grandfather, Edward It is said that successful business persons studied at Vanderbilt University and the VII, was one of the early visiting dignitaries to should give back to the community that fos- George Peabody College for Teachers, taught grace the Academy at a gala performance by college—level writing and public relations tered their success. For the past 50 years and the popular soprano Adelina Patti in 1860. The courses and, having been ordained as a min- Prince of Wales will sit in the same box, continuing today, Mr. Alfred C. Ysrael has in- ister of the Christian Church, Disciples of dubbed ‘‘the Prince of Wales Box’’ since the deed come far from humble beginnings and Christ, served as pastor at several churches 1860 visit that his ancestor occupied before has given back in many, many ways to our is- throughout Tennessee. After working at the him. land community which he proudly calls home. Associated Press and United Press Inter- I congratulate the Academy on its sesqui- national, Bill was a general assignment re- centennial and look forward to many more porter and sports columnist at The Ten- years of important cultural contributions to our nessean in Nashville, Tennessee, where he city.

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In its ef- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘ANTI- forts to build strong communities, NHSGC is Wednesday, January 31, 2007 TRUST MODERNIZATION COMMIS- led by local residents and guided by local Mr. MARCHANT. Madam Speaker, I rise SION EXTENSION ACT OF 2007’’ needs. today to recognize John Nance Garner Ele- As a chartered member of Neighbor-  mentary for its 20th Anniversary of providing a HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Works , one of nearly 245 organizations work- superb education for the students of Grand OF MICHIGAN ing in nearly 4,400 urban, suburbs and rural Prairie, Texas. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES communities nationwide, NHSGC is certified to meet a high standard of fiscal integrity and The middle years of the 1980’s found Grand Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Prairie south of I–20 to be a quiet, nearly rural service to help residents in developing leader- collection of established county homes ac- Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, today I ship, improving their neighborhoods, and se- cented by a growing number of brand new am introducing the ‘‘Antitrust Modernization curing decent housing that is affordable. Its housing developments. The need was clear Commission Extension Act of 2007,’’ legisla- link to this powerful and unique nationwide for a new elementary school to serve the chil- tion that allows the Antitrust Modernization network of community development organiza- dren who would eventually explode into this Commission to finalize its report and shut tions adds great value to what it is able to ac- area with a force that no one yet imagined.– down its operations in an appropriate time complish in Northeast Ohio. John Nance Garner’s doors opened in the frame. I am joined by Ranking Member LAMAR Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join fall of 1987 to an enrollment of 368 students SMITH. me in recognizing the great accomplishments with 14 teachers in grades K–5. Named for In passing the Antitrust Modernization Act of of Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater the 32nd Vice President of the United States 2002, Congress established this Commission Cleveland as it celebrates its 30th Annual under Franklin Roosevelt, the school’s mascot to ‘‘examine whether the need exists to mod- Luncheon on January 25, and in committing was All-Stars. ernize [the U.S.] antitrust laws.’’ In 2 months, ourselves to joining with this nonprofit organi- Twenty years have passed. Unprecedented I expect the Commission will provide its rec- zation in rebuilding our nation’s great cities growth resulting from the creation of Joe Pool ommendations to Congress in its final report. like Cleveland. Lake brought a generation of children through The Commission has expressed concerns f over the statutorily required 30 day deadline to the doors at 145 Polo Road. A new wing was HONORING THE LIFE OF PERCY shut down its operations completely while also built in 1996 to accommodate the increasing LAVON JULIAN enrollment, which peaked at over 725 students finalizing its report to Congress. For example, in 1997. Present enrollment hovers just under dismantling the Commission will require it to SPEECH OF 500 students. begin archiving its records prior to completion Garner Elementary has earned a place of of the report, which would likely affect the in- HON. GWEN MOORE OF WISCONSIN honor in Grand Prairie ISD. It has become a tegrity of the report. For this and other rea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES family of dedicated educators and loyal volun- sons, it makes sense to give the Commission teers, as well as a diverse mix of energetic adequate time to wrap up. Tuesday, January 30, 2007 youngsters who are proud to be today’s Gar- This bill allows the Commission to complete Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- ner All-Stars. its report before beginning the process