H3544 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 1, 2004 Unfortunately, some of our friends on And what kind of leadership on en- terror that we met at Landstuhl, Ger- the other side of the aisle have mount- ergy issues do we get from the Demo- many. I was so touched by a female sol- ed a misinformation campaign to scare crats and their Presidential nominee, dier who had just undergone extreme and confuse America’s seniors for their Senator JOHN KERRY? Nothing but fin- surgery. We immediately bonded as fel- own political agenda. They say that ger-pointing and continued bowing to low National Guard members, and later prescription drug cards are too con- the radical environmentalists that will I found out she was a star of the Notre fusing and that they will not work. not allow America to retrieve our own Dame’s women’s basketball team. She Well, seniors have already decided energy reserves. lives Army values. that discount cards will work. The ver- The result of this lack of leadership The war on terror is not just Afghan- dict is in, and these new discount cards is higher prices at the gasoline pumps, istan and Iraq. President Bush has been will save seniors hundreds, if not thou- higher prices for families to heat their courageous in protecting American sands, of dollars. homes, and greater dependence on for- families by taking the war to the ter- For example, at current discount eign sources of energy. rorists overseas and not waiting for a drug prices, my mother in Louisville, In ANWR, we have huge supplies of new September 11 on the streets of our Colorado, will save just under $400 on oil and natural gas that if we were to communities. I know firsthand the new her prescription drugs and my father retrieve would have great benefit for greatest generation of American over $900. That is about $1,300 a year America: greater energy independence, servicemembers has the fortitude to for my own parents. Those are real sav- lower prices at the pump, lower prices win the war on terror. ings, money they can take to the bank, to heat our homes, and hundreds of In conclusion, May God bless our give to the grandkids or pay their own thousands of new jobs. troops; and we will never forget Sep- rent. These policies from the Democrats do tember 11. I encourage seniors to take advan- nothing more than to lead us perma- f tage of this program to begin realizing nently into high prices and greater re- these savings. Call 1–800–MEDICARE or liance on Middle Eastern oil. These are DISCOUNT DRUG CARDS visit www.medicare.gov. policies that our Nation simply cannot (Mr. PALLONE asked and was given f afford. permission to address the House for 1 PASS A REAL MEANINGFUL MEDI- f minute.) CARE PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN REMEMBERING AUXILIARY BISHOP Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today, (Mr. ROSS asked and was given per- BENNIE ALLISON the discount prescription drug cards mission to address the House for 1 Republicans have been touting take ef- (Mr. DAVIS of Illinois asked and was minute and to revise and extend his re- fect. given permission to address the House marks.) Over the last month, seniors faced Mr. ROSS. Mr. Speaker, today the for 1 minute and to revise and extend the confusing task of shopping online new prescription drug discount cards his remarks.) between 73 discount cards for more went into effect as part of the Repub- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, than 60,000 prescription drugs. licans so-called Medicare bill that Auxiliary Bishop Bennie Allison, pas- The New York Times reported today passed in December. Few seniors have tor of Corinthian Temple Church of that less than 1 million seniors have signed up for these so-called discount God in Christ in Chicago, passed away signed up, well off the Bush adminis- cards because they provide little, if last week. tration’s prediction of 7.3 million. any, significant savings. Bishop Allison had a long and distin- Seniors should be skeptical. While Under the new law, beneficiaries can guished career as both a religious lead- the Bush administration says that only sign up for one card a year, but er and a civic leader. In addition to his these cards will cut bills by 10 to 25 the drug companies who offer these religious duties, he was chairman of percent, a new report out from Fami- cards can switch the drugs they cover the Garfield Organization and founder lies U.S.A. shows prices on the top-sell- every week. So a senior who signs up of the Allison Foundation