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26938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD—HOUSE, Vol. 155, Pt. 20 November 5, 2009 voted: ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 856, On Ordering the SECTION 1. JACK F. KEMP POST OFFICE BUILD- tion to designate the School Street Previous Question on H. Res. 885, Providing ING. post office in his name. (a) DESIGNATION.—The facility of the for consideration of H.R. 2868—Chemical Fa- I urge my colleagues to join me in Postal Service located at 60 supporting S. 1211 and reserve the bal- cility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009; ‘‘yea’’ on roll- School Street, Orchard Park, , call 857, agreeing to H. Res. 885, Providing shall be known and designated as the ‘‘Jack ance of my time. for consideration of H.R. 2868—Chemical Fa- F. Kemp Post Office Building’’. Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield cility Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009; ‘‘yea’’ on roll- (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, myself as much time as I may con- call 858, agreeing to H. Res. 868, Honoring map, regulation, document, paper, or other sume. and recognizing the service and achievements record of the United States to the facility re- I rise today in support of S. 1211, des- of current and former female members of the ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to ignating the United States Post Office Armed Forces; ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 859, to sus- be a reference to the ‘‘Jack F. Kemp Post Of- at 60 School Street in Orchard Park, fice Building’’. pend the rules and concur in the Senate New York, as the Jack F. Kemp Post amendment to H.R. 3547, the Worker, Home- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Office. ownership, and Business Assistance Act; ant to the rule, the gentleman from Il- A former Congressman, Secretary of ‘‘yea’’ on rollcall 860, agreeing to H. Con. Res. linois (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman Housing and Urban Development, and, 139, Congratulating the first graduating class from (Mr. BILBRAY) each will most importantly, a former quarter- of the United States Air Force Academy on control 20 minutes. back for the Chargers, Jack their 50th graduation anniversary and recog- The Chair recognizes the gentleman Kemp will always be remembered in nizing their contributions to the Nation; ‘‘aye’’ from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS). San Diego and around this country for on rollcall 861, agreeing to H. Res. 880, Rec- GENERAL LEAVE his unwavering dedication to the ideals ognizing the efforts of career and technical Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I of conservative principles, a passion for colleges to educate and train workers for posi- ask unanimous consent that all Mem- economics, faith in helping poor people tions in high-demand industries. bers may have 5 legislative days in across the country, and for his elo- quent quotes of , Win- f which to revise and extend their re- marks. ston Churchill, or one of the influential PERSONAL EXPLANATION The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there citizens he met along his journey, such Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, today, objection to the request of the gen- as Kimi Gray. Jack Kemp was truly an Thursday, November 5, 2009, I was unavoid- tleman from Illinois? American original. ably detained from a vote series. There was no objection. Through his years as a Congressman Had I been present I would have voted: On Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I and as a Cabinet Secretary, Jack Kemp rollcall No. 858—‘‘yes’’—H. Res. 868, Hon- yield myself such time as I may con- inspired us all to hold fast to our oring and recognizing the service and achieve- sume. ideals. He was known and respected by ments of current and former female members Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the Com- people in both political parties and by of the Armed Forces; on rollcall No. 859— mittee on Oversight and Government people from all walks of life for his ‘‘yes’’—Senate Amendments to H.R. 3548, Reform, I am very proud to present S. leadership and commitment to prin- Compensation Extension Act 1211 for consideration. This measure ciples, no matter what the issue. of 2009; on rollcall No. 860—‘‘yes’’—H. Con. would designate the facility of the Jack Kemp spent the majority of his Res. 139, Congratulating the first graduating United States Postal Service located at political career staunchly advocating class of the United States Air Force Academy 60 School Street, Orchard Park, New tax cuts, promoting economic growth, on their 50th graduation anniversary and rec- York, as the ‘‘Jack F. Kemp Post Of- and encouraging us all to recognize, as ognizing their contributions to the Nation; on fice Building.’’ John Kennedy did, that a rising eco- rollcall No. 861—‘‘yes’’—H. Res. 880, Recog- S. 1211 was introduced July 9, 2009, by nomic tide raises all boats. His devo- nizing the efforts of career and technical col- Senator of New York tion to supply-side economics saw its leges to educate and train workers for posi- and passed by the height when, due largely to his influ- tions in high-demand industries. by unanimous consent on September 4, ence, it became a cornerstone in the f 2009. The bill was then favorably re- Reagan administration’s economic pol- ported out of the House on icy. He believed in expanding and grow- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER ing the economic pie, not just par- PRO TEMPORE Oversight and Government Reform by unanimous consent on October 29, 2009. celing up what was available at the The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Mr. Speaker, S. 1211 will designate time. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair the postal facility at 60 School Street He was also deeply committed to mi- will postpone further proceedings in Orchard Park, New York, as the nority rights. Throughout his life, today on motions to suspend the rules Jack F. Kemp Post Office. Mr. Kemp Jack Kemp relentlessly urged the GOP on which a recorded vote or the yeas launched his first political campaign in to fight for and support minorities. He and nays are ordered, or on which the 1970 and ran for the congressional seat sincerely believed in the party of Abra- vote incurs objection under clause 6 of in upstate New York’s 39th District. ham Lincoln as the party that should rule XX. Mr. Kemp won his first election and be leading all people in this country. Record votes on postponed questions proceeded to serve eight additional b 1445 will be taken later. terms in Congress. As Secretary of Housing and Urban f In addition to his tenure in Congress, Development, he was a forceful advo- JACK F. KEMP POST OFFICE Mr. Kemp’s political career also in- cate for affordable housing for all BUILDING cludes his service as Secretary of Hous- Americans, especially in the inner cit- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I ing and Urban Development in the ad- ies. move to suspend the rules and pass the ministration of President George Her- Congressman Kemp was a role model bill (S. 1211) to designate the facility of bert Walker Bush from 1989 to 1993 and because of his integrity and his pas- the United States Postal Service lo- as the Republican Party’s Vice Presi- sion, whether it be on the cated at 60 School Street, Orchard dential candidate in 1996. field, in the House Chamber or in the Park, New York, as the ‘‘Jack F. Kemp Mr. Speaker, regretfully, Jack Kemp executive branch, and it is appropriate Post Office Building’’. passed away on of this year. In today that we name this post office The Clerk read the title of the bill. honor of his legacy of public service, after him. The text of the bill is as follows: Mr. Kemp was posthumously awarded I reserve the remainder of my time. S. 1211 the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- President in 2009. Let us it is my pleasure to yield such time as resentatives of the United States of America in continue to honor this dedicated public he might consume to Representative Congress assembled, servant through passage of this legisla- BRIAN HIGGINS of New York.

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Mr. Speaker, S. 1211 would name a former Congressman Kemp, who really Jack Kemp was born and raised in post office in Orchard Park, New supported this effort and today, with a , and he did much of his York—where the play— whole new skyline, a city of neighbor- important work here in Washington. after Jack Kemp. I would like to thank hoods, increased our property values in But in his adopted home of western Senator CHARLES SCHUMER and Senator all of the communities where we took New York we consider him one of our KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND for proposing this down the high-rises and created real own. We are especially proud of the fitting tribute in his honor, and I urge homes and neighborhoods for families. contributions he made to our commu- its passage. So I want to just rise—even though I nity, both on the football field as quar- Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield know he is from New York and the terback of the Buffalo Bills and in pub- as much time as he may consume to Yankees won—as a Philadelphian to lic service as our Representative in the the distinguished gentleman from New thank Jack Kemp for his service and to . York (Mr. KING). support this legislation today. He truly During his 7-year tenure as quarter- Mr. KING of New York. I thank the made a difference, not just as a Mem- back of the Bills, Jack was embraced gentleman from California for yielding, ber of Congress but in his life after his by the western New York community. and I am proud to rise in support of work in the Congress as part of the He led the Bills to back-to-back AFL this legislation which will be naming a President’s Cabinet and as the Sec- championships in 1964 and in 1965, win- post office in honor of Jack Kemp. retary of Housing and Urban Develop- ning the league’s Most Valuable Player As the Speaker well knows, Jack ment. award in 1965 as well. Today he still Kemp was a long-time Congressman Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I yield ranks third all time in Bills’ record from New York. Jack