October 12, 2001 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1865 TRIBUTE TO PROCTER AND IMPROVING TEACHER QUALITY TRIBUTE TO THE ANTI-DEFAMA- GAMBLE TION LEAGUE AWARD RECIPI- HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN ENTS HON. DON SHERWOOD OF RHODE ISLAND HON. BRAD SHERMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF PENNSYLVANIA OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 11, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. HENRY A. WAXMAN Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, today I had OF CALIFORNIA Thursday, October 11, 2001 planned to offer an amendment to strengthen teacher quality. However, I withdraw this HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF Mr. SHERWOOD. Mr. Speaker, I want to amendment out of respect for the hard work of OF CALIFORNIA pay tribute to Procter & Gamble and the 2,500 Chairman YOUNG, Chairman REGULA, and working men and women at the P&G paper HON. HOWARD L. BERMAN Ranking Member OBEY in crafting a strong, bi- OF CALIFORNIA products plant in Mehoopany, Pennsylvania, partisan bill. as they celebrate the plant’s 35th anniversary Mr. Speaker, before I withdraw my amend- HON. JANE HARMAN on October 17 and 18. ment, I want to address the importance of OF CALIFORNIA The Mehoopany plant, which is P&G’s larg- training not only our teachers, but our sub- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES est plant in the world, makes a major contribu- stitutes as well. Thursday, October 11, 2001 tion to the local, state and national economy. Substitute teachers are critical to our chil- Mr. SHERMAN Mr. Speaker, we rise today The plant’s dedicated employees produce dren’s education, yet less than 15 percent of to honor Shirley and Seth Hufstedler, Alan I. Pampers and Luvs disposable diapers, Bounty them participate in any type of professional development. On average, students will spend Rothenberg, and Erwin Chemerinsky. On Oc- paper towels, Bounty napkins and Charmin tober 11, 2001, each of these extraordinary in- bathroom tissues. The plant’s payroll is over the equivalent of 1 full year with a substitute teacher before high school graduation. Amer- dividuals will be recognized at the Anti-Defa- $130 million annually. P&G contributes over mation League 2001 Jurisprudence Award $200 million a year to the Pennsylvania econ- ica’s substitutes have become an integral part of our teacher workforce, yet in all but 1 State, Dinner. omy in purchases of materials, freight, sup- substitutes need no teaching certification, and Shirley Hufstedler is currently Senior of plies and services. Hundreds of additional in 28 States principals may hire anyone with Counsel at Morrison & Foerster. Previously, people are employed to provide those pur- a high school diploma or a GED who is over she served as a Judge in the Los Angeles chases. 17. In addition, over half of the school districts County Superior Court and an Associate Jus- Procter & Gamble is making an investment in this country do not require face-to-face tice of the California Court of Appeals. Prior to of $350 million to add two new paper-making interviews or reference checks for potential that, Shirley was appointed and served as the U.S. Secretary of Education in 1979 by Presi- machines and converting equipment. The substitutes, and almost one-third of districts do dent Jimmy Carter. Mehoopany site was chosen by P&G for ex- not conduct background checks. Moreover, many substitutes want to become full-time Her husband, Seth Hufstedler is also Senior pansion as the most attractive option in meet- of Counsel at Morrison & Foerster. He has ar- ing their economic, distribution and infrastruc- teachers. But without training, few pursue this ambition. gued many cases before the California appel- ture needs. late courts, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals Most substitutes cite a lack of discipline and the U.S. Supreme Court. More recently he I am pleased to say that the Mehoopany fa- among students as one of the most significant has served as President of the State Bar of cility continues to be recognized not only as a reasons they leave the profession. It is no sur- California and the Los Angeles County Bar business leader, but also for its environmental prise that they are unable to maintain dis- Association. and safety records. The plant has won two cipline when they have not been trained in Alan Rothenberg is the founder of the U.S. Governor awards for environmental excellence basic classroom management. With skills and Soccer Foundation and has dedicated himself and four safety awards from the American content training, substitutes would be more in- to Major League Soccer for many years. He Forestry and Paper Association over the past clined to stay and to take on full-time teaching was Chairman, President, and CEO of the five years. responsibilities. most successful World Cup in History. He also P&G’s Mehoopany plant not only fills the In the spring, I conducted a survey of all the served as Chairman of the Board of the 1999 needs of millions of American consumers, but public schools in my congressional district. FIFA Women’s World Cup, the most success- goes beyond U.S. borders by exporting more Among the many issues revealed, these sur- ful women’s sporting event in history. than $150 million worth of tissues, towels, veys illuminated the great shortage of qualified Finally, Erwin Chemerinsky is the author of napkins and diapers to Canada, Europe and substitutes and the desire for more profes- four books on constitutional law. He has testi- sional development programs for teachers and Latin America each year. fied many times before Congress, the Cali- principals in Rhode Island. These problems I clearly remember when the Mehoopany fornia Legislature and the Los Angeles City are not