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E1734 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks September 11, 1997 I know that Phoenicians and Arizonans alike Holy Spirit Church in Orange and also served SECRETARY OF STATE ALBRIGHT join me in congratulating the Phoenix Mercury at its mission church, St. Peter Claver in VISITS THE MIDDLE EASTÐCRIT- for their successful inaugural season, for Montclair. He was assigned to St. Michael's in ICAL MISSION FOR REGIONAL which we are very proud. Through the ener- Cranford in 1970 before becoming Catholic PEACE getic leadership of Coach Cheryl Miller, former chaplain at Rutgers University's Newark cam- Olympian and a winner of the WNBA Coach of pus in 1972. He became archdiocesan director HON. TOM LANTOS the Year Award, the Mercury games led the of campus ministry in 1975. OF CALIFORNIA league in attendance and drew 16,751 fans for In 1980, Bishop Bootkoski returned to his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the playoff game. alma mater as assistant vice president of stu- Thursday, September 11, 1997 As you may know, the Mercury players dent affairs at Seton Hall. He held that post for quickly captured the heart and following of 4 years before being named pastor of St. Mr. LANTOS. Mr. Speaker, earlier this many sports fans throughout the country, but Mary of the Assumption Church in Elizabeth. week, our Secretary of State, Madeleine especially in Arizona. With the team's spark In 1990 he became pastor of St. Gabriel the Albright began her first visit to the Middle East plug, Michele Timms, and the great perform- Archangel Parish in Saddle River and also re- since she assumed the position of Secretary ance of honor roll players such as Bridget sumed the post of archdiocesan director of of State earlier this year. The timing of her Pettis, Jennifer Gillom, and Toni Foster, the campus ministry. He was named vicar for visit is particularly critical. In just the past 6 Mercury had screaming fans with their arms priests by Archbishop McCarrick in July 1996. weeks, we have seen two terrorist bombing at- tacks in the streets and the market of Jerusa- outstretched above their heads to raise the Bishop Bootkoski has been a member of the lem. In these dastardly attacks, scores of peo- roof off the America West Arena at every Presbyterial Council, the College of ple were killed and hundreds more were in- game. This excitement and fever spread Consultors, the National Federation of Pres- jured. These terrorist assaults are nothing throughout the Valley of the Sun and the Na- byterial Councils and the Catholic Campus more than an effort to destroy the peace proc- tion and caught the attention of hundreds of Ministry Association. In 1991 he was named ess. young girls and women who themselves now prelate of honor. aspire to WNBA careers. Through the Mercury I commend Secretary Albright for her deter- players, they have seen that women too can Bishop Bootkoski should know that our mination and willingness to undertake the ex- partake in professional basketball career op- prayers are with him as he faces the chal- tremely precarious peace mission. She is portunities in addition to other athletic careers. lenges of his new responsibilities. And we going to that difficult region of the world with From the beginning of the season, Cheryl stand with him. We are assured that he will no pre-arranged outcome. There is always Miller promised to give fans the championship. follow in the steps of those who have gone considerable risk in undertaking diplomatic ef- While we were disappointed in the loss to before in seeking wisdom and guidance from forts in this area. She is brave and coura- New York, the fans have not been dis- above. geous to make this trip under these difficult appointed in the coach or the players or their conditions. f overall performance. Yesterday, Mr. Speaker, I introduced a reso- lution which notes the significance of Sec- Through the ups and downs of the season, SARATOGA CHAPTER NO. 131, retary Albright's mission and expresses the they gave it their all and we are very proud of ORDER OF THE EASTERN STAR them. I want to thank the team, Coach Miller support of the Congress for her efforts to bring and the players, for their fantastic effort and I peace to that region. I urge my colleagues to look forward to a great future for the Phoenix HON. GERALD B.H. SOLOMON join me in approving this statement of encour- agement and support for our Secretary of Mercury. OF NEW YORK f State at this critical time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I ask that the full text of my resolutionÐ CONGRATULATIONS TO BISHOP Thursday, September 11, 1997 House Concurrent Resolution 149Ðbe placed BOOTKOSKI in the RECORD. Mr. SOLOMON. Mr. Speaker, there is no H. CON. RES. 149 HON. MARGE ROUKEMA greater tradition of charitable works in America Expressing the sense of the Congress re- OF NEW JERSEY than that of the various Masonic lodges across garding the visit of Secretary of State Mad- the country. