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RECOGNIZING HAZEL HARVEY gratulating Howard W. Hanna III, the 2006 re- group of national non-profit organizations PEACE cipient of the National American Heritage whose mission is to assist in creating HIV/ Award. It is an honor to represent the Fourth AIDS prevention capacity building among HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS Congressional District of Pennsylvania and a community organizations in the black commu- OF TEXAS pleasure to salute such a determined indi- nity. The coalition was funded and formulated vidual like Howard W. Hanna. by the Centers for Disease Control and Pre- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f vention’s Division of HIV/AIDS Prevention. Thursday, March 2, 2006 The annual event emphasizes the impor- RECOGNIZING MS. ARLENE Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I am honored tance of testing, education, and awareness KAPLAN to rise today to recognize Hazel Harvey Peace through a unified community construct. Addi- for her commitment to the people and City of tionally, the day is used to remember all those Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. Peace is a pillar of HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ who are infected as well as those who have her community through various volunteer OF FLORIDA lost their battle with the disease since its onset works and a career as a devout educator. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in the United States in 1981. As a Fort Worth native, Mrs. Peace began Thursday, March 2, 2006 Mr. Speaker, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is a powerful combating her profession as a teacher at I.M. Terrell Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, mechanism. However, based on the current High School. During her tenure as a teacher, Arlene Kaplan, a resident of Randolph, Mas- state of the disease in the African-American she partook in several duties including service sachusetts, was elected president of the Na- community as revealed by the following star- as a Counselor, Dean of Girls, and as a Vice tional Ladies Auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans tling statistics and research, much more work Principal. She was a strict advocate of literacy of the United States of America on August 19, needs to be done to halt the spread of this and reading to young children which is among 2005 in San Diego, California, during the orga- devastating disease. Mrs. Peace’s many other charitable works. nization’s 77th Annual National Convention. According to the Centers for Disease Con- For Mrs. Peace’s continued efforts, she was Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Ms. Kaplan trol and Prevention: honored in 2004 with the presentation of a was the eldest of the late Sally and Larry Although African-Americans comprise only professorship in Children’s Library Science. In Tattlebaum’s four children. After graduating 13 percent of the population, they account for addition, Mrs. Peace was also the first African from high school, she attended Hickox School 49 percent of all new AIDS cases in the na- American woman to be named to a professor- for Business Skills and Quincy College for tion. This is an alarming increase from the ship at a 4-year Texas State-funded institution. Business Courses. At age 19, she married startling account of 25 percent of AIDS cases She has touched the lives of so many and Sumner ‘‘Sunny’’ Kaplan, a Navy veteran of in 1985. which we are truly thankful. It is the servant World War II. Together, they raised three chil- Results from a large study of African-Amer- leadership of Mrs. Peace, and those like her, dren, and are the proud grandparents of six ican homosexual and bisexual men in five which truly makes our Nation great. Once grandchildren. studies found 46 percent of the men to be HIV again, Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to recog- Once her children were in school, Ms. positive and 67 percent of them unaware of nize Mrs. Hazel Harvey Peace. Kaplan began working for the Esselte their status. f Pendaflex Corporation, a Fortune 500 com- African-American women account for 67 pany. When her husband was elected JWV TRIBUTE TO HOWARD W. ‘‘HODDY’’ percent of all newly diagnosed female AIDS Department of Massachusetts Commander, HANNA III cases. Ms. Kaplan played a vital role in reorganizing Although African-American youth comprise Auxiliary 302, and served as president for its only 15 percent of U.S. teenagers, they ac- HON. MELISSA A. HART first 2 crucial years. She continues to be ac- counted for 66 percent of new AIDS cases re- OF PENNSYLVANIA tive in her auxiliary today. ported among teens in 2003. A similar picture IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES She has served the JWV Department of is found among African-American children. Massachusetts in various capacities over the Thursday, March 2, 2006 Over a third of African Americans with HIV years, including as its president from 1996 to Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take diagnoses (39 percent) were tested for HIV 1997. She has been a member of the JWV this opportunity to congratulate the 2006 re- late in their illness and subsequently diag- National Ladies Auxiliary Advisory Board and cipient of the National American Heritage nosed with AIDS within one year of testing has chaired several of the organization’s com- Award, Howard W. ‘‘Hoddy’’ Hanna III, of positive. mittees. Arlene and Sunny Kaplan have been Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Additionally, in a report recently released by members of Temple Beth Am in Randolph for The National American Heritage Award is the Maryland AIDS Administration, the Balti- more than 50 years. given by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). more-Towson metropolitan area, which houses The ADL is the nation’s preeminent human f my district in its entirety, is classified as hav- rights organization. The organization was COMMEMORATING NATIONAL ing ‘‘the fifth highest AIDS case report rate of founded in 1913 and is dedicated in purpose BLACK HIV/AIDS AWARENESS DAY any major metropolitan area in the United and in program to defending democratic States (32.8 cases per 100,000) . . . 2.2 ideals, safeguarding civil rights and combating HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS times higher than the national average of 15.0 anti-Semitism, prejudice, discrimination and OF MARYLAND cases per 100,000.’’ Within these reported bigotry of all kinds. The National American cases, 89 percent are African-Americans, 62 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Heritage Award is presented to an individual percent are male and 65 percent are between or company whose leadership and character is Thursday, March 2, 2006 the ages of 30–49. demonstrated both in work and in deed. It rec- Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today These statistics are mind boggling. How- ognizes individuals who embody what is best to commemorate National Black HIV/AIDS ever, one thing remains consistent and clear. in America—justice, freedom equality and fel- Awareness Day, which occurred on February If not mitigated, the disease will continue to lowship. 7, 2006. In its sixth year of observation, the wreak devastation. HIV/AIDS is a pandemic Mr. Hanna will be presented with the Na- event promotes the mobilization of the black that belongs to each and everyone of us and tional American Heritage Award on Thursday, community in an effort to educate and in- we must address it societally and holistically. March 16, 2006 at a dinner in Pittsburgh, crease community awareness and participa- In his 2006 State of the Union address, Pennsylvania. tion about HIV/AIDS. President Bush did in fact acknowledge and I ask my colleagues in the United States The event was created in February 2001 by address the state of HIV/AIDS in the African- House of Representatives to join me in con- the Community Capacity Building Coalition, a American community. Specifically, he stated

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.001 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E256 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2006 that, ‘‘[a] hopeful society acts boldly to fight Arkansas. I ask my colleagues in Congress to My hometown of Buffalo, New York, is one diseases like HIV/AIDS, which can be pre- join me in congratulating him on this occasion of a handful of communities which have also vented, and treated, and defeated . . . We and thanking him for over half a century of recognized Pulaski’s contributions with a stat- will . . . lead a nationwide effort, working dedicated service, as a great friend, and a ue. Monuments can also be found in Hartford, closely with African American churches and great American. Connecticut; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Sa- faith-based groups, to deliver rapid HIV tests f vannah, Georgia; and Czestochowa and to millions, end the stigma of AIDS, and come Warka Poland. closer to the day when there are no new infec- ANDREA COREY SHOWING GREAT On Friday, March 3, 2006, I will have the tions in America.’’ PROMISE IN RANGEL FELLOW privilege to join community leaders and friends Although a very promising and audacious PROGRAM from the western New York General Pulaski statement, action speaks louder than words. Association in celebrating the legacy of Gen- With that said, I encourage this Congress post HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL eral Pulaski in a wreath laying tradition at the haste to reauthorize and fully fund the Ryan OF NEW YORK Pulaski statue which first began in the 1930s. White CARE Act—and to strengthen it to en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, we in western New York have sure accountability and equitable access to Thursday, March 2, 2006 the great privilege of having a strong and vi- treatment, prevention, and medical care for all brant Polish American community. Thank you Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to inform affected. I urge this Administration to work in for allowing me to recognize the contributions you of the achievements of Andrea Corey, a full concert of accomplishing this critical goal. of General Pulaski, a man who has served as young lady whose aspirations and goals are I conclude with the words of the late and a patriot to not one, but two great nations. contributing to her success as an international great first lady of the Civil Rights Movement, affairs scholar. f Coretta Scott King, who stated that ‘‘AIDS is Andrea’s record is cause for great pride to a global crisis, a national crisis, a local crisis FIRST NATIONAL STUDY OF DAY the International Affairs Diversity Fellow Pro- and a human crisis . . . No matter where you LABORERS EXPOSES ABUSE, IN- gram, which is identifying and preparing quali- live, AIDS is one of the most deadly killers of JURIES, H.R. 4437 WOULD MAKE fied minority applicants for the Foreign Serv- African Americans. And I think anyone who MATTERS WORSE ice. Having obtained an International Affairs’ sincerely cares about the future of Black masters through hard work and perseverance America had better be speaking out, calling for HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY with a current 3.6 GPA, she is also a con- preventive measures and increased funding OF ILLINOIS cerned citizen who will certainly change the for research and treatment.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES way American diplomacy is practiced. f She is an example of what the program has Thursday, March 2, 2006 TRIBUTE TO ARKANSAS STATE achieved with Federal funding, awarding de- Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, they pay SENATOR JERRY BOOKOUT serving minority students with grants to cover taxes, raise children, attend church, and par- their tuition, books and fees. ticipate in community activities and institutions. HON. MARION BERRY Andrea Corey has already experienced the Yet, when America’s day laborers go to work, reality of the Foreign Service, having worked they have experiences that would shock any OF ARKANSAS with Foreign-Service diplomats at the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other upstanding community member: police States Embassy in the Dominican Republic harassment, violence at the hands of employ- Thursday, March 2, 2006 and writing talking points for speeches by the ers, withheld wages and conditions so dan- Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today United States Ambassador. gerous that is not unusual for them to be side- to pay tribute to one of my great friends, Mr. She plans on working with political eco- lined for more than a month with work-related Jerry Bookout of Jonesboro, who is one of Ar- nomic issues at the U.S. Embassy in the Ba- injuries or to work for weeks on end in pain. kansas’ greatest public servants. With more hamas this summer, while expanding her In Illinois and in other States in the Midwest, than 40 years of work in the Arkansas General knowledge and professional experience. day laborers work under more dangerous con- Assembly, Bookout has pioneered countless f ditions, are more likely to suffer labor abuse, reforms in education, retirement, and espe- RECOGNIZING GENERAL CASIMIR and are also more likely to suffer police har- cially health care. PULASKI assment compared to workers in other re- As a military veteran, elected official, and gions. community volunteer, Bookout has devoted his HON. BRIAN HIGGINS This is the vivid portrait painted by the first entire life to public service. He worked to ele- nationwide study of America’s 117,600 day la- OF NEW YORK vate Arkansas State College to university sta- borers. The result of research by social sci- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tus, strengthened the State’s retirement sys- entists from the University of Illinois at Chi- tem, and established the first doctoral and Thursday, March 2, 2006 cago (UIC), the University of California at Los physical therapy programs at Arkansas State Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Angeles (UCLA), and New York’s New School University. honor I recognize General Casimir Pulaski, a University, ‘‘On the Corner: Day Labor in the Although Bookout has championed many living legend who became known as the ‘‘Fa- United States,’’ presents findings from a sur- issues during his lifetime, he has worked par- ther of the American Cavalry’’ after leaving his vey of 264 hiring sites in 143 municipalities in ticularly hard to improve the quality of health native land Poland to defend this great country 20 U.S. States and the District of Columbia. care in Arkansas. From chair of the American during the Revolutionary War. ‘‘The goal was to document a population Cancer Society, to a leader in Arkansas’ Gen- A bold and dedicated soldier, Pulaski de- that, though quite visible on the corners of eral Assembly, Bookout has shaped health fined his selfless loyalty in a letter to George U.S. cities, is poorly understood by the public policy for many years. His achievements Washington in which he stated, ‘‘I came here, and by policy makers,’’ said Nik Theodore, an earned him several distinguished positions as where freedom is being defended, to serve it, assistant professor in the Urban Planning and chair of the Senate Public Health/Senate and to live or die for it.’’ Policy Program at UIC, and one of the study’s Health Services Committee, the Senate Health In February of 1778, with Washington’s en- three lead authors. ‘‘We hope to inform policy Insurance and Prescription Drugs Committee, dorsement, Pulaski submitted his plan to Con- debates so that decisionmakers can devise and vice-chair of the Senate Public Health, gress and with their authorization he formed thoughtful and effective strategies for resolving Welfare, and Labor Committee. the Independent Corps later known as the Pu- many of the problems that day laborers face.’’ Bookout and his wife, the former Loretta laski Legion. According to the national study’s findings, Langford, have one son, Paul, who serves in During the siege of Savannah in 1779, Gen- worker centers give a voice and power to peo- the Arkansas House of Representatives and a eral Pulaski paid the ultimate sacrifice and ple who often lack both. They are gateway or- daughter, Jill Rogers. He and his wife also was mortally wounded; leaving a legacy of ganizations that meet immigrant workers have three grandchildren, Morgan and P.J. heroism that continues to inspire people where they are and provide them with a Bookout and Rachel Rogers. around the world. wealth of information and training. In all too On February 25, 2006, our community will In 1910, by an order of Congress, a statue many cases, these centers are the only ‘‘port gather at the American Cancer Society’s 1st of Gen. Pulaski was erected at Pennsylvania in the storm’’ for low-wage immigrant workers Annual Daffodil Ball to honor Jerry Bookout for Avenue and 13th Street in Washington, DC, seeking to understand U.S. labor and immigra- his remarkable contributions to health care in paying tribute to this great hero. tion laws, file back wage claims, and organize

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At a time when America’s image Union of Chicago runs the only worker center of this study is to provide sound empirical abroad needs all the help that it can get, the for day laborers in the Midwest, located in the data on the day-labor phenomenon that can Peace Corps provides us with the magnificent inform public discussions and provide the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago. basis for thoughtful policy approaches to opportunity to demonstrate to the world that If the Border Protection, Anti-Terrorism and this complex issue. we are not only a nation of great prosperity, Illegal Immigration Act (H.R. 4437) is enacted, but great generosity as well; not only a nation f this comprehensive community approach of incredible might, but tremendous compas- would come to an end. It would destroy the 10TH ANNIVERSARY GALA FOR sion. very institutions in our communities that have THE SAGEMONT SCHOOL Since 1961, more than 182,000 volunteers developed real solutions. Day labor centers have served in 138 countries. Peace Corps (and the private individuals, churches and gov- HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ volunteers serve as community leaders, busi- ernment agencies that work with them) could OF FLORIDA ness advisors, ecological conservationists, in- face thousands or even millions of dollars in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formation technology consultants, health and fines if they assist in the process of con- HIV/AIDS educators, agricultural workers, and necting day laborers to employers. The trust Thursday, March 2, 2006 school teachers. President Kennedy said of that day labor centers have built with commu- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, these fine women and men: nities would be eroded as the centers become I rise today to pay tribute to the Sagemont ‘‘For every young American who participates responsible for verifying workers’ immigration School on the occasion of their 10th anniver- in the Peace Corps—who works in a foreign status. Volunteers and staff of worker centers sary celebration. land—will know that he or she is sharing in would be turned into criminals and work center The Sagemont School is an educational es- the great common task of bringing to man that property could be seized. Good work, such as tablishment in my district that provides a nur- decent way of life which is the foundation of providing ESL classes and job skills training or turing and stimulating learning environment freedom and a condition of peace.’’ leadership development, would be equated that inspires each student to think critically, Today there are nearly 8,000 volunteers with alien smuggling. reach his or her maximum potential and grow serving in 75 different countries. I would espe- H.R. 4437 and bills with similar provisions into a valuable citizen of our global commu- cially like to recognize the eight current volun- don’t just jeopardize the lives of some immi- nity. teers from New Jersey’s Ninth district: Julie grants, they are attacks on all our commu- The Sagemont School’s academic program Castner, Lucia Chan, Adam Kaufman, Su- nities. As a first-generation American and as a is a rigorous college-prep curriculum that in- zanne Lee, Joseph Maggio, Reuben Man, Congresswoman who is honored to represent cludes a variety of Honors and AP courses. Domenick Piccinich, and Troy Wolfe. You one of the most richly diverse districts in the Sagemont is second to none when it comes to have made me and the people of New Jersey country, I believe Washington must act now integrating state-of-the-art technology, Internet very proud. on immigration reform that keeps the Amer- use and even additional coursework at their Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join ican dream alive—not roll back the good work ‘‘virtual school’’ education partner, University with me today in commending the thousands that day labor centers do every day across the of Miami Online High School. Sagemont also of Americans who serve and have served as Nation. meets the needs of students with specific Peace Corps volunteers. They are I a great I urge my colleagues to look at the national learning disabilities through its Mountain Peak credit to our country. study released by UIC and UCLA, which I Academy, a program that mainstreams with f hope is the first of many, to help us under- the school’s regular program. stand the problems day laborers and immi- The Sagemont School operates two cam- INTRODUCTION OF TREAT grants face in our country. puses in Weston, in addition to its Virtual PHYSICIANS FAIRLY ACT ON THE CORNER: DAY LABOR IN THE UNITED School known as The University of Miami On- STATES line High School. The Sagemont Lower School HON. RON PAUL (By Abel Valenzuela, Jr., Nik Theodore, serves students in pre-K through grade 5; the OF TEXAS ´ Edwin Melendez, and Ana Luz Gonzalez) Sagemont Upper School serves grades 6 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EXECUTIVE SUMMARY through 12. The faculty and staff at Sagemont Thursday, March 2, 2006 This report profiles, for the first time, the are dedicated to parent-teacher relationships national phenomenon of day labor in the in a high-tech learning environment. With mul- Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to intro- United States. Men and women looking for tiple computers in the classroom and an aver- duce the Treat Physicians Fairly Act, legisla- employment in open-air markets by the side tion providing tax credits to physicians to com- of the road, at busy intersections, in front of age class size of 17 students, children are learning the skills they will need to be suc- pensate for the costs of providing uncompen- home improvement stores and in other pub- sated care. This legislation helps compensate lic spaces are ubiquitous in cities across the cessful both in school and later in life. nation. The circumstances that give rise to Mr. Speaker, it is my honor to acknowledge medical professionals for the., costs imposed this labor market are complex and poorly the achievements of The Sagemont School on them by federal laws forcing doctors to pro- understood. In this report, we analyze data over the past decade. It is my sincere belief vide uncompensated medical care. The legis- from the National Day Labor Survey, the that the Sagemont School will continue to in- lation also provides a tax deduction for hos- first systematic and scientific study of the still in each of their students the joy of learn- pitals that incur costs related to providing un- day-labor sector and its workforce in the ing, personal growth, and a sense of personal compensated care. United States. Under the Emergency Medical Treatment This portrait of day labor in the United and community responsibility for many years States is based on a national survey of 2,660 to come. and Active Labor Act (EMTALA) physicians who work in emergency rooms are required to day laborers. These workers were randomly f selected at 264 hiring sites in 139 municipali- provide care, regardless of a person’s ability ties in 20 States and the District of Colum- HONORING THE 45TH ANNIVER- to pay, to anyone who comes into an emer- bia. The sheer number of these sites, com- SARY OF THE PEACE CORPS gency room. Hospitals are also required by bined with their presence in every region in law to bear the full costs of providing free care the country, reflects the enormous breadth HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN to anyone who seeks emergency care. Thus, of this labor market niche. EMTALA forces medical professionals and Our findings reveal that the day-labor mar- OF NEW JERSEY ket is rife with violations of workers’ rights. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hospitals to bear the entire cost of caring for the indigent. According to the June 2/9, 2003 Day laborers are regularly denied payment Thursday, March 2, 2006 for their work, many are subjected to de- edition of AM News, emergency physicians monstrably hazardous job sites, and most en- Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in lose an average of $138,000 in revenue per dure insults and abuses by employers. The recognition of the Peace Corps, and the won- year because of EMTALA. EMTALA also growth of day-labor hiring sites combined derful volunteers who enable this great institu- forces physicians and hospitals to follow costly with rising levels of workers’ rights viola- tion to provide invaluable humanitarian service rules and regulations. Physicians can be fined tions is a national trend that warrants at- throughout the world. $50,000 for technical EMTALA violations! tention from policy makers at all levels of government. Forty-five years ago this week, President The professional skills with which one’s In some cities, the rise of day labor has John F. Kennedy established the Peace Corps earns a living are property. Therefore, the been accompanied by community tensions, to ‘‘promote world peace and friendship.’’ That clear language of the Takings Clause of the in part because of inaccurate and unsubstan- message has never been more important than Fifth Amendment prevents Congress from

