H170 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE February 6, 2002 to go down in history as the President who The question was taken. (2) extends it deepest condolences to the made Americans believe in themselves again. The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the family of and to the Olympic I believe that he has. opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of community on their loss. On behalf of a grateful Nation, Happy 91st those present have voted in the affirm- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Birthday, President Reagan. ative. ant to the rule, the gentleman from Mr. CRANE. Mr. Speaker, today we honor a Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- Florida (Mr. WELDON) and the gen- man who has had a profound impact on the er, on that I demand the yeas and nays. tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each lives of us all, a positive impact that has had The yeas and nays were ordered. will control 20 minutes. a reverberating positive effect, not just here in The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- The Chair recognizes the gentleman the , but worldwide. ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the from Florida (Mr. WELDON). In the past I have taken time on this floor to Chair’s prior announcement, further GENERAL LEAVE expound at length upon many of President proceedings on this motion will be Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- Reagan’s achievements. He more than fulfilled postponed. er, I ask unanimous consent that all his pledge to help restore ‘‘the great, confident f Members may have 5 legislative days roar of American progress, growth, and opti- RECOGNIZING AND HONORING within which to revise and extend their mism’’ and ensure renewed economic pros- JACK SHEA, OLYMPIC GOLD remarks on H. Res. 340. perity. MEDALIST IN SPEED SKATING, The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Today I simply want to pay tribute to the FOR HIS MANY CONTRIBUTIONS objection to the request of the gen- man who has left his permanent stamp on the TO THE NATION AND TO HIS tleman from Florida? course of history. We salute that gentleman COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT HIS There was no objection. who has turned 91 today and pay tribute to LIFE Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- er, I yield myself such time as I may him. Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- God bless you, President Reagan. We are consume. er, I move to suspend the rules and Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to have all eternally grateful for that unprecedented agree to the resolution (H. Res. 340) the House consider House Resolution role that you played in our national experience recognizing and honoring Jack Shea, 340. I commend my distinguished col- and it will never be forgotten. Olympic gold medalist in speed skat- league, the gentleman from New York Mr. GIBBONS. Mr. Speaker, today, our 40th ing, for his many contributions to the (Mr. SWEENEY), for introducing it. This President, Ronald Reagan, is celebrating his Nation and to his community through- resolution recognizes the enduring con- 91st birthday. I want to wish this Great Amer- out his life. ican a peaceful birthday and to thank him for The Clerk read as follows: tributions, heroic achievements, and his leadership which has endured well beyond dedicated work of Jack Shea. H. RES. 340 his years in the White House. Mr. Shea died on Tuesday, January Whereas John ‘‘Jack’’ Amos Shea was born 22, 2002 at the age of 91 from injuries in Ronald Reagan rekindled our nation’s patri- September 7, 1910, in Lake Placid, New York, otism and pride. Today, as we continue to a village in the Adirondack Mountains; a car accident a few blocks from his wage a war against terrorism—a war against Whereas Shea was the son of James Shea, home. The driver of the car that hit those individuals who jeopardize our freedoms a New York State Assemblyman, and Grace Jack Shea’s car was charged with driv- and liberties—the confidence Ronald Reagan Shea; ing while intoxicated and other counts. had in the American spirit provides every one Whereas at the age of 3 Jack began ice Mr. Speaker, Jack Shea devoted his of us with the strength and will to see this war skating and by the age of 10 he was com- life to living the Olympic ideal and to its rightful end—to victory. peting in speed skating; passing his inspiration and knowledge In the 106th Congress, I was proud to intro- Whereas Shea was the North American to younger generations. At 22, Jack speed skating champion in 1929 and 1930; duce legislation to award the Congressional Whereas at the age of 21 Shea entered the Shea won gold medals in speed skating Gold Medal to Ronald Reagan and his wife, 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New in both the 500 meter and the 1,500 Nancy. This legislation was signed into law York, during which he won the gold medal in meter events in