S560 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE January 30, 1996 [Mr. LIEBERMAN] was added as a co- S. RES. 217 The memorial plaque contains the sponsor of Senate Resolution 85, a reso- Whereas the American Foreign Service was names of 171 brave Americans who have lution to express the sense of the Sen- established in 1924 and some 11,600 men and died in service to our country at posts ate that obstetrician-gynecologists women now serve with the foreign affairs abroad. I ask unanimous consent that a should be included in Federal laws re- agencies of the United States at home and list of these names be printed in the abroad; lating to the provision of health care. Whereas the diplomatic, consular, commu- RECORD. Later this year, the names of f nications, trade, development, and numerous the three American negotiators who were killed last fall in search of peace SENATE CONCURRENT RESOLU- other functions these men and women per- form constitute the first and most cost-effec- in Bosnia will be added to that plaque. TION 40—TO COMMEMORATE THE tive line of defense of our Nation by pro- All of us were deeply moved by the SESQUICENTENNIAL OF TEXAS tecting and promoting United States inter- tragic sacrifice of Ambassador Robert STATEHOOD ests abroad; Frasure, Assistant Secretary of De- Mrs. HUTCHINSON (for herself and Whereas the men and women of the Amer- ican Foreign Service are increasingly ex- fense Joseph J. Kruzel, and Col. S. Nel- Mr. GRAMM) submitted the following posed to risks and danger to themselves and son Drew. resolution; which was considered and their families, even in times of peace, and We have many debates in this body agreed to: many have died in the service of their coun- that involve the American Foreign S. CON. RES. 40 try; Service. In the past year, we have de- Whereas 1995 marks 150 years since the Whereas in this uncertain post-Cold War bated its structure, we have reduced its United States of America admitted Texas as era, an ever-vigilant American Foreign Serv- funding, we have seen Foreign Service ice remains essential to the strategic, polit- the 28th State of the Union; officers unpaid or kept from work be- Whereas the sesquicentennial of Texas ical, and economic well-being of this Nation statehood is a truly momentous occasion by strengthening the United States’ rela- cause of partial Government shut- that allows all Texans to reflect on their tions with other countries and promoting a downs, and we have been slow to act on State’s proud heritage and bright future; safer, more peaceful world; many Foreign Service nominees. Each Whereas acting on the advice of President Whereas the United States Government’s of these actions has its own purpose, John Tyler, the United States Congress foreign affairs agencies and the American but I worry that the cumulative effect adopted a joint resolution on February 28, Foreign Service Association have observed may well be to send a signal to our 1845, inviting the Republic of Texas to enter Foreign Service Day on the first Friday in Foreign Service officers that the U.S. the Union as a State with full retention of May for many years; and its public lands; today, a century and half Whereas it is both appropriate and just for Senate doubts the importance of their later, Texas enjoys the distinction of being the country as a whole to recognize the dedi- work. Nothing could be further from the only State admitted with such extensive cation of the men and women of the Amer- the truth. With this legislation, I hope rights; ican Foreign Service and to honor those who the Senate will send a clear message Whereas the citizens of the Republic of have given their lives in the loyal pursuit of that, whatever our views on the dif- Texas were deeply committed to the goals their duties and responsibilities representing ficult policy matters that affect Amer- and ideals embodied in the United States the interests of the United States of America ica’s overseas presence, we all stand Constitution, and, on June 16, 1845, the Con- and of its citizens: Now, therefore, be it gress of the Republic of Texas was convened Resolved, That the Senate— firmly behind the important work of by President Anson Jones to consider the (1) commend the men and women who have America’s dedicated Foreign Service proposal of statehood; served or are presently serving in the Amer- officers, and we recognize the