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When I began practicing renowned universities in the world. Due to Wil- of her career. medicine, it was common for doctors to pro- son’s legacy at Princeton, I am pleased to Among other roles, she went on to serve as vide uncompensated care as a matter of char- have the support of current President Shirley the first female State senate majority leader in ity. However, laws and regulations inflating the Tilghman as we seek to establish a Presi- the United States and as a justice on the Ari- cost of medical services and imposing unrea- dential library and museum at Wilson’s birth- zona Court of Appeals. sonable liability standards on medical profes- place in Virginia. In 1981, President Ronald Reagan recog- sionals even when they where acting in a vol- On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wil- nized her achievements by appointing O’Con- unteer capacity made offering free care cost son went before a joint session of Congress to nor to the Supreme Court, the first woman in prohibitive. At the same time, the increasing seek a Declaration of War against Germany, American history to be so honored. health care costs associated with the govern- for ‘‘The world must be safe for democracy.’’ Mr. Speaker, 40 years ago, when Sandra ment-facilitated overreliance on third party Eighty-eight years later, we continue to cham- Day O’Connor graduated from law school, payments priced more and more people out of pion that right of mankind. only 4 percent of law students were women. the health care market. Thus, the government In order to increase the awareness and un- Today, thanks to Justice O’Connor and other responded to problems created by its interven- derstanding of the life, principles and accom- courageous women like her, approximately tions by imposing the EMTALA mandate on plishments of the 28th President of the United half of all law students are women. physicians, in effect making health care pro- States, I ask that you join me in co-sponsoring There are many things I could say in her fessionals scapegoats for the harmful con- legislation that will enable the construction of praise, but it seems to me that that is the most sequences of government health care polices. a Presidential Library and Museum dedicated eloquent testimony of her achievements. EMTALA could actually decrease the care to Woodrow Wilson at his birthplace in Staun- f available for low-income Americans at emer- ton, Virginia. gency rooms. This is because EMTALA dis- Specifically, this legislation will make grants PASTOR AND CHAPLAIN KENNETH courages physicians from offering any emer- from the National Archives for the establish- WELLS CELEBRATES 25 YEARS gency care. Many physicians in my district ment of a Presidential Library to provide edu- OF SERVICE have told me that they are considering cur- cational and interpretive services to honor the tailing their practices, in part because of the life of Woodrow Wilson. To ensure that a pub- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS costs associated with the EMTALA mandates. lic-private partnership exists, my legislation OF TEXAS Many other physicians are even counseling also mandates that no grant shall be available IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES younger people against entering the medical for the establishment of this library until a pri- Thursday, March 2, 2006 profession because of the way the Federal vate entity has raised at least twice the Government treats medical professionals. The amount to be allocated by the Congress. Fi- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tax credits created in the Treat Physicians nally, once the library is complete, this legisla- honor Kenneth Wells as he celebrates 25 Fairly Act will help mitigate some of the bur- tion states that the Federal government shall years as the pastor for Northview Baptist den government policies place on physicians. have no role or responsibility for the operation Church in Lewisville. Pastor Kenneth Wells is The Treat Physicians Fairly Act does not re- of the library. undoubtedly the pride of the Northview Baptist move any of EMTALA’s mandates; it simply In studying the life and times of the 28th community because of his unrelenting out- provides that physicians can receive a tax President, we see how Woodrow Wilson af- reach to preach joy to so many. credit for the costs of providing uncompen- fected and continues to influence how the Pastor Kenneth Wells has been enriching sated care. This is a small step toward restor- United States responds to national and inter- the lives of Lewisville community since the first ing fairness to physicians. Furthermore, by national crises. I ask my colleagues to join me Sunday at Northview Baptist Church in 1981. providing some compensation in the form of in cosponsoring this legislation that would es- In addition to his church duties as Pastor, tax credits, the Treat Physicians Fairly Act tablish the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Li- Kenneth Wells is an active member of the helps remove the disincentives to remaining brary in Staunton, Virginia. greater Lewisville community. He serves as active in the medical profession built into the f chaplain for the city of Lewisville police and current EMTALA law. I hope my colleagues fire departments. He created this ministry over will take the first step toward removing the un- HONORING JUSTICE SANDRA DAY 25 years ago with other area pastors. Pastor constitutional burden of providing uncompen- O’CONNOR Kenneth Wells, along with his wife Teresa, re- sated care by cosponsoring the Treat Physi- main committed to serving their community cians Fairly Act. SPEECH OF and their church. f HON. DEBORAH PRYCE Mr. Speaker, it is with great honor that I WOODROW WILSON PRESIDENTIAL OF OHIO stand here today to honor Pastor Kenneth LIBRARY AUTHORIZATION ACT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wells in recognition of his devotion and self- lessness to those around him. Wednesday, March 1, 2006 f HON. BOB GOODLATTE Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF VIRGINIA today to honor the career and character of TRIBUTE TO THE NEW CASTLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. BUILDERS CHAPTER OF THE Thursday, March 2, 2006 It is fitting that this resolution comes before ORDER OF DEMOLAY Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise us during the month of March, the month set to introduce the Woodrow Wilson Presidential aside to celebrate the pioneering women who HON. MELISSA A. HART Library Authorization Act. helped shape our country and extend the OF PENNSYLVANIA As a statesman, scholar, and President, promise of equal opportunity for all. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Woodrow Wilson faced economic crisis, demo- Sandra Day O’Connor was one of those pio- cratic decay, and a world war. Presidential his- neers, a trailblazer for women in the legal field Thursday, March 2, 2006 torians agree that World War I, and President and the first woman to sit on the Supreme Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take Wilson’s leadership, radically altered the role Court of the United States. this opportunity to congratulate the New Cas- of diplomacy as a tool of foreign policy—a pol- She went to law school at a time when tle Builders Chapter of the Order of DeMolay icy that established a new path for America’s women made up a tiny fraction of law students for its 87th anniversary. role in promoting democracies throughout the in this country, and a tiny fraction of practicing The New Castle Builders Chapter #39095 world. So too did Wilson’s high-minded ideals attorneys. Order of DeMolay serves the New Castle and craft a legacy that shaped the powers and re- She graduated from Stanford University Law Lawrence County area with additional chap- sponsibilities of the Executive Branch in times School in two years instead of the normal ters in Butler, Erie, Greensburg and Pitts- of war. three, and third in a class of 102, but strug- burgh.

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OF MARYLAND Finally, Mr. Speaker, while we have been IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conducting a national dialogue over recent The New Castle Builders Chapter of the Thursday, March 2, 2006 weeks about the extent of foreign involvement Order of DeMolay hold its annual meeting on that should be allowed in the operation of our Wednesday February 22, 2006, and celebrate Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ports, ports are just one of the many pieces of its 87th anniversary. to speak about port security and the sale of sensitive infrastructure in this nation which firms operating terminals at U.S. ports. The I ask my colleagues in the United States have not been adequately secured. proposed sale of the P&O firm—which man- As we continue to examine our national se- House of Representatives to join me in con- ages terminal operations at major East Coast gratulating the New Castle Builders Chapter of curity policies, we must examine whether our ports, including the Port of Baltimore—to a current laws on foreign ownership and oper- the Order of DeMolay for its 87th anniversary. company controlled by the government of It is an honor to represent the Fourth Con- ating arrangements pertaining to our nation’s Dubai has made many aware for the first time infrastructure are in the best interests of our gressional District of Pennsylvania and a that major seaports in the U.S. are operated national security. The American people well pleasure to salute an organization such as the by firms controlled by foreign interests, includ- understand that the protection of our nation Order of DeMolay. ing foreign governments. should not be subject to the seemingly relent- We have long known that we have not less advancement of trade at all costs.Z! EXT f closed gaps in physical security at our ports. .022 EXTENSION OF REMARKS A02MR8 Only approximately 5 percent of the nearly 9 PERSONAL COMPUTERJ049060-A02MR8- RECOGNIZING MR. DAVID L. million containers coming into our nation are MAGIDSON 022-*****-*****-Payroll No.: 17840 -Name: -Fo- physically inspected. lios: 1RRF -Date: 03/02/2006 -Subformat: These gaps exist in part because we have f simply not prioritized port security. Since 9/11, HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ more than $20 billion in federal funding has TRIBUTE TO FREDDIE BRYANT OF FLORIDA been directed to aviation security while just over $630 million has been directed to port se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. MARION BERRY curity. OF ARKANSAS Thursday, March 2, 2006 However, the proposed sale of P&O now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES makes us aware that not only have we over- Thursday, March 2, 2006 Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, looked physical security, we have failed to de- on August 19, 2005, David L. Magidson was velop the systems necessary to manage the Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, it is with great elected to a 1-year term as National Com- unique security issues that the increasingly honor that I rise here today to commemorate mander of Jewish War Veterans of the United global nature of port management raises. a remarkable man, Mr. Freddie Bryant, on ninety years of endurance, patience, and States of America, during the organization’s Most U.S. ports are owned by public or strength of character. His selfless acts have 101st Annual National Convention in San quasi-public authorities. These authorities fre- touched so many, especially his twelve chil- Diego, California. quently lease their terminal spaces to oper- ating companies. P&O is one such operating dren, who thrived under his guidance and Mr. Magidson’s military service began when company—and a quick review of U.S. port fa- cherish the wonderful memories of growing up he joined the U.S. Army in 1968. He grad- cilities reveals that like P&O, many terminal in Freddie’s home. uated as a 2nd lieutenant from Infantry Officer operating companies active in the United Freddie has been a hard worker his entire Candidate School at Fort Benning, Georgia. States are either foreign-owned or are subsidi- life. He took on family responsibilities at the He also served as the Operations Officer for aries of foreign entities. age of seven when his father moved to the Miami Field Office of the 111th Military In- In some case, these firms not only manage Hughes, Arkansas, and continues to plant a telligence Group. His active duty service ports around the world, they also run the ship- garden and raise livestock to this day. Al- ended in 1971. ping lines that travel between these ports. though he only has a seventh grade edu- cation, he has an equivalent of a Ph.D. degree Mr. Magidson has held numerous positions These kinds of relationships may be very good for business, but our government is not in agriculture, teaching, leadership, business, in Post 243, including Post Commander. Addi- counseling, and theology. tionally, he has served as Judge Advocate for comprehensively assessing what threats these relationships could pose to our national secu- According to Freddie’s family—he does it the JWV Department of Florida, and as the or- rity. all. He continues to sow and reap his land ganization’s National Judge Advocate since The Coast Guard analyzed the P&O deal where he built the house, barn, and pasture 2001. because this deal was subjected to the scru- from trees he cut down himself. Freddie al- Mr. Magidson also serves his Jewish herit- tiny of the Committee on Foreign Investments ways has a way to make a situation work. He age, and is currently a member of the Com- in the United States. would walk for miles with his old horse Pearl mission on Social Action of the Union for Re- Under normal circumstances, no federal en- and a cotton sack on his back to feed his form Judaism. In 2000, he completed a 2-year tity comprehensively assesses terminal oper- twelve children. When his eldest child wanted term as president of Temple Judea in Coral ating agreements for their security implica- to attend college, he took a job at the granary Gables, Florida. tions. in Helena, Arkansas, until he could send every Each U.S. port is responsible for developing one of his kids to college. To this day, when- Although a native of New York City, a facility security plan, which the Coast Guard ever he meets a stranger, he always says ‘‘let Magidson was raised in the Washington, DC, approves. Amazingly, the Coast Guard does me tell you about my children.’’ area, the son of a Department of Defense ci- not regularly review terminal operating agree- His children remember his ambition and vilian who headed the Claims Division for the ments as part of its assessment of a port’s se- sacrifice with such admiration. They remember U.S. Marine Corps. He earned his under- curity plan. the smells of childhood that bring them back graduate degree in Spanish at Franklin and I believe that Congress should, at the very so fondly to the shack in Lexa, Arkansas. Marshall College, and went on to earn a Mas- least, examine whether the Coast Guard Many events happened in this home that ter’s degree in Latin American History from the should be required to review terminal oper- helped them grow into notable members of so- University of Florida. ating arrangements as part of their review of ciety. Throughout it all, it was in the arms of port facility security plans. a loving father that guided them in the right di- Upon his release from military service, he In the absence of such assessments, we do rection. attended the University of Miami Law School not really know whether firms managing our Freddie Bryant has been married to the on the G.I. Bill, and received a law degree. He ports have ownership or business relations former Josephine Dunlap of Lexa, Arkansas, also studied international law at the Escuela that could create a security threat. for 67 years. Josephine is a valiant woman, Libre de Derecho in Mexico City. A family Our transportation networks are truly global whose determination to raise her family goes man, Mr. Magidson has been happily married and all aspects of transportation businesses unmatched. to his wife, Carol, for 35 years, and they have have significant foreign involvement. If our On March 11, 2006 the community will meet two adult children, Ben and Rebecca. government has yet to take stock of these to honor and celebrate the 90th birthday of

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I also hope you will join me in of corruption in many ways: a prescription himself as ‘‘Fanny’s Boy.’’ I ask my colleagues urging the President to designate the month of drug bill that puts the greed of pharmaceutical in the U.S. House of Representatives to join June for annual national recognition of Carib- companies ahead of the need of senior citi- me in wishing Freddie many more years of bean-American Heritage Month. zens for affordable prescription drugs; energy happiness, and thanking him for his service as f legislation that gives tax breaks and subsidies a great father and great American. to oil companies while Americans pay record CELEBRATING THE ANNIVERSARY f prices at the pump and for home-heating; and OF THE ‘‘BLUE & GOLD’’ WITH a waiver of liability so that vaccine manufac- CONGRATULATIONS ON SENATE CUB SCOUT PACK 60 turers can profit while Americans can be hurt. PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION CRE- To end this culture of corruption and restore ATING CARIBBEAN-AMERICAN HON. BRIAN HIGGINS integrity and openness to the House, Demo- HERITAGE MONTH OF NEW YORK cratic Leader PELOSI and my Democratic col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues have introduced the Honest Leader- ship and Open Government Act that will elimi- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL Thursday, March 2, 2006 OF NEW YORK nate the K Street Project that trades legislative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great access for Republican-only employment, stop pleasure I recognize the young men from Cub Thursday, March 2, 2006 the revolving door between government and Scout Pack 60 from Buffalo, New York as they lobbyists, end the ‘‘dead of night’’ special in- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the traditions and contributions of terest provisions, prohibit cronyism in key ap- express my congratulations to Rep. BARBARA the Boy Scouts of America on this the 76th pointments, and eliminate contracting abuses LEE of California for her leadership in cham- anniversary of Cub Scouting. like those benefiting Halliburton. I support this pioning legislation that would designate a na- Since 1910 Cub Scouts have embraced bill, and I urge my colleagues to enact and tional Caribbean-American Heritage month. their motto ‘‘Do Your Best’’ and promoted the vigorously enforce needed reforms. I am looking forward to the signing of this values of: citizenship, compassion, coopera- I am, however, concerned with the proposal legislation by the President and to having the tion, courage, faith, health, honesty, persever- to ban all privately-funded congressional travel first celebration of Caribbean-American Herit- ance, positive attitude, resourcefulness, re- without making a distinction between social or age Month later this year. We as a nation will spect, and responsibility among its member- recreational trips and educational travel. Trav- enthusiastically participate in this celebration ship. el that includes lobbyists funding lawmakers to in recognition and gratitude for the contribu- Today we have more than 885,000 Cub go to luxurious resorts for golf trips is abuse tions made by our Caribbean-American com- Scouts across America, learning valuable life of House rules, and I believe we need to put munities. We have been richly blessed by this lessons through the scouting program, who an end to it. immigrant community who have followed and will be the next generation of leaders. But fact-finding trips on the other hand are achieved their American dream through hard On Sunday, March 5, 2006 Pack 60 will cel- an important way to educate members of Con- work and devotion to self-improvement. ebrate the Anniversary of Scouting with a gress about issues. Banning them would make As you know Mr. Speaker, the United States ‘‘Blue & Gold’’ dinner; blue representing truth, it harder for Members to get real-world under- Senate earlier this month unanimously ap- spirituality, steadfast loyalty and the sky above standing of matters that arise on Capitol Hill. proved the legislation, H. Con. Res. 51, intro- and gold which stands for warm sunlight, good I want to make sure that nonprofit organiza- duced by Rep. LEE last year. Last summer, cheer and happiness. tions, whether they undertake no lobbying or the bill was approved by the House of Rep- Mr. Speaker, thank you for the opportunity devote a very small percentage of their budg- resentatives and had 81 co-sponsors and sup- to recognize Cub Scout Pack 60 whose mem- ets to lobbying, are not precluded from taking port from more than 40 non-governmental or- bers have learned at a very young age the im- members on these trips because of this bill. I ganizations working on Caribbean-American portance of teamwork and giving back to one’s look forward to working with my colleagues on issues. As the most senior Democratic woman community. We should be proud knowing they this issue. on the House International Relations Com- are this Nation’s future. The intention of our Founding Fathers was mittee, and a member of the Western Hemi- f for Congress to be a marketplace of ideas. sphere Subcommittee, Rep. LEE has worked Democrats are leading the effort to once again H.R. 4682, THE HONEST LEADER- to strengthen U.S.-Caribbean relations and put power where it belongs—in the hands of SHIP AND OPEN GOVERNMENT wanted to raise awareness about the role that the American people. I look forward to enact- ACT: DEMOCRATS LEAD THE NA- Caribbean people and their descendants have ing real reform that addresses serious ethical TION ON LOBBYING REFORM played in the United States by introducing the abuses, increases the transparency and open- bill. ness of government, and enforces the rules As an original co-sponsor of H. Con. Res. HON. JANICE D. SCHAKOWSKY and laws already on the books. 51, I am ecstatic that the lawmakers on both OF ILLINOIS f sides of the aisle in the House and the Senate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lent their support to such a worthy bill. The RECOGNIZING MR. RONALD L. Caribbean people have been a blessing both Thursday, March 2, 2006 BOOK to the 15th Congressional District of New York Ms. SCHAKOWSKY. Mr. Speaker, our and the country. There have been many influ- country was established as a government ‘of HON. DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ ential Caribbean-Americans in U.S. history the people, by the people, and for the people.’ OF FLORIDA who have changed the fabric of this fine na- The Republican majority has turned it into a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. Shirley Chisolm, the first African-Amer- government of, by, and for a few of the peo- ican Congresswoman and first African-Amer- ple. We need to address the Republican cul- Thursday, March 2, 2006 ican woman candidate for President, had fa- ture of corruption and lead the charge to re- Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ. Mr. Speaker, milial roots in Barbados. The parents of Colin store honor and dignity to the House of Rep- on Saturday, February 25, 2006, Ronald L. Powell, the first African-American Secretary of resentatives. America can do better. The Book was awarded the Anti-Defamation State, were Jamaican. In the area of the arts, American public deserves better. League’s Torch of Liberty Award, which recog- Celia Cruz, the world-renowned queen of Mr. Abramoff and his associates have clear- nizes outstanding individuals who have exhib- Salsa music, was Cuban, while the parents of ly broken the law. It takes two to tango. I be- ited humanitarian concerns and whose efforts Sidney Poitier, the first African-American actor lieve Republican Members of Congress who bring together people of all races, religions to receive the Academy Award for best actor put America up for sale should also be held and ethnic backgrounds. in a leading role, hailed from the Bahamas. accountable for their corrupt dealings and Mr. Book serves as a member of the Uni- It is undeniable that great patriots of the ‘‘pay for play’’ politics that put special interests versity Outreach Development Council at Flor- United States have cultural roots in the beau- first at the expense of the priorities of the ida International University and is Board Mem- tiful countries of the Caribbean. Mr. Speaker, American people. ber Emeritus of the Memorial Hospital Foun- please join me again in congratulating Rep. Americans pay when lobbyists are granted dation and the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hos- LEE on her hard work to advance this legisla- special access in the legislative process and pital & Foundation. He is chairman of the tion and lawmakers in both the House of Rep- democratic procedures are abandoned on the Dade County Homeless Trust and its execu- resentatives and the Senate on passing H. floor of the House. Americans pay for the cost tive committee and serves as outside advisor

