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HONORING IRENE FERREIRA well done. I join his family, friends and col- based in New York. The firm’s government leagues in congratulating him on his retire- practice grew rapidly, generating $1 million in HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH ment. I wish him a well-deserved rest. fees during the first two years of the new affili- OF CALIFORNIA f ation. Contracts with the Departments of Labor IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Energy provided substantial revenue, es- IN HONOR OF WATSON RICE LLP pecially from reviews of oil company pricing Tuesday, January 30, 2001 ON THE OCCASION OF THE practices during the Mideast embargo of pe- Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise FIRM’S 30TH ANNIVERSARY troleum. today to honor Irene Ferreira, the current The growing New York practice generated State President of the Cabrillo Civic Clubs of HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY an impressive and diverse client roster, includ- California. The Cabrillo Civic Clubs of Cali- OF NEW YORK ing the New York City Health & Hospital Serv- fornia is comprised of fourteen nonprofit Por- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices, Coca-Cola Bottling Company, the tuguese-American civic clubs whose principles NAACP Legal Defense Fund, the NYC Depart- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 are Americanization, Civic Affairs and Scholar- ment of Aging, and eight McDonald’s fran- ship. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, chises. Hadnott also served on the Mayor’s Fi- Irene was born in Merced and raised in this year marks the 30th anniversary of Wat- nancial Committee during the Dinkins Adminis- Fresno, California. As a child, Irene was fortu- son Rice LLP, an accounting and consulting tration of New York City. nate enough to learn the Portuguese language firm in the heart of my district that exemplifies In 1982, Watson Rice contracted with the and the Portuguese culture. the benefits of affirmative action. Today, Wat- Resolution Trust Corporation to help close Irene was an active member of the Fresno son Rice is one of the nation’s largest and old- Carteret Savings, one of New Jersey’s largest County Cabrillo Civic Club No. 10 for several est firms owned and managed by diverse part- banks. The firm opened offices in Rutherford, years. In 1989 and 1990 she served as the ners, with 125 professionals operating in four NJ, at first for the 60 members of its staff as- Fresno County Cabrillo Civic Club No. 10 states and the District of Columbia. signed to the program, and later to represent President. She has also served as the District Few would have predicted that back in prestigious regional operations, such as the Governor of District No. 6 for the organization. 1971, in downtown Cleveland, two fledgling Newark Public Schools, the Urban League, At the local level, she has served as Chair- accountants operating in one room, at a and statewide long term care facilities. Bennie person for many various functions. She also shared desk sitting face to face, with a single Hadnott, while still active in the firm, recently served as the State Civic Affairs Chairperson adding machine and one telephone line, would passed its leadership to a new and dynamic for seven years. develop a firm that now earns annual billings managing partner, Raymond P. Jones. The Irene has been married to her husband, approaching $9 million. emphasis at the firm continues to be training Frank, for 36 years. They have two children Tom Watson and Bob Rice, however, share and excellence, with Watson Rice at the cut- and three grandchildren. this American success story. Garnering their ting edge of establishing a paperless account- Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Irene Ferreira first fees from a dry cleaning establishment, a ing practice, a leader in its industry. Mr. for her leadership roles in the Cabrillo Civic grocery store, and a funeral home, they now Speaker, I salute Watson Rice LLP and I ask Clubs of California. I urge my colleagues to operate a formidable enterprise well known my fellow Members of Congress to join me in join me in wishing Irene Ferreira many more today as Watson Rice LLP. recognizing this firm’s 30th anniversary. years of continued success. The African-American founders of Watson f f Rice LLP found opportunity in the pro-active INTRODUCTION OF LEGISLATION TRIBUTE TO JUDGE FRANK H. policies of President Carter’s administration ENTITLED, ‘‘REPEALING TAXES RIDDICK OF MADISON COUNTY, AL that welcomed the services of qualified firms staffed with multicultural professionals. Mr. ON FAMILY VALUES ACT OF Watson and Mr. Rice first and foremost 2001’’ HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. reached out to the regional offices of estab- OF ALABAMA lished accounting firms to learn from experi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. SAM JOHNSON enced senior professionals. Mr. Rice recalls OF TEXAS Tuesday, January 30, 2001 that period for the exceptionally generous IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to mentors at Big 8 firms like Deloitte Haskins. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 pay tribute to a man who has served Madison Watson Rice’s first sizable contract, from County for many years, Probate Judge Frank the U.S. Department of Labor, enabled the Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Riddick. I would like to recognize the out- firm to move to their own offices in downtown today I am joined by Representatives PHIL standing contributions of Judge Riddick to our Cleveland and to start adding staff. Business CRANE, PORTER GOSS, LEE TERRY, and Major- community and to the Twenty-Third Judicial from the U.S. Department of Commerce and ity Leader DICK ARMEY in the introduction of Circuit of Alabama. from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agen- legislation that will repeal certain hidden taxes Judge Riddick has made the Huntsville- cy followed, and then from several other imposed on our American families and values. Madison County Courthouse a better place Washington agencies. In the past two reports to Congress, our with his service to the families and the men- In 1976, Tom Watson met Ron Thompkins, country’s National Taxpayer Advocate has tally ill across the county. He has preserved a Florida-based professional partner in a firm urged us to eliminate hidden taxes in the Inter- important legal records for our county. His which developed a considerable practice spe- nal Revenue Code. The National Taxpayer commitment to justice and efficiency is unpar- cializing in health care services. This firm later Advocate, unlike any top official at the IRS or alleled. was merged into Watson Rice to mutually Treasury, reports his findings and rec- For his hard work, vision and dedication to strengthen operations in government, non- ommendations directly to Congress without re- the people of Madison County, I feel this is an profit and joint venture practices. The Miami view or revision within the agency or depart- apt honor. Over his long career both in the branch since has doubled its number of staff ment. In one of our greatest legislative courthouse and in the Alabama legislature, he professionals. achievements, the ‘‘IRS Restructuring and Re- has become a role model for his work ethic. The late 1970s also were a time when Tom form Act of 1998,’’ Congress strengthened the Now as he retires, I wish to thank Judge Watson first met Bennie Hadnott, a specialist National Taxpayer Advocate’s independence Riddick for his extraordinary service to his in quality control and training for government from the IRS in order to help address tax- community and this nation. audits. That meeting led to another merger, payers’ concerns. On behalf of the U.S. Congress, I pay trib- with Hadnott fully blending into Watson Rice— The National Taxpayer Advocate can now ute to Judge Riddick and thank him for a job ultimately to become its Managing Partner recommend legislative changes to the tax

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VerDate 112000 05:55 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.000 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E40 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 code in cases where current law creates in- TRIBUTE TO MILTON W. HINTON, A At the outset, I would like to say that this equitable treatment or where change will al- GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN legislation is direly needed, given Guam’s leviate barriers to compliance. For the third struggling economy and 15 percent unemploy- year in a row, tax code complexity tops the list HON. ROB PORTMAN ment rate. Unlike the rest of the nation, which of taxpayer concerns. Accordingly, the Na- OF OHIO has experienced unprecedented economic tional Taxpayer Advocate has singled out two IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES growth and low unemployment rates the last hidden taxes in the Internal Revenue Code Tuesday, January 30, 2001 few years, Guam’s economy and tourism in- that should be repealed. dustry continues to recover from the Asian fi- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to The first of these hidden taxes is the phase- nancial crisis, given our island’s close prox- recognize Milton W. Hinton, a community lead- imity to Asia. Guam is only three flying hours out of itemized deductions and personal ex- er who will be honored as a Great Living Cin- emptions. With regard to this hidden tax on from Japan. cinnatian by the Greater Cincinnati Chamber My legislation provides the Government of our American families and values, our coun- of Commerce on February 9, 2001. He was try’s National Taxpayer Advocate has stated in Guam with the authority to tax foreign inves- selected for his outstanding community serv- tors at the same rates as states under U.S. the past that ‘‘[n]o other tax issues are taken ice, business and civic accomplishments, so personally. As a result, the phaseouts of tax treaties with foreign countries since Guam awareness of the needs of others and cannot change the withholding tax rate on its itemized deductions and the personal exemp- achievements that have brought favorable at- tions are often seen by taxpayers as being es- own under current law. Since the U.S. cannot tention to the Cincinnati area. unilaterally amend treaties to include Guam in pecially unfair, creating a certain amount of re- Milton was born and raised in Glassboro, sentment and cynicism. ‘‘[A]llowing all tax- its definition of United States, the legislation New Jersey, and he has spent the last thirty amends Guam’s Organic Act, which has an payers to retain these deductions and exemp- years in Cincinnati. He earned his bachelor’s tions would go a long way toward reducing entire tax section that mirrors the U.S. tax and master’s degrees from Glassboro State code. The legislation does not cost the federal burden, increasing fairness, and restoring faith College, and, in 1969, he received his doc- in the tax system.’’ government any money. It simply allows the torate in education from Columbia University. Government of Guam to lower its withholding The second of these hidden taxes is the Throughout his life, Milton has been deeply rate for foreign investors. While the Congres- ‘‘Alternative Minimum Tax’’ or AMT. With re- committed to education and to efforts pro- sional budget Office last year estimated that gard to this hidden tax on our American fami- moting civil rights and improved race relations. the bill will result in the loss of revenue for the lies and values, our country’s National Tax- He began his teaching career in the Philadel- Government of Guam in the short term, those payer Advocate has described the AMT as phia and Glassboro public school systems. He losses are expected to be offset by the gen- ‘‘unnecessarily complex and burdensome,’’ ef- then went on to become Head of the Depart- eration of increased tax revenues through in- fectively operating ‘‘as a separate or ‘parallel’ ment of Special Education at Virginia State creased foreign investments in the long term. tax system with many rules that differ from the University, He moved to our area in 1970 after Seventy-five percent of Guam’s commercial regular tax system.’’ In this year’s report to the University of Cincinnati offered him a development is funded by foreign investors. Congress, the National Taxpayer Advocate teaching position. At the University, he has Currently, under the U.S. Internal Revenue describes the AMT as our nation’s ticking tax served as a Professor, Department head and Code, there is a 30 percent withholding tax time bomb—‘‘Just three years ago, only Vice Provost. rate for foreign investors in the United States. 600,000 taxpayers were affected by the Alter- Milton also has had a strong presence at Since Guam’s tax law ‘‘mirrors’’ the rate estab- native Minimum Tax. Over 17 million tax- the National Association for the Advancement lished under the U.S. Code, the standard rate payers will be subject to the Alternative Min- of Colored People (NAACP). While in New for foreign investors in Guam is 30 percent. imum Tax by the year 2010. Taxpayers with Jersey he served for five years as President of Under U.S. tax treaties, it is a common feature an adjusted gross income of less than the Glassboro branch of the NAACP and for for countries to negotiate lower withholding $100,000 will owe 60% of the nation’s Alter- an additional eight years as President of the rates on investment returns. Unfortunately, native Minimum tax by the year 2010.’’ Gloucester County branch. At the Cincinnati while there are different definitions for the term Many taxpayers are required to make sev- chapter of the NAACP, he served as President ‘‘United States’’ under these treaties, Guam is eral computations just to see if they must fig- from 1994 until his recent retirement this past not included. As an example, with Japan, the ure out their tax under the AMT. Additionally, December. Because of his leadership and U.S. rate for foreign investors is 10 percent. AMT presents significant compliance and ad- hard work, the chapter has seen its member- That means while Japanese investors are ministrative problems for the IRS. Finally, ship grow from 700 to approximately 3,500, taxed at a 10 percent withholding tax rate on many taxpayers are subject to the AMT ‘‘with- and, with it, the effectiveness of the chapter their investments in the fifty states, those out being aware of its existence. Often, the also has tremendously increased. One of his same investors are taxed at a 30 percent with- way that many individuals first hear of the Al- most noteworthy accomplishments at the holding rate on Guam. ternative Minimum Tax is when they receive a chapter is the development of a Citizens Re- While the long term solution is for U.S. ne- notice from the IRS. Outright elimination of the view Panel for the Cincinnati Police Division. gotiators to include Guam in the definition of He and his wife, Betti, continue to live in Alternative Minimum Tax would do a great the term ‘‘United States’’ for all future tax trea- Cincinnati. The have one son, one daughter deal for simplification and burden reduction of ties, the immediate solution is to amend the and two granchildren. Organic Act of Guam and authorize the Gov- the tax system (emphasis added).’’ All of us in the Cincinnati area congratulate ernment of Guam to tax foreign investors at I strongly support the work and conclusions Milton on being named a Great Living Cin- of the National Taxpayer Advocate. This legis- the same rates as the fifty states. cinnatian, and we look forward to his contin- Other territories under U.S. jurisdiction have lation will repeal both of these hidden taxes on ued leadership in our area. American families and values. already remedied this problem through f delinkage, their unique covenant agreements Additionally, this legislation will go one step GUAM FOREIGN INVESTMENT with the federal government, or through fed- further and repeal another hidden tax—the EQUITY ACT eral statute. Guam, therefore, is the only state phaseout of the Child Tax Credit. In 1997, this or territory in the United States which is un- Congress enacted legislation to return $500 in HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD able to take advantage of this tax benefit. tax credits for every child under the age of 17. The bill I am introducing today incorporates OF GUAM Unfortunately, budget constraints and oppo- changes recommended by the Treasury De- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nents of this pro-family idea forced us to partment to ensure that a foreign investor who phaseout the Child Tax Credit in a com- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 benefits from this new tax benefit cannot si- plicated and unfair manner. We should not pe- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today I multaneously benefit from tax rebates under nalize any family who chooses to have chil- would like to reintroduce the Guam Foreign In- Guam territorial law. My legislation is sup- dren. All children should be treated equally as vestment Equity Act, which passed the House ported by the Governor of Guam, the Guam they are in the eyes of their Maker. Con- of Representatives during the 106th Congress. Legislature, and the Guam business commu- sequently, this legislation will also repeal this While an agreement was reached with the nity. During the 106th Congress, I also worked arbitrary hidden tax on American families. Treasury Department on the provisions of the closely with the House Resources Committee, I urge my colleagues to join me in repealing bill, the Senate was unable to act on this im- the House Ways and Means Committee, the these hidden taxes and restore freedom to portant legislation before sine die adjourn- Senate Finance Committee, the Senate En- American families. ment. ergy and Natural Resources Committee, the

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.004 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E41 Interior Department, the Treasury Department, This legislation is about national leadership. After her children matured, Miriam returned and the White House National Economic It shows the States and local communities that to college and became an interior designer, Council. I am hopeful that all of the progress the Federal Government will not tolerate vio- earning her degree at U.C.L.A. and the New that was undertaken on this issue last year will lence against our children. And hopefully, they York School of Interior Design. She then continue, and that the Congress and the Bush will follow our lead on this issue. joined the San Diego Chapter of the American Administration will move quickly on this legis- This legislation is supported by the National Society of Interior Designers (ASID). lation this Congress. Office of the Fraternal Order of Police, the Miriam’s first shop, one of eleven, was in f Law Enforcement Association of America, and Montrose, CA. After Montrose, shops were es- the family or Matthew Cecchi who never wants ZERO TOLERANCE FOR VIOLENCE tablished in La Canada, Solana Beach, San another family to face the tragedy they have AGAINST CHILDREN: ‘‘MAT- Diego, Encitas, and Mariposa. seen. THEW’S LAW’’ When her husband retired from his teaching Mr. Speaker, this legislation and a similar career in 1991, she opened ‘‘Jailhouse measure both passed with more than 400 Square’’ and made her permanent home in HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM votes on the House floor. On June 16, 1999, Mariposa. Three years ago Miriam opened OF CALIFORNIA it passed as an amendment to juvenile justice, ‘‘Miriam & Co.’’ She was joined in this venture IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and similar bill passed on May 7, 1996. This by Trish Nady of ‘‘Artistic Creations’’ and Sue Tuesday, January 30, 2001 is sound legislation that will protect our chil- Dole of ‘‘Frankie Sues Antiques and Stuff.’’ Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise dren, and this Congress should pass it right Miriam recently opened the ‘‘Patent Leather today to introduce ‘‘Matthew’s Law.’’ away. Tea/Coffee Room,’’ also in Mariposa. Aimee Willard, Polly Klaas, Megan Kanka, I urge all of my colleagues to join me in Miriam is now a proud grandmother of elev- and Matthew Cecchi, have one thing in com- supporting ‘‘Matthew’s Law.’’ en. mon. They were children struck down by kill- f Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Miriam ers. Mr. Speaker, I believe that every Member DEATH OF JERRY LEE YEAGLEY Costello for being named Businesswoman of in the House is tired of having to name bills the Year 2000. I urge my colleagues to join after murdered children. We must work to pre- me in wishing Miriam Costello many more vent the killing by severely punishing those HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. years of continued success. who take young lives. OF OHIO In November 1998, 9-year-old Matthew IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f Cecchi was brutally murdered in Oceanside, Tuesday, January 30, 2001 CA. Matthew was not a troubled runaway. He TRIBUTE TO CHARLES C. was not a child that was allowed to wander far Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am DERAMUS OF PRATTVILLE, AL from his parents. He was not abducted or sto- deeply saddened to share the news of the len. He simply walked into a public restroom passing of Jerry Lee Yeagley. HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. alone. While his aunt waited outside, he was Jerry Lee Yeagley was born on May 30, OF ALABAMA brutally murdered. His killer Brandon Wilson 1943 to Arthur J. and LaRue Mellott Yeagley. carefully stalked and hunted down this young He married Rebecca Jones and together they IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and helpless child. This crime shocked our had two sons, Trent and Corey. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 community and struck fear in the hearts of Jerry Lee Yeagley was deeply involved in civic affairs. He served as Green Township, Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to parents. Even today, communities in my dis- pay tribute to a man who has set the standard trict are building co-ed bathrooms for parents Ohio trustee and was in charge of record keeping for Green Township Cemetery. A for public service serving as a role model for to use with children to ensure that this does Alabama and the greater housing community. not happen again. Nevertheless, parents dedicated individual, he had perfect attend- ance at Greenford Ruritan Club meetings for Charles C. DeRamus has been responsible for should not fear taking their children to the housing almost 25,000 low and moderate in- park. They should not fear letting their children 29 years, where he served as director. He was employed at Salem Fruit Growers in come Alabamians helping them to achieve the go to the bathroom. Our parks and public American Dream. As he retires from his al- lands should be free from crime, free from fear Greenford, Ohio and was a former member of the Green Township Volunteer Fire Depart- most 40 year career with the United States and free from terror. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, That is why I am reintroducing ‘‘Matthew’s ment. Charles leaves a legacy of good works and re- Law,’’ to ensure that those who seek to harm Jerry Lee Yeagley will be sorely missed in sponsible governing. the helpless are met with severe punishment, the Greenford community. He was a fine man, Charles began his career with USDA when and to prevent crime by increasing the cer- thoroughly dedicated to his family and his it was known as the Farmers Home Adminis- tainty of justice. community. I extend my deepest sympathy to ‘‘Matthew’s Law,’’ will increase sentencing his family and friends. tration. He has been directly involved in the supervision of the Administration in several requirements for those individuals who commit f federal violent crimes against children under Alabama counties including Etowah, Choctaw, HONORING MIRIAM COSTELLO 13 years of age. It directs the U.S. Sentencing Randolph, and Dallas. He knows Alabama Commission to increase by five levels the pun- well and has become an expert in rural hous- ishment for a crime of violence against a child. HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH ing serving as the Rural Housing Chief for the In most cases, this will result in a doubling of OF CALIFORNIA state office from 1983 to 1994. Most recently, he has served as the Single Family Housing the punishment, and in the most violent cases IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Program Director for Alabama overseeing increase the chance for life in prison or the Tuesday, January 30, 2001 death penalty. thousands of loans and grants. I believe that this additional punishment is Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Charles’ hard work has made a real dif- important to deter violence against our chil- today to pay tribute to Miriam Costello for re- ference for families trying to get on their feet dren. ceiving the honor of Businesswoman of the and become self-sufficient. I wish to take this ‘‘Matthew’s Law’’ also directs the FBI to Year 2000 by the Mariposa County Chamber opportunity to thank him for his exemplary role make available, when possible, assistance if of Commerce. as a leader in our community. As he retires requested by local law enforcement when a Miriam was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. though, I do want to warn the wildlife of Ala- child is killed. In the case of Matthew Cecchi, Her family moved to California and in 1945 bama that DeRamus is a free man, since I it was not until his killer made another attack she graduated from Oakland High School. She know he will spend a great deal of time enjoy- that he was captured. When a killer takes one spent her first summer in California working in ing hunting and fishing. of our children, we must mobilize our re- the Yosemite Lodge Cafeteria during World I join USDA in commending him for making sources to stop that killer before he strikes War II. In the fall of 1945, she enrolled at U.C. Alabama a better place to live and raise a again. Berkeley and married her high school sweet- family. I share their pride in and gratitude for Mr. Speaker, this legislation tells killers and heart, Kevin Costello, soon thereafter. Miriam the accomplishments of Charles C. DeRamus. violent felons that our parks and public lands then decided to dedicate her time, love, and On behalf of the U.S. Congress, I thank him are for families and children, not for mur- energy to raising the wonderful family she for a job well done and wish him a well-de- derers. boasts today. served rest.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.006 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E42 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 IN HONOR OF M. BARRY SCHNEI- a Great Living Cincinnatian by the Greater Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of DER, FOR HIS COMMUNITY SERV- Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce on February California. This legislation is similar to H.R. ICE AS CHAIRMAN OF MANHAT- 9, 2001. He was selected for this honor be- 112 from the 106th Congress. TAN COMMUNITY BOARD EIGHT cause of his outstanding civic and business Californians strongly favor continuing this accomplishments, his awareness of the needs moratorium. The State of California has en- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY of others and his contributions that have in- acted a permanent ban on all new offshore oil OF NEW YORK creased the quality of life in Cincinnati and development in state coastal waters. In addi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Southwest Ohio. tion, former Governor Peter Wilson, Governor Bill is a native Cincinnatian, and he has tire- Gray Davis, and state and local community Tuesday, January 30, 2001 lessly worked to make our area a better place leaders up and down California’s coast have Ms. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, to live. He graduated from St. Xavier High endorsed the continuation of this moratorium. today I pay tribute to M. Barry Schneider, who School in 1945 where he was an All-American I believe that the environmental sensitivities recently completed his two-year term as Chair- swimmer. Shortly thereafter, he served in the along the entire California coastline make the man of Manhattan Community Board Eight, U.S. Navy in World War II and later was a first region an inappropriate place to drill for oil which serves the Upper East Side, Lenox Hill, lieutenant in the Air Force Reserve, J.A.G. using current technology. A 1989 National Yorkville, and Roosevelt Island neighborhoods When Bill returned home after World War II, it Academy of Sciences (NAS) study confirmed of Manhattan. took him only 4 years to earn his bachelor’s that new exploration and drilling on existing Mr. Schneider has dedicated his effective and law degrees from the University of Cin- leases and on undeveloped leases in the leadership to serving his community for the cinnati. same area would be detrimental to the envi- last ten years, both as a cofounder of the East Bill has had a most distinguished and suc- ronment. Cultivation of oil and gas off the Sixties Neighborhood Association, Inc., a com- cessful career. In 1954, he helped to establish coast of California could have a negative im- munity group directed toward improving the one of Cincinnati’s premier law firms, Keating, pact on California’s $27 billion a year tourism quality of life for neighborhood residents, and Muething & Klekamp, P.L.L.; he was elected and fishing industries. as a member of Community Board Eight, to and served as a judge for the Hamilton Coun- This legislation focuses on the entire state which he was appointed by the Manhattan ty municipal and common pleas courts for of California, and would prohibit the sale of Borough President in 1991. nearly a decade; he was elected to Cincinnati new offshore leases in the Southern Cali- Within my district in New York City, Commu- City Council for two terms from 1967 to 1970; fornia, Central California, and Northern Cali- nity Boards serve a tremendously beneficial and he represented the First Congressional fornia planning areas through the year 2011. advisory role in ensuring that the opinions of District of Ohio from 1970 to 1973. New exploration and drilling on existing active members of the community are recognized by After two distinguished terms in the U.S. leases and on undeveloped leases in the the city government when reviewing prospec- Congress, Bill returned to Cincinnati to run our same areas would be prohibited until the envi- tive neighborhood changes dealing with land largest daily newspaper. He was chairman of ronmental concerns raised by the 1989 Na- use and zoning matters. Among other respon- the Cincinnati Enquirer from 1973 to 1992. tional Academy of Sciences study are ad- sibilities, Community Boards also have the im- During that tenure, he was alternately pub- dressed, resolved and approved by an inde- portant role of making recommendations to the lisher of the Enquirer, chief executive officer of pendent scientific peer review. This measure city government in the allocation of the city the Detroit Newspaper Agency, president of ensures that there will be no drilling or explo- budget. the Newspaper Division of Gannett Co., Inc., ration along the California coast unless the In his service to Community Board Eight, and Gannett’s executive vice president and most knowledgeable scientists inform us that it Mr. Schneider has consistently and enthu- general counsel. In addition, Bill served as is absolutely safe to do so. siastically demonstrated his willingness to chairman of the Associated Press from 1987 I am proud to be working to protect the strive for the improvement of his neighbor- to 1992. beaches, tourism, and the will of the people of hood. Prior to becoming Chairman of the Bill also as given a great deal of his time to California. I ask my colleagues to join me in Community Board in 1998, Mr. Schneider serve on the board of directors for several co-sponsoring this important legislation. served as the 2nd Vice Chairman of the Board successful local companies and nonprofits, in- f from 1994–1995, Transportation Committee cluding Fifth Third Bancorp and Fifth Third Chairman from 1994–1997, and as 1st Vice Bank; The Midland Company; Metropolitan EDITORIAL BY FORMER SENATOR Chairman from 1996–1997. Growth Alliance; and the Cincinnati Arts Asso- CHARLES PERCY As the Chairman of Community Board Eight, ciation. Other current and past leadership Mr. Schneider has overseen the realization of roles include: former chairman of the board of HON. ELEANOR HOLMES NORTON many notable community developments. From trustees, University of Cincinnati; board of OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA the dedication of the Central Park Children’s trustees, Xavier University; former cochairman, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Zoo to saving the Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Cincinnati Business Committee; and former Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Throat Hospital, Mr. Schneider’s term can be chairman of the Greater Cincinnati Chamber described as nothing short of a true success. of Commerce. Ms. NORTON. Mr. Speaker, former Senator A former officer in the United States Army Always keeping busy, Bill most recently be- Charles Percy, who lives in Georgetown here and the current owner and president of a suc- came chairman of the bid development for in the District of Columbia, is well remembered cessful advertising company, M. Barry Schnei- Cincinnati 2012, Inc., to help bring the Olym- in the country, and especially here in the Dis- der represents the ideal model of leadership pics to Cincinnati in 2012. He is a proud and trict and in Illinois, for very distinguished serv- and truly demonstrates the honorable Amer- devoted family man. He and his wife, Nancy, ice in the U.S. Senate during three terms. ican tradition of service to one’s community. have 5 sons, 2 daughters and 27 grand- Senator Percy has resided in Washington, DC, Although his Community Board Eight col- children. since leaving the Senate. He has served this leagues can no longer refer to him as ‘‘Mr. All of us in the Cincinnati area thank him for city as a resident in ways that have made an Chairman,’’ I have no doubt that Mr. Schnei- his outstanding service, and we wish him the important difference to his Georgetown com- der’s service to his community will continue for very best on his current and future endeavors. munity and to the city itself. Senator Percy has years to come. f also supported the city as an advocate of con- f gressional voting rights and local self govern- PROTECT CALIFORNIA’S COAST- ment. He has given outstanding personal serv- TRIBUTE TO WILLIAM J. KEATING, LINE WITH A MORATORIUM ON ice and countless hours of energy and wisdom A GREAT LIVING CINCINNATIAN OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT to his community and has secured funding for his community from Congress. Some of the HON. ROB PORTMAN HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM details of his service are cited in an the op ed OF OHIO OF CALIFORNIA article by Senator Percy that appeared in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Washington Times on Sunday, January 7, 2001. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Tuesday, January 30, 2001 The occasion for this Washington Times ar- Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise ticle arose at a time when I was seeking the pay tribute to William J. Keating, a dear friend today to re-introduce legislation to extend the return of the vote of D.C. residents in the and community leader who will be honored as moratorium on oil and gas development in the Committee of the Whole. Senator Percy called

