S9112 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE July 22, 1999 the winners time of the first Iditarod country that they sacrificed so much The preamble was agreed to. in 1973. While Redington never won the to preserve. They are models of patri- The resolution, with its preamble, Iditarod, he did finished in fifth palace, otism, citizenship, and dedication to reads as follows: four times—in 1975, 1977, 1978 and 1988. the freedoms cherished in these United S. RES. 161 And he was among the top 10 finishers, States. And they continue to serve Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr. was seven times. America with all of the pride and honor a notable and influential public figure who Joe was remarkable off the race that they showed fifty years ago when was born into and lived his life in the public course, as well. At age 62 he scaled they sacrificed their time and bodies sphere; Alaska’s Mount McKinley, keeping up for the freedom of others. Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr. with then 20-year-old musher, and four- So on July 26th 1999 the Colorado comported himself with modesty and dig- time Iditarod champion, Susan Butch- Chapter 26 of the Dis- nity, consistently displaying an admirable grace under pressure and a genuine concern er. Redington made it to the peak of abled American Veterans should be rec- for the well-being of other persons, in the the 20,230 foot peak, a monumental ognized and honored for the fifty years grand tradition of his family; task for a person of any age. of unwavering pride and service—the Whereas John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr. was After hearing of Redington passing, ideals which America was built upon.∑ a significant figure who ably represented a fellow musher DeeDee Jonrowe was The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Sen- family dedicated to public service, and who quoted in the Fairbanks News Miner as ator from Pennsylvania is recognized. personally won a place in the heart of the saying, ‘‘Joe never thought (anything) Mr. SPECTER. I thank the Chair. American people; Whereas the nation mourns the tragic loss wasn’t possible. If you had a dream, he (The remarks of Mr. SPECTER per- of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Jr., his wife, was about making it happen for you. taining to the introduction of S. 1425 Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, and her sister, He wasn’t about telling you the pit- are located in today’s RECORD under Lauren Bessette; and falls.’’ ‘‘Statements on Introduced Bills and Whereas on July 19, 1999, the Senate ex- Joe Redington, Sr. was a good, kind Joint Resolutions.’’) pressed its condolences to the Kennedy and and gentle soul. He was soft of voice, Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- Bessette families: Now, therefore, be it but had a big heart—he was a fitting half of the distinguished majority lead- Resolved, recipient of the Alaskan of the Year er, I have been asked to recite the clos- SECTION 1. PRINTING OF THE ‘‘MEMORIAL TRIB- Award in 1995. Joe came down with UTES TO JOHN FITZGERALD KEN- ing words. NEDY, JR.’’. esophagus cancer in 1997, but until a f (a) IN GENERAL.—There shall be printed as month ago he was still planning to a Senate Document, the book entitled ‘‘Me- complete in the year 2000 MEASURE READ FOR FIRST TIME—S. 1427 morial Tributes to John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Race. Jr.’’, prepared under the supervision of the While Joe Redington, Sr, won’t be Mr. SPECTER. I understand S. 1427, Secretary of the Senate. racing in the 2000 Iditarod, his spirit which was introduced earlier today by (b) SPECIFICATIONS.—The document de- surely will light the way to Nome for Senator THOMPSON, is at the desk. I, scribed in subsection (a) shall include illus- mushers each March. More impor- therefore, ask for its first reading. trations and shall be in such style, form, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The manner, and binding as is directed by the tantly, his legacy of hard work and Joint Committee on Printing after consulta- never giving up will be with all clerk will report. tion with the Secretary of the Senate. Alsakans as we continue our efforts to The legislative assistant read as fol- f improve the land that we love. . . . The lows: land of The Last Fontier.∑ A bill (S. 1427) to authorize the Attorney EXECUTIVE SESSION f General to appoint a special counsel to in- vestigate or prosecute a person for a possible THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF violation of criminal law when the Attorney NOMINATION OF JEFFREY RUSH, COLORADO D.A.V. CHAPTER 26 General determines that the appointment of JR., OF VIRGINIA ∑ Mr. ALLARD. Mr. President, I rise a special counsel is in the public interest. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask today to recognize and honor the 50th Mr. SPECTER. I now ask for a second unanimous consent that the Senate im- anniversary of Colorado Chapter 26 of reading, and I object to my own re- mediately proceed to executive session the Disabled American Veterans. quest. to consider the following nomination: July 26, 1999 is the anniversary of f Executive Calendar No. 165. I further this distinguished group. Chapter 26 AUTHORIZING PRINTING OF ask unanimous consent that the nomi- consists of over 2,000 veterans, making MEMORIAL TRIBUTES nation be confirmed, the motion to re- it the largest chapter in Colorado. Not consider be laid upon the table, any only did these men and women serve Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask statements relating to the nomination their country in a time of war, but unanimous consent that the Senate be printed in the RECORD, the President they came home and continued to dem- proceed to the immediate consider- be immediately notified of the Senate’s onstrate their respect for America. Col- ation of S. Res. 161, submitted earlier action, and the Senate then return to orado Springs, El Paso County, and the today by the majority leader and the legislative session. State of Colorado have seen and felt Democratic leader. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without their numerous contributions first The PRESIDING OFFICER. The objection, it is so ordered. hand in these times of peace—a peace clerk will report. The nomination was considered and which they helped to provide. The legislative assistant read as fol- confirmed as follows: lows: The Veterans of Chapter 26 have DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY never forgotten their duty to serve and A resolution (S. Res. 161) to authorize the Jeffrey Rush, Jr., of Virginia, to be Inspec- defend, whether it be overseas or at printing of ‘‘Memorial Tributes to John Fitz- tor General, Department of the Treasury. home. Their un-relinquishing duty to gerald Kennedy, Jr.’’ f America should be recognized. There being no objection, the Senate Reaching fifty years of service and proceeded to consider the resolution. LEGISLATIVE SESSION dedication is a milestone in the lives of Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under these men and women who served in unanimous consent that the resolution the previous order, the Senate will now the Armed Forces of the United States and preamble be agreed to, en bloc, the return to legislative session. of America and became members of motion to reconsider be laid upon the f Chapter 26. These members offered table, and any statements relating to their lives to protect our country. the resolution be printed in the WATER RESOURCES They survived the perils of war, not un- RECORD. DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1999 scathed, to come home and continue to The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask serve as outstanding citizens. They objection, it is so ordered. unanimous consent that the Senate have shown a love that has been un- The resolution (S. Res. 161) was proceed to the immediate consider- wavering for fifty years towards this agreed to. ation of Calendar No. 103, H.R. 1480, the

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