12508 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARI{S H.R. 4920, TORT ACTION (d) DIVISION INTO SITTlNG PANELS.- Any party who does not make a PROCEDURE REFORM ACT ( 1 > A panel may sit as a single body or in motion under subparagraph shall be smaller units of at least 3 members. deemed to waive the right of such party to a <2> Each sittL'lg panel shall include the jury trial. HON.THOMASE.PETm following individuals: A decision by the chairperson under OF WISCONSIN One individual with expertise in an ac­ subparagraph to transfer a claim may IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESEJITATIVES tivity giving rise to the action before the sit­ be reviewed at any time by the court to ting panel. which the claim is transferred. Wednesday, June 4, 1986 (i) If the action before the sitting panel A decision by the chairperson under Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, for the conven­ primarily involves a product liability claim, subparagraph not to transfer a claim ience of my colleagues and the pub!ic, I re­ such expertise shall be derived from the in­ may be appealed to the court, and notwith­ spectfully request that a copy of H. A. 4920 be dividual's training and expertise in the man­ standing the time limit established in sec­ ufacturing industry. tion 106(b), the proceedings of the panel made a part of the RECORD. I urge my col­ If the action before the sitting panel time as justice so requires. the chairperson primarily involves a tort claim against a gov­ of the panel may, upon the motion of any A bill to establish arbitration panels in the party or the motion of the chairperson, district courts of the for ernmental body, such expertise shall be de­ rived from the individual's training and ex­ transfer the claim to the court for trial de product liability actions, medical malprac­ novo or dismiss the claim for lack of Federal tice actions, tort actions against govern­ perience as a government offlcial. One individual admitted to practice court jurisdiction. mental bodies, and other civil actions for A decision by the chairperson under damages for personal injuries, to a.c;sist law in the State in which the p~ nel sits. One !a~"Person who represents con­ subpargraph to transfer a claim may be Stat.es in the establishment of such panels reviewed at any time by the court to wb.kh in State courts, and for other purposes sumers. <3> A sitting panel may include, in addi­ the clai:::n was transferred. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of tion to the individuals described in para­ (C) A decision by the chairperson under Reprc.sentative.Y of the United Stc..tes of graph c:n. ~uch other panel members as the subparagraph to c!lsmiss a claim for lack America in Conr,•ress a.sser.t.bicd, chairperson may c!eterrrJne. of jurisdiction may be appealed to the comt. Sf:CTION 1. SHOlitT l 'iTLK <4> The chairpe~on may appoint a chief not to transfer or dismiss Procedure Reform Act". chairperson does not serve. a claim Is not a final order for purposes of appeal. TITLE 1-F.STABLISHM:ENT OF SEC. 111:1. Jo'II.JN(; CLA:MS ANU ANSW}:as 'WITH A FEDERAL .illBITRATION PANELS PANf;J~ (b) ADDITIONAL PARTIES.-On the motion of c>.ny party or the motion of the panel, the Sf.C. ~01. m:Nf:RAJ. RULE. (a) CLAIMS.- panel may bring in a.<; addit!cnal parties any ( 1) A court shall require that a claim (a) ESTABLISHMENT OF PA.K£L~.-Eli.ch c!is­ person necessary for a just resolution of the trict court of the United States shall estab­ brought in the court for personal injuries claim before the panel. In ruling on such lish within the court an ubitrn.tlon panel other than a claim brought as a class action motlon, the panel shall consider whether which shall initially hear. in accordance shall be filed with the panel established by each additional party shall have an opportu­ with this title, civil actions for personal the coart. nity to receive a full and fair hearing on the injury damages which are brought in such <2> The court may require a claim for per­ sonal injuries brought as a class action to be claim. court including- (C) HEARINGS.-A panel may hold such <1) prcduct liability actions: filed with the panel upon the motion of any hearings, sit and act at such times and <2> medical malpractice actions: and party c.r the motion of the court at any places, take such testimony, and receive <3) tort actions a.gair.st the United States, time, including, when the cla.c;s action ele­ such evidence, a.'> it considers apprcpriatc. any State, or ar.y political subdivision of a ments of a claim are dismissed. The panel shall keep a full record of the Sta~. (3) The court shall require that a copy of panel proceedings. Cb) RULES AND PROCEDURES.-Each COUrt a claim filed unc!er para~ra..r.h (1) or <2> and OATHs.-A panel may administer oaths shall prescribe such rules and procedures as any documents ncco:npanyL'1~ such claim be or afflrmR.tions to w!tnc.c;ses appearing the court finds necessary to carry out this served on each defendant. before it. title. <4 > The filing of a claim under paragraph (e) SUBPOENA POWER.- <1> or <2) shall be treated as the filing of a SEC. 102. ~IF..}tlU:RSiiiP. (1) IN GENERAL.-A panel may issue subpoe­ APPoiNTMENT.-A panel shall be com­ complaint with the court for purposes of nas requiring the attendance and testimony posed of at least 3 members who shall be ap­ tolling any applicable statute of limitation. of witne.c;ses and the production of any evi­ pointed by the court and shall sen·e at the ANswERs.-Each court shall require dence relevant to the claim before It. Such pleasure of the court. The court shall speci­ that defendants answer claims filed under attendance of witnes.'ics and the production fy the method of selection of panel mem­ paragraphs <1> and <2> of subsection in a of such evidence may be required from any bers in a manner that assures that the panel timely fashion. place within a radius of 100 miles from will afford n full ar.d fair hearing to all par­ SEC. 104 POWERS. where the panel sits. ties to any claim brought before the panel. (a) TRANSFER .,ND DISMISSAL.­ (2) REFUSAL TO OBEY.-If a person WhO has CnAI.RPERSON.-The court shall select a (1) MANDATORY.- been issued a subpoena under paragraph <1> chairperson for the panel from individuals (A) Any party to a claim which is filed refuses to obey such subpoena or is guilty of who are retired Federal or State judges. The with a panel may, in the party's first re­ contumacy, the court which appointed the chairperson shall assign members of the sponsive pleading, move for a jury trial on panel or the district court for the judicial panel to hear each claim. Panel members such claim. district within which such person is found may be assigned to hear one or more claims Upon such motion the chairperson or resides or tansacts business may

e This "bullet" symbol identifies statements or insertions which ill'e not spoken by a Member of the Senate on the floor. Matter set in this typeface indicates words inserted or appended, rather than spoken, by a Member of the House on the floor. June 4, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12509 (3) MANNER OF SERVICE.-The subpoenas of <3> In any court proceeding to enforce an SEC. lOR. JllDICIAL REVIEW. a panel shall be served in the manner pro­ order to pay an award, the only issue shall (a) RIGHT TO APPEAL.- vided for subpoenas issued by a United be whether payment has been made accord­ ( 1 > A court shall allow any party to a States district court under the Federal ing to the terms of the order. claim decided by a panel to appeal to the Rules of Civil Procedure for the United SEC. 107. SPECIAL RULES WITH RESPECT TO WORK court the decision of such panel upon States district courts. RELATED INJURIES. motion to the court made within 45 days SEC. 105. EVIDENTIARY RULES APPLICABLE TO (a) SCOPE OF SECTION.-This section ap­ after such decision is reported under section PASEL ADJUDICATIONS. plies to- 106(c). (a) SCOPE OF SECTION.-This section ap­ <1) any adjudication before a panel of a (2) A court shall specify procedures for plies to any adjudication before a panel and claim for harm for which the person injured filing an appeal which shall require that a to any subsequent judicial review or judicial is or would have been entitled to receive copy of the appeal and any accompanying trial de novo with respect to such adjudica­ compensation under any State or Federal documents be served on each party in the tion. workers' compensation law; and action. · (b) INFORMATION ON CoLLATERAL SOURCES <2> any judicial review or trail de novo (b) STANDARD OF REVIEW.-A court review­ OF PAYMENT.-lnformation regarding the with respect to such adjudication. ing a panel decision under subsection (a) right of a claimant to payment from sources (b) OFFSET OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION shall uphold such decision unless it finds other than a named defendant for injuries BENEFITS.