of er, I rise to honor the life and achievements of The world has changed much since 1987, shutting down operations by extending the Dr. Percy Lavon Julian, the grandson of Ala- but at Garner Elementary, the focus continues Commission’s administrative shutdown from bama ex-slaves who rose to become an to be making each student feel like an All- 30 to 60 days. I urge my colleagues to support American research chemist of international ac- Star. this effort. claim. Dr. Julian’s son, Percy Julian Jr., works Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had this f on social justice issues as a practicing attor- time to honor the 20th Anniversary of John NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERV- ney in my home state of Wisconsin. Nance Garner Elementary School. While working on the West Side of Chicago ICES OF GREATER CLEVELAND’S for the Glidden Paint Company, Dr. Julian f 30TH ANNUAL LUNCHEON worked in soybean research where he devel- HONORING DAVID H. BRUNE oped foam that put out oil and gas fires. Dur- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ing World War II the Navy saved many lives HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON OF OHIO by using a foam fire extinguisher. OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He later discovered a special process to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 31, 2007 synthesize cortisone from soy beans and Wednesday, January 31, 2007 yams, allowing the widespread use of corti- Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise sone as an affordable treatment of arthritis. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. today in honor of Neighborhood Housing Serv- Dr. Julian’s achievements did not come eas- Madam Speaker, today I would like to pay trib- ices of Greater Cleveland (NHSGC), which is ily. Because formal education for African ute to a friend of mine, a community visionary, celebrating its 30th Annual Luncheon on Janu- Americans in Alabama stopped at eighth a loving family man, and a true Texan who ary 25, 2007, at the Bohemian National Hall in grade, he was forced to move from Mont- passed away last month. Cleveland’s Slavic Village neighborhood. gomery to Greencastle, Indiana where he at- David H. Brune was a man who lived a Neighborhood housing has created home- tended De Paul University as a subfreshman. great life; he was dedicated to and loved his ownership and built communities for over 30 As a student, he worked as a waiter and a family, his church, and his work. His impact on years. NHSGC, a trusted not-for-profit organi- ditch digger in order to pay his tuition and the North Texas community was truly remark- zation, has provided families in Northeast Ohio make ends meet. During the night he laid the able. As a lawyer, his expertise in water with the housing education and home repair groundwork for his future discoveries by de- issues allowed for the Dallas County commu- loans they need to buy, improve and keep voting his energies to study of chemistry. nity of Las Colinas to be developed. their homes. NHSGC was incorporated in July Dr. Julian’s perseverance and determination For five decades David H. Brune used his 1975 to revitalize Cleveland neighborhoods by paid off and, in 1920, he graduated from talents and his passion to serve the greater providing programs and services that improve DePaul University in Indiana at the head of his good of Texas. He helped to expand the pota- the communities and enhance the quality of class and was honored as Phi Beta Kappa or- bility of water, improve flood control, and turn life of residents. Realizing its primary market ator and valedictorian. In 1923, he earned his flood plains into neighborhoods. niche was providing a comprehensive service master’s degree from Harvard University, Martin Luther King, Jr. said, ‘‘We can all be package to clients interested in homeowner- again in the top group of his class. great because we can all serve.’’ David H. ship, NHSGC is also one of the leading pro- Madam Speaker, Dr. Julian also overcame Brune answered his call to community service viders of rehab services and loan products. adversity in his private life. His home in the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:28 Apr 19, 2007 Jkt 059060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD07\E01FE7.REC E01FE7 hmoore on PRODPC68 with CONG-REC-ONLINE E246 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks February 1, 2007 all-white neighborhood of Oak Park in Chicago HONORING PARKER ANNEX These two programs are the bedrock of was firebombed. He refused to move from the ELEMENTARY SCHOOL community involvement in ending the cycle of area, determined to break down the walls of violence that plagues our cities. segregation around him. An activist for civil HON. RUSH D. HOLT Weed and Seed is an innovative, com- rights he composed and delivered numerous OF NEW JERSEY prehensive, multi-agency approach to law en- speeches in an effort to bring about equality IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forcement, crime prevention, and community for African-Americans. revitalization. It is a true honor to support this resolution, Wednesday, January 31, 2007 It is a strategy that