for Better ing five drugs for seniors increased 9.9 for one particular card just to save Living, which provided social services percent over the last year, wiping out money on a specific drug may find that and job development opportunities for any savings from the discount cards. a week later that card no longer helps residents of the West Garfield commu- We cannot do anything to help sen- them, and many drug companies are nity. iors out with their prescription drug I extend condolences to his wife and starting to jack up their prices just so bills until we actually do something family and urge them to continue his they can offer discounts without losing about the skyrocketing drug prices. great work. a dime in profits. Until then, these cards will not provide Mr. Speaker, we can do better than f any meaningful relief, and the program this by our seniors. We should and FIGHTING THE WAR ON TERROR will continue to be a failure. must allow the government to use the purchasing power of 41 million seniors (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina f to lower the cost of prescription drugs, asked and was given permission to ad- ANNOUNCEMENT BY THE SPEAKER but the current Medicare law prohibits dress the House for 1 minute and to re- PRO TEMPORE vise and extend his remarks.) this from happening. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I urge my colleagues to pass a real Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. ant to clause 8 of rule XX, the Chair meaningful Medicare prescription drug Speaker, during this past week, I saw will postpone further proceedings plan this year. firsthand our courageous service mem- bers in action successfully fighting the today on motions to suspend the rules f global war on terror in Afghanistan, on which a recorded vote or the yeas AMERICA’S ENERGY NEEDS ARE Uzbekistan, the Persian Gulf, Qatar, and nays are ordered, or on which the CHANGING and Germany. vote is objected to under clause 6 of (Mrs. MILLER of Michigan asked and Led by Committee on House Admin- rule XX. was given permission to address the istration chairman, the gentleman Record votes on postponed questions House for 1 minute and to revise and from Ohio (Mr. NEY), our delegation will be taken after 6:30 p.m. today. extend her remarks.) met with American military and coali- f Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. tion government officials. In every in- Speaker, America’s energy needs are stance, my effort as a Congressman, CONGRATULATING AND SALUTING changing, and our current situation is Guard member, and parent of three FOCUS: HOPE ON ITS 35TH ANNI- certainly different than the oil shocks service members, which was meant to VERSARY that we all saw in the 1970s, because encourage others, actually encouraged Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. there has not been a disruption in sup- me. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules ply but an increase in demand from I was particularly impressed by the and agree to the concurrent resolution emerging economies such as China. courage of those wounded in the war on (H. Con. Res. 295) congratulating and

VerDate May 21 2004 03:24 Jun 02, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01JN7.004 H01PT1 June 1, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3545 saluting Focus: HOPE on the occasion Whereas these programs have graduated executive officer, and she has received hon- of its 35th anniversary and for its re- over 7,000 individuals since their inception, a orary degrees from 11 outstanding univer- markable commitment and contribu- new offsite training facility in Detroit’s Em- sities and colleges, was named one of the 100 tions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, powerment Zone in southwest Detroit has Most Influential Women in 2002 by Crain’s been established to reach out to individuals and the United States. Detroit Business, has been inducted into the in other parts of the city, and the success of Michigan Women’s Hall of Fame, has re- The Clerk read as follows: the programs has inspired Michigan (in its ceived the Detroit NAACP Presidential H. CON. RES. 295 State-wide FAST BREAK program) and Award, the Arab-American Institute Founda- Whereas Focus: HOPE began as a civil and other States to replicate the efforts of tion’s Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity human rights organization in 1968 in the Focus: HOPE; Award, as well as many other awards; wake of the devastating Detroit riots, and Whereas, in 