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Yet, the report contained lan- hard look at our policies to make sure that was the Director and Special Counsel for guage dealing with avian flu, including con- they still encourage inventors to create and former Florida Governor, Bob Graham’s Cabi- troversial language regarding immunity liability businesses to grow and expand. net. for vaccine manufacturers, that was added in Every business and individual must weigh Mr. Book earned a Juris Doctorate at the House-Senate conference on the bill. Con- the advantages and the hurdles when making Tulane University and a Bachelor’s degree in sidering legislation on important issues in this the decisions about whether to bring an idea Political Science at Florida International Uni- manner is a dereliction of our duty as the peo- to the market, expand services to other geo- versity. He currently practices in Aventura and ple’s elected representatives. graphical areas and the like. In addition to Tallahassee. Of all his accomplishments, Ron My proposed rule requires that no piece of market factors, unfortunately, today there are and his wife, Pat, are most proud of their chil- legislation, including conference reports, can additional hurdles to innovation and growth— dren, Lauren (20), Samantha (18) and Chase be brought before the House of Representa- excessive litigation, as well as taxation, red (13). tives unless it has been available to Members tape and regulation imposed by governments. For his exemplary and inspirational work, re- and staff in both print and electronic version The Innovation and Competitiveness Act is flecting the goals and aspirations of the ADL, for at least 10 days. My bill also requires that a comprehensive piece of legislation to get I congratulate Ronald L. Book on this distin- a manager’s amendment that makes sub- Congress engaged in the business of pro- guished honor. stantive changes to a bill be available in both moting innovation in America by creating addi- f printed and electronic forms at least 72 hours tional incentives for private individuals and before being voted on. While manager’s businesses to create and rollout new products RECOGNITION OF 2006 WINTER amendments are usually reserved for technical OLYMPIC ATHLETES and services so that America will remain the changes, oftentimes manager’s amendments world leader in innovation. Government some- contain substantive additions to or subtrac- times is the problem—not the answer to the HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN tions from bills. Members should be made problem—so the Innovation and Competitive- OF NEW JERSEY aware of such changes before being asked to ness Act also addresses government-imposed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vote on a bill. hurdles to innovation by clearing the way for The sunlight rule provides the people the Thursday, March 2, 2006 inventors and businesses to do what they do opportunity to be involved in enforcing the rule best—create and compete. Mr. ROTHMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to by allowing a citizen to move for censure of recognize all of the Olympic athletes who Specifically, this legislation will promote re- any House Member who votes for a bill search and development by permanently ex- competed last month at the Winter Games in brought to the floor in violation of this act. The Turin, Italy. The Olympic Games have always tending the R&D tax credit. Companies know sunlight rule can never be waived by the Com- best how to spend their money on research sought to bring people together in peace to re- mittee on Rules or House leadership. If an at- spect universal moral principles. They give the and development, not government bureauc- tempt is made to bring a bill to the floor in vio- racies. finest athletes in the world the chance to com- lation of this rule, any member could raise a In addition, excessive red tape and con- pete with pride and honor. I am proud that point of order requiring the bill to be imme- fusing rules regarding tax liability are currently three of my constituents from East Rutherford, diately pulled from the House calendar until it stifling businesses from moving across State New Jersey, in my Ninth Congressional Dis- can be brought to the floor in a manner con- lines. Increasingly, States are taxing busi- trict, competed among the world’s best at the sistent with this rule. nesses outside their borders for the right to do 2006 Winter Olympics. Brian Gionta, Scott Mr. Speaker, the practice of rushing bills to business within the State even when those Gomez, and Brian Rafalski were all members the floor before individual Members have had out-of-State businesses have minimal contacts of the Men’s United States Olympic Ice Hock- a chance to study the bills is one of the major with the taxing jurisdictions. Given this envi- ey Team. factors contributing to public distrust of Con- ronment, some businesses have made the de- Mr. Speaker, I would like to especially honor gress. Voting on bills before Members have cision that it is not worth expanding to other these three young men who have distin- had time to study them makes a mockery of jurisdictions because of the ambiguity about guished themselves in the sport of ice hockey, representative government and cheats the vot- when they must pay these taxes and the fear and proudly represented the United States at ers who sent us here to make informed deci- of aggressive taxation and the resulting litiga- the 2006 Winter Olympic Games in Turin, sions on public policy. Adopting the sunlight tion and compliance costs. The Innovation and Italy. rule is one of, if not the, most important Competitiveness Act contains provisions to set f changes to the House rules this Congress clear, bright line rules for when out-of-State could make to restore public trust in, and help INTRODUCTION OF THE SUNLIGHT businesses would be obliged to pay taxes to preserve the integrity of, this institution. I hope RULE a jurisdiction. This bill creates a physical pres- my colleagues will support this change to the ence test such that States could only collect House rules. business activity taxes from businesses with HON. RON PAUL f OF TEXAS employees or property in the taxing State. This will create the clarity necessary for busi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES INTRODUCTION OF THE INNOVA- TION AND COMPETITIVENESS nesses to grow beyond State lines, and offer Thursday, March 2, 2006 ACT new and exciting products and services to Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Supreme Court consumers. Justice Louis Brandeis famously said, ‘‘Sun- HON. BOB GOODLATTE In addition, excessive litigation hampers in- light is the best disinfectant.’’ In order to shine OF VIRGINIA vestment and innovation. With that in mind, this legislation cracks down on frivolous law- sunlight on the practices of the House of Rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES resentatives, and thus restore public trust and suits by strengthening sanctions against attor- integrity to this institution, I am introducing the Thursday, March 2, 2006 neys who file truly frivolous actions. sunlight rule, which amends House rules to Mr. GOODLATTE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Furthermore, rising health care costs are ensure that Members have adequate time to to introduce the Innovation and Competitive- one of the most difficult challenges facing indi- study a bill before being asked to vote on it. ness Act. viduals, businesses and manufacturing today. One of the chief causes of increasing public The Framers of our system of government The Innovation and Competitiveness Act con- cynicism regarding Congress is the way major realized that innovation was essential to the tains provisions that will allow individuals to pieces of legislation are brought to the floor success of the United States. They embodied purchase health insurance that best suits their without Members having an opportunity to this strong belief in Article I Section 8 of our needs and budgets, while also promoting com- read the bills. This is particularly a problem Constitution, which lays the framework for our petition in health care. In addition, our bill en- with the Appropriations conference reports, nation’s copyright and patent laws. The Fram- courages the use of health information tech- which are often rushed to the floor of the ers realized that American innovation was so nology, which will improve health quality and

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Finally, as we have heard, by 2010, more Thursday, March 2, 2006 than 90 percent of all scientists and engineers From his own humble beginnings, Mr. could be living in Asia. This is a major chal- Haynes has amassed great wealth in the form Mrs. CAPPS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to lenge to our competitive leadership, but Amer- of friendship and encouragement in which he pay tribute to the Santa Barbara Botanic Gar- ica must keep pace. To address this issue, the has inspired throughout his community. He den board of trustees, staff and volunteers as Innovation and Competitiveness Act includes has been involved with the lives of a great they celebrate the 80th anniversary of the gar- provisions that will provide incentives for deal of Fort Worth’s underprivileged youths den. The botanic garden provides many dif- teachers to specialize in math, science, and through the Fort Worth Boys & Girls Club. Mr. ferent services to the Santa Barbara commu- other technical fields—and to remain in the Haynes effortlessly educates kids about the nity, including conservation, education and re- classroom to educate our youth in these fields. positive things to aspire for in life. search. In addition, this legislation provides incentives In addition, he has fulfilled his dream to As an active member of the Center for Plant for students to receive degrees in technical open his own business along with his wife, Conservation, the Santa Barbara Botanic Gar- fields with financial aid and scholarships. Delessa. This alone is a phenomenal achieve- den is the only organization actively devel- The Innovation and Competitiveness Act will ment for one to accomplish. Mr. Haynes oping and maintaining a conservation collec- get Congress into the business of protecting serves as a most honorable role model for tion of rare and endangered species in the America’s place as the world leader in innova- many by continuing to strive for one’s own central coast region. Through cooperation with tion and competitiveness, and I urge the Mem- personal goal. private and public resource management bers of the House to support the initiatives in agencies, seeds and living plants are collected this important legislation. I am proud to represent Ross Haynes Jr.— in the wild to represent genetic and geo- f a man who has given so much back to his graphic variation. These conservation efforts community. Mr. Haynes’s advice, council and are critical to ensuring that the areas of vast HONORING THE NATIONAL COALI- support to the community, whether directly or beauty and great significance are preserved TION FOR CANCER SURVIVOR- indirectly, over the years, are certainly some- so that our future generations may enjoy and SHIP ON ITS 20TH ANNIVERSARY thing for which to be thankful. I am grateful to learn from them. represent such a wonderful citizen like Mr. The Botanic Garden has a comprehensive HON. DEBORAH PRYCE Haynes. education program that includes programs for OF OHIO school groups, various certificate programs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f and excursions to such regions as Anacapa Thursday, March 2, 2006 Island and Lake Cachuma. Their education TRIBUTE TO THE CRISIS SHELTER program aims to increase our understanding Ms. PRYCE of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise OF LAWRENCE COUNTY of the role of plants in the natural world. Cur- today to congratulate the National Coalition for rently, the Botanic Garden co-sponsors pro- Cancer Survivorship based in Silver Spring, grams with the Los Padres National Forest, Maryland on its 20th anniversary. HON. MELISSA A. HART University of California Cooperative Extension For the past two decades, NCCS has OF PENNSYLVANIA and the Gevirtz Research Center in the Grad- worked tirelessly to advocate for quality can- uate School of Education at the University of cer care for all Americans and to empower IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES California, Santa Barbara. They also have a cancer survivors. By stressing its commitment relationship with our local schools that ensures to evidence-based advocacy, NCCS has Thursday, March 2, 2006 that our children learn the importance of pre- worked with policy makers to evaluate and Ms. HART. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take serving our natural treasures and allows recommend changes in how the nation re- this opportunity to congratulate The Crisis teachers an opportunity to help students learn searches, regulates, finances and delivers Shelter of Lawrence County on the 25th anni- in an outdoor classroom environment. quality cancer care. versary of its founding. In addition, NCCS has provided cancer sur- Research at the Botanic Garden began in vivors and their loved ones access to credible In September of 1981 the Lawrence County the late 1920s and has continued to be inno- and accurate information on many important Crisis Shelter opened its doors to women and vative and to contribute to our understanding survivorship issues, especially the critical role children who have suffered domestic abuse. of the natural world. Beginning in the 1960s, of advocating for oneself. Over the past 25 years the Shelter has grown Dr. Ralph Philbrick (Garden Director from I ask that all of my colleagues in the House to provide free services to men, women and 1974 to 1987) expanded the Garden’s floristic of Representatives join me in honoring the Na- children that are victims/survivors of sexual research of the Channel Islands. For over 40 tional Coalition for Cancer Survivorship, whose assault and domestic abuse. years, Garden surveys and inventories have leadership has provided an invaluable service significantly expanded our knowledge of these This year marks the 25th anniversary of the remarkable offshore terrains. As a result, the to this country’s more than ten million cancer opening of the Crisis Shelter. To kick off the survivors and the millions more affected by Garden’s herbarium includes over 30,000 celebration, the shelter will be holding it’s an- specimens of the Channel Islands’ vascular this devastating disease. I wish them all best nual auction, which is scheduled to be held at in the future. plants and lichens, which are consulted by re- the Scottish Rite Cathedral on Saturday, Feb- searchers throughout the world. This research f ruary 25th at 6 p.m. The funds raised at the on the Channel Islands is of particular impor- RECOGNIZING ROSS HAYNES JR. auction help support many services offered by tance because of its status as a National Park FOR HIS ENDLESS COMMUNITY the shelter, including the 24–hour hotline, pre- which possesses many native plants and ani- SERVICE vention education in schools, intervention mals. training, and the emergency shelter. I am so pleased to be able to recognize all HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS I ask my colleagues in the United States of the hard work of the trustees, staff and vol- OF TEXAS House of Representatives to join me in hon- unteers as a part of this 80th Anniversary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES oring the 25th anniversary of The Crisis Shel- celebration. I am privileged to work and live in ter of Lawrence County. It is an honor to rep- a community that is so physically beautiful and Thursday, March 2, 2006 resent the Fourth Congressional District of blessed with so many dedicated individuals Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pennsylvania and a pleasure to salute such a who work tirelessly to maintain the many commend Ross Haynes Jr., from Fort Worth, principled organization as The Crisis Shelter of things that make this area so special. Con- Texas, in the heart of the 26th Congressional Lawrence County. gratulations and happy anniversary!

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.031 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS March 2, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E263 CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF Hotel with Laura King, Jerusalem Bureau uel Dawson, Gary Hammond, Littleton Mitch- NATHANIEL COLE ZARRELLI Chief for the Los Angeles Times, who cov- ell, and Charles Brittingham. They are each ered the Palestinian elections and conveyed heroes both locally and nationally. HON. JOE WILSON her sense of not being surprised by the out- These remarkable trailblazers have led the come. battle for equality in the state of Delaware. OF SOUTH CAROLINA Our memorable day visit to Jordan’s fas- They worked to pass the local elective ‘‘one- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cinating Petra via the Yitzhak Rabin border crossing at Israel’s most southern city of person, one vote,’’ fought for suitable living Thursday, March 2, 2006 Eilat, was a reminder to appreciate anew the quarters for migrant laborers, worked for fair Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Israel-Jordan peace treaty of 1994. In addi- public accommodations throughout the state, er, today I am happy to congratulate Leslie tion to the natural wonders and rich history and made extensive advancements in edu- and Mike Zarrelli of Silver Spring, Maryland, of the 1800 year old Nabatean city of Petra cational equity. on the birth of their new baby son. Nathaniel carved in Biblical red rock, the past inter- The perseverance demonstrated by mem- connectedness of the entire region through bers of the NAACP reflects the strength of this Cole was born on February 9, 2006, at 10:46 fruitful commerce and cultural exchange a.m., weighing 7 pounds and 4 ounces. Na- exceptional organization. Over the past 97 should inspire once again its revitalization years, the national organization has provided thaniel has been born into a loving home, for benefit of all. communities around the United States with where he will be raised by parents who are With hospitalized Ariel Sharon’s un- devoted to his well-being and bright future. His changed medical condition, Acting Prime strong and passionate leaders who have fought for social change. I congratulate them birth is a blessing. Minister Ehud Olmert’s resolve has weath- ered the evacuation of the illegal outpost of on the successes of the past 97 years, and I f West Bank’s Amona in spite of the accom- look forward to many more years of continued RECOGNIZING AN ARTICLE BY panied violence. Surely it is the first of the achievements in the future. RABBI ISRAEL ZOBERMAN, SPIR- post-Gaza disengagement challenges that f ITUAL LEADER OF CONGREGA- will test the emerging new leadership and the vibrant Israeli democracy, even as was CONGRATULATING THE 2006 CEN- TION BETH CHAVERIM IN VIR- revealed for the first time by the Israeli In- TRAL INDIANA BUSINESS HALL GINIA BEACH, VA stitute for Economic and Social Research OF FAME LAUREATES the high financial cost of 14 billion dollars HON. J. RANDY FORBES investment in the territories since 1967. The centrist Kadima (‘‘Forward’’) party created HON. MIKE PENCE OF VIRGINIA by Sharon and now headed by Olmert con- OF INDIANA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinues with only a small drop in its strong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 2, 2006 showing in the polls toward the March 28 Thursday, March 2, 2006 elections. However, the unpredictable nature Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of erupting Middle East events forestalls the Mr. PENCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to introduce an article written by Rabbi Israel assurity of the elections’ outcome at this personally congratulate Dick Johnson and Zoberman, spiritual leader of Congregation time. The elections will nonetheless reflect Fred Klipsch, two individuals inducted into the Beth Chaverim in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The the Israeli voters verdict on Sharon’s legacy Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame last article by Rabbi Zoberman reads as follows: of sacrificing the vision of a greater Israel week. These business and civic leaders are I was in Israel on a mission of the ARZA for the more realistic one of a smaller Israel being recognized with this high honor for (Association of the Reform Zionists of Amer- yet a Jewish and democratic one; an Israeli achieving success and contributing to the Indi- ica) Rabbinical Council during the recent society in a far better position to tackle its ana business community. Palestinian elections to its legislative Coun- demanding and urgent agenda of socio-eco- Dick Johnson exemplifies the entrepre- nomic dilemmas and gaps that will ulti- cil. The unexpected, stunning victory of neurial spirit that has made Indiana great. He Hamas winning 74 out of a total of 132 seats mately determine Israel’s character and moral fiber so crucial for its survival. graduated from Indiana University and started though only 44 percent of the cast votes, re- a petroleum distribution company in 1957 with mains a source for analysis and a cause of f a $10,000 loan co-signed by his father. In the concern. The embarrassing defeat of ruling Fatah HONORING AND PRAISING THE NA- beginning, wife Ruth and children Rick and whose leader Mahmud Abbas continues to TIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE Jenny helped out by preparing all invoices for serve as a Palestinian Authority President, ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED mailing. Johnson Oil Company grew to be one was primarily due to the long frustration PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF of the largest independent gas distributors in and mounting anger caused by years of ITS 97TH ANNIVERSARY the country with 200 Bigfoot stores employing Fatah’s inept management and outright cor- 1,500 people. ruption. Hamas cleverly ran on a Change and SPEECH OF Dick went on to build multiple companies Reform list having already succeeded in es- from scratch, starting with very little capital to tablishing an infra-structure of supportive HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE build a significant enterprise. A generous phi- economic and social services to a deprived OF DELAWARE lanthropist, he and Ruth have given over $1 population. However, the victory took IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Hamas too by surprise saddling it with crit- million to his alma mater alone. ical choices and decisions. Is it ready Wednesday, March 1, 2006 I am proud to say that Dick has roots in my own hometown of Columbus, where he has through to transform its very identity from Mr. CASTLE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great never stopped giving back to the community. a terrorist organization to one recognizing pleasure that I rise today to pay tribute to the the State of Israel and negotiating peace He has received numerous awards, including with, is yet to be seen. National Association for the Advancement of Columbus Community Service Award, 1997; Essential financial support from Israel, the Colored People (NAACP), as they celebrate IU Annual Distinguished Entrepreneur Award, United States and the European Union de- the 97th anniversary of their inception. The 1994; and Columbus Small Business Person pend on it. Hamas may likely choose a mid- Delaware chapter of the NAACP was founded of the Year, 1988. dle course of not repudiating its very nature in Wilmington, Delaware in 1909, only 1 year Another hometown hero, Fred Klipsch is the while abstaining from military action to after the initiation of the national office. The allow it to consolidate power, becoming in model of the successful American business- Wilmington branch of the NAACP distin- man. From humble blue-collar beginnings to time even a greater threat to the Jewish guished itself locally in the equal pay battle for state. A nightmarish scenario would be a the blue suits of the boardroom, he made the hostile Hams state bordering on Israel with teachers in Delaware. The positive impact that transition without losing the ethics and values an extreme Muslim agenda and heavily influ- the Wilmington branch had on our community with which he was raised. enced by Iran who is also behind the inspired the development of other branches Along the way, Fred acquired and managed Hizballah in Southern Lebanon. That would around the state, including lower Sussex, Mil- several companies. Perhaps the most well- pause unacceptable risks to the entire Mid- ford, Central Delaware, and Newark. known firm is the one that bears his name: dle East and beyond. I would personally like to thank the past and loudspeaker manufacturer Klipsch and Associ- Our group was most warmly greeted by the present leaders of the NAACP in Delaware for new American Ambassador to Israel, Dr. ates. Richard Jones, who reiterated President their continued dedication to bring about Managing multi-million-dollar companies Bush’s policy of fighting terrorism and non- peaceful movements for change. This illus- didn’t keep Klipsch from volunteering his serv- support for a Palestinian Authority deviat- trious organization’s success can be attributed ices. He has been very active at Purdue Uni- ing from the Road Map. We also had the op- to leaders such as Reverend Maurice Moyer, versity and just retired from a term as presi- portunity to meet at the historic King David Alice Dunbar Nelson, Louise L. Redding, Sam- dent of the Educational Choice Charitable

