E1464 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 29, 2002 that their welfare and their life savings are in Born in Upland, Pennsylvania in 1914, Sen- historic ships, and his crucial role in estab- good hands. ator Bell attended and graduated from lishing the Presidio as a new national park. Corporate Responsibility Standards need to Swarthmore College and Harvard Law School, In its spectacular location at the Golden be mapped out so that a universal code of Senator Bell’s constituency in the 9th Senato- Gate, the Presidio is one of America’s great conduct is in place to penalize those who rial District encompassed portions of Delaware natural and historic sites. As general manager have committed these crimes, and prevent and Chester Counties. Throughout his career of the Presidio from November 1996 to May others from following in their footsteps. Clarence Bell was a visible and accessible 1997, John stepped up to the plate at the be- The quick and accurate disclosure of finan- legislator that was responsive and approach- ginning of its transition from Army base to na- cial information is needed to close the loop- able to those he served. tional park. Subsequently, as regional director, holes that have allowed these manipulations A member of numerous professional and he provided steady support and guidance for to occur. service organizations, Senator Bell was regu- the Presidio as it continued to develop in its The re-authorization of the monies needed larly recognized by these organizations and unique role as the only national park required to reinforce the job already being done by the countless others that valued his input and to become fully self-supporting. SEC is critical to insure that its enforcement leadership during his life as a public citizen. John was born in Yosemite National Park, and investigation capabilities are top of the A dedicated husband, father of two children, so perhaps it was inevitable that he should line. grandfather and great-grandparent three times dedicate his life to protecting and promoting This bill sets the tone for all of these initia- over, I call upon my colleagues to recognize national parks. We will miss him greatly, and tives to be accomplished and to put an end to the unselfish commitment to public service we wish him and his family all the best for the the manipulation of finances, and the greed that Clarence Bell possessed. I would also like future. driven practices of those who can only be de- to extend my deepest sympathies to the Bell f scribed as common criminals. family, especially his wife Mary James, his f friends, staff and the residents of the 9th Sen- LORI BERENSON’S UNJUST IMPRISONMENT TRIBUTE TO AN AMERICAN atorial District. We have lost a true champion PATRIOT in Harrisburg, however, Pennsylvania is a bet- ter place thanks to the extraordinary life and HON. MAXINE WATERS HON. CURT WELDON wisdom of Clarence Bell. OF CALIFORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMENDING JOHN REYNOLDS ON Friday, July 26, 2002 Friday, July 26, 2002 HIS RETIREMENT FROM THE NA- Ms. WATERS. Mr. Speaker, I am outraged Mr. WELDON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, TIONAL PARK SERVICE and appalled by the continuing incarceration of I rise this evening to pay special tribute to one Lori Berenson on charges of collaborating with of the finest public servants in the history of HON. NANCY PELOSI terrorists in Peru. Lori Berenson is not a ter- Pennsylvania politics. OF CALIFORNIA rorist, nor has she ever collaborated with ter- I was deeply saddened to learn that the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rorists. She is an intelligent and caring young woman who is committed to justice. Dean of the Pennsylvania Senate and my Friday, July 26, 2002 State’s longest serving member, Senator Clar- The Inter-American Commission on Human ence Bell, passed away today at the age of Ms. PELOSI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Rights recently vindicated Lori Berenson. The 88. express my deep appreciation for the work of Inter-American Commission came to the fol- Senator Bell, a tireless advocate for his con- Mr. John Reynolds, regional director for the lowing conclusion: stituency and working families across Pennsyl- western region of the National Park Service, ‘‘The Peruvian State is responsible for the vania will be fondly remembered and sorely Region IX. violation of the right to judicial guarantees, of missed. With John’s retirement on August 3, the na- personal integrity, and of the right concerning Senator Bell served a total of 48 years in tional parks will lose a dedicated, innovative