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OBSERVING THE HISTORIC elected not as Arafat condidates but as inde- Mr. President, your actions speak louder PALESTINIAN ELECTIONS pendents, deserve our praise and congratula- than words; and words alone will not solve our tions. Tremendous duties have been bestowed problem. This lack of attention has a human HON. NICK J. RAHALL II by the people and they now embark upon a cost. Last year at San Diego's border with OF WEST VIRGINIA new journey as the freely elected representa- Mexico, a Border Partol agent fell to his death IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives of Palestine. while chasing illegal immigrants. Last week, a Our presence demonstrated clearly to the man trying to evade U.S. Border Partol agents Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Palestinians that America and the world are plunged to his death, and five other men were Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, the Arab-Amer- strongly with them in their quest for demo- injured when they ran off a 120-foot cliff near ican Institute [AAI] January 23, 1996 delega- cratic development and in their quest to quash Otay Lakes Dam. tion, which I had the high honor to chair, trav- disruption by extremists from all sides. Words are hollow if they are not backed up eled to Palestine to witness the first ever, The Israeli Government and Prime Minister with actions. Our hope in the California dele- historymaking free national elections in that Peres deserve commemdation for their sup- gation is that President Clinton joins us with country. port as well as of this electoral process and, the force of his actions, as we address these I was accompanied by Dr. James Zogby, with a few exceptions, allowed Palestinians to difficult immigration problems. president of AAI, and by former Members of conduct themselves freely. Congress Mary Rose Oakar (D-OH), Toby From revolutionary to Ra'eesÐArabic for f Moffett (D±CT), and by Ruth Joseph, mayor PresidentÐmany in our delegation, like Rep- and State representative of Waterville, ME, resentative Mary Rose Oakar and Toby EXTRADITION OF INDICTED WAR Thomas Lazieh, former mayor Central Falls, Moffett, and Jim Zogby, have personally stood CRIMINALS RI, Teresa Isaac, vice mayor, Lexington, KY. by President Arafat for a portion of his long, Also present during the observation were long, long journey to this point in history. HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH Kenneth Handel, partner at Arnold and Porter From the bowels of Beirut in 1980 and 1982 OF NEW JERSEY law firm of New York with previous inter- to the palace of the President in Gaza last Fri- national electoral experience, and Dr. Najat day, where the lights flickered from lack of suf- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Arafat Khelil, co-coordinator of the Palestinian ficient power, we have conversed with, we Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Jewish Women's Dialogue Group. have pleaded with, we have sought dialog, we The delegation was coordinated by Zogby have agonized with and we now celebrate a Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, I and Washington businessman Hani Masri with new-era President Arafat and the Palestinian rise this afternoon to express my solid support assistance from Hady Amr, a political consult- people. He fully recognizes that with new legit- for language contained in H.R. 1530, the Na- ant with electoral monitoring experience in imacy from the people comes new responsibil- tional Defense Authorization Act, providing for South Africa. My special thanks and that of ities. the extradition of indicted war criminals from the delegation goes to Jim Zogby for making Israel Prime Minister Peres will now allow all the United States to the International Tribunal it possible, and to Hani Masri for all of his PNC members to meet in Palestine so as to for the former Yugoslavia and Rwanda in the unstinting support that helped lead to this his- conduct the people's business and properly Hague. This legislation provides the legal toric occasion and who shared his electoral amend the PNC charters per the Oslo ac- basis for the surrender of such persons and monitoring skills with us during this important cords. closes a technical loophole which could under- observance. As both men enter final status negotiations mine efforts to prosecute those responsible for Thanks goes also to Mr. Said Hamad, dep- this coming May 4, may they enter with a the commission of war crimes. Adoption of this uty director of the PLO office in Washington greater strength within themselves and greater provision should serve as an example to other who did an excellent job of coordinating faith in each other, and a greater resolve to countries to undertake similar action consist- events on the ground in Palestine and enhance and spread his peace of the brave ent with our obligations to cooperate fully with smoothing our way there. among their people and among all mankindÐ the important work of the Tribunal. To date We witnessed a professional, politically pro- two states, two peoples living side by side in more than 50 individuals from the former gressive, patriotic, and proud Palestine people peaceÐIsrael and Palestine forever. Yugoslavia have been indicted, including the parade to the polls for their historic first na- f Bosnian Serb leaders Radovan Karadzic and Ratko Mladic. Last November, I had an oppor- tional elections. STATE OF THE UNION An excitement and enthusiasm permeated tunity to meet with Chief Prosecutor Richard the air and ran in the veins of a people tasting HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY Goldstone to discuss his on-going investiga- and thirsting for freedom. tions. He stressed that those responsible for OF CALIFORNIA Nothing can detract from the success of a war crimes must be held personally account- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people determined to regain control of their able, regardless of their relationship to peace destinyÐover their dreams and aspirations for Wednesday, January 24, 1996 negotiations. their children. Mr. BILBRAY. Mr. Speaker, last night Presi- As Chairman of the Helsinki Commission, I We witnessed Palestinians traveling to the dent Clinton delivered a good speech. Our urge my colleagues to demonstrate their firm polls via cars, trucks, buses, tractors, donkeys, hope is that he follows his words with his commitment to the pursuit of justice in the horses, carts, hobbling on canes, and once ar- deeds. President Clinton acknowledged in his former Yugoslavia and Rwanda by passing riving having to wait hours in long lines due to address last night the need to pay special at- this implementing legislation and ensuring that huge voter turnouts. But to many who have tention to our problems with illegal immigra- the Tribunal receives the resources it needs to waited a lifetime to vote freelyÐa couple more tion. accomplish the vital tasks it has been given. hours' wait was very little. However, President Clinton forgot to men- Mr. Speaker, I ask that the text of a letter to The International Community of Observers tion to the American people that he vetoed a the President on this matter be included in the and former President Carter were encouraged bill which would have provided Californians RECORD. and impressed and gave the Palestinians very $1.6 billion in reimbursement funds over the COMMISSION ON SECURITY AND CO- OPERATION IN EUROPE, next 5 years for the costs of providing health high marks. Washington, DC, February 8, 1995. The bottom lineÐthese elections were free; care to illegal immigrants. He also vetoed the The PRESIDENT, these elections were fair. They were con- 1996 Commerce-State-Justice Appropriations The White House, Washington, DC. ducted in a highly professional manner. Act, thus denying Californians more than $300 DEAR MR. PRESIDENT: As members of the The President-elect, Yasir Arafat and his million as reimbursement for the cost of incar- Commission on Security and Cooperation in elected leadership team, many of whom were cerating alien felons. Europe, we have been following with great

∑ 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. E 68 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 concern all aspects of the former Yugo- menting legislation for over a year. We urge ple’’ in Coconut Grove, St. Agnes Baptist slavia’s violent disintegration. In this re- you to communicate to the Department of Church. At that time blacks and whites wor- gard, our Commission held a hearing on Jan- Justice the high degree of urgency that you, shipped together at Union Chapel. As one el- uary 31, at which we received compelling tes- as President, attach to the tasks of bringing derly pioneer related the story, the ‘‘colored timony from the Bosnian Prime Minister, war criminals to justice and of taking con- folks’’ were not use to the type of quiet serv- Haris Silajdzic. Although the Prime Minister crete legislative measures to that end. To ice being held, and whites could not under- raised a number of issues regarding the cri- follow up on the Commission’s inquiry of stand the blacks’ reactions of shouting, clap- sis, we would like to focus on one issue in April 1994, we would like to know when the ping of hands and the stumping/stamping of particular: the International Criminal Tribu- administration anticipates presenting such feet. After a gift of property on Thomas Ave- nal for the Former Yugoslavia. legislation to Congress. nue from Count Jean Hodonville, a young After overcoming considerable barriers to Finally, we again call for the appointment French man, to Rev. Sampson and the black its establishment and staffing, the Tribunal of a CSCE (OSCE) Special Reapporteur on pioneers, St. Agnes was built in 1895, and issued its first indictment in early Novem- the War Crimes, Tribunal, a Commission pro- thus, henceforth, was the beginning. ber, is proceeding with investigations and is posal that was endorsed at the 1994 meeting In the early part of 1896 Rev. Butler and expected to bring cases to trial later this of the CSCE Parliamentary Assembly. A twelve members withdrew from the newly or- year. We understand that the Tribunal’s UN Special Rapporteur would be tasked with ganized St. Agnes, and founded and orga- budget will be under review during the sec- monitoring the participating States’ re- nized Saint Paul AME Church on Evangelist ond half of this month and that officials quired cooperation with the Tribunal and re- Street. Evangelist Street was purchased, and from the Tribunal have requested a $28 mil- porting back to the decision-making bodies on November 21, 1896 when it was recorded. A lion budget for the coming year to proceed of the OSCE for further action in cases of small church was built at that time to ac- with the work they have begun. willful noncompliance. commodate a small membership. Trustee Non-governmental experts have already We understand that the U.S. delegation to whose names appeared on the abstract title suggested that this figure may be too low the 1994 CSCE (OSCE) Budapest Conference were J.H. Butler, J.P. Brookins, Walter Bur- given the costs of gathering testimony from included this proposal in a package of ideas rows. In 1897 the names of Murray Burrows, the thousands of victims of, and witnesses addressing the many urgent crises in the J.W. Gibson, Williams Counts, Theodore to, war crimes and in light of the on-site in- former Yugoslavia but that, regrettably, this Blackshear, D.C. Williams and Hiram vestigations that the effective prosecution of package was not adopted. We urge the Unit- McLeod were added. At that time the popu- war criminals will require. Nevertheless, it ed States to pursue the adoption of this pro- lation of Coconut Grove was less than 300. appears that securing even these funds may posal as a priority matter at the on-going By the year 1900 it was decided there were be an uphill battle with the UN bureaucracy. OSCE meetings in Vienna, where negotia- enough ‘‘colored’’ children to warrant a We urge you to instruct the U.S. delega- tions on Bosnia-related questions continue. school, and henceforth the first school in tion to the United Nations to press vigor- Mr. President, we cannot sufficiently un- Dade County was held at the St. Paul AME ously at these upcoming budget meetings to derscore our conviction that holding war ensure adequate funding for the Tribunal. Church. The school, with only twelve chil- criminals accountable for the heinous crimes The establishment of this body, in spite of dren, was taught by the late Dr. John Davis. they have committed in this conflict will be In the year 1902 the first choir, the Mozart considerable political resistance and tech- an essential element for any long-term reso- Choir, was organized with the late J.P. nical complications, is a credit to strong lution of this tragedy. To this end, we look Brookins as president and choir director. U.S. leadership. But, without proper funding, forward to hearing from you on these mat- Since the membership was so small the larg- the Tribunal will never be able to execute ters. the historic tasks that have been set for it. er children were placed in the choir to re- We also support an additional voluntary Sincerely, place the adults when death or some other contribution to the Tribunal by the United CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH, reasons occurred. In 1910 the first corner- States of an amount not less than the $3 mil- Chairman. stone was laid by the pastor at that time, lion cash contribution provided last year. ALFONSE D’AMATO, the late Reverend Thomas Henry. Two more Monetary, as well as personnel or other in- Co-Chairman. men were added to the Steward Board, which kind donations, enhance the ability of the STENY H. HOYER, had been organized earlier, consisting of the United States to foster the effectiveness of Member of Congress. men of the church. Men also comprised the the Tribunal by strengthening specific as- f trustee board and the ushers. pects of its work. In addition, this would en- In 1914 the late Mrs. Agnes Armbrister or- able the United States to play a leadership GREATER SAINT PAUL AFRICAN ganized Armbrister’s Quartet, which was role in urging other UN member states to EPISCOPAL CHURCH CENTEN- comprised of her four oldest children. She make similar contributions. If the United NIAL ANNIVERSARY also organized other singing groups. States, at this juncture, inexplicably reduces In 1915 the first Stewardess Board was or- the level of financial support it has provided ganized with the late Mesdames Aramintha to the Tribunal, it might send a regrettable HON. CARRIE P. MEEK W. Roberts, Mary Sands, Agnes Armbrister, signal of weakening U.S. resolve to see war OF FLORIDA McCleod, Elsa Gibson and Estella Counts as criminals held truly accountable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES members. Their first project was to purchase We would also like to take this oppor- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 individual communion glasses. Communion tunity to raise the issue of implementing bread was made by the late Mrs. Sands and legislation. UN member states are already Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mrs. McCleod. bound as a matter of international law to de- today to inform my colleagues of an important In 1915 the parsonage was built. Property liver to the Hague persons indicted by the benchmark for a religious lighthouse in the was purchased at 3352 Charles Avenue, and Tribunal. But most countries—including the Metropolitan Dade County community. April the house which presently stands was used. United States—will require the passage of In early 1920’s people were still migrating 14, 1996 will mark Greater Saint Paul African from other parts of Florida, Georgia and Ala- implementing legislation to ensure that a Episcopal Church's centennial anniversary. It national legal basis exists for doing so; with- bama. out such legislation, a technical loophole is with great pleasure that I recognize and During the 1926 hurricane quite a bit of would exist in most countries that would thank the congregation for their vision and damage was done to the church. A steeple give indicted persons the legal grounds to years of continual service to the Miami com- was completely damaged. In the same year challenge jurisdiction and avoid trial. munity. an organ was purchased. Convinced of the importance of this issue, I urge Members to read the church history In 1932 under the administration of the late Rev. M.P. Chappelle a new church was built a bipartisan U.S. delegation to the 1994 CSCE I am inserting into the RECORD. Parliamentary Assembly achieved agree- to facilitate a growing membership. Bro. GREATER SAINT PAUL AFRICAN EPISCOPAL ment to review, at future meetings of the As- A.G. Lattimore gave the first $200 toward the CHURCH sembly, steps that the CSCE (now OSCE) purchase of the property on the present site. participating States have taken to ensure (By Mrs. Esther M. Armbrister) The church was built with all of the member- that they are able to comply with the orders During the 1880’s the first Negro settlers ship working as one to accomplish their of the Tribunal. As Members of Congress, we arrived in small numbers from the Bahama dream. feel a special responsibility to ensure that Islands by way of Key West, Florida. Be- Wood and other materials were salvaged the necessary implementing legislation is tween 1885 and 1889 Negroes from West and from the church on the hill, and used in the passed. It is possible that some countries— North Florida began to migrate to Coconut construction of the new church. The states likely to find themselves with war Grove, which