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.036 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E264 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2006 Trust, an organization that gives scholarships Juanita has assured that the Members of Con- PERSONAL EXPLANATION to inner-city children to attend private schools. gress were paid accurately and on time each Fred has also worked hard to reposition the month. Additionally, she has provided current state Republican Party and is still Republican and former Members of Congress with advice HON. DAVID G. REICHERT National Committeeman for the State of Indi- and counsel about their ongoing options rel- OF WASHINGTON ana. ative to their compensation and benefits. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Once again, my congratulations to 2006 Juanita has been instrumental in assisting Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame Laure- both new and departing Members of Con- Thursday, March 2, 2006 ates Dick Johnson and Fred Klipsch. gress—orienting new Members about their pay Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, on March 1, f and benefits issues as well as counseling de- 2005, I missed roll call vote #17, honoring the parting Members about their options for con- INTRODUCTORY STATEMENT FOR contributions of Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. tinuation of benefit programs. During her 40 H.R. 4843, VETERANS’ COMPENSA- I was unavoidably detained chairing a sub- years working for the House, Juanita’s career TION COST-OF-LIVING ADJUST- committee hearing on the state of interoper- has given her the opportunity to have many MENT ACT OF 2006 able communications. If I had been present, I long-lasting relationships with current and would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ HON. JEFF MILLER former Members of Congress, their families and congressional staffs. f OF FLORIDA On behalf of the former and current Mem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bers and the House community, I extend con- HONORING AND PRAISING THE NA- Thursday, March 2, 2006 gratulations to Juanita for her many years of TIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE dedication and outstanding contributions to the ADVANCEMENT OF COLORED Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, as Members and the U.S. House of Representa- PEOPLE ON THE OCCASION OF chairman of the Subcommittee on Disability tives. We wish Juanita many wonderful years ITS 97TH ANNIVERSARY Assistance and Memorial Affairs of the Vet- in fulfilling her retirement dreams. erans’ Affairs Committee, I am proud to intro- duce H.R. 4843, the Veterans’ Compensation SPEECH OF f Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2006. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL The Subcommittee’s Ranking Member, TRIBUTE TO RITA J. BOARD SHELLEY BERKLEY, as well as full Committee OF NEW YORK Chairman STEVE BUYER and Ranking Member IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LANE EVANS, join me as original cosponsors of HON. SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO Wednesday, March 1, 2006 the bill. OF WEST VIRGINIA H.R. 4843 would provide a cost-of-living ad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor an justment to veterans’ benefits effective De- organization that has been more than a guid- Thursday, March 2, 2006 cember 1, 2006. This would affect more than ing force but, in fact, a leader in advancing 2.9 million service-connected veterans and Mrs. CAPITO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in civil rights for nearly a century. The National survivors of service-connected veterans. recognition of Rita J. Board, Governmental Li- Association for the Advancement of Colored The VA Committee periodically reviews the aison for the Internal Revenue Service. Ms. People continues its mission to ensure the po- service-connected disability and dependency Board’s career extends over a 30 year period litical, educational, social, and economic and indemnity programs to ensure that the in Parkersburg, West Virginia, serving not only equality of rights for all people. As the oldest benefits provide reasonable and adequate the taxpayers of the Second Congressional and largest civil rights organization in the na- compensation for disabled veterans and their District of West Virginia but the entire State of tion, the men and women working for the families. Based on this review, Congress acts West Virginia. The positions she held include NAACP have sought to remove all barriers of annually to provide a cost-of-living adjustment Taxpayer Service Specialist, Taxpayer Edu- racial discrimination through their use of legal in veterans’ compensation and survivor bene- cation Coordinator, Management Analyst in and moral persuasion. fits. the Taxpayer Advocate Service and most re- The NAACP won one of the nation’s great- Mr. Speaker, Congress has provided in- cently Governmental Liaison. Ms. Board has est legal victories; that was the 1954 Supreme creases in these rates for every fiscal year received numerous awards in recognition and Court decision Brown v. Board of Education. since 1976. The Administration’s fiscal year appreciation of her superior effort, dedication, The NAACP was also a prominent power that 2007 budget submission includes funding for a and personal contribution to accomplishing the lobbied for the passage of the Civil Rights projected 2.6 percent increase. goals of the Internal Revenue Service as Con- Acts of 1957, 1960, and 1964. The Voting I urge my colleagues to support this bill. gress intended. Rights Act of 1965 and the Fair Housing Act f It is impossible to estimate the enormous were also achievements of this longstanding THANKING JUANITA CONKLING number of lives positively impacted by Ms. organization. In 2005, the National Association FOR HER SERVICE TO THE HOUSE Board—small business individuals, volunteers, for the Advancement of Colored People low income families, educational institutions, launched the Disaster Relief Fund to help Hur- HON. VERNON J. EHLERS and exempt organizations. ricane Katrina survivors in Louisiana, Mis- Ms. Board played a large part in estab- sissippi, Texas, Florida, and Alabama rebuild OF MICHIGAN lishing an extremely successful Taxpayer Ad- their lives. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vocate Office in West Virginia that aims to The NAACP was built and grew from the Thursday, March 2, 2006 work cooperatively with Congressional Offices. collective courage of thousands of people and Mr. EHLERS. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion Ms. Board also successfully led in the estab- continues to inspire the high standard of full of her retirement in April 2006, I rise to thank lishment of an excellent relationship between equality to ever younger generations. As Mrs. Juanita Conkling for over 40 years of out- the State of West Virginia and the IRS. I com- grandfather of all civil rights organizations, it standing service to the U.S. House of Rep- mend her for these contributions to the West has been persistent in its commitment to non- resentatives. Virginia public. violence, even in the face of overt and violent Juanita began her career with the Federal Ms. Board’s family is service-oriented. Her racial hostility. Today, on the 9th anniversary Bureau of Investigation (FBI). After a year of husband, Gerald, is a retired police officer. of the NAACP, it is important to celebrate how service with the FBI, Juanita joined the U.S. Her daughter, Leslie, and her son, Matthew, these men and women advanced their mission House of Representatives on May 1, 1965, are currently serving the public as police offi- through reliance upon the press, the petition, and has worked for the House Sergeant at cers. Ms. Board has been a role model to ev- the ballot, and the courts. Their premise has Arms and the Chief Administrative Officer as eryone she meets. been that people of all races, nationalities and the Payroll/Benefits Administrator in the Office I urge my colleagues to join me, as Rita J. faiths, men and women, are created equal. All of Members’ Services. In this position, she has Board retires from the Internal Revenue Serv- Americans must continue to uphold these provided payroll and benefits guidance and ice, in celebrating her tremendous achieve- standards of morality and justice. counsel to countless Members of Congress ments during her career and in her personal I congratulate the NAACP and look forward and their families. Over the past 40 years, life. to celebrating their centennial in 3 years.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.040 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS March 2, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E265 RECOGNIZING THE PEACE CORPS becoming one of Alabama’s most respected projects, implemented and managed 43 sepa- VOLUNTEERS FROM OREGON’S and influential state senators. Twice he also rate school reconstruction projects, provided 3RD DISTRICT ran for governor of Alabama. medical screening to Iraqi citizens, even Still later, Mr. Jimmy’s entrepreneurial tal- helped forge a relationship between Harvard HON. EARL BLUMENAUER ents would give him the confidence to start University’s medical school and Iraq’s Tikrit OF OREGON Loyal American Life Insurance Company. And University of Medicine. The work of these men and women rep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES during most of the past 50 years, he has also been associated with Volkert & Associates, resents the positive progress that is actually Thursday, March 2, 2006 one of the top engineering, architectural, plan- going on in Iraq. The stories and accomplish- Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, President ning and environmental firms in the United ments of the 415th Battalion are the ones that Kennedy once stated that ‘‘Peace is a daily, a States. should truly be grabbing the headlines back weekly, a monthly process, gradually changing One of Jimmy Faulkner’s passions has been home. Once again, I would like to congratulate opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, quietly his lifelong dedication to improving education. the 415th Battalion for their much-deserved building new structures.’’ As we celebrate the He has served as a member of the Board of recognition and thank them on behalf of all the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the Directors for the Alabama Christian College in folks in Southwest Michigan for their great Peace Corps, the truth of that statement is Montgomery, which was renamed Faulkner service. We are safer as a nation for your confirmed every day by the outstanding group University in his honor, and Chairman of the service—you make us all proud. of men and women promoting international un- Advisory Board for James H. Faulkner State f derstanding and progress across the globe. Community College in Bay Minette. Mr. Jimmy PUERTO RICO DEMOCRACY ACT OF During this National Peace Corps Week, I holds seven honorary doctorate degrees in 2006 want to honor the service and commitment of law and humane letters, and he has served on the Peace Corps Volunteers from Oregon’s several commissions that worked to improve ˜ 3rd Congressional district and express my Alabama’s secondary education system. HON. LUIS FORTUNO OF PUERTO RICO pride in my fellow Oregonians who have cho- Jimmy Faulkner was named the North Bald- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sen to devote years of their lives in service to win Chamber of Commerce ‘‘Person of the others. Century’’ in 2000. In 2003, he was awarded Thursday, March 2, 2006 In particular, I want to recognize the current the Alabama Press Association’s ‘‘Lifetime Mr. FORTUN˜ O. Mr. Speaker, today, Puerto Peace Corps Volunteers whose service began Achievement Award’’ and received the Volkert Ricans celebrate the 89th Anniversary of in the past year: Ethan Choi (Bulgaria), Katie Chairman’s Award in 1994. being granted United States citizenship by an Conlon (Mali), Nancy Davis (Mexico), Rebecca Mr. Speaker, there has been no other indi- Act of Congress. It is on this historic occasion Inman (Madagascar), Michael Lemmo (Ecua- vidual more important to south Alabama or to that I, as Puerto Rico’s sole representative in dor), Cara McCarthy (Madagascar), Chris the life of his local community than James H. Congress, am proudly introducing on their be- Pexton (Namibia), Jonathan Ruff (Costa Rica), ‘‘Jimmy’’ Faulkner, Sr. He is an outstanding half the Puerto Rico Democracy Act of 2006. Patrick Schmidt (Namibia), Candace Watson example of the quality individuals who have Since 1917, we have cherished that citizen- (Swaziland), Delores Watts (Malawi), Kimberly devoted their lives to public service, and I ask ship, and the principles of freedom and de- Wells (Malawi), and Malia Wetcher (Mozam- my colleagues to join with me in congratu- mocracy for which our Nation stands. Hun- bique). lating him on reaching this milestone. I know dreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans have Their work to empower people and commu- Mr. Jimmy’s colleagues, his family and his fought valiantly in all wars since then to de- nities in developing countries is a crucial con- many friends join with me in praising his sig- fend those principles that we so strongly tribution to creating a safe and prosperous nificant accomplishments and extending value, with 50 of our own making the ultimate world, building bridges between America and thanks for his many efforts over the years on sacrifice in our Nation’s current War on Ter- the world, and establishing a better future for behalf of the First Congressional District and rorism in Iraq and Afghanistan. The bill I am people everywhere. the entire state of Alabama. introducing today honors the life and sacrifice f f of these heroes . . . heroes who have left their loved ones behind to defend our demo- CONGRATULATING MR. JIMMY TRIBUTE TO THE 415TH CIVIL AF- cratic values even as they themselves are un- FAULKNER, SR. ON THE OCCA- FAIRS BATTALION FROM KALA- able to vote for their Commander in Chief. SION OF HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY MAZOO, MI. After 108 years of being a territory of the United States, Puerto Rico’s status dilemma HON. JO BONNER HON. FRED UPTON remains unresolved. Over the years, many in OF ALABAMA OF MICHIGAN Congress have expressed their willingness to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES respect the right of self-determination for the U.S. citizens residing in Puerto Rico yet, dur- Thursday, March 2, 2006 Thursday, March 2, 2006 ing that time, there has never been a federally Mr. BONNER. Mr. Speaker, it is with both Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sanctioned self-determination process. pride and pleasure that I rise this week to pay tribute to the members of the 415th Civil On December 22, 2005 the President’s honor a great man, as well as a true friend, Affairs Battalion from Kalamazoo, MI who Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Status issued a Mr. Jimmy Faulkner, on the occasion of his have bravely served our Nation overseas in comprehensive and balanced report providing 90th birthday. Iraq. This Sunday, March 5th, the entire Bat- options for the Island’s future status and rela- Few people have enjoyed a more wonderful talion will be honored for its distinguished tionship with the United States. This Task life than ‘‘Mr. Jimmy.’’ service in Iraq, receiving the prestigious Meri- Force, created by Executive Orders from As an Air Force pilot, young Jimmy Faulkner torious Unit Commendation that is bestowed President Clinton and President Bush, clearly answered his nation’s call to serve and serve upon battalions that are particularly meri- outlines in its report a process to address he did, always with distinction, valor and torious and exceptional in their services Puerto Rico’s century old status dilemma. honor. against an armed enemy during Operation The bill that I am introducing today simply Upon completing his service in the Air Iraqi Freedom. implements the recommendations of the Task Force, Jimmy Faulkner set out to blaze a trail In addition to the Battalion’s group recogni- Force Report in order to preserve the guiding of success in the world of business, spanning tion, 100 members of the unit will also be per- principles found in that report, which avoid 42 years as the owner and publisher of a sonally awarded the Combat Action Badge, prejudice towards a particular status option, chain of south Alabama newspapers, as well which provides special recognition to Soldiers and develops alternatives that are compatible as serving as president of seven radio sta- who personally engage the enemy, or are en- with the U.S. Constitution and basic policies of tions. At the same time, he continued to find gaged by the enemy during combat oper- the United States. a way to serve his community, state and na- ations. Some will argue that Puerto Rico’s status tion, first by being elected the youngest mayor I am so proud of the 415th Battalion be- should be determined by a select few, how- in America in 1941, when he was elected cause they represent all of the many and di- ever, I sustain that, after 108 years of waiting, mayor of his beloved Bay Minette. verse jobs that our troops have set out to ac- the four million U.S. citizens of Puerto Rico Years later, Mr. Jimmy would go on to serve complish in Iraq. For example, this Battalion deserve nothing less than a direct and mean- Baldwin, Monroe and Escambia Counties by has administered over 1000 reconstruction ingful vote. The Puerto Rico Democracy Act of

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.046 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E266 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2006 2006 guarantees that the terms and conditions leave the University of Arkansas during his tireless work on behalf of Tuskegee helped of Puerto Rico’s future be developed jointly junior year. After completing undergraduate make the institution the world-renowned uni- and democratically by the people of Puerto studies in 1976, Mr. Gwatney returned to the versity it is today. He will be sorely missed. Rico and the Congress and not by the whims dealership in sales management, where he His memory lives on through his wife, Virda, of an elite few. later became general manager in 1979 and and their children. In supporting this legislation, Congress co-dealer in 1984. I am privileged to have the opportunity to would finally sanction a real opportunity for the In addition to his business successes, Mr. honor the late Dr. William L. Lester today, and people of Puerto Rico to exercise their right of Gwatney and his dealership have supported a appreciate the House’s attention to the life and self-determination with a process that would wide range of organizations and philanthropic legacy of this important Alabamian. allow for a direct vote from the people. The efforts in the community. As well, he has f first plebiscite, which would be held during the served as chairman for the St. Louis Federal TRIBUTE TO DEREK PARRA, 110th Congress, but no later than December Reserve Bank and also member to the execu- CHAMPION SPEEDSKATER FOL- 31, 2007, would allow the people of Puerto tive committee of the Memphis Regional LOWING THE CONCLUSION OF Rico to elect whether to remain a U.S. terri- Chamber of Commerce. HIS PARTICPATION IN THE WIN- tory, or to pursue a path toward a constitu- Mr. Gwatney was nominated for the annual TER OLYMPICS AND IN ADVANCE tionally viable permanent non-territorial status. Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award by Rob- OF HIS RETIREMENT It would not be until a second plebiscite during ert V. Weaver, president of Tennessee Auto- the 111th Congress that specific non-territorial motive Association. Mr. Gwatney lives in Ger- status options would be defined, should the mantown, Tennessee with his wife Elizabeth. HON. JOE BACA voters decide they want to opt for a perma- They have three children, including their two OF CALIFORNIA nent, non-territorial status. sons John and David who have joined the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congress has a date with history. As a terri- family business. Thursday, March 2, 2006 tory, Puerto Rico is subject to Congressional Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues Mr. BACA. Mr. Speaker, Americans have authority under the Constitution’s Territorial in the U.S. House of Representatives to join watched with great pride as our athletes have Clause. After 89 years as U.S. citizens, we me in recognizing and commending Russell taken part in the 2006 Winter Olympics in deserve the opportunity to provide the people Gwatney and for this great achievement. Torino. The greatness of the Olympics comes of Puerto Rico with a process where, through f from the spirit of friendly international competi- their direct vote, they can choose the status of tion, and we are inspired by our athletes as PERSONAL EXPLANATION their choice. Congress must assume its con- they strive for excellence and represent our stitutional responsibility and act now; other- country with honor. During the Games, not wise the efforts of the Presidential Task Force HON. MAJOR R. OWENS only have we seen amazing athletic accom- on Puerto Rico’s Status, established by Presi- OF NEW YORK plishments—but also we have learned about dent Clinton and President Bush, would have IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the lives of the athletes away from the arena, been in vain. Thursday, March 2, 2006 as they dedicated themselves to their training I wish to thank my many colleagues, on and preparation, made sacrifices, overcame both sides of the aisle, who have agreed to Mr. OWENS. Mr. Speaker, I was absent on challenges, celebrated victories, and some- become original co-sponsors of this bill, vali- Tuesday, February 28, 2006, due to unavoid- times suffered through defeat. dating the recommendations made by the able circumstances in my Congressional Dis- Among the many stars of America’s Olympic President’s Task Force on Puerto Rico’s Sta- trict. Had I been present, I would have voted: team, one shines particularly bright to the peo- tus to commence a democratic process under ‘‘yea’’ to H.R. 1096—Act Commemorating the ple of my District and to me personally: which the people of Puerto Rico will be able LITE, or Lifetime Innovations of Thomas Edi- speedskater Derek Parra. to exercise their inherent right to self-deter- son; ‘‘yea’’ to H. Res. 668—Celebrating the Derek grew up on the west side of San mination. The four million U.S. citizens of 40th anniversary of Texas Western’s 1966 Bernardino, California with his father Gilbert Puerto Rico deserve no less. NCAA Basketball Championship and recog- and his brother. He attended Roosevelt Ele- f nizing the groundbreaking impact of the title mentary and Eisenhower High School in Ri- game victory on diversity in sports and civil alto. In fact my son, Joe Baca, Jr., went to TRIBUTE TO RUSSELL GWATNEY rights in America and ‘‘yea’’ to H.R. 1259, to school with him, and I attended church with authorize the President to award a gold medal Derek’s father, Gilbert Parra, at St. Catherine’s HON. HAROLD E. FORD, JR. on behalf of the Congress, collectively, to the in Rialto. OF TENNESSEE Tuskegee Airmen in recognition of their unique Southern California’s Inland Empire is won- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES military record, which inspired revolutionary re- derful place for children to grow up and to get form in the Armed Forces. Thursday, March 2, 2006 involved in sports, but with the sunny climate, f it is hardly a winter sports haven. So not sur- Mr. FORD. Mr. Speaker, it is with honor I prisingly, Derek grew up roller skating not ice IN RECOGNITION OF DR. WILLIAM rise today to recognize the great achievement skating. He first learned to skate at the Star- L. LESTER of Russell Gwatney, a noted and respected dust Roller Rink in Highland, where he was an business leader in the great state of Ten- inline skater. Derek first set foot on ice when nessee and the nation at-large. Russell HON. MIKE ROGERS he was 17 years old and was 26 when he Gwatney, president for Gwatney Chevrolet, OF ALABAMA switched from inline skating to ice skating in Chevrolet-Isuzu was recently named a finalist IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1996 to pursue his Olympic dreams. for the 2006 Time Magazine Quality Dealer Thursday, March 2, 2006 Derek was determined, focused and relent- Award. less in this pursuit. Even among his fellow ath- The Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award is Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Mr. Speaker, I letes in a demanding sport, he was respected the automobile industry’s most prestigious and rise today to remember and pay tribute to Dr. for the work ethic that made him an Olympic highly coveted award for car dealers. The William L. Lester, the longtime Provost at hero. award recipients are among the nation’s most Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama, Four years ago, I rose to honor Derek after successful auto dealers. Criteria for the award who passed away on February 6, 2006. his amazing performance at the 2002 Games include recipients’ demonstration of a long- Dr. Lester was dedicated to academics. He in Salt Lake City. At those Games, he won a standing commitment to effective community first arrived in Tuskegee University in 1968 to gold medal in the 1,500-meter race and a sil- service. As a finalist, Mr. Gwatney is one of 66 work as a mathematics instructor, and later ver medal in the 5,000-meter race, breaking automobile dealers from more than 19,500 left in 1970 to pursue his doctorate at South- the previous world records for both distances. nominees nationwide nominated for the annual ern Methodist University. He returned to Derek Parra was the first Mexican American award—now in its 37th year. Tuskegee in 1974 to head the Mathematics to ever participate in the Winter Olympics, let An Arkansas native, Mr. Gwatney grew up Department, and later served as Assistant alone win a medal. Derek also carried proudly in the car business. His father became a Provost in the Academic Affairs office. He be- the flag of the United States in the opening Chevrolet dealer when Russell Gwatney was came Tuskegee’s Provost in 1984. ceremonies at Salt Lake. just 6 years old. Mr. Gwatney started selling Dr. Lester was truly a model citizen, both for Since those exciting days four years ago, a cars in 1973 after an illness caused him to the university community and his family. His lot has changed in Derek’s life. He made great

