H6588 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 18, 2007 Waconia, Minnesota, which also hap- cates that young children make deci- CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISH- pens to be my birth State, and he grad- sions about future careers at an early MENTS OF TITLE IX OF THE uated from the La Crosse State Teach- age and are influenced greatly by posi- EDUCATION AMENDMENTS OF ers College in Wisconsin in 1940, where tive contacts with science and tech- 1972 AND RECOGNIZING THE he trained to be a science teacher. nology. Recently passed bipartisan NEED TO CONTINUE PURSUING He volunteered for the U.S. Army Air bills have focused on the need to im- EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES Corps and served our country during prove science education, promote inno- FOR WOMEN AND GIRLS World War II in the Atlantic theater vation, and ensure our Nation’s com- and earned the Distinguished Flying petitiveness. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I move to Cross and the Air Medal with three oak suspend the rules and agree to the reso- This year I introduced several bills lution (H. Res. 406) celebrating the ac- leaf clusters. related to science education, including Mr. Wizard will be remembered as a complishments of title IX of the Edu- the Science Accountability Act, H.R. cation Amendments of 1972, also known pioneer of commercial educational pro- 35; the Standards to Improve Edu- gramming. He made science education as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- cational Achievement for Kids, better portunity in Education Act, and recog- and science exciting and approachable known as the SPEAK Act, H.R. 325; and for millions of children across the nizing the need to continue pursuing the National Science Education Tax In- the goal of educational opportunities United States. He developed the idea centive for Teachers Act, H.R. 36. for science programs on radio and tele- for women and girls. Through this resolution the House of vision, culminating in ‘‘Watch Mr. Wiz- The Clerk read the title of the resolu- Representatives expresses its apprecia- ard,’’ a live television show produced tion. from 1951 to 1964. Another of his shows, tion for the profound public service and educational contributions of Donald The text of the resolution is as fol- ‘‘Mr. Wizard’s World,’’ inspired chil- lows: dren from 1983 to 1990 on cable tele- Herbert. Also, we should recognize the vision. Incidentally, these were precur- major impact of higher educational in- H. RES. 406 sors to today’s Mr. Wizard equivalent, stitutions that train teachers who en- Whereas 35 years ago, on June 23, 1972, the Bill Nye, the Science Guy, who has de- courage students to honor the heritage Education Amendments of 1972 containing veloped an outstanding reputation on of Don Herbert by exploring our world title IX was signed into law by the Presi- dent; Saturday morning television for edu- through science, technology, engineer- ing, and mathematics fields. Whereas Representatives Patsy T. Mink cating children about science. and Edith Green led the successful fight in The National Science Foundation I offer my condolences to the family Congress to pass this legislation; and the American Chemical Society of Don Herbert, and we thank them for Whereas title IX prohibits discrimination lauded Don Herbert and his show for their strong support of Mr. Wizard’s on the basis of sex in the administration of promoting interest in science and his tremendous educational efforts. He has any education program receiving Federal fi- contributions to science education. He set a path that all of us should follow, nancial assistance; has since been recognized by numerous and if we are serious about competing Whereas remarkable gains have been made awards. with other nations and keeping the to ensure equal opportunity for women and jobs on our soil rather than letting girls under the inspiration and mandate of For the duration of his life, Mr. Wiz- title IX; ard served as an ambassador for science them be outsourced, we must follow his Whereas title IX serves as the non- education. Outside of his television example and educate our children in discrimination principle in education; shows, he promoted science by offering mathematics and science so that we Whereas title IX has moved this Nation multiple books and programs and by can continue to be ranked number one closer to the fulfillment of access and oppor- traveling to schools to provide class- in the world in the areas of science and tunities for women and girls in all aspects of room demonstrations. Not surpris- mathematics. life; ingly, Mr. Wizard’s dynamic and ener- Whereas title IX has increased educational Finally, I thank the Members who opportunities for women and girls, resulting getic science experiments attracted un- cosponsored this resolution: Mr. AKIN, in improved graduation rates, increased ac- precedented numbers of children to Mrs. BIGGERT, Mr. GINGREY, Mr. HALL, cess to professional schools and nontradi- educational programming, even those Mr. KUHL, Mr. LAMPSON, Mrs. MCCAR- tional fields of study, and improved employ- who were initially disinterested or THY, Mr. JOHN PETERSON, and Mr. ment opportunities; unmotivated in science. MARK UDALL. Also, I thank the Edu- Whereas title IX has increased opportuni- Mr. Wizard taught the magic about cation and Labor Committee staff for ties for women and girls in sports, leading to science by doing science. In fact, Mr. their work on this resolution, espe- greater access to competitive sports, and Wizard encouraged children to dupli- building strong values