undeni- Whereas Texas took advantage of the offer, ican Foreign Service for their dedicated and able importance of their work. choosing to unite with a large and pros- important service to country; In the coming year, I hope to explore perous Nation that could more effectively (2) honor those in the American Foreign steps we may take to strengthen our Service who have given their lives in the line defend the borders of Texas and expand its Foreign Service. I believe we need to flourishing trade with European countries; of duty; and by October 1845, the Congress of the Republic (3) designate the first Friday in May 1996 act to ensure that we are recruiting of Texas had approved a State constitution, as ‘‘American Foreign Service Day’’. and retaining the very best people that charting a bold new destiny for the Lone The President is authorized and requested to our country has to offer, and I hope to Star State; issue a proclamation calling upon the people work with the Foreign Service commu- Whereas the proposed State constitution of the United States and the Federal, State, nity and my colleagues to identify was sent to Washington, D.C., and on Decem- and local administrators to observe the day ways in which the Senate can help. For ber 29, 1845, the United States of America with the appropriate programs, ceremonies, many people around the world, the men formally welcomed Texas as a new State; the and activities. and women of the American Foreign transfer of governmental authority, how- Mrs. KASSEBAUM. Mr. President, ever, was not complete until February 19, Service are the faces of America. today I am submitting legislation to I, for one, believe America owes these 1846, when Anson Jones lowered the flag that acknowledge the important work and had flown above the Capitol for nearly 10 men and women a debt of gratitude. years and stepped down from his position as great sacrifice of the men and women There being no objection, the mate- president of the Republic of Texas; and of the American Foreign Service. By rial was ordered to be printed in the Whereas with the poignant retirement of passing this resolution, the Senate will RECORD, as follows: the flag of the Republic, Texas emerged as a commend these dedicated public serv- AMERICANS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR LIVES blazing Lone Star in America’s firmament, ants for their important service to our UNDER HEROIC OR OTHER INSPIRATIONAL taking its place as the 28th State admitted country, honor those killed in the line CIRCUMSTANCES WHILE SERVING THE U.S. into the Union: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Rep- of duty, and seek broader recognition GOVERNMENT AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE resentatives concurring), That the Congress— this year of American Foreign Service ABROAD IN FOREIGN AFFAIRS (1) commemorate the sesquicentennial of Day. (Names are listed not chronologically but as Texas statehood; and For many years, the U.S. Govern- placed on State Department memorial (2) encourage all Texans to observe such ment’s foreign affairs agencies and the plaques) day with appropriate ceremonies and activi- American Foreign Service Association William Palfrey: Lost at sea, 1780. ties on this historic occasion. have jointly sponsored a Foreign Serv- Joel Barlow: Exposure, Zarnowice, 1812. The Secretary of the Senate shall transmit a ice Day observance during which new Richard C. Anderson: Yellow Fever, copy of this resolution to the Texas Congres- names are added to the memorial Cartagena, Colombia, 1823. sional Delegation, to the Governor of Texas, Nathaniel G. Ingraham, Jr.: Fever, Tam- to the National Archives, and to the Texas plaque in the Department of State hon- pico, Mexico, 1824. Archives. oring those ‘‘who have died under he- Harris E. Fudger: Murdered, Bogota, Co- f roic or inspirational circumstances’’ lombia, 1825. while serving our country abroad. This James A. Holden: Lost at sea, 1827. SENATE RESOLUTION 217—TO DES- ceremony has been held within the John S. Meircken: Lost at sea, 1832. IGNATE THE FIRST FRIDAY IN walls of the State Department. This William Shaler: Cholera, Havana, Cuba, MAY 1996 AS ‘‘AMERICAN FOR- year, I believe that we as a Nation 1833. EIGN SERVICE DAY’’ William S. Sparks: Cholera, Venice, Italy, should join in this observance, just as 1849. Mrs. KASSEBAUM submitted the fol- we join together to honor our military Thomas T. Turner: Epidemic, Bahia, 1849. lowing resolution; which was referred personnel on Armed Forces Day and Thomas I. Morgan: Yellow fever, Rio De to the Committee on the Judiciary: Veterans Day. Janeiro, 1850.