September 24, 2008 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1875 come with increased costs to all businesses, HONOR OF THE SAPPINGTON The National Society has been a service or- industries, and municipalities which rely on the HOUSE ganization of women descendants of veterans same water resources. The Association of of America’s Second War for independence California Water Agencies reported in April HON. RUSS CARNAHAN and remains dedicated to promoting the War 2008 that California is now losing income and OF of 1812 in our nation’s history through edu- jobs due to the state’s water supply crisis. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cational, patriotic and historical activities. Eighty years ago in 1928, the National Society A new commitment is necessary to ensure Tuesday, September 23, 2008 that the United States can meet the water purchased a national headquarters building on challenges over the next twenty years and on- Mr. CARNAHAN. Madam Speaker, I rise Rhode Island Avenue in our Nation’s capital. ward. The House Science and Technology today to recognize the exquisite Thomas For these 80 years, the National Society has Committee has begun to search out ways for Sappington House, believed to be the oldest remained at the same address and maintains the federal government to spur new techno- brick house in St. Louis County. one of the few museums and libraries dedi- logical innovations that will improve our water- Built in 1808 of sun-dried bricks cut trom cated solely to the War of 1812 time frame. At 1 use efficiency. We are doing our part to high- Missouri clay, the house is a 2 ⁄2 story exam- this location is a grave location index along light this important issue and to develop legis- ple of Federal Architecture that was popular in with extensive genealogical files that are not lation that will address technological and stra- the post Revolutionary War period and has duplicated anywhere else in the United States. tegic deficiencies at the federal level. been restored as a historic home museum The National Society United States Daugh- since the mid-1960s. ters of 1812 has long strived to preserve the If we are to avoid water crises in the future, It is a National Historic Landmark, and is colorful War of 1812 era—the exciting, yet crit- we need an effective research and develop- owned by the City of Crestwood as part of ical time in American history that produced our ment effort that provides tools and information their Parks and Recreation Department. United States Constitution and our National to manage our water resources effectively. I would like to recognize the group of dedi- Anthem. I commend the entire organization for Coordination of the twenty federal agencies cated volunteers that run the house and the important work they do to keep our history responsible for water programs is a logical grounds on a day to day basis, which includes alive. place to start. The 2004 National Academies a free reference library and barn tea room Madam Speaker, it is a great privilege to Report on Federal Water Research indicated which are open to the public to help educate honor this prestigious organization. I ask that that the United States is not getting its mon- present generations about the past. you join me along with the people of Southern ey’s worth on water resources research be- I would also like to recognize the citizens of Missouri to congratulate the National Society cause of a lack of coordination. Crestwood as well as the other volunteers United States Daughters of 1812 on their anni- The legislation I am introducing today builds who donate their time and money to preserve versary and their invaluable contributions to on the Administration’s effort to coordinate this wonderful house for future generations American history. federal research on water resources by estab- and commend it as it a true gem of St. Louis f lishing an interagency committee—the Sub- County. HONORING MATTHEW JOSEPH committee on Water Availability and Quality f DILLMAN (SWAQ) of the National Science and Tech- TRIBUTE TO LYNN MITCHELL nology Council. The bill codifies this sub- committee and provides it explicit Congres- HON. sional authorization. HON. TOM LATHAM OF MISSOURI OF IOWA The bill also incorporates recommendations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES from the 2004 report by the National Acad- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 23, 2008 emies entitled, Confronting the Nation’s Water Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, I proudly Problems: The Role of Federal Research to Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, I rise today pause to recognize Matthew Joseph Dillman strengthen the subcommittee’s role in setting to recognize Lynn Mitchell and to congratulate of Liberty, Missouri. Matthew is a very special priorities and developing an integrated budget her on being honored as Iowa Class 2A Dis- young man who has exemplified the finest to support research on water resources. The trict Coach of the Year. qualities of citizenship and leadership by tak- Academy’s report indicated that SWAQ is an Lynn Mitchell has been the girls’ golf coach ing an active part in the Boy Scouts of Amer- effective forum for agencies to share informa- at West Marshall High School in State Center, ica, Troop 376, and earning the most pres- tion about their efforts on water. However, the Iowa since 1999, after serving as an assistant tigious award of Eagle Scout. report identified several issues that needed to coach. Since that time, the team has won con- Matthew has been very active with his be addressed to make SWAQ an effective co- ference championships in 2005, 2007, and troop, participating in many Scout activities. ordinating body. 2008 and they were also district champions in Over the many years Matthew has been in- This bill strengthens the budget function for 2005, 2006, and 2008. She was awarded the volved with Scouting, he has not only earned SWAQ through participation of OMB on the Class 2A District Coach of the Year Award numerous merit badges, but also the respect subcommittee. In addition, SWAQ is directed after she led the team to their first appearance of his family, peers, and community. to engage in outreach activities to develop at state golf after they won the regional com- Madam Speaker, I proudly ask you to join connections to state and local governments, to petition. me in commending Matthew Joseph Dillman a wider community of stakeholders, and to the I congratulate Lynn Mitchell on her well-de- for his accomplishments with the Boy Scouts public. These recommendations, and others, served award. It is an honor to represent Lynn of America and for his efforts put forth in helped to form the basis of the initiative. in the , and I wish her achieving the highest distinction of Eagle Scout. In order to better manage water supplies, the best. there is a critical need for reliable, contem- f f porary information about our water resources HONORING THE NATIONAL SOCI- IN HONOR OF THE 23RD ANNUAL and how supplies vary over time. Currently, ETY UNITED STATES DAUGH- ‘‘HEATS ON’’ PROGRAM quantitative knowledge of water supply is inad- TERS OF 1812 equate in the United States. The U.S. Water Resources Council completed the most recent, HON. MICHELE BACHMANN comprehensive, national water availability and HON. OF MINNESOTA use assessment in 1978. This legislation di- OF MISSOURI IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rects the subcommittee to mobilize federal re- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Tuesday, September 23, 2008 sources to undertake a new national water Tuesday, September 23, 2008 Mrs. BACHMANN. Madam Speaker, this census. Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, I rise to weekend, the professional pipefitters of St. I offer this legislation to improve and coordi- recognize the National Society United States Cloud Local No. 539 and contractors from the nate federal research and development efforts Daughters of 1812. This organization has Minnesota Mechanical Contractors Association on water. It is critical that we actively pursue been instrumental in promoting and preserving will head out to 30–40 local homes to provide technological innovations to ensure future the history of a critical time in U.S. history— free furnace service for low-income, senior, water supplies. the War of 1812 era. and disabled homeowners. They are putting

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