was called at the time the last salvaged materials were guarded by Mrs. criminals in their territories—will need frontier to be settled. One of those settlers Aramintha W. Roberts and her children. international prodding if they are to cooper- was the late Jeremiah A. Butler, who was to In 1932 Rev. Chappelle organized the Su- ate with the Tribunal. Passage of U.S. imple- be the minister founder and organizer of the preme Usher’s Board (#2 Usher Board). The menting legislation will enable our country first African Methodist Episcopal Church in White Rose Usher Board (#1 Usher Board) to foster compliance by others. Dade County, Saint Paul AME Church. had been organized between 1918 and 1920. We understand that the Department of The late Rev. Samuel Sampson was the Rev. Chappelle also organized the Gospel Justice has been working on draft imple- founder of the first church for ‘‘colored peo- Choir (Choir #2). January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 69 In 1943 the existing parsonage was built Rev. Cooper is quite supportive of the court judge that Judge Penzien has encour- under the pastorate of the late Rev. F.A. church’s programs. aged people to meet in chambers to reach Roundtree. Greater Saint Paul AW Church witnessed amicable agreement in a quick and less oner- In 1945 the late Rev. R.A. Jackson, the pas- the building of a new church, and will cele- tor, organized the first Women’s Day below brate its centennial anniversary and dedica- ous fashion than a protracted court fight which the Mason Dixie Line, which was held in the tion on April 14, 1996. may ultimately be no better than the settle- present church. The last Mrs. Myrtle f ment. McCleod Davis served as Chairperson. His membership in numerous professional In 1947 Rev. I.D. Hinson, pastor at that TRIBUTE TO CAPT. PATRICK L. organizations, including the Prosecuting Attor- time, started construction of the Edu- HIGGINS ON HIS RETIREMENT neys Association of Michigan and its coordi- cational Building, now known as the Annex. nating council, as well as his chairmanship of Improvements were made by Rev. R.E. Lamb and the late Rev. J.A. Robertsl, and it was HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON the Bay County Law Enforcement Council only completed by the Rev. T.C. Kelley. Rev. OF CONNECTICUT begin to describe his civil commitment. He has Kelley also organized the Male Chorus, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been involved with the American Cancer Soci- Busy Bee Club and the Willing Workers. ety Bay County Chapter, the Bay Area Child The previous mortgage had been burned by Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Guidance Clinic, the Bay City Kiwanis Club, the late Rev. A.F. Little. Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- the Bay County Mental Health Society, the Under the pastorate of the late Rev. T.E. er, it is with pride and great respect that I rise Bay City YMCA, and the First United Meth- Wright the name of the church was changed to recognize the retirement of Capt. Patrick L. to Greater Saint Paul AME Church. He saw odist Church. a need to serve the community of Coconut Higgins from the Thompsonville fire district in He has provided an admirable role model to Grove with a Day Care Center, which accom- Enfield, CT, after 30 years of unparalleled and the people of Bay County. He has done so modated at least 45 working mothers. Nec- dedicated service. Throughout his exceptional with the support of his wonderful wife Mary, essary repairs were made to the church and career he has been active in his community, his children Karla and Douglas, and his step- the annex during his administration. He had not only through his role in public safety, but children Stephen Chick and Caroline Arnold. an undying loyalty to the Youth Church also with his membership in such organiza- And now his grandchildren Jessica Richards which he referred to as the ‘‘church of to- tions as the VFW. and Kimberly Penzien, and his grandchild morrow’’. Under the leadership of Mesdames In 1969, early in his career with the fire de- Elizabeth Espy, Ruth Seal Bullard, Hattie Daishelle Richards, can learn more about Johnson, Carlee Daniels, Esther M. partment, Captain Higgins traveled to Wiscon- what justice is supposed to be from a man Ambrister and Cliffonia Ross, the Junior sin to pick up and deliver Thompsonville's first who has worked a lifetime to provide it. Church was one of the best in the South firefighting foam unit. Later, although not Mr. Speaker, I urge you and all of our col- Florida Conference. known for being foam unit specialists, Captain leagues to join me in thanking Bay County Cir- The Missionary Choir was organized with Higgins led his department to victory in com- cuit Court Judge Eugene C. Penzien for his Mrs. Catherine Morgan as the directress, and petitions at Westover Air Force Base, defeat- years of service, and in wishing him the very the late Mrs. Miriam Sands Massey as the pi- ing the renowned Westover department in best for the challenges that lie ahead. anist. Mrs. Massey served the church well for 38 years, her sister the late Ms. Ernestine foam unit firefighting. f Captain Higgins was born and raised in Sands, served the church for 12 years, and THE PHILLIPS AMBULATORY CARE their father, the late Nathan Sands, served Thompsonville and is married, with two chil- as director of the Mozart Choir for 45 years. dren. Today we pay tribute to his years of val- CENTER The service of the Sands family was unlim- iant service and outstanding contributions and ited. wish him well in all his future endeavors. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY From 1972 and during the pastorate of Rev. f OF NEW YORK F.A. Allen, major renovations and repairs IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES were made to the exterior and interior of the JUDGE PENZIEN: GUILTY AS church and the annex. He organized the F.A. CHARGED Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Allen Gospel Choir and the Singing Angels, our youth choir. In 1972 Hauley Wiggins Mrs. MALONEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Choir was organized, consisting of the young HON. JAMES A. BARCIA to bring to the attention of my colleagues Beth adults of the church. OF MICHIGAN Israel Medical Center's Phillips Ambulatory According to church records four ministers IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Care Center, which is opening its doors today were ordained into the ministry and now in New York's 14th Congressional District. pastor their own churches. Under Rev. Wednesday, January 24, 1996 The Phillips Ambulatory Care Center is an Wright’s pastorate, Rev. John Bodison was Mr. BARCIA. Mr. Speaker, in our system of extraordinary new health care facility that is ordained, along with Rev. Theodore Barnett government where legislatures pass laws, ex- designed to provide a single standard of am- and Rev. Eugene Wilson. Rev. Michael Bouie was ordained under the pastorate of Rev. ecutives sign them, and courts interpret and bulatory care to all patients, regardless of Allen. apply them, we need to be very appreciative health insurance status. The development of During the Annual Conference of 1984 Rev. of the dedicated jurists who take the task of new ambulatory care facilities such as this one O.W. Burroughs was appointed as pastor, and judging disputes between society and individ- is particularly important at a time when health interestingly enough he had been ordained in uals, or simply between individuals. The peo- insurance plans are increasingly emphasizing St. Paul 1949, having come from another dis- ple of Bay County, MI, my home county, have out-of-hospital service. trict, Rev. Burroughs served the church well, had the good fortune to be served by a very Phillips proposes to provide each patient liquidating the church of debt before his un- timely demise in 1987. Regrettably he was dedicated man, Bay County Circuit Judge Eu- medical services at a designated patient care unable to physically witness the burning of gene C. Penzien, who is retiring after nearly module that is small, patient-friendly, and the mortgage, however, spiritually his pres- 40 years of effort in a stellar legal career. modeled after the most modern and com- ence was felt. Judge Penzien began private general prac- fortable private physician office. During the annual conference Rev. James tice in 1958 with former prosecuting attorney As a state-of-the-art ambulatory care center, H. Davis was given the charge to shepherd and district and circuit court judge, Ira this new facility incorporates many techno- the flock of St. Paul, to uplift their morale Butterfield, as well as David Skinner. After 11 logical innovations into its design and oper- and give them insight into the future of a years, he became the first full-time Bay Coun- ation. For example, the Phillips Ambulatory new Greater Saint Paul. The church took on a new outlook with a vision in mind, which ty prosecuting attorney until 1978. He first be- Care Center has the Nation's first digitized was to build a new edifice, one of which we came circuit judge in 1979 and also served as filmless radiology service. can be proud. Property was purchased on chief judge between 1979 and 1982. Filmless radiography will allow physicians to Thomas Avenue across the street, which is During his tenure, he became a personally view radiographic images promptly at conven- now being used for parking. Property was important individual to literally thousands of ient locations within the facility and will make purchased on Williams Avenue, behind the Bay County residents. Having rendered over it possible to consult with a radiologist mo- church, which holds a set of duplexes, which 22,000 decisions from the bench, there is no ments after the studies are done. are self supportive. The assistant pastor, Rev. Phillip Cooper, doubt that this fine jurist has left his mark on Another technological innovation at the Phil- having been inherited from the Allen admin- Bay County. But while some people think that lips Ambulatory Care Center is a computer- istration, is working diligently alongside our the courtroom is always as dramatic as tele- based, paperless medical records system. pastor. He serves the church spiritually, vision portrays, many are quite appreciative of With this system, physicians and other clinical musically, educationally and financially. the fact that throughout his time as a circuit staff will have immediate access to a patient's E 70 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 most up-to-date medical records. This state-of- organization of this church was significant [FGM]. In fact today Senator Dorothy Rupert, the-art medical records system will strengthen in South Florida’s history because it was the who sponsored the bill along with Senator Bill the continuum of care for patients. For exam- first Black church on the South Florida Thiebaut and Representative Glenda Swanson mainland to be organized by Blacks. On ple, notes made in a patient's chart during a Lyle, is among lawmakers who are conducting April 15, 1993, Macedonia’s name was placed morning visit to the Phillips Ambulatory Care on one of Coconut Grove’s Historical Mark- hearings on the bill back in Denver. Center will be accessible to emergency room ers. This marker was placed next to the Their bill is similar to mine, H.R. 941, in that staff at the Petrie Division of Beth Israel Hos- church on Charles Avenue. it has criminal and education components. It pital the same day, should the patient need 1835–1939: Rev. S.A. Sampson was the orga- would make it a crime of child abuse to muti- emergency care. nizer and founder of Macedonia Missionary late a child's genitalia, or allow it to be done, Located in Zeckendorf Towers, the Phillips Baptist Church of Miami, Incorporated. Suc- and would require the public health depart- Ambulatory Care Center will play an important ceeding Rev. Sampson were Reverends Wat- ment to carry out education among commu- son, Yates, Guilford, Nicholson, Sneed, Driv- role in revitalizing the Union Square area. nities that traditionally practice FGM, using pri- er, and Whitaker. vate funds, grants, gifts, or donations. Early this summer, Beth Israel Hospital will 1939–1970: Rev. Finlayson pastored Macedo- The education is essential, but so is the open a comprehensive cancer center and a nia Baptist Church for thirty-one years and six-unit ambulatory surgery center in the same left a strong church organization that was criminalization of this brutal act, which is done building that houses the Phillips Ambulatory spiritually sound and financially secure. in the name of custom. As the Congressional Care Center. The combined facilities are ex- During his tenure, the present edifice was Research Service has pointed out: pected to bring additional visitors into the area built; the parsonage on Charles Avenue was While most states have laws which pro- and to add to its economic vitality. built, property on Williams Avenue was ac- hibit endangering the welfare of a child or quired for future expansion. creating a substantial risk to the health of a Mr. Speaker, Beth Israel Medical Center has 1971–1975: Rev. Philip Cooper, a gifted mu- child, it is not clear whether these laws a reputation for innovation and care. The Phil- sician and educator, served as an interim would necessarily be interpreted to prohibit lips Ambulatory Care Center should prove to pastor. During his tenure, the thirteen dea- female genital mutilation in all cases. be another fine example of the extraordinary con concept as ward leaders was organized; So, we need explicit legislation, both on a work done by this institution. I ask my col- the use of collection plates to ascertain of- State and Federal level. leagues to join me in wishing the Phillips Am- ferings and tithes, was initiated; the prelude before worship was instituted; and the finan- Senator Rupert tells me that she knows bulatory Care Center all the best as it begins FGM is being practiced in Colorado because its work in our community. cial department organized. 1976–1981: Rev. Arthur Jordan was the she gets anecdotal reports of it. And this has f youngest minister to ever pastor Macedonia. really been the problem with legislation such Under his administration—the church was as thisÐbecause FGM takes place so covertly MACEDONIA MISSIONARY BAPTIST redecorated and refurbished; the fellowship and the evidence of it is largely anecdotal, CHURCH OF MIAMI, INC., OLDEST hall was air-conditioned. Rev. Jordan, with some people still don't want to believe it hap- BLACK CHURCH IN DADE COUN- keen insight, began a financial drive to buy pens in this country. But if it doesn't, then why TY a church van. have Colorado, Minnesota, New Jersey, New 1981–1983: From June 1981 to April 1983 York, and North Dakota introduced or passed Macedonia was void of a pastor. Deacon HON. CARRIE P. MEEK Charlie Sinkler, Chairperson of the Deacon their own legislation against it? And why do I OF FLORIDA Board and Sister Arlene Broxton, Chair- get regular inquiries from other States that are IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES person of the Board of Directors, were in- interested? It's because it's happening here. strumental in keeping the church in unity. It's high time we took our heads out of the Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Under their leadership, the church was spir- sand and did something about it. Mrs. MEEK of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise itually filled and financially secure, the par- f today to pay tribute to a cherished house of sonage was refurbished; and a financial drive was begun to raise funds for a decorative se- ENFIELD, CT, FIRE DEPARTMENT worship, Macedonia Missionary Baptist curity fence for the church. Church, located in Miami, FL. In October CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF 1983–: Rev. Rudolph Daniels, a gifted gospel SERVICE TO COMMUNITY 1995, Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church singer and educator, was called for his first celebrated its 100th year as a spiritual beacon pastorate at Macedonia on April 20, 1983. for the Miami community. Since 1983, the fifteen passenger van and the HON. NANCY L. JOHNSON I urge the Members to read the church his- decorative ornamental fence have been real- OF CONNECTICUT tory which I'm inserting into the RECORD. ized; an elevator has been installed. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES hurricane Andrew, Macedonia sustained ex- THE OLDEST BLACK CHURCH IN DADE COUNTY tensive damage but has since restored to her Wednesday, January 24, 1996 The Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church original beauty both inside and outside. Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speak- of Miami, Incorporated lineage began at Macedonia’s roots are like those of a red- er, it is with great pride and admiration that I Union Chapel (Plymouth Church) in 1891. Be- wood tree, intertwined throughout Dade rise to pay tribute to the men and women, cause the Black worshipers at Union Chapel County. However, the future of the church is past and present, of the Enfield, CT, Fire De- were not accustomed to the style of worship assured because its rich heritage is being services, they organized their own church in transferred to its youth through the revived partment as they celebrate 100 years of serv- 1895. Rev. S.A. Sampson and fifty-six other Christ emphasis. Its heritage reflects the ice and dedication to the citizens of Enfield, black members of Union Chapel were suc- real struggles of Christianity throughout the CT. cessful in organizing a church in the home of world, but its philosophy remains: ‘‘With Volunteers comprise the majority of mem- Mrs. Edith Albury. This church was called Christ all things are possible.’’ bers of the Enfield Fire Department, a further the Fifty-Six Baptist Church. The Fifty-Six The roots of this great church are firmly testament to the department's commitment to Baptist Church was later blessed with a gift planted in the whole armor of Jesus Christ Enfield and its surrounding communities. For of land on which to build a church. The land and shall not be moved. the past century the members of the Enfield was donated to the Fifty-Six Baptist Church f by the Count Jean D’Hedouville and it was Fire Department have selflessly contributed located on Thomas Avenue. After the church countless hours to ensure the safety of their COLORADO JOINS STATES neighbors and protect them from danger. was erected, the name was changed from LEGISLATING AGAINST FGM Fifty-Six Baptist Church to St. Agnes. These men and women are, indeed, a rare In 1903, St. Agnes Church was moved from breed. Courageously, they put their lives on Thomas Avenue to Charles Avenue where an- HON. PATRICIA SCHROEDER the line each dayÐoften in situations where other edifice was erected. Deacons Washing- OF COLORADO they are keenly aware of the realities of per- ton and Bumey played the primary role in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sonal injury. The Enfield Fire Department and changing the name from St. Agnes to Mac- others across America deserve our thanks, as edonia Missionary Baptist Church on May 25, Wednesday, January 24, 1996 1922. In June 1948 Macedonia Missionary Bap- it is their meritorious deeds that have saved tist Church was again moved to its present Mrs. SCHROEDER. Mr. Speaker, I'm happy many lives each year. Accordingly, I would like site. It was incorporated in 1976 and the to report that Colorado has joined the growing to thank the Enfield Fire Department, on this name was changed to Macedonia Missionary ranks of States that are drawing up their own their 100th anniversary, for their service, and Baptist Church of Miami, Incorporated. The legislation to ban female genital mutilation let them know they are not forgotten. January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 71 AMERICA AT WAR nation’s flag trampled and their homeland in which I would like to write. Maybe I can ruins. Perhaps that is why our flag, their write a few and not have to meet a deadline. flag, is so important to them. That is why I don’t really enjoy having to do that. HON. GEORGE P. RADANOVICH they deeply appreciate our Constitution and One of the things which Jess asked me to OF CALIFORNIA the institutions which serve under that doc- write about is vacation spots where people IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ument. can go and be outdoors and camp without it ‘‘They have paid a dear price so that all costing them an arm and a leg. Since I own Wednesday, January 24, 1996 these things could endure. On these, the final a little recreation type land in northeast Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, although days of the 50th commemoration of their California, I could write a few of those al- some of us did not live World War II, we all war, we must remind ourselves that we owe ready. But I would need to go to those places are aware of its meaning. As a young boy, I them a debt which can never be repaid.’’ and take some pictures to be printed along How could anyone say it better? When I with the articles. So, you may see some remember my father, a World War II combat read those words, I knew I had to pass them more of my writing in this paper following veteran himself, telling our family about the on to you. I don’t know if Commander Spera the last of these articles. conflict and what it stood for. is a veteran of WWII or not, but I like what Anyway, before I close, I must say that I Now, in the Chowchilla News, a paper in my he said. am proud to have been able to fly and fight district, Jim Dumas, my constituent, has bril- My generation suffered the greatest cas- with the great Flying Tigers, even though I liantly told his recollection of World War II, as ualties of any one generation which has was only attached to them for training. It 1996 marks the 50th anniversary of this critical fought in our many wars. I just hope future was a great organization and a fine group of generations will not allow historians to sani- event in our Nation's history. men to be with. tize the history of WWII to suit their present It is an honor to have been around such It is my pleasure to share his article with my day thinking. men as Tex Hill, Ed Rector, Charley Bond, colleagues. That is why we need more veterans to Joe Rosbert and Bill Bartling, to name a few. AMERICA AT WAR write what it was really like so the school When I first met them, I thought they were (By Jim Dumas) children of today and tomorrow will know all ‘‘Supermen,’’ which they were, but when the real truth of the entire war period. the 14th Air Force took over from the AVG, This year marks the 50th anniversary of With this episode, the ‘‘America At War’’ the ending of the most expensive, deadly and we had some ‘‘Supermen’’ among us. Men series comes to a close. My friend, John like Charles DuBois, Mortimer Dog Marks, devastating conflict the world has ever seen. Wolfshorndl, recently made a 17-day visit to When the war ended in Europe, Hitler and Patrick H. Daniels III, Johnny Alison and China. He brought back many pictures and others. his people could look at the ruins of Ger- has agreed to lend them to me and this news- many and see the results of their wish to Most of all, I’m proud I got to know per- paper so you may see what that nation is sonally the man most responsible for the dominate all the world’s people. When it like today. ended in the Pacific, Japan lay in the ashes success of both organizations, General Claire Many of his pictures show it much the Lee Chennault. It was a pleasure serving of two atom bombs which were dropped on same as when I was there in 1942–43. Some Nagasaki and Hiroshima. under him. I was honored to have been asked changes for the better have taken place. He to be one of his honor guard at his home- People all over the world celebrated the went to many places I did not get to see, surrender of the Axis nations, and those coming in New Orleans. such as the Great Wall. Now I’d like to quote from another veter- Americans who were serving overseas soon He did bring some pictures of Kweilin an’s magazine, The American Legion, Sep- started home for a reunion with their loved (Guilin) and Kunming where I was stationed tember 1995. There was no byline or I would ones and friends. during WWII. He has some good pictures of give credit to the writer. It is called ‘‘The This was the most expensive war in people the very unusual mountains around Kweilin and material lost and used in which our na- Road to Victory.’’ of which I have written before. The editor ‘‘America’s triumph in WWII was so much tion has been involved. The total cost of the has promised me two half-pages so we may more than a military victory. It was a vic- nearly five years of fighting had cost the show you these pictures. tory that energized democracies around the world almost two trillion dollars, and the My heart is heavy as I bring this series to world, primed the economy at home and se- lives of nearly 800 million people. a close. I really don’t know why, but as I cured the continuation of the American way The United States alone lost over 400 thou- type this, I find it impossible to keep back of life. There are no words that can bestow sand men and women during this great con- the tears. Perhaps no one else will under- enough honor upon those who served, but flagration. These figures tell a sad story of stand it either. Writing this series of articles WWII veterans know how important their almost five years of war. The cost was very has been like reliving it all over again. contribution has been and continues to be. high when measured by any standard, but it This isn’t the first time tears have come to We must be sure that future generations brought almost a half century of peace and my eyes as I wrote them. I’ve heard all my never forget their bravery, sacrifice and prosperity to most of the world. life that ‘‘There is no fool like an old fool.’’ service to our country. WWII veterans have Paul A. Spera, National Commander-in- Maybe an old sentimental fool is even worse. earned our eternal gratitude.’’ Amen. Chief, Veterans of Foreign Wars, writing in I am a sentimentalist, and some may say I Finally, I’d like to thank the Chowchilla the California Veteran, December 1995, wrote am all of the above. News, the owners and Jess Chambers, editor, these words, ‘‘Because of the sacrifices of the So many of you have asked if I was writing for their confidence in me, and for publishing more than 12 million Americans who served these articles for a diary. The answer is no. these articles. They were the first. And my overseas and another four million who wore I did not keep a diary while in China because thanks to all who telephoned, wrote me, and the uniform stateside, would-be dictators I never even thought about writing about my told me personally that you enjoyed them. recognized that free men and women will experiences while I was there. You have no idea how much that has fight and prevail when their freedoms are at These have been written from memory. meant to me. You may not believe this, but stake. Because of their sacrifices, Americans Again, many of you have asked how in the I have never received a derogatory remark were never forced to defend their own homes. world I could remember all this stuff. I don’t about them from anyone. Not one. There ‘‘As we enter our sixth decade of freedom know. I have just written it as I remember must be some who didn’t like them enough and prosperity in America, it’s important it. I’m sure there are some who might take to read them, and to them I would like to that we recall the pain and sacrifice of those exception to some of the things I’ve written. say, thanks for not telling me. who served to ensure that freedom . . . for No two people see things exactly the same. I I close wishing all of you good health each American soldier, sailor, Marine and guess these things have been deeply embed- throughout 1996, and may it be the best year airman who perished, there is an entire fam- ded into the wrinkles of my brain or I ever for each and every one of you. ily whose lives were forever changed. And for couldn’t have remembered them. f each one that perished, there are thousands The editor, Jess Chambers, has asked me who returned from war, and whose lives have to continue writing for him on several sub- DR. PHILIP BUCHANAN HONORED never been the same. jects. I plan to do that as long as people like FOR VOLUNTARISM ‘‘When you see an elderly veteran, there’s and read what I write. I love writing and a good chance he or she served in World War wish I had gone to journalism school right II. If you are fortunate enough to hear them after I retired. HON. ZOE LOFGREN speak about what America means to them, There are many things about which I have OF CALIFORNIA please pay close attention. They have a per- very strong opinions and could write about. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spective few of us share. They are rightfully I travel a lot and could write about those proud of their service and the glory of their trips and the interesting places my wife and Wednesday, January 24, 1996 victory. However, they share a deeper and I visit. That would not be controversial, Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to more profound perspective. whereas, my opinions about other things ‘‘You see, they know how it feels to face could be. recognize a man whose record of community the reality of losing everything they had But first, I think I would like to take a lit- service spans more than two decades. Dr. ever hoped for. They have dealt with the tle rest. However, I see things everyday in Philip Buchanan will receive the Firman B. prospect of seeing their loved ones die, their various newspapers and magazines about Voorhies Volunteer of the Year Award from E 72 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce at the the RECORD detailing his years of public serv- Center underground to the federal courts for chamber's 43d Annual Meeting and Awards ice. their trial. All were found guilty and will be Dinner on February 2, 1996, in Gilroy, CA. It The suspects he has escorted have been sentenced in January. some of the most famous and notorious this ‘‘I think they will all spend the rest of is an honor to join with the chamber in ac- their natural lives in jail,’’ Imundi said. knowledging Dr. Buchanan's many contribu- century, Sheik Omar Abdel-RahmanÐfound They were not subject to the death pen- tions. guilty of plotting the bombing of national alty. Imundi has witnessed one execution, Dr. Buchanan is best known for starting monuments such as the Statue of LibertyÐ the electrocution of murderer Elmer ‘‘Trig- Gilroy's Christmas street ornament program and those accused of plotting the World Trade ger’’ Burke in Sing Sing Correctional Facil- over 20 years ago; a program that provides for Center bombing. Not a single one of his cli- ity 40 years ago. the purchase, maintenance, and installation of ents has been injured or harmed in any way For 13 years, Imundi’s office has been re- the street pole decorations each year. Over during his protection, to say nothing of all the sponsible for the security of 80 federal innocent lives he has helped to save during judges, 200 U.S. attorney, 80 security officers, the years, Dr. Buchanan has used the pro- 100 marshals and inspectors and dozens of gram to get residents involved in civic pride, the course of his impeccable career. The southern district of New York is losing crime suspects. enlisting participation from the Boy Scouts, for He never had a client injured or killed in instance, to help youth to take an active inter- a marshal greatly respected by all people. He all that time, although junk-bond king est in their city. brought to his post, his 32 years of experience Milken fainted after Judge Kimba Wood sen- A two-term Gilroy City planning commis- in the New York Police Force and 8 years as tenced him to 10 years in prison. sioner, Dr. Buchanan now serves as chair of an investigator for the U.S. Veterans Adminis- Former Miss America Myerson, charged the Citizens Committee, working on bike trails tration. He was first appointed Federal mar- with a tax violation, was close to fainting shal by President Ronald Reagan and served when she was in a cell and was told she had and sound wall planning. He has cochaired to be fingerprinted. the Grants Committee of the Gilroy Founda- under Presidents George Bush and Bill Clin- ton, giving him the distinction of being the ‘‘I put a hand on her shoulder and steadied tion and played an active role in making the her,’’ he said. world famous Gilroy Garlic Festival a success longest-serving Federal marshal this century. Helmsley, who served three years in prison year after year. His record in public office has been an inspira- on a tax charge, was one of his most difficult Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Dr. tion to his colleagues as well as the commu- cases. Philip Buchanan as he is honored and invite nity as a whole. ‘‘She was so disliked that many people Mr. Imundi's well-deserved retirement will my colleagues in the U.S. House of Rep- stood on the courthouse steps and screamed sadden all those who gained so much from his obscenities at her every day of the trial,’’ he resentatives to join me in saluting Dr. Bu- time in office: not just the citizens of New York said. chanan for his efforts. but all the people of the United States. On ‘‘The terrorist trial was clearly the trial of f January 30, 1996, there will be an event hon- the century, not that thing in Los Angeles,’’ he said. ‘‘Millions of lives were at stake here PERSONAL EXPLANATION oring Mr. Imundi's years of service and dedi- when these guys plotted their violence. cation to law enforcement and justice. Mr. Judge Michael B. Mukasey really did a great HON. MIKE WARD Speaker, I know you will join me in wishing job of handling that. He had to deal daily Mr. Imundi well and the best of luck in his re- with 15 lawyers and kept * * *.’’ OF KENTUCKY tirement. Imundi, who handled the suspects in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES GLADIATOR RETIRES AFTER HALF-CENTURY OF World Trade Center bombing case, said that Wednesday, January 24, 1996 SERVICE crime really frightened him. ‘‘Few people know this, but if that bomb Mr. WARD. Mr. Speaker, on January 23, Wyatt Earp and Bat Masterson may have been the most famous federal marshals. was planted two stories higher and not in the 1996, I was unavoidably detained due to Romolo J. Imundi may be the most photo- garage, that entire building would have gone changes in my air travel, which were out of my graphed. down,’’ he said. ‘‘It would have dwarfed the control, and missed three rollcall votes. I ‘‘I’m also the longest-serving federal mar- bombing at Oklahoma City and thousands would like the record to show that had I been shal in this century,’’ Imundi said. upon thousands of lives would have been present for rollcall vote No. 13, on H.R. 2657, He retired Oct. 15 from his job as U.S. mar- lost.’’ the Ruth & Billy Graham Congressional Gold shal for the Southern District in New York Now, the care and feeding of so many sus- after 13 years in the post. He was appointed pects has been turned over to a new mar- Medal bill, I would have voted ``yes.'' On roll- by President Reagan in 1982. shal—Martin Burke, a bodyguard for former call vote No. 14, S. 1341, the Saddleback At 75, Imundi completed 53 years of gov- Gov. Mario Cuomo. MountainÐArizona Settlement bill, I would ernment service, including 32 years as a New ‘‘Now, I’ll just take it easy for a while, do have voted ``yes.'' And on rollcall vote No. 15, York City police officer and detective, eight some painting, work around the house, tend H.R. 2726, Technical Corrections to Native years as an investigator for the U.S. veter- to my garden, and enjoy our family,’’ Imundi American Laws, I would have voted ``yes.'' ans Administration and the past 13 as a fed- said. f eral marshal in the Manhattan office. Few public servants have done as much to Imundi and his wife of 48 years, Rosemarie, earn a quiet, peaceful retirement as Imundi TRIBUTE TO U.S. FEDERAL who have four grown children and eight has. Few have had a half-century of such ad- MARSHAL ROMOLO J. IMUNDI grandchildren, have lived in the Crestwood ventures. section of Yonkers the past eight years. f ‘‘This job is a presidential appointment,’’ HON. ELIOT L. ENGEL Imundi said. ‘‘George Washington appointed PRESERVING AMERICA’S MIDDLE the first federal marshal in New York City in OF NEW YORK CLASS 1789. He was the chief lawman for the area. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I’m a conservative Republican. I was ap- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 pointed by Reagan and reappointed by HON. ROBERT G. TORRICELLI George Bush. When Bill Clinton came in, I OF NEW JERSEY Mr. ENGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to was asked to stay on the job.’’ honor Federal Marshal Romolo J. Imundi. At Imundi, nicknamed the ‘‘Roman glad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the age of 75, Marshal Imundi has completed iator,’’ often was seen in newspaper photo- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 53 consecutive years of Government service graphs and on television as he escorted such Mr. TORRICELLI. Mr. Speaker, I am insert- and retired from his post as U.S. marshal for suspects as Leona Helmsley, Bess Myerson, ing for the RECORD an opinion piece I wrote the southern district in New York on October mobster ‘‘Fat Tony’’ Salerno, Michael concerning the need to take action to preserve 15, 1995. Milken, Mafia boss Paul Castellano and Imelda Marcos into federal court. the American middle class: Mr. Imundi was a highly respected marshal His last case was completed earlier this PRESERVING AMERICA’S MIDDLE CLASS in New York and has received numerous month when Sheik Omar Abdel-Rahman was (By Congressman Robert Torricelli) awards and plaques during his long and distin- convicted of plotting the bombing of the Lin- guished career in law enforcement. For 13 coln Tunnel, the United Nations, the Holland Some 50 years ago president Harry Truman years, Mr. Imundi's office has been respon- Tunnel and the Statue of Liberty. asked his assembled economic advisors for their interpretation of his economic policies. sible for the security of 80 Federal judges, 200 ‘‘Imagine what would have happened if they blew up a tunnel, and you had water The economy was faltering, and he needed U.S. attorneys, 80 security officers, 100 mar- cascading all over Manhattan,’’ he said. ‘‘It answers. They told him on the one hand shals and inspectors, and dozens of crime is too horrible to even think about.’’ what was right, and on the other hand what suspects. In recognition of his unfailing dedi- The sheik and his followers were moved was wrong. Harry Truman said that what he cation to his work, I am inserting an article into each day from the Metropolitan Corrections needed was more one-handed economists. January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 73 The massive layoffs at AT&T reminded us And we in the government have a respon- Gilroy residents throughout the years. She again this week that indeed, the American sibility to adapt our tax incentives and edu- was the first woman to become president of economy is in two very different and often cational culture in order to succeed in the the Gilroy Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. contradictory hands. We are, on the one 21st century. That means making innovative hand, an extraordinary innovative people. changes to our tax code and making edu- She is president of the Salvation Army Council We have the world’s most productive work- cation and training programs more acces- and a regular volunteer for the Special Olym- ers. Our stock market is booming. We have sible. Here’s what government can do: pics. In addition, Eleanor has lent her skills to captured the technological edge in vital and Establish Individual Training Accounts, volunteer efforts such as the Toys for Tots lucrative fields. We are the world’s largest where employees in good times can save Campaign, the Gilroy Garlic Festival, the Ex- exporter. In many ways, the United States is money tax free so they have the resources change Club, Gilroy 2000, the Hispanic Cul- the marvel of the international economy. available to receive retraining and continu- tural Festival and too many others to include But there is another side to our rapidly ing education to keep up with technological in these remarks. changing economy. In the last decade there advances. Maintaining competitive skills is has been a loss of 20 million jobs due to cor- as important to individuals now as it is to So very significant among Eleanor's con- porate downsizing. One half of all Fortune corporations. tributions is her continuing work with the Odd 500 companies have seen dramatic changes in Give preferential corporate tax treatment Fellow-Rebekah Children's Home where she their employment. In the 1980s, 50 percent of for worker training. Ninety percent of all successfully organized a multi-million dollar those who lost their jobs and found new em- training of employees in America today is campaign to fund a 20,000 square foot expan- ployment, did so at reduced wages. Twenty being done by only one percent of our cor- sion of facilities. The new facilities allow this percent found themselves out of the porations. We need to create incentives to dedicated agency to better meet the demands workforce permanently. And a million of make training American workers a rational of the troubled youths it serves in a more these newly unemployed found themselves business decision again. without health care benefits or pensions. Change the way we asses corporate taxes. home-like setting. A slow motion downsizing is taking place Our current tax code treats equally: exces- Mr. Speaker, on February 2, 1996, the in many corporations across America which sive executive bonuses; excessive compensa- Gilroy Chamber of Commerce will honor Elea- never makes the headlines. Middle class tion; and expenses like compensation for nor Villarreal at its 43d annual meeting and America hangs by a very thin and precious workers and retraining of employees. How- awards dinner. I would like to invite my col- thread. Few of our families are more than a ever, these expenses are not of equal value to leagues in the U.S. House of Representatives serious illness, a technological break- society, they are not of equal value to the fu- to join with me in expressing gratitude and ap- through, or a corporate downsizing away ture of this country, and they should not be preciation to Eleanor for her efforts. from losing a standard of life that took gen- treated equally by our tax code. erations to earn. Reduce capital gains taxes, to ensure that f We are becoming a nation of smaller, lean- the middle class can invest and save, to fi- IN HONOR OF LORI JEAN er, and much more competitive corporations. nally get some security by accumulated sav- The layoffs at AT&T are the most dramatic ings. Only family savings will afford the MACHARA expression of a growing phenomenon of cor- American workforce the financial security it porate restructuring. But unlike General needs to change jobs. HON. GEORGE W. GEKAS Motors or I.B.M. who were in serious finan- Increase the availability of federally- OF PENNSYLVANIA cial crisis, AT&T is strong and profitable. backed student loans, and broaden them to Yet, AT&T has made a prospective decision apply to retraining, vocational, and continu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES about a problem it might or might not face ing education programs. Universities must Wednesday, January 24, 1996 in future years. become more open to all generations who The impact in New Jersey of the loss of will need re-education, and their classes Mr. GEKAS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great 7,000 jobs will be exacerbated by the loss of must become more relevant to the local pleasure that I pay tribute to this year's recipi- work for hundreds of contractors in the com- economy. ent of the J. Robert Ladd Community Service munity that depend on the health of the Ensure that workers’ pensions and health Award, Lori Jean Machara of Mount Gretna. company. These layoffs will impact families, care plans are portable. Losing a job must She is a shining example of the volunteer spir- communities, and state and local govern- not mean losing the security of a pension ments. it that so exemplifies central Pennsylvania. and health care coverage. Workers should be In addition to her tireless efforts as the man- The question is not whether we can adapt able to carry their pensions to other compa- to the changing economy, but whether we nies throughout their careers. ager of the Cardiac Rehabilitation Department can do so fairly, while protecting our fami- We are all in this new economy together. of the Good Samaritan Hospital, Lori has been lies, and remaining consistent with our sense These are neither good times nor bad times. active in the hospital auxiliary and been in- of community. To do so, we must re-examine They are different times. And if we are like volved with the Cornwall Children's Center. our responsibilities as corporate citizens, in- all Americans that came before us, we can She is a member of the board of directors of dividuals, and government. make them work for our families, our com- Every corporation has the right and the re- the American Heart Association and coordi- munity, and our country. Together we must nates several activities for the Junior Women's sponsibility to control costs, maximize re- develop good ideas and make sound decisions turns to its investors, to survive and to pros- that help our people deal with rapid eco- Club. per. But, corporate responsibility was never nomic change. We must not allow the mod- I congratulate Lori Jean Machara on a life- to its sources of capital alone, but also to its ernization of America to become the time of success and accomplishment. The employees, its suppliers, and to its commu- downsizing of America. Lebanon area is profoundly richer because of nity. Today’s laid off workers are having a f her work. hard time understanding why their compa- nies allow their chief executive to collect 200 ANNOUNCING THE 1995 RECIPIENT OF THE SERV- ELEANOR VILLARREAL NAMED ICE TO MANKIND AWARD: LORI JEAN times what their average employee makes WOMAN OF THE YEAR per year. And community leaders are having MACHARA a hard time understanding why they pro- As the oldest of 4 children growing up in vided lucrative tax breaks to corporations to HON. ZOE LOFGREN Natrona Heights, PA, it seemed that Lori move into their areas, only to see their OF CALIFORNIA was born into a leadership role. In the words of Lori’s mother, ‘‘she was and still is a per- neighbors thrown out of work with little jus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tification. fect child’’. Lori’s formative years reads very There had always been a sense of balance Wednesday, January 24, 1996 similar to her present life and included ac- tivities such as class officer in grade school, among these interests. Today’s CEOs, how- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ever, have lost sight of that importance bal- high school class vice president, active par- ance, and their responsibility to maintain it. salute Eleanor Villarreal, named ``Woman of ticipation in church youth group and Girl In order to succeed in this new economy, cor- the Year'' by the Gilroy Chamber of Com- Scouts, and president of junior achievement. porations must correct the dangerous imbal- merce in Gilroy, CA. I know Eleanor and have She was also an intricate part of a school ance between the interests of financial cap- had the pleasure of working with her over the newspaper and yearbook staff. Duquesne ital and human capital. years on matters important to the district I rep- University was Lori’s home for the next 5 For individual workers, it is increasingly resent in this 104th Congress. Eleanor is years, as she received a B.A. degree in Nurs- unlikely that the corporation they join early being honored for her contributions to our ing, a profession she chose to pursue to a in life will be the same one they end their ca- post graduate level through Penn State Uni- reers with. The age of freelance workers is community as a prolific volunteer and strong versity. upon us. People must now identify less with advocate for children. Lori and her husband, Lou, were married a corporation and more with their skills. It Eleanor Villarreal is well known in Gilroy, shortly after she received her undergraduate means constant re-eduction, flexibility, and having served on numerous local boards and degree and at that time, the Machara family mobility. It means greater self-reliance. for spearheading community events benefiting as a result of Lou’s job, established residency E 74 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 at Mt. Hope Estates, where they lived for ap- ing home environment. Of all of the func- Father Murphy administers to the elderly, proximately 7 years. Through her work as a tions that Lori has served, that which she the sick, and the needy of our community. He nurse, Lori has lived her philosophy that en- does best is provide an excellent role model holds luncheons for the elderly on Tuesdays, compasses a strong work ethic and char- for her daughter. acter, contributing back to society that Although Lebanon County may not be likes to visit the homebound, holds engage- which she has been blessed with throughout aware of her presence, Lori has touched the ment encounters, visits Mt. Sinai, and the her life. Lori served The Good Samaritan lives of many individuals through her active Miami Heart Institute and serves as the chap- Hospital with her skills and talents as a participation in her community. It is with lain of the Miami Beach Police Department. medical/surgical nurse prior to her associa- great pride that the Lebanon Valley Sertoma Father Murphy's parishioners think he is a tion with the Cardiac Rehabilitation depart- Club honors Lori Jean Machara as the 1995 terrific pastor. He has said the pain his move ment. Historically, the cardiac rehabilita- recipient of the J. Robert Ladd Community is causing his parishioners is the hardest part tion program consisted of a patient room Service Award for Service to Mankind. May for him and reminds him of the French song converted to an exercise facility housing 3 her example of selflessness emulate through- pieces of equipment. Presently, Lori is man- out the community and continue to touch Plaisir D'Amour, which he remembers from his ager of Cardiac Rehab, and through her lead- the lives of our fellow citizens. childhood in Ireland. ``The joys of love are but ership abilities, the department has grown to f a moment long. The pain endures the whole an extent that it is now housed in the ground life through.'' floor of the Cardiac Cath Lab, serving over AWARDING CONGRESSIONAL GOLD St. Patrick's and the town of Miami Beach 1,000 community patients providing them MEDAL TO RUTH AND BILLY are losing not only a wonderful pastor but a with 21 pieces of equipment plus a universal GRAHAM good friend. Father Murphy will surely be weight set, nutrition education, and an exer- cise program to rehabilitate those who have missed for the outstanding contributions he experienced cardiac disease. The center bene- HON. W.G. (BILL) HEFNER has made to his parish and community. Our fits GSH employees as well, with fitness OF NORTH CAROLINA Lady of Lakes will count their blessings when evaluations and personalized exercise pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they see what a wonderful addition their parish gramming. At a recent Pennsylvania work- is getting. site health promotion conference held in Wednesday, January 24, 1996 f Harrisburg, PA, which hosted 275 attendees, Mr. HEFNER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to The Good Samaritan Hospital’s employee take this opportunity to commend this body for BUSINESS HONORED FOR health program was rated among the top 4 in COMMUNITY SPIRIT its content which includes educational and its passage of H.R. 2657 to award a congres- incentive aspects. In addition to her full sional gold medal to Ruth and Billy Graham. time employment through The Good Samari- In a time when society is torn by the con- HON. ZOE LOFGREN tan Hospital, Lori and Lou maintain a fam- flicting messages it receives, it is appropriate OF CALIFORNIA ily business at the Renaissance Faire. that we honor a couple whose decency and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Branching out from her responsibilities moral character is exemplified in everything Wednesday, January 24, 1996 through Hospital employment, Lori also they do. From their involvement with the flood serves as secretary for the Hospital auxil- Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to iary. Upon her initiative, the Fair has a victims of India to championing the cause of Hearty