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.049 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS March 2, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E267 sacrifices in his personal life to continue his many years, the federal government’s policy They help to balance tree densities and set Olympic dreams. He moved away from loved emphasized fire suppression, even though fire the stage for fires and thereby the generation ones in Florida to continue his training in Utah. is an inescapable part of the ecology of west- of new tree growth. When forests are healthy While some athletes are able to concentrate ern forests like those in Colorado. Today, in and there are adequate supplies of water, the solely on their sport, Derek has continued to many parts of the forests there is an accumu- effects of insects are relatively low-scale and work part-time in order to pay the bills. And he lation of underbrush and thick stands of small isolated. But under the right conditions-such has experienced the breakup of his marriage. diameter trees that is greater than would be as during drought conditions or when there Additionally, Derek is now 35, which is young the case if there had been more, smaller fires are dense stands of even aged trees—the in- for most of us but old for a champion skater. over the years. They provide the extra fuel sects can cause large-scale tree mortality, Yet, through all the challenges both on and that can turn a small fire into an intense in- turning whole mountainsides and valleys rust off the ice, Derek earned a spot on the 2006 ferno. The problem has been made worse by red. Olympic team and the opportunity to again our growing population and increasing devel- That is what has been happening in many represent the United States. He skated in two opment in the places where communities meet mountainous areas in Colorado. For example, events: the team pursuit competition and the the forests—the so-called ‘‘urban interface.’’ in the Fraser and upper Colorado River Val- 1,500-meter race, in which he had set a world And when you add the effects of widespread leys north of the Winter Park Ski area, the in- record on his way to gold 4 years ago. This infestations of insects, you have a recipe for sect epidemic has decimated wide swaths of time, however, he did not match his success even worse to come. forests. Most alarmingly, areas around popu- in the 2002 Games—no medals, no world I have put a priority on reducing the wildfire lated communities in these valleys from Winter records. risks to our communities since I was elected Park all the way up to the west side of Rocky Instead, Derek skated for the joy of competi- to Congress. In 2000, with my colleague, Rep- Mountain National Park are living with acres of tion and the thrill of representing his country resentative HEFLEY, I introduced legislation to dead trees, turned rust red by the insects and on the world stage one more time. He skated facilitate reducing the buildup of fuel in the creating intense concern of a catastrophic for his daughter, Mia Elizabeth, who turned 4 parts of Colorado that the Forest Service, wildfire that could race through these land- years old in December, with the hope that she working with state and local partners, identi- scapes and communities. will remember watching him race against the fied at greatest risk of fire—the so-called ‘‘red world’s best. He skated because he loves to zones.’’ To learn more, last year I convened a meet- skate and because he is proud to be an Amer- Concepts from that legislation were included ing in Winter Park, in Grand County, that was ican athlete. in the National Fire Plan developed by the attended by more than 200 people, including Having accomplished his goals, Derek is Clinton Administration and were also incor- local elected officials, homeowners, timber in- ready to retire next month, following a com- porated into the Healthy Forests Restoration dustry representatives, Forest Service officials, petition in the Netherlands. Quietly, a world Act of 2003. As a Member of the Resources ski area employees, and other Coloradans. away from his glorious achievements of 2002, Committee, I had worked to develop the They offered observations on the extent of this he will hang up his skates and end his com- version of that legislation that the committee problem and proffered suggestions on ways to petitive career. approved in 2002, and while I could not sup- better respond to it. But Derek Parra will not be forgotten. His port the different version initially passed by the Based on that meeting and other conversa- story will continue to inspire young people, House in 2003, I voted for the revised version tions, draft legislation was developed that those who dream of Olympic gold and more developed in conference with the Senate later Representative SALAZAR and I circulated wide- generally those who have big ambitions de- that year—the version that President Bush ly so we could obtain further comments and spite long odds against them. He has broken signed into law. suggestions. The bill we are introducing today down barriers in his striving for greatness— Since 2003 welcome progress has been reflects much of what we heard from Colo- and he has done it all with determination and made—in Colorado, at least—in developing radans and others interested in this subject. dignity. community wildfire protection plans and focus- Our goal is not to eradicate insects in our Thank you, Derek, for allowing us to share ing fuel-reduction projects in the priority ‘‘red forests—nor should it be, because insects are in your dreams for so long. With great appre- zone’’ areas, two important aspects of the new a natural part of forest ecosystems. Instead, ciation and admiration I repeat what I said 4 law. our intention is to make it possible for there to years ago: San Bernardino is proud of you. But at the same time nature has continued be more rapid responses to the insect epi- Mexican Americans are proud of you. All to add to the buildup of fuel in the form of both demic in those areas where such responses Americans are proud of you. You are our new growth and dead and dying mature trees. are needed in order to protect communities hero. God bless you. This has resulted from a variety of reasons, from increased wildfire dangers. f including the fact that dense stands of even- aged trees (one result of decades of fire sup- The bill would add a new section to the ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOREST IN- pression and reduced logging) are stressed by Healthy Forests Act to specifically address in- SECTS RESPONSE ENHANCE- the competition for nutrients. This stress, sect epidemics like those now visible in the MENT AND SUPPORT ACT which has been intensified by the effects of Fraser and upper Colorado River Valleys. It (ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIRES ACT) the drought that has plagued the west for would apply to the entire Rocky Mountain nearly a decade, makes these stands less west. It would authorize the Forest Service to HON. MARK UDALL able to resist insects. identify as ‘‘insect emergency areas’’ Federal Many species of bark beetles, such as the lands that have already been slated for fuel- OF COLORADO reduction work in community wildfire protection IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mountain pine beetle, are native to our forests. These insects fly to a tree—typically one that plans and that have so many insect-killed Thursday, March 2, 2006 may be weakened by age, disease or lack of trees that there is an urgent need for work to Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, with water and nutrients—where they burrow reduce the fire-related risks to human life and my Colorado colleague, Representative JOHN through the bark. If the tree is healthy, it can property or municipal water supplies. The For- SALAZAR, I today am introducing a bill to help defend itself through the production of sap to est Service could make such a determination protect Rocky Mountain communities from the repel and expel the invading insect. If the in- on its own initiative or in response to a re- increased risks of severe wildfire caused by sect is successful, it lays its eggs in the woody quest from any State agency or any political large-scale infestations of bark beetles and material below the bark. Once the eggs hatch, subdivision (such as a county, city, or other other insects in our forests. they feed on the tree’s fiber and disrupt the local government) of a State. If the Forest Entitled the Rocky Mountain Forest Insects flow of water and nutrients from the tree’s Service receives such a request, it must make Response Enhancement and Support—or roots to its needles and braches. In addition, a decision in response within 90 days. A des- Rocky Mountain FIRES—Act, the bill will pro- the insects bring in fungi and other invaders ignation must be made by a Regional Forester vide the Forest Service and Interior Depart- that further damage the tree. If enough insects or higher-ranking official of the Forest Service. ment with more tools and resources to re- are able to penetrate the tree and lay eggs, In these emergency areas, the Forest Serv- spond to this serious problem. the tree dies. The offspring then mature and ice or Interior Department would be authorized In Colorado and other Rocky Mountain leave the tree flying to the next tree and the to remove dead or dying trees on an expe- states, the risk of severe wildfires is very real. cycle begins anew. dited basis, including use of a ‘‘categorical ex- Partly, this is because of drought. But there These insects and the cycles they engender clusion’’ from normal review under the Na- are other contributing factors. One is that for are a natural component of forest ecosystems. tional Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

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The purpose of purposes of federal income taxes. categorical exclusions and the Appeals Re- this bill is to provide some additional tools and Section Eight—amends Internal Revenue form Act, the bill would exempt such categori- resources that will enable relevant federal Code to exclude from taxable income up to cally-excluded projects in insect emergency agencies, local communities, and residents of $10,000 ($20,000 for joint return) received areas from the Appeals Reform Act. This the Rocky Mountain region to better respond from the Federal government as compensation would make it clear that the projects categori- to this problem. For the benefit of our col- for work done in the Rocky Mountain Region cally excluded in an insect emergency situa- league, I am attaching a short outline of the as part of an authorized hazardous-fuel reduc- tion would not need to go through additional bill’s provisions. tion project or a silvicultural assessment done steps in order to enhance the rapid use of The bill has 8 sections, as follows: under section 404 of the Healthy Forests Res- such categorically excluded projects. Section One—provides a short title and toration Act. As the focus of the bill is on the potential table of contents. The short title is ‘‘Rocky f fire threats to communities from insect-killed Mountain Forest Insects Response Enhance- TRIBUTE TO RETIRING GENERAL tress and the encouragement of treatment ment and Support (or Rocky Mountain FIRES) LANCE W. LORD projects in the ‘‘community wildfire protection Act.’’ plan’’ areas, the bill also includes provisions to Section Two—sets forth finding regarding help communities establish such plans. the need for the legislation, and states the HON. IKE SKELTON Toward that end, the bill includes language bill’s purpose, which is to facilitate a swifter re- OF MISSOURI to make clear that development of protection sponse by the Forest Service and Interior De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plans qualifies for assistance under the Fed- partment to reduce the increased risk of se- Thursday, March 2, 2006 eral Fire Protection and Control Act. And, vere wildfires to communities in the Rocky Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, let me take more importantly, the bill provides that annu- Mountain regions caused by the effects of this opportunity to recognize the long and dis- ally for the next five years $5 million will be di- widespread infestations of bark beetles and tinguished career of General Lance W. Lord. verted from the federal government’s share of other insects. General Lord is retiring after serving in our na- royalties for onshore federal oil and gas re- Section Three—amends the Healthy Forests tion’s Air Force with distinction for over 37 sources and made available to help Rocky Restoration Act to: Add definitions of terms; years. Mountain communities develop their protection Require that in the Rocky Mountain region at General Lord received a Bachelor of plans. least 70% of the funds allocated for hazardous Science in education from Otterbein College in At the meeting in Winter Park last fall, I also fuel reduction projects be used for projects in Ohio, where he entered the Reserve Officer heard concerns from private landowners who the wildland-urban interface and lands near Training Corps Program. He earned a Mas- are doing what they can to reduce fuel loads, municipal water supplies or their tributaries ter’s degree in industrial management from the cut down insect-killed trees, and otherwise that have been identified for treatment in a University of North Dakota, Grand Forks. He mitigate the fire risks on their lands. community wildfire protection plan; Provide for also attended the Squadron Officer School, Air Because some of them would like to be able designation of insect-emergency areas by the Command and Staff College, and the Air War to do similar work on adjacent National Forest Forest Service; Specify the effect of designa- College at Maxwell Air Force Base. lands, the bill makes clear that the Forest tion of insect-emergency areas; Specifically After entering the Air Force in 1969, Gen- Service can award them stewardship contract authorize the Forest Service to relocate or re- eral Lord served four years of Minuteman II or enter into agreements authorizing them to assign personnel to respond to an insect ICBM alert duty. He was the Director of the do that carry out fuel-reduction work on those emergency; Clarify the relationship of this part Ground-Launched Cruise Missile Program lands, subject to terms and conditions set by Management Office in West Germany and he the Forest Service. Those arrangements could of the bill and the Appeals Reform Act; (The was the Commander of two ICBM wings in provide for reimbursement by the government bill defines ‘‘Rocky Mountain region’’ as Ari- Wyoming and North Dakota. At Vandenberg for their work, and the bill specifies that if their zona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Air Force Base in California he commanded a work is not reimbursed, it will be treated as a North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyo- donation to the government for income-tax ming.) space wing responsible for satellite launch and purposes, meaning it is deductible from in- Section Four—amends Healthy Forests ballistic missile test launch operations. He led come tax by people who itemize their deduc- Restoration Act to authorize help to commu- Air Force Education as the Commander of Air tions. nities preparing or revising wildfire protection University at Maxwell Air Force Base and was The bill would also encourage the Forest plans, and provides for annual diversion (for the Assistant Vice Chief of Staff for the Head- Service to establish ‘‘central collection points’’ five years) of $5 million from federal share of quarters U.S. Air Force. Since 2002, General where trees and other vegetative material royalties from onshore federal oil and gas de- Lord has been the Commander of the Air could be deposited and made available for fur- velopments to fund this assistance. Force Space Command at Peterson Air Force ther uses as fuel or products. Section Five—amends Federal Fire Preven- Base in Colorado, where he has been respon- Also at the Winter Park meeting, I heard tion and Control Act of 1974 to clarify that de- sible for the development, acquisition, and op- that there are some barriers to the private sec- velopment of community wildfire protection eration of the Air Force’s space and missile tor in doing the treatment work on Forest plans qualifies for assistance under that Act. systems. Service land. So, the bill would allow the For- Section Six—amends biomass-grant provi- General Lord has earned numerous decora- est Service to extend the length of time for sion of Healthy Forests Restoration Act to tions and badges for his outstanding efforts in stewardship contracts for thinning work in in- allow grants to facilities using biomass for the military. These decorations and badges in- sect-emergency areas by as much as an addi- wood-based products or other commercial pur- clude a Legion of Merit with two oak leaf clus- tional 5 years beyond the current 10 year limit. poses (in addition to uses now specified in the ters, a Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf This could help attract more entities willing Act); to require that priority go to grants to cluster, an Air Force Commendation Medal, an to do the needed treatment work in these people using biomass removed from Air Force Outstanding Unit Award with oak emergency areas, as could another part of the insectemergency areas; to increase authoriza- leaf cluster, an Air Force Organizational Excel- bill that would allow people carrying out fuel- tion to $10 million annually through 2010 (in- lence with two oak leaf clusters, a Combat reduction projects in insect-emergency areas stead of $5 million annually through 2008); Readiness Medal, and a National Defense to exclude up to $10,000 ($20,000 for joint re- and to provide for establishment of central col- Service Medal with two bronze stars. He also turns) from the amount of their income subject lection points for material removed from forest has received many honors, including the Sec- to federal income tax. lands as part of hazardous-fuel reduction retary of the Air Force Leadership Award from Finally, as trees removed to reduce fuel projects. Air War College at Maxwell Air Force Base, loads or respond to an insect emergency may Section Seven—amends the Healthy For- the General Jimmy Doolittle Fellow Award have some value as a fuel, the bill would au- ests Restoration Act to specifically authorize from the Air Force Association, and the Space thorize the Forest Service to make grants to Forest Service and Interior Department to Champion Award from the National Defense owners or operators of facilities that convert award stewardship contracts to owners of Industrial Association. the removed trees and other vegetative mate- lands contiguous to Federal lands (or enter Mr. Speaker, I know the Members of the rial into energy. into agreements with such landowners) so the House will join me in paying tribute to General

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All that School by volunteering to participate in the ERVATION TO RIO ARRIBA COUN- stands between the parties to this dispute and Clark County Reads Program. TY, STATE OF NEW MEXICO long overdo resolution is Congressional ap- Throughout her thirty-eight years in the proval. Consequently, the legislation will adjust Clark County School District, regardless of her HON. TOM UDALL the Jicarilla Reservation border in order to ac- position, Aldeane held fast to the belief that OF NEW MEXICO count for the transfer. At the same time, this schools should always act in the best interest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legislation upholds Congress’ trust responsi- of their students. Her ‘‘students first’’ philos- Thursday, March 2, 2006 bility to the Jicarilla Nation by placing restric- ophy won the hearts of the students and staff tive covenants on the trust land transferred to with whom she served. Her steadfast commit- Mr. UDALL of New Mexico. Mr. Speaker, I the County. In other words, this legislation rec- ment to her students and the courage with rise to introduce a bill to ratify a conveyance ognizes that the transferred land is imme- which she advocated for them serve as an of a portion of the Jicarilla Apache Reserva- diately adjacent to the remainder of the outstanding example for all educators. tion to the county of Rio Arriba, New Mexico. Jicarilla Nation. As a result of the transferred Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize This legislation will bring resolution to a long- land’s proximity to the reservation, certain Mrs. Aldeane Comito Ries today on the floor standing dispute between the Jicarilla Apache uses of the transferred land would have a det- of the House. Nation and Rio Arriba County. rimental effect on the remaining reservation. f The dispute, which has been ongoing for Therefore, this legislation allows the County to nearly two decades, is over the ownership of use the land only for ‘‘governmental purposes’’ COLUMN BY THOMAS L. FRIEDMAN a road on a parcel of land formerly referred to and specifically prohibits the County from as Theis Ranch. The Jicarilla Nation pur- using the land for prisons, jails, or other incar- HON. MICHAEL G. OXLEY chased Theis Ranch in 1985 and, in March cerated persons, and other purposes. OF OHIO 1988, the Nation subsequently conveyed a Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to expe- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trust deed for Theis Ranch to the United dite passage of this very important legislation. Thursday, March 2, 2006 States. The Theis Ranch property then, by Both the Nation and the County have waited proclamation of the Secretary of the Interior, years for this agreement to be implemented. Mr. OXLEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to became part of the Jicarilla Reservation in Congress must now do their part to provide bring to the attention of the House a recent September 1988. long overdo resolution. column by Thomas L. Friedman, which offers A lawsuit was filed in October of 1987 and f acute insights into the Dubai Ports World con- the District Court was asked to determine the troversy. Mr. Friedman removes politics from ownership status of the disputed road. In the PAYING TRIBUTE TO ALDEANE the debate and presents a clear and concise original lawsuit, Rio Arriba County sought to COMITO RIES evaluation of the issue. establish that the county acquired the disputed I strongly recommend Mr. Friedman’s col- road by prescription and, therefore, the county HON. JON C. PORTER umn to my colleagues. was the road’s rightful owner. However, the OF NEVADA [From the New York Times, Feb. 24, 2006] Jicarilla Nation contended that the Nation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WAR OF THE WORLDS owned the road because the road was, and Thursday, March 2, 2006 (By Thomas L. Friedman) continues to be, within the boundaries of the Since 9/11, whenever the Bush team has expanded 1988 Jicarilla Reservation. On De- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to found itself in political trouble, it has played cember 10, 2001, the District Court found in honor Aldeane Comito Ries, who served as a the national security card against Demo- favor of the Jicarilla and determined that the teacher and principal in the Clark County crats. It has worked so well that Karl Rove, disputed road traversed the Jicarilla Reserva- School District for 38 years. She will be recog- in a recent speech to the Republican Na- tion in several locations. Rio Arriba County ap- nized at the formal dedication of Aldeane tional Committee, made it a campaign pealed the December 2001 District Court deci- Comito Ries Elementary School, which was theme for 2006. sion and the appeal is currently pending be- named in her honor. He said America today faces ‘‘a ruthless enemy’’ and therefore needs ‘‘a commander fore the Court of Appeals of the State of New Raised in Des Moines, Iowa, Aldeane grad- in chief and a Congress who understand the Mexico. In a separate yet relevant matter, Rio uated from Roosevelt High School and then nature of the threat and the gravity of the Arriba County appealed a February 2003 deci- attended the University of Iowa. She went on moment America finds itself in. President sion by the Southwest Bureau of the United to earn an undergraduate degree in elemen- Bush and the Republican Party do. Unfortu- States Department of the Interior to acquire a tary education, with a minor in Italian. She nately, the same cannot be said for many tract of land referred to as the Boyd Ranch in subsequently earned a master’s degree in ele- Democrats.’’ trust for the Jicarilla Nation. Rio Arriba’s ap- mentary education and is certified in coun- Mr. Rove added: ‘‘Republicans have a post– peal of this determination is currently pending seling, administration, secondary education 9/ll worldview, and many Democrats have a pre–9/11 worldview. That doesn’t make them before the Interior Board of Indian Appeals. and vocational education. unpatriotic—not at all. But it does make In an effort to settle the road dispute, the Aldeane began her distinguished teaching them wrong—deeply and profoundly and con- Jicarilla Nation and Rio Arriba County entered career in 1962 at J.E. Manch Elementary sistently wrong.’’ into mediation. The parties successfully School in Las Vegas. After teaching elemen- I particularly like the line ‘‘that doesn’t reached a settlement that was subsequently tary school for 5 years at both Manch and make them unpatriotic,’’ when that was ex- executed by both the Jicarilla Nation, on May Ruth Fyfe Elementary Schools, she moved to actly the political slur Mr. Rove was trying 3, 2003, and Rio Arriba County, on May 15, Farside Middle School where she taught for a to implant. 2003. Representatives of the Secretary of the year. In 1968, she was appointed as the Dean So I understand why Democrats were eager to turn the soft-on-terrorism card back on Interior approved the settlement on June 18, of Students at Garside and K.O. Knudson Mid- President Bush when it was revealed that 2003. The settlement agreement, which would dle Schools. After 2 years as a middle school P&O, the navigation company based in Lon- be implemented by this legislation, provided administrator, she moved to Valley High don—which has been managing the ports of that the Jicarilla Nation would transfer, more School where she served as the Dean of Stu- New York, New Jersey, Baltimore, New Orle- or less, 70.5 acres of land located with the ex- dents. Following her time at Valley High ans, Miami and Philadelphia—had been panded 1988 Jicarilla reservation to Rio Arriba School, Aldeane spent 6 years as the Dean at bought by Dubai Ports World, a company County. In exchange for the Jicarilla Nation’s Chaparral High School. In 1981, she was ap- owned by the Dubai monarchy in the United land conveyance, Rio Arriba County agreed to pointed as the Assistant Principal at Chaparral Arab Emirates, an Arab Gulf state, and that the Bush team had approved the Dubai take- permanently abandon any and all claims to and held that position for 9 years. In 1990, over of the U.S. port operations. the disputed road. The settlement also pro- she was appointed to her first principalship at I also understand why many Republicans vides that the terms of the agreement do not Valley High School. In 1993, she was the first are now running away from the administra- take effect until all parties complete their re- woman to be selected to open a new metro- tion. They know that if they don’t distance