the principle of legality to the detriment of the Pennsylvania legislature. First serving in leader. Berenson, having judged her in the military the Pennsylvania House Representatives in John Reynolds has devoted his entire ca- court, submitting her to inhumane and degrad- 1954, Clarence Bell was elected to serve as a reer to our national parks, joining the park ing conditions of detention, starting a new trial Senator in 1961. Serving under 11 Governors, service while still a student in 1961 and rising conforming to Legal Decree 25475 Senator Bell served as a member of the Ap- through the ranks to become director of the (antiterrorist law), and permitting the evidence propriations, Rules, Transportation, State Gov- Pacific West Region in 1997. In this position, collected during the first [military] process with ernment Committee, Military and Veterans Af- he held responsibility for 56 national parks in a value of proof in said [second] trial.’’ fairs Committee and most recently Chairman Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington Lori Berenson has been unjustly imprisoned of the Senate Consumer Protection and Pro- and the islands of the outer Pacific. These in Peru for nearly seven years under the fessional Licensure Committee and the chair- parks include many of our country’s greatest harshest possible conditions. She has never man of the Joint Legislative Budget and Fi- natural and cultural treasures—majestic red- had a trial that respected her rights or met nance Committee. wood groves, active volcanoes, historic ships international standards of fairness and due Senator Bell led the effort to construct the and forts, sweeping seashores, and mountains process. Not only has Lori never wavered in Commodore Barry Bridge spanning the Dela- and valleys of stunning beauty. her insistence that she is innocent of the ware river and connecting Pennsylvania and John’s contributions to the national parks, charges against her, she was charged under New Jersey. However, the Senator took the and especially the western region, have been the antiterrorist laws that the Inter-American most pride in his unyielding desire to remain myriad. He has actively promoted new and in- Commission has deemed unacceptable. in touch with each of his constituents—he al- novative ideas, and has fostered unique and The Peruvian government is challenging the ways referred to them as his ‘‘neighbors’’. The creative problem-solving in the parks under his decision of the Inter-American Commission by Senator personally signed each piece of mail jurisdiction. He has done so much to bring the filing a lawsuit against the Inter-American answering his ‘‘neighbors’’ questions or ad- national parks to the people, especially in Commission at the Inter-American Court of dressing their concerns, congratulating them urban areas. Human Rights. Peru’s lawsuit is mean-spirited on their graduations or additions to their fami- He has served as a calming and effective and frivolous and will only result in the unnec- lies. Throughout his career he also personally presence in dealing with controversies over essary further incarceration of Lori Berenson. wrote a weekly newsletter. A man of incredible park stewardship. He has always worked to In similar cases, the Inter-American Court of energy and determination, Senator Bell achieve balance among the many purposes Human Rights has confirmed the rulings of the chaired a committee hearing as recent as this and uses of national parks, while first and Inter-American Commission that Peru’s past Tuesday. foremost remaining dedicated to preserving antiterrorist laws violate the American Conven- Before his career as a politician in Harris- the parks for future generations. tion on Human Rights. These court decisions burg, Clarence Bell served for five-and-a-half I wish to give John heartfelt thanks, on be- have resulted in the release of the defendants years in active duty in World War II and was half of my constituents in San Francisco, for whose rights were violated. also a Major General in the Pennsylvania Na- his oversight of the Golden Gate National Lori Berenson’s health has been damaged tional Guard. Senator Bell served a total of 38 Recreation Area, his support for the San Fran- by her wrongful imprisonment. The Inter Amer- years in the military. cisco Maritime National Historical Park and the ican Commission on Human Rights concluded

