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RECOGNIZING MARY SCOTT-HALL in Travel and Tourism was developed by End DISTURBING ECONOMIC TRENDS IN Child Prostitution Child Pornography and Traf- PUERTO RICO HON. SAM GRAVES ficking of Children for Sexual Purposes, OF MISSOURI ECPAT, along with World Tourism Organiza- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion, WTO, and has been funded by the OF NEW YORK Thursday, July 27, 2006 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). By IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES signing the Code of Conduct, travel and tour- Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause ism companies commit to take a series of Thursday, July 27, 2006 to recognize Mary Scott-Hallof Saint Joseph, steps to ensure that they are not facilitating Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Missouri. Mary is a leader in the Girl Scouts, the trafficking of children for purposes of pros- call attention to the disturbing economic trends representing the Midland Empire for over titution. Law enforcement cannot do it alone. It in Puerto Rico detailed in recently released re- seven years, and she has been chosen to re- takes a multifaceted approach to discourage ports by the General Accountability Office ceive the YWCA Women of Excellence Award sex tourism. (GAO), and the Joint Committee on Taxation for Women in Volunteerism. The Code of Conduct requires that the tour- (JCT). Taken together, these finely written and As a leader in the Girl Scouts, Mary has ism or travel company establish an ethical pol- well-documented studies paint a bleak picture gone beyond her expected role, helping to icy regarding sexual exploitation of children; of an island that—instead of being a model of grow the community’s interest and excitement train its personnel in the country of origin and economic development—has fallen further be- for the Girl Scouts. She has organized a vari- travel destinations; introduce a clause in con- hind the 50 states. ety of service projects for her troop, including tracts with suppliers requiring that they repu- Nothing could be clearer from these reports donations to the YWCA Women’s Abuse Shel- diate commercial sexual exploitation of chil- than that we have failed the U.S. citizens of ter and America’s Second Harvest Food Bank. dren; provide information to travelers by Puerto Rico miserably for over 50 years. Not As the Day Camp director for the St. Joseph means of catalogues, brochures, inflight films, because of bad intentions, or because of area, she has provided exceptional programs and ticket slips; provide information to local some sort of benign neglect, but because of to over 100 girls each summer. Additionally ‘‘key persons’’ at the destinations; and report failed policies that have provided few, if any, donating her time to Camp Woodland, she annually to the Code International Steering of their promised benefits. These studies viv- was responsible for preparing meals and pro- Committee and the Secretariat at the WTO. idly demonstrate the need for a different ap- grams for up to 150 girls and adults. By reporting yearly, the companies share proach that will more directly benefit the resi- Her achievements to the Girl Scouts are their experiences and allow for annual moni- dents of Puerto Rico, including making them highly recognized. Her troop built the Manley toring and evaluation of the progress and out- eligible for the refundable portion of the child Tillison Outdoor Classroom, a part of the comes of their endeavors. A Steering Com- tax credit, which I proposed in legislation intro- troop’s Silver Medal Award project. In addition, mittee made up of international independent duced earlier this Congress (H.R. 4451). she has been given the Girl Scouts Out- and voluntary representatives along with These studies paint a fairly stark picture of standing Volunteer Pin by her peers and re- ECPAT supervise the Code implementation. the ways in which Federal policies have mark- ceived the Service to Mankind Award from the Internationally, more than two hundred com- edly neglected working Americans in Puerto St. Joseph Downtown Sertoma Club. panies have signed the Code of Conduct. The Rico, by denying them basic support accorded Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in United States, however, has lagged far be- to families in the rest of the United States who recognizing Mary Scott-Hall. Her commitment hind. That is why the willingness of Carlson are struggling to make ends meet. to the Girl Scouts and service in the commu- Companies Inc., Flamingo Travel, Ela Brasil The focus of the GAO report is the economy nity are to be admired. I am honored to rep- and ASTA to sign the Code is so significant. of Puerto Rico during the phase-out of the resent her in the United States Congress. The Carlson Companies Inc. is ranked as one Possessions Tax Credit (‘‘Sec. 936’’), the cor- f of the largest privately held corporations in nerstone of the U.S. tax policy in Puerto Rico IN RECOGNITION OF THE CARLSON America. Among its brands and services are until Congress repealed it in 1996. GAO (and COMPANIES INC., AMERICAN SO- Regent International Hotels, Radisson Hotels, an independent study by the Brookings Institu- CIETY OF TRAVEL AGENTS, FLA- Country Inns and Suites, Park Plaza, Carlson tion), determined that the repeal of Sec. 936 MINGO TRAVEL, AND ELA BRA- Wagonlit Travel, Cruise Holidays, Results to a significant degree did not cause the com- SIL TOURS Travel, Raddison Seven Seas Cruises, and panies that had previously taken advantage of Carlson Marketing Group. the program to flee the island; instead con- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Since signing the Code of Conduct, Carlson cluding that ‘‘a substantial amount of posses- Companies Inc. has put information about sex sion corporation activity has been continued OF NEW YORK tourism and commercial exploitation of chil- by other types of businesses,’’ primarily by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dren on its company website, has run ads and companies conversion to controlled foreign Thursday, July 27, 2006 included editorial content in its hotel publica- corporations, which do not have to pay taxes Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, sex tourism tions, and has included information about this on their PR source income. As such, the GAO and more specifically the sexual commercial issue on their ticket stock. Flamingo Travel, provides the most comprehensive and objec- exploitation of children has increasingly be- Ela Brasil and ASTA have taken similar steps tive assessment that while corporate struc- come a serious problem. The International in implementing the Code of Conduct. tures have changed, underlying economic ac- Labor Organization estimates that approxi- These companies are trailblazers in com- tivity has not markedly changed during the mately 550,000–700,000 children are forced bating the commercial sexual exploitation of Sec. 936 phase-out. into sexual exploitation each year. I, therefore, children. Their bold stand could save lives. The bottom line conclusion is that the tax rise to salute the Carlson Companies Inc., the Significantly their forthright commitment on this policies that have been in place have failed to American Society of Travel Agents, ASTA, issue puts pressure on other American com- put Puerto Rico on a path toward equality with Flamingo Travel in Philadelphia and Ela Brasil panies in travel and tourism to sign the Code the mainland. Growth has been insufficient to in New York City for signing the Code of Con- of Conduct as well. reduce the gap in per capita income (one third duct for the Protection of Children From Sex- Mr. Speaker, for all the foregoing reasons, I that of the mainland), living standards (four ual Commercial Exploitation in Travel and ask my the colleagues to join me in applaud- times the number of people live below the Tourism. They have taken a bold stand ing the Carlson Companies Inc., ASTA, Fla- poverty level) and unemployment (twice as against the sexual exploitation of children and mingo Travel, and Ela Brasil for their commit- high as the mainland)—nor improve the abys- should be recognized for their actions ment to implementing the Code of Conduct mally low labor force participation rate. Clearly The Code of Conduct for the Protection of and fighting one of the world’s cruelest and the data supports the conclusion that the past Children From Sexual Commercial Exploitation most devastating industries. approach has had little—if any—direct and

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While not opining on a pre- Thursday, July 27, 2006 intended for democracy building or humani- ferred approach, JCT states that other options Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, tarian purposes, as well as U.S. Government might gain a higher rate of return. JCT sur- today I am introducing the Belarus Democracy financing and other foreign assistance, except veys some of these options, putting them in Reauthorization Act of 2006, a bipartisan for humanitarian goods and agricultural or the context of the various political status alter- measure to provide support for the promotion medical products. The U.S. Executive Direc- natives. Unfortunately, JCT articulates the of democracy, human rights and the rule of tors of the international financial institutions costs, but dodges the really big question of law in the Republic of Belarus, as well as en- would be encouraged to vote against financial assistance to the Government of Belarus ex- measuring the possible economic benefits of courage the consolidation and strengthening of Belarus’ sovereignty and independence. I cept for loans and assistance that serve hu- the different status options (independence, manitarian needs. Furthermore, the bill would statehood, or continued commonwealth sta- am pleased to be joined by my colleagues, Representives LANTOS and MCCOTTER, as block Belarus Government and senior leader- tus). original cosponsors. ship and their surrogates’ assets in property Most importantly, the JCT study points out Three years ago, I introduced the Belarus and interests in property in the United States, how much misguided federal tax policies have Democracy Act which passed the House and that hereafter come within the United States, neglected the people of Puerto Rico—and Senate with overwhelming support and was or that are or hereafter come within the pos- point to a direction that would clearly have a signed into law by President Bush in October session or control of United States persons. measurable, positive, impact on the very peo- 2004. At that time, the situation in Belarus with To this end, I welcome the Treasury Depart- ple who need it most: the working poor of respect to democracy and human rights was ment’s April 10 advisory to U.S. financial insti- tutions to guard against potential money laun- Puerto Rico. This is through application of already abysmal. Belarus continues to have dering by Lukashenka and his cronies and work incentives available to working families in the worst rights record of any European state, rightly earning the country the designation as strongly applaud President Bush’s June 19 the 50 states: the per-child tax credit (CTC) ‘‘Executive Order Blocking Property of Certain and Earned Income Credit (EIC), both of Europe’s last dictatorship. Bordering on the EU and NATO, Belarus is truly an anomaly in Persons Undermining Democratic Processes which are available to working families on the a democratic, free Europe. or Institutions in Belarus.’’ mainland to offset payroll taxes (which are The need for a sustained U.S. commitment Mr. Speaker, I want to make it absolutely also paid by residents of Puerto Rico). to foster democracy and respect for human clear that these sanctions are aimed not at the By paying payroll taxes for Social Security rights and to sanction the regime of Belarus’ people of Belarus, whose desire to be free we and Medicare without receiving the earned in- tyrant, Alexander Lukashenka, is clear from unequivocally support, but at a regime that displays contempt for the dignity and rights of come tax credit, working families in Puerto the intensified anti-democratic policies pursued its citizens even as the corrupt leadership Rico face a heavily regressive tax burden. To by the current leadership in Minsk. Mr. Speak- moves to further enrich itself at the expense of illustrate, a Puerto Rican on the island who er, I am pleased to note that the United States is not alone in this noble cause. Countries the people. files as a head of household with two children Mr. Speaker, Belarus stands out as an even throughout Europe have joined in a truly trans- and $20,000 of income has a total Federal tax greater anomaly following Ukraine’s historic Atlantic effort to bring hope of freedom to the liability of $792. Yet that filer’s brother in New Orange Revolution and that country’s March beleaguered people of Belarus. Prompt pas- York with the same income and family cir- 26th free and fair parliamentary elections sage of the Belarus Democracy Reauthoriza- cumstances would receive a tax refund of which stand in glaring contrast to Belarus’ tion Act of 2006 will help maintain the momen- $3,708. According to the JCT study, simply presidential elections held just one week ear- tum sparked by adoption of the 2004 law and making Puerto Ricans eligible for the EITC lier. The Belarusian elections can only be de- the further deterioration of the situation on the scribed as a farce. The Lukashenka regime’s would provide an annual fiscal stimulus of ground in Belarus. Indeed, with the further de- $540 million directly to the local economy, wholesale arrests of more than one thousand terioration in Belarus with the massive arrests opposition activists, before and after the elec- which some estimates show would reduce tax of recent weeks, this bill is needed now more burdens on over 90 percent of taxpayers tions, and violent suppression of post-election than ever. protests underscore the utter contempt of the (about 950,000 taxpayer returns). One of the primary purposes of the Belarus Belarusian authorities toward the people of My legislation, making families eligible for Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 is to Belarus. the child tax credit (now applicable only to demonstrate sustained U.S. support for Illegitimate parliamentary elections in 2004 families of 3 or more), would further reduce Belarus’ independence and for those strug- and the recently held presidential ‘‘elections’’ taxes for another 32 percent of all tax filers or gling to promote democracy and respect for in Belarus brazenly flaunted democratic stand- human rights in Belarus despite the formidable about 560,000 taxpayers (and add another ards. As a result of these elections, Belarus pressures and personal risks they face from $180 million, annually, to the local economy). has the distinction of lacking legitimate presi- the anti-democratic regime. The bill authorizes dential and parliamentary leadership, which Independent analysis shows that these tar- $20 million in assistance for each of fiscal geted tax credits would be up to 40 percent contributes to that country’s self-imposed iso- years 2007 and 2008 for democracy-building lation. more effective in stimulating the economy than activities such as support for non-govern- Lukashenka, the Bully of Belarus, has re- failed subsidies we have tried, which amount mental organizations, including youth groups, peatedly unleashed his security thugs to tram- to billions of dollars every year (and continue independent trade unions and entrepreneurs, ple on the rights of their fellow citizens. In- to this day). human rights defenders, independent media, deed, they demonstrated what Lukashenka In closing, let me say, I applaud GAO and democratic political parties, and international truly thinks about his own people. Neverthe- JCT for drawing our attention to the problem exchanges. less, courageous peaceful protesters on of Puerto Rico’s economy. The ball is now in The bill also authorizes $7.5 million for each Minsk’s central October Square stood up to fiscal year for surrogate radio and television our court. It is the responsibility of this Con- the regime with dignity and determination. Al- broadcasting to the people of Belarus. While I gress to implement new policies. I am not sure most daily repressions constitute a profound am encouraged by the recent U.S. and EU ini- abuse of power by a regime that has blatantly what all these policies should be, but do know tiatives with respect to radio broadcasting, manipulated the system to remain in power. that what we have tried did not work, and that much more needs to be done to break through Albeit safely ensconced in power, we should consider a range of options—in- Lukashenka’s stifling information blockade. Lukashenka has not let up on the democratic cluding my own legislation—with an eye to- In addition, this legislation would impose opposition. On July 17, in a particularly puni- ward what would best serve the nearly four sanctions against the Lukashenka regime, and tive display against those who dare oppose million U.S. citizens in Puerto Rico, who need deny senior officials of the regime—as well as Lukashenka, former presidential candidate and deserve our help. I urge my colleagues to those engaged in human rights and electoral Aleksandr Kozulin was sentenced to an obvi- move forward expeditiously in this effort. abuses, including lower-level officials—entry ously politically motivated 51⁄2 years’ term of

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tivists Artur Finkevich received a two-year cor- Thursday, July 27, 2006 rective labor sentence and Mikalay Rozumau f was sentenced to three years of corrective Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, labor for allegedly libeling Lukashenka. Other TRIBUTE TO MR. CHARLES rising costs tied to current energy prices are opposition activists, including Syarhey ‘‘BUSTER’’ BOWEN adversely impacting family farmers rendering Lyashkevich and Ivan Kruk have received jail some farms unsustainable. In fact, I have sentences of up to six months. HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE heard from some constituents in my home In a patent attempt to discourage domestic state of New Mexico who cannot afford to OF COLORADO observation of the fraudulent March 19 presi- plant crops this year due to energy prices. We IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dential elections, authorities arrested activists are in danger of losing family farms. of the nonpartisan domestic election moni- Thursday, July 27, 2006 That is why I rise today to introduce the toring initiative ‘‘Partnerstva’’—Tsimafei Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Family Farm Energy Relief Act. This legisla- Dranchuk, Enira Branitskaya, Mikalay Astreyka to honor the memory and courageous patriot- tion proposes to repeal tax incentives to oil and Alyaksandr Shalayka. They have been in ism of Mr. Charles ‘‘Buster’’ Bowen. As a navi- and gas companies from the Energy Policy pre-trial detention since February 21, charged gator on a B–25 Bomber, Mr. Bowen proudly Act of 2005 to instead provide energy rebates with participation in an unregistered organiza- served his country in the Army Air Corps dur- to family farmers. The Energy Policy Act of 2005 provided ap- tion. ing the Second World War. The sacrifices he Lukashenka’s pattern of anti-democratic be- proximately $2.633 billion in tax breaks for oil made to ensure the liberty and freedom of fu- havior began a decade ago, and this pattern and gas companies over the next 11 years. ture generations will never be forgotten. has only intensified. Through an unconstitu- During times of high gas prices and record In the late autumn of 1941, Buster Bowen tional 1996 referendum, he usurped power, profits for oil and gas companies these tax was a senior studying accounting at the Uni- while suppressing the duly-elected legislature breaks are wholly unnecessary. In fact, the versity of Texas. He was undoubtedly eager and the judiciary. His regime has repeatedly current administration has agreed that they for graduation and full of enthusiasm for the violated basic freedoms of speech, expres- are unnecessary. President Bush recently stat- future. However, like many young men and sion, assembly, association and religion. In its ed Congress has got to understand that these women of his generation, Mr. Bowen’s world May 3 annual report, the U.S. Commission on energy companies don’t need unnecessary tax was unalterably changed following the attack International Religious Freedom included breaks . . . I’m looking forward to Congress on Pearl Harbor. Belarus on its watch list, as Belarus appears to take about $2 billion of these tax breaks out to be adopting tougher sanctions against After graduating from the University of of the budget over a 10-year period of time. those who take part in unregistered religious Texas in June 1942, Mr. Bowen volunteered Cash flows are up. Taxpayers don’t need to activity. The democratic opposition, non- for military service. His military career began be paying for certain of these expenses on be- governmental organizations and independent in the spring of 1943 at Kelley Field near San half of the energy companies. media have been subject to intimidation and a Antonio, Texas. After completing his training, The Family Farm Energy Relief Act legisla- variety of punitive measures, including closure. Mr. Bowen was assigned to the 345th Bom- tion redirects the monies from the Energy Pol- Political activists and journalists have been bardment Group and sent to the Pacific. In a icy Act to family farmers to help pay the cost beaten, detained and imprisoned. Independent letter to his concerned mother, Mr. Bowen as- of farm diesel over the next three years. Ap- voices are unwelcome in Lukashenka’s sured her he was assigned an office job—he proximately 3.4 billion gallons of farm diesel Belarus and anyone who, through their pro- didn’t mention that his office was a small table were sold in the United States in 2004, 35 mil- motion of democracy, would stand in the way under the turret of a B–25 Bomber. lion gallons to New Mexican farmers and of the Belarusian dictator puts their personal The crews of the 345th frequently flew low- ranchers. and professional security on the line. Their level bombing runs over enemy targets. On The rebate program gives a tax credit to courage deserves our admiration, and, more one such mission over Formosa on June 15, qualified family farmers equaling 10 percent of importantly, our support. 1945, a 40 millimeter explosive shell struck yearly farm diesel expenses. Additionally, Moreover, we have seen no progress on the the escape hatch of Mr. Bowen’s B–25 Bomb- qualified family farmers who produce biodiesel investigation of the disappearances of political er. The shrapnel from the shell pierced the fu- for sale or personal use would receive an ad- opponents—perhaps not surprisingly, as cred- selage and badly injured Engineer Harold ditional 10 cents per gallon credit. ible evidence points at the involvement of the Warnick and Mr. Bowen. Mr. Warnick sus- The program will redistribute approximately Lukashenka regime in their murders. I wel- tained injuries to his foot and Mr. Bowen to his $870 million per year in tax credits for farm come President Bush’s decision to personally back. Even after being injured, Mr. Bowen diesel expenditures and approximately $8 mil- meet with two of the widows in the Oval Office plotted a course to an auxiliary air base in lion per year in tax credits for biodiesel pro- to discuss the situation on Belarus. An Admin- northern Luzon so that Mr. Warnick could re- duction over three years. Expenditures from istration report mandated by the Belarus De- ceive the medical attention he needed. this program will not exceed the $2.633 billion mocracy Act and finally issued on March 17 of For the injuries sustained by Mr. Bowen in oil and gas tax incentives from the Energy this year reveals Lukashenka’s links with June of 1945, he was awarded the Purple Policy Act. rogue regimes such as Iran, Sudan and Syria, Heart. His squadron commander even dis- Mr. Speaker, family farmers and the Agri- and his cronies’ corruption. Despite efforts by played Mr. Bowen’s bloodied shirt in the culture sector have been a staple of the Amer- the U.S. Government, working closely with the squad room to emphasize the importance of ican economy since before we were a nation. European Union, the Organization for Security flight crews wearing the uncomfortable flak Many family farmers already face great obsta- and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and other jackets. cles to success and may have already suc- European organizations, and non-govern- Following his injuries, Mr. Bowen was taken cumbed to large agriculture conglomerates. mental organizations, the regime of off flying status, but began flying once again The Family Farm Energy Relief Act is not Lukashenka continues its grip on power with before the end of the war. After hostilities in meant to be a substitute for the long-term en- impunity and to the detriment of the the Pacific ended, Mr. Bowen was stationed ergy solutions we all seek for our Nation. As Belarusian people. on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido much as each of us understands the necessity Colleagues, it is my hope that the Belarus as part of the American occupation force. of a comprehensive and balanced approach to Democracy Reauthorization Act of 2006 and Mr. Speaker, like so many other young energy development, so too should we realize efforts by allies in Europe will help put an end members of this Greatest Generation, Mr. that in every state there are hard-working fam- to the pattern of clear, gross and uncorrected Bowen set aside his ambitions and risked his ily farmers whose monthly budgets are being violations of OSCE commitments by the life to ensure the continued freedom of our stretched to the breaking point by energy Lukashenka regime and will serve as a cata- great nation. I urge my colleagues to join me costs. While we must approach this country’s lyst to facilitate independent Belarus’ integra- in recognizing the patriotic service of Mr. energy demand with the willingness to make tion into democratic Europe in which demo- Charles ‘‘Buster’’ Bowen. the tough, long-range choices demanded of

