May 4, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E871 used for bonus bids or royalties for mineral played as a left tackle on the offensive line, RECOGNIZING THE 60TH ANNIVER- leases on the Outer Continental Shelf; and protecting the quarterback from opposing de- SARY OF VICTORY IN EUROPE authority to provide eligible BLM lands (or fenses. In 2004 he was a second-team All- (V–E) DAY DURING WORLD WAR interests) anywhere in the country in ex- II change for the interests acquired at Rocky American selection and was also named to Flats (waiving the current requirement that Sports Illustrated’s All-Bowl team. He was the SPEECH OF exchanges must be within the same state). first offensive lineman ever to be named team SECTION-BY-SECTION OUTLINE MVP for Fresno State. In his final 387 passing HON. JERROLD NADLER OF NEW YORK Section 1— plays, he did not allow a single sack. (1) provides a short title: ‘‘Rocky Flats IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Minerals Acquisition Act.’’ Mr. Mankins is the first football player ever Tuesday, May 3, 2005 (2) includes findings regarding the status of drafted by the NFL from Mariposa County. He Mr. NADLER. Madam Speaker, sixty years Rocky Flats and the desirability of federal was selected by the Patriots to play guard on acquisition of mineral interests within its ago the guns and bombs in Europe fell silent, boundaries the offensive line. I am sure pro-football will be and President Truman announced victory over (3) states the bill’s purpose as being to fa- more exciting this year for the people of Europe to a proud and free world. cilitate acquisition of non-Federal interests Mariposa County, as they watch a friend and I rise today to commemorate the 60th anni- at Rocky Flats by authorizing the Interior neighbor playing for one of the most pres- Department to use credits or interests in versary of this great and very important day, certain public lands—provided that the own- tigious teams in America. and to recognize the sacrifices and accom- ers of the acquired lands or interests con- Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate plishments of the men and women who so bravely served to defeat hate and aggression. cur—instead of or in addition to cash. Logan Mankins on his well-earned success. I Section 2— I join millions of people participating in thou- (1) authorizes the Interior Department to urge my colleagues to join me in celebrating sands of events, in New York City, all across use appropriated funds, credits (with the his remarkable accomplishment. the United States, and around the world, in concurrence of the party transferring lands observing and honoring the courage of Amer- or interests to the United States), exchanged f lands or interests therein, or any combina- ican service-members, allied soldiers, and homefront workers. tion of these, to acquire mineral interests or RECOGNIZING ALS AWARENESS other non-Federal interests at Rocky Flats, During April 1945, allied forces led by the (2) defines ‘‘credits,’’ making clear that MONTH AND THE ALS ASSOCIA- United States overran Nazi Germany from the they can only be used for bonus bids or roy- TION OF GEORGIA west while Russian forces advanced from the alty payments for oil or gas leases on the east. On April 25, American and Russian Outer Continental Shelf, can be transferred, troops met at the Elbe River. After 6 years of and must be used within 10 years of their HON. JOHN LEWIS war, suffering, and devastation, Nazi Germany issuance; (3) specifies that while exchanges can in- OF GEORGIA was formally defeated a few days later on May volve BLM lands or interests in any State, 8, 1945. only lands or interests identified as suitable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES It was a bittersweet victory. Over 400,000 American soldiers died in World War II; for disposal under current law can be trans- Wednesday, May 4, 2005 ferred to private ownership through such an 350,000 British soldiers gave their lives; and a exchange; staggering 20 million Russian soldiers and ci- (4) specifies that no lands or interests Mr. LEWIS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to draw attention to amyotrophic lateral vilians perished in the war fighting German ag- therein outside the exterior boundaries of gression on their home soil. The war also Rocky Flats can be acquired by the United sclerosis (ALS), often known as Lou Gehrig’s brought about the most horrendous systematic States for the purposes of the Rocky Flats disease. ALS is a progressive disorder that murder which humanity has ever known, the National Wildlife Refuge Act except with the occurs when motor nerve cells in the central consent of the owners of such lands or inter- Holocaust. ests. nervous system cease functioning and die. In memory of all the victims of World War II, (5) provides that interests acquired by the Each year, over 5,000 people in the United it is our duty to raise our voices as one and United States under the bill will be managed States are diagnosed with this illness. There say to the present and future generations that as part of the wildlife refuge and cannot be are 600 patients in Georgia alone. Sadly, no one has the right to remain indifferent to developed or transferred out of Federal own- anti-Semitism, xenophobia and racial or reli- ership; and there is no known cause, cure, or means of (6) specifies that the bill adds to the Inte- control in the advanced stages, ALS care can gious intolerance. rior Department’s existing authority and cost up to $200,000 per year, depleting the fi- This is an occasion to remember and com- memorate. We must remember why the war does not reduce any authority the Depart- nancial resources of patients and relatives. ment already has. was fought, remember the victims and heroes, f In Georgia, families impacted by ALS are and thank those who fought so hard and sac- blessed to have the support of The ALS Asso- rificed so much. CONGRATULATING LOGAN ciation of Georgia, which is a