June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13383 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS SUPPORTS NAMING NEW NURSING tiatives in the Senate was an unsuccessful ef­ and wish it many, many more years of suc­ FACILITY IN HONOR OF THE fort to require the Pentagon to ensure that no cess in providing nutrition to schoolchildren LATE SENATOR JOHN HEINZ single parents or couples with children be de­ throughout the United States. ployed to the Persian Gulf. The late Senator John Heinz 111 was a HON. WILLIAM J. COYNE TRIBUTE TO ROBERT BULOW OF PENNSYLVANIA scholar, a patriot, and a dedicated public serv­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ant. He was a strong advocate for the citizens of Pittsburgh and the State of Pennsylvania. I HON. DAVE CAMP Thursday, June 6, 1996 urge my colleagues to join with me in support­ OF MICHIGAN Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ing H.R. 3376 so that we may pay a fitting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pay tribute to the late Pennsylvania Senator tribute to John Heinz by naming the new nurs­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 John Heinz and urge my colleagues to support ing care facility at the Aspinwall VA Hospital in Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great H.R. 3376, which will name the new nursing his honor. pleasure that I rise today to honor an out­ care facility at the Aspinwall VA Hospital in his standing individual on his retirement from 27 honor. An advocate for the elderly and a de­ years of outstanding service to the community fender of Pennsylvania's interests, John Heinz CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF SCHOOL LUNCH of Morley, Ml. Mr. Robert Bulow has served was an asset for the city of Pittsburgh and the the students of Morley Stanwood High School State of Pennsylvania. He built a well-de­ for over 25 years as a teacher, athletic instruc­ served reputation as one of the State's most HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING tor, administrator, confidant, and friend to the popular public officials. OF PENNSYLVANIA many people whose lives he touched. In addi­ Henry John Heinz Ill was born in Pittsburgh, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to his service to the people of Michigan, the only son of H. J. Heinz II and the Thursday, June 6, 1996 Bob served his country in the U.S. Marine greatgrandson of industrialist Henry J. Heinz, Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, yesterday the Corps for 4 years, including a year of service who founded H. J. Heinz Co. in 1869. The National School Lunch Program celebrated its in Vietnam. Heinz family is often credited with helping 50th anniversary. This is 50 years of providing During his career, he taught shop and draft­ transform Pittsburgh. children with the nutrition they need to do well ing classes for 17112 years and spent the last John Heinz was educated at Phillips Exeter in school. 1O years teaching American Government and Academy, graduated from Yale University in As a former educator, I could tell the dif­ history. He was a class sponsor for 3 years. 1960, and received an M.B.A. from the Har­ ference between those children who ate lunch Bob served as president of the Morley vard Business School in 1963. A scholar with and those who did not. Those who did not Stanwood Education Association for 16 years natural business acumen, John Heinz grad­ were not as engaged in the educational proc­ and helped negotiate teacher contracts for 22 uated in the top 10 percent of his Harvard ess. They were hungry, they were tired and years. class. After business school, he enlisted in the they just didn't focus. Bob's accomplishments in high school U.S. Air Force and spent 1 year on active duty Mr. Speaker, this is a program which many coaching are quite extensive. He coached the and 5 years in the Air Force Reserves. said we wanted to eliminate. But that was golf team for 12 years and the tennis team for After working for a number of years in the never our intention. If it was, I would not be up 11 years. He coached junior varsity girls bas­ family business, John Heinz ran for the U.S. here today, commemorating its 50th anniver­ ketball for 12 years and his 1987-88 team had House of Representatives in 1971. Heinz sary. a perfect record of 20 wins and no losses. He served for nearly 20 years in the U.S. Con­ This program has proven its value over and coached the boys ninth grade basketball team gress, 5 in the House and 15 in the Senate, over again. The goal of House Republicans for 7 years, and the boys eighth grade and with interests and influence ranging over a was to provide States and local school food boys varsity basketball teams 1 year each. wide field of complex subjects including trade, service providers with the flexibility they need­ Bob also coached junior varsity softball for six tax, health care, and pension policy. ed to provide nutritious, healthy meals which seasons and varsity softball for eight seasons. Despite his privileged upbringing, John students would eat. We weren't trying to elimi­ His softball team won their district tournament Heinz spent much of his time in Congress nate it, we were trying to make it better so ad­ in 1993. Combined, that means Bob was at working on behalf of steelworkers, the elderly, ditional children would participate. Currently the helm of a school sports team for 50 sea­ and the disabled. His mostly blue-collar con­ only 50 percent of low-income children partici­ sons. Bob is a member of the Michigan Sports stituents approved of his candid, grassroots pate in the program and 46 percent of middle­ Sages, an elite club of people who have been style despite his enormous wealth. and upper-income children participate. There active in school sports their entire careers. John Heinz worked in Congress to improve was certainly room for improvement. It is work such as Bob's that inspires us all the lives of Americans. His interest in health Last week the President signed into law a to achieve the best we can, and to promote care for the elderly found an outlet on the bill which I authored and which I hope will pro­ these qualities in others. Mr. Speaker, I know Aging Committee, which he helped establish vide school food service workers with some of you will join my colleagues and I in honoring in the 1970's. As ranking minority member of the additional flexibility they need to encour­ the work of Mr. Robert Bulow and the legacy the Aging Committee, he focused national at­ age more children to participate in this pro­ of service and commitment he has left for us tention on abuses in nursing homes and fraud gram. "You can't teach a hungry child," and, all. in the Medicare Program. He also spear­ considering only 50 percent of low-income headed a successful effort to strengthen Fed­ children participate in the program, we have a RETIREMENT OF DR. JOHN N. eral regulation of health insurance for the el­ long way to go before we insure these chil­ ARRINGTON derly. Constantly working on behalf of his con­ dren are well-fed and able to receive the edu­ stituents, one important legislative accomplish­ cation they need to succeed in life. HON. BOB flLNER ment was crafting trade legislation to adopt a Mr. Speaker, I compliment school food serv­ OF CALIFORNIA more .assertive policy on imported steel and ice workers throughout the United States on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other items that had an unfair advantage when their commitment to feeding our Nation's chil­ competing with the products of Pennsylvania. dren. Their dedication is outstanding. Thursday, June 6, 1996 Always concerned about the strength of Amer­ I take this opportunity to wish the National Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ican families, one of John Heinz' last major ini- School Lunch Program a happy 50th birthday honor a great friend and community leader

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. 13384 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 from California's 50th Congressional District. upon the House Chambers. The large doors level and then go on to represent New Jersey Dr. John Arrington has dedicated his life to im­ by which President Truman had recently en­ in the national competition. The questions for proving the educational and social well-being tered to deliver his State of the Union mes­ the geography bee were prepared by the Na­ of children throughout the San Diego Unified sage were now closed. The House Chambers were quiet and dark. tional Geographic Society. Seyi received a School District. With his retirement on June I don't remember why I was in the Capitol rare and perfect score in the finals to become 10, we will lose his presence on school cam­ Building that afternoon. The House stood in the winner of the national contest. puses throughout San Diego, but not his con­ adjournment and besides being assigned to Mr. Speaker, the National Geographic Soci­ tinuing leadership in the community. the Ways and Means Committee, I had no ety began this competition back in 1989 in re­ Those of us in the educational community floor duties. I was probably running some sponse to the public's frustration with the lack are well aware of the commitment to edu­ long forgotten errand. of geographical knowledge of our youth. Seyi cational excellence that John has shown Turning left, I began walking down the Fayanju has answered the challenge of the throughout his distinguished career. He has corridor toward the Democratic cloakroom door. I was heading for the underground pas­ public and we are proud of his achievements. also been an active participant in helping to sage returning to the New House Office I commend this exceptional student on his improve living conditions in his community, no­ Building. academic feat and hope that his accomplish­ tably as a leader and officer of the Southeast Walking down the corridor I recall the sun­ ment will spark the desire of other students, Kiwanis Club. light streaming thru, the large window was nation-wide, to take interest in the unique and John began his educational training by earn­ beginning to lose its brilliance as evening wondrous places our great world has to offer. ing his bachelor of science degree from began its resolute march to darkness. Tuskegee University in 1963. He received his As I neared the cloakroom entrance, my master's degree in school administration from solitude was broken by the arrival upon the CONGRATULATIONS MR. AND MRS. scene of the only other participant in my JOHN MALONE San Diego State University in 1974, and his story, Congressman Joseph W. Martin of Ph.D. in school administration from U.S. Inter­ Massachusetts. The Democratic cloakroom national University in 1977. He also received door opened and out he stepped. This was a HON.DONALD M. PAYNE training from the Howard University School of little surprising, because, at the time, he was OF NEW JERSEY Law in 1967, and he earned a counseling cre­ the Republican Minority Leader. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dential from San Diego State University in In a corridor usually bustling with activ­ 1972. ity, Congressman Martin and I were totally Thursday, June 6, 1996 John has distinguished himself as a teacher, alone. He was a friendly man of medium Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, height with jet black hair that belied his age today I would like to honor a very special cou­ counselor, and administrator for nearly 30 in the mid-sixties. Congressman Martin was years, serving as district administrator, vice­ also the last Republican Speaker of the ple, Mr. and Mrs. John Malone, formerly of principal, and principal in the San Diego Uni­ United States House of Representatives until Elizabeth, NJ. On Sunday, June 23, 1996, fied School District. Newt Gingrich, forty-six years later in 1995. John and Elizabeth Malone will celebrate their Nationally recognized for his work, John has We barely had said hello, when he stum­ fiftieth wedding anniversary by renewing their been honored by the Administrators Associa­ bled and began falling down the cloakroom wedding vows at St. Walburga Monastery in tion, Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Kiwanis Inter­ stairs. If I had not been passing at that pre­ Elizabeth, NJ. national, the Association of California School cise moment, he would have had a very nasty John Malone served the city of Elizabeth for Administrators, and the Parent Advisory Task fall on the marble floor. As it happened, he 36 years as a firefighter before retiring from fell harmlessly into my arms escaping in­ Force. jury. Congressman Martin thanked me and the force in 1985. Elizabeth Malone worked As he retires from a sterling career in edu­ went on his way. This happened more than with the telephone company before retiring in cation that was marked by vision, creativity, forty-six years ago, but it will forever re­ 1986. This couple managed to raise four chil­ and strong leadership, I joined his family and main indelibly in my memory. dren in the process, who have since given friends in congratulating him on nearly 30 them six grandchildren. years as an inspiration to us all. Mr. Speaker, it is my feeling that we can all RECOGNITION OF SEYI FAYANJU'S look to this couple for inspiration. In a time VICTORY lli THE NATIONAL GE­ when divorce rates are astoundingly high and MEMORIES OF A CONGRESSIONAL OGRAPHY BEE society is suffering as a result of this, the PAGE Malones have shown us that it is possible for HON. WIWAM J. MARTINI married partners to sustain their respective ca­ HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA OF NEW JERSEY reers, raise a family and remain happily com­ OF WISCONSIN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mitted to each other. I wish them many more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES years of happiness. Thursday, June 6, 1996 Thursday, June 6, 1996 Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Albert commend a very worldly young man. One of AMERICAN GI FORUM RECOGNIZES Anness of Waukesha, WI, served as a con­ my constituents, Seyi Fayanju of Verona, re­ NAT BENITEZ gressional page in the House of Representa­ cently won the National Geography Bee. tives during the first session of the 81st Con­ Since the age of 4, Seyi has been attracted HON. J~ A. BARCIA gress. His experience as a page was the be­ to geography. His knowledge of our world ginning of a lifetime of political involvement OF MICHIGAN spans the globe, from the new republics in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and activism. East to the obscure islands of the Pacific and Recently, Mr. Anness wrote a particularly the Atlantic. This remarkable youth has not Thursday, June 6, 1996 touching vignette about a unique and special only accumulated a broad wealth of geo­ Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, throughout our moment during his service as a page. Below graphical facts, but he continues to expand his Nation's history the men and women who is his story, which I think we will all find very awareness with a zeal that is truly admirable. have served in our Armed Forces have been interesting. Seyi has been recognized by his teachers at responsible for providing and securing the CHANCE MEETING the Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School as blessings of liberty for all Americans. Admira­ (By Albert R. Anness, House Democratic one of the most gifted and well-rounded pupils bly serving our Nation have been many His­ Page, Spring 1949) they have ever taught. His talent for geog­ panic Americans who have come together as In the story I am about to tell, I was alone. raphy comes naturally. He continually im­ members of the American GI Forum to effec­ The only footsteps were mine; no human presses his teachers and peers with his ability tively represent the concerns and interests of voice was within earshot. Solitude was my Latino veterans and their families in many only companion. to rattle off the capitals of far off places and It was past mid-afternoon as I passed identify the most remote mountain ranges and issues. through the Rotunda of the Capitol and bodies of water. This weekend the American GI Forum of neared the House of Representatives. The This intense level of geographical under­ Michigan is holding its 35th Annual State Con­ statue of Will Rogers stood gazing down standing enabled Seyi to succeed at the State vention, which is being proudly hosted by the June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13385 Flint Frank 0. Barrera Chapter. At the conven­ people like those in the Hudson Elks Lodge puter age has been tremendous. He has done tion the members will be learning more about who continually remind us of the importance of so much behind the scenes, always willing to the experiences of one veteran whom I am our flag. It's because of their efforts to raise help each staff member with computer prob­ proud to have as a constituent, Mr. Natividad public awareness of the flag and all that it lems, even visiting their homes to help with "Nat" Benitez of Gagetown. Nat Benitez was stands for that Old Glory commands the devo­ home personal computing. awarded the Bronze Star for bravery under fire tion, respect and reverence that it does. His musicianship is outstanding. Paul was for holding his position against superior enemy That's why, Mr. Speaker, I am so proud to named best musician in the first Big Rapids forces on April 15, 1945. address the members of the Hudson Lodge as Pioneer People's Choice Awards. He plays in His bravery was reported by the Cass City Brother Elk. The Elks are devoted to promot­ the West Central concert band and Ferris Chronicle on March 20, 1991, which recounted ing pride, patriotism and volunteerism and do chamber orchestra and is organist at the the event. With two flanking positions having more than anyone when it comes to those United Church in Big Rapids. He has served been knocked out, leaving him alone to de­ goals. The Benevolent and Protective Order of as secretary of the Michigan School Band and fend the line, Nat Benitez exhausted his sup­ Elks have helped to relight the fire of patriot­ Orchestra Association for the past 4 years. ply of ammunition and hand grenades, ism in every American citizen and through It is work such as Paul's that inspires us all crawled out of his foxhole under intense mor­ their voluntary acts on behalf of the commu­ to achieve the best we can, and to promote tar, grenade and rifle fire, crawled through an nity, they have helped to reach our young these qualities in others. Mr. Speaker, I know exposed position to get more ammunition, and people in whose hands the future of America you will join my colleagues and I in honoring then returned to his original position to con­ depends. the work of Mr. Paul Heidemann and the leg­ tinue to hold the line. Even though he was the But Mr. Speaker, I owe my Brother Elks in acy of service and commitment he has left for only soldier holding this position, the next day the Hudson community and around the coun­ us all. it was discovered that there were 23 dead try another expression of my personal grati­ members of the enemy force around his posi­ tude. That's because they stood beside me, tion. and the overwhelming majority of Americans, TRIBUTE TO NANCY INTERDONATO Today, more than 50 years after his who wanted to see Old Glory, our most visible FOR SERVICE TO CITIZENS WITH harrowing and heroic exploits, Mr. Benitez and beloved symbol, protected by the Con­ DISABILITIES continues his profound respect for members of stitution, our most sacred and beloved docu­ our military, understanding all too well the ment. I'm referring of course to the constitu­ HON. WIWAM F. GOODLING risks that they each take, especially when in tional amendment to prevent the physical de­ OF PENNSYLVANIA actual combat. He knows how hard it is to struction of our flag that passed overwhelm­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lose a friend, who can be taken in a split sec­ ingly right here in the House Chamber, only to ond by enemy fire. He knows that training is be defeated by just two votes in the Senate. Thursday, June 6, 1996 not enjoyable, but it is essential to survival. He As long as lodges like those serving the city Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, today I rise knows what it is to risk all for one's country, of Hudson continue to impress upon our fellow to honor Nancy Interdonato, executive direc­ and how important it is that our veterans be Americans the significance of our flag and tor, of the ARC of York County, and wish her treated fairly for all that they have done. what it means to America, I'm confident we well as she pursues new career opportunities. Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col­ can ultimately afford it this ultimate protection During the 6 years Nancy served at the leagues to join me in congratulating Mr. Nat it so richly deserves. ARC, she was an outspoken advocate for all Benitez in his recognition by the American GI Mr. Speaker, at this time, I ask that you and individuals with disabilities. She fought tire­ Forum of Michigan, and in wishing all of the all Members of the House join me in tribute to lessly to ensure those with disabilities were in­ members of the Forum a most successful con­ the Hudson Elks Lodge for all they have done tegrated into the community, truly making the vention. to spread appreciation for the American flag organization an "arc" between individuals with and our country throughout their community. disabilities and the community. She served as For those efforts, they are all truly great Amer­ a valuable resource in developing public policy HUDSON ELKS LODGE WORKS FOR icans. and spearheaded numerous Federal, State, FLAG AND COUNTRY and local efforts aimed as ensuring quality of life and quality services. I was pleased to have HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON A TRIBUTE TO PAUL HEIDEMANN the opportunity to work closely with her on OF NEW YORK several occasions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DAVE CAMP Ms. Interdonato worked to address the mul­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 OF MICHIGAN tiple needs of individuals with mental disabil­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, back on June ities and their families. Her numerous accom­ 14, 1777, the Continental Congress of the Thursday, June 6, 1996 plishments include the planning and structur­ United States adopted a resolution that gave Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great ing of a group home and development of after­ us the stars and stripes that are our American pleasure that I rise today to honor an out­ school recreation and summer camp pro­ flag. This June 14, 1996, the Hudson Elks standing individual on his retirement from 30 grams. She was also instrumental in forming a Lodge will celebrate the 219th annual Flag years of outstanding service to the community coalition to meet the transportation needs of Day to the day. of Morley, Ml. Mr. Paul Heidemann has served ARC clients. Mr. Speaker, let me tell you why it is so im­ the students of Morley Stanwood High School Nancy's efforts went beyond serving those portant that organizations like the Elks Lodge as a teacher, music instructor, administrator, in the disabled community. She was also No. 787, serving Hudson, NY, take the time to confidant, and friend to the many people largely responsible for updating and improving recognize Flag Day and the American flag. It's whose lives he touched. the facilities and working conditions for em­ because our flag is unique and so is Flag Day. During his career, he has taught elementary ployees of the ARC of York County. To my knowledge, no other nation has a holi­ and secondary instrumental music and di­ Whether in her role as advocate or admin­ day like it. No other nation has a special day rected the junior high and high school bands. ister, I believe Nancy will be remembered when its people gather, as those will gather He has organized the Flag Corps and helped most in York County for her ability to raise with the members of the Hudson Elks Lodge, with public address equipment for shows and public awareness and promote positive public to honor the flag as a special symbol. presentations. He has organized the band relations by reaching out to the entire commu­ And that, Mr. Speaker, is what makes our boosters. Each year he oversees graduation nity. She constantly attempted to educate the flag and Flag Day unique, it represents a ceremonies. Paul has also been an unofficial public and gain the support of those outside unique Nation-the strongest, freest, greatest computer consultant for the school, lending his the disabilities community. Nation on Earth. No other flag is anchored so expertise since the first Commodore 64 made Mr. Speaker, as the Representative of the securely in the hearts of a people like Old its appearance in the classroom back in the 19th Congressional District, I wish to thank Glory is in ours. mideighties. Ms. Interdonato for her years of service and Let's stop for a moment and consider why Paul's volunteer help in ushering Morley dedication to improving the lives of families in that is. It's because of civic organizations and Stanwood community schools into the com- York. She will be truly missed. 13386 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 TRIBUTE TO THE LAKE HURON area jazz scene since the 1940's, Fro dazzled Meanwhile, the use of the Social Security METHODIST CAMP AND RETREAT everyone who listened with his smooth sound­ number in the private sector has run rampant. CENTER ing trumpet, which featured a mouthpiece Citizens are now asked or required to give the given to him by jazz legend Louis Armstrong. number ·to get grocery store check cashing HON. DAVID E. BONIOR Following his arrival in San Diego in 1945, cards, to apply for credit cards, or even to Fro became a must-see OF MICHIGAN on the local jazz cir­ make golf tee time reservations. It is time to cuit. He and his Preservation Jazz Band were IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES limit these frivolous uses of what should be soon playing before some of the highest politi­ strictly a Government identifier-not a national Thursday, June 6, 1996 cal and civic officials in San Diego. In the last ID number. Mr. BONIOR. Mr. Speaker, this coming Sun­ two decades of his illustrious career, Fro's My legislation will restrict use of the Social day, June 9, 1996, the Lake Huron Methodist performance schedule was as consistent as Security number to bona fide Government, Camp and Retreat Center, in my home State the high quality of his playing-Fridays and tax, and related purposes. It bans companies of Michigan, is celebrating its 50 plus yeas an­ Saturdays at Pal Joey's in Allied Gardens, from buying or selling marketing lists that con­ niversary and rededication ceremony. I have Wednesdays and Thursdays at Patrick's II tain Social Security numbers and prohibits the been fortunate to have been associated with downtown. private sector from requiring customers to di­ this outstanding facility located in a gorgeous His talent, of course, earned him numerous vulge the number as a condition of doing busi­ setting on the western shore of Lake Huron. honors. He won two San Diego Music Awards. ness. July 8, 1945, was opening day at the Lake He was honored in 1993 at the Catfish Club Exceptions are made for current Federal Huron Methodist Camp. From the very begin­ as the Grandaddy of San Diego jazz. He was uses of the Social Security number, as well as ning, the founders of the camp were dedicated recently honored at a special tribute at Pal State usage for drivers licenses, motor vehicle to providing the youth of our society with a Joey's. So moving was his trumpet playing registration, welfare benefits, and tax pur­ camping experience on the banks of Lake that Lady Bird Johnson once flew him to her poses. In addition, my bill preserves the ability Huron. Often it was the very first time they ranch in Texas to perform of companies to use the number for taxpayer had ever seen a lake. To see these young­ Not surprisingly, Fro became as well known identification. This is important for banks that sters dash off the bus and rush towards the for his contributions to the community as for must report interest income to the IRS, payroll lake, still is a rewarding experience for anyone his music. He led a volunteer drive to collect companies withholding taxes, and a limited who contributes to the work of the camp. donated bread and sweet rolls from super­ number of other groups. Originally, the land on which the camp is lo­ markets for distribution to the needy. He deliv­ The provisions of my bill will be enforced by cated was a part of the Levi Hillock farm. The ered food to the hungry one or more times the Office of Management and Budget, which Young Women's Hebrew Association pur­ every week. And he was a board member of currently polices Privacy Act violations, in con­ chased 15 acres in 1925 and developed an all the Corrective Bahaviors Institute, a center for sultation with the Commissioner of Social Se­ girls' camp. For a number of years the Port at-risk children. curity. Huron district camp met at Simpson Park Fro served in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to Mr. Speaker, I believe my legislation ad­ Campgrounds, but in 1942 some of the camp 1945. He was a groundskeeper for the San dresses a problem that has been ignored for leaders indicated a desire to have a perma­ Diego Parks and Recreation Department for too long. I look forward to working with Social nent camp of their own. Today, the United 30 years until his retirement in 1979. Security Subcommittee Chairman BUNNING methodist Church is the sole proprietor of the One thing he never retired from was his and the rest of my colleagues to enact this bill. camp and retreat center. Among those who music, which was his most effective means of have used the camp are the Baptist Women of communication. Indeed, as an African-Amer­ the thumb area, and a group associated with ican, Fro was recognized as having broken THE MONTCLAIR KIMBERLEY 4-H leadership training. The camp has a ethnic music barriers that long existed in San ACADEMY BLUE RIBBON AWARD hosted a program I have sponsored for over Diego. His contributions to the art of music 1O years, the Congressional Student leader­ and to the San Diego community will not be HON. WIWAM J. MARTINI forgotten. ship Summit, where High School students OF NEW JERSEY learn about the legislative process. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As the community prepares to celebrate the STOP THE FRIVOLOUS USAGE OF Thursday, June 6, 1996 anniversary, I applaud the capable managers THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER of the camp, Dick Cay and his wife, Kathryn. Mr. MARTINI. Mr. Speaker, it is with great The Huron Camp is a valuable project that HON. GERALD D. KLECZKA pleasure I rise today to recognize the has demonstrated a strong commitment to Montclair Kimberley Academy's recent OF WISCONSIN achievement in receiving the U.S. Department young people and community groups. I urge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my colleagues to join with me in congratulat­ of Education's Blue Ribbon Award. ing the Lake Huron United Methodist Camp Thursday, June 6, 1996 The Blue Ribbon Award gains its prestige and Retreat Center. May the next 50 years Mr. KLECZKA. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased from the intense competition it generates. bring continued fruitful service to the youth of to introduce today legislation to limit the frivo­ Nearly 500 public and private schools through­ Michigan. lous usage of the Social Security number. out the United States, Virgin Islands, and In March, I was contacted by a constituent Puerto Rico were nominated for this honor. of mine who went to apply for a credit card at Montclair Kimberly Academy is 1 of 161 sec­ TRIBUTE TO FROEBEL ASTOR a local wholesale club. The application re­ ondary schools and only 9 independent "FRO" BRIGHAM quired him to list his Social Security number. schools to receive this award. When he refused, the store threatened to The schools were judged by a panel of 100 HON. BOB ALNER deny his application. recognized school educators and local lead­ OF CALIFORNIA In my judgment, this situation is unaccept­ ers. These individuals evaluated the schools IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES able. The Social Security number was de­ on the basis of several criterium dealing with signed by our Government for one simple use: the academic accomplishments and dedication Thursday, June 6, 1996 To follow workers throughout their employ­ of both the students and teachers. Mr. FILNER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ment history in order to ensure that they re­ The Montclair Kimberley Academy has been honor a close friend and longtime fixture of the ceived the Social Security benefits due to providing sound education to its students for San Diego music community who died May them upon their retirement. Over the years, over 100 years. Since its meager beginning as 31-Froebel Astor Brigham, known simply as the Federal Government's usage of the Social a one-room schoolhouse of only 35 students, Fro. Security number has expanded to other legiti­ the academy has been dedicated to a curricu­ Fron, whose musical career spanned more mate uses like taxpayer identification and wel­ lum focusing on individual attention and the than half a century, will be greatly missed by fare benefits distribution. Congress has pro­ freedom to develop personal initiatives. Over more than three generations of music lovers in vided for each of these expansions with spe­ the years, this center of learning and culture my hometown of San Diego. A patriarch of the cific language in statute. within my district has seen many considerable June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13387 changes. A strong school spirit and a loyal Dr. Trayner's service to the Bergen County Unlike a lot of multinationals, we, at alumni had a great deal to do with building Medical Society dates to 1963, the year he Nortel, have an established Business Ethics this school into such a proud institution. became a member. He served as a member function. Our function is set up to deal with everyday. ethical issues that confront our Today, the Montclair Kimberley Academy of the executive board from 1990-94, as employees, our suppliers and our customers. spans three campuses and educates over president-elect in 1995, and president in 1996. We do this in several ways, but the key 1,000 students from kindergarten through He has provided exemplary leadership that piece that has made our function so success­ grade twelve. has helped establish the Bergen County Medi­ ful has been the adoption and distribution of The true strengths of the Montclair Kim­ cal Society as one of the most respected our International Code of Business Conduct. berley Academy are the special relationships groups of medical professions in the region. We call our Code, "Acting with Integrity." between the faculty and students and the wel­ During these recent years, when health care Before 1995, Nortel had a Code of Conduct­ coming and productive learning environment it issues have risen on the congressional agen­ but guess who wrote it? Lawyers. The old provides. Working together, the students and Code tended to be more rule-based and had a da, Dr. Trayner has been a reliable and val­ lot of "thou shalt not" phrases. We felt that teachers of the academy affirm their commit­ ued resource to me and the New Jersey dele­ it was very important to move towards a ment to the words on the school seal: knowl­ gation. We greatly value the contributions to more value-based approach. We wanted to edge, vision, and integrity. This Blue Ribbon the debate of Dr. Trayner and the Bergen provide a "working document"-one that Award is a tribute to the teachers for their County Medical Society. gave our employees help and guidance. So we hard work and dedication to personalized at­ Our Nation enjoys the world's highest stand­ did something pretty radical-we asked our tention and to the students, whose curiosity ards for modern health care, which is vitally employees what they wanted to see in a new and motivation is matched only by their important to every citizen. Dr. Trayner has ex­ Code. With the help of the International achievements. It is my hope that the Montclair Business Ethics Institute, we conducted over emplified the highest professional standards. 35 focus groups in the U.S., Canada, Carib­ Kimberley Academy's long traditions of excel­ We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. bean and Latin America, Europe and Asia lence in education will provide a shining exam­ Trayner and physicians like him who see that Pacific. We also invited all 63,000 of our em­ ple to other schools, both public and private, the highest quality of care is maintained. Best ployees to read the draft versions of our Code so that they too, might rise to new levels of wishes to Dr. Trayner as he continues his ex­ and give us input and ideas. The overall re­ academic excellence. emplary service to his patients and the Bergen sponse was amazing. This gave our employ­ County community, and to his wife, Rita, and ees a voice in the process and a true sense of their three children, Dr. Edwin M. Trayner Jr., ownership of the completed Code. TRIBUTE TO EDWIN MICHAEL Elizabeth L. Monz, and Andrew J. Trayner. This approach also helped us write a docu­ TRAYNER, M.D. ment using international language that crosses all of our locations. For example, we use Questions and Answers throughout the HON. MARGE ROUKEMA CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AT Code to make it more readable. One of our OF NEW JERSEY HOME AND ABROAD focus groups from Europe pointed out a true IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "North Americanism" for us. HON. BART GORDON In one question, we ask, "Do people really Thursday, June 6, 1996 get dismissed for violating Nortel's ethical OF TENNESSEE Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ standards?'' In one of our original drafts, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gratulate Dr. Edwin Michael Trayner, on his had asked, "Do people really get terminated completion of service as president of the Ber­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 for Violating Nortel's ethical standards?" The Europeans were horrified. As one focus gen County NJ Medical Society. Dr. Trayner is Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, today one of group member said, "When you say we ter­ a dedicated and talented physician whose skill my constituents from Northern Telecom minate them-do you mean we kill them?" is well respected by colleagues and patients [Norteij participated in a congressional panel Of course the answer is no, you don't get alike. He has served the medical society with discussion on corporate responsibility at home killed for Violating Nortel's Code, but yes, distinction and I am pleased to extend our and abroad convened by my colleague from Il­ you can be dismissed for violating our Code. congratulations to him on this occasion. linois, Representative LANE EVANS. Megan It took us a year and many drafts before Indeed, the medical community has been Barry, who is Nortel's senior ethics advisor we had the Code as you see it today. It is fortunate to have a person of his outstanding something all of us at Nortel are proud of. It and is based in the company's Nashville facil­ addresses a wide range of important ethical accomplishments to serve the public. ity, participated on this panel. I would like to issues. For instance, the Code makes it clear Dr. Trayner, who holds undergraduate and commend Megan and Nortel for the fine that Nortel does not and will not condone medical degrees from Columbia University, standard they have set in pushing for ethics in the use of enforced labor or child labor. It began his career as an intern at Roosevelt business practices and I commend to you and strictly forbids the reproduction, distribu­ Hospital in New York in 1956. He did post­ all of my colleagues, her remarks: tion or alteration of copyrighted materials graduate work at Harvard Medical College in without the permission of the copyright CORPORATE RESPONSIBILITY AT HOME AND owner or authorized agent. 1957 and 1958, then returned to New York for ABROAD residencies at the Bronx Veterans Hospital But does having a final Code mean its (By Megan Barry) over? Of course not. As I said earlier, we and the Manhattan Eye and Ear Hospital. He Good morning. My name is Megan Barry want our Code to be a "working document." held a teaching appointment at Manhattan Eye and I'm here today representing Northern Nothing in our business stands still for long and Ear until 1993 and performed a fellowship Telecom, Nortel. Nortel is an Sll b1llion and our Code can't either. From the calls our in ultrasound of the eye there from 1968 to global corporation with 63,000 employees office receives daily, there are already new 1975. around the world. We build, design, and inte­ and emerging issues that we need to address. Dr. Trayner, who is board certified in oph­ grate digital networks for information, en­ For example, the Internet raises a whole thalmology, has his home and private practice tertainment, education and business. In the host of ethical questions for all of us. And al­ in ophthalmology in Tenafly. He is affiliated U.S. we have over 22,000 employees at major though we are learning along with everyone fac111ties such as Raleigh, NC, Dallas, TX, else, we were one of the first companies to with Englewood Hospital, where he is a former Atlanta, GA, Santa Clara, CA, Nashville, TN, actually put our Code on the Internet (http:/ chief of ophthalmology, Holy Name Hospital in Sunrise, FL, McLean, VA. Nortel is very /www.nortel.com/english/ethics/). We want Teaneck, and Manhattan Eye and Ear Hos­ honored to be included in these discussions everyone-our shareholders, our customers, pital. today. our employees, our suppliers and the commu­ Dr. Trayner is a member of the American All of the companies that are represented nities where we are located-to know what Board of Ophthalmology, the American Col­ here today are being recognized for some­ we stand for. lege of Surgeons, the American Medical Asso­ thing "exceptional"-for example, Pfizer is At Nortel, we believe that as a multi­ ciation, the New York and New Jersey Acad­ here because they provide low income indi­ national, we have a responsibility to act viduals access to prescriptions. honestly and responsibly wherever we oper­ emies of Medicine, the Medical Society of So why is Nortel here? I'm actually here ate in the world. Putting together a Code New Jersey, the Medical Society of Bergen today to talk about what some might con­ that speaks to all our employees globally is County and the New Jersey Academy of Oph­ sider to be the "unexceptional." I'm here to helping us to create a Nortel culture where thalmology and Otolaryngology, of which he is talk about the day-to-day ins and outs of we are upholding high ethical standards and a former president. just being an ethical company. acting with integrity in all our operations. 