aims to prevent, control, H. Con. Res. 34, which honors the life of Dr. Mr. HOLT. Madam Speaker, I rise to recog- and reduce violent crime, drug abuse, and Percy Lavon Julian and recognizes his incred- nize and honor the outstanding achievements gang activity. ible accomplishments. of the fifth grade mathematics team at Parker The U.S. Attorney’s Office plays a leader- f Annex Elementary School in Trenton, New ship role in organizing local officials, commu- Jersey. nity representatives, and other key stake- HONORING DOUGLAS D. Recently, The Parker Annex Elementary holders. HAWTHORNE School’s fifth-grade ‘‘lsotope6NJ’’ team was Frankly, I am pleased the highest federal recognized as the #1 ranked mathematics prosecutor in the region is getting involved HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON team in the First In Math Online Program. To with the community he or she is prosecuting. OF TEXAS earn this distinction, they out-performed more These United States Attorneys work hard and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES than 10,000 online teams comprised of do not want to see people in the system. 300,000 students from 30 other states. Led by Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Every Weed and Seed site is required to es- fifth-grade teacher Edward Butler, this extraor- tablish a Safe Haven, a multi-service center Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. dinary group of inner-city students overcame where many youth- and adult-oriented serv- Madam Speaker, it has been a distinct honor obstacles such as lack of computers at home ices are delivered. These are often housed in over the years to take note of the extraor- and a late start to this year’s competition to a school or community center. dinary valuable work done by Douglas D. become the top-ranked math team in the The main goal of Weed and Seed is pro- Hawthorne for the 30th Congressional District country. Additionally, Parker Annex teams moting the long-term health of communities. of Texas, the State of Texas and this Nation. ‘‘ember31NJ’’ and ‘‘music22NJ’’ are currently However, the funding for this worthy pro- Mr. Hawthorne, president and chief execu- ranked 2nd and 3rd in New Jersey, respec- gram has hit some rough spots in recent tive of Texas Health Resources was recog- tively. years. nized this fall, when he received the Greer I am delighted by the students’ achievement Funding for the program increased every Garson-E.E. Fogelson Humanitarian Award at and proud of Trenton, but I am not surprised year from its inception in 1993. the Greer Garson Gala. Mr. Hawthorne serves by what their collective will and substantial ef- In 2005, $62 million was appropriated. How- as a national role model through his leader- fort have achieved. This is the predictable re- ever, requested funding in subsequent years ship and unwavering commitment to helping sult of a community effort to invest in the po- fell to $50 million in 2006 and $49 million in people and furthering the awareness of Par- tential of its emerging minds. It showcases 2007. This is a program that works. kinson’s disease in our community. how motivated students, caring parents, dedi- We must continue the funding. Our cities For more than a decade, Mr. Hawthorne cated teachers, and committed school admin- need it. Our children need it. has conducted a ‘‘quite revolution’’’ in the istrators can cooperate to build a team that My resolution also discusses the positive treatment of Alzheimer. He helped establish represents not only its students’ best efforts aspects of the COPS Program. the APDA’s Parkinson’s Information and Re- but also an example of what makes Trenton a The community-oriented policing component ferral Center at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas truly capital city. bridges the ‘‘weeding’’ and ‘‘seeding’’ ele- in 1990 and developed a relationship with the This laudable achievement also highlights ments of the Weed and Seed strategy. local chapter. why I have always been and continue to be an I think we all can agree that community- Hawthorne served as president and chief advocate for math and science education. based strategies for solving crime problems executive officer of Presbyterian Healthcare Math and science education in the elementary brings a sense of responsibility within the Resources from 1983 until the formation of grades is foundational to the growth of our community and help develop cooperative rela- Texas Health Resources in 1997. He is past New Jersey students and an academically lit- tionships between the police and residents. chairman of Dallas/Fort Worth Hospital Coun- erate citizenry. Inquiry-based science and Also, community policing embraces the two cil and the Texas Hospital Association (THA). math curricula are necessary to allow students key concepts of community engagement and In 1996, he received the Boone Powell Sr. to explore their world critically and experien- problem solving. Award of Excellence for distinguished hospital tially, which is shown to increase intrinsic moti- Having the community involved is the most administration by the Dallas/Fort Worth Hos- vation and further interest in science. important aspect to preventing