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INSTITUTIONAL PERJURY So the information on the 728,000 weapons ies, memoranda, correspondence, et cetera, that are in the data base has to be 100 per­ admiring the problem. The only thing missing cent accurate. Like I told you before, we tes­ was any attempt to correct the problem, or to HON. DAVID RJNDERBURK tify in court and, of course, our certifi­ OF NORTH CAROLINA cations testify to that, too, when we're not reveal it to anyone outside the agency.s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physically there to testify, that we are 100 Justice has now commenced the painful Friday, August 2, 1996 percent accurate. chore of advising every NF A defendant in the How bad was the error rate in the country of the situation. It did this with a re­ Mr. FUNDERBURK. Mr. Speaker, on Octo­ NFR&TR? Busey again: cent mass mailing by U.S. attorneys to de­ ber 18, 1995, Thomas A. Busey, then Chief of When I first came in a year ago, our error fense lawyers and def end ants of relevant the National Firearms Act Branch of the Bu­ rate was between 49 and 50 percent, so you BA TF documents, including the Busey tran­ reau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms-here­ can imagine what the accuracy of the script. after BATF-made a videotaped training pres­ NFRTR could be, if your error rate's 49 to 50 The direct consequences of this institutional entation to BATF headquarters personnel dur­ percent. perjury are just now beginning to occur. In ing a rollcall training session. Rollcall training Does anyone recall the phrase, "Hey, close Newport News, VA, on May 21, 1996, U.S. is weekly or periodic in-house training for enough for government work"? District Judge John A. MacKenzie, after re­ BA TF officials-a routine show and tell where­ Consider this matter in its starkest terms: a viewing the Busey transcript, promptly dis­ by bureaucrats learn about each other's duties senior BATF official lecturing other senior missed five counts of an indictment charging and functions. BA TF officials at BA TF national headquarters John D. Leasure with possession of machine­ Busey's National Firearms Act Branch ad­ in Washington, DC, declares openly and with­ guns not registered to him.6 Leasure, a Class ministers the National Firearms Act of 1934,* out apparent embarrassment or hesitation that II NFA manufacturer, had received BATF the taxation and regulatory scheme governing BATF officers testifying under oath in Fed­ transfer approval for the five guns, but then machineguns, silencers, short-barreled rifles eral-and State-courts have routinely per­ decided to void the transfers and keep the and shotguns, destructive devices, and so jured themselves about the accuracy ·of official guns, as he was legally permitted to do. He forth. In his capacity of NFA Branch, Chief government records in order to send gun-own­ promptly faxed the voided forms 3 to NFA Busey was the official custodian of the Na­ ing citizens to prison and/or deprive them of Branch.8 tional Firearms Registration and Transfer their property. Just who is the criminal in these BATF subsequently raided Leasure and Record-hereafter NFR& TR-mandated by 26 cases? charged him with illegally possessing the five u.s.c. § 5841. All this was too brazen for even some BATF NFA firearms which, according to the Busey's presentation was anything but nor­ officials to stomach. Acting on tips from sev­ NFR&TR, were registered to someone else. mal, routine, or customary. In describing the eral BA TF officials-there are honest men and The Government ignored the fact that on the NFR&TR, Busey made the startling revelation women in government, even in BATF-1 date Lea Sure said he voided the transfers that officials under his supervision routinely promptly filed a Freedom of Information Act 4 there was a 21-minute call on his toll records perjure themselves when testifying in court demand precisely describing the Busey tape. from his fax number to NFA Branch's fax num­ about the accuracy of the NFR&TR. The first reaction was predictable. After re­ ber-at a time when he could have had no Every prosecution and forfeiture action viewing the incriminating tape, BATF officials idea he would one day be prosecuted for con­ brought by the United States and involving an discussed whether they could get away with tinuing to possess the guns. Rather, the pros­ allegedly unregistered NFA firearm requires destroying it. Wiser heads prevailed; obviously ecution produced NFA Branch firearms spe­ testimony under oath by a duly authorized any outsider who knew of the tape probably cialist Gary Schaible to testify as custodian of custodian of the NFR&TR that after a diligent would learn of its destruction-and I would the NFR&TR that the Government's official search of the official records of which he/she have. Or perhaps all the official shredders records did not show any voided transfers and . is custodian, no record of the registration of were on the loan to the White House. the firearm in question was found-or was therefore Leasure was in illegal possession of After much toeing and froing with a dis­ 9 found but showed a different registrant than mayed Department of Justice a transcript of the guns. the person being prosecuted.2 An alternative the Busey tape was sent to me in February In essence Schaible was testifying that "We method of proving the same facts is by admis­ 1996. The Department of Justice was dis­ can't find an official record and therefore the sion into evidence of a certified copy under of­ mayed because the Busey tape was clearly defendant is guilty." What we now know is ficial Treasury Department seal of a similar Brady material. Every defense lawyer knows that Schaible should have testified that "We written declaration by the custodian.3 This is a that under the Supreme Court's 1963 decision can't find half our records-even when we critical element of the Government's proof, in Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83, the govern­ know they're there-and therefore we're not and, according to Busey, occurred 880 times ment is required in all criminal prosecutions to sure if anyone is guilty." in 1995 alone, presumably fiscal year 1995. provide the defense, in advance of trial, with The Government's case was not aided Busey began his rollcall presentation by ac­ any evidence tending to show the defendant's when Schaible was forced to admit on cross­ knowledging that "Our first and main respon­ innocence. Failure to do so can result in dis­ examination that two NFA Branch examiners sibility is to make accurate entries and to missal of an indictment, reversal of a convic­ were recently transferred because they had maintain accuracy of the NFRTR." Moments tion, or other sanctions. Willful failure to been caught shredding NFA registration docu­ later Busey makes the astonishing statement produce Brady material can constitute con­ ments in order to avoid having to work on that "when we testify in court, we testify that tempt of court, professional misconduct or them.10 Note that they were transferred. Not the data base is 100 percent accurate. That's even a crime. disciplined. Not fired. Not prosecuted. Not de­ what we testify to, and we will always testify The Busey tape was clearly exculpatory and stroyed in place. Transferred. Just who is the to that. As you probably well know, that may clearly implicated every National Firearms Act criminal in these cases? not be 100 percent true." prosecution and forfeiture in living memory. It is too early to predict how many new Busey then goes on for several minutes de­ Worse yet, Busey was only the tip of the ice­ trials, appeals and habeas corpus actions will scribing the types of errors which creep into berg. When the fog had cleared Justice result from this affair. Also of importance is the the NFR&TR and then repeats his damning learned that the NFR&TR inaccuracy problem number of convicted felons presently suffering admission: had been the subject of internal BA TF discus­ legal disabilities 11 from flawed firearms con­ sion since at least 1979. BATF's files were re­ victions and what effect the Busey disclosures *Footnotes at end of article. plete with minutes of meetings, statistical stud- will have on their situation.

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which are not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21669 The indirect consequences of BA TF's con­ some impressive sticker prices, are also forfeit 1f SUB-ACUTE CARE AT NURSING used in any violation of the NFA. See 26 U.S.C. duct will not be so readily apparent but are po­ §5872. HOMES tentially devastating. All across the country as­ io We are left to conjecture where the NFA Branch sistant U.S. attorneys, U.S. district judges, and shredder is located in relation to its fax machine. HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL other Federal and local law enforcement offi­ 11 In addition to the loss of civil rights imposed on OF NEW YORK cials are going to learn what most defense convicted felons by the laws of most States. felons permanently lose the right under federal law to pos­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lawyers and gun dealers have known for years sess firearms, as well as being potentially debarred and what the aftermath of Waco and Ruby from service in the armed forces. civil employment Friday, August 2, 1996 Ridge starkly illustrated: BA TF officers and in government. receiving security clearances. bid­ ding on Federal contracts, etc. Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, with more people agents lie, dissemble, and cover up on an in­ living longer in our country, the care of the el­ stitutionalized basis. These are not aberra­ derly ill is a growing concern. A new type of tions; they are an institutional ethic, an organi­ care among nursing homes and health care zational way of life. Just who is the criminal in GOOD HUNTING, TIM PIFHER providers is called sub-acute care and is for these cases? otherwise seriously ill people needing such Lawyers and defendants in NF A cases who treatments as ventilator support, respiratory have not received the Busey package from the care, complex IV therapy, peritoneal dialysis, U.S. attorney should be making prompt de­ HON. JAMFS A. BARCIA and pain management. mands-both for the package and for an ex­ OF MICHIGAN For relatively brief stays, these patients can planation of why it was not timely produced. I be given constant and detailed attention in a am acting as an informal clearing house for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nursing home to curtail overcrowding at hos­ these matters. Those lawyers or dealers with Friday, August 2, 1996 questions or problems, or with new informa­ pitals. The Split Rock Nursing Home and the tion, involving the Busey phenomenon, or its Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, many people fail continuing aftermath, are invited to contact me Eastchester Park Nursing Home, both in the to appreciate the true therapeutic value of Bronx, are initiating this type of care, a first in at (910) 282-6024. hunting. It sharpens the senses. It challenges [The author is a retired U.S. Department of the New York City area. Both facilities, which the mind. It hones skills. For many people, have 440 beds and are owned by the Justice lawyer and a retired colonel in the ma­ hunting is the best activity that there can be. rine Corps Reserve practicing firearms law in Zelmanowicz family, have been operating for Tim Pifher, who has served for 2 years as the 25 years and 30 years respectively. Greensboro, NC. He is a 1959 graduate of the president of the Flint regional chapter of Safari University of Kentucky and a 1962 graduate of They can provide this care for less than the Club International is such an individual. the UK College of Law, where he was note cost in hospitals, saving money and other re­ editor of the Kentucky Law Journal. He is a What is particularly special about Tim sources for the more gravely ill. It also makes life member of the NRA and holds BATF in Pifher's devout interest in hunting and the ac­ life and treatment easier for these patients and minimum high regard.] tivities of Safari Club International is that he is their families to have this type of treatment in FOOTNOTES thought to be physically challenged. Tim has the usually friendlier confines of a nursing 1 Public Law No. 474, ch. 757. 48 Stat. 1236-1240 (Act never stricken me as limited in any way. He home. of June 26, 1934), 26 U.S.C. §§1132-1132q; as amended makes the most of each day and each activity. The Split Rock and the Eastchester Nursing by Act of April 10, 1936, ch. 169, 49 Stat. 1192; as cod1- And he consistently obtains recognition for his Homes are accredited and progressive long­ f1ed by chap. 736. Act of August 16. 1954 (Internal Revenue Code of 1954). 68A Stat. 721-729; as amended accomplishments. term care facilities serving the diverse commu­ nities of the northeastern Bronx. by Public Law No. 85-a59, Title II. §203. 72 Stat. 1427, Tim has been named the "Special Hunter of 1428 (Act of September 2. 1958); as amended by Public I want to use this opportunity to congratulate the Year" by the Detroit chapter of the club. Law No. 86-478, §§1-3, 74 Stat. 149 (Act of June 1, Naomi Zelmanowicz, M.D., Abe Zelmanowicz, 1960); as amended by Public Law No. 90--618, Title II. He has also been named "Special Hunter of and Rebecca Rich for the years they have §201, 82 Stat. 1227-1235 (Act of October 22, 1968); as the Year" by Safari Club International. This amended by Public Law No. 94-455, 90 Stat. 1834 (Act spent making life more worth living for the el­ honor is given only to those individuals who of October 4. 1976); as amended by Public Law No. 99- derly in the Bronx. 308, § 109, 100 Stat. 449, 460 (Act of May 19, 1986); and have out-of-the-ordinary achievement in the as amended by Public Law No. 100-203, 101 Stat. 1330 sport of trophy hunting, including those individ­ (Act of December 22. 1987); Internal Revenue Code of 1986, Title 26 United States Code. ch. 53, 26 U.S.C. uals who have persevered against physical SALUTING RECENT GRADUATES §§5801-5872 Title II of the Gun Control Act of 1968). limitations despite overwhelming odds. OF GENERAL EDUCATION DE­ 2 See Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 27 and GREE PROGRAM Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 44. See also rules Many of us here know Safari Club Inter­ 803(8), 901 (b)(7). 902(1 ), (2), (4), and 1005 of the Federal national because of its efforts to conserve Rules of Evidence. 3Ibid. wildlife, protect hunters, and educate people. HON. LOUIS STOKES 45 u.s.c. §552. These national and international goals are OF OHIO 5 The first rule of a bureaucrat is "Never disturb a · achieved only through the dedicated local ef­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES body at rest." The second, •·If I don't do anything, forts of individuals like Tim Pifher who take I can't do anything wrong." The third, " When in Friday, August 2, 1996 doubt, mumble." · their membership in the club seriously. Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 6 United States v. Leasure, Criminal No. 4:95CR54 An avid sportsman, Tim has served as a (E.D. Va. Newport News Div.). salute the men and women in Ohio's 11th 7 " Special Occupational Taxpayers" under 26 speaker for many outdoor clubs and disability Congressional District who have recently com­ U.S.C. §5801 fall into one of three categories: Class groups. He has testified at State Senate hear­ pleted their General Education Degrees III dealers can possess. sell. and transfer NF A fire­ ings for crossbows for the disabled. He has arms; class II manufacturers can, 1n addition, manu­ [GED]. This honor confers on them the facture and register them; class I importers can, in served as an archery and airgun instructor for equivalence of a high school diploma, which is addition to all the foregoing, import them. All SOTs various Cub Scout camps, and been involved an important stepping stone to future success. are also required to possess Federal firearms li­ with the Tall Pine Council of the Boy Scouts This degree will enjoin them with the hundreds censes, which themselves come in six different clas­ of America. He also is a past vice president of sifications. Throw in the import and exports licenses of thousands of GED recipients who have and permits required, the various taxes imposed, Outdoors Forever's Outdoor Disability Aware­ completed this program over its 54-year exist­ and the State and local licensing and registration ness effort. ence. schemes involved, the mandatory recordkeeping re­ quired, and the shipping and transportation limita­ Tim, his wife Sandy, and his son Matt, all These students of the Cleveland Heights­ tions concerned. and you have a lawyer's paradise. deserve recognition for setting the example University Heights school district have a wide 8 BATF forms 3 are used to authorize tax-exempt that the only limit which matters is that which range of ages and future plans. Many of them dealer-to-dealer transfers are to reregister the nre­ arm(s) involved to the transferee. There are numer­ we place upon ourselves. If we act unlimited, are pursuing further education at the college ous other transfer and registration forms used de­ we are unlimited. Mr. Speaker, I urge you and or vocational school level. Several may now pending upon the nature of the transaction. the sta­ all of our colleagues to join me in congratulat­ pursue opportunities in the working world with tus of the parties involved. and the type of firearm ing Tim Pifher on his accomplishments, and their new degrees. Others will continue their and its origin. 9Violations of the NFA are all 10-year, Sl0.000 felo­ wishing him the very best for the year to lives with the satisfaction of fulfilling the stand­ nies. See 26 U.S.C. §5871. NFA firearms. which carry come. ards of our rigorous school system. 21670 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 These. GED's represent the culmination of tation of scientific apparatus into the United I request that a copy of the article which ap­ many hours of hard work, commitment, and States, if used by U.S. approved institutions peared in the Daily Post-Athenian be placed in motivation. I am also proud to note the contin­ for educational, scientific, and cultural pur­ the RECORD at this point. I would like to call ued support of the adult basic literary edu­ poses. it to the attention of my colleagues and other cation teachers, staff, and volunteers through­ The problem which has raised this issue in­ readers of the RECORD. out the community who gave their time and volves two large optical telescopes now under talents to prepare students for the demanding construction in Hawaii and Chile. The Gemini GED course. International Telescope Project, managed by Mr. Speaker, the GED program continues to the Association of Universities in Astronomy IN HONOR OF AMERICORPS GRAD­ bring pride and self-esteem to young adults [AURA], involves the United States, the United UATES FROM THE UNION CITY and older students. These students have in­ Kingdom, Canada, Chile, Argentina, and DAY CARE PROGRAM vested valuable time to obtain a crucial level Brazil. The U.S. Customs Service has nar­ of education that can help open doors to op­ rowly defined the words "scientific instruments portunity. I extend my warmest wishes to or apparatus" not to include components of HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ these determined men and women, and ask these instruments or apparatus. my colleagues to join me in wishing them all The telescopes contain several components, OF NEW JERSEY the best in their future endeavors. I ask that one of which is an eight meter mirror which IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their names now be entered into the CON­ was manufactured in the United States. The GRESSIONAL RECORD. mirrors were shipped to France for polishing Friday, August 2, 1996 Jason Franklin, 1992 Green Road, Cleve­ before being returned to Hawaii and Chile for Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today land, OH. final assembly. The U.S. Customs Service ini­ to pay tribute to an industrious group of indi­ Ashirah Goldman, (helped tutor other stu­ tially contended that the mirror was a compo­ viduals, the 1995-96 participants in the dents, also), 1643 Rydalmount Road, Cleve­ nent and that components are not eligible for land, OH. AmeriCorps Program of the Union City Day Marcia Green, 16321 Greyton Road, Cleve­ duty-free entry. Chile, however, is not charging duties on the mirror destined for there. Follow­ Care Program, Inc. and the Urban League of land, OH. Hudson County who have chosen the selfless Aaron Gundersen, 1284 Argonne Road, ing requests from Members of Cong.ress and Cleveland, OH. the administration, the U.S. Customs Service path of service to the community. A com­ Kaiser Hamelin, Jr., 20221 Blackfoot Drive, finally agreed to allow the duty-free import of mencement ceremony for these graduates will Euclid, OH. the mirror, because it ruled that the mirror in­ be held on August 5 at the Urban Starting Martha Jane Johnson, 19590 Euclid Avenue, volved the essence of the telescopes. How­ Points in Jersey City, NJ. Euclid, OH. ever, there are several other major compo­ Susan Johnson, 1556 Ansel Road, Cleve­ This joyous occasion marks the culmination land, OH. nents of the telescope that should receive duty of a extensive training program which pre­ Aron G. Kurlander, 3496 Bendemeer Road, free status. Separate legislation (H.R. 3951) pares these men ·and women for careers at­ Cleveland, OH. has also been introduced to allow favorable tending to the needs of the children in their Sarah Levensen, 14254 Cedar Road, Cleve­ treatment of these components. communities. When our honorees first entered land, OH. While demonstrated by the difficulties en­ the AmeriCorps Program, their expectations of Anna Lippman, 1411 Dill Road, Cleveland, countered with the Gemini International Tele­ success were modest. However, the edu­ OH. scope Project, this bill addresses the broader Ellen Morrison, 931 Helmsdale Road, Cleve- cational experiences gained over the past year land, OH. problem of the interpretation of the words "in­ struments or apparatus" by the U.S. Customs have tremendously increased their personal Angelo Nyiri, 1195 Monarch, Cleveland, OH. determination to handle any obstacle they may Kim Ottino, 1549 Temple, Cleveland, OH. Service. This bill states that separable compo­ Joseph Paszko, 4495 Ammon Road, Cleve- nents shall be included under the definition of face. land, OH. "instruments or apparatus" and shall thus be The 1995-96 graduating AmeriCorps class Sarah Radcliffe, 2940 Washington Blvd., eligible for duty-free import into the United consist of 22 dedicated individuals, including: Cleveland, OH. States under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule Sabrina Arnold, Alberto Canal, Judith Concep­ Arlana Robinson, 14009 Northfield Avenue, Cleveland, OH. of the United States. This bill will ensure that cion, Yesenia Flores, Doreen Griffin, Waynette Solomon Rogers, Jr., 2452 Warrensville the United States fulfills the intent of the Flor­ Harris, Luis Hernandez, Maria Hernandez, Center Road, Cleveland, OH. ence Agreement. Tawanda Holmes, LaToya Leak, April Lewis, Omar Santos, 13709 Blenheim, Cleveland, Brandi McCrea, Darcel McRae, Frank Meloi, OH. Nicole Myrick, Lydia Nieves, Aida Paredes, April Sellers, 11911 Browning Avenue, TRIBUTE TO JUDGE MAYO Cleveland, OH. MASHBURN Abdullah Payton, Dellar Reid, Wilma Sanchez, Carl Sims, 1687 Belmar Road, Cleveland, Yolanda Seruya, and Mylove Tetterton. The OH. HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. unique contributions these people will make in Stacy Spetrino, 995 Evangeline, Cleveland, their neighborhoods will have an impact for OH. OF TENNESSEE generations to come. Nellie Thomas, 1622 Coventry Road, Cleve­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Something as complex an undertaking as land, OH. Friday, August 2, 1996 Devorah Weisz, 3501 Bendemeer Road, the AmeriCorps Program of the Urban League Cleveland, OH. Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, Judge Mayo of Hudson County is never accomplished Mashburn, a great Tennessee judge, recently through the efforts of one person. This particu­ passed away. lar program has been successful due to the INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 3952 Judge Mashburn presided as a Criminal efforts of Elnora Watson, president and chief Court judge in McMinn County and the rest of executive officer and her staff headed by di­ HON. ROBERTS. WALKER the 10 Judicial District over the past decade. rector of the program Diane Fuller, Luis OF PENNSYLVANIA While Judge Mashburn was described as a Mendez, Jeffrey, Lischin, Eloisa Lacson, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES "no nonsense" judge who was to the point, he Richard Blas. They are exceptional community was also a man who went out of his way to leaders. Friday, August 2, 1996 help people. Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, today we are in­ Judge Mashburn was one of the most re­ The AmeriCorps graduates of the Union City troducing a bill to broaden the interpretation of spected citizens in east Tennessee and was Day Care Program exemplify the true meaning language contained in the Florence Agree­ loved by many people. A close friend, Dr. Bill of community service. For their outstanding ment, a multilateral international agreement re­ Trotter was quoted in the Daily Post-Athenian work and leadership, I ask my colleagues to garding the importation of educational, sci­ saying, "Our community will miss him both as join me in honoring these wonderful individ­ entific, and cultural materials. Signed by the a judge and a man who served the community uals. I am proud to have this valuable endeav­ United States, it allows for the duty-free impor- in many ways." or operating within my district. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21671 INTRODUCTION OF THE FCC workers. Further, it will stir industry investment Public Transit Association has for the past 20 MODERNIZATION ACT OF 1996 and innovation that will only benefit consumers years been ably represent by attorney James in the long run. Dunn who has a stellar record of achievement HON. JACK FIEIDS Mr. Speaker, I am happy to have my good in the area of transportation. Jim Dunn started in public interest matters OF TEXAS friend, Mr. DINGELL, join me as an original co­ the way many accomplished people have: as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sponsor of the legislation. It is my hope that we can move this bill quickly through the legis­ a staff person. In his case, · he served the Friday, August 2, 1996 lative process and make it law. I urge all Michigan Senate Transportation Committee for Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, in Feb­ Members to support this bill. several years in the 1970's. His accomplish­ ruary of this year, we passed, and the Presi­ ment allowed him to merit appointment by dent signed, the most sweeping change to our Governor Milliken in 1978 to the Michigan Nation's telecommunications laws in over 62 H.R. 3816, 1997 ENERGY AND WATER Transportation Needs Study Committee, and years-the Telecommunications Act of 1996, APPROPRIATIONS BILL later by the Speaker of the House and the ma­ Public Law 104-104. jority leader to the legislative ad hoc task force Earlier this Congress, I promised that after HON. DAVID E. SKAGGS on transportation financing. His learned capa­ we finished rewriting our telecommunicatiqns OF COLORADO bilities allow him to serve as an adjunct pro­ laws the Subcommittee on Telecommuni­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fessor for Transportation Law at Thomas cations and Finance would then focus its ef­ Cooley Law School in Lansing. Friday, August 2, 1996 forts on downsizing and reducing unnecessary Along with these activities, since 1976 Jim underbrush at the Federal Communications Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, when the Dunn has been with the Michigan Public Commission. Today, I introduce the FCC Mod­ House debated the 1997 energy and water Transportation Association, where he has par­ ernization Act of 1996 for just that purpose. appropriations bill, I voted against an amend­ ticipated in the .development of public transit Mr. Speaker, the FCC Modernization Act of ment to kill funding for the Animas La Plata administrative legislation and funding propos­ 1996 is not an effort to revolutionize the tele­ project, in Colo.rado and New Mexico. I want als. As an individual who has worked with him communications industry. We already did that, the RECORD to reflect my reasons for that as a member of the Michigan State House, and the industry and the Commission are still vote. · the Michigan State Senate, and now as a feeling the effects of our changes. In fact, yes­ Current law and legal agreements link the Member of Congress particularly in my capac­ terday the Commission adopted its report and Animas La Plata project to settlement of long­ ity as a member of the Transportation and In­ order to implement the centerpiece of the standing Ute Indian water rights claims. These frastructure Committee, I can tell you that Jim 1996 act-bringing competition to the local claims must be honored. The Federal Govern­ Dunn has always conducted himself in a thor­ telephone market. The Commission has been ment must fulfill this obligation to native Ameri­ oughly professional manner. He has always working long and hard on this proposal, and I cans. Voting now simply to kill the project provided information that could be relied upon am interested in seeing their results. would signal a default on that obligation, and in critical situations. The FCC Modernization Act of 1996, in­ I do not see that as a constructive or respon­ It is no surprise to anyone that his argu­ stead, is about further reducing the regulatory sible step to take. ments are always on target, with his having burdens on a competitive industry and stream­ I am aware of the serious environmental been trained at the U.S. Army Artillery and lining the operations of the Commission. More and other problems of the project. That's why Missile Officer Candidate School. That dis­ important, this bill is about asking the Com­ both last year and again this year, I made cipline helps him recognize the objective, com­ mission to plan for the future-the future of sure the legislative history of the appropria­ pute the proper solution, and implement the the Commission in a competitive world. Spe­ tions bills clearly showed that all environ­ response most effectively. cifically, section 2 of the bill requires the Com­ mental laws will continue to apply to the I have had the good fortune to work with mission to prepare and submit a detailed re­ project. There's been no decision on the ade­ many skilled individuals during my time in pub­ port to Congress on exactly what the Commis­ quacy of the latest supplemental environ­ lic office. I rank James Dunn among the best. sion should look like once the 1996 act is im­ mental impact statement about the project, Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col­ plemented. and I believe that there almost certainly will be leagues to join me in wishing him the very Mr. Speaker, a fully competitive marketplace a court challenge of that decision, whichever best on his anniversary of representation, and will ultimately decrease the role of a Federal way it goes. Even with continued funding for wishing him every success in the years to regulator. In my opinion, competition, if we the project, the environmental and other ques­ come. have done our jobs right, should develop very, tions about it have to be and will be ad­ very quickly. Section 2 forces the Commission dressed and resolved-one way or another­ to prepare for the moment when markets are before any significant construction can start. HONORING NELLIE A. THORNTON ruled by competition rather than by regulation; Nonetheless, I think all parties should recog­ it asks the important questions before that mo­ nize that the House vote against funding HON. ELIOT L ENGEL ment is upon us. Animas La Plata in 1997 clearly signals that OF NEW YORK This bill also reduces what I call the regu­ it's increasingly unlikely that the project as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES latory underbrush, those provisions of tele­ now designed can be built or can assure reso­ Friday, August 2, 1996 communications law that no longer are appli­ lution of the Indian water rights claims. The cable in an information age. For example, this time has arrived for serious exploration of Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Nellie A. Thornton bill would eliminate the requirement that tele­ other ways to achieve that objective and to ful­ was a wonderful person who labored long and phone companies file every contract, agree­ fill that commitment, ways that will be less hard for her community and the people in it. ment, or arrangement with another telephone problematic in terms of both environmental Her influence and good works spread beyond company with the Commission, section 4. In­ and money costs. the borders of Mount Vernon, where she lived stead, my bill retains the Commission's au­ and taught, to being named as one of the 100 thority to file such information when it deems most influential black leaders in the Nation. necessary. Thus, the bill eliminates an unnec­ JIM DUNN: TWENTY YEARS AND She was the first black woman principal to essary provision of law without harming the COUNTING be hired in Mount Vernon, NY, and she served Commission's ability to protect the public inter­ as a principal there for 22 years. She was the est, convenience, and necessity. HON. J~ A. BARCIA organizer and first president of the Greater The FCC Modernization Act of 1996 is an­ OF MICHIGAN Hudson Valley Chapter of Links, Inc., where other step forward in this Congress' effort to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES she was instrumental in organizing a program prepare for a competitive telecommunications to bring children to visit parents in the Bedford market. I believe that providing further regu­ Friday, August 2, 1996 Hills Correctional Center. latory relief to our Nation's fast growing, most Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, there is no sub­ As a member of the Grace Baptist Church, important sector will help create more high­ stitute for experience when we want to get a she was selected by the church to the Wall of technology, high-paying jobs for American job done, and get it done right. The Michigan Honor for her faithfulness and dedication. She 21672 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 was also invited to the signing of the 1991 has been compassionate and strong. He is The present problem involved two large op­ Civil Rights bill by then President Bush and by highly respected by the bench and bar and tical telescopes now under construction in Ha­ President Clinton to his Inauguration. The city leaves a legacy of excellence as a judge. Carl waii and Chile. The Gemini International Tele­ of Mount Vernon declared March 29, 1989, as has been a role model for young lawyers and scope Project, managed by the Association of Nellie Thornton Day. he has really enjoyed being a judge. Universities in Astronomy [AURA], involves the She is especially missed by her husband, Mr. Speaker, Judge Character is a veteran United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Daniel Thornton, and their children, Danielle of the United States Army, having served in Chile, Argentina, and Brazil. The telescopes and Gabrielle, and by all of us who know of the Korean war. He is a past president of the the great work she has done. To further honor National Bar Association and a member of the contain several major components, one of her memory, Mount Vernon is renaming a American Bar Association. Other memberships which is an 8-meter mirror which was manu­ school in her honor and on May 29, 1996, will include the World Association of Lawyers, factured in the United States. The mirrors officially open the Nellie Arzelia Thornton Ele­ American Trial Lawyers Association, National were shipped to France for polishing before mentary School. What she has done is an in­ Conference of Black Lawyers, and the Cuya­ being returned to Hawaii and Chile for final as­ spiration to all who want to further the goal of hoga County Bar Association, just to name a sembly. The U.S. Customs Service initially making America a truly equal home for all its few. contended that the mirror was a component peoples. Her name and her spirit lives on, and In addition to his judicial duties, Judge Char­ and that components are not eligible for duty­ for this we should all be thankful. acter is an integral part of the Cleveland com­ free entry. Chile, however, is not charging du­ munity. He is active in the Cleveland NAACP, ties on the mirror destined for there. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the Ohio Commis­ A SPECIAL SALUTE TO JUDGE sion on Racial Fairness, the American Legion, Following requests from Members of Con­ CARL J. CHARACTER and the University Hospital Board of Trustees. gress and the administration, the U.S. Cus­ I am also proud to note his membership in the toms Service finally agreed to allow the duty­ HON. LOUIS STOKES Emmanuel Baptist Church. free import of the mirror, because it ruled that OF OHIO Mr. Speaker, throughout his career, Judge the mirror involved the essence of the tele­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Character has been recognized for his dedica­ scopes. However, there are several other Friday, August 2, 1996 tion and commitment to public service. He re­ major components of the telescope that ceived the Distinguished Service Award from should also receive duty-free status. Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay trib­ the Judicial Council of the National Bar Asso­ ute to the Honorable Carl J. Character, judge ciation. In addition, he received the organiza­ This bill addresses the specific problem of the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas tion's Presidential Award and C. Francis Straf­ being faced by the Gemini International Tele­ Court. Judge Character will be retiring from ford Award. Judge Character has been named scope Project by allowing the duty-free impor­ the Court in January, 1997. As he prepares to "Father of the Year" by the Teen Father Pro­ tation of major components of the telescope depart his post, plans are underway for spe­ gram. Further, he received special recognition now under construction in Hawaii. The compo­ cial ceremonies and other events to recognize from the Legal Aid Society of Cleveland and nents are specifically listed in the legislation. Judge Character's commitment to public serv­ has been honored by Beta Gamma Sigma and This bill also addresses the issue of fairness ice and this Nation. I am proud to participate Beta Alpha Psi Fraternities. under the United States obligations under the in the tribute to Judge Character. I want to Judge Character and his lovely wife, Florence Agreement. By allowing the duty-free share with my colleagues and the Nation DeeAnn reside in Shaker Heights, OH. They importation of the components of the Gemini some information regarding this distinguished are the proud parents of Darla and Dea Char­ member of the judiciary. telescope, we are fulfilling an agreement we acter. I know that members of Judge Char­ made with the international scientific commu­ Carl J. Character was appointed to the Cuy­ acter's family share our pride in his many ac­ nity. ahoga Court of Common Pleas in 1987 by complishments. former Ohio Governor Richard Celeste. In Mr. Speaker, I am proud to salute Judge 1990 he was elected to the bench and has Carl J. Character. He is a dedicated public served with distinction. His elevation to a servant who has fought to ensure justice and TRIBUTE TO DR. DAVID G. CRAIG judgeship in the Common Pleas Court rep­ fairness in the legal system. I join his col­ resented the highlight of a 30-year career in leagues and others in congratulating him and the legal profession. wishing him well in the future. Judge Character attended Cleveland public HON.JOHN J.DUNCAN,JR. schools and graduated from Glenville High OF TENNESSEE School. He completed studies at Ohio State INTRODUCTION OF H.R. 3951 University and received his juris doctorate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the University of Michigan. He went on to HON.ROBERTS. WALKER Friday, August 2, 1996 earn a masters of law from Cleveland Marshall OF PENNSYLVANIA College of Law of Cleveland State University. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, I want to con­ Prior to his appointment to the bench, Judge gratulate Dr. David G. Craig, a University of Friday, August 2, 1996 Character was a trial attorney. He represented Tennessee human ecology professor, for a variety of clients, from Fortune 500 compa­ Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, today we are in­ being named as the 1996 Higher Education nies to welfare recipients and professional ath­ troducing a bill to clarify the interpretation of Teacher of the Year. This indeed is a great letes. As a lawyer, Carl Character epitomized language contained in the Florence Agree­ honor and one which Dr. Craig should be very excellence in the courtroom. He and I were ment, a multilateral international agreement re­ proud to receive. partners for a number of years in the law firm garding the importation of educational, sci­ founded by my brother Carl Stokes, Carl Char­ entific, and cultural materials. It allows the The Tennessee Education Association se­ acter, and myself. The law firm was known as duty-free importation of scientific apparatus lected Dr. Craig based on several criteria. He Stokes, Character, Terry, Perry Whitehead, into the United States, if used by U.S. ap­ has demonstrated excellence in the class­ young and Davidson. It was during those proved institutions for educational, scientific, room, professional merit, and participation in years that I came to know Carl Character as and cultural purposes. professional, community, and political activities an outstanding trial lawyer who was totally This legislation specifically broadens the in­ at the University of Tennessee. dedicated to his clients and the cause which terpretation of the words "scientific instru­ I request that a copy of the article "Profes­ he espoused. More than that, however, he ments or apparatus" by the U.S. Customs was active in our community where he volun­ Service as it pertains to the Gemini Inter­ sor Distinguished as Teacher of Year" which teered many hours of service. He was a lead­ national Telescope Project. The U.S. Customs appeared in the University of Tennessee Daily er and advocate in the civil rights movement Service has narrowly defined these terms not Beacon be placed in the RECORD at this point. in Cleveland.Whenever his community needed to include "components" of these instruments I would like to call it to the attention of my col­ him, Carl Character was there. As a judge he or apparatus. leagues and other readers of the RECORD. ·August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21673 INTERNATIONAL TRADE PATENT and free trade is not a license to do nothing. participated in outreach meetings, visiting AND ROYALTY ENFORCEMENT The price of freedom is not without cost for ei­ communities throughout my district in order to ther personal liberties or economic freedom. It be available to constituents who might not be HON. ROBERT MENENDFZ is a constitutional right under the first amend­ able to travel to one of my local offices. She OF NEW JERSEY ment that our citizens may petition the Gov­ has also participated in many of my more than lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernment for redress of grievances. Also, it is 500 town meetings, visiting communities a constitutional prerogative under article 1, throughout the district in order to help local Friday, August 2, 1996 section 8, clause 8 "to promote the progress residents experiencing problems with the Fed­ Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. Speaker, the current of science and useful arts, by securing for lim­ eral Government. legal situation in the international trade arena, ited times to authors and inventors, the exclu-. Her outstanding record of success and com­ places small companies and American busi­ sive right of their respective writings and dis­ passion has earned Nancy the respect of nesses in a position where they have little re­ coveries." other caseworkers in other congressional of­ course against unfair trade acts, and where Mr. Monte's case shows how defenseless fices. And her dedication and, yes, tenacity, they are vulnerable to foreign predatory prac­ American small business is in international have earned her the respect of officials .in a tices. The bill that I am introducing today trade and how little the Federal Government variety of Federal agencies in Texas and would mandate that there be legislative does to protect fair trade. As we enter the Washington, DC. change to enable small companies, who have globalized marketplace of the 21st century, the In addition to helping individual men and endured unfair methods of competition by their U.S. Government must take action to ensure women, Nancy has established casework pro­ foreign trading partners, to seek redress in a that we have policies and laws that support cedures for my office-procedures that have court of competent jurisdiction in the United and enhance the position of our businesses. been adopted by other congressional offices. States. Unfair trade affects everyone-businesses, Her training and supervisory skills have been This legislation will help small business consumers, and workers. Predatory practices recognized at several Federal agency training owners like Mr. Salvatore Monte. Mr. Monte is are actionable under U.S. law and we must seminars. the president of Kenrich Petrochemical Inc., continue to require that the rights of U.S. citi­ In addition to her casework, Nancy has han­ and an inventor in the proud New Jersey tradi­ zens are freely and fairly insured. The bill I am dled a variety of special projects in my district; tion of Thomas Edison. Mr. Monte holds nu­ introducing today will do just that. I ·urge my helped conduct legislative research; and merous patents for organo-metallic com­ colleagues to join me in cosponsoring this im­ helped constituents, small businesses and pounds, which are used in everything from portant piece of legislation. Free trade is irrele­ other organizations in Texas obtain informa­ rocket fuels, to ammunition, to tires, to cars, to vant if the trade is not fair. tion related to doing business with the Federal printed circuit boards, to photocopiers. In Government and to obtaining Federal grants. 1976, Mr. Monte signed a contract with Nancy Simpson is one of those hardworking Ajinomote Co. [AJICO] of Japan to import, and THANK YOU, NANCY SIMPSON, FOR men and women who make all of us in this in­ later, gave license to manufacture, his chemi­ YOUR LOYAL SERVICE stitution look better than we deserve. I know cal products. Since that time, Mr. Monte has she has done that for me, and I appreciate experienced extensive violation of his intellec­ HON. JACK F1EIDS this opportunity to publicly thank her for the tual property rights, and questionable business OF TEXAS dedication, loyalty, and professionalism she practices-robbing him of millions of dollars. lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has exhibited throughout the years it has been Mr. Monte has been faced with such anti­ Friday, August 2, 1996 my privilege to know and work with her. competitive business practices as: Mr. FIELDS of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it was Nancy has yet to make a definite decision Improper recordkeeping; so narrow an in­ about what she wants to do in the years terpretation of Japanese patents as to be with mixed emotions that I announced last De­ considered infringement-to the point that cember 11 my decision to retire from the ahead. But I am confident that the skills and the Japanese manufacturer even copied his House at the conclusion of my current term. the personal qualities she has demonstrated in technical literature; patent flooding; and un­ As I explained at the time, the decision to re­ my office will lead to continued success in the authorized sublicensing for the manufacture tire was made more difficult because of the future. of his chemicals. loyalty and dedication of my staff-and be­ Mr. Speaker, I know you join with me in I believe Mr. Monte is not alone in his di­ cause of the genuine friendship I feel for them. saying thank you to Nancy Simpson for her lemma. The U.S. Trade Representative re­ Each one of them has served the men and years of loyal service to me, to the men and ceived numerous complaints about Japanese women of Texas' Eighth Congressional District women of Texas' Eighth Congressional Dis­ narrow patent interpretation and patent flood­ in an extraordinary way. trict, and to this great institution. And I know ing practices. As a result, Japan remains on Today, I want to thank one member of my you join with me in wishing Nancy, and her the special 301 priority watch list. Absent leg­ staff-Nancy Simpson, my director of case­ husband, Richard, all the best in the years islative change which gives U.S. courts juris­ work-for everything she's done for me and ahead. diction over the unfair acts and unfair methods my constituents in the 16 years that she has of competition in which foreign companies are worked in my office. engaging under the protection of their govern­ Since January 1981, Nancy has handled BILL TO EXTEND WILDERNESS ment, there is little recourse under law for more than 10,000 cases-helping constituents PROTECTION FOR SPANISH small business owners, like Mr. Monte. The who were experiencing problems with Federal PEAKS AREA, CO WTO has no jurisdiction over private actions. agencies. Whether the problem was a lost So­ One cannot proceed before the WTO except cial Security check, denial of a veteran's dis­ HON. DAVID E. SKAGGS against a government action. For Mr. Monte, ability benefits claim, an immigration problem OF COLORADO he is essentially condemned to bring an action that defied easy resolution, or a request for lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES before a Japanese tribunal. This is absurd. aid as a result of a flood, hurricane, or other Friday, August 2, 1996 Japanese courts have been accused by both disaster, Nancy has been there day in and the European Union and the United States for day out, helping the men and women of my Mr. SKAGGS. Mr. Speaker, I am today in­ their lack of enforcement of intellectual prop­ district when Federal red tape seemed to be troducing a bill to continue the protection of erty laws, and for supporting the Japanese un­ overwhelming. wilderness values in the Spanish Peaks area fair patent system. Government enforcement Over the years, Nancy has managed to cut in Colorado. The bill is cosponsored by my agencies are no better. The Japanese Federal through that redtape on behalf of veterans, colleagues from Colorado, Mr. MCINNIS and Trade Commission is notorious for tolerating senior citizens, Americans seeking to bring Mrs. SCHROEDER. anticompetitive and unfair trade practices. family members to the United States, small The mountains now usually known as the Mr. Monte's situation raises fundamental business owners and many other of my con­ Spanish Peaks are two volcanic peaks in Las questions about the role of our Federal Gov­ stituents. She has earned their undying grati­ Animas and Huerfano Counties whose native ernment in protecting the constitutional rights tude-and mine. American name is Wayatoya. The eastern of our citizens in the context of international When constituents haven't come to Nancy peak rises to 12,683 feet above sea level, trade. Upholding the standard of free markets for help, Nancy has gone to them. She has while the summit of the western peak reaches 21674 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 13,626 feet. The two served as landmarks not TRIBUTE TO STATE TROOPER The history of Temple Adas Israel in many only for native Americans but also for some of BARRY WASHINGTON ways illustrates the Jewish immigrant experi­ Colorado's other early settlers and for travel­ ence in the United States at the turn of the ers along the trail between Bent's Old Fort on HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON century. Like the vast majority of their com­ the Arkansas River and Taos, NM. With this OF TEXAS patriots, Sag Harbor's early immigrants estab­ history, it's not surprising that · the Spanish IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES lished a toe-hold in the community, formed Peaks portion of the San Isabel National For­ Friday, August 2, 1996 mutual-aid benefit societies, and founded est was included in 1977 on the National Reg­ Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON f Texas. cemeteries. As their numbers grew, they built istry of Natural Landmarks. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the work that a synagogue. They also struggled to redefine The Spanish Peaks area has outstanding Trooper Barry Washington has done in curtail­ Jewish family life in a new world. scenic, geologic, and wilderness values, in­ ing drug trafficking in the State of Texas. The first Jewish immigrants moved to Sag cluding a spectacular system of over 250 free­ Trooper Washington is doing his part in Harbor from New York City in the early 1880's helping Americans win the war on drugs. Each standing dikes and ramps of volcanic mate­ when the Fahy watch factory moved to. the year, he hauls in more than 1,000 pounds of rials radiating from the peaks. The State of former whaling port, bringing hundreds of marijuana and 20,000 grams of cocaine ac­ Colorado has designated the Spanish Peaks cording to the Texas Department of Public good factory jobs. Jewish immigrants from as a Natural Area, and they are a popular Safety. In an average week, Trooper Washing­ Russia, Hungary, Poland, and Germany, destination for hikers seeking an opportunity to ton sends two drug-trafficking suspects drawn to America by this country's promise of enjoy an unmatched vista of southeastern through the local court system. As a result the religious and political freedom, flocked to Sag Colorado's mountains and plains. system has become so taxed with drug arrests Harbor, attracted by the Fahy watch factory's The Spanish Peaks area was considered for that the legislature granted a county court promise of economic opportunity. possible wilderness designation in the 1970's, wider jurisdiction so that they could help han­ In 1896, when Nissan Myerson paid $350 but the Colorado Wilderness Act of 1980 pro­ dle the backlog. And drug smugglers, many of for the land along Elizabeth Street where the whom depend on the stretch of U.S. 59 that vided instead for its continued management as temple was to be built, the 50 families of Sag Trooper Washington patrols, have noticed. Au­ a wilderness study area. A decade later, the Harbor's Jewish community established what thorities say the smugglers are finding other Colorado Wilderness Act of 1993 included pro­ would become Long Island's oldest Jewish visions for long-term management of all the routes to get drugs from Houston to other parts of the Nation. house of worship in continuous use. The syna­ other wilderness study areas in our State's na­ Some have suggested that Trooper Wash­ gogue was built 2 years later and formally tional forests, but questions about the land­ ington finds drugs only because he is allergic dedicated during the celebration of Rosh ownership pattern in the Spanish Peaks area to them; however, he would need more than Hoshanah in 1898. Legend has it that Tempie led to a decision to require continued manage­ an allergic reaction to start a search. He be­ Mishkan Israel received its first Torah from ment of that area as a wilderness study area gins searches because he studies the fourth Teddy Roosevelt when the Long Island native for 3 years-until August 13, 1996. The 1993 amendment and tries to read as many law returned to America with the 1,200 Rough Rid­ Act also required the Forest Service to report cases that deal with searches and seizures as ers he led up San Juan Hill during the Span­ to Congress concerning the extent of non-Fed­ he can. He has taught classes on the subject ish-American War. Quarantined at Montauk, eral holdings in the area and the likelihood of to several city and county police departments. Jewish brigade members held services with a acqu1!."rt1on of those holdings by the United Additionally, he uses modern technology-his Torah they procured, the Torah that Roosevelt States. with the owners' consent. cruiser is equipped with a video recorder, and donated to the temple when the brigade de­ he wears a microphone on his uniform. During The required report was submitted last year. parted. some of his travels up and down highway 59, It indicated that within the approximately he has found drugs inside tires, dashboards, A bedrock of Eastern Long Island's Jewish 20,825 acres being managed as a wilderness headlights, doors, and just about every other community, the temple attracted Jews from study area, there were about 825 acres where part of a vehicle where something can be hid­ Montauk, East Hampton, Riverhead, and the United States owned neither the surface den. Westhampton. When Sag Harbor suffered nor the mineral rights, and about 440 acres I want to thank State Highway Patrol Troop­ economic decline after the watch factory was more where the United States owned the sur­ er Barry Washington for his incredible record consumed by fire in 1925, many families face but not the minerals. of service to our State and our community. I moved from the village, and the temple saw a To date, through voluntary sales, the United salute him for his commitment to keeping our similar drop in its congregation. States has acquired some of the non-Federal streets sate from drugs and drug dealers. I congratulate him for a job well done and I In 1948, the year of modem Israel's birth, holdings in the Spanish Peaks area, and there when the post-war boom began to regenerate are indications that others will or can be ac­ hope he continues to match or beat his own records of bringing drug trafficking to an end. Sag Harbor, descendants of Temple Mishkan quired in the same way. Israel's founders revived the synagogue. Re­ I think there is every reason to believe that named Temple Adas Israel, the synagogue it will soon be possible to designate lands TRIBUTE TO TEMPLE ADAS was soon again a vibrant focal point of the within the Spanish Peaks area as part of the ISRAEL'S lOOTH ANNIVERSARY community. Leaving its Orthodox roots, for National Wilderness Preservation System. conservative then reform practices, the temple Clearly, however, it will not be possible to HON. MICHAEL P. FORBFS earned a reputation as a center of liberal Ju­ achieve enactment of such legislation by the OF NEW YORK daism, attracting hundreds of summer Hamp­ middle of next month. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ton residents to high holy day services. Friday, August 2, 1996 Therefore, the bill we are introducing today Throughout its 100 years, the temple has simply provides that the Forest Service will Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to preserved its community's Jewish heritage, continue to manage the Spanish Peaks as a pay tribute to Temple Adas Israel in Sag Har­ providing for its spiritual sustenance, and that wilderness study area until Congress deter­ bor, NY, a cornerstone of the Jewish religious commitment to cultural ·strength persists. Jew­ and cultural life on Long Island's East End that mines otherwise. This will remove an artificial, ish community life on the East End has arbitrary deadline and will ensure that deci­ is celebrating its 1OOth anniversary this year. From its early days as the Temple Mishkan changed much since the founding of Temple sions about the future management of this Israel, Adas Israel has been the focal point of Adas Israel 100 years ago. What remains con­ very special area will be made deliberately, the Jewish experience on Eastern Long Is­ stant is the temple community's commitment through legislation, rather than by default. land. Not only has it served the spiritual and to maintain their religious and cultural herit­ I greatly appreciate the assistance and sup­ cultural needs of its congregants, but the tem­ age, while enriching the entire East End of port of Representatives MCINNIS and SCHROE­ ple has fortified the cultural diversity of our en­ Long Island. Congratulations to the Temple DER in connection with this legislation. tire East End community. Adas Israel. Maze I T ov. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21675 TRIBUTE TO KW ABENA ADUTUWUN ROBERT YOUNG, A MAN OF GREAT and, for the past 20 years, has been executive ADDEI, M.D. DISTINCTION director of the Associated Builders and Own­ ers of Greater New York. His dynamism and HON. JAMFS A. BARCIA ability has caused the organization to grow HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS OF MICHIGAN and prosper. Through his hard work and in­ dustry, the ABO trade show has become the OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES largest business event for the buildings indus­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, August 2, 1996 try in the New York metropolitan area. Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, those of us in Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. Warshavsky has also performed impor­ public office know the value of representing tant civic duties in his hometown of Lawrence, Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Kwabena the interests of our constituents. Some who NY, where he has served as an official with Addei was born to Akua and the late Kwado have been in public service continue to distin­ the United Fund and as president of the Law­ guish themselves by using their skills to con­ Addei, an Ashanti chief, in Oyoko, near rence Civic Association, as deputy mayor and, tinue to work for people who need someone Kumasi, Ghana, in West Africa. He received currently, as chairman of the Village Planning who can take the time to study the details of his early education from the Achimota British Board. In short, he has worked hard ·in his proposals affecting their daily lives, and trans­ Preparatory School in Accra, Ghana, grad­ profession and in his civic life to bring prosper­ late those concerns into effective solutions. uated from Cambridge University in England, ity to both. I wish all the best to Herb, his wife Robert Young is one of these valuable individ­ and received his medical degree from Colum­ Rosita, and their children, Bruce, Alan, and uals who has melded his public representation bia University's College of Physicians and Sur­ Sharon. geons. skills with effective leadership of the Great Lakes Sugar Beet Growers Association. Following an internship at Metropolitan Hos­ Robert Young has announced his retirement pital, Dr. Addei completed his residency in sur­ as executive vice president of the association, SALUTING THE PUBLIC SERVICE gery at Nassau Hospital-now Winthrop Uni­ a position which he has held since 1983. Prior OF HOWARD LANDAU versity Hospital-in Mineola, NY. As an at­ to that time, Bob served in the Michigan State tending surgeon, he entered private practice, Senate from 197 4 to 1982, and the ·Michigan and assisted in establishing Winthrop Hos­ State House from 1970 to 1974. Rarely has pital's academic affiliation with the surgery de­ there been an individual with whom I have HON. LOUIS STOKFS partment at State University of New York at worked that has been the wonderful combina­ OF OHIO Stony Brook Medical Center. In addition to pri­ tion of informed, helpful, and pleasant, as has IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vate practice, Dr. Addei is the director of sur­ been Bob Young. gical education at Winthrop University Hospital Bob has worked most effectively for the Friday, August 2, 1996 and an associate professor of surgery at the thousands of sugar beet growers across our State University of New York at Stony Brook districts who know that our Federal sugar pro­ Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to School of Medicine. gram is vital to their future. He has taken his salute the dedication and hard work of an ac­ He is a diplomat of the American Board of concerns for Michigan's growers before the tive and caring citizen of Ohio's Eleventh Con­ gressional District, Mr. Howard Landau. Mr. Surgery and a fellow of the American College American Sugar Beet Growers Association. Landau is currently completing his third and of Surgeons and holds memberships in the And he has certainly met with many of our col­ final year as board chairman of the northern American Medical Association, the National leagues as he and a number of our growers Ohio region of the Anti-Defamation League, Medical Association, the Nassau Surgical So­ spent time earlier this year and last helping us where he has done an outstanding job. Mr. ciety, Alpha Omega Alpha-the medical honor understand the importance of the Federal Landau's tenure as the region's ADL board society, One Hundred Black Men of Nassau/ sugar program. chairman has been signified by the elevated Suffolk, Inc., the National Society of Poets, His talents have been put to excellent use level of activity within the agency and in AOL's and is a founding member of the American on behalf of his community, his church, and Association of the Clinical Anatomists. He has those matters in which he has a strong per­ role in the Greater Cleveland community. He also served as the newsletter editor and co­ sonal belief, including business development, has fostered committees to address intergroup chairman of the Scientific and Continuing Edu­ agriculture, and fiscal responsibility. relations, public relations, and civil rights. cation Committee-Brooklyn, Long Island His wife, Shirley, his children Mary Jo, Bar­ Howard has also shown the importance of Chapter, American Medical Association; exec­ bara, Gary, and their spouses Howard Ring, leadership development by serving on AOL's utive committee member of the board of direc­ Gary Konuszewski, and Amy, and his grand­ Leadership Development Committee. He has tors, American Cancer Society, Long Island children Ashley and Courtney Ring, Garret, executed this leadership further by magnifying Division, Inc.; medical consultant, Sickle Cell Spencer, Mackenzie, and Hunter the prominence of the northeast Ohio AOL at Clinic of Nassau Hospital; and director of the Konuszewski, and the forthcoming new the national level. Trauma Unit, Winthrop University Hospital. Dr. Young, can all be proud to be members of a Previous to assuming the regional chair­ Addei has also published his research in many family where devotion to principle and support manship, Howard served as the first Chair of professional journals such as the Journal of of what is needed are the hallmarks. the agency's local "A World of Difference" di­ Surgical Research and American Journal of As Bob Young is honored on August 14 for versity education program. This program has Surgery. his years of service to the Great Lakes Sugar now trained more than 2,000 educators and Beet Growers Association, I urge you and all community representatives, and thousands Dr. Addei's community spirit has been hon­ of our colleagues, Mr. Speaker, to join us in ored by various groups: The Westbury Club of more students. This was the product of Mr. wishing the best to Bob Young, a man who Landau's leadership. the National Association of Negro Business has set an example worthy of following. and Professional Women's Clubs, Inc.; the Mr. Speaker, Mr. Landau, who has spent National Association for the Study of Black more than a quarter of a century as a public History and Life; the Long Island Black History HONORING HERBERT relations specialist for interesting and influen­ Association; and the Mothers Group of WARSHAVSKY tial clients, has given greatly of his time to Westbury. In addition, Dr. Addei has been se­ serve our community. Other organizations he lected, for 10 consecutive years, to receive the HON. ELIOT L ENGEL has served include the Great Lakes Science Award for Outstanding Teaching. Community OF NEW YORK Center in Cleveland, the boards of the Cleve­ School District 19 in East New York, Brooklyn, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES land Restoration Society and Leadership presented Dr. Addei with an award of appre­ Cleveland, and he is a former president of the ciation for his dedication and concern for the Friday, August 2, 1996 Cleveland City Club. I ask my colleagues to welfare of the students in the district's seven Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, Herbert join me in saluting Mr. Howard Landau's devo­ middle schools. I am pleased to introduce him Warshavsky has been a leading member of tion to public service and efforts to further un­ to my House colleagues. the real estate profession in New York City derstanding, diversity, and civil rights. 21676 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 ENERGY POLICY ACT OF 1992 beginning to hear frightening stories about dis­ sions. Many hoped the Hungarian-Hungarian crimination against people who are perceived summit document would provide some useful HON. ROBERT S. WALKER to be at risk in the future for certain diseases. insight into the concrete concerns of Hungar­ OF PENNSYLVANIA Certainly, it is a miracle of modern medicine ian minorities. that doctors and scientists can now screen for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unfortunately, the summit document adopt­ hundreds of genetic conditions including cystic ed in Budapest does not address the kind of Friday, August 2, 1996 fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, and muscular dys­ specific and concrete issues that are usually Mr. WALKER. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing trophy and can save lives through early detec­ raised with the Commission, such as minority legislation requested by the administration that tion. It is not a miracle, however, for those language schooling or electoral districting. In­ will amend the Energy Policy Act of 1992 who are subsequently denied coverage based [EPACT] by extending the Electric and Mag­ on the detection of one of these genes, espe­ stead, the declaration stands as a broad and netic Fields Research and Public Information cially because we know that carrying a certain somewhat ambiguous endorsement of "auton­ Dissemination [RAPID] Program by 1 year. gene does not mean that a disease will ulti­ omy" and "self-government." Those terms­ The RAPID Program was established under mately become manifest. guaranteed to alarm those already afraid of al­ section 2118 of EPACT to expand and accel­ At this time, 13 States have already enacted leged Hungarian irredentism-were unfortu­ erate the research needed to address public or are currently considering legislation to ad­ nately left undefined, fostering the perception concerns that electric and magnetic fields dress the problem of genetic discrimination. in some quarters that the declaration rep­ [EMF] might be a human health hazard. The However, Federal law is needed because em­ resents only a thinly veiled effort by Budapest program, authorized for a total of $65 million, ployers that self-insure are exempt from State to extend its influence beyond current Hungar­ was to run for 5 years and is scheduled to ex­ mandates due to ERISA preemption-which ian borders and, implicitly, to turn back the pire on December 31 , 1997. counts for 50 percent of all insured Americans. clock to the days when Hungarians were EPACT required the establishment of two Mr. Speaker, I would like to share a few sto­ united in a single country. advisory committees and 50 percent cost­ ries with you which really illustrate the need I appreciate the Hungarian Embassy's will­ sharing from non-Federal sources. The pro- for legislation. A pregnant woman whose fetus ingness to clarify for the Commission the un­ . gram schedule slipped by 1 year due to tested positive for cystic fibrosis was told that derlying intent of his declaration. In particular, delays in establishing the advisory committees her HMO would be willing to cover the cost of the Embassy asserted that the word "auton­ and in receiving appropriated funds. The bill abortion but would not cover the infant if she omy" was in no way intended to signal "terri­ would extend the RAPID Program until De­ elected to carry it to term. In another instance, torial autonomy." I also believe the declara­ cember 31, 1998, and all interim deadlines by a healthy 5-month-old boy was denied health tion's positive emphasis on the importance of 1 year, in order to complete the work man­ insurance because he had a gene that pre­ the accession of all Hungary's neighbors into dated by EPACT. No additional funds beyond disposed him to a heart attack, even though NATO and the European Union should not be the $65 million authorized in EPACT are re­ the child was taking medication that eliminated overlooked and, indeed, is especially impor­ quired to complete the program. the risk of cardiac problems. tant in light of the recent congressional debate Mr. Speaker, I urge extension of the RAPID Mr. Speaker, there are countless stories on NA TO expansion. Program by 1 year; otherwise we will have surfacing with equally horrific consequences. wasted 4 years of Federal and utility funding Yet, while genetic information may provide Nevrtheless, I believe that the declaration, and efforts to address the important public pol­ clues to future health risks, it is not the only through the use of wording that is ambiguous icy issue of the health effects of EMF. factor in determining risk. No doubt there are at best and, at worst, predictably inflammatory, countless stories of people overcoming these stands in contradiction to Hungary's stated odds and leading perfectly healthy lives. Why goal of pursuing "good neighbor" policies. GENETIC INFORMATION HEALTH should they have to functi9n with a handicap Surprisingly, Hungary implies that its goal of INSURANCE NONDISCRIMINATION which is completely out of their control when gaining admission to NATO and other Euro­ ACT OF 1996 they are otherwise perfectly healthy? It is time pean organizations should be dependent on for Congress to show our commitment to pro­ "the fundamental interests of Hungarian na­ HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON tecting the American people from this kind of tional communities abroad"-a message that OF NEW YORK discrimination. suggests a qualified interest in accession to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NATO. Friday, August 2, 1996 Finally, I must note that concerns about this HUNGARY'S RELATIONS WITH HER declaration were only heightened by the state­ Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, the rapid ad­ NEIGHBORS ment of the Hungarian representative to the vancement of gene discovery and molecular OSCE in Vienna, Ambassador Martin medicine are leading scientists and doctors to HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITII Krasznai. In defending the use of the word a future where information about genetic dis­ OF NEW JERSEY "autonomy," Ambassador Krasznai presented eases will be readily available and easily as­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Basques, Catalans, and South-Tyroleans sessable. Unfortunately, as knowledge in this Friday, August 2, 1996 as positive examples of Europe's experience area grows so does the potential for discrimi­ with autonomous movements. The irony of Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I nation in health coverage for a number of these particular references was probably not want to bring to the attention of my colleagues Americans. lost on the representatives of Italy or Spain­ That is why I am introducing a bill today the joint declaration adopted in Budapest on especially in the wake of the numerous terror­ which will protect Americans from discrimina­ July 5 by representatives of the Hungarian ist bombings attributed to Basque separatists tion by health insurers based on their genetic Government and by representatives of Hun­ last month. makeup. garian communities abroad-the so-called My bill was crafted to prevent health insur­ Hungarian-Hungarian summit declaration. The Mr. Speaker, while a rare opportunity for ers from denying, limiting, refusing to renew, status of the various and sizable Hungarian discussion about real minority concerns may or canceling insurance coverage on the basis minority communities in Romania, Slovakia, have been missed, I also see the Hungarian­ of genetic information or because the individ­ and Serbia is of considerable interest to many Hungarian summit declaration as an aberra­ ual or family member has requested or re­ in Congress. How governments treat their mi­ tion from the current government's usually ceived genetic testing information. nority communities is often a significant ba­ constructive approach. I will continue to follow In addition, this legislation would prohibit in­ rometer of how they will treat their citizens as the situation of minority communities in central surers from varying the premiums, terms or a whole, and a strong indicator of the progress Europe and the inseparable issue of the conditions of coverage on the basis of genetic of democratization in countries in transition. progress of democratization in general. As I information. In fact, I remain concerned about the minor­ do so, I hope that Hungarian representatives Mr. Speaker, currently there are insufficient ity situation in each of these countries, and, as will join with the Commission in seeking to laws to protect not only the disclosure of ge­ Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, have promote democracy for all the citizens of all netic information but also its use, and we are raised such concerns on a number of ceca- the countries of the OSCE. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21677 TRIBUTE TO ANTHONY MARK authorities transferred Mr. Singh to Indian au­ to the political wing of the Khalistan move­ HANKINS thorities. It is my understanding that Mr. Singh ment and was not involved directly or indi­ has been brought before a Punjab court and rectly in any kind of violent actions. has been charged. However, given the illegal­ The owner of the house was cleared on bail HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON around 6 o'clock on the same evening on the OF TEXAS ity of his abduction, I have no idea what the minor charge of harbouring an alien. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charge may be. I have enclosed a copy of a The pro-Khalistani or the so-called ex­ letter sent by Thai Sikhs to the Center for Friday, August 2, 1996 tremist was interrogated for long hours and Human Rights in Geneva, the letter details forced to sign un-specified papers and was de­ Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Nam Singh's abduction. nied and deprived of his fundamental right to Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate and recog­ The second case is with regard to Mr. Jagjit have an access to legal advice. No visitors nize Mr. Anthony Mark Hankins who is being Singh Chohan, an elder Sikh independence were allowed to see or talk to him. On the honored as a fashion designer in Washington, leader from the United Kingdom. Mr. Chohan's following morning the owner of the house DC. story has already been presented, however, I contacted in person a Thai Human Rights ac­ tivist and Magsasay Award winner Mr. At the age of 7, Anthony Mark Hankins de­ want to highlight his inhumane treatment by signed and stitched a suit for his mother which Thonghait Thongpao to seek his help in this Thai police officials. After Mr. Chohan was matter. Before Mr. Thongpao could do any­ she actually wore to an important wedding-­ brutally beaten by Indian officials and placed thing about the so-called extremist the Thai crooked seams and all. She bragged to her back on the plane, and after he was assured police secretly put him on flight TG3112 to friends that "little Anthony" had made her suit. by Thai Airways managers that he would re­ Katmandu to be handed over to the Indian With this, a designer was born. ceive medical treatment upon arrival in Bang­ authorities which is grossly against Human Mr. Hankins began his career designing and kok, Mr. Chohan was instead placed in a de­ Rights. As he was a bona-fide Pakistan hold­ sewing clothes for other women in town, prom tention center for 18 hours without access to er and had a legal and valid Thai work per­ dresses for his peers, theatrical costumes, and medical treatment, he could not even make a mit he should have either been deported to Pakistan or be allowed to fight his case in marching band uniforms. He enrolled at Pratt telephone call. Mr. Chohan was lucky, he had Institute in Brooklyn, NY, then traveled to Thailand. We have no knowledge whatsoever his medication with him, without it, the beating whether this unwarranted action of the Thai Paris to study at the Ecole de la Chambre which he suffered coupled with his detention police was taken with the knowledge of the Syndicale de ~a Couture. After returning to the may have resulted in his death. Thai government or not. If he was on the so­ United States, he worked for two seasons with Mr. Speaker, both Mr. Chohan and Nam called "wanted" list of the Indian govern­ Adrienne Vittadini before taking a job with the Singh have been treated worse than animals, ment the Indian authorities should have J.C. Penney Co. as a factory field inspector in apparently as a result of some unspoken alli­ gone through the proper and legal channels their quality control division. ance between Thai, Indian, and in the case of to have him deported directly to India in­ Anthony Mark Hankins is a consummate Nam Singh, Nepalese authorities. If these two stead of Nepal. The reason for deporting the professional. He is a fashion designer who de­ " extremist" to Nepal and not India is an old were bona fide suspects, surely some formal Indian tact to fool the world that an armed signs his clothes at a reasonable price so that proceeding should have been undertaken. But militant was killed while trying to infiltrate those who might not otherwise be able to pur­ I suspect that the rule of law was not foremost into India using Pakistani passport via chase quality clothing will be able to do so. in the minds of the police and government offi­ Nepal. Mr. Hankins was cited in the Wall Street Jour­ cials who brutalized the two Sikhs. In little We the Sikh residents of Thailand would nal in a front page story as "the Calvin Klein over 2 months, the Indian Government has il­ really appreciate if the Centre for Human of the coupon clipping set." legally detained United States citizen Balbii Rights could look into this matter and take I would like to extend my heartfelt apprecia­ Singh Dhillon in violation of United States sov­ the necessary and urgent measures with the tion to Mr. Hankins and best wishes for contin­ Indian government to ensure that the so­ ereignty, brutalized an elder Sikh leader living called extremist is humanely and well treat­ ued success for all of his endeavors with his in the United Kingdom for 18 years and appar­ ed and justice is done with him. Please make high-quality, price-conscious clothing line. ently arranged the virtual kidnaping of a Sikh sure that he is not subject to a third degree whose citizenship is Pakistani. torture or killed in false encounter. Secretary of State Christopher, recently and Thanking you in anticipation for your fa­ ASIAN GOVERNMENTS COLLUDE IN rightfully, attacked Indonesia's human rights vorable and prompt action. DRACONIAN CONSPIRACY record. However, the United States must em­ Truly Yours, ploy a consistent standard of human rights for Snra RESIDENTS OF THAILAND. HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS all countries, whether they are friends or foes. OF NEW YORK The United States should openly condemn UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES these extrajudicial abductions and deporta­ Friday, August 2, 1996 tions by Indian, Thai, and Nepalese authori­ HON. STENY H. HOYER Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ties. The current practice of condemning one country's human rights violations while ignor­ OF MARYLAND bring to my colleagues' attention that the Gov­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ernments of India, Thailand, and Nepal have ing others creates a double standard which colluded to abduct Sikhs living abroad and leaves us open to accusations of racial and Friday, August 2, 1996 transport them to India in complete violation of ethnic bias. Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, we in Maryland pertinent human rights treaty and customary Copy of Fax received from: Sikh resi­ are a proud lot. We take pride in the natural law. Two cases highlight this alarming trend. dents of Thailand. Dated: July 18, 1996. beauty of our State, in its diverse and flourish­ On July 16 at 6 a.m., about 20 Thai police Addressed to: The Centre for Human ing business community, and in the variety officers surrounded a house owned by a Thai Rights-Geneva. Copied to: Council of and character of our citizens. Sikh. Police entered the house and arrested Khalistan-Washington, DC. It is with this deeply instilled pride that I rise the owner along with a Sikh independence ac­ DEAR Sm: We the Sikh residents of Thai­ today to report the recent outstanding suc­ tivist named Nam Singh, a Pakistani passport land solemnly affirm that on the 15th of July cesses of one of the crown jewels in our around 6:00 AM a house owned by a Thai holder who was working in Thailand on a valid Sikh was encircled and searched by about State's educational system, the University of Thai work permit. Although the owner of the twenty fully armed Thai policemen. Nothing Maryland. house was eventually released, Nam Singh incriminating was found in the house. The The University of Maryland at College Park was detained and held without formal charge police arrested and detained the owner of the is consistently noted as one of the finest insti­ or access to loved ones and legal counsel. house along with a pro-Khalistan activist tutions of higher learning in the country. To Twenty-four hours later, the owner of the named Mr. Nam Singh who is well known in bolster this widely held view, the U.S. News house where Nam Singh was staying retained the Indian Government circles as Kanwar and World Report's "Graduate Rankings the help of a well-known Thai human rights Pal Singh Chawla of Amritsar who was hold­ Issue" hit the newsstands this spring to an­ ing a Pakistan passport and a Thai work per­ activist, Mr. Thonghai Thongpao. But by then mit. nounce that an impressive number of the Uni­ it was too late. The pro-Khalistani activist or the so-called versity of Maryland's graduate programs were Mr. Singh had been secretly placed on flight extremist is reported to have been outside ranked in the top tier. In fact, no university­ TG3112 bound for Katmandu where Nepalese India for several years and was only attached public or private-in the mid-Atlantic region 21678 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 and few public universities in the country dents of Carrollton Elementary School worked Since 1951, Jerome has been a knight in scored as consistently high as the University for 11 months to train Carl, a lovable puppy, the Fraternal Order Knights of Phythias, of Maryland in fields ranging from journalism, into a leader dog who has become the source Kingsbridge Lodge No. 810, and participated business, economics, and computer sciences of sight for Gordon W. Bailey, a motorcycling in many of the altruistic endeavors of that or­ to mathematics, physics, education, and engi­ minister from Kansas City, MO. ganization. Miriam joined the Pythias Sisters in neering. Steve Jessmore won several well deserved 1960 and ·has worked tirelessly in many ca­ Specifically, the U.S. News and World Re­ awards for his photography in this 24-page pacities, culminating in her election as grand port survey ranked the public relations pro­ story. He was named the "Midwestern Region chief of the State of New York in 1984. The gram in the college of journalism No. 1 in the Photographer of the Year'' by the National Berlofskys have always been active in their Nation. The college of business and manage­ Press Photographers Association, the "Michi­ faith as members of the Traditional Syna­ ment was ranked in the top 25 in the country. gan Photographer of the Year" by the Michi­ gogue of Co-op City and holding several im­ The college of education and the A. James gan Press Photographers Association, and portant positions. They are charter members Clark School of Engineering, as well as the won the Barry Edmonds Michigan Understand­ of the AARP Co-op City chapter and they departments of computer science, mathe­ ing Award by the Michigan Association. It bring culture and entertainment to the commu­ matics and physics, were also highly ranked. seems rather poignant that the story of a man nity as members of the Bronx Concert Sing­ These achievements in excellence speak who could no longer see without help was so ers. highly of the students and faculty thriving to strongly portrayed by Steve's moving photo­ This is just a partial list of the many good achieve greatness and advance the threshold graphs. Every shot served to remind us that deeds performed by the Berlofskys. Perhaps of knowledge. we take for granted one of God's blessings. It more than anything else, however, they are But the excellence does not end there. It also served to demonstrate that even though most proud of the enduring love and the joy was nothing less than the national champion­ many of us can see, we can still be blind to they have had in raising their son, Rodger. On ship for the University of Maryland mock trial what is in front of us without the skilled assist­ this special occasion I want to join with their team. Competing with prestigious schools from ance of a photographer with a vision for the family and friends in wishing them happiness across the country, including Yale, Cornell, ordinary things around us that are so impor­ and good health. Duke, Georgetown, and Carnegie Mellon, the tant. Terps took home the top prize. The series itself also won the Robert F. Not to be outdone, a team from the Univer­ Kennedy Journalism Award for Photo Journal­ "ttY of Maryland took top honors at this year's ism, the Detroit Press Club Foundation Award, CONGRATULATING GERIC HOME Texas Instruments DSP-digital signal proc­ the Women in Communications Great Lakes HEALTH CARE, INC. essors-Solutions Challenge. The team of Regional Journalism Competition, and the Lin­ three beat out teams from MIT, Princeton, and coln University Unity Award. the University of California-Berkley, among Chris Chambers, the fifth grade teacher at · HON. LOUIS STOKES other schools to grab first prize. The team's Carrollton Elementary, and her students OF OHIO successful design used a video compression learned about a puppy growing into a dog, rn THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES system that compresses the large volume of leader dogs, and the very important training data needed for the representation of video work done by Leader Dogs for the Blind in Friday, August 2, 1996 sign Is, making it possible to transmit video Rochester, Ml. They also learned about hold­ Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I rise to salute signals over communication channels, such as ing fundraisers to pay for the expenses of their GERIG Home Health Care, Inc. This outstand­ telephone lines. dreams. ing business which is located in my congres­ And if Marylanders weren't already bursting After a year at Carrollton Elementary sional district was recently selected to receive with pride over these accomplishments, the School, Carl goes on to Leader Dpgs for the the Entrepreneur of the Year Award. I am Terns became the first ever back-to-back Blind where he becomes the 10,048th dog proud to extend my congratulations to champions in women's division I lacrosse by graduated from the organization since 1939. GERIC's founders, Gwen and Eric Johnson, def eating our neighbors, the Virginia Cava­ He met his new owner, Gordon Bailey, who as they mark this outstanding achievement. liers. The win also extended their NCAA continued training with him. Remarkably, Carl, The Entrepreneur of the Year program was record for consecutive wins to 36. as a puppy, made a difference in the lives of founded by the professional services firm of Mr. Speaker, the University of Maryland is the students at Carrollton Elementary, and as Ernst & Young. The program recognizes en­ truly committed to excellence, both in the a leader dog has restored a great freedom of trepreneurs who have demonstrated excel­ classroom and on the athletic field. These mobility to Gordon Bailey. lence in such areas as innovation, financial achievements make me extremely proud to There are times when many of us criticize performance, and personal commitment to have this fine institution in my district. I look the media for concentrating on bad news. This their businesses and communities. forward to reporting further their scholastic and is one time when these proficient journalists Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to note that have brought us a moving story of hope, of academic successes in the near future. GERIC Home Health Care received the Entre­ sacrifice, of need, and success. I commend preneur of the Year Award in the area of so­ this story by the Saginaw News to you and VISION IS MORE THAN SEEING cial responsibility. Since the company's incep­ our colleagues and urge all of you to look for tion 4 years ago, this mother and son team these stories of worth from your own media. has demonstrated a sincere commitment to HON. JAMFS A. BARCIA Let editors, reporters, and photographers improving the Cleveland corn :.. nity. OF MICHIGAN know that we appreciate what they do, and want to see more of it. GERIG is now the fastest growing home lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES health care agency in northeast Ohio. The Friday, August 2, 1996 company provides services such as skilled Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, many of us take HONORING THE BERLOFSKYS nursing, physical therapy, occupational ther­ our senses for granted, until some situation apy, and social services. GERIG has been comes so close to us that we can no longer HON. ELIOT L ENGEL able to provide critical jobs and job training opportunities throughout the greater Cleveland ignore the fact that some people cannot see, OF NEW YORK area. Equally important, the company has pro­ cannot hear, or cannot do some other thing lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the rest of us do thousands of times each vided high quality health care services to day. Friday, August 2, 1996 some of our most vulnerable populations. Last year, the Saginaw News, under the Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great Mr. Speaker, I hope that my colleagues will editorial leadership of Paul Chaffee, the mov­ pleasure that I honor two good friends and join me in saluting Gwen and Eric Johnson, ing photography of Steve Jessmore, and the neighbors, Miriam and Jerome Berlofsky, who and members of the GERIC Home Health profound writing skills of Jean Spenner, pub­ are celebrating 35 years of marriage this No­ Care family. I am proud of their selection for lished a wonderful story entitled "Blind Faith." vember. The Berlofskys are active and vital the Entrepreneur of the Year Award and I am The story detailed how the more than 500 stu- citizens in my home community of Co-op City. pleased to recognize their efforts. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21679 TRIBUTE TO SOUTH COUNTRY CLUSTER RULE STATEMENT HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY MENTOR, LIBRARY IN BELLPORT, NY FRED LANDOLPffi HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON HON.DONALD M. PAYNE HON. MICHAEL P. FORBFS OF NEW YORK OF NEW JERSEY OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, August 2, 1996 Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. PAYNE of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, on Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. SOLOMON Mr. Speaker, I am pleased August 18, during our August district work pe­ Mr. FORBES. Mr. Speaker, I rise before you to speak today, along with many of my col­ riod, one of my mentors will celebrate his 88th today to pay tribute to the South Country Li­ leagues, regarding the cluster rule for the pulp birthday. This special person is Mr. Fred brary in Bellport, Long Island, which is cele­ and paper industry and specifically the EPA's Landolphi. When I was a young teacher, Mr. brating the centennial of its founding this year. July 15 Federal Register notice. Landolphi was the principal of my school, South Side High School in Newark, NJ. I The Bellport Library was originally organized America's forest and paper industry ranges learned a great deal from him. Today, several in 1897 because of the foresight and enthu­ from state-of-the-art paper mills to small fam­ of my philosophies can be directly attributed to siasm of 14 young women who called them­ ily-owned saw mills. In New York State, the in­ him. · selves the Entre Nous Club. Seeing the need dustry plays an integral role in keeping and I would like to share with my colleagues one for a library in their bustling seaside village, creating jobs. This industry ranks in the top of Mr. Landolphi's bright moments to illustrate the Entre Nous Club raised money by spon­ half of manufacturing industries in the State, why he has been such an influence on so soring a reception in the home of one of its representing over 5 percent of the work force. many lives. members, Mrs. Spencer S.W. Toms. Each Employing 62,300 workers, the timber busi­ In 1960, Mr. Landolphi was selected Prin­ member brought with them a book-60 books ness carries a payroll of $1.9 billion and will cipal of the Year in the annual nationwide were collected that day-forming the nucleus expend a total of $263 million for upgrading search for outstanding elementary and sec­ of the Bellport Library. operations. · ondary school heads by Croft Publishers. The In 1919, village residents met at the home The original cluster rule, as proposed in judges based their choice of Mr. Landolphi on of Mrs. Charles E. Osborn to plan a memorial 1993, would have jeopardized over 33 mills the nominating statement submitted by his fac­ in honor of local soldiers and sailors who sac­ nationwide, the loss of 21,500 direct mill jobs ulty. This statement read in part: rificed their lives in World War I. It was de­ and 86,000 additional jobs, for a total of In justice, a manual on ideal school admin­ cided to build a new library building and dedi­ 107,500 American jobs lost. This was clearly istration is necessary to convey the qualities cate it to the fallen soldiers. The seed money unacceptable. of Fred Landolphi, for he is the creative cen­ ter of the activities of South Side High raised at a block party was used to incor­ Over the past 3 years since the cluster rule porate the Bellport Memorial Library Associa­ School, both within the school's physical was proposed, many of us have closely mon­ plant and in the community in general. tion in 1920. Mrs. Frederick Edey opened her itored its development. I have always urged When he assumed the principalship of the playhouse to hold benefits for the library, Mrs. creation of an alternative approach that will school, morale, good manners, scholarship, Edward Bok of Philadelphia, a summer resi­ not destroy jobs or the economic well-being of loyalty and devotion had reached an unpleas­ dent, gave $1,000 toward the library building, the vital timber industry. With the recognition ant ebb. A fine by disunited faculty was val­ and Mrs. J.L.B. Mott donated the property. iantly, but aimlessly and dejectedly, trying of the need for this approach, I commend the to adjust to a complete turnover in the na­ The charming library building became a re­ EPA for the work which has been done to ture of the student body. An unhappy and re­ ality in 1923, at a cost of $8,000, and stood present a more balanced option of the cluster bellious student body was vociferously and, on the site of Capt. Thomas Bell's apple or­ rule and urge quick approval of this alternative in some cases, violently reacting to the chard. In 1924, the library was registered approach. school situation because they were without under the New York State Board of Regents. clearly stated principles of behavior, without We must continue to support the pulp and clearly stated scholastic aims, without lead­ In 1926, the memorial tablet was dedicated paper industry in this country by encouraging and a portrait of Mrs. Mott was hung above ership in the cohesive and inspiring aspects the implementation of this fair cluster rule. of school spirit. the mantel. Specifically, I support the option that allows This dismal situation has slowly, pa­ During the 1950's the library association the complete substitution of elemental chlorine tiently, and decisively changed since Mr. was extended to include all residents of the with chlorine dioxide. This alternative, known Landolphi became our principal. He has ac­ South Country School District. Then in 1986, as best available technology option A, will pro­ complished the material rejuvenation of the the library moved to its modern building on vide virtually the same level of environmental structure and the revitalization of student­ teacher-community morale. Station Road and changed its name to the and health protection as the original approach South Country Library to reflect its service to the Environmental Protection Agency intro­ At the time, Mr. Landolphi spoke of a prin­ the entire school district. duced in 1993. cipal that had guided him through this 29-year teaching career. He felt that you had to give In 1997, the library will celebrate the centen­ The EPA's own research demonstrates that the students a feeling of confidence. You had nial of its organization and on August 17, the main difference between these two options to let them know that you're interested in them 1996, a centennial fundraising event is being is the exorbitant costs associated with the ear­ and that you only bawl them out because you held to launch a season of celebratory pro­ lier approach. Improving the environment re­ care for them. grams at the library. mains an immediate concern. However, the Mr. Landolphi established the South Side During the past 100 years, the South Coun­ original cluster rule proposal goes beyond Scholarship Fund because he noted that while try Library has maintained a strong commit­ what is necessary to protect the environment the most gifted of his students were able to ment to scholarship. Occupying small quarters and the public. We must be careful not to en­ win scholarships, other youngsters with great in its early days, the library has grown in both danger workers and their families. Option A potential were denied a college education be­ scope and size since 1897. With the dedica­ protects both jobs and our environment. cause of poverty. tion of its founders, the hard work of the board Mr. Speaker, I strongly support option A and As a teacher and youth advocate, I have of trustees, librarians, and staff members, it enciourage using this opportunity to rectify the . treated the thousands of young people with has become a wonderful resource for the unnecessary costs associated with the original whom I have had contact just as Mr. school district and entire community. We must cluster rule proposal. This Government, with Landolphi did. I treat them with respect and continue to promote literacy and education this Congress' support, must put forward a challenge them to plan and reach for the throughout Long Island. With the help of the final regulation which will assure a more re­ stars. For more than 20 years at high school South Country Library, we can continue to sponsible approach to environmental health seniors awards programs, I have presented achieve these goals as we move into the next and continued growth in the pulp and paper the Donald M. Payne Award to seniors who century. industry. are not the stars of the graduating classes but 21680 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 have done the best they can, sometimes TRIBUTE TO DR. HECTOR P. York, he was instrumental in organizing nu­ under difficult circumstances, to become a GARCIA merous community-based initiatives. Some of productive member of our society. I want them his key roles, to name a few, arising from to know that doing one's best is extremely im­ HON. PETE GEREN such initiatives include: president, Council for portant. That was something I learned from OF TEXAS a Better East New York; chairman, Community Redemption Foundation; treasurer, Citywide Mr. Landolphi. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Council Against Poverty; director, United I want to personally thank him for the con­ Friday, August 2, 1996 Negro and Puerto Rican Front; chairman, East fidence he showed me during my first teaching Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I New York Manpower; chairman, East New assignment. We had many discussions about rise to commemorate the life of an American York Non-Profit Housing; executive director, my experience as a new teacher. He always hero who dedicated his life to others and East New York Community Corporation; and put a positive spin on any dilemma. In 1970 I whose actions advanced the lives of millions. chairman, Jerome Street Block Association. In became president of the YMCA of the USA He founded the G.I. Forum, he was a war addition, for over 30 years, he has been an probably as a result of Mr. Landolphi's encour­ hero, and he unselfishly devoted his profes­ active participant in various New York City.po­ agement and support. He supported my con­ sional life to providing health care to citizens litical organizations that have produced elec­ cepts of after-school programs and encour­ of his community. toral success. While participating in these ac­ aged me to continue to work with our young Dr. Hector P. Garcia, a friend and a resident tivities, Mr. Bowman has managed to earn people through the "Y" experience. of my home State of Texas, was mourned by certificates and degrees from Goddard Col­ thousands as he was laid to rest last week. An lege, Pratt Institute, Staten Island Community Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will immigrant from Mexico, Hector Garcia was College, and the New York Training Institute. want to join me and many of Mr. Landolphi's dedicated to education, as was his father, and Married to Phyllis Bowman for 47 years, he former students as we wish him a happy birth­ received a medical degree from the University is a father of seven, a grandfather, and a day and wish him and his wife the best. of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston after great grandfather. At age 75, Harding Bow­ completing his undergraduate work at the Uni­ man continues to help the community by stay­ versity of Texas. He then volunteered for serv­ ing active and admonishing elected officials ice in World War II and received a Bronze "not to forget where they came from." I am MEL RENFRO INDUCTED INTO PRO Star with six battle stars for his service. pleased to recognize his outstanding contribu­ FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Hector began his greatest work when he re­ tions and to introduce him to my colleagues. turned from the war and contracted with the HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Veterans Administration to treat veterans of THE lOOTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE World War I. When he learned that the Veter­ CHARLES COUNTY COURTHOUSE OF TEXAS ans Administration was not complying with the requirements of the GI bill of rights and was HON. STENY H. HOYER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES discriminating against Mexican-Americans, Dr. OF MARYLAND Garcia gave birth to the American G.I. Forum Friday, August 2, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES with a mission to fight racial discrimination. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. Hector Garcia believed in the American Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize and congratu­ dream and worked to help others live that Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, It is a great late a former Dallas Cowboy and good friend, dream, using the American G.I. Forum to ad­ pleasure to bring to the attention of my col­ Mr. Mel Renfro, for his induction into the Pro vance equality for all Americans. Long before leagues the celebration of the 1OOth anniver­ Football Hall of Fame. He is the seventh Cow­ the civil rights movement of the sixties, Hector sary of the Charles County Courthouse in boy to be inducted. Garcia confronted segregation in south Texas Maryland. Located in the town of La Plata with and helped bring it to an end. In addition to a unique history, the Courthouse has special After leaving the Dallas Cowboys, Mel his work with the G.I. Forum, Hector Garcia meaning to the entire region. Renfro worked as a scout for the Cowboys continued his practice of medicine, often pro­ Court was convened for the first time at the and dabbled in various business deals. In viding free medical care to those who could Charles County Courthouse on May 25, 1658, 1983, Mr. Renfro began a sojourn that took not afford it. in what is currently referred to as Port To­ him all over the United States until he settled Hector Garcia once said that he did not de­ bacco. In 1674, a building was erected at in Portland, OR. He returned to Portland with serve the awards that he had received, but Moore's Lodge about one mile from La Plata. a dream of revitalizing the northeast commu­ appreciate them. Certainly, we all appreciate This building was abandoned in 1728 and the nity where he grew up. He understood the im­ what Hector Garcia did for Mexican-Ameri­ courts moved back to original dwellings in Port portance of giving something back to his com­ cans, my State of Texas, and for America. Tobacco. This was one of the earliest known munity. Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, please join communities on the east coast and it later be­ me in celebrating the life of an American came the site of Charles County Colonial gov­ From the very start of Mel Renfro's tenure whose dedication and work for equal rights for ernment. with the Dallas Cowboys, he was known as an all people will never be forgotten. The courthouse was completed in 1729 at a impact player. In the Cowboys' man-to-man cost of 12,000 pounds of tobacco. Destroyed scheme, Mr. Renfro eliminated receivers from by a windstorm in the early 1800's, a brick the game. His long arms and instincts allowed TRIBUTE TO HARDING N. BOWMAN structure was built on the same site and occu­ him to anticipate routes and deflect or inter­ pied by 1820. A suspicious fire completely de­ cept passes. One of Mr. Renfro's biggest as­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS stroyed the courthouse, reportedly due to the sets was his ability to. sprint backward, mean­ OF NEW YORK controversy surrounding the proposed move of ing he didn't have to come out of his back­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the county seat to La Plata. In 1894, the legis­ lature approved moving the county seat and pedal until late in the route. He was very much Friday, August 2, 1996 the Deion Sanders of the Cowboys for the provided for a special election to determine seventies and early eighties. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, since arriving in the site. On June 4, 1895 La Plata was picked New York City during the African-American to become the county seat. Completed in Mel Renfro's induction into the Pro Football Renaissance period of the 1930's, Harding N. 1896 under architect Joseph C. Johnson, a Hall of Fame is a well-deserved reward, and Bowman, a native of Bowman, SC, has dedi­ brick Victorian Gothic edifice was built on the that is why, Mr. Speaker, I want to congratu­ cated his life to uplifting and empowering his present site. late him for his well-deserved recognition. I community. This new courthouse changed little over the urge my colleagues to join with me in thanking Most notably, in the 1950's, Mr. Bowman years, until the completion of the south addi­ him for his work. He is proud to have been a founded the Barbershop Owners Association tion in 1954. This addition was actually much Dallas Cowboy and he richly deserves his Pro while owning and operating three barber­ larger than the original courthouse, easily dou­ Football Hall of Fame designation. shops. In 1961, after moving to east New bling the size. The courthouse was dedicated August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21681 with fitting ceremonies on October 2, 1954. In program that would waive the visa require­ ishing 900 percent from the 1987 levels. Of the mid-1970's, the rear of the 1896 building ment of Korean nationals who travel to the the over 400,000 South Korean travelers who was extended in a typical 18th century style, United States in tour groups. came to the United States in 1993, 35 percent completely covering the old structure. Today While I still believe that a bill that includes came for vacations or holidays with another 35 the courthouse is in continuous use, serving Korea in the overall Visa Waiver Pilot Program percent coming to visit friends or relatives. as one of the focal points of the growing is the best answer, I realize there are still Most of such travel has been to California, Charles County region. some obstacles that need to be worked out. New York, Hawaii, Arizona, and Florida. With Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join Therefore the bill we introduce today is a good an estimated $1 billion in potential tourism dol­ with me in congratulating the fine people of first step and I commend the gentleman from lars to spend, it is easy to see the importance Charles County on this momentous occasion Hawaii for it. of promoting easier access to the U.S. tourist and in wishing the best of luck for the court­ My reasons for cosponsoring this legislation market which has experienced considerable house and its occupants over the next 100 are twofold: First, the current situation at the losses over the past few years. Simply put, years. U.S. Embassy's Consular Affairs office in more Korean tourists equals more business Seoul is embarrassing and unacceptable. The and jobs in the United States. problem stems from two counteracting forces: My home State of California is a perfect ex­ CONGRATULATIONS TO DECATUR the lack of sufficient space and personnel in ample of how important tourism is to the AIRPORT the Consular Affairs office and the ever in­ United States. According to the California Divi­ creasing number of South Koreans requesting sion of Tourism, California's travel and tourism HON. GLENN POSHARD nonimmigrant, visitor visas. industry generates $55.7 billion annually, OF ILLINOIS Currently, the Consular Affairs office in which is 6.5 percent of the Gross State Prod­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Seoul is understaffed, over-worked and unable uct. Overall, California would rank eighth in to meet the demands of reviewing over 2,000 terms of international tourism as a separate Friday, August 2, 1996 visa applications per day. This unfortunate sit­ nation, ahead of Switzerland, Singapore, Mex­ Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to uation has resulted in extremely long lines of ico, Canada, and Japan. congratulate the Decatur Airport, owned and potential tourists to the United States who are On a more national front, travel and tourism operated by the Decatur Park District, on the growing more and more impatient, ·annoyed is the third largest employer in the Nation after occasion of its 50th anniversary of service to and disheartened with the way they are being business and health services. In fact, travel the community. Since its inception in 1946, the treated. exceeds the combined payrolls of the U.S. Decatur Airport has provided an excellent fa­ During a recent trip to South Korea, I per­ steel and motor vehicles manufacturing indus­ cility as a gateway to the national air transpor­ sonally witnessed the most shameful treat­ tries. Between 1983 and 1993, travel-related tation system and a vital link to the rest of the ment of human beings. One potential tourist employment and payroll has steadily in­ globe. Due to the airport's emphasis of supe­ told me that he had been waiting in line for 3 crease-with payrolls nearly doubling and the rior safety and maintenance, public relations, days. Three days. He had come all the way number of jobs rising 38 percent. These kinds and Federal grant administration, it is not sur­ from the southern end of South Korea, since of numbers only further the argument that prising that this facility earned the coveted Air­ the United States does not have any other travel and tourism will double in size over the port of the Year awards from the State of Illi­ Consular Affairs offices in Korea. Another next decade, resulting in more job opportuni­ nois in 1988, 1994, and again in 1996, its woman, who appeared to be in her thirties, ex­ ties for people throughout the world. The golden anniversary year. plained her frustration at having to stand out­ United States must work to ensure its place in The Decatur Airport serves not only the var­ side during a thunderstorm because there is the travel and tourism industry by opening our ious facets of aviation-general and corporate no shelter from the elements available. I was doors to an economy which has been growing aviation, military, scheduled passenger, and personally ashamed, as I suspect many of my continuously over the past decade-South air cargo carrier services-but also as an eco­ colleagues would have been, by these tales of Korea. America has always been the first nomic engine for the community. The airport inhumane treatment. choice of destination for almost all Koreans. and the various businesses and agencies that These are but two examples of the growing However, under the current situation of long call it home generate in excess of $35 million frustration and disappointment many South lines and endless delays, many Koreans are in total economic impact for the community of Koreans are vocalizing. This has resulted in a fed up with waiting and are going instead to Decatur and the surrounding area, as well as growing sentiment of discontent with the Canada-which has a waiver policy toward providing employment for over 400 of its citi­ United States. They rightly point out that this Korea-Europe or Australia. We stand to lose zens. is no way for friends to treat friends. If we are millions of dollars and thousands of American Mr. Speaker, on August 31, 1996, the Deca­ to retain our place in the hearts of the Korean jobs because of our broken visa system. tur Airport will offer a 50th Birthday Party for people we must do something to reverse this The legislation we offer today would estab­ the community to celebrate this half-century of trend. While I have been able to persuade the lish a 3-year pilot program that would waive progress with special events both on the State Department to focus more resources in the visa requirement for Korean nationals who ground and in the air for all to enjoy. I am this area, and while the worst of these situa­ travel to the United States in tour groups. proud to join with the citizens of Decatur and tions have been resolved-at least for the time Under the program, selected travel agencies other airport users in congratulating the Deca­ being-there remains a tremendous backlog in Korea would be allowed to issue temporary tur Park District on their foresight and efforts and frequent examples of frustrating delays travel permits. The applicants would be re­ in developing the Decatur Airport into the su­ and arbitrary rejections. Providing a visa waiv­ quired to meet the same prerequisites re­ perior facility it has grown to be. It is an honor er for tour groups would alleviate some of this quired by the U.S. Embassy. to represent the Decatur area in the U.S. Con­ problem. This pilot program also includes additional gress, and I wish the airport continued suc­ My second reason for cosponsoring this leg­ restrictions to help prevent overstays. These cess as it ventures into the 21st century. islation is pure economics. Currently, South include: The stay can be no longer than 15 Korea is the sixth largest trading partner with days; The visitor must have a round-trip ticket; the United States. This has resulted in total The visitor must pose no threat to the welfare, ESTABLISH A 3-YEAR PILOT PRO­ United States exports equalling over $14 bil­ health, safety, or security of the United States; GRAM FOR KOREAN NATIONALS lion with a cumulative direct investment of Tour operators must post a $200,000 bond over $1 billion by United States companies in with the Secretary of State, and will be penal­ HON. JAY KIM South Korea. This ever growing market has al­ ized if a visitor fails to return on time; tour op­ OF CALIFORNIA lowed for a continued growth in personal in­ erators will be required to provide written cer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES comes for the South Korean people. The net tification of the on-time return of each visitor result has been an increased demand by Ko­ within the tour group; the Secretary of State or Friday, August 2, 1996 rean tourists to visit the United States. Attorney General can terminate the program if Mr. KIM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today-along According to the Travel and Tourism Admin­ the overstay rate exceeds 2 percent. with my colleague Mr. ABERCROMBIE-to offer istration, South Korean arrivals were expected This bill represents a strong first step in legislation which would establish a 3-year pilot to reach over 600,000 in 1995, up an aston- solving the visa backlog in Seoul. 21682 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 I urge my colleagues to join Mr. ABER­ velopment; Alaska Native Education," and fronting one of our greatest social problems, CROMBIE and me and cosponsor this legisla­ "Self-Governance & Self-Determination." and thus contributing toward the quality of life tion. The final volume provides a full narrative in their local communities, and in our society text, data, and recommendations of two sepa­ overall. rate studies of Native public policy issues con­ The National lnteragency Counterdrug Insti­ JOlliT COMMISSION ON POLICIES ducted by the Commission: "Alaska Native tute [NICI] is just a small example of the ef­ AND PROGRAMS AFFECTlliG Subsistence," and "Alaska Native Tribal Gov­ forts made by the National Guard to train mili­ ALASKA NATIVES ernment." tary organizations, civilian agencies, and com­ The Committee on Resources held a joint munity organizations in coordinated, and effec­ HON. DON YOUNG oversight hearing with the Senate Energy and tive counter drug efforts. The goal is to im­ OF ALASKA Natural Resources Committee and the Senate prove the efficiency of support for civil authori­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Indian Affairs Committee to accept testimony ties, and the National Guard has proven itself Friday, August 2, 1996 on the Alaska Native Commission report dated to be more than equal to this important chal­ May 1994 from the Alaska Native Community, lenge. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Mr. Speaker, I am the Governor of the State of Alaska, industry Indeed, the National Guard also provides pleased to offer legislation which will authorize representatives and from the administration. critical, technical, and general support to law a study to assist in the implementation of the Their testimony focused on recommendations enforcement agencies, such as intelligence recommendation of the Joint Federal/State provided by the Commission report on how to analysis, engineering support, language as­ Commission on Policies and Programs affect­ address the extremely volatile social and eco­ sistance, and cargo inspection. Their function ing Alaska Natives. This legislation is needed nomic conditions of Alaska Natives. This legis­ does not end there, for the Guard will assist to address the social and economic crisis sta­ lation is the outcome of the testimony accept­ with aerial reconnaissance, and drug edu­ tus of Alaska Natives. ed by all entities in the first step of addressing cation efforts as well. In 1990, President Bush signed Public Law the crisis status of the Alaska Natives. My own bill-HR. 3524-introduced on May 101-379 which created a public commission 23, 1996, would expand the role of the Na­ funded jointly by Federal and State appropria- tional Guard in helping the Immigration and . tions to complete a comprehensive study on NATIONAL GUARD'S ROLE rn THE Naturalization Service [INS] to efficiently and the social and economic conditions of Alaska FIGHT AGAlliST DRUGS economically transport for eventual deporta­ Natives and the effectiveness of programs and tion, those criminal aliens who have violated a policies of the United States and the State of HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN Federal or State law prohibiting or regulating Alaska which provide services to the Alaska OF NEW YORK illegal substances. In instances such as these, Native communities. This was in response to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the National Guard must be legally authorized the 1989 report "Report on the Status of Alas­ by Congress when the desire arises, to fly Friday, August 2, 1996 ka Natives: A Call for Action" published in co­ these convicted illegal immigrants, linked to operation by the Alaska Federation of Natives Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, the illegal pro­ drugs, to Federal deportation centers for the and the University of Alaska's Institute for So­ duction, transportation, sale and use of drugs processing out of our Nation. My bill will allow cial and Economic Research. A 14-member has caused widespread concern both in do­ the National Guard to complete this necessary commission was for Pd, half of whom were mestic and international circles. Unfortunately, and essential job, and thus expediting the appointed by the P esident of the United illicit drugs are a lucrative business, with the process of ridding our society of those who States and the remainder of whom were ap­ total volume of drug trading estimated by engage in the trade or promotion of illicit pointed by the Governor of the State of Alas­ some at many billions each and every year. drugs, which threaten our communities and fu­ ka. Indeed, according to data released by the Na­ ture generations. The primary focus of the study was to pro­ tional Guard, the retail value of illegal drugs vide an in-depth analysis, with specific rec­ may now exceed international trade in oil, and ommendations to Congress, the President of is second only to the arms trade. The complex TRIBUTE TO DR. HECTOR GARCIA the United States, the Alaska Legislature, the problems arising from drug abuse cannot be Governor of the State of Alaska, and the Na­ underestimated, and we need all of our gov­ HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON tive community on the social and economic ernment entities to unite in fighting this OF TEXAS conditions of Alaska Natives. The commission scourge. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES completed 2 years of research, public hear­ The National Guard Bureau's Counterdrug ings, and task force discussions, and submit­ Directorate is one entity that has done excel­ Friday, August 2, 1996 ted its report to the Congress, the President of lent work in combatting the spread of illicit Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. the United States, the Alaska Legislature, and substances in our schools and on the streets. Mr. Speaker, I rise in remembrance of a great the Governor of Alaska in May 1994. Its citizen soldiers in our local communities, man of Texas. The passing of Mr. Hector P. Volume one of a three-volume report pro­ play a key role in support of local law enforce­ Garcia of Corpus Christi was a significant loss vides an overview and summary of 22 months ment, and local community action to battle il­ to the State of Texas and to Mexican-Ameri­ of hearings, research, and deliberations. "Na­ licit drugs and drug abuse, especially by our cans throughout the Southwest. tive Self-Reliance," "Native Self-Determina­ young. Dr. Garcia was a caring physician and a tion," and the "Integrity of Alaska Native Cul­ The National Guard's supportive role is es­ leader in the postwar struggle for Hispanic civil tures" are the central fundamentals of the first sential. They provide direct support to local rights. He was the first Mexican-American ap­ volume. It also provides the historical causes and Federal law enforcement agencies, along pointed to serve on the U.S. Commission on of Native personal and cultural breakdowns. with drug reduction activities in our schools, Civil Rights. In 1984, he was awarded the Also include in this first volume are statistics and in over 3,700 communities in the United Presidential Medal of Freedom. on Native social/cultural, judicial/correctional, . States. In 1954, the American GI Forum, of which economic, educational, physical/behavioral The National Guard Bureau Counterdrug Di­ he was the founder, joined with the League of health problems. Finally, 34 main policy rec­ rectorate serves to provide world-class United Latin American Citizens to send a team ommendations-plus an additional 76 rec­ counterdrug support to local, State, and Fed­ of attorneys to successfully argue a case be­ ommendations-was submitted to the United eral drug law enforcement agencies. Their ex­ fore the U.S. Supreme Court. The decision States, and State of Alaska, the Alaska Native pertise in the field of counter drug production, cleared the way for Hispanics to serve on trial community and the general public. smuggling, and sale is being increasingly re­ juries. Volume two provides a narrative text, data, lied upon, not only by domestic agencies, but A veteran of World War II campaigns in and recommendations of five separate studies also by international law enforcement agen­ North Africa and Italy, Dr. Garcia always held of Native problems conducted by the Commis­ cies as well. America to its promises. He first gained na­ sion's task forces: "Alaska Native Physical Perhaps the National Guard's success lies tional prominence because of a civil rights Health," "Social/Cultural Issues and the Alco­ in the premise that the Bureau permits civilian case in Three Rivers, TX. A funeral home hol Crisis," "Economic Issues and Rural De- citizen soldiers to take a proactive role in con- there denied the use of its chapel to the family August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21683 of a Mexican-American soldier who had been Authority which built the multimillion-dollar and Mr. Octavio Medellin, both artists; and Pa­ killed in the Philippines 4 years earlier and civic center in St. Paul. He also served as vice tricia Meadows, the center's cofounder-who whose remains had just been transported to president of Junior Achievement in St. Paul received special recognition. Texas for burial. Through the efforts of Dr. and as president of the Ramsey County Bar In Dallas, we enjoy a rich heritage of philan­ Garcia and then Senator Lyndon Johnson, the Association. thropy. We live in a giving community, and all young Mexican-American was buried with full Upon retirement, Frank and Floria moved to four of these gifted individuals believe in giving honors in Arlington National Cemetery. Naples, FL, where they have both remained back to the community. Together, the honor­ With his passing, Texas has lost a great active in community affairs. ees represent the necessary components of a civil rights leader, and a great man. Frank and Floria raised their three children, cultural community-the teacher, the artist, the Frank, Mary Jane, and Alfred. They also are patron, and the promoter. the proud grandparents of five grandchildren. HAPPY SOTH WEDDING ANNIVER­ Mr. Speaker, on behalf of their children, SARY TO MR. AND MRS. FRANK grandchildren, and many friends, I wish Frank PASTOR TO MANY, FRIEND TO FARRELL and Floria a happy golden wedding anniver­ ALL sary in the hopes of many more to come. HON. CHRISTOPHER COX HON. BART STIJP AK OF CALIFORNIA OF MICHIGAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JAMES FRED BOONE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, August 2, 1996 HON. BIU.RICHARDSON Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. COX of California. Mr. Speaker, today I OF NEW MEXICO Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I bring to the attention to the U.S. rise in celebration of the 50th wedding anni­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES versary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Farrell of House of Representatives and this Nation not Naples, FL. Friday, August 2, 1996 just the announcement of the retirement of an Frank and Floria were both born and raised Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, it is with outstanding member of the clergy in my North­ in Minnesota. Frank, a native of Duluth, and great respect and admiration that · I honor ern Michigan congressional district, but that I Floria, a native of Hibbing, were married in today a fellow New Mexican and great Amer­ have the opportunity to relay to you the many 1946. ican, James Fred Boone of Portales. contributions that Reverend Edwin J. Frederick During World War II, Frank served as a Fred Boone greatly distinguished himself has made to his faith, community, and priest­ fighter pilot in the southern Pacific theater. Al­ during World War II in connection with military hood. together, he flew 33 combat missions in his operations against an armed enemy of the Most affectionately known to all as Father P-51 Mustang. United States on the Kumagaya, Japan, raid Fred, he attended grade school and high After the war, Frank returned to school and of August 15, 1945. Then Lieutenant Boone school in his home town of Grand Rapids and graduated from the University of Minnesota demonstrated an exceptional act of courage later earned a Bachelor's degree at Sacred Law School in 1948. Upon graduation, he by putting himself in an extremely dangerous Heart in Detroit. Post graduate work earned went to work for what was then the Northern position, including risking his life. To assure him a Masters degree in Philosophy and The­ Pacific Railroad and would later become the the safety of his entire bomber group, he at­ ology at Grand Seminary, Montreal, Quebec, Burlington/Northern Railroad. During his long tempted to trigger electronically some of the Canada. On June 3, 1950, he was ordained a and distinguished career, he ran the law de­ bombs that failed to release in an aircraft. Roman Catholic priest. partment and eventually retired as senior vice When Lieutenant Boone attempted to go During the 1950's, Father Fred was as­ president of law in the early 1980's. through the bulkhead door, the wind blast was signed to various churches in Michigan includ­ Frank and Floria were active in Minnesota so strong that he opted to go to the front of ing Sacred Heart in Mt. Pleasant, St. Joseph's politics for many years. Frank served as a the aircraft. In order to accomplish this, he had Church in Manistee, St. Michael's in Muske­ member of the Minnesota GOP State Central to cross over the mid-window section which he gon, and Our Lady of Assumption in Rothbury. Committee and eventually ran for the Min­ could not do with his parachute on. He, there­ After completing one year at the Carmelite nesota House of Representatives in 1956 and fore, removed his parachute and entered the Monastery in Traverse City in 1960, Father the U.S. Congress in 1958. forward bay with the bomb bay doors open. Fred was then assigned to the Traverse City In addition to his work in party politics, Lieutenant Boone then pried the bombs loose Regional Psychiatric Hospital where he re­ Frank led the fight to get the Minnesota State with a screw driver, in an awkward position of mained from 1959 until the hospital closed in Legislature to reapportion itself. At the time, practically standing on his head, while the 1989. the metropolitan areas of Minnesota were crew watched in suspense. His valor and For the past six years, Father Fred has growing rapidly. Yet, the State legislature was courage will never be forgotten. served as Pastor of St. Joseph's parish in apportioned so that the per capita representa­ I invite my colleagues, all New Mexicans Mapleton, Ml. It has been at St. Joseph's Par­ tion of the metropolitan areas was about one­ and the entire Nation, to join me in paying trib­ ish where Father Fred has done his best work. third to one-half of the rest of the State. The ute to this very great America. His valor and As pastor, he has made numerous physical legislators from the nonmetro areas refused to courage will never be forgotten. improvements to the parish and provided ac­ change the apportionment. This decision was cessibility to the facilities for the physically im­ a severe drain on the higher tax-assessed and paired. underrepresented Twin Cities metro area TRIBUTE TO FOUR PILLARS OF Father Fred has touched many, many peo­ counties. Frank's case, McGraw versus Dono­ THE ART COMMUNITY ple over the years, but no one will question van, eventually was instrumental in forcing the the tremendous influence he has had on and legislature to reapportion itself. A group in HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON the love he has for children. He has baptized Tennessee later used Frank's briefs and strat­ OF TEXAS over 200 children in his last six years at St. egy in their own case, Baker versus Carr, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Joseph's and truly considers them to be the which went all the way to the U.S. Supreme lifeblood of the church and her future. The Court. For his work on reapportionment, Frank Friday, August 2, 1996 children of the parish, like the adults there and was nominated for a Lasker Award. Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. elsewhere, consider Father Fred to be more Throughout the years, Frank and Floria Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize four pillars of than their priest: they think of him as their have also been very active members in the the local art community who were honored by friend. community. Frank served on the board of di­ the Dallas Visual Art Center. This distinction Father Fred has truly made his mark on so­ rectors of the Minnesota Chapter of the Amer­ was presented by the Dallas Visual Art Center ciety with his extensive work and effort on be­ ican Red Cross and on the board of the direc­ to individuals who have contributed to the ad­ half of the needy. After the hospital closed in tors of Alina, one of the largest health mainte­ vancement of the visual arts in Texas. The 1989, he founded the Father Fred Foundation, nance organizations in Minnesota. In addition, four recipients of this award are: Mr. Raymond an organization that provides food and cloth­ he was chairman of the St. Paul Civic Center D. Nasher, art collector; Mr. Barney Delabano ing to those in need. The foundation has gown 21684 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 from what was a very small office to what is ing credentials. He obtained his teaching cre­ After 3112 years of President Clinton, the now a large building with over 100 volunteers. dentials in 1966 and began a distinguished ca­ economy continues to grow stronger and Fortunately for the foundation, he will continue reer teaching in math and Spanish at the jun­ stronger. We've created more than 1O million to serve as its director after his retirement. ior high school level in Ontario, CA. new jobs-a faster rate of job growth than Father Fred reminds us every Thanksgiving In 1970, Mr. Vargas witnessed the Vietnam under any Republican administration since the that it is better "to serve than to receive" by antiwar demonstrations and the East Los An­ 1920's. In our global economy, job creating hosting dinner at one of the area's finest res­ geles riots which inspired him to pursue social exports have increased by one-third-up $162 taurants, not for his parishioners, but for the causes at the community level. His passion for billion. And today's job report, issued by the needy. Father Fred recruits elected govern­ fostering better relations between civic leaders Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that we ment leaders, community and business lead­ and community members led him to work at added 193,000 more jobs in July. ers as servers for his guests. the Rio Hondo Area Action Council [RHAAC] We have the highest rate of new business Father Fred has been recognized by numer­ where he handled community action pro­ ous organizations for his work, including the grams. However, his yearning to teach and incorporations since World War II, with the Traverse City Chamber of Commerce who work one-on-one with students led him back to Commerce Department reporting that our Na­ presented him in 1991 with the Distinguished the education sector where in 1971, he joined tion's economy grew at an extremely healthy Service Award. He is also the recipient of the the faculty and staff of the University of South­ 4.2-percent annual rate from April through Sara Hardy Memorial Award in recognition of ern California. June, and with the lowest combined rates of his work on behalf of human rights. It was at USC where he began working at unemployment, inflation, and mortgage rates In the book of Hebrews it states, "one does the department of student affairs and services since the 1960's. not take this honor on his own initiative, but as director of the USC Mexican American Best of all for both working Americans and only when called upon by God, as Aaron was Alumni Association. Mr. Vargas began pri­ our fixed-income retirees under President Clin­ marily as an academic adviser providing guid­ * * * you are a priest forever." Father Fred ton we've sustained this growth while keeping ance and counsel to students, who were pri­ has been called by God to be a spiritual lead­ inflation stable and low. er and a humanitarian and has fulfilled each of marily first-time college graduates of their re­ Mortgage rates are the lowest they've been those callings now and forever. spective families. He found these college stu­ in 30 years. The result: Millions of Americans Mr. Speaker, Father Fred will be honored at dents to be talented and hardworking who have been able to purchase their first home, a retirement dinner on August 11, 1996 at the were often hampered by the financial con­ Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City, straints of a college education. Recognizing giving us the highest homeownership rate in Michigan. At that time, past and present pa­ the impact of such constraints, he concluded 15 years. rishioners, friends and family will thank him for that this was the source of high college drop­ Mr. Speaker, the current issue of Money all that he has done for them and so many out rates for Hispanic students. Magazine reports: "The majority of Americans others. On behalf of northern Michigan, the Realizing the issue was not being ad­ are better off on most pocketbook issues after dressed, Mr. Vargas decided to do something entire State and this House, I thank Father 3112 years under [President] Clinton, who's about the situation. In 197 4, he set up a series Fred for his contributions to so many causes presided over the kind of economic progress of meetings with USC alumni, faculty, busi­ and extend to ·him best wishes for an enjoy­ any Republican would be proud to post." ness and civic leaders, and students which es­ able retirement from the church and for many Barron's reports "In short, Clinton's eco­ years to come as Director of the Father Fred tablished the foundation of the USC Mexican American Alumni Association Scholarship nomic record is remarkable. Clinton also right­ Foundation. Fund. Today, the USC-MAAA Scholarship fully boasted that, 'our economy is the healthi­ Fund exceeds $5.0 million dollars and has as­ est that it has been in 30 years.' " HONORING RAULS. VARGAS sisted over 3,500 students at both under­ This record is no mere happenstance. It is graduate and graduate levels. Because of his the result of tough decisions. Under President HON. ED PASTOR determination and hard work, Mr. Vargas did Clinton, the deficit has been cut to $117 billion much more than fulfill his desire to help young this year-the lowest deficit as a prn:~t:7ltage OF ARIZONA students pursuing higher education-he com­ IN TH-:;- - OUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of GDP of any major economy-and iass than mitted his life to it and has changed peoples half of what it was when he took office. Friday, August 2, 1996 lives forever. In fact, were it not for the interest on the Mr. PASTOR. Mr~ Speaker, it is with great It was at Arizona State University where I debt accumulated during the Reagan and pleasure that I rise today to pay special tribute met and shared a room with Mr. Vargas. to a lifelong friend and colleague, Mr. Raul S. Gradually, we developed a friendship that has Bush years, we would be running a surplus. Vargas, director of the University of Southern grown and strengthened throughout the years Alan Greenspan said earlier this year that the California Mexican American Alumni Associa­ on both a professional and personal level. As deficit reduction in President Clinton's 1993 tion as we celebrate 25 years of his valuable a former teacher myself, I commend Mr. Raul Economic Plan was "an unquestioned factor in service to Hispanic students pursuing a higher Vargas for having the vision to change individ­ contributing to the improvement in economic level of education. ual lives, the courage to make his dreams a activity that occurred thereafter." Born on May 21, 1939 in Lordsburg, NM, to reality, and the commitment to follow through On that other side, some are still talking a family of coppermine workers, Mr. Vargas with this plan for the past 25 years. I com­ about hundreds of billions of dollars in tax cuts lost his father at the age of 2 in a tragic under­ mend Raul Vargas for his hard work, deter­ for the wealthiest. President Clinton has prov­ ground mining accident. His mother remarried mination, and invaluable contribution to our en that responsible deficit reduction that main­ and in 1944, his family resettled in a low-in­ Nation's youth. tains our investments in research and devel­ come complex in Miami, AZ-the place where opment, in our cities, our kids, our schools, he and his five siblings were raised. After his THE ECONOMY IS STRONG AND and infrastructure can work. early years of schooling in Miami, his family GROWING I do not believe the American people want relocated to San Manuel, AZ, in 1957. While a return to the pie-in-the-sky promises that in high school, he played the trombone, HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY built up this deficit in the first place. Today's served as student body vice president, and OF NEW YORK jobs report is another indication that the Presi­ was also a star basketball player for the Miami IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES dent's economic plan is working. Vandals. After graduating high school, he moved on to Arizona State University where Friday, August 2, 1996 The question the American people are fac­ he received a degree in business administra­ Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, this morning ing is do we stay the course, or do we go tion in 1961. we were going to hold a hearing of the Joint back to the budget-busting policies of the Shortly after graduating from ASU, he Economic Committee to hear the July jobs re­ 1980's. I, for one, truly believe the American served a 3-year tour of duty with the U.S. port. It was canceled. And that's a shame-­ people are beyond being fooled by false prom­ Army in Berlin. He returned to Arizona State because the President has an economic ises. Yes, there is work to be done, but they University during 1964 to complete his teach- record any President could be proud of. know we are headed in the right direction. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21685 TIME FOR CONGRESS TO SPEAK able and unjustifiable violation not only of all 1,000,000 people, and enslaving tens of thou­ OUT ABOUT THE PERSECUTION the norms of current international law, but of sands of women and children. Today in OF CHRISTIANS the most fundamental human freedom, that of Sudan, a human being can be bought for as practicing one's faith openly." little as S15; Whereas Christians in China have experi­ HON. FRANK R. WOIF The National Association of Evangelicals in enced the worst persecution since the pre­ OF VIRGINIA January 1996 issued a "Statement of Con­ Deng period in the 1970s. There are more doc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES science and Call to Action" subsequently en­ umented cases of Christians in prison or in dorsed by the Southern Baptist Convention, some form of detention in China than in any Friday, August 2, 1996 the executive council of the Episcopal Church, other country. Both Evangelical Protestant Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, in many countries and the general assembly of the Presbyterian house church groups and Roman Catholics of the world today, Christians live in fear. Fear Church, United States of America. It pledged have been targeted and named " a principal for their lives and fear for their livelihood. to "do what is in our power to the end that the threat to political stability" by the Central Worldwide persecution and martyrdom of Committee of China's Communist party. In Government of the United States will take ap­ recent months, in separate incidents 3 Chi­ Christians has increased and intensified to propriate action to combat the intolerable reli­ nese Christian leaders were beaten to death such an extent that more Christians have died gious persecution now victimizing fellow be­ by Chinese authorities simply for their reli­ for their faith in the 20th century than in all lievers and those of other faiths." gious activities; prior 19 centuries combined. The World Evangelical Fellowship has de­ Whereas an Islamic court in Kuwait has In some parts of the world, Christians are clared September 29, 1996, and each annual denied religious liberty to a convert from forbidden to practice their faith and are victim­ last Sunday in September, as an international Islam to Christianity, and the judge rec­ ized by religious apartheid which subjects day of prayer on behalf of persecuted Chris­ ommended that he be put to death; them to discrimination as well as inhumane tians. That day will be observed by numerous Whereas 3 Christian leaders in Iran were kidnapped and murdered during 1994 as part and humiliating treatment. In several Islamic churches and human rights groups around the of a crackdown on the Iranian Christian countries, converting to Christianity from Islam world. community; is punishable by death. In many countries Mr. Speaker, its time for Congress to speak Whereas severe persecution of Christians is today, Christians are imprisoned, enslaved, out. I am introducing a resolution that would also occurring in North Korea, Cuba, Viet­ tortured, and killed simply because of their condemn the human rights abuses and deni­ nam, and certain countries in the Middle faith. als of religious liberty to Christians around the East, to name merely a few; The Government of Sudan is waging a jihad world; strongly recommend that the President Whereas religious liberty is a universal against the Christian southern part of the expand and reinvigorate United States inter­ right explicitly recognized in numerous international agreements, including the Uni­ country, enforcing Sharia'-lslamic law­ national advocacy on behalf of persecuted versal Declaration of Human Rights and the against non-Muslim African Sudanese-tortur­ Christians; encourage a .reexamination of all International Covenant on Civil and Politi­ ing, starving, killing, and displacing over 1 mil­ U.S. policies that affect persecuted Christians; cal Rights; lion people and enslaving tens of thousands of encourage the President to appoint a White Whereas Pope John Paul II recently sound­ its women and children. Today in Sudan, a House special adviser on religious persecu­ ed a call against regimes that " practice dis­ human being can be bought for as little as tion; and applauds the actions of the World crimination against Jews, Christians, and $15. Evangelical Fellowship in designating an an­ other religious groups, going even so far as Christians in China have experienced the nual day of prayer on behalf of persecuted to refuse them the right to meet in private worst persecution since the pre-Deng period in for prayer," declaring that " this is an intol­ Christians. erable and unjustifiable violation not only of the 1970's. There are more documented The United States has forcefully taken up all the norms of current international law, cases of Christians in prison or in some form the cause of other persecuted religious minori­ but of the most fundamental human free­ of detention in China than in any other coun­ ties. During the cold war, we repeatedly dom, that of practicing one's faith openly," try. Both Evangelical Protestant house church passed resolutions condemning the persecu­ stating that this is for human beings "their groups and Roman Catholics have been tar­ tion of the Soviet Jews. In recent years, we reason for living" ; geted and named "a principal threat to political have passed resolutions condemning the per­ Whereas the National Association of stability" by the Central Committee of China's secution of people of the Baha'i faith. Evangelicals in January 1996 issued a " State­ Communist Party. In recent months, in three We have the ability to intervene in a similar ment of Conscience and Call to Action," sub­ sequently commended or endorsed by the separate incidents, three Chinese Christian manner for persecuted Christians. I urge my Southern Baptist Convention, the Executive leaders were beaten to death by Chinese au­ colleagues to cosponsor this important resolu­ Council of the Episcopal Church, and the thorities simply because of their religious ac­ tion. General Assembly of the Presbyterian tivities. H.RES.- Church, United States of America. They In Pakistan last year, a 13-year-old boy was Whereas the worldwide persecution and pledged to end their "silence in the face of forced to flee the country after he was con­ martyrdom of Christians has increased and the suffering of all those persecuted for their victed under Pakistan's blasphemy law. His intensified to such an extent that more religious faith" and " to do what is in our uncle, who was also convicted, was shot dead Christians have died for their faith in the power to the end that the Government of the United States will take appropriate action to by someone in the angry mob that swarmed 20th century than in all prior 19 centuries combined; combat the intolerable religious persecution outside the courtroom. Whereas in many places throughout the now victimizing fellow believers and those of In 1994, three Christians in Iran were kid­ world, Christians are restricted in or forbid­ other faiths" ; naped and murdered during 1994 as part of a den from practicing their faith, victimized Whereas the World Evangelical Fellowship crackdown on the Iranian Christian commu­ by a "religious apartheid" that subjects has declared September 29, 1996, and each an­ nity. them to inhumane, humiliating treatment, nual last Sunday in September, as an inter­ In Vietnam and other countries, Catholic and are imprisoned, tortured, enslaved, and national day of prayer on behalf of per­ bishops and. priests and Protestant pastors are killed; secuted Christians. That day will be observed routinely imprisoned, Bibles are confiscated Whereas in some countries proselytism is by numerous churches and human rights forbidden, and extremist elements persist groups around the world; and churches are raided. unchecked by the government in their cam­ Whereas the United States of America There is also severe persecution of Chris­ paigns to eradicate Christians and force con­ since its founding has been a harbor of refuge tians in North Korea, Cuba, and some coun­ versions through intimidation, rape, and and freedom to worship for believers from tries in the Middle East. forced marriage; John Winthrop to Roger Williams to William Leaders of the international Christian com­ Whereas in several Islamic countries con­ Penn, and a haven for the oppressed, and has munity have begun to speak out about this se­ version to Christianity from Islam is a crime guaranteed freedom of worship in this coun­ rious and growing problem. Pope John Paul II punishable by death; ~ try for people of all faiths; recently sounded a call against regimes that Whereas the militant Muslim Government Whereas, unfortunately, the United States of Sudan is waging a jihad (religious war) has in many instances failed to raise force­ "practice discrimination against Jews, Chris­ against the Christian southern part of the fully the issue of anti-Christian and other re­ tians, and other religious groups, going even country, enforcing Shari'a (Islamic law) ligious persecution and international con­ so far as to refuse the right to meet in private against non-Muslim African Sudanese, tor­ ventions and in bilateral relations with of­ for prayer," declaring that "this is an intoler- turing, starving, killing, and displacing over fending countries; and 21686 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 Whereas, however, in the past the United gresses and administrations as import sen­ v1s1on viewers-in the course of the games. States has forcefully taken up the cause of sitive, dating back to the Dillion and Kennedy After the games are over, "Tribute" will remain other persecuted religious minorities, and rounds of the General Agreement on Tariffs as a lasting reminder of the glory and human the United States has the ability to inter­ and Trade [GATT]. During this period the drama of the Centennial Olympics. vene in a similar manner for persecuted Mr. Speaker, this statue is a fitting tribute to Christians throughout the world: Now, there­ American ceramic tile also has been forced to fore, be it defend itself from over a dozen petitions filed the spirit of the Olympic games, and to the de­ Resolved, That the House of Representa­ by various designed GSP-eligible counties termination, skill, and camaraderie of the ath­ tives--- seeking duty-free treatment for ceramic tile letes who have competed in the Olympics (1) unequivocally condemns the egregious into this market. If just one petitioning nation over the millennia. I am honored that one of human rights abuses and denials of religious succeeds in gaining GSP benefits for ceramic my constituents has made such an outstand­ liberty to Christians around the world, and tile, then by law, every GSP beneficiary coun­ ing contribution to the Centennial Olympic calls upon the responsible regimes to cease try is also entitled to GSP duty-free benefits games in Atlanta. I want to recognize Peter such abuses; Calaboyias today on the House floor and com­ (2) strongly recommends that the Presi­ for ceramic tile. If any of these petitions were dent expand and invigorate United States granted, it would eliminate American tile jobs mend him for creating this remarkable wor.k of international advocacy on behalf of per­ and could destroy the industry. art. secuted Christians, and initiate a thorough A major guiding principle of the GSP Pro­ examination of all United States policies gram has been reciprocal market access. Cur­ that affect persecuted Christians; BILL TO AMEND THE RESOURCE rent GSP eligible beneficiary countries supply CONSERVATION AND RECO\TERY (3) encourages the President to proceed as almost one-third of the U.S. ceramic tile im­ expeditiously as possible in appointing a ACT White House special advisor on religious per­ ports and they are increasing their sales and secution; and market shares. U.S. ceramic tile manufactur­ ers, however, are still denied access to many HON. JOHN M. SPRATT, JR. (4) applauds the actions of the World Evan­ OF SOUTH CAROLINA gelical Fellowship in declaring an annual of these foreign markets. Many developing international day of prayer on behalf of per­ counties maintain exclusionary tariff and non­ lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES secuted Christians. tariff mechanisms which serve to block the Friday, August 2, 1996 entry of U.S. ceramic tile exports into these Mr. SPRATT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to markets. Industrial countries, including the Eu­ inform my colleagues of a bill I'm introducing GENERALIZED SYSTEM OF ropean Union [EU], may use less transparent to toughen Federal laws regulating hazardous PREFERENCES methods such as discriminatory product stand­ waste facilities. Hazardous waste treatment ards and testing methods to control their ce­ and disposal is regulated by the Resource HON. ROBERT W. NEY ramic tile imports and, in some cases, to divert Conservation and Recovery Act [RCRA]. OF OHIO ceramic tile manufactured in third countries Since RCRA was enacted in 1976, we have lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over to the U.S. market by imposing restric­ made dramatic progress in improving over­ sight of hazardous waste though a flexible Friday, August 2, 1996 tions on those third-country exports to the EU. I am in support of the reauthorization of the regulatory structure in which States have the Mr. NEY. Mr. Speaker, when the House de­ GSP Program and trust that import-sensitive primary role in enforcing the statute. The bill I bated budget reconciliation last October, I sub­ products such as tile will not be subject to introduce today takes three simple, but power­ mitted a statement for t e RECORD in support GSP. ful, further steps to assist State environmental of the provisions in the bill to reauthorize the agencies in protecting the environment from generalized system of preferences [GSP] duty­ hazardous wastes. free import program. Today, the House will PITTSBURGH'S CONTRIBUTION TO First, the bill requires the Administrator of again debate this issue as part of a larger bill THE 1996 OLYMPICS the EPA to certify that authorized State RCRA to raise the minimum wage. I would like to programs include standards for the siting of again reaffirm my support for the reauthoriza­ HON. WIWAM J. COYNE hazardous waste facilities. Currently, a num­ tion of the GSP Program. This program was OF PENNSYLVANIA ber of States have no regular standards which designed as a way to help less developed na­ lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guard against the placement of hazardous tions export into the U.S. market. The GSP waste facilities in environmentally sensitive or Program allows duty-fre imports of certain Friday, August 2, 1996 unstable areas. These States operate on an products into the United States from over 100 Mr. COYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise to call at­ ad hoc basis when making permitting deci­ GSP-eligible countries. The bill wisely provides tention to the contribution that one of my con­ sions. But the ad hoc approach has two weak­ that import-sensitive products are not to be stituents, Mr. Peter Calaboyias, has made to nesses. The public is left with little to no infor­ subject to GSP treatment. Ceramic tile is a the 1996 Centennial Olympic games in At­ mation to judge whether a particular site rep­ clear example of an import-sensitive product lanta. resents a true danger to public health, and and is exactly the type of product which Mr. Calaboyias, a resident of the Shadyside business is left with little certainty as to which should not be subject to lower tariffs under the neighborhood in Pittsburgh, created the sculp­ sites are likely to garner approval. Standards GSP Program. ture "Tribute" that adorns Centennial Park in which preclude siting in places like flood Imports have dominated the U.S. ceramic Atlanta. Mr. Calaboyias, who is also an art in­ plains, karst terrain, or over important aquifers tile market for the last decade and they cur­ structor at Grove City College, is a very tal­ will clear up this confusion for both parties. rently capture nearly 60 percent of the market. ented sculptor. He has spent years designing And the bill allows each State the flexibility to This extraordinary level of import penetration and creating this beautiful bronze sculpture, tailor standards to its own needs and condi­ is a result, in part, of over 30 years of docu­ which features three Olympic athletes. tions. mented unfair predatory foreign trade prac­ In this work, Calaboyias has highlighted the Second, it authorizes the States to fund tices including dumping, subsidies, Customs unchanging spirit of the Olympic games over their RCRA programs through permit fees, and fraud, import diversion, and abuse of a loop­ the last 2,700 years by incorporating three requires the EPA to determine for each State hole in the GSP. The American ceramic tile in­ separate athletes-one from ancient Greece, the cost of fully maintaining its program. In dustry, though relatively small, is efficient and one from the first modern Olympic games in many States, taxpayers are funding RCRA competitive at normal tariff levels. 1896, and one representing the present and programs from general revenues. Not only is From its inception in the Trade Act of 1974, future games-into his composition. The mod­ this unfair, since the burden of supporting the GSP Program has provided for the exemp­ ern figure, incidentally, is a woman-to reflect oversight functions properly belongs those tion of "articles which the President deter­ the changing nature of the games as well as who treat and dispose of the wast but it mines to be import-sensitive." In light of the the values they share in common. often leads to underfunding of State pi ·grams. history of unfair trade in ceramic tile and the This outstanding sculpture is located in Cen­ This bill provides every State the opportunity significant and growing import participation in tennial Plaza, the emotional focal point of the and the ability to recover these costs through the U.S. ceramic tile market, the U.S. industry Olympic games. Consequently, it will be seen permits fees in accordance with the polluter has been recognized by successive Con- by millions of visitors-and by millions of tele- pays principle. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21687 Third, the bill corrects the problem that own­ time, Government spent nearly $5.7 million to (3) the owner or opera tor notifies the Sec­ ers of hazardous waste facilities who are cur­ clean up pollutants from just 96 abandoned retary that the vessel is not abandoned and rently violating State or Federal environmental vessels. This legislation would cut cleanup the location of the vessel. laws are still legally eligible to receive and do costs to the Government by more than 300 SEC. 4. PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL ABANDONMENT OF VESSEL. receive new operating permits. The third part percent. Thirty days after the notification proce­ of my bill, called a good-guy provision, pre­ This legislation will establish clear authority dures under section 5(a)(l) are completed, vents any company which is violating State or to remove vessels left unattended in a public the Secretary may assess a civil penalty of Federal environmental laws from obtaining a waterway that has not been designated as a not more than $500 for each day of the viola­ permit for a hazardous waste facility. This pro­ harbor or marina for more than 45 days or tion against an owner or operator that vio­ vision provides a strong incentive for operators those left unattended in an approved harbor or lates section 3. A vessel with respect to to obey laws designed to protect public safety marina for more than 60 days. There are ap­ which a penalty is assessed under this Act is and minimize environmental risks. proximately 17 million recreational boaters liable in rem for the penalty. I have a particular interest in ensuring that using public waterways nationwide. It is esti­ SEC. 5. REMOVAL OF ABANDONED VESSELS. hazardous waste facilities are safe because mated that this number will increase, on aver­ (a) PROCEDURES.- my congressional district is adjacent to a haz­ age, 4 percent per year. Given this substantial (1) IN GENERAL.-The Secretary, in coop'era­ ardous waste landfill in Sumter County, SC­ increase in waterway users, regulation be­ tion with the Commandant of the Coast Guard, may remove a vessel that is aban­ the second largest hazardous waste landfill in comes necessary. doned if- the Southeast, and my district formerly hosted This legislation empowers local authorities (A) an elected official of a local govern­ a hazardous waste incinerator in Rock Hill, to keep public waterways clear while allowing ment has notified the Secretary of the vessel SC, which is now a reprocessing facility. Both boat or barge owners the opportunity to repair and requested that the Secretary remove the have experienced problems, and I believe fa­ and remove vessels that are not actually vessel; and cilities of this kind would benefit from stricter abandoned. In addition, the removal of these (B) the Secretary has provided notice to Federal laws. I know the general public would derelict vessels will alleviate concerns regard­ the owner or operator- benefit. Similar situations exist in almost every ing water quality and its impact on the public (i) that if the vessel is not removed it will congressional district in the country. That's health of the local community. be removed at the owner or operator's ex­ This legislation will promote cooperation be­ pense; and why this legislation is appropriate and de­ (ii) of the penalty under section 4. serves the support of the entire Congress .. tween interested local citizens, community (2) FORM OF NOTICE.-The notice to be pro­ I believe this bill represents modest but im­ groups, and government agencies in their joint vided to an owner or operator under para­ portant change in environmental law. Hazard­ efforts to preserve and protect the navigable graph (l)(B) shall be- ous waste facilities will continue to pose a waters of the United States, and it will return (A) if the identity of the owner or operator danger to our health and the environment, but the power to take action to the communities can be determined, via certified mail; and this legislation can help minimize that risk. and force boat owners to take responsibility (B) if the identity of the owner or operator for their vessels. A community could instigate cannot be determined, via an announcement action simply by petitioning a local elected offi­ in a notice to mariners and in an official ABANDONED AND DERELICT cial to notify the Secretary of the Army of the journal of the county (or other equivalent VESSEL REMOVAL ACT OF i996 political subdivision) in which the vessel is problem. Proceedings to notify the boat owner, located. and ultimately to remove the boat, would then (3) LIMITATION ON LIABILITY OF UNITED HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK be taken by the Secretary. STATES.-The United States, and any officer OF CALIFORNIA I urge my colleagues to support this legisla­ or employee of the United States is not lia­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion. ble to an owner or operator for damages re­ H.R.- sulting from removal of an abandoned vessel Friday, August 2, 1996 Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep­ under this Act. Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ resentatives of the United States of America in (b) LIABILITY OF OWNER OR OPERATOR.-The ducing the Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Congress assembled, owner or operator of an abandoned vessel is liable. and an abandoned vessel is liable in Removal Act of 1996. This act will provide the SECTION I. SHORT TITLE. rem, for all expenses that the United States necessary tools to encourage the cleanup of a This Act may be cited as the "Abandoned incurs in removing the abandoned vessel long-term public nuisance resulting from aban­ and Derelict Vessel Removal Act of 1995". under this Act. SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS. doned boats and barges found in the navi­ (C) CONTRACTING OUT.- gable waters of many communities in this In this Act, the following definitions apply: (1) SOLICITATION OF BIDS.-The Secretary (1) ABANDON.-The term "abandon" means country. may, after providing notice under subsection to moor, strand, wreck, sink, or leave aves­ (a)(l), solicit by public advertisement sealed This issue centers on dozens of abandoned sel unattended for longer than 45 days. boats and other debris which has accumulated (2) NAVIGABLE WATERS OF THE UNITED bids for the removal of an abandoned vessel. along the Guadalupe Channel, which sur­ STATES.-The term "navigable waters of the (2) CONTRACT.-After solicitation under paragraph (1) the Secretary may award a rounds the community of Alviso, CA. This con­ United States" means waters of the United States, including the territorial sea. contract. The contractr- cern was first brought to my attention by mem­ (A) may be subject to the condition that bers of the San Jose City Council, the Alviso (3) REMOVAL; REMOVE.-The term "re­ moval" or "remove" means relocation, sale, the vessel and all property on the vessel is Master Plan Task Force and, most important, scrapping, or other method of disposal. the property of the vessel removal contrac­ members of the Alviso community. These (4) SECRETARY.-The term "Secretary" ~~ and · abandoned vessels have become a public means the Secretary of the Army. (B) must require the vessel removal con­ health and safety hazard to both the commu­ (5) VESSEL.-The term "vessel" includes tractor to submit to the Secretary a plan for nity as well as to those that use the adjacent recreational, commercial, and government­ the removal. (3) COMMENCEMENT DATE FOR REMOVAL.­ public waterways. Unfortunately, Alviso is far owned vessels but does not include vessels operated by the Coast Guard or the Navy. Removal of an abandoned vessel may begin from the only community that suffers from this (6) VESSEL REMOVAL CONTRACTOR.-The 30 days after the Secretary completes the problem. term "vessel removal contractor" means a procedures under subsection (a)(l). The Abandoned and Derelict Vessel Re­ person that enters into a contract with the SEC. 6. LIABILITY OF VESSEL REMOVAL CON· moval Act also make sense economically. United States to remove an abandoned vessel TRACTORS. Abandoned vessels do not just sit harmlessly under this Act. A vessel removal contractor and its sub­ by-these vessels are often used as an illegal SEC. 3. ABANDONMENT OF VESSEL PROHIBITED. contractor are not liable for damages that dumping ground for hazardous materials. An owner or operator of a vessel may not result from actions taken or omitted to be Cleaning up this mess is both expensive, time abandon it on the navigable waters of the taken in the course of removing a vessel consuming, and places the health of the com­ United States. A vessel is deemed not to be under this Act. This section does not apply- abandoned if- (1) with respect to personal injury or munity in jeopardy. Between January 1988 (1) it is located at a federally or State-ap­ wrongful death; or and September 1991, the Federal Government proved mooring area; (2) if the contractor or subcontractor is spent $5.2 million to remove 282 abandoned (2) it is on private property with the per­ grossly negligent or engages in willful mis­ vessels that blocked waterways. In that same mission of the owner of the property; or conduct. 21688 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 SEC. 7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. U.S. women's gymnastics team, gold. which forces Congress to make good on its There is authorized to be appropriated to U.S. equestrian team-women: Team 3-day promises to the American barley grower. carry out this Act such sums as may be nec­ event, silver. essary for fiscal years beginning after Sep­ T earn dressage, bronze. tember 30, 1996. Such funds shall remain EXPLOSIVES FINGERPRINTING available until expended. U.S. women's rowing team-four without coxswain, silver. ACT Lightweight double sculls, silver. INTRODUCTION OF 50150 WAIVER These medal winners are representative of HON. THOMAS J. MANTON FOR THE WELLNESS PLAN the women athletes that make up 42.4 percent OF NEW YORK of the U.S. competitors at the 1996 Summer IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Olympics. Imagine 42.4 percent, almost as HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. Friday, August 2, 1996 OF MICHIGAN many women as men competing in the Olym­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pics on U.S. soil. Many of us know that there Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to were fewer events available in which women voice my sadness and outrage over the b~mb­ Friday, August 2, 1996 could participate during most of Olympic his­ ing at the Centennial Park in Atlanta. My Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased tory. In fact, until the passage of title IX in thoughts and prayers are with the families and to join my colleagues from Michigan in spon­ 1972, there were fewer women athletes to friends of those injured or killed in the blast. soring legislation which will provide an oppor­ compete. These 1996 Summer Olympics are a Living in fear of random acts of terrorism is tunity for The Wellness Plan, a well-estab­ tribute to all the dreams, sweat, and tears of relatively new for Americans, but sadly, it has lished HMO headquartered in Detroit, to enroll all athletes, their parents, partners, and coach­ become a reality. After a series of terrorist at­ Medicare beneficiaries. This plan inadvertently es. I stand today to honor all that these med­ tacks, we can no longer presume our sat ety is has been frozen out of enrolling Medicare als represent. guaranteed. beneficiaries since January 1996 through a Mr. Speaker, while comprehensive terrorism health care prepayment plan contract because legislation has passed Congress and been of a technical change in the Social Security RESTORING FAIRNESS TO BARLEY signed into law by President Clinton, we must and Technical Corrections Act of 1994. PRODUCERS take additional steps to prevent future terrorist State-licensed as a 501 (c)(3) not-for"."profit acts from occurring. In 1993, I introduced the HMO since 1975, and federally qualified since HON. EARL POMEROY Explosives Fingerprinting Act in response to 1979, The Wellness Plan has been recognized OF NORTH DAKOTA the World Trade Center bombing. This bill as a model quality Medicaid managed care IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES would require that explosive manufacturers in­ plan by national leaders, including President troduce high-technology additives into explo­ Bush and two former secretaries of the De­ Friday, August 2, 1996 sives that will give them identifying "signa­ partment of Health and Human Services. The Mr. POMEROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tures" which would tell our law enforcement Wellness Plan is a model of the type of HMO introduce necessary legislation to correct a officials when and where they were made. into which our Government would like Medi­ grave error in the 1996 farm bill. The bill I am President Clinton has expressed his support care beneficiaries enrolled because it has a introducing today will make good on the prom­ for the use of these chemical taggants in ex­ proven record with both the Medicaid and ises made to barley producers during the farm plosive material. Medicare Programs. I urge that the House bill debate earlier this year. North Dakota bar­ Mr. Speaker, Americans are being mur­ leadership advance this bill in this Congress ley growers were promised a transition pay­ dered. Our citizenry is at risk. We must not let so that we do not delay any further the enroll­ ment of 46 cents per bushel under the produc­ the gun lobby or any other special interest ment beneficiaries into this plan. tion flexibility contracts. From November until groups deny our law enforcement agents pow­ April this estimate stood as the payment bar­ erful antiterrorism tools. ley producers expected from participation in THE GAMES WOMEN WIN (From the Daily News, July 30, 1996) the new program. Many made financial and TRACING GUNPOWDER BOMBS WITH GOP POLS planting plans based on this figure. (By Jim Dwyer) HON. CARDis.s COWNS Once the new farm bill was signed into law, You may not realize the sacred status of OF ILLINOIS however, barley producers discovered an error IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the black gunpowder that was stuffed into had been made in estimating the payments. pipes and exploded in front of the world this Friday, August 2, 1996 Barley producers found they would now be eli­ weekend. But black powder is holy stuff, by Mrs. COLLINS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, gible for a 32-cent payment, over a 30-percent decree of Congress. have been watching the 1996 Summer Olym­ decrease from the promised amount, and a Even though it is possible to put chemical pics with a great deal of pride and admiration. much steeper decrease from the estimates "tags" into black powder so it can be traced back to the seller, it is against the law for I might even say that I have swelled with pride promised to producers of other commodities. In my State of North Dakota, the Nation's the government to even study using those at the marvelous athletic ability demonstrated tags. by all the athletes from the United States. I leading barley producing State, this error will That makes the average pipe bomb into an have almost burst with pride for the women cost farmers $13 million. Nationwide, this error American sacrament. athletes who have risen to the rolls of honor amounts to over $30 million in lost income to And 1f you thought one bomb in Atlanta among athletes. We are a little over halfway barley producers. might change that, check out yesterday's through the events for these 1996 Summer The bill I am introducing today along with White House meeting on terrorism. Olympics and I would like to read the names Representatives JOHNSON of South Dakota Minutes after the TV cameras were turned off, it became clear that the Republican of the medal-winning women athletes rep­ and WILLIAMS of Montana will increase the amount allotted for barley contract payments leaership-Newt Gingrich, Trent Lott and resenting the United States through July 30, elder statesman Orrin Hatch-would not 1996: by $35 million. This is the amount necessary yield an inch on tags for black powder, a Angel Martino, 2 bronzes; Allison Wagner, to fulfill the promises made and restore equity source at the meeting said. silver; Amanda Beard, 2 silvers; Beth Botsford, to barley producers. We do not reduce the I have to go back to the members who gold; Whitney Hedgepeth, 2 silvers; Kim amounts available to other commodities didn't want tags before, said Gingrich, who Rhode, 2 golds; Amy Van Dyken, 2 golds; through this action. We only increase the lives in Georgia, home of the world's most Brooke Bennett, gold; Dana Chladek, silver; amount available to our Nation's barley putting famous pipe bomb. Mary Ellen Clark, bronze; Gail Devers, gold; them on even footing with their counterparts The tags may not be safe, said Lott, the who grow other commodities. Senate majority leader. Gwen Torrence, bronze; Amy Chow, silver; Meanwhile, Hatch, from Utah but appar­ The new farm bill promise 7 years of pay­ Shannon Miller, gold; and Dominique Dawes, ently lost in sp~ce, thought the key to stop­ bronze. ments in exchange for the elimination of the ping terrorism was not tracing explosives, U.S. women's team-swimming: 400-meter historical safetynet. We are beginning to find but cutting back a defendant's right to an freestyle relay, gold; 400-meter medley relay, out now what those promises were worth. I attorney during questioning. gold; and 800-meter freestyle relay, gold. urge my colleagues to support this measure Here are the facts. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21689 For nearly two decades, it has been pos­ [From the Wall Street Journal, July 31, 1996] smoke screen." He asserted that the real rea­ sible to place tiny chemical tags, known as TRACING EXPLOSIVES THROUGH TAGGANTS son companies that make and use explosives taggants, into explosive materials as they DRAWS HEAVY FIRE FROM GUN LOBBIES oppose taggants is the legal liability they are being manufactured. The tags are like (By John J. Fialka) could incur if explosives are traced back to the lot numbers on a package of aspirin. them. They show the name of the company that WASiilNGTON .-The nation's gun lobbies are " If their products are stolen and used in made them, and what batch they came from. blazing away at one of President Clinton's bombings and can be traced back, they're The chemical tags are not destroyed by the new antiterrorist proposals-to put tiny going to be subject to lawsuits, and this bugs explosion, so investigators could use them to plastic markers called taggants in explosives them," he said. trace the bomb material to the place where and gunpowder. J. Christopher Ronay, president of the In­ it was sold. Taggants are color-coded identifiers that stitute of Makers+ of Explosives, couldn't be A few months ago, a major anti-terrorism allow authorities to trace explosives back to reached for comment. Mr. Ronay, who for­ law was passed by Congress and signed by the retailer, which could ultimately lead to merly headed the Federal Bureau of Inves­ President Clinton. It included money to the buyer. Originally developed in the U.S., tigation's bomb laboratory, has claimed that study the chemical tags used in identifying taggants have been used for 11 years in Swit­ the industry is opposed to the addition of some explosives-like TNT and plastic. zerland. According to Microtrace Inc. of Min­ taggants because it will drive up manufac­ But the far right of the Republican Party neapolis, Minn., which manufactures them, turing costs and amount to a " hidden tax" of flat-out refused to permit the study of tag­ Swiss police have used the microscopic S700 million a year on the products of mining ging black powder. Why? The National Rifle markers to trace the source of explosives in and quarrying industries-the primary users Association is absolutely opposed to tagging more than 500 cases of bombing or illegal of explosives. possession of explosives. black powder because it is used by sports The gun lobbies, however, consider shooters to pack their own shotgun shells. taggants an invasion of privacy as well as a PERSONAL EXPLANATION For the NRA, tagging powder is a half-step potential safety hazard. away from bullet control, and then we would "We need to be registering politicians, not hurtle down the slippery slope to more gun citizens," asserts Larry Pratt, executive di­ HON. CHAKA FATIAH control. rector of 150,000-member Gun Owners of The NRA has a freshman congressman OF PENNSYLVANIA America. He claims the use of the markers is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES named Robert Barr of Georgia to defend it on a hidden form of gun registration that won't every issue. thwart terrorists. Friday, August 2, 1996 For months, Barr wrestled with Henry "I don't believe you achieve safety by in­ Hyde, a veteran and very conservative Re­ Mr. FATTAH. Mr. Speaker, I request that troducing hazards into the homes of millions you please record my vote for final passage of publican congressman, on the issue of tags. of Americans," argues Tom Wyld, a spokes­ At one point, Hyde blurted out that tags man for the National Rifle Association, H.R. 123, during the markup of the Language were being blocked by "arch-conservatives which claims three million members. of Government Act on Wednesday, July 24, . . . who seemed insensitive to the advances The gun owners' chief concern is putting 1996. I was unavoidably detained at a prior [of terrorists] and are unwilling to let our taggants into two types of gunpowder, commitment, and when I returned, the final law enforcement people catch up to them. smokeless and black powder, which are used vote had been taken. "I want my party to be the party of law by some three million hunters and marks­ and order, as it always has been, and not the Had I been present, I would have voted men who buy powder in bulk to load their "no" on final passage. party of the militias." own ammunition. There are also a small In the end, Hyde was defeated on a study of group of hunters and war re-enactors who tags for black powder. use black powder in antique rifles. As in last Right now, black powder is the explosive TRIBUTE TO ROBERT FOERSTER weekend's terrorist incident at the Olympics ON RETIREMENT material in more than half of the bombs in­ in Atlanta, which killed one person and in­ ms vestigated by the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, jured more than a hundred, gunpowder can Tobacco and Firearms. So refusing even to also be used to make crude pipe bombs. HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR study tags for black powder is a big victory According to Mr. Wyld of the NRA powder OF OHIO for dangerous psychos. But it is also a win containing the taggants could cause a " cata­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for the ·militia-type extremists who view strophic failure" in some guns, causing bul­ ATF agents as jackbooted thugs bent on de­ lets not to explode properly. But Charles Friday, August 2, 1996 stroying the constitutional right to bear Faulkner, general counsel of privately held arms. Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Microtrace, said: "We don't know of any case pay tribute to Colonel Robert Y. Foerster, an In the last hours of the debate on the ter­ where a premature explosion was caused by rorism bill, Rep. Charles Schumer, a Brook­ taggants." outstanding individual and a fine soldier, who lyn Democrat, was able to include language The NRA, one of the strongest and most is entering civilian life after a distinguished ca­ that permitted a study of tagging other ex­ free-spending lobbies in Congress, wants an reer in the United States Air Force. plosives-like dynamite and plastics. independent study of taggants before any Since August of 1990, Robert Foerster has The Republicans went along with the idea commitment is made. Taggants have been served as Director of Admissions for the of a study, as long as it excluded black pow­ under consideration since the late 1970s. United States Air Force Academy in Colorado der-although they provided a total of zero On Monday, President Clinton proposed a Springs. Robert has worked tirelessly assisting (S00.00) dollars for the study in the federal $25 million, six-month Treasury Department candidates and their families as well as Con­ budget. study of the taggants, which are designed to Yesterday, the NRA and the Republican survive an explosion. If found to be safe, the gressional staff members to work within the leadership stuck with their line that tags in Treasury would order· manufacturers to put USAFA Admissions process to identify, nomi­ black powder might make them unsafe. " We them in all explosives, including black and nate and offer appointments to a select few of do not believe you're going to achieve public smokeless powder. Mr. Clinton said yester­ the best and the brightest of our high school safety by introducing a safety hazard into day, however, that if lawmakers can't agree seniors. millions of U.S. homes," said NRA spokes­ on the taggant issue, he would be willing to Robert Foerster is a Baltimore native. Rob­ man Tom Wyld. put it aside for now. ert graduated from University Milita·ry School "There isn't a reliable piece of evidence Taggants, which are also opposed by the in Mobile, AL in 1960 and after one year at that shows the taggants are unsafe," said Institute of Makers of Explosives, were test­ Richard Livesay, their inventor. ed by Congress' former Office of Technology Michigan State, entered the U.S. Air Force "If the tags aren't safe, a study will show Assessment in 1980 and found to be " compat­ Academy. Upon graduation from the Acad­ that," said Schumer. "But when the right­ ible" with most explosives. The OTA, how­ emy, he was commissioned a second lieuten­ wing rabid forces don't want something in, ever, found they could cause " increased reac­ ant and entered pilot training in Texas. Colo­ this Congress just bows and scrapes and goes tivity" with at least one form of smokeless nel Foerster earned a master's degree in busi­ along." powder. ness administration from Inter American Uni­ This is not only catching bomb nuts-it's The markers were also studied by Aero­ versity, Puerto Rico, in 1971. He attended about making it just a little more difficult space Corp., an Air Force-funded research for them. company, which found they caused no hazard Squadron Officer School in 1972, the Naval "If taggants applied to black powder, it to explosives or gunpowder. Referring to the College of Command and Staff in 1976, and would have been a real deterrent to those explosive manufacturers' opposition, Gerald the National War College in 1980. who set off this pipe bomb in Atlanta," said H. Fuller, a physicist who worked on the Robert Foerster has received numerous Schumer. Aerospace study, called it "pure bunk, pure military decorations, including the Legion of 21690 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 Merit with three oak leaf clusters, Distin­ field, IA, is celebrating its Silver Jubilee. The tion-oriented health approaches for main­ guished Flying Cross with oak leaf cluster, University was founded in 1971 by Maharishi taining good physical and mental health Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf clus­ Mahesh Yogi as Maharishi International Uni­ throughout life. Hundreds of students in India are currently ter, Air Medal with five oak leaf clusters, and versity. In 1995, the original name was enrolling in the University's distance edu­ Air Force Commendation Medal with oak leaf changed to Maharishi University of Manage­ cation MBA programs, via videotaped cluster. ment "to emphasize the importance of stu­ courses. telephone conferencing, and the Mr. Speaker, Robert Foerster's distin­ dents' gaining the complete knowledge and Internet. guished military service is a model of patriot­ experience of how to successfully manage all Students at Maharishi School of the Age of ism and citizenship. I ask my colleagues to areas of life, both personal and professional." Enlightenment, Maharishi University of I congratulate the university on this milestone Management's successful primary and sec­ join me in wishing Robert, his wife Sheila, his ondary school, have won many Iowa state daughters Janet, Leslie, Katrina and his son and as requested ask that the fallowing be championships and awards in drama, history, Mark well as the Foerster family begins this placed in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. science, creativity, spelling, and tennis; the new chapter in their lives. HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS school's classes characteristically score in May they fully enjoy the blessings of peace Maharishi University of Management was the 95th percentile and above on standard­ and freedom that Robert Foerster has so ably granted bachelor's and master's accredita­ ized tests. defended as an officer in the United States Air tion from the North Central Association of Since 1974, the Maharishi University of Force. Colleges and Schools (NCACS) in 1980, and Management has been fortunate to find a doctoral accreditation in 1982. Now, in its home in the City of Fairlield, IA, a community Silver Jubilee Year, the University is estab­ lishing itself as a truly global institution. rich in the natural beauty, dynamism, and SALUTE TO GIRL SCOUT CHRISTY The rigorous and innovative curriculum of­ good-heartedness typical of America's heart­ WILLEY fers academic excellence, development of land. People from all over the world have consciousness and creativity, and a high been drawn to Fairlield because of the Univer­ HON. SHERWOOD L. BOEHLERT quality of life, preparing students from all sity's academic excellence, quality of life, and OF NEW YORK over the world to be leaders of their profes­ unique programs for the development of con­ sions and their nations-competent to man­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sciousness. The University has promoted very age any challenge and to create - a pros­ fruitful partnerships for progress in the com­ Friday, August 2, 1996 perous, progressive and peaceful world. The research of its distinguished faculty munity, working with the Fairlield Area Cham­ Mr. BOEHLERT. Mr. Speaker, today I would has gained international recognition; faculty ber of Commerce and the Fairfield Economic like to salute an outstanding young woman publish or present over 100 papers a year, Development Association to attract and de­ who has been honored with the Girl Scout many in prestigious referred journals. The velop new businesses in the area, especially Gold Award by Foothills Girl Scout Council in University and faculty have received over 155 in high tech areas such as computer software Utica, New York. She is Christy Willey of Girl grants and contact totaling Sl8.3 million and communications. Maharishi University of Scout Troop 429. She is being honored on since 1977 from federal, state, and private Management has contributed greatly to tl1 ;:; sources, supporting research, development of August 1, 1996 for earning the highest new academic programs and infrastructure. vital and growing community, which the Hon­ achievement award in U.S. Girl Scouting. The endowment, and fellowships. orable Terry Branstad, Governor of Iowa, has Girl Scout Gold Award symbolizes outstanding Graduates are enjoying successful careers called the "economic superstar of Iowa." accomplishments in the areas of leadership, in business, education, law, high technology, It is evident by the above that the faculty, community service, career planning, and per­ the health care professions. the arts, and the students, alumni, and community are proud of sonal development. The award can be earned sciences. Of its 2,888 graduates, alumni have their contribution to our State, Nation, and by a girl aged 14-17, or in grades 9-12. been accepted by over 130 graduate and pro­ world. I hope all will join me in offering warm­ Girl Scouts of the U.S.A., an organization fessional schools. and have been hired by est congratulations to Maharishi University of many leading corporations and institutions, serving over 2.5 million girls, has awarded or have become entrepreneurs founding their Management and to its founder, Maharishi more than 20,000 Girl Scout Gold Awards to own highly successful companies. Many have Mahesh Yogi, on its upcoming Silver Jubilee Senior Girl Scouts since the inception of the established businesses in Iowa, contributing celebration on September 12, 1996. program in 1980. To receive the award, a Girl to the economic development of the state. Scout must earn four interest project patches, Alumni are achieving a level of success high­ the Career Exploration Pin, the Senior Girl er than national norms as measured by their PREVENT TEEN PREGNANCY Scout Leadership Award, and the Senior Girl salaries. Students achieve high scores on national Scout Challenge, as well as design and imple­ HON. EVA M. CLAYfON examinations, and awards and prizes in com­ OF NORTH CAROLINA ment a Girl Scout Gold Award project. A plan petitions in art, literature, computer for fulfilling these requirements is created by science, writing, management, and mathe­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Senior Girl Scout and is carried out matics. The University's internship pro­ Friday, August 2, 1996 through close cooperation between the girl grams give students practical, professional Mrs. CLAYTON. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased and an adult Girl Scout volunteer. training as part of their academic studies. that we have established a congressional ad­ As a member of Foothills Girl Scout Council, Consciousness Based Approach to Edu­ cation. While students excel in a full range visory panel. to the National Campaign to Pre­ Christy began working toward the Girl Scout of traditional academic disciplines, they also vent Teen Pregnancy. This bipartisan, Gold Award in 1994. She completed her develop their consciousness and unfold their multiidealogical panel is an important step. project in the areas of Adapted Aquatics and full creative potential through systematic During the 104th Congress, I have spoken out Water Sat ety, and I believe she should receive programs including the Maharishi Transcen­ often and devoted more time and energy to the public recognition due her for this signifi­ dental Meditation® and TM-Sidhi ® program, teen pregnancy prevention. cant service to her community and her coun­ including Yogic Flying. Research finds that, The "Kids Having Kids" report recently re­ try. as a result of this unique educational sys­ leased by the Robinhood Foundation gives the tem, students grow in intelligence, orderli­ ness in brain functioning, self-development alarming costs and consequences of teenage childbearing. It shows that teenage childbear­ MAHARISHI UNIVERSITY OF MAN­ and creativity. Their physical and mental health improves, and they display high ing costs U.S. taxpayers a staggering $6.9 bil­ AGEMENT CELEBRATES 25TH AN­ moral development. lion per year and the cost to the Nation in lost NIVERSARY One of Maharishi University of Manage­ productivity rises to as much as $29 billion an­ ment's greatest and ongoing achievements is nually. The consequences to the families and HON. JIM LIGHTFOOT to create a measurable influence of coher­ the children of these teen parents in health, ence, harmony and peace for the U.S. and the social, and economic development are dev­ OF IOWA world, through Maharishi's technologies of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES consciousness. The University is the world's astating. Let me just list a few of the report's findings Friday, August 2, 1996 leading center of research on this phenome­ non, which is known as the Maharishi Effect. about children born to teenage mothers: Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, this year the The University has pioneered in the devel­ They are more likely to be born prematurely Maharishi University of Management in Fair- opment, application, and research on preven- and 50 percent more likely to be born low August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21691 birthweight than if their mothers had waited 4 quish their civil rights by requiring them to sign with 20 or more employees planned to in­ years to bear them. contracts mandating arbitration under the em­ crease their use of employment contracts, They are twice as likely to be abused or ne­ ployers' terms. compared with 17 percent that said they would decrease the use of the contracts. glected. This past week, the New York Times told These contracts for lower-level workers are They are 50 percent more likely to repeat a about another victim of mandatory arbitra­ a far cry from what " employment contract" grade and perform significantly worse on cog­ tion-a woman named Michele Peacock. often brings to mind when applied to top ex­ nitive development tests. As the July 28 article points out, Ms. Pea­ ecutives-million-dollar bonuses and golden The girls born to adolescent moms are up to cock's sexual harassment case against Great parachute severance agreements. "People 83 percent more likely to become teenage Western Mortgage Corporation was compel­ are signing away their right to take their moms themselves. ling, but she will probably never be able to claims to Federal court, and they are signing The sons of adolescent mothers are up to take her case to court because her company away their right not to be discriminated 2.7 times more likely to land in prison than required her to agree, as a condition of her against," said Ellen J . Vargyas, a lawyer for their counterparts in the comparison group. By the Equal Employment Opportunity Com­ employment, to mandatory arbitration under mission. extension, adolescent childbearing in and of terms that were highly advantageous to her Employers counter that employees have itself costs taxpayers roughly $1 billion each employer. I ask that this article be included in abused rights granted under a 1991 amend­ year to build and maintain prisons for the sons the RECORD. ment to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The law, of young mothers. Members of this body have the opportunity called Title VII, provides for jury trials and "Kids Having Kids" is the most comprehen­ to ensure that employees don't sign away their allows punitive damages in discrimination sive report done on the costs and con­ civil rights at the corporate door by cosponsor­ cases. But dismissed workers, employers say, sequences of teenage pregnancy to parents, often claim sex, age, race and religious dis­ ing a bill introduced by myself and Mr. MAR­ crimination unfairly. children, and society. This groundbreaking re­ KEY, the Civil Rights Procedures Protection "An employee who loses a job just has to port graphically illustrates this financial loss in Act, H.R. 3748. find one of those cubbyholes to fit their terms of social and economic costs to our Na­ H.R. 3748 would prevent the involuntary ap­ claim in," said John Robinson, the chairman tion. plication of arbitration to claims that arise from of the American Bar Association's Employ­ I commend this report to all of my col­ unlawful employment discrimination. It would ment and Labor Relations Litigation Com­ leagues as essential reading. amend seven federal statutes to make it clear mittee in Tampa, Fla. "Everyone is a pro­ Yesterday, the House passed the welfare that the powers and procedures provided tected something. Even a white male can reform conference agreement, with the Senate claim reverse discrimination." under those laws are the exclusive ones that Employers says that without mandating expected to vote on it today. This welfare re­ apply when a case arises. arbitration, employees would choose jury form legislation will then be signed into law by This bill would also invalidate existing trials, which are expensive for both parties. the President. However, we should realize that agreements between employers and employ­ "Arbitration brings the recurring costs of this alone will not prevent or drastically reduce ees that require employment discrimination discovery and appeals under control," said teenage pregnancy. A far more expansive ef­ claims be submitted to mandatory, binding ar­ Mr. McGarry of Great Western. He also said fort will be required to motivate and encourage bitration, while allowing employees who want arbitration " levels the playing field." young people to take positive development op­ " A company with vast resources can't wear to resolve their claim under arbitration to elect down an opponent with fewer resources," he tions rather than the negative options that re­ to do so voluntarily. said. sult in teen pregnancy. I urge Members to support this bill. Lawyers say courts have been blurring dis­ We, in the House, missed an opportunity to [From the New York Times, July 28, 1996) tinctions between "at will" employees, who make a statement about teen pregnancy pre­ WORKERS WHO SIGN AWAY A DAY IN COURT can be dismissed without being told a reason, and " just cause" employees, who can be let vention and to provide funding for the $30 mil­ (By Roy Furchgott) lion Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiative re­ go only for poor work or misconduct. When Michele Peacock left the Great "What's changed is courts in several states quested in the Labor, Health and Human Western Mortgage Corporation in January Services and Education appropriations bill. find bland statements in handbooks, com­ 1996, she and her lawyers thought they had ments on growing up together and making Thirty million dollars is less than one-half of 1 an ironclad sexual harassment suit, one rife lots of money in the future, two good reviews percent of the 6.9 billion tax dollars per year with examples of on-the-job innuendo. At an and a comment at the company Christmas spent on teenagers once they become preg­ Atlantic City convention, she said, one exec­ party" and accept these as a contract, said nant and give birth. utive tri-ed to maneuver her into bed as a William F. Highberger, a lawyer at Gibson, Each year approximately 1 million teenagers chance " to get to know you better." Ms. Dunn & Crutcher, which often represents em­ become pregnant. Once a teenager becomes Peacock sued. " I wanted my trial by jury," ployers. pregnant there simply is no good solution to she said. "There is no doubt in my mind that Such contracts were born in the securities I would win. None." the problem. The best solution is to prevent industry, which has long required all em­ But like an increasing number of American ployees to sign an arbitration agreement. the pregnancy in the fir~t place. . . workers, she will probably never have her This practice has withstood several attacks Teenage pregnancy 1s a cond1t1on that can . day in court. When Ms. Peacock, 31, joined in court, forcing employees into arbitration, be prevented. It is critical that this Nation take Great Western she was required to sign a where they frequently fare less well than be­ a clear stand against teenage pregnancy. De- contract that mandated that any dispute fore a jury. voting more energy, resources, and funding to with. the co~pan_Y would be settled through Paul De Nisco of Staten Island is a former preventing teen pregnancy will not only save bindmg arb1trat1on. The human resource~ trader for Merrill Lynch who signed a man­ us money in the long run but it will also im- manual contained the rules for arbitration. datory arbitration agreement in 1990. He . ' . the company would pick the arbitrator, wanted to sue his employer for age discrimi­ prove ~~e health, ed~ca~1on and economic op- whose fees would largely be paid by Great nation in 1991 when, at 48, despite years of porturnt1~s of. our. Nations youth. Western; Ms. Peacock could not win punitive good employee reviews, he was dismissed The s1tuat1on 1s urgent. I encourage other damages or recover lawyers' fees; her law­ during what Merrill Lynch said was a reorga­ House Members and Senators and all Ameri- yers could not question opponents and she nization of Mr. De Nisco's department. In cans to unite in a sustained, comprehensive would get no documents before the hearing. 1995, Mr. De Nisco went into arbitration with effort to prevent teen pregnancy. Ms. Peacock is now suing for the right to what he thought was a strong piece of evi­ take her case to court. Tim McGarry, a dence: a page of notes written in 1992 by a 30- spokesman for Great Western, said the com­ year-old manager. MANDATORY ARBITRATION pany did not comment on pending litigation. Nancy Smith of West Orange, N.J., one of VIOLATES CIVIL RIGHTS Ms. Peacock is not alone. Employers in­ Mr. De Nisco's lawyers, said the page was creasingly use employment contracts not notes taken from a conversation the man­ only for traditional purposes-protecting ager had with Mr. DeNisco's equally young HON. PA TRICIA SCHROEDER trade secrets and limiting competition from boss. She said the note showed that the man­ OF COLORADO former employees-but to be able to dismiss ager had been directed to hire someone " our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES employees without being sued and to insu­ age-male" fo r another department and Friday, August 2, 1996 late themselves from discrimination suits. A showed a predisposition of the company to poll commissioned in 1995 by Robert Half hire young workers. Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, many em- International, a headhunting firm, found Timothy Gilles, a spokesman for Merrill players are forcing their employees to relin- that 30 percent of United States companies Lynch, said on Thursday, " These notes do 21692 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 not indicate any discriminatory intent or CONGRATULATIONS TO DR. improvements in the organization's newsletter, conduct at Merrill Lynch, and the claimant PATRICIA C. DONOHUE an Internet electronic Web page has been ini­ did not attempt to present any evidence to tiated to provide information and respond to the contrary." HON. WIWAM (Bill) CLAY questions. Arbitrators denied Mr. De Nisco's claim. OF MISSOURI Dr. Donohue also serves on the Commis­ " I wrote a letter asking the arbitrators for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sion on Community and Workforce Develop­ ment of the American Association of Commu­ their rationale," Mr. DeNisco said. " They Friday, August 2, 1996 said they don't have to tell me and they nity Colleges [AACC] . She is a coauthor of a don't want to." No appeal is allowed. Mr. CLAY. Mr. Speaker, I applaud and sa­ Commission Monograph on the community lute Dr. Donohue on her tenure as President college role in implementing reforms in work­ Arbitration need not use previous cases in of the National Council for Occupational Edu­ force preparation proposed in Federal legisla­ rendering a decision, and they do not have to provide a written decision, as judges do, or cation [NCOE]. tion. provide for appeals. Arbitrators must make Dr. Patricia C. Donohue has provided dy­ Again, congratulations and best wishes for judgments under any rules· laid down by the namic leadership as the 1995-96 president of continued success in your efforts with the . Na­ company, and that has caused some arbitra­ the National Council for Occupational Edu­ tional Council for Occupational Education as tors to turn down these assignments. cation. During her tenure, she focused on initi­ well as with St. Louis Community College. ating exemplary policies and practices in eco­ " I personally have a problem with it," said nomic development and workforce preparation Arnold Zack, an arbitrator and past presi­ for workers in our global economy, The CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OFF. dent of the National Academy of Arbitrators. SCOTT FITZGERALD Employers often stack the deck, he said, NCOE's members are professionals in com­ " and we are for fair play." The National Em­ munity and technical college education who ployment Lawyers Association, made up of serve as workforce development and occupa­ HON. CONSTANCE A. MOREI!A la vers who represent employees, had tional education resources for legislators and OF MARYLAND t hreatened to boycott arbitration companies policymakers from various governmental agen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that hear mandatory arbitration disputes. cies. NCOE also promotes innovative prac­ Friday, August 2, 1996 The group has since worked out guidelines tices in community and technical colleges and with arbitrators that halt some practices, tracks student achievement in these areas. Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in like arbitrations in which employees cannot Early in Dr. Donohue's tenure, she con­ honor of the city of Rockville's Centennial collect lawyers' fees if they win, but may vened a strategic planning process which es­ Celebration of F. Scott Fitzgerald. This year­ have to pay employers' legal fees if they tablished five critical goals for NCOE for the long celebration will commemorate the centen­ lose. years 1995-1997. nial year of his birth as well as his association Many judges seem to have no problem with The first goal is to transform education and with the city of Rockville. arbitration. Not only have they upheld arbi­ training programs and structures to better pre­ F. Scott Fitzgerald is widely regarded as tration decisions, but arbitration keeps pare workers for the 21st century. The NCOE­ having been one of America's foremost au­ many disputes out of crowded courts. Some produced monograph Workforce Development thors. The novels and short stories he wrote judges are being enticed off the bench by the defines the need for national policy in this criti­ during the 1920's and 1930's were distinctly high pay of arbitration. One employee law­ cal area and identifies strategies necessary for American in their cultural view, yet the human­ yer, Cliff Palefsky, said arbitrators charged progress. NCOE provided copies of Workforce ity that his characters displayed was universal. up to S500 an hour and commonly earned Development to congressional committees, His masterpiece, "The Great Gatsby," remains $300,000 to $400,000 a year. Representatives, and Senators, for use in their a mainstay in literature classes across the Not all courts uphold arbitration, though, important work on new education and work­ country. Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald passed and employee lawyers continue to probe for force training legislation including efforts to away on Dec. 21, 1940. He now is buried a chink in the armor. One successful chal­ streamline dozens of job training and edu­ alongside his wife, Zelda, his daughter, Scot­ lenge was mounted by Jane Letwin, a lawyer cation programs. tie, and his parents and grandparents at Rock­ in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., on behalf of her The second goal emphasizes improving leg­ ville's St. Mary's Cemetery. husband, Bob. According to Mrs. Letwin, islative relations by the organization. A Na­ The F. Scott Fitzgerald Centennial Commit­ when his employer, the Bentley's Luggage tional Policy Response Team was imple­ tee has done an exceptional job in preparing Corporation, demanded that all employees, mented for this purpose. Team members this year of celebration. In addition to movie even part-timers like Mr. Letwin, sign a con­ made monthly visits to agencies and legisla­ nights and theme months-April was "Roaring tract agreeing to mandatory arbitration, he tors on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC. The Twenties Month"-they have planned events balked. team provided information to legislators and to raise public awareness about Fitzgerald's The Letwins said that when he refused to facilitated communication with practitioners. In life and his current literary heirs. In September sign, Mr. Letwin was dismissed after eight addition, the policy response team provided they have planned a "Gatsby Ball" for charity, months at the company. But Mrs. Letwin quick responses to congressional and agency with all profits from the evening going to Rock­ pressed her husband's claim with the Na­ ville Arts Place. Also in September is the first tional Labor Relations Board, contending requests. The third goal is to collaborate in workforce ever F. Scott Fitzgerald Literary Conference at unfair labor practices because the arbitra­ the Montgomery College Theater Arts Build­ tion threat could be used to prevent labor preparation initiatives. Partnerships have been ing, located at Montgomery College's Rockville from organizing. Mr. Letwin was reinstated established with the National Council of Ad­ with full back _pay. Officials at Bentley's did vanced Technology Centers. Network (a De­ Campus. This event will be marked by the not respond to requests for comment. partment of Labor project), and the National presentation of the first F. Scott Fitzgerald Lit­ Council on Community Service and Continuing erary Prize to William Styron, author of the The trend in contracts has not escaped no­ Pulitzer Prize-winning novel "The Confessions tice in Washington. Senator Russell D. Fein­ Education [NCCSCE]. Monographs will be of Nat Turner," as well as many other works, gold of Wisconsin and Representatives Patri­ forthcoming from project partnerships with the cia Schroeder of Colorado and Edward J. League for Innovation and the National Center including 1979's "Sophie's Choice." Markey of Massachusetts, all Democrats, for Research on Vocational Education and I know my cqlleagues will join me in rec­ have proposed bills to protect employees. also from the joint work with NCCSCE. The ognizing the citizens of Rockville who have The Senate version says it would " prevent National Association for Manufacturing and the given their time to help in the remembrance of the involuntary application of arbitration to National Skill Standards Board are among one of America's premier writers: John Moser claims that arise from unlawful employment other partners working with NCOE. and Don Boebel, Co-Chairs of the F. Scott discrimination." The fourth goal established is to inaugurate Fitzgerald Centennial Committee; Hon. Rose For now, experts expect the mandatory-ar­ a leadership development program. Regional G. Krasnow, mayor of the city of Ro 1ille; the bitration trend to grow. And employees faced training conferences will be established to im­ members of the city of Rockville P 1 c Infor­ with the requirement on employment con­ plement this goal. mation Office. As this centennial year contin­ tracts appear to have two choices: take it or The fifth goal is that of enhancing operating ues, let us all remember F. Scott Fitzgerald leave it . strategies for member services. In addition to and his literary creations. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21693 CONGRESSIONAL PENSION I urge all my colleagues to lend their whole­ LEXINGTON PARK CORPORATE FORFEITURE ACT hearted support to this historic legislation and CENTER I ask the House leadership to work with Mr. HON. RANDY TATE RIGGS, Mr. DICKEY, and me to bring this impor­ HON. STENY H. HOYER OF WASHINGTON tant bill to the floor before the 104th Congress OF MARYLAND IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES adjourns. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, August 2, 1996 Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. TATE. Mr. Speaker, today I am proud to Mr. HOYER. Mr. Speaker, I recently had the introduce the Congressional Pension Forfeit­ TRIBUTE TO ANTONIO D. MARTIN honor of presiding at the groundbreaking for ure Act with my colleagues, Mr. RIGGS and Mr. the Lexington Park Corporate Center, a DICKEY. The three of us have worked long and project undertaken by Millison Development. hard to define this important, historic legisla­ HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS The groundbreaking ceremony signified the tion to deny pension benefits to Members of opening of a development which will be occu­ Congress convicted of federal felonies. I'd like OF NEW YORK pied by three companies-DCS, Semcor, and to thank them for their hard work, and I think IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Rail Co.---conveniently located to serve I can speak for all three of us in thanking Mr. the Patuxent River Naval Base. HOEKSTRA, chairman of the Speaker's Task Friday, August 2, 1996 The companies that will occupy this new Force on Reform, for his continued interest center were not here during the changes and involvement in our efforts. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Brooklyn-born brought in the 1940's when this rural commu­ The Congressional Pension Forfeiture Act Antonio "Tony" 0. Martin attended Boston nity was transformed from one dependent on combines the best elements of the three bills University and the New School for Social Re­ farming and seafood, to one that is now tech­ we introduced separately. The American peo­ search where he earned his masters degree in nology driven. ple are fed up with business as usual in health science . administration and policy. He A family that has been in St. Mary's Washington, DC. The last thing that hard­ began his career in health care 13 y,ears ago throughout the expansion and that has played working Americans and their families should at the Metropolitan Hospital Center in New a significant role in what has become one of expect is to pay for a convicted felon's retire­ York and later moved to Kings County Hos­ the broadest expansions of a military base in ment. No family struggling to pay for their gro­ our country is none other than the Millison pital Center in Brooklyn. Since 1991, he has ceries, health care, or education should be family. Theirs is a long and solid history of handing their hard earned money over to Con­ served as the executive director of the East support of the Navy and small business entre­ gressional felons. New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center preneurship. The Millison's family story is This bill has over 50 cosponsors and biparti­ [ENYD&TC] transforming it into a fully accred­ worth sharing with my colleagues. san support. I know an overwhelming majority ited New York State article 28 health center. Israel "Jake" Levine was a native of Lithua­ of Americans support this commonsense, his­ Mr. Martin's success is largely attributed to nia. He bought his peddlers' license from a toric Congressional reform legislation. his belief in teamwork, which has resulted in man named Millison and soon changed his A former Representative was recently sen­ name to reflect the name atop the important the expansion and strengthening of the tenced to 17 months in prison for crimes he document. Israel Millison, who is the grand­ ENYD&TC's role in the East New York com­ committed against the American people. But father of J. Laurence Millison, the current while he sits behind bars, he'll be collecting munity. Through his leadership, the center has president of Millison Development, then pur­ nearly $100,000 a year from his taxpayer­ actively collaborated with various churches, chased a store from a Mr. Pearson around funded Congressional pension account. For schools, and community organizations to cre­ 1925 and later sold the business to his sons, this Congress to turn its back on the American ate and laun~h health care programs such as: Samuel and Hiram. public and let another Member leave office breast health and mammography services; Hiram Millison continued to operate the with his retirement nest egg would be uncon­ medical and dental clinics; child adolescent store as Millison brothers, even after his broth­ scionable. Our bipartisan, consensus bill ends mental health clinics; family-based mental er Sammie left the business, until 1943 when this taxpayer rip-off. health clinics; HIV/AIDS counseling, testing, the Government purchased his store and other Every Member of Congress has a contract and education; and mental health services for Cedar Point properties to build the naval base. with the working men and women in his dis­ When the Navy moved in during the Second the homebound. His newest endeavor, a trict when the Oath of Office is taken: to up­ World War to consolidate several naval air test hold the public trust. Last year 14 lawmakers­ school-based health center placed in local bases and establish Patuxent River as one of turned-lawbreakers collected $667,000 in tax­ Beacon schools, will provide primary care, the premier such bases in the world, many payer-subsidized Congressional pension bene­ mental health, and dental services to students families were very rapidly displaced from their fits. We should help hard-working middle class and community residents. In addition to his homes and business. Most were forced to Americans, not Congressional felons. role as executive director, Mr. Martin serves leave within 20 days of receiving their property Our bill states that after the beginning of the as a mentor and role model to youth. As a re­ appraisals and then it took 6 months or more 105th Congress, Members who are convicted sult of this personal commitment, he is a high­ to get their money. of a federal felony that is committed while the ly popular speaker on both health and youth Hiram used .his money to build a store and Members are serving will forfeit their Congres­ issues. restaurant outside the main gate of the new sional pensions and will forfeit their matching base and subsequently developed a number benefits and increased earnings under their Mr. Martin's ability and achievements have of properties in the town that became known Thrift Savings Plan. been recognized by various organizations and as Lexington Park. Upon his death in 1965, By passing this legislation, we are once elected officials such as the Lions Club; Ro­ Hiram Millison's obituary described him as a again standing up for hard-working American setta Gaston Foundation; People Alliance man who "planted seeds of progress." f am iii es. Americans who have never broken Community Organization; Grace Baptist Hiram Millison saw opportunity when others the law and pay taxes out of their hard-earned Church of Christ; Reeder Youth Care; Con­ were reeling from the trauma of disruption. He money want us to eliminate this egregious pol­ gressman EDOLPHUS "ED" TOWNS; Assembly­ proved to be a great visionary-serving as the icy now. men Clarence Norman, Jr., Nick Perry, and first president of the Patuxent River Council of Passage of this historic legislation will be Darryl Towns; and former mayor David the Naval League. This council played an im­ the crown jewel of the Congress with the Dinkins. portant role in providing the community sup­ strongest reform agenda in forty years. The port for the Navy and the start of a tradition 104th Congress has done more to reform this His accomplishments are a testament to his that has become a key reason that consolida­ institution than any Congress before us. It is commitment to improve both the quality of life tion of bases continue to redound to the bene­ what the American people want and it is what and health for Brooklyn residents. I am fit of Patuxent River today. we in the House of Representatives should pleased to introduce him to my House col­ Today, we see this same support of the give them. leagues. Navy with Hiram's son Larry, who has served 21694 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 as a county commissioner, as a member of brought the biggest post-season upsets. Just Stoll, Bill Walsh, Phil Woods, and Micah the board of education, and, in his role as a like many of us here in Congress, he had a Zuorski. businessman, in his support of organizations love-hate relationship with the media; like VOLUNTEERS OF " TEENS WHO CARE" like the Navy Alliance. Now, another Millison­ most of us, he loved all people . . Mr. and Mrs. Matt Arena, Barbara Bacon, Rachelle-is involved in the family business Lasorda has met the expectations of the Doug Boyd, Ruth Derose, Jeff Haydon, Pete and she has proven herself as a citizen with people of Los Angeles in an unfailing manner. Jurichko, Margaret Lesher, Bonnie community spirit who will not only continue to Off the field, Lasorda gives hundreds of MacBride, Mike Menesini, Stella Moore, Tom Norton, Vivian Norton, Marcia Raines, reap the seeds sown by her family, but she speeches a year to charities, including his an­ Tom Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Stockdale, will also continue to sow seeds for future gen­ nual visit to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Brian Weiman, and Joann Zehrung. erations, as her father and grandfather did in childrens' organization called 65 Roses. CONTRIBUTORS OF " TEENS WHO CARE" the past. A man of integrity who brought happiness to Alwaste of No. California, Ameron Protec­ I kno ~ that the companies involved with the millions. A man who brought the game of tive Coating System, Bechtel, B.F.I., Busi­ Patuxent River base are experiencing disrup­ baseball in a colorful way to the city of Los ness Promotion Center, Citibank, City of tion as a result of consolidations. Employees Angeles. It was the spirit of Tommy Lasorda Martinez, Clementina Refinery Svc., Cre­ may be relocating from Crystal City, VA or that drew more than 3 million fans a year to ative Croisant, Eagle Awards, Far West Sani­ Warminster, PA. the Dodgers, a record set 10 times. tation, Raymond Forrest Tree & Land­ Aaron Davidson is a native Pennsylvanian. Today, you cannot mention the Dodgers, scaping, Industrial Lumber, Kiwanis Club of He works for Semcor and along with his wife, without thinking about Tommy Lasorda. As a Martinez, Longs Drugs, Martinez Commu­ nity Foundation, Martinez Deli, Martin will follow his job in Warminster down to Pa­ long time Dodgers fan, I feel honored today to Painting, Pacific Pizza, P.D.Q. Printing, G.L. tuxent. In so doing, he has convinced many of recognize Tom my Lasorda's great contribution Rangel Construction, Redwood Painting Co., his coworkers to follow suit. I want to assure not only to the Dodger organization and the Inc., Rhone-Poulene, Robinson-Prezisso, Inc., Aaron, and the many other families relocating city of Los Angeles but to the game of base­ S&S Tool & Supply, Inc., Shell Oil Refinery to this area, that this community is eager to ball, the Nation, and the world. From the Co., Sheraton Concord Hotel, U.S. Postal have you and will do everything it can to make Dodger fans on Guam, we revere and honor Service Letter Carriers, Paddock Bowl, and the transition for you and other families as Tommy. Martinez News Gazette. smooth as possible. I ask my colleagues to join with me in rec­ In the transition and change brought on by ognizing Tommy Lasorda's efforts and well-de­ TRIBUTE TO GEORGE "SKEET" this consolidation, I hope that you-like Hiram served achievements. Mr. Speaker, today RICHARDSON Millison-will come to find opportunities here there is no doubt that his great feat will be and join with the Millisons and other proud long remembered and that future players and families, planting seeds in this great commu­ fans will be inspired ~y him. HON. PETE GEREN nity for future generations. OF TEXAS Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in saluting the Millison family. Their story of TEENS WHO CARE SALUTED Friday, August 2, 1996 perseverance, community spirit, and patriotism Mr. PETE GEREN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I is a shining example of what this great country HON. GEORGE Mill.ER rise to commemorate the life of George can produce when opportunity is seized. OF CALIFORNIA "Skeet" Richardson, a great American who IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES was a champion of the common man. TRIBUTE TO TOMMY LASORDA Friday, August 2, 1996 Skeet left high school before graduating to serve with the Army Air Corps during World Mr. MILLER of California. Mr. Speaker, I War II, but returned to obtain his diploma and rise today to recognize all the participants and HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD then went on to earn a bachelor's degree in supporters of Teens Who Care, a wonderful OF GUAM history and political science from Texas Chris­ program which brings together high school IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tian University in Fort Worth. students f ram throughout Contra Costa Coun­ Skeet Richardson served in the State legis­ Friday, August 2, 1996 ty, CA, who volunteer their time and energy to lature for 8 years, as a Tarrant County com­ Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I rise this refurbish the homes of seniors and the dis­ missioner for 6 years, and as mayor of the city morning to pay tribute to an outstanding indi­ abled. While providing a tremendous commu­ of Keller for 2 years. He advanced legislation vidual, Tommy Lasorda. In an emotional ad­ nity service to people whose homes would for workers, civil servants, and the elderly. dress for fans and players alike, Lasorda an­ otherwise fall into disrepair, Teens Who Care Skeet also helped make the University of nounced last Monday that he will step down also goes a long way toward debunking the Texas at Arlington a 4-year institution. How­ as manager of the beloved Dodgers. myths about today's youth. The students are ever, the accomplishment that Skeet was most Born in 1927 to Italian immigrants in Norris­ giving free to those in their community less proud of was Bear Creek Park in Kell r. He town, PA, Lasorda's ethnicity is something he fortunate than themselves, and they are exhib­ saw it as his lasting legacy, something that all has celebrated and c erished. He is an indi­ iting the characteristics of citizenship and com­ people could enjoy. vidual who has brought an unmatched level of passion which I would hope we all want to see Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, join me in enthusiasm to the great game of baseball A as our generation gives way to the next. I celebrating the life of an American and a man of 1,613 wins, he became the most ac­ want to pay special tribute to Mary Perez who Texan who worked for the people and was tive manager in baseball-and 12th all-time. In is the founder and inspiration behind Teens known for his independent thinking rather than 20 seasons, he led the Dodgers to two World Who Care. Teens Who Care is a very special advancing special interests. We all have Series championships, four National League project, and I know my colleagues join me in something to learn from this great man. pennants and seven division titles. He is one saluting the following student participants and of only four major league managers ever to supporters who make it possible. spend more than 20 years or more with one STUDENTS OF "TEENS WHO CARE" 1996 THE 50/50 WELLNESS PLAN team. Mr. Speaker, there is so much more at Erin Abney, Leonor Aguilar, Lindsay Carl­ which we could marvel. son, Serena Chew, Ames Cruz, Mike Dias, HON. SANDER M. LEVIN Lasorda is the heart and soul of not only the Andy Dussel, Monica Garrotto, Sonya Har­ OF MICHIGAN Dodgers, but for all of baseball. He is a man rison, Jason Heltsley, Melisa Henderson, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of more funny lines than anyone associated Lacey Hyat, Samantha Kim, Kathy Kreuger, with the game. His personality will be missed. Steve Lamb, Dennis Lenart, and Michael Friday, August 2, 1996 His energy level during a game was un­ Light. Also, Bill Lindenmuth, Kathy Malloy, Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be equaled. His enthusiasm and love for the Jamal Marr, Andrea Martini, Olivia Martini, a cosponsor of the 50/50 enrollment composi­ game of baseball is contagious. Lee Menken, Melanie Michaud, Sarah tion rule waiver for the Wellness Plan. I am His strength to overcome criticism made him Mowdy, Alis Perez, Poncho Perez, Mathew well aware that the Health Care Financing Ad­ one of baseball's greatest engineers. He Perona, Marcia Raines, Jocasta Ruano, Ken ministration strongly supports congressional August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21695 approval of this waiver at this time, given the islation in a spirit of liberality, generosity, and The current legislative initiative that you now certainty that comprehensive legislation to creativity. As Jacques Sant er so correctly are considering could, in my opinion, rep­ address the 50/50 rule will not materialize in noted in his recent speech to the Irish Institute resent the key ingredient in bringing a se­ For European Affairs in Dublin, as he re­ verely disadvantaged area of this island into this Congress. The Wellness Plan is firmly po­ economic parity with other areas of the Eu­ sitioned to become a full Medicare risk con­ viewed the prospect of all party talks, ...... ropean Union. As you know, Northern Ire­ tractor in the Detroit area and beyond once the problems of the future and their solutions land and the border counties' area will lose this waiver is achieved. It is the prototype for are sufficiently to those of the past to require their EU Objective 1 status in 1999, when the type of HMO into which HCFA hopes new thinking and new attitudes." Further, I they reach 75% economic parity with the Medicare beneficiaries will enroll. I urge the submit that a free trade relationship between rest of the union. Attendant funding with leadership to work in a bipartisan fashion to the United States and Northern Ireland and that status will be reduced or eliminated. My ensure its enactment in this Congress. the border counties will operate as a new and fear is that there will always be that remain­ predictive paradigm for future trade relations ing 25% deficit that cannot be bridged with­ out our acquisition of an economic develop­ between the worlds two most powerful econo­ UNITED STATES-NORTHERN ment tool to close and secure that gap. The mies. proposed legislation before you will achieve IRELAND FREE TRADE ZONE To our friends in the United Kingdom, I ask that goal and interestingly, assist in achiev­ you to view this endeavor in the spirit that it ing the EU's own internal policy of economic HON. THOMAS J. MANTON is offered. Work with us in a committed and and social cohesion and parity. OF NEW YORK cooperative manner. The special and historical Mr. Chairman, no area of the European IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nature of the relationship between our coun­ Union has suffered the kinds of assaults on ties should bind us together and make us of its people or the pressures on its economy as Friday, August 2, 1996 one mind as we pursue all possible paths to­ has Northern Ireland and the border coun­ Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to ties. There is simply no parallel with any ward a new day for Northern Ireland. Together other area in the EU. Standard, unimagina­ introduce legislation that will begin the process with the Republic of Ireland and the European tive responses to our current economic re­ of establishing a free trade zone relationship Union, you have been carrying the burden of ality are likely to fall short. The legislation between the United States, Northern Ireland the peace maker. Let your friends lift up some you are currently contemplating will give us and the border counties of the Irish Republic. of that burden. While this initiative has some a unique and powerful tool to regenerate and Mr. Speaker, on June 10, 1996, representa­ unique attributes, your continued good will and revitalize those areas of Northern Ireland tives from the political parties in Northern Ire­ efforts will guarantee that this proposal estab­ and the border areas of the Republic that land came together to attempt to change the lishes a new high water mark in all our joint have been flattened by civil discord and ne­ political landscape of Northern Ireland forever. glected and forgotten because of geographic labors to bring peace and prosperity to North­ isolation and peripherality. Past acrimony, grievances, and strife are the ern Ireland. As I look at this initiative, I can state that subject of the all-party talks. Those participat­ Mr. Speaker, the legislation that I am intro­ I am aware of and conversant with the hur­ ing in the talks have received a clear and ducing, puts at the disposal of the United dles that will need to be cleared for this leg­ powerful charge from the voters of Northern Kingdom, Ireland, and the European Union, islation to succeed in London, Dublin and Ireland. That charge is nothing less than to the one tool that only Congress can provide. Brussels. Innovative solutions will always be fashion a new, progressive, peaceful, and eq­ A favorable trade relationship with the United met with initial scepticism and doubt. How­ uitable society for all the citizens of Northern States-albeit one that conforms to the needs ever, my view is that there are no impedi­ Ireland regardless of their political or religious ments this proposal presents that cannot be of both the EU and GA TT-can and will oper­ managed. As for myself, I can give you every persuasion. The mandate they have and the ate as an engine for economic progress. Fur­ assurance that I will do all in my power as a responsibility they bear is to secure the peace ther, it can do so without noticeable or nega­ member of the European Parliament to and common good. tive impact on this country's own trade rela­ speed this initiative on its way in Strasbourg While the representatives to the talks labor tionships. and Brussels. I am confident that I will be to overcome their own burdens of history and Upon effectuation of this trade relationship, joined, shoulder to shoulder by my fellow to reach into the future, the legislation I am in­ much depends upon what the contracting par­ MEPs from Ireland, north and south. troducing will operate to guarantee the eco­ ties to this agreement make out of it. I have Mr. Chairman, on 10 June 1996, representa­ nomic future and prosperity for all the citizens every confidence that-with the able assist­ tives of all or nearly all political parties in Northern Ireland will begin talks to secure of Northern Ireland and the border counties. ance of both the United Kingdom and the Re­ the future peace for Northern Ireland. The Peace in Northern Ireland without hope for a public of Ireland-the people of Northern Ire­ legislation you are considering could help real economic future is a cold peace. Only a land and the border will firmly grasp this guarantee the future prosperity of the re­ society that is capable of competing and thriv­ unique opportunity. In sum, this legislation will gion. My request of you would be that you ing in an intensely competitive economic envi­ give them the ability to revitalize their econ­ introduce the legislation prior to commence­ ronment can have any real expectation of so­ omy through trade, not aid. ment of all party talks to demonstrate that cial and political cohesion. The trade relation­ Mr. Speaker, for all the people of good will a successful conclusion to those talks can ship this legislation will engender affords this in Northern Ireland, their future is before them. and will yield a brighter tomorrow. As you Their time is now. Let us join with them on move this legislation forward, know that I most troubled region the economic tool to and my colleagues will stand with you. close the economic gap with other more pros­ their voyage to a brighter tomorrow. Let us not Yours sincerely, perous regions of the United Kingdom and the fail them. JOHN HUME. European Union. Mr. Speaker, I include the following letters This legislation represents the marker of of support for this important legislation. IRISH NATIONAL CAUCUS, INC. Congress. It says, very clearly, to all the par­ EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT, June 4, 1996. ties who will be fashioning the political future JUNE 6, 1996. Hon. BEN GILMAN, of Northern Ireland that Congress will walk this Hon. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN, Chairman, House International Relations Com­ arduous path with them. When their road be­ Chairman, Committee on International Rela­ mittee, Washington, DC. tions, Washington, DC. DEAR BEN: I want you to know that the comes steep and obstacles abound, which will DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: As you know, there is Irish National Caucus supports the proposed happen in the upcoming talks, this legislation currently pending for your considerations, Bill creating a Free Trade Agreement be­ makes it clear that Congress stands by them. draft legislation that would begin the legis­ tween the United States and Northern Ire­ This legislation says that there is good reason lative process of establishing a free trade land and the Border Counties. for them to hope and to strive for a better fu­ area between the United States, Northern Such an Agreement would be a powerful ture. Ireland and the border counties of the Irish "boost" to those troubled and depressed To our friends in the European Union, I say, Republic. Because of your unstinting efforts areas. And since the MacBride Principles join with us in this worthy endeavor. The semi­ to find imaginative ways for your country to would be attached, the " boost" would be assist in securing the peace and prosperity of done in a way consistent with fair employ­ nal importance of Union participation and ap­ Northern Ireland and the border counties, I ment and nondiscrimination. proval is clearly noted. As you review this ini­ can think of no one better situated to initi­ This combined approach-U.S. aid to the tiative through the lens of your own policies ate and shepherd this important legislative most disadvantaged parts of Ireland, with and regulations, I ask you to consider this leg- effort. fairness and equality for all-is an approach 21696 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 that accurately reflects your own long ally just how important this initiative is for currently contemplating will give us a record of concern for Ireland. the economic future of Northern Ireland and unique and powerful tool to regenerate and You can count on our support for this the border counties. Following the recent revitalize those areas of Northern Ireland imaginative and practical way of promoting Northern Ireland election however, the prep­ and the border areas of the Republic that economic stability, justice and peace in Ire­ arations within my political party for the have been flattened by civil discord and ne­ land. forthcoming all party talks have foreclosed glected and forgotten because of geographic Sincerely, the possibility of my absence from Northern isolation and peripherality. FR. SEAN MCMANUS, Ireland, even for one day. However, I look to­ As I look at this initiative, I can state that President. wards the very near future when we can meet I am aware of and conversant with the hur­ and personally discuss this legislation as it dles that will need to be cleared for this leg­ IRISH AMERICAN UNITY CONFERENCE, begins its legislative journey through Con­ islation to succeed in London, Dublin and June 4, 1996. gress. Brussels. Innovative solutions will always be Hon. BENJAMIN GILMAN, I believe it is very important to commu­ met with initial skepticism and doubt. How­ Chairman, Committee on International Rela­ nicate to you my personal commitment to do ever, my view is that there is no impedi­ tions, Washington, DC. all in my power, both within the SDLP and ments this proposal presents that cannot be DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: Currently pending for inside the House of Commons, to support managed. As for myself, I can give you every your consideration is draft legislation that this endeavour. I am conversant with cur­ assurance that I will do all in my power as a would, if enacted and approved by all parties, rent UK reservations. Together with my par­ Member of the European Parliament to establish a free trade area relationship be­ liamentary colleagues I shall endeavour to speed this initiative on its way in Strasbourg tween the United States, Northern Ireland bring about a sea change in opinion within and Brussels. I am confident that I will be and the six border counties of the Republic. the current UK government. While the pro­ joined, shoulder to shoulder by my fellow As we understan · i t , the draft legislation en­ posed legislation requires the efforts and MEPs from Ireland, North and South. courages and expects the participation and goodwill from both London and Brussels, I Mr. Chairman, on June 10th, 1996, rep­ eventual approval of the European Union, see no barrier that cannot be overcome. This resentatives of all or nearly all political par­ the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ire­ opportunity is simply too important to be al­ ties in Northern Ireland will begin talks to land. lowed to flounder. secure the future peace for Northern Ireland. The Irish American Unity Conference is Mr. Chairman, the delegation you will The legislation you are considering could one of the preeminent organizations that meet with speak for me. They will ask you help guarantee the future prosperity of the · have worked to secure peace with justice in to assist in introducing this legislation im­ region. My request to you would be that you Ireland. To ensure a lasting peace it is im­ mediately. That is my request. What you are introduce the legislation prior to commence­ perative that economic disparity, a cause of being asked to consider will help to bring a ment of all party talks to demonstrate that conflict in itself, is addressed. Of particular new day to Northern Ireland and the border a successful conclusion to those talks can concern to us are the most economically de­ counties of Ireland. Move forward and we and will yield a brighter tomorrow. As you prived areas of Northern Ireland, such as will be with you. move this legislation forward, know that I West Belfast and the border counties. We Kind regards, and my colleagues will stand with you. have found that this legislation adequately JOE HENDRON, M.P., Best Regards. addresses these areas by specifically naming West Belfast. JOHN JOSEPH MCCARTIN, such areas and by the inclusion of the Member, European Parliament. MacBride Principles for fair employment. NEWTOWNGORE,CO.LEITRIM. Mr. Chairman, we have reviewed this free May 28, 1996. trade zone proposal and found it to be advan­ Hon. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN, TOWER ONE CELEBRATES 25TH tageous to business in both the US and Ire­ Chairman, Committee on International Rela­ ANNIVERSARY land and we are pleased to support the initia­ tions, Washington, DC. tive. We are ever grateful of your own com­ DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: As you know' there is mitment to peace through justice in Ireland, currently pending for your consideration, HON. ROSA L DeLAURO consistently proven through the years you draft legislation that would begin the legis­ OF CONNECTICUT have been in Congress. lative process of establishing a free trade IN THE HO SE OF REPRESENTATIVES We thank you for your consideration and area between the United States, Northern look forward to working with you on this Ireland and the border counties of the Irish Friaay, August 2, 1996 legislation. Republic. Because of your unstinting efforts Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I offer my Sincerely, to find imaginative ways for your country to heartfelt congratulations to Tower One/Tower IAUC ExECUTIVE assist in securing the peace and prosperity of East on the 25th anniversary of this outstand­ COMMITTEE. Northern Ireland and the border counties, I JAMES A. DELANEY. can think of no one better situated to niti- ing multicultural senior housing facility. For a DANIEL P. O'KENNEDY. . ate and .shepherd this important legislative quarter of a century, the New Haven Jewish NOREEN A. WALSH. effort. Federation Housing Corp. has given New BERNADETE C. PEHRSON. The current legislative initiative that you Haven area seniors a place to call home in MARIE T. SMITH. are considering could, in my opinion, rep­ Tower One. resent the key ingredient in bringing a se­ Tower One was a special concept 25 years HOUSE OF COMMONS, verely disadvantaged area of this island into ago, and is a model to this day. The many dis­ London, England. economic parity with other areas of the Eu­ tinguished leaders and business people who Hon. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ropean Union. As you know, Northern Ire­ Chairman Committee on International Rela­ land and the border counties' area will lose have taken up the mantle of leadership have tions, House of Representatives, Washing­ their EU Objective 1 status in 1999, when helped assure the building's continued re­ ton, DC. they reach 75 percent economic parity with newal. Most important, Tower One is a meas­ DEAR MR. CHAIRMAN: You are shortly the rest of the union. Attendant funding ure of this community's sense of obligation to scheduled to meet with a delegation from with that status will be reduced or elimi­ its retirees, our parents and grandparents. Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ire­ nated. My fear is that there will always be Tower One's history illustrates its commit­ land. The delegation will be seeking your that remaining 25 percent deficit that cannot ment to people. Through the years, the organi­ support for a legislative initiative that I re­ be bridged absent our acquisition of an eco­ zation has been creative and innovative in its gard as one of the most promising economic nomic development tool to close and secure development proposals on the horizon for my that gap. The proposed legislation before you response to the needs of residents. In the late beleaguered party of Northern Ireland. The will achieve that goal and interestingly, as­ 1970's, Tower One focused mainly on provid­ initiative would have a profoundly positive sist in achieving the EU's own internal pol­ ing necessities, such as serving meal~. filling impact on other deprived areas of Northern icy of economic and social cohesion and par­ apartment vacancies, and making builrling re­ Ireland and the border region of the Republic ity. pairs. However, the nature of public housing as well. I am speaking of the proposed legis­ Mr. Chairman, no area of the European ahd the needs of the residents beQan to lation that would begin the process of creat­ Union has suffered the kinds of assaults on change and in response, the board imple-. ing a free trade relationship between your its people or the pressures on its economy as mented extraordinary reforms. A new manage­ country, Northern Ireland, and the border Northern Ireland and the border counties. counties of the Republic. There is simply no parallel with any other ment structure for the staff was created, addi­ Mr. Chairman, it was my intention to be area in the EU. Standard, unimaginative re­ tional committees were formed to help the with and lead the Irish delegation you are sponses to our current economic reality are board deliver social services and plan for the about to meet with to communicate person- likely to fall short. The legislation you are long term. Finally, a new executive director, August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21697 Dorothy Giannini-Meyers, was named to inau­ Department of Corrections. In addition, over cided not to accept our Joint Committee rec­ gurate imaginative new programs that would the past few years, Dr. Gardere has taken his ommendation to have private citizens help allow residents to keep living independently. practice to the air waves, becoming a highly­ us investigate ethics complaints against Members of Congress. The difficulties the The result was the broad array of services sought-after media psychologist appearing on Ethics Committee has had this session show now available to residents and the trans­ every major talk and news show on radio and that the House simply cannot police itself formation of Tower One from an elderly apart­ television. Dr. Gardere is presently negotiating without outside help, as charges against ment complex to a caring, close-knit, and in­ the publication of his book, "How to Raise Speaker Gingrich and others keep being put volved community. Your Child in an Urban Jungle" with the St. off and are never resolved one way or the When we celebrate Tower One's 25th anni­ Martens Press. other. The addition of ordinary citizens to versary, we celebrate the values that make Despite his grueling schedule, Dr. Gardere the process would force action on cases that families and communities strong-the values has maintained his involvement in local and could be held up indefinitely under the cur­ rent system. A variety of professions-from that enable Tower One to create a true home humanitarian issues for children and families. lawyers to clergy-have moved away from for Connecticut's seniors. Tower One is a His efforts, to name a few, include: hosting self-regulation to involve outsiders; Congress community where people have fun, where the gala benefits for nonprofit groups in his home should too. help and support they need is available. Their and private clubs; providing mental health con­ We also need to better publicize special in­ religious faith is affirmed, even as they age sultations for the treatment of Haitian minors terest tax breaks hidden away in revenue beyond the rituals of family. We all understand in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; and consulting bills; reduce our reliance on huge omnibus that this is a community that affirms our unity bills that allow Members only one up or with "KISS"-WRKS radi~nitiatives on the down vote on a package containing hundreds and humanity. mental health of African-Americans program. of provisions; make sure House reform is I treasure the yearly opportunity I have to Complementing his life's work, Dr. Gardere, taken up on a much more regular, ongoing host a holiday party at Tower One because it a married father with two children ages 2 and basis; and expand the compressed congres­ gives me the chance to share in the holiday 3, is a musician, singer, pianist, alto-sax play­ sional schedule which limits the time avail­ celebrations so dear to Tower One's residents. er who has performed with Mickey Bass, John able for serious deliberation. Most important, the seniors at Tower One are Hicks, Louis Haynes, and Hilton Ruiz. Dr. Jef­ NEED FOR MORE BASIC CHANGES able to honor the religious and cultural tradi­ frey Gardere has won the respect of his peers But much more than this is needed. We tions that keep them close to family and and serves as an example of the best in our need a serious reassessment of what has hap­ friends. It is truly a place where residents feel community. I am pleased to introduce him to pened during this Congress. One of the key tests of reform is whether it at home. my House colleagues. makes Congress a more effective institu­ I sincerely congratulate all those at Tower tion-improving our ability to deliberate and One on this proud occasion. I know that Bob pass legislation addressing our nation's chal­ Bachman's leadership will enable Tower One CONGRESSIONAL REFORM lenges. On that test, the reforms have not to continue its development and growth. I con­ worked particularly well. gratulate Tower One on 25 great years and HON. LEE H. HAMILTON The test is not whether we get something through the House, but whether we pass with it the same success in the future. OF INDIANA something that can also get through the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Senate and be signed into law. Most Con­ Friday, August 2, 1996 gress-watchers would say that the legislative TRIBUTE TO DR. JEFFREY accomplishments of the 104th Congress have GARDERE Mr. HAMILTON. Mr. Speaker, I would like to been fairly meager, as Congress has failed to insert my Washington Report for Wednesday, pass a balanced budget, campaign finance re­ HON. EDOIPHUS TOWNS July 31, 1996, into the CONGRESSIONAL form, Medicare reform, and many other items considered top priorities early on. This OF NEW YORK RECORD: MAKING CONGRESS WORK BE'ITER dissatisfaction with the accomplishments of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the 104th is shared by the public. Despite re­ Early last year at the beginning of the Friday, August 2, 1996 form, public confidence in Congress remains 104th Congress, the House passed some sig­ low. Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Jeffrey nificant reforms of the way it does business, OVERRIDING FACTORS Gardere was born in Manhattan on May 3, some of which were useful and others of which were not. While additional reforms So what has happened? My basic view is 1956. Although his parents were from the is­ that although we passed some significant re­ land of Haiti, he was raised in Brooklyn and and rules changes should be considered now, I believe there are serious overriding prob­ forms, they were simply overwhelmed by two attended Brooklyn Tech High School. While lems in the House that affect its effective­ other factors: the centralization of power by working full-time, he managed to obtain his ness, accountability, and public respect. Speaker Gingrich and the increased partisan­ ship of the 104th Congress. bachelor of arts degree from the University of RECENT REFORMS CENTRALIZATION OF POWER BY SPEAKER Rochester and, at age 27, received his doctor­ Several of the reforms passed last year to ate in philosophy and psychology from George . make Congress more open and accountable All of us who have been active in reform Washington University. were based on the work of the bipartisan over the years have talked about the need to As a licensed clinician, Dr. Gardere rose Joint Committee on the Organization of Con­ centralize more power in the office of the from a staff psychologist for the Federal Bu­ gress, which I cochaired. Significant reforms Speaker. But I believe this has been carried too far this Congress, with too many key reau of Prisons to one of only two African­ included streamlining the committee sys­ tem, cutting staff, and opening up Congress policy decisions taken away from the com­ American chief psychologists. During his ten­ mittees and instead made behind closed ure, he was instrumental in designing the pol­ to more public scrutiny. One of the most significant reforms was doors by the leadership or by task forces set icy on psychological treatment for HIV-infected congressional compliance, which requires up by the leadership. For example, the bill to prisoners, participated in hostage negotiations Congress to live under the same laws we pass sharply cut back Medicare was basically at the Atlantic prison siege, and conducted for everyone else, including workplace safety written in the Speaker's office and proposed witness protection relocation evaluations and labor laws. It simply makes no sense for amendments to the Constitution have sud­ throughout the United States. A focal point in Congress to pass a law and then exempt denly appeared on the House floor without any committee consideration. Dr. Gardere's career has been the founding of itself. In the 103rd Congress we passed con­ This approach to the legislative process re­ the Rainbow Psychological Services 5 years gressional compliance for the House, and duces accountability. It is largely a closed ago. This culturally sensitive psychological early in the 104th that was extended by stat­ process. Most Members, and certainly most ute to the entire legislative branch. I am Americans, have no way of learning which health care program provides services for chil­ concerned about some of the delays this ses­ dren, adults, and families in Brooklyn and the Members are involved, which positions are sion in bringing Congress into full compli­ being considered, and which special interests tristate area. ance, but overall this has been a worthwhile As a reorganized psychological expert on are consulted or locked out. Many Members reform. with significant expertise are simply shut police brutality issues and posttraumatic stress ADDITIONAL REFORMS out of the critical formative stages of a bill. disorder, Dr. Gardere has provided key eval­ Certainly additional reforms are needed to Last year's reforms to open up committee uations and structural recommendations for a address specific problems. I was particularly deliberations make little difference if an im­ major lawsuit against the New Jersey State disappointed that the House leadership de- portant bill simply bypasses the committee 21698 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 altogether or is largely handled in secret by PERMANENT PERFORMANCE this Government so that it serves the best in­ a leadership task force. REVIEW ACT OF 1996 terests of all of our citizens. I thank those EXCESSIVE PARTISANSHIP members of the Budget Committee who are HON. BOB FRANKS original cosponsors of this measure and urge Secondly, I believe many of last year's re­ all my colleagues to support the bill. forms have been overwhelmed by the exces­ OF NEW JERSEY sive partisanship of the 104th. Certainly lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some partisanship can be expected in the Friday, August 2, 1996 House, but in this Congress it has seemed ex­ Mr. FRANKS of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, IN MEMORY OF S. SGT. BENJAMIN cessive. As one observer put it, "Healthy L. GILLESPIE competition between cohesive parties has de­ today I rise to introduce the Permanent Per­ generated into bombastic, mean-spirited, formance Review Act of 1996. This bill would and often ugly confrontation." When the apply performance reviews to all of the agen­ HON. JAMFS V. HANSEN House becomes too negative, too bitter, too cies and departments of the Federal Govern­ OF UTAH contentious-and there is plenty of blame to ment and thus enable Congress to tackle IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES go around on both sides of the aisle-that more effectively both our Government's budg­ Friday, August 2, 1996 clearly affects our ability to come together et and performance deficits. to pass legislation for the good of the coun­ Performance reviews enable an organization Mr. HANSEN. Mr. Speaker, serving in the try. Indeed it can be a much greater road­ to measure how successful a program or of­ U.S. Military is one of the most honorable and block to effective governance than many of fice is in reaching its goals. With such informa­ noble professions one could aspire to. It re­ the procedures that were reformed early this tion in hand, those responsible for making a quires sacrifice, dedication, and commitment. Congress. budget can do a better job in allocating the Many of our Nation's finest men and women I believe that reducing the excessive par­ available resources. have served, and are serving in our Armed tisanship of the House should be our number The Permanent Performance Review Act Services-keeping this Nation strong and free. one priority. By every indication, whichever would enable Congress to develop, in coordi­ This service is not without risk or loss. I party controls the House next session will do nation with the executive branch, a better pic­ want to bring to our attention today that my so by a slim margin; we must learn to work State, and indeed, our Nation has lost an ex­ together in a more bipartisan way if we want ture of the successes and failures among its to get important legislation passed for the myriad of programs and departments. Con­ traordinary young man while in service to his good of the country. That is something I will gress could then target more intelligently its country. S. Sgt. Benjamin L. Gillespie, U.S. certainly work to bring about. resources so that the American taxpayer gets Army, of the 168th Armored Battalion, sta­ tioned at Fort Carson, CO, was killed in an un­ Fortunately Congress has a self-correcting better performance from a reduced number of fortunate humvee accident on July 26 while mechanism for excessive partisanship. In re­ federally supported programs. Performance re­ cent weeks as Members have gone home to views would enable Congress to tackle more conducting a training exercise. their districts and have heard from their effectively both the Government's budget defi­ Sergeant Gillespie was born April 20, 1965, constituents that they just don't like what cit and performance deficit. to Ardell and Almon Dean Gillespie of North they are seeing, the partisan tensions in This bill recognizes that real change will Salt Lake City, UT, and graduated from Congress have been reduced. It is too early only take place when there is an institutional­ Woods Cross High School in 1983. He leaves to see if this will continue, but it has been a ized, permanent, and cooperative effort on the behind his parents, as well as his beloved positive and welcome development. part of Congress, the Federal bureaucracy wife, Veronica, and son Brandt, as well as and the President to increase Government's many other close family members in Utah, Ari­ efficiency and to build a framework that can zona, and Tennessee. be used to reduce and then eliminate our He enlisted with the United States Army on BIG BROTHER IN ATLANTA credit card spending. Whether under Presi­ September 15, 1983, and was stationed in dents Kennedy, Carter, or Reagan, every re­ Bamberg, Germany, with the 212 ACR where cent drive to improve the efficiency of the Fed­ he worked with the East/West German border HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON eral Government has failed because it was patrol. Later, he served at Fort Carson with OF NEW YORK sabotaged by at least one of these three the 27th Cavalry. Later, he served with the stakeholders who was never allowed to partici­ Salt Lake City Recruiting Battalion, stationed lli THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pate as a full partner at the decisionmaking out of South Salt Lake from 199~94, before Friday, August 2, 1996 table. It must be a team effort, able to draw returning to the duty which he loved, which upon the support of the American people's de­ was working directly with the troops with the Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, on July 31, sire for smaller, more efficient government. 168th, again at Fort Carson. He earned many two Taiwanese students were arrested at the My bill would establish a permanent com­ honors during his distinguished career, includ­ Olympic Games in Atlanta for waving the flag mission which would provide that participation ing two Army Commendation Medals, six of the Republic of China on Taiwan during a for the Congress, the Federal bureaucracy, Army Achievement Medals, the Gold Recruiter ping-pong match. and the President. The Permanent Perform­ Badge with three Sapphire Achievement Stars, ance Review Commission would be appointed the Recruiter's Ring, the Order of the Cobra, Mr. Speaker, this defies both the American by both the President and congressional lead­ and two Meritorious Service Medals. and the Olympic spirit, and the authorities who ers. The Commission would be responsible for He was well-beloved by everyone who knew made the arrest ought to be ashamed of managing self-studies to be conducted over him. His commanding officer stated that he themselves. time by all the major Federal agencies. The was one of the finest young men and soldiers Apparently, a citizen of the People's Repub­ Commission would hold hearings and consult he had ever known. Clearly, Sergeant Gilles­ lic of China, who happens to be chairman of with the appropriate congressional committee pie was one of the best this cour.try has to the International Table Tennis Association, leaders in developing their final performance offer, and we all mourn that his t1. ~ was cut called the police and asked that the students reviews and related legislative recommenda­ short. It is my hope and prayer tr · ~ 1 the pain be arrested. tions. and sadness that his family feels at this time Teaming up with this privileged member of After receiving a performance review, the will eventually be replaced by the comfort and the elite from a Communist country in order to appropriate standing committee of the House assurance that his service will not be forgot­ would hold its own hearings and review all of ten, and the knowledge that he has now en­ snuff out the free speech of two individuals the legislative recommendations of the Com­ tered into the rest of the Lord in whom he had right here in America is a disgusting reminder mission. These recommendations would be­ great faith. of how far the so-called civilized world will go come the basis for a bill that would be re­ At this time, Mr. Speaker, our hearts, our in order to appease the Communist bullies in quired to receive consideration on the floor of thoughts, and our prayers are with the family Beijing. the House. of Sergeant Gillespie; particularly his young What an ugly stain on the Olympics, Mr. Mr. Speaker, truly effective performance re­ wife and son. May they be blessed and Speaker. views would ensure that Congress can reform watched over during this difficult time. ·August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21699 PERKINS COUNTY RURAL WATER residents, as well as the community of wildlife species from habitat loss. Our goal SYSTEM ACT OF 1996 Oelrichs and the Angostura State Recreation must be to produce more food on fewer acres, Area. leaving the rest to wildlife and for future gen­ HON. TIM JOHNSON Mr. Speaker, South Dakota is plagued by erations to enjoy. OF SOUTH DAKOTA water of exceedingly poor quality, and the Per­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES kins County and Fall River County rural water projects are efforts to help provide clean TRIBUTE TO HAMILTON FISH, JR. Friday, August 2, 1996 water-a commodity most of us take for grant­ Mr. JOHNSON of South Dakota. Mr. Speak­ ed-to the people of South Dakota. I am a HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON er, today I am proud to introduce legislation to strong believer in the Federal Government's OF TEXAS authorize two critically important rural water role in rural water delivery, and I hope to con­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES systems in South Dakota, the Perkins County tinue to advance that agenda both in South Friday, August 2, 1996 Rural Water System Act of 1996, and the Fall Dakota and around the country. I urge my col­ River Water Users District Rural Water Sys­ leagues to support both of these important Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. tem Act of 1996. Both bills are strongly sup­ rural water bills, and I look forward to working Mr. Speaker, I rise in remembrance of on·e of ported by local project sponsors who have with my colleagues on the House Resources the greatest Congressmen from New York demonstrated that support by agreeing to sub­ Committee to move forward on enactment as State, Mr. Hamilton Fish, Jr., my friend and stantial financial contributions from the local quickly as possible. colleague with whom I had the pleasure of level. serving in Congress during my first term. Al­ Like many parts of South Dakota, these two though we sat on opposite sides of the aisle, counties have insufficient water supplies of ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND we shared many interests and common goals. reasonable quality available, and the water AGRICULTURE PRODUCTION Congressman Fish, who was known for his supplies that are available do not meet the ability to compromise, worked on some of the minimum health and safety standards, thereby HON. NICK SMITII major legislation for the last half of the 20th posing a threat to public health and safety. OF MICHIGAN century. He spearheaded legislation for his In addition to improving the health of resi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES party which led to the passage of the Fair dents in the region, I strongly believe that Housing Act of 1988 and the Americans With these rural drinking water delivery projects will Friday, August 2, 1996 Disabilities Act in 1990. He was a principal help to stabilize the rural economy in both re­ Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, those sponsor of the Civil Rights Act of 1991, legis­ gions. Water is a basic commodity and is es­ that have suggested that the use of pesticides lation that was denounced by President sential if we are to foster rural development in by producers of our food supply is not environ­ George Bush as a quota bill. Representative many parts of rural South Dakota, including mentally sound have missed the most impor­ Fish also sponsored amendments to the Vot­ the Perkins County and Fall River County tant environmental benefit of modern farming: ing Rights Act and the Fair Housing Act. areas. It produces· more food from fewer acres, so it Hamilton Fish's inspiration and leadership The Perkins County Rural Water System leaves more land for nature. will be remembered. He was a tremendous Act of 1996 authorizes the Bureau of Rec­ The best possible agriculture for the envi­ decent man. His legacy to the United States lamation to construct a Perkins County Rural ronment would look amazingly like modern, has been legislation like the Americans With Water System providing service to approxi­ high-yield technology supported farming. High­ Disabilities Act which now allows people with mately 2,500 people, including the commu­ yield agriculture is the best available model­ disabilities to be treated equally and to have nities of Lemmon and Bison, as well as rural and the only proven success for a world that equal access to buildings, education, and em­ residents. The Perkins County Rural Water must triple its farm output over the next 45 ployment. System is located in northwestern South Da­ years, and whose largest demonstrated envi­ I will miss him, and I will miss his decency- kota along the South Dakota/North Dakota ronmental threat is loss of wildlife habitat. 1 believe all Americans will. Mr. Speaker, I ex­ border and it will be an extension of an exist­ Our environmentally ideal agriculture must tend my condolences to the family of this fine ing rural water system in North Dakota, the use monocultures, potent new seed varieties, public servant. southwest pipeline project. The State of South irrigation, fertilizers, and pesticides to get high Dakota has worked closely with the State of yields. It must do this because high yields are North Dakota over the years on the Perkins the most critical factor in preserving millions of JONES ACT REFORM County connection to the southwest pipeline square miles of wildlife habitat from being project. A feasibility study completed in 1994 plowed down for lower yielding crops. HON. NICK SMITII looked at several alternatives for a depend­ These technologies have more than doubled OF MICHIGAN able water supply, and the connection to the the yields on our farmlands. Since 1960, we IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES southwest pipeline project is clearly the most have been able to get twice the amount of feasible for the Perkins County area. grain and oilseeds, and feed better diets to 80 Friday, August 2, 1996 Past cycles of severe drought in the south­ percent more people on the same amount of Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, today eastern area of Fall River County have left land. If these new technologies had not taken thousands of agricultural producers across local residents without a satisfactory water place we would have lost 10 million square America cannot sell their products to their own supply and during 1990, many home owners miles of habitat, about the land area of North U.S. neighbors because they cannot secure and ranchers were forced to haul water to and Central America combined. waterborne transportation. My own farmers in sustain their water needs. Currently, many Pesticide bans would cause yield reductions Michigan can't sell their grain to livestock pro­ residents are either using bottled water for that would themselves lead to significant loss ducers desperately needing feed in the South human consumption or they are using distillers of wildlife habitat. Several studies have been because there is no means of coastal trans­ due to the poor quality of the water supplies conducted to ascertain the yield differences portation. American farmers and industry are available. After conducting a feasibility study between farming with or without pesticides. forced to purchase foreign goods, rather than and preliminary engineering report, the best According to a Department of Agriculture Eco­ those produced in the U.S. because there is available, reliable, and safe rural and munici­ nomics study, production in crops would drop no means of transportation within the coastal pal water supply to serve the needs of the Fall between 24 and 57 percent without pesticides. U.S. for American products. River Water Users District consists of a Madi­ Farming without pesticides would cost us 20 In all parts of the Nation, industry and farm­ son aquifer well, three separate water storage to 30 square miles of wildlife by the time world ers have watched business opportunities pass reservoirs, three pumping stations, and ap­ population peaks in the year 2040. them by and go to foreign competitors be­ proximately 200 miles of pipeline. The legisla­ Environmentally sensitive agriculture is one cause of lack of adequate transportation of tion I am introducing today authorizes the Bu­ that uses the best possible use of our land­ U.S. goods to U.S. purchasers along our reau of Reclamation to construct a rural water by technology supported fertilizer use and coastal waters. In effect the United States is system in Fall River County as described other high-yield methods which most efficiently subsidizing foreign farmers to the detriment of above. The Fall River system will serve rural produce our feed supply and hence protect U.S. producers. 21700 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 This system is contrary to the free-market In fact, this fraternal organization is steeped piration date, thereby allowing existing training system and the buy-American philosophy. in American history, so centrally tied to our centers to plan their futures with more cer­ That is why I am introducing reforms to our Nation's roots and heritage it is impossible to tainty, and encouraging States and locales Federal maritime law, commonly known as the separate one from the other. It is in places like without centers to try to establish them. Jones Act to allow more free movement of ag­ Corinth, NY, where this rings true to this very As befitting a program administered by the ricultural commodities and other cargo within day. Because of the work and activities of my Small Business Administration, this program our domestic waters. fellow Grangers there, the ideals and values takes a very business-like approach to foster­ Currently the 1920 Jones Act, borne out of that have for so long comprised the American ing and assisting women entrepreneurs. Orga­ national security concerns, requires the trans­ way of life survive today. nizations experienced in business counseling port of goods within the United States be done That's right, Mr. Speaker, my wife and I and training may submit to the SBA proposals on domestic carriers, with domestic crews, have belonged to the Grange for over 25 for Federal funding to start a training center. under domestic flags. My bill is designed to years now, and I can't tell you how proud I am The proposals are very competitive for a num­ spur economic activity by increasing the to be a part of this organization. I have always ber of reasons, including the facts that Federal means of transportation for agriculture and been one to put community and country above funds for the program are limited, are given for others goods within the United States and in self and it is the Grange that embodies this a maximum of 3 years, and must be matched turn boost the maritime industry which has spirit. In that regard, I always judge people by non-Federal assistance according to a suffered dramatically in the last 20 years. based on what they return to their community. specified formula. I can assure you that such My bill that I am introducing today would By that regard, all the members, past and terms weed out all but those who are the most bring competition to ocean transportation and present, of the Corinth Grange are truly great committed to assisting women entrepreneurs level the playing field between domestic and Americans. and are the most likely to be able to keep their foreign carriers by allowing cargo to be carried Mr. Speaker, the members of the Corinth center operational when Federal assistance on foreign ships, while requiring only U.S.­ Grange No. 823 will be holding an open house ends after 3 years. manned crews in compliance with immigration to commemorate their 1Oath anniversary on If, as one says, the proof is in the pudding, laws, and adherence by foreign carriers to all August 25 of this year. As they will gather at let me now turn to that. Eight years after get­ tax and regulations currently imposed on U.S. the Grange Hall on Main Street, I ask now that ting off the ground, there are currently 54 ships. you, and all Members of the House ·join with training sites in 28 States, with each center Reforming the Jones Act will strengthen the me to pay tribute to everyone who has com­ tailoring its style and curriculum to the particu­ competitive position of American businesses prised their history since back in 1896, they lar needs of the community-be it rural, urban, and agricultural producers. Please lend your certainly deserve it. low income, or linguistically or culturally di­ ~ oport to American industry by helping to verse. More than 55,000 women have sought promote trade and economic activity through­ and benefited from the training and counseling out the United States. WOMEN'S BUSINESS TRAINING in business management, marketing, financial PROGRAM and technical assistance offered by the cen­ CORINTH GRANGE NO. 823 ters. The centers have directly led to business CELEBRATES lOOTH ANNIVERSARY HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE start-ups, expansions and job creation. Equally OF NEW YORK important, the program has also prevented IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES business failures. HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON Mr. Chairman, I could spend hours giving OF NEW YORK Friday, August 2, 1996 concrete examples of the accomplishments of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, today I am in­ this program and describing the experienced Friday, August 2, 1996 troducing legislation to authorize permanently and talented people who put enormous time Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, if there's one a very ·successful, low-cost, community-based and energy into running their sites. I will, how­ organization that has consistently been at the program that I created as part of the Women's ever, take just a minute to give a few exam­ center of American society for generation Business Ownership Act of 1988, to train and ples: upon generation, it is the Grange. From its in­ counsel current and potential women business There is a site in Mississippi where the Na­ ception in rural America, to the Grange Halls owners. tional Council of Negro Women operates the that span across middle America and towns of Mr. Chairman, women entrepreneurs remain training program, essentially "circuit riding" all sizes and backgrounds today, the Grange an increasingly significant part of the U.S. from place to place to bring assistance to rural has remained the consummate centerpiece for economy. They account for approximately women who are or want to be business own­ community life. one-third of all U.S. businesses and are start­ ers. Mr. Speaker, that is no easy task consider­ ing businesses at twice the rate of men. The Center for Women and Enterprise in ing the times and changes we've seen over Masked by these impressive statistics, how­ Massachusetts, a new site, has been given the course of this 20th century. And that's not ever, is the fact that women encounter numer­ $150,000 by the Bank of Boston toward the to say that the Grange hasn't had to change ous obstacles trying to start, maintain or ex­ center's matching fund requirement. I think along with it, because they have. How else pand a business-obstacles which must be this says volumes about the center's impor­ can they remain a central part of so many eliminated if we are ever to realize the full po­ tance to the community. The director of this communities? But thankfully, they have re­ tential of this dynamic sector of our economy. training site has a Harvard MBA and experi­ mained faithful to those core ideals and prin­ While all small businesses have common ence in microenterprise development in South ciples that have made them a central part of challenges-access to capital, for example­ America. American life. there are particular problems faced by women. The Ms. Foundation has given a grant of One such Hall I'd like to make particular In 1988, the Committee on Small Business $150,000 to the site in Ukiah, CA, a rural area note of today is from my congressional district heard testimony from dozens of women busi­ some hours north of San Francisco. This train­ in upstate New York. I'm talking about the ness owners on this issue, and one area ing center is one of the many still up and run­ Corinth Grange No. 823 who will be celebrat­ which was repeatedly cited was a need for ning even though its Federal start-up funding ing their 1Oath anniversary later this month. business training to teach women financial has ended. Over the course of 100 years, the Corinth management and technical skills. The wom­ One of the earliest sites started under the Grange has remained a focal point for com­ en's business training program, which is the program, run by the National Association of munity camaraderie and a source of traditional subject of today's legislation, thus was estab­ Women Business Owners in Chicago, remains ideals like community service and volunteer­ lished as a pilot program to see if it could help operational 4 years after it stopped receiving ism. Mr. Speaker, to me, those are the two fill the training void. I can report to you today Federal money under this program. For mere ideals to which I most credit the tremendous that it has exceeded our hopes for it. seed money in the late 1980's, we are still history and progress of this country. And Mr. Currently, the authorization for this program helping women get their economic footing. Speaker, they have played no less significant expires at the end of fiscal year 1997. My bill Mr. Chairman, this program has since its in­ role in the history of Corinth and Grange No. does not change any of the terms or condi­ ception received broad bipartisan support in 823. tions of the program; it simply removes the ex- both houses of Congress. It does what we August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS-OF REMARKS 21701 want most Federal programs to do: runs on a the Occupational Safety and Health Adminis­ pulveda, among other performers. It will be a shoestring, produces concrete results, reaches tration [OSHA] and the National Labor Rela­ day of joyful celebration of Puerto Rican herit­ and benefits a wide array of individuals, per­ tions Board [NLRB], the Republican leadership age. mits only a finite and brief period of financial has strived to make it more difficult for Amer­ Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me aid to any one recipient location, and requires ican workers to have access to safety and se­ in recognizing the individuals and participants no bureaucracy to run it. This program works curity in their jobs. These actions do not send who have made possible the celebration of the and it puts people to work. I urge all Members the right message to hardworking Americans, Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parad~ years of to support this bill and I look forward to its and I intend to ensure that trend is reversed. bringing joy to the community. quick passage. Lastly, through the persistent efforts of those such as my colleague Senator TED KEN­ NEDY, we are also able to pass a serious first IN APPRECIATION OF ROBERT HONORING AMERICAN WORKING step toward meaningful health insurance re­ BITZER MEN AND WOMEN form. This bill will affect at least 25 million Americans who either change or lose their HON. GLENN POSHARD HON. GARY L ACKERMAN jobs, or have preexisting conditions in their OF ILLINOIS OF NEW YORK family that has, up until now, given insurance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES companies an excuse not to offer comprehen­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Friday, August 2, 1996 sive health insurance. That is patently unfair Friday, August 2, 1996 and just plain wrong, and I have consistently Mr. POSHARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today, made sure that these concerns are addressed honor Mr. Robert Bitzer of Shelbyville, IL. For to commemorate our Nation's Labor Day holi­ properly. half a century, he touched many lives as a day, and to honor New York's vibrant and di­ Working men and women have been the selfless community leader and businessman. verse work force. Appropriately enough, be­ glue of this country ever since its inception, Mr. Bitzer passed way on July 18, leaving be­ fore Congress adjourns, we will have passed and I heartily salute them on Labor Day 1996. hind a legacy of hard work and dedication. a bill to raise the minimum wage and sent it I strongly urge my colleagues to commemo­ Mr. Bitzer was born March 30, 1923 in East to the President for his signature. This marks rate with me the workers of New York and St. Louis, IL. He graduated from the University a tremendous victory for those people who their families on this day, and I look forward to of Illinois with a degree in business adminis­ have been working tirelessly to ensure that a time when all Americans can feel safe in tration. From 1945 to 1947 he assumed the this vital, and long overdue, action be taken. their jobs and financially secure in their lives. role of Chief llliniwek and made an appear­ Many people deserve praise for their work on ance in the Rose Bowl. Though such an expe­ this and other issues, but I would especially rience would often lead to a lifetime of story­ like to recognize the New York State AFL­ TRIBUTE TO THE EIGHTH BRONX telling, those who heard the story of this mod­ CIO, the Long Island Central Labor Council, PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE est man, only heard it from others. the New York Central Labor Council, and the As a World War II veteran, he went on to Building and Construction Trades Union of the HON.JOSEE.SERRANO serve as president of Bitzer-Taggart Motor Co. AFL-CIO, as well as all of you in the labor OF NEW YORK for 44 years. During this time, his tireless in­ community who have united to work together IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volvement in the community led some to dub against the antilabor sentiment that has per­ Friday, August 2, 1996 him "Mr. Shelbyville." He was an instrumental vaded Congress in the last 18 months. Your Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to force in the development of Lake Shelbyville immeasurable support in this effort has as­ pay tribute to the eighth Bronx Puerto Rican and served as the chairman of the Lake Shel­ sisted Congress in finally, after 7 years, pass­ Day Parade, which will be held this Sunday in byville 25th Anniversary Celebration. His nu­ ing a much-needed raise in our Nation's mini­ my South Bronx congressional district. merous leadership positions in the community mum wage, as well as staving off several vitri­ Mr. Speaker, this year, like each of the past were rewarded with the Business Ethics and olic attacks on our Nation's workers. 7, Puerto Ricans from all five boroughs of Social Involvement Award and the Outstand­ In a short time, those workers who have New York City, and from Puerto Rico have ing Businessman Award from the city of Shel­ been scraping by on $4.25 an hour will get come together to march along the Grand Con­ byville. Despite his unwavering dedication to some relief for their families by earning a little course, the South Bronx, in celebration of the community, his family was always his first bit more. Right now, the minimum wage is at Puerto Rican traditions, music, and history. priority. 