October 28, 2000 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS 25349 ICCVAM AUTHORIZATION ACT OF Kansas City Wizards and owner Lamar Hunt U.S. House of Representatives the accom- 2000 for their 1–0 win over the Chicago Fire in plishments of a person who has truly made a Major League Soccer’s 2000 championship difference in her community, Ms. Gloria Jean SPEECH OF game on Sunday, October 15. The Wizards Oliver. Retired as a captain from the East Or- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH are a testament to the perseverance of hard ange Police Department, Ms. Oliver has been OF OHIO work and determination in athletics. Their drive selected as one of the recipients of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and resolve produced the best season in the presitigous YWCA ‘‘Women of Influence’’ Kansas City Wizard’s six year history. Tuesday, October 17, 2000 awards. She will be honored at a special Goalkeeper Tony Meola and veteran players luncheon in New Jersey on November 4, Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in Uche Okafor, Mo Johnston, and Preki capped 2000. strong support of H.R. 4281, the ICCVAM their stellar season with Major League Soc- Born in Glenridge and educated in the East (Interagency Coordinating Committee for the cer’s ultimate glory, giving loyal Kansas City Orange school system, Ms. Oliver attended Validation of Alternative Methods) Authoriza- fans their first Major League Soccer title. The Upsala College and received a bachelor of tion Act. This commonsense piece of legisla- Wizards’ fluid teamwork and appreciation for arts degree in Social Science. tion has received overwhelming support from the game were best exemplified by the unself- In 1969, she distinguished herself by be- all interested parties, including endorsements ish style of play that spearheaded their drive coming the first female to be hired by the East from 72 bipartisan cosponsors, the animal towards the trophy. By foregoing individual Orange Police Department after placing first rights community, a coalition of chemical and statistics, the players came together under on the New Jersey Civil Service exam. After product manufacturers, and the administration. one common goal and achieved it in cham- breaking this barrier, she spent her first dec- pionship fashion. ICCVAM was established by the director of ade as a detective in the Juvenile Aide Bureau the National Institute of Environmental Health In addition to their Major League Soccer championship trophy, seven proud Wizards while also taking on an assignment in the rape Sciences in 1994 and is still in operation squad. She continued to be a pioneer in her today. Thus, the bill does not create a new players were selected to join the U.S. National team for an October 25 exhibition match field, becoming a founding member of the Federal bureaucracy. Rather, it improves upon Afro-American police organization with the for- an existing interagency committee and stream- against Mexico Rookie defender Nick Garcia joined fellow defender Brandon Prideaux, mation of the East Orange Kinsmen, Inc. She lines the regulatory process without eliminating was the first recording secretary of the organi- discretion by any Federal agency. H.R. 4281 midfielders Kerry Zavagnin, Matt McKeon, Chris Henderson and Chris Klein, and goal- zation, which was dedicated to serving the simply gives ICCVAM statutory authority to local community. continue establishing guidelines and rec- keeper Tony Meola in Los Angeles to lead the United States to a 2–0 win over the Mexican After a promotion to sergeant in 1979, Ms. ommendations that promote the regulatory ac- Oliver supervised the robbery squad. In 1986, ceptance of scientifically valid, new, revised or national team. Congratulations to the Wizard Members and to the entire U.S. national team while assigned to the Patrol Division, Gloria alternative test methods, thereby eliminating was promoted to lieutenant and was in charge duplicative, time-consuming and costly test for an inspiring victory. The MLS trophy has special meaning for of the ‘‘Safe Neighborhoods Division.’’ She method validation at several other government Wizards’ owner Lamar Hunt, who has long commanded the 4 p.m. until midnight tour of agencies. In addition, because ICCVAM al- been a champion of soccer in the United the Patrol Division, was the Record’s Bureau ready exists, passage of H.R. 4281 will not re- States. Major League Soccer is now the fast- supervisor and was in charge of the Commu- quire any additional budget expenditures. est growing American sport, and its popularity nications Division. In 1998, she was promoted In conclusion, I would like to say that H.R. in Kansas City is a credit to Mr. Hunt and his to acting captain, where she served ten 4281 provides a win-win situation for all commitment to its success. Mr. Hunt’s great months as the commander in charge of the 4 groups and individuals involved with toxicology admiration for his players was noted after the p.m. until midnight tour before her retirement testing. For chemical and product manufactur- game when he stated proudly that, ‘‘These are in September of 1999. ers, who are required to test their products for pages of a memory book that these players Among the hobbies she enjoys are reading, safety before bringing them to the market, the will never forget.’’ traveling and writing poetry. A true family per- bill offers them a centralized body to ensure The Wizards weekly youth programs have son, she is devoted to her eighty-eight year that new test methods are scientifically valid given thousands of children in the Kansas City old father and takes great pride in her two and acceptable for regulatory use before they area the opportunity to meet and interact with nieces, Shelly and Krystal, and her great spend large sums of money on conducting the the athletes they admire. Young athletes re- nieces and nephews. Ms. Oliver is now enjoy- tests for government approval. For animal pro- ceive fundamental training by a member of the ing a well-deserved retirement where she con- tection organizations, this legislation promotes Wizards. These programs provide positive re- tinues to be active as a member of the Board an improved forum in which alternatives to inforcement for youth on and off the field. of Directors of the North End Nursery. animal testing can be scientifically validated Since the inception of these programs in 1995, Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me for regulatory use. From a broader standpoint, Kansas City youth soccer has doubled in play- in commending Ms. Oliver for her outstanding the tests approved by ICCVAM will provide er participation among our youth. professional achievements and her service to Federal agencies with adequate data to pro- Mr. Speaker, please join me in saluting the the community. Let us extend our congratula- tect human and environmental health and Kansas City Wizards for the winning example tions as she receives the Women of influence safety, a development which benefits all Amer- they’ve provided to the young athletes of Kan- Award and our very best wishes for continued icans. sas City, and for their inspired Major League health and happiness. Mr. Speaker, I ask all my colleagues in the Soccer championship season and U.S. Na- House of Representatives to join me in sup- tional Team success. The Wizards embody f porting H.R. 4281. Let us ensure that ICCVAM the principles of teamwork essential for suc- IN HONOR OF THE VASCULAR continues its important work on behalf of the cess. I ask the House to join me in Congratu- ANOMALIES PROGRAM AT NEW Federal Government, animal rights activists, lating the Kansas City Wizards, Major League YORK UNIVERSITY MEDICAL and regulated industries across the United Soccer’s 2000 champions and their owner, Mr. CENTER ON VASCULAR ANOMA- States. Lamar Hunt. LIES FAMILY DAY f f SALUTE TO THE KANSAS CITY CONGRATULATIONS, GLORIA JEAN HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY WIZARDS OLIVER A WOMAN OF INFLUENCE OF NEW YORK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. KAREN McCARTHY HON. DONALD M. PAYNE Thursday, October 26, 2000 OF MISSOURI OF NEW JERSEY Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES today I honor the Vascular Anomalies Pro- Thursday, October 26, 2000 Thursday, October 26, 2000 gram at New York University Medical Center Ms. MCCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I would like to call which will celebrate Vascular Anomalies Fam- rise today to offer my congratulations to the to the attention of my colleagues here in the ily Day on October 29, 2000. The Vascular

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