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us, it is equally important that we heed the ventive health care can make the difference. It terning in the office of Senator KENT CONRAD; suffering being caused by the current high will improve health outcomes, improve peo- David Evans of Wake Forest University, in- prices. Let us help ease the increasing burden ple’s lives, and help cut down on our explod- terning in the office of Senator MEL MARTINEZ; of fuel costs and help ensure that these farm- ing healthcare expenditures. As is noted in the Jason Feld of the University of Pennsylvania, ers remain one of the backbones of our coun- findings of this legislation, per capita health interning in the office of Representative LYNN try and our country’s economy. spending in the United States is 56 percent WOOLSEY; Whitney Fogg of Yale University, in- f greater than the median for countries in the terning in the office of Representative CONNIE Organization for Economic Cooperation and MACK; Clark Fonda of the University of South- STATEMENT OF INTRODUCTION Development. Mr. Speaker, this is unaccept- ern California, interning in the office of Rep- HeLP AMERICA ACT able. We need to get more bang for our resentative JOHN CAMPBELL; Sarah Hackett of healthcare buck and we need to look no fur- Dickinson College, interning in the office of HON. TOM UDALL ther than focusing on prevention. As the say- Senator PATRICK LEAHY; JC Hendrickson of OF NEW MEXICO ing goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a American University, interning in the office of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pound of cure. Representative MAURICE HINCHEY; Andrew Hill Thursday, July 27, 2006 Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join of Vanderbilt University, interning in the office me in seeking a new and more effective ap- of Representative CHARLIE NORWOOD; Abby Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, proach to the health of our nation by cospon- Kirkbride of John Brown University, interning health care promotion programs have the po- soring the HeLP Act. in the office of Senator MIKE ENZI; Anne Kouri tential to improve health, improve quality of f of Creighton University, interning in the office life, reduce health care costs, and boost pro- of Representative RAY LAHOOD; Mark Ladley ductivity. Unfortunately, a very small percent- RECOGNIZING THE STENNIS CON- of The Citadel, interning in the office of Rep- GRESSIONAL INTERN PROGRAM age of health care spending is devoted to resentative ALLYSON SCHWARTZ; Cassandra health promotion. The national investment in Long of the University of Central Florida, in- prevention is currently estimated to be less HON. BART GORDON terning in the office of Senator BILL NELSON; than 5 percent of annual health care costs. OF TENNESSEE Jonathan Lowrey of Northwest Missouri State, Our Nation needs a new approach to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES interning in the office of Representative SAM healthcare—one that puts prevention front and Thursday, July 27, 2006 GRAVES; Meghan McCarthy of the College of center. William and Mary, interning in the office of That is why I rise today to introduce the Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Representative RUSH HOLT; Chris Nielsen of Healthier Lifestyles and Prevention America recognize the participants in the Stennis Con- the University of South Dakota, interning in the Act, also known as the HeLP America Act. My gressional Intern Program. For many years, office of Senator TIM JOHNSON; Edward Par- legislation is very similar to S. 1074, a bill of the John C. Stennis Center for Public Service kinson of the University of Witwatersrand, in- the same name, which was introduced by has enhanced the experience of a select terning in the House Committee on Homeland Senator HARKIN. Both Senator HARKIN’s bill group of summer interns working in congres- Security; Sara Rafferty of the University of and my bill are designed to reduce health care sional offices. The interns are provided with an Oklahoma, interning in the office of Represent- costs and improve health outcomes by reori- insiders view of Congress through meetings ative PHIL ENGLISH; Joshua Root of Cornell enting our nation’s health care system towards with senior staff members and other experts to University, interning in the office of Represent- prevention, wellness, and self care. discuss the relationships Congress has with ative JOHN OLVER; Eric Sandberg-Zakian of The HeLP America Act is a comprehensive the legislative and executive branches, the Yale University, interning in the office of Rep- approach to prevention and health promotion. media, the public and the private sector. resentative RUSH HOLT; Matt Seager of the It provides tools .and incentives for schools to The program is a joint effort of the Stennis College of Charleston, interning in the office of improve their nutrition programs. It provides Center and a group of current and former sen- Senator PATRICK LEAHY; Eli Sevcik-Timberg of tax incentives for employers to implement ior staff members who serve as Senior Sten- Wesleyan University, interning in the office of wellness programs. It provides grants for com- nis Fellows. These insiders draw on their ex- Representative MEL WATT; and Elizabeth Tran munities to implement activities to prevent and perience and expertise in creating the program of Boston University, interning in the office of reduce the incidence of obesity, and chronic and participating in sessions with the interns. Representative NEIL ABERCROMBIE. diseases associated with this condition. My bill The outstanding interns selected to partici- also gives the FDA the authority to regulate pate are chosen based on their college record, f tobacco products, and requires nutrition label- community service background and interest in IN HONOR OF ROY D. HOKE—32 ing on menus in chain restaurants. These are a career in public service. This year, 30 in- YEARS OF SERVICE AND COM- just a few of the provisions included in the leg- terns, most of them juniors and seniors in col- MITMENT islation designed to attack the problem of sky- lege, have been working in personal and com- rocketing health care costs associated with the mittee offices in the House and Senate. HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and I congratulate these students for being cho- OF GEORGIA sen to participate in this exceptional program, other chronic illnesses. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Adaptable lifestyle factors such as smoking, and I thank the Stennis Center and the senior sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, unmanaged fellows for providing such a unique experience Thursday, July 27, 2006 stress, and obesity account for approximately for these interns and for encouraging them to Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise half of premature deaths in the United States. consider a future career in public service. today to honor a man who has spent the last Spending on chronic diseases related to life- This year’s participants are David Benson- 32 years of his life serving this body in the style and other preventable diseases account Staebler of St. Olaf College, interning in the Paint Shop. Roy D. Hoke has become a friend for an estimated 75 percent of total health office of Representative JIM OBERSTAR; Zeke of mine and a friend of my office staff. care spending. And Mr. Speaker, as you and Berzoff-Cohen of Goucher College, interning Through his years he has worked to make all of our colleagues know, our nation’s total in the office of Representative JOHN OLIVER; each and every one of our offices more beau- amount of health care spending is no small Elizabeth Brady of the University of North Col- tiful—not for us, but for our constituents and sum. In fact, according to the Centers for orado, interning in the office of Senator MIKE honored guests. Rarely have I seen a man Medicare and Medicaid Services, total health ENZI; Tenisha Callender of Loyola University, more dedicated to his work, and more filled care spending in 2004 was $1.8 trillion. Fur- interning in the office of Representative JAMES with pride at a job well-done. thermore Mr. Speaker, CMS estimates that MCGOVERN; Paul Cenoz of the University of He has served in the House under six U.S. this number will double by 2014. For those Southern California, interning in the office of Presidents, and 16 sessions of Congress. keeping score at home, that means in 2014 Representative JOHN CAMPBELL; Jessica Prior to his service in the House, Mr. Hoke total health care expenditures will be $3.6 tril- Cohen of Syracuse University, interning in the served America in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. lion. office of Senator HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON; This year, Roy Hoke has become very close With a greater focus on prevention, we will Rachel Dillard of Clemson University, interning to my staff. My office took part in the be able to greatly reduce the number of indi- in the office of Senator JIM DEMINT; Stephanie Housewide program to refurbish our offices, viduals who suffer from all types of ailments, Dreyer of Boston University, interning in the and Roy played a major role in painting my of- including diabetes, cancer, heart disease, and office of Senator CHARLES SCHUMER; Brittany fice. He was always there to make it look per- strokes just to name a few areas where pre- Erickson of the University of Pennsylvania, in- fect. Roy was never satisfied with his job—he

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Roy spent the next six hours in Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause led the campaign for ratification in the states my office with my staff, sharing in conversa- to recognize Heartland Health of Saint Joseph, and fought for the extension of the amend- tion, and Coca-Cola and peanuts from my Missouri. Heartland Health has been recog- ment’s deadline. home state of Georgia. Although I was not in nized as a strong advocate for women in the Since 1969, NOW has brought lawsuits to our Nation’s courts to fight sex discrimination the building, my staff tells me that Roy was a workplace and has been chosen to receive the in the workplace. In one of the first cases to joy to be around that day. No one enjoyed the YWCA Employer of Excellence Award. apply Title VII of the Civil Rights Act to a sex unfortunate situation that developed that day, Heartland Health has been recognized by discrimination case, NOW won women access but Roy was an individual who made the the YWCA as one of the best places to work to positions previously denied to them be- hours pass by more smoothly. He was un- in the St. Joseph area. Heartland maintains a cause of biased and unnecessary strength flinching in his manner and helped to keep a flexible work environment that bases advance- ment on employee performance. As a result, tests. startled office calm—even as the frightening Recognizing that economic security means circumstances hit close to home. many women have been able to obtain posi- tions in the senior leadership of the organiza- little to women who are not secure in their Since that day in May, my office has truly homes, NOW pioneered the founding of bat- had a new friend. He has become a regular tion. Heartland Health is very supportive of families and has developed programs to help tered women’s shelters and rape crisis cen- visitor and his constant smile will be missed. ters. By organizing the first Take Back the Roy’s hard work and dedication are rare traits. working mothers and assist in continuing edu- cation. These are benefits that have produced Night rallies, NOW activists provided women We thank him for his years of service to our with a platform to confront threats of violence Nation, to this House, and we wish him luck a very committed and productive workforce. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in and empowered them to speak out against and God speed in the next phase of his life. their offenders. In 1994, NOW’s efforts to end recognizing Heartland Health. Heartland has women’s victimization culminated in the pas- developed into a business that manages to f sage of the Violence Against Women Act. serve employees as well as the community. I Since its founding, NOW has led the battle RECOGNIZING THE 15TH ANNIVER- am honored to represent Heartland and its for women’s reproductive freedom. NOW was SARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPEND- employees in the United States Congress. the first national organization to call for the le- ENCE f galization of abortion and has committed itself IN COMMEMORATION OF THE NA- to safeguarding the right to choose secured by HON. JOE WILSON TIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR Roe v. Wade. For 20 years NOW fought to use federal anti-racketeering laws to protect OF SOUTH CAROLINA WOMEN ON ITS 40TH ANNIVER- SARY abortion clinics and their clients from harass- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment by militant anti-abortionists. In 2004, Thursday, July 27, 2006 NOW cosponsored the March for Women’s HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Lives to demonstrate Americans unequivocal Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- OF NEW YORK support for women’s reproductive rights. The er, on August 24, Ukraine will celebrate the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES march drew 1.15 million people to Wash- 15th anniversary of its independence. As we Thursday, July 27, 2006 ington, D.C. for the largest civil rights dem- continue to strengthen relations with allies Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today onstration in U.S. history. around the world, the importance of a demo- NOW was an early and vocal supporter of to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the found- cratic Ukraine cannot be overstated. lesbian rights. NOW activists supported the ing of the National Organization for Women rights of lesbians and their families in Belmont Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Ukraine (NOW), our Nation’s paramount champion of has made steady progress toward the creation v. Belmont, the landmark case that awarded a women’s rights. lesbian mother custody of her children. Rose- of democratic institutions and a free-market The National Organization for Women has mary Dempsey, the defendant, later served as economy. While past political instability proved been a pioneer in the fight for women’s equal- challenging to the Ukrainian economy, reforms NOW’s Vice President of Action. ill 1975, les- ity and is one of our Nation’s foremost institu- bian rights became one of NOW’s priority implemented under the leadership of President tions for social justice and social change. For Viktor Yushchenko have brought greater suc- issues and has since been the theme of two the past 40 years, NOW has been at the fore- of its national conferences. cess and prosperity to the people of Ukraine. front of every major effort to advance women’s I was honored to attend President Opposed to bigotry and discrimination of all rights and promote equality between the kinds, NOW has also been a champion and Yushchenko’s historic speech before a Joint sexes. Session of Congress last April. defender of affirmative action policies. In 1996, The National Organization for Women was 50,000 activists gathered in San Francisco in Moreover, Ukraine has cultivated a civil so- founded in 1966 with the $5 contributions of defense of affirmative action for NOW’s March ciety, showing greater respect for human 28 women. These women came together in to Fight the Right. NOW has also adopted a rights, maintaining peaceful relationships with recognition of the need to bring women into hiring policy that reflects its dedication to di- its neighbors, and investing in its citizens’ equal partnership with men as part of a world- versity and commitment to eradicating racial prosperity. wide human rights movement. In the last 40 disparities in the work place. I am very grateful that my home church, the years, NOW has expanded this vision to local Today, NOW’s President, Kim Gandy, fol- First Presbyterian Church of Columbia, South and campus chapters in all 50 states and the lows in the footsteps of the organization’s in- Carolina, has entered into a strong and vibrant District of Columbia and grown its membership augural president, the late Betty Friedan. partnership with Maximovicha Baptist Church to roughly 500,000. Under Ms. Gandy’s leadership, NOW remains in Vinnitsa, Ukraine. Both churches are pro- As the largest feminist organization in the committed to the passage of the Equal Rights moting exchanges of citizens who, sharing United States, NOW’s continued success is Amendment and has risen to the unique chal- their experiences are promoting democracy. due to its leaders’ commitment to innovative lenges of our time. Advocating for pay equity, The inspiring heritage and culture of Ukraine and diverse avenues of activism. From local affordable quality daycare, women-friendly is being appreciated by the people of South rallies and mass marches to political lobbying workplaces, and a fair minimum wage, NOW, Carolina. The United States is proud to call and Supreme Court battles, NOW works to with unfaltering determination, continues to Ukraine a friend. We will continue to seek achieve advancement for women. Its current lead our country on the march towards wom- Ukraine’s support in world affairs and remain primary concerns are promoting passage of en’s equality. committed to helping the people of Ukraine the Equal Rights Amendment, eradication of Mr. Speaker, as the National Organization compete in the global economy for the in- violence against women, championing repro- for Women celebrates 40 years as our coun- creased prosperity of its citizens. ductive freedom and other women’s health try’s preeminent voice for the advancement of