- the decision to be clearly erroneous as a for which a claim is brought shall be al­ (1) The panel award or court judgment en­ matter of law or fact or in violation of the lowed in evidence- tered against each defendant found liable requirements of this title. In making such <1) only after a determination has been shall be reduced, in proportion to each de­ determination, the court shall consider the made by a panel regarding the liability of a fendant's share of the award or judgment, full written record of the panel proceedings defendant; and by the amount paid to the claimant as work­ and the written decision of the panel under (2) only for the purpose of determining ers' compensation benefits for the harm section 106(c). the amount of an award. which resulted in such award or judgment. (C) PROCEDURAL REVIEW.-If the court Toxic HARM.-If a claimant, asserting <2> If the claimant may be entitled to finds that a panel materially violated the re­ a claim arising under federal law, has suf­ workers' compensation benefits for the quirements of this title or otherwise de­ fered toxic harm of a kind which does not harm which resulted in the panel award or prived any parties of the right to due proc­ manifest itself immediately, the claimant court judgment but the amount of such ess, it shall remand the claim to the panel shall be presumed to have met the burden benefits has not been paid to the claimant with appropriate instructions. of establishing that a product could have at the time of such award or judgment, the (d) CLEARLY ERRONEOUS DECISIONS.-If a caused the claimant's toxic harm if the panel or court may- court finds a panel decision to be clearly er­ claimant demonstrates that- order a portion of a claimant's award roneous. the court may remand the claim to 0) the claimant was exposed to such prod­ equal to any amount which the claimant the panel with appropriate instructions, or uct at a relevant time; and may receive as workers' compensation bene­ grant a trial de novo in the court. Neither <2> based on peer-reviewed epidemiological fits under State or Federal workers' com­ the written record of the panel proceedings studies, the nature of the claimant's expo­ pensation law to be placed in an interest nor the written decision of the panel under sure to such product was in sufficient con­ bearing escrow account: section 106Cc) shall be admissible in such centration and of sufficiant duration to at order such account to be maintained trial. least double the risk of incurring the toxic until the full amount payable to the claim­ (e) AWARD OF ATTORNEYS' FEEs.- harm suffered by the claimant. ant as workers' compensation benefits under ( 1 > If the court upholds the decision of a SEC. 106. DECISIOSS AND AWARDS State or Federal workers' compensation law panel upon appeal, the court shall award (a) DISMISSAL OF CLAIMS.-A panel shall has been finally determined; the appellees attorneys' fees relating to have the authority- refund to the defendant from such ac­ such appeal. <1) to dismiss claims that the panel deter­ count an amount equal to any workers' com­ <2> The court may award reasonable attor­ mines are frivolous; and pensation benefits received by the clailrl.ant: neys' fees and costs to a party prevailing in (2) to impose administrative costs up to and any judicial adjudication under subsection $10,000 upon claimants who have pursued pay to the claimant any amount not (d), section 104(a)(l), or section 104(a)(2), such claims. refunded under subparagraph . and may assess court costs against any party (b) TIME LIMIT.- (C) STAY OF ACTION.-Notwithstanding the that does not prevail in such adjudication. ( 1) Except as provided in paragraph <20, a time limit established in section 106(b), a panel shall, wherever practical, decide a panel may, upon its own motion or upon the SEC 109. SETTLEMEI"iT.- claim within 180 days after the date on motion of any party, stay an action gov­ (a) EXPEDITED SETTLEMENT.- which the claim is filed. erned by this section until the full amount ( 1) At any time within 45 days after a de­ <2> One continuance, not to exceed 180 payable to the claimant as workers' compen­ fendant receives service of a claim under days, may be granted to any party upon a sation benefits under State or Federal work­ section 103(a)(3), such defendant may file shov.1ng that extraordinary circumstances ers' compensation law has been finally de­ with the panel a written offer to pay a which are not within that party's control termined. lump-sum amount in settlement of such warrant delay in the interests of justice. (d) No SUBROGATION BY EMPLOYERS OR lN­ claim. An offer filed under this paragraph (C) DECISIONS BY A PANEL.- SURERS.-Unless the defendant has express­ shall be served on the claimant. (1) Within 15 days after a panel decides a ly agreed to indemnify or hold an employer <2> At any time within 45 days after re­ claim, the panel shall issue and transmit to harmless for harm to an employee caused ceiving an offer under paragraph <1>, a each party to such claim- by a product, neither the employer nor the claimant shall serve notice on such defend­ a written decision of the panel with re­ workers' compensation insurance carrier of ant and file with the panel- spect to any liability of each defendant; the employer shall have a right of subroga­ an acceptance of the offer: a statement of the findings of fact and tion, contribution, or implied indemnity a rejection of the offer; or conclusions of law on which the panel based against the defendant or a lien against the a rejection of the offer and a written such decision; and claimant's recovery from the defendant in counteroffer. a statement of the amount of dam­ an action under this title. (3) At any time within 10 days after re­ ages, if any, awarded under subsection (d). (e) EFFECT ON WORKERS' COMPENSATION ceiving a counteroffer under paragraph (2), (d) DAMAGE AWARDS.- LAws.-This title does not affect any provi­ a defendant shall serve notice on the claim­ (1) Except as provided in section 107, after sion of a State or Federal workers' compen­ ant and file with the panel- a panel finds compensable injury resulting stion law that- an acceptance of the counteroffer; or from an action by one or more defendants, (1) prohibits a beneficiary of such law, or a rejection of the counteroffer. the panel shall- a person whose tort claim is derivative to <4> A party who rejects an offer or coun­ determine the amount of damages the claim of such beneficiary, from recover­ teroffer shall be liable for all panel and owed to the claimant by each such defend­ ing damages in any action other than a court costs and for reasonable attorneys' ant; and claim under such law: or fees of the offeror if the rejecting party enter an order against each such de­ <2> permits a beneficiary of such law, or a does not substantially prevail in the action fendant to pay the claimant that amount. person whose tort claim is derivative to the after all panel an court proceedings with re­ (2) An award by a panel is due upon entry claim of such beneficiary, from recovering spect to the action are ended. For purposes of the award and the court may provide for damages in addition to those provided in of this paragraph a P.arty shall be deter­ judicial enforcement of an award that is not such law only in the case of an intentional mined to substantially prevail in an action paid promptly. tort by the tort feasor. as follows: 12510 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1986 A claimant substantially prevails if (ii) produces, creates, makes, or constructs needed to serve these sparsely populated such claimant is awarded damages by the such aspect of the product; or areas would not be profitable to their stock­ panel or court in an amount which exceeds any product seller not described in holders. They were right. With only two or 85 percent of the amount of the defendant's subparagraph which holds itself out as a three farms for each mile of line, compared offer. manufacturer to the user of a product; and to up to 40 services per mile in urban areas, A defendant substantially prevails if (3) the term "toxic harm" means harm you can see why they thought electricity for such defendant is found by the panel or which is functional impairment, illness, or rural America was not feasible. court not to be liable for damages, or to be of a human being resulting from ex­ In the midst of the Depression in the '30s, liable for damages in an amount which is posure to an object, substance, mixture, raw some people with yision and faith persuaded less than 115 percent of the amount of the material or physical agent of particular President Roosevelt and Congress that the claimant's counteroffer. chemical composition. effort to liberate our rural people from (b) ALTERNATIVE SETTLEMENT BEFORE DECI­ TITLE II-STATE ARBITRATION darkness and the drudgery of hauling water SION OR AwARD.-<1) Subsection (a) does not PANELS and milking cows by hand, many times by limit the right of the parties to a claim the light of kerosene lanterns and lamps, SEC. 201. F~DING FOR ESTABLISHMENT OF STATE under this title from entering into a private PA~ELS. needed a program to electrify rural Amer­ settlement agreement at any time before (a) GRANTS BY THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.­ ica. After much deliberation by Congress, the date on which the panel transmits a de­ The Attorney General may make grants to the Rural Electrification Act was passed cision under section 106(c) with respect to any State to enable the State to establish and signed into law by President Roosevelt the claim. and implement arbitration panels in the in May of 1935. Local electric cooperatives (2) Notice of any such private settlement courts of the State. were formed and were given government agreement shall be filed with the panel. (b) JURISDICTION OF STATE PANELS.