13388 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Desert Medicare trustees also reported yesterday ASCENSION OF HIS MAJESTY Storm who have been members of the post that Social Security will go broke by 2029 if KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ TO since its inception have a proud heritage that that program is not adjusted. THE THRONE OF THAILAND is worthy of recognition. President Clinton ·insists that Republicans There has been a greater awareness in re­ and Democrats are not that far apart on cent years of many Americans who fought for numbers that would extend the life of the HON. BOB CLEMENT Medicare system. OF TENNESSEE their country in World War II and in other bat­ tles, and failed to receive adequate recognition He says bankruptcy could be avoided. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for their service and sacrifice. Posts like Amer­ We have heard that line before. The fact is, Thursday, June 6, 1996 ican Legion Post 50~the only Hispanic deep-seated political differences virtually as­ Mr. CLEMENT. Mr. Speaker, June 9 marks American Legion Post in Michigan-were vital sure that a solution to this pressing problem the 50th anniversary of the ascension of His in promoting the special needs of Hispanic is not going to be reached before November's Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to the veterans, particularly at times when there may presidential election. throne of Thailand. He is the longest reigning not have been as much recognition of their The statistics are sobering, if not down­ Monarch in his country's history. The King's contributions and sensitivity to their needs as right frightening. work in social and agricultural development their should have been. By 2002, the hospital fund will owe $86 bil­ throughout Thailand is well known. The many Mr. Speaker, these Mexican-Americans de­ lion more than it has, and by 2006, the red innovative, pioneering projects he has created serve our thanks for all that they have done ink could grow to more than $400 billion, ac­ are evidence of His Majesty's unselfish willing­ over the years. I ask that you and our col­ cording to Congressional Budget Office esti­ ness to see that all Thai people come into the leagues join me in offering them our thanks, mates. age of modern technology . and in wishing them the very best for the 50th Clinton last year vetoed the balanced The King has made major contributions to anniversary of Martinez, Garcia, Nerio, Reyes budget bill passed by Republicans, which was the stability, security, religion, culture, perform­ American Legion Post 500. Les deseamos projected to save about $226.7 billion in the ing arts, and social welfare of his people. In ontros 50 afios con mucho exito y mucha Medicare program through 2002. Thailand he is known as King Rama the 9th salud. Under the Republican plan, the program of the Chakri Dynasty. In the United States he would move more senior citizens away from is known as the Thai Monarch who was born expensive fee-for-service plans into less ex­ in Massachusetts, and is a loyal friend and THE SHAMELESSNESS pensive managed-care programs. ally to the United States. SURROUNDING MEDICARE The plan would also set up medical savings Today I wish to send my sincere warm re­ accounts that would include a high-deduct­ gards to his Majesty on his 50th anniversary. HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON ible catastrophic insurance system. I wish him health, happiness, and peace. OF NEW YORK Congressional Democrats immediately ac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cused Republicans of trying to unfairly gut the coverage that senior citizens now have FELIZ CINCUENTA ANIVERSARIO A Thursday, June 6, 1996 under Medicare. LA LEGION POSTAL AMERICANA Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, there does Clinton shamelessly played on the fears of 500 come a time when partisanship must be put senior citizens in this regard to score politi­ away and the well-being of those we are sent cal points against Republicans in the bitter HON. J~ A. BARCIA to represent must prevail. Such an instance is federal budget battle this year. OF MICHIGAN the ongoing Medicare debate. Partisanship Medicare's hospital fund actually started IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has no place in this debate, because the spending more last year than it took in health care of our seniors and of future gen­ through the payroll tax, but it had a $134.3 Thursday, June 6, 1996 erations is at stake. billion surplus to dip into. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, many Americans On that note, I wanted to draw your atten­ Social Security's financial problems are fought to preserve democracy in World War II, tion to an editorial printed in one of my dis­ not as acute yet because the system still including the many Mexican-Americans who trict's newspapers. In the editorial, some very takes in more than it pays out. bravely fought for their country. On June 29, disturbing figures and statistics are pointed While Social Security has been getting the the Hispanic Americans of American Legion out. These figures and what they mean are most attention, it is the 30-year-old Medi­ Post 500 in Saginaw, Ml, will be celebrating clear to everyone. When Medicare outlays are care program that is clearly in the most the post's 50th anniversary, having been char­ more than its revenue, the system needs to be trouble. tered on April 20, 1946. changed. Medical costs for an ever-increasing aging Many of the veterans of World War II The editorial points to a veto by President population have escalated at an alarming formed a Latin American club for Veterans in Clinton of last year's balanced budget. This rate. They will continue to do so. November 1945, to provide an opportunity for budget would have saved $226. 7 billion in the The problem will be even greater in 2010 these brave individuals to recount their experi­ Medicare Program through 2002, which would when the first of 76 million baby boomers ences, to renew old ties, and to develop new have preserved the entire Medicare Program turn 65. alliances for the future. With many of these in­ until at least 201 O. Clinton was faulted in the Spending will continue to exceed revenues, dividuals having come to Michigan from other editorial as "shamelessly play[ing] on the fears eating up the surplus and running growing areas to take advantage of work opportunities, of senior citizens * * * to score political points deficits by 2001 unless the system is changed. the club was an excellent way of maintaining against Republicans," and "Clinton needs to This is a crisis that can no longer be mired their contacts with the Hispanic culture. In stop feeding the fears of seniors for political in partisan bickering. 1946, a temporary charter was granted to gain and make substantive changes to this en­ Clinton needs to stop feeding the fears of Latin American Legion Post 500, with Valintine titlement program." In a matter that is so criti­ seniors for political gain and make sub­ Gallegos as the first post commander. cal to our seniors, we should expect more of stantive changes to this entitlement pro­ The members of the post honored their fall­ the President. This partisan bickering must gram. en colleagues by renaming the post after the stop now and sound solutions to the Medicare Seniors are simply going to have to learn first four Mexican Americans from Saginaw Program must be developed. I would urge the to put up with less doctor choice if the sys­ killed in the war: Pvt. Louis Martinez, killed in President to join with the Congress to begin to tem is to survive. action in France, June 12, 1944; Pfc. Julian solve the problems of Medicare. Republicans, meanwhile, need to make Garcia, killed in action in Guam, 1944; Pfc. STOP PLAYING POLITICS AND FIX MEDICARE sure that those who can pay for part of their Sifred Nerio, wounded in France, July 1944, Now benefits do so, instead of letting the rich off and subsequently dying in a British hospital on Those in charge of the federal Medicare the hook. August 1, 1944; and Pvt. John Reyes, a para­ program say the hospital fund will be nearly The political risks in making any radical trooper killed in action in Italy, October 18, $29 billion in the red by 2001 if the system change are daunting. But the numbers say 1944. the approximately 1,000 veterans from isn't changed. they must be taken. June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13389 TRIBUTE TO FRED JAEGER In 1955, after his military service, Dr. FATHER HEINDL CELEBRATES 60 Pandelidis moved to the United States as an YEARS OF MINISTRY HON. DAVE CAMP intern of the Touro Infirmary in New Orleans, OF MICHIGAN LA. After two residencies in Massachusetts HON. ·LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER and Connecticut, he came to Philadelphia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK where he served as a resident at the Jefferson IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 6, 1996 Medial College and Hospital. Here he became Thursday, June 6, 1996 Mr. CAMP. Mr. Speaker, it is with great a licensed doctor in the Commonwealth of pleasure that I rise today to honor an out­ Pennsylvania. In 1962 Dr. Pandelidis moved Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today standing individual on his retirement from 28 to York County where he served as a psychia­ to honor Father Elmer William Joseph Heindl years of outstanding service to the community trist with honor and distinction for over 30 as he celebrates 60 years of ministry. Father of Morley, Ml. Mr. Fred Jaeger has served the years. Heindl is a remarkable man of faith who has devoted his entire life to the service of God students for over 25 years as a teacher, ath­ Dr. Pandelidis is a highly respected leader and his parishioners. letic instructor, director, confidant, and friend in his field. In his impressive career, he served to the many people whose lives he touched. Father Heindl began his career as a priest as medical director of the York County Mental in 1936. Shortly after he responded to the call­ During his career, he taught both math and Health Center and chairman of the Depart­ ing from God, he dutifully responded to the science in both the high school and junior high ment of Psychiatry at York Hospital. He also school. He was a class sponsor for 9 years. calling of our country by serving as an army published numerous studies and served as chaplain in World War II to comfort and care He directed class plays for 3 years, timed foot­ president of the York County Medial Society for our troops. He came home after 7 years of ball games for 18 years, announced at basket­ and the Central Pennsylvania Psychiatric Soci­ ball games for 8 years, and performed in 13 service as the most decorated chaplain to ety. serve in World War II. His dedication to veter­ country music shows. In addition to being a devoted husband and Fred has enjoyed quite a coaching career. ans is exemplified by his continued service as father, Dr. Pandelidis is highly regarded for his chaplain to several veterans groups both in He coached grade school boys basketball for leadership and service to the community. He 6 years, junior high school boys basketball 3 the Rochester area and across the country. was president of the board of his Greek Ortho­ Upon his return from World War II, Father years, junior high school girls basketball 8 dox church and was involved in the Chamber Heindl served in a number of parishes in up­ years, and assisted boys track 5 years. of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and the Histor­ state New York until his retirement in 1980. Then Fred found his niche with the girls ical Society of York. Well into his retirement, Father Heindl remains track team. In 18 years of coaching girls track, I am proud to have the opportunity to honor active in the parish of Saint Charles Borromeo Fred's teams won seven league champion­ Dr. Pandelidis' distinguished service in medi­ in Rochester, NY. He spends a great deal of ships and four regional championships. Twice cine and the community of York. For all he time visiting with the children in Saint Charles his girls finished third in the State in class C. has done, I ask that you join me, Mr. Speaker, Borromeo School. In 1994 Heindl House was In dual meet competition his teams won 118 in recognizing my constituent Dr. P. Kirk dedicated on the Saint Charles property as the meets, while losing only 31. He was twice Pandelidis. home for the Saint Charles preschool program named Coach of the Year by the Michigan and the site of the Saint Charles before school Interscholastic Track Coaches Association. In after school day care program. 1990, he began the Cross Country Program at Father Heindl is to be commended for his Morley Stanwood and in 6 years, his girls HONORING PRESIDENT HUNTER selfless dedication to all of his parishioners have won two league championships. He was RAWLINGS OF CORNELL UNIVER­ throughout his 60 years of ministry. The Roch­ named regional Cross Country Coach of the SITY ester community is proud of him and honored Year in 1994. that he chooses to spend his time working in It is work such as Fred Jaeger's that in­ the Saint Charles Borromeo Church. I believe spires us all to achieve the best we can, and HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY Father Heindl and his lifetime commitment to to promote these qualities in others. Mr. OF NEW YORK the spiritual fulfillment of others warrants the Speaker, I know you will join my colleagues IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES recognition of all of my colleagues as well. and I in honoring the work of Mr. Jaeger and the legacy of service and commitment he has Thursday, June 6, 1996 left for us all. Mr. HINCHEY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to ISSUES FACING THE POSTAL take a minute to recognize the visit to Wash­ SERVICE A TRIBUTE TOP. KIRK ington of the new president of Cornell Univer­ P ANDELIDIS, M.D. sity, Hunter Rawlings, and his wife, Elizabeth. HON. JOHN M. McHUGH President Rawlings succeeded Frank H.T. OF NEW YORK HON. Wil11AM F. GOODLING Rhodes in 1995 to become the 10th president IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Cornell University, located in Ithaca, NY. Thursday, June 6, 1996 OF PENNSYLVANIA President Rawlings was formerly the presi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. MCHUGH. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, dent of the University of Iowa and held many May 20, 1996, a column in the Washington Thursday, June 6, 1996 positions at the University of Colorado at Boul­ Post discussed many of the issues facing the Mr. GOODLING. Mr. Speaker, I recently at­ der in addition to serving on many prof es­ Postal Service today. tended a celebration marking the retirement of sional boards and associations. He is already This guest column was written by David Dr. P. Kirk Pandelidis. His life is one of those a well-known figure to Cornell students, espe­ Ginsburg, a member of the former Kappel immigrant success stories that make America cially since he stands 6'7" tall, and brings an Commission on postal organization; Murray great. I would like to share his achievements extraordinary record of accomplishments to Comarow, its executive director and later the with my colleagues. Cornell. senior assistant postmaster general; Robert L. P. Kirk Pandelidis, M.D. has been a dedi­ On June 15, the president will attend a pic­ Hardesty, a former chairman of the Postal cated member of the medical community of nic in his honor hosted by the Cornell Club of Service Board of Governors; and David F. York County, PA for over 30 years. But his Washington at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Aus­ Harris, former secretary of the Postal Service story begins in Athens, Greece where he was tin Kiplinger. I am glad to see that President Board of Governors as well as the Postal Rate born and lived for 28 years. Dr. Pandelidis re­ Rawlings is interested in meeting Washing­ Commission. ceived his secondary and undergraduate edu­ tonians and look forward to continuing close While, as Chairman of the Subcommittee on cation in Athens. In addition, in 1952, he re­ links between the university, its president, our the Postal Service, I do not embrace their con­ ceived his doctorate in medicine at the Univer­ own Washington institutions, and the high­ clusions that yet another commission is the sity of Athens. He faithfully served in the Army level research functions of the Federal Gov­ appropriate vehicle at this time to address of his native country from 1952 to 1955 in the ernment. I wish him well in his tenure as postal reform, I believe their column is an ex­ capacity of lieutenant of the Medical Corps. Cornell's president. cellent summary of the issues surrounding the 13390 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 need for postal reform today. It will be helpful BINDING ARBITRATION AND LABOR RELATIONS wouldn't speak to the future of the Postal for anyone wishing to educate them~elves on The U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) Service and its ability to master change. the challenges facing the Postal Service. calculates that the Postal Service has 860,625 Only a nonpartisan, blue-ribbon commission, employees. Of these, the Postal Service bar­ free of administrative and other constraints, DELIVERY FOR THE POSTAL SERVICE gains over the wages and benefits of 760,899, is capable of doing all that now needs to be The U.S. Postal Service is in deep trouble. represented by four unions. If there's an im­ done. It is losing market share to competitors in passe, the law mandates binding arbitration. There is precedent for just such a commis­ five out of its six product lines: packages, The consequence? Of the 32 cents you pay for sion. In 1967, in the wake of a massive mail international mail, correspondence/trans­ a first-class stamp, 26 cents is paid to postal stoppage in Chicago, President Lyndon B. actions, expedited mail and publications. employees. The rest goes for post offices, ve­ Johnson appointed a Commission on Postal The only market share growth has been in hicles, automated equipment, etc. Organization (headed by Frederick R. advertising mail. By the end of this century, In arbitration, one person with no respon­ Kappel, then board chairman of AT&T) to the Postal Service estimates that a third of sibility for the consequences decides how look at the post office. In June of 1968, the its customers will have stopped using the much should be paid to clerks, carriers and commission announced its finding that "the mail to pay their bills. . others, as well as their health benefits and procedures for administering the ordinary And the intensity of the technological as­ their grievance rights. In effect, the arbitra­ executive departments of Government are sault increases daily. Faxes, e-mail and ex­ tor determines how much you pay for inappropriate for the Post Office." panding use of 800 numbers are cutting into stamps. The Kappel Commission recommended that postal markets at a rising rate. Already, Another labor issue turns on that phrase in the Postal Service be turned into a self-sup­ more Americans order merchandise through the statute that speaks of compensation for porting government corporation; that pa­ 800 numbers than through the Postal Serv­ postal employees "comparable to .. ;, con;i­ tronage control of all top jobs, all post­ ice. pensation paid in the private sector. This master appointments and thousands of other In 1994 electronic messages grew 122 per­ was clearly intended to refer to compensa­ cent. Add to that the growth of alternative positions, be eliminated; that postal rates be tion for similar work. Yet the postmaster set independently of Congress; and that the delivery networks and the loss of catalogue general in 1971, pressed by mailers who business to competitors such as UPS and postmaster general be named by a presi­ feared an unlawful strike, agreed to inter­ dentially appointed board of governors, FedEx. These challenges will not go away; pret the phrase to mean comparable to wages they will increase. which would also become the Postal Serv­ To make matters worse, the money the in other highly unionized industries