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.011 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E43 my office and offered to write an op ed article However, when the district’s delegate to signed and sworn on the fourth of January, in support of D.C. voting rights. We are Congress, Eleanor Holmes Norton, submitted 2000, alleges Federal Bureau of Investigation pleased and honored to have the support of a a legal memorandum in 1993, the House their corruption in the Youngstown, Ohio area. government and the service in the armed distinguished former Senator of the United services they have always given to their Terlecky, as a Mahoning County Deputy States. It give me great pleasure to submit country, but not a vote on the floor of the Sheriff, worked exclusively with the Youngs- Senator Percy’s op ed article as it appeared in House. town Police Department Special Investigations the Washington Times to the CONGRESSIONAL In 1994, some Republicans disagreed when Unit (SIU) to raid and eliminate illegal gam- RECORD. the Democratic House voted to allow all five bling rings in the Mahoning Valley. He was re- delegates to vote. However, the District was [From the Washington Times, Jan. 7, 2001] moved from active duty in 1988 because of a not considered separately, and many Repub- D.C. RESIDENTS DESERVE A WHOLE licans believed then and believe now that physical disability. COMMITTEE HEARING D.C. residents are in a unique position, as The affidavit alleges gross misconduct on On January 20th, I will be proud to see an District residents are the only Americans the part of FBI agents Robert Kroner and outstanding man and leader of the Repub- who pay federal income taxes but have no Larry Lynch. As the affidavit illustrates, lican party occupy the White House as Presi- congressional voting representation to give Terlecky was manipulated and neutralized by them a say in how their taxes are used. dent of the United States. On January 20th, the local FBI agents’ efforts to protect the my party will begin the first year, since 1965, Today, only the District is seeking the re- almost half a century, with a Republican turn of its vote in the 107th Congress and fu- FBI’s participation in illegal activities. Michael majority in both houses and a Republican ture congresses. Terlecky was dangerous to the local FBI. He President, but with the pledge from our lead- Immense credit is due to Rep. Tom Davis was also an unlucky man for having stumbled ership that issues will be dealt with in a Bi- (R–Va.), Chair of the D.C. Subcommittee, upon the connections of the Prato/Naples fac- partisan way. This is an opportunity for the and its Vice-Chair, Rep. Connie Morella (R– tion and the FBI. Md.), who have both testified before the new Republican government to pay its re- The Terlecky affidavit is being submitted spects to hometown Washington, D.C. The House Rules Committee in favor of D.C.’s House is now writing its rules for the 107th vote in the Committee of the Whole. today to the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD as sup- Congress. One of those rules should restore At the House Rules Committee hearing in porting documentation for my bill H.R. 4105, the vote in the Committee of the Whole on September 2000, Rep. Davis said: ‘‘The Dis- The Fair Justice Act. This bill would create an the House floor to the taxpaying residents of trict of Columbia’s citizens pay federal agency to oversee the U.S. Department of the District of Columbia. As of 1998, the Dis- taxes...it is the capitol of democracy. Justice and prosecute those involved in any trict population was 523,000 which is larger They operate in every other way like recog- wrongdoing. Today, when something is amiss than the population of Wyoming (481,000) and nized that it could grant the District voting rights in the Committee of the Whole, where in the Justice Department, it investigates itself, close to that of Alaska (614,000), North Da- much like the fox guarding the henhouse. An kota (638,000), and Vermont (591,000), each of most business on the House floor is con- whom have votes in the House of Representa- ducted, and the courts later agreed. The Dis- independent oversignt agency would eliminate tives and two votes in the Senate. We’re ask- trict had long voted in committees, and the the conflict of interest that exists today when ing for a vote in the house not the Senate. logic for the vote in the Committee of the wrongdoing occurs in the Justice Department. Why should a man who served Illinois in Whole is compelling. Notwithstanding some the U.S. Senate for 18 years care deeply limitation, the vote was almost always the STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF MAHONING about Congressional voting rights for D.C. equivalent of every House member’s vote. Affidavit of Michael S. Terlecky residents? Living here for 33 years and loving Most important, it gave D.C. residents the it has a lot to do with it. opportunity to have an elected member of After having been duly sworn in accord- My wife Loraine and I have lived in Congress register their views on the House ance with law, I, Michael S. Terlecky hereby Georgetown since January 1967 and pay our floor, or if the representative voted contrary depose and say: federal and D.C. taxes like our neighbors and to their views, to respond as well. After 200 1. The purpose of this affidavit is to give fellow citizens. Nine of our ten grandchildren years, at least in the House, D.C. residents notice that I am in fear of losing my freedom and one great grandchild live in the D.C. were on their way. They now have a vote in and or my life because of the reasons set area. While in the U.S. Senate I was elected committees most of the time in exchange for forth below. the taxes they pay every other citizen in any The Founding Vice Chairman of The Ken- 2. On December 28, 2000 Congressman district, and they ought to have the vote on nedy Center with my across the street neigh- James A. Traficant, Jr. hosted the Dan Ryan the floor of the House. We have the oppor- bor in Georgetown, the gifted Roger L. Ste- Talk Radio Show. Congressman Traficant tunity as Republicans to step up and do the vens serving as Founding Chairman. We interviewed me on this talk radio show. Dur- right thing . . .’’ Rep. Morella agreed and stared with a vacant lot overlooking the Po- ing this interview I revealed the wrongdoings testified ‘‘why I feel very strongly that as we tomac river and created, with wonderful of FBI SA Robert Kroner, FBI SA Larry put together the...rules...that we do help, one of the greatest centers for per- Lynch, Mahoning County Sheriff Randall give...voting right in the Committee of forming arts in the world. Wellington and others. I allowed Congress- the Whole to the delegate from our Nation’s Now I am proud to serve in a volunteer ca- man Traficant to interview me so that the Capitol.’’ pacity as Founding Chairman of The George- truth of what took place over 12 years ago I join Representatives Davis, Morella and town Waterfront Park Commission. This is could be revealed. what General Colin Powell, now designated other Republicans in asking the Congres- as our new Secretary of State in the George sional leadership and members, to ‘‘do the 3. FBI SA Robert Kroner, using his special W. Bush administration said in a letter to right thing’’ for taxpaying D.C. residents. influence, neutralized me over twelve years me: And I join Mayor Williams, the City Council, ago so I could not reveal the truth about his religious leaders and D.C. residents who are criminal wrongdoing. I feel he may attempt DEAR CHUCK: Congratulations to you for actively seeking the return of the vote in the to do the same again by more drastic tactics. accepting the chairmanship of the George- Committee of the Whole on the House floor The more drastic tactics are now available town Waterfront Park Commission. I am when the House returns in January 2001, and to him because Mahoning County Sheriff confident that under your leadership and also complete its financial assistance that is Randall Wellington and his second in com- with the help of your colleagues and part- greatly needed by the Georgetown Water- mand, newly appointed Major Mike Budd fall ners, you will bring about a restoration of front Park Commission, and National Park directly under his corrupt influence. the Georgetown Waterfront that removes an Foundation and I also hope will have the eyesore and adds a place of beauty to the na- 4. Sheriff Wellington knows that I know he support of our Washington, D.C. area media tion’s capitol. is corrupt. Newly appointed Major Mike including D.C. voting rights. Best of luck, Budd knows I know he is corrupt, and a dan- gerous man with a gun. Therefore, all three Sincerely, f have motive to neutralize me. COLIN. I have shared the problems and successes AFFIDAVIT OF MICHAEL 5. Congressman James A Traficant, Jr. has of this great city, and I have shared the an- TERLECKY my permission to use this affidavit in any guish of the Americans who live here, who way he deems appropriate. cannot accept disenfranchisement in the Further affiant sayeth naught. Congress simply because they happened to HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. Michael S. Terlecky. live in the capitol of their country. OF OHIO I was among the two-thirds of the Senate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Sworn to and subscribed before me, a no- tary public, in and for the County of who voted for the Voting Rights Amendment Tuesday, January 30, 2001 to give the District full congressional voting Mahoning, this 4th day of January 2001. rights in 1978. Unfortunately, the amend- Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I am M. Suzanne Falcon, Notary Public, State ment did not receive the required three quar- submitting an affidavit by Michael Terlecky of of Ohio. My commission expires Sept. 13, ters of the state legislatures. Mahoning County for the record. The affidavit, 2005.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.014 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E44 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 HONORING AUSTIN HERRIN applauded and I am honored to join the Great- bipartisan legislation to reform the administra- er Jackson community in recognizing him and tion of our nation’s elections. The Election Re- HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH wishing continued success in his future en- form Act will ensure that our nation’s electoral OF CALIFORNIA deavors. process is brought up to twenty-first century IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f standards. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 The Election Reform Act will establish an AS PROFITS ON A DRUG GO UP, SO Election Administration Commission to study Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise DOES UTILIZATION. IS THIS A federal, state and local voting procedures and today to honor Austin Herrin for saving the life FORM OF PATIENT ABUSE? election administration and provide grants to of my constituent and cousin, Tom Radano- update voting systems. The legislation com- vich. Mr Herrin’s courage and composure dur- HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK bines the Federal Election Commission’s Elec- ing an emergency situation exemplified her- OF CALIFORNIA tion Clearinghouse and the Department of De- oism. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fense’s Office of Voting Assistance, which fa- On the evening of September 19, 2000, cilitates voting by American civilians and serv- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Tom Radanovich and a friend were dining at icemen overseas, into the Election Administra- an Applebee’s Restaurant in Clovis, CA. Tom Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, Medicare and tion Commission, creating one permanent was enjoying a steak. Unexpectedly, a piece many others pay for prescription drugs on the commission charged with electoral administra- of the meat became lodged in Tom’s throat. basis of the average wholesale price (AWP). tion. Tom began to panic and indicate that he was Unfortunately, the AWP is a completely ficti- The Commission will be comprised of four unable to breathe. Austin Herrin, the waiter tious price which has been manipulated by a individuals appointed by the President, with who had been serving Tom, noticed the com- number of drug companies in ways the com- the advice and consent of the Senate. The motion and quickly approached Tom. Mr. panies believe will influence physician pre- Commission will conduct an ongoing study Herrin calmly performed the Heimlich maneu- scribing practices. Have they succeeded? and make recommendations on the ‘‘best ver, which successfully removed the meat While the AWP payment loophole is an practices’’ relating to voting technology, ballot from Tom’s throat. Austin’s actions likely abuse of taxpayers, I am concerned that it design and polling place accessibility. Under saved Tom Radanovich’s life. may be causing unnecessary utilization and this legislation, the Commission will rec- Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Austin Herrin prescribing of drugs in a way that can be an ommend ways to improve voter registration, for his quick action in helping save a life. I abuse of the patient. I would appreciate hear- verification of registration, and the mainte- urge my colleagues to join me in expressing ing from medical experts whether the following nance and accuracy of voter rolls. deep gratitude to Mr. Herrin. data can be explained by good medical prac- It is vital that we establish this Commission f tice, or whether it is another example of phar- as a permanent body. Many issues and con- TRIBUTE TO JOHN ALEXANDER maceutical company success in using price cerns surrounding elections necessitate a con- CAMPAU differentials to shape prescribing patterns, tinual review of ever-changing technologies. A which may, or may not, be good for the pa- permanent Commission will be best suited to HON. NICK SMITH tient. facilitate the sharing of information about new, For example, in 1995, Medicare paid $3.11 cost-effective technologies that can improve OF MICHIGAN a unit for the inhalation drug Ipratropium Bro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the way we administer elections in America. mide. That’s exactly what it cost the doctor at f Tuesday, January 30, 2001 wholesale, and total Medicare usage and ex- Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, it is penditure on the drug was only $14,426,108. HONORING REV. FRED CORNELL’S with great respect for his outstanding service In 1996, a ‘spread’ developed between what FIFTY YEARS IN THE MINISTRY to the community, that I ask my colleagues in Medicare paid ($3.75 a unit) and what the Congress to recognize John Alexander doctor paid, $3.26 a unit, and utilization went HON. JERRY F. COSTELLO Campau for receiving the Jackson County to $47,388,622. OF ILLINOIS Small Business Person of the Year Award. In 1997, Medicare paid $3.50 but doctors IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES John Campau is the ultimate entrepreneur. only paid $2.15 and utilization doubled, to Tuesday, January 30, 2001 He took the risk, and accepted the challenge $96,204,639. of running Comtronics. It is with great pleasure In 1998, the spread increased as Medicare Mr. COSTELLO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to that I congratulate him on his past 12 seasons paid $3.34 but doctors could get the drug for ask my colleagues to join me in honoring the of service. $1.70, and utilization doubled again, to fifty years of ministry for the Reverend Fred Under his leadership, sales revenue has $176,887,868. Does anyone really believe that Cornell, pastor of the Concordia Church of more than doubled. Comtronics has added 27 the need for this drug doubled in one year? Christ in Belleville, Illinois. employees and almost 1,000 customers and The data is just in for 1999, and shows that This month, Reverend Cornell is celebrating has expanded into seven states. Gross profits the spread and usage widened again: Medi- 50 years in the ministry. Rev. Cornell was or- have increased, net profits have increased, care paid $3.34 a unit. Doctors could get the dained on December 27, 1950 and went on to and net worth of the corporation has increased drug for $1.60 a unit, and Medicare spent establish himself as a progressive religious over 300 percent. Today, the company is larg- $201,470,288 for Ipratropium Bromide. leader with a willingness to get involved in the er, stronger, more diverse, and financially The abuse of the taxpayer in this situation community and speak out on important issues. more sound than ever before in its 42-year is serious. But what is even more serious is He was pastor of the First Presbyterian history. As president and chief executive offi- the question that must be raised about the Church of Belleville in 1964, when he was ar- cer, John Campau rose to the occasion and doctor-patient relationship and whether pa- rested in Mississippi with 26 others helping to exceeded all projections of growth. He has a tients can trust doctors to prescribe appro- register African American voters. life long history of being a leader and a 14- priately when they can make 108% profit on Reverend Cornell grew up in St. Louis, Mis- year track record of outstanding business suc- the prescription of a drug? souri. His great-great-great grandfather served cess. John Campau is a true entrepreneur. He f as a Presbyterian Missionary to native Ameri- had a vision and a relentless passion to create cans in Maine and Pennsylvania in the early and succeed. ELECTION REFORM ACT 1800’s. Reverend Cornell served three years Not only has John been a industry leader, in the navy and earned a business degree but more importantly he has continued a fam- HON. THOMAS M. DAVIS from Washington University in St. Louis. He ily tradition of being an active member of his OF VIRGINIA also worked for Ralston-Purina of St. Louis, community. Supporting community organiza- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES but found that work to be unsatisfying. He at- tions such as the American Cancer Society, tended McCormick Theological Seminary in Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Hot Air Jubilee, Family Service and Children’s Chicago for three years and got his first job as Aid, Junior Achievement and the United Way, Mr. DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I, along a minister in Mountainburg, Arkansas. Two John understands the importance of giving with my fellow colleagues, Representatives years later he became pastor of two small back to his community. STEVE ROTHMAN, PATRICK KENNEDY and churches in Owensville and Gerald, Missouri. John Campau’s devotion and determination HEATHER WILSON, DAVID DREIER and ALCEE In 1956, he began as the Associate Pastor to both Comtronics and his community is to be HASTINGS are pleased to introduce meaningful, at First Presbyterian in Belleville and became