unique to Rhode Island. They exist na- Council. Erwin has argued many cases in the Plant began operations in 1966. I was just tionwide and are likely to be exacerbated in U.S. Courts of Appeals and served as co- leaving the military and returning to Wyoming the coming decade as growing levels of teach- counsel in several cases before the United County to start my career. Since that time, I er attrition and retirement and increased States Supreme Court. have seen the creation of several thousand school enrollment combine to create a mas- Each of these well-respected individuals good paying and stable jobs in Pennsylvania’s sive teacher shortage. Indeed, the National have remained dedicated to providing exem- 10th Congressional District. The plant draws Center for Education Statistics estimates that plary service to our community. It is a distinct its work force from six northeastern Pennsyl- we will need 2.4 million additional teachers pleasure to ask our colleagues to join with us vania counties. The continued success of the over the next 11 years. in saluting them for their outstanding achieve- Mehoopany plant is due to the dedication and Encouraging States and local educational ments. agencies to include substitute training in a commitment of the men and women who work f there. comprehensive teacher quality program will improve the work of substitutes, the ability of HIGHWAY HOME IN HATFIELD, Our nation’s economic prosperity depends teachers to attend professional development PENNSYLVANIA on companies like Procter & Gamble which programs, and ultimately will improve edu- are willing to invest in the future of our nation cation for our children. HON. JOSEPH M. HOEFFEL and in the men and women who have done I urge my colleagues to work with me to find OF PENNSYLVANIA such an outstanding job in producing the high innovative ways to help our substitutes as well IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quality products that consumers both domesti- as our full-time teachers be better prepared for cally and internationally want and need. Con- our classrooms and better teachers for our Thursday, October 11, 2001 gratulations to Procter & Gamble and to its children. Mr. HOEFFEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to employees on the 35th anniversary of the Mr. Speaker, I respectfully withdraw my acknowledge the 50th anniversary of the High- Mehoopany plant. amendment. way Home in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. The

VerDate 112000 04:40 Oct 13, 2001 Jkt 089060 PO 00000 Frm 00011 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A11OC8.052 pfrm13 PsN: E12PT1 E1866 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks October 12, 2001 Highway Home has been serving the needs of It does not interfere with the selection proc- awards from the United States Postal Service, the elderly and I am honored to join them in ess for the forty Renewal Communities, which United Way of Genesee County, La Raza Ad- their celebration. is already underway. Nor does it alter the ob- visory Council to the Michigan State Board of The High Home was founded by the High- jective qualifications that each census tract Education, the YWCA, and she was cited in way Tabernacle Church of Philadelphia in must meet to qualify for inclusion in a Re- Rodolfo Acuna’s book ‘‘Occupied America, A 1951 and is a non-profit organization. Since newal Community. It merely allows Renewal History of Chicanos.‘‘ 1980, the Highway Home has been licensed Communities selected later this year to apply Mr. Speaker, I ask the House of Represent- by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with for the inclusion of adjacent census tracts that atives to join me in congratulating Lilia Pulido the mission of excellent care to the elderly and clearly justify inclusion in the Renewal Com- Alvarado as she receives the Golden Door enhancing the quality of their lives. They have munity, based on our most recent census award from the International Institute of Flint. met this mission with great success. data. Lilia has worked tirelessly to help make a bet- I am proud to join Highway Home in their f ter world for all. celebration. Our community is fortunate to HONORING LILIA PULIDO f have such a fine facility that meets the impor- ALVARADO tant needs of our elderly. PROCLAMATION FOR STEPHEN EDWARD MONSEES f HON. DALE E. KILDEE RENEWAL COMMUNITY TECHNICAL OF MICHIGAN HON. STEVE ISRAEL LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK Thursday, October 11, 2001 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HON. JOHN J. LaFALCE Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to Thursday, October 11, 2001 OF NEW YORK pay tribute to Lilia Pulido Alvarado. Mrs. Alva- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rado is being honored by the International In- Mr. ISRAEL. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to recognize one of New Thursday, October 11, 2001 stitute of Flint at their annual dinner on Octo- ber 13th. She will be given their Golden Door York’s outstanding young students, Stephen Mr. LAFALCE. Mr. Speaker, today, along award. Edward Monsees. This young man has re- with Representatives QUINN and REYNOLDS, I The International Institute pays tribute each ceived the Eagle Scout honor from their peers will be introducing legislation designed to en- year to an outstanding immigrant who has in recognition of their achievements. hance the effectiveness of the ‘‘Renewal Com- made a significant impact on the greater Flint Since the beginning of this century, the Boy munity’’ program which Congress adopted just community. It is the highest award the Institute Scouts of America have provided thousands of last December. This legislation would allow presents. The recipient has demonstrated a boys and young men each year