1987, Focus: HOPE reclaimed Whereas through the generous partner- was co-founded by the late Father William T. and renovated an abandoned building and ships and support of individuals from all Cunningham, a Roman Catholic priest, and opened it as a Center for Children, which has walks of life, Federal, State, and local gov- Eleanor M. Josaitis, a suburban housewife, now served over 5,000 children of colleagues, ernment, and foundations and corporations who were inspired to establish Focus: HOPE students, and neighbors with quality child across the United States, the vision of by the work of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.; care, including latchkey, early childhood Focus: HOPE will continue to grow and in- Whereas Focus: HOPE is committed to education, and other educational services; spire; bringing together people of all races, faiths, Whereas Focus: HOPE, through an unprec- Whereas Focus: HOPE has been blessed and economic backgrounds to overcome in- edented co-operative agreement between the with an active board of directors and advi- justice and build racial harmony, and it has Departments of Defense, Commerce, Edu- sory board from the senior most levels of grown to one of the largest nonprofit organi- cation, and Labor, established a National corporate and public America, and has bene- zations in Michigan; demonstration project—the Center for Ad- fited from an annual average of 25,000 volun- Whereas the Focus: HOPE mission state- vanced Technologies—in which candidates teers and countless colleagues; ment states: ‘‘Recognizing the dignity and earn associates and bachelors degrees in ei- Whereas Focus: HOPE has been a tremen- beauty of every person, we pledge intelligent ther manufacturing engineering or tech- dous force for good in the City of Detroit, and practical action to overcome racism, nology, and engage in hands-on manufac- the State of Michigan, and the United States poverty and injustice. And to build a metro- turing within-real world conditions, pro- for the past 35 years; politan community where all people may ducing parts for DaimlerChrysler, Detroit Whereas Focus: HOPE continues to strive live in freedom, harmony, trust and affec- Diesel, Ford Motor Company, General Mo- to eliminate racism, poverty, and injustice tion. Black and white, yellow, brown and red tors Corporation, the Department of Defense, through the use of passion, persistence, and from Detroit and its suburbs of every eco- and others; partnerships, and continues to seek improve- nomic status, national origin and religious Whereas Focus: HOPE has caused over $22 ment in its quality of service and program persuasion we join in this covenant.’’; million to be invested in renovating a pre- operations; and Whereas one of Focus: HOPE’s early efforts viously obsolete building to house the Center Whereas Focus: HOPE and its colleagues was to support African-American and female for Advanced Technologies, transforming the will continue to identify ways in which it building into a model facility for 21st cen- employees in a seminal class action suit can lead Detroit, the State of Michigan, and tury advanced manufacturing, education, against AAA, resulting in one of the finest the United States into the future with cre- and research; affirmative action commitments made by ative urban leadership initiatives: Now, any corporation up to that time; Whereas Focus: HOPE has made out- therefore, be it standing contributions toward increasing di- Whereas Focus: HOPE helped to conceive Resolved by the House of Representatives (the versity within the traditional homogenous of and develop the Department of Agri- Senate concurring), That Congress— science, math, engineering, and technology culture’s Commodity Supplemental Food (1) congratulates and salutes Focus: HOPE Program which has been replicated in 32 fields, and 95 percent of currently enrolled for its remarkable commitment and con- states, and through this program Focus: degree candidates are African-American, rep- tributions to Detroit, the State of Michigan, HOPE helps to feed 43,000 people per month resenting perhaps the United States’ largest and the United States; and throughout Southeast Michigan; producer of bachelor-degreed minority grad- (2) directs the Clerk of the House of Rep- Whereas Focus: HOPE has revitalized sev- uates in manufacturing engineering; resentatives to make available enrolled cop- eral city blocks in central Detroit by rede- Whereas Focus: HOPE’s unique research ies of this resolution to Focus: HOPE and