-A loans to build lines, and in later years for (c) EviDENTIARY UsE OF OFFERS.-Evidence State may establish, under subsection (a)- power plants and transmission lines-loans of any offer or counteroffer made under <1) a single panel with statewide jurisdic­ which are being paid back to the govern­ this section shall be admissible only for the tion; or ment with interest. Now, today, 1,000 rural purpose of determining liability for costs <2> multiple panels with lesser jurisdic­ electric cooperatives serve 25 million people under subsection (a). tion. in 46 states. This is a success story without SEC. 110. REIMBURSEME!\"T OF DEFENDANT. (C) AUTHORITY OF STATE PANELS.-An arbi­ parallel in history. Any defendant who has paid a settlement tration panel referred to in subsection In the '40s and '50s, great earthen dams or panel award under this title may seek shall have the authority provided to panels were planned and built on the Missouri and within two years of such payment, in the under title I except that such panel shall be other rivers in the United States. They were appropriate court of a State or, in the ap­ required to refer a claim to a court for jury contructed to hold back water in pools or propriate district court of the United States trial, as described in section 104(a)(1), only lakes behind the dams, to avoid floods in if the action is authorized to be brought in a to the extent that such action is required by downstream cities and lowlands. This also United States court under chapter 85 of the constitution of the State establishing allowed orderly release of the water to such panel. insure adequate flow for navigation of the title 28 of the United States Code, contribu­ river by barges in times of low water. Huge tion, reimbursement, or indemnity on the SEC. 202. DEFINITION. generators were installed in the darns, and basis of comparative responsibility from any For purposes of this title the term "State" other defendant with respect to a panel the term of why we must support a strong rural electric those people with the vision of "better "court" means the district court of the program for America. living in rural America," public power for United States District establishing such the people, not for profit. panel under section 101; ENDING PREFERENCE WOULD BE THE LAsT Investor-owned utilities, the U.S. Cham­ <2> with respect to a product, the term STRAW ber of Commerce, and this Administration "manufacturer" means- are now attempting to break the contracts any person who is engaged in a busi­ "Brothers and sisters, I want to tell you for this public power, by raising interest ness to produce, create, make, or construct this. The greatest thing on earth is to have rates and assessing surcharges on existing the product house." These words were spoken by an old ending of preference for this public power or has engaged another person to design or farmer in a rural church in Tennessee, at a by non-profit utilities. They would put up formulate the product : service from an electric cooperative. This with their generating facilities, the associat­ a product seller of the product who, rural miracle fifty years ago changed agri­ ed transmission lines, and other rights to before placing the product in the stream of culture and the lives of those who farmed the waters of the rivers. These actions, if commerce- the land. taken, could raise the average rural electric (i) designs or formulates or has engaged While cities and small towns had electric bill by as much as $600 a year. another person to c,Iesign or formulate an service for many years, private power com­ With the economic spasms gripping rural aspect of the product after the product was panies would not extend lines to serve rural America today, the loss of land by farmers, initially made by another: and areas because they feared the investment low commodity prices, failing banks and June 4, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12511 untold stress among the people who work eign-made and supplied products is depriv­ I urge my colleagues to read Ambassador the land and also those in small towns who ing United States' manufacturers of busi­ Abshire's essay. share in our difficulties, this may be the ness and is costing the United States mil­ straw that broke the camel's back. We can lions of dollars in lost man hours of work, in RETURN TO FLANDERS FIELD not stand more economic pressure. lost tax revenues. and in a weakened domes­ had backed down. We need everyone's help to save the of business to such an extent that we may Some commentators said trade relationships power marketing areas, rural electrification, not have the factories or the work force to made war impossible. The kaiser believed federal hydroelectric dams and preference meet an emergency situation; and that Britain would not respond to the viola­ for the power produced there. Rural Amer­ Whereas, the current trend is harmful to tion of Belgian neutrality. But they were ica, with its small towns, schools, churches the defense position of the United States, too many ambiguous commitments and and its people, is worth fighting for. As the for, in event of war, there would little or no secret agreements, and war came. old Tennessee farmer said, "The greatest chance of obtaining necessary service or Many historians argue that World War II thing on earth is to have the love of God in parts of foreign-made items, and, in addi­ was a product of Hitler's calculated actions. your heart, and the next greatest thing is to tion, the number and capacity of domestic I disagree. Hitler wanted conquest without have electricity in your house." Help us in manufacturers may be reduced to such a war, at least without major war. Having our fight to keep our natural resources, and degree that they will not be able to fill U.S. seen the democracies back down over Ger­ the power produced from them, in the Naval and Coast Guard requirements them­ many's rearmament, Austria's annexation, hands of the people and out of the hands of selves: therefore, be it the Sudetenland, Czechoslovakia and then those who would use them for their own Resolved, by the Senate of the Eighty­ , Hitler reasoned quite naturally Fourth General Assembly of the State of Il­ corporate profit. We must save our rural linois, that we urge Congress to act to that they would back down again over inde­ heritage and pass it on to those who will oppose the use of foreign-made products in fensible Poland. In 1939 the history of 1914 work and care for the land in the future. U.S. Naval and Coast Guard vessels and was repeated through a series of miscalcula­ that we strongly support the position of tions stemming from a lack of clear commit­ ments by democratic alliances. A QUESTION OF JOBS AND American businesses, such as Scot Forge, which advocate the use of American indus­ NATO represents unambiguous commit­ NATIONAL DEFENSE try to fill our defense needs; and be it fur­ ments and credible deterrence. Dean Ach­ ther eson once said that NATO was "not an im­ HON. WILLIAM 0. LIPINSKI Resolved, that suitable copies of this pre­ provisation. It was born out of the facts and amble and resolution be presented to the lessons of history." The founders of the At­ OF ILLINOIS lantic Alliance were determined to avoid the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES presiding officers of both houses of the United States Congress and to each member mistakes that had catapulted the world into Wednesday, June 4, 1986 of the Illinois Congressional Delegation; two wars. If ambiguous commitments led Adopted by the Senate, May 13, 1986. potential aggressors wrongly into believing Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to they could successfully use or threaten to inform my colleagues of a serious problem use military power, then an unambiguous confronting our Coast Guard and Navy. The MEMORIAL DAY commitment would be the centerpiece of usage of foreign machinery aboard certain their new alliance. ships-in this case the use of gear drives­ HON. ROBERT GARCIA The. idea of war in this year of 1986 is not only takes away needed American jobs, romote. After 40 years of peace in Europe, OF NEW YORK influential Americans-some neoconserva­ but undermines our Nation's defense readi­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives on the right, some revisionist histori­ ness. Wednesday, June 4, 1986 ans on the left, some in a quandary over Scot Forge, a manufacturer of gear blanks Gramm-Rudman-Hollings budget cuts­ located in my district, has estimated that Mr. GARCIA. Mr. Speaker, U.S. Ambassa­ want to set off a process that would take us 83,000 man hours of work have been lost be­ dor to NATO, David Abshire wrote a thought­ out of Europe. cause foreign gear drives from Britain and ful essay on Memorial Day for the Washington "Time to let Europe build its own de­ have been used instead of Post. I am submitting the Ambassador's article fense," one reads on the op-ed page of The American machinery. More ominously, Scot for the RECORD. Wall Street Journal. In the wake of the ini­ In it, he writes about the importance of tial lack of European support for the U.S. Forge points out that in the event of war there