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S68 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð SENATE January 27, 1998 Environmental Protection Agency, and athletes and parents at Francis Howell sion, I ask unanimous consent that at two stints in the Department of En- High School are fortunate to have such 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, January 28, ergy. He has been a tireless advocate an inspirational role model and educa- the Senate proceed to executive session for the programs in which he has been tor. to consider en bloc the following nomi- involved, most notably for me, cleanup I congratulate Coach Miller for his nations on the executive calendar: No. of our nation's most polluted former hard work and success. Additionally, I 454, Ann Aiken; No. 486, Barry Silver- defense nuclear production sites. commend his undying energy through- man; No. 488, Richard Story. I personally found Al to be the most out his many years of coaching and I further ask unanimous consent that accessible and helpful assistant sec- wish him continued success at Francis there be a total of 2 hours for debate, retary in the administration. He Howell High School.· equally divided between the chairman worked closely with me, other mem- f and ranking member. bers of the Washington congressional I further ask consent that at 2:15 on delegation, our staffs, and our con- TRIBUTE TO WATO RADIO Wednesday the Senate proceed to 3 stituents to ensure Hanford's most im- · Mr. FRIST. Mr. President. I would consecutive votes on the confirmation portant programs received adequate like to congratulate WATO radio in of the nominations. I finally ask con- funding and support. Al's steadfast sup- Oak Ridge, Tennessee for 50 years of sent that following the votes, the port for Hanford, in the face of so many radio broadcasting excellence. WATO President be immediately notified of competing needs, has been outstanding. got its start in 1948 when it was com- the Senate's action and the Senate Whether it is safety, funding, expedit- missioned by the Department of En- then return to legislative session. ing work, or employee concerns, he has ergy (DOE), which in those days was The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without been out in front. I will sorely miss Al. known as the Atomic Energy Commis- objection, it is so ordered. Al has accomplished a lot in the 20 sion. f months in which he has served as the WATO was the first radio station es- MEASURE READ THE FIRST leader of Environmental Management. tablished on a military reservation. It TIMEÐS. 1575 He has led the charge in revitalizing was created as a service to the growing management and focusing energy on community that resulted with the es- Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- getting sitesÐand programsÐclosed, or tablishment of the DOE Oak Ridge Res- half of Senator LOTT, I understand that well on their way to closure, by 2006. ervation in the early 1940's. Over the S. 1575, which was introduced earlier The billions of dollars and decades of years, WATO has kept Oak Ridgers in today by Senator COVERDELL, is at the time saved are extraordinary in them- touch with the DOE and other govern- desk. I now ask for its first reading. selves, but the public health and envi- ment related entities. The station has The PRESIDING OFFICER. The ronmental protection are the real, tan- also made the community an impor- clerk will read the bill for the first gible results of his efforts. He has tant part of their programing, through time. helped us develop a goal and start mov- its coverage of local events. Whether it The legislative clerk read as follows: ing toward that goal. be educational activities, athletic A bill (S. 1575) to rename the Washington Mr. President, I want to say a big events or providing the community National Airport located in the District of thank you to Al Alm on behalf of my- with important service announce- Columbia and Virginia as the ``Ronald self and my Senate colleagues. We will ments, WATO is very much involved in Reagan Washington National Airport.'' miss him and his leadership of a very the Oak Ridge community. Mr. SPECTER. On behalf of Senator difficult, complex and controversial Mr. President. WATO has become a LOTT, I now ask for a second reading program. We wish him all the best in familiar voice to area residents. Their and object to my own request on behalf whatever endeavors he undertakes and support of the Oak Ridge community of the other side of the aisle. hope he leaves knowing how much we and their close relationship with DOE, The PRESIDING OFFICER. The bill have appreciated his enthusiasm and the areas most prominent employer, will be read on the next legislative day. hard work.