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.060 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E270 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2006 themselves from Mr. Bush, some Democrats mally recognize the agency on the 45th Anni- COMMEMORATING NATIONAL are going to play this very evocative, very versary of its inception and to help kick-off Na- PEACE CORPS WEEK visual ‘‘giving away our ports to the Arabs’’ tional Peace Corps Week. This week begins a card against them in the coming elections. Yes, you reap what you sow. year long celebration of Peace Corps’ 45th But while I have zero sympathy for the po- Anniversary with events taking place across HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY litical mess in which the president now finds the country and throughout the world. OF CALIFORNIA himself, I will not join this feeding frenzy. On the pure merits of this case, the president During National Peace Corps Week, we sa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES is right. The port deal should go ahead. Con- lute the men and women of this nation who gress should focus on the NSA wiretapping. selflessly have served abroad as Peace Corps Thursday, March 2, 2006 Not this. Volunteers, as well as those current Volun- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to As a country, we must not go down this teers who continue to carry out the Peace commemorate National Peace Corps Week, road of global ethnic profiling —looking for Corps mission: empowering people in devel- Arabs under our beds the way we once looked which runs from February 27th through March oping countries through their grassroots devel- for commies. If we do—if America, the 5th. world’s beacon of pluralism and tolerance, opment efforts. goes down that road—we will take the rest of Forty-five years ago, John F. Kennedy chal- Seventeen constituents of the 15th Con- lenged the people of the United States to the world with us. We will sow the wind and gressional District of California are currently we will reap the whirlwind. serve their country: to travel to places they If there were a real security issue here, I’d serving in the Peace Corps. These honorable never dreamed they’d visit, to help people join the critics. But the security argument is constituents serve in almost every continent. they never thought they’d meet, and to do this bogus and, I would add, borderline racist. The countries being served include Peru, Ar- from the bottom of their hearts. The men and Many U.S. ports are run today by foreign menia, Georgia, Namibia, Benin, Bolivia, women of the Peace Corps answered and companies, but the U.S. Coast Guard still Ukraine, Moldova, Mali, Namibia, Ghana, have continued to answer that call, volun- controls all aspects of port security, entry Kenya, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Guinea. and exits; the U.S. Customs Service is still in teering two years out of their lives to the lives charge of inspecting the containers; and U.S. I am encouraged by the growth in the num- of others. longshoremen still handle the cargos. ber of Peace Corps Volunteers and posts over With 7,810 current volunteers, the Peace The port operator simply oversees the the years. 7,810 Volunteers are currently in 69 coming and going of ships, making sure they Corps has enlisted more than 182,000 men posts serving 75 countries in Africa, Asia, the and woman and served in 138 countries to im- are properly loaded and offloaded in the most Caribbean, Latin America, Eastern Europe and cost-effective manner. As my colleague prove the lives of the less fortunate. They’ve David E. Sanger reported: ‘‘Among the many Central Asia, the Middle East, and the Pacific been teachers and mentors to countless chil- problems at American ports, said Stephen E. Islands. As Chair of the Congressional Ethi- dren. They’ve helped farmers grow crops, Flynn, a retired Coast Guard commander opia and Ethiopian American Caucus, I am worked with small businesses to market prod- who is an expert on port security at the particularly interested in the efforts of the ucts, and helped teach new health care prac- Council on Foreign Relations, ‘who owns the Peace Corps to re-instate its post in Ethiopia. tices. They’ve helped schools develop com- management contract ranks near the very I am in total support of the expansion of this puter skills, and educated entire communities bottom.’ ’’ worthy organization. What ranks much higher for me is the ter- about the threat of HIV/AIDS. rible trend emerging in the world today: I fondly remember my time as a volunteer in The United States was founded on the prin- Sunnis attacking Shiite mosques in Iraq, and El Salvador where I built schools and health ciple that human beings, regardless of race, vice versa. Danish caricatures of the Prophet clinics. The experience meant much to me creed, or sex possess certain inalienable Muhammad, and violent Muslim protests, in- personally and professionally, sparking a life- cluding Muslims killing Christians in Nige- rights: the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit ria and then Christians killing Muslims. And long desire to serve in the public sector. I re- of happiness. Peace Corps volunteers are the today’s Washington Post story about how turned with a passion for teaching, and quickly ambassadors of these rights. put my skills, including fluency in Spanish, to some overzealous, security-obsessed U.S. In the past half-century world events have consul in India has created a huge diplo- use in Santa Clara County schools. Most im- brought many challenges to Peace Corps vol- matic flap—on the eve of Mr. Bush’s first portantly, I returned to the United States with unteers. Yet they have always been able to visit to India—by denying one of India’s a deeper understanding of humanity and a adapt, responding to those in need regardless most respected scientists a visa to America personal commitment to speak on behalf of on the grounds that his knowledge of chem- of the situation. Volunteers meet all challenges the marginalized and powerless. istry might be a threat. The U.S. embassy in head on with innovation, determination, and New Delhi has apologized. With that said, allow me to call your atten- compassion. For their altruism, Peace Corps My point is simple: the world is drifting tion to the President’s FY07 request for Peace volunteers deserve to be recognized for their dangerously toward a widespread religious Corps at $337 million. Though this is a modest and sectarian cleavage—the likes of which work toward peace. increase from the FY 06 enacted level of we have not seen for a long, long time. The To date, the 6th District has produced over only country with the power to stem this $318.8 million, it will allow the Peace Corps to 350 Peace Corps volunteers, including the fol- toxic trend is America. expand into two more countries. In addition, it lowing 27 current volunteers: Troy A. Agron, People across the world still look to our will also optimize the number of Volunteers who is working in Azerbaijan; Sarah W. example of pluralism, which is like no other. and staff in existing countries, strengthen and If we go Dark Ages, if we go down the road Bartfeld, Albania; Carol A. Batz, Tonga; expand recruiting efforts, and maximize safety Zachary Burt, Morocco; Lilian Chan, Eastern of pitchfork-wielding xenophobes, then the and security training and compliance efforts. I whole world will go Dark Ages. Caribbean; Rustin P. Crandall, Guyana; Cath- There is a poison loose today, and Amer- encourage my colleagues in the Foreign Oper- erine A. Cvengros, Armenia; Ashley E. Fine, ica—America at its best—is the only anti- ations Subcommittee to fulfill the President’s Benin; Amil A. Gehrke, Georgia; Levi Hanzel- dote. That’s why it is critical that we stand request. Sello, Moldova; Sharon Kaiser, Eastern Carib- by our principles of free trade and welcome This week, I honor the Peace Corps and its bean; Connor J. Kamada, Senegal; Jenna the world to do business in our land, as long as there is no security threat. If we start ex- brave Volunteers for their service to our nation Kay, Uganda; Paul H. Kingsbury, Panama; porting fear instead of hope, we are going to and to the international community. Volunteers Anna F. Kuhn, Tanzania; Ana Alecia Lyman, import everyone else’s fears right back. That are providing expertise and development as- Mozambique; Julia C. Miller, Burkina Faso; is not a world you want for your kids. sistance to countries around the world, finding Priya N. Mishra, Moldova; Jonathan G. Morris, f common ways to address global challenges, Ukraine; Lanthy Nguyen, Macedonia; and forming bonds with people throughout the Nickolette D. Patrick, Ukraine; Alyson L. Peel, ON THE 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF world. They make service a cultural necessity. Swaziland; Shaydra A. Pflaum-Scott, Mac- PEACE CORPS They set a universal standard for how we are edonia; Uriah S. Reisman, Panama; Chris- to embrace the realities of an ever-shrinking topher Shutt, Bulgaria; Elicia F. Smith, Kenya; HON. MICHAEL M. HONDA world. and Eric J. Tawney, Vanuatu. OF CALIFORNIA The Peace Corps mission is more vital than Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ever, and I hope that each one of you will join in commemorating National Peace Corps Thursday, March 2, 2006 me in thanking the Volunteers and the Peace Week and honoring the brave and selfless vol- Mr. HONDA. Mr. Speaker, as a former Corps for their hard work in pursuit of an altru- unteers who have sacrificed years of their Peace Corps Volunteer, I am honored to for- istic mission. lives to make our world a better place.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.065 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS March 2, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E271 HONORING SERLIN’S CAFE´ ON THE getting reconnected and I wish John and San- U.S.A. in 2005. The Wall Street Journal listed OCCASION OF ITS 60TH ANNIVER- dra all the happiness possible in the remaining it on its Shareholder Return Honor Roll in both SARY years they share together. 2003 and 2004. PACCAR was designated the f #1 International Company by the Stevie HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Awards in 2003 and #1 in Enterprise Manage- BELLEVUE COMPANY, PACCAR, ment by Computerworld in 2004. OF MINNESOTA RECEIVED NATION’S HIGHEST IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I wish PACCAR well as they begin their HONOR FOR INNOVATION AND next hundred years of innovation and inven- Thursday, March 2, 2006 TECHNOLOGY tion. PACCAR is a company that knows what Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota. Mr. Speak- it takes to succeed, and also to make this er, I rise today to honor the 60th anniversary HON. DAVID G. REICHERT world better. I am honored to stand here today of Serlin’s Cafe´, located in St. Paul, Min- OF WASHINGTON commending their achievements, and I am nesota. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eager to see what they do next. Congratula- Tucked along Payne Avenue on St. Paul’s Thursday, March 2, 2006 tions to everyone on the PACCAR team. This East Side, Serlin’s Cafe´ is more than just a medal is an acknowledgment of all that you restaurant that serves incredible food. It is a Mr. REICHERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in have done and worked for and a belief that neighborhood gathering place for many resi- praise of PACCAR, Inc., a Bellevue, Wash- your best work is yet to come. ington company that recently received the Na- dents of St. Paul’s East Side. Serlin’s is a St. f Paul landmark. tional Medal of Technology from the President Serlin’s Cafe´ first opened its doors for busi- of the United States. Today PACCAR cele- REMEMBERING CALVIN RICHIE OF ness on February 1, 1946—less than a year brates the National Medal of Technology and FAUQUIER COUNTY, VIRGINIA after the end of World War II. When Irv Serlin last year PACCAR celebrated its 100th year. passed away in 1994, his legacy continued. It’s not often a company can top the kind of HON. FRANK R. WOLF His step sons, Al and Gary Halvorsen, along year that 2005 was for PACCAR, but some- OF VIRGINIA how they’ve managed to, and in only two with their mother Doris Serlin-Johnson now IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES own the restaurant. They continue the same months. Thursday, March 2, 2006 great tradition of great food and outstanding I was proud to witness our President bestow service. The Halvorsens make meat loaf like the highest honor in technology and innovation Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor for how you remembered it whiling growing up, upon PACCAR, ‘‘For [their] pioneering efforts Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia and me to re- and the very best pies from scratch. The staff and industry leadership in the development member Calvin L. ‘‘Boots’’ Richie, a farmer knows their customers by name. Serlin’s un- and commercialization of aerodynamic, light- and activist deeply committed to agriculture beatable service and friendly atmosphere has weight trucks that have dramatically reduced and his fellow farmers in Fauquier County, Vir- made local residents—myself included—come fuel consumption and increased the produc- ginia, who passed away on February 26. back time and time again to Serlin’s Cafe´. tivity of U.S. freight transportation.’’ Selected by the Fauquier Times-Democrat Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring Washington’s eighth Congressional District as ‘‘Citizen of the Year’’ in 1994, Boots will be Serlin’s Cafe´ for its 60 years of East Side hos- is home to many companies that are industry remembered for his countless accomplish- pitality. I commend the Halvorsens for con- leaders, and I am so pleased to see one rec- ments, including co-founding People Helping tinuing their great service and remaining com- ognized at this level. PACCAR makes me People of Fauquier County, Inc., a local char- mitted to the residents of St. Paul. proud, the State of Washington proud and the ity offering immediate help to residents of Fau- f United States of America proud. As it has quier struggling against natural disaster, ill- moved forward in its quest to increase produc- ness, or sudden financial hardship. HONORING JUSTICE SANDRA DAY tivity and reduce fuel consumption, PACCAR We insert for the RECORD a Fauquier Times- O’CONNOR has embodied the spirit of innovation that has Democrat obituary from February 28. A Fau- put America on the forefront of science and quier native, Boots will be deeply missed by SPEECH OF technology for most of the previous century. the people of the county, and at home by his HON. JIM KOLBE Before the introduction of the Kenworth family. OF ARIZONA T600 model in 1985, the term ‘‘aerodynamic [From the Fauquier Times-Democrat, Feb. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES truck’’ would be considered an oxymoron. 28, 2006] Today the legacy and influence of the T600 is Wednesday, March 1, 2006 ‘‘BOOTS’’ SUCCUMBS TO CANCER; SOUTHERN apparent in the design of virtually every make FAUQUIER FARMER WAS OUTSPOKEN ADVO- Mr. KOLBE. Mr. Speaker, the legacy of of truck on the highway. The benefit to the CATE FOR AGRICULTURE, EDUCATION Sandra Day O’Connor will last long after her truck buyer, the consumer, the economy, and Calvin L. ‘‘Boots’’ Ritchie, of Bealeton, one distinguished service on the Supreme Court. the environment has been a dramatic reduc- of Fauquier County’s leading citizens for the Not only does she have the distinction of tion in fuel consumption, reduced CO2 emis- past two decades and an active force behind being the first woman to serve on the court, sions, improved highway safety through reduc- a home-grown charitable organization, died but for more than twenty years she has helped tions in splash and spray, and lower cost of at home on Feb. 27 after a long and valiant to shape the legal landscape of this country delivery for the goods that help fuel our Na- fight against cancer. He was 78. A native son of Fauquier, Mr. Ritchie was with her thoughtful, carefully crafted decisions tion’s economy. born June 17, 1927 at Inglewood Farm, where and her votes which have put her firmly in the While much of the industry pondered the he died. center of American jurisprudence—exactly feasibility of ever breaking the 10-mile-per-gal- He earned his unique nickname as a child, where the American people find themselves. lon barrier with a heavy-duty truck, Kenworth when he did his chores around the farm I have a special affection for Sandra Day and Peterbilt both achieved that goal with their ‘‘wearing an adult-sized pair of gumboots O’Connor because we share so much in our most aerodynamic and fuel-efficient tractor- that reached to his hips,’’ recalled his sister, background. We both grew up on a cattle trailer combinations in real-world, cross-coun- Hazel Bell, in a 1994 interview. ‘‘He was ranch in southern Arizona. We both attended try tests. Achieving significant improvements in about 5 or 6 years old, and the name stuck.’’ He spent his entire life working in agri- Stanford University. We both served in the Ari- fuel economy was not without market risk and culture, first on the family farm and later, zona Senate. When she served on the bench required changing what a heavy-duty ‘‘conven- while engaged in custom farming. In the in Arizona and I served as chairman of the Ju- tional’’ truck was supposed to look like. Initial mid-1970s, he founded the Fauquier Grain diciary Committee in the Senate, we both misgivings about what some perceived as rad- Company. toiled through a two year process of reforming ical styling departures, were soon muted as Mr. Ritchie came to the general public’s the criminal code in our state. customers realized the economic benefits of attention in 1978, when he was involved in Wherever and however our paths have the new designs. the American Agriculture Movement. crossed, I always admired her achievements, In the last 5 years alone, PACCAR has The AAM sought 100 percent parity for farm products, and made their point by stag- her wit and her wisdom. been widely praised. PACCAR was named ing a memorable ‘‘Tractorcade’’ demonstra- On a personal level, I have known Justice one of the Top 50 Companies by Business tion that passed through Fauquier into O’Connor and her husband for many years Week magazine in 1999, 2000 and 2004 and Washington, D.C. and have admired their wonderful relationship Industry Week magazine named it one of the ‘‘Our main agricultural export is grain, and their family. I know they look forward to Top 50 Manufacturing Companies in the which is priced lower now than it was five