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.023 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E45 its pastor three years later. His social activism Fresno desperately needed to witness a of Mr. Harbin to our community and to the was rooted in the Church philosophy that led new kind of leader, a community steward, Twenty-Third Judicial Circuit of Alabama. the fight against slavery in the 1800’s. His someone who could inspire others to con- Mr. Harbin’s roots are deep within North tribute their very highest talents to address- Alabama. After growing up in Huntsville and travels to Mississippi were in response to a ing a myriad of community problems. church call for help with voter registration graduating from Hazel Green High School, Mr. drives. Reverend Cornell was also active in SPECIAL TOUCH Harbin played basketball and baseball on promoting meetings between people. During It has been often asked how Dick does scholarship at the University of North Alabama what he does. How does he take a table full the Vietnam War he formed a local group of of people who disagree and don’t much like in Florence. After serving the Army on active concerned citizens about the War. each other to come to consensus in less than duty between 1956–58, Mr. Harbin went to Throughout his time at First Presbyterian, an hour with hardly saying anything? Why work with them at Redstone Arsenal as an in- he was also busy with numerous building have boards canceled or postponed meetings structor with the Ordnance Guided Missile projects having assisted with the construction upon knowing Dick could not attend because School and Missile Munitions Center and of the new First Presbyterian church and the they knew without him unproductive con- School. Mr. Harbin’s love for his country found creation of First United Presbyterian Church in flict would ensue. Why is it that Dick is the a different path when he first ran for Circuit 1982. Reverend Cornell also served as the one everybody trusts? Clerk in 1970. His commitment to justice and I believe it is not about what he does at President of the Belleville Ministerial Alliance all; it is about who he is. His presence re- efficiency were recognized by the people he in the 50’s and moderator of the Alton Pres- minds us all of the noble impulses we would served. He ran for re-election four times, each bytery in the 1960’s. He also helped found the love to act upon, but so often choose to ig- time without opposition. His colleagues appre- Belleville Clergy Association. nore in order to satisfy the desires of the ciated his service as well selecting him to re- Reverend Cornell married his wife Barbara ego. Dick has been a role model simply by ceive the first ‘‘Outstanding Circuit Clerk’’ in 1994. His son John is an artist who lives in living his life according to his inner code of State of Alabama award. He is also the recipi- Belleville. He also has two grandchildren. Rev- honor. In doing so, he has created a culture ent of the Huntsville/Madison County Jaycee’s erend Cornell also was no stranger to adver- of stewardship within the Business Council ‘‘Good Government Award’’ and the Huntsville/ that has begun to spread throughout the sity himself, his other son Paul, who was only community. Madison County Bar Association’s ‘‘Liberty 24 years old, died in 1977 after a blockage Six years ago, the lack of civility was pain- Bell Award’’. was discovered in his brain. Reverend Cornell fully obvious in the public arena. Today, His dedication to his community extends be- also suffered a heart attack that same year those in the public affairs community are yond his professional duties. He has given of and underwent by-pass surgery in 1987. After learning one of the responsibilities of public his time and talents to several civic boards of ‘‘retiring’’ from First United Presbyterian in service is to be positive role models. Five directors including the Salvation Army, Com- 1988 he went to Concordia United Church of years ago, the different sectors of the com- munity Bank of North Alabama and Huntsville Christ. This place, he thought, would be per- munity operated in internal and external Hospital. Former Chief Justices of the Ala- vacuums, often in competition with one an- bama Supreme Court including the Hon. How- fect for him. The little country church, founded other. Today, seeking collaborative partners by German immigrants in 1845, had just lost is becoming the norm. ell Heflin and the Hon. C.C. ‘‘Bo’’ Torbert, Jr. its pastor of 19 years. Reverend Cornell now Four years ago, expecting merit-based de- have nominated him to several state commis- ministers its 90 members. cisions was considered naive. Today, seeking sions and to the Board of Directors of the Ala- Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me the views of all the stakeholders and delib- bama Judicial College. in honoring the Reverend Fred Cornell and to erating on the merits of an issue is becoming For his hard work, vision and dedication to recognize his commitment for service to the the new standard for decision-making. the people of Madison County, I feel this is an community. Three years ago, an expectation of excel- apt honor. Now as he retires, I wish to thank lence was seen as a criticism in a community Mr. Harbin for his extraordinary service for his f defending the status quo. Today, the Center for Advanced Research and Technology, community and this nation. On behalf of the HONORING RICHARD ‘‘DICK’’ U.S. Congress, I pay tribute to Mr. Harbin and JOHANSON which Dick chairs, is a national example of excellence and the process of its creation has thank him for a job well done. I join his wife inspired people throughout the Valley to Joyce, his two children Danny and Sandy, and HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH dream new dreams fully expecting fruition. his three granddaughters in congratulating him OF CALIFORNIA UNIQUE ROLE on his retirement. I wish him a well-deserved IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES While certainly many people have had a rest. hand in the steady transformation of the f Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Fresno area, Dick has played a unique and Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I would essential role. His ability to love, to care so IN HONOR OF ALICE OSTROW like to present the following Opinion-Editorial deeply about his community and everyone RENT CONTROL AND UNION AC- that was written by Deborah Nankivell, execu- who lives here, has melted the hearts and TIVIST, ON HER PASSING tive director of the Fresno Business Council. loosened the resources of everyone who is needed to help create a healthier and more The Opinion-Editorial, printed in the Fresno prosperous home for us all. HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY Bee on December 20, 2000, reads as follows: As Dick steps down as president of the OF NEW YORK JOHANSON’S ‘GIFT’ HAS BEEN SERVICE TO Business Council and passes the new leader- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ship mantle to Ken Newby, it is the appro- PUBLIC Tuesday, January 30, 2001 We all make decisions everyday based upon priate time to publicly thank him for the external signals and usually motivated by gift of himself. Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, achieving specific goals. Much of life is Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor Richard ‘‘Dick’’ today I pay tribute to Alice Ostrow, a longtime about taking care of daily tasks and making Johanson for his years of dedicated and dis- union supporter and housing activist, who plans for the future. tinguished service to his community. I urge my passed away on January 4, 2001. Ms. Ostrow, Then there are those whose path is deter- colleagues to join me in wishing Mr. Johanson a onetime Socialist candidate for Congress in mined from the inside. Their commitment is many more years of continued success. New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District, was to serving and improving the lives of others. a cofounder of the Textile Workers’ Organizing Usually these people are invisible in a com- f Committee. In her capacity as a union leader, munity. They are the ones who work tire- TRIBUTE TO MR. BILLY D. HARBIN lessly in service professions, the healing arts Ms. Ostrow served as an effective and com- and serving on countless committees. How- OF MADISON COUNTY, AL passionate leader throughout the organized ever, in times of crisis, these people make labor movement of the 20th Century. what is for them a difficult sacrifice, they HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. Alice Ostrow was born in Philadelphia in assume public leadership positions. OF ALABAMA 1915, honed her leadership skills as class For the past five years, such a public serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES president at South Philadelphia High School, ant, Richard Johanson, has led the Fresno and attended Strousberg State Teachers’ Col- Business Council. When he was asked to as- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 sume this position he was bewildered. He lege. Pushing aside the limitations American could not understand why community lead- Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to society placed upon women, she began her ers would turn to him to lead the organiza- pay tribute to a man who has served Madison foray into politics when she joined the Phila- tion. Time has made obvious what the wise County for 30 years, Mr. Billy Harbin. I would delphia Chapter of the Young Peoples’ Social- among us already knew. like to recognize the outstanding contributions ist League.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.023 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E46 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 Throughout her career, Ms. Ostrow worked I hope that all my colleagues will join those The Postmasters Fairness and Rights Act of for the IRS, served as a legislative representa- of us from San Diego and help the people of 2001 seeks to remedy this inequality by ena- tive of the Federation of Federal Employees, Southern California by authorizing additional bling Postmasters to take an active and con- and worked for the Communications Workers district court judges for the Southern District of structive role in managing their Post Office of America. In the late 1940s and 1950s, dur- California. and discussing compensation issues. If the ing the birth of rent control, Ms. Ostrow orga- f Postmasters and Postal Headquarters are un- nized the group New jersey Tenants for Rent able to reach an understanding, the Act pro- Control and fought for tenants’ rights for many TRIBUTE TO JUDGE NILDA vides for a neutral outside party to resolve the years afterwards. MORALES HOROWITZ disagreement. If enacted, the Postmasters After moving to Burlington, Vermont in 1955, ´ Fairness and Rights Act would foster better Ms. Ostrow became involved in numerous HON. JOSE E. SERRANO mail services by allowing Postmasters greater local liberal organizations, including the OF NEW YORK input in operational decision-making, improv- Vermont ACLU. After her husband’s death in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ing Postmaster morale, and making it possible 1967, she moved to my district in New York Tuesday, January 30, 2001 to attract and retain exemplary Postmasters. City, where she became heavily involved in This legislation had 238 cosponsors last the NAACP, the ACLU, the Workers Defense Mr. SERRANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate and to pay tribute to Nilda Mo- year. With the support of my colleagues in the League, and Americans for Democratic Action. 107th Congress, we will be able to move this Even in her 80s, Ms. Ostrow was a tireless rales Horowitrz, and outstanding individual who has dedicated her life to public service. legislation and finally restore fairness to our activist for the rights of the elderly, poor, op- nation’s Postmasters. pressed, and otherwise downtrodden. She She was inducted on January 18 as a Family f traveled to the New York State Capitol in Al- Court Judge for Westchester County in New bany to lobby for tenant rights. She also York. HONORING MARILYN RIGG staffed a homeless center and circulated polit- Mr. Speaker, from April 1998 until her re- ical petitions. cent appointment, Judge Horowitz served as HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH A vibrant and caring woman who viewed deputy county attorney and family court bu- public service in the same regard as Robert F. reau chief. She was in charge of and respon- OF CALIFORNIA Kennedy—she ‘‘saw wrong and tried to right sible for twenty-four attorneys who handled all IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES it.’’ I am confident that her legacy will continue matters before the Family Courts of West- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 chester County. She handled the daily review through the many individuals she personally Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise and assignment of all cases involving the De- touched during her extraordinary life. today to pay tribute to Eastern Madera County partment of Social Services, such as the coun- f Chamber of Commerce President Marilyn Rigg ty’s neglect and abuse referrals, and all juve- for her years of dedicated service to the com- THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA nile delinquency referrals from the Department FEDERAL JUDGESHIP ACT OF 2001 munity. of Probation. She was also the supervisor of Marilyn is a graduate of St. Aloysius Acad- specialized Domestic Violence Unit within the HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM emy, the University of Ohio and the Stonier Family Court Bureau. School of Banking, where her thesis was OF CALIFORNIA Her distinguished career also includes serv- copyrighted and accepted for inclusion in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ice as a hearing examiner for the New York National Library. State Family Court, a Senior Law Judge and Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Ms. Rigg taught school in Virginia for 2 Supervising Judge for the New York State Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise years before moving to Oakhurst in 1970. Workers’ Compensation Board, and adjunct today to introduce the Southern California Marilyn worked for 21 years at Security Pacific professor of Public Administration at Hostos Federal Judgeship Act of 2001. I am proud to Bank, where she held numerous jobs, includ- Community College, and a lawyer in private be joined in this effort by my colleagues from ing branch manager, vice-president of plan- practice specializing in public interest law. San Diego, Representative DUNCAN HUNTER, Judge Horowitz is well known and highly re- ning and marketing, and vice-president of cor- and Representative DARRELL ISSA. This impor- spected by her peers and the different com- porate lending. In 1992, she left Security Pa- tant legislation will authorize eight additional munities she has served for her sensitivity, cific to begin a State Farm Agency in federal district court judges, five permanent professionalism, integrity and sound judgment. Oakhurst. and three temporary, to the Southern District Marilyn has served as a member and past Her induction brings to the Court an out- of California. president of Soroptimist International of the Si- A recent judicial survey ranks the Southern standing judge. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me erra, chairman of the Oakhurst Fall Festival, District of California as the busiest court in the in commending Judge Nilda Morales Horowitz chairman of ‘‘Oakhurst Goes to the Oscars,’’ nation by number of criminal felony cases filed for her outstanding achievements and in wish- and past board member and treasurer of the and total number of weighted cases per judge. ing her continued success as Family Court Eastern Madera County Chamber of Com- In 1998, the Southern District had a weighted Judge for Westchester County. merce. caseload of 1,006 cases per judge. By com- Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Marilyn parison, the Central District of California had a f Rigg for her active and distinguished commu- weighted filing of 424 cases per judge; the INTRODUCTION OF THE POST- nity involvement. I urge my colleagues to join Eastern District of California had a weighted MASTERS FAIRNESS AND me in wishing Marilyn Rigg many more years filing of 601 cases per judge; and the Northern RIGHTS ACT OF 2001 of continued success. District of California had a weighted filing of f 464 cases per judge. HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA The Southern District consists of the San SOCIAL SECURITY BURIAL OF MARYLAND Diego and Imperial Counties of California, and BENEFIT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shares a 200-mile border with Mexico. Accord- ing to the U.S. Customs Service, as much as Tuesday, January 30, 2001 HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. 33 percent of the illegal drugs and 50 percent Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, today I sup- OF TENNESSEE of the cocaine smuggled into the United port our nation’s 28,000 Postmasters by intro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES States from Mexico enters through this court ducing the Postmasters Fairness and Rights district. Additionally, the court faces a substan- Act of 2001. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 tial number of our nation’s immigration cases. Under current law, Postmasters are denied Mr. DUNCAN. Mr. Speaker, today I intro- Further multiplying the district’s caseload is an the basic right to discuss fundamental issues duced a bill that would expand eligibility for agreement between the Immigration and Natu- which impact the quality of mail services pro- the Social Security burial benefit. ralization Service and the State of California vided to your constituents, the management of As you may be aware, prior to 1981, any in- that calls for criminal aliens to be transferred your local Post Office, and their own com- dividual could receive the burial benefit lump to prison facilities in this district upon nearing pensation. Postmasters suffer from a dysfunc- sum of $255 in order to pay funeral expenses. the end of their state sentences. All these fac- tional ‘‘consultation process’’ whereby Postal Today, the surviving spouse receives a burial tors combine to create a tremendous need for Headquarters may unilaterally mandate local benefit only if the deceased spouse is insured additional district court judges. Post Office operational changes. by Social Security.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.026 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E47 However, I do not think it is particularly fair tion’’ broadband services are delivered to In the case of a taxpayer that incurs ex- to deny this benefit to the spouse of the de- subscribers in rural areas, underserved areas, penditures for equipment capable of serving ceased. It is this person who is most likely to and to residential subscribers. both subscribers in qualifying areas and Current generation broadband services is other areas, qualified expenditures are deter- be responsible for the funeral expenses if defined as the transmission of signals at a mined by multiplying otherwise qualified ex- there is no estate to handle this financial mat- rate of at least 1.5 million bits per second to penditures by the ratio of the number of po- ter. Obviously, these expenses can be very the subscriber and at a rate of at least 200,000 tential qualifying subscribers to all poten- costly. bits per second from the subscriber. Next tial subscribers the qualified equipment I was not in Congress at the time, but this generation broadband services is defined as would be capable of serving, as determined change was made when Congress was at- the transmission of signals at a rate of at by the least capable link in the system. Tax- tempting to make as many cost cuts in the So- least 22 million bits per second to the sub- payers may use any reasonable method to cial Security system as possible because of scriber and at a rate of at least 5 million bits determine the relevant total potential sub- per second from the subscriber. Taxpayers scriber population, based on the most re- projected financial problems. In retrospect, the will be permitted to substantiate their satis- cently published census data. In addition, for fund has generated healthy surpluses. faction of the required transmission rates purposes of substantiating the total poten- This legislation would correct this problem through statistically significant test data tial subscriber population which equipment so that any surviving spouse, as long as one demonstrating satisfaction of the required is capable of serving, taxpayers will be re- of the spouses is insured through Social Secu- transmission rates, by providing evidence quired to provide such information as is re- rity, would be eligible to receive the burial ben- that all relevant subscribers were provided quired by the Secretary, which may include efit. with a written guarantee that the required manufacturer’s equipment ratings or evi- I urge my colleagues to support this bill and transmission rates would be satisfied, or dence of independent certification. through any other reasonable method. For improve the Social Security death benefit for this purpose, the fact that certain sub- QUALIFIED EQUIPMENT those who deserve it most. scribers are not able to access such services Qualified equipment must be capable of f at the required transmission rates due to providing broadband services at any time to limitations in equipment outside of the con- each subscriber who is utilizing such serv- BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS trol of the provider, or in equipment other ices. It is intended that this standard would ACT than qualified equipment, shall not be taken be satisfied if a subscriber utilizing into account. broadband services through the equipment is A rural area is any census tract which is able to receive the specified transmission HON. PHIL ENGLISH not within 10 miles of any incorporated or rates in at least 99 out of 100 attempts. OF PENNSYLVANIA census designated place with a population of In the case of a telecommunications car- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES more than 25,000 and which is not within a rier, qualified equipment is equipment that Tuesday, January 30, 2001 county with a population density of more extends from the last point of switching to than 500 people per square mile. An under- the outside of the building in which the sub- Mr. ENGLISH. Mr. Speaker, today I am re- served area is any census tract which is lo- scriber is located. In the case of a commer- introducing the Broadband Internet Access cated in an empowerment zone, enterprise cial mobile service carrier, qualified equip- Act, which is a bipartisan bill to encourage the community, renewal zone or low-income ment is equipment that extends from the spread of high-speed Internet technology in community. A residential subscriber is any customer side of a mobile telephone switch- rural and low-income communities. individual who purchases broadband service ing office to a transmission/reception an- to be delivered to his or her dwelling. Much in the role that canals played at the tenna (including the antenna) of the sub- turn of the 19th century and the railroad QUALIFIED EXPENDITURES scriber. In the case of a cable operator or open video system operator, qualified equip- played later in the century, the Internet is the Qualified expenditures are those amounts otherwise chargeable to the capital account ment is equipment that extends from the critical infrastructure of our age. Communities with respect to the purchase and installation customer side of the headend to the outside without access will suffer as jobs and invest- of qualified equipment for which deprecia- of the building in which the subscriber is lo- ment moves to connected communities. Peo- tion is allowable under section 168. Qualified cated. In the case of a satellite carrier or ple in the rural or low-income communities are expenditures are those that are incurred by other wireless carrier (other than a tele- excluded from the personal and economic the taxpayer after December 31, 2001, and be- communications carrier), qualified equip- benefits of a high-speed information flow—a fore January 1, 2006. ment is equipment that extends from a digital divide. The Broadband Internet Access The expenditures are taken into account transmission/reception antenna (including the antenna) to a transmission/reception an- Act of 2001 addresses the disparity in the for purposes of claiming the credit in the first taxable year in which broadband service tenna on the outside of the building used by availability of high-speed Internet access, also is delivered to at least 10 percent of the spec- the subscriber. In addition, any packet known as broadband services, in the United ified type of subscribers which the qualified switching equipment deployed in connection States. equipment is capable of serving in an area in with other qualified equipment is qualified Underserved communities—typically rural which the provider has legal or contractual equipment, regardless of location, provided and low-income areas—are lagging seriously area access rights or obligations. For this that it is the last such equipment in a series behind. The digital divide compromises the purpose, it is intended that the subscribers as part of transmission of a signal to a sub- enormous gains that could be achieved by the which the equipment is capable of serving scriber or the first in a series in the trans- mission of a signal from a subscriber. Fi- Internet economy. The Internet is a valuable will be determined by the least capable link in the system. For example, if a system has nally, multiplexing and demultiplexing tool and every American should have the op- a packet switch capable of serving 10,000 sub- equipment and other equipment making as- portunity to get up to speed on the information scribers, followed by a digital subscriber line sociated applications deployed in connection superhighway. access multiplexer (‘‘DSLAM’’) capable of with other qualified equipment is qualified I am submitting a technical explanation of serving only 2,000 subscribers, then the area equipment only if it is located between the bill that is designed to stimulate the growth which the equipment is capable of serving is qualified packet switching equipment and of high-speed Internet services. the area served by the 2,000 DSLAM lines. the subscriber’s premises. Although the credit only applies with re- Although a taxpayer must incur the ex- BROADBAND INTERNET ACCESS TAX CREDIT spect to qualified expenditures incurred dur- penditures directly in order to qualify for (New Sec. 48A of the Code) ing specified periods, the fact that the ex- the credit, the taxpayer may provide the req- PRESENT LAW penditures are not taken into account until uisite broadband services either directly or a later period will not affect the taxpayer’s Present law does not provide a credit for indirectly. For example, if a partnership con- eligibility for the credit. For example, if a investments in telecommunications infra- structs qualified equipment or otherwise in- taxpayer incurs qualified expenditures with structure. curs qualified expenditures, but the requisite respect to equipment providing next genera- services are provided by one or more of its EXPLANATION OF PROVISION tion broadband services in 2004, but the tax- partners, the partnership will be eligible for The bill provides a credit equal to 10 per- payer does not satisfy the 10 percent sub- the credit (assuming the other requirements cent of the qualified expenditures incurred scription threshold until 2005, the taxpayer of the bill are satisfied). It is anticipated by the taxpayer with respect to qualified will be eligible for the credit in 2005 (assum- that the Secretary will issue regulations or equipment with which ‘‘current generation’’ ing the other requirements of the bill are other published guidance demonstrating how broadband services are delivered to sub- satisfied). To substantiate their satisfaction the requirements of the bill are satisfied in scribers in rural and underserved areas. In of the 10 percent subscription threshold, tax- such situations. addition, the bill provides a credit equal to payers will be required to provide such infor- 20 percent of the qualified expenditures in- mation as is required by the Secretary, EFFECTIVE DATE curred by the taxpayer with respect to quali- which may include relevant customer data The provision is effective for expenditures fied equipment with which ‘‘next genera- or evidence of independent certification. incurred after December 31, 2001.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.031 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E48 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 TRIBUTE TO MR. TIMOTHY P. As an adult living in Brush, Colorado, Harold school’s dedication to involving students in the RYAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, became a business man, whose dedication to community. LIVERMORE VALLEY JOINT UNI- community was marked by great accomplish- In 2000, 84 percent of Mineola’s senior FIED SCHOOL DISTRICT ment. Owner of the Carroll Motor and Carroll class went to college, 57 percent to 4-year Oil companies, Harold was an active partici- colleges. Of the last graduating class, 55 per- HON. ELLEN O. TAUSCHER pant in the Colorado Auto Dealers Associa- cent of all students received Regents seals on tion, Colorado Auto Dealers Insurance Trust their diplomas, including 14 students who OF CALIFORNIA along with the Colorado Ford Dealers Adver- earned Regents diplomas with honors. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tising Association. Furthermore, he was part of The outstanding academic record and the Tuesday, January 30, 2001 a committee for the Brush Rodeo and the dedication of Mineola’s administrators and Mrs. TAUSCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Brush Racing Association. As a result, he staff demonstrate it is indeed a school of the to honor a very special leader in my district. joined the Board of Directors and was voted month and a school vital to Long Island’s fu- Timothy P. Ryan has served the Livermore President of the Centennial Race Track. ture. Valley Joint Unified School District for over Harold’s other community activities have in- f two decades. Mr. Ryan has successfully cluded the Brush Chamber of Commerce, Highway 71 committee, Brush Industrial Park, HONORING EDNA GARABEDIAN, worked for the betterment of the entire school BORIS NIXON, AND DIANE NIXON community as President of the Livermore Rotary Club and the Brush Methodist Church. Board of Trustees, Board Clerk, member of Mr. Gray’s contributions have been signifi- President of the Alameda County School cant. Truly he represents the rural values of HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH Boards Association, member and President of Colorado’s Fourth Congressional District— OF CALIFORNIA the Tri-Valley Special Education Local Plan hard-work and commitment to the community. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Please join me in wishing Harold H. Gray a Area Board, and the Regional Occupational Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Program Board. magnificent 100th birthday. May he enjoy this Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Timothy Ryan has served admirably as a day and those to come with his family and today to honor Edna Garabedian, Boris Nixon, leader and advocate for our children and our friends. and Diane Nixon for their contributions to the community. He has helped Livermore Valley f California Opera Association. Joint Unified School District through some of The California Opera Association was incor- the most difficult times. Mr. Ryan has proven JANUARY SCHOOL OF THE MONTH porated as a California non-profit corporation to be an effective member of the Board, al- May 4, 2000. The association is dedicated to ways seeking resolution to Board differences HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY enhance public awareness of the role of arts by discovering the wide areas of agreement. OF NEW YORK in California through activities and services in His fairness and his Irish humor continues to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the field. In addition to forming partnerships win over groups. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 with community organizations, California I take great pride in honoring Timothy P. Opera Association will participate in local, re- Ryan’s dedication and leadership. His hard Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- gional, national and international events de- work has improved the opportunities for all er, I have named Mineola High School in Gar- signed to enhance good will and to support students throughout the District. Under his di- den City Park as School of the Month in the and encourage civic and community growth. rection, Livermore Valley Joint Unified School Fourth Congressional District for January Edna Garabedian is one of the founding di- District has served as a model for schools in 2001. I am a proud graduate of Mineola High rectors of the California Opera Association. Alameda and Contra Costa Counties and School in 1962. She is a world-renowned Mezzo-Soprano who throughout the State of California. I believe I especially want to commend John R. has performed throughout the U.S. and Eu- that school districts across the country should Lewis, Principal of Mineola High, and Dr. rope. Ms. Garabedian was the founder of the follow Timothy Ryan’s example and take the Harry Jaroslaw, the Superintendent of Schools Fresno International Grand Opera and has opportunity to learn from his successful and for the Mineola School District. held the distinction of chairperson of voice and innovative ways. I loved my time at Mineola High and my opera at several major universities. f solid education there prepared me for the rest Boris Nixon is a featured cellist with the of my life. I still use the lessons I learned at Fresno Philharmonic Orchestra. He has per- A TRIBUTE TO HAROLD H. GRAY Mineola. formed with various symphony orchestras Unique opportunities await Mineola High throughout the United States and he is also HON. BOB SCHAFFER students. They can participate in the Work Ex- one of the founding directors of the California OF COLORADO perience Program for school credit, while si- Opera Association. Mr. Nixon has collaborated IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES multaneously earning a paycheck. The Stu- with the Music Performance Trust Fund of dent Service Center harnesses the energy and America and Young Audiences of America to Tuesday, January 30, 2001 devotion of students to their community. With- stress the importance of keeping music in the Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, It is my privi- in the center, they can volunteer at the Chil- schools and expanding work and career op- lege to stand before this great House to honor dren’s Museum, the Ronald McDonald House portunities for professional musicians. a man from Colorado’s Fourth Congressional and nursing homes, just to name a few. Also, Diane Nixon is an educator and musician, District. On January 30, 2001, Mr. Harold H. programs such as the leadership council and who is currently completing her pre-med re- Gray, of Brush, Colorado, will celebrate his peer support and mediation foster student-to- quirements to become a physician. Ms. Nixon 100th birthday. student involvement. is also a founding director of the California Born in the small farming town of Each year, I present an award in the name Opera Association and has traveled exten- Braddyville, Iowa, Mr. Gray and his family of my late husband, Dennis McCarthy, to a sively throughout the United States and Eu- moved to the Eastern Plains of Colorado while Mineola High School student who has strug- rope attending and studying International Op- he was just a small boy, to accommodate for gled through adversity and difficult times and eras and Special Arts Festivels for the dis- his ailing mother’s respiratory problems. Dur- made the best of it. This award is one of the abled. Her goal is to focus on integrating and ing his young and formative years, Harold things I do to keep Dennis’ memory alive. At embracing the often-neglected populations, learned many valuable lessons while helping Mineola High, there are so many special stu- such as the disabled, disadvantaged and el- out with his family’s businesses. These les- dents it’s so hard to choose! derly, into the creation and consumption of the sons prepared him for an active community Mineola High has received numerous performing arts. role of prudent leadership. Whether working at awards in recognition of the school’s excel- Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Edna his father’s grocery store in Loveland, or at the lence, including the Eleanor Roosevelt Com- Garabedian, Boris Nixon and Diane Nixon for Riverdale Ranch, near the South Platte River, munity Service Award, Newsday’s Long Island their contributions to the California Opera As- Harold learned to meet the challenges of High School of the Year for Community Serv- sociation. I urge my colleagues to join me in small-town commerce along with the difficul- ice and the New York State Governor’s Com- wishing Ms. Garabedian, Mr. Nixon and Ms. ties of ranch life. mendation. All of the awards demonstrate the Nixon many more years of continued success.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.038 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E49 IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNIVER- Easterling of Huntsville, Alabama. On Decem- the occupation of Guam by Japan during SARY OF THE NEW YORK JUNIOR ber 29, 2000, Bill Easterling, a Huntsville World War II. Compensable injury includes LEAGUE Times columnist and friend of our larger com- death, personal injury, or forced labor, forced munity succumbed to his 18-month struggle march, or internment. The bill establishes a HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY with cancer. Our community mourned the loss federal commission to review the relevant his- OF NEW YORK of this man respected throughout North Ala- torical facts and determine the eligible claim- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES bama for his generosity, talented writing and ants, the eligibility requirements, and the total amount necessary for compensation. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 love of his fellow man. The blessed life of Bill Easterling was filled There is a lot of historical information avail- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, to the brim with his writing. For 22 years, he able to show that the United States had every today I pay tribute to the New York Junior shared his talents with the Huntsville Times in intention of remedying the issue of war restitu- League (NYJL) on the occasion of its 100th the capacities of sports writer, editor, and col- tion for the people of Guam. In 1945, at the Anniversary. umnist. When he began writing the Times urging of the Acting Secretary of the Navy to The NYJL is a remarkable organization, community column, his stories opened up new the House of Representatives, the Guam Meri- dedicated to training women for leadership in people and places and a lot of old ones too torious Claims Act was enacted which author- serving their communities. The Junior League ized the Navy to adjudicate and settle war is committed to promoting volunteerism, devel- for all the community to learn from and take pride in. Lee Roop, one of Bill’s colleagues, claims in Guam for property damage for a pe- oping the potential of women, and improving riod of one year. Claims in excess of $5,000 the community through the effective action had this to say about Bill, ‘‘Bill Easterling had a talent for people, too. He was gifted with the for personal injury or death were to be for- and leadership of trained volunteers. warded to Congress. Unfortunately, the act The NYJL was founded by Mary Harriman, ability to touch them. He was comfortable being up close where life is shared in all its never fulfilled its intended purposes due to the a 19-year-old New Yorker and Barnard Col- limited time frame for claims and the pre- lege student, to unite young women and pro- emotions.’’ John Pruett, a sports writer for the Times, expressed that Bill ‘‘commanded re- occupation with the local population to recover vide an organized means for them to give from the war, resettle their homes, and rebuild back to their communities. Originally called the spect without seeking it, inspired loyalty with- out demanding it and exuded self-assurance their lives. Junior League for the Promotion of Settlement On March 25, 1947, the Hopkins Commis- without making a show of it.’’ Mrs. Christine Movements, the organization was inspired by sion, a civilian commission appointed by the Richard eloquently wrote ‘‘Bill Easterling’s the settlement movement started by Jane Ad- U.S. Navy Secretary, issued a report which re- death leaves a void in the lives and hearts of dams 13 years earlier. The NYJL quickly vealed the flaws of the 1945 Guam Meri- so many people—those who knew him per- boasted 80 members. The new organization’s torious Claims Act and recommended that the first beneficiaries were residents of the New sonally and those who only knew him through Act be amended to provide on the spot settle- York College Settlement on the Lower East his columns.’’ ment and payment of all claims, both property Bill Easterling’s words of wisdom and insight Side. Recognizing the success of NYJL, other and for death and personal injury. areas of the country began to form their own will live on in his columns and books. During Despite the recommendations of the Hop- Junior Leagues. Today there are 296 Junior his prolific career, Bill wrote an award-winning kins Commission, the U.S. government failed Leagues in the United States, Canada, Mexico children’s book, Prize in the Show and pub- to remedy the flaws of the Guam Meritorious and the United Kingdom. lished two collections of his columns, Voices Act when it enacted the War Claims Act of Eleanor Roosevelt joined the NYJL at the on an Cold Day and A Locust Leaves its 1948, legislation which provided compensation age 19. Her volunteer activities included serv- Shell. I extend my sympathy to Bill’s family, for U.S. citizens who were victims of the Japa- ing as a dance teacher for young girls living in his wife Pat, his children, Leigh and Mike, nese war effort during World War II. Because a Lower East Side settlement house. She later step-children, Victor and Natalie and grand- Guamanians were not U.S. citizens when the acknowledged that the experience played an children Caroline and Ellie. act was enacted, but were U.S. nationals, they important role in developing her social con- On behalf of the people of Alabama’s 5th were not eligible for compensation. Guama- science and her commitment to public service. Congressional District, I join them in cele- nians finally became U.S. citizens in 1950 Today, Junior League volunteers are en- brating the extraordinary life and honoring the under the Organic Act of Guam. gaged in helping a wide range of New York- memory of a man who filled his 60-years with In 1962, there was another attempt by Con- ers, including children, the elderly, victims of a love of God, his community, and his family. gress to address the remaining U.S. citizens domestic abuse and prisoners. The NYJL I send my condolences to his family, col- and nationals that had not received repara- teamed up with the Legal Aid Society Commu- leagues and friends. tions from previous enacted laws. Once again, nity Law Offices in East Harlem to help do- f however, Guamanians were inadvertently mestic violence survivors obtain divorces. As made ineligible because policymakers as- GUAM WAR CLAIMS REVIEW its 85th Anniversary project, NYJL created sumed that the War Claims Act of 1948 in- COMMISSION ACT Milbank Houses, which provides transitional cluded them. Thus, Guam was left out of the housing for homeless families. Junior League 1962 act. volunteers continue to provide education on HON. ROBERT A. UNDERWOOD The reason the legislation involves the U.S. subjects including living skills, nutrition and OF GUAM government is because under the 1951 Treaty job-hunting. NYJL volunteers paired up with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Peace between the U.S. and Japan, the Victim Services to provide temporary emer- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 treaty effectively barred claims by U.S. citizens gency shelter victims of domestic violence against Japan. As a consequence, the U.S. in- through Project Debby. Volunteers recruit ho- Mr. UNDERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, today, I’d herited these claims, which was acknowledged tels to donate unused rooms for one to three like to reintroduce a bill which passed the by Secretary of State John Foster Dulles when nights to women and children in need of a House of Representatives during the 106th the issue was raised during consideration of safe haven until permanent arrangements can Congress dealing with equity for the people of the treaty before the Committee on Foreign be made. Guam during World War II. While the bill re- Relations in 1952. Ms. Speaker, I am delighted to congratulate ceived bi-partisan support, the Senate was un- My legislation does not provide compensa- the New York Junior League on its 100th An- able to act on the bill before sine die adjourn- tion. It simply establishes a federal process to niversary and I wish them many more years of ment. review the relevant historical facts and deter- successful service to my community. Legislation regarding Guam war restitution mine the eligible claimants, the eligibility re- f has been introduced by every Guam Delegate quirements, and the total amount necessary TRIBUTE TO BILL EASTERLING OF to Congress, beginning with Guam’s first Dele- for compensation arising from the Japanese HUNTSVILLE, AL gate Antonio Won Pat, and including my pred- occupation of Guam during World War II. Last ecessor, General Ben Blaz. The measure I in- year, the Congressional Budget Office esti- HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. troduce today is a careful compromise that in- mated that the cost of my bill would be mini- corporates many Congressional and Depart- mal and would not affect direct spending or re- OF ALABAMA ment of Interior recommendations that have ceipts. Moreover, considering that the island of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES been made over the years. The legislation Guam had a small population of 22,290 during Tuesday, January 30, 2001 amends the Organic Act of Guam and pro- the nearly 3 years of occupation during the Mr. CRAMER Mr. Speaker, I rise today to vides a process for U.S. restitution to Guama- war, and given the available territorial and fed- pay tribute to the life and legacy of Mr. Bill nians who suffered compensable injury during eral records on this matter, I anticipate that

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.038 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E50 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 any federal commission that is established IN HONOR OF THE MCLEAN Finance and Stewardship Committee at St. under my bill would be able to complete its HIGHLANDERS MARCHING BAND Luke’s Church. She is currently the affiliate work expeditiously and provide the Congress chairperson for the Fresno Association of Re- with the necessary recommendations to re- HON. JAMES P. MORAN altors. She was also voted ‘‘Affiliate of the solve this longstanding issue in a timely fash- OF VIRGINIA Year’’ by the Fresno Association of Realtors in ion. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1987. Jeanie’s personal mission is to feed the hungry through Love, Inc. f Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Jeanie Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise Miller for being named ‘‘Affiliate of the Year’’ IN HONOR OF MAJOR ALBERT V. today to pay tribute to the McLean High- by the Fresno Association of Realtors. I urge CLEMENT landers Marching Band for winning first place my colleagues to join me in wishing Jeanie in the Class IV Open Championship competi- many more years of continued success. tion sponsored by the U.S. Scholastic Band f HON. JAMES P. McGOVERN Association. HONORING HUGH MCDIARMID ON OF MASSACHUSETTS On November 3, 2000, the Highlanders not only delivered the overall winning performance HIS RETIREMENT IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES within their grouping, but they also were given the best music award and the Marine Corps Tuesday, January 30, 2001 HON. JOHN D. DINGELL ‘‘Expirit de Corps’’ award for best team spirit OF MICHIGAN Mr. MCGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, on October and discipline. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During the month of August when most high 19, 2000, in a ceremony held at Ft. Benning, Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Georgia, Ranger Albert V. Clement (Major school students were still enjoying their sum- Ret. Deceased) of Fall River, Massachusetts, mer vacations, every member of the High- Mr. DINGELL Mr. Speaker, today I speak on was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame. lander Band and their dedicated parents behalf of myself and my colleague, Mr. UPTON, began preparations for this competition. to recognize honor and salute my dear friend The Ranger Hall of Fame was formed to Under the guidance of band director Hugh McDiarmid on his retirement from the honor and preserve the spirit and contribution Kirchenbauer and his support staff, the group The Detroit Free Press and for his many years of America’s most extraordinary Rangers. The devoted countless hours of practice through- of dedicated political reporting. members of the Ranger Hall of Fame Selec- out the year to learn and perfect their award- Hugh stated his career in journalism more tion Board take particular care to ensure that winning musical program and marching rou- than 40 years ago at the Journal Herald in only the most extraordinary Rangers are in- tine. Ohio and has covered politics ever since. For ducted. By any standard, Major Albert Clem- Mr. Speaker, a tribute to the McLean High- the past 25 years, Hugh has written for The ent was an outstanding choice to receive this lander Band would not be complete without Free Press. In short, he has become an insti- honor. mentioning the support of Dr. Donald tution in Michigan politics. Major Clement joined the U.S. Army in June Weinheimer, McLean High School Principal, Hugh’s columns are legendary for their keen 1941 in response to ominous signs of a pend- and the tireless efforts of the McLean High political insights. Indeed, few reporters can ing world conflict. He fought for forty-one School Band Parents Association. hold a candle to Hugh’s skills as a journalist, months in the Pacific Islands as a machine The McLean community is proud of every much less match his unflappable wit—which I gunner and expert demolitionist. Shortly after member of the high school band that contrib- have born the brunt of upon occasion. the Korean War started, he volunteered to uted to their award-winning performance. Ac- Hugh’s retirement does not mean that those fight there as a Ranger, but was promoted cordingly, I join the students of McLean High of us who love his columns will be completely and selected to remain at Fort Benning as an School and the U.S. Scholastic Band Associa- bereft of his voice altogether. Hugh will con- instructor. Shortly thereafter, he volunteered tion in saluting the McLean Highlander March- tinue to contribute articles to The Free Press, again, was assigned to the 32nd Infantry, and ing Band on a job well done. and for that we are grateful. was chosen to organize and lead a raider pla- f Mr. Speaker, as Hugh leaves behind a long toon against menacing enemy forces en- and rich history at The Free Press to spend trenched in the Iron Triangle. Major Clement’s HONORING JEANIE MILLER time with his family, I would ask that all of may Raiders turned the enemy tide and filled a crit- colleagues salute Hugh, his good reporting, ical void left by the formerly assigned 2nd HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH biting wit and above all his earnest good will Ranger Company. Within four months he was OF CALIFORNIA and compassion for his fellow man. awarded two Silver Stars and one Bronze Star IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f for heroism, received two Purple Hearts, was Tuesday, January 30, 2001 CROSBY KAZARIAN HONORED promoted to master sergeant and granted a battlefield commission. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jeanie Miller for being voted HON. E. CLAY SHAW, JR. In 1960, Major Clement and two Special ‘‘Affiliate of the Year’’ by the Fresno Associa- Forces professionals were called to affect a OF FLORIDA tion of Realtors for the year 2000. The ‘‘Affil- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES daring rescue in the Congo. The country had iate of the Year’’ is awarded to an individual just won its independence and was in a state who promotes the professionalism of the Fres- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 of crisis. Mutiny and rebellion were rampant, no Association of Realtors and has made Mr. SHAW. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take and hundreds of missionaries and doctors available the programs and services that allow a moment to recognize the life-long contribu- were being held hostage and threatened with members to conduct their business with integ- tions of Crosby Kazarian to his community and rape, torture and death. In three weeks, 239 rity and competency. church. Due to his record of service. Mr. people were rescued and safely evacuated Jeanie began her career as an account ex- Kazarian was honored recently with the Pontif- from various tribal areas, with Major Clement ecutive at Pacific Telephone Company and ical Medal of St. Nersess Shnorhali by His Ho- leading the way. The mission ranks as a huge AT&T. In 1986 she became an area produc- liness Karekin II, Supreme Patriach and special operations success story. tion manager at First Interstate Mortgage. In Catholicos of All Armenians, at St. David Ar- Following retirement, Major Clement worked 1990 Jeanie started working at All Pacific menian Church of Boca Raton, Florida. The for the local school board and later entered Mortgage Company, where she served as presentation of the medal and the Patriarchal into a commercial fishing venture. As a ma- vice-president and branch manager. Currently, Encyclical, reached here from Holy chine gunner in the Pacific, a Ranger at Fort Jeanie is the area production manager at Etchmiadzin, the Holy See of the Armenian Benning, a Raider in Korea or a Green Beret Union Planters Mortgage in Fresno, CA. Church, were made by His Eminence Arch- in the Congo, he was destined to live his re- Throughout her career, Ms. Miller has main- bishop Khajag Barsamian, Primate of the tired life as he had served—in the adven- tained involvement in the community. She has Eastern Diocese of the Armenian Church of turous outdoors. He died on Friday, October been active in several organizations, including: America. 16, 1998, after suffering for several years with Fresno Realtors Association, Association of Born in Providence, Rhode Island, Crosby cancer. He concluded his life of selfless serv- Professional Mortgage Women, president of Kazarian was praised for his widespread serv- ice in quiet dignity. the Central Valley Executive Association, and ices in the Armenian Church, the Dioces, the

