October 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11331 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- b 1500 Whereas, in 2000, Father Hesburgh became er, I yield myself such time as I may the first person in higher education to be CELEBRATING 90TH BIRTHDAY OF awarded the Congressional Gold Medal; consume. REV. THEODORE M. HESBURGH, Madam Speaker, realizing that I will Whereas Father Hesburgh has been award- C.S.C. not have an opportunity to call the ed the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest civilian honor, as well as Chicago Cubs champions this year, I Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- er, I move to suspend the rules and numerous awards from education groups, in- am pleased to join my colleague in the cluding the Alexander Meiklejohn Award consideration of H. Res. 630, a bill that agree to the resolution (H. Res. 687) from the American Association of University congratulates the Warner Robins Little celebrating the 90th birthday of Rev- Professors, the Elizabeth Ann Seton Award League baseball team. H. Res. 630, erend Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., from the National Catholic Education Asso- which has 55 cosponsors, was intro- president emeritus of the University of ciation, and 150 honorary degrees, the most duced by the gentleman from Georgia Notre Dame, and honoring his con- ever awarded to a single individual; (Mr. MARSHALL) on September 4, 2007. tributions to higher education, the Whereas, on May 25, 2007, Father Hesburgh H. Res. 630 was reported from the Over- Catholic Church, and the advancement celebrated his 90th birthday; and of the humanitarian mission, as Whereas Father Hesburgh has led a life of sight Committee on October 4, 2007, by distinguished public service and deep faith: a voice vote. amended. Now, therefore, be it Madam Speaker, Georgia’s Warner The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Resolved, That the House of Representa- Robins Little League team beat Tokyo tion. tives recognizes Reverend Theodore M. 3–2, to claim the world championship The text of the resolution is as fol- Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his contributions to the title on August 26, 2007. This is the sec- lows: United States civil rights movement, his ond year in a row that a Georgia team H. RES. 687 tireless work to prevent nuclear conflict has won the Little League Baseball Whereas Reverend Theodore M. Hesburgh, around the world, and his efforts to secure World Series Championship game. C.S.C., was born on May 25, 1917, in Syracuse, the peaceful resolution of international con- Dalton Carriker hit a dramatic home New York; flicts. run in the bottom of the eighth inning Whereas, on June 24, 1943, Father Hesburgh The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- to beat the Japanese baseball team for began his service to the Catholic Church as ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- the championship. Carriker said, ‘‘I felt an ordained priest of the Congregation of linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman Holy Cross; from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) each will like I was flying, like Peter Pan. I Whereas, from 1952 to 1987, Father didn’t know what I was doing.’’ This control 20 minutes. Hesburgh served as the president of the Uni- The Chair recognizes the gentleman was a stunning home run that gave the versity of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indi- United States its third straight Little ana; from Illinois. League Championship. Whereas, throughout his tenure as presi- GENERAL LEAVE Madam Speaker, I commend my col- dent of the University of Notre Dame, Fa- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- league from Georgia (Mr. MARSHALL) ther Hesburgh sought to redefine the con- er, I ask unanimous that all Members for congratulating the Warner Robins temporary Catholic university as a place may have 5 legislative days in which to Little League baseball team from War- where both the moral and intellectual di- revise and extend their remarks. mensions of scholarly inquiry are vigorously ner Robins, Georgia, on winning the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there pursued; objection to the request of the gen- 2007 Little League World Series. I know Whereas, under his leadership, in 1972 the that oftentimes individuals wonder University of Notre Dame became a coeduca- tleman from Illinois? why these things are done and what tional institution; There was no objection. relevance they are, but the reality is Whereas Father Hesburgh has held 16 presi- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- that as young people grow to function dential appointments under 9 administra- er, I yield such time as he may con- with each other and learn the value of tions; sume to the gentleman from Indiana teamwork and learn what it means to Whereas, throughout his life, Father (Mr. DONNELLY). win not just a game of baseball, but Hesburgh has been a champion of civil Mr. DONNELLY. Madam Speaker, I rights, tirelessly seeking the peaceful resolu- rise today in strong support of this res- what it means to win in the game of tion of international conflicts and encour- life, all of the things