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The MASR report quotes the RECORD at this time. the Punjab Civil Magistracy as writing ‘‘if COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN, MAKES DR. AULAKH SPEAKS TO LONDON INSTITUTE OF we add up the figures of the last few years PRESENTATION AT LONDON IN- SOUTH ASIA—BOOK AWARD TO PROFESSOR the number of innocent persons killed would STITUTE OF SOUTH ASIA GURTEJ SINGH run into lakhs [hundreds of thousands.]’’ The WASHINGTON, D.C., JULY 12, 2006.—Dr. Indian government has murdered over 250,000 HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS Gurmit Singh Aulakh, President of the Sikhs since 1984, more than 300,000 Christians in Nagaland, over 90,000 Muslims in Kashmir. OF NEW YORK Council of Khalistan, spoke last month at the London Institute of South Asia (LISA.) tens of thousands of Christians and Muslims IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He went there for a ceremony honoring Pro- throughout the country, and tens of thou- Thursday, July 27, 2006 fessor Gurtej Singh IAS for his book, Tandev sands of Tamils, Assamese, Manipuris, and others. The Indian Supreme Court called the Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, recently the Lon- of the Centaur, which won the LISA Book Award. The seminar addressed the topic of a Indian government’s murders of Sikhs don Institute of South Asia held an event to separate electorate for Indian. minorities. ‘‘worse than a genocide,’’ honor author Professor Gurtej Singh, who has Dr. Aulakh spoke on the topic of the libera- Government-allied Hindu militants have a significant book on the repression in India. tion of Khalistan. He said that the idea of CI burned down Christian churches and prayer In connection with that, they held a seminar separate election could be good for some mi- halls, murdered priests, and raped nuns. The on the topic of a separate electorate in India norities but was something that would hold Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) described the for minorities. Dr. Gunnit Singh Aulakh, Presi- back the struggle for freedom of minority rapists as ‘‘patriotic youth’’ and called the nations that are dominant in their areas. He nuns ‘‘antinational elements.’’ Hindu radi- dent of the Council of Khalistan, spoke at the cals, members of the Bajrang Dal, burned Institute in connection with the seminar. He gave four radio interviews on Punjabi sta- tions that are listened to worldwide. missionary Graham Stewart Staines and his spoke about the struggle to liberate Khalistan, Professor Gurtej Singh said, ‘‘As part of two sons, ages 10 and 8, to death while they the Sikh homeland. As you know, Mr. Speak- my narration [for the book], I found myself surrounded the victims and chanted ‘Victory er, Khalistan declared its independence on suggesting a theory indicating the spurious to Hannuman,’’ the Hindu monkey-faced October 7, 1987. Yet Indian repression of the nature of India’s struggle for freedom. I am God. The Bajrang Dal is the youth arm of the Sikh Nation continues to this day. aware that it renders the main activities of RSS. The VHP is a militant Hindu Nation- Dr. Aulakh spoke out against a separate the Congress Party and its leaders to an ex- alist organization that is under the umbrella ercise in collaboration. But I am in good of the RSS. electorate within India for the Sikhs, arguing ‘‘The genocidal policies of the Indian gov- that only full independence will allow the Sikhs company in coming to that conclusion. Mi- chael Edwards, in his The Myth of the Ma- ernment are aimed at eliminating all these to live in peace, prosperity, dignity, and free- hatma. has clearly shown that the British groups,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. ‘‘Self-determina- dom. He said that independence for Khalistan really feared the ‘Western style revolution- tion must be the standard,’’ he said. ‘‘Short is inevitable, noting the recent marches, semi- aries’ whom Gandhi effectively neutralized. of that, it is hard to see how the freedom of nars, and other events showing the rising tide The Administration considered Gandhi as an all people in South Asia will be protected.’’ of support for freedom for Khalistan. And the ally of the British as a neutralizer of rebel- We thank the London Institute of South politicians in Punjab have noticed and are be- lion.’’ Asia for including Dr. Aulakh in its presen- ‘‘This book does not clarify everything, tations. We would like to thank General ginning to speak out for Khalistan. That is a Khalid, Dr. Awatar Singh Sekhon, V.T. good sign. Even the Congress Party govern- but it clarifies a lot,’’ said Brigadier Usman Khalid, Director of LISA. ‘‘It lays the foun- Rajshekar, and all the trustees of the Insti- ment of Punjab explicitly asserted the sov- dation for friendship between two irrepress- tute for inviting Dr. Aulakh to make this ereignty of Punjab when it cancelled the ible nations of the subcontinent—the Mus- presentation. agreements allowing the transfer of Punjabi lims and the Sikhs. The national cohesion f water to non-riparian states last year. that exists within the Muslims and the Sikhs He reported on the repression of the Sikhs cannot be replicated in the caste based PRESIDENT NIYAZOV INTENSIFIES that continues to show up in the form of the Brahminic society,’’ Brigadier Khalid said, REPRESSION IN TURKMENISTAN Indian Government destroying Sikh farms with ‘‘Indian secularism is ’fraudulent; Indian na- bulldozers, farms that Sikh farmers had tionalism is a pious hope without foundation or purpose. The book nails those lies. It is a HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH worked their lives for, only to see a lifetime of great starting point for the ‘freedom for all OF NEW JERSEY work destroyed by the Indian regime. This re- in South Asia.’’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pression takes the form of arresting people for ‘‘Despite the Indian Government’s massive Thursday, July 27, 2006 raising the flag of Khalistan, even though the efforts over two decades to crush the Indian courts have ruled that wearing the saf- Khalistani freedom movement and the other Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, as fron of Khalistan or raising a flag is not a freedom movements, there remains strong Co-Chairman of the U.S. Helsinki Commis- crime. But the Indian Government apparently support for Khalistan in Punjab and the sur- sion, I want to bring to the attention of the believes that it is not bound by the law, a posi- rounding Sikh areas,’’ Dr. Aulakh said. He Congress a number of alarming arrests re- noted the anniversary of the attack on the cently made by the Government of tion held not by democratic, but totalitarian Golden Temple and the atrocities that were governments. As my friend from California has committed in Operation Bluestar. He took Turkmenistan. Last month between June 16– said, for minorities, ‘‘India may as well be Nazi note of the arrests of Sikh leaders in Punjab 18, three human rights defenders were de- Germany.’’ for making speeches and hoisting the flag. tained by Turkmen security forces and have Mr. Speaker, we cannot sit idly by and let He noted that Khalistan slogans were raised been held for over a month. Considering this repression continue. I know that there are inside the Golden Temple recently. He noted Turkmenistan’s abysmal human rights record, many pressing problems on the world stage the seminars organized by Atinder Pal Singh I greatly fear for their safety as they are cer- that require our attention, such as the situation and took note of the atrocities committed by tainly at risk of torture. in Lebanon and the continuing fight against the Indian government. such as the kidnap- Amankurban Amanklychev, Ogulsapar ping and murder of Jaswant Singh Khalra, terrorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. But we must the murder of Akal Takht Jathedar Gurdev Muradova, and Sapardurdy Khajiev are affili- not let the necessity of attention and action in Singh Kaunke, tearing apart the driver of ated with the Turkmenistan Helsinki Founda- these important situations allow us to let In- Saba Charan Singh, and the mass cremation tion, a non-governmental organization that dian repression slip under the radar. It is our of Sikhs. He cited the Chithisinghpora mas- monitors human rights in Turkmenistan. In ad- duty to the principles on which this country sacre, the bombing of an Indian Airlines dition, Ms. Muradova has served as a jour- was founded to support freedom everywhere flight in 1985, and other atrocities committed nalist for Radio Liberty, a private communica- in the world, not just in the hot spots. It is time by the Indian government. tions service funded by the Congress through A report issued by the Movement Against to take action, Mr. Speaker. America should State Repression (MASR) shows that India the Broadcasting Board of Governors. cut off aid and trade with India until all people admitted that it held 52,268 political pris- Apparently Turkmen authorities arrested there are allowed to live in freedom. And we oners under the repressive ‘‘Terrorist and these three individuals because of their con- should support real democracy, the kind India Disruptive Activities Act’’ (TADA) even nection to a documentary about President claims to believe in, in the form of a free and though it expired in 1995. Many have been in Saparmurat Niyazov’s cult of personality and

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With f Turkmenistan, the government’s allegations his background in education, Mr. Bozella was are simply not credible, and the detentions are grateful that he was able to positively impact IN MEMORY OF APOSTLE ISAIAH unjustifiable. soldiers in such an incredibly difficult situation. REVILLS MAN OF GOD PREACH- Human rights organizations report that the Following Mr. Bozella’s return from the hor- ER OF THE WORD detainees are being abused. Most troubling rors of the war in Vietnam, he encountered an are allegations of psychotropic drugs being unsupportive society and was ostracized by HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. administered to Amanklychev and Muradova his peers. Despite these difficulties, Mr. OF GEORGIA in an effort to force their confession to ‘‘sub- Bozella earned a masters degree in adult and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versive activities.’’ The reports concerning psy- community education from Colorado State Thursday, July 27, 2006 chotropic drugs are quite believable, as University and went on to serve his community Turkmenistan is known to use these drugs in in various roles as an educator and adminis- Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise psychiatric hospitals to punish individuals. trator. today to honor the memory of a man who I am In April, 54 members of the United States Mr. Bozella has been intimately involved in proud to have called a friend, a constituent, Senate and House of Representatives wrote several veterans’ organizations, serving as and an inspiration: Chief Apostle Isaiah to President Niyazov, urging the unconditional chairman of the Colorado Board of Veterans Revills. release of a prisoner of conscience held in a Affairs and as a State officer with the Amer- Apostle Revills was born on August 23, psychiatric hospital. While that individual was ican Legion. 1931 in Moultrie, Georgia, the son of share- released, soon thereafter Congress learned of Mr. Speaker, I am grateful for Mr. Bozella’s croppers. At the tender age of nine years old, an almost identical case—69-year-old selfless service to our Nation. I urge my col- Isaiah’s father was murdered by the Ku Klux Kakabay Tedzhenov. He has been held in in- leagues to join me in recognizing a man wor- Klan. His mother was forced to lead the family communicado detention in a psychiatric hos- thy of our honor, Mr. Ralph Bozella. I am of nine children, but her rock-solid faith in God pital since January 2006 for peacefully pro- deeply saddened by the way he was treated saw her through. testing government policies. Considering that when he came home from Vietnam. After the Isaiah went on to the Moultrie High School just three months ago a significant number of passing of the years I hope that the respect for Negro Youth, where he met a young Senators and Members of the House wrote and honor that his is afforded today will help woman named Ullainee Sanders. Ullainee be- President Niyazov about this barbaric practice, heal those wounds. came his sweetheart and his partner, and on I am particularly disappointed that the f June 4, 1955, Isaiah and Ullainee were mar- Turkmen President continues to allow the mis- ried. For the last 51 years, they have been use of psychiatric institutions as prisons for HONORING NANCY ALLEN’S SERV- partners in every sense of the word—sharing political dissidents and that Mr. Tedzhenov re- ICE TO RUTHERFORD COUNTY equally in the joys and burdens of the journey mains jailed. of life. With Ms. Muradova’s ties to Radio Liberty HON. BART GORDON The young couple moved to Milledgeville, and the Congress, as well as the letter from OF TENNESSEE Georgia shortly after their marriage, and there 54 Members of Congress to Niyazov regarding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Isaiah began to serve as the pastor of his first church. In 1958 they moved to Albany, Geor- the use of psychiatric hospitals, the continu- Thursday, July 27, 2006 ation of these inexcusable actions will affect gia, where together they conducted prayer the relations between Turkmenistan and the Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to meetings from house to house. So successful U.S. Congress. recognize Nancy Allen for her service to Ruth- were these meetings that they opened a mis- Mr. Speaker, I am urging President Niyazov erford County, Tennessee, as County Mayor sion in 1959. Isaiah preached the Gospel to ensure the immediate and unconditional re- for 12 years. there, and as far away as Harlem, as his min- lease of Amankurban Amanklychev, Recently, the Tennessee General Assembly istry grew. His congregants grew rapidly in Ogulsapar Muradova, and Sapardurdy changed her title from County Executive to number and they moved to a new facility in Khajiev, as well as Kakabay Tedzhenov. County Mayor. Her title was not the only thing the Masonic Hall. Apostle Revills fasted for to change recently. Population projects from forty days, a mission that led him to another f the 2000 Census to 2005 show Rutherford church building, lovingly called ‘‘The Shanty.’’ TRIBUTE TO MR. RALPH BOZELLA County has gained more than 36,000 new But the growth continued! Isaiah, a brick residents. Money Magazine recently named mason by trade, built the new church with his HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE Murfreesboro, the county seat and my home- own two hands. Shortly thereafter, he went OF COLORADO town, as 84th out of the top 100 places to live into the ministry fulltime with the constant sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the United States. These figures and acco- port of Ullainee. lades are due in part to Nancy’s leadership At the time, Newton, Georgia had a difficult Thursday, July 27, 2006 ability and the collective vision of the Ruther- racial climate, but Apostle Revills had a vision Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ford County Board of Commissioners over from God, and traveled there for a tent cru- to honor the patriotism and military service of which she has presided and previously served sade. That meeting led him across Georgia, Mr. Ralph Bozella of Longmont, Colorado. 4 years. Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, North Carolina, Soon after graduating with his teaching cer- In addition to serving as Chair of the Board South Carolina, and all the way to California. tificate during the tumultuous years of the Viet- of Commissioners, Nancy also chairs the Apostle Revills was anointed by God in 1966 nam war, Mr. Bozella’s life forever changed Rutherford County Correctional Work Center and went on to many more tent crusades, the one Monday in the late summer of 1970. The Board, Community Care of Rutherford County, largest of which became the annual Camp ink was barely dry on the teaching contract he Inc., and Regional Transportation Authority. Meeting in the City of Albany, that ended signed the Friday before when Mr. Bozella re- Nancy is a founding member of Recycle Ruth- every year with a baptism at the Mercer Mill. ceived notice that he had been drafted for erford and a member of the Sam Davis Me- His ministry grew so large, that in 1981 they service in Vietnam. morial Association, League of Women Voters, opened a new 5,000-seat Cathedral and orga- Before long, Mr. Bozella found himself at the Oakland Association, and the Rutherford nized into ten distinct operating districts. Apos- Bien Hoa Air Base near Saigon, Vietnam. County Chapter of the Middle Tennessee tle Revills began publishing his Miracle Guid- From there he was sent to Chu Lai and as- State University Alumni Association and recipi- ing Star Magazine, and took to the radio and signed to a light infantry brigade within the ent of the 1996 Trailblazer Award. The afore- television to preach the Word. He preached in Americal Infantry Division. Mr. Bozella was as- mentioned awards and memberships are only Kenya, Haiti and Israel. In 1991, he was justly signed to search and patrol the area to protect a highlight of Nancy’s commitment to her com- recognized as one of Georgia’s ten most nearby villages during the rice harvest. munity. prominent black pastors. On these patrols into the Vietnamese jun- I know Nancy will not retire completely from In 1995, Apostle Revills was formally and gles Mr. Bozella courageously volunteered to performing public service. It is my hope that publicly ordained as an Apostle of Jesus be the patrol’s point man. In this capacity he she will now have more time to spend on per- Christ. He received an honorary Doctorate of

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Since his colleagues conveyed Stan I remember when I first campaigned for sincere and compassionate students at Ben- Moskowitz’s remarkable character and the im- Congress in July of 1992, all of my local polit- ton High School. She has been involved in portant contribution he made to history, I ical advisors told me I must meet and pray for Student Council for four years, was elected would like to share with you some of their the blessings of Apostle Revills. His ability to homecoming queen, and served as Vice thoughts. One person wrote: ‘‘Stan was a man reach out and touch those he met showed that President of both her class and the entire stu- whose broad experience, character and per- he was truly anointed by God. He was a man dent body. sonality drew you in as few have the ability to of great stature physically, and a giant spir- As an athlete, Hannah has lettered in four do. He just radiated intelligence, under- itually. Apostle Revills was a true friend of varsity sports. She has played on three District standing, empathy, insight, and yes, wit. I will mine and I will greatly miss his friendship and Champion basketball teams, served as the miss Stan.’’ Another wrote: ‘‘Stan was a major his guidance—both spiritual and otherwise. captain of the soccer team that advanced to reason for our success. He may not have al- Mr. Speaker, as I rise today to honor Chief the State Playoffs, and served as captain of ways agreed with our conclusions, but he Apostle Revills. I also honor his darling wife the volleyball team. These achievements wanted to be sure that the historical record Ullainee for her service to God and humanity, earned her the honor of being named the Fe- was as complete as possible.’’ Finally: ‘‘What and for her loving marriage to Isaiah. Together male Scholar Athlete for St. Joseph Sports, terrible, shocking news. Stan was a wonderful they had five children and five adopted chil- Inc. person who was unswervingly dedicated to Academically, she is one of the best and dren, and now have 20 grandchildren and sev- pursuing truth, and he performed great service brightest. She is an academic leader who has eral great-grandchildren. Apostle Revills’ leg- to his country in a long and distinguished ca- challenged herself with the most rigorous acy will surely live on in all of them, and in the reer. He will be greatly missed. faith of his followers. classes in preparation for her future. She has Mr. Speaker, these are just a few of the Mr. Speaker, Apostle Revills is a legend in maintained the balance between her class statements from those who knew and worked work and extracurricular activities, while ob- Southwest Georgia and will be remembered with Mr. Moskowitz. I think they speak vol- taining the rank of second in her class. for truthfully speaking the Word of God. I umes of this man who contributed significantly Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in stand here today to honor his legacy and to our Nation’s history. Most recently, I met thank him for his friendship. He was truly a recognizing Hannah Barnett. She is an out- standing member of our community and I wish Stan Moskowitz at the IWG press conference man of God and I was blessed to know him. on June 6. As usual, his comments were in- f her the best in her bright future. I am honored to represent her in the United States Con- formative and insightful. He truly was a na- TAKING OUR CASE TO THE gress. tional treasure. AMERICAN PEOPLE I would like to note that Mr. Moskowitz f earned many high honors including two Presi- HON. JOE WILSON HONORING THE LIFE OF STAN dential Distinguished Officer Awards, the Di- OF SOUTH CAROLINA MOSKOWITZ rector’s Medal, the Distinguished Career Intel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ligence Medal, the Distinguished Intelligence HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Medal, and the Intelligence Community Medal Thursday, July 27, 2006 OF NEW YORK of Merit. Mr. Speaker, Stan Moskowitz served IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- his Agency, his government, and the people of er, on Monday I will join Chairman SAM JOHN- Thursday, July 27, 2006 the United States loyally and with honor. I SON and colleagues on the House Education Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ex- would like to offer Mr. Moskowitz’s family my and Workforce Subcommittee on Employer— press deep and profound sadness at the pass- deepest condolences. He will truly be missed. Employee Relations for a field hearing in ing of Stan Moskowitz, CIA Director of Con- f Plano, Texas. This hearing will address a key gressional Affairs and integral partner to the COUNCIL OF KHALISTAN PRESI- issue in the debate surrounding illegal immi- Interagency Working Group on Nazi War gration: employee verification systems and Crimes, IWG. Mr. Moskowitz passed away DENT ADDRESSES LONDON IN- employer enforcement. suddenly, after playing tennis, on June 29, STITUTE OF SOUTH ASIA The House border security bill incorporates 2006. It was a great shock to many who were HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS stringent measures for verifying and complying privileged and fortunate to work with him. OF NEW YORK with employee eligibility. Such provisions are Mr. Moskowitz played an integral role in en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sadly absent from the Reid-Kennedy Senate suring the disclosure of documents related to Thursday, July 27, 2006 bill. the Nazi war crimes. When the Nazi War Throughout August, we will take our case to Crimes Disclosure Act was extended for 2 Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Gurmit Singh the American public. With various field hear- years in February 2005, then Director of Cen- Aulakh, President of the Council of Khalistan, ings, we will differentiate our border- first ap- tral Intelligence Porter Goss asked Mr. recently spoke at the London Institute of South proach from the Reid-Kennedy amnesty plan. Moskowitz, who at the time was retiring as Asia, which was holding a seminar on sepa- Chairman ED ROYCE held two such hearings CIA’s Director of Congressional Affairs, to help rate electorate in India. He also contributed an in July. Mr. Speaker, the response was over- him guide the Agency toward a full disclosure article to the Journal of the London Institute of whelming—the American people are on our of the historical record as captured in CIA South Asia. Both presentations were on the side! files. Based on Porter Goss’s commitment, Mr. same theme: freedom for Khalistan, the sov- As we continue to debate this issue, I hope Moskowitz promised the IWG that CIA would ereign Sikh state that declared its independ- Senate Democrats will realize what the aver- do the following: Declassify information on all ence from India on October 7, 1987, and has age American already understands: We can- Nazis; Declassify operational files associated been under Indian occupation ever since then. not address illegal immigration without ad- with those Nazis; Re-review material that had Dr. Aulakh stressed that a separate elec- dressing border security. been redacted; Undertake such additional torate within India, although it might help some In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we searches that historians or the CIA thought of the oppressed minorities there, would not will never forget September 11th. necessary as the work progressed. be appropriate for the Sikh nation, which is f Under the leadership of Mr. Moskowitz, the separate and distinct from India. He said that RECOGNIZING HANNAH BARNETT CIA has made good on each of these prom- the achievement of full sovereignty and inde- ises. He played a key role in ensuring the suc- pendence for Khalistan is inevitable. He took HON. SAM GRAVES cess of the CIA’s work during the 2-year ex- note of the Sikh farmers whose farms were tension and made a quick, sensitive, and good bulldozed earlier this year by the Government. OF MISSOURI He discussed the Sikh activists who were ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES humored shift from all of his prior responsibil- ities to an entirely, new, important and difficult rested for raising the Khalistani flag. ‘‘How can Thursday, July 27, 2006 role. India claim it is a democracy and continue to Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause I first learned of Mr. Moskowitz’s death from hold political prisoners?’’ he asked. ‘‘How can to recognize Hannah Barnett of Saint Joseph, those of us working with the IWG in an effort a democratic, secular state make it a crime to