· have made WATO a vital part of the f f community. I commend the time and RECOGNIZING THE OUTSTANDING commitment that WATO has invested RECOGNITION OF STEVEN MILLER ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE DENVER over the past 50 years in their program- · Mr. BOND. Mr. President, I rise BRONCOS AND THEIR QUARTER- ing and their relationship with the peo- today to recognize Steven Miller whose BACK JOHN ELWAY ple of Oak Ridge. I wish them another dedication to Missouri athletics has 50 years of success. Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- earned him a place in the Missouri · f half of Senator LOTT, I ask unanimous State Track and Cross Country Coach- consent that the Senate immediately es Hall of Fame. For more than 20 1997 YEAR END REPORT proceed en bloc to the consideration of years Coach Miller has strived to make Senate resolution 166 and Senate reso- his Francis Howell High School team The mailing and filing date of the 1997 Year End Report required by the lution 167, which were submitted ear- in St. Charles, Missouri one of the best. lier today by Senators CAMPBELL and Under Coach Miller's guidance, The Federal Election Campaign Act, as amended, is Saturday, January 31, 1998. ALLARD. Francis Howell track team has won 22 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The out of 39 Conference titles and the Principal campaign committees sup- porting Senate candidates file their re- clerk will report the resolutions, en Cross Country team has won 10 out of bloc. 18. Even more impressive are the indi- ports with the Senate Office of Public Records, 232 Hart Building, Washing- A resolution (S. Res. 166) recognizing the vidual accomplishments by his former outstanding achievements of the Denver athletes. Coach Miller has coached one ton, D.C. 20510±7116. The Public Records office will be Broncos in winning Super Bowl XXXII. pole vaulter who proceeded to the 1996 A resolution (S. Res. 167) recognizing the Summer Olympics, a woman distance open from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. on the outstanding achievement of the Denver runner who became a two-time NCAA filing date to accept these filings. For Broncos' quarterback, John Elway, in the Division I All-American, more than 50 further information, please contact the victory of the Denver Broncos in Super Bowl athletes who have become coaches, 14 Public Records office on (202) 224±0322. XXXII. state champions and a girl's cross f The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there country team who won the state cham- objection to the immediate consider- pionship in 1987. UNANIMOUS CONSENT AGREE- ation of the resolutions? High school athletics is an area that MENTÐNOMINATIONS OF ANN There being no objection, the Senate I believe helps to teach very important AIKEN, BARRY SILVERMAN AND proceeded to consider the resolutions. values to young people and it is always RICHARD STORY Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, I ask encouraging to learn of a coach with Mr. SPECTER. Mr. President, on be- unanimous consent that the resolu- the drive and commitment to excel- half of our distinguished majority lead- tions be agreed to, the preambles lence shown by coach Miller. Coaches, er, Senator LOTT, as in executive ses- agreed to, the motions to reconsider be January 27, 1998 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD Ð SENATE S69 laid upon the table, and that any state- ation of Senate resolution No. 169, sub- I urge the speedy passage of S. Res. ments related to these resolutions ap- mitted earlier today by Senator HATCH 169. pear at this point in the RECORD. and others. Mr. GRAMS. Mr. President, there are The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without The PRESIDING OFFICER. The acts of courage and personal sacrifice objection, it is so ordered. clerk will report. that are so great that they should The resolutions (S. Res. 166 and S. A resolution (S. Res 169) to designate Feb- never be forgotten. There are acts Res. 167) were agreed to. ruary 3, 1998, as ``Four Chaplains Day''. which decadesÐeven centuriesÐlater The preambles were agreed to. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Is there still reverberate, and touch our soul as The resolutions, with their pre- objection to the immediate consider- a nation. Surely, the heroic deeds of ambles, are as follows: ation of the resolution? the ``Immortal Four Chaplains'' count S. RES. 166 There being no objection, the Senate among such acts. proceeded to consider the resolution. These four Chaplains sacrificed their Whereas on August 14, 1959, a passion was Mr. HATCH. Mr. President, S. Res. lives to save the lives of others when born in the heart of the Rocky Mountain Re- 169, commemorates the ``Immortal the Dorchester, a transport ship, was gion that brought such memories as ``Orange Four Chaplains'' whose brave sacrifice torpedoed by a German U-boat off the Crush,'' ``The Drive,'' ``The Fumble,'' ``The is an inspiring story of personal honor coast of Greenland on February 3, 1943.