action against Libya, a country outside the would be little or no chance of obtaining nec­ United States-European relations. As chair­ NATO area of defense, a distinguished essary service, replacement materials, or addi­ man of the North Atlantic Assembly's Civilian editor writes, "what starts with the with­ tional equipment from foreign sources. Affairs Committee, I have come to appreciate drawal of American tourists ends in the I would like to include in the RECORD a res­ that special relationship. It has served us and withdrawal of American soldiers." Another olution adopted by the Illinois State Senate our friend's on the other side of the Atlantic commentator ominously notes: "The cost of which urges the U.S. Congress to oppose well. Not that it hasn't had its problems. It defending Japan is fuzzier to calculate, but using foreign-made products on naval and has, and I am certain the Ambassador would it would be hard to figure less than $150 bil­ lion for Europe and Japan together. And Coast Guard vessels. admit to those problems. I agree with him, however, as he stresses the importance of the guess what? That's just about the size of STATE OF ILLINOIS 84TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY, the deficit." Others say NATO can't act, SENATE RESOLUTION No. 765 Alliance in keeping the peace. No alliance that it is a constraint on our other commit­ Whereas, it has come to the attention of among democratic nations can be without ments around the world. this Senate that our Coast Guard and Naval problems, but I am certain that NATO will be Today I will gaze on those white crosses in vessels are being equipped with foreign­ able to continue to work out those problems. Flanders Field. Fifteen million died in made gear drives and that the use of for- It is to our benefit that it does. . Fifty million in World War II. 12512 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1986 Oh, but it would never happen again, say guards who scare away the people, [words and manipulation of farm workers in order our new isolationists. Some left-wing revi­ omitted] "Face the People" shows. Put to justify that which cannot be justified, sionist historians say there is no threat yourself on the side of the people in the that you give out bank loans, raw materials, anyway, that we caused the in the lines at the state-run supply centers

he joined with his uncle in the management of will be dedicated at ceremonies on June ~ 4. join me in saluting an outstanding civic leader the famous old Dunbar Hotel-the only first­ The funds for the monument's construction and citizen of my district, Mrs. Anna L. Chat­ class hotel in the city which would rent a room were raised entirely through citizens' private man, who was recently honored at an annual to a black person. donations. What a beautiful gesture of support appreciation day held by the Original Harvest During the ~ 940's, Cales initiated the first from a grateful community. Missionary Baptist Church in Cleveland. boycott against the liquor industry because There are several individuals who deserve I have come to know Mrs. Chatman well there were no black liquor salesman in Los special commendation for their dedicated ef­ through her dedicated leadership as chair of Angeles. He joined with other black communi­ forts in this worthwhile project. Anthony J. the 2~ st Congressional District Caucus, and ty leaders in continuing the boycott until the Esposito is chairman and president of the she is widely known and respected throughout color line was finally broken. Firefighters Monument Fund of the Massape­ the Cleveland metropolitan area for her con­ All of Cales's family has been active in quas, which was formed in ~ 977. Under Mr. tinuing efforts to improve our community. She community affairs. Mr. King's late wife, Mrs. Esposito's guidance, the committee was able is also a congressional aide in my Cleveland Leontyne King, was a three-term member of to galvanize community support for the numer­ congressional office where she is a liason the Los Angeles Public Library Commission ous fundraising events and efforts necessary person with the Cleveland community. Her en­ and served with Mr. King and his activist son, to having the idea of the Firefighters' Bell thusiasm and energy is greatly appreciated by Celes King Ill, in dozens of business, commu­ Tower become a reality. His many years of those whose lives she touches. nity and government activities. In addition to long hours and hard work are deeply appreci­ Mr. Speaker, the theme of the appreciation his many other activities, Cales was a very ated by the entire community, and his dedica­ program, "A Christian Woman Faithful to her active member of the local Shriner organiza­ tion to ensuring proper recognition for the God, her church, her family, and community" tion. Massapequa firefighters is worthy of the high­ provides an appropriate description of the mis­ When the Dunbar Hotel closed, Celes est commendation. sion of Mrs. Anna Chatman. The following arti­ joined his son Cales King Ill in the manage­ In the fall of ~ 979, the committee selected cle describes the accomplishments of this out­ ment of the Cales King Bail Agency. Frequent­ architects Jan and E. Mario Serra, to design standing citizen and humanitarian: ly he filled in for his son as Celes Ill worked to the monument. The Serras conceived a monu­ obtain two master's degrees, served on the ment honoring the volunteer firefighters as a MOTHER CHATMAN TO BE HONORED BY ORIGINAL HARVEST Los Angeles City Human Relations Commis­ magnificent landmark, beacon in daylight, illu­ sion and, thanks to this help from his father, minated by a lamplight at night, a monument The Original Harvest Missionary Baptist Church, 7109 Kinsman Rd., under the pas­ took part as an activist in Los Angeles and to withstand the elements of time with a torage of Rev. Fred M. Caffie, Jr., along national black community affairs. Mr. King also single purpose of saying "Thanks for volun­ with the entire church congregation is spon­ gave special encouragement to his daughter­ teering." soring an Annual Appreciation Day for in-law Anita in her many years of service to The Serras design is a structure expressing Mother Anna L. Chatman, Sunday, May 25. her family and community-right up to her cur­ the unifying elements of the community to The theme for the event will be "A Chris­ rent involvement in the California Colorado show their appreciation to the volunteer fire­ tian Woman Faithful to her God, her River Board. fighters of the Massapequa Fire District. The church, her family and community." The Celes is survived by his son Cales Ill and tower will be comprised of four steel columns chosen scripture for the event is taken from Cales Ill's wife Anita, four grandchildren, and representing the four pillars of the community: Proverbs 31:30," But, a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. The church is several great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, government and · law administration, profes­ inviting the public to join in the celebration. and co~sins. sionals and services, business and industry, All auxiliaries will participate under the Congressmen HAWKINS and DIXON along and the residents of the community. A bell, chair leadership of Sister Thelma Swafford. with myself worked in close friendship with weighing almost a ton will be near the top of Mother Anna Chatman has for many Cales over the years. We will greatly miss his the 55-foot structure, and will be rung to signi­ years sung" I'm going to let my little light presence. And we wish to extend our deepest fy special occasions. A bronze band will circle shine, everywhere I go, Jesus gave it to me condolences to the family. Southern California the four pillars and contain an inscription that and I'm going to let it shine all over this world." There are many people in all walks has lost one of its best. will read "Massapequas Community Spirit­ of life who have been touched by God Honoring Volunteer Firefighters." through this wonderful servant of the AL­ Enclosed in the foundation will be a time TRIBUTE TO VOLUNTEER MIGHTY. She has helped those who have capsule. The names of all contributors and been lost to the followings and teachings of FIREFIGHTERS firefighters will be placed in the capsule which Jesus Christ. She has nourished them as a will be opened in 2076, as part of the Nation's mother looking after her own. By leading HON. NORMAN F. LENT Tricentennial celebration. In addition, the com­ those persons to Christ she has congrega­ OF NEW YORK mittee applied for and was granted a special tion members who are serving the master in Harvest Church for over 25 years. Some IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pictorial postmark to commemorate this spe­ have come in as babies through Harvest Wednesday, June 4, 1986 cial occasion. Day Care Center. This beautiful landmark will serve as a last­ Many whom she has taken from the 21st Mr. LENT. Mr. Speaker, our Nation's volun­ ing reminder of the firefighters loyalty and de­ Congressional District caucus and nurtured teer firemen are called upon in emergencies votion to the people of the Massapequas. I into useful citizens now contribute locally to to perform brave, even heroic, acts in the face offer my most sincere appreciation to Mr .. society and