unre­ ice's policy-making arm. lated to the sorting and delivery of mail. The commission's proposal formed the Postal Service has invested in modernization That interpretation, plus concessions on has had little impact on productivity. Twen­ basis of the Postal Reorganization Act of COLAs, layoffs and part-timers, laid a foun­ 1970. Despite flaws, that act saved the Postal ty-eight years ago, 83 percent of the Postal dation for subsequent arbitrators' awards re­ Service's total budget went to wages and Service from disaster-at least for a while. sulting in today's average pay for clerks ~nd Now the time has come for another com­ benefits. Today, after the expenditure of bil­ carriers of more than S45,000 a year includmg lions of dollars for automation, there has mission. To be credible, it should be made up fringe benefits. Most private-sector employ- primarily of leaders of business, finance and been a substantial increase in the number of ees doing similar work make far less. . employees. Labor costs are still 82 percent of labor with no special connection to postal Grievance procedures are further barriers matters. Among the basic questions it needs the budget. It costs more to process a piece to efficiency. Any union employee dissatis­ of mail today than in 1991. to consider: fied with his wages, hours or other aspects of Should universal service, whether or not at To stay alive the Postal Service may have his job, may initiate a complex 14-step proce­ no choice but to cut back on service and uniform prices, be required by law? dure. The GAO reported that in 1993, 51,827 Should any part or all of the Postal Serv­ close thousands of facilities. This in turn such grievances were appealed beyond local could lead to further losses, as dissatisfac­ ice be spun off to the private sector? management-union levels. By 1995 that num­ Should the postal monopoly on letters (and tion mounts. The American people may well ber was up to 73,300. be left with a postal service that has nearly some advertising mail) be rescinded or modi­ a million employees and yet whose only sig­ LEGISLATIVE CONTROLS fied? nificant function is to deliver advertising The law requires a complex and lengthy What is to be done about binding arbitra­ mail and greeting cars. procedure before the Postal Service can close tion, postal unions' right to strike, the com­ What's to be done? a small, inefficient post office. William J. parable pay provision, work rules and griev­ Bear in mind that the U.S. Postal Service Henderson, the Postal Service's chief operat­ ance procedures? is an arm of the government. It has been ing officer, estimates that 26,000 small post How do we speed up and simplify the rate­ called "quasi-government" and sometimes offices cost more than S4 for every dollar making process? "quasi-private," but it is not "quasi" any­ they take in, and asserts that other ways are Should private deliverers have access to thing. It is a 100 percent federal government available to provide better service. We cer­ residential mailboxes? (At present they do entity to which Congress has granted limited tainly do not suggest that all these 26,000 not.) . independence and certain powers, such as post offices should be closed, but in clear Should nonprofit organizations, rangmg collective bargaining and the right to use cases, postal managers should be able to from local charities to the AARP, continue the money it collects. And even while Con­ move decisively. to pay less than other postal customers? gress gave the Postal Service its "independ­ There is also congressional resistance Should the Postal Service be permitted to ence" a quarter of a century ago and trans­ when postal management undertakes money­ bid against private companies for major con­ formed it into a "businesslike," self-sustain­ making activities. This is especially true tracts? (It was precluded from bidding for ing government corporation, it interposed a with respect to competitive activities and the governmentwide contract for expedited experimental rates. Postal Rate Commission delivery that was awarded to FedEx.) number of obstacles that would make it im­ approval, even for experimental rates, can possible even for a team of the best business Is a part-time board of governors still an take months. Most business mailers support executives in the country to run the Postal appropriate body to direct the Postal Serv­ the concept of a postal service with more ice? Service efficiently. Among these constraints: freedom to set rates and introduce new prod­ THE POSTAL RATE COMMISSION (PRC) These and other matters the commission ucts and services. Some believe it should be will deal with are controversial and do not Headed by five commissioners appointed allowed to make a profit, to negotiate prices, by the president, it is the only government lend themselves to quick legislative solu­ to innovate and to reward customers who tions or patchwork solutions. The sooner a agency whose primary job it is to set r8:tes prepare the mail efficiently. on prices for another government entity. Congress has also disregarded its own man­ first-rate nonpartisan commission gets to Thus pricing authority is divorced from date for an efficient, self-supporting postal work on them the better. Time is running management responsibility and also, sub­ service by using it as a "cash cow," milking out on the U.S. Postal Service. stantially, from market considerations. Not it over the years for S8.3 billion for deficit re­ only is the Postal Service not free to set duction a disguised tax on postal customers. prices for its services-without PRC approval Why can't these obstacles be removed by MISS WENDY GUEY it cannot even determine what services it legislative action? Some could if there were will offer. a consensus among the mailers' groups and HON.E.CLAYSHAW,JR. When a business determines that it needs labor-and in Congress. But experience has OF FLORIDA to raise its prices, it is free to do so imme­ shown, as Sen. Ted Stevens, chairman of the diately-before it starts losing money. With Postal Affairs Committee acknowledged, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Postal Service, it takes about five to six that these groups are too diverse to develop Thursday, June 6, 1996 months to prepare its rate case; the PRC such a consensus. then has 10 months in which to issue a rec­ And even if a partial legislative solution Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec­ ommended decision. were possible, it would be only patchwork. It ognize an extraordinary seventh grader who June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13391 has achieved an amazing goal. Miss Wendy other residents in a community-wide effort to SUNSHINE FOUNDATION CELE- Guey, of Palm Beach Gardens, has captured raise funds to build the current library. Fund­ BRATES 20 YEARS OF SERVICE the eye of America and the championship title raising activities included 200 volunteers can­ AND 21,000 DREAMS of the 69th Annual National Spelling Bee. vassing the town to sell bricks, and three town It is wonderful to see how pure determina­ residents who won $875 by appearing on a HON. DAVE WELDON tion is still alive in our society. Wendy has television quiz show. The $19,000 building, OF FLORIDA been striving toward winning the national constructed in part from sandstone blocks IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spelling bee for many years; however, the salvaged from the old Bamper Hotel (perhaps Thursday, June 6, 1996 time was not right. Instead of being discour­ "waste not, want not" should be the library Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speaker, in aged, Wendy persevered to finally reach the motto), was dedicated June 24, 1956. Henry 1976, Bill Sample had a dream. Today, that championship level. The only obstacle be­ Spies was the first present of the board and dream is marking its 20th anniversary and tween Wendy and her lifelong goal was the Grace Sutherland the first librarian. word "vivisepulture." No matter how difficult 21,000 special children have had their own The first addition to the library, made pos­ the words were, Wendy held tough and her dreams come true because of him. sible by funds raised by the Women's Club Twenty years ago this November, Sample, hard work finally paid off on Thursday, May and Lion's Club, was dedicated in 1965 and then a Philadelphia police officer, was as­ 30, 1996. Mr. Speaker, I wish to say how proud I am put into service as the children's room. Further signed to protective duty at a children's hos­ pital. Among the patients were a large number of Wendy for this special accomplishment in additions were made in 1972 and 1980, pro­ of chronically and terminally ill children suffer­ her young life. Wendy is a gifted role model viding space for the library's growing collection ing from such afflictions as cancer, cystic fi­ for youngsters as one who never gives up, and a multi-purpose room used for storage, meetings and library programs. The Friends of brosis and kidney disease. and, in the end, is successful. Sample came to know many of the children Wendy has been aided by many individuals the Library was organized in 1971 to finish the new wing. as well as their families who had been drained along the way. I would like to thank Wendy's financially and emotionally. Sample reasoned parents, Ching and Susan Guey for their con­ Today the library is completely computer­ that the couldn't do anything to make the chil­ stant love and support. Also, I commend the ized and houses a collection of more than dren physically better, but, just maybe, he educators and staff at the School of the Arts 40,000 books, videotapes and audio record­ could make some of their dreams come true. for the encouragement they gave Wendy ings, with an annual circulation of more than From this idea was born the Sunshine throughout this journey. Wendy Guey is an ex­ 85,000. The Friends sponsor a model railroad Foundation, the first such "dream makers" or­ traordinary gifted young lady, and her success exhibit each year at Thanksgiving and other ganization. Today, the expanding organization, is exemplified through her work ethic. Without cultural activities. made up almost entirely of volunteers, has its her focus and determination, the title of 1996 Whether it be a tiny small-town library, or home base at the Sunshine Foundation's Spelling Bee Champion might still be a dream the all-encompassing Library of Congress, li­ Dream Village in Loughman, Florida, minutes for Wendy Guey. braries are among the most important public from Orlando. Sunshine Foundation has 29 facilities our communities offer. They are a chapters from coast to coast. TRIBUTE TO THE WALDWICK, NJ, center for continual learning for everyone from In 1990 the first Dream Village opened on a 21-acre site just minutes from Disney World. PUBLIC LIBRARY children just learning their verbs and nouns to retirees who finally have the time to read the The Dream Village is a unique facility, spe­ volumes they didn't get to in earlier years. As cially designed for Sunshine's children. It in­ HON. MARGE ROUKEMA Thomas Carlyle said, "The true university cludes a spacious community room (complete OF NEW JERSEY * * * is a collection of books." The citizens of with game room, fireplace and other amen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Waldwick owe much to the founders and sup­ ities), a fully handicapped-accessible play­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 porters of the Waldwick Public Library. ground and swimming pool, an orange grove and seven individually designed family cot­ Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ tages. gratulate the Waldwick, NJ, Public Library on In all of the seven cottage, each of the chil­ its 40th anniversary. dren's bedrooms has been decorated with an The library has been a centerpiece of the H.R. 3540, THE FOREIGN OPER­ ATIONS APPROPRIATIONS BILL animated "fantasy theme" which adds to the Waldwick community for four decades, serving magic of the experience. not only as a repository of books but as a The Sunshine Foundation has brought a ray meeting center and sponsor of a variety of HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE of sunshine to children afflicted with a variety civic and cultural activities. The anniversary is of conditions including cancer, cystic fibrosis, being marked with a week-long celebration in­ OF HAWAII leukemia, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, cerebral cluding a picnic, baking contest, children's ac­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES palsy and heart defects. The foundation re­ tivities and a musical performance. cently decided to include children who have The celebration of the library's anniversary Thursday, June 6, 1996 been physically and/or sexually abused. and, indeed, the history of how the library When the Sunshine Foundation provides came to be are evidence of why Waldwick is Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, last children with their dream to visit central Florida one of Bergen County's premier communities. night, I voted against Mr. BURTON'S amend­ attractions, they are accompanied by their im­ Waldwick is a community where residents take ment that reduced the development assistance mediate family. The children and their families pride, neighbors help one another and citizens available to the Government of India. Pre­ are housed at the Dream Village with all ex­ work together for the betterment of the bor­ viously, I have supported amendments linking penses paid for by the foundation. ough. There are few better places to live and foreign aid to India's human rights record. In Dreams are limited only by the children's raise a family. fact, I have consistently supported human imaginations. These have included meeting Following in the tradition of this long-held rights in the Punjab and Kashimir states. How­ celebrities, special vacations, gifts of comput­ community spirit, the Men's Club of Waldwick ever, this amendment provides no such con­ ers, as well as attending such events as the opened the borough's first public library in a nection. I am concerned about the human Super Bowl and World Series. basement room of the Waldwick Grammar rights violations occurring in India. And, yes In order to accommodate larger numbers of School in 1941. Showing ingenuity and re­ violations are still occurring, but the amend­ less seriously ill children, the Sunshine Foun­ sourcefulness, members of the club built ment is not the best way to address the cur­ dation established "Dreamlifts." To date, 47 shelves from lumber salvaged form the old rent situation in India. This amendment would Dreamlifts on 59 chartered planes have taken Franklin Turnpike school and filled them with damage the progress in addressing human more than 8,000 children from special schools, donated books. rights violations in India, its growing economy, hospitals and institutions all over the country A decade later, the men's club and the and United States relations with India. I ad­ to Disney World or Disneyland. Sunshine pro­ Waldwick Women's Club joined with the par­ mire Mr. BURTON'S intent, but I could not sup­ vides transportation, admission, meals and ent teachers association, veterans' groups and port the amendment. souvenirs. 13392 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 In 1981, the Sunshine Foundation added INTRODUCTION OF CAMPAIGN COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS BY one more ingredient to its "dream" program. SPENDING LIMIT LEGISLATION SECRETARY OF DEFENSE PERRY Children with Hutchinson-Gilford Syndrome, better known as Progeria, and their families HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN were flown to the United States from all over HON. EARL POMEROY OF NEW YORK the world for a reunion. Progeria is an ex­ OF NORTH DAKOTA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tremely rare affliction characterized by pre­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 mature aging. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, last weekend I This assembly enables the children to inter­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 act with their peers and reduces their sense of had the privilege of again attending the com­ isolation while allowing parents and siblings an Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mencement exercises at the U.S. Military opportunity to share experiences and mutual introduce legislation which would bring a much Academy at West Point, just outside of my concerns. To date, Sunshine has sponsored needed reform to our current campaign fi­ own congressional district. The commencement address this year, de­ 14 annual reunions and has another one nance system. Spending on campaigns has scheduled for this month. spiraled out of control in recent years. It has livered by our Secretary of Defense, the Hon­ On its 20th anniversary, the Sunshine Foun­ become common for candidates running for orable William Perry, was an especially elo­ quent review of the grand traditions which dation has a record to be proud of: answering Congress to spend millions of dollars to win have made our Military Academy the envy of the dreams and wishes of more than 21,000 an election. In the 1976 election cycle, $115.5 the world. chronically and terminally ill children from all million was spent. In the 1990 election cycle, $445 million was spent-that's an increase of Mr. Speaker, I would like to share the Sec­ 50 States and many foreign countries. retary's cognizant and extremely relevant re­ Mr. Sample's dream of helping terminally 360 percent. In 1994, the average House race cost more than $516,000. You will find few marks with our colleagues by inserting them and chronically ill children to realize their into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD at this point: dreams has become a reality through the who don't believe that something must be good work of the Sunshine Foundation. I com­ done about this. COMMENCEMENT REMARKS BY SECRETARY OF DEFENSE WILLIAM PERRY, U.S. MILITARY mend the Sunshine Foundation of 20 years of My bill offers a solution. It would limit spend­ ACADEMY, WEST POINT unselfish giving. ing to $600,000 per House race. This legisla­ In 1915, a young cadet known for his pranks tion will become effective once spending limits and football prowess was graduated from are deemed constitutional. This could happen West Point. He was ranked 61st in his class TRIBUTE TO MARY ANN ROBERTS once a constitutional amendment is passed or and was hoping for a respectable career as an the Supreme Court reinterprets Buckley ver­ Army officer, perhaps even reaching the HON. MAC COWNS sus Valeo. In conjunction with this bill, I will lofty rank of colonel. This cadet never imag­ ined that he would rise to the rank of Gen­ OF GEORGIA cosponsor a House joint resolution to amend eral of the Army, lead the largest combined IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Constitution to allow spending limits. military force in history, become Supreme Thursday, June 6, 1996 In some districts this new limit may not Allied Commander in Europe, and eventually become the President of the.United States. Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I make much difference, but in others it will drastically limit the ability of wealthy individ­ That West Point graduate was, of course, rise today to salute my constituent, Mary Ann Dwight Eisenhower. He was one of America's Roberts of Jonesboro. Mary Ann, who is the uals to "buy" their seat while putting an end greatest soldiers, but he was equally famous owner and operator of Roberts Little Ones to the money chase. This is a desperately as a statesman and a leader. You cadets may Day Care Center in Jonesboro, has been se­ needed step in overhauling our current cam­ have some difficulty relating to Eisenhower lected the 1996 Small Business Person of the paign finance system and helping restore the as a role model. It is not likely that any of you will become President, and I hope that Year for the State of Georgia by the U.S. faith of the American people in their elected officials. none of you will have to lead our military in Small Business Administration. a world war. But as you enter the Army Her selection as the Georgia Small Busi­ Mr. Speaker, on several occasions I have today, you can expect a military career more ness Person of the Year is well deserved. She joined my colleagues in their calls for com­ diverse and more challenging than Cadet Ei­ is a testament to the can-do, entrepreneurial prehensive legislation to rework our present senhower could ever have imagined in 1915. spirit of America where everyone has the op­ campaign financing system. I will continue to I will illustrate my point by describing the portunity to tum their dreams into reality. work hard to see that we adopt meaningful re­ careers of a handful of cadets who were grad­ In 1974, Mary Ann and her husband, Jack, form measures during this session. My bill is uated from West Point during the Vietnam a step in that direction. I urge my colleagues War, and who are now leaders in the US borrowed $25,000 on their home to make a Army. They were graduated one generation downpayment on a small day care center in to support my bill and by doing so send a ahead of you. They believe in and lived out Forest Park, GA. At that time, there were 57 strong message showing they support reform the West Point motto: DUTY (all of them children and 5 teachers. Over the years, Mary of the flawed system under which we currently saw combat in Vietnam)--HONOR (all of Ann and Jack expanded their business ven­ operate. them proved their bravery in Vietnam}­ COUNTRY (all of them worked to rebuild the ture to where today the Roberts have 5 day R.R. - care facilities with over 175 employees. morale and capability of the Army after And her experience and expertise in owning Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ Vietnam). Their hard work and dedication resentatives of the United States of America in was vindicated in the Army's stunning vic­ and operating day care facilities have opened Congress assembled, tory in Desert Storm, and today they are new business ventures for her. As a consult­ creating a new security structure for our Na­ ant, Mary Ann has helped 14 clients obtain SECTION 1. LIMITATION ON EXPENDITURES IN BOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELEC· tion in the wake of the Cold War. over $10 million in SBA-backed loans to es­ TIONS. Like Eisenhower, they are building coali­ tablish day care centers that employ over 525 tions with nations all over the globe. Like Section 315 of the Federal Election Cam­ Eisenhower, they serve as role models for full-time workers. paign Act of 1971 (2 U.S.C. 441a) is amended The success of Mary Ann Roberts Little other military leaders. And like Eisenhower, by adding at the end the following new sub­ they are first of all, warriors and leaders. Ones Day Care Centers stand as an outstand­ section: But they have been required to be more­ ing example of what can be achieved through "(i) A candidate for the office of Rep­ they are also warrior-statesmen, warrior­ hard work, determination, dedication, and resentative in, or Delegate or Resident Com­ technologists and warrior-managers. And so commitment. missioner to, the Congress may not make ex­ will you be. I join with the people of the Third Congres­ penditures with respect to an election for Before you toss your ha ts in the air and de­ sional District and the State of Georgia in con­ such office, which, in the aggregate, exceed part, let me tell you about some of those ca­ gratulating Mary Ann as she is honored as the $300,000.". dets who tossed their hats in the air 30 years ago. You will be required to deal with many 1996 Georgia Small Business Person of the SEC. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. of the same challenges they dealt with, and Year in national ceremonies this week in The amendment made by section 1 shall you could find no better role models. Washington. I wish her every success in the apply with respect to elections occurring Whatever else is required of you in your years to come. after 1996. Army career, you will first of all need to be June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13393 a warrior. And you could find no better role Today's Army, while smaller than in the military agreement, warrior to warrior. Gen­ model than Barry Mccaffrey. Barry became recent past, is still a corporate giant, so eral Joulwan's ability to put together this one of America's greatest warriors. He led some of you will have to be warrior-man­ historic coalition will not only give peace a forces into combat in Vietnam, where he was agers during your career. The regular Army, chance to endure in Bosnia, it will cast a grievously wounded. In Desert Storm, Gen­ National Guard and Army Reserves rep­ long shadow over the security in Europe for eral McCaffrey's 24th Infantry Division led resent a giant personnel and resource man­ years to come. the famous left hook that caught the Iraqi agement challenge far greater than that I have talked today about the diverse tasks army by surprise, and led America to one of faced by any of our major industrial corpora­ being performed every day by officers in the its most convincing battlefield victories tions. Investing wisely in people, equipment U.S. Army. But whatever you are called on ever. He then went to SOUTHCOM at a cru­ and training, and balancing scarce resources to do, you will be expected to be a leader­ cial time and seized the opportunities pre­ requires decisions that will affect the capa­ a leader of the world's best soldiers. Leading sented by the ascendancy of democracy in bilities of the Army for decades to come. the American force in Bosnia is General Bill our hemisphere. General McCaffery's at­ When you leave here today, you will be offi­ Nash, West Point Class of 1968. As com­ tributes as a warrior-guts, brains, and te­ cers in an Army guided by a warrior, Denny mander of the 1st Armored Division, General nacity-are key to success on today's battle­ Reimer, West Point class of 1962, who is also Nash will tell you that peacekeeping is a field. Now he is putting those same skills to a superb manager. In 1990 Denny was the mission that every Army officer must be pre­ work as a civilian, leading America's war Deputy Chief of Staff busily planning the pared for. For decades, the 1st Armored Divi­ against drugs. post-Cold War drawdown of the Army, when sion was trained and ready to fend off a So­ Besides being warriors, many of you will be suddenly Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait. viet assault through the Fulda Gap. But in called on to be statesmen in the same mold In the face of this drawdown, Denny man­ the summer of '95, when a peacekeeping mis­ as Eisenhower, Marshall and MacArthur. aged to provide the necessary forces for Op­ sion in Bosnia seemed imminent, General You could find no better role model of a war­ eration Desert Storm, while still maintain­ Nash started up the first large-scale peace­ rior-statesman than Wes Clark. Wes left ing the quality and readiness of the U.S. keeping training program in our Army's his­ West Point in 1966 a Rhodes Scholar. He be­ Army. tory. He set up a training range in Germany came a great warrior-but he has also be­ Because of the success of these efforts, the which simulated all of the hazards our troops come a great statesman. General Clark was U.S. Army is rightly recognized as the would face in Bosnia: contending armies, commanding an Army division when we world's best Army. In fact, armies all over paramilitary forces, bad roads, mines, black brought him to the Pentagon to help bring the globe use the U.S. army as a model. So marketers, and even CNN reporters. Every an end to the tragedy in Bosnia. He was part today, when you become an officer in the unit slated to go to Bosnia was sent to train of the diplomatic team that was driving into U.S. Army, whether you want to be or not, at that range. The results were stunning. Sarajevo last August on the Mt. Igman road you will become a role model. A classic ex­ When D-Day arrived, 20,000 troops, their when an armored vehicle carrying five of his ample of this is Dan Christman, Class of '65, weapons and supplies were moved into Bos­ colleagues slid off the treacherous road and another warrior, who returns to West Point nia. They were confronted with terrible win­ fell into a deep ravine. Wes left his vehicle, this summer as the new Superintendent. ter weather, they faced the possibility of ran down the ravine and pulled two survivors Just as General Graves has been a role model armed resistance and the reality of three from the APC before it exploded. He then for every cadet that passed through these million uncharted land mines. They made pulled himself together and went on to Sara­ gates the past five years, so too will General this move in record time and with no casual­ jevo to conduct what proved to be a critical Christman. Dan Christman is used to being a ties, and they inspired respect everywhere negotiation with President Izetbegovic. It role model because for four years he has they went. was the warrior skills that Wes brought to served as a role model for soldiers of the new Ten days after General Nash started mov­ the diplomatic field that contributed to the democracies of the old Soviet bloc. As Mili­ ing into Bosnia, I went to Bosnia to visit our cease fire between the warring parties, and tary Representative to NATO and on the troops. General Shalikashv111, General finally to a peace agreement which was mili­ Joint Staff, General Christman has been a Joulwan, General Nash and I all went from tarily enforceable. Because of the skills of key architect of our efforts to help show the Croatia into Bosnia by walking across the this warrior-statesman, the killing in Bosnia militaries of these nations how to operate in pontoon bridge the Army's combat engineers has stopped and the threat of a wider war in a democracy. He helped to create NATO's had just built over the Sava River. Respon­ Europe has been dramatically reduced. This Partnership for Peace program, in which old sible for its construction was General Pat past week, Wes Clark was nominated by enemies that used to train to fight against O'Neal, who's here today to see his son, President Clinton to take over the command each other in war, now train together in Scott, graduate. Building that bridge turned of SOUTHCOM just relinquished by Barry peace. On Monday, I will be at the L'viv out to be a problem of epic proportions. Gen­ Mccaffrey. training range in Ukraine, along with the eral O'Neal's team ended up having to build During the Cold War, the U.S. had techno­ Russian, Ukrainian and Polish defense min­ the longest pontoon bridge in history, be­ logical superiority, which allowed us to isters, participating in a Partnership peace­ cause Bosnia was experiencing the worst maintain deterrence with smaller forces keeping exercise. A primary benefit of these winter and the worst flooding of the century. than the Soviet Union. But during Desert exercises is that officers trained under the As we neared the middle of the bridge, we Storm, we had technological dominance, old Soviet system are exposed to American met some of the combat engineers who had which allowed us to achieve a stunning vic­ officers and NCOs, and see first hand how a built it. They were dirty, cold, and ex­ tory, quickly and with minimal casualties. first class military operates in a democracy. hausted-but very proud. One of them, a ser­ Now that we have experienced dominance we These multinational training exercises are geant first class, came forward and told us like it. And we plan to keep it. Some of you excellent training, because anytime you go that his enlistment was up, and that he will be warrior-technologists responsible for into combat, you are likely to be part of a wanted to reenlist. So, we swore him in for sustaining that dominance. You may even coalition operation, and you will have to another 4 years in the U.S. Army, right there end up reporting to Paul Kern, West Point build strong bonds with your foreign coun­ in the middle of the Sava River bridge. After '67, who is currently my senior military as­ terparts. George Joulwan, Class of '61, has all he had been through-bitter cold, soaking sistant. Paul is what I mean when I talk become an expert at building strong bonds. rains, snow, flooding of biblical proportions, about a warrior-technologist. He was an en­ It was General Joulwan as SACEUR, the Su­ the danger of land mines-this NCO still gineering instructor at West Point. And he preme Allied Commander of Europe, who put wanted to reenlist. That is an example of was decorated for combat both in Vietnam together IFOR-the multinational coalition " true grit." That is the sort of soldier you and Desert Storm. US News and World Re­ that is helping bring peace in Bosnia. He had will soon lead. port called him the only "ace" of Desert to forge an alliance of 16 NATO nations plus Well, I have told you today about some of Storm. His tanks destroyed more than a 18 others, including nations from the former the Army's leaders who were cadets here just dozen Iraqi aircraft that were trying to take Warsaw Pact, and even Russia. I can only one generation ago. They are leaving you off from Jalibah Airfield to escape the light­ imagine what General Eisenhower, the first one hell of a legacy. I have also told you ning thrust of the 24th Division's advance. SACEUR, would think if he saw a Russian something about the talent and dedication of This month, General Kern will assume the general sitting with General Joulwan at our NCO corps. You can be proud to lead role of warrior-technologist when he takes NATO headquarters reviewing their oper­ them, and you should follow General command of the 4th Infantry Division at ational plan for deployment in Bosnia. I Reimer's guidance about these great NCO 's­ Fort Hood. Under his leadership, the 4th ID traveled all over the world-Moscow, Gene­ that is, you should "give a damn." I think will become the test-bed for the Army's va, Brussels, even Kansas-to negotiate the you can sense how proud I am of the leaders Force XXI-the battlefield of the future. The Russian participation in IFOR with my Rus­ and the NCO's in our Army today. I hope you technologies he will test promise to revolu­ sian counterpart, Pavel Grachev. But it share my pride because you are about to be­ tionize how we fight on the ground and en­ would never have happened if George come officers in the best damned Army in sure that we remain the world's dominant Joulwan and General Shevtsov had not been the world. And your country is counting on land force well into the next century. able to sit down and hammer out a practical you to sustain its quality and morale. 13394 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 All of you have challenging careers to look democratic tradition, and has continued the Mr. Speaker, just a few months later in Feb­ forward to. But, as you face the challenges of difficult challenge of implementing broad eco­ ruary 1995, a delegation of Americans, includ­ being a warrior, a statesman, a technological nomic reforms. ing former Congressman Joseph DioGuardi of innovator, a manager, a coalition builder Mr. Speaker, I am pleased that the House New York and Ms. Shirley Cloyes, visited the and a leader, you must never forget that you are more than an Army officer, more than has acted so decisively in expressing support University of Tetova. They were joined by the sum of your service. You are also private for the continued evolution of Indian society. Mihajlo Mihajlov, a prominent anti-Communist citizens, members of a community, a family, dissident in the former Yugoslavia and now liv­ an extension of your friends and loved ones. ing in the United States. Just hours after the Maintain perspective, strike a balance in A SERIOUS CASE OF DISCRIMINA­ American delegation departed from Tetova, Al­ your life, be considerate of others, reserve a TION AGAINST ETHNIC ALBA­ banian police authorities arrived at the build­ share of your heart for those you care about NIANS ings where the university was seeking to func­ and who care about you. They say a soldier tion. In the violence which they provoked, one fights on his stomach-but a soldier also HON. TOM LANTOS individual was killed and twenty-eight others fights with his heart. The hopes and prayers were wounded. Some twenty-five leading pro­ of your families, of all Americans, and of OF CALIFORNIA freedom-loving people everywhere march IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessors and students were arrested and im­ prisoned. Those who were imprisoned in this with you. Thursday, June 6, 1996 In the stairway outside my office at the unnecessary show of force were subsequently Pentagon hangs a favorite painting of mine. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to released, but their travel documents were In the painting a young serviceman is pray­ call the attention of my colleagues to the seri­ seized by police, and authorities refused per­ ing with his family just prior to his depar­ ous case of ethnic discrimination and violation mission to the Albanian academic leaders to ture on a foreign deployment. Under the of human rights involving the effort to establish travel and the professors and students remain painting is the passage from Isaiah in which the University of Tetova in the Former Yugo­ subject to intimidation. the Lord asks, "Whom shall I send? And who Mr. Speaker, the action of the government will go for us?" And Isaiah responds, "Here slav Republic of Macedonia. am I. Send me.'' Almost 2 years ago Professor Dr. Fadil in these cases is a cause of serious concern At this critical point in our history, your Sulejmani filed formal documents with govern­ to me. The ethnic Albanian population of the Nation has asked, "Whom shall I send? Who ment officials in order to establish the Univer­ Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia will go for us?" And today you have an­ sity of T etova in the city of T etova in western needs to have access to higher education, swered, "Here am I. Send me." Macedonia. Albanian intellectuals sought per­ and Albanian academicians have sought to Your Nation is grateful. Your families are mission to establish the University because follow proper procedures in creating edu­ thankful. And I could not be prouder. ethnic Albanians in the Former Yugoslav Re­ cational opportunities through establishing the public of Macedonia face severe limitations in University of Tetova. The government is using THE BURTON AMENDMENT TO H.R. their efforts to receive a higher education. Eth­ force and intimidation in an effort to repress the ethnic Albanian population of that country. 3540 nic Albanians comprise as much as 40 per­ cent of the population of the country. The Mr. Speaker, I can speak with some author­ HON. MICHAEL F. DOYLE 1991 Yugoslav census reported that ethnic Al­ ity about the intransigence of the government banians made up 20 percent of the population officials on this issue. Three months ago, I in­ OF PENNSYLVANIA of the Republic of Macedonia, but Albanians vited Dr. Sulejmani, the Rector, and Professor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and other specialists, including the United Melaim Fejziu, the Vice Rector, of the Univer­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 States Helsinki Commission, suggest that the sity of Tetova to meet the Members of Con­ gress to discuss this issue in Washington. Mr. DOYLE. Mr. Speaker, last night here on proportion is considerably higher. Since the passports of both of these individ­ the House floor we witnessed an extraordinary Only two universities exist currently in the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia-the uals were confiscated by government authori­ sight. The pending business was the amend­ ties, I also wrote to Macedonian President Kiro ment of the gentleman from Indiana [Mr. BUR­ Universities of Skopje and Bitola-and only 2 percent of Albanian young people are admit­ Gligorov requesting that the travel documents TON], which would have singled out India for of these two Albanian academicians be re­ ted to study at these two institutions. Further­ special criticism. turned to them so they could travel to the more, Mr. Speaker, in the past Albanian young What was extraordinary was that there was United States for meetings with me and other people had the opportunity to study at univer­ literally a line of Members-on both sides of Members of Congress. the aisle-waiting to speak against · the sities elsewhere in the former Yugoslavia­ Mr. Speaker, 3 weeks after my invitation amendment. Not only was the overwhelming Prishtina, Zagreb, Ljubljana, and other univer­ was received, I had a response from Dr. majority opposed to the Burton amendment, sities. With the collapse of the former Yugo­ Sulejmani and Professor Fejziu expressing but the deP.th of their feeling was so strong slavia, these opportunities are no longer avail­ their interest in meeting with me and my col­ that they felt" the need to speak out publicly. able to ethnic Albanians from Macedonia. leagues in the Congress here in Washington. I was one of those who came to the floor Clearly, finding additional opportunities for They expressed regret, however, that their last night expecting to speak. However, in the higher education for ethnic Albanian students passports had not been returned and said that interests of maintaining the schedule, I de­ is vitally important, and the establishment of they have been given no information about ferred until now. the University of Tetova was intended to fill when they might be returned. Let's look at what is happening in India. We this important gap. I have not even had the courtesy of a re­ recently had free and fair elections, which has What was the response when Professor sponse from the President of the Former led to the peaceful transfer of power. We have Sulejmani attempted to establish a university Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia. I know he seen steady progress by India in improving its for ethnic Albanians? The government of the has been recovering from an accident, but his human rights record. We have seen steady former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia failed staff presumably still