H4138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 14, 1999

Louisiana (Mr. COOKSEY) and the gen- ducted by the United States Luge Asso- is the U.S. National Luge Team’s pri- tlewoman from the District of Colum- ciation on August 14 of this year. The mary recruitment tool. Currently, 90 bia (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 clinic, to be held in the north side of percent of the USA Luge Junior Na- minutes. the Capitol, will allow youngsters from tional Team has been identified via The Chair recognizes the gentleman Washington, D.C., ages 10 to 14, to ride this off-season tour and three have from Louisiana (Mr. COOKSEY). an actual luge sled equipped with competed in the Winter Olympics. Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield wheels down Constitution Avenue. In fact, Nagano bronze medalist myself such time as I may consume. The United States Luge Association, Brian Martin was discovered at a 1988 Mr. Speaker, House Concurrent Reso- proudly based at the winter Olympic clinic in Palo Alto, California. Who lution 91 as amended, will authorize training facilities in my district in knows, this very clinic could yield a fu- the use of the Capitol grounds for the Lake Placid, New York, has been con- ture Olympian right here from Wash- United States Luge Association’s Jun- ducting clinics throughout the country ington. ior Luge Series clinic scheduled for Au- for the last 12 years. Last year, the Mr. Speaker, the Olympic movement gust 14, 1999. Bell Atlantic Junior Luge Series is entirely dependent on successful The United States Luge Association brought the luge experience to 618 grassroots programs like the Junior conducts clinics throughout the United youngsters during the summer and fall Luge series. States during the summer months to covering both sides of the country with I urge my colleagues to support H. introduce the sport of luge to young- clinics in eight cities. Con. Res. 91 so that the Olympic spirit sters who otherwise would not have the Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be offer- of the U.S. luge movement may be opportunity to learn the fundamentals ing this resolution today so that the brought to our Nation’s Capitol this of riding a luge sled. This is the first winter Olympic sport of luge may be summer. time Washington, D.C., will be a host brought out to our Nation’s Capitol. Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield city. Participants of the event will ride b 1430 back the balance of my time. a luge sled equipped with wheels down Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield Constitution Avenue between Delaware Mr. Speaker, one of the most treas- back the balance of my time. and Louisiana Avenues Northwest. ured memories I hold of Lake Placid The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. The event will be carried out in com- was the 1980 Winter Olympics when the REGULA). The question is on the mo- plete compliance with the rules and Nation celebrated the U.S. Hockey tion offered by the gentleman from regulations governing the use of the Team’s famous ‘‘Miracle on Ice’’ gold Louisiana (Mr. COOKSEY) that the Capitol grounds and is open to the pub- medal victory. That was a defining mo- House suspend the rules and agree to lic and free of admission charge. ment for our Nation, a time that made the concurrent resolution, H. Con. Res. Mr. Speaker, the amended text is Americans proud. 91, as amended. noncontroversial. It simply enhances U.S. luge is carrying on that Olympic The question was taken; and (two- the prohibitions with regard to sales, tradition and is spreading that spirit thirds having voted in favor thereof) displays, advertisements and solicita- around the country through this inno- the rules were suspended and the con- tions. vative recruitment program. current resolution, as amended, was Mr. Speaker, I support the resolu- Mr. Speaker, we also should remem- agreed to. tion, and I urge my colleagues to sup- ber that 1998 marked the breakout year A motion to reconsider was laid on port it as well. from U.S. luge from a 34-year absence the table. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of at the Olympic medal stand when two f my time. American duos captured the silver and Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield bronze medals at the Winter Olympics AUTHORIZING LAW ENFORCEMENT myself such time as I may consume. in Nagano, Japan. TORCH RUN THROUGH CAPITOL Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 91, as Cris Thorpe of Marquette, Michigan; GROUNDS FOR 1999 SPECIAL amended, authorizes use of the Capitol Gordy Sheer of Croton, New York; OLYMPICS WORLD GAMES grounds for a sporting recruitment Mark Grimmette of Muskegon, Michi- Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I move event to be held in August, sponsored gan; and Brian Martin of Palo Alto, to suspend the rules and agree to the by the U.S. Luge Association. The as- California, propelled the United States concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res 105) sociation, based in Lake Placid, New into the limelight as a leader in the authorizing the Law Enforcement York, is the national governing body of international sport of luge with their Torch Run for the 1999 Special Olym- the Olympic sledding event. The asso- medal victories. pics World Games to be run through ciation conducts a summer recruiting Lake Placid, New York, nestled in the Capitol Grounds, as amended. program to introduce the sport to the heartland of the Adirondack Moun- The Clerk read as follows: youngsters. The most