crime and re- pital Council. In 1994, he received THA’s high- The success of the program at Parker moving our kids from the vicious cycle of vio- est award, The Earl M. Collier Award for Dis- Annex Elementary School is a tribute to the lence. tinguished Hospital Administration. He has students, faculty, administration, and the sci- chaired several American Hospital Association entific community. I applaud the success of When everyone gets involved, we all ben- (AHA) committees and is a former at-large team ‘‘lsotope6NJ’’ and wish the students of efit. member of AHA’s Board of Trustees. A Fellow Parker Annex continued success in their aca- The COPS Program has been an over- of the American College of Healthcare Execu- demic endeavors. whelming success. tives (ACHE), he received the Gold Medal COPS has funded more than 118,400 police f Award in 2002, ACHE Regent Senior Level officers and sheriff’s deputies. Health Care Executive Award in 1991 and INTRODUCTION OF H. RES. 110— COPS has funded more than 6,454 school served as Regent for Texas Greater Dallas/ SUPPORTING THE WEED AND resource officers and trained more than 9,158 Fort Worth area of the ACHE. In 2003, Mod- SEED AND COPS PROGRAMS school resource officers and school adminis- ern Healthcare magazine named Hawthorne trators. number 30 on its list of the ‘‘100 Most Power- HON. CORRINE BROWN COPS has funded large and small jurisdic- tions, in fact 87% of COPS grantees serve ful People in Health Care.’’ OF FLORIDA populations of less than 50,000. Madam Speaker, as one who has worked IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES closely with Alzheimer patients, I know that his That is a community benefiting from Cops efforts for battling this disease are unequaled Wednesday, January 31, 2007 on the beat. and he is certainly one of our community’s Ms. CORRINE BROWN of Florida. Madam However, this president does not see fit to great leaders. Therefore, Madam Speaker, I Speaker, I rise today to discuss legislation I in- fund this program. In fact, the Bush Adminis- rise with great pleasure to honor Douglas troduced, in support of the Community Ori- tration has not funded the COPS program for Hawthorne, on the occasion of his receiving ented Policing Services in the Department of the last few years. the Greer Garson-E.E. Fogelson Humanitarian Justice and the Weed and Seed program, led We can do better, and this resolution is a Award. by the United States Attorney’s Offices. good beginning.

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Mrs. Reyes is an admirable role On Friday, February 9, 2007, the friends, OF GUAM model and her life will inspire future genera- family, and colleagues of Mr. Lou Falconi will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tions of leaders on Guam. come together to celebrate and honor his life’s I join the people of Guam in mourning the achievements and his commitment to the com- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 passing of Mrs. Rosa Aguigui Reyes and I munity. I plan to join them in thanking him for Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise offer my condolences to her husband, Mr. his service and the positive impact he has had today to pay tribute to Mrs. Rosa Aguigui Ignacio Reyes, a former commissioner of on hundreds of kids in Farrell and throughout Reyes, the first woman to win election to pub- Merizo, and her children and grandchildren. I the Fourth Congressional District of Pennsyl- lic office on Guam. Her precedent setting elec- thank them for supporting her efforts to con- vania. tion broke through the ‘‘marble ceiling’’ present tribute to the betterment of Guam. They can f on Guam at that time. In doing so, she paved be proud of her achievements, and we share the way for other women—including me—to in their pride for her legacy. INTRODUCTION OF THE IRAQ POL- ICY REVITILIZATION AND CON- serve as elected leaders of our island’s com- f munity. Mrs. Reyes, elected to the Guam GRESSIONAL OVERSIGHT EN- Congress’s House of Assembly in 1946, HONORING PRIVATE FIRST CLASS HANCEMENT ACT passed away on January 29, 2007, at the age SHAWN FALTER of 91. HON. MADELEINE Z. BORDALLO Uniformed officers of the Department of the HON. MICHAEL A. ARCURI OF GUAM Navy were appointed by the President of the OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States to serve as Governor of Guam IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, January 31, 2007 for the period immediately following the libera- tion of Guam from enemy occupation. The bi- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 Ms. BORDALLO. Madam Speaker, I rise cameral Congress on Guam served at this Mr. ARCURI. Madam Speaker, I rise today today to introduce H.R. 744, the Iraq Policy time as an advisory body to the governor. to pay tribute to PFC Shawn Falter, who gave Revitalization and Congressional Oversight Members of the Guam Congress were bona his life in service to our Nation on Saturday, Enhancement Act. This bill is a modified fide representatives of their constituents but January 20 in Karbala, Iraq. version of H.R. 5630, the Iraq Congressional possessed no legislative powers. Shawn grew up in the town of Homer, NY, Oversight Enhancement Act, which