veloping obsolete industrial buildings, and development partnership with the De- Ms. Eleanor M. Josaitis for appropriate dis- beautifying and landscaping Oakman Boule- partment of Defense has resulted in a nation- play. vard, creating pocket parks, and rehabili- ally recognized demonstration project, the tating homes in the surrounding areas; Mobile Parts Hospital, whose Rapid Manu- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- Whereas Focus: HOPE’s Machinist Train- facturing System has recently been deployed ant to the rule, the gentlewoman from ing Institute has been training individuals to Kuwait in support of the Armed Forces’ Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) and the gen- from Detroit and beyond for careers in ad- current operations in Afghanistan and Iraq; tleman from Illinois (Mr. DAVIS) each vanced manufacturing and precision machin- Whereas Focus: HOPE began a community will control 20 minutes. arts program in 1995, presenting multicul- ing since 1981, and has sent forth nearly 2,500 The Chair recognizes the gentle- certified graduates, providing an opportunity tural arts programming and gallery exhibi- for primarily under-represented minority tions designed to educate and encourage area woman from Michigan (Mrs. MILLER). youth, women, and others to gain access to residents, while fostering integration in a GENERAL LEAVE the financial mainstream and learn in-de- culturally diverse metropolitan community, Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. mand skills; and over 43,000 people have viewed sponsored Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that Whereas Focus: HOPE, with assistance exhibits or participated in this program; all Members may have 5 legislative from Michigan, the Department of Housing Whereas Focus: HOPE established an Infor- days within which to revise and extend and Urban Development, and other generous mation Technologies Center in 1999, pro- private and public partners, has within the viding Detroit students with industry-cer- their remarks and include extraneous last two years invested over $10 million to tified training programs in network adminis- material on H. Con. Res. 295, the con- complete the renovation of the industrial tration, network installation, and desktop current resolution under consideration. building housing its Machinist Training In- and server administration, and has grad- The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there stitute; uated nearly 475 students to date, and has objection to the request of the gentle- Whereas Focus: HOPE has recognized that initiated, in collaboration with industry and woman from Michigan? manufacturing and information technologies academia, the design of a new bachelors de- There was no objection. are key to the economic growth and security gree program to educate information man- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. of Michigan and the United States, and is agement systems engineers; Speaker, I yield myself as much time committed to designing programs that would Whereas Focus: HOPE’s initiatives and contribute to the participation of under-rep- programs have been nationally recognized as I might consume. resented urban individuals in these critical for excellence and leadership by such organi- Mr. Speaker, in the wake of the 1967 sectors; zations as the Government Accounting Of- terrible Detroit riots, Father William Whereas, in 1982, Focus: HOPE began a for- fice, the Department of Labor, the Inter- Cunningham and Eleanor Josaitis profit subsidiary that was initiated for com- national Standards Organization, the Na- founded Focus: HOPE as an organiza- munity economic development purposes and tional Science Foundation, the Cisco Net- tion to fight racism and poverty in the is now designated with Federal HUBZone working Academy Program, Fortune Maga- metropolitan Detroit area. This resolu- status; zine, Forbes Magazine, the Aspen Institute, tion congratulates and salutes Focus: Whereas Focus: HOPE created two pio- and many others, and former Presidents neering programs—FAST TRACK and First George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton have vis- HOPE for its remarkable commitment Step—designed to help individuals improve ited Focus: HOPE’s campus; and contributions to Detroit, to the their reading and math competencies by a Whereas Focus: HOPE is currently led by State of Michigan, and to the entire minimum of two grade levels in 4–7 weeks; Eleanor M. Josaitis, its co-founder and chief United States.