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How can India claim it is a de- Neither was the Austro-Hungarian Empire. things, but they are not crimes. Yet in India mocracy and continue to hold political pris- It attacked Serbia in the summer of 1914 in the equivalent act gets you arrested. oners? How can a democratic, secular state the hopes of destroying this irritating state Dr. Aulakh noted several other acts of tyr- make it a crime to raise a flag and make after Serbia had committed a spectacular anny against the Sikhs, including the kidnap- speeches? Would America arrest people for terrorist act against the Hapsburg mon- archy. The empire ended up splintering, and ping of human-rights activist Jaswant Singh raising the Confederate flag? Would the United Kingdom arrest people for speaking the Hapsburgs lost their throne.’’ India is Khalra, the murder of former Jathedar of the in support of Scottish independence? doomed to a similar fate. It is not a single, Akal Takht Gurdev Singh Kaunke, the killing of The Sikhs are a separate people from homogeneous state, but many countries the driver for Sikh religious leader Baba India—culturally, linguistically, and reli- thrown together under one umbrella by the Charan Singh, who was tied to two Jeeps giously distinct. As such, the Sikh Nation is British colonial rulers for their convenience. which drove in different directions, tearing this logically and morally a separate nation, a It has 18 official languages. Such countries human being apart, and many other atrocities. separate people. Every day Sikhs pray ‘‘Raj historically fall apart. The Soviet Union, These things are the mark of a tyrannical, to- Kare Ga Khalsa,’’ meaning ‘‘the Khalsa shall Czechoslovakia, and Yugoslavia are other ex- rule.’’ It is part of the Sikh consciousness amples from recent history. talitarian regime, Mr. Speaker. Dr. Aulakh that we are either rulers or we are in rebel- Even former Home Minister L.K. Advani writes that in light of these atrocities, ‘‘inde- lion. has acknowledged the instability of India, pendence for Khalistan is inevitable.’’ Since 1947, the Indian government has been saying in Parliament: ‘‘if Kashmir goes, Dr. Aulakh takes note of the rising support enslaving the Sikh Nation. Under Indian India goes.’’ At a seminar in Lahore in No- for Khalistan in Punjab. He notes the marches rule, Sikhs are slaves. They are exploited, vember 2005, I predicted that India will break being organized, that politicians and other tortured, and killed for the convenience of up into five or six different countries. This Sikh leaders are speaking out for Khalistan, the rulers. Despite India’s repression of the caused the Akali leaders present to walk out, Sikhs ‘symbolized by half a million troops betraying the interests of the Sikh Nation the seminars held by a former member of Par- enforcing the peace of the bayonet’ the Sikhs once again. Sikhs are willing to sit down and liament on the subject, and other activities in are reclaiming the freedom that is our birth- negotiate the borders of a free and inde- support of freedom for Khalistan. right. The record of India’s treatment of the pendent Khalistan. as long as that is the sole Mr. Speaker, the essence of democracy is Sikhs makes it clear that there is no place subject for negotiation. the right to self-determination. All people and for the Sikhs in ‘India’s democracy’. The Sikh Nation has a long and distin- all nations have a right to be free. That is the In 1995, human-rights activist Jaswant guished history of freedom and secularism. idea that gave birth to America. As such, we Singh Khalra published a report exposing In- Guru Gobind Singh Sahib established the Khalsa Nation in 1699 at the historic must be active and vigilant in supporting free- dia’s policy of secret cremations of Sikhs under which Sikh men are picked up, tor- Vaisakhi Congregation in Anandpur Sahib. dom around the world. We should stop our aid tured, and murdered, then their bodies are This event is celebrated every April on the and trade with India, which is only propping up declared ‘unidentified’ and secretly cre- Sikh holiday of Vaisakhi Day. By his action, the repressive regime. The time has come to mated. Khalra did his work by studying sev- Guru Gobind Singh Sahib firmly established put the U.S. Congress on record in support of eral cremation grounds in Punjab. He estab- a distinct identity for the Khalsa Panth. He a free and fair plebiscite in Khalistan and all lished about 25,000 Sikhs who have been se- gave the Khalsa the blessing of sovereignty the minority nations that seek their freedom in cretly cremated. Follow-up work has estab- and independence: Ain grieb Sikhin ko deon South Asia. lished that the number is around 50,000. Patshahi. ‘Khalsa Bagi Yan Badshah.’ The Gurus laid down the correct way for Mr. Speaker, I would like to place Dr. Their bodies have never been given to their families. For his work, Sardar Khalra was the Sikh Nation by their example. Guru Aulakh’s article from the Journal of the London murdered in police custody; no wonder his Nanak Sahib, the first Sikh Guru, con- Institute of South Asia into the RECORD at this body also disappeared. fronted the atrocities of the first Mogul ruler time. The one witness to the Khalra kidnapping, Babar against the innocent population. Guru [From the Journal of the London Institute of Rajiv Singh Randhawa, has been consist- Arun Dev Ji Sahib became a martyr in de- South Asia, July, 2006] ently harassed by the Indian regime. He even fense of his principles and acceptance of the will of God. Guru Teg Bahadur Singh Sahib FLAME OF FREEDOM BURNS IN KHALISTAN: ES- got arrested for trying to hand information sacrificed his life in defense of the weak and TABLISHMENT OF A SOVEREIGN SIKH STATE about the repression of the Sikhs to the Brit- other religions, defending Hindus from IS INEVITABLE ish Home Minister outside the Golden Tem- ple. forced conversions. Today, it is nationalist (By Dr. Gurmit Singh Aulakh) Former Jathedar of the Akal Takht Hindus who are carrying out forced conver- January 2006 was not a good month for the Gurdev Singh Kaunke was murdered by po- sions, more precisely forced reconversions of Sikh farmers in Uttaranchal Pradesh, India. lice official Swaran Singh Ghotna. He has those who have converted to another reli- Their farms were bulldozed and they were never been brought to justice. The driver for gion. thrown out of the state. They had worked Sikh religious leader Baba Charan Singh was The tenth and last Guru, Guru Gobind peacefully all their lives, but now everything killed when his legs were tied to two jeeps Singh Sahib, completed Guru Nanak Dev Ji they had worked for was destroyed. Once which then drove in different directions. The Sahib’s mission. He infused a new spirit into again, the government had decided to make cases of torture by rolling heavy rollers over the Sikh Nation and designed a new road Sikhs the victims. This continues a pattern the legs of Sikh prisoners are too numerous map for the Sikhs. He initiated the Sac- of repression that has kept the Sikh Nation to mention. In 1994, the U.S. State Depart- rament of Steel (khande de pahul), ordained from living in freedom or prosperity. Since ment reported that the Indian government the first five Sikhs as Singhs B the Panj 1984, over a quarter of a million Sikhs have paid out over 41,000 cash bounties to police Piaras, or Five Beloved Ones B and insti- been murdered at the hands of the Indian officers for killing Sikhs. tuted the Order of the Khalsa. From then on, government. The only way that Sikhs will be able to Guru Gobind Singh Sahib commanded the There is no way for these farmers to gain live in freedom, peace, stability, dignity, and Sikhs to mark their distinct identity known redress within the Indian system. They have prosperity, without constantly fearing for through five symbols: unshorn hair, symbol- lost their life’s work with no way of making their lives, is by liberating Khalistan. izing natural and saintly appearance (worn themselves whole. And they have no means The establishment of an independent under a turban); a special comb to keep the to begin again. They received no compensa- Khalistan is inevitable. Support for an inde- hair clean; a steel bracelet symbolizing dis- tion for their bulldozed property. This is just pendent Khalistan is rising in Punjab. Last cipline and gentility; the Kirpan. or sword, a a recent example of why Sikhs need their November, Khalistan slogans were raised at symbol of courage and commitment to jus- own independent country, Khalistan. Nankana Sahib during the celebration of tice, truth, freedom, and human dignity; and Khalistan, the Sikh homeland, declared its Guru Nanak’s birthday and at a subsequent special knee-length under shorts, symbol- independence from India on October 7, 1987. seminar. More than 25,000 people were in at- izing chastity. Since then, India’s brutal repression of the tendance for the birthday celebration. There In 1706 Guru Gobind Singh left this world Sikh nation has intensified. Last year on Re- have been numerous marches demanding for his heavenly abode. Just two ears later. public Day, 35 Sikhs were arrested for mak- freedom for Khalistan in Punjab. Former Banda Singh Bahadur established a Sikh ing speeches in support of Khalistan and Member of Parliament Atinder Pal Singh Raj. It lasted from 1710 until 1716. From 1716 raising the flag of Khalistan. This past June, held a seminar on Khalistan. Even when the to 1765, Sikhs went through horrible persecu- even more Sikhs were arrested for hoisting a Punjab Legislative Assembly canceled the tion by the Mogul ruler Aurang Zeb. During flag and making speeches. They join at least agreements that had allowed Punjabi water that period, Sikhs experienced the chhota 52,268 Sikh political prisoners that India ad- to be diverted to other states, they openly ghalugara (small holocaust) and the wadde

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She has audited books for In 1765, Sikhs again established Sikh rule wars, but the Sikhs lost the war through the in several Sikh missals (free cantonal repub- betrayal of the Dogra brothers and the Brit- several Parents and Teachers Association’s in lics) as well as the principalities of Patiala, ish annexed Punjab in 1849. the area, and served on the boards of Band Nabha, Faridkote, Kapurthala, Jind, and The Sikh Nation’s desire for sovereignty Boosters and The Coalition for Achievement. Kalsia. This lasted until 1799 when Maha- has not diminished. Sikhs always recite the Currently, she serves on the Clarence J. Car- rajah Ranjit Singh established Khalsa Raj in couplet ‘Raj Kare Ga Khalsa’ after their penter Memorial Fund Board and is very ac- Punjab by uniting the missals and principal- morning and evening Ardas (prayers.) The tive in the Pony Express Chapter of the Amer- ities. They marched into the capital city of Sikhs actively participated in the Indian ican Business Women’s Association. Lahore and hoisted the Sikh flag, mani- struggle for independence from the British. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in festing the spirit of liberty reaffirmed at the Although Sikhs were just 1.5 percent of the Vaisakhi of 1699. This Khalsa Raj lasted population, they gave over 80 percent of the recognizing Cheryl Hale. Her commitment to until 1849 when the British conquered the sacrifices in the freedom struggle. 2,125 Indi- education, business, and the community are Sub-continent. This Sikh nation of Punjab ans were executed during the freedom strug- truly remarkable. I am honored to represent was recognized by most of the Western pow- gle. Of these, more than 1,500 were Sikhs. her in the United States Congress. ers of the time. The contemporary struggle Out of 2,645 exiled by the British, 2,147 were f to liberate the Sikh homeland, Punjab. Sikhs. Khalistan, is part of the same historical At the time of India’s independence in 1947, TRIBUTE TO CHATHAM TOWNSHIP process. the Hindus of India and the Muslims of Paki- Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s rule was the stan received sovereign, independent states. Golden Age for Punjab. Sikhs destroyed Sikhs were supposed to be a party to the ar- HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN Mogul rule and stopped invasions from the rangement and receive their own state as OF NEW JERSEY Afghan rulers to the west. Under the com- well. But the Sikh leadership of the time ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mand of Hari Singh Nerwa, Sikhs defeated cepted the false promise of Jawahar Lal Thursday, July 27, 2006 the Afghans and occupied Kabul. Nelwa left Nehru (reaffirmed in resolutions of the In- Kabul after securing the promise from the dian National Congress) that they would Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise Afghans that they would not cross east of have ‘the glow of freedom’ in Punjab and no today to honor Chatham Township, in Morris the Khyber Pass. Maharajah Ranjit Singh law affecting Sikh rights would be passed County, NJ a vibrant community I am proud to and Hari Singh Nerwa invaded Kashmir, without Sikh consent. On this basis Sikhs represent. On September 9, 2006, the good which was part of Afghanistan. and annexed took their share with India. citizens of Chatham Township are commemo- it to Punjab in 1819. India and Pakistan owe However, soon after the independence of a debt of gratitude to the Sikhs, as both India. the Sikhs discovered that they had rating their bicentennial anniversary celebra- countries claim Kashmir as their own. been betrayed. The Indian leaders had no in- tion with a day long extravaganza featuring a During Maharajah Ranjit Singh’s rule, tention of giving them what they had prom- Fireman’s Parade and an old-fashioned coun- Hindus, Muslims, and Christians all had a ised. Home Minister Patel shamefully sent try fair. share of power alongside the Sikhs. All of out a memo describing Sikhs as a ‘criminal In 1806 the Commonwealth of New Jersey them were represented as ministers in his tribe’. The repression of the Sikh Nation officially incorporated the 23 square miles of Cabinet. The Faqir brothers, who were Mus- began with that memo and continues to this land to the north and east of the Great Swamp lims, were trusted ministers in the inner cir- day. cle of Maharajah Ranjit Singh. General Ven- The time has come for Sikhs to break free and west of the Passaic River as the Town- tura, a Christian, was in charge of the artil- of the repressive Indian regime. This is the ship of Chatham. It originally included the lery. The Hindu Dogras (Dhian Singh Dogra only way that their human rights will ever areas that are now the boroughs of Chatham, and his brother Lal Singh Dogra) wielded be respected. And the world is beginning to Madison and Florham Park. The coming of the enormous power with Maharajah Ranjit notice. In the United States Congress, the Morris and Essex Railroad in 1837 led to Singh. Congressional Record is serving as a vehicle sharp increases in the population of the town- The Dogras betrayed the Sikhs and con- to keep an accurate record of the repression ship which resulted in incorporating Chatham, nived with the British in the defeat of the and to defeat India’s effort to whitewash the Madison and Florham Park as separate bor- Sikh army. situation and the history of the Sikhs and When Hari Singh Nalwa took a lone bullet other minorities. The Congressional Record oughs. from an Afghan, he wrote his last letter in carries repeated calls for a free and fair pleb- In the late 1870s and 1880s the area be- blood rather than ink to bid his last fateh to iscite on the independence of Khalistan and came a center of the rose-growing industry. Maharajah Ranjit Singh. Nalwa had pre- the other nations seeking their freedom from The specialty of one of the greenhouses was viously asked for more troops but those let- India. There are also repeated calls for a cut the American Beauty rose with a 5-foot-long ters were intercepted by the Dogra brothers, off of U.S. aid to India until human rights stem. At Christmas they were sent to Euro- who kept the requests to themselves instead are respected. The pressure is mounting for pean royalty. Fifty were also sent to Queen of telling Maharajah Ranjit Singh. They human rights and freedom in South Asia. wanted Hari Singh Nalwa to be killed. Victoria in recognition of her golden anniver- How soon will India collapse under the pres- sary. Nalwa instructed the messenger to give his sure? It is only a matter of time. letter to Maharajah Ranjit Singh personally After a 5-year construction ban during World and to no one else. The messenger arrived f War II, large farms gave way to luxurious early in the morning. RECOGNIZING CHERYL HALE home sites. Former rose farms became two Maharajah Ranjit Singh and Dhian Singh major shopping centers at the comer known Dogra were out for a morning walk. When as Hickory Tree, named for a hickory tree the messenger tried to give the letter to Ma- HON. SAM GRAVES harajah Ranjit Singh, Dogra tried to inter- OF MISSOURI planted during President James Madison’s cept it. The messenger told Maharajah IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES term. Ranjit Singh that he was instructed to give In 1959 the Port Authority of New Jersey the letter to him personally. When Maha- Thursday, July 27, 2006 and New York considered the Great Swamp to rajah Ranjit Singh read the letter, he was so Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause be the ideal location for a major metropolitan angry with Dhian Sigh Dogra that he hit to recognize Cheryl Hale of Saint Joseph, Mis- airport. Through the massive efforts of area Dogra with his water bucket. Then he in- souri. Cheryl has enjoyed a successful bank- residents, the Great Swamp was secured structed the army to get ready to march to- ing career spanning 28 years and has been through donations as a federally protected wil- wards Afghanistan. They arrived at the River Attack. It was chosen to receive the YWCA Women of Ex- derness area now known as the Great Swamp flooded. It had overflowed its banks. The cellence Award for Women in the Workplace. Wildlife Refuge, a national treasure. Sikhs wanted to wait until the flood was Cheryl truly built her career from the ground High above the Passaic River on the east over, but Maharajah Ranjit Singh led his up. At the age of 22, Cheryl already had a side of town, the Little Red School House was horse into the river. The water went down family to support, yet she had little education built in 1860. A school until 1928, the building and the Sikhs crossed the river. Maharajah and experience. She took the initiative and ob- eventually became the property of the town- Ranjit Singh fought the Afghans and de- tained her General Education Degree. She ship and housed the police and administrative feated them. That stopped the incursion of then took her first job working as a book- offices until 1988. Today the historic building the Afghans into the Sikh territory of Pun- jab. keeper, while she began taking college class- appropriately houses the Township Museum After the demise of Maharajah Ranjit es at night. In 1990, Cheryl graduated Summa and Historical Society. Singh in 1839, the British infiltrated their Cum Laude from Missouri Western State Col- Today Chatham Township consists of 9 agents like the Dogra brothers and others lege with a degree in Business Administration. square miles housing 10,000 people. The

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Chatham Township on the celebration of 200 Thursday, July 27, 2006 years of rich history and the building of one of I ask my colleagues in the United States New Jersey’s finest municipalities. Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I House of Representatives to join me in hon- rise today to honor Sandy Augliere on her oring the ‘‘Old Timers’’ of New Castle and their families. It is an honor to represent the f 90th birthday and recognize her many accom- plishments as well as her years of dedication Fourth Congressional District of Pennsylvania TRIBUTE TO MUNCIE SHERIFF IN to the Lake Barcroft community. and a pleasure to salute the achievements SNIPER ARREST Sandy Augliere was born Mary Margaret and fine traditions that truly improve the lives Reed in Marion, N.C., but most everyone who of the senior citizens of the New Castle and has met her knows her simply as Sandy. neighboring communities. HON. MIKE PENCE Through her engaging personal demeanor and f business acumen, Sandy has become an insti- OF INDIANA tution in the Lake Barcroft real estate commu- REPUBLICAN FISCAL POLICY IS WORKING IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nity. In addition, Sandy has been a dedicated and loving wife to her husband Vince, and Thursday, July 27, 2006 mother to her four children, Carol, Noel, Reed HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG and Tom. OF MICHIGAN Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, a tragic tale of The senior associate broker at Long and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES death and sniper shootings over the weekend Foster, Sandy has been in the real estate Thursday, July 27, 2006 has turned into a bittersweet success story for business for some 50 years. She has been in law enforcement in my home state of Indiana. the top 1 percent of Realtors nationally and is Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, earlier Early Sunday morning, after leaving a rel- a lifetime Million Dollar Club member. In the this month the White House Office of Manage- ative’s hunting party on a Washington County course of her impressive career, she has sold ment and Budget handed down good news in farm, Zachariah Blanton, a 17-year-old Gas- or re-sold approximately 700 to 800 of the its mid-year budget update—the Republican ton, Indiana native, committed four shoot- 1,044 houses in the Lake Barcroft. Even fiscal policy is working. This year’s budget def- ings—two along Interstate 65 in Jackson today, Sandy works seven days a week, and icit is now forecasted at $296 billion, which is County and another pair along Interstate 69 in has no plans to quit. 30 percent lower than the February projec- Delaware County. In establishing her impressive real estate tions. We have made great progress in eliminating The previous two left Jerry Ross, age 40 of accomplishments, she led opponents of dis- the budget deficit through fiscal responsibility New Albany, dead and another man injured. crimination against African Americans in the home buying market. Sandy sold homes to a and through increased tax revenues brought Mr. Speaker, this tale is all too familiar to diverse group of individuals and families, in- on by lower taxes. those living in the 50-mile radius of this very cluding Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Mar- Since the President’s tax cuts were fully im- Chamber from which we speak today. For it shall and Attorney General of the United plemented in 2003, we have seen consistent was October of 2002 when the hearts of the States Ramsey Clark. and substantial growth in tax revenue. This re- American people were troubled by barbaric Throughout her ongoing success, she has affirms our knowledge that when we ease the acts of terror that felled innocent women, men, never advertised on television. Instead, she tax burden on the American people, we be- and even children, in the vicinity of our Na- depends on friends and word of mouth. If come more productive. As we face future tion’s Capital. asked, Sandy is quick to point out that her budget challenges it is important to keep that Whatever the motivation, the acts of John personal touch has always been a hallmark of fact in mind. Allen Muhammad in Washington and Zacha- her success. This same personal touch has We must do what is best for Americans. As riah Blanton are acts of terror. These perpetra- been felt in Lake Barcroft through her commu- we all can see by the new forecasts . . . cut- tors defied civilized behavior and believed they nity service as Lake Barcroft Association ting spending and reducing taxes produces could defy the finest local, State, and Federal president and Woman’s Club president. real results. law enforcement in the world. How wrong they Mr. Speaker, in closing, I would like to ex- f tend my heartfelt thanks to Sandy Augliere for were. EXPRESSING SENSE OF CONGRESS her contributions to the Lake Barcroft commu- Mr. Speaker, Zachariah Blanton was appre- THAT VENEZUELA SHOULD SUP- nity. She is an exemplary model of success hended by Indiana law enforcement on Tues- PORT STRATEGIES FOR ENSUR- and citizenship. I call upon my colleagues to day of this week, just two days after his hei- ING SECURE AIRPORT FACILI- join me in recognizing her on the occasion of nous crimes. TIES her 90th birthday. Compared to the sad slayings that para- f lyzed Washington for nearly two months in SPEECH OF 2002, one can only stand in honor and TRIBUTE TO 100TH ANNIVERSARY HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE amazement at the quick end to the events of OF OLD TIMERS DAY OF TEXAS this week in the Hoosier State. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I applaud the coordination ef- HON. MELISSA A. HART Wednesday, July 26, 2006 forts of the Indiana State Police with Jackson OF PENNSYLVANIA County officials, but rise with particular def- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to revise my previous statement erence to Sheriff George Sheridan and his Thursday, July 27, 2006 Delaware County Department of whom the regarding H. Con. Res. 400. I rise in opposi- residents of East Central Indiana are most Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take tion to H. Con. Res. 400. While I believe the proud this morning. this opportunity to acknowledge the 100th An- United States should address the issue of niversary of Old Timers Day, a city tradition in drug trafficking from Venezuela, this resolution Mr. Speaker, the nation is watching Dela- New Castle, Pennsylvania, since 1906. is too harsh a condemnation of the Govern- ware County and Sheriff George Sheridan, The first annual Old Timers picnic took ment of Venezuela. and the nation is impressed. place at Cascade Park on August 23, 1906, It should be the goal of the United States to On behalf of the residents of east central In- drawing in 7,000 residents of New Castle and work closely with Venezuela and the other na- diana, I offer a heartfelt thanks to Sheriff has continued as an annual affair. The second tions of this region to combat the trafficking of George Sheridan and all law enforcement offi- year’s picnic drew 11,000 people, and by the narcotics and other controlled substances. It is cials across the Hoosier State. God Bless you third year, attendance jumped to 17,000. The not only out of concern for the welfare of our for your hard work. figures have fluctuated throughout the years, own Nation if illegal substances and laundered