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.041 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E51 Knights of Vartan, the Armenian General Be- Lord, help us to keep in mind the causes of PELTIER’S PARDON nevolent Union, and the St. Nersess Armenian this slaughter: greed, dishonesty, selfish- Seminary in New York. ness, As an American born Armenian, Crosby was The desecration of love; HON. DOUG BEREUTER Lord, help us to root these out . . . one of the rare members who was very fluent OF NEBRASKA in Armenian, both liturgical and conversational, As we celebrate the hundred years since his whose participation as an ordained deacon in birth and mourn his death (September 20th, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Armenian Church, and a member of the 1971), Hellenes have been singing Seferis’ Tuesday, January 30, 2001 church choir in Providence since 1944, was an stanza of hope put to music by Theodorakis: outstanding accomplishment. A little farther Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member Mr. Kazarian was a member of the Parish We will see the almond trees blossoming would ask his colleagues to consider carefully Council, and a Diocesan Delegate. He was The marble gleaming in the sun the following editorial from the December 27, chairman of the Diocesan Assembly in 1976– The sea breaking into waves 2000, edition of the Norfolk Daily News, enti- 78, and was on the Diocesan Council from A little farther tled ‘‘Peltier Pardon Would Be Wrong.’’ 1979–83. He has been a member of the St. Let us rise a little higher. PELTIER PARDON WOULD BE WRONG—PINE Nersess Theological Seminary Board of Direc- He died during the time of the brutal military RIDGE MURDERER OF TWO FBI AGENTS NOT tors, and since 1985 has served on the Arme- dictatorship in Greece. Having denounced the DESERVING OF CLEMENCY nian Church Endowment Fund’s Board of regime on March 28, 1969, he became a sym- Trustees. bol for millions of Greeks who hated the junta Not since Gerald Ford ascended to the A phenomenon in an individual’s life was and knew of his poetry. presidency and promptly pardoned former President Richard Nixon for any Watergrate Crosby Kazarian’s election as the Grand Com- We truly thank the Honorable Vasilis crimes has an American president been faced mander of the Knights of Vartan, an Inter- Philippou and the Honorable Dimitris Platis for with as important a test of the unique con- national Armenian Fraternal organization, sharing with us the wonderful works and his- stitutional powers of clemency. The U.S. which was hailed as the youngest among his tory of George Seferis. Constitution makes it possible for a presi- predecessors during 1983–85. Presently an dent to forgive otherwise unpardonable acts. active member of the Brotherhood, Crosby is f The power is absolute with the exception of also a member of St. David Armenian Church, impeachment: ‘‘He shall have the power to being one of its Godfathers on the consecra- TRIBUTE TO MAJOR BEN W. grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States.’’ tion day in 1988, and still serving the same STUTTS OF CHEROKEE, AL church as an Arhdeacon, Mr. Kazarian and his That makes it possible for President Clin- ton to follow his pardoning decisions in 62 wife of forty-years, Araxie, are the parents of HON. ROBERT E. (BUD) CRAMER, JR. cases announced recently and provide clem- two sons, Gregory and Ara. OF ALABAMA ency for Leonard Peltier, 56. Peltier is serv- f ing two life sentences in federal prison in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Leavenworth, Kan., for the murder of two IN HONOR OF NOBEL WINNING Tuesday, January 30, 2001 agents of the Federal Bureau of Investiga- POET GEORGE SEFERIS tion in 1975. The agents, Ron Williams and Mr. CRAMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jack Coler, were attempting to arrest rob- HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY pay tribute to a fallen soldier from my district, bery suspects on the Pine Ridge reservation. OF NEW YORK Maj. Ben W. Stutts. Major Stutts is a true hero The agents were injured, then shot in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of our district and I am pleased that his family head repeatedly, at point blank range. The guilty verdict, rendered in 1977 after Peltier Tuesday, January 30, 2001 will receive the Purple Heart in his honor today for his extraordinary acts of bravery and had been returned from Canada where he fled after the crime, has withstood multiple ap- Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, his lifetime commitment to our armed services. today I pay tribute to George Seferis (nom de peals. Born in Cherokee, Alabama, Major Stutts plume of George Seferiadis), on the 100th an- His time in prison has found him playing first entered the Army Reserves after finishing niversary of his birth. the role of a victim, innocent not by reason On December 5, 2000 the Consulate Gen- Florence State College and the ROTC pro- of having no association with the crime but erals of Greece and Cyprus, the Hon. Dimitris gram. He served as a military police officer because of the injustice done American Indi- ans. Injustices of the past, however, should Platis and the Hon. Vasilis Philippou will host before traveling to Ft. Hood, Ft. Devens, Korea and finally Redstone Arsenal as an in- not be allowed to excuse vicious crimes of an evening of celebration of the works of the present. George Seferiadis. This cultural event will pro- fantry officer. Major Stutts’ bravery was put to the test in There is now the possibility that President vide an opportunity for many individuals to ap- Clinton might agree to the demand of to- preciate the works of George Seferis, states- May of 1963 when his helicopter on a routine mission along the Korean Demilitarized Zone day’s activists. They claim (1) that Peltier man, fighter for democracy, and poet. was a victim of overzealous agents of the fed- George Seferis was born on the 29th of inadvertently landed in North Korea. Held cap- eral government, (2) that if he, in fact, com- February 1900 in Smyrna. The family moved tive for a year in North Korea, Major (then mitted the crimes for which he was found to Athens in 1914. From 1918–1924 he stud- Captain) Stutts courageously endured his situ- guilty beyond reasonable doubt, mistreat- ied law in Paris and in 1926 joined the diplo- ation and held onto his faith, his patriotism ment of American Indians justified the matic service. His career took him to London and his love of his family. slayings and (3) that he has become a changed man in prison, and written useful and Albania. From the 28th of October 1940, While his family met with the Army and their representatives in Congress and his fate was books about the plight of reservation Indi- when Mussolini attacked Greece, every ans. evening he held foreign press briefings in Ath- uncertain, Major Stutts’ perseverance served as inspiration for his family and friends anx- There is no question that for many, and es- ens. These press conferences are still remem- pecially on the Pine Ridge, conditions were bered. iously awaiting his home-coming. Stutts’ harsh and still are. Murder is still not justi- During WWII he served in Beirut and Alex- widow Mary and his sons Gregory, Michael fied, however, and that must apply especially andria. After the war he continued to serve in and Bruce deserve our recognition for the sac- to those responsible for law enforcement. the diplomatic core and was stationed in An- rifices they have endured these many years. While we do not believe in the propriety of kara, London, and Beirut. In 1963 he was As his family accepts this Purple Heart today demonstration—either against Peltier’s in- awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. in honor of their beloved husband and father, carceration as have taken place repeatedly George Seferis’ poetry shows his search for I would like to express my appreciation for over the years, or against clemency as the clarification. His striving toward the lights that Major Stutts’ actions to keep this country the FBI agents did in an orderly way in Wash- stands for life, hope, and salvation in what home of the free. ington several days ago—they have served to highlight this unusual and tragic case. gives his poetry its anguished tone but also its On behalf of the Congress of the United sense of immediacy. The clarity of his pre- States, I would like to pay tribute to Major In reaching his last-minute decision, Mr. Clinton needs to look especially at what are cisely controlled style, his complex symbolism, Stutts and his loving family. We can never af- the incontrovertible facts of a vicious crime, his powerful understatement, with the intensity ford to forget the victories and sacrifices of our and the importance to the American system of his suppressed emotions, compactness of veterans like Major Stutts lest we take for of justice of not treating lightly the cold- nuance and wealth of allusions create an ef- granted the precious freedoms we enjoy every blooded murder of federal agents acting to fect of dramatic density. minute of every day. uphold the law.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.046 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E52 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 HONORING TERRY MEEHAN in storage will be 40 percent below the last 5- resolution, and by doing so, voice their sup- year average. port for the people of Gujarat. The national gas reserve could be drawn HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH f OF CALIFORNIA down when there is a supply shortage such as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one we are now experiencing. This release of HARRY WAYNE CASEY’S FIFTIETH additional natural gas into the market will help BIRTHDAY Tuesday, January 30, 2001 keep prices down. Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise Under this legislation, the Secretary of En- HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN today to honor Terry Meehan for being named ergy would determine the size of the natural OF FLORIDA ‘‘Realtor of the Year’’ by the Fresno Associa- gas reserve. The Secretary would be author- tion of Realtors for the year 2000. The ‘‘Real- ized to sell oil from the Strategic Petroleum IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tor of the Year’’ is awarded to an individual Reserve to cover the administration and acqui- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 who promotes the professionalism of the Fres- sition costs of the reserve, and Congress Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Mr. Speaker, I would no Association of Realtors and has made could appropriate additional funds as well. like to congratulate Harry Wayne Casey of KC available the programs and services that allow The Natural Gas Reserve Act of 2001 is an & the Sunshine Band on his fiftieth birthday, members to conduct their business with integ- insurance policy for American consumers be- January 31, 2001. KC’s music has not only rity and competency. cause it will provide relief during national enhanced the cultural vibrance of the Miami Ms. Meehan led the Fresno Association of shortages. I would urge my colleagues to pass community, but has become an important part Realtors and Fresno Multiple Listing Service this important piece of legislation. of 20th century American music. into the future with an Internet based M.L.S. f During the course of his remarkably suc- system allowing realtors to use the latest tech- cessful career, KC has made a profound im- nology for their clients. INTRODUCTION OF H. CON. RES. 13, A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING pact on popular music as we appreciate it Terry is a graduate of Cal State Fullerton today. His influence helped to shape an entire and holds the two highest real estate designa- SUPPORT FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE EARTHQUAKE IN INDIA decade of music; one which has continued to tions: Graduate of the Realtor Institute and excite fans and earn critical acclaim for the Certified Residential Specialist. past twenty years. Terry has been a full-time real estate broker HON. JIM McDERMOTT A native of Hialeah, Florida, KC began his for over 20 years in Fresno and Clovis, CA. OF WASHINGTON career at age 17 when he began working at She specializes in residential real estate sales IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Miami’s T.K. Records/Studios. By 1973 he had and serves as relocation director at Realty Tuesday, January 30, 2001 formed the Sunshine Band and embarked Concepts. Mr. MCDERMOTT Mr. Speaker, I rise today upon his meteoric rise to stardom. The Band’s She is currently the Fresno Association of second album, released in 1975, went triple Realtors M.L.S. chairperson and serves as a to introduce a concurrent resolution express- ing sympathy for the victims of the recent platinum and third album, released in 1977, State Director for the California Association of also went triple platinum. KC & The Sunshine Realtors. earthquake in the Indian state of Gujarat. It is with a heavy heart that my colleagues Band had amassed an amazing nine Grammy Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Terry nominations, three Grammy Awards, an Amer- Meehan for being named ‘‘Realtor of the and India Caucus co-chairman, ED ROYCE, and I have introduced this bill. Early on India’s ican Music Award, four number one singles in Year’’ by the Fresno Association of Realtors. the span of one year, and nine Top 10 sin- I urge my colleagues to join me in wishing Ms. Republic Day, January 26th, a strong earth- quake, registering 7.9 on the Richter scale, gles. Meehan many more years of continued suc- KC has maintained an active philanthropic cess. ripped through the industrial state of Gujarat. Early estimates indicated that this was a par- presence in South Florida where he continues f ticularly bad earthquake, but I doubt that any- to give back to his community. His many char- INTRODUCING THE NATURAL GAS one could have thought that it would turn out itable acts include the purchase of thousands RESERVE ACT OF 2001 to be the most devastating natural disaster in of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for India for several centuries. Several high rank- poor families in the Miami area and regular HON. TONY P. HALL ing Government of India officials have already guest appearances on Radio Y100 in Miami to said that the death toll may rise above support child abuse prevention. In addition, he OF OHIO performed in a major benefit concert for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 100,000. The resolution that we have introduced sim- victims of Hurricane Andrew in 1992. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 ply expresses our sympathies for the victims I am proud to recognize KC for his out- Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today, I am and supports the continued relief efforts. The standing contributions to our community and introducing legislation titled the Natural Gas physical destruction in Gujarat will not be to our nation’s rich music history. I join his Reserve Act of 2001, to create a natural gas erased for many years, and the psychological family and friends in honoring him on this very reserve to help stabilize the supply and price scars may never be eliminated. It is in this special occasion. My best wishes for a won- of natural gas. This reserve will be modeled time of tragedy that we must stand by our derful birthday and many more to come. after the Strategic Petroleum Reserve and the friend India and the Indian people and offer all f Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve. we can to aid their efforts. Natural gas prices have risen sharply this In recent years, we have grown increasingly HONORING ROBERTO PEREZ winter because of low supplies and increased closer to India and the Indian people because demand. This in turn has caused hardship for of common interests and values, as well as a HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH many families in the Dayton area and across strong Indian-American community who have OF CALIFORNIA the country who are receiving significantly in- made an amazing impact on our nation in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES creased utility bills. past several decades. It has been this com- A natural gas reserve is part of the long- munity that has come together to truly lead the Tuesday, January 30, 2001 term solution to the current low supplies and American people’s response to this natural Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise high prices of natural gas. A reserve would disaster, and I wish to thank them for that. In- today to pay tribute to Roberto Perez for his enable the federal government to buy when dian has become a trading partner, a strategic years of dedicated service to the community. supplies are cheap and plentiful, and make it partner in various international issues, and a Roberto grew up in Atwater, CA and grad- available during times of shortages. I believe true partner for stability and democracy in uated from Atwater High School in 1973. He if the United States had such a reserve today, Asia. I truly hope that our token of support is studied accounting and business administra- natural gas prices would be lower. received by India and the people of India with tion at Merced Junior College. After college, Supplies are at a historic low, in part be- our deepest sympathies. he served for six years as a security specialist cause of the new gas-fired electric power gen- This resolution has strong support on both in the U.S. Air Force. After leaving the military, erators which many utilities are now using, sides of the aisle as well as both bodies of Roberto became secretary and financial officer and because of the unexpected cold weather. Congress. I am happy that this body will for his family’s business working alongside his The Energy Information Administration quickly pass this resolution. I urge my col- father, Joe Perez, owner of the Atwater Tile projects that in March 2001, U.S. natural gas leagues to voice their strong support of the Company and La Nita’s Restaurants.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.053 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E53 Roberto’s interest in the community has led ing a shelter for battered women in a rural INTRODUCTION OF A BILL TO him to become involved in several organiza- community, or helping the residents of a small CLARIFY THAT NATURAL GAS tions. In 1978, he became a member of Liv- town ravaged by acid mine drainage get clean GATHERING LINES ARE 7-YEAR ingston Lodge and was elected as the wor- drinking water for the first time in decades, PROPERTY FOR PURPOSES OF shipful master in 1993. In 1979, he became a Ms. Spiker has consistently gone the extra DEPRECIATION member of the Scottish Rite of Fresno and mile. She didn’t just spend taxpayers’ money, Shriners of Fresno, where he rose to assistant she invested it wisely in projects that have HON. SAM JOHNSON executive director general Tehran Temple. He touched thousands of lives over her career. OF TEXAS joined the Merced/Mariposa Shriner Club in As Assistant State Director, Ms. Spiker IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 1979 and served as president in 1998. After helped the Pennsylvania Rural Development Tuesday, January 30, 2001 many years as a member of the Mariposa Ma- staff successfully implement a major reorga- Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, sonic Lodge he was elected as worshipful nization, and was instrumental in retraining today I am joined by Representatives master in 1998 and reelected in 1999. He is staff to maintain service to the public. As State MCCRERY and WATKINS in the introduction of a former Grand Bible Bearer of the State of Director, she led what has become one of the legislation that will clarify the proper tax treat- California Freemasonry for the year 1999– most robust state operations in Rural Develop- ment of natural gas gathering lines for pur- 2000. Roberto has been active in his local ment, and completed a personal journey that poses of depreciation. Chamber of Commerce. He has served on the began in 1961 as a file clerk. board of directors and was elected in 2000 as For several years, a level of uncertainty has president of the Mariposa County Chamber of Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues will join hampered the natural gas processing industry Commerce. me in congratulating Nancy for her exemplary as well as imposed significant costs on the en- Roberto is married to Amy. They have two career in civil service, and a lifetime of lasting ergy industry as a whole. Of course, these children, Katrina and Roberto Jr. achievements in rural America. costs are ultimately passed on to American Mr. Speaker, I want to pay tribute to Ro- consumers in the form of higher heating berto Perez for his active and distinguished f prices. Consequently, I have been working to community involvement. I urge my colleagues bring certainty to the tax treatment of natural to join me in wishing Roberto Perez many TRIBUTE TO THE RETIRED gas gathering lines. During this time, I have more years of continued success. ROBERT T. HEALEY corresponded and meet with a variety of peo- f ple from the Department of Treasury in an ef- fort to secure the issuance of much needed TRIBUTE TO NANCY J. SPIKER’S HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR. guidance for the members of the natural gas RETIREMENT OF NEW JERSEY processing industry regarding the treatment of these assets. HON. TIM HOLDEN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Unfortunately, I have not received satisfac- OF PENNSYLVANIA Tuesday, January 30, 2001 tory responses. Protracted Internal Revenue IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Service audits and litigation on this issue con- tinue without any end in sight. As a result, I Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Robert T. Healey of Bur- chose to introduce legislation in the 105th and Mr. HOLDEN. Mr. Speaker, I wish to pay lington County, New Jersey. Mr. Healey is a the 106th Congress in order to clarify that, tribute to Nancy J. Spiker, who recently retired son of the Great Depression and like the great under current law, natural gas gathering lines from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Ms. souls that showed America a better way dur- are properly treated as seven-year assets for Spiker is the State Director for USDA’s Rural ing that time, his life has been one of resil- purposes of depreciation. Development Mission Area in Pennsylvania. iency. In 1954, Mr. Healey received his Jurist This bill specifically provides that natural That appointment by President Clinton caps a Doctor degree from University of Pennsylvania gas gathering lines are subject to a seven- nearly 40-year career of service dedicated to Law School. Mr. Healey was admitted to the year cost recovery period. In addition, the leg- improving the quality of life in rural America. bar in all state and federal courts in New Jer- islation includes a proper definition of a ‘‘nat- While most of Ms. Spiker’s career in USDA sey. He was also admitted to the practice of ural gas gathering line’’ in order to distinguish was spent in her native Maryland, I have had law in the U.S. Supreme Court and the Third these assets from pipeline transportation lines the good fortune to work with her since she Circuit Court of Appeals. He recently retired as for depreciation purposes. While I believe this came to the Pennsylvania state office in Feb- senior partner of Healey, Mueller and Tyler to result is clearly the correct result under current ruary 1993. She arrived as the Chief of Com- give full time interest to several ‘‘Viking’’ busi- law, my bill will eliminate any remaining uncer- munity and Business Programs, and among ness ventures in which he serves as Chair- tainty regarding the treatment of natural gas her accomplishments is the complete turn- man and Chief Executive Officer. He has gathering lines. around of the state’s performance in the pro- chaired the National Coalition to Save Jobs in The need for certainty regarding the tax grams under her leadership. These programs Boating, the Atlantic City Marine Expo and is treatment of such a substantial investment is were critical to rural Pennsylvanians, espe- the President of the New Jersey Boat Builders obvious in the face of the IRS’s and Treas- cially in my district. Yet, before he arrived, Association. ury’s refusal to property classify these assets. Pennsylvania had been regularly turning back The Modified Accelerated Cost Recovery Sys- much of its funding allocations for programs Mr. Healey has also worked in several phil- tem (MACRS), the current depreciation sys- that provided clean water and safe waste dis- anthropic ventures throughout his life. He is tem, includes ‘‘gathering pipelines and related posal and rural communities, created and the President and principal benefactor of Liv- production facilities’’ in the Asset Class for as- saved rural jobs, and financed essential com- ing Bridges International, a nonprofit founda- sets used in the exploration for and production munity facilities, such as hospitals, schools, tion working to assist needy-at-risk children. of natural gas subject to a seven-year cost re- and emergency services. As a direct result of The foundation has helped build two schools covery period. Despite the plain language of Ms. Spiker’s leadership, Pennsylvanians now in Mexico and helps provide 2400 hot meals the Asset Class description, the IRS and receive the full benefit of funding available, per day for Mexican children. Mr. Healey has Treasury have repeatedly asserted that only plus additional funds derived from national re- also been very active in his church and civic gathering systems owned by producers are el- serves. Many rural communities, including my duties and has served as the vice-chairman of igible for seven-year cost recovery and all district, have benefitted from her resolve and the Lumberton Township Economic Develop- other gathering systems should be treated as her hard work. ment Authority. transmission pipeline assets subject to a fif- Nancy Spiker has exemplified ‘‘public serv- The honorable Mr. Robert Healey is now a teen-year cost recovery period. ice’’ in the finest sense of the term. She has hearty retired grandfather with seven grand- The IRS’s and the Treasury’s position cre- vigorously protected taxpayers’ interests. At children and resides with his wife and three ates the absurd result of the same asset re- the same time, she ensured that those who children at Gleneayre Farms in Lumberton, ceiving disparate tax treatment based solely most needed financial assistance learned of New Jersey. The wise philosopher Socrates on who owns it. The distinction between gath- USDA’s programs and got whatever help they once asserted that an unexamined life is not ering and transmission is well-established and needed to navigate the application process. worth living. Mr. Healey, I salute you in saying recognized by the Federal Energy Regulatory Whether it was starting the first minority- that your examined life, dear sir, was truly Commission and other regulatory agencies. owned steel business in Pennsylvania, open- worth living. Their attempt to treat natural gas gathering

