June 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1231 and places. He made the ultimate sacrifice Police on their outstanding victory today on I know Rob and his comrades battled the fire doing what he loved, and I, along with the the passage of the Law Enforcement Officer’s with the utmost courage and valor. With the Glenwood Springs community and the State of Safety Act (H.R. 218). tenth anniversary of the Storm King Fire ap- Colorado are eternally grateful to this brave This afternoon, H.R. 218 passed the House proaching, I believe it appropriate to recognize man. by a voice vote, affirming this body’s support the sacrifice Rob and the Storm King Fire- f for police officers across America. H.R. 218 is fighters made on behalf of a grateful commu- the number one priority for law enforcement nity, state and nation. HONORING PAUL T. MCCARTHY across the country and allows qualified off- Rob grew up in Roseburg, Oregon, and duty and retired law enforcement officers to graduated from high school in the top ten per- HON. MARK STEVEN KIRK carry concealed weapons in any jurisdiction. cent of his class. He attended Oregon State OF ILLINOIS The bill has broad bipartisan support with 296 University and graduated with a Bachelor of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cosponsors. Science in business administration with honors Wednesday, June 23, 2004 The F.O.P. has been absolutely instru- in 1991, and passed the Certified Public Ac- mental in working with Members of Congress Mr. KIRK. Mr. Speaker, over 22 years ago, counting Exam on his first attempt. He began to bring this legislation to the floor. The F.O.P. Paul T. McCarthy became the Village Man- working as a firefighter in 1987 to help pay for is an outstanding organization that has served ager of Glenview, IL, located in my Congres- his education and joined the Prineville Hot- their membership well in their tireless work to sional District. Since that time, Mr. McCarthy shots in 1992, an elite group of firefighters bring their number one legislative priority to has played the leading role in the develop- who specialize in wildland fire suppression. An the House Floor. Many of us know the long ment of one of suburban Chicago’s most pros- avid outdoorsman, Rob enjoyed skiing, hunt- history of H.R. 218 and I can safely say that perous communities. ing, fishing, water skiing, golf, and soccer. He Upon arriving in Glenview, Mr. McCarthy were it not for the efforts of the F.O.P., their was a hard worker and dedicated member of embarked upon an ambitious program to at- current President Chuck Canterbury, and his crew. Above all, he was devoted to his tract businesses and residents to the commu- former President Steve Young, this bill may family and friends. nity. One of his first projects was to improve have never seen the light of day. Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before the bond rating of the Village as an incentive The benefits of H.R. 218 are two-fold—offi- this body of Congress and this nation to pay to investors and capital. Within 8 years, Glen- cer safety and improved public safety. Many tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter view had achieved Moody’s highest bond rat- jurisdictions do not allow off-duty officers to Rob Johnson. Rob personified the Hotshots ing of AAA. It has maintained that rating ever carry concealed weapons. Due to the unique credo of Safety, Teamwork, and Profes- since. responsibilities and dangers that come with sionalism; putting himself in harm’s way for With this strong financial foundation, Mr. law enforcement, off-duty officers are at a unfamiliar people and places. He made the ul- McCarthy began to implement his vision for greater risk than most Americans. It is not un- timate sacrifice doing what he loved, and I, the Village. In 1990, he negotiated the Willow common for off-duty officers to run into people along with the Glenwood Springs community Road Corridor Agreement between Glenview they have arrested or helped to incarcerate. and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- and Northbrook. In 1997, he negotiated the There have been documented instances ful to this brave young man. purchase of the privately-owned water com- where felons have sought retribution against f officers who helped to put them in jail or pris- pany, North Suburban Public Utilities. He also RECOGNIZING KAREN HIRAI OLEN oversaw the closing of the Lutter/Krohn landfill on. It is only right that the men and women and its redevelopment as a golf course. These who put their lives on the line everyday when 3 initiatives, along with numerous other they go to work be afforded to right to protect HON. HILDA L. SOLIS projects, had tangible, beneficial affects upon their families and themselves while they are OF CALIFORNIA Glenview residents and were the direct result off-duty. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES of Mr. McCarthy’s leadership and vision. These concerns apply not only to off-duty Wednesday, June 23, 2004 officers, but to retired officers as well. A crimi- Mr. McCarthy’s biggest challenge was Ms. SOLIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to rec- ahead of him. In the second or third round of nal who is seeking retribution does not care that the officer who put them away is retired. ognize a true champion and extraordinary military base closings, the massive Glenview public servant, Karen Hirai Olen. Karen has Naval Air Station was shut down, opening up It is a disservice to those men and women who risked their lives to perform a public serv- provided an array of services throughout Los thousands of prime real estate acres for devel- Angeles County as an advocate for the phys- opment. Mr. McCarthy led the development of ice to be deprived of the right to defend them- selves and their families simply because they ically challenged, impoverished families, and this area with extraordinary success. The senior citizens. After 35 years of service to the Glen, as the area is now known, has become retired. Mr. Speaker, I am grateful to the F.O.P. for residents of Los Angeles County, she will re- a nationally recognized and award winning tire today. mixed use development, representing $1 bil- all their efforts on behalf of H.R. 218 and for cops across the