that it takes to be olution honoring Father Ted Hesburgh, aging a profound respect for all humanity; a man who has made significant con- successful as a Little League baseball Whereas, in pursuit of those objectives, Fa- team, those same principles can be ap- ther Hesburgh has served on numerous tributions to the lives of many Ameri- plied to everyday life. boards and commissions, including terms as cans, and a man who, as the president When we congratulate these young chair of the Overseas Development Council, emeritus of my alma mater, the Uni- people, we are also encouraging other chair of the Select Commission on Immigra- versity of Notre Dame, has had a pro- young people. I would love to see a Lit- tion and Refugee Policy, a member of Presi- found impact on my own life. tle League baseball team on every dent Ford’s Presidential Clemency Board, I introduced H. Res. 687 on September and a representative of the Vatican at the 27 along with 103 original cosponsors. I square mile, in every neighborhood, in International Atomic Energy Agency in Vi- every block, so that as many young am pleased to stand here today with enna; my colleagues to express Congress’s people as possible would get the oppor- Whereas Father Hesburgh was a founding tunity to experience what the young- member of the United States Commission on strong appreciation for a selfless giant sters from Warner Robins, Georgia, Civil Rights and served as chair of the com- whose great work continues even to have been able to experience. mission from 1969 to 1972; this day. Madam Speaker, again, I commend Whereas, through his global humanitarian As president of Notre Dame, Father the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. MAR- efforts, Father Hesburgh was a catalyst for Hesburgh worked to redefine the the creation of the Center of Civil and SHALL) for his introduction of this leg- Catholic university as a place for stu- Human Rights at the University of Notre dents to learn more about their faith, islation. Dame Law School and contributed to the es- I yield back the balance of my time. while also engaging in rigorous intel- tablishment of the Kellogg Institute for lectual debate. Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, I International Studies and the Kroc Institute yield back the balance of my time. for International Peace Studies on the Uni- Under his leadership, Notre Dame The SPEAKER pro tempore. The versity of Notre Dame campus; opened its door to women for the first question is on the motion offered by Whereas Father Hesburgh has been a per- time in 1972. My wife, Jill, was proud to the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. sistent advocate for the responsible steward- be a member of that first class of DAVIS) that the House suspend the ship of atomic energy, and has united inter- women to graduate from the univer- rules and agree to the resolution, H. nationally renowned scientists, scholars, and sity. Res. 630. spiritual leaders to promote policies that re- In addition to his contributions to The question was taken; and (two- duce the likelihood of nuclear conflict; the Catholic Church and the University Whereas Father Hesburgh served as ambas- of Notre Dame, Father Hesburgh has thirds being in the affirmative) the sador to the 1979 United Nations Conference rules were suspended and the resolu- on Science and Technology for Development, worked tirelessly in service to the tion was agreed to. the first Catholic priest to perform a formal American people as a champion for so- A motion to reconsider was laid on diplomatic role for the United States Gov- cial justice and the peaceful resolution the table. ernment; of conflicts across the globe.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:56 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09OC7.020 H09OCPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN H11332 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE October 9, 2007 He has been a persistent voice for Madam Speaker, I want to thank my Hopefully, those three will never be change here at home. He has held 16 friend and colleague who represents the separated; but if they are, he has the Presidential appointments under nine University of Notre Dame. Unfortu- order: God, country, and Notre Dame. different administrations, from Eisen- nately, I only come about 5 miles away I would like to finish with one per- hower to Clinton. He served as a found- as we circle around and share Elkhart sonal story. The only time I really got ing member and later the Chair of the County. It is great that we have six to spend with Father Hesburgh, I was United States Commission on Civil Domers in Congress. My colleague is head of the executive lecture series at Rights where he fought for true equal- actually a double Domer, which is a the graduate School of Business at ity in America and opposed attempts great honor. Notre Dame. He asked us to invite to use force to break up protests on Before I go into my remarks, I want David Rockefeller in. He had served for college campuses. to share something I remember from many years on the Chase Manhattan He has also served on the Select campus when I was there. The story on board, and the Rockefellers had never Commission on Immigration