September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1681 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

PERSONAL EXPLANATION tion to the Board of Directors of the National complishment, I congratulate the South Lake Association of Federal Credit Unions. He is Charles All Stars, led by coaches Randall Von HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL currently the President and CEO of American Rosenburg and Ben Corman, and Manager OF NEW YORK Airlines Federal Credit Union, located in the Josh Corman. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES heart of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. I ask my colleagues that this team’s full ros- John has been an advocate for federal cred- ter be included in the CONGRESSIONAL Tuesday, September 12, 2006 it unions for over 15 years, both at the State RECORD. They are Ben Drouilhet, Matt Gallier, Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to and local levels. He has previously served on Tanner Hebert, Zack Cart, Taylor Butler, offer a personal explanation of the reason I the Filene Institute Advisory Council, the Fed- Gavin Cecchini, Timothy Cutrera, Hunter Ford, missed Rollcall vote No. 433 on Thursday, eral Reserve’s Thrift Institutions Advisory Paul Beglis, Nick Zaunbrecher, Tre Goodly, September 7, 2006. This bill concerns H.R. Council and Fannie Mae’s National Advisory Jordan Karam, Gabe Von Rosenberg, and 503, the ‘‘American Horse Slaughter Preven- Council. In addition, John currently serves on Zack Lacombe. tion Act’’. I was hosting a crime forum (‘‘Crime the Aspen Institute’s Advisory Board for the f in the Cities: America’s Mayors Fight Back’’) ‘‘Initiative on Financial Security,’’ and on as part of the 36th Annual Congressional NAFCU’s Legislative Committee. PAYING TRIBUTE TO SETH JONES Black Caucus Legislative Conference. Under John’s guidance, the American Air- I would have voted in favor of the bill lines Federal Credit Union has continued to HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO (‘‘aye’’). grow, serving over 200,000 employees of the OF COLORADO f air transportation industry in 40 States. During IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES his time of leadership, John has worked hard THE OLD SCOTLAND CHURCH OF to ensure that the Credit Union continues to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 CHRIST reflect its original principles: promoting thrift, Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today cooperative ownership, and encouraging vol- to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Mr. HON. SAM GRAVES unteer leadership within each community. Seth Jones of Lone Tree, Colorado. Mr. Jones OF MISSOURI I know John will continue to serve his indus- has been accepted to the People to People IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try with dedication and leadership. Again, I World Leadership Forum here in our Nation’s Tuesday, September 12, 2006 wish John good luck in his new position as a Capitol. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the People to People program founded by Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause member of the National Association of Federal President Eisenhower in 1956. to recognize the Old Scotland Church of Christ Credit Unions Board of Directors. Mr. Jones has displayed academic excel- near Jameson, Missouri. This church will be f lence, community involvement, and leadership celebrating their sesquicentennial anniversary HONORING THE SOUTH LAKE potential. All students chosen for the program of service to the community on August 26th CHARLES ALL STAR LITTLE have been identified and nominated by edu- and 27th. Over these past 150 years, this LEAGUE BASEBALL TEAM cators. church has been there to meet all the needs Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying of its congregation. As a staple of the community for all these HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY, JR. tribute to Seth Jones, and wish him the best years, the church has gone through growth OF LOUISIANA in all his future endeavors. and expansion with the Jameson community it IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f serves. From humble beginnings, this church Tuesday, September 12, 2006 HONORING JACK AND DONNA MOR- has been a stabilizing force for this commu- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today GAN OF NAPA COUNTY, CALI- nity. Constructed on the corner of a three fam- to recognize and congratulate the South Lake FORNIA ily plot, this congregation has been built on the Charles All Stars, who recently competed in involvement of the members. The Old Scotland Church of Christ carries the 60th Little League World Series in Wil- HON. MIKE THOMPSON on the tradition of letting people interact with liamsport, PA. OF CALIFORNIA the other members of their congregation, Even After winning the Louisiana State tour- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nament the team defeated Mississippi by a as the growth of the congregation made their Tuesday, September 12, 2006 facilities seem small, people would still flow score of 1–0 in the U.S. South West regional out into the adjacent cemetery, and the little tournament in Waco, TX, giving them a berth Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, children huddled around the speaker’s podium in the Little League World Series. This is the I rise today to recognize my good friends Jack just to attend and worship together. second year in a row that a team from South- and Donna Morgan on the day they are hon- Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in west Louisiana has represented the U.S. ored as Grandparents of the Year by recognizing the Old Scotland Church of Christ. South West region as one of the top 8 teams ParentsCAN of Napa, Califomia. Their The services that they have provided over in the Nation, and top 16 in the world. thoughtful, steady commitment to their own these 150 years have been fundamental to the These 14 young men, along with their children, grandchildren, and the children of our growth of this community. Let us use the Old coaches and parents, served as ambassadors community is a model of how we all should Scotland Church of Christ as an example the of Louisiana as well as the United States. strive to be a positive influence in the lives of power of people caring and helping one an- Through competition and daily interactions youth. other can have. with teams from all over the United States and Jack and Donna’s reflections on raising their the world, the South Lake Charles All Stars own children and grandchildren attach the f represented Southwest Louisiana with dignity highest importance to personal care and affec- RECOGNIZING JOHN TIPPETS and sportsmanship both on and off the field. tion. As they put it, ‘‘Our goal was to always, Bill Castle, a volunteer host who served as no matter the circumstances, insure that they HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS a chaperone for the team said, ‘‘It took 30 felt loved.’’ But they have also undertaken the OF TEXAS minutes for me to suspect this was a special larger task of trying to educate their children in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES group of kids. They spent the rest of the week the history of their family through trips, and in- confirming that suspicion.’’ stilling civic pride during trips to Washington, Tuesday, September 12, 2006 This team embodies the ideals of Little DC. It has been a pleasure to welcome their Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to League Baseball—Character, Courage, and family back each time they visit the nation’s recognize Mr. John Tippets for his recent elec- Loyalty. For this reason, and their athletic ac- capitol.

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VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.001 E12SEPT1 E1682 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 Mr. Speaker, Jack and Donna’s contribu- Mr. Greene was born on July 18, 1913, in competition from larger institutions like tions to the community of the Napa Valley ex- Charleston, SC. At a time when very few Afri- Chase. ‘‘He was perhaps the most critical factor in tend far beyond the boundaries of their own can Americans were going to college, Mr. preventing Carver from getting swept away’’ family. Young and old alike have benefited Greene graduated with a degree in business in the savings and loan crisis, said Deborah from Jack’s involvement as a trustee of the administration from Hampton University and C. Wright, Carver’s current president. He Napa Valley Opera House, and as Chairman did postgraduate work at New York University avoided the high-risk loans that got other of Friends of the Lincoln Theater he led the and the Wharton School of Banking and Fi- institutions into trouble, chiefly investing in drive to fund a stunning renovation of this nance. He also attained the rank of major in one- to four-family homes and in churches, great community theater. Donna has partici- the U.S. Army during his World War II service, and kept loans at a relatively low level com- pared with deposits, she said. pated in community organizations too numer- and was awarded an honorary doctorate from Mr. Greene retired as president in 1995 and ous to list, but of particular note is her work to St. John’s University. as chairman in 1997. end the scourge of gang activity through her Greene’s most noted contribution came He was also active in many other Harlem participation in drafting the Ten Year Master through the work he did as the president and institutions. Mr. Greene was a founder of the Plan to End Youth Violence in Napa County. director of Carver Federal Savings. Carver Harlem Business Alliance and worked with Together and individually, these amazing par- Federal Savings was established by business David Rockefeller in the New York City ents have played an important role in improv- and church leaders in 1949, during a time of Partnership. He also served on the boards of the Apollo Theater Foundation and the Har- ing the quality of life for Napa County. racial strife and segregation. It grew to be- lem Urban Development Corporation and es- Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate at this time come one the areas leading financial institu- tablished the Carver Scholarship Fund, that we recognize the life-long participation of tions. Through his tenure, Mr. Greene ex- which gives grants up to $3,000 each year to Jack and Donna Morgan in the lives of chil- panded the bank’s presence in Harlem by 40 to 50 college-bound students in the bank’s dren their own children, and all of the children chiefly investing in one to four-family homes markets. of the Napa Valley. They are outstanding role and in churches. Mr. Greene was born on July 18, 1913, in Greene participated in many business de- Charleston, SC. He graduated with a degree models for all parents, throughout our commu- in business administration from Hampton nity. velopment organizations, such as the Harlem University in Hampton, VA, in 1938 and f Business Alliance, which he co-founded; the served as an Army officer during World War Apollo Theater Foundation; and the Harlem II. In addition to his daughter, Mr. Greene is CONGRATULATING KATHIE AND Urban Development Corporation (HUDC), on survived by his wife, Virginia; a son, Richard JEFF HARNESS ON THEIR 25TH whose boards he served. For several years, Jr.; and three grandchildren. WEDDING ANNIVERSARY he worked with David Rockefeller in the New f York City Partnership, Inc. His professional af- RECOGNIZING JIM HUNT HON. JOE WILSON filiations included service with the Federal OF SOUTH CAROLINA Home Loan Bank of New York, Second Dis- HON. SAM GRAVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES trict, from 1989–1992; serving thrift institutions in New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and OF MISSOURI Tuesday, September 12, 2006 the Virgin Islands; and membership in the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- Washington, D.C.-based American Savings Tuesday, September 12, 2006 er, I would like to congratulate and recognize and Loan League, Inc. Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause Kathie and Jeff Harness on their 25th wedding I enter into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD the to recognize Jim Hunt of Maysville, Missouri. anniversary. Kathie and Jeff met in their home obituary published in the New York Times on Mr. Hunt will soon be retiring as Director of town of Grosse Pointe, Michigan, but not until August 9, 2006, which provides an insight into the Small Business Development Center at after college. Kathie has dedicated herself to Richard T. Greene’s humanitarian efforts and Northwest Missouri State University. teaching and raising their family. Jeff works for accomplishments. He has truly left his mark As the Director of the Small Business De- Federal Screw Works in Michigan, and both on the Harlem community, and he will always velopment Center, Mr. Hunt has provided he and Kathie enjoy spending time outdoors. be remembered for that. He was admired and guidance and valuable experiences to current The couple has two children, Ellen and Jef- loved by the community in which he served. and prospective small business owners frey. What I hope people will remember from his life throughout the northwest Missouri region. He I am honored to recognize this wonderful is that he always found a way to reach in and has offered his experience and guidance to couple and wish for them many more years of give back, touching the lives of many. As the enterprising citizens of my district for many love and happiness. banks and financial institutions continue to years, as those entrepreneurs sought advice f grow and expand in New York and commu- on the start-up, expansion, sale, and mar- nities like Harlem we must reflect upon the keting of their business. His job is especially IN TRIBUTE TO RICHARD T. lives and hard work of the individuals whose important, as the collection of small business GREENE, THE MAN WHO MADE A innovation made such progress possible. owners are responsible for growth and sus- BANK AN INSTITUTION [From The New York Times, Aug. 9, 2006] tainability of the entire region. RICHARD T. GREENE SR., 93, IS DEAD; MADE A Before joining the University in 1999, Mr. HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL BANK AN INSTITUTION Hunt was managing the sales and marketing OF NEW YORK (By Michael J. De La Merced) efforts in northwest Missouri for a large agri- business firm. He has been around the agri- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Richard T. Greene Sr., who for 30 years was culture industry most of his life, starting with Tuesday, September 12, 2006 the president and a director of the Carver Federal Savings Bank, which he built into his family farming operation. Mr. Hunt also has Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the country’s largest African-American fi- a degree from the University of Missouri-Co- pay tribute to Richard T. Greene, an innovator nancial institution, died at his home in lumbia and taught vocational agriculture. and entrepreneur whose effective leadership Brooklyn last Thursday. He was 93. These varied experiences have all made for a helped revitalize and rebuild my Harlem com- The cause was heart failure, his daughter, solid background in advising the small busi- munity. Mr. Greene, the man who is recog- Cheryll, said. nesses and agriculture roots of northwest Mis- nized as building the largest African American Established by business and church leaders in Harlem in 1949, Carver grew to become one souri. financial institution, Carver Federal Savings, of the area’s enduring institutions. Mr. Mr. Hunt’s efforts became very instrumental died at his home in Brooklyn last Thursday on Greene began his long career there in 1960, in the rebirth of the economy in northwest Mis- August 3, 2006, of heart failure. Mr. Greene’s when Joseph Davis, the bank’s co-founder souri. He has worked tirelessly to increase the innovative spirit and foresight expanded need- and president, hired him as an executive as- quality of education and participation of many ed financial services which provided the sistant. Mr. Greene quickly rose through the of the small businesses in the northwest Mis- means for investment within the Harlem com- ranks, becoming president in 1969. souri region. One of his lasting achievements munity. Under Greene, Carver also showed its During his tenure as Carver’s president, will be the Northern Missouri Business Con- Mr. Greene presided over a series of expan- support for the people of Harlem through a sions, as it opened offices throughout the ference, a joint venture between the U.S. De- commitment to helping those less fortunate by city and went public in 1994. Carver also suf- partment of Agriculture, Northwest Missouri creating grants up to $3,000 each year to 40 fered hardships, including the savings and State University and many local businesses to 50 collegebound students in the Harlem loan crisis of the late 1980s, a fire in 1992 that keeping open the dialogue and opportunities community. destroyed its headquarters, and increasing for continued growth in this region.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.006 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1683 Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in ished business in regards to the recognition tion in and out of Parliament led to the recognizing Jim Hunt. His role in developing and atonement given to this important period great day, 1 August, 1834, when the abolition and assisting the small businesses in north- in history. We must continue to look for ways of slavery was encapsulated in the coming into effect of the Emancipation Act. west Missouri will be difficult to replace. I com- that adequately address the legacy and history mend his record of service and accomplish- of slavery and lead to an appreciation of the It is worthy of mention that Britain was not the first country or place to end slavery ment to the entire region over the years and struggle for liberation. in the western hemisphere; that distinction I am honored to represent him in the United It behooves all of us, jointly, as well as indi- belongs to the then Colony of Rhode Island States Congress. vidually, to mark one of the most significant which, caught up in the revolutionary fervor f events in world history. I enter into the CON- of the time, abolished slavery in 1774. Revo- GRESSIONAL RECORD the Carib News opinion lutionary France abolished slavery in 1789, CONGRATULATING MR. CHUCK editorial written by Dr. Harold Robertson, Trini- only to have it re-instituted by Napoleon. EKLEBERRY dad and Tobago’s Consul General in New Again in our hemisphere the next country to York and thank him for providing a very de- abolish slavery was Haiti which in defiance of France drafted its own Constitution in HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS tailed account of the path many Caribbean na- 1801, which abolished slavery in Saint OF TEXAS tions took to freedom. Although there still re- Domingue for all time. In spite of efforts by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mains a lot to be done, by celebrating our past Bonaparte’s France to recapture St. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 and our accomplishments, we are building a Domingue the end result was failure and on stronger foundation to build the future upon. 1 January, 1804 Dessaline’s Government Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to [From the NY Carib News, Aug. 2, 2006] adopted its declaration of independence, congratulate Mr. Chuck Ekleberry of Hickory changed the name of the country to Haiti STATEMENT FOR EMANCIPATION CELEBRATIONS and confirmed Toussaint’s ending of slavery. Creek, Texas for publishing his first book of 2006 Simon Bolivar’s campaigns led to the end of poetry titled ‘‘Out of the Knight’’. Mr. Ekleberry, (By Dr. Harold Robertson) an engineer by profession, started writing po- slavery in Spain’s mainland colonies in The Trinidad and Tobago Consulate, in col- South America in the early 19th Century. etry 4 years ago and has since written over laboration with TATIC (Trinidad & Tobago These were the precedents to the Emanci- 200 poems. Independence Celebrations, Inc.) recently pation of Slaves in the British Colonies—but With the help of his mother and friends, Mr. marked their Emancipation Day on Friday, what in practical terms did the end of slav- Ekleberry was able to assemble the collection July 28, with a celebration at the T & T Con- ery mean for the British Caribbean. The first of poems for the book. His ability to take a sulate in New York. The Consul General Dr. and most obvious effect was the trans- hobby and turn it into a work such as ‘‘Out of Harold Robertson was the keynote speaker formation of 540,559 African Slaves from the Knight’’ shows his passion and dedication who delivered the following address: ‘‘To- chattel slavery to legal freedom. For those of to literature. day’s event is the Consulate’s annual cele- us familiar with the economic and demo- I extend my sincere congratulations to Mr. bration of what is arguably one of the most graphic reality of the Caribbean today, the important events in the history of the Brit- Chuck Ekleberry on his first publication of picture on 1 August, 1834, doubtless makes ish Caribbean and indeed in the Western for interesting observation. The number of poems. His contribution to the arts community Hemisphere—the Abolition of Slavery and slaves set free in the individual British terri- of Denton County should serve as an inspira- the legal transformation of African slaves to tories reveals the following: Jamaica— tion to us all. I am honored to represent Mr. free individuals. 255,290; British Guyana (now Guyana)—69,579; Ekleberry in Congress. Emancipation as a legal decision was not Barbados—66,638; Antigua—23,350; Grenada— restricted to the British Caribbean since f 19,009; St. Vincent—18,114; Trinidad—17,539; slavery was also not restricted only to that St. Kitts—15,667; Dominica—11,664; St. RECOGNIZING EMANCIPATION DAY region. Slavery existed in virtually the en- Lucia—10,328; Tobago—9,078; Bahamas—7,734; IN THE CARIBBEAN tire western hemisphere (with the notable Nevis—7,225; Montserrat—5,026; British V.I.— exception of what is now Canada), in Africa, 4,318. Asia and the Middle East. Moreover, because The second critical factor was the decision HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL of its widespread nature, abolition of the in- of the British Parliament not to compensate OF NEW YORK stitution was not a single occurrence but the former slaves for their oppression, hu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rather, an action which took place at dif- miliation and degradation but rather to pay ferent times in different locations, depend- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 the slave-owners for the loss of their prop- ent upon the colonial power. erty. Parliament in London allocated Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in What cannot be gainsaid is that in this 20,000,000 (over 1 billion dollars in today’s order to pay tribute to a significant national hemisphere slavery was instituted for two currency) for that purpose. basic reasons. Eric Williams in his seminal The British abolition was followed by simi- holiday recognized by the nations of the Carib- work Capitalism and Slavery postulates that lar actions among European powers—France bean that commemorates the emancipation of the impetus was economic; and that the eco- ended slavery in 1848 following another pe- the slaves in the British Empire on August 1, nomic trigger was the decision by the metro- riod of revolutionary activity; Sweden in 1834. This day celebrates arguably one of the politan powers to develop the new world as a 1846, Holland in 1863. Slavery in the remain- source of sugar. Sugar plantations required most important events in the history of man- ing Spanish Caribbean was ended not from labor, cheap labor, without which the great kind to that date, preceding the end of slavery Madrid but within the colonies themselves, development of the Caribbean in the 17th, in the U.S. by some thirty years. It certainly with Puerto Rico ending slavery in 1873 and 18th and early 19th Centuries would not have was the beginning of the freedom of people of Cuba in 1880. The last major regional coun- been possible. There is certainly much evi- try to emancipate its slaves was Brazil African descent in the British Caribbean. dence to support this view; but one can take which ended the institution in 1888. Slavery has existed in various forms some issue with Williams’ other assertion throughout most of recorded history. Because that the use of Africans as slave labor in the All of this brings us to the USA. Emanci- of its widespread nature, emancipation was Caribbean and elsewhere ‘‘in no way implied pation did not come to the United States not a single occurrence, but rather an action the inferiority of the Negro’’. until 1 December, 1865, when Congress rati- that took place at different times in different lo- Based on these two pillars, the institution fied the Thirteenth Amendment to the Con- of African slavery began with the importa- stitution of the United States. It was that cations depending on the colonial power. Set amendment, eight months after Lincoln’s aside as an anniversary marking the birth of tion of a dozen Africans to serve as personal slaves to wealthy Portuguese in 1441, and death which abolished slavery in the United liberty from legalized control, violence and en- went on to subsist for some four centuries States. forced labor, the first day of August, Emanci- during which it is conservatively estimated The foregoing, in snapshot, provides a pic- pation Day, serves as a reminder of how long that approximately 50,000,000 persons were ture of the events which we celebrate today. and arduous the Caribbean’s long walk to transported from Africa to the new world. For us in the Caribbean, emancipation and freedom actually was, encompassing the By the late 18th Century, early 19th, slav- its repercussions served to trigger the events years leading up to the liberating act and the ery in the British Empire however was under leading to the emergence of modern society. many years of colonialism which followed as a sustained attack on two fronts. One was the In those islands and colonies where land was available, the freed slaves generally refused struggle to secure the promise of freedom. economic—the plantation system had em- barked upon a long slow decline, it was still to work for their former owners. They aban- The values and freedoms we exercise daily profitable but the world was changing, with doned the plantations in favor either of have come with a price. Freedom is never the industrial revolution exerting stronger forming their own free villages or engaging given freely. The emancipation of slaves in the influence. This was coupled with the growing in other activity. Caribbean signified the emergence of a more sentiment of humanitarianism in Britain. Faced with a labor crisis, Caribbean plan- civil and just society. However, there is unfin- Economic decline and humanitarian agita- tation owners reacted in the only way they