with the op- the expansion of Renewal Communities to in- lifelong commitment to improving the quality of portunity to make friends, explore new ideas, clude census tracts which are not eligible life for newly arrived immigrants. and develop leadership skills while learning under 1990 census data, but which are eligible This year’s recipient, Lilia Pulido Alvarado is self-reliance and teamwork. under 2000 census data. a stellar example of this commitment. She has The Eagle Scout award is presented only to As Congress debates economic stimulus fought her entire life for immigrants. She immi- those who possess the qualities that make our legislation, which is likely to include tax provi- grated to the United States from Mexico at the nation great: commitment to excellence, hard sions, we urge inclusion of this simple, but im- age of twelve with her parents and four sib- work, and genuine love of community service. portant, legislative amendment to the existing lings. Her father had been the Chief of Police Becoming an Eagle Scout is an extraordinary Renewal Community program. in Zacatecas before an accident cut short his award with which only the finest Boy Scouts Late last year, Congress enacted bi-partisan career. Lilia’s mother worked as a midwife to are honored. To earn the award—the highest legislation authorizing the designation of forty support the family before the family moved to advancement rank in Scouting—a Boy Scout ‘‘Renewal Communities,’’ each of which will Michigan. must demonstrate proficiency in the rigorous receive substantial investment tax benefits. As a result of her father’s accident and the areas of leadership, service, and outdoor Applications for selection of these Renewal move to a new country the family had a dras- skills; they must earn a minimum of 23 merit Communities are due late in October, with tic change in their lifestyle. In Mexico the fam- badges as well as contribute at least 100 final selection by HUD under a competitive ily lived in an 18-room house with servants, man-hours toward a community oriented serv- process before the end of this year. and an active social life. In Michigan the family ice project. All census tracts in a Renewal Community lived in a shanty, sleeping on straw mat- I ask my colleagues to join me in congratu- application must meet objective criteria, includ- tresses, cooking over a wood stove and had lating the recipients of these awards, as their ing benchmarks relating to poverty and unem- outdoor toilet facilities. Lilia did not know how activities are indeed worthy of praise. Their ployment. However, the poverty rates and to speak English and this created difficulties leadership benefits our community and they population used to determine compliance with for her in school. The first day of school Lilia serve as role models for their peers. such criteria are required to be determined threw a book at the teacher and was expelled. Also, we must not forget the unsung heroes, using 1900 census data. The teacher had wanted her to read in who continue to devote a large part of their Use of dated economic data was probably English. Later in life this incident caused Lilia lives to make all this possible. Therefore, I sa- necessary, given that the selection process to fight passionately for schools to understand lute the families, scout leaders, and countless will be completed before all 2000 census data and incorporate the language and culture of others who have given generously of their is available. However, ironically, the result is the immigrant when teaching the student. time and energy in support of scouting. that legislation designed to rejuvenate areas Fortunately, Lilia went on to complete her It is with great pride that I recognize the with rising poverty and declining economic schooling, eventually earning an associate’s achievements of Stephen and bring the atten- conditions and population effectively ignores degree, a bachelor’s degree, a master’s de- tion of Congress to this successful young man what has taken place over the last decade. gree and a substance abuse counselor li- on his day of recognition, Friday, October 12, The very census tracts that have declined cense. During this time she married, and 2001. Congratulations to Stephen and his fam- economically over the last decade, as con- raised four children. She paid for her edu- ily. firmed by objective economic data, are unnec- cation by picking apples. She has worked as f essarily excluded from favorable investment the district director of the Michigan State Uni- treatment designed to reverse such economic versity research project, ‘‘Migrants in Transi- INTRODUCTION OF THE PRO- decline. tion;’’ as a bilingual counselor for Model Cities, TECTING AMERICA’S CHILDREN This makes no sense. Therefore, the legis- a counselor for battered women at the YWCA AGAINST TERRORISM ACT lation we are introducing today in a simple of Greater Flint, a teacher with the Flint Com- one, which permits applicants that are award- munity Schools and the International Institute HON. LOUISE McINTOSH SLAUGHTER ed Renewal Community status to subse- and as an insurance specialist for Blue Cross/ OF NEW YORK quently apply to HUD to expand their bound- Blue Shield. Her advocacy stretches beyond IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aries to include census tracts that did not Flint to include the indigenous people of Mex- Thursday, October 11, 2001 meet the legislation’s poverty or population cri- ico. teria using 1990 census data, but would meet The community has recognized Lilia’s con- Ms. SLAUGHTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today such criteria using 2000 census data. tributions over the years. She has received to introduce legislation designed to protect our

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