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 04:26 Jun 20, 2008 Jkt 041999 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 J:\ODA16\1996_F~1\S30JA6.REC S30JA6 mmaher on MIKETEMP with SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS January 30, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S561 Hardy M. Burton: Yellow fever, St. Thom- William T. Francis: Yellow fever, Liberia, Robert V. McMaugh: Beirut, 1983. as, 1852. 1929. William R. Sheil: Beirut, 1983. George R. Dwyer: Coast fever, Mozam- William I. Jackson: Drowned attempting Albert N. Votaw: Beirut, 1983. bique, 1854. to save life, Matanzas, Cuba, 1930. George Tsantos: Athens, 1983. Beverly L. Clarke: Tropical fever, Guate- John T. Wainwright: Drowned attempting Leamon R. Hunt: Rome, 1984. mala, 1860. to save life, Matanzas, Cuba, 1930. Kenneth G. Crabtree: Namibia, 1984. Isaac S. McMicken: Yellow fever, Aca- G. Russell Taggart: Hurricane, Belize, Brit- Dennis Whyte Keogh: Namibia, 1984. pulco, Mexico, 1860. ish Honduras, 1931. A. A. Schaufelberger III: San Salvador, George True: Smallpox, Funchal, 1862. J. Theodore Marriner: Murdered, Beirut, 1983. Edward W. Gardner: Lost at sea, 1863. Syria, 1937. Charles F. Soper: New Delhi, 1983. Charles G. Hannah: Yellow fever, Deme- John M. Slaughter: Earthquake, Michael Ray Wagner: Beirut, 1984. rara, 1864. Guayaquil, 1942. Kenneth V. Welch: Beirut, 1984. Abraham Hanson: African fever, Monrovia, Thomas C. Wasson: Shot by sniper, Jeru- Charles F. Hegna: Tehran, 1984. Liberia, 1866. salem, 1948. William L. Stanford: Tehran, 1984. Hiram R. Hawkins: Epidemic, Tumbez, Douglas S. Mackieman: Killed by gunfire, Enrique Camarena: Guadalajara, 1985. Peru, 1866. Tibet, 1950. Vieginia Warfield: New Delhi, 1983. Allen A. Hall: Epidemic, La Paz, Bolivia, Robert Lee Mikels: Burned attempting to Bobby Joe Dickson: San Salvador, 1985. 1867. save life, Pusan, Korea, 1951. Thomas T. Handwork: San Salvador, 1985. H.E. Peck: Yellow fever, Haiti, 1867. David LeBreton, Jr.: Drowned saving lives, Patrick R. Kwiatkowski: San Salvador, James Wilson: Yellow fever, Venezuela, Tunis, 1953. 1985. 1867. William P. Boteler: Killed by grenade, Gregory H. Weber: San Salvador, 1985. James H. McColley: Yellow fever, Callao, Nicosia, Cyprus, 1956. Laurence A. Steinhardt: Ottawa, 1950. 1869. Robert A. McKinnon: Tropical disease, William F. Buckley: Beirut, 1985. William Stedman: Yellow fever, Santiago, Ouagadougou, 1961. William E. Nordeen: Athens, 1988. Cuba, 1869. Barbara A. Robbins: Killed in bombing of Arnold L. Raphel: Pakistan, 1988. Charles E. Perry: Epidemic, Aspinwall, Co- Embassy, Saigon, Vietnam, 1965. Herbert M. Wassom: Pakistan, 1988. lombia, 1872. Joseph W. Grainger: Murdered, Vietnam, Matthew K. Gannon: Scotland, 1988. Thomas Biddle: Epidemic, Guayaquil, 1875. 1965. Ronald A. Lariviere: Scotland, 1988. John F. Flint: Drowned saving life, La Joseph R. Rupley: Killed by gunfire, Cara- Daniel E. O’Conner: Scotland, 1988. Union, El Salvador, 1875. cas, Venezuela, 1965. James N. Rowe: Philippines, 1989. Philip Clayton: Yellow fever, Callao, 1877. Dolph B. Owens: Vietnam, 1960. John A. Butler: Grenada, 1989. Henry H. Garnet: African fever, Monrovia, Jack J. Wells: Vietnam, 1965. Gladys D. Gilbert: Ethiopia, 1989. 1882. Norman L. Clowers: Vietnam, 1966. Robert W. Woods: Ethiopia, 1989. Jesse H. Moore: Yellow fever, Callao, 1883. William D. Smith III: Vietnam, 1966. Thomas J. Worrick: Ethiopia, 1989. David T. Bunker: Yellow fever, Demerara, Don M. Sjostrom: Laos, 1967. Freddie R. Woodruff: Georgia, 1993. 1888. John R. McLean: Laos, 1967. Barbara L. Schell: Iraq, 1994. Victor F.W. Stanwood: Murdered, Mada- Robert K. Franzblau: Vietnam, 1967. Barry S. Castiglione: El Salvador, 1992. gascar, 1888. Dwight Hall Owen, Jr.: Vietnam, 1967. Gary C. Durell: Pakistan, 1995. William D. McCoy: Fever, Monrovia, Libe- Carroll H. Pender: Vietnam, 1967 Jacqueline K. Van: Landingham, Pakistan ria, 1893. 