functions, the Foreign progress in the opening up of Indian markets to respond to the filing of formal documents Ministry presumably is still in operation. I am to American· products. Now that there is a new for the establishment of the university. Gov­ appalled and outraged that the government government in India, we should ask ourselves ernment officials refused to discuss the issue has failed to respond to my request and has what sort of message should we send to them with Professor Sulejmani-despite repeated even failed to give me the courtesy of a reply. about recent events there. requests for dialogue. Because the govern­ Mr. Speaker, the United States is firmly and How did the Burton amendment propose to ment refused to consider the establishment of unequivocally committed to human rights, to respond to this progress? By singling out aid a university or even to discuss the matter with the full exercise of civil rights by all peoples, to India for special treatment and doing so in Albanian academic leaders, the university and we are equally committed to opposing dis­ a way that would reverse the trend that has opened on December 14, 1994. The govern­ crimination on the basis of ethnic, religious, ra­ got us to where we are today. This is a nation ment responded by sending several hundred cial or other grounds. I sincerely urge the gov­ with a population of over a billion people-a police officers, bulldozing one university build­ ernment of the Former Yugoslav Republic of nation forced to deal with a multitude of ethnic ing, jailing the faculty for 24 hours, and con­ Macedonia to moderate its policies and permit groups and miles of disputed borders. Despite ducting a campaign of harassment and intimi­ the University of Tetova to go forward. I com­ all these hurdles, India has maintained its dation against the students. mend the outstanding effort by Dr. Sulejmani June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13395 and his colleagues, and I invite my colleagues living out. Each and every day-in our local rnunity and the Commonwealth of Virginia to join in applauding this endeavor. communities, churches, families-these veter­ over the past 30 years. ans are the pillars and foundation of our soci­ ety. America is deeply indebted to them-not CONGRATULATIONS TO LT. GEN. only for the wars that they have fought, but for CAPT. JOHN MICHAEL CRYE TO ARTHUR E. WILLIAMS the lives that they have lived. They continue to RETIRE FROM COAST GUARD teach us, each and every day, what it means HON. VIC FAZIO to be an American. HON. HOWARD COBLE OF CALIFORNIA Mr. Speaker, it is with much pride and a OF NORTH CAROLINA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grateful heart that I say "Happy 50th Birthday" to VFW Post 5896. They are surely Missou­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 Thursday, June 6, 1996 ri's-and America's-finest. Mr. COBLE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Mr. FAZIO of California, Mr. Speaker. I rise take this opportunity to recognize an outstand­ today to pay tribute to Lt. Gen. Arthur E. Wil­ HONORING CARRINGTON WILLIAMS ing individual, Capt. John Michael Crye, who liams. is due to retire later this year. Captain Crye Since August 1992, Lieutenant General Wil­ has served our country for more than 20 liams has served his country as chief of engi­ HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS years, most recently as Deputy Chief, Coast neers and commander of the U.S. Army Corps OF VIRGINIA Guard Congressional and Governmental Af­ of Engineers. His distinguished career in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fairs. He also served as Coast Guard Legisla­ U.S. Army spans a period of 34 years, includ­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 tive Counsel in the Coast Guard Congres­ ing service as corps commander at the Sac­ sional and Governmental Affairs Office. It is a Mr. DAVIS. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great ramento District. I regret to see Lieutenant privilege for me to recognize his many out­ pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to Mr. General Williams leaving his role at the Army standing achievements and commend him for Carrington Williams, who is and continues to Corps of Engineers, however, I congratulate his superb service to this legislative body and be an outstanding member of the northern Vir­ him on a well-earned retirement. our great Nation as a whole. I am fortunate to know Lieutenant General ginia community. A founding member of the A native of Knoxville, TN, Captain Crye re­ Williams both as a leader of the corps and as Washington Airports Task Force, Mr. Williams ceived his commission from the U.S. Coast a friend. Among his many accomplishments is retiring from this group after serving for Guard Academy in New London, CT. He was with the corps, Lieutenant General Williams many successful years as chairman of the commissioned as an ensign in May 1972, first has made noteworthy contributions to the criti­ board, a position he has held since 1982. He assigned as a deck watch officer aboard the cal mission of flood control. His tireless efforts is also a former member of the Metropolitan Cutter Morgenthau. have served to protect thousands of Ameri­ Washington Airports Authority's board of direc­ Following this tour, Captain Crye was as­ cans from life threatening natural disasters. tors and served as chairman of its Planning signed to the Greater Antilles Section in San Lieutenant General Williams will long be re­ Committee from 1987 to 1994. Mr. Williams' Juan, PR, as an operations center and search membered for his leadership, dedication, co­ strong leadership has helped shape the Na­ and rescue coordinator. He participated in operation, and knowledge. He has truly been tional Capital region's development, especially several heroic search and rescue cases and a superb commander. I wish him well in all fu­ through improved air transportation and in­ law enforcement seizures. ture endeavors. I also wish his successor the creased access to world markets. Completing a successful tour at Greater An­ best of luck-they will have a tough act to fol­ Mr. Williams received his undergraduate de­ tilles Section, PR, Captain Crye returned to his low. gree from Johns Hopkins University and alma mater, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, earned his law degree at the University of Vir­ as the non-appropriated funds activities officer. ginia. He is a former partner and current Of His outstanding performance at the Coast REMEMBERING OUR VETERANS Counsel at the law firm of McGuire, Woods, Guard Academy led to his selection to the Battle & Boothe, where he specializes as a tax University of Miami School of Law. HON. BILL EMERSON attorney. During his career, Mr. Williams has Upon completing law school, Captain Crye OF MISSOURI held numerous public offices, particularly in was assigned to numerous legal staff positions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the field of transportation. He is currently a throughout the Coast Guard. His most notable member of the Environmental and Transpor­ legal staff assignment was to the Coast Guard Thursday, June 6, 1996 tation Committee of the Greater Washington Maintenance and Logistics Command Atlantic, Mr. EMERSON. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted Board of Trade and is general counsel for the where he defended and prosecuted some of today to take the floor of this great body in International Trade Association of Northern the most detailed and controversial Coast commemoration of the 50th anniversary of Virginia. Mr. Williams has also served Fairfax Guard Courts-Martial Cases in Coast Guard VFW Post 5896 in Farmington, MO. Few County as a five-term member of the Virginia history. things give me greater pleasure than to offer House of Delegates and as a trustee of the Due to his continued outstanding perform­ my thanks and appreciation to those who have George Mason University Foundation. pres­ ance, Captain Crye was handpicked for an as­ placed their lives on the line for this Nation, ently, he is a fellow of the American College signment to the Coast Guard Congressional and I am very proud of my constituents who of Tax Counsel and a trustee of the Virginia and Governmental Affairs Office. During his have served so bravely. Conference on Federal Taxation. tour as legislative counsel, Captain Crye Every veteran is a source of strength and I have had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Wil­ worked very closely with congressional staffs pride for our country. The courageous men liams for over two decades, and am proud of in drafting important maritime and safety legis­ and women who fought our Nation's battles the integrity and expertise he has displayed in lation such as the Oil Pollution Act of 1990 secured the principles upon which this great his professional career and his public service. and the passenger vessel Safety Act. As a re­ Nation was built. Millions of people around the Throughout his life, he has received many sult of his efforts, he was nominated for the world enjoy the blessings of freedom, peace, well-deserved awards and honors for his serv­ "Justice Torn C. Clark Outstanding Lawyer and representative government because of our ice and contributions to northern Virginia. In Award." veterans who were willing to risk their lives for 1991, he was the recipient of the George Captain Crye was later promoted to his cur­ them. Mason medal, which was awarded by the rent position as Deputy Chief of the Coast Mr. Speaker, VFW Post 5896 has, for the board of visitors at George Mason University. Guard Congressional and Governmental Af­ last 50 years, been an organization that in­ Mr. Williams was also the Fairfax County fairs Office. In this position, Captain Crye has spires and strengthens the people of south­ Chamber of Commerce's 1994 turkey roast provided the members of the House Transpor­ eastern Missouri. The members of that organi­ honoree for his service and commitment to tation and Infrastructure Committee, our per­ zation have not only been great warriors, they northern Virginia. sonal staffs as well as many of you standing have been great citizens. They have shown us Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join here today, with superior support regarding that not only are the principles of democracy me in applauding Mr. Williams' significant and Coast Guard plans and programs. His valu­ and freedom worth fighting for, they are worth enduring role in shaping both our local corn- able contributions have enabled Congress and 13396 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 the Department of Transportation to work She left memories with those of us who knew homa and the United States. On her 80th closely together to ensure the Coast Guard re­ her we'll not forget. birthday. Governor George Nigh, proclaimed mains "Semper paratus"~always ready. She was an amazing person. She studied that day "Leah McCandless Day" in Okla­ Mr. Speaker, Captain Crye, his wife, Sheila, events and was prepared to discuss them. homa. On her 95th birthday this past June, and their two children, Marilena and John, Among her friends were many of our state's she received congratulatory letters from and nation's leaders. Many of them anx­ President Bill Clinton, Vice-President Al have made many sacrifices throughout his ca­ iously awaited her advice and opinions. Gore, O.U. President David Boren, former reer. Captain Crye will be retired on August 1, She loved the OU Sooners and the Dallas Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives 1996, and I call upon my colleagues from both Cowboys. She was a rabid fan! Jim Wright, presidential candidate U.S. Sen­ sides of the aisle to join me in wishing him But none of that approached what I con­ ator Bob Dole, former U.S. Senator Fred much success, as well as fair winds and fol­ sider her greatest accomplishment. She Harris and nationally syndicated columnist lowing seas. melded a great family of five sons and a hus­ Robert Novak, among many others. A trib­ band during rough depression times. ute was read to her on the floor of the U.S. All five boys received higher educations House of Representatives and entered into LEAH McCANDLESS MEMORIAL after graduating from Hobart High School. the United States Congressional Record. All of them stayed close to their mother. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her Her family was supported by a small fam­ memory may be made to the Leah McCand­ HON. BILL RICHARDSON ily clothing business. As far as I know she less Memorial Fund at the Hobart Pres­ OF NEW MEXICO never actually worked in the store but did byterian Church. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES make lunch to bring to town to her husband, Services were at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 28, Thursday, June 6, 1996 Cecil. He ran the Man's Store alone during 1996 at the First Presbyterian Church, Ho­ the early years. bart, Oklahoma. Officiating were Rev. Jerry Mr. RICHARDSON, Mr. Speaker, it is with The Presbyterian church was an integral Hilton, pastor First Presbyterian Church, deep sadness that I share with my colleagues part of the McCandless family life. Midland, Texas and Rev. Ginger Allen, pas­ the news of the recent passing of a highly re­ The great lady died last week but she lives tor First Presbyterian Church, Hobart, Okla­ spected and admired woman in the South­ on in the lives of her surviving family mem­ homa. west. Mrs. Leah McCandless of Hobart, OK, bers and those of us who knew her. Burial was in Hobart Rose Cemetery under died on May 22, 1996, less than 1 month shy direction of Hackney Funeral Home, of her 96th birthday. LEAH MCCANDLESS Hoabart. For a better part of this century, political Mrs. Leah McCandless, 95, a resident of Ho­ Active casketbearers were Delmar Richard, candidates who wanted to represent Hobart, bart for 70 years, died on Wednesday, May 22, Jack Calmes, Milton Krieger, Bruce Myers, OK, in the Federal, State, and local legislative 1996 in Elkview General Hospital after a seri­ Paul Hindes, John Montgomery, Marshall bodies stopped by the McCandless home in ous illness for several months. She was born Harris and Dr. Ralph Phelan. in Wichita, Kansas, at the turn of the cen­ Honorary casketbearers were Norris Dame, hopes of seeking her blessing. Over pie and James Brown, Everett Brazil, Walter coffee, candidate after candidate would give tury, June 17, 1900. She witnessed the many technological and scientific inventions (the Pfenning, Joe Hancock, Dr. Michael Krieger their best arguments as to why they would be automobile, airplane. television, radio, etc.) and Ralph Patchin. best for Hobart and Oklahoma. that we take for granted today. Mrs. McCandless won may battles in her Her father, W.S. Yeager, organized several long life. She was probably most proud of the banks in Oklahoma, including Verden and HIGHLANDS, TX, OPENS ITS FIRST five sons she raised who all became success­ Cement where she lived as a child. The fam­ SHERIFF'S STATION ful in their chosen careers. She was married ily settled in Mangum in 1910 where she met for more than 60 years to Cecil McCandless and married her husband, Cecil R. McCand­ HON. KEN BENTSEN who operated a successful clothing store in less, in 1918. Hobart. In addition to her political activity, she They moved to Hobart in 1925 where Mr. OF TEXAS was a member of her Presbyterian Church for McCandless opened the Army store which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES later became the Man's Shop. He was very Thursday, June 6, 1996 70 years and became the first woman elder of active in the Hobart business and civic com­ her church. munity until his death in 1982. Mr. BENTSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ At a memorial service for her at her church, The McCandlesses had five sons, the oldest gratulate the community of Highlands, TX, in Mrs. McCandless left the following words for of whom, Bill, died in 1982. His widow, Betty my district, which on June 15 will celebrate the those in attendance-words that are worth re­ of Oklahoma City, is a frequent Hobart visi­ opening of its first sheriff's station. I am con­ peating here: tor. The other four are Jack, a retired Gates Corporation executive, Denver, Colorado, fident that this station, the result of a Federal­ I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, local partnership will help prevent crime and I'd like to leave an after glow of smiles when and wife, Kay; Earl, musician and retired life is done, Army officer, Solana Beach, California; ensure that more criminals are apprehended I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly John, attorney, Oklahoma City, and wife, and brought to justice. This is an example of down the ways, Anne; Bob, Lawyer-lobbyist, Washington, community policing at its best. Of happy times and laughing times and D.C. This Highlands Sheriff's Station would not bright and sunny days. Each of the sons was educated in the Ho­ have been possible without the hard work and I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry bart public school system and each grad­ commitment of the Harris County Sheriff's De­ before the sun of uated from Hobart High School. partment, the sheriff's citizens advisory com­ In addition Mrs. McCandless had nine Happy memories that I leave When my life is mittee, the Highlands Rotary Club, and the done. grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and U.S. Department of Justice through the com­ The local newspaper in Mrs. McCandless' one great-great-granddaughter. Mrs. McCandless had al ways been very ac­ munity oriented policing services [COPS] pro­ hometown said it best when the Hobart Demo­ tive in the civic, social and spiritual life of gram. The COPS program is providing the crat-Chief's Joe Hancock editorialized, "Leah the Hobart community. She was a founding funding for the deputy who will be stationed in McCandless Was A Legend in Our Time!" I member of the Mothers' Club, a long time Highlands. want to share Mr. Hancock's comments as member of the Yamparika Club and the I want to personally recognize and thank well as an obituary printed in the local paper. McDowell Club of Allied Arts. Sheriff Tommy Thomas for all he has done to After reflecting on Mrs. McCandless wonderful She was member of the Presbyterian life which spanned nearly the entire 20th cen­ Church for 70 years, active in Circle #3, the make this Highlands station a reality. He has tury, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying Wednesday morning prayer group and was demonstrated strong leadership in protecting special tribute to this woman and join me as the first woman Elder of that church. not only the more populated areas of Harris we express our condolences to her caring She supported and received much pleasure County, but smaller, more remote communities from the Shortgrass Playhouse and the family and many friends. such as Highlands as well. And I appreciate Kiowa County Museum. Mrs. McCandless the close working relationship our offices have [From the Hobart Democrat-Chief, May 30, maintained an avid interest in political af­ 1996) had in securing the Federal grant for addi- fairs (national, state and local) all her life . tional sheriff's deputies. LEAH MCCANDLESS WAS A LEGEND IN OUR and thoroughly enjoyed reading and discuss­ TIME! ing public policy issues. I also want to recognize the efforts of the Leah McCandless was a true lady. She was Leah McCandless leaves a host of friends in sheriff's citizens advisory committee and the an inspiration and she was an institution. Kiowa county, throughout the state of Okla- Highlands Rotary Club. Concerned citizens June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13397 groups are vital partners with law enforcement the state level. It is important not only for local businesses, the community, and law en­ officers in fighting crime, and this station Massachusetts alone but the entire country forcement. would not have been possible without their ef­ to ensure that U.S. citizens who are managed Chief Rosano's longstanding career of care enrollees are provided the opportunity achievement earned him the California Peace forts. to receive the highest quality of care. Mr. Speaker, I applaud the people of High­ This measure is a win-win situation for the Officers Association's Law Enforcement Pro­ lands and the Harris County Sheriff's Depart­ industry, which will have a consistent plat­ fessional of the Year, the most prestigious ment for their dedication and congratulate form across the country rather than dif­ award in the law enforcement profession. them for joining in this partnership that will ferent regulations from state to state and for Chief Rosano is also the longest-serving chief benefit us all. This storefront station rep­ the consumer, by ensuring that high quality in the State of California, and the city of Santa resents the beginning, not the end, of a part­ care is provided to all managed care enroll­ Rosa is extremely grateful for the top service nership between the sheriff's department, the ees. For this reason, I support this effort and and protection he has provided the commu­ appreciate your