March 3, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E407 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST precedented improvements in productivity, ca- basis. In addition, GPO’s partnership with the WISHES TO THE GPO pability, and savings for the taxpayers. Once printing industry is responsible for producing an agency of more than 8,000 staff and em- 75% of the Government’s needs and enor- HON. ROBERT A. BRADY ploying just 2,200 today, fewer than at any mous savings to the taxpayer, while sup- OF PENNSYLVANIA time in the past century, the GPO now pro- porting tens of thousands of jobs in the small IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vides a range of products and activities that printing businesses throughout the Nation, and could only have been dreamed of 30 years its partnership with more than 1,200 Federal Thursday, March 3, 2011 ago: online databases of Federal documents depository libraries across the country regu- Mr. BRADY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, with state-of-the-art search and retrieval capa- larly supplies the Federal information needs of March 4, 2011, is the 150th anniversary of two bilities available to the public without charge, millions of students, researchers, businesses, important events in the history of our Nation. Government publications available as e- and others every year with both digital and On this day in 1861, not far from this spot, Books, passports and smart cards with elec- print products. Abraham Lincoln of Illinois took the oath of of- tronic chips carrying biometric data, print prod- In a day when we are working hard to cut fice as the 16th President of the United ucts on sustainable substrates using vegetable costs and improve services, the GPO provides States. On that same day, the United States oil based inks, and a public presence not only a model of how an agency with a history of Government Printing Office opened for busi- on the Web but on Twitter, Facebook, and taking advantage of technological change has ness, on the very site from which it operates You Tube. used that capability to generate lasting sav- today. From that day it has been the source The work of the GPO is so fundamental to ings while expanding services to Congress, of the legislative documents we need—the our work that we frequently lose sight of all Federal agencies, and the public. The dedi- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, hearing transcripts, the services they actually provide. We like to cated men and women of GPO have resorted committee reports, bills, calendars, and other say that all congressional information is on the continually to technology improvements to per- congressional documents—in digital and print- Internet, but many of us don’t seem to know form their work more efficiently, at one time ed form to carry out our work for the people that it’s the GPO that puts that information on- using ink on paper to set the text for The we represent. line on its site, GPO Access, and now on the Emancipation Proclamation, and today—as The GPO traces its roots to the very begin- successor site, FDsys. GPO’s legislative infor- another President from Illinois leads the Na- ning of our Republic. At the Constitutional mation databases are shared with the Library tion—using e-Books, digital databases, and Convention of 1787, held in my hometown, of Congress for the operation of the THOMAS other new and emerging applications to Delegate James Wilson of Pennsylvania de- information system and for the legislative infor- achieve its founding mission of Keeping Amer- clared, ‘‘The people have a right to know what mation systems provided by the Library to the ica Informed. their agents are doing or have done, and it House and Senate. The GPO makes Senate Mr. Speaker, Benjamin Franklin and the should not be in the option of the legislature conference reports available online in advance Founding Fathers would be surprised and to conceal their proceedings.’’ Wilson’s words of a vote, and the agency is developing a sys- pleased by what the GPO is and does today. helped lead to the adoption of the requirement tem for making the Constitutional Authority On behalf of all us in this House who daily rely in Article I, section 5 of the Constitution that Statements required for House legislation and depend on the products and services the ‘‘Each House shall keep a Journal of its Pro- available online. The GPO is currently working GPO provides, I say congratulations and best ceedings, and from time to time publish the with the Library of Congress to digitize histor- wishes to Public Printer Bill Boarman and the same . . .’’ ical documents, including the Statutes at men and women of the United States Govern- Following the example of Philadelphia’s Large and the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, and ment Printing Office, and convey our thanks greatest citizen, Benjamin Franklin—the patron in collaboration with the Library GPO will pro- and deepest appreciation for all their hard saint of printing in America, who had been an vide updated digital access to the Constitution work. early provider of ‘‘publick printing,’’ the docu- Annotated. Since GPO first began comput- f ments needed by government—the first Con- erizing its prepress functions in the 1970s, the HONORING JARON WALKER gresses took steps to ensure that their pro- agency’s use of digital information technology HENDRIX ceedings, records, and legislative documents has generated productivity improvements that were printed and made available to the public. have reduced the cost of congressional infor- By the mid-19th century, however, the high mation products by approximately 66% in real HON. SAM GRAVES costs, ineffective service, and scandals that economic terms. Since GPO first began pro- OF MISSOURI came to be associated with this system viding free online access to Government docu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prompted Congress to create its own printer, ments in the early 1990s, similar reductions Thursday, March 3, 2011 the GPO. This effort was rewarded almost im- have been achieved in the cost of dissemi- Mr. GRAVES of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I mediately with a reduction in costs, vastly im- nating information to the public. proudly pause to recognize Jaron Walker proved service, and the elimination of scandal. And the GPO does more than just support Hendrix. Jaron is a very special young man Put to the test early in meeting the emergency Congress. Through GPO’s efforts, the online who has exemplified the finest qualities of citi- demands imposed by the Civil War, the new Federal Register is being made available in zenship and leadership by taking an active GPO carried out its work coolly and profes- XML to support bulk data downloads via part in the Boy Scouts of America, Troop 75, sionally, counting among its early jobs the data.gov and GPO developed the online Fed- and earning the most prestigious award of printing of the Emancipation Proclamation. In eral Register 2.0. GPO’s advanced authentica- Eagle Scout. the 150 years that followed, this pattern— tion systems, supported by Public Key Infra- Jaron has been very active with his troop, economy, efficiency, and prompt and effective structure, are an essential component for as- participating in many scout activities. Over the service—continued to repeat itself as GPO, suring the digital security of congressional and many years Jaron has been involved with quietly and expertly, has carried out its mis- agency documents. GPO produces all U.S. scouting, he has not only earned numerous sion of keeping America informed. passports for the State Department and se- merit badges, but also the respect of his fam- As the new Public Printer, William J. cure credentials for a variety of agencies, in- ily, peers, and community. Most notably, Jaron Boarman, clearly points out, while GPO’s past cluding the Department of Homeland Security. has contributed to his community through his has been about printing, its present and future Passports contain advanced electronic and Eagle Scout project. are being defined by digital information tech- print security systems consistent with inter- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in nologies. In fact, the GPO today is the product national standards and agreements. GPO is commending Jaron Walker Hendrix for his ac- of more than a generation of investment in the only Federal agency certified to graphically complishments with the Boy Scouts of Amer- digital production and dissemination tech- personalize/print HSPD-12 secure identifica- ica and for his efforts put forth in achieving the nologies, an investment that has yielded un- tion cards on a government-to-government highest distinction of Eagle Scout.

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VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.008 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E408 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2011 IN HONOR OF MAJOR ANDRE He left college after two years during World Regime Marching Band and Color Guard in MCCOY War II to join the Army Air Corps training pro- 1970. Jim, with the help of his wife Ebe, gram. After the Tuskegee program ended, Mr. cooked and catered each year for the band HON. JIM GERLACH Boudreaux received training in air-traffic con- members and their families for band retreats, OF PENNSYLVANIA trolling. Although he never flew with the Air competitions, and fundraisers. He often fed a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Corps, he continued to pursue his passion for few hundred students and parents at once. flying and earned his civilian pilot’s license. Jim was one of the first chefs of the Gilroy Thursday, March 3, 2011 Following the war he commenced working as Garlic Festival’s Gourmet Alley creating his Mr. GERLACH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to an air-traffic controller at Rickenbacker Air now famous Stuffed Mushrooms which are still congratulate MAJ Andre C. McCoy of Bala Force Base and went on to serve Port Colum- a festival favorite and fundraiser for the band. Cynwyd, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, bus for 30 years before retiring in 1977. For nearly three decades, Jim fed our young on his 25 years of military service and to Mr. Boudreaux acquired many distinct hon- musicians on trips all over the country, and honor him on his outstanding career of accom- ors and accolades throughout his impressive even on three trips abroad. He was there plishment. time on this planet and always remained ac- when the students won the Bands of America Major McCoy joined the Marines in August tive in his community. He was a great sup- Championship in with the highest overall point of 1985. After completing basic training at Par- porter of numerous veteran organizations such score ever recorded in that competition, a ris Island, South Carolina, he became an Artil- as the Tuskegee Airmen Association and record which was held for 30 years. He was lery Fire Direction Control man through Fort Motts Military Museum in Groveport, Ohio. He there again when his son led the Emerald Re- Sill, Oklahoma. He served with Golf Battery, also devoted much of his time to the Colum- gime as they played ‘‘Stars and Stripes For- 3rd Battalion, 14th Marines (Reserve) based in bus Urban League, YMCA and Knights of Co- ever’’ across the Great Wall of China. Trenton, New Jersey. During Desert Shield lumbus. In 2007, he was among 330 Last year, Jim and Ebe celebrated their 70th and Desert Storm, Major McCoy was on active Tuskegee Airmen presented with the Congres- wedding anniversary. Jim passed away on duty with 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. He sional Gold Medal from President George W. February 7th of this year at the age of 98. He left the Marine Corps as a Corporal in 1991 to Bush. lived at his ranch in San Martin until the day join the Bloomsburg University ROTC. The story of the famed Tuskegee Airmen is he died, and Ebe still lives there now. Major McCoy’s training as an ROTC cadet one worthy of immense respect. The many I want to commend the life of a true Amer- included Fort Bragg, North Carolina and Fort tales of courage and patriotism exhibited by ican—the son of immigrants, the father of a Benning, Georgia, where he also completed men such as Alex Boudreaux during Amer- teacher, the grandfather of musicians, a farm- Airborne School and received his silver jump ica’s efforts to defeat the Axis powers make er, and a friend to everyone he met. wings. He was commissioned as an Army up a truly remarkable contribution to U.S. his- f Armor officer in 1993 and stationed at Fort tory. Alex Boudreaux’s commitment to his Knox, Kentucky. country, the famed Tuskegee Airman, and REMEMBERING SHAWN WEBB Major McCoy transferred to 3rd Battalion, central Ohio was eclipsed only by his passion 103rd Armor, 55th Brigade, 28th Infantry Divi- and dedication for his family. He left behind a HON. TOM McCLINTOCK sion of the Pennsylvania National Guard. As loving family spanning three generations in- OF CALIFORNIA part of the United States’ global war on terror, cluding four grandchildren and seven great- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he was sent to Hohenfels, Germany as the grandchildren. Thursday, March 3, 2011 Executive Officer for Force Protection. Major After 90 