I intro- Mrs. Reyes, by standing for election to and was a dedicated and loving son, brother duced on June 16, 2006, during the 109th Guam’s Congress, defied convention. Govern- and friend to many. As a student at Homer Congress. ance on Guam was considered a male prerog- High School, Shawn excelled both on the field H.R. 744 expresses strong, continued sup- ative. Mrs. Reyes, to her credit and to the and in the classroom. He was a hard-working port for United States military and civilian per- benefit of all of us who came after her, stood student, a natural leader, and a selfless friend sonnel deployed to Iraq and serving world- for office so that the voices of Guam’s women who could light up a room with impeccable wide in support of the mission in that country. could be heard, and they were. Mrs. Reyes timing. We owe these individuals a debt of gratitude served with honor and distinction. Her service Shawn enlisted in the U.S. Army in August that is simply un-payable. remains as an inspiration for me and so many 2005, following in the footsteps of his three Section two of H.R. 744 provides a select other women on Guam. older brothers. He was assigned to the 2nd catalog of major events that have shaped Op- Mrs. Reyes, born in the village of Merizo on Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regi- eration Iraqi Freedom. This section of the bill February 7, 1915, was not only a politician. In ment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry is not operative but is important to the context fact, she was among the first group of teach- Division deployed out of Fort Richardson, AK. through which this bill should be reviewed. ers trained at the College of Guam. She grad- Sadly, Shawn was killed during an ambush in Section three of this bill provides a com- uated with an associate’s degree in education Karbala, Iraq earlier this week in support of prehensive set of policy statements that would in 1954. Mrs. Reyes, however, possessed sig- Operation Iraqi Freedom. express grave concerns with the fact that the nificant experience as a classroom teacher Shawn was truly an exemplary American Government of Iraq, at the present time, ap- well before her earning of her degree. Mrs. who served his country bravely. Our Nation is pears to be incapable or unwilling to govern in Reyes began teaching at Merizo Martyrs Ele- blessed to have dedicated, talented men and a unified manner in the interest of all Iraqis. mentary School in 1933. She taught there for women like Shawn Falter fighting to protect us That is, the bill would express Congress’s con- 31 years. She also served for 11 years as and others around the world. cern that representatives of the various, promi- principal of F.Q. Sanchez Elementary School Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join nent parties in Iraq use their government of- in the village of Umatac before retiring from me in honoring PFC Shawn Falter, along with fices, public resources, ministry employment the Guam Public School System. all of the other brave Americans who have opportunities under their control, and certain Mrs. Reyes also worked as the principal re- made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. units of Iraqi Security Forces, in addition to search assistant to the late Dr. Laura Thomp- f their political militias, vigilante, and criminal son, an anthropologist who authored studies groups, to seek to achieve their party’s indi- about Chamorro culture and history before TRIBUTE TO MR. LOU FALCONI vidual, parochial, biased, and competing polit- and after World War II. Dr. Thompson re- ical, economic and security objectives, in order turned to Guam shortly after the war to con- HON. JASON ALTMIRE to bolster their party’s political, economic, and duct continued research on Guam’s culture OF PENNSYLVANIA military power in and influence throughout and to determine what effects and impacts the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Iraq. This bill would express grave concern years of occupation during the war had on the that the inability or unwillingness of the Gov- Chamorro people. Mrs. Reyes and Dr. Thomp- Wednesday, January 31, 2007 ernment of Iraq to govern in moderate terms son enjoyed a joyful reunion in 1987, when Dr. Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today contributes to violence against United States Thompson made her final trip to Guam. to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Mr. servicemembers and Coalition forces, creates Mrs. Reyes was enrolled in the Guam Edu- Lou Falconi, who recently retired after 33 barriers to national reconciliation in Iraq, and cators’ Hall of Fame in 1983, in recognition of years at Farrell High School. I wish to recog- impedes the expeditious completion of Oper- her legacy as an educator, her contributions to nize Mr. Falconi for his service to the Farrell ation Iraqi Freedom and the return of our the study of Chamorro history and culture, and Area School District both as a teacher and a servicemembers to their peacetime duty sta- her courage and leadership in teaching us that football coach. tions. Section three of the bill raises significant women can rightfully and ably serve in elected Mr. Falconi took over the high school foot- issues regarding the reliability of the Govern- public office. She remained committed to serv- ball program at Farrell in 1980. Over the ment of Iraq that should be reviewed and con- ing her church and its community activities course of his legendary career, he led the sidered as Congress proceeds in its review of throughout her life. Her interest in cultural team to three appearances in the State finals, current United States policy toward Iraq. preservation and in traditional arts also never winning two State championships. Amazingly, H.R. 744 also would enhance our ability to waned. Mrs. Reyes, as evidence of the he has been honored eight separate times as engage in more detailed, coordinated, and