and Ref- campus was: Do you know the dif- contributed to Notre Dame. When we ugee Policy and as a member of Presi- ference between God and President went to the airport, I saw one of the dent Ford’s Presidential Clemency Hesburgh? And the answer is: God is things my colleague mentioned, and Board. everywhere; President Hesburgh is ev- that he was a priest first. He saw he Madam Speaker, Father Hesburgh erywhere but Notre Dame. And the rea- had a few minutes, and so he went and has also been a strong advocate for son was, this is what we are honoring did his prayers right on the airport international policy reform. He has him here for today. He went through- runway. He made sure that every day championed the responsible use of nu- out the entire world, not only raising he met his duties as a priest first and clear energy, represented the Vatican money for Notre Dame, but working to foremost. at the International Atomic Energy serve justice, working to serve various My privilege that afternoon, after he Agency in Vienna, and formally rep- causes around the world. spoke to the business school and the resented the United States at the 1979 I rise today in strong support of this graduate students, was to accompany U.N. Conference on Science and Tech- resolution by Congressman DONNELLY David Rockefeller, the executive vice nology for Development. to honor Rev. Theodore Hesburgh for president of Chase Manhattan, and Fa- Father Ted, as he is known around his contributions to the civil rights ther Hesburgh for one simple reason: South Bend and Notre Dame, has trav- movement in America, his tireless my job was when President Hesburgh eled across the globe working to find work to reduce the threat of nuclear gave me the signal, was to get the Vice peaceful resolutions to international conflict, and for seeking peaceful reso- President away so Father Hesburgh conflicts. As recently as 1999, when Fa- lution to international conflict. could do the close because in his heart ther Hesburgh was 82 years old, he con- Father Hesburgh, who served as the this man will go to his grave knowing ducted a fact-finding tour of refugee president of the University of Notre he built the university. camps in Kosovo for the United Na- Dame from 1952 to 1987, holds the world He took Notre Dame from a good uni- tions. record for honorary degrees received at versity to a great international univer- Father Hesburgh has also led efforts more than 150. He has been honored for sity, and that means you have to do to assist the poorest of the poor in the his contributions to education, to ath- developing world, serving as the chair- many different things: one was fund- letics, to peace, as well as national and man of the Overseas Development raising, making friends with leaders international issues. Council where he led fund-raising ef- around the world, then making sure He has earned these degrees, these forts that helped prevent mass starva- that they saw his dream in South Bend, honors, this praise with his thoughtful tion in Cambodia as a result of the bru- actually Notre Dame, Indiana, is a sep- approach to many of the most daunting tal policies of the Khmer Rouge. arate town, but that they saw the In 2000, Father Hesburgh was awarded challenges of our time. In the late dream of the Fathers of the Holy Cross the Congressional Gold Medal. He was 1970s, he served on a commission ap- to build the university there. While the first person from higher education pointed by President Carter to study they built that university, President to ever receive the award. He has also immigration reform. His commission Hesburgh was really the transition fig- been the recipient of the Presidential found that securing our borders should ure that took it to the university it is Medal of Freedom, the Nation’s highest be the first step toward an immigra- today. civilian honor, along with numerous tion policy that is thoughtful and bene- So we thank him in the international awards from educational institutions, ficial to us and our neighbors. How region and for his civil rights commit- including 150 honorary degrees, the fresh that sounds for a recommenda- ment, and for building the University most ever awarded to a single indi- tion he issued three decades ago. of Notre Dame into the great univer- vidual. His biography on the Notre Dame sity it is today. Madam Speaker, these awards serve University Web site says: ‘‘Justice has Madam Speaker, I yield back the bal- as a testament to Father Ted’s lifelong been the focus of many of his outside ance of my time. commitment to humanity and the true involvements.’’ He was a charter mem- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- national significance of his work. But ber of the U.S. Commission on Civil er, I yield myself such time as I may first and foremost, Madam Speaker, Rights, created in 1957; and he served consume. Father Ted always says, ‘‘I am a as its chairman from 1969 to 1972, when Madam Speaker, as a member of the priest.’’ he was replaced by President Nixon House Committee on Oversight and Father Hesburgh is a committed edu- after criticizing the President’s civil Government Reform, I am pleased to cator, a spiritual leader, an author, an rights record. join my colleagues in consideration of advocate for peace, and a strong voice He has argued that nuclear weapons H. Res. 687, a resolution amended in for equality and opportunity in Amer- present ‘‘the greatest moral challenge committee, which recognizes Rev. Ted ica. Today, in recognition for all that of all time.’’ He says nuclear weapons Hesburgh for his contributions to the Rev. Theodore Hesburgh has done for undercut the key just-war principles of civil rights movement in America, his this country, I ask my colleagues to discrimination, avoiding killing inno- tireless work to reduce the threat of join me in support of H. Res. 687 to cent civilians, and proportionality, nuclear conflict, and for seeking the honor the life and contributions of a using only the force necessary to peaceful resolution of international great American. achieve justifiable defense. While not conflict. Madam Speaker, one thing of great everyone here may agree with these H. Res. 687, has 103 cosponsors, was enjoyment to me is that our colleague views, they are thoughtful, inspired by introduced by Representative JOE DON- on the other side, my good friend Mark the will to do and represent good and NELLY on September 27, 2007. H. Res. Souder, is also a graduate of our uni- representative of a man who holds 687, was reported from the Oversight versity. peace and goodwill towards men as his Committee on October 4, as amended, Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, I central tenets. by voice vote. yield myself such time as I may con- The title of his autobiography says it Madam Speaker, Rev. Theodore M. sume. all: ‘‘God, Country, Notre Dame.’’ Hesburgh is president emeritus of the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 01:56 Oct 10, 2007 Jkt 069060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0636 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K09OC7.023 H09OCPT1 cnoel on PRODPC60 with HOUSE_CN October 9, 2007 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H11333 University of Notre Dame. He retired National Football League record for Members may have 5 legislative days from active service as the 15th presi- most career touchdown passes, and for in which to revise and extend their re- dent of the university in 1987. During other purposes. marks. his 35 years as an educator, he oversaw The Clerk read the title of the resolu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there the growth of the university and the tion. objection to the request of the gen- admission of women to the under- The text of the resolution is as fol- tleman from Illinois? graduate program. Rev. Hesburgh’s lows: There was no objection. public service was recognized when he H. RES. 697 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- received the Congressional Gold Medal Whereas on September 30, 2007, Green Bay er, it is my pleasure to yield such time in July of 2000. The leadership of the Packers quarterback Brett Favre established as he might consume to the author of Senate and the House of Representa- a National Football League (NFL) record by this legislation, Representative STEVE throwing his 421st touchdown pass; KAGEN. tives gathered in the rotunda of the Whereas in addition to the career touch- Capitol as President William Clinton down mark, Brett Favre also holds the NFL Mr. KAGEN. Madam Speaker, I presented Rev. Hesburgh with the Con- record for greatest number of wins by a thank my colleague. gressional Gold Medal. Rev. Hesburgh starting quarterback and the NFL record for Madam Speaker, Green Bay, Wis- has held 16 Presidential appointments playing in the most consecutive games as a consin, the Green Bay Packers and pertaining to many social issues. starting quarterback; quarterback Brett Favre have a great Living 90 miles from Notre Dame, it Whereas Brett Favre is the only 3-time deal in common. They’re hardworking, winner of the NFL’s Most Valuable Player was as if Father Hesburgh was the pied dedicated to the community and be- Award; lieve in competing with, not against, piper for Notre Dame University. Dur- Whereas Brett Favre’s 16 consecutive years ing his tenure in office, young people, of dedicated service with the Green Bay one another to bring out the very best especially from throughout the entire Packers has enhanced the lives of the people performance possible for each and Midwest, clamored for a spot at Notre of Northeast Wisconsin and exemplified the every athlete and every time on the Dame. High school students, especially Wisconsin work ethic; field. those at many of the top Catholic Whereas Brett Favre’s contributions to his Today, the United States House of schools throughout the country, their community have extended beyond the foot- Representatives offers its praise to ball field; Brett Favre, to his family, to the greatest hope was to get an oppor- Whereas Brett Favre was born in Gulf tunity to go to Notre Dame. And so I Port, Mississippi, was raised in Kiln, Mis- Green Bay Packers and to the people of am pleased to join with my colleagues sissippi, and attended the University of Wisconsin who together own the most in paying tribute to a man who is dif- Southern Mississippi; storied team in professional sports. ficult to describe. Yes, he was an edu- Whereas Brett Favre’s loyalties