years of life, Alex Boudreaux re- McCoy transferred to 56th Stryker Brigade cently passed away leaving a legacy of un- Mr. MCCLINTOCK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today headquarters in Philadelphia. There, he par- wavering service to his country and to central to honor the life of Shawn Webb of Meadow ticipated in a number of state emergency re- Ohio. In light of his contributions and service, Valley, California. sponses as well as the response to Hurricane I believe he deserves great respect and admi- Shawn was born on May 7, 1973 in San Katrina. ration. He will be a sorely missed member of Diego, California and was raised in Descanso. Major McCoy served in Operation Iraqi the central Ohio community and his influence He grew up in the beauty of the California wil- Freedom with 1st Stryker Brigade Combat will be felt for years to come. derness. Shawn rode his dirt bike in the desert and learned to work on hotrods and tractors. Team of the 25th Infantry Division in Diyala f Province, and later in Operation Enduring Shawn’s lifelong dream was to serve as a Freedom with 4th Brigade Combat Team of CELEBRATING THE LIFE AND AC- police officer and after graduating from Moun- the 82nd Airborne Division in Afghanistan. COMPLISHMENTS OF MR. JAMES tain Empire High school he entered the police Throughout his exemplary career, Major RUBINO academy. Shawn graduated from the academy McCoy has served 5 tours of duty. He was se- in 1995 and began his lengthy service, first as lected and approved for the rank of Major on HON. ZOE LOFGREN a Reserve Officer and then as a Sworn Offi- June 3rd, 2010 and has received over 20 OF CALIFORNIA cer, to the residents of El Cajon, California as awards and medals for his service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a member of the El Cajon Police Department. It was also in 1995 that Shawn married the Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join Thursday, March 3, 2011 me today in recognizing MAJ Andre C. McCoy love of his life, Chrissy, with whom he had for his invaluable contributions to his country Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. grown up in Descanso. The couple were in his quarter century of military service. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life and ac- blessed with their first daughter Courtney that same year, followed two years later by the f complishments of Mr. James Rubino, a dedi- cated member of our community who was birth of their second daughter, Samantha. IN HONOR OF MR. ALEX A. known to the hundreds of people whose lives In 2008 the family relocated to Plumas BOUDREAUX he touched simply as ‘‘Papa.’’ County, California, where Shawn joined the Jim was born in San Francisco on January Sherriff’s Department as a deputy and serving HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI 31st, 1913. He was a first-generation Amer- with a kindness, compassion and purpose that OF OHIO ican, born to immigrant parents, Sebastiano affected so many on a level that is impossible IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Maria Rubino. He met his wife, Ebe to quantify, and hard to even imagine. In the Rubino, in 1938 and they were married in course of providing this outstanding service, Thursday March 3, 2011 1940. Shawn earned multiple citations and awards Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to During WWII, Jim worked for Matson, refin- including the Life Saving Award, the Meri- honor and recognize the life and achieve- ishing the inside of war planes and selling torious Unit Citation, nine commendations for ments of the late Mr. Alex A. Boudreaux. vegetables out of his truck that he called work with vehicle theft and twice being named A member of World War II’s illustrious ‘‘Jim’s Market on Wheels.’’ After a few years the Officer or the Month. Shawn not only ful- Tuskegee Airmen, Mr. Boudreaux was also he wanted a healthier life for his children, so filled his dream to become a police officer, but believed to be the nation’s first black civilian he moved his family to a ranch in San Martin. distinguished himself as one of the finest to air-traffic controller, dedicating three decades He raised ‘‘layers’’ and ‘‘fryers’’ (chickens) bear that title. of his life to Port Columbus. along with his two children, Mike and Lynne. In 2009, Shawn was diagnosed with highly- Alex Boudreaux first fell in love with aviation Jim’s son Mike became the band director of aggressive brain cancer and he began what while growing up in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Live Oak High School and started the Emerald would be a long, hard battle with that disease.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03MR8.002 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS March 3, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E409 Mr. Speaker, Shawn was a dedicated public Madison, Wisconsin. She established the cul- faculty. In 1980, he became a shop steward servant, but he was first-and-foremost a loving turally-based and ground breaking model with AFGE Local 1263, the union representing father and husband and a fierce friend. Those L’Chaim Program for seniors at Madison Jew- the DLI faculty. By 1987 he was elected presi- who knew Shawn adored him for his gen- ish Social Services, breaking the social isola- dent of Local 1263. erous, considerate nature and robust sense of tion of Jewish and non-Jewish seniors. In the post 9–11 world, foreign language ca- humor. It was impossible not to take notice of From 1981–1982, Laurie was the Director pacity is a national security tool. In 2005, Gen- his stature as we watched the community rally for Community Action on Latin America in eral John Abizaid, former Commander of U.S. behind him and his family, doing all they could Madison, WI. Central Command, testified before the House to help the man they had come to love. Sadly, From 1982–1986, she was a principle orga- Appropriations Subcommittee on Military Qual- last week Shawn’s long battle with cancer nizer in South Texas and Wisconsin for the ity of Life and Veterans Affairs, that the ‘‘ability came to a close. He leaves behind his wife of Underground Railroad and Public Sanctuary of to cross the cultural divide is not an Army almost sixteen years, his two teenage daugh- the National Sanctuary Movement helping ref- issue. It is a national issue. We have to be ters and too many friends to count. ugees from Central America to find shelter in able to deal with the people in the rest of the William Faulkner once said he refused to the United States. She also assisted numer- world as the globe shrinks in terms of commu- accept the concept of death ‘‘because [man] ous refugees immigrate from Russia and Iran nication and problem solving and sharing.’’ As has a soul, a spirit capable of compassion and to the United States through HIAS, a Jewish the world’s largest foreign language school, sacrifice and endurance.’’ Faulkner continued, Refugee Aid Agency. DLI plays an indispensable role in moving this saying that it is our duty to ensure this endur- From 1986–1990, Ms. Melrood assisted defense strategy forward. But DLI can’t do it ance by reminding men of ‘‘the courage and Central American refugee minor children who without its faculty. They are native speakers of honor and hope and pride and compassion were detained in Texas by placing them with their mother languages who, like Alfie, come and pity and sacrifice which have been the sponsoring families. from the distant places of the globe to help glory of his past.’’ Mr. Speaker, it is doubtless In 1992, Laurie became a staff member for our nation better defend itself. that Shawn Webb’s story is one that is filled the Pima County Juvenile Court’s Court Ap- Alfie understood this and made the advo- with all of the virtues that Faulkner described. pointed Special Advocate Program, she re- cacy for DLI faculty and staff his life’s work. It is my honor to rise today in his remem- cruited volunteers to accompany and advocate After my first election to Congress, I learned brance, and to commit to the record of history for youth in the juvenile justice system. At quickly that there were two people I needed to Shawn’s legacy of love, service and honor. Pima County Juvenile Court she also served know at DLI: the commandant, a Colonel who f as the Adoptions Examiner, specializing in for- would move on or retire after a two year stint, eign adoptions. and Alfie, who would always be there rep- HONORING LAURIE ANN MELROOD In 1994, she was one of three co-founders resenting the best interests of the faculty. Alfie FOR HER LIFETIME OF SOCIAL of a health training project in northern Guate- made his presence felt in so many ways. SERVICE AS AN ADVOCATE AND mala, specializing in acupuncture and medical One of the best examples of this was his EDUCATOR FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE aid. The program is unique in training rural hard work on behalf of ‘‘locality pay’’—the IN LATIN AMERICA health promoters in acupuncture for curative small salary boost for federal workers based in medicine. particularly high cost areas. Alfie pointed out HON. RAU´ L M. GRIJALVA In 2000, Laurie was a principle program or- that Monterey County was, indeed, one of OF ARIZONA ganizer and collaborator; starting the Kinship those areas, but that the federal government IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Adoptions Resource Center KA.R.E. Fam- still considered it rural so paid DLI faculty at ily Center (KARE) in Tucson, Arizona in 2002. Thursday, March 3, 2011 much lower rates. Alfie and I worked together KARE is a full service family program helping for more than three years to secure a decision Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to grandparents and relatives who are raising by the Office of Personnel Management that honor Laurie Ann Melrood. For more than 40 grandchildren. This center has become a Monterey County based civil service workers years, Laurie Melrood has dedicated her life to model of social services of its kind for the na- deserved locality pay. This hard work on social justice, speaking as a voice for people tion. Laurie has presented this model at child Alfie’s part has helped DLI attract and retain with no voice in the United States and other welfare conferences, written about the unmet the best language teachers in the world. countries. Her initiative and persistence have need of this growing national population of However, Alfie was about more than just changed the lives of countless individuals and Americans, and strongly advocated for their pay at DLI. He was about professionalism. communities. empowerment. That became clear in the most recent fight to The oldest of three children of Paul Melrood Mr. Speaker, Laurie Ann Melrood is a true keep DLI off the base closure list. Alfie was a and Gitel Kastrul, Laurie Melrood is a second leader of social justice. Her lifetime work of never-ending resource to my office and the generation American. Her Jewish relatives sur- social service and advocacy in the United BRAC Commission. He provided information vived pogroms in the Ukraine from which her States and Latin America profoundly affected and statistics on the level of expertise and father fled as an infant. Her life has been the lives of innumerable individuals. I want to depth of training of the DLI faculty. With this characterized by service since her earliest thank her for her service to this country and to information it was easy to make the case that days. the international community. DLI could not be recreated anywhere else— As a young person in the 1960’s, she advo- f that it was dependent on and unique to the cated with African American and Jewish youth talent of the Monterey area. Alfie was a key for desegregation of Milwaukee Public IN HONOR OF ALFIE TEWFICK player in keeping DLI open and in Monterey. Schools. KHALIL Mr. Speaker, I know that I speak for the en- She lived, worked, and studied in Israel dur- tire House of Representatives in sharing our ing the late 1960’s. HON. SAM FARR sincere condolences to Alfie Khalil’s family She was a member of the International As- OF CALIFORNIA both here in the United States and in Egypt sociation of Yiddish Clubs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and to his extended family of students and In 1971, for her undergraduate internship at Thursday, March 3, 2011 colleagues throughout the DLI community. the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, she f started Pathfinders, a shelter for runaway Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to teens. honor the memory of a good friend and great TO HONOR THE CHINESE EXPUL- In 1972–1973, Laurie served as a commu- American who passed away tragically on No- SION REMEMBRANCE PROJECT nity mental health worker in the ‘‘Back of the vember 18, 2006. The Defense Language In- Yards’’ neighborhood in South Chicago. stitute is dedicating its newest classroom HON. JIM McDERMOTT In 1975, she graduated with a Master’s De- building for Middle Eastern languages in honor OF WASHINGTON gree in Community Social Work from the Uni- of Alfie Tawfick Khalil. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versity of Wisconsin, Madison. For her grad- Alfie, who was a native of Egypt, came to uate internship she started a community serv- this country in the late 1960s. In 1979, Alfie Thursday, March 3, 2011 ice project for high school seniors who re- joined the faculty of the Monterey, CA De- Mr. MCDERMOTT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ceived credit for their service. fense Language Institute (DLI) where he to offer special recognition to my constituents In 1974–1982, Laurie served as the Pro- taught Arabic to U.S. military personnel. He and friends at the Chinese Expulsion Remem- gram Director of Jewish Social Services in soon stood out as a leader among the DLI brance Project as they commemorate the

