6726 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS May 3, 2000 Through a career which spanned more than Congress and the President to fully fund spe- organizations, and to define advocacy issues; three decades, Mr. Sabilia taught English, cial education. But we can do more and we Establishing a presence and voice to raise English as a Second Language, Citizenship, should, by passing this important bill. awareness and impact community develop- Basic Skills among other courses in the Adult Everyone agrees that a good education is ment policies on a local and national level; In- Education Program. As a leader in this field, critical to our children’s future and their suc- creasing public and private resources to build Mr. Sabilia served as President of the Con- cess, yet we are not providing the financial re- community development capacity. Pursuing necticut Association of Adult and Continuing sources to make this possible. It’s hard for activities that promote unity, trust, support, Education from 1985 to 1991 and President of local school districts to reduce class sizes, mutual assistance, empowerment, and inclu- the National Commission on Adult Basic Edu- build needed schools, or hire new teachers sion. cation in 1992, 1993, 1999 and 2000. while still providing for special education serv- Through this important work, National Mr. Speaker, after 35 years of commitment ices, especially when the Federal government CAPACD seeks to strengthen affordable hous- to New London schools and to adult learners doesn’t pay its fair share. ing development; economic development ac- across our state, Mr. Sabilia will soon retire School districts are struggling with how to tivities, such as workforce and business devel- from the position of Director of New London provide the best education possible for all chil- opment; community empowerment and cultural Adult Education. His leadership and inspiration dren within tightly constrained budgets. Cali- preservation; and neighborhood revitalization. will have a lasting influence in New London fornia has over 600,000 students who receive National CAPACD will increase representa- and across Connecticut for years to come. special education and related services at a re- tion, participation, and resources in Asian Pa- Today, I join citizens from New London in hon- ported cost of $3.4 billion. Without Federal as- cific American communities. oring Mr. Sabilia’s accomplishments and in sistance, local school districts are forced to f wishing him all the best in the future. use their general funds to the detriment of SUPPORT FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS f other programs. In a speech I gave almost one year ago in PROTECTING THE INTERNET FROM support of House Concurrent Resolution 84, I HON. DAVID M. McINTOSH EXCESSIVE AND DISCRIMINA- called upon Congress to fulfill its pledge for OF INDIANA TORY TAXATION full funding of IDEA. I’m pleased that the lead- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ership of the House heard my call and that of Wednesday, May 3, 2000 HON. JERROLD NADLER my colleagues to make good on the Federal OF NEW YORK government’s obligation to the school districts Mr. McINTOSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of National Charter Schools Week and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and our children across our country. I thank the House leadership for bringing the resolution which highlights the success of Wednesday, May 3, 2000 this important piece of legislation to the floor this important institution. National Charter Mr. NADLER. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to and I urge my colleagues to support H.R. Schools Week was declared to recognize the join with my colleagues Chairman HYDE, 4055. achievement of charter schools across Amer- Chairman GEKAS, and Ranking Member CON- f ica. It is supported by more than sixty grass- YERS in introducing legislation to follow up on roots organizations including the Indiana Char- the work of the Advisory Commission of Elec- THE NATIONAL COALITION FOR ter School Association. Hundreds of schools, tronic Commerce. ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN COM- governors, and legislators are participating in This legislation is not intended to be a final MUNITY DEVELOPMENT INAU- activities to honor the involvement, dedication, proposal, but rather to stimulate debate on a GURAL CONVENTION: MAY 1–3, and academic success of students, parents, very important subject. I have no doubt the 2000 teachers, and administrators. sponsors would find portions of this bill over Declared ‘‘one of the most promising edu- which they would disagree, but we believe it is HON. NANCY PELOSI cation innovations in recent years.’’ by the In- necessary to initiate discussion, to have hear- OF CALIFORNIA dianapolis Star charter schools are an essen- ings during which all points of view can be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tial institution in a state which wants to bring considered, and determine what action might the community together for education and give Wednesday, May 3, 2000 be appropriate. students greater opportunities to succeed aca- It is in that spirit that I join my colleagues, Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, on the occasion demically. and I look forward to working with my fellow of its Inaugural Convention, The National Coa- Charter schools are an important step in en- members, the White House, state and local of- lition for Asian Pacific American Community gaging ‘‘edupreneurs’’—people who care ficials and the industry to form a fair rational Development should be commended for its im- deeply about education, are able to replicate approach to these complex but important portant work. successful practice because of their knowl- issues. The National Coalition for Asian Pacific edge of how results-oriented systems work, f American Community Development [National and have the potential to bring enormous fi- CAPACD] was formed to address a significant nancial resources to the table for the better- FULL FUNDING FOR SPECIAL issue. It is dedicated to meeting the housing ment of their students’ education. EDUCATION and community development needs of the Charter schools create ‘‘social capital’’ by Asian Pacific American population. greatly expanding the opportunities for entire HON. ANNA G. ESHOO For more than two decades, the founding communities—particularly parents—to become OF CALIFORNIA member organizations of National CAPACD involved with the life of the school. Parents IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have been providing effective services to tend to be involved more in charter schools, Asian Pacific Americans, immigrants, refu- both because they are welcomed, and in Wednesday, May 3, 2000 gees, minority and impoverished populations. some cases required to participate, but also Ms. ESHOO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in The formation of National CAPACD will help because people tend to develop a vested in- support of H.R. 4055, the IDEA Full Funding coordinate the diverse work of the non-profit terest in situations where they have made a Act, which I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of. organizations that serve the rapidly expanding deliberate choice. Choice leads to ownership This bill is a prudent investment in our chil- Asian Pacific American (APA) population. Na- and responsibility. dren that will finally put us on track to fulfill the tional CAPACD’s mission is to enhance the Choice also stimulates innovation. Charter Federal government’s share of special edu- capacity and ability of community based orga- schools tend to provide smaller and more cation. It sets a schedule to meet the 40% nizations to conduct community development ‘‘family-like’’ environments which some chil- Federal commitment by FY 2010 by author- activities for the Asian and Pacific Islander dren need to succeed. Charter schools serve izing increases of $2 billion each year to reach communities. diverse groups of students including those of the level of funding we should have been pro- National CAPACD seeks to accomplish this lower income and those with disabilities. viding all along. mission by: Creating an information sharing These customized environments can provide I’m proud to have supported House Concur- network to provide mutual support for estab- extra attention, tailored curricula, new learning rent Resolution 84 last year which urged the lished and emerging community development innovations, and other benefits.

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