promising ath- tains has been chosen to host this H. CON. RES. 105 year’s 2000 Goodwill Games, Mr. Speak- letes receive a further invitation to at- Resolved by the House of Representatives (the tend a 1-week training session. er. The Goodwill Games will unveil a Senate concurring), This year’s recruiting program in- new state-of-the-art luge run now SECTION 1. AUTHORIZATION OF TORCH RUN volves visiting 10 cities, including under construction and, in doing so, THROUGH CAPITOL GROUNDS. Washington, DC. The program is over will further establish the United States Special Olympics (in this resolution re- 10 years old has been highly successful, as the international leader in the sport ferred to as the ‘‘sponsor’’) shall be per- with several athletes being selected for of luge. mitted to sponsor a public event, the Law the U.S. Olympic team. This event will The games will also bring renewed Enforcement Torch Run for the 1999 Special provide a new and different use of the attention to New York’s dramatic Olympics World Games (in this resolution re- comeback, particularly the State’s eco- ferred to as the ‘‘event’’), on the Capitol Capitol grounds here in the Nation’s Grounds on June 18, 1999, or on such other Capital. I join the gentleman from Lou- nomic turnaround in Upstate. Working date as the Speaker of the House of Rep- isiana (Mr. COOKSEY), my colleague, in with the Olympic Regional Develop- resentatives and the Committee on Rules supporting this resolution. ment Authority in Lake Placid to and Administration of the Senate may joint- Mr. Speaker, I have no additional re- make the new bobsled and luge runs a ly designate. quests for time, and I reserve the bal- reality, those agendas and those orga- SEC. 2. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ance of my time. nizations have made that a top pri- (a) IN GENERAL.—The event shall be free of Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield ority, as have I. admission charge to the public and arranged such time as he may consume to the International sporting events provide not to interfere with the needs of Congress, gentleman from New York (Mr. a tremendous boost to the local econ- under conditions to be prescribed by the Ar- chitect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police SWEENEY). omy and to New York’s North Country, Board. Mr. SWEENEY. Mr. Speaker, House attracting hundreds of thousands of (b) EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES.—The spon- Concurrent Resolution 91 authorizes visitors, tourists, and athletes. sor shall assume full responsibility for all the use of the Capitol grounds for a The summer luge program, Mr. expenses and liabilities incident to all activi- summer recruitment clinic to be con- Speaker, incorporating sleds on wheels, ties associated with the event.

VerDate 26-APR-99 03:35 Jun 15, 1999 Jkt 069061 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 7634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\CRI\H14JN9.REC pfrm02 PsN: H14JN9 June 14, 1999 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H4139 SEC. 3. STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of b 1802 (a) STRUCTURES AND EQUIPMENT.—Subject my time. to the approval of the Architect of the Cap- AFTER RECESS Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, I yield itol, the sponsor may erect upon the Capitol The recess having expired, the House Grounds such stage, sound amplification de- myself such time as I may consume. vices, and other related structures and Mr. Speaker, H. Con. Res. 105, as was called to order by the Speaker pro equipment as may be required for the event. amended, authorizes use of the Capitol tempore (Mr. PEASE) at 6 o’clock and 2 (b) ADDITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS.—The Ar- grounds for the Law Enforcement minutes p.m. chitect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Torch Run in support of the Special f Board are authorized to make any such addi- Olympics World Games. In 1999, the tional arrangements as may be required to World Games will be held in Raleigh- BOND PRICE COMPETITION carry out the event. IMPROVEMENT ACT OF 1999 SEC. 4. ENFORCEMENT OF RESTRICTIONS. Durham, North Carolina, from June 26 The Capitol Police Board shall provide for through July 4. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The enforcement of the restrictions contained in Mr. Speaker, law enforcement de- pending business is the question of sus- section 4 of the Act of July 31, 1946 (40 U.S.C. partments have adopted the Special pending the rules and passing the bill, 193d; 60 Stat. 718), concerning sales, displays, Olympics as the event of choice for H.R. 1400, as amended. advertisements, and solicitations on the Cap- their nationwide support, and all law The Clerk read the title of the bill. itol Grounds, as well as other restrictions enforcement officers support the The SPEAKER pro tempore. The applicable to the Capitol Grounds, with re- games. For this event, one law enforce- spect to the event. question is on the motion offered by ment officer from each State will carry SEC. 5. LIMITATIONS ON REPRESENTATIONS. the gentleman from Virginia (Mr. BLI- (a) IN GENERAL.—No person may represent, the torch from Washington, D.C., to LEY) that the House suspend the rules either directly or indirectly, that this reso- Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina. and pass the bill, H.R. 1400, as amend- lution or any activity carried out under this The World Games are held every 4 ed, on which the yeas and nays are or- resolution in any way constitutes approval years. The flame of this year’s games dered. or endorsement by the Federal Government was lit on Mt. Olympus and will arrive The vote was taken by electronic de- of any person or any product or service. on June 18 at the District of Columbia vice, and there were—yeas 332, nays 1, (b) ENFORCEMENT.