40-year low in terms of purchasing power. The Under the leadership of its President, Adolfo Mr. Speaker, Robert Bitzer was a model citi­ simple fact is that people can no longer raise Carrion, Jr., the parade has continued to grow zen whose humble service and dedication a family on this kind of wage. Yes, it's a small attracting thousands of visitors from New York were the archetype of "leading by example."' step, but it's no secret that it's a step that State and other areas of the United States. His life is an inspiration that we can all look to most Americans have desired for a long time. This year more than 400,000 participants are with pride, and do our best to emulate. It is a In fact, 80 percent of the American public sup­ expected. privilege to represent him in the United States ports this raise. Additionally, this legislation is The 1996 Bronx Puerto Rican Day Parade Congress. the essence of family values-in other words, will commemorate the centenary of the flag of by enacting this measure, we are truly valuing Puerto Rico. In its honor, participants will our families. In my view, it is a simple matter. march carrying the Puerto Rican flag with TRIBUTE TO KAREN CLARK If we don't assist, nurture, and encourage our pride. families to attain a higher standard of living, Mr. Speaker, the idea and design of the HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS how do we expect America as a whole to suc­ Puerto Rican flag were conceived in New York OF NEW YORK ceed? City. On December 22, 1895, a group of Puer­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Howeer, this labor-unfriendly majority has, to Ricans patriots met at Chimney Hall, be­ Friday, August 2, 1996 for some time now, been a virtual roadblock in tween 25th Street and 6th Avenue, in Manhat­ the way of achieving meaningful legislation tan, to approve a resolution for the adoption of Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, as president and such as this, as well as other important labor the Puerto Rican flag. The flag which was pre­ CEO of Managed Healthcare Systems, Inc. and family related matters. We need to con­ sented that day was sewn by Ms. Mirna [MHS], Karen L. Clark has pioneered the con­ tinue to be in the business of improving, not Barbosa. cept of community-based managed care in undercutting, the well being, and survival, of The parade will also honor and recognize New York City. In leading MHS from its incep­ our families. Nonetheless, whether its been in the Puerto Rican community for transforming tion 2 years ago to its current position as the the form of striker-replacement legislation, al­ New York City into a bilingual city. It is in their fourth largest provider of Medicaid managed lowing companies to raid the pensions of its honor that we celebrate Puerto Rican culture care in the city, Ms. Clark has demonstrated workers, crafting a bill to mandate employer­ and the Spanish language. that a minority-controlled and operated, for­ led organizations to address labor issues, or The parade will feature the music of "La profit health maintenance organization [HMO] cutting funding for important agencies such as India," Pete "Conde" Rodriguez, and Ray Se- can successfully deliver quality health care to 21702 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996 residents of inner-city neighborhoods that funds to establish the first scholarship fund for IMPROVING ACCESS TO CLINICAL have traditionally lacked extensive medical Cambria County Area Community College. TRIALS FOR ENROLLEES OF and health services. One of the most notable activities in which FEDERAL HEALTH PROGRAMS With a mission to improve the quality of life they engage annually is hosting a summer pic­ for Medicaid recipients and other medically un­ nic for underprivileged children. It means so HON. NANCY L JOHNSON derserved citizens by elevating their health OF CONNECTICUT status, MHS, under Ms. Clark's stewardship, much to those kids to know that these adults IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has designed a health plan that seeks to in­ care about them-it makes such an impact on crease its members' utilization of services by those young lives that I can't emphasize Friday, August 2, 1996 helping them foster a relationship with a pri­ enough its importance. It's that kind of involve­ Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak­ mary care physician, educating them about ment in the community that we need more of er, today I am introducing two bills to give the importance of wellness and preventive and I want to applaud and thank this organiza­ Americans covered by Federal health insur­ care and offering them a series of creative tion for its service in that regard. ance programs access to peer-reviewed clini­ outreach and case management programs. cal trials when no standard therapies . are Ms. Clark brings extensive experience in I also want to applaud their tenacity in the available to treat their very serious medical health care management to MHS. A graduate face of economic hardship and corporate conditions. of Rider College and the Columbia School of downsizing within the insurance industry be­ The first bill would require the Medicare, Business, Ms. Clark was senior vice president cause they've been able to keep their agen­ Federal employee and military health plans, for Healthcare Management Alternatives cies open and continue to provide the kind of and the Department of Veterans Affairs to [HMA]. an innovative inner-city health plan in professional service the area needs and has cover the medical costs associated with the Philadelphia, from 1989 to 1993. At HM . Ms. come to rely on. clinical investigation. In addition, the bill en- Clark was responsible for quality assumrice, . sures that Federal matching funds under Med­ utilization review, and provider relations for ap­ icaid would be available to States electing to proximately 85,000 residents of South and cover clinical trials in their Medicaid programs. West Philadelphia. A CELEBRATION OF LIFE Finally, the bill requires the Secretary of Prior to joining HMA, Ms. Clark served at Health and Human Services to make available Travelers Health Network of New York from information about on-going clinical investiga­ 1987 to 1989, initially as director of operations HON. JUANITA MILLENDER-McDONALD tions and the results of those studies. and provider relations and then as executive The second bill is limited to a Medicare director. As executive director, she was re­ OF CALIFORNIA demonstration project covering clinical trials sponsible for development and maintenance of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES for cancer treatment. the provider network for the Travelers' man­ Both bills stipulate that the Federal Govern­ aged health care division in Metropolitan New Friday, August 2, 1996 ment is only to pay for routine medical costs York and northern New Jersey. Ms. MILLENDER-McDONALD. Mr. Speaker, associated with the patient's treatment, such Ms. Clark has also exemplified her pioneer­ as hospital room and board, and radiology and .1 rise today to congratulate my daughter and ing spirit through prior positions with such laboratory services to monitor the patient's companies as Whittaker Health Services, son-in-law, Angela McDonald Thomas and condition. The Federal Government would not Interracial Council for Business Opportunity, Juan Demeris Thomas, on the birth of their be paying for the cost of the investigational Managed Health Plan, Health Insurance Plan child, my new granddaughter, Ramia Regina agent itself. of Greater New York, Manhattan Health Plan, McDonald Thomas. Ramia was born on Tues­ Tragically, many patients must turn down and Lancaster & Co. day, July 23, 1996, at 10:07 p.m. at the Sutter these opportunities because they cannot af­ As a shining beacon of hope, Karen Clark Roseville Hospital in Roseville, CA, weighing 8 ford to pay the routine costs associated with has made a difference through her tireless un­ lbs., 4 oz., and 20.5 inches in length. the clinical trial-a terrible irony, in my opinion, daunted mission to improve · the health of as these plans will cover the same medical The relationship between grandmother and urban communities faced with diminished re­ treatment if it were provided as part of stand­ sources. I am pleased to introduce her to my grandchild is a special one and the bond be­ ard medical therapy. House colleagues. tween grandmother and granddaughter is one Until a new therapy, technique or device is that has been cherished by millions of women proven, many private payers of health care will around the world. I shall love Ramia and cher­ cover the patient's medical costs. Therefore, I THE JOHNSTOWN ASSOCIATION OF ish every moment that we spend together. I am pleased that one of my home State insur­ LIFE UNDERWRITERS 75TH ANNI­ shall do my best to provide her with the bene­ ers, Aetna, has been a leader in working with VERSARY fit of whatever knowledge that I have gained researchers to pay some of the costs of pa­ over the years. I will share with her many tients enrolled in clinical studies. Such access HON. JOHN P. MURTIIA good experiences, as well as those that I wish gives these patients hope that their medical conditions ·may be improved or even cured, OF PENNSYLVANIA to forget and hopefully be a bridge to our fami­ when no other door is open to them. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ly's past. Once Ramia is armed with the Mr. Speaker, the Federal Government al­ Friday, August 2, 1996 knowledge of her forebears, she can chart a ready funds potentially life-saving clinical re­ Mr. MURTHA. Mr. Speaker, I would like to course for her future. search every year, but bringing breakthroughs take this opportunity before the House to con­ In Africa, a family's wealth was judged by into standard medical practice requires these gratulate the men and women of the Johns­ the number of children and grandchildren they investigations. These initiatives back up the town Association of Life Underwriters on its had. By my heritage, I am a wealthy woman. Federal Government's investment in the basic 75th anniversary. I have five wonderful children, Valerie, Angela, research with financial backing to bring these JALU was founded in 1921. Since that time promises to fruition. it has been a dedicated community service-ori­ Sherryl, Keith, my daughter-in-law Lori Blair ented organization, coordinating numerous McDonald, and son-in-law Juan Demeris public service efforts over the years with the Thomas of whom I am proud. They have REPEAL OF THE BEER TAX Salvation Army, the St. Vincent DePaul food blessed me with Ayanna Damaris McDonald banks, and New Day. Thomas, Myles Chandler Millender McDonald, HON. RICHARD E. NEAL The organization, whose members are from Diamond Sequoia Short (adopted), and new OF MASSACHUSETTS Cambria, Somerset, and Bedford Counties in Ramia, four wonderful grandchildren. My hus­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES my home State of Pennsylvania, has won nu­ band Jim and I thank God for each and every Friday, August 2, 1996 merous national and state awards for public one of them and we will love them for as long service throughout its existence. For the past Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, as they shall live. 3 years, the JALU has been working to raise today I am introducing legislation which would August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21703 reduce the excise tax on beer from $18 to $9 ferent. Steinbeck's fiction represents the char­ Korea has the 11th largest economy in the a barrel. The Omnibus Reconciliation Act of acter of our people, in particular their vitality world and is the 6th largest United States trad­ 1990 doubled the excise tax on beer to $18 a and uniquely American qualities. As a resident ing partner. We need to take positive advan­ barrel. The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation of California's central coast, John Steinbeck's tage of this new phase of South Korean pros­ Act of 1990 included provisions commonly re­ novels are rich in the portrayal of our region's perity. f erred to as "luxury taxes" on high-priced abundant agricultural heritage, and the locales Unfortunately, the United States continues items such as boats, furs, and automobiles. All of his stories are reflective of life and the peo­ to restrict Korean travelers by not allowing of these luxury taxes have been reviewed by ple of the Salinas Valley. In 1962 he received South Korea to participate in the Visa Waiver Congress. For example, today we passed the the Nobel Prize for Literature "for his realistic Pilot Program [VWPP]. Although many more Small Business Job Protection Act of 1996 as well as imaginative writings, distinguished Koreans would like to visit the United States, which includes a phaseout of the luxury auto­ by a sympathetic humor and keep social per­ they find the visa process to cumbersome. mobile excise tax. The automobile excise tax ception" for his work. Today, the United States lags behind Canada, is the last luxury tax still in effect. I join the State of California in proclaiming Australia, and other countries in cornering the I believe it is time for Congress to look at a the National Steinbeck Center. The national Korean tourist market. repeal of the beer tax. The tax increase of center will be a world-class museum and cul­ The bill I offer with Mr. JAY KIM would estab­ 1990 doubled the tax on beer. Currently, con­ tural center dedicated to Steinbeck teachings lish a visa waiver pilot program for nationals of sumers pay 32.6 cents per six pack. This leg­ and lore. It encompasses one of the largest Korea who are traveling in tour groups to the islation would reduce the tax to 16.3 cents a existing collections of Steinbeck artifacts, pa­ United States. Under this bill, Korean visitors six pack. The beer tax is an example of an ex­ pers, and photographs in the world, and com­ are allowed for a period of not more than 15 cise tax which affects the average working memorates the Salinas Valley's multibillion­ days. The bill would also establish special American. dollar agricultural industry, an industry which bond and notification requirements for tour op­ Congress has repealed and reviewed the has earned the valley the designation as the erators. These include the posting of a luxury taxes which mostly affect the wealthiest Salad Bowl of our country. The National $200,000 bond and approval by the Secretary of all Americans. We should now review a re­ Steinbeck Center hosts an annual Steinbeck for a tour operator's application to escort tour peal of the increase on the excise tax on beer. Festival at the beginning of August, where groups to the United States. This type of excise tax is regressive and it af­ visitors can immerse themselves ·in films, As we work to strengthen our economy in fects the average American. If we can repeal tours, panel discussions, and special events this country, I am confident that increased rev­ excise taxes on items that affect the wealthy, depicting Steinbeck's writings. The National enues generated from Korean visitors will be we should look at items that affect the aver­ Steinbeck Center is not only a tribute to most welcomed. age working person. Forty-three percent of the Steinbeck's life and literary genius, but also a cost of beer is taxes. This is simply too high. unique repository for American culture from Lately, there has been a lot of talk about tax the first half of this century. LET LEBANON BE LEBANON: GIVE reform and tax fairness. Repealing the excise John Steinbeck's literary accomplishments BACK ITS TERRITORIAL INTEG­ tax on beer would help make the Tax Code make him an icon of our cultural heritage. In RITY more fair. Mr. Speaker, I urge Congress to bringing the plight of the poor and disadvan­ take another look at the beer tax. taged to the forefront of our social conscious­ HON. NICK J. RAHALL Il ness, Steinbeck's writings are as contem­ OF WEST VIRGINIA porary to modern day societal problems as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES SALUTE TO THE NATIONAL they were in previous decades. In his accept­ Friday, August 2, 1996 STEINBECK CENTER ance speech for the Nobel Prize in 1962, John Steinbeck left each one of us with words to Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro­ HON. SAM FARR live by "* * * celebrate man's proven capacity duce a House Concurrent Resolution, ex­ OF CALIFORNIA for greatness of heart and spirit-for gallantry pressing the sense of the Congress regarding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in defeat, for courage, compassion and love. the territorial integrity, unity, sovereignty, and full independence of Lebanon. Friday, August 2, 1996 In the endless war against weakness and de­ spair, these are the bright rally flags of hope You may ask what that means, and you Mr. FARR of California. Mr. Speaker, I am and of emulation." may ask why it is prudent or necessary to in­ honored to bestow congressional recognition I ask the Speaker and all my colleagues to troduce such a resolution. I will tell you. on the National Steinbeck Center, a national join me in saluting the National Steinbeck As a Lebanese-American Member of Con­ cultural institution located in Salinas, CA, in Center in Salinas, CA. gress, I am aware of recent events in the Mid­ the heart of my congressional district. The city dle East which despite secret diplomacy may of Salinas is John Steinbeck's hometown and have slowed the peace process. I have seen the Salinas Valley is the setting for some of ESTABLISH A VISA WAIVER PILOT resolutions introduced in this body which Steinbeck's most powerful writings. It is only PROGRAM FOR NATIONALS OF would do the same by calling upon Syria to fitting, then, that a national center be located KOREA get its Armed Forces out of Lebanon-as in Salinas, dedicated to the preservation of the though Syria is the only occupying force that art of John Steinbeck and to the celebration of HON. NEIL ABERCROMBIE needs to get itself out of Lebanon; as though his works and ideas through a variety of his­ OF HAWAil Syria is to blame for every single averse thing torical exhibits and cultural programs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that has happened to Lebanon in recent John Steinbeck was one of our Nation's years. greatest authors, a native son of California, Friday, August 2, 1996 Mr. Speaker, Syria is no angel-but Syria Pulitzer Prizewinner, and Nobel Laureate. Mr. ABERCROMBIE. Mr. Speaker, I am isn't the only problem Lebanon has, or that the "Grapes of Wrath," which become an Amer­ proud to introduce this measure in support of Middle East has, for that matter. We all know ican classic, earned him the Pulitzer Prize Fic­ economic growth and jobs for Americans. that to be true. tion Award in 1940. In describing the journey The American Chamber of Commerce in The biggest problem today appears to be of an Oklahoma family's migration to California 1:Ray Carey, Amy informal Jewish education and continuity. Friday, August 2, 1996 Chow, Domonique Dawes, Janet Evans, Scott Fortune, Catherine Fox, Chryste Gaines, Kurt Esther Leah has also provided skilled lead­ Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I Grote, Barbara Fontana-Harris, Julie Foudy, ership for many other Jewish organizations in­ would like to bring to your attention the fine A.J. Hinch, Joe Hudepohl, Lisa Jacob, Regina cluding Americans For Peace Now, Council work and outstanding public service of the Jacobs, Skip Kenney, Kristin Klein, Mike Lam­ For Initiatives In Jewish Education, Council of U.S. Forest Service as it prepares to open the bert, Jeremy Laster, Jair Lynch, Rick McNair, Jewish Federations, Jerusalem Center For long anticipated Grassy Hollow Visitor Center Bev Oden, Dave Popjoy, Sherry Posthumus, Public Affairs, Jewish Agency For Israel, Joint on California's Angeles National Forest, Richard Quick, Nancy Reno, Jeff Rouse, · Katy Distribution Committee, Mandel Institute For Valyermo Ranger District. Under the leader­ Steding, Kent Steffes, Fred Sturm, Jenny Advanced Study and Development of Jewish ship of U.S. Forest Service district ranger Bill Thompson, Zoran Tulum, Tara VanDerveer, Education, Shalom Harman Institute of Israel, Helin, the visitor center will open at a puo :c Erica Wheeler, Wolf Wigo, Jessica Amey, Elin and the World Confederation of Jewish Com­ ceremony on August 17. Austevoll, Gus Envela, Claudia Franco, An­ munity Centers. The grand opening of Grassy Hollow Visitor drew Gooding, Ted Huang, Eddie Parenti, Center represents an innovative approach to Sean Pickering, Gabrielle Rose, Brady Sih, In addition to her excellent work on behalf of the management of our natural resources. Re­ so many Jewish organizations in our commu­ Dave Strang, Andrew Vlahov, and Robert cently passed legislation enables national for­ Weir. nity, Esther Leah Ritz' influence has been felt ests to operate facilities largely as a business, In addition, there are three remarkable far and wide. She was worked diligently for reinvesting revenues directly to the specific Olympic athletes who reside in my district: the betterment of key Wisconsin institutions site generating those revenues. This type of Josh Davis, Mary Harvey, and Heathe im­ such as the Milwaukee Art Museum, the Insti­ management is attributed largely to unique mons-Carrasco. These Olympians have rn~ in­ tute for Wisconsin's Future, the United Way of community-based partnerships involving the guished themselves in swimming, soccer - nd Greater Milwaukee, and the Milwaukee Foun­ Forest Service and local citizen groups in the synchronized swimming, respectively and . am dation. area. This is an indication that the entre­ exceedingly proud tha hese athletes ca ! ttle preneurial spirit is alive and well at the Forest Mr. Speaker, I commend the Jewish Com­ 14th Congressional Distr: home. Service. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me munity Centers Association on its excellent se­ Like other similar facilities, the Grassy Hol­ in saluting these remarkable athletes whose lection of Esther Leah Ritz for the distin­ low Visitor Center will be a gateway to our guished Community Builders Award. I wish determination, prowess, and incredible per­ local national forest. More than providing infor­ formances inspire us all. These Olympians Esther Leah continued success in all of her mation to the general public and our youth, endeavors. who have excelled in both academics and ath­ this center will share tenets of responsible letics are role models to our Nation and to the land stewardship which is vital to the long­ world. term viability of our local natural resources. Mr. Speaker, as competition for Federal dol­ TRIBUTE TO ARIZONA PUBLIC lars becomes more intense over time, the EXPRESSING SORROW AT THE SERVICE CO. management of the Grassy Hollow Visitor DOWNING OF TWA FLIGHT 800 Center provides a model to be emulated across the country. I commend Bill Helin for HON. · MATI SALMON his leadership in promoting local partnerships HON. KAREN McCARlHY OF MISSOURI OF ARIZONA and the conservation of our natural resources. It is only appropriate that the House recognize IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES r raE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Grassy Hollow Visitor Center as it opens its Friday, August 2, 1996 Friday, Augu t 2, 1996 doors for the first time on August 17. Ms. McCARTHY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to express my deep sorrow at the downing of Mr. SALMON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to TWA flight 800, and to extend my heartfelt pay tribute to an Arizona electric company that TRIBUTE TO OLYMPIANS OF THE 14TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT sympathy to the families of the victims. As in­ has done outstanding working the area of vestigators continue the difficult chore of de­ electrical efficiency. Recently, the Arizona termining the cause of the accident, and the Public Service Co. won an award from the HON. ANNA G. FSHOO torturous process of recovering the bodies, Edison Electric Institute for its electrical effi­ OF CALIFORNIA citizens the world over are horrified by this ciency in architectural design. As you know, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tragedy. we have some very warm weather in the Friday, August 2, 1996 My community of Kansas City, though 1,500 Southwest, just like we do right here in Wash­ Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to miles from the site of the crash, feels a par­ ington, DC, creating a tremendous demand for honor Olympic athletes and coaches from ticularly strong connection to TWA 800. The air conditioning and refrigeration. To find ways California's 14th Congressional District. Two lives of five Kansas City area residents were to make the most efficient use of electricity, schools in the 14th District, both with out­ taken by the crash. Missouri is home to TWA, the people at Arizona 1..olic Service Co. de­ standing academic reputations, have an un­ and to many of its thousands of dedicated em­ signed an Environmen I Showcase Home. usually high number of students participating ployees, and TWA is the air carrier of choice Sacrificing neither comfort nor aesthetics, the in the games this year. for many of my constituents. home uses 60 percent less electricity and Castilleja School is a college pre aratory TWA has a long history of providing safe, water. Mr. Speaker, I , ;:;sure you that savings school serving girls and young women in secure, efficient, and dependable air trar por­ such as this will rapt ·· dd up in Phoenix's grades 6 through 12. Its students are known tation. Recently, employee-owned rwA large home-building m · •.. for their aptitude and achievements, and now emerged from financial difficulties to p 'r; ;ig­ for their athletic accomplishments. Although it nificant earnings and now seems dest1 for Ms. Pat Vincent, APSC marketing and sales is a small school, Castilleja has three alumni a successful future. In addition, TWA i .: re­ director, was in Washing n recently to receive in the Olympics. These distinguished athletes sponsible corporate citizen that continu its the award from EEi Fr..,sident Thomas R. are Amy Chow, Laura Korholtz, and Katy long and dedicated commitment to serving its Kuhn in a Capitol Hill ceremony. My congratu­ McCandless. community. lations to Arizona Public Service Co. for this Stanford University is one of the most distin­ This tragedy has rightly caused us all to well-deserved honor. guished private universities in our country. more closely examine safety precautions at August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21707 airports, and to consider new methods for pre­ The role of U.S. private voluntary organiza­ effective January 1, 1996, unintentionally pre­ venting terrorist activities. Safety and security tions overseas has been extraordinary: no pri­ vent the Wellness Plan from enrolling addi­ must be our foremost concerns, and we have vate-public partnership has been more effec­ tional Medicare beneficiaries under the HCPP a responsibility to ensure that air travel is free tive in promoting key U.S. foreign policy goals. contract. from terrorist threat. We must also always Americans owe these groups considerable The Wellness Plan is positioned to become bring to justice those responsible for cowardly gratitude for their vital contribution to our hu­ a full Medicare risk contractor but currently is acts of terrorism. manitarian objectives, our national security, precluded from doing so due to the 50-50 I again want to expr.ess my sympathy to the and our international prestige. Medicare enrollment composition rule. Given families and friends of the victims. Those un­ But the dedicated and talented people who that the Wellness Plan has an established witting victims will forever live in our memo­ work for U.S. private voluntary organizations managed care record with respect to both the ries. Let us work together and do all we can would not want note to be taken of their work Medicaid and Medicare populations, and that to prevent tragedies like this from occurring without some attention also being paid to the the Health Care Financing Administration sup­ again. Thank you Mr. Speaker. human deprivation that still exists in the devel­ ports The Wellness Plan receiving a plan-spe­ oping world. We need consider only the stun­ cific 5-050 waiver at this time, this bill sh.ould ning data on world hunger to gain a sense of be moved through the Congress as soon as PRIVATE VOLUNTARY ORGANIZA­ practically possible. TIONS AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY the scope of the world's unmet humanitarian needs. More than 13 million children die from hunger-related causes every year-an aver­ INTEGRATING THE $500-PER-CHILD HON. LEE H. HAMILTON age of 35,000 each day, or 1,500 an hour. OF INDIANA CREDIT WITH THE EITC TO More than 180 million children are seriously IMPROVE BOTH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES malnourished today; many of those who sur­ Friday, August 2, 1996 vive will never reach their full physical and in­ HON. lHOMAS E. PETRI Mr. HAMIL TON. Mr. Speaker, several tellectual potential. The U.S. Department of OF WISCONSIN weeks ago I had the honor of co-hosting a Agriculture predicts that world food aid needs ceremony during which three private U.S. will double just in the next decade. Yet the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES groups that help the U.S. Government and the food aid budgets of many countries are declin­ Friday, August 2, 1996 U.N. distribute food ai~ARE, Save the ing, food prices are rising, and farm surpluses Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I intro­ Children, and World Vision-signed new work­ are low. duced legislation to create one seamless sys­ ing agreements with the U.N. World Food Pro­ U.S. food aid spending has been declining tem of tax breaks for families with children, gram. This event provides an opportunity to since 1993. The major farm bill enacted into combining the best aspects of the earned in­ pay tribute to the inspiring work of U.S.-based law earlier this year included several meas­ come tax credit, and the proposed $500-per­ private voluntary organizations that help meet ures that will make U.S. food aid programs child credit. My bill will begin to alleviate the basic humanitarian needs worldwide. more effective, but there is a limit to what we problems related to the current EITC such as Private voluntary organizations, many of can do with declining resources. the marriage tax penalty, the lack of additional them church- and synagogue-based, have Most Americans support U.S. Government help to low-income families with more than played important roles in promoting U.S. hu­ food aid and other assistance to the world's two children and especially the high marginal manitarian and foreign policy objectives since poorest people. They want to help people in tax rates in the phaseout range. It will give World War II. Catholic Relief Services, CARE, need, and they recognize that alleviating suf­ families with children a tax break just as was Save the Children, World Vision, and other fering make the world more secure and the intent of the $500-per-child credit but will U.S.-based groups have been key participants peaceful. As they learn more about the essen­ do so in a more equitable way with most of in one of the most successful U.S. foreign pol­ tial role played by private voluntary organiza­ the benefits targeted to the lower half of the icy initiatives of the post-war era: the Food for tions in implementing the humanitarian pro­ income scale. Peace Program. Since the enactment of the grams of U.S. foreign policy, I am confident I ask that a description of the bill and a copy Food for Peace statute in 1954, the United Americans will want to expand and improve of a letter from the Joint Committee on Tax­ States has distributed nearly $55 billion in those programs. ation scoring my bill be printed in the RECORD. food aid in 150 countries. U.S. food aid, much INTEGRATING THE S500-PER-CHILD CREDIT of it distributed by private voluntary organiza­ WITH THE EITC TO IMPROVE BOTH tions, has saved millions of people from star­ MEDICARE WAIVER FOR THE Problems to be solved: vation and improved the health and quality of WELLNESS PLAN OF MICHIGAN 1. Current earned income tax credit (EITC)--a vital adjunct to welfare reform be­ life of tens of millions of others. Private U.S. cause it enables low-skilled people with kids development agencies, medical teams, and HON. JOHN DINGEil to support themselves by working-has 3 big refugee groups have enhanced the living OF MICHIGAN flaws: standards of countless others in the develop­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a. contains high marginal tax rates (21 % or ing world. 16%) during phaseout-when combined with Americans take pride in the impressive hu­ Friday, August 2, 1996 other taxes and phaseouts (i.e. food stamps, manitarian achievements of U.S. private vol­ Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, today, I am housing subsidies, and a possible medicaid untary organizations, whose work has been joining with a number of my colleagues in in­ voucher). removes any incentive to get ahead troducing legislation to help the Medicare pop­ because total marginal tax rate can top generously supported by millions of U.S. do­ 100%; nors. But some Americans may not be aware ulation in Michigan. This bill will make it pos­ b. contains high marriage penalties ($6018 + that the work of these groups also supports sible for a longstanding, quality federally quali­ $750 income tax penalty in extreme case this important U.S. foreign policy interests. fied health maintenance organization [HMO] year); U.S. food aid has promoted economic de­ that primarily has served the Medicaid popu­ c. provides no extra help to larger families velopment in dozens of countries. Economic lation, to become available to Medicare bene­ with greatest need. development has turned many food aid recipi­ 2. S500 per child tax credit in Balanced ficiaries. The Wellness Plan is a not-for-profit Budget Act CBBA) was skewed toward upper ents into big markets for U.S. farm exports, 501 (c)(3) federally qualified HMO serving sev­ half of income distribution because it wasn't and it has enhanced the political stability of eral counties in Michigan, including the Detroit refundable. Almost half of all children many friendly countries. U.S. food aid has also MSA. The Wellness Plan currently has wouldn't get full credit, including all in 2 helped ease the transition to market-oriented 150,000 enrollees, 141,000 of whom are Med­ parent fam111es below following income economies in many former communist coun­ icaid, 12,000 commercial and 2,000 Medicare. thresholds (single parent thresholds are each tries. The efforts of other private voluntary or­ The Wellness Plan is a nationally recog­ $3350 lower, but they are more likely to take ganizations to build homes, teach skills, care nized leader in providing quality health serv­ full dependent care credit): for the sick and wounded, and shelter refu­ ices to this population. Since 1993, The With no With full gees have eliminated many of the underlying Wellness Plan has had a Health Care Prepay­ dependent dependent sources of political violence and military con­ ment Plan [HCPPJ contract with Medicare. care credit care credit flict. Technical changes enacted by Congress and 1 child ...... $17.684 $21.524 21708 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS August 2, 1996

Wi th no With full would be 18.5 percent of earned income up to not paid by all Americans, but only by those dependen t dependent $9,000. The maximum credit would be Sl,665. who seek to employ others. The natural result ca re credit care cred it The dependent credit would be phased out is that there will be fewer jobs available. 2 childre n ...... 23 .567 29,967 in two stages. The initial phasedown would History shows that raising the minimum reduce the credit for each dependent by 5 3 children ...... 29.450 35,850 wage costs jobs. In fact, since 1973, congress 4 ch ild ren ...... 35 ,333 41,733 percent of modified adjusted gross income 5 children ...... 41.216 47,6 16 has increased the minimum wage nine times. 6 children ...... : . 47.099 53,499 ("AG!") in excess of $75,000 ($110,000 for joint 7 children ...... 52,982 59,382 returns) up to a maximum reduction of $272. In each case, except one, unemployment in­ 8 children ...... 58,865 65.265 The remaining credit would be phased out as creased. The one exception was during the ( is the present law dependent exemption. period 1977-79, when the economy was At same time, Errc cuts in BBA hit fami­ That is, the credit would be reduced by 2 per­ growing robustly at over 5 percent annually. lies hard in upper 'teens and 20 's. Example: cent for every $2,500 or part thereof by which We are not now enjoying such growth. While couple with 2 kids, $25,000 income, and no de­ the taxpayer's AGI exceeds the threshold I sincerely hope to be proven wrong, I remain pendent care credit gets full $1000 child cred­ amount ($118,150 for single returns, $177 ,250 it but loses $642 of Errc, for net tax cut of concerned that raising the minimum wage will for joint returns and $147,700 for head of cost jobs. only $358. household returns in 1996). Solution: The parental credit would be phased out at Nevertheless, I voted for the Small Business 1. For kids under 18, eliminate personal ex­ a rate of 11 percent of modified AGI in excess Job Protection Act today because I believe emption ($2550 in '96) and substitute $1000 of $11 ,600 for non-joint returns and 10 percent that the construction of job opportu. ities for credit-provides net tax cuts per child as fol­ of modified AGI in excess of $12,000 for joint those who seek work will be at leas partially lows: returns. offset by the tax breaks for small business that 15% bracket (about 0 to S40K taxable 1996 Modified AGI would be equal in AGI plus have been added to the bill in conference. joint return income}-$618. nontaxable Social Security benefits, certain Since it is clear that Congress will raise the 28% bracket (about 40K to 97K taxable 1996 alimony and child support payment in ex­ joint return income}-$286. minimum wage, I voted for this conference re­ cess of $6,000 per year, tax-exempt in .. r est, port, with its added tax relief provisions be­ Upper brackets-credit phases down to certain nontaxable pension incom t< and same value as a personal exemption for AGis minus certain capital and business losses. cause I believe it encompasses the best above Sll0,000 (joint) & S75,000 (household In general, the dependent credit would not means we have of softening the negative ef­ head), thereby providing no tax cut for fami­ be indexed. The second stage phaseout level fects-that is, job loss-of a minimum wage lies above those thresholds. would continue to be indexed as under increase during these lethargic economic 2. Universal $1000 credit is refundable for present law. times. those with earned income and substitutes for In the case of the parental credit, the cred­ In addition, Mr. Chairman, I am particularly a major portion of the EITC-NO PHASE­ it percentage and phaseout threshold for pleased that this bill contains key provisions OUT NECESSARY BECAUSE EVERYONE non-joint returns would be indexed beginning from the Adoption Promotion and Stability Act GETS rr. Provide extra EITC to PARENTS-­ in 1999 at a rate 2 percentage points lower to assist loving, caring Americans who are maximum of $1665 for couples and net of than that applicable to other tax param­ $1267 for single parents (due to their lowered eters. For other returns the credit percent­ willing to open their homes and provide per­ tax threshold), phased out at 10% for couples age and phaseout threshold would be indexed manent, loving and stable homes for adoptive and 11 % for single parents. beginning in 1998 at a rate 1 percentage point children. Advantages: higher than the rate applicable to other tax In a successful adoption, everyone wins­ 1. Costs Sll billion less than $500 credit + parameters. the dearly wanted child, who is brought into a EITC cuts in '97 Budget Res.; This proposal, effective for taxable years loving home; the adoptive parents, ~ ho have 2. Tax cut is progressive; beginning after December 31, 1996, would welcomed the child into their lives; and the 3. Credit itself is doubled; have the following effect on Federal fiscal birth parents, who know that their child is well 4. Maximum Errc marriage penalty cut year budget receipts: cared for. Unfortunately, there are barriers that from $6018 to $2770 in '96 & more later; (In billions of dollars) 5. EITC marginal tax (1.e. phaseout) rates reduce the number of successful adoptions cut from 16% & 21 % (current law) or 34% Fiscal years such as adoption fees, court costs, and attor­ (BBA conference report maximum) to 10 and ney's fees. 1997- As a result, one in seven children in foster 11%; 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2002 6. Provides extra $618 per child for WORK­ care is waiting for adoption, and will wait for ING poor families with more than two kids; 3.5 ...... - 19.9 - 18.4 - 17.l -15.9 - 14.9 -89.7. up to 6 years. At a time when adoption costs 7. Supports welfare reform in which basic Note.-Details do not add to total due to round ing. can reach upward of $20,000, providing a income of able-bodied is wages plus general $5,000 per eligible child deduction to middle tax credits plus a general health plan vouch­ I hope this information is helpful to you. If er. we can be of further assistance in this mat­ and low-income families for qualified adoption ter, please let me know. expenses offers valuable assistance to those JOINT COMMITI'EE ON TAXATION, Sincerely, who are willing to give so much to our most Washington, DC, June 13, 1996. KENNETH J. KIES. vulnerable children. Hon. THOMAS PETRI, House of Representatives, Washington , DC. OPPOSES MINIMUM WAGE MICHELLE DORAN MCBEAN, A DEAR MR. PETRI: This letter is in response INCREASE WOMAN OF CONVICTION to your request of May 22, 1996, for a revenue estimate of a proposal to provide tax credits HON. ENID GREENE HON.DONALD M.PAYNE for certain families with children. The pro­ posal would change the present-law earned OF UTAH OF NEW JERSEY income tax credit into a refundable parental IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES credit and would replace the personal exemp­ Friday, August 2, 1996 Friday, August 2, 1996 tion applicable to dependents under the age Ms. ENID GREENE of Utah. Mr. Speaker, 2 Mr. PAYNE. of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, of 18 with a refundable dependent credit. The new dependent credit would allow a months ago, I voted against the Riggs amend­ my constituent, Michelle Doran McBean, will taxpayer a credit equal to 12.5 percent of ment to increase the minimum wage because celebrate her 50th birthday on August 5. This earned income up to $8,000 for each of two de­ I believed it will have negative con­ event is a significant one for her since she pendents under the age of 18, the credit sequences-particularly for those it portends was not expected to live beyond her 30th would be equal to 4 percent of earned income to help. year. She was born to Frederick Carl Doran up to $25,000. For all other dependents under I remain convinced that, on its own, increas­ and Pauline Dean Doran in Alexandria, VA. the age of 18, the credit would be 3.33 percent ing the minimum wage will result in the loss of She grew up in Boston where she was edu­ of earned income up to $30,000. The maxi­ thousands of entry-level and low-wage jobs, cated. It was through her family life that she mum credit would be $1,000 for each eligible came to appreciate the family home center dependent. which are needed not only by young people The new parental credit would be 15 per­ but also by those who are seeking to reenter that instilled the importance of interrelation­ cent of earned income up to $11 ,000 for non­ the work force. ships. It was through her environment at Har­ joint returns. The maximum credit would be Raising the minimum wage is a tax on an vard University that the fusion of spirit and in­ Sl,650. For joint returns, the parental credit employer who is offering someone a job. It is tellect was affirmed. August 2, 1996 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 21709 Michelle Doran McBean is a woman of con­ Those who walk along with Michelle eventu­ program. Consistent with who she is, Michelle viction. To best know her is to simply witness ally come to know a very important principle is formalizing a place, a sanctuary, where peo­ her walk of life. It is a simple life based on that governs her life. It is the principle of truth ple can get spiritual direction when struggling truth, equality, and peace. It is a life that sup­ that is most evident and appreciated by her with ethical decisions. ports and advocates for others. It is a life that husband, Nathan, and son, Michael. often stimulates and challenges perceptions, An integral part of Michelle's spiritual growth Mr. Speaker, I am sure my colleagues will assumptions, and agendas for the betterment was supported in her acceptance to the want to join me as I offer my best wishes to of all people. Friends School of the Spirit, a national 2-year Michelle Doran McBean and her family.