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Box 1095, Warrenton VA 20188; People However, it was a different crisis, far from Helping People, PO Box 3108, Warrenton VA Thursday, March 2, 2006 Fauquier, that put Mr. Ritchie on a new path 20188; or to Mount Carmel Baptist Church, Mr. GUTIERREZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today that would make a lasting difference for 12714 Elk Run Road, Midland VA 22728. to introduce a resolution congratulating Chris- hundreds of people. topher House of Chicago on the occasion of In the wake of the disaster in South Caro- f its centennial celebration. lina caused by Hurricane Hugo in 1989, Mr. I believe Christopher House is a successful Ritchie and several of his friends founded THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN FOREST and absolutely essential organization for the People Helping People of Fauquier County, INSECT RESPONSE ENHANCE- livelihood and well being of the great city of Inc., a nonprofit corporation for the sole pur- MENT AND SUPPORT ACT pose of helping people struggling against Chicago. Let me explain why. natural disasters, illness or sudden financial (ROCKY MOUNTAIN FIRES ACT) In 1906, the First Presbyterian Church of hardship. Evanston founded Christopher House as a EDUCATION ADVOCATE settlement house on Chicago’s North Side. In the early 1990s—after a school bond ref- HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR Over the course of a century, it has grown in erendum held to provide funding for a second OF COLORADO response to the needs of new immigrants and high school failed—Mr. Ritchie became ac- others in our community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive in yet another arena. Today, Christopher House is a seven-site Determined to see a second high school in resource center that helps families overcome southern Fauquier, Mr. Ritchie persistently Thursday, March 2, 2006 lobbied the School Board and pushed for the the consequences of poverty, enabling them needed school bond referendum. When Lib- Mr. SALAZAR. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleas- to thrive. Through early childhood and youth erty High School at Bealeton opened in ure after working with my friend and col- development, parent enrichment, literacy, 1994—without the funding for a football sta- league, Representative MARK UDALL, that counseling, pregnant and parenting teen sup- dium—he was at the forefront of the cam- today we will introduce legislation to assist port, and the meeting of basic human needs, paign, soliciting donations and selling raffle and help protect Rocky Mountain commu- Christopher House is a catalyst in a family’s tickets to raise the money to get the sta- nities. Over the past couple of years, our state journey towards stability, resiliency and self- dium built. sufficiency. After Mr. Ritchie and his friends on the has experienced horrific wildfires caused by Principal’s Advisory Committee at Liberty the ongoing insect epidemic in our forests. It Christopher House is a premier human serv- raised $100,000 for the stadium lights, the is time to action in order to reduce the risks ice organization that provides assistance to all Board of Supervisors, then under the late and protect both life and property. in need without regard to race, creed, religion Dave Mangum (Lee District), came up with or national origin. the remaining $250,000 to build it. The Rocky Mountain Forest Insects Re- Shortly before his death, Cesar Chavez Due to Mr. Ritchie’s efforts and his grow- sponse Enhancement and Support Act, or said, ‘‘You are never strong enough that you ing, positive influence in Fauquier County, Rocky Mountain FIRES Act, will provide the don’t need help.’’ I think he was speaking to he was recognized as the Fauquier Times- Forest Service, Interior Department and local all of us. Democrat’s Citizen of the Year for 1994. communities with a better ability to respond to Obviously, we are all touched by the 100 His influence continued throughout his this serious and growing problem of beetle in- years of work of Christopher House. We see final years, and he often spoke out on issues festation. that were important to him. A frequent con- the lives Christopher House changes—the tributor to the Democrat’s opinion pages, While the various species of bark beetle are children who receive Head Start, the people Mr. Ritchie’s last letter was published here native to our forests, these insects create poor who benefit from English as a Second Lan- on Jan. 25, 2006. forest health conditions and are destroying our guage classes, the families who are enlight- In it, he urged the Board of Supervisors to forests. A healthy tree can normally defend ened by literacy classes—and we are pleased consider giving tax money to parents who itself through the production of sap that cre- that we can help in some small way. wished to opt-out of the public schools and So we volunteer. Or we write a check. Or send their children to private or Christian ates a retardant against the insect, but current schools. drought conditions and density of forests have we attend a fundraiser or a rally or make a do- ‘‘The movement would be so great that I impacted the production of these natural de- nation. Or support legislation and federal fund- doubt that we would have to build any more fenses and the overall health of the forests. ing. All of which are critically important, and new public schools,’’ he said. ‘‘The good news we extend our gratitude to all of those who is that everyone wins.’’ In my district, I am concerned that deterio- have given time, money and resources to help Mr. Ritchie was a longtime, active member rating forest health places many mountain Christopher House. of Mount Carmel Baptist Church near Mor- communities at greater risk of fire. Our legisla- But here is an important part of what I be- risville, where he served on the Building and tion will allow these communities to treat in- lieve Cesar Chavez meant when he said, Grounds Committee, as well as videographer creased fuel risks caused by unhealthy trees for worship services. ‘‘You are never strong enough that you don’t According to his family, one of the high- and dense forest stands. In fact, we took great need help.’’ lights of Boots’ life was being chosen to care to address the concerns of local commu- Christopher House does more than serve carry the Olympic Torch. nities and have crafted a bill that incorporated 3,500 children and their families in need. It Mr. Ritchie is survived by his wife, Gail R. the input of diverse constituencies across Col- does more than help teen moms who have Ritchie; his sons, and Glenn C. Ritchie, all of orado. nowhere else to turn. It does more than help Bealeton; and his daughters, Jennifer R. Finally, I would like to stress that our goal children who would have few options for sum- Krick of Bealeton and Helen R. Ritchie of mer camps and tutoring programs. It does Strasburg. is to provide helpful tools in the treatment of Also surviving are his step-sons, Edward C. forests areas while still having the proper more than help kids by providing comprehen- Lynskey of Annandale and William E. sideboards in place to protect the environ- sive early childhood education to families Lynskey of Midland; and his stepdaughters, ment. We understand the insects play a role across our neediest neighborhoods. Christopher House helps us. Christopher Linda L. Ashby and Karen L. Hughes, both of in the forest ecosystem and the goal is not Bealeton; and his sisters, Hazel R. Bell of House helps all of us—whether we are a CEO eliminate them, but to allow communities and Drayden, Md., Jennalee R. McNally, Marie R. or a partner in a law firm or a member of Con- the forest service to respond quicker to cata- Lee and Peggy R. Dahany, all of Fredericks- gress. Because of the work that the organiza- strophically impacted areas. burg; 11 grandchildren and four tion’s staff does every day, the lives of all of greatgrandchildren. This is good legislation that is needed to He was preceded in death by his parents, us are enriched and improved—not just the Wilbur Early Ritchie and Ethel Barker help protect and preserve Colorado’s moun- families who receive direct service. Ritchie; a son, Jeff A. Ritchie; and his broth- tain communities. I urge my colleagues to join Because Cesar Chavez was right—none of ers, C. Hunter Ritchie, Claude Ritchie, and me in supporting this important piece of legis- us are ever strong enough that we don’t need Charles Dwight Ritchie. lation. help.

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Mr. Speaker, go and people to help them. ists who believe in the cause of freedom for today marks Texas Independence Day. 170 Perhaps—if we’re lucky—many of us will go the people of Cuba. Because of their steadfast years ago today, the Texas Declaration of through our lives and never have a desperate belief in human liberty, and their constant work Independence was ratified by the Convention need for emergency services—for food and to bring freedom to an island enslaved by the of 1836 at Washington-on-the-Brazos. shelter and for clothing. nightmare that is the Castro regime, these Just as American patriots declared their But we need to be part of a community courageous brothers have been a constant independence from the tyrannical British Em- where every person in need has somewhere target of the dictatorship. pire’s military domination and established the to go, someone to turn to, someone who According to Amnesty International, Mr. cares. first true democracy in the modern age, Texas Jose´ Daniel Ferrer Garcı´a has been harassed declared its independence from Mexico to re- And perhaps, if we are fortunate, few of us and detained numerous times for his pro-de- will have a need for the day-to-day, make-or- store their political rights. mocracy activism. In January 2002, he was After July 4th, 1776, democracy became a break help that Christopher House routinely forced from a bus and beaten by the tyrant’s common goal for all people of the New World, provides. But that doesn’t mean we don’t rely thugs because of his activities and ideals. Am- but one that we would have to fight for. on Christopher House. nesty International reports that Mr. Luis Texas declared its independence after many Because it comes down to this—all of us Enrique Ferrer Garcı´a, in December 1999, peaceful years as a part of a Mexican federal rely on Christopher House to answer this im- was sentenced to 6 months of ‘‘restricted free- republic because Texans lost their political portant question: Who can we count on? Who dom.’’ In March 2003, as part of Castro’s hei- rights when Mexico became dominated by is there for us? Who cares enough to do the nous crackdown on peaceful pro-democracy military dictatorships. hardest work for the people who need help the activists, both brothers were arrested. Subse- In 1824, a military dictatorship took over in most? quently, in two sham trials, Mr. Jose´ Daniel Mexico that abolished the Mexican constitu- Every day, the people who devote their lives Ferrer Garcı´a was sentenced to 25 years in tion. Facing an even more oppressive regime as staff and volunteers and donors to Chris- the totalitarian gulag and Mr. Luis Enrique than the British Empire, the Texas Declaration topher House answer those questions through Ferrer Garcı´a was sentenced to 28 years in of Independence states that Texas’s govern- their actions. the gulag. ment had been ‘‘forcibly changed, without their We can count on Christopher House. Chris- While confined in the inhuman horror of consent, from a restricted federative republic, topher House is there for us. And Christopher Castro’s gulag, both brothers have been the composed of sovereign states, to a consoli- House has been doing this vital work for 100 constant target of abuse. According to the De- dated central military despotism.’’ years, and with our support should continue partment of State’s Country Reports on The Texas Declaration of Independence for many more. Human Rights Practices for 2004: was also fully justified because this military Christopher House’s history means a lot to ‘‘On January 1, Jose´ Daniel Ferrer Garcı´a dictatorship had ceased to protect the lives, me—because it has always served precisely reported serving 45 days in a punishment cell liberty, and property of the people of Texas— the population that I work with every day as a for protesting the suspension of correspond- Anglos and Tejanos. member of Congress. When it started a cen- ence and the delivery of food and medical The new military dictatorship refused to pro- tury ago as part of the settlement house supplies from his family. He did not receive vide for trial by jury, freedom of religion, or movement, Christopher House focused closely food or water during the first 3 days of his public education for their citizens. on the population that has always been the confinement and slept on a cement floor. Au- When Texans and Tejanos peacefully pro- sustaining life of our city—the immigrant com- thorities confiscated his Bible and prohibited tested the undemocratic changes to Mexico’s munity. any contact with other prisoners.’’ government, they were imprisoned unjustly. Today, Christopher House still serves our Failure to provide these basic rights violates According to Amnesty International, Mr. Luis immigrant population—now largely Latino. It is the sacred contract between a government Enrique Ferrer Garcı´a was transferred to a a population whose steady influx breathes ox- and the people, and Texans did what we still punishment cell for having bravely refused to ygen into Chicago’s lungs and reimagines our do today—stand up for our rights by declaring militarily salute a warden of the gulag. The city every generation. our independence to the world. Department of State Country Report describes From the time it opened, Christopher House In response, the Mexican army marched to the true horrors of a punishment cell: ‘‘Pris- has been there for all of us, because its lead- Texas to wage a war on the land and the peo- oners sometimes were held in ‘punishment ers have understood that treating the newest ple, enforcing the decrees of a military dicta- cells,’ which usually were located in the base- Americans well means that all of us are treat- torship through brute force and without any ment of a prison, with continuous semi-dark ed better. democratic legitimacy. So, Mr. Speaker, with this resolution, we conditions, no available water, and a hole for The struggle for Texan independence was a recognize Christopher House for its century of a toilet.’’ This is in addition to the grotesque political struggle, not an ethnic conflict. In fact, contributions to Chicago. depravity of the gulag that also includes beat- many Texas Hispanics considered themselves To the ‘‘House with a Heart,’’ I say from the ings, isolation, denial of medical treatment to Tejanos—not Mexicans—and Tejanos from all bottom of my heart—thank you very much. detainees, and multiple forms of abuse. walks of life served bravely in the Texas War Thank you for enriching and improving the These two brothers are brilliant examples of for Independence and sacrificed greatly. lives of Chicagoans for the last 100 years and the heroism of the Cuban people. No matter Tejanos were in Texas before Mexico be- we look forward to many more years of your how intense the repression, no matter how came a nation, and Tejanos cherished the services. horrifically brutal the consequences of a dig- freedom to run their own affairs democratically nified struggle for liberty, the totalitarian gulags f just as dearly as Anglos. When the Mexican are full of men and women of all backgrounds government failed, it failed all Texans and ´ FREEDOM FOR JOSE DANIEL and ages who represent the best of the Cuban Tejanos equally. ´ FERRER GARCIA AND LUIS nation. For example, two Tejanos who distinguished ´ ENRIQUE FERRER GARCIA Mr. Speaker, it is as inconceivable as it is themselves in the Texas War for Independ- unacceptable that, while the world stands by ence were Captain Juan Seguin and Lorenzo HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART in silence and acquiescence, these two broth- de Zavala, a future Republic of Texas Vice OF FLORIDA ers are systematically tortured because of President. The historical records are full of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their belief in freedom, democracy, human many other patriotic Tejanos as well. rights and the rule of law. My Colleagues, we As future President Sam Houston and other Thursday, March 2, 2006 must demand the immediate and unconditional delegates signed the Texas Declaration of Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Mr. release of Luis Enrique Ferrer Garcı´a, Jose´ Independence, Mexican General Santa Ana’s Speaker, I rise today to remind my colleagues Daniel Ferrer Garcı´a and every political pris- army besieged independence forces at the about Jose´ Daniel Ferrer Garcı´a and his broth- oner in totalitarian Cuba. Alamo in San Antonio.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.078 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E274 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2006 Four days after the signing, the Alamo fell article in the Washington Post on March 1, hearts and minds of those for whom he bat- with her commander Lt. Colonel William Bar- 2006, soldiers returning from Iraq consistently tled. Throughout his professional career, Dick rett Travis, Tennessee Congressman David reported more psychic distress than those re- continued to serve the community as a mem- Crockett, and approximately 200 other Texan turning from other conflicts. More than one in ber of the fire department for the City of Ham- and Tejano defenders. three soldiers and Marines who served in Iraq mond, Indiana. All these men were killed in action, a heroic have sought help for mental health problems, Since his discharge from the United States sacrifice for Texan freedom. If this tragedy according to Army experts. Army, Dick has become most well known in were not enough, weeks later Santa Anna’s Mr. Speaker, the President and Congress the community for his commitment to veterans army massacred over 300 unarmed Texans at have chosen to send America’s soldiers into and his involvement with the American Legion Goliad on March 27. battle in Iraq. That was not a decision that I and other veterans’ organizations. Dick’s dedi- In a dramatic turnaround, Texans and supported because I believed then, as I do cation to the American Legion is evident in the Tejanos achieved their independence several now, that the evidence of a real threat to many prestigious positions he held. Dick was weeks later on April 21, 1836. Roughly 900 America did not exist. But whether one sup- a past commander of American Legion Post Texans and Tejanos of the Texan army over- ported this decision or not, every member of #80 in Whiting, where he remained a constant powered a much larger Mexican army in a Congress and the President have an obliga- fixture until his passing. Dick was even named surprise attack at the Battle of San Jacinto. tion to be concerned with the well-being of our to the revered post of Commander of the De- That battle is memorialized along the San troops both in battle and afterward. I hope that partment of Indiana American Legion from Jacinto River with the San Jacinto Monument Blake Miller’s story will help convey to this 1997–1998. His efforts in this position allowed in Baytown, Texas in my district. The monu- Congress the human suffering that this war is him to spread his compassion and his unwav- ment is larger than the Washington Monument likely to cause for many years to come and ering concern for veterans far beyond the bor- here in D.C. help us to think long and hard about the con- ders of Northwest Indiana. Along the way, I Today is an important day for Texas iden- sequences of the decisions we make in Con- am sure Dick crossed paths with many more tity, and patriotic Texans are observing this gress—before we make them. veterans whose lives were touched, knowing occasion with great pride at the monument in We honor Blake Miller’s sacrifice and serv- that such a passionate individual was fighting Baytown today. If it were not for our voting ice to our country by making sure he and his for them. In addition to his service to the schedule here in Congress, I would be at family have every resource available to help American Legion, Dick was also an active home with them for this event. them recover from this trauma and to regain a member of the 40/8, the Veterans of Foreign We give thanks to the many Texans from all sense of normalcy in their lives and that they Wars Walter Kleiber Post 2724, the Knights of backgrounds who sacrificed for the freedom are not denied any needed service because of Columbus Council 1696, and the B.P.O.E. we now enjoy. God bless Texas and God a lack of funding from this Congress or this Whiting Lodge 68. bless America. President for medical care for veterans. While Dick has dedicated considerable time f f and energy to veterans’ rights, he has always CONGRESS MUST REMAIN CON- made an extra effort to give back to the com- REMEMBERING RICHARD ‘‘DICK’’ munity. Dick, well known in Northwest Indiana CERNED WITH THE POST-WAR QUATTRIN LIVES AND TRAUMAS OF AMER- for his talents as a singer, was a member of ICA’S SOLDIERS RETURNING his church choir and the ‘‘Knight Sounds’’ of FROM IRAQ HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY the Whiting Knights of Columbus. In addition, OF INDIANA Dick was highly respected in the community in HON. GEORGE MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the area of athletics, having coached the Whit- OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 2, 2006 ing Post #80 baseball team for the past 40 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years. An accomplished athlete in his own Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- right, Dick played professional baseball as a Thursday, March 2, 2006 tinct honor to take this time to remember one member of the Saint Louis Browns affiliated Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. of Northwest Indiana’s most distinguished citi- minor league ball club. Speaker, I wanted to bring to the attention of zens, Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Quattrin, of Whiting, Indi- Mr. Speaker, I respectfully ask that you and my colleagues the personal and really tragic ana. On Sunday, February 26, 2006, Dick my other distinguished colleagues join me in story of one soldier’s struggle to cope after re- passed away while in Washington, D.C. As he honoring Mr. Richard ‘‘Dick’’ Quattrin for his turning from the war in Iraq. The San Fran- so often did, Dick made the trip to Washington outstanding devotion to Indiana’s First Con- cisco Chronicle recently reported on the life of to take part in a national meeting of the Amer- gressional District. His unselfish and lifelong Blake Miller, whom some Americans came to ican Legion. Dick will be laid to rest on Satur- dedication to veterans and the Northwest Indi- know through the media as the ‘‘Marlboro day, February 4, 2006, at Saint Joseph Ceme- ana community is worthy of the highest com- Man’’ of Iraq for his efforts in the battle of tery in Hammond, Indiana. mendation. Dick’s selflessness was an inspira- Fallujah, one of the most intense battles of the Dick Quattrin was born on August 18, 1932, tion to us all, and I am proud to have rep- Iraq War since the invasion itself. to Angelo and Laura Quattrin. He was born resented him in Congress. and raised in the Pullman-Roseland neighbor- As the war continues to rage on and the f country continues to debate how to bring it to hoods of Chicago before relocating to Whiting, an end, it is important to stop and look at the Indiana, which he called home for over fifty RECOGNIZING 87TH ANNIVERSARY consequences of the war on our soldiers. years. These fifty years were spent with his OF LIBERATION OF KOREAN PE- America’s soldiers have done everything beloved wife, Dorothy, who survives him. Dick NINSULA asked of them. They and their families have is also survived by his five daughters, Lydia endured great hardship, and many, too many (Greg) Beer, Karen (Ed) Erminger, Ruth HON. SCOTT GARRETT in my opinion, have paid the ultimate sacrifice (Wayne) Rodda, Marsha (John) Jerome, and OF NEW JERSEY in this war. Sharon Quattrin. Dick is also survived by his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I believe that we must not neglect the full brothers Norman (Laurie) Quattrin and Ron experience of the soldiers and their families (Sandy) Quattrin, his sister-in-law Rose (Bill) Thursday, March 2, 2006 from this war, the trauma and stress that have Tuskan, and his loving grandchildren, whom Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, severe consequences on their post-war lives. he truly cherished: Andrew, Jason, Jennifer, I rise today to recognize the 87th anniversary Blake Miller, a.k.a. the Marlboro Man, now suf- Daniel, Jeffrey, Megan, Laura, Allison, Emily, of the March 1st Movement for the liberation fers from post-traumatic stress disorder from and Claire. of the Korean peninsula from Japanese op- his experiences in Iraq, and specifically, his in- Dick’s life of service to his community goes pression. This was the day that Korea re- volvement in the siege on Fallujah. He is real- back to his days in the United States Army, gained its independence and since then it has ly struggling, according to this news account where he obtained the rank of Sergeant. Dick continued to become a major economic and that I am enclosing for all of my colleagues to felt tremendous pride for his country, and he cultural force on the world stage. read. As the article describes, he and those was willing to endanger his own life to protect There is a flourishing and growing relation- who fought with him, will forever be tormented the lives of his fellow Americans, as evidenced ship between the United States and Korea. by their experiences in Iraq. by his service during the Korean Conflict. His Korea is a major economic partner and our Sadly, but not unexpectedly, Blake Miller courage and heroism will always be remem- 7th largest trading partner. Whether in edu- and his family are not alone. According to an bered, and his sacrifice will forever live in the cation, science, business, or the arts, Korea