country. Today, I am happy to I have personally known Karen and consider lion in public and private investment. her to be a dear friend and advocate of social In his 22 years of service, Mr. McCarthy has join with them in celebrating House passage change. Karen began her career in 1968 as a led the Village of Glenview with tremendous of this crucial legislation and look forward to Social Worker for the Los Angeles County De- foresight and success. When he entered city working with the F.O.P. in the future to see partment of Public Social Services. Karen’s hall as Village Manager, Glenview had a H.R. 218 signed into law. passion to ensure the rights of children led her budget of $15.4 million and 180 employees. f to become a Children’s Services Worker from As Mr. McCarthy retires, the Glenview budget PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROB 1969 to 1979. From 1982 to 1986, Karen is $80.7 million and the Village employs 320 JOHNSON served as the Director of the Carson/Samoan individuals. Mr. McCarthy’s leadership as Vil- center where she brought a new approach lage Manager of Glenview, IL, is worthy of the and innovative concepts to providing extensive highest commendation. I wish him and his wife HON. SCOTT McINNIS quality services, such as the Peace Corps much happiness in retirement. Mr. Speaker, I OF COLORADO funded Samoan Youth Employment Project hope my colleagues will join me in recognizing IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES which she directed and implemented. this extraordinary individual. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 From 1986 to 1988, Karen also served as f Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Project Director for Foodnet where she led a CONGRATULATIONS TO take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life grassroots effort in organizing faith-based or- FRATERNAL ORDER OF POLICE and legacy of Rob Johnson of Redmond, Or- ganizations and social service agencies to join egon. Rob bravely battled the Storm King forces to provide nutritious food to impover- HON. RANDY ‘‘DUKE’’ CUNNINGHAM Mountain Fire outside the town of Glenwood ished families. Springs, Colorado in 1994, but succumbed to Karen was later named Director of Centro OF CALIFORNIA the blaze along with thirteen fellow firefighters Maravilla Service Center by the Department of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES while working to protect the City. I personally Community and Senior Services for the Coun- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 served as a firefighter and understand the ty of Los Angeles. Through her leadership, Mr. CUNNINGHAM. Mr. Speaker, I rise risks they face each and every day. Wit- residents from Los Angeles County have re- today to congratulate the Fraternal Order of nessing the awful inferno that fateful July day, ceived direct services such as emergency

VerDate May 21 2004 04:50 Jun 25, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00009 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K23JN8.002 E24PT1 E1232 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks June 24, 2004 food, mediation services, crisis intervention, and legacy of Roger Roth. Roger bravely bat- It was unfathomable that on May 4 the com- resource information for victims of domestic vi- tled the Storm King Mountain Fire outside the mission allowed Sudan to renew its seat on olence, and case management for housing. town of Glenwood Springs, Colorado in 1994, the panel. Over one million people have now The residents from the East Los Angeles but succumbed to the blaze along with thirteen been displaced in Darfur. Thousands are community greatly respect and admire Karen fellow firefighters while working to protect the dying. Women raped. Boys and men slaugh- for her courage, leadership, and compassion. City. I personally served as a firefighter and tered. The rainy season has begun, and the I wish her the very best in her retirement. understand the risks they face each and ev- roads will soon become impassable. Massive f eryday. Witnessing the awful inferno that fate- numbers face death while the Government of ful July day, I know Roger and his comrades Sudan blocks humanitarian aid, continuing to LEADER OF DELHI MASSACRE OF battled the fire with the utmost courage and worsen an already tragic situation. The Gov- SIKHS COMING TO U.S. TO MAKE valor. With the tenth anniversary of the Storm ernment of Sudan must be held accountable A SPEECH King Fire approaching, I believe it appropriate for what is occurring in Darfur. to recognize the sacrifice Roger and the Storm The United States must continue to take a HON. DAN BURTON King Firefighters made on behalf of a grateful leadership role in calling the world’s attention OF INDIANA community, state and Nation. to the human rights abuses occurring across IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES A member of the Oneida tribe of the Iro- the globe. The creation of a democracy cau- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 quois Nation, Roger grew up in Michigan and cus at the United Nations is a first step in re- Mr. BURTON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, on attended Northern Michigan University. He ducing the power of abusive nations which sit October 31, 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira spent seven summers as a trail crew leader at at the United Nations. This caucus can help fill Gandhi was assassinated by her two Sikh Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior. the seats on the Human Rights Commission bodyguards after she ordered an attack upon He became a firefighter in 1989, first as a hot- with freedom loving democracies which re- the Golden Temple, which is the center and shot, an elite group of firefighters who spe- spect and protect the human rights of their seat of the Sikh religion. In the aftermath of cialize in wildland fire suppression, and then people. the assassination, thousands of Sikhs were became a smokejumper, providing initial at- f killed in anti-Sikh riots. The massacre was by tack on forest fires in remote, mountainous areas. He worked winters for the Fish & Wild- TRIBUTE TO BISHOP ZEDEKIAH any definition a brutal atrocity, and one of the LAZETT GRADY most prominent figures