VerDate 112000 02:00 Jul 30, 2002 Jkt 099060 PO 00000 Frm 00058 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A26JY8.178 pfrm04 PsN: E29PT1 July 29, 2002 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1465 that the conditions of her incarceration are planned community which will consist of a 452 HIV ‘‘degrading and inhumane.’’ Continued incar- single family home residential community with ceration while awaiting a decision of the Inter a 12 acre community park, a YMCA, an inde- HON. CONSTANCE A. MORELLA American Court will cause her needless addi- pendent living facility, the Comprehensive OF MARYLAND tional suffering. Wellness Center, the Zina Garrison Tennis IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal and humanitarian considerations re- Center, and two museums. Friday, July 26, 2002 quire that Lori Berenson be released imme- Pastor Caldwell’s contributions extend far Mrs. MORELLA. Mr. Speaker, I rise to intro- diately. I urge the Peruvian government to set beyond his pastoral duties. He is the author of duce legislation that will help patients who re- her free. the best seller, The Gospel of Good Success, ceived HIV infected blood products and trans- f which serves as a road map to spiritual, emo- plants. The humanitarian relief fund, modeled tional, and financial wholeness. Newsweek HONORING PASTOR KIRBYJON H. on the bipartisan Ricky Ray Hemophilia Relief identified Pastor Caldwell as a member of AND SUZETTE TURNER CALDWELL Act of 1998, honors Steve Grissom, the North ‘‘The Century Club,’’ and the magazine’s 100 Carolina resident infected with HIV while un- people to watch in the 21st century. Through- dergoing treatment for leukemia. What hap- HON. KEN BENTSEN out his years of service to his ministry and the pened to Steve Grissom and the thousands of OF TEXAS community, Pastor Caldwell has received nu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people like him is a national tragedy. merous accolades, including Community Part- It is my hope that this legislation can help Friday, July 26, 2002 ners’ Father of the Year, Texas Monthly’s victims of tainted transfusions. Steve’s story is Twenty Most Influential Texans, the FBI Direc- Mr. BENTSEN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to not unique. An estimated 12,000 Americans tor’s Community Leadership Award, and the honor Pastor and Mrs. Kirbyjon Caldwell for contracted HIV from tainted blood and blood Bishop’s Award for Outstanding Leadership in their years of service and dedication to the products. Others got the disease through tis- Evangelism. Windsor Village United Methodist Church in sue and organ transplants. Houston, Texas. In honor of Pastor and Mrs. Aside from the monumental work he has In the early 1980s, the U.S. government is Caldwell, the Windsor Village Community done for Windsor Village, Pastor Caldwell, is believed to have known about the risks of HIV hosted the ‘‘20th Anniversary Celebration: involved in a number of civic and business infection, but may have failed to do enough to Recognizing Their Spiritual Leadership’’ on ventures that impact the community. He warn recipients or to institute safe blood prac- July 19, 2002. serves on the board of the National Children’s tices, according to a report by the Institute of A native Texan, Pastor Caldwell was edu- Defense Fund, the Greater Houston Partner- Medicine. cated in the Houston public school system, ship, Continental Airlines, Southern Methodist In 1995, legislation was introduced to help earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Econom- University, and Baylor College of Medicine, to hemophiliacs who contracted HIV through ics from Carleton College in 1975, and a Mas- name a few. such transfusions. The bill passed with over- ters Degree in Business Administration from Pastor and Mrs. Caldwell have been mar- whelming support, and was fully funded in the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton ried for 11 years and are the proud parents of 2001. However, the bill did not include funding School of Business in 1977. After graduate Turner, Nia and Alexander Caldwell. Mrs. Su- for people like Steve Grissom, who received school, Pastor Caldwell began a promising ca- zette Caldwell graduated from the University blood or transplants for other reasons. reer in investment banking. But, in an effort to of Houston with a Bachelor of Science in In- This legislation would provide needed relief fulfill God’s purpose for his life, Pastor dustrial Engineering, where she is currently for Steve and people like him. For it is the Caldwell enrolled into Southern Methodist Uni- pursuing a graduate school in social work. right thing to do. versity, Perkins School of Theology, where he Mrs. Caldwell’s professional career as an envi- f received a Masters Degree in Theology in ronmental engineer in the public and private sector spans over 17 years. H.R. 5005, HOMELAND SECURITY 1981. While completing his theology degree, ACT Pastor Caldwell was appointed Associate Pas- Suzette Caldwell has made her own signifi- tor of St. Mary’s United Methodist Church in cant imprint upon the Windsor Village commu- Houston and in less than a year he was ap- nity. Presently, she serves as a local pastor HON. DIANA DeGETTE OF COLORADO pointed Senior Pastor of Windsor Village and the Director of the Supernatural Services. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United Methodist Church. In addition, she serves as the Chairman of the Since his first sermon at Windsor Village in Board of Directors for the Kingdom Builders’ Friday, July 26, 2002 1982, Pastor Caldwell has dedicated himself Prayer Institute, a non-profit community-based Ms. DEGETTE. Mr. Chairman, I rise to ve- to addressing the needs of his congregation. organization that focuses on teaches people hemently oppose the Rogers amendment to The growth and success that Windsor Village how to pray and the effectiveness of prayer. H.R. 5005. This is a dangerous amendment has experienced under Pastor Caldwell’s lead- Among others, she serves as a member of the that would create a slippery slope, eroding the ership reveals a pastor who is truly connected Children’s Museum of Houston Advisory intent and protection of the Posse Comitatus to his community and committed to the Board, a member of the Teach for America Act. Mr. ARMEY plans to offer a manager’s church’s prosperity. Under his pastorship, the Advisory Board, and member of the National amendment that includes a sense of Congress Windsor Village membership has grown from Coalition of 100 Black Women. Her dedication re-affirming the intent of the Posse Comitatus 25 to over 14,000, and the average worship to service is exemplified by the numerous rec- Act, yet, it would have no legal impact. Fur- attendance has increased from 12 to 6,450. ognitions she has received over the years, in- thermore, if the Rogers amendment is in- The Church includes over 120 ministries, cluding, The National Association of 100 Black cluded in the final version of H.R. 5005, the which serve the community seven days a Women’s Makeda Award, The Suburban sense of Congress will provide absolutely no week. Sugar Land Women’s Community Service protection against the dangers of the Rogers The spiritual leadership at Windsor Village Award, The Samaritan Center’s Samaritan amendment. It is currently illegal for the mili- serves as a beacon for the Houston commu- Spirit Award, Philanthropy In Texas’ Hall of tary to conduct law enforcement, and Con- nity. With such facilities as the Power Center, Fame, and the US Army Corps of Engineers’ gress must not threaten this principle by pass- the Prayer Center and the Family Life Center, Achievement Award for Special Acts of Serv- ing the Rogers amendment. the congregation’s sense of community activ- ice. For 124 years, the Posse Comitatus Act has ism and outreach provides an ideal model of Mr. Speaker, throughout Kirbyjon and Su- protected the American public from the power service to the surrounding community. The zette Caldwell’s service to the Windsor Village and reach of the military in the enforcement of Power Center, developed in conjunction with United Methodist Community, their wisdom, the law. The authors of the Declaration of the Windsor Village Church Family and the enthusiasm, and vision, have served their con- Independence railed against the power of King Pyramid Community Development Corpora- gregation and its surrounding community well. George’s army in the affairs of the civil gov- tion, houses numerous services and entities, Their dedication to the community and com- ernment, and, in America’s earliest years, the such as the Imani School, J.P. Morgan Chase mitment to their neighbors sets them apart as public rightly feared the strength of a standing Bank, Houston Community College’s Business the spark that keeps faith aglow. I want to army in times of peace. The military is not Technology Center, the University of Texas- congratulate the Caldwell’s on their twenty trained to protect individual rights or the prin- Hermann Hospital Clinic, W.A.M. Inc, and 27 years of service to the Windsor Village Meth- ciple of innocent until conviction. Nor should business suites. Additionally, the church re- odist Church and thank them for their service they be. The military is charged with the pro- cently broke ground for a 234 acre master- to our community, state and nation. tection of the nation against armed attack by

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