non-profit orga- V–E Day marked the promise of a peaceful MANKINS ON BEING DRAFTED nization dedicated to the fight against ALS and future for a Europe ravaged by unspeakable BY NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS the support of patients and their caregivers. horror and war. Although freedom did not Over 80% of all monies raised goes directly to come to every European nation following the defeat of Nazi Germany, today we stand at HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH patient services. Services offered include infor- OF CALIFORNIA the threshold of a very hopeful future based mation and referrals, home nursing visits, sup- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on sovereignty, democracy, freedom and co- port groups, coordination of medical care, Wednesday, May 4, 2005 operation. equipment loan, children’s counseling, respite Madam Speaker, I take this opportunity to Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise care, public education and awareness, and re- honor those individuals who gave their lives today to congratulate Logan Mankins on his search support. The suffering of patients and during the liberation of Europe, to thank the selection by the New England Patriots in the the anguish and struggle of caregivers must veterans of World War II, and to commemo- 2005 NFL Draft. Mr. Mankins was selected by be supported and alleviated as much as pos- rate the defeat of Nazism and Fascism by the Patriots in the first round of the Draft on freedom-loving people. April 23, 2005. sible. Mr. Mankins is a native of my hometown, I commend The ALS Association of Georgia HONORING DR. PORTIA HOLMES Cathey’s Valley, in Mariposa County. He at- for all of their good work in serving patients SHIELDS tended Mariposa County High School, where with this devastating disease. During the f he excelled in football and basketball. He was month of May, which is ALS Awareness HON. SANFORD D. BISHOP, JR. a two-year, two-way starter at linebacker and Month, I urge all citizens and my colleagues OF GEORGIA tight end for the Grizzly football team and was here in Congress to become educated about IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the team MVP, as well as an all-league selec- ALS and to lend their aid to combating this tion. Wednesday, May 4, 2005 In 2001 Mr. Mankins began a three-year ca- disease. Mr. BISHOP of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, to- reer at Fresno State. During his career he night I rise in recognition of a true leader,

VerDate Aug 04 2004 03:32 May 05, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A04MY8.039 E04PT1 E872 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks May 4, 2005 scholar and public servant, Dr. Portia Holmes Systems Corporation in Warner Robins, Geor- country, disabled, freestyle, ski jumping, Nor- Shields. While we cannot claim her as a na- gia—Small Business Person of the Year; Win dic combined and snowboarding. The USSA tive of our State her extraordinary service as Roshell, Minority Small Business Champion of manages 14 different men’s and women’s na- the seventh President of Albany State Univer- the Year; Mountville Mills, Inc., Family-Owned tional teams, accounting for half of the Olym- sity has proven that she not only made Geor- Small Business of the Year; Amanda pic Winter Games events. gia her home these past nine years, she made Rodriguez, Young Entrepreneur of the Year; In order to be serious international competi- it better. C. Vance Leavy, Small Business Journalist of tors, the organization requires the tremendous When Dr. Shields first became President of the Year. number of athletes to be trained and sup- Albany State University in 1996, she not only These folks know what it takes to success- ported by an ever larger network of people. faced the challenge of being the first woman fully run a small business and they should be The USSA is comprised of 30,000 athletes, in that role, she confronted a campus ravaged recognized and praised for it. They were se- coaches, officials and volunteers and more by floodwaters. She met the challenge head- lected to be honored based on their record of than 100,000 parents, supporters and devo- on and spearheaded a $153 million flood-re- stability, growth in employment and sales, fi- tees. With this powerhouse of world class tal- covery program that brought new life to the nancial condition, innovation, response to ad- ent and support, the USSA should have no Southwest Georgia institution. Yet beyond im- versity, and community service. problem fulfilling their goal of making the provements to the university’s face and phys- I am strongly supporting H. Res. 22 for peo- United States of America the best in the world ical structure, under the direction of Dr. ple like those I’ve just named. This piece of in Olympic skiing and snowboarding by 2006. Shields, Albany State University has become legislation clarifies Congressional support for Mr. Speaker, I ask the United States House an institution to be proud of. seven key issues importance to every small of Representatives to join me in congratulating Today, enrollment is up nearly 20 percent business. As a former small business owner, the United States Ski and Snowboard Asso- as Albany State maintains the third-highest re- I can testify to the importance of each one of ciation on their first 100 years and in wishing tention rate among the University System of these. These seven issues are: reducing them well in bringing home the Olympic spirit Georgia’s 34 colleges and universities. Since health insurance costs through Association and the ‘‘gold’’ throughout the next century. the fall of 1996, the average SAT scores of in- Health Plans, ending frivolous lawsuits, red f coming freshmen also jumped by more than tape relief, tax relief, increasing access to cap- REINTRODUCTION OF THE COLO- 120 points. By following her own personal mis- ital, opening access to government contracts RADO NORTHERN FRONT RANGE sion of putting students first, Dr. Shields has and reducing energy costs. MOUNTAIN BACKDROP PROTEC- helped recruit the best and brightest and has These issues are commonsense rights TION STUDY ACT added three new undergraduate programs at every small business owner deserves and I the institution including the state of Georgia’s hope the passing of this resolution will bring HON. MARK UDALL only forensic science program. In addition, her awareness to the seven areas this resolution OF COLORADO prowess as a fundraiser has been instru- addresses. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mental in making her vision for the University Mr. Speaker, I am proud to co-sponsor and possible today and into the future. vote for the Small Business Bill of Rights. Wednesday, May 4, 2005 This Friday, May 6, 2005, I will join Albany f Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today State University in honoring Dr. Portia Holmes I am again introducing the Colorado Northern Shields and wishing her continued future suc- 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE U.S. Front Range Mountain Backdrop Protection cess in whatever path she might choose. SKI AND SHOWBOARD ASSOCIA- Study Act. I introduced similar bills in the However, here in this hallowed hall, I rise on TION 107th and 108th Congresses. behalf of the city of Albany, the Second Con- The bill is intended to help local commu- gressional District and the State of Georgia to HON. BART STUPAK nities identify ways to protect the Front Range honor the extraordinary contribution that Dr. OF MICHIGAN Mountain Backdrop in the northern sections of Shields has made to our community and to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Denver-metro area, especially the region the many students whose lives she has Wednesday, May 4, 2005 just west of the Rocky Flats Environmental touched. She will be truly missed. Technology site. The Arapaho-Roosevelt Na- Mr. STUPAK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to f tional Forest includes much of the land in this honor a national sports organization that backdrop area, but there are other lands in- SMALL BUSINESS BILL OF RIGHTS began in Ishpeming, Michigan. The United volved as well. AND SMALL BUSINESS WEEK States Ski and Snowboard Association is the Rising dramatically from the Great Plains, national governing body for Olympic skiing the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains pro- HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND and snowboarding and is celebrating its 100th vides a scenic mountain backdrop to many OF GEORGIA anniversary on May 6th. communities in the Denver metropolitan area IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Originally founded as the National Ski Asso- and elsewhere in Colorado. The portion of the ciation (NSA) in 1904 by the local Ishpeming range within and adjacent to the Arapaho- Wednesday, May 4, 2005 Ski Club, the NSA was the birthplace of orga- Roosevelt National Forest also includes a di- Mr. WESTMORELAND. Mr. Speaker, I rise nized skiing in the United States. The group verse array of wildlife habitats and provides today to offer my support for the Small Busi- changed their name to the United States Ski many opportunities for outdoor recreation. ness Bill of Rights (H. Res. 22). Association in 1962 and, as snowboarding The open-space character of this mountain I think it is time we help small businesses grew in popularity and gained credibility as a backdrop is an important esthetic and eco- so they can in turn help themselves. Small sport, the final name change occurred in 1997 nomic asset for adjoining communities, making business owners desperately need our help in to the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association them attractive locations for homes and busi- ensuring they can provide their employees (USSA). nesses. But rapid population growth in the with the best possible benefits. As the governing body for U.S. Olympic ski northern Front Range area of Colorado is in- What better time to consider this bill than on and snowboarding, the USSA has been con- creasing recreational use of the Arapaho-Roo- National Small Business Week. I would be re- solidated since 1988 with the U.S. Ski Team sevelt National Forest and is also placing in- miss if I did not mention that last year’s Small in Park City, Utah where the team has been creased pressure for development of other Business Person of the year was from Colum- based since 1974. However, as a tribute to lands within and adjacent to that national for- bus, Georgia. Sheree W. Mitchell started with the founding roots of the organization, the est. an SBA loan in 1989 and turned her day care United States National Ski Hall of Fame and We can see this throughout Colorado and center business, Growing Room Inc., into a $5 Museum is still based in Ishpeming, Michigan especially along the Front Range. Homes and million per year enterprise. I think Sheree where it also celebrates its 50th anniversary shopping centers are sprawling up valleys and should be a poster child for small businesses. May 6th. The Hall of Fame proudly displays along highways that feed into the Front She has proven that with persistence and en- photos and short bios of 342 inductees. Range. This development then spreads out trepreneur thinking it is possible to build a suc- In the one hundred year history of the along the ridges and mountain tops that make cessful enterprise from scratch. USSA, it is proclaimed as the most diverse of up the backdrop. We are in danger of losing I also want to congratulate the 2005 SBA any Olympic Sports organization with seven to development many of the qualities that Award winners for the state of Georgia: Tom different athletic sport programs. The USSA have helped attract new residents. So, it is im- Eaves, President and CEO of Star Software Olympic Sports programs include alpine, cross portant to better understand what steps might

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