May 11, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 7769 HONORING THUNDER BOY A BILL TO AMEND THE INTERNAL ‘‘member’’ for purposes of the exemption sta- REVENUE CODE OF 1986 TO PRO- tus and unrelated business income would be VIDE THAT ANCESTORS AND expanded to include ‘‘ancestors or lineal de- HON. HEATHER WILSON LINEAL DESCENDANTS OF PAST scendants of the member’’ (i.e. past or present OR PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE OF NEW MEXICO member of the Armed Services meeting the ARMED FORCES SHALL BE congressional charter definition). IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT IN DE- TERMINING WHETHER A VET- We believe this change is not only fair, but Thursday, May 11, 2000 ERANS’ ORGANIZATION IS EX- recognizes the original intent of Congress, and the fact that more distant relatives of the Mrs. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, today I would EMPT FROM TAX member will come into existence over time. like to bring to your attention the heroism dis- We hope our colleagues will join us in cospon- played by Thunder Boy, the masked HON. AMO HOUGHTON soring this legislation. superhero of Albuquerque. Thunder Boy re- OF NEW YORK cently saved the city of Albuquerque from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f clutches of the Evil Grouch. Though slow to Thursday, May 11, 2000 anger, Thunder Boy does not suffer villains Mr. HOUGHTON. Mr. Speaker, I am THE 3M SALUTE TO SCHOOL gladly. He rescued Weatherdog, turned the pleased to join my colleague from New York, LIBRARIES city’s fountain back on, and recovered stolen Mr. RANGEL, in introducing our bill to fix a cur- toys for many sick children at Carrie Tingley rent problem in the Internal Revenue Code re- Hospital. garding use of American Legion Post facilities HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS by members and their families. That is, who Through his deeds, Thunder Boy has be- qualifies as a ‘‘member’’ versus a guest, for OF NEW YORK come Albuquerque’s preeminent super hero. purposes of unrelated business income and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Time and again, through all adversity, he has the exempt status of the Legion Posts. We do proven himself a true hero, capable of what- not believe Congress intended or con- Thursday, May 11, 2000 ever bravery and self-sacrifice are necessary templated that use of the facilities by families Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, today I congratu- to right a wrong or save a life. But, Mr. Speak- of the member would result in unrelated busi- late 3M, in partnership with the American As- er, let us not forget the joy that Thunder Boy ness income, or worse yet, the possibility of brings to those around him daily, even when losing the Post’s tax exemption under Section sociation of School Librarians, for their dona- villains and evil-doers are on vacation. 501(c)(19). tion of $1 million in detection systems to school library media centers in 2000. Thunder Boy’s generous heart is what By congressional charter, only veterans who served during specifically designated wars makes him a true hero. He saved Albu- In an effort to help school libraries maintain may become ‘‘members’’ of the American Le- querque because he cares about our city and their valuable resource, 3M, a leader in library gion. Section 501(c)(19) requires only that 75 security, has launched ‘‘3M Salute to our neighbors. But his heroism shows in other percent of the members be current or former ways as well. When he sees people who are Schools,’’ a program which will donate up to members of the Armed Forces, and substan- $1 million in 3M detection systems for up to sad, he smiles to brighten their day. He rel- tially all the other members are cadets, 100 schools in the United States. The Amer- ishes the peace he finds in others’ happiness spouses, widows or widowers of past or ican Association of School Librarians (AASL) and wants to spread joy to the world. Thunder present members. The IRS says substantially Boy shows us that the most important super- all is 90 percent. The Legion requires inter- will be responsible for receiving applications power is the ability we all have to make some- nally that 100 percent of its members be quali- and selecting recipients for the donations. one else’s life better simply by being kind. fying veterans. However, the Legion has many The program is open to middle and high programs, such as the Sons of the American Thunder Boy shows us that heroes are not schools in the United States. Schools selected Legion (SAL), as well as programs involving only found in comic books or on television, but will be awarded a 3M Detection System for youth and family support groups. All are de- the entrance/exit of their media center, a sup- are here around us every day if we only look signed to further the purposes for which the hard enough. Today we honor his strength ply of 3M Tattle-Tape security strips for mark- exemption was granted. ing items in their collection and necessary ma- and kind heart. His fight to help mankind will The Post is a family gathering place for terials processing accessories. Individual do- not be soon forgotten, and neither will his many social and patriotic activities. As a re- nations will vary depending upon the size of smile. May he teach us all the friendship and sult, many family members of numerous gen- kindness that we may all become better peo- erations attend these events. At the present the collection and the physical layout of the ple in the future. time, the regulations provide that certain rel- media center. To receive the donation, a school must meet eligibility requirements, in- Mr. Speaker, the newspaper in Albu- atives related to the war veteran qualify. cluding demonstrating a need for a security querque, formerly the Daily Planet but now These include grandparents, brother, sister, system. known as the Albuquerque Journal, has been and grandchildren. Questions have been raised whether SALs count for the 100 percent on the trail of Thunder Boy, trying to reveal his Schools must apply by May 31, 2000, appli- or 90 percent test, or might be considered true identity. The paper has unconfirmed re- cations are available by calling the AASL Fax ‘‘associate or social members.’’ The same on Demand at 1–800–545–2433, then press 4 ports that Thunder Boy, when not battling the questions arise regarding auxiliary members Evil Grouch, is a 4-year-old boy name Isaiah and request document No. 802. Recipients will and relatives beyond the position of the regu- be announced at the AASL Annual Con- Perea, son of Alex Perea and Tanya lation, i.e. great grandparents, great grand- ference, July 8–11. Larranga, who is fighting another kind of bat- children, etc. The answers could determine tle—against Leukemia. His wish, through the extent of unrelated business taxable in- For more information about ‘‘3M Salute to Make-A-Wish Foundation, was to be a come as well as exempt status. This is not an Schools,’’ contact the AASL awards program superhero. On May 16, 2000, the Foundation issue regarding true guests, i.e. unrelated indi- at 1–800–545–2433 ext. 4383 or arranged for him to save Albuquerque from viduals who are, and must be, accompanied [email protected]. the Evil Grouch. This report, of course, is still by a member. Nor is any substantive change This important award program reflects 3M’s unconfirmed. contemplated regarding the sale of life and and AASI’s shared commitment to education Whatever his true identity, the people of Al- health insurance to members as provided in and investing in our nation’s schools. Section 512(a)(4). That section would be buquerque are grateful for all he has done for amended to conform the definition to Congres- It is with this outstanding award, Mr. Speak- us. sional charter members and their dependents. er, that I offer this tribute in honor of 3M and Mr. Speaker, let us wish Thunder Boy God- Our bill would eliminate these potential their contribution to our nation’s school librar- speed in all the battles he faces. issues by providing that the definition of ies.

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