accused of helping to life Service at the Florida Panther National orchestrate the violence was Jagdish Tytler. Wildlife Refuge and was a private helicopter Now, Mr. Tytler, who led mobs of Hindus in pilot. An avid outdoorsman, Roger enjoyed HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN OF SOUTH CAROLINA killing Sikhs, some by burning them to death, fishing and hunting. He was a hard worker IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and who saw to it that Sikh police were locked and dedicated member of his crew. Above all, in their barracks and therefore unable to re- he was devoted to his family and friends. Wednesday, June 23, 2004 spond to the massacre, has been invited to Mr. Speaker, it is an honor to rise before Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak at the convention of the American As- this body of Congress and this nation to pay pay tribute to Bishop Zedekiah Lazett Grady, sociation of Physicians of Indian Origin in San tribute to the life and memory of Firefighter one of eight legendary leaders of the African Diego, which begins on June 25th. As some- Roger Roth. Roger personified the Hotshots Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church who will one who has long championed the cause of credo of Safety, Teamwork, and Profes- be retiring this year at the Quadrennial Con- freedom, democracy, and equal rights for the sionalism; putting himself in harms way for un- ference in Indianapolis, Indiana. Sikh community and other oppressed minori- familiar people and places. He made the ulti- Bishop Zedekiah Lazett Grady was born in ties in that part of the world, I am deeply con- mate sacrifice doing what he loved, and I, Loughman, Florida, the son of the late Walter cerned about this man coming to the United along with the Glenwood Springs community and Sylvia Bynum Grady. He was educated in States, and I would urge the American Asso- and the State of Colorado are eternally grate- the public schools of Sanford, Florida and is a ciation of Physicians of Indian Origin to recon- ful to this brave man. graduate of Crooms Academy. He further ma- sider their invitation to Mr. Tytler. f triculated at Edwards Waters College and the I am also deeply concerned to learn that Mr. DEMOCRACY CAUCUS AT THE B.L. Lee Theological Seminary, where he re- Tytler has been given a position in the govern- UNITED NATIONS ceived an Associate of Arts and the Bachelor ment of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. of Theology degrees. He also attended Allen Prime Minister Singh is a Sikh, and the Sikh HON. FRANK R. WOLF University, where he received the Bachelor of community naturally had high hopes that Arts degree and Dickerson Theological Semi- OF VIRGINIA Manmohan Singh’s appointment to India’s top IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nary, where he earned the Bachelor of Divinity job would bridge the gap between the Sikh and Masters of Divinity degrees. He furthered and Hindu peoples. It is difficult to understand Wednesday, June 23, 2004 his graduate theological studies at the Union how this can be accomplished when Prime Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to Theological Seminary in New York, New York Minister Singh is willing to bring a person like commend my co-chair of the Congressional and the Urban Training Center in Chicago, Illi- Mr. Tytler into his government, as many Sikhs, Human Rights Caucus and ranking member of nois. He has received honorary doctorate de- including my good friend Dr. Gurmit Singh the House International Relations Committee, grees from Kittrell College in North Carolina, Aulakh, President of the Council of Khalistan, TOM LANTOS, for introducing this important and Allen University, and Edwards Waters College. consider Mr. Tytler’s presence in the govern- timely legislation. I would also like to thank Bishop Grady has served the church and ment an affront to the Sikh people. Chairman HYDE and Chairman DREIER for their African Methodism for well over 40 years as a So long as people like Jagdish Tytler are in leadership on this important issue. distinguished pastor, capable administrator, the India government, it draws into question The strength of the United Nations has been civic organizer, ecumenical leader, social re- whether India is truly willing to uphold the declining in recent years. Corrupt dictatorships former, teacher and Presiding Elder. He has democratic values that it preaches. In addition now hold many seats on the U.N. Human served as pastor in Florida and South Caro- Mr. Speaker, it should also draw into question Rights Commission. It is incredible that the lina. For almost twenty years he was pastor of the wisdom of the hard-working taxpayers of leading world body charged with protecting my home church, Morris Brown in Charleston, this country supporting a government that re- and exposing human rights has some of the South Carolina. During his tenure there, wards the Jagdish Tytler’s of the world with worst human rights abusers sitting in judg- Bishop Grady burned several mortgages, ren- power and authority. ment. I was extremely concerned when the ovated the sanctuary, purchased and devel- f United Nations Commission on Human Rights oped additional property, organized and devel- PAYING TRIBUTE TO ROGER ROTH passed a watered down draft discussion on oped several social service programs, and the slaughter occurring in Darfur, Sudan. I added 1,100 members to the church roll. commend the administration for taking a stand While serving as Presiding Elder of the his- HON. SCOTT McINNIS on the importance on the commission passing torically rich Edisto District, the South Carolina OF COLORADO strong resolution and applaud the U.S. delega- Conference in the 7th Episcopal District, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion for walking out when the commission Bishop Grady distinguished himself by real- Wednesday, June 23, 2004 failed in its responsibility to expose and con- izing a 10 percent increase in membership Mr. MCINNIS. Mr. Speaker, I would like to demn the human rights abuses taking place in each year and increasing the number of pas- take this opportunity to pay tribute to the life Darfur. toral charges from 24 to 35.

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