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.010 E12SEPT1 E1684 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 knew—importation of more labor. Initial ef- arations is a notion which has engaged the PAYING TRIBUTE TO TORI LANGE forts were concentrated on Chinese and Por- attention only of activists and academics. tuguese workers, leading to thriving commu- That is changing; others are becoming con- nities of these ethnicities in countries like scious of the need for atonement. For exam- HON. THOMAS G. TANCREDO Jamaica, Trinidad and Guyana. Indeed, this ple, at its 75th General Convention held this OF COLORADO year the Chinese Community will be cele- past June, the Episcopal Church of the brating the 150th Anniversary of their ar- United States adopted a Resolution entitled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rival into Trinidad and already in some quar- ‘‘Slavery and Racial Reconciliation’’. The Tuesday, September 12, 2006 ters the call has gone out for official recogni- Resolution acknowledged the Church’s par- tion of a Chinese arrival day. ticipation in the fundamental betrayal of hu- Mr. TANCREDO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today The greatest influx of new labor in the post manity represented by slavery, observed that to pay tribute to one of my constituents, Ms. emancipation period, however, came from the repercussions of slavery continue to Tori Lange of Littleton, Colorado. Ms. Lange India and interestingly virtually the same plague our life and culture and called upon has been accepted to the People to People race-based philosophy that was used to jus- Congress and the American people to initiate tify the enslavement of Africans featured in World Leadership Forum here in our nation’s a study and dialogue about the history and Capitol. This year marks the 50th anniversary the importation of Indians. Indians had been legacy of slavery and of methodologies for introduced to Mauritius and Fiji and in early the provision of monetary and non-monetary of the People to People program founded by discourse over the suitability of the Indian reparations to the descendants of the victims President Eisenhower in 1956. for labor in the Caribbean, officials of the of slavery. Ms. Lange has displayed academic excel- East India Company described the Indians as There is much that still remains to be lence, community involvement and leadership being ‘‘more akin to the monkey than the done. Only when there is universal under- potential. All students chosen for the program man. They have no religion, no education standing of and reparations for the blight of and in their present state no want beyond have been identified and nominated by edu- slavery will we be able to speak of complete cators. eating, drinking and sleeping’’ emancipation. For now, it behoves all of us, The Indians were not to be seen as slaves— jointly as well as individually, to mark one Mr. Speaker, I would like to join in paying Indian labor was classified as indenture- of the most significant events in our history tribute to Tori Lange, and wish her the best in ship—they were to work for specific periods and indeed in world history; and to rededi- all her future endeavors. of time at the end of which they exercised cate ourselves to working for its total the choice of either returning to India or ac- achievement. Trinidad and Tobago has done cepting a tract of state land to remain as f its part; in 1985, Trinidad and Tobago was the freemen in the Caribbean. As the time rolled first country to declare Emancipation Day by the option of returning to India was HONORING THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF as a national holiday. Other Caribbean coun- gradually made more and more difficult. DYLAN LEVALLEY OF MCKINLEY- tries have followed. Thus, it was that beginning in 1838 and ex- VILLE, CALIFORNIA tending to the end of the First World War in f 1918 over 1,000,000 Indians were introduced into the Caribbean to work on the sugar HONORING MR. LLOYD A. KING HON. MIKE THOMPSON plantations. Today, the largest Indian soci- OF CALIFORNIA eties in the Caribbean are to be found in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago, but the HON. CHARLES W. BOUSTANY immigration of Indians was widespread OF LOUISIANA Tuesday, September 12, 2006 throughout the Caribbean; 238,000 went to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, Guyana; 145,000 were sent to Trinidad; 39,000 Tuesday, September 12, 2006 to Guadeloupe; 34,000 to Suriname; 21,500 to I rise today to acknowledge and honor the ac- Jamaica; smaller numbers went to Mar- Mr. BOUSTANY. Mr. Speaker, President complishments of Dylan LeValley of tinique, Grenada, St. Lucia and St. Vincent. John F. Kennedy once said that the greatness McKinleyville, California. With his fellow row- The repercussions of these events are of of poets ‘‘depends upon the courage with ers on the James Robert Hanssen, Dylan course still being felt today. In the Carib- which they face the challenges of life.’’ Today, completed a historic feat in winning the 2006 bean, emancipation still remains a work in I rise to recognize one such poet and Amer- Ocean Fours Rowing Race across the Atlantic progress, since it has taken on aspects which Ocean. Dylan LeValley was raised in the First extend beyond the mere end of slavery. Many ican hero. Caribbean societies face the struggle of Lloyd A. King, a native of New York State, Congressional District of California and is the blending different cultures and ethnicities was drafted to serve in the U.S. Army in Viet- son of my constituents, Linda Doerflinger and into a coherent social whole. Of course, the nam in 1967. As a non-commissioned officer Ron LeValley. infusion of different peoples has led to the with the 101st Airborne Division in 1968 and Mr. LeValley, along with 3 fellow rowers development of a pluralistic culture, perhaps 1969, he began writing about his emotions from the University of Puget Sound, set out on best exemplified in Trinidad and Tobago and experiences through poetry. In his poems June 10th to row across the Atlantic Ocean where calypso and soca exist side by side from New York City to Falmouth, England. with chutney, the steelpan with the tassa Mr. King described the sights and sounds that and the cuisine ranges from pastelles and he couldn’t tell his family back home. They performed this remarkable feat in a arepas to sancoche and peleau, provisions Mr. King eventually was awarded the Silver small, open-topped boat without the aid of any and oil down, bake and shark and buljol, roti Star, the Soldier’s Medal, the Bronze Star, two motorized power, and with only the supplies and phouloorie, fried rice and chow mein. It Purple Hearts, two Air Medals, and nearly a they could carry inside the boat. In 68 days, is also reflected in the general antipathy of dozen other awards including the highest indi- these young men traveled approximately blacks to agricultural endeavor and the vidual medal awarded by the Republic of 3,800 miles while being knocked far off their stereotype of the Chinese laundry or the Por- South Vietnam, the RVN Gallantry Cross with course by storms, currents, and unusually tuguese rum shop. It is reflected in sport, as strong winds. In doing so, they became the in politics as we continue to strive to de- Gold Star. velop the society which we all desire. Thirty years later, on July 28, 1998, Mr. first Americans to row from the United States The Jamaican icon Bob Marley has ex- King began writing again about his experi- to the United Kingdom, and the first team to horted us to emancipate ourselves from men- ences in Vietnam, in hopes that he could ex- ever row from mainland to mainland without tal slavery and nowhere is this exhortation press his personal feelings and the events that pausing. more apposite than in the incongruous situa- he had not previously been able to share. Mr. Speaker, this accomplishment is ex- tion where politically independent countries Currently a resident of Lafayette, Louisiana, tremely impressive, but is made more mean- of the modern Caribbean continue to main- tain the British Privy Council as their final Mr. King has been honored with the Military ingful because it was done in the name of arbiter in jurisprudential matters. Emanci- Writers Society of America 2006 Gold Medal charity. Drawing inspiration from the death of pation will not be fully achieved until that is Award for ‘‘Best Book of Poetry’’ for his ‘‘From one team member’s father to asthma, the corrected. ’Nam with Love.’’ Mr. King now serves as the team named their boat, the James Robert Whether in the Caribbean or in America commander of the Military Order of the Purple Hanssen, in his honor and set out to raise the abolition of slavery unleashed the com- Heart, William McKenzie Chapter #504, Lafay- $300,000 for the American Lung Association. pendium of forces out of which modern soci- ette, Louisiana, he is also a lifetime member Such an ambitious goal reminds us that this ety emerged. Still however, there is unfin- ished business, not least of which is the in- of Vietnam Veterans of America, Acadiana endeavor had significance for the team mem- creasing clamor for the righting of a histor- Chapter #141. bers beyond the physical challenge. A remark- ical wrong—the payment of reparations to As an artist, author, poet and soldier, I ask able achievement, their journey will be remem- the heirs of those who endured this most hei- my colleagues to honor Mr. Lloyd A. King, bered both for the records they set and for nous institution. So far, the concept of rep- American hero, for his accomplishments. their personal contribution to medical charity.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.014 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1685 HONORING SENATOR GROVER he might find his inspiration in what is hap- torturous (pun intended) interpretation of FORD BOWERS, JR. pening in America. In The Trial a man named the court’s ruling, seem to be arguing that Josef K awakens one morning and, for rea- the kangaroo courts, otherwise known as military commissions, will be quite all right HON. JOE WILSON sons never revealed, is arrested and sub- if only Congress will say so. OF SOUTH CAROLINA jected to the rigors of a bizarre judicial proc- They’re not all right. They’re an abomina- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ess for an unspecified crime. The agents who tion (like the secret C.I.A. prisons and the Tuesday, September 12, 2006 arrest him never tell him under what or whose practice of extraordinary rendition) that authority he is being arrested. He is ultimately spits in the face of the idea that the United Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- executed never knowing what he has done. States is a great and civilized nation. er, I rise today to honor the memory of a true Mr. Speaker, I rise to enter into the RECORD ‘‘Can you imagine if the Hamdan decision, friend to our Nation and the State of South a column by Bob Herbert entitled ‘‘The Defini- among others, had gone the other way?’’ said Michael Ratner, president of the Center for Carolina. Friday, July 7, 2006, saw the sad tion of Tyranny’’ which appeared in the July passing of Grover Ford Bowers, Jr. Senator Constitutional Rights, which has been wag- 17, 2006 edition of The New York Times. The ing an extraordinary fight to secure basic Bowers was born in Luray, South Carolina, in subject of Mr. Herbert’s article is the Bush Ad- Hampton County on November 20, 1919. He legal protections for prisoners at ministration’s response to the Supreme Guanta´ namo. ‘‘I mean we’d be looking at a was a son of the late Grover Ford Bowers, Sr. Court’s holding in Hamdan vs. Rumsfeld that dark nightmare.’’ and Corinne Fitts Bowers. He graduated from the military tribunals in use at Guanta´namo The court’s decision brought into sharp re- Estill High School and the University of South Bay were illegal. The President was not au- lief the importance of one of the most funda- Carolina. He was a member of Luray Christian thorized by Congress, nor did he have the mental aspects of American government, the Church where he served as finance chairman. separation of powers. Checks and balances. power under Title II of the Constitution, to He was also a member of Estill Masonic The judicial branch put a halt—a check—on make law for the tribunals or for the treatment Lodge and the Society of 1824. Senator Bow- a gruesomely illegal practice by the execu- of prisoners at Guanta´namo Bay even though ers was a United States Marine Corps Veteran tive. the country was engaged, he argued, in a of World War II, having served on the Island Mr. Bush has tried to scrap the very idea of ‘‘war on terror.’’ The Court also faulted the checks and balances. The Republican-con- of Tinian in the 18th Anti-Aircraft Artillery. He President’s failure to apply Article III of the trolled Congress has, for the most part, was honorably discharged with the rank of Geneva Conventions in its treatment of pris- rolled over like trained seals for the presi- Captain. He then became the co-founder of oners at Guanta´namo Bay. dent. And Mr. Bush is trying mightily to Harper & Bowers Inc. in 1947. After retirement pack the courts with right-wingers who will In response, the President has requested in 1976, he remained actively involved in both do the same. Under those circumstances, his that the Congress make legal what the Court agri-business and politics. Senator Bowers will becomes law. found illegal. This response brought to my served in the South Carolina Senate from Justice John Paul Stevens, who wrote the mind the situation in which Josef K found him- 1962–1966 and was the last Senator from majority opinion in the Hamdan case, re- self in The Trial. I enter this article by Mr. Her- ferred to a seminal quote from James Madi- Hampton County. He served as a member of bert for the edification of my colleagues in the son. The entire quote is as follows: ‘‘The ac- the Board of Visitors of Clemson University House of Representatives. cumulation of all powers, legislative, execu- and The Medical University of South Carolina, tive and judiciary, in the same hands, wheth- as well as various State Commissions includ- [From the New York Times, July 17, 2006] er of one, a few or many, and whether heredi- ing: State Ethics Commission, State ASCS THE DEFINITION OF TYRANNY tary, self-appointed or elective, may justly Commission, S.C. Highway Commission, State (By Bob Herbert) be pronounced the very definition of tyr- Transportation Commission and State Forestry Congress is dithering and the American anny.’’ As the center noted in a recent report, public doesn’t even seem particularly con- Commission. In 1978 Senator Bowers was ‘‘The U.S. government has employed every cerned as the administration of George W. awarded the Order of the Palmetto by Gov- possible tactic to evade judicial review of its Bush systematically trashes such funda- ernor James B. Edwards. detention and interrogation practices in the mental American values as justice, due proc- He is survived by his wife of 56 years, ‘war on terror,’ including allegations that ess, respect for human rights and submission Macie Tison Bowers, his 3 children, Martha B. U.S. personnel subject prisoners to torture to the rule of law. Simons and her husband, Dr. Paul K. Simons; In the kangaroo courts that the adminis- and cruel, inhuman and degrading treat- Grover F. Bowers III and his wife, Derbiana tration concocted to try detainees at ment.’’ There is every reason to be alarmed about Peeples Bowers; William T. Bowers and his Guanta´ namo Bay, Cuba, a defendant could be the wretched road that Bush, Cheney et al. wife, Julia Roman Bowers. His 7 grandchildren prevented from seeing the evidence against are speeding along. It is as if they were fol- him, would not have the right to attend his include Caroline S. Chase and husband, Sam- lowing a route deliberately designed to un- own trial and would not have the right to ap- uel Chase III, Paul K. Simons Jr., Grover F. dermine a great nation. peal the sentence to a civilian court. Bowers IV, Hunter T. Bowers, Margaret E. A lot of Americans are like spoiled rich That’s slapstick justice, a process worthy Bowers, William T. Bowers and Charles R. kids who take their wealth for granted. Too of the Marx Brothers. Bowers. Senator Bowers also has one great ‘‘You have been accused of being a ter- many of us have forgotten—or never grandson, Samuel M. Chase IV. He was pre- rorist.’’ learned—the real value of the great Amer- ceded in death by two brothers, DeTreville F. ‘‘Where is the evidence?’’ ican ideals. Too many are standing silently Bowers and Corrin F. Bowers. ‘‘We can’t show it to you.’’ by as Mr. Bush and his cronies engage in the He is also survived by his sister-in-law, Ms. ‘‘That’s ridiculous.’’ kind of tyrannical and uncivilized behavior ‘‘So is this court. We find you guilty. Take that has brought so much misery—and ulti- Mary Eleanor Bowers of Estill, South Carolina. mately ruin—to previous societies. Ms. Bowers served as the Estill Office Special him away.’’ f Assistant of the Second Congressional District The Supreme Court now says, in a vote that was closer than it should have been, until her retirement. Before that she served on that this sort of madness cannot be per- BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM the staff of the late Congressman Floyd mitted. In its recent decision striking down VETMEDICA, INC. Spence and was initially added to service by the tribunals for terror suspects at Congressman Arthur Ravenel. Guanta´ namo, the court said of the defend- HON. SAM GRAVES f ant, Salim Ahmed Hamdan: ‘‘He will be, and indeed already has been, excluded from his OF MISSOURI THE DEFINITION OF TYRANNY; own trial.’’ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES LOOK NO FURTHER THAN THE The court said, in effect, that this is not Tuesday, September 12, 2006 BUSH ADMINISTRATION AND THE the American way, that ours is not a Marx REPUBLICAN ENABLERS IN CON- Brothers republic. Not yet, anyway. (It most Mr. GRAVES. Mr. Speaker, I proudly pause GRESS likely will be if Mr. Bush gets to appoint one to recognize Boehringer Ingeheim Vetmedica, or two more justices to the court.) Inc. in St. Joseph, Missouri as it celebrates its The Bush-Cheney regime believes it can do 25 year anniversary. This company is a sub- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL whatever outlandish things it wants, includ- sidiary of Boehringer Ingelheim Corporation, OF NEW YORK ing torturing people and keeping them incar- one of the world’s 20 leading pharmaceutical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cerated for life without even the semblance companies. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, Tuesday, September 12, 2006 of due process. And it’s not giving up. The administration now wants Congress to au- Inc.’s involvement has impacted all areas of Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, if Franz Kafka thorize what the Supreme Court has plainly the St. Joseph, Missouri community for the were writing his famous novel The Trial today, said was wrong. White House lawyers, in a past 25 years.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00005 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.019 E12SEPT1 E1686 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 As a staple of the community, the company tuting its nuclear weapons program, had incessant crawl at the bottom of our TV continues to grow and give back to the people chemical and biological weapons and main- screens was the lack of explosives, weapons of Missouri. Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, tained links to al Qaeda affiliates to whom it or vehicles. The alleged conspirators did Inc., or BIVI, employs over 500 people in the might give such weapons to use against the have boots, which were supplied by an FBI informant. Maybe the devil does wear Prada. St. Joseph and Elwood area of Missouri. The United States. Unfortunately, research and in- 100 employees who have been with BIVI telligence reports have proven otherwise. In- Naturally, cable news was all over the since the first day 25 years ago are evidence stead of being adept at making sound policy, story since it provided pictures. These in- cluded shots of the Sears Tower, the FBI bu- of BIVI’s worker-friendly environment. the current administration appears to be reau, the seven alleged terrorists and, of In conjunction with its commitment to the skilled in the art form of deception and dishon- course, Gonzales dutifully playing his as- people of BIVI, the organization continues to esty. signed role of the dummy. He noted that the have a positive impact on the development in Currently, Attorney General Alberto suspects wanted to wage a ‘‘full ground war’’ this region as an active member of the St. Jo- Gonzales is once again putting the American against the United States and ‘‘kill all the seph Chamber of Commerce. Not only is BIVI people on ‘‘Terror Alert’’ without having sub- devils’’ they could—this despite a clear lack a committed leader in the United Way effort stantial information. Just last week Mr. of materiel and sidewalk-level IQs. Still, as for St. Joseph, it also donates its time and Gonzales announced the arrest of seven ter- Gonzales pointed out, if ‘‘left unchecked, money to the local schools and universities, a rorists. Have we not learned from our past these homegrown terrorists may prove to be as dangerous as groups like al-Qaeda.’’ A further investment in the future of this region. mistakes? The announcement of the arrests of presidential medal for the man, please. Mr. Speaker, I proudly ask you to join me in these alleged terrorists are part of a sad trend recognizing Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, within the Bush administration to exaggerate It is not now and never has been my inten- tion to belittle terrorism. Clearly, if what Inc. Its investment in the St. Joseph area com- the facts, labeling anyone thought to be acting the government alleges turns out to be the munity is exceptional. Let us use Boehringer suspiciously or fitting a racial stereotype an al- truth—look, that sometimes happens—then Ingelheim Vetmedica, Inc. as an example of Qaeda type terrorist. What we see is the Bush these guys deserve punishment. But theirs the influence investing and re-investing can Administration’s need to once again hype cer- was such a preposterous, crackpot plot that have on a broader community. tain issues to gain not only America’s trust, the only reason it rose to the level of a tele- f but to use that to bolster its declining credi- vised news conference by the nation’s chief bility. law enforcement officer was the Bush admin- CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ’91 This is a serious matter for a variety of rea- istration’s compulsive need to hype every- TEXAS ELITE SOFTBALL CLUB sons. First, if Americans are being asked to thing. For this, Gonzales, like a good Boy Scout, is always prepared. surrender a measure of privacy and civil lib- HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS erties, they deserve to have an administration Does it matter? Yes, it does. It matters be- cause the Bush administration has already OF TEXAS that will use data not to deceive but to protect. lost almost all credibility when it comes to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Also, the arrest of the seven alleged terrorists terrorism. It said there were weapons of Tuesday, September 12, 2006 should not be used as evidence of the admin- mass destruction in Iraq and there were istration’s success in protecting the Nation if none. It said al-Qaeda and Iraq were in ca- Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to the facts are not clear that a real threat is in- hoots and that was not the case. It has so ex- recognize the superior performance of the ’91 volved. The facts as revealed in press reports aggerated its domestic success in arresting Texas Elite Fast Pitch softball club on their 5th to date, as Richard Cohen asserts are sus- or convicting terrorists that it simply can- place finish in the National Championship on piciously short of providing a reasonable case not be believed on that score. About a year August 6th, 2006. that these misguided youth were in any posi- ago, for instance, President Bush (with The team placed 5th after competing tion to pose a real threat to accomplish their Gonzales at his side) asserted that ‘‘federal against 114 fast pitch softball teams from terrorism investigations have resulted in alleged goals. There is some likelihood in fact, charges against more than 400 suspects, and around the Nation. During the course of the that it was the FBI’s sting operation that gave tournament the ladies had a record of 9 and more than half of those charged have been these would be perpetrators any credibility at convicted.’’ The Post looked into that and 2 and finished the tournament as the highest all, and that their planning was led by the FBI found that the total number of (broadly de- ranked Texas team. operative who posed as a terrorist to entrap fined) ‘‘terrorism’’ convictions was 39. Their success was the combined effort of the inept plotters. This compulsion to exaggerate and lie is so many extremely talented athletes, and would I enter into the RECORD the Washington much a part of the Bush administration’s not have been possible if it was not for the in- Post column by Mr. Richard Cohen and com- DNA that it persists even though it has be- credible sense of teamwork put forth by all mend him for presenting this issue regarding come counterproductive. For instance, the athletes. the Bush administration’s penchant to hype arrest of the seven suspects in Miami essen- I extend my sincere congratulations to Terror Alerts. In order to regain the American tially coincided with the revelation by the coaches Slade Maloney and Stephanie people’s confidence the Bush administration New York Times that the government has ‘‘gained access to financial records from a Tamayo, as well as Ms. Taylor Petrick, Ms. should not use or target events to achieve Rayne House, Ms. Natalie Nimmo, Ms. Sara vast international database and examined some political gain. I believe the War on Ter- banking transactions involving thousands of Draheim, Ms. Valerie Howell, Ms. Taylor ror can and will be won when leaders start Americans.’’ Almost instantly, the adminis- Hoagland, Ms. Lindsay Zaobjnik, Ms. Danika leading responsibly, placing the interest of the tration did two things: It confirmed the Miller, Ms. Taylor Sells, Ms. Kim Spivey, and people first and their political objectives sec- story and complained about it. The Times Ms. Magean De La Torre, the members of the ond. account only helped terrorists, Cheney said. ’91 Texas Elite softball club. [From washingtonpost.com, June 27, 2006] Is he right? I wonder. This is a serious mat- f TERROR ALERT: SEVERE RISK OF HYPE ter. After all, Americans are being asked to surrender a measure of privacy and civil lib- (By Richard Cohen) TERROR ALERT: LOSS OF erties in the fight against terrorism—essen- CREDIBILITY It is the sheerest luck, I know, that Attor- tially the argument Cheney has been mak- ney General Alberto Gonzales looks (to me) ing. I for one am willing to make some com- HON. CHARLES B. RANGEL a bit like Jerry Mahoney, because he fulfills promises, but I feel downright foolish doing the same function for the Bush administra- so if the fruit of the enterprise turns out to OF NEW YORK tion that the dummy did for the ventrilo- be seven hapless idiots who would blow up IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quist Paul Winchell. At risk to his reputa- the Sears Tower, if only they could get to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 tion and the mocking he must get when he Chicago. comes home at night, Gonzales will call vir- Mr. RANGEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to tually anyone an al-Qaeda-type terrorist. He Cheney in particular has zero credibility, but his administration colleagues are not far commend Mr. Richard Cohen for his recent ar- did that last week in announcing the arrest of seven inferred (it’s the strongest word I behind. Prominent among them, of course, is ticle published in the Washington Post entitled the attorney general, a man so adept at cry- ‘‘Terror Alert: Severe Risk of Hype’’ in which can use) terrorists. I thought I saw Dick Che- ney moving his lips. ing wolf and mouthing the administration’s he calls into question the Bush administra- The seven were indicted on charges that line that he simply cannot be believed any tion’s credibility when it comes to terrorism. they wanted to blow up the Sears Tower in more. President Bush, Vice President CHENEY and Chicago and the FBI bureau in Miami. The The Sears Tower. The Miami bureau of the other top administration officials asserted be- arrests came in the nick of time, since all FBI. Please. Someone, put the dummy back fore the U.S. invasion that Iraq was reconsti- that prevented mass murder, mayhem and an in his box.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00006 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.023 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1687 TRIBUTE TO COL MICHAEL W. been enriched by crossing paths with Mike WELCOME TO PRESIDENT ROH DEYOUNG, UNITED STATES ARMY DeYoung. This is his greatest legacy. Years MOO-HYUN OF THE REPUBLIC OF after Colonel DeYoung is only a memory to KOREA HON. TOM OSBORNE the United States Army, the values that he im- OF NEBRASKA parted on those that he has served with will HON. HENRY J. HYDE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES live on. These same values are what make OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 12, 2006 our Army the most formidable military force on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Mr. OSBORNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to earth—loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor and pay tribute to a great American pa- honor, integrity, and personal courage. Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, as you are aware, President Roh Moo-hyun of the Republic of triot, COL Mike DeYoung, who is retiring with Mr. Speaker, as this great American patriot Korea is scheduled to visit the United States over 27 years of honorable service in the moves on, and as this invaluable friend of the United States Army. from September 12 to 15, 2006, for a summit House of Representatives begins the next Colonel DeYoung was born in Lincoln, Ne- meeting with President George W. Bush. After braska. Then, as he says, he was given not chapter in his life, I know I speak for all the meetings in Washington with President Bush only the normal baby inoculations of vitamin B, Members of the House, in thanking Colonel and Members of the congressional leadership, but also vitamin C for ‘‘Cornhusker’’ which DeYoung for his many years of service to our President Roh will travel to San Francisco. began a lifelong passion for Nebraska football. Nation and extend my best wishes to him, his Mr. Speaker, recently I had the privilege of He is well known to many Members of Con- wife Deborah and their wonderful children Alex visiting South Korea and meeting with Presi- gress in that for the last 4 years he has and Denia. dent Roh and other Korean officials, as well served as the chief of the House Liaison Divi- as with U.S. soldiers and members of the dip- sion for the Army. In that time, many of us f lomatic community. The Korean people treated have had the privilege of working with Colonel us with warmth and hospitality, for which I am DeYoung on a wide variety of legislative initia- TRIBUTE TO THE OMAHA FEDERA- deeply grateful. tives, programs and congressional travel. I can TION OF ADVERTISING ON THEIR While in South Korea, I had an opportunity to lay a wreath in tribute to GEN Douglas personally attest to his professionalism as it 100TH ANNIVERSARY was Mike who escorted the delegations that I MacArthur at his statue at Incheon harbor. The statue was erected by the citizens of the led to Iraq and other stops in the Middle East City of Incheon to commemorate the General’s in the spring of 2005 and again in December HON. LEE TERRY vital leadership during the Korean war, includ- last year. Thus, it is my distinct honor to rec- OF NEBRASKA ing his implementation of the daring landing at ognize his many accomplishments over the Incheon in the darkest days of the Korean course of a distinguished career and I com- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES War. In his farewell address before this Con- mend his superb service to the United States gress in 1951, General MacArthur said: ‘‘Of Army and this great Nation. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 the nations of the world, Korea alone, up to Colonel De Young is an Army ‘‘brat’’ as they Mr. TERRY. Mr. Speaker, the Omaha Fed- now, is the sole one which has risked its all say, the son of retired COL Dee De Young eration of Advertising will be celebrating their against communism. The magnificence of the and Anne DeYoung. He was commissioned a courage and fortitude of the Korean people second lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery 100th anniversary at a centennial gala event defies description. They have chosen to risk after graduating from the College of William on November 18, 2006 with the induction of their first Legends of Advertising Hall of Fame death rather than slavery.’’ and Mary. He began his military career with Korea and the United States have been al- honorees, a salute to the top 100 local ad the 4th Infantry Division, serving as a platoon lies and friends for more than half a century. leader and later battery executive officer in the campaigns and a theatrical retrospect of the Our economic ties are strong. With a per cap- 4th Battalion, 71st Air Defense Artillery. Over last 100 years. ita income of $14,162, South Korea is the the course of the next two decades, Colonel Founded in 1906, the Omaha Federation of world’s 11th-largest economy and the 7th larg- DeYoung served in a variety of command and Advertising, OFA, is considered the unifying est trading partner of the United States, with staff assignments, with increasing levels of re- a trade volume amounting to over $72 billion sponsibility. Highlights during this period in- voice of advertising in the Omaha/Council Bluffs metropolitan area. The professional as- each year. The United States and South clude commanding companies both here in Korea are currently engaged in negotiations sociation is made up of and represents cor- the United States and in Europe at the height that will lead to a U.S.-Korea Free Trade of the cold war, chief of the Joint Intelligence porate advertising, agencies, marketing, Agreement, which will further solidify and ex- Center’s Crisis Action Support Center in the media, printing, suppliers, academia and other pand U.S.-Korean economic ties. Pacific region and then again commanding a advertising and public relations professionals. With a population of well over one million, battalion in Germany. As advocates for the rights of advertisers, they the Korean-American community has become, There are few officers who could even begin educate policy makers, the media and the in the past century, a vital and important part to rival Colonel DeYoung’s expertise and ex- general public on the value advertising brings of the American mosaic. The greater Los An- perience in working with the United States to the well-being of our community and the geles area, with its vibrant Korean-American Congress. He was selected as an American economy. community, is now one of the world’s centers Political Science Association Foreign Affairs of Korean culture. But Korean-Americans are Fellow at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced The OFA hosts a multitude of events and not only found in California. From Hawaii, east International Studies and then served as a fel- activities throughout the year that serve the to New York, and from Alaska down to Flor- low in the office of former Senator Richard public and attract a wide audience. A small ida, Korean-Americans are making a critical Bryan of Nevada, with subsequent assign- example of such activities include: a national contribution to the United States in such di- ments in the legislation liaison arena working award-winning program to introduce college verse fields as medicine, education, science, for the Secretary of the Army and as a military students to advertising professionals, called engineering, martial arts, small business enter- assistant for the Secretary of Defense. Colonel Meet the Pros; an annual awards event recog- prises, entrepreneurship, music and the fine DeYoung has played a significant role shaping arts. America has been enriched by the Ko- nizing creative excellence, called the American the greatest Army on the planet. Upon grad- rean-American community’s many contribu- uating from the Industrial College of the Advertising Awards; a scholarship program in tions, and its existence has bonded us even Armed Forces, Mike expanded his legislative which thousands of dollars are awarded to closer to the Korean peninsula across the Pa- re´sume´ serving as the chief of the Congres- students attending accredited universities and/ cific. sional Inquiries Division for the Army and then or advertising/design trade schools; and a It should come as no surprise, then, that the finally, as was stated previously, the chief of public service program committed to the goal United States is also a popular destination for Army Liaison to the House of Representatives. of helping deserving non-profit groups to travelers from South Korea, whether they are While Colonel DeYoung’s duty titles and as- achieve their marketing/communication goals. coming here to visit their family members who signments sound impressive, what is far more have become part of the American community, I’d like to congratulate the OFA on their impressive and more relevant is the character attending U.S. colleges and universities, or of this selfless soldier and the thousands of 100th anniversary and wish them the best in meeting with business colleagues in the pur- young men and women whose lives have the next century. suit of greater trade and investment.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00007 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.029 E12SEPT1 E1688 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 The U.S. consular section at our embassy in I am honored to congratulate the current high-risk families, adults, and youths. With 30 Seoul is the busiest non-immigrant visa President of EaglePicher Corporation, David sites in California and over 12,000 clients per issuing post in the world, processing between Treadwell and the President of EaglePicher year, the staff provides a wide array of health, 1,800 and 2,000 visa applications each day. It Technologies, Steve Westfall and all of the social, and rehabilitative services to combat is clear that South Koreans want to visit the employees of EaglePicher on this special oc- poverty, homelessness, unemployment, and United States, and they have good reasons for casion. psychological and substance abuse problems. doing so. f Sushma Taylor’s dedication has been the driv- There are currently efforts underway to ing force behind the creation of this expansive bring South Korea under the umbrella of the TRIBUTE TO KENNETH AND LINDA and successful agency we see today. U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which already ap- STEIGERS Center Point’s mission is to provide a range plies to 27 other countries, including the of affordable support services by offering edu- United Kingdom, France, Canada, and Japan. HON. C. L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER cation, training, health care, and counseling This program, established in 1986 with the ob- OF IDAHO support so that those they serve can claim jective of promoting better relations with U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES self-worth and dignity. Dr. Taylor’s values and allies, also eliminates unnecessary barriers to experience have been an ideal match for this Tuesday, September 12, 2006 travel, stimulates the tourism industry, and mission. permits the U.S. Department of State to focus Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to ask Throughout her career, Sushma’s primary consular resources in other areas. my colleagues to join me in recognizing to the focus has been to create opportunities and re- The South Korean Government has made it actions of Kenneth and Linda Steigers of move barriers for high-risk clients. She has clear that it intends to meet all of the statutory Juliaetta, Idaho. long been a champion of those requiring so- and regulatory requirements of the Visa Waiv- Nine years before the Steigers purchased a cial rehabilitation to improve their quality of life er Program. Seoul is working with the Depart- section of land in Clearwater County, Idaho, a and their personal and social responsibility, ments of Homeland Security, Justice, and flood tore through the area. It destroyed many Sushma’s father was an ambassador for the State in a diligent fashion to make sure that large cottonwood trees and other vegetation in government of India, where she was born. The relevant South Korean governmental agencies a riparian zone of Lolo Creek which runs family relocated frequently, giving her a multi- have implemented the most up-to-date pass- through their property. Eventually, grass grew cultural and multi-lingual orientation. She port controls, using biometric and other tech- back near the banks of the creek, which at- moved to Marin County in 1974. With a Mas- nologies to prevent fraud and abuse. Mr. tracted grazing cattle. At that time the Bureau ter’s Degree in Public Administration, and Speaker, I am almost certain that the Republic of Land Management raised concerns that the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, and as a Li- of Korea’s entry into the Visa Waiver Program cattle may be adversely affecting the water censed Marriage Family Therapist, she had will be one of the topics discussed by Presi- quality of the creek and the salmon spawning the background to serve as Director of Marin dent Roh and President Bush during their beds in the area. and Sonoma County’s Treatment Alternative summit meeting this month. The Steigers, through support from the Con- to Street Crime projects in coordination with There are, of course, other issues that cer- servation Reserve Program, CRP, have each county’s mental health department. She tainly will be discussed at the White House by worked diligently to rectify the problem. They worked to develop a unique justice diversion President Bush and President Roh, including used program funding to build a fence around project that was replicated nationally. the free trade negotiations, North Korean nu- the riparian area and also developed a spring In 1981, Sushma became Executive Direc- clear weapons development, and South Ko- at the top of a nearby slope to provide an al- tor of Center Point. Today the agency’s clients rea’s active participation in the global war on ternate drinking area for the cattle. With the receive a continuum of individualized services terrorism and its contributions to the war effort cattle no longer grazing in the area, cotton- created by Sushma and funded through grants in Iraq. The United States and South Korea wood trees and shrubs are growing in the and contracts that she has successfully pur- have enjoyed a long and productive alliance, area again. The salmon habitat has improved sued. Graduates of the treatment programs which, based on blood ties forged in the Ko- and elk, deer, geese, ducks, blue herons, and move on to transitional housing and continuing rean war, will deepen into the indefinite future. other small water birds have become abun- care services as they prepare to successfully The frequent meetings of U.S. and Korean dant. reintegrate into the community. Sushma has also expanded Center Point leaders are a clear manifestation of the close For their actions as CRP participants the programs to the state of Oklahoma has estab- relationship shared by our two countries. Steigers will be presented with the Conserva- lished them in California state prisons, dra- Therefore, Mr. Speaker, let me take this op- tion Reserve Program Outstanding American matically reducing crime and recidivism. She portunity to welcome the president of the Re- Conservationist Award by Agriculture Sec- is one of the foremost authorities in the nation public of Korea, Roh Moo-hyun, to the United retary Mike Johanns at the U.S. Department of on treatment for women and provides con- States as he visits Washington, DC, and the Agriculture on Wednesday, September 13, sultation around the world. She also works golden State of California. I invite all Members 2006. closely with local state, and federal agencies of the House to join me in offering President Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the to form policies that advance the field of ad- Roh our best wishes and hospitality as he vis- House of Representatives to join me in con- gratulating the actions of Kenneth and Linda diction treatment. its our Nation’s Capital. Mr. Speaker, Center Point’s graduates are f Steigers. It is accomplishments like this that make our world a more beautiful and enjoy- living proof of the achievement of their mission CONGRATULATING EAGLEPICHER able place to live. and of Dr. Sushma Taylor’s belief that her true success is the successes of those she serves. f HON. ROY BLUNT Center Point believes that adversity can be TRIBUTE TO CENTER POINT INC. overcome and the extraordinary achieved. And OF MISSOURI AND CEO DR. SUSHMA TAYLOR with Dr. Taylor’s guidance, this has been dem- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES onstrated many times over. It is a pleasure to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY honor Dr. Taylor and Center Point on this memorable occasion. Mr. BLUNT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- OF CALIFORINA f ognize EaglePicher, an advanced technology IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES company that was founded in 1843. Today, Tuesday, September 12, 2006 TRIBUTE TO HOLY REDEEMER EaglePicher provides innovative products for a CATHOLIC CHURCH CENTENNIAL wide range of industries and employs approxi- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to CELEBRATION mately 3,900 people worldwide. honor both Center Point, Inc. and its President I would like to congratulate EaglePicher on and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Sushma Tay- the achievement of their nickel hydrogen bat- lor. The agency is commemorating 35 years of HON. EARL BLUMENAUER OF OREGON teries that reached one billion cell hours of service to the people of California while cele- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES successful flight time in space on September brating Dr. Taylor’s 25 years of visionary lead- 9, 2006. EaglePicher Technologies, which ership with the agency. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 makes these batteries is headquartered in Founded as a small rehabilitation program Mr. BLUMENAUER. Mr. Speaker, I offer my Joplin, Missouri and has a long history of in Marin County, California, Center Point now congratulations to the people of Holy Re- being one of Joplin’s leading employers. offers a continuum of statewide services for deemer Catholic Church in Portland on their