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.054 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E54 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 lines as transmission pipelines ignores the in- tion. A man does not simply lead by his title rural America—hard work and dedication. On tegral role of gathering systems in production alone, and Hank has exemplified what it December 1, 2000, Dr. Jack Mackey of Ster- and the different functional and physical at- means to be a true leader and a strong advo- ling, CO, after more than four decades of ar- tributes of gathering lines as compared to cate for transportation infrastructure through- dent service, retired and closed his medical transmission pipelines. out Pennsylvania. practice. Not surprisingly, the United States Court of Over the years, I have considered Hank to As a young man, Jack Mackey joined the Appeals for the Tenth Circuit has held that be both a trusted friend and a knowledgeable Army entering corpsman’s school. Shortly natural gas gathering systems are subject to a advisor. Although many will most certainly thereafter, he was stationed in Denver, at Fitz- seven-year cost recovery period under current miss Hank’s everyday presence, his impact on simmons Army Base, for a stint of three years. law regardless of ownership. The potential for the construction industry will be felt for many Following his honorable discharge from the costly audits and litigation, however, still re- years to come. I would like to thank Hank for Army, he attended and ultimately graduated mains in other areas of the country. Given that his commitment and service to the Common- from the University of Denver and University even a midsize gathering system can consist wealth of Pennsylvania over the past 32 years of Colorado Medical School. of 1,200 miles of natural gas gathering lines, and I respectfully request that the House join While completing his education, Jack gained and that some companies own as much as me in wishing Hank the very best as he be- valuable experience as an intern at St. Lukes 18,000 miles of natural gas gathering lines, gins his retirement with his wife, Jody, and Hospital in Denver. Afterwards he launched these assets represent a substantial invest- their family at his side. into a private practice in Nebraska. Dr. Mac- ment and expense. f key then moved to Sterling, CO, where he es- The IRS should not force business to incur tablished a glowing reputation for his devotion, any more additional expenses as well. My bill JANUARY CITIZEN OF THE MONTH care and concern for humanity. He traveled will ensure that these assets are properly long distances throughout the eastern plains, treated under our country’s tax laws. HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY treating many patients on numerous house- I urge my colleagues to join me as cospon- OF NEW YORK calls. sors of this important legislation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Jack Mackey has provided excellent f Tuesday, January 30, 2001 care and the gift of good health to many resi- dents of Colorado’s Fourth Congressional Dis- RECOGNIZING MR. HENRY L. Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speak- trict. I ask my colleagues of this great House (HANK) HECK, JR. FOR HIS 32 er, I have named Joseph DiGiorgio, Army vet- to join me in extending a special ‘‘thanks’’ to YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE AS- eran and co-founder of the Mineola Volunteer Dr. Mackey. May God’s Blessings continue to SOCIATED PENNSYLVANIA CON- Ambulance Corps as Citizen of the Month in be with him as he begins what we all hope will STRUCTORS the Fourth Congressional District for January be a long and certainly a well deserved retire- 2001. ment. HON. BUD SHUSTER Joseph exemplifies the American spirit of OF PENNSYLVANIA patriotism and community activism. He served f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his country and came home to serve his com- munity. CONGRATULATING EDWARD AND Tuesday, January 30, 2001 A resident of Mineola for 50 years—since PEGGY PESTANA Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased 1955—Joseph served in the Army during to have this opportunity to recognize a man World War II with distinction, receiving many HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH from my home State of Pennsylvania who has commendations for courage under fire in Eng- OF CALIFORNIA dedicated 32 years of his life to enhancing the land, France, Belgium, Holland and Germany. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quality of life of all Pennsylvanians by working Joe has a strong interest in veterans’ issues Tuesday, January 30, 2001 to improve the safety and reliability of the Na- and is an active member of Disabled Amer- tion’s surface transportation network. Henry L. ican Vets (DAV) and the Veterans of Foreign Mr. RANDANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise (Hank) Heck, Jr. has been with the Associated Wars (VFW). today to congratulate Edward and Peggy Pennsylvania Constructors since 1969 and Never one to slow down, Joe’s service to Pestana as they celebrate their 50th wedding has been executive vice president of the asso- his country carried over to his community. He anniversary. Edward and Peggy Pestana were ciation since 1980. Over these past many and his wife Louise stated the Mineola Volun- married on December 16, 1950 in Riverside, years, both Hank and I have worked toward teer Ambulance Corps in 1977 at their kitchen California. similar goals and fought similar battles—my- table at 116 Jerome Avenue, known as the In 1949, after graduating from San Leandro self in the U.S. Congress and Hank on behalf ‘‘Mineola White House.’’ Together they raised High School, Edward enlisted in the U.S. Air of his association’s members throughout the funding through citizen contributions and Force where he proudly served as a gunner, Keystone State. Anyone who knows Hank grants. boom operator, instructor/evaluator, and re- holds a great respect and admiration for his In the beginning, calls to the ambulance cruiter until he retired in 1971 as senior mas- distinguished career—spanning more than service were answered from homes. Today, ter sergeant. In 1975, Edward earned his three decades. Now that his well-earned re- the Mineola Ambulance Corps responds to bachelor of arts degree in psychology from La- tirement is upon us, Hank will be remembered over 1,300 calls per year. Verne College. Then, for 14 years he worked as both a leader and friend by the many indi- The Mineola Ambulance Corps has grown as a social worker and conservator investi- viduals throughout Pennsylvania’s transpor- from one basic life support ambulance to three gator for Merced County. tation construction industry who have had the Advanced Life Support Ambulances, equipped Peggy graduated from Hayward High privilege of working with him. with modern life-saving equipment, adminis- School in 1949. In 1965 she began her career Although Hank has spent most of his career tered by over 70 paramedics, EMT’s and other as a textbook clerk, which she continued for with the Associated Pennsylvania Construc- emergency-trained people. 25 years at three different school districts. tors, his leadership has benefited several I congratulate and thank Joseph, his wife Edward and Peggy Pestana retired together other organizations as well. As past chairman Louise, his daughter Joanne for their commu- in 1991 and live at home in Mariposa. Since of the American Road and Transportation nity activism and loyal service to Long Island. their retirement, the couple has traveled exten- Builders Association’s (ARTBA) Council of f sively around the world. They are still active State Executives, Hank led the association’s docents at the Mariposa History Center. State chapter affiliates in supporting ARTBA’s A TRIBUTE TO DR. JACK MACKEY Peggy also participates in two programs to pursuit to increase federal investment in our help the underprivileged: the Brown Bag and Nation’s transportation infrastructure. Hank’s HON. BOB SCHAFFER the Commodities programs. accomplishments also include service as past OF COLORADO Edward and Peggy have three sons and president of the Pennsylvania Society of Asso- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES seven grandchildren. ciation Executives, the American Society of Mr. Speaker, I want to congratulate Edward Highway Engineers (Harrisburg Chapter), and Tuesday, January 30, 2001 and Peggy Pestana on their Golden Wedding the Harrisburg Trade Association Executives. Mr. SCHAFFER. Mr. Speaker, today I rise Anniversary. I urge my colleagues to join me He also currently serves as treasurer of the to honor a man who has, throughout his entire in wishing them many more years of continued Pennsylvania Highway Information Associa- carrier as a physician, embodied the values of happiness.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.057 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E55 IMPROVE, DON’T RE-REGULATE Certainly, these mergers raise some issues, water ports in the State of Massachusetts, OUR NATION’S AVIATION SYS- which are being handled by the Justice De- and home to the second largest fishing fleet TEM—THESE REMARKS AP- partment. United has proposed to increase in the country, New Bedford’s history, past and future is tied to the sea and the steward- PEARED AS A ‘‘GUEST COLUMN’’ competitiveness by operating the Boston-New ship of its resources. IN THE ALTOONA MIRROR ON York-Washington shuttle with American. DC The City occupies a land area of 19 square JANUARY 29, 2001 Air, the spin-off airline created by the merger, miles and has a mean elevation of 50 feet will preserve service from Reagan National above sea level. Established in 1787, New Bed- HON. BUD SHUSTER Airport to the 43 cities now served by US Air- ford was incorporated as a City in 1847. ways. In addition, American is buying 49 per- The New Bedford wastewater collection OF PENNSYLVANIA system was originally constructed in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cent of DC Air (thus giving the new airline ac- middle 1800’s as a system of sewers that dis- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 cess to American’s planes, capital and oper- charged wastewater directly into the City’s ating expertise), and has agreed to maintain inner harbor and Clark’s Cove. Between 1910 Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, at the end of nonstop service on five key hug-to-hub flights and 1920, the City expanded the system by this month, I am retiring from Congress after where both United and US Airways currently adding a main interceptor, conveying waste- being fortunate enough to represent the 9th operate for at least 10 years to ensure com- water through a now abandoned screen District of Pennsylvania for 28 years, most re- petition. house, into an outfall, discharging into Buz- cently as chairman of the House Committee zards Bay. I believe Justice is quite capable of ensuring In 1972, the City added a primary treat- on Transportation and Infrastructure. I am that these mergers will benefit the traveling proudest of my efforts to improve the nation’s ment facility located on Fort Rodman, at public. But I think it would be a mistake to re- the southern most tip of New Bedford, to transportation system, especially highways, regulate the airlines, as suggested by some provide primary treatment to the outfall dis- transit, and airports. well-meaning lawmakers. The airline industry charged to the Bay. In 1986, the U.S. Envi- In 1998, I introduced the Transportation, Eq- does not need federally mandated competition ronmental Protection Agency (the ‘‘EPA’’) uity Act for the 21st Century, which guaran- ‘‘guidelines’’—it needs the gates, terminals, and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts teed that revenue from highway users will be issued joint permits to the City requiring runways and traffic control systems that will used to fund transportation improvements. immediate compliance with the secondary allow it to grow. Even though many carriers This landmark legislation, TEA–21, will result wastewater treatment requirements of the have come and gone in the 20-plus years in a $219 billion investment in highway and Federal Clean Water Act of 1972 (the ‘‘CWA’’) transit systems by 2003. since airlines were deregulated, average fares and the Massachusetts Clean Water Act (the have dropped 40 percent in constant dollars— ‘‘Massachusetts Act’’). And last April, President Clinton signed into In 1987, the City entered into a Consent De- law my Aviation Investment and Reform Act proof of healthy competition in the skies. Half a century ago, the president and Con- cree and began implementation of a Capitol for the 21st Century (AIR–21), which will Improvement Program (CIP designed to com- unlock revenue from taxes on airline tickets to gress launched what became the world’s ply with regulatory mandates of the CWA enhance aviation safety and improve infra- greatest road network, America’s Interstate and the Massachusetts Act. Capitol improve- structure by providing more money for termi- highway system. I am proud that we have ment costs identified by the Decree totaled nals, gates, taxiways and other improvements. taken steps to preserve that network. And I nearly $225 million and were projected to in- Overall funding for Federal Aviation Adminis- hope that the new Administration and Con- crease typical household sewer bills from less than $70 per year to over $1000 per house- tration programs will increase from about $10 gress will make the same effort to enhance our nation’s system of air travel. hold. This court action put the City on billion in fiscal 2000 to more than $13 billion schedule to improve its collection and treat- annually over the next three years. f ment systems through the planning, design, However, I believe this bipartisan measure NEW BEDFORD MAKES PROGRESS and construction of approved collection and should be regarded as only a first step. The ON CLEAN WATER treatment facilities. FAA still lacks funding to modernize the air The cost of complying with the mandates traffic control system, and we remain woefully of the Consent Order represented a major short of airport capacity to serve the 660 mil- HON. BARNEY FRANK economic and financial burden for the City and its citizens. The City entered into nego- lion passengers who fly each year, a number OF MASSACHUSETTS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tiations with the Commonwealth of Massa- that has more than doubled since 1978. chusetts and the Massachusetts State Re- In recent months, there has been consider- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 volving Fund. Those negotiations resulted in able discussion about how consolidation in the Mr. FRANK of Massachusetts. Mr. Speaker, the Commonwealth agreeing to finance the airline industry will affect the future of air trav- we often hear tales of woe from local officials City’s total obligation through the SRF on a el, particularly in the wake of proposed merg- and it is important that we remain cognizant of subsidized basis, in effect, at a zero percent interest rate. This financial structure en- ers between United Airlines and US Airways, these, so that we can act to correct policy mis- initiated last May, and the American Airlines abled the City to move forward. takes and other circumstances that cause In total, the City of New Bedford com- takeover of TWA, announced this month. In undue stress to the people who have the im- pleted twelve major wastewater related in- my opinion, much of the concern about these portant job of administering our municipalities. frastructure projects totaling 177 million developments is misplaced. But it is also important to note when as a re- dollars, to comply with Federal and State The United-US Airways merger, for exam- sult of cooperation among the various offices clean water mandates ending decades of de- ple, will create more than 500 new airport-to- ferred maintenance and environmental ne- of government, we get something right. I was airport routes, including 64 new domestic non- glect. Today, New Bedford boasts its herit- pleased to receive from the Mayor of New stop flights. But more importantly, it will pre- age of the sea with renewed commitment to serve and expand access by US Airways pas- Bedford, MA, Fred Kalisz, an interesting dis- the stewardship of its resource. Thousands of acres of shellfish beds, closed sengers to a convenient, seamless, national cussion of how cooperation at all three levels has resulted in a policy involving the cleaning for decades, are now open, creating jobs and and international airline network—the kind of providing tangible evidence to the success of air travel that is essential for companies doing of New Bedford Harbor which has had bene- ficial environmental and economic effects, a community committed to environmental business in today’s global economy. Without progress. this merger, US Airways is almost certain to without having an excessively harsh financial However, these efforts came at great cost fade away, costing tens of thousands of jobs impact on the citizens of that area. I submit for resident shard pressed to afford the re- and reducing air service—especially for small- the following instructive discussion from Mayor sources necessary to end these decades of ne- Kalisz into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD. glect. To a community that experienced dou- er cities on less-profitable routes that usually ble digit unemployment, and a blue-collar [From the City of New Bedford, Office of the are the first to lose flights and the last to get workforce with a median family income of Mayor] them back. less than $28,000 per year, New Bedford initi- Many of the same benefits apply to the THE CITY OF NEW BEDFORD WASTEWATER ated and raised sewer fees in a depressed American Airlines purchase of TWA, which IMPROVEMENTS FUNDING HISTORY economy to support this Herculean effort. has lost money for a decade and is now in its The City of New Bedford is an old coastal The community viewed original rate pro- third visit to bankruptcy court. American gains community located on the South Coast of jections in the initial phases of the projects a strong hub in St. Louis, allowing it to in- Massachusetts, approximately 50 miles south timetable with despair. They could ill afford of Boston. Considered by many as the gate- the enormous expense of the commitment crease competition by adding capacity. But way to Cap Cod, Marth’s Vineyard and the before them, help was needed, and New Bed- more significantly, the deal will preserve ac- Islands. ford could not do it alone. cess to a competitive, comprehensive airline New Bedford’s colorful history is inti- In July of 1988, the City of New Bedford es- network for the cities now served by TWA. mately tied to the sea. As one of three deep- tablished and adopted the first sewer fee in

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.061 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E56 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 the municipalities’ history, equal to 34 cents new immigrants who arrive on American soil Carlos H. Cantu, Business Leader, Mexican. per thousand gallons of water discharged seeking opportunity.’’ Elvira M. Carota, M.D., Physician/Educa- into the sewer system. By January 1994 this Mr. Fugzay added, It doesn’t matter how tor/Humanitarian, Italian. rate had increased to $3.55 for the same thou- you got here or if you already were here. Ellis David E.A. Carson, Business Leader, sand gallons, a 1000% increase. Based on English. project engineering estimates and financial Island is a symbol of the freedom, diversity Frank Carucci, Educator, Italian. considerations, rates were expected to ap- and opportunity—ingredients inherent in the Margo Catsimatidis, Advertising Exec./ proach $6.00 per thousand gallons by the year fabric of this nation. Although many recipients Philanthropist, Russian. 1999. have no familial ties to Ellis Island, their an- Leonard A. Cecere, Attorney, Italian. The Massachusetts Water Pollution Abate- cestors share similar histories of struggle and Michael Chakeres, Business Leader, Hel- ment Trust (The Trust) was established in hope for a better life here. lenic. March 1993. Utilizing Federal grant money, Established in 1986 by NECO, the Ellis Is- Alvah H. Chapman, Jr., Business/Commu- nity Leader, English. the Trust established a State Revolving land Medals of Honor pay tribute to the ances- Fund that provided zero interest loans for Dr. Ben John Chen, Community/Business sewer related infrastructure improvements try groups that comprise America’s unique cul- Leader, Chinese. for municipalities faced with mandates to tural mosaic. To date, approximately 1,300 George C. Chryssis, Community/Business meet environmental regulations. American citizens have received medals. Leader, Hellenic. This form of Federal and State support of NECO is the largest organization of its kind Sam C. Chung, Banker, Korean. capital improvement project has become a in the U.S. serving as an umbrella group for John R. Climaco, Attorney, Italian. critical component for municipalities to over 250 ethnic organizations and whose Vance D. Coffman, Business Leader, Ger- move progressively forward in achieving en- mandate is to preserve ethnic diversity, pro- man/English. Paul F. Cole, Labor Leader, Irish/German. vironmental goals. mote ethnic and religious equality, tolerance In the case of the City of New Bedford, this Evanthea Condakes, Community Leader, support has enabled the community to com- and harmony, and to combat injustice, hatred Hellenic. plete every project outlined in their facili- and bigotry. NECO has a new goal in its hu- James Costaras, Educator, Hellenic. ties plan to provide infrastructure capabili- manitarian mission: saving the lives of children Stephen J. Dannhauser, Esq., Attorney, ties for industrial, commercial and residen- with life-threatening medical conditions. NECO German/Irish. tial growth, while meeting clean water man- has founded the Forum’s Children Foundation, James DeCuzzi, NYC Commissioner, dates and environmental commitments. which brings children from developing nations Italian/British. As a result of our efforts, New Bedford is needing life-saving surgery to the Untied James F. Demos, Community Leader, Hel- the first community to take advantage of ex- lenic. tending State Revolving Fund debt and am- States for treatment. This year alone, NECO’s James L. Doti, Educator, Italian. ortizing these commitments out over 30 efforts have helped save the lives of twelve in- Hon. Dennis C. Droushiotis, International years. Thus extending the term of the SRF fants from around the world. Business Leader, Cypriot. debt to reflect the useful life of the financed Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients are Walter E. Dunn, Jr., Labor Leader, Irish. projects again minimizing impacts to rates. selected each year through a national nomina- Joseph P. Dunne, Law Enforcement Offi- A community that once faced sewer fees that tion process. Screening committees from cer, Irish. were unaffordable has completed the largest NECO’s member organizations select the final Jean C. Emond, M.D., Surgeon/Humani- sewer related capitol improvement program nominees, who are then considered by the tarian, Canadian. Gaetana Enders, Author/Community Lead- in its history, without breaking the back of Board of Directors. the ratepayers. er, Italian. This is testament to Federal, State and Past Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients Jack W. Eugster, Business Leader, Swiss. Local governments forming partnerships to have included several U.S. Presidents, enter- John D. Feerick, Lawyer, Irish. solve problems. tainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, religious lead- Steven Fisher, Business Leader, Russian. ers and business executive, such as William John S.T. Gallagher, CEO Healthsystem, f Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Gerald Columbian/Irish. ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR Ford, George Bush, Richard Nixon, George John E. Callagher, Sr., Business Leader, AWARDS CEREMONY—NECO Pataki, Mario Cuomo, Bob Hope, Frank Si- Irish. Laurance W. Gay, Business Leader, Italian/ CHAIRMAN WILLIAM DENIS natra, Michael Douglas, Gloria Estefan, Irish. FUGAZY LEADS DRAMATIC Coretta Scott King, Rosa Parks, Elie Wiesel, Louis C. Generali, Business Leader, CEREMONY ON ELLIS ISLAND, Muhammad Ali, Mickey Mantel, General Nor- Italian. NY, MAY 6 man Schwarzkopf, Barbara Walters, Terry An- Liz Giordano, Business/Community Leader, derson and Dr. Michael DeBakey. Italian. HON. DAN BURTON Congratulation to the 2000 Ellis Island Med- Robert C. Golden, Business Leader, Irish. als of Honor recipients. Alan Harvey Goldfield, Business Leader, OF INDIANA Austrian. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MEDALIST LIST: ELLIS ISLAND 2000 Hon. Norman Goodman, Attorney/Govern- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Richard A. Abdoo, Business Leader, Leba- ment Official, Russian/English. nese. Milton Gralla, Publisher, Polish. Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, Anthony R. Abraham, Business/Commu- Hans G. Hachmann, Attorney, German. standing on the hallowed grounds of Ellis Is- nity Leader, Lebanese. Michael Haratunian, Business Leader, Ar- land—the portal through which 17 million im- Dr. William A. Athens, Physician/Surgeon, menian. Hellenic. Dr. L.P. Hinterbuchner, Educator/Physi- migrants entered the United States—a cast of Nelson Viriato Baptista, Business Leader, ethnic Americans who have made significant cian, Slovak. Portuguese. Dr. Eugene M. Holuka, Dip. of Internal contributions to the life of this nation were pre- Amin J. Barakat M.D., Physician, Leba- Medicine, Ukrainian. sented with the coveted Ellis Island Medal of nese. James J. Houlihan, Business Leader, Irish. Honor at an emotionally uplifting ceremony. Edward J. Bergassi, Business Leader, Raffy A. Hovanessian M.D., Community NECO’s annual medal ceremony and recep- Italian. Leader, Armenian/Lebanese. Bharat B. Bhatt, Business Leader, Indian. Henry J. Humphreys, Community Leader, tion on Ellis Island in New York Harbor is the Norman P. Blake, Jr., Business Leader, Irish/English. Nation’s largest celebration of ethnic pride. English/German. Representing a rainbow of ethnic origins, this Gunter Blobel, M.D., PhD, Scientist, Ger- Hon. Charles J. Hynes, District Attorney, year’s recipients received their awards in the man. Irish. Jules J. Bonavolonta, Business Leader, James S. Isray, Business Leader, Polish/ shadow of the historic Great Hall, where the Hungarian. first footsteps were taken by the millions of im- Italian. Patricia R. Brandrup, Business Leader, Mjr. Gen. Robert R. Ivany, Maj. Gen.— migrants who entered the U.S. in the latter English. United States Army, Hungarian. part of the nineteenth century. ‘‘Today we Hon. Jesse Brown, Business Leader, Afri- Jay S. Jacobs, Business/Civic Leader, honor great ethnic Americans who, through can. English/German. their achievements and contributions, and in Art Buchwald, Syndicated Columnist, Aus- Dr. William A. Athens, Physician/Surgeon, the spirit of their ethnic origins, have enriched trian/Hungarian. Hellenic. this country and have become role models for Gerard L. Cafesjian, Investor/Philan- Thomas H. Jacobsen, Business Leader, thropist, Armenian. Norwegian. future generations,’’ said NECO Chairman Wil- Dr. Vincent J. Calamia, Physician & Busi- Willie James, Labor Leader, African. liam Denis Fugazy. ‘‘In addition, we honor the ness Leader, Italian. Albert Joseph, Business Leader, Lebanese. immigrant experience—those who passed Charles V. Campisi, Chief of Internal Af- William H. Joyce, Business Leader, Swed- through this Great Hall decades ago, and the fairs, Italian. ish/Irish.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.064 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E57 Dr. Kirk P. Kalemkeris, Doctor/Author/ Nathaniel L. Sillis, Business Leader, Lith- our nation because it reminds me of the deep Community Leader, Hellenic. uanian/Polish. wells of compassion that many people shelter Sok Hui Kang, Community Leader/Activ- Sam Simonian, Business Leader, Lebanese/ in their hearts. So today, I honor Scott Chase, ist, Korean. Armenian. Mike Kojaian, Business Leader, Armenian. Louis H. Siracusano, Sr., Entrepreneur, who did not flinch and who did not brag—he George P. Kokalis, Community Leader, Italian. merely did what any Good Samaritan would Hellenic. David S. Slackman, Business Leader, Pol- do. Scott is a model citizen, and we all can Elyse Kroll, Business Leader, Russian/ ish. learn from his example. English. Richard A. Smith, Business Leader, Ger- f Glenn Kummer, Business Leader, Swiss/ man/Dutch/English. German. Salvatore F. Sodano, Business/Community TRIBUTE TO DR. DAMON Leonard A. Lauder, Business Leader, Hun- Leader, Italian. CASTILLO, JR., OUTGOING 2000 garian/Czech/Austrian. Taraneh Sohrab, Banker, Persian. PRESIDENT, GREATER RIVER- Hon. Peter K. Leisure, Sr. District Judge, Harold A. Sorgenti, Business Leader, SIDE HISPANIC CHAMBER OF English/French. Italian. COMMERCE Alfred Lerner, Business Leader, Russian. Hon. Eliot Spitzer, NYS Attorney General, Leo Liebowitz, Business Leader, Roma- Austrian/French. nian/Polish. Robert G. Stanton, Conservation Leader, HON. KEN CALVERT Anthony J. Limberakis M.D., Nat’l Cmdr African. OF CALIFORNIA Order of St. Andrew, Hellenic. Jerry Stiller, Polish. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dr. Herbert London, Educator, Russian/ Thomas C. Sullivan, Business Leader, Polish. Irish. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Robert Lopez, Business Leader, Puerto Dr. William A. Athens, Physician/Surgeon, Rican. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I am honored Hellenic. today to pay tribute to a man who has given Susan Lucci, Emmy Award Winning Ac- Sidney Taurel, Business Leader, Spanish. tress, Italian/Swedish. W.R. Timken, Jr., Business Leader, Ger- time and time again to the children, parents Robert W. Mahoney, Business Leader, man. and communities of Riverside, CA. An indi- Irish. Joe Torre, New York Yankees Manager, vidual whose dedication and unselfish public Gerald F. Mahoney, Business Leader, Irish/ Italian. service has made Riverside a better place to Scottish. William Ungar, Business Leader, Polish. Hon. Guy James Mangano, Presiding Jus- live and work. Dr. Damon Castillo, Jr. is one Hon. Thomas Von Essen, NYC Fire Com- tice, Italian. of these individuals and much, much more. missioner, German. Colonel William J. Martinez, Commander, On January 20, 2001 Dr. Castillo was hon- Michael Wach, Television Executive, Pol- Spanish/Mexican. ored as the outgoing 2000 President of the ish/Russian. James S. Mavromatis, Special Agent, Hel- Greater Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Com- lenic/Yugoslavian. LaDane Williamson, Business Leader, English/Italian. merce. In his capacity as President, Damon Hon. John McCain, United States Senator, brought his belief that in partnership with the Scottish/Irish. Gary Winnick, Global Financier/Philan- Royce Neil McNeill, FSA Scot, Scottish thropist, Eastern European. local businesses and the communities our Clan Leader, Scottish. Barry Zorthian, Communications Consult- schools can build a solid foundation of literacy C. Dean Metropoulos, Business Leader, ant, Armenian. knowledge permitting all students to succeed Hellenic. f well into the next millennium. William D. Modell, Business Leader, Hun- Dr. Damon Castillo, Jr. has 29 years of ex- garian. HONORING SCOTT CHASE perience in the field of education, including Zena, Mucha, Government Relations Spe- teaching, administration, personnel manage- cialist, Ukrainian. Hon. Michael B. Mukasey, Chief Judge, So. HON. MARK UDALL ment and district superintendent. As Super- District NY, Russian/Polish. OF COLORADO intendent of the Alvord Unified School District Joseph P. Nacchio, Business Leader, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in Riverside, a district serving almost 17,000 Italian. students, Damon oversaw the passage of a Fred Nauman, Labor Leader, German. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 school bond in the amount of $57 million. That Joseph Neubauer, Business Leader, Israeli. Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise school bond measure, combined with state Peter M. Nicholas, Business Leader, Hel- today to honor a Good Samaritan named funds, allowed the Alvord Unified School Dis- lenic. Hugh O’Brien, Philanthropist/Educator/ Scott Chase. Scott braved the freezing cold trict to receive a total of $100 million for mod- Performer, Irish/German/Scottish. temperatures to save the life of an older ernization and growth needs. Additionally, dur- John Pappajohn, Business Leader, Hel- woman, who was involved in a tragic accident ing his position as superintendent, the district lenic. on January 17. continuation school was recognized by the Ike Pappas, Television Journalist, Hel- On that fateful Wednesday afternoon, long- state as a ‘‘Model Continuation School.’’ One lenic. time friends Shirley Maris and Mary Belle elementary school was also recognized as a Nazario Paragano Sr., Builder/Real Estate Hamm were meeting other friends for lunch at Broker/Banker, Italian. California Distinguished School—the first in Hon. Michael L. Pesce, Adm. Judge, a popular restaurant in Southeast Denver. Ms. the district’s history. Italian. Maris parked in a space that appeared to be Damon’s history of involvement in the com- Thomas M. Reich, Attorney, Russian. on a parking lot. In reality, she drove her car munity have also included: Member of the Hon. Janet Reno, Attorney General of the onto a 9-foot-deep pond that was covered with Board of Directors of the United Way of the In- U.S., Danish. ice and 3 inches of snow. When the two land Valleys, President-elect of the Arlington Chita Rivera, Entertainer, Puerto Rican. women parked on the ice, their vehicle Rotary Club, Member of the Riverside City Douglas L. Rock, Business Leader, Aus- trian. plunged into the water. Several onlookers wit- Council’s Downtown Specific Plan Committee John Roland, TV News Anchorman, Ger- nessed this horrible incident. One of these wit- and as a member of my Hispanic Task Force. man. nesses was Scott Chase, who ran out of his Recognitions have included the 1998 Inland Hon. Eugene T. Rossides, Business/Commu- company’s boardroom and to the site where Empire Hispanic Image Awards, 1998 Greater nity Leader, Cypriot/Hellenic. he saw Ms. Hamm in the vehicle’s rear win- Riverside Hispanic Chamber of Commerce John P. Rousakis, Community Leader, Hel- dow. An employee from the restaurant broke Community Service Award, 1999 Minority lenic. the rear window with a propane tank and Scott Male Award and the 1999 Presidential Citation T. Timothy Ryan, Jr., Investment Banker, Irish. dove into the water and rescued Ms. Hamm for Educational leadership. George E. Safiol, Business Leader, Hel- from the frigid water. Tragically, officers and His outstanding work to promote Hispanic lenic. rescue teams could not save Ms. Maris, who businesses, community organizations and stu- Edward M. Salem, Community Leader/Hu- drowned after being trapped underwater for 20 dents of the Inland Empire make me proud to manitarian, Lebanese. minutes. However, Ms. Hamm was treated for call him a community member and fellow Tamir Sapir, Business Leader, Russian. hypothermia and released from the hospital. American. I know that all of the Inland Empire, Albert Schwartzberg, Business Leader, Mr. Speaker, the entire state of Colorado including myself, are grateful for his contribu- Russian. Cristina Schwarz, Spanish Language TV was saddened by Shirley Maris’ untimely tions to the betterment of the community and Executive, Argentina/Austria/Chile/Croatia. death. But we were also encouraged by Scott salute Damon as the outgoing 2000 President. Irving J. Shulman, Business Leader, Rus- Chase’s heroic efforts. When I hear of such I look forward to continuing to work with him sian. courageous acts, it gives me great hope for for the good of the Inland Empire in the future.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.067 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E58 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 H.R. 134 WILL PROVIDE COMPENSA- HONORING MR. SCOTT FLORES family farm. At only seventeen he enlisted in TION FOR VETERANS EXPOSED the United States Army, training with the Brit- TO RADIATION HON. MARK UDALL ish Commandos to become an Airborne Rang- OF COLORADO er. As a soldier he fought in more than his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES share of battles, including: Normandy, the Bat- HON. PATSY T. MINK tle of the Bulge, the Rhineland, Northern Eu- OF HAWAII Tuesday, January 30, 2001 rope and Central Europe Campaigns. His IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise bravery and heroism earned him a Silver Star, to honor Scott Flores, the outgoing chairman five Bronze Stars, a Presidential Citation, two Tuesday, January 30, 2001 of the Denver Hispanic Chamber of Com- Purple Hearts and many other citations. The Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, on Janu- merce, who has made significant contributions war not only introduced him to seemingly im- ary 3, 2001, I introduced H.R. 134 to enable to the Hispanic community and to Colorado as possible challenges—such as when his outfit veterans exposed to radiation to be consid- a whole. mistakenly parachuted behind enemy lines ered for medical assistance without regard to The Denver Hispanic Chamber flourished and landed in a concentration camp, engaging their particular level of exposure. The bill also under his leadership. It has been recognized in heavy combat, and liberating the victims— expands the definition of radiation-risk activity not only as the Regional Hispanic Chamber of but also afforded him the opportunity to share to include veterans exposed to residual con- the Year for a nine-state region, but also as a meal with Winston Churchill and having tamination. the leading large Hispanic Chamber of Com- General Patton remark to him, ‘‘You’ll Make It The destroyer U.S.S. Brush entered the wa- merce in the country, highlighting its important Kid,’’ while riding on the General’s tank. ters of the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Is- leadership role in the local and national His- After the war, Bill’s long and prosperous ca- lands, an area contaminated with radiation panic community. reer included a stint in the steel mills of Detroit from a large number of ships that had served During the past year, Scott Flores has been and government work in California, welding ti- as targets during two atmospheric nuclear the individual most responsible for uniting the tanium heat shields for the first manned orbital tests. Crew members of the U.S.S. Brush ate seven Hispanic Chambers throughout Colo- space flight. However, it is his community in- fish and drank water distilled from the bay and rado into a single Colorado Hispanic Chamber volvement that has set Bill apart, including: crew members made trips to the target ves- of Commerce Alliance. Although this alliance fifty-seven years as a Shriner within the Ma- sels to retrieve souvenirs. There was no do- is still in the development phase, it has the po- sonic Order, the Elk & Moose, Junior Mechan- ics, Odd Fellows, Red Man and numerous oth- simetry data collected on the U.S.S. Brush or tential to unite Colorado Hispanics economi- ers. These groups have allowed him to con- at the Kwajalein Atoll to determine levels of cally and socially. This new organization could tinue to express his care for humanity by de- exposure. No safety precautions were taken to help strengthen existing businesses and es- livering meals to those in need and visiting ter- prevent exposure and the crew was unaware tablish new ones. Additionally, this new orga- minally ill children in the hospital. Bill is also of the dangers of ionizing radiation. nization will likely be partnered with the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, which a co-founder of the Concerned Citizens on Pa- Veterans who served on the U.S.S. Brush trol and currently volunteers as a Social Inves- now suffer from a number of diseases that can could help to foster cultural unity and stimulate further achievements on the part of the His- tigator with the Riverside County Probation be linked to radiation exposure. However, their Department’s Youth Accountability Board Pro- disability claims have repeatedly been denied panic community in Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize Mr. gram. because they were not onsite participants in Bill North’s incredible devotion to our nation an atmospheric nuclear test and they were ex- Scott Flores for his efforts. I have no doubt that his work with the Denver Hispanic Cham- and his outstanding work to promote the busi- posed to low levels of ionizing radiation. nesses, schools and community organizations Congress has assisted veterans exposed to ber will continue to benefit our economy and improve American equality and social justice. of the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Commerce radiation in the past. In 1988 Congress make me proud to call him a community mem- passed the Radiation-Exposed Veterans Com- f ber and fellow American. I know that all of the pensation Act (Pub. L. 100–321). This law HONORING BILL NORTH, PRESI- Inland Empire, including myself, are grateful covered veterans which participated in a radi- DENT, JURUPA VALLEY CHAM- for his contribution to the betterment of our ation risk activity. The law has three definitions BER OF COMMERCE community and salute Bill as he commences of radiation risk activity. They include: Onsite his fourth term (third consecutive term) as participation in a nuclear detonation, occupa- President of the Jurupa Valley Chamber of tion of Hiroshima or Nagasaki, Japan, by HON. KEN CALVERT OF CALIFORNIA Commerce. I look forward to continuing to United States forces during the period begin- work with him for the good of the community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ning on August 6, 1945 and ending on July 1, well into the future. 1946, and internment as a prisoner of war in Tuesday, January 30, 2001 f Japan during WWII which resulted in the op- Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to A SALUTE TO JACK MCLAUGHLIN portunity for exposure to ionizing radiation honor and pay tribute to an individual whose HONORING HIS YEARS OF SERV- comparable to that of veterans occupying Hir- dedication to the community and to the overall ICE WITH THE BERKELEY UNI- oshima or Nagasaki. Clearly, this language well-being of California’s Inland Empire and FIED SCHOOL DISTRICT does not cover those veterans exposed to ra- the nation is unparalleled. The Inland Empire diation while in the service of their country. has been fortunate to have dynamic and dedi- VA claims that lab tests on these veterans cated business and community leaders who HON. BARBARA LEE show that levels of residual radiation are not willingly and unselfishly give time and talent to OF CALIFORNIA sufficient to sustain their claims for disability. making their communities a better place to live IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES However, these dose levels were based on and work. Mr. Bill North is one of these indi- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 lab tests, not data collected on sight at the viduals. Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor today Kwajalein Atoll. This is important because On January 27, 2001, Bill North was hon- to salute Berkeley Unified School District’s Su- Congress has previously concluded that deter- ored by the Jurupa Valley Chamber of Com- perintendent, Jack McLaughlin, for his years of mining the level of exposure, unless collected merce during his installation dinner, not only service to the school district and city of Berke- onsite, is a futile exercise. Disability claims for being the singular individual in the Cham- ley. must be considered without regard to whether ber’s history to serve three consecutive terms Superintendent McLaughlin has thirty-seven any particular level of radiation was measured but also for his life-long service to the commu- years of service in California’s public school for that individual especially when exposure is nity and our country. In 1989, Bill and his wife, system to his credit, with twenty-six of those not denied. Debbie, joined the Chamber of Commerce as years as a district superintendent throughout Congress must ensure that veterans ex- the owners of Eagle One Security. In those 12 the state. Additionally, he has also served as posed to ionizing radiation either on site or re- years they have given time and time again, a teacher, Principal and Assistant Super- sidually be eligible for benefits. Without H.R. and are still at it. intendent. Dr. McLaughlin is leaving Berkeley 134 radiation-exposed veterans do not have a Bill North’s life is a testament to the found- Unified to become Nevada State’s Super- realistic chance of proving their disability ing principles of our great nation. One of intendent of Public Instruction. claim. I urge my colleagues to support our vet- twelve children born in Cawood, Kentucky, Bill Dr. McLaughlin has made a positive and erans by co-sponsoring H.R. 134. grew up working in tobacco fields and on his profound impact on the students and faculty of