continuous work for better people of Highlands, and the Federal Govern­ national consumer protection legislation. nity. ment to ensure that residents and businesses Please do not hesitate to contact my office I urge my colleagues to join me in congratu­ enjoy the service and protection they deserve. if you have any questions regarding the lating Chief Rosano for his exemplary service present situation in Massachusetts or if I over the past 38 years. As a nation, we are in may be of further assistance to ensure that debt to the efforts and dedication of individ­ MAINTAIN STRONG PROTECTION this measure is passed. uals, who, like Chief Rosano, place the safety MEASURES FOR PATIENTS Sincerely, and well-being of others above their own safe­ BRIAN M. CRESTA, ty. I salute Chief Rosano, and wish he and his State Representative, 22nd Middlesex District. HON. PETER G. TORKILDSEN family much success with their future plans. OF MASSACHUSETTS TRIBUTE TO TOP POLICE CIDEF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 17TH ANNUAL PORTUGAL DAY Thursday, June 6, 1996 HON. LYNN C. WOOi.SEY FESTIVAL Mr. TORKILDSEN. Mr. Speaker, as our OF CALIFORNIA country's health care system continues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ evolve, it is essential to maintain strong pro­ OF NEW JERSEY Thursday, June 6, 1996 tection measures for patients. As a cosponsor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to of the Newborns' and Mothers' Health Protec­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 tion Act, the Patient Right to Know Act, and pay tribute to Police Chief Salvatore Rosano the Senior Citizens' Access to Health Care of Santa Rosa, CA, who retires this month Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Act, I recognize the need to protect new moth­ after 22 years of impeccable public service, to pay tribute to New Jersey's Luse-Ameri­ ers, senior citizens, and all patients from re­ and as a hero to our community. I would like cans, who are in the midst of celebrating 2 strictions that undermine a physician's ability to share with my colleagues Chief Rosano's weeks of festivities honoring their heritage and to provide quality care to their patients. enumerable accomplishments over his 38 history. The 2-week celebration in Newark's To emphasize this point, I ask that this letter years of public service which have made him "lronbound" is one of the largest Portuguese to the Honorable MICHAEL BILIRAKIS, chairman one of California's most highly praised guard­ celebrations in the world. This extraordinary of the Health and Environmental Subcommit­ ians of sat ety. event will culminate with the Grande Parade to tee, from Massachusetts State Representative Chief Rosano started his career in public be held on June 9, 1996. Brian Cresta be submitted for the RECORD. safety at the age of 19. He was appointed po­ Over 1.5 million Luso-Americans have set­ THE COMMONWEALTH OF lice chief to the city of South San Francisco in tled throughout the United States, with an esti­ MASSACHUSETl'S, 1970-the youngest police chief in the State mated 200,000 Luso-Americans in the Garden HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, of California, and served as president of the State alone. In New Jersey, the largest con­ Boston, MA, May 28, 1996. San Mateo County Law Enforcement Chiefs' centration of Luso-Americans live in the "Iron­ Hon. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS, Association. In 1974 he was selected as chief bound" section of Newark. Through the years, Chair, Health and Environment Subcommittee, for the city of Santa Rosa where he proudly they have turned an old neighborhood into a Washington, DC. DEAR CHAIRMAN BILIRAKIS: It has come to served 22 years. Throughout his career, Chief thriving and prosperous commercial and resi­ my attention that the Coalition for Health Rosano's natural leadership skills made him a dential center. Their hard work and persever­ Care Choice and Accountability has decided major player in California law enforcement, ance can be seen on the streets of Newark, to act upon the proposal for national stand­ and he served on many State law enforce­ especially Ferry Street, the heart of "Iron­ ards for accountable managed care. This is ment boards, commissions, and public safety bound." Ferry Street is lined with many res­ certainly an important step toward ensuring organizations. taurants offering the delicate cuisine of Por­ that all U.S. citizens are allowed the freedom Chief Rosano's statewide and countywide tugal. Luso-Americans have turned Ferry to choose a health care provider when en­ service is renowned and endless. Chief Street into a Portuguese city in miniature. rolled in a managed care plan. As a member of the Massachusetts House among his local accomplishments are his im­ The annual Portugal Day festival is a time of Representatives and an active member of plementation of a neighborhood oriented polic­ for Americans of different nationalities to savor the Committee on Human Services and El­ ing program to better address our community and enjoy the rich traditions of Portugal. Visi­ derly Affairs, I have received much input policing needs. His leadership also helped set tors from all over the country come to take from my constituency regarding issues. such in motion a gang enforcement program, devel­ part in the festivities, some of which are as this. Therefore, I am no stranger to the oped a unique environmental crimes unit, and broadcast throughout the globe via satellite problems that many people are facing while organized one of the few bomb and explosive through Portugal's national TV, RTPI. accessing the best care within the restric­ devise units in northern California. Seventeen years ago, Bernardino Coutinho tions of their health plan. With any good leader comes a road of hard founded the festival and has strived every To ensure that residents of the Common­ wealth are able to receive fair and adequate knocks from those opposed to change. It's no year to make it a wonderful event. The health services, the Massachusetts Legisla­ surprise that Chief Rosano is no stranger to Bernardino Coutinho Foundation was estab­ ture has passed landmark legislation to criticism for his outspoken support of gun con­ lished on May 22, 1992, to assume respon­ allow for the coverage of emergency room trols and for initiating the city of Santa Rosa's sibility for organizing this 2-week festival. The services, protect hospital stays for mothers gun exchange program. With almost 700 festival is a part of the foundation's commit­ who have given birth, and allow consumers weapons exchanged, this event was the most ment to enhancing the cultural and social de­ the right to full information about the successful gun exchange program in Califor­ velopment of the community. health plan, to name a few. I ask that my colleagues join me in honoring Although I am certain that we will con­ nia. Recently, the Sonoma County Peace and tinue to work to provide residents of Massa­ Justice Center announced their plans to host Luso-Americans throughout New Jersey as chusetts with cost-effective care, I am also the city's second gun exchange program in they celebrate their rich heritage. It is an aware of the importance of the presence of honor of the retiring chief. This program is a honor to be representing such a remarkable federal laws to umbrella any laws passed at model for public-private partnerships between group of people. 13398 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 KEN HEREDIA HONORED FOR OUT­ INTRODUCTION OF BREAST A GOOD NEIGHBOR ON CAPITOL STANDING SERVICE TO SAN IMPLANT RESOLUTION IITLL FOR 175 YEARS; ST. PE­ JOSE FIREFIGHTERS LOCAL 230 TER'S PARISH HON. ZOE LOFGREN HON. BARBARA F. VUCANOVICH HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK OF CALIFORNIA OF NEVADA OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, June 6, 1996 Thursday, June 6, 1996 Thursday, June 6, 1996 Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the noteworthy achievements of Mrs. VUCANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, what are honor St. Peter's Parish, founded on Capitol Ken Heredia of the San Jose Fire D9e partment. the facts on silicone breast implants? Are they Hill in 1821 . Mr. Heredia has been the president of the San safe? Do they lead to immune disorders in On June 29, 1996, St. Peter's will officially Jose Fire Fighters Union, Local 230, for the women? There are no clear answers to these celebrate its 175th anniversary with a home­ past 8 years. In addition, he has served 15 questions, but conflicting information has been coming celebration, giving testament to the years on the fire department's union executive provided to American women-making it dif­ spirit and faith of the Hill community. board. ficult for women to make important health de­ As the local parish, St. Peter's has weath­ During the years Mr. Heredia has served cisions. ered the changes in Congress and seen this the San Jose firefighters, he has dem­ In 1992, the FDA Commissioner imposed neighborhood grow from a cozy residential onstrated an unselfish and much valued com­ significant restrictions on access to silicone area to the bustling cluster of Federal build­ mitment to organized labor and the fire serv­ breast implants, based on concerns that there ings we have today. Its existence is one of the ice. On June 8, 1996, a special barbecue will may be a connection between immune dis­ few marks of continuity left to our past. be held by the San Jose Firefighters Local orders and women who have silicone breast As a longtime resident of the Capitol Hill 230 in honor of Mr. Heredia and his years of implants. Recent scientific studies conducted area, I salute St. Peter's as a historical symbol dedicated service to our community. by the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Medical and an excellent neighbor. I hope that the next Mr. Heredia, a native of his community, was School suggest that there is no evidence of a 175 years will be equally good to the parish. recently promoted to battalion chief of the San connection between silicone implants and Jose Fire Department. Although he will be autoimmune disease or classic autoimmune sorely missed as a leader of local 230, I would symptoms. Many women , however, have TRIBUTE TO BRIGHTON, MI, like to extend my congratulations and best questioned the validity of these studies. The ROTARY CLUB wishes to Mr. Heredia as he takes on his new FDA has not issued a definitive statement on role in the department. I invite my colleagues the relationship between silicone gel breast HON. DICK CHRYSLER to join me in recognizing this dedicated public implants. servant. OF MICHIGAN This indecisive action has caused many IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES problems for women in the United States. Thursday, June 6, 1996 A TRIBUTE TO AMERICAN LEGION Some women neglect to obtain proper breast Mr. CHRYSLER. Mr. Speaker, it gives me AUXILIARY UNIT 284 care due to the fear and uncertainty surround­ great pleasure to rise today and pay tribute to ing the issue. For women with breast implants, an outstanding organization in the city of adequate information on breast care is not HON. NORMAN SISISKY Brighton, Ml. On June 18, 1996, the Brighton readily available since the National Cancer In­ OF VIRGINIA Rotary Club will celebrate its 60th anniversary stitute and other health agencies are waiting IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of becoming a chartered member of Rotary to develop information, pending FDA's action. Thursday, June 6, 1996 International, the largest service group in the This also means that very few world. The club currently counts numerous Mr. SISISKY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to postmastectomy breast cancer patients have business and professional leaders of Living­ pay tribute to an American Legion auxiliary access to silicone breast implants, since they ston County among its numbers. I am truly unit located in Colonial Heights, VA. Unit 284 must participate in clinical trials to obtain these proud to be counted among these dedicated administrates many volunteer programs in my devices. As a breast cancer survivor, I recog­ servicemen and women. district, with special emphasis on veterans, nize the importance of breast health and the The Brighton Rotary Club has been living children, and the community. Members also fear and confusion in determining the best out its motto of "Service Above Self" since its volunteer time to junior activities, American­ treatment for the patient. Information about creation in 1936. Brighton Rotarians partici­ ism, and educational programs. breast implants could help alleviate that fear. By selflessly giving their time and energy to pate in numerous hands-on activities-includ­ such worthy causes, the members of unit 284 Unfortunately, this also has a broader im­ ing Christmas in April, Shots for Tots, Ringing have set an example from which we can all pact on the public by adversely affecting the the Bell for the Salvation Army, and additional learn. Recently, in order to help prevent crime supply of raw materials used in other lifesav­ one-on-one activities. The club also supports in their area, unit 284 joined with local civic or­ ing products such as pacemakers, heart numerous groups and agencies with financial ganizations, and fire and police departments, valves, hip and knee joints, and artificial blood support. These groups include Lacasa, Wom­ to celebrate National Night Out. With the rise vessels. en's Resource Center, Brighton Boy Scout of crime in many areas, it is important for ev­ Today, I am introducing a resolution which Troop 350, Catholic Social Services, the eryone to join together in order to ensure the expresses the sense of the House that the Brighton Senior Center, the Hartland Senior safety of their communities. Unit 284 recog­ FDA should take immediate steps to resolve Center, and several students attending Michi­ nizes the significance of this effort, and the fears and concerns of women with breast gan colleges and universities. Major fund­ through their work with National Night Out, cancer by issuing a definitive relationship, or raisers include the Brighton Rotary Auction, they helped educate both-.....children and adults lack thereof, between silicone gel breast im­ The Great Duck Race, and the Holiday Con­ on crime. '----· plants and connective tissue disease, classic cert. It is an honor to have such a giving organi­ autoimmune symptoms and other serious dis­ The club is particularly supportive of pro­ zation as the American Legion Auxiliary Unit eases. This resolution also calls on the FDA grams for youth which stress development of 284 in my district. Their work, as well as other and the National Cancer Institute to develop leadership skills and community service. The American Legion auxiliary units throughout the recommendations for breast care practices for club has initiated the Interact Club in Brighton country, have touched many lives. Mr. Speak­ women with breast implants. This resolution High School, currently 75 members, sends er, on the occasion of the national organiza­ has the support of the National Breast Cancer students to Girls State and Boys State, and is tion's 75th anniversary, it is with great pride Coalition. It is time for the FDA to give women sending 10 students to the Rotary Youth that I recognize American Legion Auxiliary the information they need to make wise deci­ Leadership Awards [RYLA] conference in On­ Unit 284 for their outstanding service to the sions about their health and their lives. I urge tario, Canada. International efforts include eye constituents in my district. my colleagues to join me in this effort. glasses projects in Mexico and the Caribbean, June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13399 a sanitary facilities project in India, and ongo­ RETIREMENT OF COL. JOHN C. percentile among State schools. Now, after 10 ing support of the Polio Plus project to inter­ MEYER, JR. years of . Dr. Mayer's leadership, the student nationally eradicate polio and other childhood scores are in the top 30th percentile. Knowing diseases by the year 2000. HON. CHET EDWARDS Dr. Mayer, I am sure this accomplishment is The Brighton Rotary Club has repeatedly OF TEXAS the one that he is the most proud of. gone above and beyond the call of duty in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I understand that although Dr. Mayer is retir­ helping people and organizations within Living­ ing, he intends to remain involved in education ston County. I ask the other members of the Thursday , June 6, 1996 continuing to teach college education courses. U.S. Congress to join me in recognizing its 60 Mr. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to I, for one, certainly hope he does so-tomor­ years of outstanding service and wishing it congratulate Col. John C. Meyer, Jr., on his row's educators have a lot to learn from this many more years of continued success. retirement from the U.S. Air Force after 24 distinguished superintendent. years of service to our country. I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Colonel Meyer is currently the chief of the a dedicated educator, who has always put the A TRIBUTE TO STUDENTS OF Weapons and Nuclear Deterrence Require­ HALF HOLLOW HILLS IDGH concerns of the children first, by congratulating ments Division, Directorate of Operational Re­ Dr. Arthur Mayer on his retirement. SCHOOL EAST quirements, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, Washington, DC. As chief, he has overseen HON. RICK LAZIO the requirements development for all of the Air OF NEW YORK Force's air-delivered munitions and for the POSTURING ON ABORTION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES maintenance and modernization of the Na­ Thursday, June 6, 1996 tion's ICBM force. Colonel Meyer has served our country with HON. MARTIN T. MEEHAN Mr. LAZIO of New York. Mr. Speaker, today, distinction. His decorations include the Legion OF MASSACHUSETTS I wish to recognize the award-winning stu­ of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal with five IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dents of Ms. Gloria Sesso's class at Half Hol­ devices, the Air Medal, the Aerial Achievement Thursday, June 6, 1996 low Hills High School East in Dix Hills, NY. Medal with one device, the Air Force Com­ From April 27 to April 29, 1996, these out­ mendation Medal with one device, and the Mr. MEEHAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise to ask for standing Long Island students competed Combat Readiness Medal with four devices. unanimous consent to insert Father Robert F. against teams from every State in the Nation Mr. Speaker, on June 7, 1996, Colonel Drinan's opinion editorial "Posturing on Abor­ in the "We the People * * * The Citizen and Meyer will retire from the U.S. Air Force. On tion," the New York Times, June 4, 1996 into the Constitution" Program. The team earned behalf of this body of legislators, I would like the RECORD. Father Drinan, a Jesuit priest, is the distinction of representing New York at the to congratulate Col. John C. Meyer, Jr., on his also a professor at the Georgetown University national finals in our Nation's Capital after win­ retirement and thank him for his selfless serv­ Law Center and a former Representative from ning competitions at local and State levels. ice to his country. Massachusetts. The dedicated team of students was award­ I applaud Father Drinan for standing up in ed an honorable mention as one of the com­ support of a goal that both Democrats and Re­ petition's top 1O finalists. The members of the A TRIBUTE TO DR. ARTHUR publicans should agree to-limiting the num­ Half Hollow Hills team are: Taryn Brill, Sidney MA YER ON HIS RETIREMENT ber of abortions in the United States. Father Change, Pei-Sze Cheng, Lauren Chernick, Drinan rightly argues that Congress and the Jodi Citrin, Adiya Dixon, Judy Fong, Micole HON. CAL VIN M. DOOLEY President should move away from partisan Hamburger, Hamilton Hayashi, Lora Hock, OF CALIFORNIA grandstanding on abortion issues and work to­ Jenny Jaung, Michael Kesden, Brian Kinney, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gether to protect women's reproductive health. Jaime Kleinman, Duane Koh, Juna Kollmeier, Thursday, June 6, 1996 As a Catholic, I would like to thank Father Jessica Lepler, Ayodeji Marquis, Douglas Drinan for publicly opposing the so-called par­ McVey, Howard Newman, Benjamin Oren, Mr. DOOLEY of California. Mr. Speaker, tial birth abortion ban. It was incredibly difficult rise before my colleagues today to recognize Mark Palmeri, Craig Rosenbaum, Amy Rosen­ for me to vote against this bill. Yet as Father a dedicated educator form my district, Dr. Ar­ berg, Sherry Sandler, Melissa Scharoun, Drinan noted, Congress should be focusing on David Scheine, Kristine Schmidt, Brett Sher­ thur Mayer, on the occasion of his retirement. reducing the number of abortions, not postur­ man, Marcie Silver, Matthew Teicher, Lauren During my lifelong residence in Hanford, I ing on issues that do not allow doctors to have known few people more dedicated to the Wagner, Jaret Weber, Matthew Wurst, Carin safeguard women's health or protect those un­ Zelkowitz. The students were coached and improvement of our schools than Dr. Mayer. fortunate victims of incest and rape. greatly assisted by their teacher, Ms. Sesso, Arriving in Hanford in 1979, he served as su­ as well as Stephen Schechter, the State coor­ perintendent of Hanford Elementary School POSTURING ON ABORTION dinator, and Steve Waldman, the district coor­ District until 1986. These were years of (By Robert F. Drinan) dinator. The great success of this team is a growth, and Dr. Mayer's leadership played an WASHINGTON.