E896 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 6, 2000 tragic flaws which facilitated this catas- the survivors and the righteous gentiles, in- journey, but it has been a triumphant one. trophe and moved to purify themselves. More spire us to a new human solidarity that will Now, more than ever, as Israel strives to build and more Christians worldwide have studied enable all peoples to live in freedom and a stable and peaceful region, it is vital that we the lessons, confessed the sins and deter- peace? mined to correct the teachings. Thereby The memory of the victims and the voices unite behind its efforts. Christianity chose life and love again and re- of the survivors, the actions of the righteous This critical step must be followed by equal asserted its own vitality as a gospel of love and the rescuers call out to us: Choose life efforts by Israel's neighbors. It is vital that all bringing healing to the world. that you and your children may live. foreign forces withdraw from Lebanese terri- This process led the United States Govern- tory, that all acts of terrorism against the peo- f ment to establish a United States Holocaust ple of Israel cease, and that southern Lebanon Memorial Museum on the national mall, and POPE JOHN PAUL II CONGRES- be given a real chance of rebuilding and re- to establish Days of Remembrance in the integrating. Southern Lebanon must never be- very week of Yom Hashoah when the sur- SIONAL GOLD MEDAL ACT vivors and the victims’ families devote their come the home base for attacks against Israel days to remembering. Millions of Ameri- SPEECH OF again. cans—the vast majority not Jewish, not Congratulations again to Israel for taking Poles or Gypsies or gays or any of the Nazis’ HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ this brave step and for continuing to stand as victims whose story is told in the Museum— OF TEXAS an example of courage, vigilance, and dedica- come there to confront the painful truth. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion to peace. Through this encounter, they learn how de- Tuesday, May 23, 2000 f mocracies fail, when governments turn indif- ferent, and by what process bureaucracy, Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise in TRIBUTE TO THE HONORABLE technology, and obedience were turned into support of H.R. 3544 which would award the AMOS C. SAUNDERS servants of death. Inwardly they pledge to Congressional Gold Medal to Pope John Paul work that this democracy shall not fail; that II. As he celebrates his 80th birthday this HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. never again will this people stand by indif- Thursday, May 25, the spiritual leader of more ferently as millions of others are degraded or OF NEW JERSEY than one billion Catholics around the world destroyed. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Each of these steps represents the choice of and millions of Catholics in the United States life. deserves our nation's highest Congressional Tuesday, June 6, 2000 Everywhere, people are coming to under- honor. Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to stand that the evil we have witnessed, this In the recent past, we have honored Mother call to your attention the deeds of a man model of death and degradation cannot be ig- Teresa and South African President Nelson nored or even bypassed. Rather there must whom I and countless others consider to epit- be an active response—nothing less than a Mandela. The Pope clearly serves in such omize justice and fairness, the Honorable mighty outburst of freedom, a choice to company as a global figure who continues to Amos C. Saunders of Totowa, New Jersey. universalize human dignity for life. World- make an impact on spiritual and moral leader- Judge Saunders was recognized on Monday, wide, there is a frenzy of attempts to restore ship and the struggle for equal rights and pro- May 15, 2000 at the Brownstone House in the human image of God that was defaced tection for all people. Paterson, New Jersey, because of his many and destroyed. There are urgent efforts to There is no doubt that historians of the fu- years of service and leadership in the court- clear up stereotypes in religion or culture ture will single out Pope John Paul II as one rooms of Passaic County, New Jersey. He that degrade others or may lead to indiffer- of the most influential leaders of his time. He ence to their fate. There is a powerful thrust marked the end of his stellar career when he to develop pluralism in culture, in religion, used all the modern tools in transportation and retired on March 1, 2000. It is only fitting that in political process, in economic power—to communications to personally deliver his mes- Judge Saunders be honored in the annals of prevent any concentration of power that sage of love and compassion to the far this great body for his unwavering efforts in could lead to a future choice of destruction reaches of the globe. He not only made dia- the name of the law. or suppression of others. logue, but also influenced world movements For the past 23 years Judge Amos Saun- Everywhere worldwide, these forces turn to such as the fall of Communism and the begin- ders has become one of the most well re- the study of the Holocaust. Millions seek out ning of the third millennium of Christianity on encounter with its story and people because spected Superior Court Judges in the State of the encounter evokes the forces of love, com- earth. New Jersey. Judge Saunders has presided passion, human responsibility, the forces of We are fortunate to have lived in such over criminal, civil and family courts and was life. Wherever people seek life, they draw changing times and to have had such leaders the judge in Passaic County with the most ju- strength from the bedrock of memory. Ev- as the Pontiff who recognized the ever-chang- dicial experience. Judge Saunders last sat in erywhere, humanity is driven by the goad to ing facets of life around him and took steps to the Chancery Division, in which he served for conscience which is intrinsic in Holocaust utilize necessary tools to effect change for the the last 10 years. In doing his job, Judge education. better. As he travels the world, he leads by Saunders' motto was, ``Use your common Of course the forces of death