church. There are several who of great danger. Without concern for the risks Esposito, to Jan and E. Mario Serra, and the have been provided monetary means to to their personal safety, they are at the ready many people who contributed to this commu­ enable them to continue their education to protect our families, our children, and our and have become foreign missionaries, pas­ nity spirit project. It is a fitting tribute and a toral counselors, registered nurses, doctors homes. Sadly, their services are too often un­ lasting statement to the courageous men and acknowledged and unappreciated-until they and other professional and non-profession­ women who are our volunteer firefighters. al-trades persons in numerous other capa­ are needed. bilities. It is a wonderful occasion when a communi­ She has fed the hungry, given shelter to ty pays fitting tribute to its volunteer firemen. A DAY OF APPRECIATION FOR the homeless and committed herself to the At this time, I would like to recognize the tre­ AN OUTSTANDING CLEVELAND­ clothing of those without. For many years mendous gesture of the people of Massape­ ER: MRS. ANNA L. CHATMAN she has served as the Administrator of the qua, NY, in my Fourth Congressional District Harvest Day care Center. who have joined together in a true demonstra­ HON. LOUIS STOKES "Moms" as she may be called by the tion of community spirit to say thanks to the younger congregation members and gran­ OF OHIO ny's kin; prides herself in being the proud men and women of the Massapequa Fire Dis­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mother of two daughters, Mrs. Marcella trict. Wednesday, June 4, 1986 Caffie, whom she calls her "first lady" and After nearly a decade of planning and prep­ eldest daughter, Mrs. Ruby Alexander, the aration, the Firefighters Bell Tower honoring Mr. STOKES. Mr. Speaker, I would like to "preacher lady," who has so many of her fa­ the volunteer firefighters of the Massapequa ask you and my distinguished colleagues to ther's worthy traits. The Rev. Marcellus C. 12536 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June ,4, 1986 Chatman, founder of Harvest Baptist SALUTE TO SCIENCE STUDENTS In 1975, Rabbi Shapiro was called to the Church. "The adopted daughter" Avis pulpit of Young Israel of Jackson Heights, Graves, reknowned soloist and pianist. In­ where he recently crowned 11 years of cluded in this family are five grandsons, HON. CARL D. PURSELL OF MICHIGAN achievements by completing the Jackson Danny, Michael, Jimmy, Scotty and Heights-Elmhurst Eruv. Reuben. She also has one sister Marie IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rabbi Shapiro is active in all areas of rab­ Hestet, and without question nor the least Wednesday, June 4, 1986 of her family membership, three great­ binic and communal affairs. Presently, he is a grand-daughters. Mr. PURSELL. Mr. Speaker, I thought it im­ member of the Executive Committee of the It is believed that one of her highest portant today to make mention of some ef­ Rabbinical Council of America, the Council of achievements over 29 years, was made in forts which I find exciting and encouraging. Young Israel Rabbis, and the Educators Coun­ August, 1957, as the wife of Rev. Marcellus Recently, 17 students from Slauson Inter­ cil of America. Locally, the distinguished rabbi C. Chatman, founder of Harvest Missionary mediate School-located in the city of Ann has become identified with the outstanding Baptist Church. She was given the vision to Arbor-competed in the National Science Vaad Harabonim of Queens, which he has Name the Church Harvest. of ence. Torah Institute. the Cleveland District of Baptist Women for Science is an important field of study. Sci­ Rebecca Shapiro has earned a sterling rep­ five years. During the time, membership ence and technology currently are major ele­ utation for her selfless dedication to her syna­ rose tQ 3,000 persons. ments In the expansion of the economy and in gogue and its membership, as well as to the She began an Educational Department the improvement of the quality of life in the concerns of the entire community. Her role as under the able leadership of :Mrs. Evelyn United States. chairperson of the outreach committee of the Dunson. Classes are taught at each meeting I'm glad the members of the Slauson Jackson Heights-Elmhurst Kehilla has been of on the first Monday of the month for a team-Uz Della Rocco, Erin Evans, Steve special importance. period of forty-five minutes. Women gain Farr, Vicki Fisher, Neel Hajra, Pier Ho, Alison On a personal note, I am gratified by the re­ knowledge of how to meet their Christian Kalton, Alex Lee, Gretchen Locey, Jeff lationship which I have been privileged to de­ commitments. Prucher. Nathan Sands, Lo Shih, Matt Teorey, velop with both Rabbi and Mrs. Shapiro, and As a zealous Christian and community ac­ Aziza Ulaby, Nick Wallin, Doug Finkbeiner, am proud to count them among my friends. tivist she has been and is instrumental in and Beth Ulaby-have shown such an eager, Mr. Speaker, I call now on all of my col­ the successful careers of many leaders. She and successful, interest in science. has fought for and against many issues that leagues to join me in congratulating the Sha­ would mean defeat of her community. Mr. Speaker: I congratulate these students, piro family-including their fine children, Men­ and their coaches and parents, on a fine ac­ ashe Yaakov, Ephraim ChaifT\, Pinchas, and Her life has touched and is not limited to complishment. the average man on the street. U.S. Senator Miriam-on this joyous occasion, and in wish­ Edward Kennedy sometime ago, remen­ ing them only the best as they continue their bered her as that dynamic "Anna" and in­ leadership of the Jewish and secular commu­ HONORING RABBI MORDEKAI nities of Queens County, NY. quired of her health and adventures, during SHAPIRO his trip to Cleveland. He asked Congressman Stokes "How's my HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN WHAT YOU DON'T KNOW CAN Anna, Lou?" This woman bas walked with HURT YOU kings and queens of this world, but she is OF NEW YORK known to remark "I have walked with Kings IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. STEPHEN J. SOLARZ and Queens, yet thank God, I have kept the ~"ednesday, June 4, 1986 common touch." OF NEW YORK Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today Mrs. Chatman will be recognized by her IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the occasion of the annual dinner of Young church, family, friends and public officials. Wednesday, June 4, 1986 The Morning speaker, will be Mrs. Gussie Israel of Jackson Heights, at which that con­ Jones, committed member of S. Paul A.M.E. gregation will honor its spiritual leader, Rabbi Mr. SOLARZ. Mr. Speaker, I am introducing Zion Church 55th St., N.S. Chaney, Pastor. Mordekai Shapiro, and his wife, Rebecca. today legislation designed to help correct a Dinner will be served at 1:30 pm Eugene Ever since he earned his ordination at the serious problem in our society. Ward, Jr., pastor of Greater Love Mission­ Rabbi Jacob Joseph Rabbinical Seminary, Each day, millions of Americans participate ary Baptist Church, and his congregation Rabbi Shapiro has dedicated his life to shep­ in one of the greatest con-games around. For wm be serving in worship. herding congregations in Brooklyn and just a few dollars, at millions of participating For further information call 268-3702, Queens, and to teaching the tenets of Juda­ fast food restaurants, you can place an order 271-4095 or 921-6141. ism to children and adults. for breakfast, lunch or dinner and take a June 4,, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12537 chance-a chance that you will actually know increase, and, consequently, our Nation's When President Reagan refers to the what is in the food and for which you pay income and productivity will also increase. commitment of the citizen-soldier, he speaks good money. I don't expect, if this bill becomes law, that not only of their commitment of time and The billions of consumers who buy fast we'll see the fast food restaurants serving energy to training, but of their commitment to the ideals which make this country great. foods each year-more than $47 billion wheat germ or granola. But that is not my aim. He speaks of the belief of these young sol­ worth-can never be sure what is in the food This is a beginning toward reasserting the diers in the American way of life and in they are purchasing. consumer's right-to-know what he or she is American freedoms and responsibilities. There is currently no enforcement of exist­ eating. These citizen-soldiers commit more than a ing Federal requirements mandating that fast This bill will allow fast food consumers, few weekends a year. They commit them­ food restaurants label the ingredients of their across the Nation, to vote with their dollars, selves to the values that America has come products. prompting fast food chains to compete on the to represent. And, through their commit­ ment to the defense of this nation, they As a result, millions of Americans with aller­ basis of nutrition, not on the basis of fruition. Imagine how our diets would improve if the commit themselves to all Americans. · gies, high blood pressure, and other health Fmthermore, the Army Reserve is vital to problems, suffer serious