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.070 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E59 Berkeley during his six-year tenure as its Su- phone calls from Massachusetts, Idaho, Cali- PEACE AND QUIET OF THE PARKS perintendent. These impacts include imple- fornia, Ohio, Arizona, Florida, Washington, NEED CONTINUED PROTECTION mentation of a full scale class size reduction, Maryland, Kansas, and Utah. implementation of an Early Literacy Plan, cre- The Department of Defense has stated that HON. MARK UDALL ation of small school academies at Berkeley by providing a more liberal entitlement to OF COLORADO High School, conversion of the continuation these individuals, we would ‘‘tax’’ the Depart- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES school to an alternative high school, imple- ment’s resources thus increasing the budg- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 mentation of a rigorous promotion and reten- tion policy, extension of the day program for etary requirements. Well, I say it is worth it Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, the additional academic student support, construc- when I read about a woman from Arizona who new Administration is reviewing some of the tion of five new school buildings, four magnet was married to her husband for 36 years, but actions of their predecessors. That is under- schools and one new elementary school, re- because she married him 1 year after his ini- standable and in some cases may be appro- placement of over half of the district’s bus fleet tial enlistment, she missed the 20-20-20 rule priate. But I am concerned about reports that the with more energy efficient and low emission by 11 months. These stories are tragic, and review may lead to actions to delay or undo vehicles, implementation of a classroom tech- we must correct this unfairness. important recent initiatives to protect the public nology program and creation of Healthy Start I urge my colleagues to join as cosponsors health and safety and the quality of our envi- programs throughout the district to extend of this legislation. ronment. support for the school district’s families and For example, the Forest Service recently students. f completed development of new rules for the While this list is just a fraction of his accom- management of the remaining roadless areas plishments in an active six-year tenure, it is no TRIBUTE TO DONNA NIEHOUSE, in the national forests. They are sound, bal- surprise that Dr. McLaughlin was named as OUTGOING PRESIDENT, LAKE anced rules to protect these areas that are so California’s Superintendent of the Year in ELSINORE VALLEY CHAMBER OF important for fish and wildlife, clean water, 1999. COMMERCE recreation, and other values. They should be I proudly join his friends and colleagues in allowed to stand. thanking and saluting him for his years of Similarly, the National Park Service has service and commitment to education and HON. KEN CALVERT acted to reduce the noise and other adverse wishing him much success on his new career OF CALIFORNIA effects on some parks for snowmobiles and in Nevada. Thank you Jack. aircraft. Here again, it would be a mistake to f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES simply discard the work that has been done to PROTECTING THE MILITARY Tuesday, January 30, 2001 respond to some very real problems. HEALTH CARE BENEFITS OF As the Denver Post noted in a recent edi- LONG-MARRIED MILITARY Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to torial, ‘‘the Park Service didn’t react arbitrarily. SPOUSES FOLLOWING DIVORCE honor and pay tribute to an individual whose The agency held extensive public hearings, dedication to the community and to the overall conducted numerous scientific studies, and in- HON. PATSY T. MINK well-being of Lake Elsinore is exceptional. vited tens of thousands of written citizen com- Lake Elsinore has been fortunate to have dy- ments. . . . the Park Service was responding OF HAWAII namic and dedicated business and community to a public outcry, so the new policies in fact IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES leaders who willingly and unselfishly give time largely emerged from the grassroots. . . . Tuesday, January 30, 2001 and talent to making their communities a bet- Our beloved national parks must be preserved Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, today I ter place to live and work. Donna Niehouse is for future generations . . . the ban on loud, in- am introducing legislation extending eligibility one of these individuals. trusive machines in these awe-inspiring won- to use the military health care system and derlands should remain.’’ On January 20, 2001, Donna Niehouse was Mr. Speaker, I agree, and for the benefit of commissary stores to un-remarried former honored as the outgoing 1999–2000 President our colleagues, I am submitting the full Denver spouses of a member of the uniformed serv- of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of Commerce. Post editorial for inclusion in the RECORD. ices in certain circumstances. The legislation Donna’s efforts over the past two years as is identical to H.R. 475 which I introduced in [From the Denver Post, Jan. 23, 2001] President of the Lake Elsinore Chamber of the 106th Congress. DON’T DISRUPT PARKS POLICY Current law provides health and commissary Commerce led to the Chamber’s financial sta- President Bush should stand up to the nar- benefits to un-remarried former spouses who bility through her sound judgement and leader- row political interests who would wreck the ship. Additionally, Lake Elsinore has seen the tranquility of our national parks. meet the 20/20/20 rule—those who were mar- For years, visitors at Yellowstone and ried to military personnel for at least 20 years, growth of the monthly Street Fairs and Cruise Nights held in the historic downtown Lake Grand Canyon National parks often com- whose spouse served in the military for at plained about snowmobiles in Yellowstone, least 20 years, and whose marriage and Elsinore—leading the Chamber’s ability to turn and airplane and helicopter flights over the spouse’s military service overlapped for 20 over the operation of these events to the Grand Canyon. Clearly, the National Park years. Downtown Merchants Association. Service had to craft a new policy responding A problem that frequently arises is that The leadership of Donna Niehouse has also to numerous citizens infuriated by the noise, many members who retire upon attaining 20 pollution, wildlife harrassment and inappro- led to the Economic Development Commit- priate machine use. In Yellowstone, for in- years of service were married a year or two tee’s returning to their original concept of stance, visitors couldn’t even hear Old after entering active duty. The overlap of their monthly luncheons, now one of the most high- Faithful’s great roar over the constant service and marriage is just short of 20 years. ly attended events in the community, and the whine of hundreds of snowmobiles. Thus regardless of the subsequent length of establishment of the Chamber website. Donna But the Park Service didn’t react arbi- marriage the spouse can never meet the cri- has been instrumental in strengthening the trarily. The agency held extensive public teria requiring the 20 year overlap. hearings, conducted numerous scientific bonds between the Chamber, City and busi- studies and invited tens of thousands of writ- The bill would eliminate this current inequity ness community. by extending to un-remarried former spouse’s ten citizen comments. Donna’s work to promote the businesses, Based on that input, the Park Service im- medical care and commissary benefits if the posed the bans on Grand Canyon aircraft member performed at least 20 years of serv- schools and community organizations of the flights and snowmobiles in Yellowstone. ice which is creditable in determining the City of Lake Elsinore make me proud to call However, some conservative Western poli- member’s eligibility for retired pay and the her a community member and fellow Amer- ticians want President Bush to discard these former spouse was married to the member for ican. I know that all of Lake Elsinore is grate- thoughtful policies. In a Dec. 27 letter, U.S. a period of at least 17 years during those ful for her contribution to the betterment of the Rep. Jim Hansen, a Utah Republican, told community and salute her as she departs the Bush he should overturn a host of Clinton years of service. administration public land policies. At the This inequity affects not only individuals in Lake Elsinore Valley Chamber of Commerce top of Hansen’s promachine wish list: the my district, but spouses in every district across after two years of service. I look forward to ban on Grand Canyon aircraft flights and the Nation. Since the introduction of H.R. 475 continuing to work with her for the good of our snowmobiles in Yellowstone and other na- last Congress, I have received letters and community in the future. tional parks.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.073 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E60 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 Hansen wrongly asserts that these policies Medical Association, the Sinkler-Miller Medical Veterans who prove that they were disabled were imposed top-down and would harm good Association, the St. Luke’s Society, the Na- while under the care of Veterans Affairs stewardship of our public lands. Nothing tional Family Planning Council, the NAACP, should be compensated from the day of their could be further from the truth. IN both the injury regardless of their date of application. Yellowstone and Grand Canyon cases, the and the Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity. Park Service was responding to a public out- Dr. Major’s contributions throughout the This bill will repeal United State Code section cry, so the new policies in fact largely world and at home will remain his lasting leg- 5110 which allows Veterans Affairs to avoid its emerged from the grassroots. acy. My thoughts and prayers are with his responsibility to veterans it disables during Moreover, most people who visit either family, friends, patients and colleagues this treatment or vocational rehabilitation. The bill park don’t use the machines. Instead, they day. also allows veterans who did not receive full walk, hike, ski, ride horses or mules, or take f and fair compensation from the date of their the family car, public transportation or, in injury to receive this compensation upon en- Yellowstone, the quieter snow coach tours. COMPENSATION FOR VETS actment of this bill. By contrast, of the 130,000 miles of snow- DISABLED WHILE IN VA CARE I urge my colleagues to end this unfair prac- mobile trails in the continental United States, only 670 miles are in the national tice by cosponsoring this bill. parks. So Hansen’s assertion that efforts to HON. PATSY T. MINK f protect the parks’ tranquility somehow re- OF HAWAII TRIBUTE TO ROBERT ROBIE, OUT- strict public access are just plain bizarre. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Our beloved national parks must be pre- GOING CHAIRMAN, INLAND EM- served for future generations, not sacrificed Tuesday, January 30, 2001 PIRE ECONOMIC PARTNERSHIP for short-term political gamesmanship. Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise Mr. President, as a Texan you know one of today to introduce an important piece of legis- HON. KEN CALVERT the greatest qualities about the West is the lation to allow veterans disabled by treatment OF CALIFORNIA pockets of public land where it’s still pos- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sible to find a little peace and quiet. Please or vocational rehabilitation to receive com- don’t ruin that irreplaceable experience at pensation from the day they were disabled Tuesday, January 30, 2001 our national parks. The ban on loud, intru- while under VA care. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sive machines in these awe-inspiring wonder- The occurrence of medical malpractice in honor and pay tribute to an individual whose lands should remain. which veterans are disabled while under Vet- dedication to the community and to the overall f erans Affairs’ care is rare compared with the well-being of California’s Inland Empire is un- total number of veterans served every year. In paralleled. The Inland Empire has been fortu- A TRIBUTE IN MEMORY OF DR. 1997, the last year in which data was avail- nate to have dynamic and dedicated business BENJAMIN MAJOR, OAKLAND, able, there were 826,846 inpatients treated community leaders who willingly and unself- CALIFORNIA and 32,640,000 outpatient visits at VA medical ishly give time and talent to making their com- centers at a cost of $17.149 billion. There are munities a better place to live and work. Mr. HON. BARBARA LEE 173 VA medical centers, more than 391 out- Robert Robie is one of these individuals. OF CALIFORNIA patient and outreach clinics, 131 nursing home On January 20, 2001, Robert Robie was IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES care units and 39 domiciliaries. honored as the outgoing 2000 Chairman of Without this network of government run VA Tuesday, January 30, 2001 the Inland Empire Economic Partnership hospitals, clinics and nursing care units, many (IEEP). Through Mr. Robie’s efforts over the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great veterans would never receive the care avail- past year at the IEEP the Inland Empire has sense of loss that I rise to pay tribute to Dr. able to them. However, it is clear that the care seen: The creation of 1,360 jobs and retention Benjamin Major, a prominent Bay Area physi- provided is not always of the highest quality. of 390 jobs, which resulted in a $133,039,011 cian, who passed on January 4, 2001, in Ken- Worse than inadequate care are the instances financial investment into the local commu- sington, California. in which veterans receive care that leaves nities; the implementation of ‘‘CallPoint,’’ a Dr. Major was a graduate of Fisk University them further disabled. one-stop workforce recruiting program that and graduated from Meharry Medical College Since 1990, 9,597 administrative mal- helps employers find and train qualified work- at the age of 21. After completing an intern- practice claims were filed by veterans with VA ers; the implementation of a new Bio-Tech/ ship and residency in Obstetrics and Gyne- and 2,134 were settled. The total amount paid High-Tech program, which supports the high cology at Homer G. Phillips Hospital in St. in claims settled was nearly $1.73 million. Dur- technology industry; the development of a Louis, he served honorably as a Captain in ing the same time period, 2,064 veterans filed Tourism Brochure and a Regional Visitor’s the U.S. Air Force Medical Corp. court claims against VA. 626 of these court Guide; the issuance of 306 film permits that Dr. Major began his private practice in Oak- claims were dismissed, the U.S. won 272, and resulted in 993 film related projects in the In- land in 1953 and eventually opened The Ar- plaintiffs won 129 court claims for a total of land Empire; the addition of twenty-six IEEP lington Medical Group in 1957. $65,858,110. The VA settled 1,315 VA cases members; and the development of an Inland Dr. Major was active in the community and out of court by VA, in the amount of Empire supplement to the May 2001 Forbes the field of medicine locally, nationally and $253,464,632. Magazine U.S. and Global Issues edition. internationally. During his career, he was a In 1958 Congress established section 1151 As IEEP’s 2000 Chairman, Robert brought consultant Obstetrician to the City of Nairobi of title 38, United States Code, Benefits for his 38 years in the banking industry to the and the Family Planning Association of Kenya Persons Disabled by Treatment or Vocational table for the Inland Empire. He is currently the through the World Health Organization, was a Rehabilitation. Along with section 1151, sec- Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Of- diplomat of the American Board of Obstetrics tion 5110 of the same title established the ef- ficer for the Bank of Hemet in Riverside, and Gynecology and a Fellow of the American fective date of an award for disability incurred Chairman of the Directors’ Loan Committee, College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. during treatment or vocational rehabilitation. Director of the Banklink Corporation, Director He later received a Ford Foundation mid-ca- These two sections ensured that veterans dis- of the Hemet Service Corporation and Director reer scholarship in 1969 and obtained a Mas- abled by their treatment received compensa- of Florida Avenue Investment, Inc. Robert ters of Public Health in Maternal Child Health tion. This was the fair and right thing to do. Robie’s contributions to the nation’s positive and Family Planning from UC Berkeley in A close review of these sections reveals an perception of the Inland Empire as a viable 1970. inconsistency. While the United States Code business location has been sizeable. Even though he retired from practice in allowed compensation for veterans disabled Robert’s activities in the community also in- 1987, he continued to serve as a consultant by treatment or vocational rehabilitation, it es- clude being on the board of the Greater River- and instructor in family planning at several tablished an arbitrary cut off date of one year side Chambers of Commerce, the Children’s agencies and facilities throughout Northern to deny individuals full compensation. Individ- Fund of San Bernardino County Children’s California. uals who are unable or not aware of this arbi- Network, and the Riverside Community Hos- Additionally, Dr. Major served the commu- trary application date for medical malpractice pital Foundation. Additionally, he was the 2000 nity by being a member of several organiza- claims should not be denied full compensation Chairman of the Executive 2000 Council of the tions. These organizations include the Amer- for administrative reasons. Statutes of limita- Riverside County Community Hospital Foun- ican College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, tions like this are important for preserving the dation. the National Medical Association, the Cali- rights of individuals but the VA should be held His outstanding work to promote the busi- fornia Medical Association, the Golden State to a different standard. nesses, schools and community organizations

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00022 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.076 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E61 of the Inland Empire make me proud to call litical astuteness was unquestioned, his cha- the first African-American woman to serve on him a community member and fellow Amer- risma obvious. this governing body. Prior to joining the Board ican. I know that all of the Inland Empire, in- As significant as his individual achieve- of Supervisors, King was an Independent Con- ments were, however, it is important to un- cluding myself, are grateful for his contribution derstand the community from which Henry sultant to the Board managing the ground op- to the betterment of our community and salute B. emerged. Gonzalez was a much a product eration for the County’s sales tax initiative Robert as IEEP’s outgoing 2000 Chairman. I of the Mexican-American community’s campaign—Measure B. Previously, she served look forward to continuing to work with him for dream of justice as a champion of its cause. as an Assistant to Oakland’s City Manager, the good of our community in the future. Henry B. was born in 1916 to immigrant Henry Gardner, Chief of Staff to Oakland f Mexican parents. He graduated from St. Mayor Lionel Wilson, and was an aide and Mary’s Law School in 1943. After working as later Chief of Staff to California State Legis- IN MEMORY OF HENRY B. a probation officer and deputy director of the lator Bill Lockyer, California’s current Attorney GONZALEZ Bexar County Housing Authority, he was elected to the San Antonio City Council in General. 1953 as a result of a grassroots campaign. During her tenure as a county Supervisor, HON. MARK UDALL Henry B. came of age in a Texas that re- Mary King served on a diverse and impressive OF COLORADO garded Mexican Americans as second-class array of boards and commissions. These bod- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES citizens. Texas Rangers and other law-en- ies include California Attorney General’s Com- forcement agencies kept Mexican Americans Tuesday, January 30, 2001 ‘‘in line’’ through intimidation and violence. mission on Hate Crimes, Association of Bay Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, last The Southern legacy of segregation was still Area Governments, Bay Area Air Quality Man- November I heard with great regret of the thriving, although both African Americans agement District, Alameda County Transpor- death of the father of our colleague from and Mexican Americans continually chal- tation Authority, Public Protection Committee, lenged the status quo. The poll tax worked Texas, Representative GONZALEZ. And I lis- Metropolitan Transportation Commission to keep the poor from participating in the (MTC), Joint Powers Authority of the Network tened with great interest to the remarks of the political process. Education was but a dream many Members who spoke about their memo- Associates Coliseum (formerly the Alameda to many. In 1950, only one in 10 Mexican County-Oakland Coliseum), the MTC’s Bay ries of the days when our colleague’s father Americans graduated from high school in had served here in the House of Representa- Texas. Less than one in 100 finished colleage, Bridge Task Force, San Francisco Bay Con- tives. according to historian Rodolfo Acuna. Pov- servation and Development Commission, Ala- The accomplishments, the character, the erty and racism had closed the school door meda County Democratic Central Committee, leadership of Henry B. Gonzalez are also well to the majority of Mexican-American chil- Democratic National Platform Committee, and known to many Coloradans—as is shown by a dren. the Center for Ethics and Social Policy of the In San Antonio, where Henry B. grew up, Graduate Theological Union at UC Berkeley. column, entitled, ‘‘America Lost a Visionary the streets of the barrios remained unpaved. Leader in Henry B.’’ in a recent edition of the Health care for the poor was negligible. Tu- In addition, during her tenure as Supervisor, Colorado Daily, a newspaper published in berculosis and other diseases were rampant. Mary King worked to save health care serv- Boulder, Colorado. Despite the poverty and second-class citi- ices for residents by creating a hospital au- For the benefit of our colleagues, I am sub- zenship, a dream of justice lived. In the 1930s, thority model, implemented the Model Neigh- mitting a copy of that column, for inclusion in thousands of Mexican-American workers borhood Program, and developed a major land the RECORD. took to the San Antonio streets demanding use approach to the County General Plan. I better working conditions. [From the Colorado Daily, Jan. 19, 2001] In the 1940s and ’50s, Mexican Americans proudly join her many friends and colleagues AMERICA LOST A VISIONARY LEADER IN HENRY used the Texas courts to demand equality. In in thanking and saluting Mary King for her B. the 1948 Delgado vs. Bastrop Independent years of service to the community and her (By Yolanda Chavez Leyva) School District case, the court ruled that the commitment to bettering the lives of the citi- segregation of Mexican-American children in Henry B. Gonzalez, 84 died on Nov. 28 in a zens she served. Thank you Mary. schools violated the 14th Amendment. In the San Antonio hospital. 1954 case of Hernandez vs. The State of Henry B., as he was affectionately known, f Texas, the court ruled that qualified Mexi- was a fierce fighter for the poor. Throughout can Americans could not be excluded from almost half a century of public service, he SOFT MONEY BAN juries. dedicated himself to civil rights and social Gonzalez built on these victories. Fol- justice. lowing election of the state Senate in 1956, Gonzalez, who served 37 years in the House he opposed efforts by other Texas legislators HON. PATSY T. MINK of Representatives before retiring in 1998, to maintain segregated schools. When legis- was the first Mexican American from Texas OF HAWAII lators introduced bills to withhold funds elected to that position. Although he stated from integrated schools following the 1954 that his politics were not shaped by his eth- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Brown vs. Board of Education decision, Gon- nicity, his championing of issues such as vot- zalez responded with a now-famous fili- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 ing rights and economic opportunity made buster. him a hero to many Mexican Americans. Henry B. was often called ‘‘a man of the Mrs. MINK of Hawaii. Mr. Speaker, I rise to His career helped open the door to other people,‘‘’ and his defense of the common folk Mexican-American politicians. According to introduce a bill that would prohibit the use of is well-known. He was, however, also a man political scientist Rodolfo Rosales, Gonzalez’ soft money to influence any campaign for who emerged from the people with a dream: election was ‘‘a cornerstone’’ in the creation election to federal office. a dream of social justice and equality. of a middle-class Mexican-American leader- Since 1907, it has been illegal for corpora- ship. f tions to donate money for campaigns for fed- Gonzalez was known for his controversial stands. He was willing to take on Repub- A SALUTE TO MARY KING HON- eral office. Since 1947, labor unions have not licans and members of his own Democratic ORING HER YEARS OF SERVICE been allowed to donate money directly for Party to defend his principles. He advocated AS AN ALAMEDA COUNTY SU- campaigns. Finally, since 1974, individuals the impeachment of Presidents Reagan and PERVISOR have not been allowed to contribute more than Bush for the 1983 invasion of Grenada and the $1,000 to a federal candidate. Iran-Contra scandal, respectively. He also in- vestigated their friendly dealings with Iraq HON. BARBARA LEE Soft money emerged as a vehicle to get and Saddam Hussien prior to the 1990 inva- OF CALIFORNIA around these campaign finance laws. Political sion of Kuwait. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES parties now receive unlimited contributions by During his tenure on the powerful House corporations, labor unions, and wealthy indi- Banking Committee, he led the investigation Tuesday, January 30, 2001 viduals. Huge amounts of soft money have in- into the savings and loan scandals of the Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor today vaded our political system. My bill places the 1980s, which implicated five Democratic sen- to salute Mary King for her years of service to same limits on the contributions to the Na- ators. In 1993, he was one of two Mexican- the citizens of Alameda County and in honor tional Parties as is currently in effect for con- American representatives who voted against NAFTA. The other one was Rep. Matthew of her retirement as a member of the Alameda tributions made to all candidates for federal of- Martinez, D-Calif. County Board of Supervisors. fice. We should ban soft money this year and Over the years, Henry B. survived many Mary King served three terms on the Ala- restore the people’s faith in our political proc- challenges to his political leadership. His po- meda County Board of Supervisors and was ess.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.079 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E62 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 RECOGNIZING LOIS B. KRIEGER that all of the Inland Empire is grateful for her CONGRESSWOMAN BARBARA LEE FOR 25 YEARS OF SERVICE— contributions to the betterment of the commu- PAYS TRIBUTE TO WOMEN FROM WESTERN MUNICIPAL WATER nity and salute Lois as she retires from the UGANDA AND THE UNITED DISTRICT’S REPRESENTATIVE Municipal Water District’s Board of Directors. I STATES AS THEY GATHER TO- ON THE METROPOLITAN WATER look forward to continuing to work with her for GETHER TO CELEBRATE ‘‘CALL- DISTRICT BOARD OF DIRECTORS the good of the Inland Empire and southern ING THE CIRCLE FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM’’ HON. KEN CALVERT California in the future. OF CALIFORNIA f HON. BARBARA LEE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF CALIFORNIA Tuesday, January 30, 2001 HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JR. Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I take to the Tuesday, January 30, 2001 floor today to recognize the outstanding career Ms. LEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay of Lois Krieger, who retired after 25 years as special tribute to a group of extraordinary Western Municipal Water District’s representa- HON. MARK UDALL women leaders from Uganda, who, as part of tive on the Metropolitan Water District Board OF COLORADO a globally-focused program entitled CALLING of Directors on January 1. Throughout the THE CIRCLE, are currently on a 12-day visit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES towns and cities across our nation, there are to the great state of California. individuals who are willing to step forward to Tuesday, January 30, 2001 These women leaders, who come from var- dedicate their talents and energies to make ious regions of Uganda, represent two of the life better for their friends and neighbors. The Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise largest Ugandan NGOs that are focused on citizens of Riverside, CA, are fortunate to have today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. women’s issues and leadership building: Ac- had such an individual in Lois. America is a country of many faces and we tion for Women in Development (or ACFODE) Lois began her career in 1976, when she and the Forum for Women in Democracy (or take pride in our nation’s diversity. America is was appointed to succeed her father, Howard FOWODE). In collaboration with ACFODE and known as the ‘‘great melting pot’’ because it Boylan. At that time Lois Krieger already pos- FOWODE and other community organizations sessed a deep understanding and dedication has welcomed many people from all over the in Uganda, the Women’s Intercultural Network, to the region’s complex water affairs from her world to share in living the American dream. a Northern California-based NGO, is CALLING years traveling with her father to public utility Unfortunately, reality is often different than the THE CIRCLE between women of Uganda and hearings and water affairs meetings. It was dream for many Americans. the U.S. to strengthen democratic values precisely Lois’ commitment to these issues The reality has often been ugly. Segregation throughout civil society. The goal of this col- that spurred her election as the first woman, in was a blight on our nation that deprived mil- laboration is to develop mechanisms and mod- the district’s 60-year history, to chair the Met- lions of people equality in this country and els for joint advocacy, leadership develop- ment, and democracy building across cultural ropolitan Water District (MWD) Board, serving was often used as a tool to oppress people from 1989 to 1993. and digital divides. Their vision is to build a and keep them from living up to their full po- MWD imports water from the Colorado River ‘‘virtual grassroots network’’ between Ugandan and northern California, to supplement the tential. The system kept many people in the and U.S. women for on-going discussion, in- local supplies within southern California, and shackles of poverty. America needed a bold formation exchange, and worldwide collabora- provides it safely and reliably to the public. leader who, despite hardships and violent at- tion. Western Municipal Water District is one of the tacks, would continue to fight for justice. There are already some important highlights 27 member agencies to make up MWD and In 1955 frustration at the system of segrega- from this trip, not the least of which was a wel- provides water, waste water disposal and tion boiled over in Montgomery, Alabama come tea that was hosted by the Japanese water resources management to the commu- when Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat Consul-General at his official residence. At nities within a 510 square mile area of western this truly multi-cultural and international gath- on a city bus to a white passenger. She was Riverside County. ering, the women from Uganda were able to In addition to her work on the MWD’s Board consequentially arrested. Her act sparked a meet and talk with Japanese and Japanese- of Directors, Lois also served as the first citywide boycott of the bus system by African- American women who represented a wide woman president of the Association of Cali- Americans that lasted more than a year. The range of organizations, professions, and expe- fornia Water Agencies (ACWA), a California boycott elevated an unknown clergyman riences. Consul-General Tanaka, gave a gra- statewide association of 435 public water named Martin Luther King, Jr., to national cious welcome to the women and expressed agencies responsible for the delivery of most prominence and resulted in the end to seg- his country’s commitment and interest in the of the water in the state. In that capacity, regation on city buses. Dr. King continued to continent of Africa. Along with Mr. Tanaka’s Krieger considers Water for All Californians, promote peaceful protest and inspired a gen- welcome, Mayor Willie L. Brown, Jr., of San the governing policy of ACWA, as her chief eration of Americans to work to end segrega- Francisco, proclaimed Sunday, January 21 as accomplishment while President. Additionally, tion and to fight for equality. His dedication to ‘‘Uganda Women’s Day’’ in the city and county Lois has served as: a member on boards of the cause of ending a broken system and of San Francisco. Furthermore, while here in the United directors of the Water Education Foundation, bringing America’s reality closer to the dream the California Water Resources Association, States, the Uganda women will join their won him the Nobel Peace Prize and empow- the Colorado River Resources Coalition; a American sisters at issue forums, roundtable ered many Americans. western delegate to the municipal caucus of meetings and social gatherings to discuss and the National Water Resources Association; But his work is not done. Barriers to racial deliberate on issues that impact women and a member of the University of California equality must still be torn down and many across the globe. Some of these topics in- at Riverside Chancellor’s agricultural advisory hearts still need to be healed. We cannot let cluded health, mentoring women for leader- council and Women’s Hall of Fame. Martin Luther King’s work go unfinished; we ship, democracy building, as well as economic Lois Krieger’s leadership has led to numer- have not reached the mountaintop yet. Even and environmental justice. ous awards and recognitions. The highlights today, ethnic minorities, women, gays and les- In closing Mr. Speaker, let me say how include: the Los Angeles YWCA’s Silver bians, the disabled and others are often treat- proud I am that one of the Bay Area’s own NGOs, the Women’s Intercultural Network, Achievement Award for public service in 1990; ed as if they are second class citizens. This the Riverside YMCA’s Women in Achievement has been the force behind this global effort to must not stand. There is no reason why our Award for public and community service in link grassroots women leaders and organiza- nation, which prides itself in being the home of 1990; and the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation’s tions across digital and cultural divides. We Citizen Award for her commitment to the the free, should continue to treat people un- often think of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley needs of the water community in 1993. equally. It is time to make the dream fully real. as the world’s leader in producing technology, Mr. Speaker, Lois’ work to preserve and We must challenge ourselves to reach across but now we must also recognize that the Bay strengthen southern California’s water re- divides and embrace and celebrate our na- Area is playing an important role in producing sources has been critical to the future viability tion’s diversity. We as a country and as a peo- the next generation of women leaders of our communities, region and state. I know ple will be stronger because of it. throughout the world.