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It is critical that Congress protect the right of proud that in recent years the relationship be- The control of harmful substances is an inter- beneficiaries to see their doctor in Medicare. tween our two countries has made rapid ad- national effort in which we must all take an ac- The vast majority of seniors and people with vances in so many areas. tive and engaged role. disabilities are and will remain in Medicare Because of the growing importance of that I am deeply committed to fighting our inter- where they have the freedom to choose their relationship, it made sense for the Bush Ad- national war on drugs. However, the United own doctor and get the care that is right for ministration to consider expanding the U.S.- States diplomacy has been entirely too weak them. India strategic partnership to include civilian in this regard, and we must recognize that While ideally we will develop a new pay- nuclear energy development. In the context of Venezuela is an ally, not an enemy. Our for- ment system that integrates payment and our friendship with India, I support the concept eign policy must be governed by what is best quality, we do not have enough information of civilian nuclear cooperation, and I will sup- for the American people rather than by what and data to implement such a system at this port this legislation today. party is in power. Recent evidence shows a time. My legislation would provide a temporary U.S. law prohibits nuclear cooperation with general lack of enforcement in Venezuela of increase for doctors while Congress continues countries that have not pledged under the Nu- the measures necessary to avoid the traf- to work toward a permanent solution. clear Nonproliferation Treaty—like India—to ficking of narcotics and other controlled sub- f forgo nuclear weapons. H.R. 5682 carves out stances. However, instead of delivering a polit- an exception for India to allow it to gain ac- ical attack to a nation for a lack of customs IN HONOR OF MARY LOU cess to long-denied civilian nuclear technology control in an international airport, we must be MCCUTHEON’S SERVICE TO THE in exchange for opening 14 out of 22 of its nu- constructive and pragmatic in our call for SENIOR CITIZENS OF SUSSEX clear facilities to inspections under the Inter- stricter enforcement. COUNTY, NEW JERSEY national Atomic Energy Agency. Importantly, I support the message of this resolution to the bill requires that India and the International ensure the compliance of the international HON. SCOTT GARRETT Atomic Energy Agency negotiate a safeguards community with the Organization of American OF NEW JERSEY agreement and that the Nuclear Suppliers States conventions and comprehensive trea- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Group approve an exemption for India before ties on narco-terrorism. However, we would Congress votes on the final cooperation benefit from more constructive engagement in Thursday, July 27, 2006 agreement. That means Congress will have a diplomatic relations with our allies in the West- Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, chance to vote up or down once more, this ern Hemisphere rather than simply issuing a for 15 years, Mary Lou McCutcheon has time on the final negotiated agreement. I think reprimand. served the senior citizens of Sussex County that’s the right approach. I urge my colleagues to vote against this with integrity, dedication and pride. Under her In exchange for getting access to sensitive resolution and support better diplomatic rela- leadership, first at the County Office on Aging nuclear technology and fuel supplies, India tions with the Government of Venezuela. and then at the Division of Senior Services, has promised to continue the moratorium on f seniors in Sussex County have seen an im- nuclear weapons testing, to separate its civil- proved quality of life financially, medically, and ian and military nuclear programs and not to INTRODUCTION OF THE PATIENTS’ socially. She has always put forth extra effort, transfer the nuclear technology to third parties. ACCESS TO PHYSICIANS ACT going far beyond what was required of her job, But the deal would not prevent India from (PAPA) to address the needs of the elderly in Sussex ramping up its military nuclear program. communities with true compassion. Whether or not India actually begins building HON. JOHN D. DINGELL Mary Lou has also served as a spokes- more nuclear arms is less important than the OF MICHIGAN person for the elderly on both the state and fact that it will have the capability to do so, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national level. Just last year, Mary Lou was and it is unclear what actions countries like China and Pakistan might take in response to Thursday, July 27, 2006 appointed by the Governor to be part of the New Jersey delegation to attend the White that new reality. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, this legislation House Conference on Aging. I tend to agree the statement by Rep. BER- responds to the fact that physicians are cur- Her achievements have been too numerous MAN (D–CA) in his additional views on H.R. rently scheduled to receive a significant reduc- to list and will not be forgotten anytime soon. 5682 that ‘‘only a halt on fissile material pro- tion in their Medicare payments over the next Without a doubt, Mary Lou has touched the duction would make this deal a net plus for 5 to 10 years. The Medicare Trustees have lives of many through her public service in nonproliferation.’’ In the July 2005 joint state- projected that Medicare payments to physi- Sussex County. Upon the occasion of her re- ment between President Bush and Prime Min- cians will be cut by 4.6 percent in January. tirement, I extend my warmest appreciation to ister Manmohan Singh, India committed to And, if Congress does not act, physicians will Mary Lou for her years of service and my best ‘‘assume the practices and responsibilities’’ of see a cumulative cut of approximately 37 per- wishes for a happy retirement. other advanced nuclear powers. With four of cent through 2015. Providers in Michigan f the five recognized nuclear weapons states al- alone stand to lose $8 billion over this time ready having stopped producing fissile mate- period if the cuts that are forecast are allowed UNITED STATES AND INDIA NU- rial for nuclear weapons and China believed to to take effect. CLEAR COOPERATION PRO- have halted production, it would seem that My legislation would provide a temporary MOTION ACT OF 2006 India should be able to ‘‘assume’’ this impor- halt to these Medicare physician payment tant practice. cuts. It would provide a positive physician up- SPEECH OF Yet the agreement itself does not include date, expected to be between 2 and 3 per- HON. MARK UDALL any promise by India to cease its production cent, in both 2007 and 2008. The update of fissile materials. So I remain concerned OF COLORADO would reflect physician practice cost inflation. about the potential effects of the agreement This follows the advice of the Medicare Pay- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on our broader nonproliferation goals, since ment Advisory Commission’s recommended Wednesday, July 26, 2006 the real has ramifications far beyond the U.S.- formula of increases in physician practice The House in Committee of the Whole India relationship. That’s why I supported an costs minus productivity adjustment. House on the State of the Union had under amendment based on a proposal by former This legislation would also protect bene- consideration the bill (H.R. 5682) to exempt Senator Sam Nunn to allow the exports of nu- ficiaries from any additional premium in- from certain requirements of the Atomic En- clear reactors and technology to India but not creases that would otherwise be caused by ergy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agree- the transfers of reactor fuel until it had been this change in physician payments for these 2 ment for cooperation with India: determined that India had halted the produc- years. For seniors living on fixed incomes, un- Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Chairman, I tion of fissile material for its weapons program. expected increases in their living expenses rise in qualified support of this legislation. We must try to strike the right balance be- can impose hardship. The Part B premium al- India is the world’s largest and most diverse tween strengthening our relationship with India ready consumes 9 percent of the average So- democracy and a strong ally and friend of the and also maintaining our robust and time-test- cial Security check. Thus, the bill ensures that United States. As a member of the India Cau- ed international nuclear nonproliferation re- beneficiaries would not see an increase in cus, I recognize the benefits of increased eco- gime. I will support the bill today, but once the

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And f and international recognition he has brought to we, in a sense, have a responsibility to spread the American wine industry. the spirit and vitality that defined this American HONORING TIM FRIEDMAN Al Brounstein’s single vineyard Diamond icon. Creek cabernets have set the industry stand- Al has encouraged us to be proud of what SPEECH OF ard for quality and enduring structure for more we do, focus on what matters, strive for qual- HON. JIM McDERMOTT than three decades. National and international ity, and always remember that we are all part OF WASHINGTON wine critics have long credited Diamond of something that is much larger than our- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Creek’s unmatched success with Al’s pio- selves. neering efforts in bringing the French tradition Like his wines, the powerful concentration of Monday, July 24, 2006 of ‘‘Terroir’’ to our shores. But to those of us his vision and the enduring structure of his Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ac- who have had the pleasure of getting to know character will continue to last for a very long knowledge Mr. Tim Friedman’s 30 years of Al, it is at best naive to ignore the fact that time through the lives he has touched. dedicated service in the U.S. House of Rep- more than any other single ingredient, Al’s f resentatives and the Democratic Cloakroom. character was responsible for the works of art Now 30 years may seem like a long time, he bottled. The land and the climate were only TRIBUTE TO THE SESQUICENTEN- but really it’s only 6 in ‘‘Tim Years.’’ That is to a part. It was Al. Or as I like to call it: It was NIAL OF THE CITY OF say, six World Series wins resulting in rings the Napa Valley tradition of ‘‘Al’oir.’’ BRODHEAD, WISCONSIN for the Yankees. I have to wonder if Tim’s re- I had the honor and extreme pleasure of tirement may have something to do with the knowing Al and his wonderful wife Boots for HON. TAMMY BALDWIN prospect of Barry Sullivan’s Boston Red Sox many years. While the world outside of our OF WISCONSIN winning a few more World Series’ and nar- valley may have known him for his wine, those IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rowing the Yankees’ lead in titles. fortunate enough to be a part of his commu- Thursday, July 27, 2006 Now safe at home—quite literally—I can nity knew him for his sense of humor, his love publicly disclose how I caused one blemish on of life, his loyal friendship and his heroic, 23- Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Tim’s otherwise perfect congressional record. year battle against a debilitating neurological pride that I rise today to recognize the sesqui- The March Madness NCAA basketball tour- disease. centennial celebration of the city of Brodhead, nament bracket was overseen by Tim for Mr. Speaker, I know I am not the first and Wisconsin. I am indeed fortunate to represent years, and he ran a tight ship. You were in by I certainly will not be the last public official to such a great city. the deadline, or you were out of the pool—ex- express his disappointment over a newspaper Brodhead is a proud and progressive com- cept for this one time. account. But I was angered to read a recently munity of 3,200 found in the beautiful country- On a late flight home I realized that I had printed report regarding Al, stating he had side of southern Wisconsin. This peaceful city forgotten to put my entry in for the congres- passed away after ‘‘losing his battle with Par- offers several unique tourist attractions. The sional NCAA pool. As soon as I returned to kinson’s.’’ Those of us who knew Al well know most notable is the 23-mile long Sugar River D.C., I petitioned the court of last resort, Tim that he did not ‘‘lose’’ one darn thing to Par- Bike Trail, which includes a ride under the Na- Friedman, believing my cause was virtually kinson’s. Parkinson’s may have picked the tional Award Winning Clarence Covered hopeless, but imagining myself shooting that fight, but it was Al who ended up kicking its Bridge replica constructed by the Brodhead desperate last second three-pointer to win the backside. Jaycees. Brodhead sponsors an annual fes- big game. Al fought it with a sense of humor and a wry tival in honor of the bridge, Covered Bridge To my complete surprise, Tim allowed my wit that remains unmatched. He also fought it Days, which features a tractor pull and flea desperate shot to count, and he allowed me to with his commitment and tireless efforts that market. slip in my late entry. Even with his charity, I raised millions of dollars to fund research for The city was formally founded during the still managed to go 0 and out in the Big a cure. spring of 1856, and named in honor of engi- Dance! Still, I’ll never forget his wisdom for let- Mr. Speaker, if there is one disease in our neer Edward Brodhead, who was the master- ting me in, and my folly for believing I could modern time that knows it was in a fight, it is mind behind the Milwaukee and Minnesota handicap the results. Parkinson’s and it has Al’s boot prints all over Railroad. Only a year later the infamous Tim’s sports enthusiasm—near-fanaticism, it. Every time he refused to complain about his Brodhead Band was founded. The bandwagon really—will be sorely missed around the illness, it took a kick. Every time he created was pulled by six horses and traveled far to Cloakroom. More than that, however, we will another original painting that would be auc- Freeport, Illinois, for the Lincoln-Douglas de- miss Tim Friedman’s smile, his warmth and tioned for research, it took a kick. And every bate. They even enlisted in the Civil War and his gracious humanity. We hear a lot about time he tried to put his visitors at ease by marched in the Grand Review in Washington world-class athletes. Tim Friedman is a world- shrugging off his tremors with a funny quip, he at the end of the war. class human being. gave it another swift kick. Residents point to the Half-Way Tree as It has been my distinct pleasure to work All of us were so very proud of Al and Boots their city’s most recognized feature. The bur with him, an honor to know such a genuine when he was recognized for his leadership in oak tree is located south of the city, and and goodhearted man, and a sad but proud this field by winning the ‘‘Buddy’’ Award for marks the halfway point from the Great Lakes moment for me to say goodbye and best wish- Enduring Spirit at the Annual Morris K. Udall to the Mississippi River. It is believed that Na- es. National Awards Ceremony just a few years tive Americans planted the tree purposefully f ago. there in the 19th century. And Al’s vision went far beyond making Brodhead’s rich history in manufacturing CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF AL great wine and fighting disease. He had an and industry has and continues to provide the BROUNSTEIN equally unbridled vision and passion to make city with a solid economic foundation. Most re- friends with nearly everyone he met. And, like cently, Stoughton Trailers, Kuhn Knight, Inc., HON. MIKE THOMPSON his wine, he just did not simply make them, he and Woodbridge Corporation have helped to OF CALIFORNIA nurtured and cared for them. contribute to Brodhead’s prosperity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, nearly a thousand of these The celebration for this momentous mile- very special friends are gathered today at the stone will start on August 11 with an opening Thursday, July 27, 2006 Culinary Institute of America to celebrate Al’s ceremony followed by a city-wide street Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, remarkable life. They represent diverse back- dance. The residents of Brodhead will con- I rise today to celebrate the beautiful and in- grounds and many uncommon occupations tinue to commemorate 150 years through the spirational life of a true American icon. Al brought together by one common influence. weekend, finishing on August 13 with tractor Brounstein, a longtime leader in California’s Al liked to refer to the famous budwood he pulls and fireworks. The festivities’ theme of Napa Valley and producer of some of the creatively brought into California from France ‘‘Pride in the Past, Faith in the Future’’ is a world’s finest wines for over 30 years, passed to start his vineyard as ‘‘suitcase clones.’’ perfect representation of all that this wonderful away on June 26. Whether you knew him as a salesman in his city encompasses. The people of Brodhead