front of his hometown and the award will stand as a fitting tribute to speed skating for both the 500 meter and the crowd at the 1932 Winter Olympics in the commitment and dedication the Reagans 1,500 meter events; Lake Placid, New York. With this ac- have had to this nation. Whereas Shea was elected to the Speed complishment, he became the first dou- As President, Ronald Reagan was dedi- Skating Hall of Fame, was among the first ble gold medalist in Winter Olympic cated to encouraging economic growth, recog- group of honorees elected to the Lake Placid history. Hall of Fame, and received numerous other Later Jack Shea recalled, ‘‘When I nizing the value of hard work, and sparking honors from the speed skating community; hope and pride among Americans. Whereas after graduating from Dartmouth stood on the dais to get the gold medal He believed that ‘‘everyone can rise as high College with a degree in political science, and I heard the national anthem of the and as far as their ability will take them.’’ This Shea served as the town justice of North United States, how proud I was to rep- principle became a guiding creed of Reagan’s Elba, New York, from 1958 to 1974, after resent my country, my community, my Presidency, as he successfully turned the tide which he became the town supervisor until father, and mother.’’ of public cynicism and sparked a national re- his retirement in 1983; Jack Shea not only promoted the newal. Whereas Shea was a member of the Execu- Olympic ideal of peace, he lived that President Reagan fulfilled his pledge to re- tive Committee of the 1980 Lake Placid ideal. He had a chance to win more Olympic Organizing Committee; store ‘‘the great, confident roar of American Whereas in 1982 Shea was appointed to Olympic medals at the 1936 winter progress, growth, and optimism.’’ During his serve as vice chairman of the Olympic Re- games in Germany, but Lake Placid presidency, Americans once again believed in gional Development Authority; had a large Jewish community whose the American Dream. Whereas Shea was a loving husband to his rabbi asked him not to take part in an Today, as we face a great evil, we build wife of 67 years, Elizabeth Steams Shea, and event linked with Hitler’s Germany. upon this ‘‘confident roar’’ and find solace in had 4 sons and several grandchildren and Jack Shea honored that request. Ronald Reagan’s everlasting faith in America great-grandchildren; and Back troubles kept Mr. Shea from and her people. Whereas Shea’s son Jim competed in the skating much after the 1950s. However, 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria, Thank you Mr. President for your inspiration and his grandson Jim Jr. will compete in the he continued to serve the Olympics and and leadership which continues to guide our in Salt Lake City, the Lake Placid area. He served as the nation and which will help us to protect our Utah: Now, therefore, be it town justice of North Elba, New York, freedoms and liberties in the twenty-first cen- Resolved, That the House of from 1958 to 1974. He then became the tury. May you have a peaceful and relaxing Representatives— town’s supervisor and remained in that birthday and God bless. (1) recognizes and honors Jack Shea, Olym- position until his retirement in 1983. The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. pic gold medalist in speed skating, for his Jack Shea also served on the execu- many contributions to the Nation and to his LAHOOD). The question is on the mo- tive committee of the 1980 Lake Placid community throughout his life, and for tran- tion offered by the gentleman from scending the sport of speed skating and be- Organizing Committee. He realized his Florida (Mr. WELDON) that the House coming a symbol of athletic talent and a role personal quest to bring the Winter suspend the rules and pass the joint model as a loving husband, father, and back to Lake Placid. resolution, H.J. Res. 82. grandfather; and When speaking about the winter games

VerDate 11-MAY-2000 03:34 Feb 07, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A06FE7.017 pfrm01 PsN: H06PT1 February 6, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H171 held in 1980 at Lake Placid, Mr. Shea the Shea family was the first to have So I am particularly proud and ex- said, ‘‘I felt I would like to accomplish three generations of Winter Olympians. cited about the idea that we have been one more medal, to bring the Olympics Jack’s son Jim participated in three able to come forward today as a body back to Lake Placid.’’ He accomplished skiing competitions at the 1964 Winter to recognize the great achievements of that goal. Olympics in Innsbruck. His grandson, Jack Shea. In a couple of days, Jack Jack Shea was a member of the first Jim Shea, Jr., has qualified for the up- Shea would have been in Salt Lake family with three generations of Olym- coming Salt Lake City games. City lighting the cauldron to begin the pians and, at 91, was the winter games’ Jack Shea’s life was best summed up Winter Olympics. But unfortunately oldest living gold medalist. Mr. Shea by his son Jim who said, ‘‘For 70 years, and sadly, that is not to be what hap- and his wife of 67 years Elizabeth had he was proud to be an Olympian. He pens now. four sons and several grandchildren was the chief of our family and loved What is to happen now, though, as and great-grandchildren. His son, Jim what the Olympics stood for, to pro- his grandson will partici- Shea, Sr., was a Nordic skier in the 1964 mote peace through friendly competi- pate and represent our great Nation in winter games. His grandson, Jim Shea, tion.’’ these winter games, having trained so Jr., will continue this tradition by Mr. Speaker, I, too, am proud to diligently and so hard and learned so competing in the event at the honor this great life today, and I urge many lessons from his grandfather and 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake that we continue to work towards fur- his father, also an Olympian from the City. ther reduction of driving while under 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, The Olympic games were obviously the influence of alcohol so that others that that spirit will continue forward an important part of Jack Shea’s life. may never have their lives taken by a and will be seen by the entire world When the Olympic torch relay came drunk driver. Yes, Jack Shea was a and exemplified in the entire world in through his village on its way to Salt great life, a great soul, a tremendous the competition that is going to be un- Lake City, Mr. Shea carried the flame legacy, and I am pleased to join in hon- dertaken in Salt Lake. So I would call into the Olympic speed skating oval oring him today. on all of our citizens to recognize the Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance where he won his gold medals and ig- accomplishments of Jack Shea by root- of my time. nited the cauldron. Three weeks later ing real hard for Jimmy Shea as he en- Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- at his funeral, his grandson carried deavors to win a medal in the United er, I yield 5 minutes to the distin- States Olympic skeleton team. that same torch. guished gentleman from New York (Mr. As Father J. Michael Gaffney said SWEENEY), the author of this piece of b 1415 about Jack Shea, ‘‘Jack took life and legislation. I would further call on our colleagues made something of it. He had an im- Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, I thank to support this resolution whole- pact. People knew that he lived. That the gentleman. I rise today to pay trib- heartedly as a symbol of our great sup- kind of stuff you can’t kill. It lives for- ute to a great man from my district port for a great man with a great life. ever.’’ and a great friend, Jack Shea. I do so Mr. Speaker, I yield 4 to the gen- Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that proudly as the chief sponsor of this res- tleman from California (Mr. DREIER). the House recognize the dedicated work olution. Mr. DREIER. Mr. Speaker, I thank and outstanding accomplishments of As the previous speakers have noted, my friend for yielding me time. I rise Mr. Jack Shea today and extend condo- Jack Shea was really an American to compliment our distinguished col- lences to his family. He improved the treasure, as are all of the members of league, the gentleman from New York lives of many by not just speaking his family. They have participated so (Mr. SWEENEY), for moving forward about ideals, but by living those ideals greatly and so importantly in the with this very important measure. that he promoted. Olympic movement in the United It was 4 years ago this month that I Mr. Speaker, I urge all Members to States, not just in the United States, had the opportunity to meet Jack support this resolution. but throughout the world. Jack Shea, Shea; and the gentleman from Illinois Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of in 1932, in a real come-from-behind, un- (Mr. DAVIS) and the gentleman from my time. derdog story, captured two Olympic Florida (Mr. WELDON) and the gen- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I speed skating gold medals, and he em- tleman from New York (Mr. SWEENEY) yield myself such time as I may con- bodied the spirit and the will and the have all talked about the fact that 7 sume. determination of the Olympic move- decades ago, exactly 7 decades ago Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to join ment and the goodwill that is projected Jack Shea became the first American with the gentleman from Florida in from that. to win two gold medals. I had known of consideration of this resolution. Jack It is at a very difficult time and a him and had the chance to meet him, Shea was an Olympic gold medalist, very tragic time that we lose Jack as I said, 4 years ago this month. both on and off his ice skates. His Shea. He was 91 years young, but one He had a tremendous impact on me death came just 17 days before we are would