VerDate May 21 2004 02:10 Jun 02, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 0634 E:\CR\FM\K01JN7.005 H01PT1 H3546 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE June 1, 2004 I commend my colleague, the gen- Mr. Speaker, it is often asked, what support of House Concurrent Resolution 295, tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS), makes a person a hero? Working with which congratulates and salutes Focus: HOPE for introducing this resolution. The en- others to improve one’s community, I on its 35th anniversary. tire Michigan delegation has cospon- believe, is the act of a hero. In 1967, a Focus: HOPE, located in Detroit, is the re- sored the resolution, and I am pleased riot left metropolitan Detroit sharply sult of the vision of Father William T. that we can recognize Focus: HOPE divided along racial lines. By early Cunningham and Eleanor Josaitis, who were and all of the great things that this or- 1968, shock had deepened into bitter- compelled to make a difference as the 1967 ganization has done for its surrounding ness and hostility. riot left metropolitan Detroit sharply divided communities. Among all of this chaos and confu- along racial lines. Ever since, Focus: HOPE Mr. Speaker, outside of the metro- sion, two members of the Detroit com- has been committed to bringing together peo- politan Detroit area, Focus: HOPE may munity, Father William T. ple of all races, faiths, and economic back- not be well known to our average cit- Cunningham and Eleanor M. Josaitis, grounds. In short, the accomplishments of this izen, but people who are familiar with joined together to make a difference. organization are nothing short of remarkable. this organization know how great an Soon, Focus: HOPE was born, and out For example, Focus: HOPE helped to con- organization it is. of it came a tightly-knit movement of ceive and develop the Department of Agri- In 1971, Focus: HOPE began providing like-minded people who are committed culture’s Commodity Supplemental Food Pro- food for children, as well as pregnant to intelligent and practical action to gram, which has been replicated in 32 states. and post-partum women. The program overcome racism, poverty and injus- Through this program, Focus: HOPE helps soon expanded to include senior citi- tice. feed 43,000 people monthly throughout South- zens; and today, with food that is pro- Over the last 37 years, Focus: HOPE east Michigan. vided through the U.S. Department of has participated in countless projects Additionally, Focus: HOPE has revitalized Agriculture, Focus: HOPE provides that have improved the quality of life several city blocks in central Detroit by rede- food to an incredible number, 43,000 for thousands of America’s neediest veloping obsolete industrial buildings, children, women and senior citizens, people. In 1971, after gathering sci- beautifying and landscaping Oakman Boule- each month in the Detroit metropoli- entific evidence of the effects of hunger vard, creating pocket parks, and rehabilitating tan area. and malnutrition on the critical early homes in the surrounding areas. Focus: HOPE has provided hope to in- development of infants, Focus: HOPE For these reasons, as a senior member of dividuals and families for over 35 years. designed a supplemental food program the House Appropriations Committee, I have In addition to providing food for those for children up to age 6 and for preg- been pleased to assist Focus: HOPE over the in immediate need, the organization’s nant and postpartum women. The pro- past several years. Their growing list of ac- revolutionary job-training and edu- gram, which was later expanded to in- complishments fills me with pride and I will cation programs provide people with clude senior citizens, was the first and continue to support them in future years. the tools and the resources necessary remains one of the largest Commodity And so, Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to to pull themselves and their families Supplemental Food Programs in the join me in commemorating this pillar of the out of the brutal cycle of poverty. country. Food for this program has community that has achieved so much in the b 1415 been provided to as many as 43,000 great state of Michigan. I am confident Focus: Mr. Speaker, Focus: HOPE opened its women, children, and senior citizens HOPE will continue down this path for many Machinists Training Institute in 1981. each month in the Detroit metropoli- years to come. Their mission statement states It is a 31-week program in which stu- tan area. in part: ‘‘Recognizing the dignity and beauty of dents receive over 1,100 contact hours. Focus: HOPE’s contributions are not every person, we pledge intelligent and prac- The training is very comprehensive and limited to its food program. When tical action to overcome racism, poverty and at a fraction of the cost of traditional years of negligence turned one of De- injustice.’’ Focus: HOPE’s years of excellence job training. Along with their FAST troit’s oldest neighborhoods into a can- have demonstrated that they do indeed stand TRACK program and First Step pro- yon of vacant and dilapidated homes, behind their message. grams, students develop necessary Focus: HOPE took the initiative and Ms. KILPATRICK. Mr. Speaker, I rise today skills to enter the workforce. revitalized several blocks of the once to support H. Con. Res. 295 introduced by In 1993, Focus: HOPE developed the prosperous neighborhood by redevel- Congressman JOHN CONYERS. This resolution Center for Advanced Technologies to oping outdated buildings, improving congratulates and salutes Focus: HOPE on its form a coalition of universities and the landscape of Oakman Boulevard, 35th anniversary and for its remarkable com- corporations to design a 21st century developing parks and rebuilding homes. mitment and contributions to the City of De- curriculum for manufacturing engi- In addition, over the past 2 years alone, troit, the State of Michigan, and the United neering education. Very sadly, Father Focus: HOPE has helped raise $10 mil- States. Cunningham passed away in 1997. But lion to complete renovations of an old FOCUS: HOPE was founded in 1968 by Fa- along with the incredible Eleanor industrial building that is to house its ther William Cunningham and Eleanor M. Josaitis, who still acts as the Chief Ex- own Machinists Training Institute. Josaitis in response to the Detroit riots that left ecutive Officer, their great visions and Today, we stand united in this Cham- the city in turmoil. It is a nationally recognized hard work has provided people with an ber to pay homage to Focus: HOPE for civil and human rights organization in Detroit, opportunity which would not exist oth- its remarkable commitment and con- Michigan and is one of the largest nonprofit erwise. tributions to Detroit, the State of organizations in Michigan. Mr. Speaker, Focus: HOPE’s value to Michigan, and the United States. Since its beginning, Focus: HOPE has been the poor and disadvantaged of the De- Americans who possess the vision and committed to fighting racism, poverty, and in- troit metropolitan area cannot be generosity of Eleanor M. Josaitis and justice. In 1968, in response to a study by the measured. It is a great organization the late Father William T. Detroit Free Press and the Urban League, run by individuals who truly care Cunningham are truly American he- Focus: HOPE organized a search for evidence about our Nation’s citizens. This reso- roes, and Focus: HOPE is a tribute to of widespread discrimination in food and pre- lution, 295, will bring much-deserved their legacy. scription drug prices. From the investigation, attention to Focus: HOPE and its dedi- Mr. Speaker, I commend the gen- the HOPE ’68 study was published. The study cated employees and volunteers. The tleman from Michigan (Mr. CONYERS) was the first to offer definitive proof of system- work they do is sometimes thankless for introducing this legislation, and I atic discrimination in food pricing. and sometimes goes unnoticed, but I urge its support. In 1971, after gathering scientific evidence urge my colleagues to support House Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of the effects of hunger and malnutrition on Concurrent Resolution 295 and to of my time. the critical early development of infants, thank these outstanding individuals Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Focus: HOPE developed a supplemental food for their great work. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I program for children up to age six, and for Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of may consume to urge all Members to pregnant and post-partum women. The pro- my time. support the adoption of House Concur- gram, later expanded to include senior citi- Mr. DAVIS of Illinois. Mr. Speaker, I rent Resolution 295. zens, was the first and remains one of the yield myself such time as I may con- Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would largest Commodity Supplemental Food Pro- sume. like to join my Michigan colleagues in rising in grams in the country, with food provided

VerDate May 21 2004 03:24 Jun 02, 2004 Jkt 029060 PO 00000 Frm 00004 Fmt 4634 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\K01JN7.006 H01PT1 June 1, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — HOUSE H3547 through the Department of Agriculture to attack on poverty, racism and injustice. Today, from many employers through supporting Afri- 43,000 women, children and senior citizens Focus: HOPE is a vital part of Detroit and the can-American and female employees in class- each month throughout Southeast Michigan. surrounding metropolitan area, focusing its en- action lawsuits. The non-profit organization In addition to addressing the societal needs ergy and innovation on practical solutions to has also helped to develop a program through of the community, in 1981, the organization the difficult problems of Hunger, economic dis- the Agriculture Department’s Commodity Sup- opened its Machinist Training Institute (MTI), parity, joblessness, discrimination, and edu- plemental Food Program, which is now re- to provide skills development in precision ma- cational disadvantage. sponsible for feeding more than 43,000 people chining and metalworking. The institute has I feel fortunate to have known Father per month in southeast Michigan. Additionally, graduated