December 15, 2000 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2189 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE leadership in the bipartisan effort to secure has served for 22 years as a Governing Mem- HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE federal support for the Alameda Corridor ber of the Petaluma California School Board, HONORABLE JULIAN C. DIXON, project in Los Angeles and in obtaining federal the longest term in its history. Her vision, intel- MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM funds for communities hard hit by cuts in de- ligence, and dedication has impacted the lives THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA fense spending are to also be commended. of hundreds of thousands of Petaluma stu- JULIAN C. DIXON will be sorely missed on dents. SPEECH OF Capitol Hill. I extend my deepest sympathy to During her tenure Elizabeth was instru- HON. CORRINE BROWN his family. mental in raising money for schools and co- OF FLORIDA f founding the Petaluma Educational Founda- tion. From sorting through the budget chal- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OSHA ERGO-NONSENSE lenges following the passage of California Friday, December 8, 2000 Proposition 13 to hiring three superintendents, Ms. BROWN of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I have HON. DOUG BEREUTER she has given generously her time and en- served with Congressman JULIAN DIXON for OF NEBRASKA ergy. Elizabeth has accomplished this while the past eight years. I was saddened by the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fostering a friendly, cooperative atmosphere news early Friday morning, December 8, that has helped board members work together Friday, December 15, 2000 2000, that JULIAN DIXON is no longer with us. to reach decisions that are best for the chil- My heartfelt condolences go out to his beloved Mr. BEREUTER. Mr. Speaker, this Member dren of Petaluma. wife Bettye and son Cary. He will be missed highly commends this December 14, 2000, It is my great pleasure to pay tribute to Eliz- by our colleagues of this United States Con- editorial from the Norfolk Daily News express- abeth Marquardt. I am very proud to represent gress. ing strong concern regarding the new Occupa- such a remarkable woman. When I thought of JULIAN, I thought of him tional Safety and Health Administration f as an officer and gentleman. JULIAN was an (OSHA) regulation on ergonomics. officer. As an officer, he was honorable, noble, TRIBUTE TO MARIA MAGDA ERGO-NONSENSE O’KEEFE trustworthy, and a quiet commander. As a NEW OSHA WORKPLACE REGULATION ISN’T gentleman, he was a man of chivalrous and BASED ON A COMPLETED STUDY genuine qualities. The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health HON. BILL PASCRELL, JR. Service was the guiding principle of his life. Administration calls its new regulation the OF NEW JERSEY He was the eminent expression of congenial ‘‘Ergonomics Program Standard.’’ The Na- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES relationships, and yes character and tempera- tional Federation of Independent Businesses Friday, December 15, 2000 ment changed with every activity he was in- has a different description: ‘‘Ergo-nonsense.’’ volved with. Lives touched by Representative ‘‘Scheduled to take effect on Jan. 16, 2001, Mr. PASCRELL. Mr. Speaker, I would like to DIXON became engaged and thereafter empa- it is, without question, the most burden- call to your attention the deeds of a person I thetic, kindly and honorable. some, expensive and intrusive regulation am proud to call my friend, Maria Magda ever to be imposed on the small-business O'Keefe of Paterson, New Jersey, who was He worked hard for his constituents of Cali- community,’’ said Jack Faris, federation fornia. He never tired of spreading princely president. recognized on Thursday, November 9, 2000 qualities to everyone he met. Yes, he was a We would have to agree. Ostensibly de- on the occasion of the 25th Anniversary of the consensus builder. He will be missed. signed to help prevent repetitive motion in- Hispanic Multi Purpose Service Center. It is With Representative DIXON, it was never juries, like carpal tunnel syndrome, the new only appropriate that she be honored as she about winning, but it was truly about how you regulation will require employers to alter retires from the Paterson City Council, for she managed the hand you were dealt. the workplace in order to do so. It’s a noble has a long history of caring, generosity and He was an officer. He was a gentleman. He intent. commitment to others. But the regulation assumes that employers Maria was recognized for her many years of was my colleague. aren’t already doing everything possible to f take care of the health and well-being of em- leadership in Paterson, which I have been ployees. The regulation also doesn’t have a honored to represent in Congress since 1997, EXPRESSING SORROW OF THE scientific basis, seeing as how the National and so it is only fitting that these words are HOUSE AT THE DEATH OF THE Academy of Science’s study on ergonomics immortalized in the annals of this greatest of HONORABLE JULIAN C. DIXON, isn’t even completed yet. all freely elected bodies. MEMBER OF CONGRESS FROM It’s also curious how this 1,688-page regula- Councilwoman Magda has a varied edu- THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA tion was able to be introduced and published cational background and has studied in a mul- in about a year’s time, when, on average, it titude of fields. The State of New Jersey De- SPEECH OF takes OSHA four years to do so with other regulations. partment of Law and Public Safety, Division of HON. JAMES A. TRAFICANT, JR. Because President Clinton allowed the reg- Consumer Affairs certified her as a Social OF OHIO ulation to move forward, it now will take Worker. Also, the National Association of Fo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES legal action to stop it. That’s not a sure rensic Counselors certified her to be a Domes- thing, so business owners everywhere had tic Violence Counselor. In addition, she is a Friday, December 8, 2000 better start preparing for their own version Registered Nurse having earned her diploma Mr. TRAFICANT. Mr. Speaker, today, I was of ‘‘ergo-nonsense.’’ at the Hospital de Damas in San German, deeply saddened to hear of the passing of JU- f Puerto Rico. She is a graduate of Central High LIAN C. DIXON. School in Santurce, Puerto Rico. Also, she Mr. DIXON was a great member of Con- HONORING ELIZABETH studied Health Education at Columbia Univer- gress, and is to be commended for his accom- MARQUARDT sity in New York and Cosmetology at the Mas- plishments as the fifth ranking Democrat on ter Headdresser Academy in Passaic, New the Appropriations Committee and as the HON. LYNN C. WOOLSEY Jersey. ranking member on the House Permanent Se- OF CALIFORNIA Maria has always been an active and in- lect Committee on Intelligence. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES volved leader. One of her most important ac- He was well-known for his commitment to complishments was her founding of the His- our nation's civil rights and for the instrumental Friday, December 15, 2000 panic Multi Purpose Service Center (HMPSC) role he played in minimizing the effects of nat- Ms. WOOLSEY. Mr. Speaker, today I recog- in Paterson. She is currently the Executive Di- ural disasters that struck his community. His nize Elizabeth Marquardt. Elizabeth Marquardt rector of the center. The HMPSC is a highly

∑ This ‘‘bullet’’ symbol identifies statements or insertions which are 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. E2190 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks December 15, 2000 respected agency that provides free social, A true champion of railroad safety, Jolene tax credits; the tax credits have to be coupled educational and recreation services to the Molitoris was appointed by the President of with major insurance reform. residents of Paterson and Passaic County. the United States William J. Clinton, to be the Many people who are uninsured are working This remarkable woman is a trailblazer for first female Administrator of the Federal Rail- poor and may not qualify for Medicaid; there- Latino elected officials in Passaic County. In road Administration in 1993. In her tireless ef- fore if the tax credit does not cover almost the her political career she has set many impor- fort to improve safety in the United States and entire cost of insurance they will still not be tant milestones. In 1989, she became the first around the world, Administrator Molitoris es- able to afford it. Hispanic Woman to be elected as the Presi- tablished zero tolerance for any safety hazard The results also proved that with age, tax dent of the Paterson City Council. Her vision as the industry standard. In addition, she cre- credit becomes even more useless because and leadership has made it easier for all His- ated partnerships with rail labor and manage- health insurance prices rapidly increase as panic Americans to seek and win elected of- ment, achieving historic increases in all safety one ages. For example, a 25 year old low in- fice. categories. As a testament to the outstanding come couple in Billings, Montana could initially On the Council and in her daily life Maria re- leadership of Administrator Molitoris, the FRA get by with a $316.00 credit per month, but by mained devoted to the City of Paterson and began its transformation from a traditional reg- the time the couple reached age 60 they the Hispanic community. She has served as ulatory agency into a result and consumer-fo- would need $1,032.00 per month to sustain Deputy Mayor of the city, as well as the Ad- cused organization. the same plan from the same insurance com- ministrator of the Mayor's Office Division of Under Administrator Molitoris' management pany. Planning. In addition, she was a coordinator of (1993±1999), the public enjoyed the safest Shopping on the web is like shopping at the city's service programs for the Hispanic seven-year period in history. During this period wholesale; it allows us to buy books, clothes community and the nutritional programs for the there was a 43-percent reduction in employee and the like at prices that most people can af- city's Hispanic senior citizens. injuries and fatalities and a 30-percent reduc- ford. The same thing cannot be said about in- Known for a questioning mind and an ability tion in grade crossing injuries and deaths. surance: without insurance market reform, to get things done, Councilwoman Magda has Throughout her years of public service, Ad- health insurance will remain unaffordable for served her community in a variety of positions. ministrator Molitoris has received many hon- tens of millions. She was the Commissioner of the Board of ors, including being named by Railway Age To view charts relating to this issue, please Social Services and the Board of Health in Magazine as one of the 16 most respected visit my website at www.house.govÐstark. Paterson. She was also a member of the and admired ``Great Railroaders of the 20th f Board of St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Century.'' In 