not know that. Last week a personally. I know that many of my about to begin another Olympic cele- group of Members of Congress and peo- colleagues remember this well because bration, and we are truly saddened. ple from the administration went up to I suffered for a while after having met However, we are here today to honor a Lake Placid, New York, to participate him because it was Jack Shea who en- great life and a great man. in an annual event that we have, an couraged me to actually take the Skel- John ‘‘Jack’’ Amos Shea was born Olympic challenge that is meant to eton Run at Lake Placid, and it was an September 7, 1910, in Lake Placid, New bring people together, to highlight the experience that I shall never forget. York. By age 3 he was on ice skates, importance of Lake Placid in the And Jim Shea, Sr., Jack’s son, encour- and by age 10 he was already competing Olympic movement in terms of our Na- aged me to simply say I wanted to ride in speed skating. In 1929, while he was tion’s history and what it provides for the Skeleton sled to the team of men still in high school, he won the North us in terms of character, and Jack who were putting us on to the bob sled American speed skating championship. Shea ironically was to be our principal run, but it was Jack Shea who told me In 1930, he captured the title again. speaker at our banquet on Saturday that I should actually take the Skel- Two years later, he honored his home- evening as we recognized the achieve- eton Run. And it was an unbelievable, town of Lake Placid by winning the 500 ments of all of those who participated. an unbelievable experience; and one meter and 1,500 meter events at the Unfortunately, obviously, Jack was un- that I, as I said, shall never forget. Lake Placid Winter Olympics. He again able to be part of that event. But his He was an individual who inspired so honored Lake Placid through his suc- grandson, Jimmy Shea, Jr., broke from many of us, and we have been fortunate cessful efforts to have the 1980 Winter his training, training that is so critical to see that television commercial that Olympics return to Lake Placid. and important at this point, and deliv- has been running in which we could see Jack Shea’s Olympic successes ered a speech on his behalf, as did his how articulate and thoughtful he was. earned him the distinction of becoming son Jim, with the message that we I remember the great interview that the first person in Winter Olympic his- must go on, and that is how Jim Shea I saw just the other day after the trag- tory to earn two gold medals. In fact, wanted it. ic accident that took his life, when he

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Four years ago the Skeleton hears none and, without objection, ap- Culberson Israel Obey Run was not established as an Olympic points the following conferees: Cummings Issa Olver Cunningham Istook Ortiz sport, and I know that it took a valiant From the Committee on the Judici- Davis (CA) Jackson (IL) Osborne effort on behalf of the Shea family and ary, for consideration of the House bill Davis (FL) Jackson-Lee Ose others to ensure that it would be an and the Senate amendment, and modi- Davis (IL) (TX) Otter Davis, Jo Ann Jenkins Owens Olympic sport. And so I just want to fications committed to conference: Deal John Pallone say again, as I did the day after we got Messrs. SENSENBRENNER, HYDE, GEKAS, DeFazio Johnson (CT) Pascrell this news, that our thoughts and pray- COBLE, SMITH of Texas, GALLEGLY, CON- DeGette Johnson (IL) Pastor ers go with the Shea family, although YERS, FRANK, SCOTT, and Ms. BALDWIN. Delahunt Johnson, Sam Paul DeLauro Jones (NC) Payne I know that it is not necessary, be- Provided that Mr. BERMAN is ap- DeLay Jones (OH) Pelosi cause they are so proud, so proud of pointed in lieu of Ms. BALDWIN for con- DeMint Kanjorski Pence their father and grandfather. sideration of section 312 of the Senate Deutsch Kaptur Peterson (MN) I have been privileged over the past 4 Diaz-Balart Keller Peterson (PA) amendment, and modifications com- Dicks Kelly Petri years to call the Shea family friends, mitted to conference. Dingell Kennedy (MN) Phelps and I do want to say that I hope very From the Committee on Energy and Doggett Kennedy (RI) Pickering much that Jimmy is a big winner when Commerce, for consideration of sec- Dooley Kerns Pitts Doolittle Kildee Platts we see at the end of this week the tions 2203 through 2206, 2208, 2210, 2801, Doyle Kilpatrick Pombo Olympic games begin. And I know it is 2901 through 2911, 2951, 4005, and title Dreier Kind (WI) Pomeroy set for the 20th and 21st, our colleague, VIII of the Senate amendment, and Duncan King (NY) Portman the gentleman from New York (Mr. Dunn Kingston Price (NC) modifications committed to con- Edwards Kirk Pryce (OH) SWEENEY) has told me; and I can hardly ference: Messrs. TAUZIN, BILIRAKIS, and Ehlers Kleczka Putnam wait, whether I am there or watching DINGELL. Ehrlich Knollenberg Quinn it on television, to see that wonderful