Fare Booth which provides low-fat children through the Ruth and Billy Graham salute a business in California's 16th District and low-cholesterol foods. As Lori strives to Children's Center, the commitment that these that has been honored for its generous sup- promote intellectual development as well as two have to others is unfailing. port of local nonprofit organizations. South physical development, she has been involved No matter where the Lord has called them Valley Disposal and Recycling, Inc., of Gilroy, with the Cornwall Children’s Center since its to go, they have been there, overcoming chal- CA, was selected as Business of the Year by conception, in capacities ranging from a lenges which would have impeded the aver- the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce because of child’s mom to a board member. its contributions to the community. Through Lori who is a member of the age person. But then these are no two aver- board of directors of the American Heart As- age people. Citizens the world over could South Valley Disposal and Recycling, Inc., sociation, a Heart At Work program was co- learn a lesson or two from Ruth and Billy. I, has been involved in many efforts to help the ordinated. She is chairperson for both the for one, am very proud to count them among needy in Gilroy and Santa Clara County. Its Lebanon County Heart At Work task force my fellow North Carolinians. management and employees have success- and the Worksite task force for the Penn- f fully promoted the biannual food drive for the sylvania affiliates. She was nominated for Second Harvest Food Bank as well as chari- volunteer of the year in 1994, and attained TRIBUTE TO FATHER JAMES PAUL table drives by the Salvation Army and Toys awards for The Good Samaritan Hospital, in- MURPHY for Tots Programs. Their support has helped cluding Most Creative Activity for the Leb- anon division and Heart At Work Company the nonprofit Odd Fellow-Rebekah Children's of the year. As the Heart Association Na- HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. Home provide care and health services to chil- tional Representative, Lori has provided lec- OF FLORIDA dren in crisis. tures in several states. Cornwall Lebanon IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Additionally, South Valley Disposal and Re- School District attributes the success of cycling, Inc., is working to keep our environ- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 their smoke free program to Lori Machara. ment clean by promoting recycling opportuni- Amazingly, Lori is as active with the Jun- Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ties, taking a proactive role through public ior Women’s Club as she has been with every ognize a man who has brought 15 years of joy education. organization with which she becomes in- to his parishioners at St. Patrick Church in volved. Annually, she volunteers at the Mt. Mr. Speaker, it is my pleasure to express Gretna Art Show, chairs a kick-off buffet for Miami Beach, FL. Unfortunately, his arch- gratitude and appreciation to South Valley Dis- over 80 people, coordinates the children’s bishop has decided that his talents are more posal and Recycling, Inc., as it is recognized Halloween and Christmas parties, and in- needed elsewhere. by the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce. stills family values and cohesiveness by or- I speak of Father James Paul Murphy, origi- f ganizing monthly activities, including edu- nally of Cork, Ireland. Last year Father Murphy cational trips, ski outings, Easter egg hunts, celebrated 25 years in the priesthood, the past A FOND FAREWELL TO AN EDUCA- and Mother/Daughter banquets. Lori was 15 of which have been spent at St. Patrick TOR OF MORE THAN 40 YEARS previously a board member for the Junior Church. Coincidentally, Father Murphy came Women’s Club. The Albert A. Alley Devel- opmental and Disability Services facility re- to St. Patrick's the same year that I came to HON. JACK KINGSTON cently benefitted by $15,000 due to the efforts Congress. This parish holds a particularly spe- OF GEORGIA of Lori in chairing an annual American Girl cial place in my heart, as I was baptized there. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fashion show, an enormous project requiring Before coming to St. Patrick Church, Father a mailing list of 25,000 people. Murphy was the director of the youth office at Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Most importantly, Lori contributes most the chancellory of the Archdiocese of Miami. Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, in Richmond of her energies to creating family unity. She Since Father Murphy joined St. Patrick's he Hill, GA, there was not much room to stand in and Lou are very involved in their daughter, Jessica’s, activities both in her education has continued his work with the youth in the the multipurpose room of the Richmond Hill and gymnastic and dance studies. Lou has community and is well liked by the children in Primary School as hundreds gathered to chosen one word to describe Lori and that is school. He has formed a program for the honor the woman that has had the most im- ‘‘stability’’. Through her caring, giving and youth in the parish, as well as a child care pact on this growing coastal community just enduring disposition, Lori has created a lov- center. south of Savannah. Frances Meeks has taught January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 75 and served as a school administrator to thou- NEW BEDFORD HONORS LEON the information it needs if it is to deal honestly sands in this bustling community, and their ad- DASH with its gravest problems. Leon Dash does miration showed in the huge turnout and many this with excellence and commitment. gifts that were presented in her honor during HON. BARNEY FRANK f a retirement ceremony this past November. OF MASSACHUSETTS PERSONAL EXPLANATION At the ceremony honored guests, col- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leagues, and friends spoke about the many Wednesday, January 24, 1996 HON. JIM LIGHTFOOT special memories they had of her. Appro- Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, OF IOWA priately, Meeks was presented with a portrait on Martin Luther King Day I was very pleased IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Anne of Green Gables, whom a Canadian to be able to attend a breakfast organized by Wednesday, January 24, 1996 educator made famous in a series of novels. the Black Professional Association of New Mr. LIGHTFOOT. Mr. Speaker, I would like Bedford, MA. She was also presented with a U.S. flag flown the RECORD to show that I was unavoidable at the Capitol and a letter of congratulations The event was attended by hundreds of detained for rollcall votes 13, 14, and 15. Had people, and was an impressive tribute to Dr. from U.S. Congressman JACK KINGSTON (R- I been present I would have voted ``yes'' on GA). Among other items that she received King. The main speaker at the breakfast was, H.R. 2657, S. 1341, and H.R. 2726. Thank very appropriately, Leon Dash, now an award were: A scrapbook with newspaper clippings, you. winning reporter for the Washington Post, and a State flag and a proclamation from the f a native of New Bedford Georgia Legislature, and a special gift from Mr. Dash's speech was an extraordinarily RECOGNIZING U.S. FIGURE SKAT- the teachers and staff of Richmond Hill Pri- thoughtful and informative discussion of the ING CHAMPION RUDY GALINDO mary School. Media specialist Bob Fennel pre- problems of teenage pregnancy. It reflected sented Meeks with a plaque rededicating the the painstaking and creative investigative work HON. ZOE LOFGREN library at the school in her name. Also a schol- he has done on this subject, and indeed Mr. OF CALIFORNIA arship was announced by the Bryan Bank and Dash's work represents one of the major con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Trust in her name that will benefit aspiring tributions that anyone has made to our under- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 teachers. standing of this important problem. Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to A 1953 graduate of the University of Geor- The quality of the speech Mr. Dash gave is an indication of the high quality of the work he recognize the outstanding achievement of my gia with a degree in home economics, she has done as a journalist and sociologist over constituent, Rudy Galindo whoÐas of Satur- began her teaching career in Richmond Hill as the past several decades. After graduating day, January 20, in his native city of San a home economics instructor in 1954. She from Howard University in 1968, he worked as Jose, CaliforniaÐbecame the reigning U.S. was certified in elementary education at Geor- a reporter at the Washington Post, and then figure skating champion. gia Southern College in 1956. By 1975, and joined the Peace Corps serving as a volunteer While that accomplishment alone is worthy several teaching positions later, Meeks re- teaching in a rural high school in Kenya from of accolades and admiration, it is even more ceived her masters in elementary education 1969 to 1970. In 1971 he returned to the Post, praiseworthy when one considers the personal from nearby Armstrong State College in Sa- serving from 1979 to 1984 as West Africa's tragedy and professional obstacles Rudy had vannah. bureau chief. At that point he joined the news- to overcome to capture the gold medal at this paper's investigative desk where he continues year's national championship. Throughout her life, Meeks has taught at dif- Rudy first rose to national prominence in the to work and where he does enormously impor- ferent grade levels at several schools. It was skating world when he and Olympic gold med- not until 1976 that she shifted gears and tant journalism. His book on teenage pregnancy, ``When alist Kristi Yamaguchi combined their talents began serving at the administration level. Children Want Children: The Urban Crisis in to win the 1989 and 1990 pairs competition. Following their success, both skaters em- Since that time, she served as assistant prin- Teenage Childbearing'' was published in 1989, barked on solo careers. But Rudy had much cipal for 5 years and principal for 14. All of and he has also coauthored ``The Shame of more to contend with than the adversaries he those who have worked with Meeks share an the Prisons'' which was published in 1972. would face on the ice. equal admiration for her innovative approach Last year, along with Washington Post photog- to working with children. She was always open Personal tragedy struck the Galindo family rapher Lucian Perkins, Mr. Dash won the Pul- in 1993 when his father suffered a fatal heart to new ideas and had an open door policy itzer Prize for Explanatory Journalism. He also attack and his brother died from symptoms re- with her colleagues. in that year won first prize for print journalism lated to AIDS that same year. Rudy had al- Among the groups that Meeks is, or was, a from the Robert F. Kennedy Book and Jour- ready lost his coach, Jim Hulick, to cancer in part of are: PAGE [Professional Association of nalism awards. And in 1990 his book received 1989. If that were not enough, another of Georgia Educators], Delta Kappa Gamma So- a PEN/Martha Albrand special citation for Rudy's coaches, Rick Inglesi, died of AIDS in ciety International, Epsilon Sigma Alpha Inter- nonfiction work. He has also won the Wash- 1995. ington Independent Writers President's Award national, PTSO, SACS Initial Accreditation Despite his personal loss and professional for excellence in urban affairs reporting, first Team and the Georgia Association of Elemen- setbacks, Rudy persevered, even though the prizeÐPublic Service from the Washington- odds were often not in his favor. tary Schools. She has served as a Sunday Baltimore Newspaper Guild, the international school teacher, organized the Richmond Hill To win the national championship, he had to reporting awards of Africare and the Capitol best a field of nationally recognized skaters, Garden Club, organized the annual Richmond Press Club, and the George Polk Award of the including two former national champions. Hill Fourth of July celebration and organized Overseas Press Club. Mr. Dash has won a Unlike many of his competitors, Rudy could the Richmond Hill unit of the American Heart number of other awards as well, and they re- not afford some of the advantages available to Association. flect the extremely high quality of his work, other skaters who had secured the financial It is difficult to sum up the impact that and his dedication to helping provide our soci- backing of sponsors and skating organizations Meeks has had on this growing southeast ety with the information we need if we are to to subsidize their training costs. Georgia community, but not too many people deal seriously with the problems that confront Rudy paid for his own choreographer, his can claim such a gala event at their retirement us. own costumes, and his own music, and got Racism is the unhappiest legacy of our Na- ceremony. The many items presented to his sister, Laura Galindo, to serve as his tion's history. We have struggled hard with this coach. To cover the costs of his career, Rudy Meeks reflect the deep rooted feelings of terrible legacy over the past decades, and we taught skating to children in his spare time. He those whom she has touched throughout her have made significant progress in lessening its lived with his mother and rode his bike to life. She will most definitely be missed in the terrible affects. But much remains to be done, work. education field of Georgia. She will now be and our ability to continue this work in the In spite of the obstacles he encountered, able to spend some quality time with her spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, is enormously San Jose's Rudy GalindoÐbolstered by the grandchildren and enjoy the good life. Assum- enhanced by the kind of serious, thoughtful highly charged cheers of a hometown audi- ing the role as principal of the Richmond Hill and intellectually honest work that Leon Dash enceÐskated into the history books last Satur- Primary School will be Dahlia Davis. She will does. There is no greater service that some- day night, becoming the first Mexican-Amer- no doubt have some tough shoes to fill. one can perform than to give to a democracy ican to win the national championship. E 76 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 With the athleticism of a Michael Jordan and helping his community. He was known to must meet. Through its 85 years, this program the grace of a Mikhail Baryshnikov, Rudy skat- many and was a dear and close personal has honed and enhanced the leadership skills ed his way to the national crown, completing friend of mine. He was like a second father to and commitment to public service of many eight triple jumps while gliding to the music of me. outstanding Americans. Swan Lake. His artistic and physical talents Please join me as I express my regret at the It is my sincere belief that these young men earned him the only two perfect scores hand- loss of Fay Patterson, and my profoundest will continue their public service, and, in so ed out by the judges at the competition. condolences to his two sons, Ray and Fay, doing, will further distinguish themselves and Rudy disappointed only his competitors and Jr., and his two grandsons, of whom he was better their communities. the odds-makers who had labeled him a long extremely proud. shot. f f But Rudy beat the odds, and in doing so he has joined the ranks of other great skaters YOUNG MEN ATTAIN RANK OF TRIBUTE TO THE LATE MRS. from the Bay Area, most notably Peggy Flem- EAGLE SCOUT ISABEL GREENWALD ing, Kristi Yamaguchi, Brian Boitano, and Debi Thomas. HON. JACK REED HON. PETER DEUTSCH OF RHODE ISLAND On and off the ice, Rudy Galindo has dem- OF FLORIDA onstrated the courage and perseverance of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES national champion. Wednesday, January 24, 1996 f Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sa- TRIBUTE TO FAY PATTERSON lute a distinguished group of young men from Mr. DEUTSCH. Mr. Speaker, it is with deep Rhode Island who have attained the rank of regret and great sadness that I announce the HON. SAM FARR Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America. death of Mrs. Isabel Greenwald on January The young men recognized for their note- 23, 1996. I join the members of the Greenwald OF CALIFORNIA family, Isabel's many friends, and the greater IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES worthy achievement include: Dennis L. Arnold, Steven Bailey, John James Joseph Banks, J. south Florida community in mourning her loss. Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Nicholas Betley, Roger Alan Bonin, Brian T. The passing of this dedicated individual brings Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Breguet, Benjamin T. Brillat, Jeremy S. Brown, to a close a life committed to serving others. honor the memory and exceptional life of Mr. James Adrian Butler, Benjamin Caito, Frank I rise in order to share with my colleagues Fay Patterson, a dear friend, active member in Caliri, Christopher J. Cardillo, Christopher J. some information regarding this distinguished the community, and veteran of three wars, Cawley, Joseph A. Chappelle, Kenneth C. individual. who passed away January 8, 1996, at the age Collins, Edward A. Darragh, Frank A. Denette Isabel was born in New York at the turn of of 80. IV, Christopher Joseph DiMase, Daniel J. the century. As an early signal of her commit- Mr. Patterson was born in South Carolina Dorson, Erik Fields, Todd Michael Fisher, Vin- ment and drive to the community, she became on June 15, 1915. He served this Nation in cent A. Fusaro, Michael Alfred Henry, Michael one of the first female members of the New the Army during World War II in both France J. Hogan, Scott E. Hopkins, Vincenzo R. York State Bar Association. As an attorney in and Germany. He was also a veteran of the Iacobucci, Douglas Everett Jameson, Peter Eli New York, she focused on protecting the Korean war and the Vietnam war. He was Jetty, Michael R. Kachanis, Kevin A. rights of the family and preserving social jus- awarded the Bronze Star. Kazlauskas, Kurt J. Kazlauskas, Patrick Keen- tice. From 1944 to 1953, living in Savannah, GA, an, Brian Lafaille, David W. Lowell, Chris- Mr. Speaker, upon moving to south Florida, Mr. Patterson continued to serve the American topher Mark Lundsten, Frederick William Isabel immediately undertook a leadership role people as a police officer. In 1959, he began Lumb, Luke A. Magnus, Anthony Mangiarelli, in her new community. In response to her 37 years of active residency in Seaside where Nicholas Marsella, Andrew Paul McGuirl, Ste- neighborhood's need, she became president he served as provost marshall at Forth Ord ven Barry Mendall Jr., Nathan E. Moreau, Eric of the Sunrise Lakes Phase III Condominium until he retired. He then worked as an airport Oldford, Keith E. Piehler, John H. Potvin, An- Association. For 21 years, her immense dedi- police officer for the Monterey Peninsula Air- drew Qualls, Kent D. Rutter, Kevin cation and hard work paid off and she was port District until 1977. Schwendiman, Mark N. Schwendiman, Craig able to successfully lead one of largest con- He was interested in not only providing for E. Scorpio, Colin M. Segovis, Guy Scott dominium associations in Fort Lauderdale the welfare of the Nation through his service Shaffer, Kevin A. Silva, Jeremy P. Skaling, through the rapidly changing south Florida en- in the Army, but also as an active member of James M.R. Sloan, Stanley Sosnowski, Jason vironment. She became the person everyone the community. During the Christmas season, E. Soules, Russell Wallis, Jonathan went to when they were seeking advice on a Mr. Patterson was especially generous in giv- Watterson, Aaron Michael Wilbur, Robert Allen troubling issue. ing his time to help the needy and promote Wilcox, Mark S. Wong, and Rory W. Wood. Upon her retirement as an attorney, Isabel activities for the young. Not every young American who joins the undertook one of her greatest challenges by Mr. Patterson was an active member of the Boy Scouts earns the prestigious Eagle Scout focusing her insatiable amounts of energy to NAACP, having served as chairman of the Award. In fact, only 2.5 percent of all Boy helping out the neediest in her community. registration committee and as a board mem- Scouts receive this honor. To earn the award, She began an organization of retired attorneys ber of the local NAACP chapter. His participa- a Boy Scout must fulfill requirements in the that provided pro bono legal services to the tion in the American Legion, Kiwanis, Friend- areas of leadership, service, and outdoor community and she lobbied Congress to pass ship Baptist Church, the Monterey County skills. He must earn 21 merit badges, 11 of legislation that would provide affordable hous- Sheriff's Department Advisory Committee and which must be from areas such as citizenship ing for the elderly. This untiring effort just re- the Monterey County Board of Parol was in the community, citizenship in the Nation, cently came to fruition as the Housing for strongly felt and will be sorely missed in his citizenship in the world, safety, environmental Older Persons Act of 1995 was recently en- absence. science, and first aid. acted into law. In all of these endeavors, she While serving as an assemblyman in the As he progresses through the Boy Scout approached her goals with the highest level of California State Legislature, I was privileged to ranks, a Scout must participate in increasingly commitment and dedication. present a resolution honoring Mr. Patterson for more responsible service projects. He must During her lifetime, Isabel Greenwald his dedicated service to the community. In also demonstrate leadership skills by holding earned the respect and admiration of her col- conjunction with the resolution, the Monterey one or more specific youth leadership posi- leagues and others throughout the community. County Board of Supervisors presented a res- tions in his patrol and/or troop. The young She was a social activist whose stature rests olution for faithful service and a certificate for men now earning the rank of Eagle Scout upon a lifetime of commitment to service, so- outstanding volunteer service. The city of Sea- have distinguished themselves in accordance cial justice, equality, and opportunity for all side also honored him with a proclamation for with these criteria. people. Those of us who knew her loved her outstanding service. In 1985, the board of su- Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues deeply. She was a woman of intellect and dig- pervisors recognized his efforts to register to join me in saluting thee Eagle Scouts. In nity, a guiding light of the community, and she thousands of voters. turn, we must duly recognize the Boy Scouts was very special to all who knew her. She will As you can see, Mr. Speaker, Mr. Patterson of America for establishing the Eagle Scout be impossible to replace and we will miss her spent his entire life serving this country and Award and the strenuous criteria its aspirants very much. January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 77 PERSONAL EXPLANATION begin by thanking the chairman and the rank- we pass this bill and have the President sign ing member of the National Security Commit- it into law. HON. MAXINE WATERS tee who worked hard to bridge their dif- ferences and produce a bill that the President f OF CALIFORNIA will sign into law. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would like to point out that I voted against IN PRAISE OF THE PBS AND MR. Wednesday, January 24, 1996 this conference report back in December be- GEORGE COVINGTON Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, due to pressing cause of the objectionable language governing personal business, I was unable to vote on the national missile defense policy and the restric- HON. CHARLES WILSON conference report on S. 1124, the Department tions on the President's constitutional preroga- OF TEXAS tives to make foreign policy. My vote against of Defense Authorization bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Although this conference report did make the initial conference report was the first time Wednesday, January 24, 1996 important changes from the version which was in my congressional career that I cast a ``no'' vetoed by President Clinton, there remain seri- vote on a defense bill, be it authorization or Mr. WILSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ous policy issues such as the proposed re- appropriations. Moreover, the reservations and congratulate a friend and fellow Texan, Mr. strictions of overseas abortion and the lan- the objections to the original conference report George Covington, on his upcoming appear- guage requiring the discharge of HIV-positive by the respected Senator from Georgia, Mr. ance on the Public Television series ``People NUNN, cast serious doubt on the wisdom of personnel, about which I continue to have se- in Motion.'' enacting such restrictive and potentially harm- rious concerns. As such, had I been present, George has spent the past 20 years estab- ful language. I would have voted ``no''. lishing himself as one of this country's most As President Clinton said it last night, ``since vocal advocates for the millions of Americans f the dawn of the nuclear age, there is not a with disabilities. He worked for and has been single Russian missile pointed at the United GILROY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE a member of the President's Committee on States and North Korea has frozen its dan- HONORS MAN OF THE YEAR TOM Employment of People with Disabilities. He gerous nuclear weapons program.'' We have CARR served on the staff of former Speaker Jim accomplished that because both Democratic Wright as the speaker's disability specialist and Republican administrations have worked and for Vice President Dan Quayle, as Special HON. ZOE LOFGREN tirelessly to ratify the START Treaty which sig- Assistant for Disability Policy. With my office, OF CALIFORNIA nificantly reduced the nuclear stockpile be- he designed and implemented the first fully IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tween the former Soviet Union and the United accessible mapping of Capitol Hill and the States. And now we are on the verge of fur- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 monuments. This project, the Tactile Capital, ther reducing weapons of mass destruction by Ms. LOFGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to embracing START II. provided hand-held braille and table-top scale join the Gilroy Chamber of Commerce in hon- We cannot and should not do anything to maps of Washington, DC, that brought our Na- oring Mr. Tom Carr of Gilroy, CA, for his ex- endanger the prospects for ratification of tion's capital into focus for the first time for traordinary volunteer efforts. Mr. Carr has START II. I voted against the conference re- millions of visitors with low or no vision. been named ``Man of the Year'' after also re- port in December precisely because it amount- He is an internationally recognized speaker ceiving ``Volunteer of the Year'' recognition ed to an anticipatory breach of the Anti-Ballis- on universal design, disability rights, and pho- from the city of Gilroy and the ``Elk's Distin- tic Missile Treaty. Further, the language con- tography. That last entry is particularly note- guished Citizenship Award.'' tained in the bill would have had a significant worthy, because George has been legally What is so noteworthy about Mr. Carr is the impact on Russian consideration of the blind since birth and now has only 5 percent pride that he takes in his community and his START II Treaty which will reduce Russian usable vision. His career has spanned the dedication toward keeping his city safe and nuclear weapons by 25 percent. fields of law, journalism, education, govern- beautiful. I am aware that Mr. Carr spends on I am pleased to see that the language re- ment, and disability civil rights. But he is the average several hours each day eradicating garding the deployment of a national missile first to tell you point blank that he does not graffiti from throughout the city. His work defense system was struck from the bill as want the burden of being ``inspirational'' to sends a signal, loud and clear, that we will not well as the language restricting the President's able-bodied peopleÐand add that this is the allow taggers to take over our neighborhoods. ability to utilize U.S. troops for peacekeeping wish of most people with disabilities. That is important, because fighting graffiti is a missions. It is clear by now that for all of the It is for this reason that George's appear- vital step toward keeping our streets safe. dire predictions and the harsh rhetoric aimed ance is so very appropriate and important to Likewise, Mr. Carr has been a staunch sup- at the President's proposal to send troops to a series like ``People in Motion.'' He has spent porter of our local police department by help- enforce the peace in Bosnia, the President's most of his life fighting negative images, ing to raise funds for special projects that en- plan has largely been a success thus far. We myths, and stereotypes about people with dis- able the department to better serve the public. have stopped the bloodshed and have ush- abilities. Mr. Speaker, on February 2, 1996, at the ered in new hope for the future of all Serbs, Last year PBS broadcast the first install- Gilroy Chamber of Commerce's Annual Meet- Muslims, and Croatians. ments of this unique series. In April, PBS sta- ing and Awards Dinner, Mr. Carr will formally While I applaud the compromise that was tions around the country will air three new epi- receive his award. At this time, I would like to made with respect to this conference report, I sodes of ``People in Motion.'' Like the premier invite my colleagues in the U.S. House of am dismayed that the conference committee episodes, these seek to break through the Representatives to join me in saluting this fine neglected to delete the abortion language and standard media representation of people with community volunteer. the language that discharges those HIV-posi- disabilities, and will help change forever the f tive service members. way most of us see those with a disability. I think it is important for the Congress to With a census estimate of 49 million Ameri- DOD AUTHORIZATION take note that this was the first time in dec- cans falling into this constituency, I suggest CONFERENCE REPORT ades, a defense appropriations bill was en- that it is important for us to learn more about acted without an authorization bill being en- these fellow citizens. HON. VIC FAZIO acted first. I want to commend PBS for its commitment OF CALIFORNIA I support the compromise version of the to ``People in Motion'' as well as recognize the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES conference report knowing that this bill author- important contribution of local public television izes more money than I would personally pre- stations planning to air this series. I urge you Wednesday, January 24, 1996 fer. But given the realities of our current mis- to watch this outstanding series, so that we Mr. FAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise reluctantly in sion in Bosnia, the need to maintain military may all applaud the work of people like support of the fiscal year 1996 Defense au- readiness and move forward with defense George Covington and the foresight of PBS thorization conference report. I would like to conversion efforts, I believe it is important that programming. E 78 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 ROGER ERICKSON’S DEPARTURE Erickson will continue to participate in ship lasted until 1992, when Boone cut back FROM THE WCCO GOOD MORNING prerecorded ‘‘Good Morning’’ features, such his hours. They reigned supreme in the SHOW as the ‘‘Minnesota Hospital’’ spoofs. He’ll mornings for almost three decades, chal- still do personalized plugs for certain adver- lenged only by the Knapp and Donuts team tisers and work on Saturdays with Charlie on KSTP–FM in the ’80s and finally edged HON. BRUCE F. VENTO Boone. But he’s handing over the helm of the out in, the ’90s by Tom Barnard’s morning OF MINNESOTA weekday show to Dave Lee, who has been crew on KORS–FM. The ‘‘Good Morning IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES part of it for the past four years. Show’’ remains one of WCCO’s strengths. Erickson dropped out of Monday mornings Wednesday, January 24, 1996 I’ll still be around the station four or five days a week,’’ Erickson said Wednesday. ‘‘I last fall, a move designed to lighten his Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, today I want to may even do some live stuff occasionally. workload and give heir apparent Lee an op- pay tribute to Roger Erickson, one of Min- ‘‘I won’t be doing school closings, my one portunity to flex some different muscles. claim to fame,’’ he added. ‘‘I feel very comfortable leaving now,’’ nesota's special radio personalities, as he Erickson said. ‘‘It’s in good hands.’’ steps down from hosting WCCO Radio's Good Erickson said he had been talking with general manager Jim Gustafson for some f Morning Show. Although Roger Erickson is not time about cutting back. ‘‘Roger actually retiring, as of February 1, 1996, after 35 years wanted to make this change sooner, but he ENDING COLA INEQUITY on the WCCO Station Good Morning Show, graciously agreed to wait until now,’’ Gus- he will hand over control of the program to his tafson said. HON. SAM FARR new on-air partner, Dave Lee. Erickson lists his age at 47, but that’s in OF CALIFORNIA Just a few years ago, Charlie Boone, a Jack Benny years. He’s actually closer to 67, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and he concedes that his wife, Margaret, has long-time cohost, stepped out of this special Wednesday, January 24, 1996 Good Morning program and, in a way, been after him for years to make some ad- justments that would allow him to stay up a Erickson's departure marks the end of an era. Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to dis- little later than his usual 7:30 or 8 p.m. cuss an issue of great importance to our Na- I have no doubt, based on the good talent of Erickson said he has never seen ‘‘ER,’’ let Dave Lee and the format, Good Morning will tion's military retirees: COLA equity. alone ‘‘Late Show with David Letterman.’’ The thousands of veterans and military retir- remain a Minnesota early morning tradition. ‘‘I hear there are people who eat dinner as ees in my district have repeatedly asked that But the warm surround sound of Roger late as 6 o’clock,’’ he said. ‘‘Is that true?’’ the inequity in COLA's for military and Federal Erickson's dulcet tone crooning ``Good Morn- ‘‘You really don’t have a life at night,’’ he civilians be endedÐmost recently during a ing'' or school announcements will be missed. continued, more seriously. ‘‘I know I’m not veterans' town hall meeting I held last week. Over the past three and a half decades, the only one. I know there are a whole lot of people doing a variety of jobs who have those This House has been unprecedented in Roger Erickson has become a preeminent kind of hours, so I’m not going to sit here dedicating itself toward ending the problem of voice in Minnesota morning radio. Roger has and complain. I’ve had just a great run. I’ve inequity in military cost of living adjustments relayed the news with insight and compassion loved doing that morning show.’’ for military retirees. Early last year, legislation and entertained us with stories and humorous Erickson, born and raised in Winthrop, was introduced by my colleague, Mr. JIM sketches. His school closing announcements Minn., studied theater at the University of Minnesota. MORAN, to end COLA inequity. The House have become a Minnesota institution: Genera- also included a provision ending the disparity tions of children have listened breathlessly to He gushes about the great early training he got doing radio drama for campus station in COLA's in the budget reconciliation billÐa Roger on cold winter mornings hoping to hear KUOM–AM. provision which, unfortunately, was removed their school called. Roger's warmth, spontane- Erickson left a Stillwater radio station in by the Senate. In response, my Republican ity, and imagination have earned him thou- 1959 to take his first job in Minneapolis, colleague, Mr. BILL YOUNG, introduced a new, sands of loyal listeners. Some conjecture has which wasn’t as one would guess, at the Good fast-track bill to accomplish the same task. I it that in his youth he was a character in a Neighbor of the North—or even on radio. am proud to have cosponsored both Mr. Charlie Brown comic strip. ‘‘I auditioned at WCCO about 2,000 times,’’ Erickson recalled. ‘‘I knew it was where I YOUNG's and Mr. MORAN's bills, and I applaud Roger Erickson's radio shows have been the tenacity with which the House leadership popular not only because he is a gifted broad- wanted to be, but I’m sure that, like most radio stations, they listened to the tape and has pursued this important matter. caster, but because he truly understands Min- then they put it aside. So I never got a call. A provision to end the COLA inequity prob- nesota and the culture of subtle Scandinavian And then the Bozo opportunity came up.’’ lem was included in the conference report of humor. Roger was raised on a farm in Win- The Bozo opportunity? the Department of Defense authorization bill, throp and studied speech and theater at the Erickson said the original Bozo the Clown, which the House approved today. While I University of Minnesota. He was determined to Chicago broadcaster Larry Harmon, syn- strongly supported the provision, I could not work for WCCO Radio and, in 1959, took a dicated his show’s format to TV stations support the entire bill, a bill which mandated a around the country, which had only to hire a job as Bozo the Clown on WCCO-TV in Min- $7 million increase in defense spending over neapolis to get his foot in the door at the sta- live clown to talk to kids and introduce the provided cartoons. the President's original budget. tion. Within 2 months he was offered a WCCO ‘‘I thought, ‘This is the opportunity I’m This spending increase comes at a time Radio job, and he has continued there ever looking for. I’m going to go into [radio] when other Federal programsÐespecially pro- since, enthralling local audiences with spoofs through the back door. I’m going to go in grams serving veteransÐare suffering from like ``Minnesota Hospital,'' ``Charlie's Cafe Me- through television.’’’ serious budget cuts. For example, last year's diocre,'' ``Air Lutefiska,'' and, most recently, Erickson auditioned to be Bozo at WCCO– Veterans Affairs budget, which provides for fishing stories from two characters, Gill and TV, Channel 4, and got the job. Two months medical care for millions of veterans and mili- Finn. later, the radio station offered him a job as tary retirees and the construction and improve- WCCO Radio prides itself on its Good well. After a couple of years of night work, ment of VA medical facilities, was cut by near- Neighbor approach to broadcasting and Roger WCCO teamed Erickson with Maynard ly $1 billion from 1994. At the very least, we Erickson exemplifies the very best of the Good Speece (‘‘a great storyteller who regularly cannot speak about mutual sacrifice in ending Neighbor tradition. Although we will miss hear- challenged the parameters of Minnesota the deficit at the same time that we actually in- ing Roger's voice every day on the Good taste’’) on the 5 to 7 a.m. shift and with crease spending in defense. Morning Show, we are pleased he is continu- Charlie Boone in the afternoons. I will continue to support the House's legis- ing his work at WCCO in other capacities and ‘‘I would run over [to Channel 4] between 7 lative efforts to remove the COLA inequity wish him the very best in all his endeavors. and 9 and put on the [Bozo] makeup and the once and for all. Our Nation's military retirees costume and do some live spots for maybe [From the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Jan. 4, deserve no less. Hostess Twinkies, take the makeup off, run 1996] back,’’ Erickson said, ‘‘Charlie and I would f NO MORE SCHOOL CLOSINGS FOR ERICKSON AS start working on our afternoon show, work OUR 2 CENTS’ WORTH HE LEAVES COHOST ROLE AT WCCO up to 1 o’clock, go on the air 1 to 3. About (By Noel Holston) 3:30, I go back over to television, prepare the Shouldn’t there be an honorary school Bozo show, which went from 4:30 to 5. And at HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. closing or something? least once or twice a week, I’d visit a store OF MICHIGAN WCCO Radio’s Roger Erickson says he has as Bozo the Clown, with about a thousand IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES had enough of the early-to-bed, early-to-rise kids lined up. And I wouldn’t have had it any Wednesday, January 24, 1996 lifestyle that’s been his for almost 35 years. other way. It was fantastic.’’ He plans to give up his cohost role on ’CCO’s Boone and Erickson eventually became the Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, yesterday ‘‘Good Morning Show’’ on Feb. 1. morning team, and their weekday partner- marked the first day workplace and civil rights January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 79 laws have been applied to this body. Now laws, members of Congress should be man (or proved even though the filing rate for civil Congress is required to play by the same woman) enough to live up to that require- cases increased dramatically. rules as everyone else. ment. Before Tom DeLay votes for trimming On December 18, 1990, Judge Blake was But there is still at least one special excep- Medicare, he should whittle down his own elected as president judge. During his term of Government-financed health insurance. If he tion the Congressional Accountability Act did expects Federal workers to show up for free, office as president judge, the criminal section not eliminate: Congress gets paid during Fed- so should he. of the trial division of the Court of Common eral shutdowns while other Federal employees Until then, he can forget our helping to Pleas was finally relocated to the newly com- do not. pay his salary. Come April 15, our joint tax pleted Criminal Justice Center. This was a We can clear up this matter by passing H.R. return will be 2 cents short. That ought to long-term project which was conceived, and 2658, a bill I introduced which would suspend send a message: keeping Congress in line is a nurtured due primarily to the efforts of Judge Member's salaries during Federal shutdowns hard job, but somebody has to do it. Blake. and furloughs. It is only fair that Congress be f Judge Blake's accomplishments, as a dedi- treated like every other Federal employee. If COMMENDATION FOR THE cated officer in the Army and a distinguished we are serious about playing by the same HONORABLE EDWARD J. BLAKE judge in the courtroom, has earned him re- rules that govern everyone else, we need to spect and praise from his peers. I join his fam- pass this now. ily and friends in wishing him an enjoyable re- On January 3, 1996, Carol Ann Rinzler and HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI tirement. Perry Luntz wrote an excellent and eloquent OF PENNSYLVANIA f article for the New York Times which accu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HONORING THE 85TH BIRTHDAY OF rately describes this problem. I have enclosed Wednesday, January 24, 1996 it below so all of my colleagues can better un- WILLARD MUNGER derstand the magnitude of this issue: Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to [From the New York Times, Jan. 3, 1996] pay tribute to the Honorable Edward J. Blake, HON. BRUCE F. VENTO who is retiring from the Court of Common OUR 2 CENTS’ WORTH OF MINNESOTA Pleas on January 31, 1996. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (By Carol Ann Rinzler and Perry Luntz) Judge Blake was born in Philadelphia on Almost exactly a year ago, Congress passed May 18, 1926, to Philip and Agnes Blake, and Wednesday, January 24, 1996 the Congressional Accountability Act, a much ballyhooed measure that requires the he was graduated from Saint Joseph's Pre- Mr. VENTO. Mr. Speaker, today I want to House and Senate to abide by the workplace paratory High School in June 1944. From Au- honor Minnesota State Representative, Willard and civil rights laws they enact for the rest gust 1944, to January 1946, he attended the Munger, who is 85 years young and marking of us. Alas, like so many things in life, this Pennsylvania Maritime Academy, and was his 40th year as a member of the Minnesota long-overdue legislation turns out to be less thereafter commissioned as an Ensign in the Legislature. Willard is a Minnesota originalÐa than meets the eye. U.S. Naval Reserve. In September 1946, Minnesota natural resourceÐwhose work hon- In an effort to minimize the effects of the Judge Blake entered the prestigious Saint Jo- ors his family, the State of Minnesota, and our Government shutdown on their constituents, seph's College and earned a bachelor of Republicans in the House proposed last week Nation. that furloughed Federal employees go back science degree upon his graduation in May Willard Munger represents the best of the to work without being paid, surely a new 1950. Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party's tradition of idea in free-market, conservative economics. Following his graduation, Judge Blake vol- service to the State of Minnesota. He is cur- Afterward, someone asked Representative unteered for active military service during the rently tied with former Representative Day as Tom DeLay of Texas, the House majority Korean war. As a damage control officer on the longest-serving member of the House and whip, whether he would consider giving up the U.S.S. Sutherland, he participated in the he has no intention of retiring now. The his own salary during the crisis. No way, said Inchon invasion in September 1950. Judge Munger vision and tenacity have shaped our Mr. DeLay, explaining that, like every other Blake was honorably discharged from active member of Congress, he isn’t a Federal em- State and generations of lawmakers. I'm proud ployee—he is a ‘‘constitutional officer.’’ duty in 1951, but he remained a member of of the 6 years I served in the Minnesota Well, we’ve reread our copy of the Con- the Reserve fleet and eventually attained the House of Representatives with Willard stitution, and frankly the distinction seems high rank of lieutenant commander before his Munger. Willard Munger, as a sage and chair- a bit arcane to us. discharge from the reserves in 1972. man, introduced me to the task and role of en- True, members of Congress are specifically Judge Blake's legal career was just as dis- vironmental lawmaker. What a teacher and mentioned in the Constitution, Article I, tinguished as his military achievements. Judge what a friend Willard Munger was to me and Section 6 says that ‘‘Senators and Rep- Blake attended the University of Pennsylvania past, present, and future generations of law- resentatives shall receive a compensation for their services, to be ascertained by law and Law School where he was to become class makers. paid out of the Treasury of the United president. After graduating with honors, Judge Willard Munger reminds us again and again States.’’ Cabinet members and Federal Blake was appointed chief law clerk to the of our stewardship responsibilities. He estab- judges also get a mention, later on, but other Court of Common Pleas No. 2, a position he lished a pragmatic proactive progressive pub- workers—curators at the Smithsonian, say— held until 1962. From 1962 until 1964, he lic service tradition and standard of public in- do not. served as chief deputy court administrator of terest decisions that are sustained by sound But every Federal paycheck originates in the court, and court administrator from 1964 scienceÐboth political and natural science. an appropriation requiring money from the until 1974. Willard first was the conscience speaking out Treasury, whose funds come, in large part, from income taxes. That should give every- In 1966, during his tenure as court adminis- courageously against powerful interests and fi- one of us the inalienable right to put in our trator, the Court of Common Pleas entered the nally a fiery new chairman. Today his advo- 2 cents. Or to take it out. electronic age with the implementation of a cacy remains constant. He is not complacent, Members of the House and Senate earn a computer system. As a direct consequence of but is rightfully viewed as mainstream by the base salary of $133,600 a year (those in leader- his efforts, the court's ability to manage its careful work on law and policy that he has ship positions get more.) And don’t forget caseload substantially improved, and the re- written and helped enact and will continue to the generous benefit package: life insurance, sults were published in Computer Streamlines advance. health insurance, per diem travel and a nifty Caseload at Philadelphia Common Pleas Willard was one of the first people to raise pension. Mr. DeLay’s base salary alone costs each of America’s more than 115 million in- Court, which Judge Blake coauthored. questions about the use of pesticides, PCBs, dividual taxpayers 1.2 cents a year. Gov. Milton J. Schapp appointed Judge and mercury. He began addressing issues like As conscientious citizens, we have always Blake to the bench of the Common Pleas in recycling, energy conservation, nuclear power, paid our taxes, regardless of our political 1971, and he was elected in full term on No- wetlands, soil erosion, environmentally safe gripes. Even though one of us was tear- vember 6, 1973. In 1983 and 1993, Judge mining practices, and hazardous waste long gassed in 1971 by an overzealous guard at the Blake was retained by the voters of Penn- before these policy matters became politically Nixon White House, protecting it from sylvania for succeeding terms in office. popular. throngs of balding, middle-aged Vietnam The Pennsylvania Supreme Court appointed Willard Munger's environmental vision has War protesters and their children, the Inter- nal Revenue Service got paid the following Judge Blake as administrative judge of the helped make Minnesota a natural leader in the year anyway. trial division of the Court of Common Pleas of areas of natural resource conservation and This time, however, we plan to draw a line Philadelphia County on April 11, 1986, and protection. Among his achievements are the in the sand. Having voted to obey its own during his tenure, the disposition of cases im- enactment of the Minnesota Environmental E 80 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 Policy Act, the Resource Recovery Act, the of the cold war has forced all nations to A more realistic policy toward Russia would Critical Areas Act, the Power Plant Siting Act, rethink their security arrangements. Both of involve several things: First, we must stop the the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, the Waste these historic developments are leading the mindless policy of giving foreign aid to Russia, Management Act, Reinvest in Minnesota, the United States and India to seek greater co- especially its government. At this very mo- Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Act, and operation and partnership on many fronts. ment, the Clinton administration and the IMF the 1991 Wetlands Conservation Act. I was Many Members of this body were greatly im- are preparing a $9 billion infusion into the very privileged to work on some of these very pressed by the Prime Minister's address to Russian treasury. In addition to fostering com- measures in Gov. Wendell Anderson's ``Min- this Chamber in 1994 in which he addressed placency among economic policymakers in nesota Golden Years,'' 1971±1976. Willard many of these same points. The appointment Russia, our aid, especially multilateral loans was also instrumental in establishing the of a statesman with the stature and experi- and Nunn-Lugar, has been subsidizing the Western Lake Superior Sanitary District in the ence of S.S. RayÐwith his years of service as dangerous activities listed above. 