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00008 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.033 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1689 Centennial Celebration. Holy Redeemer has September 11, 2001, our Nation still feels the bestowed upon Mr. Gordon in recognition of long held a place in my heart, and I have pain and sorrow from that fateful day. Like no his contributions to the community and to the been honored to represent the people and other event in recent history, September 11 U.S. Postal Service. parish for nearly 30 years. Holy Redeemer is brought America together in a time of grief Mr. Gordon, who began his career as a well known for its positive contributions to the and an outpouring of emotion. Today, we re- temporary mail carrier in Middleton, has been neighborhood and the residents of North and member the 3,000 innocent lives taken in the head of the Fort Atkinson Post Office since Northeast Portland. Since 1906, the church blink of an eye by these terrorist attacks. 1995. Serving in a number of different capac- has been a community anchor and a center of I still remember watching the news that ities and communities throughout his career, education, spiritual support, justice to all peo- Tuesday morning and seeing footage of the Mr. Gordon served as the officer in charge in ple, and good works. planes hitting the World Trade Center towers Highland, Cottage Grove, Brodhead and Fort Catholic education has played an important and the Pentagon. Like you, I sat and prayed Atkinson and postmaster in Wisconsin Dells role in Oregon, and more children have grad- for the men and women that were trapped in and Monroe. uated from Holy Redeemer School than any the smoking buildings. Everyone offered our In addition to his 37 years of work for the other Catholic grade school in Oregon. The thanks to those brave citizens of New York U.S. Postal Service, Wesley Gordon has been gift of education liberates people and in turn and Virginia who rushed into the burning a longtime soccer and baseball coach, is an has made Portland and Oregon better commu- wreckage, trying to rescue any possible sur- active member of the Lions Club and Knights nities. We owe thanks to the founding priests vivors. And I wept when watching the towers of Columbus and volunteers for St. Joseph and brothers of the Redemptorist Order, the collapse into the streets of New York. These Catholic Church in Fort Atkinson. Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary, are moments frozen in time that no American In the local postal community, Mr. Gordon is thousands of parishioners, and now the Con- could ever forget. known as a leader who understands the con- gregation of Holy Redeemer Catholic Church On the anniversary of these horrible attacks, cept of teamwork. He is quick to point out the for making my Congressional District and all of it is fitting for Americans to pause and reflect importance and excellence of his employees Oregon a better place. on the challenges our Nation now faces to de- as he talks about his vision for the future, f fend our freedoms. A committed group of reli- which is ‘‘to make every post office a place gious Islamic terrorists—fanatics who twist and people enjoy coming to and want to return to.’’ TRIBUTE FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 pervert the teachings of the Koran to meet I am pleased to join with the U.S. Postal their extremist goals—are bent on destroying Service in recognizing Mr. Gordon’s hard work HON. THELMA D. DRAKE America and its allies in the global war on ter- and dedication. Fort Atkinson and the State of OF VIRGINIA ror. Wisconsin are fortunate and grateful to be the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES We have seen attacks in Britain, Spain and beneficiaries of Wesley Gordon’s work. Thank Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Indonesia that have killed hundreds of inno- you, Mr. Gordon, and best of luck with your fu- cent civilians. Law enforcement officials have Mrs. DRAKE. Mr. Speaker, yesterday we re- ture endeavors. used innovative and modernized membered the tragic events that unfolded 5 f counterterrorism policies to help successfully years ago on the morning of Tuesday, Sep- thwart terrorist plots in the Netherlands, Brit- COMMENDING REV. THADDEUS tember 11, 2001. SWIRSKI We remembered a day replete with loss, but ain, Canada and the United States; plots that also replete with heroism. may have killed thousands. The lesson As we reflect on those who died that fateful learned from these experiences is that we HON. SHERROD BROWN day—as we mourn those family members and must remain ever vigilant in the global war if OF OHIO friends whose lives were taken by a group of we are to defend against this enemy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES radical extremists, I would like to pay tribute to Like December 7, 1941 before it, September Tuesday, September 12, 2006 11 has become a day of remembrance. It is a the 343 firefighters who were lost in the Mr. BROWN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise to wreckage of the WorId Trade Center. time to remember the lives lost that day, as well as the sacrifices made by our brave sol- thank the Rev. Thaddeus Swirski, pastor of St. I am often amazed when I reflect back on Hedwig’s Church, in Akron, Ohio, for his serv- the acts of those firefighters. For most, the diers deployed on the front lines. September 11 is also a reminder that there is work left to ice to his parish, the community, and our na- human instinct is to turn and run away from tion. imminent danger. Yet, they were prepared to do. It is groups like al-Qaeda, Hezbollah and Hamas whose goal it is to destroy America A member of the faculty of the University of sacrifice their own lives in order to save the Akron, Rev. Swirski serves as Chaplain for lives of those they had never met. This cour- and everything that defines our great Nation. They will continue to plot new and innovative ROTC Army and Air Force, and the Ohio Mili- age was born from a commitment to service tary Reserve in the rank of Colonel. He has that is shared with thousands more across the terrorist attacks against our homeland and our people. It is up to the Congress and the Presi- received six distinguished medals for his mili- Nation. tary service. They are our first responders, and every dent to work together to ensure that Sep- Father Swirski grew up in German-occupied time America is threatened, whether by an act tember 11 is never repeated again. Poland. Born on April 26, 1930, and orphaned of God or an act of man, they are the first to America must never forget the events of at age 3, he spent his first years in Warsaw arrive, providing certainty out of an uncertain September 11, 2001. They shaped a genera- and later in an orphanage near the Russian situation. Many Americans, in New York City tion of men and women across the country border. As an elementary school student, he and around our country, owe their lives to first and thrust us squarely into the global war on became active in the Polish underground and responders. We owe them an immeasurable terror. On the fifth anniversary of that day, the joined the resistance against Nazi occupation. debt of gratitude, not only for what they have United States should pause to remember the He was decorated for his participation in the done, but for what they are prepared to do. thousands of innocent lives lost and the sac- resistance. We must never forget the tragedy of Sep- rifices of the military men and women who At age 14, Father Swirski joined the First tember 11th, and we should never forget the serve around the globe to protect our rights Polish Army, which was organized in the triumphs of September 11th. America is a bet- and freedoms. former Polish territory then occupied by Rus- ter place because of the strength, the courage f sia. As a young soldier, he participated in the and the determination of our first responders. TRIBUTE TO MR. WESLEY GORDON battlefield near Moscow, in Warsaw, then in f II Berlin, and the River Elba as well as in the SEPTEMBER 11, 2006—A DAY OF Baltic region and Western Polish territory. He SORROW AND REMEMBRANCE HON. TAMMY BALDWIN was highly decorated by the end of the war. OF WISCONSIN After the collapse of communism in East Eu- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rope, Father Swirski was promoted to the rank OF FLORIDA of Colonel. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Though he was homeless at the end of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to war, he became a full-time student, attending Tuesday, September 12, 2006 pay tribute to a remarkable citizen, Mr. Wesley day, evening, and summer classes in order to Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. Mr. Gordon II of Fort Atkinson, WI. The National finish high school, working to support himself Speaker, 5 years removed from the tragedy of Postmaster of the Year award was recently as he studied. After completing high school,