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eleine Albright to the Middle East. Mr. Speaker, to illustrate why I am so proud Whereas Madeleine Albright is currently Thursday, September 11, 1997 of my own affiliation with the Masons, allow making her first official visit to the Middle Mrs. ROUKEMA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to con- me to list the civic involvement of just one East since her appointment as Secretary of gratulate Msgr. Paul G. Bootkoski on being State, and such organization, Saratoga Chapter No. 131, Whereas the Middle East peace process is named auxiliary bishop of the Newark Arch- Order of the Eastern Star. in danger of total collapse, diocese. Bishop Bootkoski is a devout, learned The chapter supports the Eastern Star Now, therefore, be it priest with impeccable credentials for this im- Home at Oriskany, the Veteran's Hospital in Resolved by the House of Representatives (the portant post. He is also a kind, caring, com- Albany, the Children's Day Care Center in Senate concurring) that the Congress fully supports the efforts of Secretary of passionate man who parishioners regard as a Oriskany, the Empty Stocking Project in Sara- comforting, trusted friend and uplifting spiritual State Madeleine Albright to bring a just, toga Springs, and the Red Cross, American comprehensive, and permanent peace to the leader. He is always there to help families in Cancer Society, and Saratoga Hospital. There Middle East, and expresses its full confidence distress. Archbishop Theodore McCarrick has work with the hospital includes knitting caps in her demonstrated ability and motivation made an excellent choice. for newborns. to achieve that end. Bishop Bootkoski was born July 4, 1940, in The chapter has also established the Mor- f Newark, the son of Peter G. Bootkoski and gan Bloodgood Horseman's Scholarship at Antoinette R. Klimek Bootkoski of Westwood. BOCES, the area vocational school, and every CONGRATULATIONS TO MICHELLE His Catholic education began early as he at- year contributes a scholarship to a worthy stu- FORTIER tended Queen of Peace Grammar School in dent. North Arlington, run by the Sisters of St. Jo- HON. W.J. (BILLY) TAUZIN seph of Chestnut Hill. He attended St. Bene- Mr. Speaker, this is a record to be proud of as the chapter celebrates its 100th anniver- OF LOUISIANA dict's Preparatory High School in Newark and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES in 1962 received his bachelor of arts degree sary this month. from Seton Hall University. He received a It's a record typical of the order, which is Thursday, September 11, 1997 master's degree from Manhattan College in dedicated to serving people in need, to social Mr. TAUZIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to 1975 and his Master's of Divinity degree from enjoyment, and to promoting civic interests. congratulate a constituent of mine, MIchelle Immaculate Conception Seminary in 1976. I would ask all Members to join me in salut- Fortier, who won the Veterans of Foreign Ordained at Sacred Heart Cathedral in New- ing the officers, patrons, and 100 members of Wars 1997 Voice of Democracy broadcast ark on May 28, 1966, by Archbishop Thomas Saratoga Chapter No. 131, Order of the East- scriptwriting contest for Louisiana. This is tre- A. Boland, Bishop Bootkoski first served as ern Star and wish them all the best as they mendous accomplishment which deserves rec- parochial vicar at Sacred Heart Church in enter their second century of service to a ognition. I applaud Michelle for her hard work Bloomfield. In 1969, he was reassigned to grateful community and Nation. and wish her all the best in future endeavors. September 11, 1997 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð Extensions of Remarks E1735 I am happy to share with my colleagues IN HONOR OF THE HARMONIA- A resident of Morristown since 1950, Mary Michelle's outstanding winning script by enter- CHOPIN SINGING SOCIETY Chalfant has devoted her efforts to other orga- ing it into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD: nizations as well, including Morristown Memo- rial Hospital, the Morris County bicentennial DEMOCRACYÐABOVE AND BEYOND HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH OF OHIO committee, and the Morris County Historical (By Michelle Fortier) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Society. Mary remains involved in the Wom- Ever since I was a little girl, I can remem- Thursday, September 11, 1997 an's Club of Morristown and Saint Peter's ber being told exciting accounts in American Episcopal Church, also in Morristown. Anyone history, but it wasn't until recently that I Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to who has worked alongside Mary knows how began contemplating how these long and in- announce the 95th anniversary of the her enthusiasm and warmth have touched evitable struggles have influenced my own Harmonia-Chopin Singing Society.