to his In fact, the Green Bay Packers, un- cator. Yes, he was a priest. Yes, he was home State of Mississippi and adopted State like any other corporate entity in Catholic; but he was so many things of Wisconsin are reflected in his participa- America, can never be offshored be- tion in and organization of numerous chari- until there is no way that you can pi- cause the team is owned by the people table activities in those States, including living in Green Bay and Wisconsin. geonhole him. You can only say here is the Brett Favre Fourward Foundation, the a great American who has contributed Special Olympics, the Make-A-Wish Founda- There are three things our Nation significantly to the development of the tion, and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Amer- can learn from the success of Brett world order. And so I urge passage of ica; Favre and the Green Bay Packers. this resolution. Whereas the Brett Favre Fourward Foun- First, the team competes with one an- Madam Speaker, I have no further re- dation aids disadvantaged children in Wis- other to bring out the very best per- consin and Mississippi and has raised more quests for time, and I yield back the formance from every athlete. than $1,000,000 for people affected by Hurri- Secondly, Brett, like successful balance of my time. cane Katrina in Mississippi; The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Whereas Brett Favre and his wife, Deanna Olympic speed skating champions that question is on the motion offered by Favre, co-founded the Deanna Favre Hope I’ve come to know, does his personal the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. Foundation, which provides assistance to best every single day, in practice and DAVIS) that the House suspend the women in need affected by breast cancer; and on the field. If one does one’s personal rules and agree to the resolution, H. Whereas Brett Favre has demonstrated best each and every day, no one can that hard work and single-mindedness of criticize you. Res. 687, as amended. purpose can bring success, and epitomizes The question was taken; and (two- And lastly, the two words that form the words of NFL Hall of Fame Coach Vince our American competitive spirit: thirds being in the affirmative) the Lombardi: ‘‘People who work together will rules were suspended and the resolu- win, whether it be against complex football ‘‘move up.’’ Don’t settle for second tion, as amended, was agreed to. defenses, or the problems of modern soci- place. Shoot for the gold and settle for The title was amended so as to read: ety.’’: Now, therefore, be it the silver, but at all times, never, ‘‘Resolution recognizing Reverend Resolved, That the House of Representa- never stop trying to move up. And re- tives— Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C., for his member, we know from our experiences (1) commends Green Bay Packers quarter- that everybody falls. We all have fail- contributions to the civil rights move- back Brett Favre for establishing a National ment in the United States, his tireless Football League record for most career ures. But it’s not how far you fall; it’s work to reduce the threat of nuclear touchdown passes; how high you bounce back. conflict, and his efforts to secure the (2) recognizes Brett Favre for his out- Compete with one another. Do your peaceful resolution of international standing community service in Wisconsin personal best every day and move up. conflicts.’’. and Mississippi and his 16 consecutive years These three ideas tell the story of the of dedicated service with the Green Bay Green Bay Packers and their quarter- A motion to reconsider was laid on Packers, a community-owned organization; the table. back Brett Favre. They reflect the and spirit of the people in both Wisconsin f (3) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- resentatives to transmit a copy of this reso- and in Mississippi, and they will con- b 1515 lution to Brett Favre, to the Green Bay tinue to be lived out by Brett Favre Packers organization, and to the Commis- during his career in professional sports COMMENDING GREEN BAY PACK- sioner of the National Football League. and beyond. ERS QUARTERBACK BRETT The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I ask my colleagues to join with me FAVRE FOR ESTABLISHING A ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- in recognizing the accomplishments of NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman the Green Bay Packers, the hard- RECORD FOR MOST CAREER from Indiana (Mr. SOUDER) each will working people of Green Bay and the TOUCHDOWN PASSES control 20 minutes. people of Wisconsin and our future Hall Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- The Chair recognizes the gentleman of Fame quarterback Brett Favre. er, I move to suspend the rules and from Illinois. If I may read the resolution, which agree to the resolution (H. Res. 697) GENERAL LEAVE reads, H. Res. 697, ‘‘Commending Green commending Green Bay Packers quar- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Madam Speak- Bay Packers quarterback Brett Favre terback Brett Favre for establishing a er, I ask unanimous consent that all for establishing a National Football

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