are not quies- example as a symbol of tolerance, peace and cent. Out of fear of a changing world and the sense, be practical, read all the papers and transformation of culture, intolerance re- fairness not only for Catholics, but for people listen.'' It is by these words that he served as asserts itself. Forms of fundamentalism of different faiths, ethnicity and economic sta- judge, but anyone who knows Judge Saun- which deny others their freedom of religion tus. I commend the House for bringing this ders knows that these words simply under- appear. Anti-Semitism and denial of the legislation to the floor and urge the enactment state his jurisprudential excellence. As a lead- rights of foreigners and other outsiders surge of this bill as expeditiously as possible. er in the judicial community, Judge Saunders' again. Forces of neo-Nazism and terrorism f rulings have often served as both a precedent strengthen. Not surprisingly, such forces often deny the reality of the Holocaust or be- and a resource for other judges. COMMENDING ISRAEL’S REDE- As a judge in the Chancery Division, Judge little its dimensions. PLOYMENT FROM SOUTHERN We are asked. Will there be an imperative Saunders had the opportunity to handle pro- to remember the Holocaust in the 21st cen- LEBANON bate, estate cases and injunctions. Over the tury? The answer is: As long as humanity years, however, Judge Saunders perhaps be- chooses life, then more and more people will SPEECH OF came best known as a nationally respected remember and learn the lessons of the Holo- HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO expert on the legal aspects of the sport of caust. Then governments will more likely in- boxing. He handled many high profile boxing tervene to stop genocide, more likely create OF CONNECTICUT open, pluralist multi cultural societies, more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cases in his court including those of the promi- nent boxing promoters Lou and the late Dan likely deny dictators the claim that no one Wednesday, May 24, 2000 dare interfere in their internal affairs. Duva and Don King. In 1997, the International The true question is not whether humanity Ms. DELAURO. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to Boxing Digest magazine listed Judge Saun- will honor the imperative to remember the vote to commend Israel for its courageous de- ders as number 16 in the list of boxing's 50 Holocaust. The true question and challenge cision to withdraw from southern Lebanon. most influential people. is: will humans rise to greatness in the Israel stands as a reminder of the courage Born in Paterson on March 9, 1934 and choice of life. Can our conscience seared by the fires of and strength of the human spiritÐand what it raised in Paterson and Fair Lawn, New Jer- Auschwitz, become an irresistible political can accomplish. Against all odds and en- sey, Judge Saunders has spent his years in force so nations will not tolerate, nay, will emies, the people of Israel have united to dedicated service to the community. Judge intervene to stop genocide? Can the model of build a strong nation. It has not been an easy Saunders received his Bachelor of Arts degree

VerDate 112000 08:37 Jun 07, 2000 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K06JN8.002 pfrm12 PsN: E06PT1 June 6, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E897 from Hampden-Sydney College in Virginia. district employees in addition to the employ- volunteers, but also the support of individual Upon graduation he enrolled in Columbia Law ees of Contra Costa County. and group donations, corporate and small school in New York where he received his law In 1969, the Contra Costa County Employ- business contributions, foundation grants, degree in 1958. During the first 18 years of his ees Association voted to disafffliate from the community events, and Wish Friends Inc., a career, Judge Saunders worked as a private AFL±CIO and under Henry's leadership non-profit organization that produces events civil attorney from 1959 until 1977. formed Public Employees Union, Local One. and other developmental programs to benefit In 1977, Judge Saunders was appointed to The membership has grown over the years the Foundation. the Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic from fewer than 1,000 members to over I hope that my colleagues will join me in sa- County by then Governor Brendan T. Byrne, 12,000 members. The success of this growth luting the Make-A-Wish Foundation for its ef- and took the bench on December 7, 1978. In is based upon the basic principles instituted in forts and success on the behalf of children addition to his work in the courtroom, Judge the formation of the unionÐthe members have over the past 20 years, and congratulating Saunders has served as a lecturer for the Na- a voice in how their union is run; the union or- Ralph A. Nappi, Jr., President of the Mid-At- tional Judicial College. He is also the founding ganization is founded upon democratic prin- lantic chapter of the Foundation, and the en- president of the Justice Robert L. Clifford ciples; the members have open access to the tire chapter for their tireless work in ensuring American Inn of Court. In addition, Judge General Manager and the staff, and members the fulfillment of each child's wish. Saunders served as Administrative Judge to freely participate through broad representation f the Bi-State Waterfront Commission of New on the union Board of Directors. SALUTE TO COMMANDER AL York Harbor. Mr. Speaker, Henry Clarke has been an in- BERNARD In his retirement Judge Saunders has ex- spiration and mentor to other ``independent'' pressed interest in focusing on a new career, labor organizations throughout the State of his family, his golf game, fishing and travel. In California, and he was instrumental in devel- HON. SONNY CALLAHAN March of 2000 he began work at Carlet, Garri- oping and insuring support for a statewide leg- OF ALABAMA son and Klein, LLP in Clifton, New Jersey as islative council. Henry has earned a reputation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Counsel to the Firm in Mediation and Arbitra- for being a formidable political force and also Tuesday, June 6, 2000 tion. He currently resides in Totowa with his a respected and beloved advocate on behalf