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Our oversight of Iraq must be improved, The bill also would require the President to model around which future reporting to Con- and soon. identify the programs, projects and activities gress by the Administration can be organized. We are leaders with the responsibility, au- utilized to achieve these vital measures and That is, this bill would require from the Presi- thority, and ability to act. We are leaders other benchmarks. Moreover, H.R. 744 would dent a single, regular, consolidated and com- whose actions or inactions will have impacts— require the President to provide regular, con- prehensive report that more exactly defines either positive or negative—that will span not solidated and comprehensive reporting to the political, economic, security, infrastructure, only two-year election cycles, but also dec- Congress on the progress toward achieving and governance capacity building benchmarks ades and possibly generations. We are lead- these benchmarks. But while requiring this that are necessary and possible for United ers who history will judge not just by the specific information H.R. 744 also provides the States military and civilian personnel to power of our words, but also by the wisdom President flexibility to adjust or modify the achieve at the various levels of government in and courage of our actions. The seriousness benchmarks should events on the ground ne- Iraq in order to complete Operation Iraqi Free- of the situation in Iraq should compel this body cessitate that such adjustments or modifica- dom. The information contained in such a re- to place a renewed emphasis on revitalizing tions be made. Under the provisions of H.R. port also would include whether programs and United States-Iraq policy and enhancing Con- 744, however, the President would be required projects that are essential to achieving those gressional oversight of Operation Iraqi Free- to provide detailed justification material to benchmarks are being executed; whether dom. Support for H.R. 744 will go far toward Congress to support adjustments or modifica- those programs and projects are successful achieving these objectives. tions made to the benchmarks. H.R. 744 recognizes the complex and inter- toward achieving those ends; and whether As I noted in my introductory statement for dependent nature of the challenges Coalition gaps exist. The report pursuant to section four H.R. 5630 in the 109th Congress, three legis- forces, civilian personnel and the Government of H.R. 744, moreover, would include a com- lative initiatives of the immediate previous of Iraq face today. That is, each level of gov- prehensive intelligence assessment of Iraq. Congress have required reports along these ernment in Iraq—national, national capital city, Furthermore, and notably, the report would in- lines. These reports, provided to Congress by regional, provincial, provincial capital, and mu- clude sections that provide the President the the Secretary of Defense, contain useful infor- nicipal—experiences both shared and unique, opportunity to justify why he did not adopt and mation. But, when taken together, the require- and both isolated and interrelated political, implement any of the recommendations made ments and the content of these reports may economic, security, infrastructure, and govern- by the Iraq Study Group. not be sufficient for this Congress to fully exer- ance capacity development challenges. The Section five of H.R. 744 would require that cise its oversight responsibilities pertaining to fact that, in some cases, difficult, contentious, the President utilize—to the extent possible— this war. A single report to provide a clear and or inefficient relationships between the central the benchmarks he reports to Congress as a full account of what is necessary and possible government in Baghdad and the regional and foundation for a multilateral agreement be- for the United States to achieve in Iraq—at the various provincial governments exist adds an tween the United States, Coalition countries, various levels of government within Iraq; what additional level of complexity to establishing the Government of Iraq, regional countries, the United States Armed Forces and civilian good and effective governance in Iraq. Iraq where appropriate, and relevant multilateral or- personnel are tasked with in order to achieve also is home to individuals of various ganizations to help stabilize Iraq. Countries in those objectives; and