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.083 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS March 2, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E275 has played and continues to play a vital role and received his J.D. from Southwestern Uni- Two years later, he was appointed as a Park in shaping communities throughout New Jer- versity School of Law in 1980. After passing Technician for the Interpretation and Visitor sey and the entire United States. the bar, he initially thought he would pursue Services Division. He was later reassigned to Several years ago, I had the distinct pleas- missionary work; however, he worked as a fo- the Ranger Division, becoming a fully commis- ure of traveling to Korea. While there I was rensic attorney and represented victims in sioned law enforcement officer for the National able to meet with Korean government leaders, malpractice suits. Park Service. In 1999, Mr. Holman was in- high-level U.S. military officials, and top Ko- Dr. Scott’s achievements, honors, and stalled as Management Assistant for the Office rean business executives. In addition, I shared awards are numerous. He was the first African of the Superintendent at Mammoth Cave Na- a meal and conversed with troops from New American resident at Queen of Angeles Hos- tional Park. In that capacity he skillfully coordi- Jersey’s 5th Congressional District. pital in Los Angeles. At one time, he held the nated all park projects, managed environ- I was honored to take part in this inform- record for the most infants delivered at Ce- mental compliance requirements, and devel- ative diplomatic trip. The opportunity contrib- dars-Sinai Medical center. He also served on oped important long-range planning initiatives. uted to my understanding of what issues affect the Board of Governors of the UCLA Founda- For his efforts, he received the 2003 National the economic, political, and military policies of tion in the mid 1980s. Park Service Honor Award for Superior Serv- Korea, and in turn, their impact on United His interest in people and his special affec- ice, recognizing his many accomplishments as States interests. tion for children were evident. He enjoyed a top administrator. During the visit, I met with opposition party sports and was an avid tennis player. He also Henry Holman’s three decades of service leader Chairman Choe, Korean cabinet mem- loved music, from jazz to the classics. He will significantly enhanced park operations and bers and members of the Korean Chamber of be remembered by many for his wonderful community relations at Mammoth Cave. His Commerce. We discussed enhancing the visi- humor and his black book of jokes. vast knowledge, work ethic, and attention to bility of the important United States-Korea re- Dr. Scott is survived by his devoted wife of detail exemplify true professionalism, a legacy lationship and addressed the tensions in the 8 years, Maria; his three children—Rebecca, that will long endure among his colleagues region surrounding the North Korean nuclear Brian, and Onjale Scott; his sister, Darling and members of the public. issue. In addition, I was taken by the U.S. Scott Herod; his brother, Paul Richard Scott; It is my great privilege to recognize Henry Army, led by General Leon Porte, Chief in mother-in-law, Loretta Domer-Wilson; and Holman today, before the entire U.S. House of Command of the United States Forces in other beloved family and friends. Representatives, for his leadership and serv- Korea, to the Joint Security Area on the Ko- Dr. Scott truly enjoyed this journey called ice. His unique achievements and dedication rean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). life and lived it to its fullest. to the National Park Service mission make Now more than ever there is a need to in- f him an outstanding American worthy of our crease mutual understanding between the collective honor and appreciation. PEACE CORPS DAY United States and Korea. The 2 countries f have become increasingly important regional and global partners, as Korea has become a HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE HAPPY 45TH ANNIVERSARY TO THE PEACE CORPS stronger advocate for democracy and a free- OF CALIFORNIA market economy. It is critical that the working IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relationship between the 2 countries flourish HON. SAM FARR Thursday, March 2, 2006 for years to come. OF CALIFORNIA f Mr. ROYCE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition of National Peace Corps Day, Thursday, March 2, 2006 CELEBRATING THE LIFE OF DR. which was last Tuesday, February 28th. LAWRENCE W. SCOTT In my travels to Africa, I have had the Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, the week of Feb- chance to meet with many Peace Corps vol- ruary 27 to March 3 is Peace Corps week and HON. DIANE E. WATSON unteers. The commitment these men and on March 1st we celebrated the 45th Anniver- OF CALIFORNIA women have shown is extremely impressive sary of the founding of the Peace Corps. Over IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and is to be commended. the last 45 years Peace Corps has become The work that Peace Corps volunteers have one of our nation’s premier international as- Thursday, March 2, 2006 done to address the HIV/AIDS pandemic is in- sistance programs that has focused on helping Ms. WATSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to valuable. Volunteers have worked hard to communities and individuals help themselves. memorialize the life of a distinguished Amer- carry out the President’s Emergency Plan for I served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in ican, Dr. Lawrence ‘‘Bill’’ W. Scott, who AIDS relief, and are active in 9 of the 15 Medellin, Colombia in the mid–1960s and I passed away on December 20, 2005. Emergency Plan countries. can say definitively that it was a life changing Throughout his illustrious life, Dr. Scott Mr. Speaker, I have seen the valuable work experience. During my two years in Colombia, could claim many ‘‘firsts.’’ In 1944, he was the the Peace Corps is doing in Africa, and I learned that the most sustainable type of de- first black student body president of Foshay throughout the world. It deserves our recogni- velopment was when locals were empowered Middle School. In 1947, he graduated with tion and support. Under the leadership of Di- to create their own development. I therefore honors from Polytechnic High School, where rector Gaddi Vasquez, the Peace Corps is worked on educating and assisting my Colom- he participated in track and field and also well poised to address the rapidly evolving bian colleagues, neighbors and friends on how served as the first black student body presi- challenges of the developing world. to petition their local governments and make dent. In 1948, he attended the University of f positive changes in their own lives. California at Berkeley and later became the In the years since I returned from Colombia student body ‘‘representative at large.’’ After HONORING HENRY TRAVIS thousands of Americans have served as receiving his degree from Berkeley, in 1951, HOLMAN Peace Corps Volunteers. Each of these volun- Dr. Scott was drafted into the U.S. Army and teers has made a difference, large or small, in stationed at Fort Lewis, Washington, where he HON. RON LEWIS the lives of hundreds of people across the served for 2 years during the Korean War. He OF KENTUCKY globe. Person-to-person relationships like eventually attained the rank of Captain. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES those built by PCVs are key to greater under- After his discharge from the Army, Dr. Scott standing—greater American understanding of enrolled in the pre-med program at the Univer- Thursday, March 2, 2006 other cultures, and greater understanding of sity of California at Los Angeles. In 1957, the Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise Americans by other cultures. then new UCLA School of Medicine accepted today to pay public tribute to an exemplary In this time of increasing tension between Dr. Scott as its first African American medical public servant and citizen from my congres- countries, now more than ever, we need pro- student. Upon graduation, Dr. Scott interned at sional district. Henry Travis Holman recently grams like the Peace Corps. I urge my col- Harbor General Hospital, ultimately special- retired from Mammoth Cave National Park, leagues to support the President’s FY 07 re- izing in obstetrics and gynecology. He subse- drawing to a close a remarkable 32 year ca- quest for the Peace Corps at $337 million. We quently opened 2 women’s clinics in Los An- reer with the National Park Service in Ken- need to robustly fund Peace Corps so that geles. tucky. during the next 45 years, Peace Corps Volun- At the age of 52 and after 14 years of med- Mr. Holman began his career with the Na- teers can continue to make a positive dif- ical practice, Dr. Scott returned to law school tional Park Service in 1971 as a cave guide. ference in countries all over the world.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.086 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS E276 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 2, 2006 I wish the Peace Corps a very happy 45th strong in his love of the Church. He was and citizen from my congressional district. anniversary. strong in his love of family. He was strong in Colonel James E. Bean, a longtime resident of f his pursuit of justice. He was strong in his ef- Bardstown, Kentucky, passed away peacefully TRIBUTE TO BISHOP WALTER fort to eliminate injustice. And all this deep January 4th at age 82. Colonel Bean was a EMILE BOGAN, SR. strength, he exercised humbly, as an instru- local hero, remembered for his athletic ment of God’s Holy Will. achievements as a young man and military Because of Bishop Bogan’s strength, an- heroism as a fighter pilot, flying combat mis- HON. DALE E. KILDEE chored in humility and meekness, this commu- OF MICHIGAN nity is a better community. This Church is a sions in World War II, the Korean War and the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stronger representation of the Mystical Body of Vietnam War. Thursday, March 2, 2006 Christ. All of us here in this Church are better Colonel Bean was born in 1923 on a farm Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you people because of that strength of faith and at Cox’s Creek, KY. He graduated from today with a heavy heart, as I ask my col- action of Bishop Walter Bogan. Bardstown High School in 1942. A football and leagues in the 109th Congress to join me in The greatest tribute we can render to basketball All Star, Colonel Bean was espe- honoring the life and accomplishments of a Bishop Bogan is to emulate his love, his dedi- cially remembered for being the signal caller dear friend of mine, Bishop Walter Emile cation, his humility, and his Christ-centered on offense and fullback of the legendary un- Bogan, Sr. Bishop Bogan passed away at his strength. Bishop Bogan, as a triumphant member of beaten 1941 Bardstown High School football residence on Sunday, January 8, at the age of team. He matriculated to the University of 57. I am deeply saddened by this great loss, the Communion of Saints, please ask Almighty Kentucky on a football scholarship later that for Bishop Bogan was an inspiring and posi- God to shower His Blessings upon us that we fall but cut short his collegiate career soon tive force for Genesee County, the State, and might use our strength to carry out God’s Holy Nation. He was a true friend, and I shall miss Will. thereafter to join the U.S. Army Air Corps. He him greatly. f was called to active duty in early 1943, as- signed to Foster Field, Texas as an Advanced Born to the union of Norma L. Bogan-Burrell CHATTAHOOCHEE TRACE NA- and the late William Bogan in my hometown of TIONAL HERITAGE CORRIDOR Flying School inspector. He was commis- Flint, Michigan, Walter Bogan attended and STUDY ACT sioned a Second Lieutenant in January, 1944 graduated from Flint Community Schools, and and assigned to the European Theater, where later went on to schools such as Saints Acad- HON. TERRY EVERETT he flew 41 combat missions in Germany and emy College in Lexington, MS, Moody Bible OF ALABAMA France. College in Chicago, and Moorhouse College in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Upon his return to the United Sates, Colonel Atlanta. He also attended Flint’s C.S. Mott Thursday, March 2, 2006 Bean completed numerous assignments test- Community College, and the University of Michigan-Flint. On July 25, 1980, he answered Mr. EVERETT. Mr. Speaker, today I am ing and flying Air Force fighter aircraft. He was the Lord’s call and succeeded his grandfather pleased to introduce the Chattahoochee Trace assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada in and mentor, Rev. Theodore Harris, as Pastor National Heritage Corridor Study Act, a bill 1960 to establish and operate the F–105 air- of Harris Memorial Church of God in Christ. that would direct the Secretary of the Interior craft flight training program for all Air Force Over the years, Rev. Bogan became more to study the suitability and feasibility of estab- units. He later carried out assignments in than just a Pastor, but a spiritual leader whose lishing the Chattahoochee Trace National Her- Japan with the 8th Tactical Fighting Wing, guidance, vision, and commitment to spread- itage Corridor in Alabama and Georgia. completing several short tours in Southeast ing the Word of God helped make the Flint The Historic Chattahoochee Compact was Asia, before returning to the United States to area a better place in which to live. Pastor signed into law in 1978, and it established the serve as an Air Force duty officer at the Pen- Historic Chattahoochee Commission to pro- Bogan constantly and selflessly gave of him- tagon. Colonel Bean volunteered and was as- mote historic preservation and tourism in the self, hosting Christmas parties for neighbor- signed to the 388th Tactical Fighting Wing, hood children and providing gifts for them all. Chattahoochee Valley. Since this time, the Historic Chattahoochee Commission has been Korat Royal Thai Air Base, Thailand, in Octo- In recent years, he would offer college schol- ber, 1967. arships for several young members of his con- involved in a heritage tourism program in gregation, in hopes of granting them opportu- eighteen Alabama and Georgia counties along On January 3, 1968 while flying an F–105 nities they otherwise may not have had the the lower Chattahoochee River. Because of combat mission over North Vietnam, his air- chance to take. their exemplary work, the National Trust for craft was shot down near Hanoi. Colonel Bean In 2000, Pastor Bogan became Bishop Historic Preservation has cited the Historic was captured by the North Vietnamese and Bogan, as he was appointed Chief Servant Chattahoochee Commission as a national held as a Prisoner of War until his release and Presiding Bishop of the Great Lakes Ec- model for heritage corridor development. March 14, 1973. The designation of this corridor is the final clesiastical Jurisdiction of Michigan, Church of James Bean retired from the United States piece in the commission’s development plan. It God In Christ. Bishop Bogan admirably bal- Air Force as a Colonel in 1974. He returned would enable them to initiate new and innova- anced his new leadership duties with powerful to Kentucky, where he enjoyed a peaceful re- sermons each Sunday, which for him was a tive projects to invigorate the economies of the member counties since they would be eligible tirement with his wife until his death in Janu- labor of love. ary. He was a member of the Bardstown High Bishop Bogan leaves to cherish and carry to receive funding for publications and mar- on his legacy his beautiful and devoted wife of keting for tourism, historic preservation, envi- School Hall of Fame, State President of Fu- 35 years, Dianne, sons Walter and Eric, ronmental education, outdoor recreation, and ture Farmers of America, a Shriner, Mason, daughter-in-law Karleen, three grandchildren, small business development. In addition to Kentucky Colonel, member of the American and of course the many people whom he aiding historic preservation, this effort will also Legion, Kentucky Pork Producers, and com- loved and loved him in return. enhance economic development in this region. municant at the Bardstown Baptist Church. Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- I urge my colleagues to join me in sup- James Bean’s remarkable life is one of a atives to join me in offering condolences to the porting this important legislation. true American hero. His distinguished service family of Bishop Bogan, and in thanking them f and unique sacrifice for his country represent for sharing him with our community. My mes- HONORING COLONEL JAMES E. the very best of what it means to be an Amer- sage to his congregation is as follows: BEAN ican soldier. His achievements as a citizen, ‘‘Take my yoke upon you and learn from especially his unwavering dedication to his me, for I am meek and humble in heart.’’ [Mat- HON. RON LEWIS family and his community, are further marks of thew 11:29] OF KENTUCKY It takes a strong person to be meek, a greatness worthy of our collective respect and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES strong person to be in charge of his passions appreciation. It is my great privilege to honor and emotions. Thursday, March 2, 2006 his memory today, before the entire U.S. Bishop Walter Emile Bogan was such a per- Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise House of Representatives. May he rest in son. He was strong in his love of God. He was today to pay tribute to a remarkable soldier peace.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:39 Mar 03, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A02MR8.090 E02MRPT1 jcorcoran on PROD1PC62 with REMARKS March 2, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E277 CONGRATULATIONS TO COLLEEN SILVIO BERLUSCONI’S ultimate sacrifice for freedom during the unit’s CROSBY FOR A LIFETIME OF AC- APPEARANCE BEFORE CONGRESS first deployment to Iraq. TIVISM I would like to take this opportunity to honor HON. JIM McDERMOTT these returning soldiers and the memory of OF WASHINGTON those who have passed, all who have self- lessly stood in harm’s way as the guardians of HON. SAM FARR IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES our freedom and way of life. Their distin- OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, March 2, 2006 guished service epitomizes values—duty, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I would like honor, country—that make our Nation an ex- ample of freedom and prosperity for the rest of Thursday, March 2, 2006 to enter into the RECORD a letter that I deliv- ered to your office today regarding an event the world. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to com- that took place on the House floor yesterday. In the spirit of Fort Knox soldiers of genera- mend one of my constituents, Ms. Colleen MARCH 2, 2006. tions past, their courage and sacrifice signifi- Crosby, of Santa Cruz, California who, on Hon. J. DENNIS HASTERT, cantly contributed to a supreme level of safety Sunday, March 5, will receive the ‘‘Lifetime Speaker of the House, Office of the Speaker, and readiness during uncertain times. They Washington, DC. Achievement Award’’ from the International were selfless in their sacrifice, taking time DEAR MR. HASTERT, I am writing to express away from their families to keep others safe. Women in Coffee Alliance (IWCA). I cannot my dismay about yesterday’s appearance of For that they deserve the admiration and imagine another person more deserving than Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi of the Re- thanks of a grateful nation. Colleen to receive this award. Colleen is one public of Italy on the floor of the House of It is my great privilege to recognize the of those rare individuals that has combined a Representatives. I believe that Mr. Berlusconi’s mode of address was unprece- 703rd EOD today, before the entire U.S. deep compassion for others with the intel- House of Representatives, for their generous ligence and drive to make a true difference in dented. I came to the House floor expecting to hear service and unflinching duty to our great coun- the world. Colleen has been a true leader in significant words from the head of state of a try. Welcome home! raising awareness of, and offering effective so- major ally of our country. Instead, I had the f lutions to, the International Coffee Crisis—a feeling that perhaps I and the other Members crisis that affected 25 million people in some in attendance were being used as extras in a TRIBUTE TO KATHRYN ELIZABETH of the poorest countries in the world. campaign appearance for Mr. Berlusconi’s ‘‘BETH’’ SHIELDS difficult upcoming election. I can draw no Colleen co-founded Santa Cruz Coffee other conclusion considering he addressed Roasting Company in 1978 and in 1979 be- Congress in Italian without an interpreter, a HON. JIM DAVIS came the first Roastmistress on California’s language that I and most other Members do OF FLORIDA Central Coast. In her travels to coffee pro- not speak. Though we were given the text to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES read, who in the Chamber was able to cor- ducing countries in Central and South America Thursday, March 2, 2006 and Africa she encountered abject poverty and relate the words delivered and lead the ap- plause that burst forth from the audience? Mr. DAVIS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise in an economic system that kept small coffee The address was not even broadcast by C– farmers in a vicious cycle of poverty. Being honor of Kathryn Elizabeth ‘‘Beth’’ Shields who SPAN, presumably because it took place in a dedicated her life to improving opportunities the ‘‘active activist,’’ Colleen jumped headfirst language in which most C–SPAN viewers are for Hillsborough County’s school children. into finding ways to help coffee farmers and not fluent. My discomfort increased this Beth spent 44 years in the Hillsborough cooperatives throughout the world. Colleen morning when I read in the Financial Times County school system, working both as a found that fair trade certification—a certifi- that the appearance was broadcasted by sta- teacher and administrator. A graduate of cation process that guarantees farmers a fair tions owned by Mr. Berlusconi in Italy. This has raised concerns that the Prime Minister Hillsborough High School and the University of price for their coffee beans—was the most ef- was improperly bending Italian equal- Tampa, with a Master’s Degree from the Uni- fective way of improving the lives of coffee airtime regulations during election cam- versity of South Florida, Beth launched her ca- farmers. paigns. reer as a math teacher at Memorial Junior Colleen’s record for helping coffee farmers I would appreciate to hear your thoughts High School, then at H.B. Plant High School. and promoting fair trade coffee is extremely on this unusual use of the House Chamber, and whether it is expected to recur. Beth worked hard throughout her career, impressive. Colleen has worked with small Sincerely, and as she rose through the school district’s farmers and cooperatives around the world JIM MCDERMOTT, ranks, she paved the way for other women and helped them gain better market access for Member of Congress. working in Hillsborough County schools. She their coffee, thus ensuring a better livelihood f served as dean and assistant principal at Rob- for themselves and their children. I asked Col- inson High School, principal of Coleman Jun- leen to testify before the House International WELCOME HOME FORT KNOX 703RD ior High School and principal of H.B. Plant Relations Subcommittee on the Western EOD High School. Beth then served as district-wide Hemisphere on the coffee crisis, where she assistant superintendent of personnel and as- educated Members of Congress on the impor- HON. RON LEWIS sistant superintendent of instruction until she tance of helping coffee farmers. OF KENTUCKY became the first female deputy superintendent Besides the Lifetime Achievement Award IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Hillsborough County schools. from IWCA, Colleen has also received a vari- During her tenure, Beth pushed for more Thursday, March 2, 2006 rigorous curriculum and academic standards; ety of commendations, including a letter of Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise she spearheaded a successful initiative to im- ‘‘Special Thanks and Commendation’’ for ‘‘the today to welcome home the 703rd Explosive prove school attendance and helped smooth extraordinary warmth and spirit on behalf of Ordinance Disposal Detachment of Fort Knox, the transition when magnet schools were inte- the people of Ethiopia,’’ presented by His Ex- Kentucky, and pay public tribute to their coura- grated into the school system. Beth will be re- cellency Teruheh Zenna, Acting Permanent geous service during their six-month deploy- membered for her commitment to helping Representative of Ethiopia to the United Na- ment in Iraq. young people, her impressive work ethic and tions in October, 2005; being named Santa This was the second deployment to Oper- the many ways that she changed Hillsborough Cruz Chamber of Commerce Woman of the ation Iraqi Freedom for the 703rd. As most of County School District for the better. Beth Year 2005; being presented with the Gold Me- us know, EOD units have one of the most Shields Middle School in Ruskin stands wit- dallion of Brotherhood by the small coffee dangerous jobs in Iraq. The 703rd worked with ness to her lifetime of dedication. farmers of Nicaragua’s Prodecoop; and most Army and Marine Brigades to recover and dis- At home, Beth was active in her church and recently, she is the recipient of the prestigious pose of explosive devices throughout a large in a number of community and charitable or- Lifetime Achievement Award from the Inter- portion of northern Iraq. The entire unit re- ganizations, including the Southwest Florida national Women in Coffee Alliance. turned safely home last week, reuniting with Blood Bank, the United Way, the Tampa Coa- I congratulate Colleen on a lifetime of dedi- family and comrades at a 3 a.m. welcome lition and the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug cation to others. She truly has made the world home ceremony held at Fort Knox. Abuse Advisory Council, SERVE and Athena. a better place and it has been an absolute Tragically, two soldiers, Staff Sgt. Kimberly On behalf of the Hillsborough County com- pleasure and honor to know her. Voelz and Staff Sgt. Richard Ramey, paid the munity and the countless young people she

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