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Mr. Speaker, as a proud stood beside her in the past, and we will un- HON. STENY H. HOYER member of the Hellenic Caucus, I wish to rec- doubtedly maintain this strong relationship for ognize the 32nd Anniversary of the Turkish in- OF MARYLAND years to corne. vasion of Cyprus. On July 20, 1974, under the Again, I thank my colleagues on the Hel- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pretense of peace-keeping operations, Turkish lenic Caucus for their recognition of this impor- Thursday, July 27, 2006 forces occupied northern Cyprus and gained tant event. de facto control in the annexed territory. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, the tragic death Today we remember those who lost their lives, f of a young soldier from St. Mary’s County, the barrier that was erected, and the political TRIBUTE TO DR. GLORIA JEAN Maryland, who gave the ultimate measure of upheaval it created. Sadly, despite attempts MCCUTCHEON sacrifice in the global war on terror, saddens by the United Nations for a reunification settle- all of us. As we continue to fight this war, the ment, the country remains divided. loss of each and every service member is a On this anniversary, in addition to mourning HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN tragedy. and remembering, let us also look forward as OF SOUTH CAROLINA positive developments have recently occurred. St. Mary’s County, the State of Maryland, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Earlier this month, Cypriot President Tassos and our Nation lost a great hero when Army Thursday, July 27, 2006 Papadopoulos and Turkish Cypriot leader Corporal Matthew Wallace of Lexington Park Mehmet Ali Talat agreed to begin a process of Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to died from his injuries after being hit by a road- bilateral discussions to find a comprehensive pay tribute to a community leader, university side bomb on July 16th. settlement to the ongoing Cyprus problem. professor, and accomplished scientist, Dr. Glo- Matthew Wallace is the 50th Marylander Both sides recognize that the status quo is de- ria Sanders McCutcheon. After a distinguished killed in the war in Iraq. plorable and its prolongation will continue to career spanning over 30 years, Dr. Matthew told his family that he dreamed of have negative consequences for both Turkish McCutcheon is retiring from Clemson Univer- becoming a soldier. Today, a grateful Nation and Greek Cypriots. The Set of Principles sity. Throughout her tenure in academia, she thanks him for sacrificing his life in the pursuit agreed to by the leaders includes a commit- has blazed trails for future generations and of enduring freedom. ment to the unification of Cyprus based on a has provided steadfast support to her commu- nity. He served in the Army’s 10th Cavalry Regi- bizonal, bi-communal federation and political Renowned scientist Dr. George Washington ment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry equality, as set out in Security Council resolu- Carver once said, ‘‘When you do the common Division at Fort Hood, Texas. Often working at tions. Discussions would immediately com- things in life in an uncommon way, you will the front of his larger unit, he earned distinc- mence to focus upon issues that affect the command the attention ofthe world.’’ Dr. tions as a marksman and earned the Army day-to-day life of the people while addressing McCutcheon has taken this admonition to Achievement Medal. those that concern substantive issues, both of which will contribute to a comprehensive set- heart. Born and raised in Denmark, SC, she is In correspondence with his family, Wallace tlement. This momentous agreement is the a product of its public schools. She is the expressed his hope that he was helping the first step to engage in direct negotiations since daughter of Mr. David Sanders, Sr. and the Iraqi people. Unquestionably, his efforts gave Cyprus’s admission to the European Union on late Mrs. Hattie Mines Sanders, who taught generations of Iraqis the dream of democracy. May 1, 2004. her the value of hard work, a good education, Wallace attended Great Mills High School, Recent events represent great triumphs for and a close personal relationship with the Al- earned his GED, and worked at several local the Cyprus state and affirm Cyprus’s willing- mighty. She completed her secondary edu- businesses in his hometown of Lexington ness and determination to diplomatically re- cation at Voorhees High School, and the Park, including Linda’s Cafe and a local con- solve the decades-old inter-communal conflict. bachelor and masters degrees at Clemson venience store where his co-workers praised U.S. support, in conjunction with the U.N. and University, B.S. zoology and M.S. entomology. his maturity and sense of commitment. He en- EU, will play an integral role in ensuring suc- With that foundation, Dr. McCutcheon de- listed in the Army in early 2004. cessful Cypriot negotiations. The United cided to take a different path in her profes- When he deployed to Iraq in December, he States must consider Cyprus as one of our sional life, becoming a pioneer in the field of was well aware of the danger he would be nation’s top foreign policy priorities. As Ameri- entomology. In 1987, she received a doctorate facing. ‘‘He chose to do this,’’ his mother said cans, we must guarantee that our foreign pol- from the University of Georgia, becoming the proudly. His sister Jessica recalled flying icy reflects our values of justice, equality and first African American to earn a Ph.D in ento- home from Basic Training with Matthew, who responsibility, and promoting a lasting peace mology from that institution. After returning to was still in full uniform, and a man came up and stability in Cyprus will help further those her native South Carolina, Dr. McCutcheon to him and thanked him for his service. His values. The United States holds a unique po- became an integral part of the Clemson Uni- older sister said she then realized, ‘‘he was sition of trust with both Greece and Turkey, versity faculty. now America’s son, America’s brother.’’ and we must use our influence to work toward Dr. McCutcheon currently serves as a re- a solution that is acceptable and equitable to search scientist and professor emerita in the Matthew’s service to our Nation was source all of Cyprus’s residents. Department of Entomology, Soils, and Plant of great pride to his parents, Keith and Mary, The European Union will also play an impor- Sciences at Clemson University. Her research as well as his sisters, Jessica, Abigail and tant role in charting the future of Cyprus. I was has contributed greatly to the decrease in pes- Micah. Matthew was a Top Gunner for a Brad- a strong advocate of Cyprus’s admission to ticide usage in soybean, cotton, and vegetable ley Vehicle for his unit in Iraq who once told the EU because Cyprus, like the United production. She has published over 75 papers his mother ‘‘he was going to fight the war on States, shares a commitment to democracy, in scientific journals and extension manuals, terror so his sisters’ children never had to.’’ He human rights, and the concept of equal justice as well as two book chapters as Encyclopedia felt compelled by the events of September 11 under the law. Also, the EU’s consideration of Entries. to do something more for his Nation. Turkey’s application for membership provides She is a Kellogg Fellow and has traveled Indeed, Matthew Wallace gave his life for all a prime opportunity for needed reforms. If Tur- throughout the U.S. and to South America, of us. As his Representative in Congress, I am key wishes to increase its global profile and to Central America, Europe and Africa to study grateful for his patriotism and his sacrifice. gain the world’s respect, it must earn it by and teach environmental entomology. She has The Fifth District of Maryland and all Ameri- demonstrating its commitment to peace in Cy- been honored with the Award for Faculty Ex- cans join the Wallace family in mourning the prus, as well as other important priorities such cellence by the Clemson University Board of loss of this fine young man a real hero. as ending the blockade of Armenia. Members Trustees in both 2002 and 2004. She has

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She has partici- f for all his accomplishments and extend my pated in several units of United Methodist most sincere congratulations for receiving this Women, UMW, and is currently serving as his- IN RECOGNITION OF JOHN HARRIS prestigious award from the California State torian for the UMW at Trinity UMC in Orange- FOR BEING NAMED THE 2006 AG- Fair. RICULTURIST OF THE YEAR BY burg. She recently completed 12 years as a f member of the Board of Trustees at Columbia THE CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR TRIBUTE TO THE 75TH College and participated in a Roundtable with ANNIVERSARY OF WALL DRUG Policy Makers televised from Washington, DC HON. JIM COSTA in 1995, ‘‘Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging OF CALIFORNIA America.’’ Dr. McCutcheon was awarded the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. STEPHANIE HERSETH OF SOUTH DAKOTA Unsung Hero Award for Outreach by the Con- Thursday, July 27, 2006 gressional Black Caucus for her contributions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the community. Mr. COSTA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, July 27, 2006 honor John Harris of Coalinga, CA, the recipi- Married to Rev. Larry D. McCutcheon, she Ms. HERSETH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ent of the 2006 California State Fair Agri- continues to grow and share in their ministry commemorate a milestone in the history of culturist of the Year Award. at Trinity United Methodist Church. They have one of South Dakota’s and the nation’s most John has been a lifelong farmer, business- been blessed with two wonderful adult daugh- beloved and recognizable roadside landmarks. man and Fresno County resident. He grad- ters: Priscilla is a political scientist and Ph.D. This fall, the Wall Drug Store will be cele- graduate student at the University of Georgia; uated from University of California, Davis, brating its 75th year of continuous operation Carmen is an attorney specializing in health where he received a bachelor of science de- near Badlands National Park in Wall, South policy. gree in agricultural production in 1965. He Dakota. Each year, hundreds of thousands of Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues served as an officer in the United States Army weary road travelers simply follow the bill- to join me in congratulating Dr. Gloria from 1966 to 1968 and returned to the family’s boards to enjoy a refreshing glass of ice cold McCutcheon upon her retirement from farming operation in 1968. water and experience a bit of small-town Clemson University and for her extraordinary Becoming a true icon for California agri- South Dakota. achievements. She has stayed true to the vi- culture, John Harris strived for excellence Dorothy and Ted Hustead began their sion of her parents and her community serv- since day one at the family farm. Currently, he version of the American Dream when they ice, and has commanded great attention by runs an extremely diversified company grow- moved to tiny Wall, South Dakota and pur- her words and deeds. ing over a dozen crops, feeding approximately chased a drug store in 1931. The Husteads 200,000 cattle a year, which are processed at f set out on their own in search of a small town Harris Ranch and sold throughout the west. In with a Catholic church that needed a phar- STATEMENT RECOGNIZING THE addition to his farming and cattle business, macist and found it among the 362 residents SUCCESS OF BUILDING SAFETY John Harris oversees the well-known Harris of Wall. At a time when much of the plains WEEK Ranch Restaurant and Inn located in the out- were devastated by drought and the depres- skirts of the city of Coalinga in west Fresno sion, running a small business was a difficult HON. JOHN J. H. ‘‘JOE’’ SCHWARZ County. As an avid horse-racing supporter, enterprise. In 1936, Dorothy Hustead came up OF MICHIGAN John also manages a large thoroughbred with the idea to put up signs along the road IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES breeding farm and racing stable. John Harris offering free ice water to travelers on the hot, is committed to bringing acclamation to the dusty prairie. Well, the signs did the trick, and Thursday, July 27, 2006 California’s thoroughbred horse-raising indus- more and more travelers came by the store. Mr. SCHWARZ of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I try. Mr. Harris is certainly a man who exempli- So they put up more signs on the highway, rise today to recognize the success of Building fies an extraordinary ability to embark on new and from that point on business was booming. Safety Week 2006, an annual, nationwide endeavors and be very successful at bringing Before long, the Husteads were serving up- event sponsored by the International Code many projects to fruition. wards of 20,000 cups of ice water per day and Council, ICC, that took place from May 7 to Aside from his businessman talents, John is they had signs and billboards for hundreds of 13. The goal of Building Safety Week is to in- a strong philanthropic supporter of his commu- miles in every direction. Today, Wall Drug crease awareness of building safety and fire nity and region as a whole. He is a member signs appear all over the world, places such prevention issues through a variety of activi- of many local community boards and contrib- as London, Moscow, and even the South ties on the national, State and local levels. utes immensely to local groups and organiza- Pole. This year, the ICC Board of Directors and tions with various missions to enhance the Seventy-five years after Wall Drug began, members of the ICC Government Relations quality of life of Valley residents. Some of not much has changed. Wall is still a small Advisory Committee, GRAC, gathered here in these include the National Beef Board, the town with a population of 818. Wall Drug is Washington, DC and spent a day visiting with California Beef Council, the California Cattle- still run by a man named Ted Hustead al- Members of Congress to help spread their men’s Association, and the Pacific Legal though he is the founder’s grandson, and message of public safety. I personally met Foundation. Some of the community organiza- there is still a working pharmacist on site. with one of my constituents, Mr. Henry Green tions he has contributed to include the Fresno However, Wall Drug now occupies 76,000 of Lansing, MI, who serves as president of the Metropolitan Museum and the University of square feet and is one of the leading tourist Board of Directors. It is my hope that my col- California at Davis, specifically the Veterinary attractions in South Dakota. The store has be- leagues here in the House and the Senate will School. come a leading retailer of authentic western carefully consider the legislative priorities pre- John Harris is a living legacy of what Cali- art and memorabilia, from cowboy boots to sented to us in these meetings. fornia agriculture should strive to be as an in- original oil paintings to ‘‘genuine’’ stuffed I would like to thank these men and women dustry in order to coexist with other booming jackalopes. As such, it is a major part of the for their service and dedication to ensuring industries and our environment. He works economy of western South Dakota, contrib- that we all live, work and play in a safe built hard to incorporate high technology innova- uting tax revenue to the town and acting as environment. Along with Mr. Green, these indi- tions to his business practices to protect the one of Wall’s major employers. In fact, in the viduals include: Immediate Past President air and the environment as much as possible. summer, Wall Drug provides 230 jobs in this Frank Hodge, Vice President Wally Bailey, All the trucks used in his feedlot and meat town of 818 people. Secretary/Treasurer Steven Shapiro, Jimmy packing plant run on biodiesel and both the I want to congratulate the Husteads and the Brothers, Terrence Cobb, John Darnall, Gerald feedlot and the meat-packing plant are state- community of Wall on the 75th anniversary of Geroge, John LaTorra, Ron Piester, Ed of-the-art model buildings for the industry. Wall Drug. Wall Drug is an important part of Berkel, Bill Duck, Bill Dupler, Greg Johnson, John Harris is a man of integrity, honesty our state’s history, and I wish them the best Barbara Koffron, Ron Lynn, Tim Ryan, Adolf and compassion. He genuinely cares for his on their next 75 years of success.

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South Dakota, on your way to visit Mount Federal employees are in Iraq helping the National Health Center Week highlights the Rushmore or the Black Hills, I encourage you Iraqi people to build a free nation. importance of community health centers as a to stop by Wall Drug to enjoy a refreshing cup Throughout the world, America’s civil serv- vital part of health care systems in medically of ice water and take in a little bit of western ants are serving our government and our peo- underserved areas. ‘‘Celebrating Patient Voice culture. I assure you it won’t be hard to find; ple, often in dangerous locations. and Community Choice,’’ is the theme of this just follow the signs. How can we tell them we will not give them year’s campaign. The theme emphasizes the f a fair and equitable tax credit that recognizes vital role that community boards of directors their hard work, dedication, and sacrifice? provide related to the delivery of health care to INTRODUCTION OF THE FEDERAL We are asking Federal employees to take the community and determining the range of EMPLOYEE COMBAT ZONE TAX on more and more responsibility every day. affordable services provided by the centers. PARITY ACT They are on the ground in the war on ter- GPHA was founded in 1970 by the late Carl rorism taking over new roles to relieve military Moore, a long-time community activist who HON. FRANK R. WOLF personnel of tasks civilian employees can per- came together with other community leaders OF VIRGINIA form. They are all playing a vital role in keep- to form GPHA, one of the first medical man- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing us safe and deserve to be treated with re- aged care programs in Philadelphia. It is a Thursday, July 27, 2006 spect and fairness. community-based, grass roots effort whose mission is to provide quality comprehensive Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- We have a long tradition in the Congress of primary health care, health education, human ducing the Federal Employee Combat Zone recognizing the valuable contributions of our services and child development services to Tax Parity Act, which would provide parity by federal employees in both the military service families and individuals throughout the Dela- extending the tax credit currently received by and in the civil service by providing fair and ware Valley, regardless of a patient’s ability to military personnel to the civilian Federal em- equitable treatment. This is not the time to shirk our duty to the civil service. pay. ployees working along side them. The celebration of National Health Care Just the other day I received an e-mail from I urge my colleagues to join me in support Week also affords the opportunity to highlight a constituent who is currently stationed in Af- of the Federal Employee Combat Zone Tax the contributions of Mr. Moore and GPHA ghanistan. She said: ‘‘I am completing a one Parity Act. CEO Ron Heigler, recently elected chair of the year tour with the U.S. Army Corps of Engi- f Pennsylvania Primary Health Care Forum and neers in Kabul, Afghanistan. I work with the TRIBUTE TO FRANK ROMERO his committed staff. All are to be congratulated U.S. military and I live in the same residences for continuing to carry on Mr. Moore’s vision of with the U.S. military. During the riots on Me- providing quality health care to the under- morial Day, I listened to the same gunfire as HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR served. OF COLORADO the U.S. military and I wore the same 30 Today GPHA operates six full-service health IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pounds of Individual Body Armor and the centers and a behavioral health program, as Kevlar Helmet as the U.S. military.’’ Thursday, July 27, 2006 well as the Woodland Academy Child Devel- It is only equitable that both military and ci- opment Center in Southwest Philadelphia. The vilian employees who are serving side by side Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to centers also offer specialized treatment and receive the same tax treatment. In fact, even pay tribute to an upstanding member of my patient education related to asthma, hyper- contract employees can get a tax break community. Frank Romero passed away on tension, heart disease, diabetes and HIV/ through the foreign earned investment tax Monday, July 24, 2006. He was 77. AIDS. credit, but Federal employees are specifically Frank was a good man whom I knew well. He was a man committed to his family, his There is no doubt that GPHA and the na- exempted from that tax credit. tion’s community health centers fill a major As a former Federal employee, I am keenly community and the Lord. void in our Nation’s health care safety net. aware of the invaluable contributions Federal Frank spent 20 years as the treasurer for employees make to our country. I believe we Conejos County. In that time, he produced f must ensure that our Federal workforce is some of the best audit reports the county had TRIBUTE TO CHIEF PATROL treated with fairness and respect. ever seen. AGENT SIMON GARZA, JR. The Pentagon stated in the proposed regu- Frank was a tireless advocate for agriculture lations for the new National Security Per- in the San Luis Valley. A farmer and rancher HON. HENRY BONILLA himself, Frank was connected to the land and sonnel System that ‘‘NSPS is essential to the OF TEXAS knew the value of a hard day’s work. department’s efforts to create an environment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in which the total force, uniformed personnel In our community, Frank was a servant in Thursday, July 27, 2006 and civilians, think and operates as one cohe- the true sense of the word through his work in sive unit.’’ What kind of message does it send the Knights of Columbus and other organiza- Mr. BONILLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to civilian employees if they receive disparate tions. honor a great American soon scheduled to tax status from their military colleagues? Frank will be remembered as a loving family end his lifelong career of service to our Na- Just as military personnel, Federal employ- man, a devoted public servant and a genu- tion—U.S. Customs and Border Protection ees serving in combat zones must leave their inely good man. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, Border Patrol Marfa Sector Chief Patrol Agent families behind and this can increase the fi- dancing, welding, traveling, reading, working Simon Garza, Jr. nancial burdens on families. Families with two on his ranch, snowmobiling and all outdoor ac- Born in Laredo, Texas, Chief Garza has working parents suddenly have only one par- tivities with his family. spent his entire career fighting to secure our ent able to care for the needs of the family. My heart goes out to Frank’s family includ- borders and ensure our freedoms. Chief Military personnel in combat zones were given ing his wife Philomena and his many children Garza began his career, after studying engi- a tax credit back in 1913 to help alleviate their and grandchildren. I would like to express my neering at the University of Houston, by serv- tax burden, but Federal employees were left personal gratitude for Frank’s friendship. ing in the United States Army, including serv- out. f ice in the Republic of Vietnam in 1969 and Since 9/11 it has become ever more vital to 1970. In 1975 he joined the United States Bor- have a thriving civil service participating in our TRIBUTE TO GREATER PHILADEL- der Patrol as a member of the 10th Session efforts to fight the war on terrorism. Now more PHIA HEALTH ACTION, INC. at Port Isabel, Texas. After graduation from than ever in our nation’s history we must take the Border Patrol Academy, he received his action that reflects the contributions both our HON. ROBERT A. BRADY first assignment in his home State in the Del civilian and military employees are making—in OF PENNSYLVANIA Rio Sector. After much hard work and deter- the war on terrorism and as well as the daily IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mination, Chief Garza was promoted in 1985 operations of the Federal Government in pro- to Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. By 1990 Thursday, July 27, 2006 viding the services upon which every Amer- he was again promoted to Patrol Agent in ican relies. Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I Charge, and by 1994 he was part of the sen- Federal employees are on the front lines of rise to pay tribute to Greater Philadelphia ior staff at the Del Rio Sector Headquarters, the war against terror. Health Action, Inc. (GPHA) as it joins commu- serving as Assistant Chief Patrol Agent.

