E478 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 13, 1997 human tasks involved with operating a plow TRIBUTE TO MATHEW J. GABERTY HolleyÐcoach's assistant; Josh Droll, Nick and a machine, this transition was very Clark, Dennis Copeland, Brian Weaver, painful. Early 19th century Britain had to SPEECH OF Donnie ClingenpeelÐmanagers; Jontae An- deal with the Luddites, a group of people so derson, Kenneth Wallace, Keith Davis, Dejuan concerned about the replacement of human HON. DAVID E. BONIOR OF MICHIGAN Davis, Chris Boyd, Jordan Hugghins, Randy labor by machines that they resorted to sab- Johnson, Jason Uehlinger, Michael Shelby, otage. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 12, 1997 Nick Cooper, David Weaver, Edwin Wallace, The Luddites did not succeed in stopping and Sam Owen. the last revolution, and none of us will be Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f able to resist this one. We must make the pay tribute to my good friend Mathew Gaberty. choice to adapt or die. He is being honored on Wednesday, March RENEWAL ALLIANCE—A BETTER First, each of us will need a more diverse 12, 1997, at The Daughters of Isabella, Queen WAY set of business and technical skills than we of the Skies Circle No. 683 annual testimonial presently employ. The skills needed at any dinner in Mt. Clemens. This event is held each HON. RON PACKARD given time will change rapidly depending on year to recognize a community leader for out- OF CALIFORNIA market opportunities. Second, we will need standing service and to raise funds for charity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the ability to both attract and release talent Taking an active role in one's community is Thursday, March 13, 1997 dependent on the changes. Third, each of us a responsibility we all share, but few fulfill. Mat must also realize that we must individually has dedicated much of his life to this endeav- Mr. PACKARD. Mr. Speaker, today I will join grow to meet the ever changing market de- or. He found the Mat Gaberty Heart Fund in 27 of my colleagues at the Washington, DC, mands. The capacity and willingness to learn 1981 with the aim of fighting heart disease. Darrel Green Learning Center for Underprivi- will likely be the most important character- The Mat Gaberty Annual Gold Classic has be- leged Children to kick-off a series of events istics of successful people in the information come the largest single day fundraiser to com- designed to promote charitable, community, age. bat heart disease. The renowned Mat Gaberty and faith-based solutions to some of our Na- Finally, the behaviors suitable to these Heart Institute of Mount Clemens General tion's most intractable problems. new organizations will be fundamentally dif- Hospital was opened in 1989 and has become Washington bureaucrats took their crack at ferent than in large industrial ‘‘machines.’’ a major center for open heart surgery. His it with dismal results, wasting billions of dollars Incenting and compensating people for effi- time, talents, and energy are appreciated by and destroying lives. We know there is a bet- cient repetition of prespecified tasks is not all of us. I thank Mat for all his efforts and ter way. My colleagues and I formed the Re- necessarily a winning proposition. Results- commend him for his good work. newal Alliance to take that message across oriented variable compensation and portable Mat Gaberty has more than fulfilled his civic the Nation. benefits are almost certain to be part of our responsibilities. He was elected for four terms Currently, the newly formed alliance com- future. to the Macomb County Board of Commis- prises 28 Congressmen and Senators who You may take some comfort in knowing sioners. He served 11 years on the Macomb plan to highlight community efforts to solve that all of these revolutions have been scary County Parks and Recreation Committee, and poverty, repair broken families, end substance to the people experiencing them. Nonethe- 9 years on the Macomb County Retirement abuse, and a host of other problems. less, they have all improved society in the Board. He has also served as a Macomb The welfare reform critics think one wayÐ end. Their common impact on people has County Commissioner, 8 years as chairman Washington's way or no way. The fact is, folks been an increased role of choice, freedom, across the country work everyday to touch and responsibility. No longer will it be ‘‘the and 5 years as vice chairman. He was co- founder of the Urban County Road Association lives and restore hope with phenomonal re- machine’’ which determined your future for sults. A volunteer's compassion, dedication, you. You will have to make choices about and served as chairman of the Inter-County and genuine desire go much further than a where you think your talents will be the Road Commission. I deeply admire his strong most valued. You will then have a greater values and outstanding example of civic in- nameless, faceless check from Washington. role in educating yourself in order to aspire volvement. I have served at the local level as a mayor, to these new opportunities. You alone will be I applaud the Daughters of Isabella for rec- a school board member, a chamber of com- responsible for the outcome. You will all ognizing Mat Gaberty. He has provided lead- merce board member, part of the Cub Scouts have the freedom to choose your own des- ership to our community and I know he is and been active in my church. I can attest to tiny. Good choices will yield great rewards. proud to be honored by this fine organization. the power of the individual, and to what we On behalf of the Daughters of Isabella, Queen can do when we work together. Our Govern- CONCLUSION of the Skies Circle No. 683, I urge my col- ment must support rather than replace faith, Soon, this dinosaur standing before you leagues to join me in saluting Mathew family, work, and community. today will be gone. But many of you will re- Gaberty. f main behind. You will make many choices f that will determine not only your own fu- TRIBUTE TO A GREAT CIVIL ture, but that of the people and the organiza- ITALY’S HIGH SCHOOL’S BOYS RIGHTS LEADER tions around you. I don’t claim to have a BASKETBALL TEAM crystal ball about what that future looks HON. STENY H. HOYER like, but I do believe that if you seize control HON. MARTIN FROST OF MARYLAND of it, the opportunities for greatness are OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES abundant. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 13, 1997 No matter what the precise outcome, I ex- Thursday, March 13, 1997 pect to find that successful organizations Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great and people of the future will be the ones who Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay pleasure to rise today with my colleague from best adapted to this time of great change. tribute to the Italy Gladiators, an amazing high Texas, Ms. JACKSON-LEE, to honor a lifelong The age ahead will be characterized by a de- school basketball team located in my district. crusader for civil rights, Arnold Aronson, as he clining focus on physical assets, and an in- On Saturday, March 8, in Austin, TX, the Italy celebrates his 87th birthday. His distinguished creased emphasis on diverse human skills. Gladiators defeated Vanderbilt Industrial 71 to career in civil rights began nearly 60 years The need for energy in the information age 63 to capture the 2±A State championship. ago and he has been at the center of nearly will not dissipate, but it will change form. The Italy Gladiators advanced to the State every major civil rights fight since the New The road ahead is certainly fraught with playoffs for the first time since 1968. Italy's Deal. peril, yet ripe with opportunity. If we remain record for the 1996±97 basketball season was Most notably, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Aronson rigid and resist, like the Luddites, the only an impressive 27±4, and senior guard Keith was one of the founders of the Leadership place they will find us in the future is the Davis led Italy in the championship game with Conference on Civil Rights in 1950. The sin- history books. For those who choose to learn 27 points and was named the game's most gle-most important event forming this con- and grow, the future looks very bright from valuable player. Keith was also named to the ference was a historic gathering of over 4,000 where I stand. all-tournament team, along with Kenneth Wal- delegates from 33 States in Washington, DC, Thank you for having me here today, enjoy lace and Jontae Anderson. to protest racial injustices throughout the Na- the revolution, and good luck with your fu- My congratulations to the 1996±97 Italy tion. Arnold Aronson and Roy Wilkins orga- ture. Gladiators: Don ClingenpeelÐcoach; Kyle nized this, the national emergency civil rights March 13, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E479 mobilization, and many of the civil rights' ac- motion of the cultural heritage of the diverse This project says, symbolically, that the complishments which we herald today resulted community in Elizabeth. The 5,000 individuals Middle East peace process might, finally, from this gathering. connected with this exemplary group have produce tangible benefits for the people in The Leadership Conference on Civil Rights the area, especially through direct involve- committed themselves to the betterment of ment of the private sector. The construction not only played a crucial role in organizing and both children and adults. The children of Eliza- and later operation of this hotel will provide mobilizing African-Americans throughout the beth are fortunate to have the Portuguese In- employment for hundreds of Palestinians. It Nation, it also framed the civil rights issue in structive Social Club preparing them for their will contain a modern commercial center to a way that all Americans could relate to and future achievements. enable international visitors and Palestin- understand. In fact, it is important to note, that Among the numerous services provided by ians to conduct business as it is done else- most of Mr. Aronson's work on behalf of the this unique organization is a Portuguese lan- where in the world. The project will include civil rights movement was performed while he guage school, teaching 300 children. The Por- a self-contained telecommunications center was the program director for the National Jew- for international calls, faxes, and e-mail as tuguese Instructive Social Club also promotes well as excess telephone capacity for the ish Community Relations Council. He thus the physical well-being of the young people of local market. serves as a living symbol of the historic alli- Elizabeth through its youth soccer program. This project will be the first major Amer- ance between the Jewish and Black commu- Additionally, there is a youth division of the ican private sector involvement in Gaza. The nities. club, Nova Mocidade, serving young people total investment will be approximately six Many of the successes that we point to up to the age of 18. times more than all other American invest- today in the area of civil rights is as a result While youthful attainment is an important ments in Gaza—combined! of Arnold Aronson's hard work and dedication. While diplomatic achievements are essen- mission of the Portuguese Instructive Social tial, the real test of the peace process is how He was directly involved in the development of Club, cultural awareness is its main focus. To it affects the daily lives of Israelis and Pal- President Roosevelt's Executive order barring accomplish this laudable goal, the group is estinians. If substantive and visible improve- discrimination on the basis of race, creed, or dedicated to artistic endeavors. These com- ments do not result, no international agree- national origin, and in the drafting of the report mendable endeavors include ``Dancarees E ments can succeed. For the majority of Is- issued by President Truman's Citizens Com- Cantres de Portugal,'' serving both adults and raelis, the key element is security. Israelis mittee on Civil Rights in 1947, which became children, a theater group, an amateur soccer must feel safe riding buses, shopping in the basis for the 1957 Civil Rights Act. group, a newsletter focusing on issues of in- malls, and sending their children to schools. Mr. Aronson once said, ``the struggle for civil If random acts of violence occur, they must terest to the Portuguese community, and other be assured that the Palestinian Authority rights cannot be won by any one group acting cultural presentations, including one by the re- will work with Israeli officials to find and by or for itself alone but only through a coali- nowned Portuguese singer, Fado. Further- prosecute the terrorists. tion of groups that share a common commit- more, the Portuguese Instructive Social Club PEACE DIVIDEND: LOWER INCOMES ment to equal justice and equal opportunity for is responsible for organizing the annual Por- Although more Israelis have been killed every American.'' One of the most impressive tugal Day celebration which is attended by through terror attacks since the Sept. 13, aspects of the work of Arnold Aronson has al- 10,000 ardent participants. 