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.082 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E63 HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- LEGISLATION REGARDING THE DI- John Denver’s dedication to promoting the SARY OF THE POLISH AMERICAN RECTOR OF THE INDIAN HEALTH businesses, schools and community organiza- RADIO PROGRAM OF PHILADEL- SERVICE tions of the Perris Valley make me proud to PHIA call him a community member and fellow HON. GEORGE R. NETHERCUTT, JR. American. I know that all of Perris Valley are OF WASHINGTON grateful for his contribution to the betterment HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of the community and salute him as he de- OF PENNSYLVANIA parts the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce Tuesday, January 30, 2001 after two years of service. I look forward to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. NETHERCUTT. Mr. Speaker, I am continuing to work with him for the good of our Tuesday, January 30, 2001 pleased to introduce legislation today with the community in the future. gentleman from Michigan (Mr. KILDEE) and the f Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize gentleman from Arizona (Mr. HAYWORTH) to an important milestone honoring a valuable elevate the position of Director of the Indian REVIEW BY CONGRESS OF PRO- service to the Polish American community in Health Service to Assistant Secretary of POSED CONSTRUCTION OF COURT Philadelphia, PA and its surrounding region. Health and Human Services. Companion leg- FACILITIES, H.R. 254 This year marks the 75th anniversary of the islation is also being introduced today in the Polish American Radio Program of the Phila- other body by the gentleman from Arizona HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN delphia area. This radio broadcast has served (Mr. MCCAIN). OF NEW YORK as an invaluable communication tool for the The Indian Health Service (IHS) is the lead IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Polish American community. It serves as an agency in providing health care to the more Tuesday, January 30, 2001 important medium in which to share common than 550 Indian tribes in the United States. views and ethnic pride. Services ranging from facility construction to Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- ducing legislation to provide for the review by The first broadcast took place in April 1925 pediatrics assist approximately 1.3 million Congress of proposed construction of court fa- on Broad Street in Philadelphia on 860 AM American Indians and Alaska Natives each cilities. Radio. Since that time there have been many year. The IHS currently falls under the author- I am introducing this measure in response daily and weekly hosts of the program who of- ity of the Public Health Service within the De- to my frustrating experience with a proposed fered various types of entertainment to partment of Health and Human Services Federal courthouse project for Orange County, Polonia. Many in Philadelphia remember the (HHS). The IHS Director is the top administra- New York. long time daily radio program host Theodore tion official charged with carrying out the fed- In April of this year, the Judicial Council of Przybyla, who passed away in 1982 at the eral trust responsibility for IHS, but he does the Second Circuit voted to rescind its prior time martial law was imposed in Poland and not report to the HHS Secretary. 1992 approval for construction of a Federal the Solidarity Union was crushed. Designating the IHS Director as an Assist- ant Secretary of Indian Health would afford courthouse in Orange County, New York. Following Mr. Przybyla’s death, Michael IHS a stronger advocacy function within HHS, This project began in 1991, when then chief Blichasz and Barbara Ilnicka worked tirelessly and allow for increased representation during judge of the U.S. District Court of the South- with radio management at WTEL 860 AM the budget process. Currently the ability of the ern District of New York, the Honorable Radio to maintain the daily radio program. IHS to affect budgetary policy is limited, in part Charles L. Brient, requested the Board of They gathered the support and hard work of by the Director’s inability to directly participate Judges to study future planning for court facili- the Polish religious community, the Polish in budget negotiations. It is also important to ties west of the Hudson River. Subsequently, American organizations, fraternal organiza- note than an Assistant Secretary leads the Bu- in June 1992, the Board of Judges of the tions, veterans groups, local businesses and reau of Indian Affairs (BIA) although the IHS Southern District found that there was a need individual supporters who recognized the valu- budget exceeds that of BIA. for a courthouse to meet the growing de- able service provided to the Polish American This legislation has the strong support of the mands in the mid-Hudson valley region of community. After 72 years of programming at American Indian and Alaska Native commu- New York, and voted unanimously to authorize WTEL 860 AM, a programming change shifted nity. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this the chief judge to apply to the Judicial Council broadcast of the Polish American Radio pro- bill. of the Second Circuit for approval of a Federal gram to its current home on station WNWR f district courthouse west of the Hudson. 1540 AM, where it proudly serves as the only Following approval of the Judicial Council of Polish American broadcast program heard 7 TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER, OUT- the Second Circuit on July 28, 1992, the mat- days a week. GOING PRESIDENT, PERRIS VAL- ter was referred to the Court Administration The program can also be heard live over LEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE and Case Management Committee of the Ju- the Internet during regular broadcast times at dicial Conference of the United States. The www.WNWR.COM. HON. KEN CALVERT committee reported favorably and voted unani- Sustaining a radio program for 75 years is OF CALIFORNIA mously in a March 1993 session of the Judi- a wonderful achievement marked by strong IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cial Conference of the United States to ‘‘seek legislation on the court’s behalf to amend title dedication to purpose. Longtime hosts Michael Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Blichasz and Barbara Ilnicka, are to be com- 28 of the U.S. Code, section 112(B) to estab- mended for their expertise in hosting a radio Mr. CALVERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to lish a place for holding court in the Middle- program that fulfills its mission to inform, unite, honor and pay tribute to an individual whose town/Wallkill Area of Orange County or such entertain and present news and information dedication to the community and to the overall nearby location as may be deemed appro- about activities taking place in the Polish well-being of the City of Perris is exceptional. priate.’’ American community and in Poland. The City of Perris has been fortunate to have Accordingly, during the 104th Congress, dynamic and dedicated business and commu- Public Law 104–317 was approved desig- Mr. Speaker, as a Polish American, I too nity leaders who willingly and unselfishly give nating that ‘‘Court for the Southern District have felt personal pride in the struggles of time and talent to make their communities a shall be held at New York, White Plains, and Poles who have fought oppression and wit- better place to live and work. John Denver is in Middletown-Wallkill area of Orange County nessed democracy return to their native land. one of these individuals. or such nearby location as may be appro- For the thousands of Polish Americans who On January 26, 2001, John Denver was priate.’’ live in Philadelphia, this Polish American honored as the outgoing 1999–2000 President In an attempt to proceed forward in an ex- broadcast has been a wonderful resource to of the Perris Valley Chamber of Commerce. peditious manner the Administrative Office of follow developments in the homeland and Most significantly, John’s leadership over the the Courts and the U.S. General Services Ad- share in the ethnic pride of strong people who past two years as President of the Perris Val- ministration, both concurring with the need for fought communism and won. ley Chamber of Commerce led to tremendous a courthouse in Orange County, determined Mr. Speaker, I am proud to recognize the strides in reunifying the Chamber. Additionally, that a facility could and should be constructed Polish American Radio Program of Philadel- Mr. Denver put enumerable hours into the and paid through GSA’s current funding. phia for its 75 years of outstanding service to Perris community’s re-development, Student of This project had and still has clear evidence the community. the Month and Wake Up Perris programs. denoting the growth population and economic

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.093 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E64 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 activity in Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan ation, improvement, remodeling, reconstruc- To those who charge this initiative will open Counties in New York State, as well as steady tion, or enlargement of any building for pur- the door to taxpayer-funded religion, I would increases in caseload from the Mid-Hudson poses of holding court. say that every faith tradition emphasizes help- ‘‘(3) The 30-day period referred to in para- ing the poor. The Bible, for example, contains Valley Region. In fact, current statistics sug- graph (1) shall be computed by excluding— gests that the need is even greater now than ‘‘(A) the days on which either House is not some 2,500 verses about caring for those in previously ascertained by Congress in 1996. in session because of an adjournment of more need. The ‘Golden Rule’ is echoed in all reli- The number of cases in 1999 that could have than 3 days to a day certain or an adjourn- gions’ teachings, and is something virtually all gone to an Orange County Courthouse, based ment of the Congress sine die; and can agree upon. This initiative’s focus on re- on the location of the litigants or the attorney’s ‘‘(B) any Saturday and Sunday, not ex- sults will ensure that Constitutional safe- residence, increased to 312, up from 290 in cluded under subparagraph (A), when either guards—both of religious freedom and for tax- 1996. Moreover, the population for the region House is not in session.’’ payers—remain in place. (b) CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.—Section 462 has increased to 671,767, up from 656,740 in This is a common-sense approach that of title 28, United States Code, is amended— deals with the challenges many Americans 1996 and the total labor force has risen to (1) in subsection (b), by inserting before 309,100, up from 301,800 in 1996. the period at the end the following: ‘‘, and face head on. It deserves a chance, and I Furthermore, it should be noted that while subject to subsection (g)’’; commend President Bush for giving it one. Congress may have acquiesced in the closure (2) in subsection (c), by inserting before the I also submit for the RECORD a piece that of some courthouses which have become re- period at the end the following: ‘‘, and sub- my good friend Jim Wallis recently wrote for dundant, based on considerations of economy ject to subsection (g)’’; and the Washington Post. As editor of Sojourners and efficiency, I know of no situation where a (3) in subsection (f), by inserting ‘‘subject magazine and convener of the Call to Re- court has refused to provide judicial services to subsection (g),’’ after ‘‘Director re- newal, he has been actively involved in having quests,’’. at a location designated by statute, where the faith community address problems like both the need exists and there is strong local f poverty and racism for decades. [From the Washington Post, January 8, 2001] support for the service. Such was and still is SUPPORT FOR FAITH-BASED AND A CHURCH-STATE PRIORITY clearly the case with regard to the Orange COMMUNITY INITIATIVES County courthouse project. When the phone call came from Austin, I Accordingly, while it is now current practice, was surprised. Just two days after his elec- as denoted by title 28 of the U.S. Code, for HON. TONY P. HALL tion was secured, President-elect Bush want- the U.S. Administrative Office of the Courts OF OHIO ed a meeting with religious leaders to dis- cuss faith-based initiatives in solving pov- and the GSA to develop a rolling five year IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES erty. He was reaching well beyond his base of plan denoting the need for courthouse con- Tuesday, January 30, 2001 conservative evangelicals; would I come and struction, I believe it is important for Congress suggest others who should be invited? to have a say in this important matter. Mr. HALL of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, today I The subject was already on my mind. The The legislation which I am introducing today praise President George W. Bush’s proposal U.S. Conference of Mayors just had released will require the Director of the Administrative to assist faith-based and community organiza- its annual survey on hunger and homeless- Office of the United States Courts to submit tions as a promising way of encouraging them ness in U.S. cities. In the past year, it showed, requests for emergency food in- for approval to the Congress a report setting to help battle hunger, poverty, and other social ills. I was pleased to meet with the President creased by 17 percent. Two-thirds of the peo- forth the court’s plans for proposed construc- ple requesting assistance were members of tion. Thereafter, Congress will have 30 legisla- today at the Fishing School as he announced families, and 32 percent of the adults re- tive days to disapprove of the proposed con- the legislative initiative of his proposal. questing food were employed. struction. Faith has been a defining characteristic of Demand for emergency shelter increased 15 It has become apparent to me after the ex- our communities’ life throughout our nation’s percent, and of those 36 percent were fami- perience I have had with both the Board of history, and people who serve God by serving lies with children. Thirteen percent of the requests for food and nearly one-quarter of Judges of the Southern District and the Judi- those in need remain one of America’s great- est strengths. This initiative will draw on these the requests for housing went unmet because cial Council of the Second Circuit that an im- of lack of resources. perialistic attitude among many of our Federal traditions and bring them to bear on some of The leading causes of these increases? judges prevail. our most difficult social problems. It also will Low-paying jobs, lack of affordable housing, The decision as to whether or not to move leverage private funds and give a wider circle unemployment or other employment-related forward with construction of a court facility is of donors a stake in the success of these issues, and poverty or lack of income. Just no longer being based upon existing evidence projects. before the holidays, Catholic Charities also and data attesting to need, but instead on the I am particularly encouraged that this initia- released its annual report showing a ‘‘star- tling’’ 22 percent increase in the use of its personal thoughts of the judges involved. tive will give some well-deserved support to the legions of people trying to end poverty in emergency services of shelter, clothing, food This legislation will end that practice by ena- and medicine. bling Congress to properly assert its role in our prosperous nation, and I hope it will ex- The latest U.S. Census poverty statistics the construction of needed new courts. tend to those working in faith-based organiza- report that despite this time of record pros- Mr. Speaker, I submit a full copy of the text tions that fight hunger. In recent years, grow- perity, one in every six American children is of H.R. 254 to be included at this point in the ing numbers of hungry people have been turn- poor; one in three children of color. No other RECORD: ing to food pantries and soup kitchens for help developed country has anything approaching each month. Nationwide, requests for help U.S. child poverty rates. H.R. 254 So it seemed appropriate, just a few days were up 18 percent nationwide, and three in Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Rep- before Christmas, to be in a Sunday school resentatives of the United States of America in five came from families with children. More classroom in Austin’s First Baptist Church Congress assembled, than 70 percent of these pantries and kitchens with a diverse group of religious leaders, SECTION 1. CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF NEW are operated by faith-based organizations that having a conversation with George W. Bush CONSTRUCTION FOR FEDERAL work hard to collect donations—but have not The president-elect listened and asked ques- COURTS. been able to keep their shelves stocked. tions for more than an hour, then stayed to (a) IN GENERAL.—Section 462 of title 28, These are creative and resourceful projects mingle and talk to us individually. He be- United States Code, is amended by adding at whose dedicated employees and volunteers lieves in faith-based organizations and the the end the following new subsection: important role they can play in solving so- ‘‘(g)(1) Facilities for holding court may not deserve support. cial problems, and he wants to make support be constructed unless— To those who worry that we are in un- for such efforts an important part of his ad- ‘‘(A) the Director of the Administrative Of- charted territory, I would point out the work ministration. fice of the United States Courts submits to American charities do overseas, coping with He asked us how to speak to the nation’s the Congress a report setting forth the plans this month’s terrible earthquakes in India and soul. We suggested starting with our chil- for the proposed construction; and El Salvador, easing famine in Africa, Asia, and dren, who embody our best hopes and reveal ‘‘(B) 30 days have elapsed and the Congress Latin America, and promoting development our worst failures as a society. I thanked him for being willing to include people in the has not, before the end of that 30-day period, around the world. Many of these organizations enacted a provision of law stating in sub- meeting who hadn’t supported his election stance that the Congress disapproved the are closely affiliated with religious groups; and pledged to work with him if he chose to proposed construction. many of their projects grew from missionary do something significant to reduce child pov- ‘‘(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), con- roots. This work leverages private funds and erty. We suggested that Bush use his inau- struction of facilities includes the alter- achieves results that often last generations. gural address to call the nation to cut the

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00026 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.089 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E65 child poverty rate by half in five years; a votes cast. The Constitution is clear, and I do whole sections of the country and concen- task that would require both political will not question the lawfulness or legitimacy of trating only on the so-called ‘‘battleground and creativity. electing a president under these cir- states.’’ With every vote in play, candidates We said that ideological warfare had al- lowed too many children to fall between the cumstances. Indeed, I join all patriotic citizens would no longer have an incentive to take cracks of our faulty political discourse; lib- in wishing our new president well. But we anyone for granted. Others contend that abol- eral and conservative false choices about must also ask—as many of my constituents ishing the Electoral College would further un- whether family values or living family in- have—whether an electoral system that ne- dermine the stability and finality of the elec- comes are more central to the causes and gates the votes of half a million citizens is toral process. They point out that Florida’s cures for poverty. I noted that churches compatible with democratic values. This is not was not the only state race to be decided by across a broad spectrum are finding remark- a partisan question. Indeed, I first raised it on a very small margin, and argue that if every able unity on these issues, and maybe it was the eve of the election, when it looked as vote were to count equally, recounts and court time to try it on a political level. Evan- gelical and liberal, Catholic and Protestant, though the shoe might be on the other foot— challenges would proliferate. Yet wouldn’t this black and white church leaders have been when many were predicting that the candidate be likelier to happen if the Electoral College is motivated by prosperity’s contradictictions of my own party might prevail with a minority retained? Without it, state wins and losses and united by the biblical imperatives of of the popular vote. And the answer to that would no longer have electoral significance. compassion and justice. Around the country, question is far more important than the polit- All that would matter is the nationwide count. faith-based initiatives to overcome poverty ical fortunes of any one candidate or party. Let’s not forget that what happened in Flor- show remarkable progress. But the presi- The Electoral College presents a troubling ida was only a glimpse of the problems the dent-elect needs to send an early signal contradiction for our democracy in at least two Electoral College can cause. Had neither can- about poor children and families being high respects. First, and most obviously, it cannot didate received the required 270 electoral on his agenda. Bush asked theological questions such as, be squared with the principle of majority rule. votes, the election would have been thrown ‘‘What is justice?’’ That is a key question, To award the presidency to the loser of the into the House of Representatives—where the especially amid fears that an emphasis on popular vote undermines respect for the sys- controversy could have taken weeks or faith-based initiatives will be used to sub- tem and compromises the new president’s months longer to resolve. I am under no illu- stitute for governmental responsibilities. We mandate to govern. sion about the difficulty of enacting a constitu- told him that in forging new partnerships to Second, the Electoral College is inconsistent tional amendment. But now is the time to reduce poverty, the religious community with the principle of ‘‘one person, one vote’’. act—while the memory of our recent experi- will not only be service providers but pro- This is because the system by which electors ence is fresh. Congress has considered Elec- phetic interrogators. Our vocation is to ask are assigned gives disproportionate weight to why people are poor, and not just to care for toral College reform before—but only when the forgotten. Shelters and food banks aren’t less populous states. Massachusetts has one spurred on by electoral crises. The Senate enough. We need solutions to the many prob- electoral vote for every 500,000 people, while held hearings in 1992, when it seemed that lems of poverty, a pragmatic approach that Wyoming has one for every 160,000. In other the Perot candidacy might deadlock the Elec- produces results. words, a vote cast in Wyoming counts three toral College. After George Wallace ran as a Could our divided political leaders rally times as much as a vote cast in Massachu- third-party candidate in 1968, the House actu- around the moral cause of using our pros- setts. ally approved a constitutional amendment, but perity to finally address this nation’s shame- Some defend the Electoral College because it fell victim to a Senate filibuster. fully high poverty levels, especially among it carries the weight of constitutional authority. We shouldn’t wait for the next crisis before children? Could this divided nation find com- I agree that the Constitution should be amend- mon ground if politicians would collaborate confronting the problem. There have been across old barriers, as religious leaders have ed only rarely and with great care. But the several thoughtful proposals to reform the begun to do? system designed by the framers for electing Electoral College without a constitutional Since neither party has succeeded in the president has already been amended, by amendment, and they deserve a hearing. My breaking the grip of persistent poverty, isn’t the 12th and 22nd Amendments. And until own view, however, is that halfway measures a bipartisan effort called for? Republicans ratification of the 17th Amendment in 1913, cannot address the fundamental contradiction preaching compassionate conservatism and the U.S. Senate was elected not by the peo- which the Electoral College represents in a family values, Democrats fighting for poor ple, but by state legislatures. Few would argue mature democracy. That’s why the bill I am in- working families and a religious community that the original purpose of the Electoral Col- ready to lead by example; these forces could troducing today would abolish it outright. Pub- do something significant about poverty. lege retains any relevance today. It reflected a lic officials, from selectmen to senators, are It is an encouraging sign that the presi- mistrust of the electorate which we no longer chosen by majority vote. That’s the way it’s dent-elect is reaching out to begin discus- endorse—the same mistrust that denied the supposed to work in a democracy. And that’s sions with leaders of faith-based initiatives. people the right to elect their senators, and how we should elect the president of the ‘‘I hope you surprise us,’’ I told him after- withheld the vote altogether from women, Afri- greatest democracy on earth. ward. We’ll see; for now, the ball is in both can-Americans and persons who did not own f our courts. property. f Far from embodying some essential con- CHRISTIANS THANKS SIKH IN stitutional principle, the Electoral College was INDIA: DR. GURMIT SINGH INTRODUCTION OF A CONSTITU- a political compromise, born of an era in which AULAKH COMMENDED TIONAL AMENDMENT PROVIDING the states were 13 separate sovereignties de- FOR THE DIRECT ELECTION OF termined to defend their interests. While re- HON. DAN BURTON THE PRESIDENT AND VICE gional differences have not disappeared, they PRESIDENT OF INDIANA have been greatly diluted by the growth of a IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES common national identity. After 200 years of HON. WILLIAM D. DELAHUNT migration of people and ideas, the states Tuesday, January 30, 2001 OF MASSACHUSETTS themselves are far more heterogeneous, and Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES far more similar, than when the compromise January 17 a group of Christians in India was struck. known as the Persecuted Church of India Tuesday, January 30, 2001 While admitting that the original justification issued a statement commending the protection Mr. DELAHUNT. Mr. Speaker, I am today for the Electoral College no longer exists, its that Sikhs have provided to Christians in India introducing legislation to abolish the electoral defenders claim that it serves some other, from Indian government persecution. college and provide for the direct popular elec- modern purpose. They argue, for example, Father Dominic Immanuel appeared on Star tion of the President and Vice President of the that without the Electoral College, candidates News to thank the Sikhs community for pro- United States. will campaign only in major population centers, tecting Christians from Indian government per- Until our recent national crash course in the ignoring more sparsely populated regions. Yet secution. As you know, the Christians in India federal election process, most Americans saw even the residents of rural states tend to live have undergone a wave of violence and terror the Electoral College as a harmless anachro- within close proximity to a major metropolitan by militant Hindu nationalists associated with nism. But 10 days ago, for the first time in area. And even if their fears were to mate- the pro-Fascist RSS, the parent organization over a century, the nation watched as the oath rialize, it is hard to see how this would be of the ruling BJP. This violence has taken the of office was administered to an elected presi- worse than the targeted campaigning in which form of church burnings, rape of nuns, mur- dent who failed to secure a plurality of the the candidates recently engaged, writing off ders of priests, and attacks on Christian