—The Architect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police Board shall police dock and will be carried through not voting 101, as follows: enter into an agreement with the sponsor, the District to Capitol Hill for a cere- [Roll No. 204] and such other persons participating in the mony. YEAS—332 event authorized by section 1 as the Archi- This Special Olympic Games are a Abercrombie Crowley Hefley tect of the Capitol and the Capitol Police worthy endeavor, and I join in sup- Ackerman Cubin Herger Board consider appropriate, under which porting this resolution. We are very Aderholt Cummings Hill (IN) such persons shall agree to comply with the happy to welcome these Games in the Allen Cunningham Hill (MT) requirements of subsection (a). The agree- District of Columbia. Andrews Davis (FL) Hilliard ment shall specifically prohibit the use of Archer Davis (VA) Hinchey any photograph taken at the event for a Mr. Speaker, I have no additional re- Armey DeFazio Hinojosa commercial purpose and shall provide for the quests for time, and I yield back the Bachus DeGette Hoeffel balance of my time. Baird Delahunt Hoekstra imposition of financial penalties if any viola- Baldacci DeLauro Holden tions of the agreement occur. Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield Baldwin DeMint Holt The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- back the balance of my time. Ballenger Deutsch Hooley ant to the rule, the gentleman from The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Barcia Diaz-Balart Horn Barr Dickey Hostettler Louisiana (Mr. COOKSEY) and the gen- question is on the motion offered by Barrett (NE) Dicks Hoyer tlewoman from the District of Colum- the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Bartlett Dingell Hunter bia (Ms. NORTON) each will control 20 COOKSEY) that the House suspend the Barton Dixon Hutchinson rules and agree to the concurrent reso- Bateman Doggett Hyde minutes. Becerra Dooley Inslee The Chair recognizes the gentleman lution, H. Con. Res. 105, as amended. Bentsen Doolittle Isakson from Louisiana (Mr. COOKSEY). The question was taken; and (two- Bereuter Doyle Istook Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I yield thirds having voted in favor thereof) Berkley Dreier Jackson (IL) Berman Duncan Jackson-Lee myself such time as I may consume. the rules were suspended and the con- Berry Dunn (TX) House Concurrent Resolution 105, as current resolution, as amended, was Biggert Edwards Jenkins amended, will authorize the use of the agreed to. Bilbray Ehlers John Capitol Grounds for the Law Enforce- A motion to reconsider was laid on Bilirakis Ehrlich Johnson (CT) Bishop English Johnson, E.B. ment Torch Run for the the 1999 Spe- the table. Bliley Eshoo Johnson, Sam cial Olympics World Games. Blumenauer Etheridge Jones (NC) The torch run through the Capitol f Blunt Evans Jones (OH) Grounds, scheduled for June 18, is part Boehlert Everett Kanjorski GENERAL LEAVE Bonilla Ewing Kelly of the journey of the Special Olympics Borski Farr Kennedy World Games torch, which was origi- Mr. COOKSEY. Mr. Speaker, I ask Boyd Fattah Kildee nally lighted in Greece. The torch will unanimous consent that all Members Brady (PA) Filner Kilpatrick travel through the District of Colum- may have 5 legislative days within Brown (OH) Fletcher Knollenberg Bryant Ford Kolbe bia on its way down to the Special which to revise and extend their re- Burr Fowler Kucinich Olympics World Games in Raleigh, marks and include extraneous material Burton Frank (MA) LaFalce North Carolina. More than 80 law en- on H. Con. Res. 91, as amended, and H. Callahan Franks (NJ) LaHood Camp Frelinghuysen Lampson forcement officers and Special Olym- Con. Res. 105, as amended, the meas- Campbell Frost Largent pians will carry the torch. ures just considered by the House. Canady Ganske Larson The World Games is an event that The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there Cannon Gejdenson Latham showcases the abilities and courage of objection to the request of the gen- Capps Gekas LaTourette Cardin Gephardt Lazio over 7,000 special athletes with mental tleman from Louisiana? Carson Gibbons Leach disabilities from 150 nations. The event There was no objection. Castle Gilchrest Levin will be carried out in complete compli- Chabot Gonzalez Lewis (GA) ance with the rules and regulations f Chambliss Goodlatte Lewis (KY) Clement Goodling Linder governing the use of the Capitol RECESS Clyburn Gordon LoBiondo grounds and is open to the public and Coble Goss Lofgren free of admission charge. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Collins Graham Lowey ant to clause 12 of rule I, the Chair de- Combest Greenwood Lucas (KY) The amended text is noncontrover- Conyers Gutknecht Lucas (OK) sial. It simply enhances the problems clares the House in recess until ap- Cook Hall (OH) Luther with regard to sales, displays, adver- proximately 6 p.m. Cooksey Hall (TX) Maloney (NY) tisements, and solicitations. Accordingly (at 2 o’clock and 37 min- Cox Hastings (FL) Manzullo Cramer Hastings (WA) Markey I support the resolution and I urge utes p.m.), the House stood in recess Crane Hayes Martinez my colleagues to support it, as well. until approximately 6 p.m.

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