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K03MR8.005 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E410 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2011 125th anniversary of the expulsion of Chinese ica, including in my district, the 19th district of Madam Speaker, this so-called ‘‘clean ex- residents from the State of Washington. New York, where we are the home of 4,400 tension’’ of our nation’s transportation pro- Thousands of Chinese immigrants were cadets at the United States Military Academy. grams is vitally important for the travelling forced to leave their homes and businesses in These young men and women have also dedi- public. Not only does it continue federal con- the greater Seattle area during the fall of 1885 cated service to our country before turning 18. struction projects that we know create jobs— and winter of 1886. Their devotion to duty, honor and country con- it also extends programs that keep our fami- The expulsion of Chinese workers in Wash- tinues a great tradition of military service and lies safe on the road. ington State stemmed from the 1882 Chinese embody the life Frank Buckles and the millions This extension gives our states and commu- Exclusion Act, a measure passed in Congress of service men and women they follow. nities certainty, at least until the end of this fis- at the request of labor unions because of I hope that Mr. Buckles’ legacy continues to cal year, with regard to critical infrastructure competition from Chinese laborers. A few serve as an inspiration for future generations projects. It will also provide a level of stability years after the expulsion, Chinese immigrants of Americans, who continue to fight for our for those working to improve our roads and were welcomed back, and they helped rebuild protection and freedom. May God bless Amer- bridges and build new transit and commercial the city after the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. ica and our men and women in uniform. systems—and the families that are dependent The Chinese Expulsion Remembrance f on their income. Project reminds us of the critical role immi- While members of both sides of the aisle RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF grants have played in the development of our have spoken of the importance of infrastruc- SHARON SCOTT community, city, state and country. A deeper ture, to date, we have not been able to come understanding of our past gives us a strong up with a forward-looking transportation bill. context for understanding immigration issues HON. JEFF MILLER We all should share a sense of urgency about as we move forward. OF FLORIDA getting this done. Meanwhile, without con- The Chinese Expulsion Remembrance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tinuing the authority for the programs under Project also helps us to better understand the Thursday, March 3, 2011 this bill, more than $800 million in highway re- vital role that Chinese immigrants, as well as imbursements and transit grants to states and immigrants from other countries, play in Wash- Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise urban areas would not be dispersed. This in- ington State. This results in our communities today to recognize Mrs. Sharon Scott, who action would endanger more than 28,000 jobs being more educated and less inclined to passed away on February 24, 2011. Sharon nationwide. was a tremendous public servant and valued allow fear and intolerance to go unquestioned. And so, for the second time this week, we member of our community, and I am honored Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this oppor- have averted catastrophe—which begs the to recognize her life of dedication and service. tunity to recognize the organizers of the Chi- question, is this how we will continue on for Mrs. Scott has been a long-time member of nese Expulsion Remembrance Project for their the next two years? our Northwest Florida family. As a former time, talent and contributions. Thanks to the council member for the town of Century, Flor- This is a legitimate question, one which was vision and leadership of Bettie Sing Luke, Ron ida, she served with both honor and distinc- raised at the American Association of State Chew, Maxine Chan, Edward Echtle, Tim tion. Century, a small town in Escambia Coun- Highway and Transportation Officials’ annual Greyhavens, Theresa Pan Hosley, Kathy ty with a population of less than 2,000, is well- meeting earlier today. These are the people Hsieh, Brian Lock, Debbie Louie, Chieko Phil- known for its active politics and citizens. The who have to figure out how to complete long- lips, Cynthia Kan Rekdal and Connie So, the town is full of local pride, exemplified by Shar- term projects—and plan new ones—while we awareness and appreciation of Chinese Amer- on, who always let others know she was from lurch forward in short increments. They live in ican history has greatly risen in our commu- Century and not from its bigger-city neighbor, a world where they have to think in months nity. Pensacola. Sharon was the consummate and years, not weeks or news cycles. As Seattle commemorates the 125th anni- small-city council member, responding to In response to a question about getting a versary of the Chinese expulsion, it is impor- those she represented as if they were an ex- long-term bill done, all Secretary of Transpor- tant for us to remember that our country’s di- tension of her own family with a sense of hu- tation Ray LaHood could say was: ‘‘If we don’t verse population has been, and will continue mility required of those who serve their com- get something significant done this year I think to be, a key factor in growing our economy munity. it will be very difficult.’’ I’d say that is an un- and creating jobs. The efforts of the Chinese Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States derstatement. Expulsion Remembrance Project have Congress, I am privileged to recognize the life Certainly, the irresponsible, indiscriminate, touched so many of us, and they have shown of Sharon Scott of Century, Florida. My wife and short-sighted 24 percent cut to transpor- that education is an invaluable asset to the Vicki and I offer our prayers for her entire fam- tation funding contained in H.R. 1 did not in- Seattle community. ily. She will be truly missed by all of us. spire a great confidence. We need to do bet- f ter. f Every community has transportation needs TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK SURFACE TRANSPORTATION for which federal help is vital. For example, in WOODRUFF BUCKLES EXTENSION ACT OF 2011 Hawaii, we are using federal funds to expand the capacity of our ports, and to build new rail HON. NAN A.S. HAYWORTH SPEECH OF transit for our citizens. These are projects that OF NEW YORK HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO are putting people to work now, and will pay IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF HAWAII significant dividends for our economy for years to come. These projects will help to connect IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, March 3, 2011 people with businesses, and businesses with Ms. HAYWORTH. Mr. Speaker, as we all Wednesday, March 2, 2011 workers. They will help to get cars off our know, our country lost its last American Ms. HIRONO. Madam Speaker, I rise today streets, and expand the amount of commerce Doughboy on Sunday. Frank Buckles was our in support of the legislation before us, which that can move in and out of our islands. last living connection to an era in which a 16- will extend funding for our federal transpor- Again, I hope that my colleagues on both year-old could lie about his age in order to join tation programs through the end of this fiscal sides of the aisle will now come together on his nation’s army to fight the ‘‘Great War.’’ It year in September. a long-term transportation bill. This is our op- would probably be impossible for a 16-year- This will be the seventh short-term exten- portunity to show that we can do something old to enlist today without being discovered, sion we have passed—hopefully this will be that will be a game-changer for our economy but there are many young Americans that the last. I commend Chairmen MICA and DUN- in the 21st century. Over the few months that share Mr. Buckles’ spirit of patriotism. CAN, and Ranking Members RAHALL and this bill gives us, we can spend our time wise- Although we have lost this last Doughboy, DEFAZIO, for their work on crafting this meas- ly debating how best to direct federal dollars we have not lost the spirit of patriotism and ure, and look forward to working with each of to help our states and cities. I hope that this sacrifice in the name of country that Frank them as the Transportation and Infrastructure is a bipartisan effort, and look forward to work- Buckles and so many of his comrades em- Committee continues its work on a long-term ing with my colleagues on the Committee to bodied. That spirit is present all across Amer- surface transportation bill. make this happen.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES PERSONAL EXPLANATION I also submit an Associated Press story Thursday, March 3, 2011 which references the fact that Bhatti was Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING ‘‘aware of the danger he faced, saying in a rise today to honor the girls’ basketball team OF MASSACHUSETTS videotaped message that he had received of Dillard High School in Fort Lauderdale, Flor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES death threats from al-Qaida and the Taliban.’’ The video was recorded several months be- ida. Thursday, March 3, 2011 Led by Coach Marcia Pinder, whose 776– fore his ultimate assassination and can be 171 career record is top among all Florida Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, Feb- viewed at: http://www.guardian.co.ukworld/ basketball coaches, male or female, the Pan- ruary 18, 2011, had I voted, I would have 2011/mar/02/pakistan-minister-shot-dead- thers crowned a 22–7 season by winning the voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall No. 93. islamabad. Florida state championship for the second Additionally, on February 16, 2011, it was Bhatti pointedly says he will continue to consecutive year. Under Coach Pinder’s tute- my intention to vote ‘‘yes’’ on rollcall No. 57. speak out for persecuted Christians and other lage, the Dillard girls have consistently been f religious minorities. In a chilling allusion to fu- ture events, he says, ‘‘I will die to defend their recognized for being among the best at their WE HAVE LOST A FRIEND sport, having won six titles overall. rights.’’ Indeed Bhatti’s convictions cost him his life. In this year’s title game, the Panthers led He must not have died in vain. most of the way and, with their key rebounds HON. FRANK R. WOLF ANOTHER MODERATE IN PAKISTAN IS and clutch free throws, the game, which went OF VIRGINIA ASSASSINATED to overtime, and the title ultimately belonged IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (By Fred Hiatt) to Dillard. Thursday, March 3, 2011 Shahbaz Bhatti, who was assassinated out- Mr. Speaker, I am very proud of the Lady side his home in Pakistan today, came to Panthers and Coach Pinder, who have once Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today be- cause of a tragic event—the March 2 assas- visit a few of us at The Post one month ago. again reached the pinnacle of success in their He was soft-spoken and matter-of-fact about sport, and I am glad that they represent my sination of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Mi- the dangers he faced—and about his refusal, district. They are all fine sportswomen and nority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti, a heroic man of almost his inability, to trim his sails to less- people of whom we can all be very proud. It faith whose courageous and outspoken lead- en those dangers. The risks he faced, as a is my distinguished honor to recognize their ership against his nation’s draconian blas- voice for tolerance in an increasingly intol- erant country, were risks that Pakistan achievements. phemy law made him a prime target of ex- tremist Islamist elements in his country. faced—and if he and like-minded figures f Bhatti was the only Christian member of the stopped speaking up, what future would the country have? 23RD ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAS- Pakistani cabinet. Bhatti was a Christian in an overwhelm- SACRE OF ARMENIAN CIVILIANS We have lost a friend and an ally and our ingly Muslim country, a minister in the gov- IN AZERBAIJAN prayers are with Bhatti’s family and those in ernment in charge of minority affairs, and Pakistan who mourn his loss and who stood most of all an unimaginably courageous HON. BRAD SHERMAN with him in his fight against injustice and intol- voice of moderation. He opposed the nation’s erance. Bhatti devoted his life to