From the Committee on Education Emerson Kolbe Radanovich Engel Kucinich Rahall victory; and we know that no one, no and the Workforce, for consideration of English LaFalce Ramstad one will be enjoying seeing Jimmy sections 2207, 2301, 2302, 2311, 2321 Eshoo LaHood Rangel Shea take that Skeleton Run more through 2324, and 2331 through 2334 of Etheridge Lampson Regula than Jack Shea. Evans Langevin Rehberg the Senate amendment, and modifica- Everett Lantos Reyes Mr. WELDON of Florida. Mr. Speak- tions committed to conference: Messrs. Farr Largent Reynolds er, I yield myself such time as I may HOEKSTRA, CASTLE, and GEORGE MILLER Fattah Larsen (WA) Rivers consume. of California. Ferguson Larson (CT) Rodriguez Filner Latham Roemer Mr. Speaker, I again congratulate There was no objection. Flake LaTourette Rogers (KY) the distinguished gentleman from New Fletcher Leach Rogers (MI) f York (Mr. SWEENEY) for introducing Foley Levin Rohrabacher this resolution and working so hard to Forbes Lewis (CA) Ros-Lehtinen RECOGNIZING THE 91ST BIRTHDAY Ford Lewis (GA) Ross bring it to the floor. I also want to OF RONALD REAGAN Frank Lewis (KY) Rothman thank the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Gallegly Linder Roybal-Allard BURTON), chairman of the Committee The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Ganske Lipinski Royce on Government Reform, and the gen- pending business is the question of sus- Gekas LoBiondo Rush pending the rules and passing the joint Gephardt Lofgren Ryun (KS) tleman from California (Mr. WAXMAN), Gibbons Lowey Sabo the ranking member, for expediting its resolution, H.J. Res. 82. Gilchrest Lucas (KY) Sanchez consideration. The Clerk read the title of the joint Gillmor Lucas (OK) Sandlin resolution. Gilman Lynch Sawyer I ask all Members to support this res- Gonzalez Maloney (CT) Saxton olution to express our condolences on The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Goode Maloney (NY) Schaffer Jack Shea’s death and honor his life question is on the motion offered by Goodlatte Manzullo Schakowsky and achievements. the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Gordon Markey Schiff WELDON) that the House suspend the Goss Mascara Schrock Mr. Speaker, I have no further re- Graham Matheson Scott quests for time, and I yield back the rules and pass the joint resolution, H.J. Granger Matsui Sensenbrenner balance of my time. Res. 82, on which the yeas and nays are Graves McCarthy (MO) Serrano ordered. Green (TX) McCarthy (NY) Sessions The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. Green (WI) McCollum Shadegg LAHOOD). The question is on the mo- The vote was taken by electronic de- Greenwood McCrery Shays tion offered by the gentleman from vice, and there were—yeas 408, nays 0, Grucci McGovern Sherman Florida (Mr. WELDON) that the House answered ‘‘present’’ 4, not voting 23, as Gutierrez McHugh Sherwood follows: Gutknecht McInnis Shimkus suspend the rules and agree to the reso- Hall (OH) McIntyre Shows lution, H. Res. 340. [Roll No. 11] Hall (TX) McKeon Shuster The question was taken; and (two- YEAS—408 Hansen McKinney Simmons Harman McNulty Simpson thirds having voted in favor thereof) Abercrombie Berry Camp Hart Meehan Skeen the rules were suspended and the reso- Ackerman Biggert Cannon Hastert Meek (FL) Skelton lution was agreed to. Aderholt Bilirakis Cantor Hastings (FL) Meeks (NY) Smith (MI) A motion to reconsider was laid on Akin Bishop Capito Hastings (WA) Menendez Smith (NJ) Allen Blumenauer Capps Hayes Mica Smith (TX) the table. Andrews Blunt Capuano Hayworth Millender- Smith (WA) f Armey Boehlert Cardin Hefley McDonald Snyder Baca Bonilla Carson (IN) Herger Miller, Dan Solis APPOINTMENT OF CONFEREES ON Bachus Bonior Carson (OK) Hill Miller, Gary Souder H.R. 2215, 21ST CENTURY DE- Baird Boozman Castle Hilleary Miller, George Spratt Baker Borski Chabot PARTMENT OF JUSTICE APPRO- Hilliard Miller, Jeff Stearns Baldacci Boswell Chambliss Hinchey Mink Stenholm PRIATIONS AUTHORIZATION ACT Baldwin Boucher Clay Hinojosa Mollohan Strickland Ballenger Boyd Clayton Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speak- Hobson Moore Stump Barcia Brady (PA) Clement Hoeffel Moran (KS) Stupak er, I ask unanimous consent to take Barr Brady (TX) Clyburn Hoekstra Moran (VA) Sununu from the Speaker’s table the bill (H.R. Barrett Brown (FL) Coble Holden Morella Sweeney 2215) to authorize appropriations for Bartlett Brown (OH) Collins Holt Murtha Tancredo Barton Brown (SC) Combest Honda Myrick Tanner the Department of Justice for fiscal Bass Bryant Condit Hooley Nadler Tauscher year 2002, and for other purposes, with Becerra Burr Conyers Horn Napolitano Tauzin a Senate amendment thereto, disagree Bentsen Burton Cooksey Houghton Neal Taylor (MS) Bereuter Buyer Costello to the Senate amendment and agree to Hoyer Nethercutt Taylor (NC) Berkley Callahan Cox Hulshof Ney Terry the conference asked by the Senate. Berman Calvert Coyne

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