such as teamwork, cially Chad Miller and Rob Borden, as leadership, discipline, work ethic, self-sac- cate his experiments at home, leading well as my staff member, Rachel Post, rifice, pride in accomplishment, and strength children into independent inquiry into who has contributed invaluably to this. of character; science with simple household equip- I urge all Members to vote for this Whereas on October 29, 2002, title IX was ment. resolution to honor Don Herbert for all named the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- 1445 his work on science education and to portunity in Education Act’’ in recognition b of Representative Mink’s heroic, visionary, I might add he was a precursor to honor his memory by continuing to and tireless leadership in developing and what is happening in the classrooms support science education in the fu- winning passage of title IX; and today, because teachers have discov- ture. Whereas 35 years of progress under title IX ered the best way to teach science is to Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I is widely acknowledged, but because women let students do the science themselves. yield back the balance of my time. continue to earn less for work than men with the same educational background; sexual I also appreciate what he did in lead- Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield harassment remains pervasive in schools and ing children into independent inquiry. I back the balance of my time. on college campuses; women and girls face grew up before television, and so I did The SPEAKER pro tempore. The substantial barriers in pursuing high-wage not have the opportunity to watch fields such as science, technology, engineer- question is on the motion offered by him. But I developed my interest in ing, and math; and women and girls’ sports the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. science by doing experiments at home. teams do not receive an equal share of re- GRIJALVA) that the House suspend the These were experiments that were out- sources, including fewer recruiting and rules and agree to the resolution, H. lined in Popular Science Magazine, and scholarship dollars at the college level; and Res. 485. athletic participation opportunities still lag that gave me my start in science, just The question was taken; and (two- behind those provided for men, there is still as Mr. Wizard gave many other chil- much work to be done if the promise of title dren their start in science. thirds being in the affirmative) the IX is to be fulfilled: Now, therefore, be it Certainly, Mr. Wizard’s efforts were rules were suspended and the resolu- tion was agreed to. Resolved, That the House of Representa- very important, and are relevant to tives celebrates— legislation currently under consider- A motion to reconsider was laid on (1) the accomplishments of title IX of the ation by our Congress. Evidence indi- the table. Education Amendments of 1972, also known

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And the ject before the Subcommittee on High- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from recent surge in women’s professional er Education, Lifelong Learning and Hawaii (Ms. HIRONO) and the gentleman sports teams could not have happened Competitiveness. from Utah (Mr. BISHOP) each will con- without the dramatic increase in President Nixon signed title IX into trol 20 minutes. women playing college sports. law on June 23, 1972. The purpose of The Chair recognizes the gentle- The thousands of women athletes in title IX was to eliminate discrimina- woman from Hawaii. basketball, volleyball, soccer, and tion based on gender in the education GENERAL LEAVE other sports, where we can see them, arena. While title IX applies to all Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I ask root for them, and even play on the areas of education, it is possibly best unanimous consent that all Members team with them, have had a huge im- known for its role in sports. Thanks to may have 5 legislative days to revise pact. Young girls today take it for this law, and perhaps more signifi- and extend their remarks and include granted that they can play a sport and cantly from the growing interest in extraneous material on the resolution aspire to athletic scholarships to col- sports in this country, we have seen a under consideration. lege. My own niece started playing dramatic increase in female athletes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there volleyball in junior high, continued in This law is far from perfect. Institu- objection to the request of the gentle- high school, and is aiming for a tions continue to struggle with how to woman from Hawaii? volleyball scholarship to attend col- comply with title IX, trying to balance There was no objection. lege. Women in my generation did not the participation rates of men with Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield even consider this a possibility. Title those of women. We do not want insti- myself such time as I may consume. IX opened the door to higher education tutions to build up female participa- I rise in strong support of the resolu- for women in many ways, including tion at the expense of men’s teams at tion. through athletic scholarships. the schools. Thirty-five years ago, a college appli- These successes, both academic and As I stated earlier, title IX is best known for its effect on sports. How- cant could be denied admission simply athletic, are worth celebrating, as are ever, title IX does apply to all areas of because she was a woman. Title IX of the women who came before us here on education. In a time when we are con- the Education Amendments of 1972 the House floor as leaders of the title tinually talking about the need to edu- changed that. Led by the late Rep- IX movement. In 2002, after Represent- cate America’s students in the area of resentative Patsy T. Mink, who had ative Patsy T. Mink passed away, math and science, it is important that been denied admission to a medical Chairman GEORGE MILLER introduced a we also recognize the increasing num- school because of her sex, and Rep- bill that named title IX the ‘‘Patsy bers of female students pursuing ca- resentative Edith Green, Congress es- Takemoto Mink Equal Opportunity in reers in math and science. In 2004 the tablished a principle we often take for Education Act.’’ General Accounting Office issued a re- granted today, the prohibition of sex This picture of Patsy hangs in my of- port on the participation of women in discrimination in any federally funded fice. She was my friend and continues science. The report found that women’s educational program. to be an inspiration to me. I am proud participation in the sciences increased Title IX requires that ‘‘No person in to represent the congressional district substantially over the past 30 years. the United States shall, on the basis of that Patsy represented for so long and However, there is always more that can sex, be excluded from participation in, so well. I know that if she were here be done. As Congress looks to reform or denied the benefits of, or be sub- today, she would remind us that our jected to discrimination under any edu- current programs, we should ensure work is not done. that the programs being reformed are cational program or activity receiving There are many challenges still to be to encourage all students to enter into Federal assistance.’’ addressed. Women continue to face sub- the sciences, math, and especially his- These 35 words over the last 35 years stantial barriers, especially in high- have had a profound impact, and the tory. wage fields such as science, technology, The committee has no stated opposi- results are astounding. More women engineering, and math. Women own tion to this resolution. than ever now attend college, which less than 30 percent of all U.S. firms. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of means more women than ever go on to Women make up only a third of chief my time. advanced degrees. In 1972 only 9 per- executive officers and less than 20 per- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I would cent of law degrees were earned by cent of engineers. Sexual harassment like to thank the gentleman from Utah women. In the mid-1970s, when I at- remains pervasive in schools and on for his remarks in support of the reso- tended law school, that number had college campuses. Women’s and girls’ lution. improved. Women then had made up 15 sports teams still receive only 33 per- Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to yield 3 percent of the graduating class. Today cent of recruiting dollars and 38 per- minutes to the gentleman from Texas women earn almost half of all law de- cent of athletic operating dollars. (Mr. HINOJOSA). grees. The story is similar for medical Title IX is as necessary today as it Mr. HINOJOSA. Mr. Speaker, I rise degrees and Ph.D.s. was in 1972. in strong support of H.R. 406, in cele- This new generation of highly edu- I am pleased that over 120 of my col- bration of the accomplishments of title cated women has made a substantial leagues are cosponsors on this resolu- IX, the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal impact on society. Expectations have tion, including Speaker PELOSI. I urge Opportunity in Education Act. I would changed. Girls expect to grow up and all of my colleagues to join me in cele- like to thank my friend and colleague contribute to our country and the brating title IX’s successes and in rec- from Hawaii, Ms. Mazie Hirono, for world in any way they want, as doc- ognizing the work still to be done in bringing this to the House floor this tors, lawyers, CEOs, school principals, our march towards equal educational week as we commemorate the 35th an- consultants, just to name a few careers opportunities. niversary of this landmark legislation. previously underrepresented by women. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of Title IX has forever changed the Title IX also literally changed the my time. landscape of opportunity for women face of athletic programs and colleges Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I and girls. Since the enactment of title throughout the country. In fact, it is yield myself such time as I may con- IX, the number of women participating through athletics that title IX’s im- sume. in intercollegiate athletics has in- pact has seeped into the public’s con- Mr. Speaker, Resolution 406 is a reso- creased fivefold. The number of female sciousness. In athletics the change lution honoring the 35th anniversary of high school athletes has grown by al- from 1972 to 2007 is astounding. Today, title IX of the Education Amendments most 900 percent. In 1972, just as title