1999, Administrator Molitoris re- Center in Paterson. She has served as a liai- ceived three awards: the Ellis Island Medal of TRIBUTE TO THE 75TH ANNIVER- son between the Paterson City Hall and the Honor awarded by the National Ethnic Coali- SARY OF ALPHA PHI OMEGA community at-large. She was a member of tion of Organizations Foundation, Inc; and the Women in Government, the Paterson Cham- Jolene M. Molitoris Golden Spike Award cre- HON. ROB PORTMAN ber of Commerce, the Columbia University ated by the Indiana High Speed Rail Associa- OF OHIO Health Panel and the Boy Scouts of America tion. Also, in 1999, the New Jersey Division of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Board of Directors. In addition, she has served the Polish American Congress honored Ad- Friday, December 15, 2000 as Chairperson of the Paterson Great Falls ministrator Molitoris as their Millennium Committee, and in 1976, she was the Presi- Woman of the Year. Mr. PORTMAN. Mr. Speaker, today I pay dent of the Puerto Rican Parade. On a personal note, I have had the wonder- tribute to the 75th Anniversary of the founding Councilwoman Magda continually touches ful opportunity to work with Jolene Molitoris on of Alpha Phi Omega National Service Frater- the lives of the people around her. She has a great many initiatives. I have great respect nity. received a myriad of awards including recogni- and admiration for her public service career. On December 16, 1925, Frank Horton tion from the United States Department of De- She is a person of solid integrity who pos- formed Alpha Phi Omega with a group of stu- fense, the Irish Culture Society, the New Jer- sesses a true desire to serve the public's best dents at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsyl- sey State Assembly and the Italiana Society. interest. She is an individual of tremendous vania. Horton's service in World War I, and his Maria Magda O'Keefe was born on July 22, talent and her leadership of the FRA will be subsequent introduction to the Scout Oath and 1938. She has three siblings. Maria has two long remembered. Law, helped to inspire him to found the frater- wonderful children Debra Ann Martinez and I ask my colleagues to join me in rising to nity as a way to encourage young people to John Mitchell Morales. She has four grand- honor this truly remarkable public servant for help others and to bring about a better, more children and one great granddaughter. her distinguished years of service, and her peaceful world. Mr. Speaker, as a former mayor of Paterson dedication to making our Nation's railways Alpha Phi Omega members are united by that has worked with Maria for many years, I safer. the principles of leadership, friendship and can say that I can think of no elected official f service. These principles are designed to aid who works harder or cares more about her fraternity members in discovering and devel- constituents. Perhaps the greatest tribute to TAX CREDITS WITHOUT HEALTH oping their leadership abilities, not only by her is the unwavering faith of the voters of INSURANCE REFORM WON’T making last friendships, but also by planning Paterson. They have demonstrated this by WORK! CHECK OUT THE FACTS and providing helpful service to others. electing her time and again to her position. ON EHEALTHINSURANCE.COM Since its founding, Alpha Phi Omega has Mr. Speaker, I ask that you join our col- chartered chapters at more than 700 cam- leagues, Maria's family and friends, the City of HON. FORTNEY PETE STARK puses nationwide, and more than 300,000 Paterson, the State of New Jersey and me in OF CALIFORNIA Americans have been inducted into the organi- recognizing the outstanding and invaluable IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES zation. The fraternity is proud to count Mem- bers of Congress and even Presidents of the service to the community of Maria Magda Friday, December 15, 2000 O'Keefe. United States among its many distinguished f Mr. STARK. Mr. Speaker, books, toys, flow- alumni. Today, Alpha Phi Omega is active on ers, clothes and insurance? Now you can about 350 campuses, large and small, with IN HONOR OF THE HONORABLE shop for just about anything on the web, in- 18,000 current members throughout the coun- JOLENE MOLITORIS cluding insurance. I recently window-shopped try. for insurance using ehealthinsurance.com; the For its members, Alpha Phi Omega is much HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH same program Republican health care staffers more than an extracurricular activity. It is a OF OHIO received a briefing on last week. way for members to make their campuses, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES My window-shopping included looking at their communities and their world a better available health insurance options in Florida, place for all of us. Alpha Phi Omega begins as Friday, December 15, 2000 Montana, Louisiana and Georgia through the a college experience, but its members have Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to eyes of people who were 25, 35, 45, 55 and made it a lifetime commitment to turning Frank honor a distinguished public servant and a 60, both married and single. Reed Horton's noble ideal of a better and truly remarkable woman, the current Adminis- The data reiterated our findings from March, more peaceful world into a reality. trator of the Federal Railroad Administration which proved that in order to help the unin- I commend Alpha Phi Omega National Serv- (FRA), Jolene Molitoris. sured we cannot simply give them refundable ice Fraternity for a successful first 75 years,