where they are in the ethnicities—such as Arabs, Kurds, Turcoman, the region and the international community process of achieving them, would go far to- Assyrians, and others—who ascribe to various need to be more fully engaged and partici- ward ensuring Congress has the information it religions—such as Sunni or Shia Islam, Chris- pating in the effort to stabilize Iraq. Kuwait, needs to best fulfill its Constitutional respon- tianity, Yezidi, and others—and who speak a Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey and others sibilities. H.R. 744 would consolidate the exist- variety of languages—such as Arabic, Kurdish, among the international community should ing reporting requirements into a single report- Assyrian, and Armenian. Some of Iraq’s prov- have a strong interest in a stable Iraq and we ing requirement of this nature. should welcome and encourage their further inces are largely homogenous, such as Erbil, involvement in the process of stabilizing Iraq. Sulaymaniyah, Basra, or Anbar. Others con- The setting of benchmarks is not an easy Engaging Syria and Iran with regard to Iraq tain a combination of demographic groups task to accomplish. But it is one that must be policy is a serious issue. It is an issue that re- such as Kirkuk, Nineweh and Babil. Still oth- accomplished. The setting of benchmarks quires vigorous and thorough debate. A wide ers, such as Baghdad, contain a mix of all of alone, however, is not enough. Programs and range of opinions on the issue of engagement the groups. This ethnic, religious, and cultural projects must be implemented to achieve with Syria and Iran with regard to Iraq may variety creates complex political, economic, them. H.R. 744 would require the President to exist. For this reason, an effort toward reach- security, governance, and social challenges on use these benchmarks as the foundation for a ing consensus on this issue should be pur- the ground in Iraq. And it is within these levels multilateral agreement to further provide for sued. It is because of the lack of consensus of government in Iraq, in these cities and com- the completion of Operation Iraqi Freedom. An on this issue that I have written into H.R.744 munities and among these diverse ethnic international agreement of this kind is needed the conditioning phrase—‘‘(where appro- groups, and against these political, economic, because some of Iraq’s key problems are un- priate)’’—in the provisions that would direct security, governance, and social complexities deniably international in nature; and they be- the President to engage regional countries. and challenges that our servicemembers and come more so—not less so—as each day H.R. 744 would not set a timeline or dead- civilian personnel serving in Iraq work to de- passes. line for the withdrawal of troops from Iraq. The velop that country politically, economically, An international agreement as urged by sec- bill also is silent on whether the President and infrastructure and security-wise, as well tion five of this Act will help bring renewed should increase the numbers of troops in Iraq as work to build governance capacity at each focus to and enhanced international coopera- or should initiate a phased withdrawal of of the levels of government in Iraq. Their mis- tion toward resolving Iraq’s problems. Second, forces from Iraq. But H.R. 744 would express sion is a difficult, varied, and complicated one. it will help reaffirm the existence of a united grave concern that prolonged commitment of It is one that is vastly more complicated and front against elements that seek to destabilize United States Armed Forces to Iraq may ad- complex than recent congressional debate and Iraq, and thus bring added pressure to bear versely affect the overall readiness of our mili- congressional oversight efforts would reveal. on those actors. Third, this agreement would tary and hamper its ability to provide adequate And both must be brought more into line with provide for the formation of a forum in which resources to Operation Enduring Freedom in the realities that our personnel on the ground current and future regional security, political, Afghanistan and to other contingencies around in Iraq face daily. and economic issues regarding Iraq’s contin- the world. Lastly, H.R. 744 does not dictate to It is not within our capacity to solve all of ued development can be discussed and ad- the President the terms of completion for the Iraq’s problems, nor is solving all of them nec- dressed. The establishment and maintenance mission in Iraq. essary to honorably and expeditiously com- of conciliatory relations between Iraq, its The war in Iraq is approaching its fourth plete the mission in Iraq and to bring our neighbors, regional states and the inter- year. The year 2007 will be perhaps the most troops home. Solving the key problems, how- national community is essential to stabilizing challenging and critical year to date for Oper- ever, is essential to completing the mission in Iraq internally. The agreement called for by ation Iraqi Freedom. The 110th Congress, Iraq. H.R. 744 would require the President to this legislative proposal, if successful, could be

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