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.038 E12SEPT1 E1690 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 he exchanged his rifle for the Chalice, Cross are indebted to his willingness to take upon cial session on Cuba’s abuse of political pris- and Bible and entered the Seminary. He was himself the burden of service; we are forever oners or on Burma or North Korea or Belarus ordained into the priesthood on June 29, connected to Richard because of his devotion or Iran or Zimbabwe. Just Israel. 1954, in Warmia, Poland. to our lives. Not only has the Council expended all its ef- In August, 1962, he emigrated to the United Sergeant Henkes remained in the Army be- forts on Israel, but it has also failed to do so States and subsequently earned his Master’s cause he wanted something better for his in a ‘‘fair and equal manner.’’ The Council has degree from Case Western Reserve Univer- daughter Isabel. Like most of us, Richard made no reference to the roles of Hamas, sity. He was incardinated into the Diocese of hoped that his child could inherit a healthier Hezbollah, Syria and Iran in the creation of the Cleveland and taught Slavic languages and lit- place, a safer community. Sadly, Sergeant situations concerned or to the harm inflicted erature at Ursuline College. He also studied Henkes will not be able to secure that future by parties other than Israel. Thus, the early for his Ph.D. at the University of Ottawa, Can- for Isabel, but we can. She is now a part of evidence indicates that the Council has al- ada. For seven years, Father Swirski hosted a our family; Isabel is now our shared responsi- ready been co-opted by an extremely biased religious program on Sunday mornings on bility. and narrow agenda. WXEN FM in Cleveland. He is also the author We in this chamber have an obligation, a This development is of extreme concern, of two novels and four books of poetry. duty, to ensure that Isabel inherits a land wor- both for the international human rights com- Father Swirski considers his priesthood his thy of her father’s sacrifice. We here today, munity and for those of us convinced of the most important vocation and has worked dili- must bear personal responsibility for doing our need for reform at the United Nations. The gently to keep St. Hedwig’s Parish spiritually part—for Richard has already done his. Human Rights Council, and through it the and financially viable. Though his parish is Although I never had the opportunity to United Nations as a whole, have a vital role to small, thanks to Father Swirski, St. Hedwig’s meet Richard, I know him through his actions, play in the promotion and protection of human has helped the needy through donations of his hopes, and his values. When his nation rights. It is critical that the United States and food for many years. Father Swirski never re- called, Richard answered. When his daughter other human rights defenders do everything, fuses to help meet the spiritual needs of his needed, Richard delivered. And when duty de- and as quickly as possible, to reverse the di- parishioners, their families, and their relatives. manded the ultimate sacrifice, Richard fulfilled rection in which the Council is heading. Father Swirski is the longest serving pastor his charge without hesitation, reservation, or By way of background, on April 19, 2005, of St. Hedwig’s Parish, serving from July, doubt. the subcommittee that I chair, the Sub- 1974, to the present. I am grateful for his Today let us come together and express our committee of Africa, Global Human Rights and unfaltering and compassionate service to his profound sorrow at the loss of our Richard International Operations, held a hearing on the parish and to the United States of America. Henkes. Let us join in one voice and tell the Council’s predecessor, the U.N. Commission f Henkes family that we thank them for the life on Human Rights. In my statement at that and service of their Richard. Let us prove to hearing, I noted that the Commission had TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT FIRST them by our actions in the future, that his sac- come under increasing criticism from numer- CLASS RICHARD J. HENKES rifice was not in vain. And let us endeavor to ous quarters. A U.N. High-Level Panel con- keep Richard and all those he served with in cluded in December 2004 that the Commis- HON. DARLENE HOOLEY our thoughts and prayers as we decide the sion’s capacity to fulfill its mandate had been OF OREGON course of our nation. undermined by eroding credibility and profes- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f sionalism. The Panel pointed out that States with a poor human rights record cannot set Tuesday, September 12, 2006 THE U.N. HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: the standard for human rights. U.N. Secretary Ms. HOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, distinguished REFORM OR REGRESSION? General Kofi Annan later agreed with this as- colleagues, I ask for your attention so we can sessment, and he told the Commission that honor a fallen hero. Sergeant First Class Rich- HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH ‘‘unless we re-make our human rights machin- ard J. Henkes was a proud American, a fellow OF NEW JERSEY ery, we may be unable to renew public con- Oregonian—he was a warrior who stood on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fidence in the United Nations itself.’’ the edge of the world so that each of us could On March 15, 2006, the U.N. General As- enjoy the blessings of liberty. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 sembly adopted a resolution that replaced the I ask for this moment because just last Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Mr. Speaker, last discredited Commission with the Human week, Richard gave his last full measure of week I chaired a hearing to examine issues Rights Council. The General Assembly gave devotion while on patrol in Mosul, Iraq. related to the new United Nations Human the Council the mandate to promote ‘‘universal Though the war continues on, we must re- Rights Council, which held its first session respect for the protection of all human rights member the individual sacrifice of the men from the 19th to the 30th of June, this year, and fundamental freedoms for all, without dis- and women fulfilling their charge. We cannot and two special sessions in July and August, tinction of any kind and in a fair and equal allow ourselves to forget the faces or the fami- respectively. manner,’’ and to ‘‘address situations of viola- lies of the brave soldiers, sailors, airmen, and I believe it is tragic, and dismaying in the tions of human rights, including gross and sys- marines that serve on the brink of chaos so extreme to note that despite the self-congratu- tematic violations.’’ The United States was one that others might live free. latory euphoria of many last March at its cre- of four countries to vote against the resolution. Sergeant Henkes was courageous; he self- ation, the new human rights machinery re- The U.S.’s opposition was based on the ab- lessly went where others feared to tread. I be- mains broken, in need of serious repair and sence of a stronger mechanism to maintain a lieve that Oregon, that America, that our world fundamental reform. The Human Rights Coun- credible membership, and thus the lack of as- is less, far less, for his passing. We can ill af- cil has, thus far, continued the credibility deficit surance that the Council would be an improve- ford to lose patriots of his character and pas- of its predecessor. The victims of abuse ment over its predecessor. sion. throughout the world deserve better. And, thus In my public statement issued immediately Yesterday we gathered with friends and far, they haven’t gotten it. after the resolution’s adoption, I expressed my loved ones to mark the passing of another Not only did the Council unfairly and myopi- deep disappointment that the General Assem- September 11th. It has been five years since cally criticize Israel at its inaugural session, bly had settled for a weak and deeply flawed the terror attacks of 2001. Since that day we but both special sessions convened to date— replacement for the Commission. The flaws I have been a nation at war; since that moment on July 5–6 and August 11—were held exclu- noted included the membership concerns ex- we have fought that war by sending our best sively to condemn Israel with nary a mention pressed by the United States, as well as the and brightest across the globe to defend our of egregious abuse by Hezbollah or Hamas or lack of protection for Israel from unfair and bi- ideals, to protect our communities. And since the roles of Syria and Iran. ased special sessions. that time we have been in debt to citizens like Amazingly, there has been no special ses- Another potentially serious flaw that I have Richard Henkes. sion on the ongoing—and worsening—geno- noted is the Council’s mandate to promote fol- Richard wanted a life in uniform so that he cide in Darfur. No special session of the sys- low-up to the goals and commitments related could make a difference; he viewed service to tematic use of torture by the People’s Repub- to the promotion and protection of human his country as a calling and wanted to keep lic of China, even though Manfred Nowak, the rights emanating from United Nations con- his nation, state, and community safe from U.N.’s own rapporteur on torture, recently ferences and summits. My concern is based in harm. Sergeant Henkes understood what issued a scathing report on the pervasive use large part on the serious distinction that exists many forget: freedom demands sacrifice. We of torture by the Chinese government; no spe- between human rights treaties and consensus

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00010 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.042 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1691 documents resulting from U.N. conferences. abortion. However, if one were to concede RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING Treaties are negotiated by U.N. member that the Committee is warranted in examining SERVICE TO OUR NATION’S VET- states, and they may or may not be subse- the issue of abortion under Article 16, then the ERANS quently ratified through the established ap- Committee should have no choice but to con- proval process of each country. Those states clude that the chemical poisoning and dis- HON. MICHAEL BILIRAKIS that do ratify a treaty thereby agree to be memberment of the fragile, sensitive body of OF FLORIDA bound by its provisions under international an unborn child is itself a ‘‘cruel and inhuman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES law. U.N. conference documents, on the other act.’’ (And now we know that unborn children hand, are the result of policy debates and are Tuesday, September 12, 2006 agreed to by consensus at the end of the con- feel pain at least at 20 weeks gestation—per- Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, as a veteran ference. These consensus documents are not haps earlier, which is why I have introduced myself and an avid advocate for veterans in negotiated as legally-binding instruments and the Unborn Child Pain Awareness Act.) the United States House of Representatives, I are not subject to a ratification process. They In many of their decisions, these treaty bod- believe it is important to recognize individuals do not have, and should not have, the same ies do not refer to the text of the treaty they who go above and beyond the call of duty to legal authority as treaties. are supposed to be monitoring, but to docu- serve the men and women who bravely wore For this reason, the U.N. General Assembly ments adopted at U.N. conferences. They do our nation’s military uniform. The James Haley was extremely misguided when it assigned the VA Medical Center, VAMC, in Tampa, FL is Human Rights Council the task of promoting so out of necessity, since the countries they are pressuring have never agreed to legalize one of the busiest veterans’ medical facilities these conference commitments. By doing so, in the country and provides care to approxi- or provide for the destruction of the life of the it threatens to diminish the moral and legal mately 142,000 veterans in Central Florida. unborn in the instruments that they have rati- persuasiveness of internationally-recognized All employees, excluding service chiefs, who human rights by equating them with mere pol- fied. Based on this entrenched and growing have been employed at the Tampa VAMC for icy directives. Even more troubling, the resolu- manipulation of the U.N. human rights mecha- at least 1 year, are eligible to receive the tion calls for the promotion of human rights nisms to promote abortion, there is reason to ‘‘Hospital Ambassador Award.’’ I am pleased ‘‘emanating’’ from the U.N. conferences. The believe that the Human Rights Council will to be able to recognize recent recipients of very word ‘‘emanating’’ implies that a char- also be co-opted into promoting ideological this award: Geraldine Penia, pharmacy techni- acteristic or action need not be clearly defined agendas at variance with the established cian; Michele Overland, social worker; Doug- in a conference document in order for the human rights norms of the international com- las Covey, pharmacist; Jerome Sipes, police Council to undertake its promotion. This, to- munity. officer; Charles Gutierrez, registered res- gether with the fact that these conference doc- The skepticism generally about the ability of piratory therapist; Ruthe Hunter, supervisor uments are consensus documents, raises the program specialist; Nenita Auza, staff nurse; the Human Rights Council to promote human specter that any number of characteristics or Betty Thomas, program supply assistant. rights and address human rights violations, actions may slide their way into the inter- I am also pleased to be able to recognize national human rights framework without the and to do so in a fair and equal manner, has several employees at the Port Richey Out- ratified agreement of countries who would increased with the election of its members and patient Clinic for their outstanding work. These then be pressured to abide by their provisions. subsequent activity. Although the General As- individuals have received ‘‘Employee of the Such a gaping loophole in the international sembly resolution states that its members Quarter Awards’’: Virginia Osmar, program legal process is antithetical to the democratic must take into account the contribution of can- supply clerk; Evelyn Gines-Dasilva, nurse. ideals of our own country and to the principles didates to the promotion and protection of I want to extend my sincere appreciation to on which the United Nations is based. human rights, such notorious human rights these outstanding employees of the Depart- This potential for the gross abuse of the abusers as China, Cuba and Saudi Arabia ment of Veterans Affairs and commend each United Nations human rights mechanisms is were elected to the Council. Since it began its of them for the tremendous service they pro- already being realized with respect to the work less than three months ago, the Human vide to our Nation’s veterans. Rights Council has issued three country-spe- issue of abortion. For several years now, the f Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination cific resolutions, all of them targeting just one Against Women, the Human Rights Committee country. Such egregious and long-time human THIS 45TH ANNIVERSARY and the Committee on Economic, Social and rights abusers as Sudan, China, Cuba, Burma, CELEBRATION Cultural Rights have been pressuring govern- Iran, North Korea, Zimbabwe and Belarus ments to legalize abortion even though no have not even been mentioned on the agen- HON. HENRY J. HYDE U.N. human rights treaty addresses the issue. da. OF ILLINOIS These and other treaty bodies pursue this ide- I therefore convened the September 6th IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ological agenda while ignoring the fact that hearing to examine what needs to be done to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 abortion exploits women and is an act of vio- prevent the Council from repeating or further lence against children. Just two weeks ago, regressing from the failures of the Commission Mr. HYDE. Mr. Speaker, I am delighted to the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimi- congratulate The Hospitality and Information on Human Rights, as well as to support any nation against Women published ‘‘concerns’’ Service, THIS, of Washington, DC, on its 45th signs of improvement over its predecessor. about the illegality of abortion in Chile, Mauri- anniversary. Since 1961, THIS volunteers tius and the Philippines. In October 2005, the The Subcommittee explored how the Council have welcomed diplomats and their families to Human Rights Committee decided in a case is being assisted by the United States and Washington, providing friendship, assistance from Peru presented to it under the ICCPR others to fulfill its mandate, the areas in which and an understanding of Washington and the Optional Protocol that denying access to an further assistance and reform is required, and United States. abortion violates women’s human rights. It the standards that the Human Rights Council THIS was organized in 1961 at the sugges- made no reference to the unborn child’s right will need to meet in order to qualify as a cred- tion of Angie Biddle, then Chief of Protocol, to to life and to be free from the terrifying effect ible international human rights body. help the hundreds of newly arrived diplomats of an array of child killing poisons currently on In his address in April 2005 to the Commis- and their families adjust to Washington. THIS the market or dismemberment. sion on Human Rights, the UN Secretary-Gen- is a private, 501(c)(3) non-profit volunteer or- Even the Committee against Torture, which eral argued for a new, reformed human rights ganization that receives financial support from is responsible for monitoring compliance with its volunteers, the Meridian International Cen- council on the basis that it would ‘‘allow for a the Convention against Torture and Other ter, and corporations. Its sponsors include more comprehensive and objective approach. Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or members of the President’s Cabinet or their Punishment, is joining this assault on the un- And ultimately it would produce more effective spouses, and the spouse of the Mayor of the born. In February of this year, pursuant to its assistance and protections, and that is the District of Columbia. review of Peru’s compliance with the Conven- yardstick by which we should be measured.’’ In 1961, there were 101 embassies with tion, the Committee concluded that Peru’s It is not too soon to start measuring the Coun- 1,200 diplomatic families. Today, embassies ‘‘omission’’ in failing to provide abortion con- cil by this yardstick, and members of the Sub- total more than 170, with 4,000 diplomats and stitutes ‘‘cruel and inhuman acts.’’ The Com- committee benefited from the testimony of our families in Washington. The 400 volunteers of mittee has no basis in the Convention for chal- distinguished witnesses that provided us with THIS provide a variety of services and pro- lenging a state party’s refusal to provide an the means for such an evaluation. grams to help diplomats and their families