risks when eating full force of the fast food giants was put national defense because it serves as a mes­ these foods with unknown ingredients. behind a race to offer food that is not only sage to any unfriendly nation of how deep I am introducing in Congress today legisla­ fast but wholesome. As one editorial on the the American commitment. to freedom is. It tion that will effectively correct this flaw. My subject noted, "Fast food need net hida contradicts the notion that American citi­ bill calls on the FDA and the USDA to enforce behind slow facts." zens do. not appreciate the Uberties they have, It contradicts the stereotypical !mage existing food labeling requirements for the fast Today's advertisements talk of burger wars. But for the bi-llions served, the real fight we of American selfishness th:>.t characterizes food indus~ry-regulations the Government need to wage is that of the consumers ve-rsus much foreign opinion. It contradicts the obviously thought important enough to create, the burger kings and quegr.s. We r.o longer idea that Americans have grown bored with but which the FDA and the USDA have since responsibility and interested only in deca­ want to clown around with !he nkes of Ronald chosen to ignore. dence. It unequivoca.bly demonstrates that McDonald. What we want to know is, "What's Why should foods in the grocery store be while an American remains, the ideals cf in the beef?" subject to ing~edient labeling, while those of freedom will survive and will be defended. I urge my colleagues to cosponsor this Moreover, soldiers in the Army Reserve the fast food industry, with almost equaUy measure. are tmly special Americans. Not only do standardizing products, do not face the same they represent the values and prir.ciples requirements? that have shaped thls r!aticn, but they dem­ This failure must be corrected. !f not, the let A TRIBUTE TO SANDRA GRADY onstrate, through their ccmreitme!lt, tbe the buyer beware atttituda that often prevails example of being truly American. Most of in today's rr.arket will be taken to an absurd HON. MARCY KAPTUR all, they contribute to a strong nationa.I de­ extreme. fense which has maintained peac.e through­ OFOillO out the world. Several mcnths ago, a tragic accident oc­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES curred beca:Jse a person did not know the in­ Wednesday, June 4_, 1985 gredients of the food she ordered in a restau­ SALUTE TO DANIEL A. COLLINS, rant A Brooklyn girl, eating in a Rhcde Island Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speakar, recGntfy, Sandra DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN restaurant, ordered a bowl of chili that con­ Grady, a high school student at Notre Dame tained peanut butter-a food to which she Academy in my district w~s the second place HON. BARBARA BOXER was allergic-and suffered a fatal reaction. winner in the 1006 U.S. Army Reserve Nation­ OF CALIFORNIA Had the ingredients of that food been readily al Essay Contest. The Army Reserve received available for her to see, this tragic episode 6,154 essays this year. lt is an honor not only IN TilE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES might have been averted. for Sandra and her farr.ily, but for our entire Wednesday, June 4, 1986 district. I would like to enter her excellent Although this incident did not take place in Mrs. BOXER. Mr. Speaker, this year marks a fast food restaurant, the message is impor­ essay into the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD for all of my colleagues to enjoy. the 70th birthday of an incredible man, Daniel tant nonetheless. It certainly is applicable to A. Collins. From its birth in the eighteenth century, the legislation I am introducing today, and it The National Urban League and Paine Col­ underscores the fact that people don't know our country has maintained a system of freedom that has guided the world. As lege are honoring Dan for his longtim~ com­ what they are eating. Americans, not only are we privileged to mitment to these organizations as weil as his A listing of the ingredients of these stand­ benefit from this system. but we share in its many varied achievements with a birthday trib­ ardized fast foods needs to be easily accessi­ responsibilities as well. While it is every citi­ ute on June 7 in San Francisco. ble at all times. Without this disclosure, the zen's duty to vote and pay taxes, the spirit Dan was born on J~nuary 11, 1916 in the composition of fast foods remains a mystery­ of ead1 nation Is best exemplified by the small town of Darlington, SC. After completing and the results remain misery. wil1ingness of its citizens to rise to its de­ his primary and secondary ooucaticn, he at­ Enforcement of these regulations would not fense. It is a particularly strong devotion which draws the citizen-soldiers of the tended Paine College, a black institution in only protect the public health but also satisfy Army Reserve. President Reaga.n noted the Augusta, GA, graduating in 1936 with a bach­ the consumer's right to know. importance of the Army Reserve when he elor's degree and honors in mathematics and Our economic system is based on the ideal said, "It is through our strength and science. He completed his degree in dentistry of informed consumers making informed through the commitment of citi7.en-soldiers in 1941 from the Meharry College of Dentistry choices among competing products. Where ... that America has preserved the peace." in Nashville, TN, where he achieved an aca­ fast food meals are concerned, we are very Primarily, soldiers serving in the Army demic record which remained unsurpassed for far from that goal. Reserve show the spirit of that nearly 40 years. Following Me harry, Dan was stretched this nation between two oceans. If the public knew what was in their food, From our earliest settlers to our pioneers in awarded a postdoctoral fellowship at the Gug­ we might find sayings like "Hold the pickle, space, Americans have always been willing genheim Dental Clinic in New York City. Later, hold the lettuce," become "Hold the MSG, to risk everything they have for their coun­ he served in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant hold the Yellow Dye No.3." try. Soldiers in the Army Reserve continue colonel at the Armed Forces Institute of Pa­ The benefits to the Nation from this bill are this tradition. They supplement their con­ thology in Washington, DC. potentially enormous. The massive sums of tribution as working members of society by In the summer of 1941, Dan married De­ money currently being spent treating heart dis­ serving in defense of the nation. Simply by Reath C. James of Charleston, WV. They ease would probably be lowered significantly volunteering, they show courage of admira­ moved to San Francisco the following year ble quality. In the e•!ent of United States as a more aware public limits its Intake ·in salt, military involvement, these Americans when Dan accepted a faculty position with the cholesterol and other substances that pro­ would be in the vanguard of American University of California. He also began his mote coronary disease. forces. In spite of such an outcome, these successful bay area dental practice in 1942. Because they are healthier, the number of citizen-soldiers give what they can to be a Dan's varied interests has brought him suc­ hours American workers are on the job would part of American defense. cess in fields ranging from dental rese~rcher 12538 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1986 to real estate developer, from entrepreneur to County. He is a continual source of spiritual SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY university teacher, from author to publisher, guidance for the community. DETERMINATION ACT OF 1986 from corporate board member to founder of a His work in the community is extensive. He savings and loan association. was appointed chaplain to the city of New­ HON.THOMASJ.TAUKE As a citizen of San Francisco for the past burgh Police Department, the town of New OF IOWA 45 years, Dan has distinguished himself as a Windsor Fire Department and the Elks Club. spokesperson for social justice and civil rights He was elevated to monsignor in 1965 by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on the local as well as State and Federal the late Cardinal Francis Spellman, who made Wednesday, June 4, 1986 levels. In addition to being vice president and the announcement during the dedication of a Mr. TAUKE. Mr. Speaker, today I am intro­ trustee of the National Urban League, Dan is new parochial school for St. Francis of Assisi ducing legislation which will clearly define the a founder and board member of the San Fran­ Parish. The school was built through Monsi­ respective roles of Congress and the Social cisco Bay Area Urban League, the San Fran­ gnor Markowski's dedication and hard work. It Security Administration in making and imple­ cisco Foundation for Aged Colored People, is a testament to his concern for the commu­ menting the policies that determine how dis­ and Plan of Action for Challenging Times nity. ability claims are evaluated. (PACT). He is also founder and co-chair of the I invite my colleagues to join me in recog­ Until the Disability Benefits Reform Act of Northern California United Negro College nizing the leadership, dedication, and spirit of 