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00027 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.091 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E66 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 schools and prayer halls. Graham Staines and PERSECUTED CHURCH OF INDIA—JANUARY 17, Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) have angered the his two little boys were burned to death in 2001—THE SIKHS RUSH TO PROTECT THE Sikhs and this has once again brought most their jeep while they slept. Earlier, in 1997, po- CHRISTIANS Sikhs to a single platform. The majoritarian A few days ago when the attacks against ambitions of the Hindutva forces in Punjab lice broke up a Christian religious festival with are sure to lead to doom. gunfire. No one has ever been punished for the Christian missionaries in Rajasthan took place, Fr Dominic Immanual went on record CONCLUSION these activities. Instead, there have been In- on Star News to acknowledge the protection At this instance we can only pray for peace dian officials who have been quoted as saying that the Sikh community was providing to in Punjab. We pray that good sense prevails that everyone who lives in India must either be the persecuted Christians of Haryana and with the majoritarians and they do not do a Hindu or be subservient to Hinduism. Last elsewhere. That was a belated recognition to anything harmful to the interests of the na- year RSS leader Kuppa Halli Sitharamaiya the much maligned Sikh minorities. We had tion. We also thank the valiant but unsung called for a ban on foreign churches. earlier reported the incidents wherein the Sikh heros and heroines who have and are nuns were protected by the Sikhs at the time risking their own lives to save the defense- Interestingly, the article mentions Dr. Gurmit of attacks. However almost all the cases less Christians in Haryana, Punjab and else- Singh Aulakh, the President of the Council of have gone unreported. Fr Dominic did great where from the atrocities of the Hindu orga- Khalistan, for his lobbying efforts here on Cap- justice to the Sikhs when he underlined inci- nizations. itol Hill. The Sikhs and Christians are suffering dents in rural Haryana where the helpless f from the same kind of terror. More than Christians had none to help but the Sikhs 250,000 Sikhs have been murdered by the In- during the attacks by the Hindu fascists. He TRIBUTE IN HONOR OF TEXAS quoted the incidents in Panipat, Sonepat and dian government since 1984, according to Gannore where the Christians have been COMMUNITY LEADER SAM FLO- Inderjit Singh Jaijee’s ‘‘The Politics of Geno- saved by the Sikhs, many a time risking RES UPON HIS RETIREMENT cide’’. The Indian government has also killed their own lives as the Hindu terrorists more than 200,000 Christians in Nagaland. struck. The recognition is too little for the HON. CIRO D. RODRIGUEZ community whose plight was ignored by the According to Amnesty international, there are OF TEXAS about 50,000 Sikhs held in Indian jails as polit- Christians as they too had been under the in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical prisoners without charge or trial. In No- fluence of the Hindu nationalist lies against vember, Indian police with heavy sticks called the Sikhs. Tuesday, January 30, 2001 lathis attacked 3,200 Sikh religious pilgrims at THE LEGACY OF SADHOO SUNDER SINGH Mr. RODRIGUEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today a railroad station on the Indian-Pakistani bor- Sadhu Sunder Singh was one of the great- to honor a true public servant and long-time der. These pilgrims were attempting to get to est Christian missionaries India has known. colleague, Mr. Sam Flores of Seguin, TX. Nankana Sahib in Pakistan to celebrate the Punjab, more particularly the districts like Ludhiana has a considerable concentration After 36 years of working for the Seguin City birthday of the first Sikh guru, Guru Nanak. of Christians. The Sikhs themselves have Council, Mr. Flores retired the beginning of Only 800 managed to get to the celebration. In been victims of Hindu majoritarinism and this year after devoting half of his life to the July, police arrested Rajiv Singh Randhawa, ethnic cleansing. A vast number of their council and most of his life in the service of the only witness to the September 1995 kid- youth had been annihilated in the anti-Sikh others. He is an inspiration for us all. napping of human-rights activist Jaswant riots and fake encounters. Thousands of in- Mr. Flores was born in San Marcos, TX, Singh Khalra, while he was trying to give a pe- nocent Sikh youth are persecuted in jails as during the Roaring Twenties, but grew up dur- tition to the British Home Minister in front of undertrials. The anti-Sikh crackdown saw ing the difficult years of the Great Depression. the Golden Temple, the holiest Sikh shrine the flight of thousands of Sikhs abroad. When the recent wave of anti-Christian per- A young Flores soon learned the value of hard that the Indian government brutally attacked in secution started, at least one Christian work as the middle child of seven raised dur- June 1984. Mr. Khalra was killed in police cus- bishop recognized the injustice done to the ing this trying time. As soon as he was phys- tody about six weeks after he was kidnapped. Sikh minority by the Christians. Bishop ically capable of manual labor, Flores was More than five years later, no one has been Philipose Mar Chsysostem, the Mar Thoma thrust into the life of an adult migrant worker, punished. Now the Indian police are harassing Metropolitan, wrote that it was due to our traveling from California to Minnesota as the the only witness. In March, according to the apathy during the earliest atrocities against seasons changed. When only 17, he dropped findings of two independent investigations, the other (minorities) that this danger has be- out of school to join the Marines. His six-year Indian government murdered 35 Sikhs in the fallen us. The community which we did in- justice to has now become our saviors. In career was distinguished, and included serving village of Chithi Singhpora. fact Gurmeet Singh Aulakh, the Sikh leader as a Platoon Sergeant in the Korean War and In addition to its persecution of Christians, in the U.S. was one of the first persons to aiding in the evacuation of Shanghai by Amer- Sikhs, and other minorities, India has worked lobby against the Christian persecution in icans during the communist revolution in aggressively to thwart several U.S. foreign pol- the U.S. Congress by the Hindu fundamental- China. icy goals around the world. Not only does it ists. After finishing his time with the Marines, Flo- vote against the United States at the United THE ANTI-SIKH MOVEMENT res continued his formal education and earned Nations more often than any country except One of the reasons for the insurrection in a degree in education from Southwest Texas Cuba, but in 1999 the Indian Defense Minister Punjab was the attempt by the Hinduists to State University in 1955. Four years later Sam led a meeting with the Ambassadors from brand Sikhism as a part (or panth) of Hin- Flores had earned his Master’s degree in duism. The RSS went on to call the Sikhs Iraq, Cuba, Libya, Russia, Serbia, and China school administration, was married to Velia ‘‘Kesadhari Hindus’’. History says that the Flores, and moved to her hometown of in which the parties discussed setting up a se- no Sikh participated in the drafting of the curity alliance ‘‘to stop the U.S.’’ Constitution, and as they were away, the Seguin, TX. For the next 35 years Flores Hindu nationalists branded them as ‘‘Hin- would serve the Harlandale ISD. He taught We should stop U.S. aid to India until the regular and special education classes to ele- oppression of Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, and dus’’. The governments finally accepted the independent identity of the Sikhs apart from mentary and secondary school students. He other minorities ends and human rights are the Hindus. Recently the Hindu distinguished himself as the first Hispanic Prin- observed. We must also put the United States majoritarians revived the old tension by cipal for the Harlandale ISD. He then became on record in support for the freedom move- once again branding the Sikhs as part of the Director for Special Education for six ments in Khalistan, Nagalim, Kashmir, and the Hinduism. The Sikhs are idol-haters and do school districts. Even after this extensive ca- not liked to be linked to it’s worship forms. other nations seeking their freedom from India, reer, Mr. Flores, knowing the value of edu- through a free and fair plebiscite. That is the The Sikh community warned with one voice that any attempt by the Hinduists to carry cation, works for the Seguin school district as democratic way and the way that world pow- the Attendance Officer. ers do things. These measures will help bring the Guru Granth Sahib to the temples will be met with stiff resistance. The tension in Flores did not limit himself to his teaching peace, freedom, stability, prosperity and dig- Punjab has increased manyfold due to the vocation, but also took an active interest in nity to all the people of the subcontinent. upsurge in the activities of RSS, VHP and other aspects of the community. Flores helped Mr. Speaker, I would like to submit a state- the Bajrang Dal. There are reports of the others. And it was both the small and large ment issued by the Persecuted Church of raising of a Bajrang Dal army of 30,000 cadres things that made an impact, everything from from Punjab. As per an article that appeared India that discusses the efforts that Sikhs have in the Hindu, the Bajrang Dal is giving fierce helping a single mother fill out a college appli- made on behalf of India’s Christian commu- arms training to their cadre. They have the cation to working for the establishment of the nity. I commend this statement to anyone who blessings of the rulers of Delhi. The forma- Seguin Housing Authority, from assisting an would like to better understand the plight of tion of the new organization Rashtriya Sikh elderly widow with her Social Security to help- minorities in India. Sangatana (RSS) by the Rashtriya ing establish the Seguin Boys Club. We owe

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00028 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.093 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E67 Sam Flores a great deal of gratitude for his Congressman Ayres now rests in Arlington of Kosciuszko’s birth, I am proud to recognize work to build a new Seguin Post Office, estab- National Cemetery, among the men and the dedication of proud Polish Americans lish the Health Unit Project, and provide the women he supported and served. It is a fitting whose efforts led to the preservation of this leadership needed to complete the Walnut resting place for a tireless fighter for his fellow important historic treasure as a National His- Creek Flood project. veterans, for a true public servant. toric Site. Sam Flores led the fight against discrimina- f f tion. In the Sixties he helped form the Seguin Biracial Committee, which successfully worked HONORING THE KOSCIUSZKO INTRODUCTION OF THE ABAN- to end discrimination in public places. He also HOUSE IN HISTORIC PHILADEL- DONED MINE LANDS RECLAMA- helped to end segregation in the Seguin Inde- PHIA TION REFORM ACT OF 2001 pendent School District. Beyond merely end- ing discrimination, Flores worked to expand HON. ROBERT A. BORSKI HON. NICK J. RAHALL II cultural understanding. Today, for example, OF PENNSLYVANIA OF WEST VIRGINIA because of his dedication, Texas Lutheran IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University now has Mexican American Studies Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Tuesday, January 30, 2001 program for the benefit of our students. The contributions made by Sam Flores to Mr. BORSKI. Mr. Speaker, today I recognize Mr. RAHALL. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- the City of Seguin are felt not only by those an important milestone in Polish-American his- ducing the ‘‘Abandoned Mine Lands Reclama- in direct contact with him, but by all the con- tory, the 25th anniversary of the opening of tion Reform Act of 2001’’ in recognition of the tributions made by the people he touched. His the Kosciuszko House in historic Philadelphia. pressing need to make continued progress in tremendous work and accomplishments is in- The house, at 3rd and Pine Streets, serves as restoring the environment in coalfield commu- spiring. His example of sincere dedication to a National Historic Site and a National Memo- nities throughout the Nation. others is a blueprint for all of us to follow. rial to American Revolutionary War hero and Originally authorized as part of the landmark f Polish freedom fighter, General Thaddeus Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act Kosciuszko. of 1977, to date over $1.7 billion has been ap- THE LATE CONGRESSMAN In the mid-1960s, Edward Pinkowski, a propriated under the Abandoned Mine Rec- WILLIAM H. AYRES Philadelphia historian, after hours of research, lamation Program to restore lands and waters discovered that the house was Kosciuszko’s adversely affected by past coal mining prac- HON. TOM SAWYER home during the Revolutionary War. In Octo- tices. These restoration projects normally in- OF OHIO ber 1967, the Pennsylvania Historical Com- volve threats to the public health and safety IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mission officially recognized the residence of from dangerous highwalls, subsidence, refuse Tuesday, January 30, 2001 Kosciuszko by placing a marker on the build- piles and open mine portals. They also include the construction of new water supply systems Mr. SAWYER. Mr. Speaker, William H. ing and designating it as a historic site. Be- to coalfield communities where water supplies Ayres represented the 14th Congressional tween 1967 and 1970, Polish American Con- have been contaminated by past coal mining District of Ohio in the U.S. House of Rep- gress Eastern Pennsylvania District President practices. Over the years, other amounts have resentatives for 20 years. Congressman Henry Wyszynski, coordinated a national cam- been appropriated under the program for Ayres, who died on December 27, defined his paign among Polish American Congress state emergency coal reclamation projects, the political philosophy with typical succinctness. divisions to designate the Kosciuszko House Rural Abandoned Mine Program, the Small He said, ‘‘Most of the fellows today are issue- as a National Memorial. In 1970, philanthropist Operators Assistance Program, certain non- oriented. They’re trying to save the world, Edward Piszek joined the effort by purchasing coal mining reclamation projects and the ad- while I was trying to save a paycheck.’’ the building and successfully helping to per- A direct statement—modest, self-effacing, suade the 91st Congress to introduce legisla- ministration of the program for a total $4 billion and misleading. Bill Ayres did much more than tion establishing the Thaddeus Kosciuszko in appropriations. ‘‘save paychecks.’’ Home as a National Historic Site. The primary delivery mechanism for these Congressman Ayres was the son of a Meth- In October 1972, after a long, well-orga- funds is through annual grants made through odist minister and a missionary nurse. Before nized national campaign, a federal law was the annual appropriations process to 26 eligi- serving in the Army, he worked as a salesman passed for the nation to accept the house ble States and Indian tribes. This effort is aug- for a heating equipment company. After the from Mr. Piszek as a gift. At that time, the mented by funds expended by the Interior De- Second World War, he started his own com- government appropriated $592,000 to develop partment’s Office of Surface Mining (OSM) in pany selling gas furnaces. His priorities were the site as a National Memorial Site to be ad- States and tribes without approved reclama- made evident when he hired 15 men—all ministered by the National Park Service of the tion programs. By most accounts, this effort World War II veterans—to work for him. U.S. Department of the Interior. has been a success achieving far more in real Bill Ayres also showed his independent After three years of historical restoration on-the-ground environmental restoration than streak by challenging restrictions on heating work was completed, the adjoining house was programs such as the Superfund. contractors. That crusade ended in victory in purchased by Mr. Piszek and donated to the Yet, the mission of this program has not yet the Ohio Supreme Court. U.S. Government to provide space to accom- fully been accomplished which is the reason Those two characteristics—fierce independ- modate tourist. for the legislation I am introducing today. As it ence and loyalty to veterans—marked his pub- On February 4, 1976—the 230th anniver- stands, there currently exists about $2.5 billion lic service, especially in the House of Rep- sary of Thaddeus Kosciuszko’s birth—the worth of high priority human health and safety resentatives. Committed to constituent service, Kosciuszko House was open to the public and threatening abandoned coal mine reclamation Bill Ayres was an energetic and innovative became an official site of the United States costs in this country. There are other costs as campaigner, who was re-elected nine times, National Park Service. well, associated with lower priority abandoned including the 1964 landslide for Lyndon John- Mr. Speaker, since its opening 25 years coal mine sites. The fundamental purpose of son. ago, the Kosciuszko House has been open to the ‘‘Abandoned Mine Lands Reclamation Re- His daughter, Virginia, touched on those thousands of people who have gained a valu- form Act of 2001’’ is to raise sufficient reve- tireless efforts as she recalled, ‘‘Every week- able insight into the role this Polish freedom nues which, when coupled with the unappro- end, he was at the Polish picnic and the Hun- fighter played in America’s fight for freedom. It priated balance in the Abandoned Mine Rec- garian picnic and the Kiwanis. Those are my stands along with Independence Hall and the lamation Fund and the reforms proposed by memories of childhood.’’ Liberty Bell as a stirring symbol of Philadel- the legislation, to finance the reclamation of After leaving the House, Bill Ayres contin- phia’s honored role as the birthplace of Amer- the remaining $2.5 billion inventory of high pri- ued his dedicated work for veterans, running ica. ority coal reclamation sites and draw this effort the Jobs for Veterans program in the Depart- Since 1967, the Polish American Congress to a successful conclusion. ment of Labor under President Nixon. has sponsored a tribute ceremony to honor In this regard, it is essential to note that this Bill Ayres had as a campaign slogan, Kosciuszko on the first Saturday of February program is not financed by the general tax- ‘‘Ayres Cares.’’ His approach to work, to peo- so all people can pay tribute to this Revolu- payer but rather through a fee assessed on ple, and to life, proved clearly that it was no tionary War hero. every ton of coal mined. The unreclaimed coal empty slogan, but an apt description of the This year, on the 25th anniversary of the sites eligible for expenditures under the pro- man, and his model for public service. Kosciuszko House and the 255th anniversary gram were primarily abandoned prior to the

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00029 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.095 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 E68 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks January 30, 2001 enactment of the Surface Mining Control and I would like to make note of two additional Subsection (b)(2) modifies the provision of Reclamation Act of 1977 which placed strin- changes to current law proposed by this bill. current law requiring the redistribution of gent mining and reclamation standards in As already noted, in the past appropriations grant amounts not expended within three place. The authority to collect these fees was years after being awarded. Amounts redis- were made available from the Abandoned tributed would be expended under the his- originally for a 15-year period. However, on Mine Reclamation Fund to the Rural Aban- toric coal production supplemental grant two prior occasions through legislation I spon- doned Mine Program (RAMP), an Agriculture program rather than any funding category as sored the Congress extended those fees col- Department program. No such appropriations under current law. [Note: this provision has lections in recognition of the continued need to have been forthcoming for six fiscal years never been enforced]. address health, safety and environmental now. I find this disappointing. While the Inte- Subsection (b)(3) strikes the reservation of threats in the Nation’s coalfield communities. rior Department and the States from the very reclamation fees and interest for the Rural Abandoned Mine Program. An amendment A central feature of this legislation then is to beginning were against RAMP funding, con- extend that fee collection authority for an addi- made by this subsection requires the Sec- tending it was duplicative of their efforts, this retary to insure strict compliance with the tional seven years to 2011. This is the period in my view and in that of many others was not priorities set forth in section 403(a) in the ex- the OSM estimates will be necessary to gen- the case. RAMP served a distinctly different penditure of funds until certification of the erate the additional revenue to complete the purpose involving a closer working relationship completion of all eligible coal abandoned high priority coal site inventory. However, that with landowners and sought to address rec- mine reclamation projects is made. Subsection (b)(4) contains two technical alone will not allow us to achieve that goal lamation projects on a more holistic basis. An- which is the reason for the reforms proposed and conforming amendments. other problem that also dogged Ramp was the by this bill. Subsection (b)(5) rewrites section 402(g)(4) Simply put, in my view over the years there fact that while it is an Agriculture Department relating to the eligibility of certain post Au- gust 4, 1977,sites for expenditure of funds has been a hemorrhaging of some of the fund- program, its appropriations were being made out of an Interior Department trust fund by the under the Abandoned Mine Reclamation ing made available under this program to Fund. Current law allows such expenditures lower priority projects. Almost $200 million, for Interior Appropriations bill. Obviously, Interior officials had little interest in this arrangement on certain sites abandoned after August 4, instance, for coal priority 3 projects which do 1977, but prior to a State or Tribe receiving not involve protecting the public health and and so beginning in 1995 we have not been approval of this permanent program or safety. One of the reasons this reduction in able to obtain funding for RAMP. In my view, where a surety company insolvency resulted focus on health and safety threatening this situation will not change if the status quo in abandoned coal mine lands and waters. projects has occurred is due to a late 1994 is maintained. For that reason, the legislation The amendment made by this subsection pri- OSM policy shift that corrupted what is known I am introducing today would authorize RAMP marily strikes the latter situation as such as the general welfare standard in the coal for general fund appropriations rather than out sites are no longer prevalent. of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund so Subsection (b)(6) increases the amount of reclamation priority rankings. This new policy reclamation fees dedicated to the historic has had the affect of allowing States to boot- that funding can be pursued through the Agri- coal production supplemental grant program strap what would normally have been lower culture Department’s Natural Resources Con- from 40% to 60% of the Secretary’s 50% share priority 3 projects into the higher priority 1 and servation Service’s budget. of the Abandoned Mine Reclamation fund 2 rankings. To be clear, not all States or even Finally, this legislation also seeks to lift the (30% of the total). This subsection also in- a majority of Sates have taken advantage of restriction that interest accrued in the Aban- cludes a technical and conforming amend- this new policy and I commend them for that. doned Mine Reclamation Fund can only be ment. Yet it is a fact that as a result of this new pol- transferred to what is known as the Combined Subsection (b)(7) eliminates the set-aside of 10% of annual grants for purposes of ex- icy the bona fide $2.5 billion inventory of un- Benefits Fund for unassigned beneficiaries. penditure after September 30, 1995, as the funded priority 1 and 2 projects has swollen to Under this bill, all accrued interest would be provision is no longer relevant. Amendments over $6 billion. I do not recognize this $6 bil- available to keep faith with the promise made in this subsection also streamline provisions lion figure and neither does this legislation. by the federal government many years ago to relating to the 10% set-aside for acid mine The reforms proposed by this bill include guarantee health care benefit for certain re- drainage abatement and treatment by elimi- eliminating the general welfare standard and tired coal miners. nating Secretarial approval of such expendi- restricting the use of State/tribal share grants In introducing this legislation I do not purport tures and provisions requiring consultation and supplemental federal share grants to bona to suggest it offers perfect solutions. It is a with the Soil Conservation Service and the fide coal priority 1 and 2 projects involving Bureau of Mines. fact that the draft bill has been available for Subsection (b)(8) provides that the expend- threats to human health and safety. Once review by the affected States and tribes for 10 iture of funds for projects formerly identified those projects are completed and only when months now and I thank them for their com- as priority 3 may only be made in conjunc- those projects are completed, with two minor ments. It has also been reviewed by the Citi- tion with the expenditure of funds for pri- exceptions, can a State or tribe undertake the zens Coal Council, a coalfield-based environ- ority 1 or 2 projects or in association with lower priority coal projects under the certifi- mental group. And, it has been reviewed by coal remining operations prior to the certifi- cation program with their State/tribal share segments of the coal industry. Certainly, cation of the completion of all eligible coal grants. The exceptions to this rule involve situ- though, we have a long legislative process abandoned mine reclamation projects is ations where a priority 3 site is undertaken in made (other amendments eliminate priority ahead of us and I look forward to working with 3 from section 403 and transfers it to the conjunction with a priority 1 or 2 site, or where interested Members of Congress on this mat- post-certification program). a priority 3 sites is addressed in association ter. Subsection (b)(9) extends the authorization with a coal remaining operation. In effect, this I submit the following detailed section-by- level for minimum program States to post- legislation seeks to target the lion’s share of section analysis of the ‘‘Abandoned Mine certification priority 3 coal sites. available funding to coal priority 1 or 2 keep- Lands Reclamation Reform Act of 2001’’ for Subsection (b)(10) lifts restrictions relating to the transfer of interest to the Combined ing faith with the original mission of the pro- inclusion in the RECORD. gram. Among other reforms envisioned are Benefit Fund. Subsection (b)(11) is a technical and con- federal approval of any additions made to the SECTION-BY-SECTION ANALYSIS OF THE ‘‘ABAN- DONED MINE LANDS RECLAMATION REFORM forming amendment relating to the amend- official Abandoned Mine Reclamation Inven- ACT OF 2001’’ ment made by subsection (b)(9). tory and a review of those additions made Subsection (c)(1) strikes the term ‘‘general Section 1 provides for a short title. welfare’’ from priority 1 and 2 and strikes since the OSM policy shift on the general wel- Section 2, amendments to title IV— priorities 3 thru 5. fare standard. Subsection (a)(1) strikes form the purposes The purposes of these reforms are in- Subsection (c)(2) makes a technical and of Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund the conforming amendment and includes a re- tended, as previously noted, to complete those transfer of amounts to the Secretary of Agri- projects which are necessary to complete for quirement that amendments to the AML In- culture for use under the Rural Abandoned ventory are subject to the approval of the the sake of protecting the health and safety of Mine Program and the use of funds for aban- Secretary. coalfield residents. At the same time, they are doned mine land research projects conducted Subsection (d) makes a technical and con- also intended to give the coal industry which by the Bureau of Mines. The bureau no forming amendment. finances this program reasonable assurances longer is in existence. Subsection (e) authorizes the Rural Aban- Subsection (a)(2) clarifies that all interest that the fees it pays will not be squandered doned Mine Program to receive general fund accrued to the Abandoned Mine Reclamation appropriations. but put to good use, and to give the industry Fund is for the purpose of making transfers Subsection (f) updates requirements relat- a time frame which it can count on when the to the Combined Benefit Fund. ing to the filing of liens. assessment of those fees will no longer be Subsection (b)(1) extends the authorization Subsection (g) updates section 409 pri- necessary. to assess reclamation fees from 2004 to 2011. marily by including references to Indian

VerDate 112000 06:15 Jan 31, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00030 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A30JA8.098 pfrm04 PsN: E30PT1 January 30, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E69 tribes, clarifying that annual grants may be employees around the country. This bill will ‘‘(4) the President; used for projects under the section excluding provide our Federal employees with a benefit ‘‘(5) a justice or judge of the United States amounts received under the historic coal that many of their counterparts in the private appointed to hold office during good behav- production supplemental grant program, and clarifying that States and Tribes rather than sector enjoy. ior (i) who is in regular active judicial serv- the Secretary make expenditures under the The time has finally arrived for the Federal ice, or (ii) who is retired from regular active section subject to the approval of the Sec- Government to become more competitive with service under section 371(b) or 372(a) of title retary. Provision is made allowing continued the private sector to help gain and retain quali- 28, United States Code, or (iii) who has re- eligibility under section 409 after a State or fied employees. The private sector has been signed the judicial office under section 371(a) tribe has certified the completion of all coal able to hire the best and brightest employees of title 28 with the continued right during priority 1 and 2 projects but has not yet com- and offer competitive benefits and pay while the remainder of his lifetime to receive the pleted other remaining coal projects under the Federal Government has seen its top salary of the office at the time of his res- section 411. ignation; Subsection (h) rewrites the section 411 cer- workers flee for the higher paying jobs of the tification program in two significant ways. private sector. ‘‘(6) an individual first employed by the First, it allows the Secretary or a third By providing employees with the opportunity government of the District of Columbia be- party (in addition to a State or Tribe as to participate in the Dependent Care Assist- fore October 1, 1987; under current law) to seek the certification ance Program (DCAP), we are giving parents of the completion of all coal priorities on eli- ‘‘(7) an individual employed by Gallaudet more flexibility and choices when it comes to College; gible lands and waters. Second, provision is paying for child care. DCAP is similar to a made to require certification after the com- ‘‘(8) an individual employed by a county pletion of coal priority 1 and 2 projects. Once medical savings account in that an employee can choose to set aside a portion of their in- committee established under section 590h(b) this occurs, a State or Tribe would com- of title 16; mence other remaining coal projects eligible come without it being taxed, for the sole pur- under section 404 (former priority 3 projects) pose of paying for child care expenses. This ‘‘(9) an individual appointed to a position prior to undertaking non-coal projects. Pro- type of program is used widely in the public on the office staff of a former President visions relating to non-coal projects remain sector and it is high time for Federal Employ- under section 1(b) of the Act of August 25, unchanged from current law. 1958 (72 Stat. 838); and Subsection (i) strikes a moribund provision ees to be able to use this program as well. in section 413. Moreover, this legislation sets an example ‘‘(10) an individual appointed to a position Section 3, free-standing provisions— for those businesses that do not offer similar on the office staff of a former President, or Subsection (a) provides that reclamation benefits to their employees. For years, the a former Vice President under section 4 of fees credited to the Rural Abandoned Mine Federal government has been a model for the the Presidential Transition Act of 1963, as Program but not appropriated in the past be private sector especially in the area of em- amended (78 Stat. 153), who immediately be- available for historic coal production supple- ployee provided health care benefits and cov- fore the date of such appointment was an mental grants. An amendment also provides employee as defined under any other para- for the transfer of interest not transferred in erage of medical procedures and it is our graph of this subsection; the past to the Combined Benefit Fund. hope that this legislation will inspire more busi- Subsection (b) requires the Secretary to re- nesses to offer similar benefits to their em- but does not include— view all additions to the AML Inventory ployees. ‘‘(A) an employee of a corporation super- made since December 31, 1998. Provision is Accordingly, I am pleased to be sponsoring vised by the Farm Credit Administration if made deeming projects listed in the inven- this legislation and I am confident that by af- tory under the ‘‘general welfare’’ standard as private interests elect or appoint a member being ineligible under section 403(a) and may fording our Federal employees their benefit, of the board of directors; we will help to create a more family friendly only be carried out under section 411(c)(1). ‘‘(B) an individual who is not a citizen or Provision is made for the Inspector General Federal Government. national of the United States and whose per- to evaluate the review and together with the Mr. Speaker, I submit a full copy of this Text Secretary report the results to committees of H.R. 252 to be inserting at this point in the manent duty station is outside the United States, unless the individual was an em- of the House and Senate. Provision is also RECORD: made requiring the Inspector General to con- ployee for the purpose of this chapter on duct an annual review of any amendments to H.R. 252 September 30, 1979, by reason of service in an the inventory. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Executive agency, the United States Postal Subsection (c) is a savings clause noting Representatives of the United States of America Service, or the Smithsonian Institution in that nothing in the legislation affects any in Congress assembled, the area which was then known as the Canal State or Tribal certification made before the SECTION 1. DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PRO- Zone; or date of enactment of the bill. GRAM FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES. Subpart G of part III of title 5, United ‘‘(C) an employee excluded by regulation of f States Code, is amended by inserting after the Office of Personnel Management under FEDERAL EMPLOYEE DEPENDENT chapter 87 the following: section 8716(b) of this title. CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, ‘‘CHAPTER 88—DEPENDENT CARE ‘‘(b) For the purpose of this chapter, ‘de- H.R. 252 ASSISTANCE PROGRAM pendent care assistance program’ has the ‘‘§ 8801. Definitions meaning given such term by section 129(d) of ‘‘(a) For the purpose of this chapter, ‘em- the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. HON. BENJAMIN A. GILMAN ployee’ means— OF NEW YORK ‘‘(1) an employee as defined by section 2105 § 8802. Dependent care assistance program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of this title; ‘‘The Office of Personnel Management Tuesday, January 30, 2001 ‘‘(2) a Member of Congress as defined by section 2106 of this title; shall establish and maintain a dependent Mr. GILMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro- ‘‘(3) a Congressional employee as defined care assistance program for the benefit of ducing legislation, which will benefit Federal by section 2107 of this title; employees.’’.

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