1995. John R. Meade: Yellow fever, Santo Do- Frederick J. Abramson: Vietnam, 1968. Thomas M. Gompertz: Vietnam, 1968. As of 1/25/96, there are 171 names listed. mingo, 1894. Alexander L. Pollock: Yellow fever, San John T. McCarthy: Vietnam, 1968. f Kermit J. Krause: Vietnam, 1968. Salvador, 1894. SENATE RESOLUTION 218—EX- Frederick Munchmeyer: Yellow fever, San Jeffrey S. Lundstedt: Vietnam, 1968. Salvador, 1895. Robert R. Little: Vietnam, 1968. PRESSING THE SENSE OF THE John B. Gorman: Malignant malaria, Mat- Stephen H. Miller: Vietnam, 1968. SENATE RELATIVE TO MEXICO amoros, Mexico, 1896. Hugh C. Lobit: Vietnam, 1968. Richard A. Schenk: Vietnam, 1968. Mrs. FEINSTEIN (for herself, Mr. Albert S. Willis: Malaria, Honolulu, Ha- D’AMATO, and Mr. INHOFE) submitted waii, 1897. Michael Murphy: Vietnam, 1968. Rounsevelle Wildman: Lost at sea, 1901. John Gordon Mein: Guatemala, 1968. the following resolution; which was re- Thomas T. Prentis: Volcanic eruption, George B. Gaines: Vietnam, 1969. ferred to the Committee on Foreign Martinique, 1902. Robert P. Perry: Jordan, 1970. Relations: Dan A. Mitrione: Uruguay, 1970. Amedee Testart: Volcanic eruption, Mar- S. RES. 218 Cleo Allen Noel, Jr.: Sudan, 1973. tinique, 1902. Whereas Mexico is one of the most signifi- Thomas Nast: Yellow fever, Guayaquil, George Curtis Moore: Sudan, 1973. Everett D. Reese: Vietnam, 1955. cant source countries for the transport of 1902. narcotic and psychotropic drugs and other William F. Havemeyer: Cholera, Bassorah, Thomas W. Ragsdale: Vietnam, 1967. controlled substances into the United States; Turkey, 1904. Donald V. Freeman: Vietnam, 1967. Whereas the Drug Enforcement Adminis- Philip Carroll: Fever, Manzanillo, Mexico, Albert A. Farkas: Vietnam, 1968. tration estimates that at least 75 percent of 1906. Robert W. Brown, Jr.: Vietnam, 1968. all cocaine available in the United States Benjamin H. Ridgely: Exhaustion, Mexico Robert W. Hubbard: Vietnam, 1968. travels through Mexico; City, 1908. Joseph B. Smith: Vietnam, 1970. Whereas various United States drug en- Arthur A. Cheney: Earthquake, Messina, Rudolph Kaiser: Vietnam, 1972. forcement agencies have estimated that 70 1908. John Paul Vann: Vietnam, 1972. John W. Gourley: Smallpox, Ciudad Juarez, John S. Patterson: Mexico, 1974. percent to 80 percent of all foreign-grown Mexico, 1910. Rodger P. Davis: Cyprus, 1974. marijuana in the United States originates in Theodore C. Hamm: Smallpox, Durango, James C. Marshall: Vietnam, 1968. Mexico; Mexico, 1914. Steven A. Haukness: Vietnam, 1968. Whereas according to the United States Robert N. McNeely: Lost at sea, 1915. Charles W. Turberville: Cambodia, 1971. Customs Service, 69.5 percent of the individ- Charles P. McKiernan: Smallpox, John Patrick Egan: Argentina, 1975. uals arrested for drug smuggling at border Chungkiang, China, 1916. Charles McMahon: Vietnam, 1975. stations in the United States are Mexican Charles F. Brissel: Cholera, Baghdad, 1916. Darwin L. Judge: Vietnam, 1975. nationals; Alfred L.M. Gottschalk: Lost at sea, 1918. Francis E. Meloy, Jr.: Beirut, 1976. Whereas the Drug Enforcement Adminis- Maddin Summers: Exhaustion, Moscow, Robert O. Warning: Beirut, 1976. tration has stated that drug smugglers have 1918. Adolph Dubs: Kabul, 1979. been flying airplanes into Mexico carrying 10 John D. O’Rear: Smallpox, La Paz, Bolivia, Steven J. Crowley: Islamabad, 1979. to 20 tons of cocaine per flight, which air- 1918. Bryan L. Ellis: Islamabad, 1979. planes then return to Colombia carrying Luther K. Zabriskie: Smallpox, Aguas Charles Robert Ray: Paris, 1982. $20,000,000 to $30,000,000 of United States cur- Calientes, Mexico, 1921. Robert C. Ames: Beirut, 1983. rency; Carl R. Loop: Saving life, Catania, 1923. Thomas R. Blacka: Beirut, 1983. Whereas Mexico has failed to prevent or Max D. Kirjassof: Earthquake, Yokohama, Phyliss N. Faraci: Beirut, 1983. punish the laundering of drug-related profits Japan, 1923. Terry L. Gilden: Beirut, 1983. or drug-related moneys in Mexico; Paul E. Jenks: Earthquake, Yokohama, Kenneth E. Haas: Beirut, 1983. Whereas Mexico has failed to prevent or Japan, 1923. Deborah M. Hixon: Beirut, 1983. punish adequately bribery and other forms of Clarence C. Woolard: Epidemic, Cape Hai- Frank J. Johnston: Beirut, 1983. public corruption which facilitate the pro- tien, Haiti, 1923. James F. Lewis: Beirut, 1983. duction, processing, and shipment of nar- Robert W. Imbrie: Murdered, Teheran, Per- Monique Lewis: Beirut, 1983. cotic and psychotropic drugs and other con- sia, 1924. William R. McIntyre: Beirut, 1983. trolled substances into the United States or

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