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.046 E12SEPT1 E1692 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 learn about Washington through English and rounding areas their home. On this day, we Plouhar, who gave the ultimate sacrifice for seven foreign conversation groups and a book celebrate the music, food, and history of their his Nation on June 26, 2006, while serving in club. Programs include forums for discussion culture. A culture which has been shared with Iraq. What follows is an inspirational poem of issues that are worldwide in scope, such as Western New Yorkers of all backgrounds, to Sergeant Plouhar wrote before he was killed health, human rights and education. We also the benefit of our community. in the line of duty.

have programs on government affairs, per- Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure and THIS IS WHO I AM forming arts, art and architecture, and Amer- gratitude that I stand here today to recognize This is me, this is who I am ican history, among others. the Latino Community of Western New York. I am a Marine to the very end In today’s difficult world, THIS is a beacon I am honored to join in the celebration of Buf- I live by the motto that is Semperi Fi of light, holding out the arm of friendship with- falo’s Latino history and culture. I come to countries in far off lands out expecting anything in return. THIS has f to fight for freedom for which most are to made a difference in the lives of so many dip- scared to stand lomats, and I would like to share with you a HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVER- Do not judge me for what I do few comments from some grateful recipients: SARY OF EPPINGER MANUFAC- for what I do I do for you ‘‘THIS has enriched my stay in the United TURING CO. I will kill for those who cannot kill States by enhancing my fundamental under- I will die for those too scared to standing of the culture and society.’’—Pakistan HON. JOHN D. DINGELL I will leave my loved ones, my kids, my wife ‘‘I would like to thank THIS for the wonderful I will leave them all behind to give you a OF MICHIGAN work that you do and for your warm and better life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES friendly attention.’’—Miriam Barak, Israel I have seen and done things that will haunt ‘‘I express both my pleasure and my grati- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 my dreams tude to the THIS organization as a whole. I have given up many things for you to be Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to free THIS is a wonderful vehicle by which the best pay tribute to Eppinger Manufacturing Com- Do not feel pity for me, for this is my choice of America is portrayed. Such an organization pany on the occasion of its 100th anniversary. can only be an influential force for good.’’— I chose this life so people like you can have Lou Eppinger created his simple metal a voice Ann Robinson, Great Britain spoon lure in 1906. It quickly became known ‘‘THIS is a fantastic organization. It makes I will die on my feet, I will not live on my for its fish attracting wobble. He patented it as knees me feel very welcomed and comfortable . . . the ‘‘Osprey’’ in 1912. Following World War I, I will do this so America can stay free THIS has given me a better understanding of he renamed the lure to ‘‘Dardevle’’ in honor of This is me, this is who I am U.S. life and society and also has given me the 4th Marine Brigade the Allies nicknamed I am a Marine to the very end. some new good American friends.’’—Ingela the Dare Devils. It has since earned such ac- Beiming, Sweden colades as one of ‘‘The 10 Best Lures in the f ‘‘THIS is a window that opens Washington World’’ and ‘‘50 Best Lures of All Time.’’ for us and lets us experience and know it. It In the beginning Lou Eppinger sold 500 HONORING ANNA SCHUBERT OF opens opportunities to meet different peo- Dardevles a year. Today Eppinger Manufac- LOUISVILLE, COLORADO ple.’’—Marilia Bulhoes, Brazil turing sells over 2 million a year and produces Congratulations, THIS, on 45 splendid 17,000 different varieties of lures. This can be years. May you enjoy many more. attributed to his strong belief in advertising. HON. MARK UDALL f Before he turned over the company to his OF COLORADO nephew Ed Eppinger, Lou advised, ‘‘Advertise REGOGNIZING THE LATINO COM- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MUNITY OF BUFFALO AND THE even if you have only a nickel left to your PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE name.’’ Tuesday, September 12, 2006 At a time when many corporations are mov- ing their business overseas, Eppinger has Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, I rise HON. BRIAN HIGGINS kept its manufacturing plant in Dearborn for today to honor Ms. Anna Schubert, an excel- OF NEW YORK decades. Many of its employees have been lent young scholar who has a bright future IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES working at Eppinger for over 30 years. Today ahead of her. Anna was selected by the Alli- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Eppinger is run by Karen Eppinger, the grand- ance for Affordable Services to be the recipi- niece of the founder, and her two children, ent of a $2,000 scholarship for the 2006–2007 Mr. HIGGINS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Jennifer and Wesley. school year. While there are many deserving pay tribute to Buffalo’s Latino community and I must also mention my own personal affec- scholars in our communities, it is worth noting the dynamic role they play in our region. the outstanding caliber of students such as On Saturday, September 9, 2006, I joined tion for Eppinger’s quality products. Whenever I had a chance to fish, I knew that with one Anna. Young people like Anna will lead our with the city of Buffalo to celebrate and enjoy country into the future, achieve new break- the Fourth Annual Puerto Rican Day Parade of Lou’s masterpieces on my line, the brook trout didn’t stand a chance. I owe many big throughs in science and medicine, and protect and the festivities that accompany it. I would our environment for future generations. like to acknowledge and thank this year’s catches and many fine meals to Lou’s master- Anna will have the opportunity to receive an grand marshall, Andres Garcia. ful work and durable product. additional $1,000 every year of her under- The theme of this year’s parade and related I would like to ask my colleagues to rise and graduate career, a goal that is accomplished festivities was ‘‘United We Progress.’’ This join me in commending Eppinger Manufac- by keeping a 3.5 overall grade point average. theme was chosen because it encompasses turing Company for 100 years of service to the Although an arduous task for any student, I the attitude and spirit of this diverse and dy- community and area sportsmen. I extend my am confident this exceptional young lady will namic population and its interaction with the best wishes to Eppinger for continued success achieve it through her hard work and dedica- community of Buffalo as a whole. in the fishing lure business. tion. The Latino community in the county of Erie f encompasses over 30,000 people. Buffalo’s It is an honor for the State of Colorado and PAYING TRIBUTE TO SERGEANT Latino community is built upon peoples from this Nation to have bright, young individuals RAYMOND PLOUHAR all over Latin and South America. Their shared that are excelling beyond barriers. Such ambi- heritage has developed into a united force that tions are necessary qualities in the next gen- has enabled them to positively impact our city HON. MIKE ROGERS eration for the United States to maintain its for decades, and we expect, for decades to OF MICHIGAN leadership role in this new century. follow. The solidarity of the Latino community IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me is a telling example of how by working to- in expressing our congratulations to Anna gether we accomplish good and great things. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Schubert and her family. We wish her the best According to the 2000 Census over 20,000 Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I in both her undergraduate career and in all Puerto Ricans call the city of Buffalo and sur- rise to honor the life of Sergeant Raymond her future endeavors.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.050 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1693 HONORING H. MERLE JACKSON, the 1937 University of Kansas men’s basket- he has left for us will be hard to follow. Judge VICE CHAIRMAN, NATIONAL LEG- ball team, and he and his son, Dr. Fred deAnda took part in the creation of the Texas ISLATIVE COMMITTEE OF THE Bosilevac, III, are among four father-son com- Rural Legal Aid and he was the co-founder of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS binations that played for the Jayhawks. Dr. the Mexican American Legal Defense and Fred’s 1937 team also played in the Final Educational Fund, but most importantly he HON. DARLENE HOOLEY Four, which guaranteed him god-like status in changed the law to work for all men and women during a time when there were many OF OREGON my congressional district. In addition to playing basketball, Dr. Fred that were opposed to such change. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES played championship football at KU and was Mr. Speaker I ask for one minute of silence Tuesday, September 12, 2006 pressured to sign with a professional team in honor of Judge James deAnda, not only a Ms. HOOLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to after graduation. Nevertheless, he decided to son and public servant of Texas but also of recognize a great Oregonian and a proud attend medical school on the advice of his this great Nation. I ask this as his service American, H. Merle Jackson. mother who reminded him that doctors made takes place back home in Houston. Mr. Jackson, a native son of Oregon, served a good living. f his country for 32 years. During his nine years Dr. Fred is an all around athlete and re- SALUTE TO RUSTY HAMMER on active duty in the United States Air Force, mains an avid hunter and golfer. A spring two years on active duty in the United States hunting accident in which he tripped and dis- HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD Navy and 21 years as a member of the United located a shoulder required some surgery but OF CALIFORNIA States Army Reserve, he served all over the has not deterred him from swinging a golf club IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES world, including the Korean War and multiple daily. tours in Vietnam, finishing his service to our Mr. Speaker, please join me in wishing Dr. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Nation as a Master Sergeant. Fred Bosilevac our heartiest wishes for a joy- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Mr. Speaker, I rise After his retirement, Mr. Jackson continued ous day, and many more years for us to enjoy today to offer my best wishes and sincere his commitment to our Nation by taking up the his marvelous example of a good and happy gratitude to Rusty Hammer, who, after 5 fruit- cause of our retired fighting men and women life. ful years, left his position as president and through his work with the Veterans of Foreign f chief executive officer of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce. Wars (VFW). He has served as a post and IN MEMORIAM OF A SON OF district commander, state chairman and from In keeping with the chamber’s 118-year his- TEXAS: JUDGE JAMES DEANDA 1998–99 he was the Department Commander tory, Rusty dedicated himself to improving the for the State of Oregon. quality of life and economic prosperity of the Today, Mr. Jackson continues his lifelong HON. GENE GREEN Los Angeles Chamber’s 1,500 members, who dedication to those who have sacrificed so OF TEXAS represent more than 600,000 employees much for our Nation, as he enters his fourth IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES throughout the Los Angeles region. Under year on the National Legislative Committee to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Rusty’s strong leadership, the Los Angeles Chamber has successfully built partnerships the Veterans of Foreign Wars and his first Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, between business, community, labor and civic year as Vice Chairman of this prestigious I rise today in great honor and solemn regret organizations. These partnerships have rees- committee. He is the first Oregonian to serve for a great son of Houston that passed away tablished the chamber as the Los Angeles re- in this capacity, and I ask my colleagues to last Thursday. I stand in honor of the late U.S. join me in recognizing his dedication and de- gion’s premier business advocacy organiza- District Judge James deAnda who passed last tion. termination to ensuring that we meet our re- week from a battle with cancer. During Rusty’s tenure, he pioneered many sponsibilities to our Nation’s veterans. The son of Mexican immigrants, James noteworthy projects. For example, Rusty f deAnda was born and raised in North Houston spearheaded the chamber’s effort on local and graduated from my alma mater, Jeff Davis TRIBUTE TO DR. FRED BOSILEVAC business tax reform and established a highly High School. He went on to graduate from successful workforce development program. Texas A&M University, but not before he His leadership role in creating ‘‘Mobility 21,’’ a HON. DENNIS MOORE joined the U.S. Marines and served in the Pa- transportation advocacy coalition, helped se- OF KANSAS cific during WWII. Once returning from service cure over $2 billion in State and Federal fund- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES he graduated from the University of Texas ing for transportation improvements in Los An- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 School of Law. geles. By partnering with the organization With a resume of this caliber James deAnda UNITE LA, Rusty helped create a badly need- Mr. MOORE of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, Dr. could have gone on to private practice and ed and extremely valuable college scholarship Fred Bosilevac, one of the most beloved peo- plea cases that would have made him a very program that has provided scholarships, appli- ple in Wyandotte County and Kansas City, rich man. Instead he went on to fight for the cation assistance, and college access informa- Kansas, celebrates his 90th birthday on Sep- disproportionate and unrepresented Texans of tion to nearly 30,000 students in the Los An- tember 11, 2006. Since 1970, two years after that time. James deAnda went on to work geles region. its inception, Dr. Fred has been president of cases, pro-bono cases, to fight segregation of Under Rusty’s stewardship, the chamber’s Congressional Forum, a monthly luncheon Hispanics within Texas’ schools, he also won annual trip to Washington, DC, has become with the area’s third Congressional District a Supreme Court ruling stating that Hispanics one of the most successful advocacy efforts representative sponsored by the Kansas City were a separate group deserving of the same on behalf of the Los Angeles region and the Kansas Area Chamber of Commerce. In addi- constitutional protection as other minorities. Los Angeles business community. In addition, tion to me, my Third District congressional While his career was a long and great one, his weekly opinion article, ‘‘The Business Per- predecessors who have fond memories of Dr. cases such as these serve as witness to the spective,’’ provides an insightful and inform- Fred include Larry Winn, Jr.; Jan Meyers; and type of character that Judge deAnda was. A ative look at business issues facing the Los Vince Snowbarger. Dr. Fred is known for his man that never sought after the limelight or Angeles region. pithy commentary, regardless of the subject or recognition. Rusty’s talents, innovative strategic thinking speaker. He is the heart and soul of the Con- Fortunately for all of us, he did gain recogni- and willingness to work with stakeholders on gressional Forum. tion 1979, when President Jimmy Carter ap- all sides of the political spectrum have played Dr. Fred is a native son of Kansas City, pointed James deAnda to serve as Federal an integral role in the Los Angeles area’s eco- Kansas, from the historic Strawberry Hill Judge for the U.S. District Court of the South- nomic growth. He has truly earned the re- neighborhood. He was the first medical doctor ern District of Texas. He later would serve as spect, admiration and gratitude of all who of Croatian descent in the area. He started his Chief Judge of the Southern District of Texas. know him and have worked with him. practice in the Brotherhood Building in Kansas He became the second Hispanic to be ap- While Rusty Hammer will truly be missed in City, Kansas, in 1949. He later moved his pointed to a Federal Judge bench. Los Angeles and at the Los Angeles Area practice to the medical building on 18th Street. He served in this role with distinction until Chamber, we will all continue to benefit from He practiced ophthalmology for 49 years. he retired in 1988, he went back to work in the his many contributions. We are fortunate that Dr. Fred is also notable alumnus of the Uni- private sector until he began cancer therapy. we will also gain from his talents as he con- versity of Kansas, which also is in my con- Judge James deAnda leaves us with a great tinues to work on issues that affect California’s gressional district. Dr. Fred was a member of sense of honor and pride. The footprints that economy and quality of life.

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.055 E12SEPT1 E1694 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 My husband, Ed, and I are fortunate to have tion of treasured open space, and ensured the and promotes wellness by providing social, Rusty and his very special wife, Pam, as dear permanent protection of an important segment educational, and health services to seniors in friends. I am proud to join the Los Angeles of the Bay Area Ridge Trail, which runs the the community. Due to budget cutbacks that Area Chamber of Commerce in thanking length of the Franklin Ridge from Martinez to forced the elimination of city-funded senior Rusty Hammer for his great leadership and Hercules and Crockett. programs, volunteers formed the Senior Cen- many contributions to the Los Angeles region Mr. Speaker, because of Ms. Tina Batt’s ter of Boulder City, Inc. in 1983, a private non- and the business community. Ed and I send many contributions to acquisition and preser- profit (501C3) corporation to maintain the our best wishes and sincere gratitude to vation of open space in Contra Costa County, services of the senior center. Since that time, Rusty, Pam and his wonderful family. I am delighted to have this opportunity to rec- the Senior Center has been maintained by vol- f ognize her tireless efforts, and ask all Mem- unteers who desired to give services to sen- bers of the House to join me in wishing her iors when there was no other city funded pro- RECOGNIZING TINA BATT FOR HER well in her future endeavors. grams available. Founding Director Bert D. WORK WITH THE MUIR HERIT- f Hildebrand, and the first Executive Director, AGE LAND TRUST Marilyn Moore were both instrumental in ob- CONGRATULATING TAYLOR CHAN taining the Center’s current site. The Senior HON. GEORGE MILLER ON HER RECEIPT OF A JEFFER- Center is presently located in a historic build- SON AWARD OF CALIFORNIA ing built in 1932 in the heart of historic Old IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Town and remains a center of civic and cul- HON. TOM LANTOS tural life. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 OF CALIFORNIA Thirty years after first opening their doors, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California. Mr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES they have outgrown their current site and plan to relocate to the building, once occupied by Speaker, I rise today to invite my colleagues Tuesday, September 12, 2006 to join me in congratulating Ms. Tina Batt, the the library, at 813 Arizona Street, which is of Founding Executive Director of the Muir Herit- Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to equal historic value. This new building will ap- age Land Trust, as she leaves her post after congratulate Miss Taylor Chan on her recent proximately double their square footage and eighteen years of dedicated service. receipt of the Jefferson Award and to thank help them to better serve their six-hundred Under Ms. Batt’s leadership, the Martinez her for her ongoing community service to sen- plus members as well as other members of Regional Land Trust grew to become the Muir iors in San Francisco. The Jefferson Award is the community with their rich variety of pro- Heritage Land Trust, a powerful force for con- given by the American Institute for Public grams, activities, and services. servation in Contra Costa County. She has Service, founded by Jacqueline Kennedy, The Center has a very active Board of Di- been directly responsible for preserving over Senators Robert Taft Jr. and Sam Beard. The rectors led by President Don Meeks along with 2000 acres of open space in and around the award is considered the Nobel Prize for public Vice-President Betty Smith, Secretary Sharon Lazar, Treasurer Larry Morris, and other mem- City of Martinez, California. Her passion for and community service. I congratulate her on bers Jack Cummings, Starlene Jarvis, June the environment and dedication to preserving receiving this award, and am proud that she Lobell, Robert Mayfield, Paul T. Ryan, Tom our heritage has translated into a highly suc- resides in my congressional district. Shverha, Paul Stouterborough, and Bette Por- cessful fundraising effort that has over the Taylor Chan is unique among Jefferson Award winners in that she is a mere 13 years ter and Ede Zinn who are two long-time mem- years totaled over five million dollars. bers and past Board members that serve as The Muir Heritage Land Trust has also ex- of age. For the last six years, since Taylor was the weak tender age of 8, she has been Emeritus Members of the Board. I would also panded its public agency partners to include like to recognize past President Karl Peddy the Bay Area Ridge Trail, the California Coast- playing piano and violin for seniors at the Adult Day Health Center in San Francisco. who has recently past away and Alice Hagan al Conservancy, California Wildlife Conserva- for her devotion to the Senior Center since tion Board, California Departments of Fish and Recognizing that many seniors have neither the financial resources nor the mobility to at- 1975. Game and Water Resources, the City of Mar- Executive Director Anita Gant, who is cele- tinez, Contra Costa Fish and Wildlife Com- tend the opera or the symphony, Taylor and her older sister Tracy have been performing brating her one year anniversary with the Sen- mittee, East Bay Regional Park District, the ior Center, has been a tremendous asset to one-hour concerts to provide the seniors at Environmental Enhancement Mitigation Pro- the center. She and her staff of nine con- the Adult Day Health Center with the gift of gram, the National Fish and Wildlife Founda- sisting of Program Director Norma King, kitch- music. The seniors and the staff at the Health tion, and the National Oceanic and Atmos- en staffs consisting of Jane Shafer, Debbie Center have roundly praised not only Taylor’s pheric Administration. Kittleson, and Steve Reteria, four part-time Critical support from well-established public generosity but her prodigious skill. While Tay- drivers Gene Crawford, Eric Kramer, Robert and private foundations has increased dra- lor may still be in her formative years, she al- Zubrod, and Ted Zubrod, and a custodian matically due to Tina’s efforts. The list of sup- ready has nine years of experience playing Warren Britton, who all work very hard to en- porters now includes the Bechtel Foundation, the piano and nearly six years playing the vio- sure the seniors of Boulder City are very well East Bay Community Foundation, Firedoll lin. I assert with great confidence that Miss cared for. They are looking forward to another Foundation, David B. Gold Foundation, Mar- Chan will accomplish a great many things plus twenty years of service to the community tinez Community Foundation, Gordon and more in the future as both a musician and a in their new facility. Betty Moore Foundation, David and Lucille human being. Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize the Packard Foundation, Resources Legacy Fund, Mr. Speaker, I invite my colleagues to join Senior Center of Boulder City on the floor of the B.T. Rocca, Jr., Foundation, the San Fran- me in thanking Taylor for her contribution to the House. I commend them for their contribu- cisco Foundation, the Charles Schwab Cor- the senior community in San Francisco and tions to Boulder City and thank them for her poration Foundation, L.J. & Mary C. Skaggs congratulating her on this award. I am truly continued service to the seniors of Southern Foundation, Strong Foundation for Environ- delighted and find inspiration in Taylor’s ac- Nevada. mental Values, Trust for Public Land, the Mor- complishments at such a young age. f f rison Foerster Foundation, and the Valley RECOGNIZING THE LATE JUDGE Foundation. She also fostered steadfast cor- PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE SENIOR ALBERT A. PEN˜ A JR. porate support from Union Bank of California, CENTER OF BOULDER CITY Conoco Phillips, Mechanics Bank, Shell Oil Products, Tesero Corporation, Chevron, Par- HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ HON. JON C. PORTER OF TEXAS sons Corporation, Shapell Homes, Telfer Oil, OF NEVADA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Dow Chemical Company, John Muir Health, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Overaa Construction, Plumbers & Steamfitters Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Union Local 159, Contra Costa Times, Diablo Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Magazine, East Bay Business Times, and Gal- Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to to celebrate and remember the late Judge Al- ilee Enterprise. honor the Senior Center of Boulder City which bert A. Pen˜a Jr., who passed away July 4 of With all of this valued support, Tina Batt has will celebrate the Grand Opening of their new this year. He was a public servant who dedi- led the Muir Heritage Land Trust through a location on June 3, 2006. cated his professional and personal life to em- phenomenal period of expansion. The Trust Originally founded in 1975, the Senior Cen- powering the Mexican-American community has preserved easements, facilitated acquisi- ter of Boulder City enhances the quality of life and