Kemp was a myself as much time as I may con- books for yards and proud Republican who was always will- sume. thrown. ing to reach across party lines. Jack I want to compliment the gentleman Before he ever stood for public office, Kemp was a principled conservative from Pennsylvania. It’s true, as some- Jack’s leadership skills were evident who tried to find ways always to make body who had to endure, as my father when his teammates named him cap- those who were not as well off as oth- was stationed in South Philly before tain of the San Diego Chargers in 1960, ers, to enable them to move up in soci- the urban renewal, but mostly before and after he was claimed by Buffalo, ety. we abandoned the old concepts of urban the Bills, in 1962. In a preview of the in- He was particularly interested in renewal and talked about true revital- terest he would later take in matters low-income areas. He was particularly ization, which was a totally different of economic policy, he cofounded the interested in expanding housing oppor- restructuring of the way government AFL Players’ Association and was tunities for the underprivileged. As the went in, it wasn’t the one-size-fits-all elected its president five times. Speaker knows, Congressman Kemp Washington knows best, it went in and After he retired from football, Jack worked very closely with Congressman incorporated with the community, al- ran for an open House seat in New Garcia in the Bronx to expand housing, lowed the community to decide, right York’s 31st congressional district. He to provide more opportunities. Jack sizing, human sizing, not just govern- served nine terms in the House of Rep- Kemp was a Republican who saw a ment sizing. It really did transform, es- resentatives, where many of my col- large world. He saw a world where we pecially South Philly. leagues had the privilege to serve with could reach out to all people. As somebody that spent his child- him. In my own case, I was proud to call hood, some of his childhood in Philly, I As a Member of the House, Congress- Jack Kemp a friend. I knew him for was happy to see that Jack Kemp was man Kemp was a tireless advocate for many years before I had the oppor- able to work with the local Congress- job creation, particularly in urban tunity to be here in Congress. During men, the local community, to make areas like Buffalo. He helped promote that time I was always struck by his sure that in the future the children in the idea of using special tax incentives integrity, by his candor and by his that area wouldn’t have to endure what to encourage job creation and private willingness to explain, even to people we did in those days. investment in distressed communities. like myself, the nuances of economics. I also want to point out, Mr. Speak- This is a cause that I try to advance on Jack Kemp was the author and the ar- er, that Jack Kemp was somebody who behalf of western New York today chitect—and no one was more involved really stood up for the concept that through my work on the House Ways than he was in the Reagan Revolu- thinking outside of the box was impor- and Means Committee, and I owe a tion—of the Kemp-Roth tax bills which tant, that Democrat or Republican or great deal to the foundation and the brought unprecedented job growth to left and right, that being right was all groundwork that Jack laid in this area. this country. that mattered and not worrying about After leaving Congress, Jack went on Mr. Speaker, Jack Kemp personified staying in and being locked in to pa- to serve as Secretary of Housing and the very best of this Congress. He per- rameters of so-called political doctrine. Urban Development in the administra- sonified the very best of being an all- I would also like to point out in clos- tion of George H. W. Bush, where he pro athlete, a person who was always ing that as a personal friend of his, I continued to advocate for America’s there for his friends, always there for appreciate the fact that we have been urban centers through promoting en- his country, a man who until the day able to discuss his life. I just want to terprise zones to attract investment to he died was fighting for the principles correct for the record that as far as I cities and by moving more Americans he believed in. remember, Jack Kemp was not only a into homeownership. I am proud to join in this resolution. for the Chargers, he was Jack also famously joined the 1996 Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the first quarterback for the Chargers. Presidential ticket of Senator Bob it’s my pleasure to yield such time as He was the guy that we first saw car- Dole. While I may not have agreed with he might consume to the gentleman rying the lightning bolt in what was much of the platform on which they from Pennsylvania, Representative then . We will always ran, I, like all western New Yorkers, FATTAH. remember him not as a Congressman, was proud that Jack represented our Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in not as a Secretary, but always the guy community so well on the national support of this legislation. I knew Jack who was carrying the ball for those of stage. Kemp and worked with him when he us in San Diego.