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IX was enacted, women earned merely when I had to address the House on equality. And I thank Congresswoman HIRONO 28 percent of the bachelor’s degrees in Stax Records, I forgot a few people. for bringing this resolution to the floor and for the fields of science, technology, engi- And one of the people I forgot was a her leadership on this issue. neering, and mathematics, better women, Carla Thomas, who did ‘‘Gee By ending gender discrimination in all edu- known as the STEM fields. Whiz,’’ and her father, Rufus Thomas, cation programs, title IX has given women the chance to excel and to take their rightful place b 1500 who did ‘‘Walking the Dog.’’ In music, many of the Stax Record people were as leaders and achievers on campuses across Today, women earn 49 percent of the men, they were the Staple Singers, but the United States. No longer would young bachelor’s degrees in these fields. Carla Thomas was a great singer. And women find their educational options limited On a personal point of privilege, I am there are so many fields that have been by years of engrained discrimination. Thanks proud to say that my four daughters, opened up. to title IX, women can now prepare for their fu- who are considering STEM fields as When I looked at the statistics that ture—whether in the halls of power or cor- their professional careers, are proud to were made available to me, before title porate boardrooms—in the classrooms and on see that we remember Patsy Mink. IX only 9 percent of the graduates from the playing fields of America’s colleges and Despite these successes, we still have medical school were women. In 2004, universities. work to do to achieve the promises of there were 46 percent. In law, 7 percent Today also gives us the opportunity to full equality and freedom from dis- had J.D. degrees for women, now 49 honor our former colleague, friend, and cham- crimination that is at the heart of title percent. When you think about those pion for women’s equality—Congresswoman IX. There are still gaps in support for numbers, and that was just 35 years Patsy Mink. As a member of the Education women’s athletics, gaps in participa- ago, Mr. Speaker, it’s amazing how far Committee in 1972, Congresswoman Mink tion in various disciplines in the STEM we’ve come from the discrimination helped craft title IX, and engineer its passage. fields, and disparities in career and that existed at that time because of The day that the title IX legislation came to technical education programs. More gender and what Representative Mink the floor, Congresswoman Mink was called critically, there is still much to be and the United States Congress’ work away on a family emergency. She knew it done to ensure that our educational in- did. It shows what can be positive and would be a close vote. And she was right. stitutions are free from sexual harass- good about government. That time, the bill was defeated by only a sin- ment. There is a lot of good things that gle vote. But Patsy fought on. Through sheer It was a privilege to have served on government can do and does do, and force of will, Congresswoman Mink forced an- the Education Committee with Con- people forget that. If it weren’t for other vote, an uncommon occurrence made gresswoman Patsy Mink of Hawaii, the civil rights pioneers, there would still possible by a woman of uncommon strength. original author of title IX. I joined her be segregation. If it weren’t for the And that time, women won. Congress passed on the Committee of Education and work of the Congress in the middle title IX. For her determination, the women of Amer- also on the House floor to defend title 1960s, there would still be discrimina- ica will always owe a debt of gratitude to Con- IX and its reauthorization, and I am tion possibly in housing and public em- pleased to say we won. gresswoman Patsy Mink. ployment and other public facilities. As a mother and a grandmother, I have It is up to us to honor her legacy and And if it weren’t for Congresswoman maintain the integrity of title IX, seen firsthand the results of title IX. Some are Mink, there would be discrimination more visible, like the growing number of girls which simply states: ‘‘No person in the against women. There is much good United States shall, on the basis of sex on soccer fields and basketball courts, the that comes. Forces within society help, women of the WNBA, or the famous victory of be excluded from participation in, be but they propel people in government denied the benefits of, or be subjected Mia Hamm and Team USA in the World Cup. to act and take action that this Con- Equally important, though less tangible, is to discrimination under any education gress has seen has made America a the message that title IX sends to women and program or activity receiving Federal greater place. girls: Your education is crucial and your future financial assistance.’’ So it is my honor to stand and sup- is limitless. As the father of four daughters, I re- port the passage of this resolution that Young women today believe that they can affirm my commitment to title IX and celebrates the 35th anniversary of title do anything. And they can. the legacy of Patsy Mink today with IX. It tells us just how far we’ve come For our children, we must continue to sup- this vote. I urge all my colleagues to in 35 years, but how just 35 years ago port this belief by fulfilling and sustaining the support this resolution, H. Res. 406. there were these limits. And the fact promise of title IX. Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I is, it was only 87 years ago that women Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I rise reserve the balance of my time. got the right to vote. Mr. Speaker, 87 today in strong support of H. Res. 406, cele- Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 years ago women could not vote in this brating the accomplishments of title IX of the minutes to the gentleman from Ten- country, but this Congress, through a Education Amendments of 1972, also known nessee (Mr. COHEN). passage of a constitutional amend- as the Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Oppor- Mr. COHEN. Mr. Speaker, I want to ment, passed eventually by Tennessee tunity in Education Act, and recognizing the thank my freshman colleague from Ha- as the perfect 36th State, gave women need to continue pursuing the goal of edu- waii for bringing this particular resolu- the right to vote in this country. So cational opportunities for women and girls. tion. It is appropriate that she honors we’ve come a long way, but we’ve got a Title IX changed the way the United States her predecessor, Congresswoman Mink, long way to go. And it is an honor to educates its women and girls. It states that, who did so much in this Hall. In pass- participate in this 35th anniversary. ‘‘No person in the United States, shall, on the ing this bill, she did some of the things I thank the gentlelady for giving me basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, that were similar to civil rights laws of the time. be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to the 1960s in a continuum, because dis- Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Mr. Speaker, I discrimination under any education program or crimination, whether it be race or gen- appreciate this opportunity of sharing activity receiving Federal financial assistance.’’ der or national origin or sexual ori- this time with the gentlelady from Ha- This monumental legislation has had far- entation, is wrong. waii on this particular bill that was reaching effects on the women in this country. There are barriers this country needs sponsored by the gentlelady from Cali- Title IX may be best known for its changes in to tear down and present a level play- fornia (Ms. MATSUI). athletics, but the academic world has been ing field and an opportunity for all to Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance significantly changed as well. Since 1981, enjoy the benefits of America. It is of my time. women have received more bachelor’s de- what Dr. King did talk about when he Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, before I grees than men, and since 1986, women have looked forward to getting to the Prom- yield back the balance of my time, I received more master’s degrees than men. ised Land. That’s part of what the would just like to clarify that I am the None of this would have been possible without Promised Land was, is, and will be. original sponsor of this measure. the hard work of Patsy Mink and Edith Green. And so I thank the gentlelady for Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, today I join with Generations of women have and will benefit bringing the resolution. my colleagues to celebrate the 35th anniver- from the work of these women. I am going to take an opportunity sary of title IX of the Higher Education Act, I had the honor of serving with Patsy Mink here to make a mea culpa. Earlier, which assured a woman’s right to educational for 12 years, representing the State of Hawaii

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FRANCIS TOWNSEND POST Education Act honors her work and reminds There were millions of elderly people OFFICE BUILDING us all of her dedication to equality. just like him who were barely making We should take this time to reflect on where Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ends meet. One day he had a vision of we have come from and the progress we have move to suspend the rules and pass the how to help the elderly and the coun- made. Millions of women have access to the Senate bill (S. 1352) to designate the fa- try as a whole. He wrote a letter to a education to make their dreams come true, cility of the United States Postal Serv- newspaper outlining his ‘‘old-aged pen- and that access was guaranteed 35 years ago ice located at 127 East Locust Street in sion plan for seniors.’’ This plan cre- by a woman who believed that we should all Fairbury, Illinois, as the ‘‘Dr. Francis ated a Federal pension of $200 a month be able to better our lives. Townsend Post Office Building’’. paid to every citizen 60 and older on Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The Clerk read the title of the Senate the condition that the pensioner spend in support of H. Res. 406, a resolution cele- bill. the entire sum within 30 days in order brating the accomplishments of Title IX. I The text of the Senate bill is as fol- to stimulate the economy. His efforts would like to thank Congresswoman HIRONO lows: influenced the passage of President for introducing this legislation addressing what S. 1352 Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Social Secu- is an important issue for women’s equality. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- rity Act. Title IX requires that schools and colleges resentatives of the United States of America in Mr. Speaker, I commend my col- receiving Federal funds provide female stu- Congress assembled, league from Illinois, Senator RICHARD dents with athletic opportunities comparable to SECTION 1. DR. FRANCIS TOWNSEND POST OF- DURBIN, for introducing this legisla- those of male students. FICE BUILDING. tion, and I urge swift passage. But as critical as this is, we must all begin (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of to realize that Title IX is about more than civil United States Postal Service located at 127 my time. East Locust Street in Fairbury, Illinois, rights. Mr. SALI. Mr. Speaker, I yield my- For many young athletes, the scholarship shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Dr. Francis Townsend Post Office Building’’. self such time as I may consume. opportunities afforded by Title IX might be the Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor only way they can go to college. What is (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, map, regulation, document, paper, or other one of Fairbury, Illinois’ most famous more, female athletes tend to graduate at record of the United States to the facility re- citizens, and that was Dr. Francis higher rates, perform better in school, are less ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to Townsend. He was an American physi- likely to use drugs and smoke, and have a be a reference to the ‘‘Dr. Francis Townsend cian best known for creating the Town- more positive body image, more confidence, Post Office Building’’. send Old-age Revolving Pension plan and better self-esteem than non-athletes. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- and for spurring social movement that As a direct result of Title IX, women’s par- ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- advocated for benefits for the elderly ticipation in intercollegiate sports has sky- linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman rocketed, proving that interest follows oppor- during the 1930s. from Idaho (Mr. SALI) each will control Dr. Townsend, the son of a farmer, tunity. In 1972, about 30,000 women played 20 minutes. grew up in Fairbury, Illinois, and at- college sports. Today, that number has in- The Chair recognizes the gentleman tended Omaha Medical College in 1917. creased by more than 450 percent. Similarly, from Illinois. Shortly after becoming a physician, he in 1972, about 200,000 girls participated in GENERAL LEAVE served in the Army Medical Corps dur- high school athletics. Today, that number has Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ing World War I. After leaving the increased by more than 900 percent. It would be wrong of me to speak about ask unanimous consent that all Mem- Army, he began a medical practice in Title IX without taking time to honor my dear bers may have 5 legislative days in Long Beach, California. When this was friend and beloved colleague, Patsy Mink. In which to revise and extend their re- not successful, he obtained employ- 1972, Patsy helped to enact Title IX and in marks. ment as the assistant city health direc- honor of her valiant work, Congress renamed The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there tor. Sadly, due to the Great Depres- Title IX the ‘‘Patsy Takemoto Mink Equal Op- objection to the request of the gen- sion, he lost that job and was forced portunity in Education Act.’’ She struggled for tleman from Illinois? into retirement. 30 years to protect educational equity for men There was no objection. In 1933, Dr. Townsend witnessed and women, and if she were with us today, I Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I something extremely heartbreaking am certain that she would be proud of our yield myself as much time as I might but not uncommon during the Great continued fight to promote equality for all consume. Depression when he saw three old la- As a member of the House Committee young women around the country. dies searching through trash cans in While we celebrate how far we have come, on Oversight and Government Reform, his back alley for food. This became a we must also recognize that we still have a I am pleased to join my colleague in watershed moment for the doctor. In way to go. Women remain underrepresented consideration of S. 1352, which names a response to what he observed, and his in school sports, with men receiving 1.3 million postal facility in Fairbury, Illinois, inner drive to help others, he decided more high school athletic opportunities and after Dr. Francis Townsend. to become involved in politics. Later $148 million more athletic scholarship money S. 1352, which was introduced by Sen- that year he created the Townsend each year. ator RICHARD DURBIN on May 10, 2007, Plan, which proposed creating a Fed- In the face of such realities, I am proud to was reported from the Oversight Com- eral pension of $200 a month for every join my colleagues to support this resolution, a mittee on June 12, 2007 by a voice vote. citizen 60 years old and older on the statement of our determination to recommit Dr. Francis Townsend was born in condition that the money would be ourselves to the causes of education, oppor- 1867 into an impoverished Illinois farm- spent within 30 days in order to stimu- tunity, and equality in our society. ing family. Shortly after he was born, late the economy. Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I yield his family moved to Nebraska, where By 1934, through his leadership and back the remainder of my time. he graduated from high school and determination to help the down- The SPEAKER pro tempore. The began a varied career. He tried farming trodden, the plan generated a great question is on the motion offered by and selling in Kansas, land speculation deal of support and gave rise to the es- the gentlewoman from Hawaii (Ms. in Los Angeles, and worked as a la- tablishment of at least 5,000 ‘‘Town- HIRONO) that the House suspend the borer in Colorado. send clubs’’ nationwide. At the height rules and agree to the resolution, H. In 1899, he enrolled in the Omaha of popularity, membership in the clubs Res. 406. Medical College, and graduated in 1903 totaled over 2 million people. The question was taken; and (two- at the age of 36. He served as an Army By 1935, an additional 25 million thirds being in the affirmative) the doctor in World War I and during the Americans signed petitions to Congress

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