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.058 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1695 other minorities in the spheres of education, tural shows, to the popular floral hall, to the and was the first female Commissioner. Dur- politics and the labor force. first-rate music and entertainment, to the all- ing her tenure at the Commission, she served Albert A. Pen˜a Jr. was born on December American experience of strolling a traditional as Chairperson three times, and made the 15, 1917, in the city of San Antonio. He at- carnival midway with a corn dog and a lemon news when she refused to act as the sec- tended Tech High School and St. Mary’s Uni- shake-up, the Saline County Fair has brought retary for the male members. versity prior to serving a commission in the a spirit of community and fun to the residents Her public service continued in 1996, when United States Navy. Afterwards, he returned to of Saline County for 100 years. she was elected to the Nevada System of Texas and obtained a law degree in 1950 I want to congratulate Saline County Fair Higher Education Board of Regents, where from South Texas School of Law in Houston. Manager Dennis Wilson, and the fair staff: Alli- she fought to improve the education system in Shortly thereafter, he joined his family’s law son Wilson, Connie Harbison, Lori Wilson, Southern Nevada. Thalia has served one term firm of Pen˜a, Pen˜a & Pen˜a . Brad Henshaw, Marjorie Dotson, George Hen- as Board vice chair and two terms as chair. Judge Pen˜a became politically engaged on ley, Mike Williams, Danny Evans, Dwight Currently, she is chair of the Investment Com- multiple fronts. In the early stages of his life, Mezo, Chris Harbison, Chris Evans, Jane mittee and serves on several others. his primary concern was advocating for school Richey, Jodi Wilson, Darlene Stafford and Thalia continues to be a giving public serv- integration. He fought arduously for this cause Rona Littlefield, as well as all the hard working ant and a true patron of education. She has by providing pro bono services in numerous members of the Saline County 4–H, the Uni- been appointed to many committees and suits brought against school districts across versity of Illinois Extension, the Town and boards that help serve the community of South Texas. His efforts resulted in the inte- Country Lions Club, the exhibitors, the con- Southern Nevada. Thalia and her husband gration of schools in Lytle, Hondo and Natalia, testants, the vendors, the sponsors and the have given a great deal to the community and Texas. good people of southeastern Illinois who have are invaluable residents of Nevada. From 1956 to 1972, Judge Pen˜a served as made the Saline County Fair such a great Mr. Speaker, I am honored to recognize Bexar County Commissioner and, in addition event over the past century, and I wish them Thalia Dondero on the floor of the House. I to promoting equity in the field of education, another hundred years of success. commend her for her contributions to Southern worked tirelessly to protect and defend minor- f Nevada and thank her for her continued serv- ity rights. It was during his final tenure as ice to our education system. Commissioner when Pen˜a lost a re-election TRIBUTE TO JEAN HULL bid in 1972 because he defended the right of f Angela Davis, a black Communist Party mem- HON. TOM LATHAM RECOGNIZING THE LATE JUDGE ber and assistant professor at the University of OF IOWA JAMES DEANDA California at Los Angeles, to a fair trial—this at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES a time when Americans did not approve of Tuesday, September 12, 2006 those political beliefs. It was a true display of HON. CHARLES A. GONZALEZ Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, today I rise in his dedication to safeguarding the liberties of OF TEXAS acknowledgment of the extreme generosity of not only Mexican Americans but that of all po- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one of my constituents. I wish to recognize the litical and racial minorities. kindness of Jean Hull from Marble Rock, Iowa; Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Judge Pen˜a returned to the world of public a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. service with his appointment as municipal Mr. GONZALEZ. Mr. Speaker, the Nation Recently, Mrs. Hull and her veteran hus- mourns the passing of WWII veteran and legal court judge in 1977. As judge, he endorsed a band purchased an expensive electric chair. It doctrine of equity with the end goal of social giant, retired U.S. District Judge James is with sadness that I say Mr. Hull died shortly deAnda, who died on Thursday, September 7, justice in mind, a philosophy that guided his thereafter. Instead of returning the chair val- actions until he stepped down as presiding 2006 at the age of 81. His life-long dedication ued at $6,000, Mrs. Hull kindly and unselfishly to the protection of Americans has made him municipal court judge in 1992. In addition to donated the chair to the Iowa Veterans Home his responsibilities as a public official, Judge an icon in the legal profession and a pioneer in honor of her late husband. of the American civil rights movement. Pen˜a devoted much of his personal time to This thoughtful and selfless act deserves the community. He helped found the Mexican Born in Houston, Texas to parents who im- honoring, and thus I stand today and recog- migrated from Mexico, Judge deAnda was one American Legal Defense and Educational nize the act of Mrs. Jean Hull. Fund, the Mexican American Unity Council, or- of the first Mexican American attorneys to f ganized the United Automobile Workers of argue before the U.S. Supreme Court. In argu- San Antonio, and presided as the State Chair- PAYING TRIBUTE TO THALIA ing Hernandez v. Texas, a companion case to man of the Political Association for Spanish DONDERO Brown v. Board of Education, before the Court Speaking Organizations. in 1954, Judge deAnda earned a major victory On behalf of those influenced by Judge for all Americans when the Court voted to HON. JON C. PORTER overturn an all-white jury’s conviction of a Pen˜a’s far reaching efforts, I stand today to OF NEVADA Mexican-American defendant. The Supreme applaud this great public servant. Judge IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Pen˜a’s labors are testimony to his life long Court held that prejudice and discrimination Tuesday, September 12, 2006 dedication to the Mexican American Commu- against Mexican Americans in Texas was so nity, the City of San Antonio and its citizens. Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pervasive that the conviction had not been de- It is unfortunate he is no longer with us and honor my good friend, Thalia Dondero, for her termined by a jury of his peers. I mourn his passing. Nonetheless, through outstanding service to the Southern Nevada In 1968, deAnda again went before the Su- commemorating his life’s work we can ensure community. She will be awarded the Public preme Court in the case of Cisneros v. Corpus his legacy. Therefore, I urge you all to join me Education Foundation’s Education Hero Award Christi lSD. This case led to the desegregation in honoring this great leader. on September 16, 2006. and increased funding of schools in that city. That same year, he co-founded the Mexican- f Thalia moved to Las Vegas, Nevada in 1942, and a few years later met and married American Legal Defense and Educational IN HONOR OF THE 100TH ANNUAL her husband Harvey, a Las Vegas High Fund, MALDEF, which continues to serve as SALINE COUNTY FAIR School teacher. The newly married couple re- a legal advocate for the Hispanic community located to Carson City, Nevada in 1946 when and as a promoter of Hispanic empowerment. HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Harvey went to work for the United States Of- In 1979, after decades of practicing law, OF ILLINOIS fice of Education. Judge deAnda received an appointment from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES In 1948, Thalia and her husband moved former President Jimmy Carter to serve as a back to Las Vegas and she began her involve- federal judge in the Southern District of Texas; Tuesday, September 12, 2006 ment in public education at the Mayfield Grade he was subsequently confirmed and became Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, this weekend School. She was also active in the Service the nation’s second Mexican-American federal brings the opening of the 100th Annual Saline League, served as director of the Las Vegas district judge. County Fair in Harrisburg, Illinois. For the past Girl Scouts, and was appointed to the Nevada Remarking upon the passing of a MALDEF century, the Saline County Fair has served as State Parks Commission. co-founder, current MALDEF interim President a community event unlike any other in this Thalia was elected to the Clark County and General Counsel John Trasvin˜a noted, southeastern Illinois county. From its agricul- Commission in 1974 and served for 20 years, ‘‘Judge deAnda was a treasure of immense

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:17 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.061 E12SEPT1 E1696 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 proportion to Texas, Mexican-Americans ev- Schoenborn on her nomination for Member of TRIBUTE TO THE POWER OF THE erywhere, and to the United States. In dan- the Year by American Legion Auxiliary Unit BILLBOARD gerous and difficult times, he and other Mexi- 278. May Ms. Schoenborn continue to serve can American lawyers worked tirelessly to de- her community for many years.’’ HON. JAMES L. OBERSTAR fend our communities’ interests. We are all in OF MINNESOTA his debt.’’ f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Judge deAnda is indeed an inspiration to the Hispanic and non-Hispanic community, PAYING TRIBUTE TO PIERRE AND Tuesday, September 12, 2006 and a positive example to the many who will PAM OMIDYAR Mr. OBERSTAR. Mr. Speaker, at times, in- continue to stand on his shoulders for genera- vention is born from tragic circumstances, and, tions to come. as the saying goes, out of necessity. f HON. JON C. PORTER In the summer of 2002, a Kansas man named Roger Kemp experienced a brutally HONORING BOY SCOUT TROOP 85 OF NEVADA searing loss. His daughter Ali, 19, was at- ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tacked and killed at her place of work. She had just finished her freshman year at Kansas HON. JOHN SHIMKUS Tuesday, September 12, 2006 State University—with a bright future—and was working at the neighborhood pool in OF ILLINOIS Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Leawood, Kansas. Her father, Roger, found IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES honor Pierre and Pam Omidyar for their inno- her body in the pump room at the pool. vative philanthropic work. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Determined to find the person who killed his Mr. SHIMKUS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Pierre Omidyar graduated from Tufts Uni- daughter, Mr. Kemp came up with an idea honor Boy Scout Troop 85 in Moweqaua, Illi- versity in 1988, with a degree in Computer while driving to work: display ‘‘wanted’’ infor- nois on 50 years of service and success. On Science. After graduating college, Pierre mation on a billboard. Saturday, August 12, 2006, the troop cele- began working as a software engineer for When Roger Kemp described his idea to brated their 50th anniversary. Claris, a subsidiary of the Apple Computer Lamar Advertising Company, the company de- Over the past 50 years Boy Scout Troop 85 Company. He co-founded Ink Development clined to take his money, but agreed to help has produced 69 Eagle Scouts. Among former Corp. which was later acquired by Microsoft. by donating billboard space. ‘‘Wanted’’ bill- members are the two doctors in Moweaqua, a Shortly thereafter, at just 28 years old, Pierre boards featured a composite sketch of a sus- career military officer, preacher, lawyer, dentist created the website that would become eBay. pect, along with a phone number for anony- and many other outstanding members of the mous tips to police. It took nearly 2 years, but Pam Omidyar graduated from Tufts Univer- workforce. a tip in response to the billboards helped po- sity in 1988, with a degree in Biology. She The scouts of Troop 85 work hard each lice apprehend the man (in 2004) accused of earned a Masters in Molecular Biology at the year and participate in many hours of commu- killing Ali Kemp. University of California, Santa Cruz and much nity service. They annually conduct a food With encouragement from Roger Kemp, po- drive for the Moweaqua Food Pantry and as- of her early career was spent in laboratory re- lice in the Kansas City area began using bill- sist the Rotary Club in recycling efforts. search. Throughout her life, Pam has been boards to resolve other murder cases. To It is my pleasure to congratulate Boy Scout devoted to bettering the world around her. She date, at least 8 murder suspects have been Troop 85 on 50 years of success. I wish them has committed herself to several causes, but apprehended from tips prompted by ‘‘wanted’’ all the best in the years to come. is most passionate about helping alleviate billboards, donated as a public service. chronic illness in children. She is the founder f The success of billboards in Kansas City of HopeLab, a nonprofit organization dedi- drew the attention of John Walsh and his TV RECOGNITION OF OSAGE AMER- cated to promoting scientific research that will program, ‘‘America’s Most Wanted.’’ Since ICAN LEGION AUXILIARY UNIT help improve the quality of life for those who May of 2005, John Walsh has been using do- MEMBER OF THE YEAR NOMINEE suffer from chronic illnesses. nated billboards to help police find fugitives, in The intense financial success with eBay conjunction with his TV show, Internet site, HON. TOM LATHAM prompted Pierre and his wife Pam to find and radio program. John Walsh, who knows a OF IOWA ways to give back to society. After moving to great deal about capturing fugitives, says bill- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Henderson, Nevada, Pierre and Pam Omidyar boards are effective as a crime-fighting tool because they are ever-present and generate Tuesday, September 12, 2006 converted their family foundation to the Omidyar Network. The Omidyar Network takes quality anonymous tips. Mr. LATHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to a very novel approach to charitable giving. Un- Meanwhile, the concept that Roger Kemp recognize and congratulate a distinguished cit- like most organizations of its kind, the pioneered in Kansas City is spreading across izen and constituent. More specifically, it is my Omidyar Network is founded on the principles America, to communities large and small. pleasure to announce the nomination of Ms. of microfinance and has the ability to fund After a jail break in Yakima County, WA, on Claire Schoenborn, of Osage, Iowa, by Amer- November 25, 2005, several inmates were nonprofit, for-profit and public policy efforts. ican Legion Auxiliary Unit 278 for Member of caught quickly. Two who remained on the run The mission of the Omidyar Network is to ‘‘en- the Year. were shown on a billboard and were in cus- able individual self-empowerment on a global Ms. Schoenborn is a vital member of the tody the next month. scale,’’ and ‘‘to employ business as a tool for community in Osage, Iowa. The widow of a In Tennessee, an accused child molester World War II veteran, she has repeatedly social good.’’ As a result of this outstanding fled in February of this year after cutting off demonstrated her dedication to volunteerism network, countless people and organizations the electronic monitoring device on his ankle. and community service. Ms. Schoenborn is have received the tools necessary to cultivate For the first time, Nashville Metro Police used able to spread joy and brighten lives in many economic growth, self-sufficiency and commu- billboards to help find a fugitive; the suspect ways. nity enrichment. was arrested on July 19. Two of the five As a cancer survivor, Ms. Schoenborn is ac- Pierre and Pam Omidyar remain actively ‘‘wanted’’ billboards in Nashville were innova- tively involved in the Mitchell County Relay for involved with their alma mater, Tufts Uni- tive digital billboards, featuring a static com- Life and the Home Trust Helping Hands Team versity, as well as several other organiza- puter-generated image. fundraising efforts. She is also a member of tions that strive to benefit society. To fur- In July, an outdoor advertising company do- ther accomplish the goals of the Omidyar the Association for Retarded Citizens, and Network, the Omidyar’s recently donated 100 nated billboards in the Phoenix area as part of until recently, an important volunteer in the million dollars to Tufts University to launch the effort to help police stop serial crimes; au- Bridges Mentoring Program. Perhaps the most the Omidyar-Tufts Microfinance Fund. thorities arrested a suspect in the ‘‘Baseline valuable part of Ms. Schoenborn’s community Killer’’ case very recently. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Pierre service services is her dedication to visiting and Pam Omidyar for their compassion and In a sense, ‘‘wanted’’ posters are part of the elderly, the ill and the shut-ins. sincere desire to improve the world around American history, from the days of Jesse And so today I rise to recognize Ms. Clair them. Their innovative approach has made a James to the ‘‘wanted’’ pictures I saw at the Schoenborn for her commitment to the better- difference in many lives and I wish them well Post Office growing up in Chisholm, MN. The ment of the community and I congratulate Ms. in their continued endeavors. success story of ‘‘wanted’’ billboards serves to