-The indignant voices of the tribute to all of the time and effort they put into important role in improving the quality of Han­ pro-life movement and the Republication learning about the Constitution. ford Elementary schools. Party will likely reach new decibels in the The "We the People * * * The Citizen and But it was at Hanford Joint Union High campaign to urge Congress to override Presi­ the Constitution" Program is designed to pro­ School District that Dr. Mayer has made per­ dent Clinton's veto of the bill banning so­ vide students with a greater understanding of haps his greatest impact. Starting as super­ called partial-birth abortions. But Congress should sustain the veto. The bill does not the Constitution and the rights and responsibil­ intendent in 1986, he embarked on initiatives provide an exception for women whose ities of American citizens. For the past 9 to improve school facilities, establish new health is at risk, and it would be virtually years, the program has helped educate 22 management systems, restructure the curricu­ unenforceable. million students at all levels. lum, and set up an academy system that im­ I write this as a Jesuit priest who agrees During this year's competition, students par­ proved the interaction among the staff and the with Vatican II, which said abortion is vir­ ticipated in sir:nulated congressional hearings students. tually infanticide, and as a . lawyer who where they were asked questions to dem­ Because of these efforts, Hanford High wants the Clinton Administration to do onstrate their knowledge of the history, values, School has been at the forefront of the re­ more to carry out its pledge to make abor­ and application of the Constitution. Their oral structuring efforts at the State and national tions rare in this country. presentations were evaluated by a panel of levels, and has received several State and na­ The bill the President vetoed would not re­ duce the number of abortions, but would judges that included Government leaders, law­ tional recognitions. allow Federal power to intrude into the prac­ yers, and constitutional experts. These efforts have paid off at the level that tice of medicine in an unprecedented way. It I am very proud of the success this Dix Hills counts the most: student achievement. When would also detract from the urgent need to team has achieved, and wish them great suc­ Dr. Mayer started at the high school district, decrease abortions, especially among unwed cess and personal satisfaction in the future. student test scores were in the lowest 25th teen-agers. 13400 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 6, 1996 The Partial-Birth Abortion Ban Act passed ter's quality accomplishments and team-work But more than just a dusty collection of anti­ the House by 286 to 129, and 290 votes are re­ in the fields of communications and elec­ quated equipment, this museum shelters with­ quired to override the veto. It cleared the tronics. in its walls the memories of heroic deeds, of Senate by 54 to 44; though it seems unlikely Mr. Speaker, the work done by the people lives saved and property safeguarded by ordi­ that 13 of the 44 votes would change, all bets at CECOM's Logistics and Readiness Center are off in an election year. nary men and women who fulfilled an More than 95 percent of all abortions take is not an easy undertaking, and the signifi­ unspoken obligation to their community and place before 15 weeks. Only about one-half of cance of winning the QIP cannot be under­ country. 1 percent take place at or after 20 weeks. If scored enough. Despite the demands placed a woman has carried a child for five months, on the shoulders of those tasked with main­ The firefighters' commitment was never it is extremely unlikely that she will want taining the U.S. Army's communications and more evident than it was in August 1995, an abortion. electronics equipment, the Logistics and when thousands of volunteers fought the two The three procedures available for later Readiness Center, year-in-and-year-out, runs most destructive wildfires to strike Suffolk abortions are complicated and can be dan­ a well-planned system that spans all levels of County this century. These heroic volunteers gerous. The vetoed bill would have the organization-the true hallmark of a first­ put their lives on the line while battling brush criminalized only one-a technique called di­ lation and extraction-that medical experts class, quality-managed operation. The panel fires that consumed nearly 4,000 acres of Pine say is the safest of the three. The bill calls of judges responsible for designating the re­ Barrens in Rocky Point and Westhampton. Mi­ this procedure a " partial birth," a term that cipient, which is comprised of representatives raculously, not a single human life was lost in experts reject as a misnomer. Indeed, the from both the Federal government and the pri­ the fire and the total property damage was American College of Obstetricians and Gyne­ vate sector, conducted a rigorous selection kept to a minimum. cologists supported the veto. process. And as the quality and number of the President Clinton said he would sign a bill other organizations vying for this prestigious Though the heritage it preserves is grand, regulating late-term abortions if it provided award indicates, the competition was keen. In the genesis for the Brookhaven Firefighters an exception for women whose health might short-as is evidenced by the list of previous Museum is more modest. The idea was born be at risk if they did not have the procedure. recipients of the QIP-to win this award is to more than 5 years ago when a group of long­ As the bill stands, the abortion would be al­ lowed only if a woman might die without it. be designated as among the best America has time friends and volunteer firemen decided Mr. Clinton is serious. as Governor of Arkan­ to offer. they needed to preserve the history of local sas, he signed a bill prohibiting late abor­ In closing, I once again commend the peo­ firefighting for their own children and grand­ tions except for minors impregnated by rape ple of the CECOM Logistics and Readiness children. or incest or when the woman's life or health Center for their efforts. By winning the 1996 is endangered. Quality Improvement Prototype Award, the The museum's board of trustees and found­ In any case, a conviction would be difficult center has undeniably established itself as a er raised all of the funds, solicited the artifacts, to obtain if the bill became law. Legal ex­ model of excellence for all to follow. I con­ secured the building and located the property perts say that doctors could argue that the gratulate the hardworking people of the where the museum stands. The Brookhaven language was too vague for a measure that Firefighters Museum's trustees are: president, imposed criminal sanctions. And juries CECOM Logistics and Readiness Center for a might be reluctant to convict a doctor who job well done. Joseph Sommers; vice president, Lee Bunten; aborted a fetus that was likely to be still­ treasurer, David Waldron, Jeff Davis, Susan born or in cases where the woman's health or Savochka, Gene Gerrard, Robert Collins, Rob­ ability to have children was in jeopardy. A TRIBUTE TO THE BROOKHAVEN ert Poucel, Ed Corrigan, Robert Wilson, Richie The bill would also sanction intrusive en­ FIREFIGHTER'S MUSEUM Adams, Ronnie Magagna, Artie Read, John forcement by requiring Federal officials to Austen, John Blaum, Sr., and Robert keep informed about doctors who performed HON. MICHAEL P. FORBES Mcconville. late-term abortions. The F.B.I. would be au­ OF NEW YORK thorized to tell nurses and health aides that Appropriately, the museum building was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they had a duty to tell officials about illegal originally built in 1889 to serve as the Center late abortions. Thursday, June 6, 1996 Moriches Fire House. The former fire house If Congress were serious about getting a law on the books limiting late abortions, it Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was being used as a warehouse by the Center would include the woman's health as jus­ pay tribute to the Brookhaven Volunteer Fire­ Moriches Paper Co. when the company do­ tification for the late-term procedure. But it fighters Museum and to the founders of this nated the building for the museum. With the seems more intent on using Mr. Clinton's wondrous historical preserve, dedicated to the help of a State grant, the museum's board of veto as a political weapon. This will poison heroic tradition of volunteer firefighting in the trustees had the former fire house moved the the campaign and inhibit a larger discussion Town of Brookhaven, Long Island. These de­ 15 miles from Center Moriches, on Long Is­ about real strategies to reduce abortions. voted men and women turned their collective land's South Shore, to its current location at dream into a poignant legacy of the history of Fireman's Park in Ridge. volunteerism in Brookhaven's 38 fire depart­ U.S. ARMY CECOM RECEIVES 1996 ments. As you enter Fireman's Park to visit the mu­ QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROTO­ Officially dedicated on Saturday, May 25, seum, you will notice a line of 38 monuments TYPE AWARD 1996, the Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters along the roadside, one each from every fire Museum is a wonderfully fitting tribute to the department in the town of Brookhaven. That HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. generations of heroic volunteers who, time section of road is known as Fireman's Way, OF NEW JERSEY and again, answered the call for help and self­ the path each visitor will pass through on their IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lessly put themselves in harms way to protect way to any of the fire drill competitions held at their neighbors and communities. Within the Fireman's Park. Those monuments are re­ Thursday , June 6, 1996 walls of this 100-year-old former fire house is minders of the sacrifice and commitment that Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con­ an impressive storehouse of memorabilia and volunteer firefighters have made for their com­ gratulate the U.S. Army Communications-Elec­ apparatus, historical photos and old news­ munities in Brookhaven Town. tronics Command [CECOM]. Logistics and papers clippings from the earliest days of or­ Readiness Center in receiving the 1996 Qual­ ganized firefighting. Included in the museum's For the thousands of volunteer firefighters ity Improvement Prototype [QIP] Award for the collection are eight antique firetrucks, an origi­ who have saved lives and property throughout President's Quality Award [PQA] Program. nal 1890 Hook and Ladder cart from the the history of Brookhaven Town, and Long Is­ This is truly a great accomplishment and re­ Bellport Fire Department and a century-old land, the Volunteer Firefighters Museum pre­ flection of the dedicated and professional staff portable fire extinguisher donated by the serves their magnificent legacy of sacrifice for employed at the CECOM Logistics and Readi­ Brookhaven Town Highway Department. their children and grandchildren. May this ness Center, at Fort Monmouth, NJ. It is, There is also an amazing array of original fire wonderful museum serve as a reminder of moreover, a deserved recognition of the cen- shields, nozzles, hoses, and alarm bells. their heroic efforts for many years to come. June 6, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 13401 ORDER OF CONSIDERATION OF at JHS 17 in the Clinton community. Her chil­ ber of the Personal Committee and the Per­ AMENDMENTS AND POSTPONING dren both attended school in District 2, and as manent Judicial Commission of Newark Pres­ VOTES ON AMENDMENTS DUR­ board member there, she was introduced or bytery, a member of the Newark and Essex ING CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 3322, supported programs that have proved ex­ Committee of Black Churchmen, and the tremely beneficial to the children for whom she chairman of the Newark and Vicinity Chapter OMNIBUS CIVILIAN SCIENCE AU­ of Black Presbyterians United. has been responsible. Ms. Gerson has been THORIZATION ACT OF 1996 Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will an active and outspoken advocate for the chil­ want to join me as I extend my congratulations HON.ROBERTS. WALKER dren in her community, and for that she and best wishes to Rev. Henry Cade, his fam­ OF PENNSYLVANIA should be commended. Ms. Gerson's accom­ ily, and his congregation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES plishments that are numerous and impressive, and her hard work has provided the students Thursday, June 6, 1996 of New York's School District 2 with a nurtur­ TRIBUTE TO THE BROOK.LYN Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, during floor de­ ing environment in which they have flourished. HOSPITAL CENTER bate on May 29, 1996, on H.R. 3322, the Om­ Sophie Gerson's years of leadership and car­ nibus Civilian Science Authorization Act of ing in her community deserve our utmost re­ HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY 1996, it was mentioned by one of my col­ spect and appreciation. OF NEW YORK leagues that the Science Committee has only IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES produced one committee report for all of 1995. A TRIBUTE TO REVEREND HENRY Thursday, June 6, 1996 I would like to correct the record with the fol­ CADE lowing list of 14 committee reports filed so far Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the Brooklyn Hospital Center's 1996 during the 104th Congress; 12 of which were HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Founders Ball and the awardees being hon­ filed in 1995. OF NEW JERSEY ored. The Brooklyn Hospital Center has pro­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vided a tremendous service to the residents of Date ntle Publication No. Brooklyn and the awardees are deserving of Feb. 15. 1995 Job Creation and Wage En· H. Rept. 104-33. Pt. 2. Thursday, June 6, 1996 special recognition for their commitment and hancement Act of 1995 Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to dedication to the residents of Brooklyn. CH .R. 9) . Ma r. 30. 1995 Hydrogen Future Act of 1995 H. Rept. 104-95. bring to the attention of my colleagues a spe­ The Brooklyn Hospital Center has provided (H.R. 655) . cial anniversary. Tomorrow, the Central Pres­ outstanding care for the residents of Brooklyn July 11 . 1995 .. National Sea Grant Coll ege H. Rept. 104-123, Pt. byterian Church of Newark, NJ will be cele­ Program (H.R. 11 75). 2. for 150 years. It is committed to maintaining Ju ly 21. 1995 .. Environmenta l Research, Devel- H. Rep!. 104-199. brating the 30th anniversary of its pastor, the its position as a leader in health care delivery opment and Demonstration Reverend Henry Cade. Although Rev. Cade and medical education. One of its more recent Authorization Act of 1995 first came to Central Presbyterian Church in (H.R. 1814). contributions has been to take a lead in the July 28, 1995 .. Internationa l Space Station Au - H. Rept. 104-210. 1965, this recognition had to be postponed be­ development of the Brooklyn Health Network, thorization Act of 1995 (H.R. cause of a devastating fire that heavily dam­ a borough-wide coalition of local health care 160 1). aged the church in 1995. But like anything Aug. 4, 1995 ... Nationa l Science Foundation H. Rep t. 104-23 1. and related service providers. The Hospital Authorization Act of 1995 worth doing, the time is not important as long Center has also distinguished among this coa­ CH.R. 1852). as the thought is true. lition as having the largest complement of pri­ Aug. 4, 1995 ... American Technology Advance- H. Rep t. 104-232. ment Act of 1995 (H.R. Over the years Newark's Central Pres­ mary care physicians of any hospital in Brook­ 1870). byterian Church has recognized the need for lyn. This enables them to work with medical Aug. 4, 1995 ... National Aeronautics and H. Rept. 104-233. the church to become more than a site for staff and physician groups to develop struc­ Space Administration Au· thorization Act, Fiscal Year worship. The Central Presbyterian Church has tures which both allow incentives and create 1996 CH.R. 2043). opened its doors to programs and services physician support. In this way, the Brooklyn Aug. 4, 1995 ... Fire Adm inistration Authoriza- H. Rep t. 104-235. that truly help the community and its residents. Hospital Center can continue to provide excel­ lion Act of 1995 (H.R. 1851). Aug. 4, 1995 ... Department of Energy Civilian H. Rep t. 104-236, Pt. The church sponsors programs like SHARE, a lent care to the residents of Brooklyn. Research and Developmen t I. food program; preschool-head start programs, The Walter E. Reed Medal will be awarded Act of 1995 (H.R. 1816). senior citizen programs; young adult min­ to two physicians at the 1996 Founders Ball Aug. 4, 1995 ... National Oceanic and Atmos- H. Rep t. 104-237, Pt. pheri c Admin istration Au - I. istries, homeless ministries, as well as others. by the Brooklyn Hospital Center in recognition thorization Act of 1995 (H.R. It takes a certain kind of leadership to make of clinical excellence and commitment to the 1815). things happen. For the Central Presbyterian community and the Hospital Center. I am Dec. 7. 1995 ... National Technology Transfer H. Rep t. 104-390. and Advancemen t Act of Church that leadership has come from Rev­ proud to announce that one medal will be 1995 (H.R. 2196). erend Henry Cade for 30 years. Rev. Cade is awarded to Paul Finkelstein, M.D., Chairman May 1, 1996 ... Omnibus Civi li an Science Au- H. Rep t. 104-550, Pt. a native of Selma, AL. He accepted the call as Emeritus of the Department of Urology and thorization Act of 1996 (H.R. I. 3322). minister of the Central Presbyterian Church in Hospital Center trustee. Dr. Finkelstein is a May 23. 1996 Antarctic Environmental Protec- H. Rept. 104- 593, Pt. 1965, having served as pastor of the First native of Brooklyn and has been a physician tion Act of 1996 (H.R. 3060). I. United Presbyterian Church of Athens, TN for for 45 years. He was a practicing physician 5 years. Rev. Cade has been educated at the with the Brooklyn Hospital Center from 1956 Knoxville College, the Pittsburgh Theological until 3 years ago, but I am pleased to report A TRIBUTE TO SOPHIE GERSON Seminary, graduate study in urban issues at that he remains actively involved in the Hos­ Rutgers University and the Jewish Theological pital Center as a member of the Board of Seminary in New York. His formal educational Trustees. HON. JERROLD NADLER experiences have been enriched with travel I am also proud to announce that Eugenie OF NEW YORK experiences he gained while traveling to Jor­ Fribourg, M.D., is the second recipient of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dan, Israel, Egypt, and Greece. Walter E. Reed Medal. Dr. Fribourg, also a Thursday , June 6, 1996 Rev. Cade understands the importance and native of Brooklyn was a family practitioner on benefits of serving the larger community. He the Hospital Center staff for 45 years. While Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to has served the Police Accountability Program she no longer practices medicine, I am happy recognize the lifelong accomplishments of under the auspices of the Metropolitan Ecu­ to say she continues to be actively involved in Sophie Gerson, who has served the schools menical Ministry, the NAACP, the United Com­ several national medical associations. and the children of New York City for many munity Corporation, Essex County PUSH, Mr. Speaker, I am proud to rise today to pay years. Her dedication to the education of the Essex County Jail as chaplain, the New Well tribute to both Dr. Finkelstein and Dr. Fribourg young people of Community School District 2, Drug Rehabilitation Center, the Martin Luther for their dedication and commitment in provid­ King, Jr. Community Center, the Synod of the which she has served for over 30 years, is ing medical care to the residents of Brooklyn. Northeast, the South Park Calvary Administra­ They exemplify the goals of the Hospital Cen­ evidenced by her history as a parent, a teach­ tive Commission, and the Newark Presbytery ter itself. I ask my colleagues to join me in this er and a school board member and president. in many capacities. tribute to the awardees and the Brooklyn Hos­ She was a junior high school health and phys­ Presently he is the moderator of the Ses­ pital Center for many, many years of outstand­ ical education teacher for 36 years, the last 25 sion of Roseville Presbyterian Church, a mem- ing service. Thank you.