1960's, which provided wastewater treatment an attorney, Member of Parliament, Cabinet Second, we should give immediate and con- along the St. Louis River and ended a major Minister, and top posts at the state level- crete assurances to qualifying countries in source of pollution in Lake Superior. shows the degree of importance that the Gov- central Europe that they will become full mem- The tireless efforts of Willard Munger on ernment of India attaches to its relations with bers of NATO in the nearest possible future. natural resource policy over the past 40 years the United States. With Primakov as Foreign Minister, there can have rightfully earned him the title ``the envi- Mr. Speaker, we will also miss the Ambas- be no doubt that Russia will attempt at least ronmental conscience of the Minnesota Legis- sador's extraordinary wife, Mrs. Maya Ray. to ``Finlandize'' the former Warsaw Pact coun- lature.'' I was pleased to participate in a joint Prior to their service in Washington, both Mr. tries. It is silly to oppose NATO expansion with Minnesota House of Representatives and Sen- and Mrs. Ray enjoyed distinguished legal ca- talk of drawing lines in Europe. There already ate program organized by former Minnesota reers as barristers, as well as Members of is a line, and because of it, stability has been Gov. Elmer L. Anderson, January 18, 1996. It Parliament. Mrs. Ray's contributions to her fostered in those countries west of it. Quite is fitting that Minnesota has declared January husband's work in Washington will indeed be frankly, the farther east that line is, the better. 18 ``Willard Munger Day.'' He has made and remembered with fondness and appreciation. Furthermore, the virtual military reabsorption continues to make a difference. On behalf of In my capacity as cochairman of the biparti- of Belarus by Russia has resulted in the sta- today's and tomorrow's generations I thank san Congressional Caucus on India and In- tioning of Russian border troops on the Polish Willard for standing up for what is right and dian-Americans, I look forward to working with border. They have already moved the lineÐto wish him the best in the coming years. Ambassador Ray's successor during this pe- the west. f riod of strengthened partnership between our Third, it is high time we start to resist Rus- two great nations, building on Ambassador sian policy in the near abroad and the Third TRIBUTE TO AMBASSADOR S.S. Ray's excellent work. World. For over 2 years, Russia has been me- RAY OF INDIA In closing, Mr. Speaker, I want to express thodically sapping the sovereignty of its neigh- my good wishes and those of my colleagues bors, and is clearly moving toward reestablish- HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. to Siddhartha and Maya Ray as they enter the ing some sort of Russian-dominated union. OF NEW JERSEY next phase of their careers back home in Using classic Soviet-style divide and rule tac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES India. Their many friends in the Congress and tics, Russia has helped topple the democratic Wednesday, January 24, 1996 throughout our Nation hope they will return to government of Azerbaijan, brought Georgia to visit frequently. heel, and pushed Armenia to allow Russian Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, it is with great f bases on its soil. Russia continues its illegal pleasure that I rise to pay tribute to a superb occupation of Moldova, routinely violates Lith- diplomat who has done a great deal to im- AMERICA NEEDS A NEW RUSSIAN uanian territory, and has threatened annex- prove relations between the world's two larg- POLICY ation of the Baltic States. This uncivilized be- est democracies, the United States and India. havior is not only outrageous, it is potentially Ambassador Siddhartha Shankar Ray, India's HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON highly destabilizing to Europe. The same can envoy to the United States since 1992, will be OF NEW YORK be said about Russia's renewed affinity for leaving Washington on February 20 and re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES some of the world's worst rogue regimes, such turning to domestic politics in his country. Wednesday, January 24, 1996 as Iran, Cuba, Syria, and Iraq. We must make While many of our colleagues are sad to see it plain to the Russians that their membership Ambassador Ray finish his tour in Washing- Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, the depar- in Western organizations is directly linked to ton, we all gratefully acknowledge his many tures of Andrei Kozyrev, Anatoly Chubais, and their international behavior. Right now, they contributions to the improved climate in Indo- Sergei Filatov from the Yeltsin administration don't make the grade. U.S. relations. and the appointment of a Brezhnev-era hard- Fourth, we must extricate ourselves from Ambassador Ray's appointment to Washing- liner to be foreign minister should be the final our slavish devotion to arms control. To the ton with the status of a Federal Cabinet Min- wake-up call for the Clinton administration. Clinton administration, what this means is that ister is indicative of the great confidence his These reformers have been all but power- any agreement is a good agreement, Russian Government has in his abilities. That con- less for a long time, but their presence has al- violations of existing agreements are to be fidence was well-placed. During Ambassador lowed the administration to claim that Russia hushed up, and protecting American citizens Ray's years in Washington, he was tireless in is on the right track and that any criticism of from ballistic missiles is bad. Thus, recent and his promotion of India, not only as the world's Russian policy would embolden the hard-lin- clear Russian violations of the Biological largest secular democratic nation, but as a ers. We see now that the hard-liners were Weapons Convention, CFE and START I and major emerging market for United States emboldened long ago and are now in com- many others, have been excused. The admin- consumer products and business investment. plete control. istration's only response has been a rash drive The last 4 years have been trying times in For over 2 years, Russia has been engaged to ratify the flawed START II and a stubborn South Asia. Sharing a long border with China in a myriad of activities that range from the insistence on unilateral adherence to the ridic- and facing an insurgency in Kashmir sup- legal to the illegal to the morally repugnant, ulous ABM treaty, from which we can walk ported by outside forces, India has had its but all of which are contrary to United States away legally anytime. share of challenges. Throughout these years, national interests. These include Chechnya, Mr. Speaker, the key issue is not whether my colleagues and I could always rely on Am- nuclear dealings with Iran and Cuba, intimida- Russia has 3,500 or 10,000 nuclear warheads. bassador Ray to articulate India's concerns tion and subversion of nearly every former So- What is in our interest and what will ensure with eloquence and precision. viet State, violations of numerous arms-control the security of our European friends is a Rus- But, Mr. Speaker, these past 4 years have agreements, and strategic nuclear moderniza- sia that behaves in civilized fashion inter- also been extremely exiciting times. India, tion, among many others. nationally. So far, not a thing the Clinton ad- under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. All of this has been met by the Clinton ad- ministration has done has goaded Russia in Narosimha Rao, has embarked upon a historic ministration with silence, arms control conces- this direction. Indeed, the administration has economic reform policy that has opened up sions, and a steady flow of U.S. taxpayer dol- tolerated and even condoned, as in Chechnya, unprecedented opportunities for United States lars. In other words, appeasement. True to its uncivilized and dangerous Russian behavior. companies, large and small, as well as for In- unvarnished record in history, appeasement The past 3 years of behaving as though we dian entrepreneurs. At the same time, the end has failed again. It is time for a new approach. feel guilty that we won the cold war have January 24, 1996 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E 81 yielded us a Russia that thinks and acts much the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Is- like the old Soviet Union. Unfortunately, we Islands. lands, Mr. Juan N. Babauta, and his staff. I can have little hope that the Clinton adminis- The Commonwealth of the Northern Mari- also commend the unity of purpose in the tration will meet this challenge with a reorien- ana Islands became the newest territory of the leadership of the Northern Marianas ex- tation of its Russia policy because this would United States and an American common- pressed by Senate Joint Resolution No. 9±6 of be to admit that Ronald Reagan got it right on wealth in 1976. This commonwealth is com- the Ninth Northern Marianas Commonwealth the cold war. After all, Strobe Talbott wrote in prised of the northern islands in the Mariana Legislature, the Majors of Saipan, Tinian, 1990 that the cold war doves were right all Island chain, the principal islands being Rota, and the Northern Islands, and the Mu- along, and he has been trying to prove this bi- Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Guam is also a part nicipal Councils of Saipan, Tinian, and Rota in zarre conclusion ever since. of the Mariana Island chain, and it is fitting the adoption of resolutions requesting the Some of these naive policies can be over- that the people of Guam have the honor today United States Congress to grant Delegate sta- turned by us in Congress, Mr. Speaker, and I to share in the introduction of this bill for our tus to the Resident Representative to the Unit- am hopeful we will. For instance, we can cut Pacific neighbors, and for our brothers and ed States. I further commend the leadership of off aid, and I would urge support for my legis- sisters of Chamorro heritage in the Northern the Honorable Diego T. Benavente, Speaker lation, H.R. 519, that would do exactly that. Marianas who share Guam's indigenous iden- of the House of Representatives and the Hon- We can back-burner START II, and I would tity. orable Jesus R. Sablan, President of the Sen- urge the Senate to do that. And we can force It is important that the Northern Marianas be ate of the 10th Commonwealth Legislature, as the President to withdraw from the ABM Trea- accorded representation in Congress, not just well as the Honorable Crispin I. Deleon Guer- ty, and I would urge everyone to cosponsor for fair and just representation of an American rero, in their support of this bill. I hope that the our colleague MARTIN HOKE's excellent bill, community whose interests are affected by the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Sen- H.R. 2483, which would do exactly that. actions of Congress, but more importantly for ate will act on this legislation in this session, The rest, alas, will have to wait for January what the people of Northern Marianas can and I urge my colleagues to cosponsor the 1997, when, hopefully, we will have a more contribute to the Nation through their Dele- Northern Marianas Delegate Act. clear-eyed team in the White House. gate. f f The American relationship with the Northern Marianas began just over 50 years ago when TRIBUTE TO A.G. GASTON RESTORE COLA EQUITY FOR American forces fought on the beaches of MILITARY RETIREES Saipan and Tinian, and at great human cost HON. EARL F. HILLIARD expelled a colonial power that had acquired OF ALABAMA HON. LINDA SMITH these islands as part of a Pacific empire. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF WASHINGTON Americans, in the years to come, established Wednesday, January 24, 1996 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the seeds of democracy that have resulted in Mr. HILLIARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in this new American commonwealth. This com- Wednesday, January 24, 1996 tribute of Dr. A.G. Gaston, a leader among monwealth, whose roots to America are traced men, who recently died in Birmingham at the Mrs. SMITH of Washington. Mr. Speaker, to a violent military encounter in World War II, age of 103. today the House of Representatives passed is the first American soil acquired by conquest Dr. Gaston was a pioneer, who developed legislation that is of utmost importance to the in this century. That the people of the North- businesses in Alabama in an age when blacks veterans who have honorably served our ern Marianas have freely chosen to become a simply did not do such things. Dr. Gaston was country. I'm speaking of the fiscal year 1996 part of the American family is a great credit to a pioneer in the area of building a business Defense authorization bill that restores COLA the United States; that they do not enjoy full empire which propelled him to become Ala- equity between military and civilian retirees. participation in the political process as citizens bama's first black millionaire. Historically, Congress treated Federal civil- should be a matter of great concern to all of Dr. Gaston's life reads much like a literary ian and military pensioners the same under us. rags-to-riches story. He was born on July 4, the law. However, the Omnibus Budget Rec- Today the American citizens who live in the 1892, in Demopolis, AL, the grandson of onciliation Act of 1993 contained a provision Northern Marianas contribute to the Nation slaves. Early in his life he moved to Bir- delaying Federal civilian retirees' COLAs until and participate in the life of our Nation in all mingham and began working a variety of jobs April for fiscal years 1994±96. In contrast, mili- the same ways that every other American citi- before serving in the U.S. Army during World tary retirees were delayed until April of 1994 zen does in his own community. They pay War I. and until October for fiscal year 1995±98. I taxes, serve in the military and work hard for When the war was over, Dr. Gaston and his found this to be a flawed policy. Inflation does the progress of their communities. They are mother got the idea of starting their own busi- not discriminate and neither should the U.S. part of the fabric of our great Nation. ness by preparing box lunches, and the rest is Congress. Participation in this American democracy is history. The bill we approved today restores COLA not based on a particular citizen's tax contribu- From a meager beginning, Dr. Gaston even- equity for military and civilian retirees. While tion to the Treasury and it is not based on a tually started a funeral business, from the fu- the House approved this measure on Decem- preordained size of a community. It is based neral business emerged the Booker T. Wash- ber 15, it was vetoed by the President. We on a community's commitment to our demo- ington Insurance Business in 1923, and from should not play politics with COLA's. A system cratic form of government and our Nation. Our the insurance company came nine corpora- which puts COLA's on different schedules for American citizenship has as its foundation a tions with combined assets of more than $35 different groups is bad public policy. It is also promise of fair and equal treatment by our million. Among Dr. Gaston's other corporate a disservice to dedicated Americans who Government and that promise extends to Con- ventures were: Vulcan Realty & Investment served this country, often in harm's way. gress where fair and equal treatment demands Corp.; Citizen's Federal Savings & Loan; Zion I urge the President to quickly sign this leg- that the Northern Marianas be represented by Memorial Cemetery; Smith & Gaston Funeral islation. The veterans in Washington State de- a Delegate. Homes; Wenn & Wagg Radio Stations; A.G. serve nothing less. The bill that I have introduced today mirrors Gaston Senior Citizens Home; Booker T. f the legislation which granted Guam and the Washington Business College, and A.G. Gas- United States Virgin Islands representation in ton Motel & LoungeÐnow A.G. Gaston Gar- NORTHERN MARIANAS DELEGATE 1972 and the legislation which granted Amer- dens. ACT ican Samoa representation in 1980. The Dr. Gaston's interests were not limited to Northern Marianas will join the ranks of Dele- just his business ventures. Dr. Gaston is also HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD gates representing these islands, Puerto Rico, well known as a trailblazer in the area of civil OF GUAM and the District of Columbia, and the Northern rights and equal justice for all men and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Marianas will add its voice to those who rep- women. resent American citizens who do not reside in When Dr. King was in Birmingham, he Wednesday, January 24, 1996 the 50 states, but who do reside in a diverse stayed at the A.G. Gaston Hotel and when Dr. Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I group of American communities on American King was arrested and put in jail for marching have introduced the Northern Marianas Dele- soil. for equality by Police Commissioner Bull gate Act, to provide for a nonvoting Delegate In introducing this bill today I commend the Conner, it was Dr. Gaston who bailed him out, to the House of Representatives to represent work of the Resident Representative of the so he could continue his fight for freedom. E 82 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 24, 1996 However, his kindnesses to Dr. King were created the A.G. Gaston Boys & Girls Club to America needs more men and women like not accomplished without personal cost, his help give our youth direction and purpose. Dr. A.G. Gaston. He will be missed by all of home was firebombed and his hotel was He recognized, earlier than most, that our us who share his love of youth, his zest for burned, yet still he continued, for A.G. Gaston youth are the key to either the success or fail- life, and his deep concern for his fellow man. never was a quitter. He was a visionary, a pio- ure of our Nation. Unlike most people, who neer, and a role model for our youth. merely ``amen'' an idea, Dr. Gaston put his Dr. Gaston will be sorely missed. Dr. Gaston had a deep and abiding love for own money into the Boys and Girls Clubs, as the future of our community, our youth. He well as numerous universities and colleges.