Mr. CALLAHAN. Mr. Speaker, I would like to wife Janet, his high school sweetheart. The of his members. ask my colleagues to join me in honoring a couple, who married in 1955, has three chil- Henry Clarke has built Local One on a foun- man of outstanding accomplishment, Com- dren and three grandchildren. dation of honesty and integrity and forged pro- mander Al Bernard. As a Congressman and former mayor of fessional relationships and friendships with Commander Bernard is retiring from the Paterson, New Jersey, Mr. Speaker, I can say elected officials, administrators and members. United States Coast Guard this week, and I that Judge Amos Saunders has one of the fin- His powerful representation of his members would like to call attention to his extraordinary est judicial minds in the State of New Jersey. has always reflected his compassion for work- and meritorious service to his country. Furthermore, one of my sons, David, had the ing men and women as well as his insight into Mr. Speaker, as you know, the Coast Guard honor of serving as Judge Saunders' judicial the needs of the community and the public is an invaluable branch of the United States clerk in 1995 and 1996. I know that Judge served by Local One members. military. The men and women of our Coast Saunders has had a profound effect on his Mr. Speaker, I respectfully request that my Guard keep our waters free of narcotics and life. esteemed colleagues join me in saluting Henry illegal aliens, perform almost all of the search Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- L. Clarke, an example of honesty, integrity, and rescue missions for the United States and leagues, Judge Saunders' family and friends, and outspoken, effective advocacy on behalf provide security and safety in our waterways. the County of Passaic, the State of New Jer- of the working men and women he has so This is just a small sampling of the duties sey and me in recognizing the extraordinary ably represented for nearly 40 years. performed by the Coast Guard. We all owe dedication, commitment and enthusiasm of f them a huge debt of gratitude for the services Judge Amos C. Saunders in his service to the they provide. judiciary and to the people. TRIBUTE TO THE MAKE-A-WISH For 24 years, Commander Bernard has f FOUNDATION ON ITS 20TH ANNI- faithfully performed these and other duties in VERSARY service to our great country. Prior to donning HENRY CLARKE, DISTINGUISHED the Coast Guard uniform, Commander Ber- UNION ORGANIZER AND LEADER HON. BENJAMIN L. CARDIN nard was also a proud U.S. Marine, where he OF MARYLAND served as an infantryman in Southeast Asia. HON. GEORGE MILLER IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES He has spent more than half of his life in serv- OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, June 6, 2000 ice to this nation and today, we are a grateful IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nation for his sacrifice. Mr. CARDIN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay spe- Tuesday, June 6, 2000 From his humble beginnings operating small cial tribute to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, boats as a coxswain to his assignment as liai- Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its son officer to the House of Representatives in Speaker, after more than 38 years of distin- founding. A non-profit organization that has 82 Washington, Commander Bernard has per- guished service to the independent union chapters nationwide, the Foundation is the formed each and every job as a true patriot. movement and to public employees, Henry L. oldest, largest and most-respected wish-grant- He quickly rose through the ranks of the Clarke will be retiring from Public Employees ing organization in the world. Since its found- Coast Guard and in 1979, he was accepted to Union, Local One, and I rise to honor Henry ing, it has fulfilled the wishes of 60,000 chil- Officer Candidate School. After receiving his and to celebrate his lifetime commitment to dren between the ages of 2 and 18 who suffer commission, Al's first assignment was as a se- unionism. from life-threatening illnesses. curity officer at Training Center New York, In the early years of Henry's career, he was The Mid-Atlantic chapter was established in Governors Island. Just a year later, he was hired by the American Federation of Teachers 1983 by concerned Maryland citizens who had promoted to First Lieutenant and deck watch to help organize the teachers in New York heard about how the Foundation began with officer on the USCGC Courageous, in Cape City. Henry was a part of a small team of pro- the granting of a wish of a 7-year-old boy with Canaveral, Florida. He was then chosen to be gressive labor activists who organized the en- leukemia in Arizona. Since then, the Mid-At- executive officer of the USCGC Shearwater in tire teacher work force, the largest single lantic chapter has fulfilled the wishes of more Key West, Florida. In addition, he was made group of teachers in the United States at that than 3,000 children from Maryland, Delaware, the senior controller at the Pacific Area/Twelfth time. He continued to work for the AFT until Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. Now USCG District Rescue Coordination Center. 1962 when he was hired by the Board of Di- one of the four largest chapters based on the From there, Al Bernard's military career sky- rectors of the Contra Costa County Employees number of wishes granted, the Mid-Atlantic rocketed. He received command of his first Association as the General Manager. Under chapter has grown from granting only three ship, the USCGC Nantucket, in Roosevelt Henry's skifful organizing efforts, membership wishes its first year, to more than 300 in the Roads, Puerto Rico. It should be noted that Al in the Association grew from 634 members to fiscal year 1998. is the first American of Puerto Rican descent 2,100 members in 4 years, and the local Deeply committed to granting the wishes of to command his own ship. agencies represented expanded to include each approved child, the Foundation depends Due to his exceptional abilities, Commander school classified employees, city and special on not only the service of more than 13,000 Bernard was relocated to Washington to serve

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