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In fact, many located at 60 School Street, Orchard Park, resentatives of the United States of America in young people devote themselves to New York, as the ‘‘Jack F. Kemp Post Office Congress assembled, service on that day. Building.’’ SECTION 1. CESAR E. CHAVEZ POST OFFICE. In 2003, the United States Postal Jack was an accomplished and respected (a) REDESIGNATION.—The facility of the Service issued a commemorative post- politician and athlete. He served his country in United States Postal Service located at 2777 age stamp to honor Cesar Chavez. A the Reserve and was a Logan Avenue in San Diego, California, and post office named in his honor in our known as the Southeastern Post Office, shall professional quarterback for 13 years, prob- be known and designated as the ‘‘Cesar E. community would be a lasting tribute ably best known for his time with the San Chavez Post Office’’. to his legacy and symbolic of how one Diego Chargers and Buffalo Bills. He served (b) REFERENCES.—Any reference in a law, person can truly make a difference. as a Member of this body from 1971 to 1989, map, regulation, document, paper, or other Please join me in recognizing an as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Devel- record of the United States to the facility re- American hero and honoring the com- opment from 1989 to 1993, and as the Repub- ferred to in subsection (a) shall be deemed to munity of Logan Heights. lican Party’s nominee for Vice President and be a reference to the ‘‘Cesar E. Chavez Post I reserve the balance of my time. presidential nominee ’s running-mate Office’’. Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I have in the 1996 election. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- no speakers at this time, and I reserve Both as a public official and as a private cit- ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from the balance of my time. izen, Jack was a great voice for common- California (Mrs. DAVIS) and the gen- Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- sense conservatism in America. Laws still tleman from California (Mr. BILBRAY) er, I yield 3 minutes to my friend and bear his name, which is a testament to his ef- each will control 20 minutes. colleague from California (Ms. ZOE fectiveness as a Member of Congress. Jack The Chair recognizes the gentle- LOFGREN). Kemp left behind a legacy of principled deter- woman from California. Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Mr. mination and resolve to find practical solu- GENERAL LEAVE Speaker, it is a great honor to be able tions, not only within the Republican Party, but Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- to be here today to urge passage of this in the realm of public service as a whole. er, I ask unanimous consent that all bill. Especially for those of us who per- Even more important than his career ac- Members have 5 legislative days in sonally knew Cesar Chavez, it has a complishments was Jack’s strong character. which to revise and extend their re- special meaning. He had a deep faith that he lived out every marks. Every year in San Jose, on Cesar’s day. He cherished his wife Joanne and their The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there birthday, we walk from Cesar Chavez four children, making sure that, despite his objection to the request of the gentle- School on the east side to Cesar Chavez many roles and responsibilities, he was there woman from California? Plaza, which is right in the heart of for them as a husband and father. There was no objection. San Jose. Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- I am honored to have known Jack as a col- b 1500 league and friend, and hope that the designa- er, I now yield myself such time as I tion of the Jack F. Kemp Post Office Building may consume. Many of his relatives continue to live will serve as one of many different recogni- Mr. Speaker, I would like to encour- in San Jose, and in fact he did his first tions of his life and service to our country. His age passage of S. 748, a bill to name a organizing about eight blocks from my family remains in our thoughts and prayers, post office in the Logan Heights com- home in San Jose. So it is with a great and I encourage my colleagues to keep his munity of San Diego after Cesar Cha- deal of pride that people in San Jose, memory alive as we work together in the fight vez. California, endorse and support the for freedom and opportunity for all Americans. I originally introduced this bill, and I idea of this post office, even if it is in Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I am very pleased to see Senator BOXER’s San Diego, not in San Jose. have no further requests for time, I companion legislation move forward. We would just like to say that it is would urge the passage of S. 1211, and I Cesar Chavez was born in Yuma, Ari- an honor to be supportive of his mem- yield back the balance of my time. zona, in 1927, and he spent the majority ory. We think of him often. He was a The SPEAKER pro tempore. The of his life advocating for safe working leader who brought people together, question is on the motion offered by conditions and fair wages for migrant and I will give just one example. We the gentleman from Illinois (Mr. workers. have the Mexican Heritage Plaza in DAVIS) that the House suspend the This work of his was driven by a San Jose that sits on the site of the rules and pass the bill, S. 1211. commitment to the principles of non- Safeway that was the object of the first The question was taken. violence and community building, organizing effort on the grape boycott The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the which has become his legacy. Cesar that Cesar Chavez led. One of the major opinion of the Chair, two-thirds being Chavez means so much to my constitu- contributors to that plaza is Safeway. in the affirmative, the ayes have it. ents in San Diego because he embodied So he managed actually to bring people Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, the spirit of our city, a big Navy town. who were in opposition together and on that I demand the yeas and nays. In addition to his community activ- made for a more peaceful and a more The yeas and nays were ordered. ism, Mr. Chavez served in the Navy, just world. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- was a World War II veteran, and a re- Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the cipient of the Presidential Medal of support this tribute to him. Chair’s prior announcement, further Freedom. Though most well-known for Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, I reserve proceedings on this motion will be his work with farm workers, in San my time. postponed. Diego we know him best for his work Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- f improving conditions for the men and er, I am pleased to yield 3 minutes to women who worked on fishing boats my colleague and friend from San CESAR E. CHAVEZ POST OFFICE and in the local canneries. Diego, Mr. FILNER, who, by the way, Mrs. DAVIS of California. Mr. Speak- Let me tell you a little bit about actually represented this district and er, I move to suspend the rules and Logan Heights. Logan Heights is actu- had carried similar legislation. pass the bill (S. 748) to redesignate the ally one of the oldest communities in Mr. FILNER. I thank Mrs. DAVIS. As facility of the United States Postal the City of San Diego, and it’s a neigh- she said, I represented this area, Logan

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