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There he represented retary to work with international fishery com- nity, with members visiting schools to talk the Border Patrol across the world, including missions to adopt market-based incentives, about patriotism and what it means to be a in the Middle East, where he shared his valu- use vessel monitoring systems, and create veteran, presenting small flags to students and able insight and experience with foreign lead- international vessel registries as ways to elimi- large flags to be flown at the schools. Mem- ers and governments. nate unregulated fishing activities. bers have also participated in safety fairs and After serving in Washington, DC, Chief Title II and III of this legislation would imple- local parades. Garza returned back to the field to lead the ment the Western and Central Pacific Fish- I am particularly grateful to the past com- Marfa Sector as Chief Patrol Agent. During his eries Convention and the Agreement between mander of Post 428, Rees Lloyd, who has tenure as Chief Patrol Agent, Chief Garza has the Governments of the United States and been a strong advocate for protection of the modernized his sector to respond to the grow- Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting, respectively. Mojave Cross Veteran’s Memorial in the Mo- ing threats to our national security by utilizing These two titles will allow for U.S. participation jave National Preserve in the desert area of mission-oriented technology and transitioning in these important international fishery com- my congressional district. Although it is in a the Sector Intelligence Unit to a pro-active or- missions. As in Title I of this legislation, U.S. remote location and has a clear history as a ganization. Day in and day out, Chief Garza participation at these international commis- veterans memorial, the cross has been chal- and his well-trained staff put their lives on the sions is critical to moving forward U.S. policies lenged by the American Civil Liberties Union, line to tirelessly work to protect our country. to further conserve Pacific Highly Migratory which sued the National Park Service to re- I am proud to commend my good friend— Species and Pacific Whiting and the adoption move it. Through the efforts of Mr. Lloyd, who and a hero to our Nation—Chief Simon Garza, of effective enforcement measures. is now commander of all Riverside County Jr., for his distinguished and honorable career. The Senate Commerce Committee, led by Posts, the American Legion has taken a His straightforward and unwavering leadership Co-Chairmen STEVENS and INOUYE, have been strong stand in support of maintaining the will be greatly missed. Congratulations on a leaders on this issue and have passed similar cross. With their support, I am hopeful we will job well done, Chief. legislation through the Senate and the short prevail in keeping this memorial to our vet- f title of the bill recognizes their leadership in erans. this area. Mr. Speaker, the American Legion motto is INTRODUCTION OF THE STEVENS- This is an important piece of legislation and ‘‘Still Serving God and Country,’’ and I believe INOUYE INTERNATIONAL FISH- I look forward to working with my House Col- that is especially true of Post 428. Please join ERIES MONITORING AND COM- leagues and my Senate Colleagues to pass me in thanking them for their public service, PLIANCE LEGACY ACT this bill to the President before the end of the and congratulating them on their 75th anniver- year. sary. HON. RICHARD W. POMBO f f OF CALIFORNIA CELEBRATING THE 75TH ANNIVER- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES UNITED STATES AND INDIA NU- SARY OF THE IRVING G. CLEAR COOPERATION PRO- Thursday, July 27, 2006 BERGMAN AMERICAN LEGION MOTION ACT OF 2006 Mr. POMBO. Mr. Speaker, today, my col- POST IN BANNING, CALIFORNIA leagues, NEIL ABERCROMBIE, DON YOUNG, JIM SPEECH OF SAXTON and I are introducing the Stevens- HON. JERRY LEWIS HON. JIM McDERMOTT Inouye International Fisheries Monitoring and OF CALIFORNIA OF WASHINGTON Compliance Legacy Act. This legislation will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES amend the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Con- servation and Management Act—the Nation’s Thursday, July 27, 2006 Wednesday, July 26, 2006 premier fishery conservation statute—and Title Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, the The House in Committee of the Whole IV of the High Seas Driftnet Fishing Morato- American Legion is one of the most respected House on the State of the Union had under rium Protection Act to promote additional institutions in our Nation, honoring our vet- consideration the bill (H.R. 5682) to exempt measures to reduce Illegal, Unreported and erans and providing service to local commu- from certain requirements of the Atomic En- Unregulated fishing activities. In addition, the nities. This is especially true of the Irving G. ergy Act of 1954 a proposed nuclear agree- bill will implement two international fisheries Bergman Post 428 in Banning, California, ment for cooperation with India: treaties—the Western and Central Pacific which is celebrating its 75th anniversary in Au- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Chairman, as a long Fisheries Convention and the Agreement be- gust. time supporter of India and one of the co- tween the Governments of the United States Post 428 was chartered as the San founders of the India Caucus I have watched and Canada on Pacific Hake/Whiting. Gorgonio Pass Post of the American Legion in with gratification over the past decade as India This legislation continues to build on the August 1931, to serve the veterans living in and the United States have emerged as stra- United States’ tradition of implementing fishery the Riverside County cities of Banning, Beau- tegic partners. I believe the world’s oldest and conservation and management measures do- mont, Cabazon, Cherry Valley and Calimesa. largest democracies have a lot to learn from mestically and internationally. The United Over the years, the Post has also become a and share with one another. States has been a leader at many inter- community resource in the rapidly growing I am concerned, however, that the Bush ad- national fora to move forward policies that re- area. ministration seems to have focused all of the quire countries to enforce conservation meas- More than 200 veterans from World War II, energy in this bilateral relationship on the re- ures on their flag vessels. Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf are ac- cent proposal to commence nuclear coopera- Some international fisheries commissions tive members of the Post, which refurbished a tion. I understand India’s growing energy de- have been more successful than others in building in downtown Banning for its head- mands and shortages (a crisis which we in the passing resolutions recommending the imple- quarters. My colleagues will be pleased to United States also face) and I believe that our mentation of conservation measures for fish know that a flag flown over our Capitol waves two countries should cooperate and share species in international waters and tying to over the Post each day. technologies to promote energy independ- these measures adequate enforcement provi- Members of the Post provide service to dis- ence. That is why, despite serious reserva- sions. Title I of the Stevens-Inouye Inter- abled veterans at the Jerry L. Pettis Memorial tions about the proposed U.S.-India nuclear national Fisheries Monitoring and Compliance VA Medical Center in nearby Loma Linda. The cooperation agreement and the Bush adminis- Legacy Act requires the Secretary of Com- Post is a frequent host for ceremonies on Vet- tration’s ability to properly implement it, I co- merce to work toward getting all international erans Day, Memorial Day and other observ- sponsored H.R. 5682. I believe it is important fisheries commissions to adopt effective en- ances. Members have sponsored widely rec- that we continue to engage India on this im- forcement provisions for species of fish under ognized salutes, including a Salute to Blue portant issue, and I supported this legislation their jurisdiction. Star Families and a communitywide Welcome to move this process along. The effective enforcement of conservation Home to Troops which drew hundreds of area But I have serious concerns with the agree- measures for vessels fishing in international residents to honor California National Guard ment as it stands. India has not signed the waters will help reduce and work toward elimi- members returning from fighting the War on Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:07 Jul 28, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JY8.060 E27JYPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E1568 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 27, 2006 this type of arrangement with a nonsignatory RESOLUTION HONORING PURPLE these initiatives for world harmony, he has to the treaty is unprecedented. Exporting HEART DAY IN SAN ANTONIO, touched countless lives and offered hope to American nuclear fuel to India has the poten- TEXAS thousands of individuals worldwide. tial to supplant the domestic uranium India is Mr. Speaker, Sri Chinmoy Kumar Ghose currently using to generate civilian nuclear HON. HENRY CUELLAR was born on August 27,1931, in India in East power, freeing up this uranium for military pur- OF TEXAS Bengal, the present day Bangladesh. On April 13, 1964, he arrived in this country from poses. I worry about the message this ar- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rangement would send to the region and the Southern India, where he had received his world, and I do not believe further production Thursday, July 27, 2006 education and training in the ancient methods of nuclear weapons is in India’s or the South Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, of yoga at the Sri Aurobindo Ashram. Asian region’s best interests. Whereas, on August 7, 1782 in Newburgh, When he came to this country, he founded Nuclear weapons remain the most dan- New York, General George Washington began the Sri Chinmoy Centre, headquartered in Ja- gerous threat to mankind, and I worry about a the time-honored tradition of awarding the maica, Queens. The first Centres were estab- mistake in Mumbai or Islamabad. The idea valor of our soldiers with his creation of a lished in 1966 in Puerto Rico and New York, that these weapons can be used tactically or badge of distinction, known as a Purple Heart, and have since grown to include branches all surgically is nonsense; we should be working to be given to enlisted men and noncommis- over the United States and 73 other countries to scale down nuclear weapon production in sioned officers. worldwide. The Centres are dedicated to the the region, not escalate it. Whereas, on January 7, 1931, a new design twin goals of public service and personal spir- I do not believe this agreement is unwork- of the Purple Heart was created by Ms. Eliza- itual growth through the use of meditation. The able, but I do feel that there is one very impor- beth Will, an army heraldic specialist in the Of- students of Sri Chinmoy include individuals tant thing that India needs to do to move this fice of the Quarter. The design consisted of a from all faiths and walks of life who seek to forward: end its production of fissile material. purple enameled heart within a bronze quarter cultivate harmony and goodwill both in them- This would show the U.S. and the world that inch border showing a profile of President selves and in their communities. They also this agreement is truly going to address India’s George Washington. compose the community of volunteers who domestic energy needs and not going to en- Whereas, on this day, we celebrate Purple carry out, at the grass-roots level, Sri hance its nuclear arsenal. To this end, I voted Heart Day on the anniversary of its creation Chinmoy’s vision of loving service through in support of the Berman/Tauscher amend- on August 7, 1782, as a part of our patriotic such varied projects as humanitarian aid and ment, which would withhold exports of nuclear duty to remember and recognize our soldiers the sponsorship of musical concerts and ath- reactor fuel to India until India stops producing willing to serve our country. letic events. fissile material for nuclear weapons. Be it hereby resolved, that Congressman Considered one of the world’s foremost au- However, the Berman/Tauscher amendment HENRY CUELLAR commends the City of San thorities on Eastern philosophy, which is a failed. In the absence of an Indian commit- Antonio for recognizing the importance of Pur- systematic method of expanding conscious- ment to end fissile material production, I can- ple Heart Day and for honoring our veterans ness through meditation, prayer and selfless not support moving forward at this time with on this day. service, Sri Chinmoy has lectured on this topic this agreement. I hope that those of us who f at many of the major universities in the United do not support an agreement in the absence States. His first lecture tour began at Yale on PERSONAL EXPLANATION of such a commitment do not send the wrong December 4, 1968 and included talks at all 8 message to our Indian friends. We will con- Ivy League Universities. In the early 1970s he tinue to support India and there are many HON. TIM MURPHY lectured at 20 universities on topics of Indian areas in which our two countries can continue OF PENNSYLVANIA wisdom and philosophy. In 1974, he spoke at to engage, including trade, space exploration, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES universities in all 50 states. He continues to lecture here and around the anti-terrorism, and other defense cooperation. Thursday, July 27, 2006 But I cannot in good conscience support an world. In his writings and speeches, he en- agreement that, even indirectly, increases In- Mr. MURPHY. Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. deavors to share eastern light for the western dia’s nuclear weapons arsenal. I don’t believe 407, the Stearns of Florida Amendment to mind. A prolific writer and poet, Sri Chinmoy that serves India, the U.S., or the South Asian H.R. 5682, the United States and India Nu- has written over 1,550 books of essays, region well. clear Cooperation Promotion Act of 2006. Had poems and short stories. The largest univer- I been present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’. sity library collection of his works is at Harvard f Divinity School. f Meditation classes under Sri Chinmoy’s KOREAN WAR ARMISTICE DAY A TRIBUTE TO SRI CHINMOY guidance are always provided free of charge. He offered his first public meditation at Colum- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN bia University on April 23, 1971, and his first OF NEW YORK meditation in Congress at the Rayburn House OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Office Building on May 23, 1979, under the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsorship of my former colleague, the dis- Thursday, July 27, 2006 Thursday, July 27, 2006 tinguished late New York Congressman Jo- Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I consider it seph P. Addabbo. Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. an honor and a distinct privilege today to rise Mr. Speaker, Sri Chinmoy believes that Speaker, July 27 marks a historic day. and offer birthday congratulations to a man sport is a powerful instrument for promoting On this date in 1953, the United States many in this country and the world have come global harmony. He has long found that ath- signed an armistice with China and North to respect and admire, Sri Chinmoy, who on letics can be an invaluable source of motiva- Korea. This agreement ended the hostilities of August 27, will be celebrating his 75th birthday tion and enrichment for thousands of people, the Korean War. Unfortunately, most Ameri- in New York City. He is a selfless individual young and old alike. In 1976 he was recog- cans forget this date. who has dedicated himself to nurturing world nized with a commendation from the Presi- Sandwiched between the second World War harmony and to the creative expression of the dent’s Council on Physical Fitness for his role and Vietnam, the Korean War can easily be limitless potential of the human spirit. in inspiring young Americans to run the 50- overshadowed. This is a tragedy. Thousands Sri Chinmoy’s many contributions to Amer- State, 9,000-mile ‘‘Liberty Torch’’ relay held in of American soldiers gave their lives in de- ican life and culture have been expressed honor of the U.S. Bicentennial. He founded fense of freedom halfway around the world. through teaching, athletics, art, music, poetry the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in 1977. In As Members of Congress, we have an obli- and literature. He combines the contemplative 1982, several of his students organized gation to ensure that their memory does not traditions of his native India with the dyna- ‘‘America’s Freedom-Ride,’’ a 50-State public fade into obscurity. mism of his adopted America to serve human- participation bicycle relay that celebrated the On this day, I ask that all Americans take a ity through programs such as the World Har- 200th anniversary of the U.S. Constitution. moment to remember the enormous sacrifices mony Run torch relay, The Oneness-Heart The lessons of these early 50-State Amer- made by our soldiers during the Korean War. Tears and Smiles worldwide humanitarian ican relays became the foundation for the Sri I also want to extend my heartfelt thanks to service, and the Lifting Up the World with a Chinmoy Marathon Team to organize a global our nation’s Korean War veterans. Oneness-Heart awards program. Through torch relay. Now known as the World Harmony

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:07 Jul 28, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JY8.064 E27JYPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS July 27, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1569 Run, it was held from April to August on a bi- of the Wright brothers first flight, Sri Chinmoy the Medical Librarian Association, health con- ennial basis from 1987 to 2001 and resumed lifted 123 airplane pilots in appreciation of their sumers, and health professionals to support as a yearly event in 2005. The World Har- dedicated services in carrying humanity into information access and high-quality health mony Run seeks to promote international the skies. From 1988 to 2006, Sri Chinmoy care. With its vast collections in all areas of friendship and understanding. This year, an has honored more than 8,000 individuals from biomedicine and health care, the National Li- international team of runners will carry a flam- many countries with this award. brary of Medicine is the world’s largest med- ing torch, symbolizing the human aspiration for Mr. Speaker, The Oneness-Heart Tears and ical library with more than 8 million items. oneness, through more than 80 countries Smiles is the voluntary humanitarian service Through its extramural grant programs, out- around the globe together with a 10,500-mile, program of the Sri Chinmoy Centre. Since reach programs, health information technology fifty State U.S.A. route. The event serves to 1991, centre members worldwide have col- research programs, and databases such as connect thousands of grassroots efforts for lected and shipped tons of humanitarian sup- Medline/PubMed Central and world harmony taking place in communities plies to countries in need including South Afri- ClinicalTrials.gov, the National Library of Medi- across the globe. It does not seek to raise ca, Angola, Mozambique, India, and, after the cine works to provide the highest quality, most money or promote any political cause, but tsunami, Sri Lanka. It responds to disaster re- relevant, and timely health information for rather to create good will among peoples and lief requests, health and education needs, and health professionals and health consumers. nations. regional development projects. The program Mr. Speaker, I salute the National Library of The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team has made obtains and distributes medical, domestic and Medicine on its 50th anniversary and com- a city block in my district world famous. It’s educational supplies and toys, working closely mend it for its leadership in the health where the longest running race in the world with other aid agencies, local NGOs, commu- sciences information field. takes place around the shortest course—a nity groups and corporations. f half-mile certified loop on paved sidewalks ad- One would think that this busy schedule and jacent to the Grand Central Parkway. To com- numerous interests would be enough for one THE ‘‘SWIFT APPROVAL, FULL plete the Self-Transcendence 3,100 Mile man, but not so for Sri Chinmoy. An accom- EVALUATION (SAFE) DRUG ACT’’ Race, participants run 5,648.688 laps around plished composer of music for choir and in- the block, a distance equivalent to more than struments with 13,000 songs composed in his HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY 118 marathons. The Tenth Annual edition native Bengali and 7,000 in English, Sri OF MASSACHUSETTS began on June 11 and continues into August Chinmoy has performed his music free of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the largest field yet of 15 ultra-distance charge at over 750 concerts worldwide since Thursday, July 27, 2006 runners. As in all his endeavors, Sri Chinmoy 1984. Last year, to celebrate his 74th birthday, sets the highest standards of organization, lo- he played his original compositions on 74 dif- Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to gistics and support to help ultra-marathon run- ferent pianos at an outdoor concert in Queens. introduce the Swift Approval, Full Evaluation ners achieve their greatest potential. We can Senators Daniel Patrick Moynihan of New (SAFE) Drug Act. This bill is designed to en- expect of this race to see new world records York and Claiborne Pell of Rhode Island spon- sure that the FDA can balance the need to get and personal bests. sored an art exhibit of Sri Chinmoy’s soul-bird important life-saving drugs to the market A decathlon and 100-meter sprinting cham- drawings in the Russell Rotunda of the U.S. quickly while ensuring the drugs get the full pion in his youth, Sri Chinmoy believes in the Senate in 1995. evaluation they need to ensure the safety of necessity of a sound mind and a sound body. All told, Sri Chinmoy has written 20,000 those products. A strong postmarketing study He began his own long-distance running ca- songs, taught 300 university lectures, authored system allows the FDA to achieve a careful reer in Golden Gate Park in San Francisco on 1,550 books, including 112,000 poems, balance between speed of approval and care- June 1, 1978. In March 1979, he ran his first penned 15 million bird drawings, and com- ful scrutiny of the products. However, as both marathon in Chico, California, and, later that pleted 200,000 ‘‘Jharna-Kala’’ paintings the GAO and the Inspector General of HHS month, his fastest marathon in 3:55:07 at the (‘‘Fountain of Art’’ in his native Bengali). recently reported, the system to ensure that Heart-Watchers Marathon in Toledo, Ohio. He He has dedicated his life to inspiring and postmarketing studies are conducted and has completed 22 marathons and 5 ultra mar- serving all those trying to make the world a completed is broken and the FDA has not athons and now, at age 75, still regularly exer- better place, whether ordinary citizens or made reform a priority. cises. those entrusted with the stewardship of a na- Postmarketing studies are important be- Mr. Speaker, Sri Chinmoy first began tion. cause they prevent death, detrimental reliance weightlifting on June 26, 1986, and embarked Mr. Speaker, on this, the celebration of Sri and waste. They provide critical information on a new dimension in his weightlifting career Chinmoy’s upcoming Diamond Jubilee 75th about the risks and benefits of a drug after it 2 years later when he inaugurated ‘‘Lifting Up birthday, I ask all my colleagues in the House has been approved and on the market. They the World with a Oneness-Heart.’’ This is his of Representatives to please join me as I wish can also provide additional information about way of recognizing individuals from all walks Sri Chinmoy success in the years ahead and optimal use of the product and what groups of of life who inspire humanity and excel in their best wishes for a long and continuingly fruitful people are most likely to benefit (or not ben- respective fields. At these programs, Sri life. efit) from use. Since the long-term effects of Chinmoy lifts each honoree overhead on a f products are not usually studied prior to ap- proval, postmarketing studies provide critical special platform, symbolically reflecting their INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION information about the risks or benefits of long- own uplifting contributions to the world. CONGRATULATING THE NA- term use. Postmarketing studies allow the Bill Pearl of Oregon, a Five-time Mr. Uni- TIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE FDA to approve drugs for to consumers who verse, was the first person lifted in this fash- ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ion. Sri Chinmoy has lifted Members of the need them quickly while ensuring that sci- U.S. Senate and House of Representatives, entists will continue to investigate the best heads of state, ambassadors, Nobel laureates, HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN uses of the drug. These studies are particu- OF MARYLAND university professors, spiritual leaders from all larly important when, in the interest of speed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES faiths, Olympic athletes, citizens serving their ing drugs to consumers, the drugs are ap- communities, and school children whose Thursday, July 27, 2006 proved under the FDA’s accelerated approval dreams are so important to our future. In Ha- Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, today I am process. waii, on December 23, 1990, he lifted Senator introducing a resolution congratulating the Na- In 1992, the Food and Drug Administration, Hiram L. Fong, who was Hawaii’s first Senator tional Library of Medicine on the occasion of FDA, established a process that amounted to at the time of statehood. its 50th anniversary. a trade-off between its mission to ensure drug On July 10, 2001, in the Rayburn Gold The National Library of Medicine, which is safety and effectiveness and the need to Room, Sri Chinmoy simultaneously lifted my located on the National Institutes of Health speed promising new drugs to market to in- esteemed New York colleague Benjamin Gil- campus and is in my Congressional district, crease treatment options for life-threatening ill- man and me on a two-platform lifting appa- was created in 1956 by the National Library of nesses. Called accelerated approval, this ratus, one of us with each arm. If I had not ex- Medicine Act. Before 1956, the National Li- process allows FDA to approve a drug on an perienced it, I could not imagine this to be brary of Medicine was known as the Armed expedited basis using promising but limited in- possible. In a day-long lifting program at Boe- Forces Medical Library. formation about its safety and effectiveness, ing Field Auditorium in Washington State on The National Library of Medicine provides but only on the condition that the company July 13, 2003, held to celebrate the centenary invaluable tools for medical librarians such as agrees to conduct further studies to confirm