defending the anti-blasphemy law, which increasingly is OF CALIFORNIA most vulnerable—he is literally a modern day being used to silence and oppress. When an- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES other moderate leader, Punjab governor martyr. Thursday, March 3, 2011 Salman Taseer, was killed two months ago, Among those whose causes he championed his assassin frighteningly became a hero for Mr. SHERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I speak today were Asia Bibi, a young Christian mother of many in Pakistan. Bhatti was one of the few in solemn remembrance of a dark chapter in five, who was sentenced to death under Paki- public figures willing to forthrightly con- modern history. This past weekend marked stan’s blasphemy law. Only after international demn the murder. the 23rd anniversary of the massacre of Arme- intervention was her execution delayed. Her Now Bhatti, too, is gone. There will be in- vestigations, I suppose, into why his police nian civilians in Azerbaijan. On the evening of fate, however, remains unclear. guard was absent when gunmen surrounded February 27, 1988, a three-day rampage Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are often used his Toyota sedan this morning, despite calls against Armenian civilians living in Sumgait, in to victimize both religious minorities and Mus- from many (including Americans like Vir- Soviet Azerbaijan, began. lims. In fact, Punjab’s influential governor, ginia Republican Rep. Frank Wolf) for in- Armenian civilians were maimed, raped, Salman Taseer was shot and killed by his own creased security. There will be tributes and beaten, and burned alive at the hands of riot- bodyguard who reportedly told police, ‘‘that he mourning, but they will be muted. Hopefully ers. International media outlets reported that killed Mr. Taseer because of the governor’s there will be deep thinking inside the U.S. opposition to Pakistan’s blasphemy law.’’ government about what it can do to better Armenians were ‘‘hunted’’ down and killed in support the forces of moderation. their homes. With Bhatti’s life tragically cut short, a crit- On that subject, I remember two essential The calls for help for those innocent Arme- ical moderating voice in Pakistan has been messages from Bhatti’s visit. He said Ameri- nians were ignored by the local police, and the lost. And I fear others will be silenced if justice cans maintained too little contact with the victims’ fate was left to those who ruthlessly is not brought to bear in Pakistan. Bhatti part of Pakistani civil society that believes and senselessly ended their lives. spoke of the importance of these voices dur- in interfaith tolerance, that sees Islam as a The official figure from Soviet authorities, ing a recent Washington Post editorial board peaceful religion willing to live alongside others. Bhatti himself had organized a net- who had prohibited journalists from entering meeting. I submit for the RECORD a piece by work of such people, he told us, but U.S. offi- the area, was just over 30 people dead and Post editorial page editor, Fred Hiatt, who re- cials were too busy dealing with the govern- over 200 injured. However, many believe that called Bhatti’s message, ‘‘that millions of Paki- ment, army and intelligence agencies to in fact hundreds were murdered. stanis remain committed to a vision of a Mus- show support or even establish much con- Sadly, Sumgait was not the end to the trag- lim country living in peace with its neighbors tact. edies. Anti-Armenian pogroms followed in and with non-Muslims within its borders.’’ Hiatt His second message was that millions of Kirovabad on November 21, 1988 and in Baku continued, ‘‘As it became increasingly dan- Pakistanis remain committed to a vision of on January 13, 1990. During the Nagorno- gerous for such people to speak up, they were a Muslim country living in peace with its neighbors and with non-Muslims within its Karabakh War of 1988 to 1994, Armenian ci- becoming decreasingly visible. But they are borders. As it became increasingly dangerous vilian population centers were indiscriminately still there, Bhatti told us, and he urged Ameri- for such people to speak up, they were be- attacked. cans not to forsake or forget them.’’ coming decreasingly visible. But they are If we hope to stop future massacres, and This must be our clarion call in the days to still there, Bhatti told us, and he urged conflicts, we need to acknowledge those hor- come. Americans not to forsake or forget them.

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MILITANTS KILL CHRISTIAN MINISTER IN conspiracy to drive a wedge between Mus- Right Watch. ‘‘An urgent and meaningful PAKISTAN lims and Christians. policy shift on the appeasement of extrem- (By Nahal Toosi and Chris Brummitt) Bhatti, a soft-spoken minister who rose to ists that is supported by the military, the ju- prominence defending a Christian woman diciary and the political class needs to re- ISLAMABAD.—Militants gunned down the sentenced to death for blasphemy, often place the political cowardice and institu- only Christian in Pakistan’s government spoke of the threats against him from ex- tional myopia that encourages such contin- outside his widowed mother’s home Wednes- tremists. Very few Pakistani politicians ued appeasement despite its unrelenting day, the second assassination in two months were willing to talk about changing the blas- bloody consequences.’’ of a high-profile opponent of laws that im- phemy law because of the danger. Another prominent opponent of the blas- pose the death penalty for insulting Islam. ‘‘They (the Taliban) want to impose their phemy laws, ruling party member Sherry Shahbaz Bhatti was aware of the danger he radical philosophy in Pakistan. And whoever Rehman, recently dropped her bid to get faced, saying in a videotaped message that stands against their radical philosophy, they them changed. Rehman, who has said she he had received death threats from al-Qaida threaten them,’’ he said in the video mes- had to abide by party leaders’ decisions, and the Taliban. In it, the 42-year-old Roman sage, which was posted on the website of the faces death threats and has been living with Catholic said he was ‘‘ready to die’’ for the First Step Forum, a Finland-based group heavy security. country’s often persecuted Christian and that promotes religious harmony, rule of law other non-Muslim minorities. f and democracy. The slaying in Islamabad followed the kill- ‘‘These threats and these warnings cannot RECOGNIZING EMILY MCMILLAN ing of Salman Taseer, a liberal politician change my opinions and principles. I’m liv- who was gunned down in the capital by one AS THE 2012 ESCAMBIA COUNTY, ing for my community and suffering people,’’ of his guards. Both men had campaigned to FLORIDA TEACHER OF THE said Bhatti, who was an adviser to the group change blasphemy laws in Pakistan that im- YEAR and had asked that his message be released pose the death penalty for insulting Islam in the event of his death. and have been loudly defended by Islamist The slaying robbed Pakistani Christians of HON. JEFF MILLER political parties. their most prominent advocate. OF FLORIDA The Taseer slaying triggered fears the ‘‘We have been orphaned today!’’ wailed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES country was buckling under the weight of ex- Rehman Masih, a Christian resident of tremism, especially since the government, Islamabad. ‘‘Now who will fight for our Thursday, March 3, 2011 fearful of militants and the political parties rights? Who will raise a voice for us? Who that champion their causes, did not loudly Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise will help us?’’ today to recognize Ms. Emily McMillan as the condemn the killing or those who publicly Christians are the largest religious minor- celebrated it. ity in Pakistan, whose population is 95 per- 2011 Escambia County, Florida Teacher of the Wednesday’s slaying will only reinforce cent Muslim. They have very little political Year. Ms. McMillan joined the Escambia those concerns and further undermine con- power and tend to work in lower-level jobs, County School District in January 2008. From fidence in the government, which appears such as street sweeping. day one she has inspired her students to paralyzed by political rivalries and unable to As Christians took to the streets Wednes- strive for excellence, and I am honored to rec- fix a stagnant economy or provide basic serv- day to protest in several cities, relatives and ognize her achievements. ices for the country’s 180 million mostly poor friends went to Bhatti’s home to pay their people. Ms. McMillan was identified as an excep- respects. ‘‘Tell the mullahs that the man tional candidate for the teaching profession The turmoil comes despite attempts by the who was the voice of the Christians is silent. Obama administration to support Pakistan, Where are they now?’’ Samuel David, one of years before she stepped into the classroom. which it sees as key to ending the war in the visitors, shouted to a television crew. In high school, Ms. McMillan began taking neighboring Afghanistan and defeating al- The assassination drew condemnation from dual enrollment courses at a local college. Her Qaida, whose leadership is believed to reside Christian and government leaders. dedication to achieving scholastic excellence in the mountainous northwestern regions. A Vatican spokesman, the Rev. Federico during her high school career put her on track Pakistani government ministers usually Lombardi, called the slaying a ‘‘new episode to graduate from the University of West Flor- travel with police escorts, but Bhatti was of violence of terrible gravity,’’ saying it without such protection when he was killed ida in just two years. Ms. McMillan’s under- ‘‘demonstrates just how justified are the in- graduate studies were completed on an accel- as he and a driver left his mother’s home. sistent statements by the pope regarding vi- Bhatti, who was minister for religious mi- olence against Christians and religious free- erated time frame; however, during her time at norities, had been given police and para- dom.’’ UWF she received myriad awards and schol- military guards but had asked them not to Lombardi noted that Pope Benedict XVI arships, including the Florida Retired Edu- accompany him while he stayed with his had met with Bhatti in September. cators Association’s Scholarship for Teachers mother, said Wajid Durrani, a senior police President Barack Obama condemned the of Tomorrow. official. slaying, saying Bhatti ‘‘fought for and sac- Ms. McMillan arrived at Ferry Pass Elemen- A friend of the politician, Wasif Ali Khan, rificed his life for the universal values that tary School ready to teach; nonetheless, she said Bhatti was nervous about using guards Pakistanis, Americans and people around the after the Taseer killing and had requested a world hold dear’’—including rights to free also knew that even the best teachers always bulletproof car, but had not received one. speech and religious freedom. have room to improve and new methods to Bhatti had just pulled out of the driveway In Britain, leaders of the Anglican Church employ. She joined the Reading Leadership when three men opened fire, said Gulam expressed shock and sorrow and urged Paki- Team, which meets on a monthly basis to cre- Rahim, a witness. Two opened the door of stan’s government to do more to protect ate and implement reading goals for the entire the car and tried to pull Bhatti out, Rahim Christians. school. She now serves as the Reading Com- said, while a third fired a Kalashnikov rifle U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham mittee Chairwoman, meeting with teachers repeatedly into the dark-colored Toyota, Clinton said the attack was ‘‘not only on one from each of the seven grade levels at Ferry shattering the windows. man but on the values of tolerance and re- The gunmen then sped away in a white car, spect of all faiths and backgrounds.’’ Pass Elementary and Middle School to work said Rahim, who took shelter behind a tree. The blasphemy laws were originally on the implementation of the Reading Leader- Bhatti was hit with at least eight bullets framed by the Asian subcontinent’s British ship Team’s goals. She also works with the and was dead on arrival at hospital. colonial rulers but were toughened in the Media Specialist to develop innovative meth- In leaflets left at the scene, al-Qaida and 1980s during the military rule of Gen. Mo- ods to foster a love of reading. the Pakistani Taliban Movement in Punjab hammad Zia ul-Haq, who pushed a politi- While the overall goal of education remains province claimed responsibility. They cized, austere brand of Islam. the same, teachers today must be able to blamed the government for putting Bhatti, Human rights groups have long warned adapt to the changing needs of their students. an ‘‘infidel Christian,’’ in charge of an un- that the laws are vaguely worded and open specified committee, apparently in reference to abuse because people often use them to Ms. McMillan serves her students and, as a to his support for changing the blasphemy settle rivalries or persecute religious minori- result, she incorporates a variety of instruc- laws. ties. tional strategies to ensure that every student ‘‘With the blessing of Allah, the mujahe- Right-wing Islamist parties, looking for an meets their specific learning needs. Her sedu- deen will send each of you to hell,’’ said the issue to rally their supporters, have cam- lous dedication to her students facilitates note, which did not name any other targets. paigned against any change to the laws, ac- learning and creates an educational environ- Government officials and political party cusing those who seek to amend them of ment where students are given the time and workers condemned the killing, but made no blasphemy—and creating an environment reference to the blasphemy law controversy. that led to the latest killings. support to ensure that they meet their goals. Muslim clerics contacted by The Associated ‘‘Bhatti’s murder is the bitter fruit of ap- Ms. McMillan realizes that parents are fun- Press or interviewed on Pakistani TV either peasement of extremist and militant groups damental to the educational success of their offered a tepid condemnation or claimed the both prior to and after the killing of Punjab children. She creates lines of communication assassination was part of an American-led Governor Salman Taseer,’’ said Human between herself and parents by sending home