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.065 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1697 remind us that billboards are a significant me- CELEBRATING THE 80TH ANNIVER- PAYING TRIBUTE TO NEVADA dium of communication. We know that bill- SARY OF SAN BERNARDINO VAL- HIGHWAY PATROL OFFICER boards promote brands, sell products, and di- LEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE BOBBY KINTZEL rect motorists to roadway services. But out- door advertising is also an important forum for HON. JON C. PORTER non-commercial speech, helping law enforce- HON. JERRY LEWIS OF NEVADA ment and non-profit groups such as the Amer- OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ican Red Cross. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 We are just a year past the 40th anniver- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. PORTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sary of the Highway Beautification Act—an ap- Tuesday, September 12, 2006 propriate occasion to make note of the evolv- honor Nevada Highway Patrol Officer Bobby ing contribution of billboards, now adding com- Mr. LEWIS of California. Mr. Speaker, I Kintzel, whose story of perseverance and dis- cipline should serve as an example to us all. munity service: supporting public safety and would like today to congratulate the trustees, On April 21, 2001, Bobby Kintzel, a Gulf security by reviving a proven, effective idea faculty and students of the San Bernardino from our past: the ‘‘wanted’’ poster. War U.S. Marine veteran, was laying a tire Valley College as they celebrate the 80th an- strip on U.S. Highway 95 to puncture the tires niversary of the founding of this vital education of a stolen sports utility vehicle. The driver f provider in my home town of San Bernardino, avoided the strip and purposely targeted HONORING THE ALEXANDRIA California. Bobby, leaving him maimed and tragically kill- CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Beginning with 140 students at two high ing a woman. Bobby suffered numerous inju- school campuses in 1926, San Bernardino ries and was immediately air-lifted to Univer- sity Medical Center. He stayed in the hospital Valley Community College has grown into a HON. JAMES P. MORAN for a year and underwent various surgeries. district with two modern campuses and thou- The weekly rehabilitation exercises became a OF VIRGINIA sands of students. It has served more than personal test for Bobby, and all the while he IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 700,000 students over the past 80 years. kept in mind three words: adapt, improvise, Valley College, as it was known when I was overcome, a personal motto Bobby learned Tuesday, September 12, 2006 growing up in San Bernardino, has long been while in the Marine Corp. After he was re- Mr. MORAN of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise a pillar of the local educational community— leased from the hospital, he lived in a rehabili- today to honor and congratulate the Alexan- and for some time was our only public institu- tation facility and underwent occupational ther- apy and learned computer software. These dria Chamber of Commerce for its 100 years tion for higher education. We now have Cali- days, the 35-year-old is still battling to recover, of outstanding and dedicated service to the fornia State University San Bernardino and community. The Chamber was established for but he has come a long way. nearby University of California, Riverside. But Still employed by the Nevada Highway Pa- the purpose of making Alexandria, Virginia, a because of its range of programs, Valley Col- better place to work and live, and, for 100 trol, he works in an office, using the skills he lege is still the destination of choice for many years, it has done just that. learned during his occupational therapy. He students. also gives back to the community that gave In its early years, the Chamber of Com- him an outpouring of support immediately fol- merce fought for the rights and well-being of The college’s low cost and dedication to helping students of all economic backgrounds lowing his injuries. Bobby has spoken at high farmers, ranchers, and the poor, and helped school assemblies, at Nellis Air Force Base, at has made Valley College’s student body one raise money for the Red Cross to assist in the a juvenile detention center and, on every third inoculation of residents against typhoid and of the most diverse in the Nation. Its grad- Wednesday of the month at the Clark County small pox. uates go on to complete four-year degrees at Library, to those who have DUI convictions. In 1918, the Chamber campaigned to top universities, and provide the skilled labor Bobby also mentors a Las Vegas hockey team change the city’s form of government from a for the area’s rapidly growing economy. made up of 15- to 18-year-olds. trustee and aldermen system to one run by I have been proud over the years to have Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Nevada elected officials and a professional city man- supported Valley College’s efforts to improve Highway Patrol Officer Bobby Kintzel. His long ager, and in just 3 years, it was successful in its campus and programs. With the help of and challenging recovery is truly a story of dis- cipline and determination. I wish him the best obtaining the change. The Chamber has also earthquake mitigation funding from the Federal worked to develop strong leaders in Alexan- with his continuing recovery. Emergency Management Agency, the college dria, most recently with its Leadership Alexan- f dria program that provides upcoming commu- has completely remade its central facilities, nity leaders with a thorough understanding of tearing down main buildings and replacing HONORING MR. W.F. ‘‘BILL’’ the city and the most critical challenges it them with a new library, Health and Human WELLMAN faces. Sciences Building, administration and student Over the years, the Chamber of Commerce services building and the newest addition—a HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY has worked tirelessly to promote the city’s 37,000-square-foot Campus Center. A new art OF INDIANA education system. In 1914, the Chamber suc- building with a modern gallery is set to open IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cessfully petitioned for a new high school. next year. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Through its Alexandria Education Partnership, Valley College is also home to one of the Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, it is my dis- many businesses and professional groups in few broadcast television operations in the In- tinct pleasure to honor my good friend Mr. the city support a wide variety of activities that land Empire—its public-television station W.F. ‘‘Bill’’ Wellman for his illustrious career assist the city’s schools and students. And KVCR. I have been pleased to work with the and innumerable contributions to his native since 1966, the Chamber has sponsored an Northwest Indiana community. With a life of annual Summer Economic Institute that has district to secure funding to upgrade these fa- cilities to meet new high-definition require- such diverse experiences and a career that provided Alexandria teenagers with a unique has taken countless turns, it is hard to sum up ments. This station and its related public radio internship experiences in the business and fi- the life of Bill Wellman without the word ‘‘en- nancial sectors. station provide tremendous access to the air- tertainer.’’ I am proud to call Bill a friend, and I am proud of the Alexandria Chamber of waves for the diverse student body, which I am pleased to have the opportunity to con- Commerce and the significant contributions it makes this a top asset for the community. gratulate him on his new autobiography, ‘‘It’s has made over the last 100 years to making Mr. Speaker, please join me in offering con- Made to Sell—Not to Drink!’’ I am truly im- the City of Alexandria the wonderful place it is gratulations to the trustees, administration, pressed by this self-published work that cov- to both work and live. I ask that my colleagues faculty and students of this important institu- ers a fascinating life of eight decades. join me in congratulating the Chamber on its tion, and offering our best wishes for the fu- Bill was born in LaPorte, Indiana, and his anniversary and to wish the organization and career has taken him around the world. He ture success of the district and those who its members all the best in their future endeav- grew up learning the service industry from his ors. make it such a success. father, Guy Wellman, Sr., who opened a bar

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.070 E12SEPT1 E1698 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 in Valparaiso, Indiana after earning a worthy INTRODUCTION OF THE HEALTH the Judiciary sets forth, with respect to the bill reputation during Prohibition. Bill tended bar CARE PRICE TRANSPARENCY H.R. 2965, the following estimate and com- and learned many life lessons from his father ACT OF 2006 parison prepared by the Congressional Budget and their patrons. In fact, his book’s title, ‘‘It’s Office pursuant to section 402 of the Congres- Made to Sell—Not to Drink!’’ is in reference to HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS sional Budget Act of 1974. This cost estimate is in addition to the one set forth by the Com- the libations served at ‘‘The Club.’’ As a young OF TEXAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mittee in H. Rept. 109–591. man, Bill joined the United States Marine H.R. 2965—Federal Prison Industries Competi- Corps, where he served during World War II. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 tion in Contracting Act of 2006 Both his Hoosier boyhood and military exploits Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, we currently Summary: H.R. 2965 would amend the laws are featured prominently in his autobiography have a health care system that is badly in that authorize the Federal Prison Industries as important formative influences on his life. need of reform. However, in the tangled mess (FPI), a government-owned corporation that produces goods and services for the federal Fortunately, Bill’s strong Hoosier roots of medical bureaucracy, no one has a clear government with prison labor. Under current brought him back, where his career has flour- picture of the problem. Physicians and other law, most federal agencies are required to providers don’t get paid enough, patients pay ished in the hospitality industry. After World award purchase contracts to FPI on a non- too much, many people don’t get any care at competitive basis if FPI has products avail- War II, Bill set his sights on the Valparaiso all, and everyone claims that someone else able to meet the agencies’ needs and the cost area, where he helped establish The Corral needs to change. Before we start changing would not exceed current market prices. bar in 1948 and Wellman’s Restaurant in things, though, it seems prudent to understand Such products include office furniture, tex- 1958, to which he later added a bowling alley. tiles, vehicle tags, and fiber optics. Under the problem fully. Today, I have introduced H.R. 2965, this requirement to award non- Subsequently, his stewardship over the Holi- legislation with that goal in mind. This is a first competitive purchase contracts to FPI would day Inn in Valparaiso led to an expansion that step toward true price transparency in the be phased out over the 2007–2012 period. included a restaurant and outdoor theater, health care market. The bill would authorize the appropriation which came to be known as the Bridge VU. The Health Care Price Transparency Act of of $357 million over the 2007–2011 period for new FPI programs. In addition, CBO expects Here, Bill hosted such stars as Dolly Parton, 2006 is a long-term solution to runaway med- ical costs. This bill calls upon the States to es- that additional amounts would be needed to The Oak Ridge Boys, Victor Borge, Duke pay for security costs at federal prisons. As- tablish and maintain laws requiring disclosure Ellington, and many others. It was this venture suming appropriation of the necessary of information on hospital charges, to make that inspired his signature project, the 3,400 amounts, CBO estimates that implementing such information available to the public, and to H.R. 2965 would cost $445 million over the seat Star Plaza Theater, which remains today provide individuals with information about esti- 2007–2011 period. Federal agencies might be as a prominent entertainment complex and mated out-of-pocket costs for health care serv- able to purchase some goods and services less tourist attraction in Merrillville, Indiana. ices. This means that State law will require expensively because of the added contracting health insurance providers to give patients an flexibility the bill would provide, but CBO While Bill’s numerous business ventures has no basis for estimating such savings. The have provided quality entertainment, award- actual dollar estimate of what the patient must bill would have no significant effect on net winning food, and many jobs for those in pay for health care items and services within direct spending by FPI, CBO estimates. a specified period of time. Northwest Indiana, he has gone further than H.R. 2965 contains an intergovernmental Additionally, the bill calls for research on: (1) mandate as defined in the Unfunded Man- most to make the region a more attractive The types of cost information that individuals dates Reform Act (UMRA), but CBO esti- destination. Bill is one of the original founders find useful in making decisions regarding mates that the cost to state, local, and tribal and a Past President of the Northwest Indiana healthcare; (2) how this useful information var- governments for complying with this man- Tourism Council, and is a Past President of date would be insignificant and well below ies according to an individual’s health insur- the threshold established in the act ($64 mil- the Lake County Convention and Visitors Bu- ance coverage, and if so, by what type of cov- lion in 2006, adjusted for inflation). The bill reau. In 1986, he was named the Indiana Am- erage they have; and (3) ways that this infor- contains no new private-sector mandates. bassador of Tourism, and for many years he mation may be distributed in a timely and sim- Estimated cost to the Federal Govern- served as President of the Indiana Travel and ple manner. ment: The estimated budgetary impact of H.R. 2965 is shown in the following table. The Tourism Association. It is through Bill’s service These are simple but important provisions. The current health insurance system has insu- cost of this legislation falls within budget to these and other organizations that North- function 750 (administration of justice). lated people from the actual cost of the med- west Indiana truly benefits from his wealth of ical care they receive. By pulling back the cur- knowledge. tain on opaque areas of the health care mar- At age 82, Bill maintains a busy schedule, ket, over time, this legislation will lead to the By fiscal year, in millions of dol- lars— giving back to his community through various development of a more rational pricing struc- local organizations and holding a demanding ture from the consumer’s perspective. Once 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 post as Senior Vice President of Communica- we understand the actual cost, then we can CHANGES IN SPENDING SUBJECT TO APPROPRIATION tions for Whiteco Industries, where he has begin to make effective changes leading to fair Enhanced Vocational Assessment and physician reimbursement, appropriate patient Training: worked since 1976. In fact, his early years at Authorization Level...... 0 75 75 75 75 billing, and better medical services. Estimated Outlays ...... 0 66 75 75 75 Whiteco were devoted to design and develop- In August, President Bush issued an execu- FPI Public Service and Donation Pro- ment of the Star Plaza Theater, which his firm grams: tive order calling for increased transparency Authorization Level...... 0 12 12 12 12 now owns and manages. A testament to his Estimated Outlays ...... 0 12 12 12 12 within the Federal Government’s health care Cognitive Abilities Assessment Dem- work ethic and passion, Bill has shrugged off agencies. This legislation is an extension of onstration Program: retirement and relishes each day at work. Authorization Level...... 0 3 3 3 0 that executive order, giving States the tools to Estimated Outlays...... 0 2 3 3 1 However, Bill’s most enjoyable time is spent become part of a necessary solution for health Additional Security Costs: Estimated Authorization Level ... 4 5 21 32 38 with his wife, three children, and five grand- care consumers. Estimated Outlays ...... 4 5 20 31 37 children. f Total Changes: Estimated Authorization Level ... 4 95 111 122 125 Mr. Speaker, Bill Wellman’s eye for enter- CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET OFFICE Estimated Outlays ...... 4 85 110 121 125 tainment has added a spark to the lives of COST ESTIMATE FOR H.R. 2965 Basis of estimate: CBO assumes that the thousands of Hoosiers and visitors from proposed legislation will be enacted near the around the United States. His commitment to HON. F. JAMES SENSENBRENNER, JR. beginning of fiscal year 2007 and that the au- thorized amounts will be appropriated for improving the quality of life for the people of OF WISCONSIN each year. We estimate that implementing the First Congressional District of Indiana IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the programs specifically authorized by H.R. should be recognized and celebrated. At this Tuesday, September 12, 2006 2965 would cost $348 million over the 2007–2011 time, I ask that you and all of my distinguished period. In addition, CBO estimates that im- Mr. SENSENBRENNER. Mr. Speaker, for colleagues join me in commending my friend, plementing H.R. 2965 would cost the Bureau purposes of floor consideration of H.R. 2965, Bill Wellman, for his lifetime of enthusiatstic of Prisons $4 million in 2007 and nearly $100 the ‘‘Federal Prison Industries Competition in million over the 2007–2011 period for addi- service to Northwest Indiana. Contracting Act of 2006,’’ the Committee on tional security officers to supervise inmates

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.074 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1699 who would no longer be working as a result cost $4 million in 2007 and nearly $100 million self a surrogate grandmother to her little first of implementing this legislation. over the five-year period. and second grade students. Carmen has ex- Enhanced in-prison vocational assessment and Changes in FPI’s direct spending emplified a love for her family and friends and training CBO estimates that, under the bill, total must be commended for her life-long dedica- The bill would authorize the Attorney Gen- receipts collected by FPI would decrease tion to helping others. eral to establish a Federal Enhanced In-Pris- over the 5-year period as agencies procure I offer my best wishes for continued good on Vocational Assessment and Training Pro- fewer FPI products. But that reduction in health and good fortune for Carmen and her gram in federal institutions and would au- collections would be offset by a reduction in thorize the appropriation of $75 million a the cost to produce such products. Therefore, family and for many more gatherings such as year beginning in fiscal year 2008 for this CBO estimates that enacting this legislation the one to celebrate her birthday at the ga- program. Assuming the appropriation of the would result in no significant net change in zebo on Moosehead Lake. specified amounts, CBO estimates that the direct spending for each year. f enhanced program would cost $291 million Impact on other Federal agencies over the 2007–2011 period. THE FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE SUR- The bill would phase out current require- VEILLANCE IMPROVEMENT AND FPI public service and donation programs ments that federal agencies purchase certain The legislation would authorize the Attor- products and services from FPI on a non- ENHANCEMENT ACT OF 2006 ney General to establish a new FPI program competitive basis. That change might enable in federal prisons that, subject to appropria- agencies to acquire some products or serv- HON. JANE HARMAN tion of the necessary amounts, would ices less expensively through a competitive OF CALIFORNIA produce goods to be donated to nonprofit or- procurement process. In recent years, agen- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ganizations instead of being offered for pur- cies have purchased $800 million to $900 mil- chase to the federal government. In addition, lion worth of goods and services from FPI. Tuesday, September 12, 2006 FPI would be authorized to contract with CBO has no basis for estimating the savings Ms. HARMAN. Mr. Speaker, it is critical that nonprofit organizations and certain public that might result, but they would likely be we bring the President’s so-called Terrorist entities for the use of inmate labor to pro- a small percentage of the total sales. vide charitable services. The bill would au- Estimated impact on State, local, and Surveillance Program within legal boundaries thorize the appropriation of $12 million for Tribal Governments: H.R. 2095 contains an set by Congress. fiscal year 2008 and $48 million over the 2008– intergovernmental mandate as defined in In the House, a number of bills have been 2011 period for these programs. UMRA because it would require most work introduced, including H.R. 5371, the LISTEN Cognitive Abilities Assessment Demonstration programs in state and local prisons that pro- Act. program vide services in interstate commerce to ob- Today, I am introducing the companion bill Section 10 would authorize the appropria- tain federal certification in order to con- to S. 3877, sponsored by my Senator, DIANNE tion of $3 million for each of the fiscal years tinue operating after September 2010 or after FEINSTEIN of California, and Senate Judiciary the end of their current contract. CBO esti- 2008, 2009, and 2010 for the Bureau of Prisons Chairman ARLEN SPECTER of Pennsylvania. to establish a Cognitive Abilities Assessment mates that the administrative cost to obtain Their bill is pending on the Senate floor and Demonstration Program in 12 federal institu- this certification would be insignificant and well below the threshold established in I believe it is important for our colleagues to tions., The project would assess inmates’ be able to study it. cognitive abilities and perceptual skills to UMRA ($64 million in 2007, adjusted annually determine what rehabilitative activities for inflation). This bill would impose no Like H.R. 5371, the Feinstein-Specter bill re- would be most successful. CBO estimates other significant costs on state, local, or affirms the exclusivity of FISA and provides that this provision would cost $9 million tribal governments. additional resources to obtain emergency over the 2007–2011 period, assuming the ap- Estimated impact on the private sector: FISA warrants for tracking terror suspects. But propriation of the authorized amounts. This bill contains no new private-sector their bill also amends FISA to lengthen the pe- mandates as defined in UMRA. Additional security costs riod for securing emergency warrants and to Estimate prepared by: Federal Costs: Dan- H.R. 2965 would phase out the requirement iel Hoople and Gregory Waring; Impact on designate additional officials to approve sur- for federal agencies to purchase products and State, Local, and Tribal Governments: Me- veillance for a short period in advance of the services from FPI. During the next five lissa Merrell; and Impact on the Private Sec- issuance of a warrant. years, CBO expects that FPI’s total sales to tor: Paige Piper/Bach. These are dangerous times but security and the federal government would decrease by Estimate approved by: Robert A. Sunshine, liberty are not a zero-sum game. We will be about 25 percent, assuming that FPI would Assistant Director for Budget Analysis. succeed in selling some products and services measured in part by whether we uphold the under competitive bidding procurements. f core values that keep our Nation strong. The bill would limit FPI’s sales to federal HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY CARMEN f agencies to 20 percent of the governmentwide DECARLO purchases of the kinds of products FPI pro- HONORING CORPORAL DAVID duces and 5 percent of the kinds of services GARDNER WEIMORTZ it provides—regardless of whether the gov- HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD ernment purchase contracts are awarded on OF MAINE HON. JOE WILSON a noncompetitive or competitive basis. The IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINA legislation, however, would authorize FPI’s board of directors to allow FPI a greater Tuesday, September 12, 2006 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES market share if an agency has requested ad- Mr. MICHAUD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 ditional products or services or if necessary send birthday wishes from the Congress to to sustain inmates’ work levels. CBO expects Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speak- that few inmates would lose work over the Carmen deCarlo on the occasion of her 90th er, I rise today to honor the memory of a true next five years as a result of this restriction birthday. Daughter of Italian immigrants An- American Hero. On August 26, 2006, Corporal on FPI’s market share because we expect gelo and Delores, wife of her childhood sweet- David Gardner Weimortz died fighting for our that the board would try to maintain the heart Mario, mother to Mark and Manon and country in Iraq. Following the tragic events of number of inmates working for FPI. adored grandmother of Alex, Jessica and September 11, 2001, David Weimortz enlisted Because of the reduction in federal sales, Nicky, Carmen was born in New York City 90 in the United States Marine Corps. In the CBO expects that there would be a cor- years ago. Corps, Corporal Weimortz proudly served responding reduction in the number of in- mates employed by FPI. Currently, no funds Her parents worked tirelessly in their gro- America and ultimately made the greatest sac- appropriated to the Bureau of Prisons are cery business to bring up Carmen with good rifice. used to provide security to prisoners partici- values and in a loving environment. Carmen Corporal Weimortz is survived by his moth- pating in FPI programs during work hours and her husband were always very much er, Fran A. Fellers of Irmo; father, Joseph T. because this security is provided by FPI. dedicated to making the plight of the less for- Weimortz of Crestview, Fla.; sister, Kelly A. Based on information from the Department tunate and disenfranchised better. She cham- Weimortz of Columbia; grandmother, Helen F. of Justice about the number of prison secu- pioned the rights of the poor and strove to cre- Asbill of Aiken; aunt and uncle, Pam and Clint rity personnel needed to guard the prison ate an even playing field. Parker of Greenville; and great-aunt, Alice Lee population, CBO estimates that an addi- tional 50 security officers would be needed in As President of the PTA, Carmen started Foster of Aiken. fiscal year 2007 to secure prisoners no longer the first ‘‘free milk program’’ for the children of Corporal Weimortz was lovingly eulogized in working for FPI; that number would grow to families that could not afford to provide this the September 7, 2006, issue of The New more than 400 by 2011. CBO estimates that very basic necessity of life. Carmen has volun- Irma News by Deloris Mungo. The text of her providing additional security officers would teered at the local schools and considers her- article follows:

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00019 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.078 E12SEPT1 E1700 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 ‘‘This world is a better place for each of us All of his local teachers have shared that ative uses of technology that enhance the today thanks to the life of Corporal David their classrooms would not have been nearly learning process. For example, thanks to col- Gardner Weimortz of Irmo, South Carolina. as ‘exciting’ without the wit, charm and laboration with the Virtual College of Texas, David was a fearless Marine, but he was first amazing harmless but funny antics of this a son to Mrs. Fran Fellers and Mr. Terry brilliant young man. Galveston College has made available a large Weimortz, a brother to Miss Kelly Weimortz ‘‘The Marines have lost an unbelievable selection of Internet coursework to its stu- and a friend to what seems like everyone he soldier, Todd Gayle, Jason Flynn, and Miles dents. ever came into contact with. Solomon have lost their best friend, Fran Galveston College has also implemented ‘‘This particular remembrance of David is has lost her most precious son, Kelly has lost several initiatives to improve its developmental dedicated to his Mother, Fran Weimortz her beloved brother who had promised to I programs and student services technology. Fellers, my dear friend. These past few walk her down the aisle and give her away These initiatives include Achieving the Dream weeks have been the worst of times for any whenever she found the right man (‘Muff’ mother but the outpouring of love from her funded by the Lumina Foundation; a title V and ‘Bubby’ as they referred to themselves Grant, Developing Hispanic Serving Institu- friends and family have held her up and let were as close as brother and sister could be), her loved ones know what a legacy of life Helen Asbill of Aiken has lost her grandson tions Program; and the Quality Enhancement David left. David was certainly a man’s man and Pam and Clint Parker of Greenville, SC, Plan. These initiatives will allow the college to but he was definitely a Mother’s son. The have lost their treasured nephew. The people implement best practices in student retention. choices were clearly his own and he was very of our community have lost one of the finest In order to better ensure that it is preparing proud of them and of what a difference he young men ever placed on the earth. What students for good jobs in the Galveston area, was making in this world by helping secure we have gained is the discovery of this very Galveston College has assigned an account freedom for the Iraqis. David, by all ac- wonderful young man will always be with us. counts, always did it his way, no matter executive to work with the Galveston Chamber He has permeated out hearts and souls and of Commerce, the Galveston Economic Devel- what age he was or what he was doing. Serv- we have learned so very much from him. ing his third deployment to Iraq, he died in There are already in the works many well opment Partnership, and the Galveston city a roadside bomb attack on August 26th in deserved memorials being made in his name government to ensure Galveston College’s the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment Di- with USC, National Bank of SC and Project course offerings match the needs of the com- vision at Camp Lejeune, N.C. He was a cor- Pet. If we could all be as lucky as to know munity. poral, even though he was a college grad- ourselves as well as David knew himself, and Galveston College’s efforts are showing re- uate. He wanted to jump right in and not to set an example of quality for life and love take the time to go to Officer’s Candidate sults. On May 18, 2006, CCBenefits, Inc. com- as he did. His passion for his mother and his School—he felt that he was needed right pleted a socioeconomic impact study of Gal- sister were unsurpassed, and he wanted to then. Trappings and titles were not impor- veston College. The report details how Gal- ‘take care of them’ . . . always. tant to him, but making a difference was. ‘‘We can only take so much sadness; so veston College benefits the students and the Once his frustrated mother asked him why dance, sing, laugh—celebrate the life that community. According to the study, a student he was so intent on being a Marine when was before the death and what it gave you at Galveston College will see an increase of there were so many people in our own coun- and what it will continue to give you be- $6.62 in lifetime earnings for each dollar spent try that just don’t care that these soldiers cause you will always have him in your are out there for them—why wouldn’t he at Galveston College. The study also esti- heart. ‘So it’s the laughter we will remem- please just stay home? David replied ‘Mom, mated that Galveston’s economy is $107.3 ber—the way he was.’ David, you will be for- I’m out there for the GOOD people too, and million stronger due to the actions of Gal- ever in our lives and hearts.’’ that also means that I am out there for veston College. YOU.’ David felt like the hope in Iraq is in f This year, Galveston College had the larg- the children. He said ‘The kids are really est graduating class in its history. With its what make it worthwhile. It is our goal, our PRAISING GALVESTON COLLEGE’S STRATEGIC PLAN commitment to fashioning a 21st century desire, they come in as well adjusted, well learning college that provides students with a educated persons and want to have a demo- first class education designed to help them cratic society. Hopefully, that will be infec- HON. RON PAUL tious and spread.’ David was proud to say ‘I meet today’s challenges, I have no doubt Gal- got everything I wanted out of the Marine OF TEXAS veston College will remain an asset to the Corps. I have no regrets.’ Very sadly, David’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Galveston community and a model for other candle of life was extinguished far too soon; Tuesday, September 12, 2006 community colleges to follow. but the light that he shined on the people he f loved in his path will always burn brightly. Mr. PAUL. Mr. Speaker, Galveston College, ‘‘David was always playing sports as a which is in my district, is in the fifth year of its HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVER- child, and his first word was ‘ball.’ David was strategic plan to better help its students meet SARY OF THE DICK TRACY a graduate of Dutch Fork High School, and the challenges of the 21st century by trans- COMIC STRIP graduated as a golf standout. He then went to the University of South Carolina where he forming itself into a learning college. The graduated as a history major in 2000. After learning college is an exciting new model de- HON. JUDY BIGGERT college, he worked for a publisher in Raleigh signed to ensure community colleges respond OF ILLINOIS quickly to internal and external challenges and and modeled products at NASCAR races be- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fore enlisting. He joined the Marines in think creatively about the future. March 2003 and graduated from boot camp at The learning college rests on collaboration Tuesday, September 12, 2006 Parris Island. His next step was to enter Law between students who are willing and able to Mrs. BIGGERT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to School when he returned from military duty. ‘‘Out of the hundreds of people who have take primary responsibility for making their congratulate the world’s most famous detec- shared thoughts and memories of David, the own choices and faculty and staff who are tive, Dick Tracy, on his 75th Anniversary, and one constant was his sense of humor and able to empower students with the tools stu- to recognize that my home state of Illinois has ability to entertain people and make them dents need to make sound choices. Galveston declared October 4, 2006, ‘‘Dick Tracy Day.’’ laugh! This was the core of his personality. College helps students develop the attitudes For the past 75 years, the plainclothes de- No one was untouched by his wit and charm, and behaviors necessary for academic and tective, Dick Tracy, has graced the comic and his ability to make people smile and professional success. Galveston College also pages throughout the country. As a native laugh was the ONE thing that EVERYONE challenges its employees to work in an envi- Chicagoan, I have never known a world—or a remembered. There was never a room that he did not fill with his contagious personality ronment based on teamwork and a culture Chicago Tribune—without Dick Tracy. As a when he entered, and never a person who did open to change and learning. child, I remember wishing I had a two-way not leave with laughter after being round Fundamental to the learning college experi- wrist radio and wondering when Tracy and him for any time at all. His exterior was ence is the creation of different options for Tess Trueheart would tie-the-knot. huge, 6’5 and 225 pounds of all man and mus- learning, including the traditional classroom, Not only has the comic strip provided daily cle and mass—but his interior was always laboratory and clinical settings, and Internet entertainment for countless Americans, it also thinking of the other person and what he coursework. A learning college also assists loyally has served our nation—in promoting could do to make him or her smile or make students in forming and participating in col- the FBI’s ‘‘Most Wanted’’ and ‘‘Crimestoppers’’ their life better. This gentle warrior of a man visited two sisters (friends of his in laborative learning activities. campaigns, and during World War II, when it California) for a few days; and after he left, Since adopting the learning college model, educated Americans about the U.S. war effort. he had written thank you notes to each of Galveston College has made an increased va- Of course, the imaginative man behind the them including one to Simon the Cat thank- riety of coursework and programs available to detective was none other than Chester Gould. ing him for sharing his bed (aka the floor!). students. Many of these programs involve cre- His passion for crime prevention elevated the

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00020 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.084 E12SEPT1 September 12, 2006 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1701 Dick Tracy comic strip beyond pure entertain- IN SUPPORT OF A RESOLUTION France and Germany, and the United States ment to a model for public service. When CALLING ON IRAN TO IMME- voted for this resolution; now they must cham- Chester Gould put down his pencil in 1977, DIATELY FULFILL ITS NUCLEAR pion what it calls for. after more than 40 years, he was fortunate to NONPROLIFERATION OBLIGA- The need to implement multilateral sanc- have the very talented and capable Dick TIONS, AND FOR OTHER PUR- tions and for the United States to apply all dip- Locher to carry on his beloved comic strip. As POSES lomatic and economic sanctions at its disposal a fellow resident of Illinois’ 13th district, I am against Iran is growing steadily. delighted to represent Dick Locher here in this HON. ALCEE L. HASTINGS Over the years we have seen how Iran’s de- body. OF FLORIDA fiance against the international community has I am pleased to recognize Dick Tracy, an IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES galvanized extremist groups in Iraq, Gaza and Lebanon. In the most recent example of the icon of American culture, Chester Gould, the Tuesday, September 12, 2006 creative genius who brought him to life, and cross-border attack by the terrorist group Dick Locher, the great talent who both honors Mr. HASTINGS of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I Hezbollah against Israel—largely financed and and extends Dick Tracy’s legacy. Once again, rise today in support of a resolution calling on supported by the Iranian Government—we congratulations, Dick Tracy, on your diamond Iran to immediately fulfill its nuclear non- saw the devastating impact that Iranian assist- anniversary. proliferation obligations. ance to militia groups can generate. On August 31, 2006, Iran rejected United On the day following the 5-year commemo- f Nations Security Council Resolution 1696 re- ration of 9/11, our Nation is still vulnerable to questing that Iran suspend all uranium enrich- terrorist attacks. Allowing a primary sponsor of TRIBUTE TO MARY A. BAIN ment and reprocessing activities, including re- international terror to advance their nuclear search and development within 1 month or capabilities, burgeons the terrorist threat face economic and diplomatic sanctions. posed to our Nation. HON. NANCY PELOSI In a report the International Atomic Energy Iran poses a huge and existential danger to OF CALIFORNIA Agency, IAEA, released that same day, the our democratic ally Israel as well. For years, agency discussed proof of Iran’s continued President Ahmadinejad has spewed anti-Se- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pursuit of its nuclear program, as well as evi- mitic rhetoric and has denied the Holocaust’s Tuesday, September 12, 2006 dence that Iran might be pursuing alternative existence. Iran’s nuclear intentions are no se- nuclear activities in secret. cret. President Ahmadinejad is on a national Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to For decades, Iran has been deceiving the crusade of hatred and ultimate destruction pay tribute to Mary A. Bain, who recently IAEA and the international community about against Israel and the United States. passed away. Longtime Chief of Staff to Con- the extent and the purpose of its nuclear pro- Moreover, in one of the most unstable re- gressman Sidney Yates, Mary was beloved by gram. Iran has consistently failed to provide gions in the world, Iran continues to remain a many of us on Capitol Hill, including me. sufficient information about its nuclear capa- highly destabilizing force. A nuclear Iran only It is hard to believe that Mary began her po- bilities and has failed to fully cooperate with intensifies the threat Iran currently poses to litical career in Franklin Delano Roosevelt’s international nuclear nonproliferation laws. the security of the entire global community. Administration—as the Illinois director of the Time and time again, Iran has scorned diplo- Mr. Speaker, let us take a moment to con- National Youth Administration. She was a matic and economic propositions offered by sider the consequences of allowing a repres- dedicated public servant for many years to the global community. sive anti-Semitic regime with ideological goals, come, particularly devoted to our dear col- The United States cannot afford to stand extensive oil production capabilities, and an league and my colleague on the Appropria- aside now and allow Iran to continue with their active sponsor of global terrorism, to possess tions Committee, Congressman Yates, whom pattern of nuclear defiance. nuclear powers. The possibilities are endless she served in many capacities for almost 50 This is why I am calling for this resolution, and progressively more dangerous. A nuclear years. I am sure if Congressman Yates was which calls for the full implementation of Secu- arms race in the Middle East could break out, here with us, he would say it was almost as rity Council Resolution 1696; asking the Secu- or Iran could garner support elsewhere in the if they served as co-Members. rity Council members to move forward quickly Muslim world and successfully advance their As I said when she received the Heritage and apply appropriate multilateral sanctions radical ideological movement against the Defender Award, ‘‘Not only did Mary Bain against Iran. This resolution also calls upon West. save national treasures, she is a national President Bush to implement and exhaust Many in the international community had treasure.’’ She applied her considerable polit- every diplomatic and economic sanction at his hoped that Iran would realize that advancing ical savvy to preserving America’s cultural her- disposal to prevent a nuclear Iran. their nuclear program makes their country less itage, and she was always a stalwart for the Iran’s strategic plan is blatantly obvious: safe, not more. But Iran made its choice. It National Endowment for the Arts, the National With one hand it is stringing along diplomatic has not only failed to meet the demands of the Gallery, the Smithsonian Institution, among negotiations with the world’s powers, while the United Nations Resolution 1696, it has defied many others. hand behind its back continues to pursue nu- the resolution and the international community. clear activities. In doing so, Iran is success- Mary Bain helped to break the marble ceil- And now it must pay the price of sanctions. fully driving a wedge between the international ing for all women—she was one of the first I ask all of my distinguished colleagues to communities. Iran remains defiant banking on women to serve as a Congressional Chief of join me and co-sponsor this resolution to re- the assumption that the United Nations Secu- Staff. She talked about how much she looked quest that the Security Council members and rity Council will be unwilling to agree on im- forward to seeing a woman become our na- the United States reply with an immediate and posing sanctions on their country. tion’s first Speaker. I am hopeful that next meaningful response to Iran’s longstanding Iran’s pattern of insubordination is extremely January we can make that dream a reality— pattern of nuclear noncompliance. troubling to me. Even more troubling to me is and I know that when we do, Mary will be f the reluctance of the international community smiling down on us. to unite together and take immediate action HONORING THE LIFE AND MEM- When Mary retired in 1998, she was the last against the threat posed by a nuclear Iran. ORY OF PETTY OFFICER 2ND of the New Dealers in government, having re- This past weekend, European Union, EU, CLASS EDWARD AUSTIN KOTH mained committed to the principles of Roo- leaders met with an Iranian negotiator in an sevelt her entire life. And though she can attempt to persuade Iran to suspend its nu- HON. C.A. DUTCH RUPPERSBERGER never be replaced on Capitol Hill, we continue clear enrichment. And just last week, top dip- OF MARYLAND her work to expand opportunity and prosperity lomats from the EU–3: Britain, France, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to all Americans. Germany, as well as the United States, met in As we pay tribute to Mary, we remember Berlin for the first time since Iran refused to Tuesday, September 12, 2006 the many people who loved her—particularly accept the United Nations deadline to halt its Mr. RUPPERSBERGER. Mr. Speaker, sor- her husband Herbert, who preceded her in uranium production. rowfully I rise before you today to honor the death, and her daughter Mary Ellen and two But while these meetings signal progress, second sailor from Maryland who died serving grandsons. I hope they can draw comfort from they will accomplish nothing if all of the Secu- his country in the War on Terror. I would like the fact that so many are praying for them and rity Council members do not completely imple- to take this opportunity to celebrate the life grieving Mary’s loss with them. ment resolution 1696. Russia, China, Britain, and memory of an altruistic serviceman from

VerDate Aug 31 2005 06:03 Sep 13, 2006 Jkt 049060 PO 00000 Frm 00021 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A12SE8.088 E12SEPT1 E1702 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks September 12, 2006 Towson, Maryland, Petty Officer 2nd Class and Iraqi people. Mr. Speaker, I ask you to George would later go on to a successful Edward Austin Koth. join with me today to celebrate the life of Petty career traveling throughout the United States Unfortunately, over 2,500 United States Officer 2nd Class Edward Austin Koth. His with the Ray Kinney Royal Hawaiian Review, servicemen and women have died in the War selfless acts of compassion make him truly performing regularly at the Tropicana Hotel in in Iraq. Each time a servicemember dies, we worthy of great recognition. He will forever be Las Vegas. He still found time to obtain his are reminded of our gratitude for the Armed remembered as a Maryland hero. PhD from the Cincinnati Conservatory of Services; these people have built a career f Music and to teach hula in underserved com- around protecting American citizens. The drive munities. and conviction Petty Officer Koth and his CONGRATULATING GEORGE But his achievements did not stop there. peers show each day is commendable. NA‘OPE AS A 2006 NATIONAL George also served our country for 2 years in Petty Officer Koth died as a result of an ex- HERITAGE FELLOW plosive weapon at Camp Victoria, Iraq deto- frontline combat during the Korean conflict nating. He was assigned to the Explosive Ord- HON. ED CASE with the X Corps of the American Corps of En- nance Disposal Mobile Unit 8, serving with OF HAWAII gineers. After his return to Hawai‘i he was ap- Multinational Corps Iraq in Baghdad at the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pointed ‘‘Promoter of Activities’’ with the Coun- time of his death. He was on his second tour Tuesday, September 12, 2006 ty of Hawaii. While serving in this capacity, he of lraq with only 3 weeks remaining. was recognized in 1960 by the Governor of Mr. CASE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay the State of Hawai‘i and Hawai‘i State Legisla- Petty Officer Koth is remembered as a de- tribute to and congratulate Kumu Hula George voted sailor who found extreme pride in saving ture with the designation ‘‘Living Golden Lanakilakeikiahiali‘i Na‘ope, known in our Treasure’’. the lives of innocent people. He protected his Hawai‘i as ‘‘Uncle George,’’ on being chosen fellow servicemen and women, and Iraqi civil- as a 2006 National Heritage Fellow, our Na- George Na‘ope was a prime catalyst for re- ians by removing bombs from heavily popu- tion’s highest honor in the folk and traditional newed interest in and study of traditional hula, lated marketplaces. He frequently called or arts. chants, music, and other aspects of Hawaiian wrote home saying he had neutralized a num- Each year the National Endowment for the culture. It was also during this time and with ber of bombs while he was a part of the Army Arts awards the coveted National Heritage George’s patronage that the world-famous Rangers Unit that drove through Baghdad in Fellowships to a select few masters of folk Merrie Monarch Festival was founded in 1962. Humvees and Bradley fighting vehicles in and traditional arts who demonstrate out- This festival honors King David Kalakaua who search of such explosives. standing lifetime achievement and artistic was nicknamed the ‘‘Merrie Monarch’’ be- Serving the United States of America was in merit. Fellows are carefully selected from cause of his support for music and the arts Petty Officer Koth’s blood. Both of his grand- among hundreds of nominees based on au- and his encouragement of the revival of Native fathers and four of his uncles served in the thenticity, excellence, and significance within a Hawaiian traditions like hula and mele. Forty- United States Navy. This magnanimous serv- particular artistic tradition. There is no one four years later, the festival is still going strong iceman was ambitious and confident from the more deserving than Hawai‘i’s own George and has become a must-see for Hawai‘i resi- time he was young. As the youngest of four Na‘ope to receive this high honor for his con- dents and visitors. children, he was well-known for his courage. tributions to the art of traditional hula and A lifelong teacher, George Na‘ope has This notable trait propelled him toward his fu- chant. taught the dance of Hawai‘i around the world ture in the Armed Services. George was born on February 25, 1928, in While enrolled in Loyola College, Koth Kalihi, O‘ahu and grew up in Hilo on the island and performed for dignitaries and world lead- joined the diving team where he excelled of Hawai‘i. He began his hula studies at the ers. His lasting timeless contributions and in- greatly. Upon obtaining his degree in informa- age of 3 and has dedicated his entire life to fluence, through the many students he in- tion systems, Petty Officer Koth went on to this ancient art form. Na‘ope’s first hula les- spired, as well as the many extraordinary con- train with dolphins at the Naval School of Ex- sons were under the tutelage of Mary Kanaile tributions he made to the traditional arts herit- plosive Ordnance Disposal in Florida. There Fujii, the mother of Edith Kanaka‘ole, and his age of Hawai‘i and our Nation, are truly excep- his notability as a fearless diver taught him studies were directed by his great-grand- tional and worthy of national recognition. how to take apart underwater mines, a task mother Mary Malia Pukaokalani Na‘ope and I close by saying to Uncle George: con- that prepared him for his naval career of dis- his grandfather Harry Na‘ope. He further stud- gratulations on receiving the National Heritage mantling explosives. ied under Joseph Ila‘laole and opened up the Fellowship and mahalo for all you have done His passion for life made him a champion in George Na‘ope Hula School in Honolulu after for our Hawai‘i and our Nation’s cultural herit- the eyes of fellow service men and the women his graduation from Hilo High School. age. Aloha!

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