1984, the Secretary of Health and Human Fund. Dan also serves on the Board of Direc­ Msgr. Alexander Markowski on the 50th anni­ Services had almost complete authority to es­ tors of other organizations such as. the San versary of his ordination. tablish a process for evaluating disability ben­ Francisco Dental Society, United Bay Area efit applications. Until the passage of this act, Crusade, Youth for Service, the San Francisco the statute contained no explicit standards on branch of the NAACP, and the Golden Gate THE CONTINUING PUBLIC SERV­ how claims should be evaluated. In response Regional Center, where he is also president. ICE OF ALLEN TEMPLE BAP­ to a number of problems, it was necessary for Dan is an authority on education, having TIST CHURCH Congress to specify the standards to be fol­ consulted for the United States Office of Edu­ lowed by SSA in evaluating continuing disabil­ cation, the National Institute of Education, and HON. FORTNEY H. (PETE) STARK ity review cases. The statute is, however, still the Ford Foundation's National Negro Schol­ OF CALIFORNIA almost completely silent on how initial applica­ arship Fund. Dan holds positions on the board tions for benefits should be evaluated. of trustees of four institutions of higher educa­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I believe that Congress, working closely with tion: Paine College, Meharry Medical College, Wednesday, June 4, 1986 SSA, should be involved in developing the cri­ Golden Gate University, and World College teria by which disability claims are evaluated. West. He is the recipient of numerous awards Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to an outstanding institution, the Allen Conversely, SSA, working closely with Con­ and commendations including the Citation of gress, should be responsible for the imple­ Merit from Paine College, the Distinguished Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, CA. Over the years, under the leadership of the Rever­ mentation of the rules established to deter­ Alumni Award from the United Negro College mine claims. This legislation recognizes the Fund, and Alumnus of the Year from Meharry end J. Alfred Smith, Sr., Allen Temple has re­ mained deeply committed and dedicated to close interrelationship between the statute Medical College. and its working regulations. Daniel A. Collins, husband, father, grandfa­ the religious, social, economic, and political enhancement of its surrounding community. The bill provides for: ther, dentist, educator, businessman and Stating for the first time in the law, author, for a lifetime of service and achieve­ Its many focuses include a credit union, bilin­ gual education, a scholarship program, and standards to be used for evaluating initial ment, we salute you. applications for disability benefits. Since career and educational guidance for the city's 1979, SSA has, by regulation, used a sequen­ youth. Today, however, I would like to honor tial evaluation process for determining eligi­ MSGR. ALEXANDER MARKOW­ the Allen Temple Baptist Church for its tire­ bility for disability benefits. The process is SKI'S 50TH ANNIVERSARY less leadership on behalf of senior citizens. As also very functional and should be incorpo­ the Representative from California's Ninth rated in the statute. HON. HAMILTON FISH, JR. Congressional District, I ask my colleagues to Giving direction to SSA regarding the nature and quality of the evidence neces­ OF NEW YORK join me in honoring this truly exceptional church. sary to establish disability. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Establishing a mechanism within the rule­ In August 1981, the Allen Development Wednesday, June 4, 1986 making process whereby the views of the Corp., which oversees the church's building authorizing committees

71-Q59 0-87-23 (Pt. 9) 12540 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS June 4, 1986 Big Apple Diplomats. And I urge all Americans I will be sending a letter to Nicolai Savinkin, Congratulations, Bethel Park, on your first to look to Eli Resnick for a model for their director of the Department of Administrative 100 years. I am delighted to wish all the resi­ own approach to their profession. Offices in the U.S.S.R. in the near future to dents of this community a special "happy ask for action on the exit visa request of Alex­ birthday" because, for me, too, Bethel Park, ander Shukhgalter. It is my hope that my col­ PA, is truly a community where pride is justi­ leagues will join me in calling for the release fied. A TRIBUTE TO JOHN SCOTT of this man. CAROL F. RODGERS HON. ROBERT J. LAGOMARSINO HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BETHEL OF CALIFORNIA PARK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. DON FUQUA Wednesday, June 4, 1986 HON.DOUGWALGREN OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. LAGOMARSINO. Mr. Speaker, it gives OF PENNSYLVANIA me great pleasure to announce that the hon­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, June 4, 1986 orable title of Eagle Scout has been bestowed Wednesday, June 4, 1986 Mr. FUQUA. Mr. Speaker, Carol Rodgers, a upon John Scott Henry, grandson of Chet and Mr. WALGREN. Mr. Speaker, this week loyal and longstanding staff member of the Delores Pennington and a member of Boy marks the official commencement of the cen­ Committee on Science and Technology, is re­ Scout Troop 501 in Ojai, CA. tennial celebration for Bethel Park, PA, one of tiring. Mrs. Rodgers has served on the Sci­ Scott has earned 23 merit badges and has the outstanding communities in my 18th Con­ ence Committee since June of 1962. served his troop as assistant patrol leader, gressional District. I want to take a moment to · In all of her work, as a secretary, a re­ patrol leader, scribe, assistant senior patrol salute the people and officials of Bethel Park searcher, and subcommittee program special­ leader, and junior assistant scout master. He for 100 years of accomplishment and ist, she has exhibited a level of professional­ received green acorn leadership training from progress and wish the community another 100 ism, and an aura of dignity that all those asso­ the council and is a brotherhood member of years of success. ciated with her have learned from. We will the Order of the Arrow, Ojal Chapter, Tepa Bethel Park is 12 square miles of beautiful miss her presence among us and want to Tepa Lodge. rolling hills and suburban neighborhoods just wish her good luck. Scott is the first Eagle Scout for Troop 501 10 miles south of Pittsburgh. Its public schools in many years. He has been a leader of the are among the finest in the State with a troop almost from the time he joined and has THE BROOKLYN DODGERS HALL strong complement of private and parochial OF FAME had a positive influence on the scouting activi­ educational opportunities. An active local busi­ ties of many young men. He is especially tal­ ness community, emphasized by the largest ented in teaching scout skills to others and industrial park in the South Hills, has strength­ HON. CHARLES E. SCHUMER sharing his knowledge and experience. For his ened the economy of Bethel Park. OF NEW YORK Eagle Scout project, Scott has chosen to But Bethel Park's strongest feature is its IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES design and construct a brick barbecue in the people-people of different races, religious Wednesday, June 4, 1986 handicapped area of Rancho del Rey, in Oak creeds, and ethnic backgrounds. It has been View, CA. my honor and privilege to represent Bethel Mr. SCHUMER. Mr. Speaker, Brooklyn will Mr. Speaker, and my colleagues, please join Park in the U.S. House of Representatives for always be known for great things: the Brook­ with me in honoring this outstanding young 4 years, and few communities have such vital­ lyn Bridge, the Brooklyn Botanical Garden, the man for his many accomplishments of the ity of spirit and energy. Brooklyn Museum and, above all, the Brooklyn past and also those yet to come. Mr. Speaker, let me also today salute the Dodgers. To preserve the memory of Brook­ elected officials of Bethel Park. These individ­ lyn's Boys of Summer, the Brooklyn Dodgers uals who serve on the Bethel Park Council Hall of Fame was established 3 years ago by and the school board give many hours of vol­ a group of fans which included appropriately, THE PLIGHT OF ALEXANDER several teachers at the Jackie Robinson Inter­ SHUKHGALTER unteer service to this community, and Bethel Park is a better community because of them. mediate School. This year's annual induction In particular, I want to commend Mayor ceremony will be held June 8, 1986, and HON. BILL ARCHER Reno Virgili. Reno is an old friend and an out­ among the new hall of tamers are Preacher OF TEXAS standing public servant who is beginning his Roe, Don Newcombe, Clem Labine, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES second term as mayor of Bethel Park. His Ralph Branca. leadership is obvious not only in this commu­ Supporters of the Brooklyn Dodger Hall of Wednesday, June 4, 1986 nity but also in the Commonwealth of Pennsyl­ Fame are trying to find a permanent home for Mr. AP.CHER. Mr. Speaker, I would like to vania where he serves as vice president of the hall. They also would like to see the site bring to the attention of my colleagues the the Pennsylvania Mayors