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The law was passed to re- Teacher of the Year, chosen from a large pool flect the desire of the American people that we of extremely qualified applicants, is an im- Thursday, March 3, 2011 clarify the meaning of ‘‘marriage’’ so that the mense honor. This award is a reflection of Ms. Mr. PERLMUTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise definition of the word could not be changed by McMillan’s assiduous work ethic and steadfast today in opposition to the Pence Amendment activist judges. dedication to the students of Escambia Coun- #11 regarding the defunding of Title X health The Constitution of the United States grants ty, Florida. She has proven to be among the programs including Planned Parenthood. The certain powers to the President, but not the many exceptional teachers in our nation, and Planned Parenthood Federation of America power to unilaterally legislate based on per- I am proud to have her as a constituent in provides essential medical services to millions sonal preference. The power to legislate was Florida’s First Congressional District. of men and women. For more than 90 years given specifically to the Congress and it is Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the United States Planned Parenthood has promoted the health Congress’ responsibility to pass or repeal leg- Congress, I am privileged to recognize Emily and well-being of women and men. More than islation. Neither does the Constitution of the McMillan for her accomplishments and her 90 percent of the care Planned Parenthood United States grant courts the power to legis- continuing commitment to excellence at Ferry provides is primary and preventive. These late, although many activist judges have at- Pass Elementary School and in the Escambia services include wellness exams, cancer tempted to redefine the legal definition of mar- County School District. Her passion for her screenings, immunizations, contraception and riage through the judicial process. students is laudable, and her dedication to her STD testing and treatment. Furthermore, the Constitution does not grant profession is exemplary. My wife Vicki joins Often the only medical care women and the Federal government the power to regulate me in congratulating Ms. McMillan, and we men will receive is at Planned Parenthood. marriage. In fact, the Tenth Amendment spe- wish her all the best. More than 6 in 10 patients who receive care cifically states: ‘‘The powers not delegated to at centers like Planned Parenthood consider it the United States by the Constitution, nor pro- f their primary source of care. Three-quarters of hibited by it to the States, are reserved to the IN HONOR OF U.S. MARSHAL Planned Parenthood patients live at or below States respectively, or the people.’’ The re- DEREK HOTSINPILLER 150 percent of the federal poverty rate. These sponsibility to regulate marriage properly be- patients need centers like Planned Parenthood longs to the people of the various States and more than ever. Without their services millions it is time for us to return that power to the HON. DAVID B. McKINLEY of patients will go without health care. people. OF WEST VIRGINIA The Pence Amendment would defend all of That is why I, along with a number of my IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these services. Planned Parenthood is the colleagues, am today reintroducing the Mar- Thursday, March 3, 2011 only national provider that has developed a riage Protection Act of 2011. This bill simply set of evidence-based guidelines to define states that no courts created by an act of Con- Mr. MCKINLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in health care delivery, and they review them an- gress—meaning Federal courts—will have ju- sadness over the tragic loss of U.S. Deputy nually. For every public dollar invested in fam- risdiction to hear cases regarding same-sex Marshal Derek Hotsinpiller. 24 year old Derek ily planning services, $3.74 is saved in Med- marriage. Additionally, the Supreme Court will Hotsinpiller of Bridgeport, West Virginia, was icaid-related costs. This amendment would cut not have appellate jurisdiction to hear these killed in the line of duty while serving a federal these savings to the federal government and cases. In short, the bill makes same-sex mar- search and arrest warrant in Elkins, West Vir- state governments. Title X funding provided riage an issue to be determined by the people ginia. It deeply saddens me to see anyone 2.2 million Pap tests, 2.3 million breast exams, through their State legislatures or via ref- hurt in the line of duty, let alone lose their life over 6 million tests for sexually transmitted in- erendum, not to be determined by Federal such as Derek Hotsinpiller did. fections, and nearly 1 million HIV tests. This judges. Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller was a dedicated amendment would cause women to experi- If this bill is passed then no President, Jus- hero who defended our community with the ut- ence unintended pregnancies, face potentially tice Department official, or Judge will be al- most dignity. He always went above and be- life-threatening cancer and other disease that lowed to unilaterally define marriage. Only the yond the call of duty for his partners, col- could have been prevented. This amendment people will have the power to decide the defi- leagues, and country. Derek served our com- is not about fiscal responsibility or legality, it is nition of marriage. munity selflessly. about denying women the right to affordable I urge my colleagues to co-sponsor this im- Deputy Marshal Hotsinpiller was born June, medical care. portant and timely bill. 2 1986, and graduated from Fairmont State In Colorado and across this country Planned f University in 2009. After excelling in both high Parenthood is providing care to over 3 million school and college, he became a U.S. Deputy people a year. Their services are essential to SUPPORT OF MR. KLINE’S Marshal in 2010. Many who knew this brave women, men and their families. No one should AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1 young man say law enforcement was in his go without affordable health care, and Planned DNA, and since childhood he dreamed of fol- Parenthood leads the way in providing it. HON. ANDRE´ CARSON lowing in the footsteps of his late father and f OF INDIANA brother, who both served in the Bridgeport Po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lice Department. Derek wanted nothing more INTRODUCING THE MARRIAGE than to serve our country as a Marshal. PROTECTION ACT OF 2011 Thursday, March 3, 2011 After witnessing so many recall their experi- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on ences with this brave young man at his fu- HON. DAN BURTON February 17, 2011, Mr. KLINE offered an neral, it’s clear to me that Derek Hotsinpiller OF INDIANA Amendment to H.R. 1 to prevent the use of was a unique American hero. So many in our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funds toward implementing the Department of community have felt this tremendous loss. He Education’s harmful gainful employment rule. was truly loved by those who knew him. There Thursday, March 3, 2011 Although that amendment passed, I mistak- is no question that Derek’s memory should be Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, last enly voted against it. I apologize to Mr. KLINE, honored. week, President Obama made an unprece- my colleagues, and supporters of the amend- Derek leaves behind an inspiring legacy and dented decision to declare a Federal law un- ment for my mistake. serves an example of what we can accomplish constitutional and thereby abdicate his respon- Whereas we cannot support programs that if we put our hearts and minds towards serv- sibility to uphold and defend that law. offer little to no substantive education and mis- ing others. My thoughts and prayers are with The law in question is the 1996 ‘‘Defense of lead students down a path to insurmountable Derek’s mother Pam, his brother Dustin, his Marriage Act’’ written ‘‘to define and protect debt, I do not support a rule that will eliminate high school sweetheart Megan and the rest of the institution of marriage.’’ It allows all states, many quality programs and block access to the Harrison County-area community. territories, possessions, and Indian tribes to higher education for many non-traditional, low-

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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to hicle emissions and air quality, development of f honor Fort Lupton Middle School located in renewable fuels, and development of ad- vanced vehicle technology. HONORING TWO UNIVERSITY OF Fort Lupton, Colorado. This year, Fort Lupton Middle School was Dr. Norbeck was elected a Fellow of the PACIFIC MCGEORGE SCHOOL OF selected as the National Middle School of the American Association for the Advancement of LAW TEAMS year by the National Association of Middle Science in 1999. He received the South Coast School Principals. This award recognizes mid- Air Quality Management District Clean Air dle schools that have been committed to the Award in 1995, the Valley Group Award in HON. JEFF DENHAM educational and developmental needs of 1997 for Excellence in Environment and Re- OF CALIFORNIA young adolescents. Fort Lupton Middle search, and was elected as local leader for the City of Riverside and received the Re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SchooL excels at this responsibility. The statewide Colorado Student Assess- gional Leader of the Year Award in 1998. He Thursday, March 3, 2011 ment Program is conducted every year to has held a gubernatorial appointment as an evaluate how students are learning. Fort Air Quality Expert on the California Inspection/ Mr. DENHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Lupton Middle School has showcased out- Maintenance Review Committee and is a acknowledge and honor two University of Pa- standing academic achievements with gains in member of several other committees including cific McGeorge School of Law teams that were reading and math test scores for the last four the Cal/EPA Environmental Technology Part- named regional champions at the American consecutive years. nership Task Force, the Executive Research Bar Association National Appellate Advocacy In addition to their outstanding academic Advisory Committee of the Society of Auto- Competition held February 24–26, 2011, at the achievements, Fort Lupton offers over 27 dif- motive Engineers, and Scientific Review Com- U.S. District Courthouse in San Francisco. ferent academic programs and honors, 29 stu- mittee for the South Coast Air Quality Man- Both will now advance to the National Appel- dent activities, and 10 sports. The middle agement District. In light of all Dr. Norbeck has done for the late Advocacy Competition National Finals, school sees 442 participants in these pro- U.C. Riverside, our community, the region and Finals scheduled for April 7–9, 2011 in Chi- grams among a population of 441 enrolled the state, we wish him the very best as he students. cago, IL. moves onto the next stage of his life. Dr. The Fort Lupton faculty and students both The team of Kim Bowman, ’11, Conness Norbecks’ tireless passion for learning and acknowledge that the school library is truly the Thompson, ’11, and Jeremy Ehrlich, ’12, de- education has contributed immensely to the heart of the school. This acknowledgement re- feated George Mason University in the final betterment of U.C. Riverside and its students. inforces why Fort Lupton is the National Mid- round. Bowman was named Best Oralist of the His contributions in the fields of chemistry, dle School of the Year. The school excels be- 96 competitors while Thompson took ninth in emissions and air quality have been extraor- cause of the dedicated and exceptional fac- that category. The team, which went dinary and I am proud to call him a fellow ulty, because of the great Fort Lupton commu- undefeated and was seeded No. 1 in the en- community member, American and friend. I nity, and because the students are engaged in know that many fellow educators, community tire field at the end of the competition, was and out of the classroom. It is a true example also recognized for the sixth best brief. leaders, students and many others are grateful of excellence in education. for his service and salute him as he retires The team of Caitlin Urie Christian, ’11, Jill f from UCR. Larrabee, ’12, and Leo Moniz, ’12, defeated UC Hastings in the final round to earn its trip TRIBUTE TO DR. JOSEPH M. f to the 32nd annual National Championship NORBECK AMENDMENT NO. 296 TO H.R. 1, OF- Finals. The team was honored with the Best FERED BY MR. McCLINTOCK OF Brief Award, and Leo Moniz was named the HON. KEN CALVERT CALIFORNIA fourth-best oralist. OF CALIFORNIA Both teams were coached by Professors Ed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. WALLY HERGER Telfeyan, ’75, and Erich Shiners, ’06, and as- Thursday, March 3, 2011 OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sisted by Andrea Dupray, ’11, a member of Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the 2009–2010 Moot Court Honors Board. honor and pay tribute to an individual whose Thursday, March 3, 2011 ‘‘This is the equivalent of a ‘Grand Slam,’ ’’ dedication and contributions to the campus of Mr. HERGER. Mr. Speaker, as a staunch said Telfeyan, director of the Moot Court Pro- the University of California at Riverside, and supporter of dams, I understand my col- gram. ‘‘For McGeorge to send two teams to the science community, has been extraor- league’s position on this issue and I intend to Chicago is fantastic, but to also get top brief, dinary. UCR has been fortunate to have dy- support this amendment. The Department of top oralist, and three of the top ten speaker namic and dedicated professors who willingly the Interior has been studying the potential re- awards is a remarkable, and perhaps, unprec- and unselfishly give their time and talent to, moval of four hydroelectric facilities, three of edented achievement.’’ not only educate their students, but also pio- which are located in the Congressional District The American Bar Association National Ap- neer new advances in the fields of science I represent, and my constituents in Siskiyou pellate Advocacy Competition is the largest and technology. Dr. Joe Norbeck is one of County have rightfully expressed over- law school moot court competition, with 207 these individuals. Today, a retirement celebra- whelming opposition to the prospect of remov- teams competing in six regional events for 24 tion in honor of Dr. Norbeck is being held at ing functioning hydropower dams and their as- sociated benefits. I fully share that concern, as coveted invitations to the Finals. A team from the Bourns College of Engineering, the Center well as the disturbing precedent it sets with re- UC Berkeley and a team from Baylor also ad- for Environmental Research & Technology (CE–CERT). spect to other hydroelectric projects. From my vanced from the San Francisco regional. In 1970, Dr. Norbeck earned his B.S. in longtime advocacy for projects such as the South Texas College of Law is the defending Chemistry from the University of Nebraska proposed Sites Reservoir in Colusa County, national champion. and four years later earned his Ph.D. in Theo- the Auburn Dam on the American River, a Mr. Speaker, please join me in honoring the retical Chemistry from the same institution. He dam on the Yuba River and raising Shasta students and coaches from McGeorge School joined the University of California, Riverside, in Dam, few Members of Congress have been a of Law on their outstanding performance at January 1992 after working as head of the stronger supporter of increasing surface water the 2011 regional competition in San Fran- Chemistry Department, Research Staff, at the storage. These marvels of engineering have cisco and wishing them the best of luck in the Ford Motor Company. Dr. Norbeck heads the allowed California to prosper by providing crit- Finals in April. UCR Environmental Research Institute and is ical water to get us through drought years,

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.011 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS March 3, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E415 flood control, and cheap, renewable hydro- continues to exercise her intellect as an ace 1,530 who died in Vietnam are etched on The electric power. Put simply, we need more crossword puzzle enthusiast, and has partici- Wall. The Education Center, which will be built dams, not fewer. pated as a member of the woodcarving group adjacent to the Wall, will help educate future For those reasons, it is troubling that we are at the Dennis Senior Center, where she brings generations of Americans by sharing the sto- even here discussing this issue. We need to the spirit of Cape Cod to each and every one ries of these exceptional individuals from Indi- change the current regulatory structure that of her bird carvings. ana and across the America, who served their gives perceived ‘‘environmental benefits’’ And so, surrounded by her loving children, country with honor. By telling these stories unyielding priority—often at unbearable cost— extended family, and many friends, Anne will visitors will hopefully understand the courage, over the social and economic benefits pro- celebrate her centennial with a luncheon hon- sacrifice and devotion of those who fell, those vided to people by dams and other wise-use oring her 100th birthday. I wish Anne and her who returned, and those who waited for their of our resources: These laws and regulations whole family best wishes for many years to loved ones to come home. Along the way, have forced the owner and operator of the come. visitors will also discover how the Memorial dams on the Klamath River to a point where shaped the way Americans mourn, and the f decommissioning these facilities—by way of vital part The Wall played in helping to heal the Klamath Hydroelectric Settlement Agree- THANKING THE GOVERNMENT OF the bitter divisions that tore at our nation’s ment—is the least-cost option for its cus- AUSTRALIA FOR SUPPORTING heart and soul. tomers and ratepayers in California and else- THE VIETNAM VETERANS MEMO- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join where, as opposed to relicensing. These laws RIAL EDUCATION CENTER me in thanking Prime Minister Gillard for her and regulations also caused the tragic 2001 leadership, her friendship and her dedication water shutoff that affected 1,200 farm families HON. DAN BURTON to helping us to ensure that the Education in the Klamath Basin and led them to enter Center gets built so that the voice of the OF INDIANA into this settlement process in the hopes of 58,000 plus names on the Wall and the mil- bringing greater stability and water reliability to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lions of Americans—and thousands of Aus- the Basin in order to continue their way of life. Thursday, March 3, 2011 tralians—who fought in the Vietnam War can It represents a monumental failure at the be heard and remembered. And I also ask my Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, next federal level when we consider that, under the colleagues to join me in extending my heartfelt week the Prime Minister of Australia, the Hon- laws and regulations that are on the books at appreciation to the people of Australia for their orable Julia Gillard, will be in Washington, DC this moment, there is currently no alternative support and friendship. that will allow these facilities to be operated as on a state visit. This will be Prime Minister Gillard’s first visit to Washington since becom- cost-effectively as it had during the several f decades of its previous license term, or allow ing Prime Minister in June of last year; and the federal government to fully meet the obli- her visit will also mark the 60th anniversary of FURTHER CONTINUING APPRO- gations it made over a century ago with the the U.S.-Australia alliance. PRIATIONS AMENDMENTS, 2011 development of the Klamath Reclamation In addition to many other official meetings Project. and ceremonies, Prime Minister Gillard will SPEECH OF I.say this to make the point that, unfortu- take time out of her schedule to present a $3 nately, this amendment by itself will not ad- million check from the Australian government HON. NITA M. LOWEY dress the real underlying issue—the appalling to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund to OF NEW YORK environmental extortion that continues to affect help build the Education Center at the Viet- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nam Veterans Memorial. Regrettably, a last property owners across the rural West and the Tuesday, March 1, 2011 hardworking people who put food on our ta- minute scheduling conflict is going to prevent bles and provide the raw materials that make me from attending this ceremony, but I want to Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, I agree with life comfortable for the rest of us. Clearly, our extend my deep appreciation and thanks to my colleagues on the other side of the aisle laws are grossly out of balance, and I look for- the Prime Minister and the Australian people that we must get our fiscal house in order. ward to working with Chairman MCCLINTOCK, for this very generous contribution. That is why Democrats sought to cut more Chairman HASTINGS, Mr. WALDEN and my Australia has always been a steadfast ally than $40 billion from the President’s 2011 other colleagues to implement the necessary and partner to the United States. This con- budget request in December. We have a re- environmental reforms to prevent the contin- tribution further underscores the deep ties of sponsibility to our constituents to evaluate ued degradation of our economic infrastructure kinship and friendship between Australia and every program and determine whether it mer- at the hands of environmental activists and the United States. its taxpayer funding. bring greater certaiity to the Klamath Basin’s Many Americans tend to think of the Viet- Although I will vote for it, I do not support agricultural community. nam War as a solely American conflict. In re- every cut in the underlying bill. We must make ality the conflict involved troops from a number targeted reductions that make our government f of nations, including Australia. Between 1962 more efficient while prioritizing critical invest- HONORING ANNE THEROUX and 1972 approximately 60,000 Australian ments in innovation if we are to remain a glob- military personnel served in Vietnam. Aus- al leader. Instead of reducing our deficit by HON. WILLIAM R. KEATING tralia’s soldiers had a distinguished and re- eliminating education programs, we should find savings by ending taxpayer-funded sub- OF MASSACHUSETTS markable record of service and courage in Vietnam where more than 500 were killed, and sidies to large oil companies, which fleece tax- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some 3,000 were wounded or disabled de- payers of tens of billions of dollars. Thursday, March 3, 2011 fending the South Vietnamese people from However, it is imperative that Congress do Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in communist aggression. everything it can, and reach common ground celebration of one hundred years of inspiration For Australia, as well as the United States, whenever possible, to avoid a government and joy that Anne Theroux of Massachusetts the Vietnam War was the longest major mili- shutdown. We cannot allow for the possibility has given to those fortunate enough to know tary conflict in which Australians have been in- of seniors going without Social Security her well. A 35-year resident of Cape Cod, volved. Completed in 1982, the Vietnam Vet- checks or veterans losing access to the health Anne turns 100 years old on March 4 and erans Memorial in Constitution Gardens adja- benefits they have earned. continues to thrive in her West Dennis home, cent to the Lincoln Memorial has become one The seven month continuing resolution the as independent as ever before. of our Nation’s more recognized and beloved House passed in February is a dangerous bill Mother to seven, grandmother to thirteen, memorials. Some 3 million visitors each year that would create not a single job, hurt federal and great-grandmother to fifteen children, come to view The Wall and not only reflect programs essential to economic growth, and Anne has maintained an energy and youthful- upon those who suffered and died in Vietnam compromise our security. We must adopt this ness beyond her 100 years. She has served but how this nation let that generation of short-term continuing resolution to keep the her community with many years of teaching el- Americans down when they returned home. government operating while we negotiate ementary school, and she is known to always Ninety-one thousand eight hundred Hoo- spending for the remainder of the fiscal year have a book in hand or story to share. Anne siers served in Vietnam and the names of the that will continue economic growth.