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June 25, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — SENATE S7517 the ‘‘ ‘State of the State We’re Really and the 94th Airlift Wing. While Dob- ENROLLED BILLS SIGNED In’ Bake Sale.’’ And while his criti- bins continued to embrace its role in The message also announced the cisms are direct and his position un- training C–130 crew members and main- Speaker has signed the following en- flinching, Steve has earned the respect taining combat-ready units to deploy rolled bills and joint resolution: of legislators and officials alike. He on short notice, General Kane had to H.R. 884. An act to provide for the use and never compromises his vision and al- ‘‘batten down the hatches’’ in the distribution of the funds awarded to the ways works around-the-clock to mobi- heightened security atmosphere. And Western Shoshone identifiable group under lize support for the protection of in typical fashion, General Kane took Indian Claims Commission Docket Numbers human services. on his force protection mission with 326–A–1, 326–A–3, and 326–K, and for other Steve manages to forever remind us vigor, even relishing in the nickname purposes. all that every citizen deserves respect, ‘‘Bunker Bill,’’ as he erected sandbags H.R. 2751. An act to provide new human and with that recognition of human and barriers at the base. capital flexibilities with respect to the GAO, dignity comes the obligation to assist General Kane began his impressive and for other purposes. H.R. 4103. An act to extend and modify the those in need. He serves as a voice for Air Force career after graduating from trade benefits under the African Growth and the most vulnerable in our society, and the State University of New York at Opportunity Act. the utter importance of his life’s work Binghamton in 1969 with a bachelor’s H.J. Res. 97. Joint resolution approving the cannot be overstated. degree in biology. He entered the Air renewal of import restrictions contained in There is no more noble goal than to Force soon thereafter and obtained his the Burmese Freedom and Democracy Act of serve others. Steve remains a loyal commission through Officers Training 2003. friend to those in need of his help, and School. After serving 5 years on active The enrolled bills and joint resolu- he has never backed down from the duty at Dyess Air Force Base, TX, Gen- tion were signed subsequently by the challenge of defending them. I am hon- eral Kane joined the Reserves at Niag- Acting President pro tempore (Mr. ored by his ceaseless efforts and it is ara Falls International Airport, NY, FRIST). with respect and gratitude that I join and served in the 328th Tactical Airlift The message further announced that in celebrating Steve’s life, work, and Squadron while attending graduate pursuant to section 214(a) of the Help innumerable contributions.∑ school. He completed his graduate America Vote Act of 2002 (42 U.S.C. f work in 1982 and was awarded his Ph.D. 15344), and the order of the House of HONORING BRIGADIER GENERAL in cell and molecular biology. He then December 8, 2003, the Speaker appoints WILLIAM ‘‘BUNKER BILL’’ KANE went on to conduct basic biological re- the following individual on the part of search as a postdoctoral fellow at the the House of Representatives to the ∑ Mr. MILLER. Madam President, Fox Chase Cancer Institute in Philadel- Election Assistance Commission Board today I wish to pay tribute to BG Wil- phia, PA, and the State University of of Advisors for a term of two years: Mr. liam P. Kane, who on July 10, 2004, will New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY. He J.C. Watts, Jr., of Norman, Oklahoma. complete nearly 6 years of command at then joined the Air Reserve technician f Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, program in 1984 at March Air Force GA, and who will move on to command Base, CA. General Kane is a command MEASURES REFERRED at Peterson Air Force Base, CO. pilot with more than 6,500 flying hours. The following bills were read the first When we were young, many of us Looking back over General Kane’s il- and the second times by unanimous were exposed to the phrase ‘‘you can do lustrious career thus far, I am re- consent, and referred as indicated: anything that you set your mind to.’’ minded of a quote by Orison Swett Some of us live out that desire by find- H.R. 4278. An act to amend the Assistive Marden, a famed 19th century thinker. Technology Act of 1998 to support programs ing success as academics, others as sci- Marden stated that: of grants to States to address the assistive entists or politicians. Some of us find the greatest thing a man can do in this technology needs of individuals with disabil- passion in the freedom of flight, while world is to make the most possible out of the ities, and for other purposes; to the Com- some of us thrive in the structure of stuff that has been given to him. This is suc- mittee on Health, Education, Labor, and the military. However, very few of us cess and there is none other. Pensions. are able to test our limits and succeed H.R. 4417. An act to modify certain dead- Officer, pilot, academic, scientist, lines pertaining to machine-readable, tam- in multiple areas. I stand before you to husband, father. I believe that Marden, recognize one such person. per-resistant entry and exit documents; to were he still alive today, would not the Committee on the Judiciary. BG William P. Kane is the current hesitate to proclaim GEN William P. H.R. 4478. An act to provide for an addi- commander of the 94th Airlift Wing at Kane a completely successful man. tional temporary extension of programs Dobbins Air Reserve Base, leading both People spend most of their lives at- under the Small Business Act and the Small the 94th Airlift Wing and Dobbins ARB. tempting to do one thing well. Few and Business Investment Act of 1958 through Although Dobbins is a small base in far between are the people who have July 23, 2004, and for other purposes; to the physical size, it also happens to be the Committee on Small Business and Entrepre- the courage to try and the determina- neurship. largest multiservice Reserve training tion to achieve success at multiple lev- base in the world. Owned by the Air els, as General Kane certainly has. And f Force Reserve, Dobbins supports more he is not finished. MEASURES PLACED ON THE than 10,000 guardsmen and reservists I thank him for his years of service CALENDAR from the Army, Navy, Marines, and Air to the Air Force Reserve and to Geor- The following bill was read the sec- Force. It is home to nearly 50 aircraft gia. I wish him and his family all the ond time, and placed on the calendar: assigned to different flying units and best as he continues with his Air Force boasts more than 7,000 takeoffs and career in Colorado and with all future H.R. 218. An act to amend title 18, United landings each month. This enormous States Code, to exempt qualified current and endeavors. Georgia will miss General former law enforcement officers from State flying mission is what General Kane Kane. He is Georgia at its finest.∑ manages on a daily basis, around, I laws prohibiting the carrying of concealed f handguns. would like to point out, one of the busiest airports in the Nation, MESSAGE FROM THE HOUSE The following bill was read the first and second times by unanimous con- Hartsfield-Jackson International Air- At 11:28 a.m., a message from the sent, and placed on the calendar: port. House of Representatives, delivered by After our Nation was attacked on Ms. Niland, one of its reading clerks, H.R. 2707. To provide for an assessment of September 11, 2001, the military had to announced that the House has agreed the extent of the invasion of Salt Cedar and Russian Olive on lands in the Western United quickly adapt to a new mission. As to the following concurrent resolution, operational tempo increased, com- States and efforts to date to control such in- without amendment: vasion on public and private lands, including manders had to take on expanding S. Con. Res. 120. Concurrent resolution pro- tribal lands, to establish a demonstration roles. General Kane immediately took viding for a conditional adjournment or re- program to address the invasion of Salt the necessary and innovative steps to cess of the Senate and the House of Rep- Cedar and Russian Olive, and for other pur- transform the mission of Dobbins ARB resentatives. poses. VerDate May 21 2004 06:11 Jun 26, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 4624 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\G25JN6.036 S25PT1.