Association. It is es­ where Ebbets Field stood designated as a na­ plight of Soviet refusenik Alexander Shukh­ pecially appropriate that Mayor V.irgili serves tional landmark. I wish them luck in their ef­ galter. Trained as a teacher of both the Span­ just as Bethel Park concludes its first 100 forts. ish and English languages, Mr. Shukhgalter years and begins its second century. Under Mr. Speaker, it is people such as those who was employed in a research institute until he his guidance and leadership, the community is established the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of applied for an exit permit. bound to continue its great progress. Fame that keep the history of Brooklyn-and According to Houston Action For Soviet Finally, let me thank the 18 members of the the Nation-alive. I ask you to join me in Jewry, Mr. Shukhgalter was fired from his job Bethel Park Centennial Executive Committee thanking them for their efforts. at the institute immediately after his emigra­ for their important contribution to this centen­ tion request. He was able to find work at a nial. Under the expert chairmanship of Joan secondary school, until his refusenik status Haines Mcintee, the committee has planned a A TRIBUTE TO CAPT. FORREST was exposed and he was fired from his job tremendous series of events for Bethel Park's R. "RAY" MILLER again. birthday. In addition to Chairman Mcintee, Mr. Shukhgalter has been unemployed committee members include Carl Battistone, HON. DUNCAN HUNTER since December 18, 1985. His family is in a vice chairman; Shirley Kraemer, secretary; OF CALIFORNIA desperate financial situation. He is the sole Violet Albright, treasurer; Joan Brust, Dorothy IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES source of support for his mother and father. Corbett, Joseph Howdyshell, Gary Lafever, Even worse is the fact that Alexander Shukh­ Robert MacNaughton, Reid McGibbeny, Wednesday, June 4, 1986 galter could possibly be arrested now as a Samuel Moore, Phyllis Polaski, Harley Pratt, Mr. HUNTER. Mr. Speaker, today I would "parasite" of the State since it is illegal to be Alice Sheets, Philip A. Steigner, Glenn Traut­ like to acknowledge the outstanding perform­ unemployed in the Soviet Union. man, Irene Virgili, and Rick Weiss. ance of Capt. Forrest A. "Ray" Miller who has June 4, 1986 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 12541 dedicated his life to this country's service. LACIVITA: GOLDEN nomic support of the United States to Outstanding military service is always worth ANNIVERSARY the Anglo-Irish Agreement on North­ noting, and Captain Miller is well-deserving of ern Ireland, S. Res. 404, to designate the college of William and Mary in our honor, especially on the occasion of his HON. WILUAM 0. UPINSKI Williamsburg, Virginia, as the official retirement from the U.S. Navy after more than OF ILLINOIS U.S. Representative to the Tercente­ 30 years of service. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nary Celebration of the Glorious Rev­ Ray Miller's long commitment to maintaining Wednesday, June 4, 1986 olution, and pending nominations. the freedom that all Americans cherish began . SD-419 with his commission as a Navy ensign in Mr. LIPINSKI. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great Joint Economic 1955. His contribution since that time has pleasure to rise today in this Hall of the House To hold hearings on the employment/ of Representatives to bring to the attention of unemployment situation for May. been as significant as it has been varied. my colleagues a couple who will be celebrat­ SD-562 Ray demonstrated strong leadership as a ing their 50th wedding anniversary on June 6. JUNE9 decorated combat pilot in the . One of the issues in which I am vitally con­ 10:00 a.m. He went on to train pilots in E-2 and F-4 air­ cerned is the breakup of the American family Energy and Natural Resources craft among many other positions. Finally, in unit as it has been traditionally in the United To hold oversight hearings on clean coal his most recent assignment, Ray commanded States. In these times of broken homes and technology development and strategies the Fleet Area Control and Surveillance Facili­ single parenting, it is like coming upon an for acid rain control. ty at North Island Naval Air Station in San oasis in the desert when we have in our ac­ SD-366 Diego. North Island is located within the 45th quaintance a couple like Rose and Rocco La­ JUNE 10 Congressional District, which has given me Civita who were married June 6, 1936, at St. 9:30a.m. the privilege of representing Ray Miller and Callitus Church in the Southwest Side of the Environment and Public Works many other fine Navy people like him. city of Chicago. Rose and Rocco raised two Environmental Pollution Subcommittee To hold oversight hearings on ozone de­ As a fellow American and San Diegan I'd children and now have six grandchildren to pletion, the greenhouse effect, and cli­ like to take this opportunity to tip my hat to enjoy in their later years. mate change. Capt. Ray Miller and say "thanks" for your I am sure that my esteemed colleagues join SD-406 many years of dedicated service to the peace me and the many other friends of the LaCivi­ 10:00 a.m. and freedom of America. tas in wishing them many more years of hap­ Energy and Natural Resources piness and God's blessing on them and their To continue oversight hearings on clean fine family. coal technology development and strategies for acid rain control. SENATE COMMITTEE MEETINGS SD-366 Judiciary TRIBUTE TO MICHAEL Title IV of Senate Resolution 4, To hold hearings on S. 2314, to amend LEVENTINI agreed to by the Senate on February 4, the Newspaper Preservation Act. 1977, calls for establishment of a sys­ SD-226 tem for a computerized schedule of all 2:00p.m. meetings and hearings of Senate com­ Appropriations HON. TONY COELHO mittees, subcommittees, joint commit­ Interior and Related Agencies Subcommit­ OF CALIFORNIA tees, and committees of conference. tee To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This title requires all such committees to notify the Office of the Senate Daily timates for fiscal year 1987 for the Wednesday, June 4, 1986 Office of the Secretary and Office of Digest-designated by the Rules Com­ the Solicitor, Department of the Inte­ Mr. COELHO. Mr. Speaker, I would like to mittee-of the time, place, and purpose rior. extend my congratulations to Mr. Michael Le­ of the meetings, when scheduled, and SD-192 any cancellations or changes in the ventini, a teacher at the Thomas Downey High JUNE 11 School in Modesto, CA, for having been meetings as they occur. As an additional procedure along 9:30a.m. awarded the "Excellence in Teaching Award" with the computerization of this infor­ Environment and Public Works recognition of his 16 years of dedicated serv­ mation, the Office of the Senate Daily Environmental Pollution Subcommittee ice to Downey High School. Digest will prepare this information for To continue oversight hearings on ozone Mr. Leventini was born and raised in Mo­ depletion, the greenhouse effect, and printing in the Extensions of Remarks climate change. desto. He received his bachelor of science section Of the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD degree in horticulture and master of science SD-406 on Monday and Wednesday of each Governmental Affairs degree in biological science from Cal Poly. He week. Oversight of Government Management has taught at Thomas Downey High School Any changes in committee schedul­ Subcommittee since 1969. ing will be indicated by placement of an To resume oversight hearings on alleged Mr. Leventini has worked hard to achieve asterisk to the left of the name of the Department of Defense subcontractor and maintain the highest of academic stand­ unit conducting such meetings. kickbacks. ards during his tenure at Downey High. He SD-342 Meetings scheduled for Thursday, 10:00 a.m. has been the department chair in agriculture June 5, 1986, may be found in the Daily Appropriations as well as serving as sectional president of Digest of today's RECORD. District of Columbia Subcommittee California Agriculture Teachers Association. MEETING SCHEDULED To hold hearings on proposed budget es­ He has been the sponsor of Future Farmers timates for fiscal year 1987 for the of America and Empire 4-H. He has also JUNE6 District of Columbia government. coached girls' varsity basketball and ninth 9:30a.m. SD-138 Foreign Relations Energy and Natural Resources grade football. Business meeting, to consider S. 2378, Business meeting, to resume consider­ Michael Leventini's high degree of involve­ authorizing supplemental economic ation of S. 2427, to improve the admin­ ment in Downey High School's regular and and military assistance for the Philip­ istration of the Federal coal leasing extra-curricular programs attest to his dedica­ pines, the Supplementary Extradition program, and other pending calendar tion to the field of education and to the youth Treaty between the United States of business. of Modesto. I would like to congratulate Mr. America anc!. the United Kingdom of SD-366 Great Britain and , • Labor and Human Resources Leventini upon receiving the "Excellence in with annex, signed at Washington on To hold hearings on the organ trans­ Teaching Award," and thank him for his dedi­ June 25, 1985