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.015 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E416 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2011 INTRODUCING THE VETERANS an enormous debt, and cannot thank them Ruth Baseball. Comprised of two divisions, PENSIONS PROTECTION ACT OF enough for their service. I urge my colleagues 13–15 year olds and 16–18 year olds, the 2011 to support this important bipartisan legislation. League provides an important team experi- f ence and extracurricular outlet for as many as HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS 200 young people each year. All of the coach- CONGRATULATING SILVER STAR es and league officials are volunteers, devot- OF FLORIDA RECIPIENT JOSHUA R. LABBE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing their time to bring baseball into the lives of teenagers. These volunteers also maintain Co- Thursday, March 3, 2011 HON. JOE COURTNEY lumbus Field, home to all games played in the Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I OF CONNECTICUT Garfield Babe Ruth League. Over the years, rise today to introduce the Veterans Pensions IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with the help of its invaluable volunteer coach- Protection Act of 2011, which willprotect vet- Thursday, March 3, 2011 es and officials, the League has been able to erans from losing their pension benefits be- Mr. COURTNEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today add a press box, score board, dugouts, club cause they received payments to cover ex- house, fencing, lighting, bleachers, and nu- penses incurred after an accident, theft, loss to congratulate Army SGT Joshua R. Labbe for receiving the prestigious Silver Star—the merous other field enhancements. Garfield or casualty loss. has hosted many District All-Star Tournaments When assessing a veteran’s eligibility for a third highest honor for valor in the Army. I also want to share with you a brief account of the and has been selected to host this year’s New pension, the Department of Veterans Affairs Jersey State Final Tournament for the 14- (VA) considers a variety of sources of revenue remarkable story that earned him this award while serving in the Baghlan Province of Af- year-old division. to determine a veteran’s annual income. If Throughout its half-century of service to the such income exceeds the income limit set by ghanistan. Labbe, a former tight end on Stonington City of Garfield, the League has always pro- the VA, the veteran does not qualify for a pen- High School’s football team, was raised in vided the youth of the community with the op- sion or loses their benefits. Currently, the VA Pawcatuck, Connecticut. To the surprise of his portunity to create cherished memories, have considers any reimbursement that com- family and friends but with their support, Josh- important character-building experiences, and pensates a veteran for his/or her expenses ua enlisted in the Army shortly after grad- celebrate proud accomplishments, both on due to accidents, theft or loss as income. Only uating, expressing his deep desire to make a and off the baseball field. The legacy of this reimbursements of expenses related to cas- difference. He did just that. organization only grows stronger as the ualty loss are currently exempted from deter- Joshua was awarded the Silver Star for League continues to touch the lives of all who mination of income. leading his squadron through more than 6 become involved with it. Under current law, if a veteran is seriously hours of consecutive battles on October 6 of injured in an accident or the victim of a theft Mr. Speaker, today I would like to celebrate this year. He and his platoon began the day and receives insurance compensation to cover the Garfield Babe Ruth League’s 50th anniver- before dawn sweeping for mines in a moun- his/or her medical expenses, the cost of re- sary and honor all of its volunteers and partici- tainous region—one deemed critical in the placement of the stolen items, or for pain and pants for their role in keeping this wonderful fight to protect supply routes and crack down suffering, he/or she will likely lose their pen- tradition going for so many years. I wish the on drug trafficking in the province. sion. This means that the law effectively pun- League continued success as it continues to Not long after the operation had finished, ishes veterans when they suffer from such an proudly serve the community of Garfield, New Labbe and his squad came under heavy small accident or theft. Jersey. arms fire from a group of Taliban fighters out- Such a tragedy happened to one of my con- numbering them by roughly three to one. Fol- stituents, a Navy veteran with muscular dys- f lowing an order to retreat from their hillside trophy who was hit by a truck when crossing position, Labbe returned—through enemy gun- MARKEY AMENDMENT TO H.R. 1 the street in his wheelchair. His pension was fire—to accompany several soldiers to safety abruptly cut off after he received an insurance including one who fell and had to be carried. settlement payment to cover medical ex- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. Later, while towing a damaged truck in the penses for himself and his service dog, and midst of an ambush, Labbe provided cover OF NEW JERSEY material expenses to replace his wheelchair. fire—from close range and from an exposed IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES As a result, he fell below the poverty line, position—for the recovery team. They all re- could not cover his daily expenses and mort- Thursday, March 3, 2011 turned to base with no casualties. gage payments, and almost lost his home! Sergeant Labbe is one of just 195 soldiers Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in There is clearly something wrong with a law to receive a Silver Star in Afghanistan since support of the amendment offered by the gen- that cancels veterans’ pensions following the 2003. While this account provides only a tleman from Massachusetts, Mr. MARKEY. This award of an insurance payment, which was glimpse of the heroic actions that earned him amendment would strike a strange provision in only intended to cover exceptional medical ex- this honor, Joshua’s contributions and deep law that allows for royalty-free production for penses. I am distraught that the VA can can- devotion to protecting this country are clear. I certain offshore drilling leases. cel the pensions of unemployed and disabled ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating veterans without further notice. The VA has a I have introduced legislation, the No New and honoring SGT Joshua R. Labbe for his moral responsibility to care for our veterans Drilling Act of 2011, which would stop the Inte- service and sacrifice to this great nation. and ensure that they live decent lives. rior Department from pursuing any new explo- The Veterans Pensions Protection Act will f ration, development or production of oil, gas or any other mineral anywhere off America’s amend the U.S. Code to exempt the reim- HONORING THE GARFIELD BABE coasts. The fact remains that opening up new bursement of expenses related to accidents, RUTH LEAGUE ON ITS 50TH AN- drilling for fossil fuel development is unneces- theft, loss or casualty loss from being included NIVERSARY into the determination of a veteran’s income. sary, poses a serious threat to our shores, This will guarantee the continuity of our vet- HON. STEVEN R. ROTHMAN and is the wrong approach. erans’ pensions and that no veteran will have If oil companies are going to drill in our wa- OF NEW JERSEY their benefits unfairly and abruptly depreciated ters, at the very least they should be required IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES or cancelled. to pay royalties to the federal government on Mr. Speaker, this legislation will fix a loop- Thursday, March 3, 2011 the profits they make at the expense of our hole under existing law to ensure that pen- Mr. ROTHMAN of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, environment. We have seen the environmental sions are issued to veterans who legitimately I rise today to congratulate the Garfield Babe catastrophe that can occur, most notably with meet the income criteria and rely on such ben- Ruth League on 50 years of service to the the BP oil spill last year. efits to survive. We must enact regulations youth of Garfield, New Jersey. Since its found- I don’t support issuing any new leases for that help veterans live better lives, not hurt ing in 1961, the League has provided count- offshore drilling in areas not currently leased. them. At a time when our nation’s servicemen less young people with the opportunity to par- I support this amendment so that we can hold and women are fighting two wars abroad, we ticipate in a quintessential American pastime: these companies financially accountable for have a duty to our past, present, and future youth baseball. the benefits they are reaping from our coastal veterans to provide them with the very best The Garfield Babe Ruth League is a proud environment. I urge all of my colleagues to services and benefits. We owe our veterans member of the Middle Atlantic Region of Babe vote aye.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.019 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS March 3, 2011 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E417 INTRODUCTION OF THE ACCESS TO Equality Amendment Act for the many benefits TRIBUTE TO MAJOR GENERAL BOOKS FOR CHILDREN ACT it has brought to our city and our residents. I JOSE S. MAYORGA ask the House to join me in commemorating HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY the one-year anniversary of the passage of OF NEW YORK the Religious Freedom and Civil Rights Equal- HON. HENRY CUELLAR ity Amendment Act. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF TEXAS Thursday, March 3, 2011 f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, today, I am pleased to introduce the Access to Books for HONORING DAYMON DOSS Thursday, March 3, 2011 Children Act. This bill would amend the Child Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Nutrition Act of 1966 to provide a $5 voucher recognize the distinguished career of Major to mothers for the purchase of educational HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY General Jose S. Mayorga, who is completing books for infants and children participating in OF CALIFORNIA his service as the Adjutant General for the the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program State of Texas and Commander of the Texas IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for Women, Infants, and Children, WIC. National Guard. General Mayorga has served As a lifelong advocate for reading and early Thursday, March 3, 2011 our United States and the State of Texas for education, I am introducing this bill to help over 33 years in the Active Army Component, provide nourishment for both the body and the Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to in the Army Reserve, and as a member of the mind to children who need it most. The Amer- honor Daymon Doss and recognize his con- Texas National Guard. ican Academy of Pediatrics recommend daily tribution to health care in Sonoma County reading to a child beginning when the child is California. Mr. Doss is retiring after forty-five Jose Mayorga began his career on a Re- 6 months old. The Access to Books for Chil- years of leadership and collaboration in build- serve Officer Training Corps Scholarship at dren Act will make it easier for children in the ing a healthy community. Texas A&I University in Kingsville, Texas WIC program to develop literacy skills by plac- graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Civil ing books in the hands of children who may Daymon received his education in Sonoma Engineering. During his studies, he was recog- not otherwise have their own books in the County, attending middle school, high school, nized as a Distinguished Military Student and Santa Rosa Junior College and Sonoma State home. Children who are exposed to books was inducted into the Tau Beta Pi Engineering University. His work as a registered nurse and and reading before they start school are much Honor Society—an honor that acknowledged respiratory therapist greatly informed his ca- more likely to graduate from high school than his distinguished scholarship and exemplary reer path and decisionmaking; he is known as those who are not. I urge you to support this character. bill to invest in early education by instilling the an administrator who understands the needs He began his military service with four years love of reading in all children during the forma- of clinicians. on active duty as an Army Engineer Officer. In tive years that matter the most. My hometown of Petaluma would be a very the following years, as a National Guard Offi- f different place, were it not for Daymon’s vision and sense of social justice years ago. He saw cer, he held progressively more responsible COMMEMORATING THE ONE-YEAR that people without health insurance were command positions including Deputy Com- ANNIVERSARY OF THE PASSAGE using the hospital Emergency Room as their manding General for United States Army OF THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM means of obtaining health care. He knew they South and Commander of the 36th Infantry Di- AND CIVIL RIGHTS EQUALITY needed a medical home that offered a full vision. Among his many accomplishments was AMENDMENT ACT range of care, and used his collaborative skills the advocacy of strong ties between the Texas to establish the Petaluma Health Center. National Guard and the Czech Republic and HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON When Petaluma Valley Hospital was facing fi- the Republic of Chile under the State Partner- OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA nancial challenges, Daymon negotiated a con- ship Program. As Division Commander and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tract with the St. Joseph Health System to run Adjutant General he was responsible for de- ploying over 12,000 soldiers and airmen to Thursday, March 3, 2011 the hospital. When St. Joseph’s threatened to close the OB section of the hospital, Daymon Iraq and Afghanistan, as well as, for the devel- Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I ask the was instrumental in saving the department by opment of the first ever Joint Strategic Plan for House of Representatives to join me in com- bringing all stakeholders to the table to find a the Texas National Guard. memorating the one-year anniversary of the solution that worked. General Mayorga has gone on to earn a passage of the District of Columbia Religious Master of Business Administration from Har- Freedom and Civil Rights Equality Amendment You see Mr. Speaker, that is what Daymon din-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas and Act or 2009 (L18–0110). Doss does best; he is a consensus builder, a One year ago, the District, led by the law’s facilitator, a communicator, an inspiration. a Master of Strategic Studies from the United authors, D.C. Council member David Catania Daymon knows and holds the respect of our States Army War College in Carlisle Barracks, and then D.C. Council Chairman Vincent community so that a call from him brings peo- Pennsylvania. Gray, now the mayor of the District of Colum- ple to the table to find common goals and General Mayorga is the recipient of the Le- bia, joined five states in affording full marriage build workable solutions. An active member of gion of Merit, the Meritorious Service Medal, equality to our residents. Our landmark mar- the community, he has served on multiple the Army Commendation Medal, and the Glob- riage equality legislation is not the first time boards, including Community Health Founda- al War on Terrorism Service Medal. the District has led the country in enacting tions, COTS, Healthy Community consortium, Sunrise Rotary of Petaluma, Housing Land In the true spirit of the citizen-warriors who human rights legislation. The District’s unique make up our National Guard, General history makes our residents particularly sen- Trust Sonoma County, and Partnership Health Mayorga, born in Brownsville, is a life long sitive to human rights, not only for themselves Plan. He has served in a variety of manage- resident of Texas, where he and his wife, but for others, as well. Even though some of ment positions at the Petaluma Health Care Maria, have raised their son, Jose, a recent our residents do no favor same-sex marriage, District and currently as the CEO. proud graduate of Baylor University. General there is among them a deep tradition of toler- Mr. Speaker, I have turned to Mr. Doss my- Mayorga, a registered Professional Engineer, ance and respect for the rights of others that self, for factual updates of events that unfold also served the State for 27 years in the Oil could serve as a model for other Americans. while I am working in Washington, DC. He and Gas Division of the Railroad Commission It has been refreshing and heartwarming to does not color his words with his own opinion, see the happiness of our new same-sex mar- but he does color them with optimism and a as a Petroleum Engineer and Director, respon- riages. Many have had wedding celebrations strong belief that there is a solution that will sible for plugging over 20,000 non-producing that have, in turn, brought great happiness to benefit everyone. It is appropriate at this time oil and gas wells. their families and friends. At the same time, that we thank Mr. Daymon Doss for his many Mr. Speaker, I am honored to have had the the city’s new law has benefited our local years of service on behalf of the people of time to recognize the dedication, commitment, economy. Sonoma County. He has worked tirelessly to and leadership of the Adjutant General for the We celebrate the first year of the District of promote the health of our community; for this, State of Texas, Major General Jose S. Columbia Religious Freedom and Civil Rights he deserves our appreciation. Mayorga.

VerDate Mar 15 2010 05:08 Mar 04, 2011 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A03MR8.023 E03MRPT1 pwalker on DSKD5P82C1PROD with REMARKS E418 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 3, 2011 IN HONOR OF FAUSTINO ‘‘MANG America defeat the Axis powers in 1945, the face Transportation Extension Act of 2011. PEPING’’ BACLIG U.S. Congress committed an enormous injus- This bill provides much needed funding to tice one year later when it passed the Rescis- keep the transportation projects in our nation HON. XAVIER BECERRA sion Act of 1946. This act intentionally stripped going and provides assurance to State Depart- OF CALIFORNIA Filipino veterans of the benefit they had ments of Transportation that vital infrastructure IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earned as soldiers fighting under General projects can continue without delay. Addition- Douglas MacArthur. ally, this bill buys the House time to put to- Thursday, March 3, 2011 This is how I was first introduced to Mang gether a comprehensive, longer term surface Mr. BECERRA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Peping. He personally took on the struggle for transportation bill that can adequately address pay tribute to an American hero, Faustino justice for all Filipino veterans and became an the needs and challenges facing this nation. ‘‘Mang Peping’’ Baclig, who passed away Sun- inspiration for my work in the House of Rep- I look forward to working on a new surface day, February 27, 2011. Family and friends resentatives for Filipino veteran equity. Our transportation bill with Highways and Transit will be gathering for a memorial service on country owes an invaluable debt of gratitude Subcommittee Chairman DUNCAN and with March 4 in Los Angeles to honor his long and to veterans like Mang Peping who risked their Chairman MICA’s leadership along with our full life, which was marked by heroism, dedi- lives on battlefields throughout this world to colleagues on the full Committee. cated community service, and incredible protect the basic freedoms that Americans I am confident that our Committee will put friendships. We are comforted knowing that enjoy today. At its very core, the exclusion together a bill that will meet the serious chal- today he rests in peace. and discrimination against Filipino veterans by lenges we face in maintaining and improving Faustino Baclig was born in the Philippines the Rescission Act of 1946 was a supreme in- our infrastructure. I am also confident that we on February 14, 1922 to Irene Imperio Baclig justice. will have the appropriate focus on what we and Fermin Gonzales Baclig. Known as In 2009, after more than 60 years of waiting, must do to help move our economy forward Cabugao’s town scholar, he completed his pri- the Filipino Veteran Equity Compensation and the elimination of earmarks will allow us mary schooling in four years, skipped two Fund became law. Filipino veterans finally re- to develop strong legislation that focuses more grades and went on to study law at Lyceum of ceived compensation for their courageous on need instead of narrow interests. the Philippines University. He also received service during World War II. Because of the Throughout history economic growth has fol- his Bachelor of Science in Political Science at heroic work of individuals like Mang Peping, lowed our transportation grid. Whether it was the University of the Philippines and a Bach- Filipino veterans not only received just com- sea routes, canals, wagon trains, rail, roads elor of Science in Elementary Education from pensation but the overdue recognition for their and airlinks, growth in our economy has al- the Philippine College of Arts and Trade. After contributions to America’s stand for freedom ways been dependent on our transportation in- finishing his education by age 17, he began and democracy. frastructure. his military career at Camp John Hay in Ba- I have never been more certain about any- I believe this will help to ensure that the guio City, Philippines. thing as this: Mang Peping’s leadership and most needed projects get funding and help to In 1941, by military order of President his fighting spirit will never be forgotten. Our eliminate any unnecessary projects. Franklin D. Roosevelt, all members of the deepest sympathies are extended to his loving Madam Speaker, it is critical that we make Commonwealth Army of the Philippines were wife Francisca; children, Frecie and Filomin sure that spending stays in line with revenues, inducted into the United States military. ‘‘Omi’’ and their families, on the passing of and one way in which to do this is to prevent Faustino Baclig was among those who served their champion for dignity and humanity. the use of ‘‘donor states,’’ or states that give and fought heroically under the American flag Mr. Speaker, it is with deep affection and more to the Highway Trust Fund than they re- in World War II. He survived the Death March heartfelt sorrow, yet with great pride and ceive. My home state of Michigan is such a of Bataan in 1942, the 61 mile forced trek abundant admiration that I ask my colleagues donor state, and we and other donor states where 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners to join me today in saluting Faustino ‘‘Mang have for too long been at the short end of of war suffered inhumanities and only 54,000 Peping’’ Baclig, an American hero and a man funding for projects. reached their destination alive. I was honored to call my friend. May he rest My state of Michigan has been ground zero After World War II and the liberation of the in peace. for this difficult economy. We have had among Philippines, Faustino Baclig met the love of his f the highest unemployment rates for many life, Francisca, and they married in 1952. They years and it is simply unacceptable that hard- were blessed with two children, Frecie Maria OUR UNCONSCIONABLE NATIONAL working Michigan taxpayers are asked to sub- and Filomin ‘‘Omi’’ Antonio. In the Philippines, DEBT sidize transportation funding for states that Faustino Baclig enjoyed a successful career have not been nearly as hard hit. as a college professor, vice president of Provi- HON. MIKE COFFMAN This extension is our first step in the proc- dent Memorial Life Plans and as a principal in OF COLORADO ess and I urge all of my colleagues to support the family business. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this legislation so that we can continue our im- In 1986, at the age of 64, Faustino, known portant work to develop the best transportation Thursday, March 3, 2011 to all as Mang Peping for the respect and network in the world. honor he had earned, immigrated to the Mr. COFFMAN of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, f United States with his family. Soon after, he today our national debt is took the United States Oath of Allegiance and $14,178,525,108,267.60. HONORING CONSTANCE H. LAU AS became a U.S. citizen. He spent his later On January 6th, 2009, the start of the 111th A RECIPIENT OF THE 2011 WOM- years advocating for the issues that he most Congress, the national debt was EN’S COUNCIL ON ENERGY AND cherished and volunteered in the community. $10,638,425,746,293.80. THE ENVIRONMENT WOMAN OF Mang Peping served as a commissioner on This means the national debt has increased THE YEAR AWARD the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ by $3,540,099,361,973.80 since then. Adult Day Health Care Planning Council, co- This debt and its interest payments we are HON. MAZIE K. HIRONO founded the Golden Agers of Los Angeles, passing to our children and all future Ameri- OF HAWAII and served as a board member for People’s cans. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Core, a local community organizing agency. f He also was a member of the Filipino Amer- Thursday, March 3, 2011 ican Service Group (FASGI) and Fil-Am Vote. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION Ms. HIRONO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to In 1993, Mang Peping began a historic jour- EXTENSION ACT OF 2011 congratulate Constance Lau for being recog- ney for Filipino veteran justice in 1993, when nized as the 2011 Woman of the Year by the he convened the first Southern California Vet- SPEECH OF Women’s Council on Energy and the Environ- erans Conference. This important meeting HON. CANDICE S. MILLER ment. brought together hundreds of Filipino veterans OF MICHIGAN As President and CEO of Hawaiian Electric to advocate for recognition, justice and equity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Industries, Hawaii’s largest public company, for those who fought bravely alongside Amer- and Chairman of the Board of Hawaii Electric ican soldiers in World War II. For while Mang Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Company (which serves 95 percent of the Peping and Filipino soldiers had sworn alle- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, state), Connie Lau has played a critical role in giance to the United States flag and helped I rise today in support of H.R. 662—The Sur- helping Hawaii—the most oil-dependent state

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