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For studies to ensure the safety of drugs approved pose monetary fines, may send a signal to several decades, the company has continu- through accelerated approval is illustrated by drug applicants that there are consequences ously provided quality jobs to the citizens of the example of encainide and flecainide. In the when postmarketing study commitments are Baltimore. 1980’s encainide and flecainide were ap- not fulfilled.’’ The SAFE Drug Act will provide The city of Baltimore is an excellent place to proved to treat ventricular arrhythmia after additional enforcement mechanisms. live, filled with hard-working, dedicated citi- myocardial infarcation. Arrhythmias are a risk The system of tracking postmarket safety zens. The Port of Baltimore’s economic con- factor for heart attacks and encainide and issues and monitoring and enforcing post- tributions have been tremendous, generating flecainide are very good at suppressing ar- marketing studies is broken and failing to en- $2 billion in revenue annually, and employing rhythmias. People assumed that because the sure patient safety. The SAFE Drug Act will 19,000 Marylanders in direct jobs, and another drugs were good at suppressing arrhythmias, address these problems by: 87,000 in indirect and maritime-related occu- they would also prevent heart attacks. While (1) Providing the FDA with authority to re- pations. Rukert Terminals is part of the suc- this treatment was on the market between quire postmarketing studies and enforce the cess of this port city, supplying superior 250,000 and 500,000 people were prescribed prompt completion of those studies; warehousing, stevedoring, and vessel transfer the drug every year to prevent heart attacks. (2) Providing the FDA with mechanisms to services for the region. When the postmarketing clinical trial was con- help monitor the progress of postmarketing I urge my colleagues in the U.S. House of ducted to confirm that encainide and flecainide studies; Representatives to join me today in honoring did in fact reduce heart attacks, the study (3) Providing the Secretary with the author- this third generation family business, which for found these drugs actually tripled the rate of ity to require that the label include specific eighty-five years has provided quality marine death. The drugs were withdrawn from the wording to ensure safe and effective use of a services to one of America’s premier cities market. If the postmarketing study had never product including special labeling to help con- while maintaining a standard for excellence been completed, doctors would have contin- sumers identify accelerated approved drugs or that is a model for the rest. ued to prescribe a drug that they thought was biologics until converted to full approval; f beneficial but was actually killing people. (4) Restricting direct to consumer adver- Postmarketing studies are also important to tising for accelerated approved drugs or bio- RECOGNITION OF LIEUTENANT ensure that drugs approved through acceler- logics until converted to full approval; COLONEL KEVIN STODDARD OF ated approval actually work. In May 2003, (5) Providing FDA employees with en- THE UNITED STATES ARMY Iressa, which is manufactured by hanced whistleblower protections if they are AstraZeneca, was approved under the accel- retaliated against for reporting violations of HON. MELISSA L. BEAN erated approval process for treatment of non- laws or regulations or a significant threat to OF ILLINOIS small cell lung cancer in individuals who have public health and safety to Congress, GAO, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES failed to respond to two or more courses of Federal Agencies, or their bosses; and Thursday, July 27, 2006 chemotherapy. Iressa showed promise in early (6) Requires reports to Congress on the studies. The FDA approved Iressa, on the systems to track postmarketing safety issues Ms. BEAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay condition that AstraZeneca continue research and approvals that are based on Non-Inferi- tribute to Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Stoddard on the drug to confirm the early results. Com- ority Trials. of the U.S. Army who is the Program Manager plying with the FDA’s mandate, AstraZeneca According to a recent Wall Street Journal for Crew Served Weapons. conducted a postmarketing study and found Online/Harris Interactive health-care poll, a Col. Stoddard has set a standard of excel- that, for most people, Iressa was not effective. majority of the American public is concerned lence for himself and his office, constantly The drug was withdrawn from the market. This about the FDA’s ability to ensure the safety striving to ensure that our troops are issued trial provided critical information to both physi- and efficacy of drugs. We need to stop the the best equipment possible during the Global cians and patients who are trying to determine erosion of public confidence in the FDA, re- War on Terrorism. Though he has had many the best course of treatment for this horrible form the system of postmarketing studies, and great achievements, Col. Stoddard should be disease. If the postmarketing study had never ensure that FDA balances the desire to speed recognized for his contributions to the Com- been completed, doctors would have contin- drugs to market with its critical role as the mon Remotely Operated Weapon Station, or ued to prescribe it and patients would have watchdog of public health. I urge my col- CROWS project. continued to spend $1,800 a month for a drug leagues to support the SAFE Drug Act. Col. Stoddard has had the individual re- that is ineffective for most patients when there f sponsibility for ushering this innovative piece are alternative treatments available. of technology out of development and into the Unfortunately, many companies fail to con- TRIBUTE TO RUKERT TERMINALS hands of our Soldiers. His steadfast commit- duct the postmarketing studies they promised CORPORATION’S 85TH ANNIVER- ment to protecting the force has ensured that to complete as a condition of approval on a SARY today’s standard for Humvee convoys in Iraq timely basis and the public may go years with- and Afghanistan is a soldier operating out knowing whether the drugs approved HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN CROWS from behind life saving armor, pro- through accelerated approval are really safe OF MARYLAND tected from lethal IEDs and gun fire. and effective. According to information pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Col. Stoddard used fIrsthand feedback from vided by the FDA to my staff on March 30, Soldiers to lead his program office and partner Thursday, July 27, 2006 2005, drug companies take a very long time contractors in ensuring that the CROWS de- before they even initiate postmarketing studies Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, it is with great veloped today is the technology soldiers want that are required as a condition of approval as honor that I rise today to commemorate the and need. His high standards of leadership of March 9, 2005; companies with outstanding Rukert Terminals Corporation’s 85th Anniver- and commitment to program excellence trials had been selling these products to the sary. Located in Baltimore, Maryland, Rukert brought him to Iraq where he personally ob- public for an average of 1 year and 10 months Terminals Corporation, which specializes in served CROWS in combat to prove his con- and up to 6 years and 9 months without even salts, metals, ores, and fertilizers, is one of the cept and vision. Indeed, Col. Stoddard is per- initiating the required studies. city’s premier privately owned marine terminal sonally responsible for saving the lives of Despite the fact that companies often wait operators. many Soldiers currently deployed overseas. years before starting required postmarketing Since its foundation in 1921 by William G. Mr. Speaker, Col. Stoddard and CROWS studies, the FDA has never used the only Norman or ‘‘Cap’’ Rukert, Rukert Terminals have truly been a force protection success mechanism it has to enforce compliance with has been a hard-working, family owned busi- story for the Army and our soldiers. He em- the requirement: withdrawal of the product. ness that has thrived due to its strong commit- bodies the highest tenants of leadership, ac- According to the HHS IG, ‘‘Currently, short of ment to quality service. Due to the leadership quisition reform, and the Army’s innovative withdrawing a drug from the market—a rem- of Norman Rukert and his son, Rukert Termi- rapid fielding initiative and is worthy of our edy available to FDA only in limited cir- nals has developed over the years from a sin- commendation today.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:07 Jul 28, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A27JY8.072 E27JYPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS July 27, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1571 TRIBUTE TO REVEREND JAMES A. appointed member from Department of Agri- Center was the positive outlook of the patients HARRIS culture, the Department of Labor, the Depart- and their families—despite everything they ment of Energy, the Department of Health and had already been through and the daunting HON. CHRIS VAN HOLLEN Human Services, the Social Security Adminis- road of rehabilitation that still lay ahead of OF MARYLAND tration, the Bureau of the Census, and two them. In part, I think they were able to main- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members from the National Academy of tain this positive attitude because of the tre- Sciences. mendous dedication and caring work of the Thursday, July 27, 2006 f Polytrauma Center staff. Mr. VAN HOLLEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Dr. Scott and his staff have also been vocal to congratulate my constituent, the Reverend RECOGNIZING THE SERVICE OF advocates for their patients, raising issues to James A. Harris, on his 80th birthday, which THE STAFF OF THE JAMES my subcommittee’s attention which have im- he will celebrate on August 25, 2006. HALEY VA MEDICAL CENTER’S proved the quality of care and services pro- Reverend Harris has led a life of distinction POLYTRAUMA REHABILITATION vided to polytrauma patients. and accomplishment. After growing up in Des CENTER On August 5, 2006, Dr. Scott and his staff Moines, Iowa, he served as a combat pilot are being recognized for their service to our with the famed Tuskegee Airmen during World HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS Nation’s wounded service members and vet- War II. He went on to receive Bachelor of Fine OF FLORIDA erans. I want to take this opportunity to extend Arts and Master of Fine Arts degrees at Drake IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my sincere appreciation to each of them and University and later earned post-graduate de- Thursday, July 27, 2006 commend them for the tremendous service grees at Drake Divinity College, Oklahoma they provide to our wounded military per- A&M University, and American University. Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, the James sonnel and veterans. Reverend Harris’s numerous accomplish- Haley VA Medical Center, VAMC, in Tampa, Members of the James Haley polytrauma ments and contributions to our community in- FL, is one of the busiest veterans’ medical fa- team: Forest Farley, Jr., hospital director; Dr. clude his service as the first African American cilities in the country and provides care to ap- Steven Scott, D.O., chief, Polytrauma Center; male President of the National Education As- proximately 142,000 veterans in Central Flor- Dr. John Merritt, M.D., chief, Spinal Cord In- sociation (1974–75) and as a principal in the ida. The Tampa VAMC is also home to one of jury; Dr. Joel Scholten, M.D.; Dr. Cecille Pope, D.C. Public School system from 1975–88. He four designated polytrauma rehabilitation cen- M.D.; Dr. Gail Latlief, D.O.; Dr. Faiza is a lifetime educator and scholar and a life- ters in the country where the most severely in- Humayun, M.D.; Dr. Rebecca Kayo, Ph.D.; time member of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity. jured service members are treated. MAJ Steve Moten, U.S. Army, DoD Liaison; His career as a founder and pastor of Faith Military service personnel wounded in Iraq SGM Vincent Conti, U.S. Army, DoD Liaison; Community Baptist Church in Silver Spring, and Afghanistan may have serious traumatic Carolyn Clark, public affairs officer; Barbara Maryland has enabled him to make a dif- brain injuries alone or in combination with am- Darkangelo, P.T.; Judith Pink-Goldin, O.T.; ference in countless lives. Named one of the putation, visual impairments, orthopedic inju- Marti Veneman, R.N. and nurse manager; ‘‘100 Most Influential Black Americans’’ by ries, hearing disorders and mental health con- Nancy Kronawetter, R.N.; Diana Cronin, R.N.; Ebony Magazine in 1975, Reverend Harris cerns. The unique nature of these severe mul- Karen Meigs, R.N.; Lea Rashka, R.N.; Joann has been known for his humility and service to tiple injuries has created the need for a blast Estep, L.P.N.; Barbara Collas, L.P.N.; Patrice Montgomery County, Maryland for more than injury program that can address the medical, Thompson, L.P.N.; Annies Joy, L.P.N.; Paula 25 years. His leadership has had a tremen- psychological, rehabilitation, and prosthetic O’Keefe, R.N.; Bernice Willis, R.N.; Chaplain dous impact on countless individuals through- needs of these individuals. David LeFavor; Ivan Colon, R.N.; Frank out our community. The Tampa VAMC has been recognized as Bormet, R.N.; Debra Banks, R.N.; Elizabeth Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to take this op- a Center of Excellence in Rehabilitation and Butron, R.N.; Pamela Keckler, L.P.N.; Ryan portunity to thank Reverend Harris for his Spinal Cord Medicine. At the Tampa Baker, L.P.N.; Earl Gray, N.A.; Tracey many years of service to our community and Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center, a team of Vaness, V.R.T.; James MacAulay, V.R.T.; to our nation. I extend my heartiest congratu- as many as 10 specialists assess the needs of Laura Manore, A.A.; Deborah Studer, S.W.; lations to him on the occasion of his 80th the catastrophically injured and their families, Margaret Veneman, N.M.; Douglas Gephart, birthday, and I hope his celebrations this year to determine a comprehensive treatment plan P.M.R. coord.; Leslie Rothman, recreational and in the years to come are filled with the which will help each person reach the highest therapy; Linda Picon, S.L.P.; Laurel Adams, love and happiness of his family and friends. level of physical, emotional, and social inde- O.T.; Juan Jose Villeda, P.T.; Steve Klemz, f pendence in the home, workplace and com- S.W.; Felicia Santos, S.W.; Jeanetta munity. More than 2,500 outpatients and 140 Sheppard, S.W.; Diana Phillpotts, S.W.; June INTRODUCTION OF SURVEY OF IN- inpatients have been treated at the Tampa Demaree, S.W.; Abby Wolf, recreational ther- COME AND PROGRAM PARTICI- Polytrauma Center since the program began. apy; Laureen Doloresco, assistant chief, nurs- PATION LEGISLATION Throughout my tenure in Congress, I have ing; Sandra Janzen, ACOS nursing service. spent a great deal of time at the James Haley f HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY VAMC, which serves many of the veterans OF NEW YORK who reside in my congressional district. Over INTRODUCTION OF THE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the years, I have been impressed by the dedi- PREPAREDNESS FIRST ACT cation of the men and women who work at the Thursday, July 27, 2006 medical center, providing quality care and HON. LORETTA SANCHEZ Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today I, along services to our Nation’s veterans. Dr. Steven OF CALIFORNIA ACK EED with Senator J R (D–RI) in the Senate, Scott, the chief of the Physical Medicine and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES introduce legislation that will establish a Com- Rehabilitation Service, and his polytrauma mission on the Survey of Income and Program team should certainly be counted among the Thursday, July 27, 2006 Participation. The President has proposed dedicated staff of the VAMC. Ms. SANCHEZ of California. Mr. Speaker, eliminating the SIPP in his FY 2007 Budget, The Veterans’ Affairs Oversight and Inves- America needs to be prepared. Whether for a with a redesigned survey to take its place in tigations Subcommittee, which I chair, has vis- commuter train attack, as we saw recently in 2009. This is careless, as it takes away one ited the Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation India, or a hurricane, like we are still rebuilding of the most valuable sources of data on the Center. We had an opportunity to spend time from in New Orleans, it is clear America must economic well-being of American families. The with some of our wounded Operation Iraqi get serious about all-hazards preparedness, SIPP Commission represents a fair process Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom that is preparing for all emergencies—be they for changing or eliminating the survey if the service members being treated at the natural or man-made. need arises. Should someone wish to change Polytrauma Center. We also heard from their Yesterday I introduced the Preparedness the SIPP, a detailed proposal outlining the family members who repeatedly praised the First Act to authorize critical grant programs change, its justification, and the timetable on polytrauma staff for the compassionate and that our State and local governments already which it should take place, will be submitted to professional care their loved ones were receiv- depend on for all-hazards emergency prepara- the SIPP Commission for evaluation. Members ing. tion. of the Commission would include the Director One of the things that stood out when we The premise of H.R. 5910 is to ensure that of the Office of Management and Budget, one visited the Tampa Polytrauma Rehabilitation States and localities will have a basic level of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 05:07 Jul 28, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A27JY8.077 E27JYPT1 ycherry on PROD1PC64 with REMARKS E1572 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 27, 2006 preparedness, so they can protect their citi- then be made available to address the unique uar line, for which he served as Director of zens, communicate with each other, and work risk of natural and man-made disasters that Engineering and Manufacturing. with the Federal Government during any type are posed to each area. As Ford’s Executive Vice President of the of emergency, from earthquakes to hurricanes This Federal and regional coordination is America’s, Mr. Padilla spearheaded Ford to terrorist attacks. exactly what emergency managers have been Motor Company’s North American recovery, The legislation starts by authorizing the calling for. I urge my colleagues to support vastly improving the quality and innovation of Emergency Management Performance Grants H.R. 5910 and put all-hazard preparedness this division’s products. Program, EMPG. The EMPG program pro- first for all Americans. In 2004, Mr. Padilla became the President vides broad base grants to ensure that States f and Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor and localities have adequate, coordinated and Company and took his seat on the Company’s up-to-date plans to respond to all-hazards HONORING MR. JAMES J. PADILLA ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RE- Board of Directors. In his final post with Ford, emergencies. Mr. Padilla was responsible for the global In my bill, eligibility for all project grants is TIREMENT FROM FORD MOTOR COMPANY automotive business, overseeing marketing, linked to their inclusion in these emergency manufacturing, engineering and other oper- plans. This will help ensure that projects will ations in more than 200 markets with over be vetted, remain a priority, and fit in with an HON. JOHN D. DINGELL 327,000 employees. overall plan of preparedness. OF MICHIGAN Over the course of Mr. Padilla’s illustrious Next, the bill authorizes the State Homeland IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Security Grant Program, SHSGP, which career, he has received numerous honors in- Thursday, July 27, 2006 awards block grants to States based on the cluding Mexico’s Ohtli Award, the Society of risk of natural and man-made disasters. These Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Plastics Engineers 2004 Executive Leadership grant funds buy the materials and supplies pay tribute to my dear friend, Mr. James J. Award, and the Society of Automotive Engi- States need according to their emergency Padilla, as he retires from a rewarding career neers’ Manufacturing Leadership Award. Mr. plans. with Ford Motor Company, where he served Padilla is also a member of the Hispanic Engi- The bill also authorizes the Metropolitan as President and Chief Operating Officer. neer National Achievement Awards Con- Medical Response System, MMRS, to give re- Born in Detroit, Mr. Padilla earned his bach- ference Hall of Fame. In 2003, Mr. Padilla was gions the tools they need to respond to major elor’s and master’s degrees in chemical engi- honored by the Gabriel Richards Historical So- medical emergencies caused by either natural neering, as well as a master’s degree in eco- ciety for his outstanding vision and leadership disasters or a terrorist attack. nomics all from the University of Detroit. Mr. toward the revitalization of Detroit and the sur- Finally, we authorize the Urban Area Secu- Padilla started his career with Ford Motor rounding communities. rity Initiative, UASI, to give the added re- Company in 1966 as a quality control engi- As James J. Padilla enters his retirement sources which are specifically needed for larg- neer. Ten years later, he accepted the first of years, I wish him and his wife, Alice, the best er cities to respond to terrorism. Approval of what would be many managerial positions he and I sincerely hope that he can enjoy a relax- UASI grants, like all of the grants in H.R. would hold during the balance of his tenure ing and rewarding future. I thank him for ev- 5910, is tied to the inclusion of projects in with Ford. erything he has done for Ford Motor Company State and local emergency plans. On his way to becoming the President and and the State of Michigan. Under my bill, all States would receive a Chief Operating Officer of Ford Motor Com- Mr. Speaker, I would like you to join me and base of preparedness funding. This would pany, Mr. Padilla served as Manufacturing Op- all of my colleagues in honoring James J. guarantee the Federal Government an able erations Manager for several of Ford’s most Padilla for his leadership, dedication, and drive partner in every State to coordinate prepared- successful lines of cars. He is also largely to over the course of his 40 years of loyal serv- ness activities. Additional resources would thank for the dramatic turnaround of the Jag- ice with Ford Motor Company.

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