1993, signing than in any comparable period, ways been his commitment to peaceful dem- I ask that my colleagues join me in rec- it appears that the Palestinians finally un- onstration, civility, and coalition building. ognizing the outstanding work of the Por- derstand their responsibility to work with Mr. Speaker, I am honored to join with my tuguese Instructive Social Club. I heartily com- Israelis to enhance security concerns. The colleagues to recognize the lifelong achieve- mend their accomplishments and all that they test for most Palestinians is whether the ments of Arnold Aronson and to honor him peace accords will result in an improved have done to pass on the rich culture of Por- quality of life. Developing a thriving econ- today on his 87th birthday. This is a man who tugal to future generations. It is an honor to omy that provides new employment opportu- represents what is right in America, and while have such an outstanding organization work- nities will not only minimize hatreds and there is much work which remains in the area ing on behalf of the constituents of my district. tensions, but will also bring about the prom- of civil rights, we must never forget the com- f ise of a new life. mitment and dedication of individuals like Ar- Economic divergence exacerbates political nold Aronson who were responsible for the MIDDLE EAST PEACE DEPENDS ON and religious tensions. Since the first Rabin- historic progress of the civil rights movement ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Arafat signing, Israeli per capita income has increased from $13,800 to over $15,000, while in our lifetime. Palestinian incomes have dropped by a third Mr. Speaker, I would like to close with a HON. JAMES P. MORAN to under $1,200. quote from the late civil rights leader Clarence OF VIRGINIA Delays and reallocations of internationally Mitchell, Jr., the former Washington director IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pledged contributions, the reluctance of for- for the NAACP, who once referred to Arnold eign investors to establish projects in Gaza Aronson as ``one of the giants who labored Thursday, March 13, 1997 and the West Bank, border closures, the slow longer and earlier than many * * * none of Mr. MORAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to express pace of diplomatic negotiations, and difficul- our great achievements would have been pos- my support for more projects like the new ties encountered in setting up a viable Pal- estinian economy have contributed to grow- sible without him.'' Our Nation is forever in- Marriott Hotel to be built on the beachfront in ing frustration. Public infrastructure and debted to Arnold Aronson for his life's work Gaza. I offer the recent essay by my constitu- services, including education, health care, and I am pleased to have been able to honor ent, Mr. Ralph Nurnberger, from the Christian sanitation, water, waste water disposal, and him today on the floor with my colleagues. Science Monitor, as an excellent recognition of electricity continue to be inadequate. De- f the need for more targeted economic aid to spite a minor building boom, a housing the West Bank and Gaza. As Mr. Nurnberger shortage remains. IN HONOR OF THE 75TH ANNIVER- states, ``* * * the real test of the peace proc- While the Netanyahu government has eased some limits on Palestinians seeking SARY OF THE PORTUGUESE IN- ess is how it affects the daily lives of Israelis STRUCTIVE SOCIAL CLUB employment in Israel, the numbers able to and Palestinians. If substantive and visible im- cross the borders are significantly below the provements do not result, no international 120,000 able to find daily work in Israel in HON. ROBERT MENENDEZ agreements can succeed.'' He is absolutely 1992. OF NEW JERSEY right. Only the development of a strong eco- Rather than growing to absorb these work- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic infrastructure will progress and peace ers, the Palestinian economy has declined succeed. over the past two years. Thus, workers have Thursday, March 13, 1997 fewer opportunities to find employment [From the Christian Science Monitor, Mar. 6, within Palestinian areas. The unemployment Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today 1997] to pay tribute to an exceptional institution serv- rate in Gaza, always high, is now estimated NOT A HEARTBREAK HOTEL—GAZA PROJECT at approximately 50 percent, with the rate in ing the residents of my district, the Portuguese SHOWS WAY TO REVERSE PALESTINIAN DE- the West Bank estimated at 30 percent. Un- Instructive Social Club, on their 75th anniver- SPAIR employment is highest among young, single sary. This momentous occasion will be cele- (By Ralph Nurnberger) men—the most likely recruits for terror-ori- brated on March 15, 1997, during an evening The day before he left for his official visit ented groups. of festivities to be held at the Portuguese- to the United States, Yasser Arafat presided BIG AID PLEDGES, LITTLE FOLLOW-THROUGH American Hall in Elizabeth. over the groundbreaking ceremony for a The US hosted an international meeting on The Portuguese Instructive Social Club is an Marriott Hotel to be built on the beachfront Oct. 1, 1993, at which $2.4 billion in assistance organization dedicated to the continuing pro- in Gaza. to the West Bank and Gaza was pledged.