more than 2,300 machinists. Cunningham during the many years of his it has assisted in the revitalization of several Focus: HOPE created two pioneering pro- work with Focus: HOPE. This work continues areas in central Detroit by creating parks, re- grams—FAST TRACK and First Step—de- under the guidance of my dear friend, Eleanor habilitating homes, and redeveloping obsolete signed to help individuals improve their read- Josaitis, who co-founded this organization and buildings. serves as its chief operating officer. ing and math competencies by a minimum of Additionally, Focus: HOPE has trained indi- As the resolution notes, Focus: HOPE has two grade levels in 4–7 weeks. The organiza- viduals for courses in advanced manufacturing tion also opened a Center for Children, which been a unique force for good for the past 35 years. For all of us who share Father and precision machining, which has resulted in has now served over 5,000 children of col- the graduation of 2,500 people from their cer- leagues, students, and neighbors with quality Cunningham’s dream that all people may live and work together in freedom, harmony, trust tification programs, thereby providing work op- childcare and early childhood education. portunities to under-represented youth, Focus: HOPE has also partnered with many and affection, this resolution congratulates and salutes the contributions of Focus: HOPE to women, and many others. Focus: HOPE has businesses and schools through the years. In also developed two programs aimed at helping 1993 Focus: HOPE developed the Center for Detroit, the State of Michigan, and the nation. Mr. DINGELL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in individuals improve their reading and math Advanced Technologies to address the short- competencies. The organization has also en- age of manufacturing engineers with hands-on strong support of House Concurrent Resolu- tion 295, congratulating Focus: HOPE on its rolled candidates toward associate and bach- skills. The organization formed a coalition with elor degrees in engineering and technology three university partners: Lawrence Techno- 35th anniversary. For three and a half dec- ades, Focus: HOPE has been a leading voice programs, and as a result, has made contribu- logical University, Wayne State University and tions toward increasing diversity within these the University of Detroit Mercy and several for the poor and underprivileged in South- eastern Michigan. It has helped feed the poor, fields. Most of all, this resolution recognizes corporations to design a curriculum for manu- Focus: HOPE for its commitment and contribu- facturing engineering education. educate our young, and foster cultural under- standing between diverse populations. Focus: tions to human rights in Detroit and the United The volunteer effort of Focus: HOPE brings States. together thousands of people each year to op- HOPE deserves our recognition and gratitude erate various programs including preparing for all that is has done and will continue to do. Focus: HOPE is a critically important organi- Co-founded by Father William Cunningham boxes of food that are delivered to low-income zation that has been a tremendous asset to and Eleanor Josaitis, Focus: HOPE is a com- families during the holidays, neighborhood the city of Detroit. For this reason, I commend munity based organization dedicated to em- cleanup and revitalization projects and pro- Focus: HOPE’s work in improving the quality ploying practical and intelligent action to elimi- grams that concentrate on education, the arts, of life for citizens of Detroit who may not have nate racism, poverty, and injustice. It has the manufacturing, engineering, and information had access to many opportunities, but who largest United States Department of Agri- technology training. have the desire to succeed in life, and want to culture (USDA) Commodity Supplemental Last year in October, I joined Michigan’s become contributing citizens of the economic Food Program in the nation. Each month, Governor Jennifer Granholm and Senators mainstream. more than 43,000 mothers, children under age CARL LEVIN and DEBBIE STABENOW for Focus: Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. six, and senior citizens living on meager in- HOPE’s Walk 2003. This annual walk through Speaker, I yield back the balance of comes get help through the Focus: HOPE my time. the streets of Detroit, to celebrate our rich di- Commodity Supplemental Food Program. That versity, is patterned after the nonviolent alone would garner recognition and plaudits The SPEAKER pro tempore (Mr. marches led by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Ap- for Focus: HOPE. UPTON). The question is on the motion proximately 8,000 people from metropolitan Yet, this organization has made economic offered by the gentlewoman from Detroit walked an eight-mile route through opportunity the primary focus, leading to the Michigan (Mrs. MILLER) that the House Highland Park and Detroit. The route includes development of some of the most highly re- suspend the rules and agree to the con- the area where the 1967 riots broke out, the spected and innovative education and training current resolution, H. Con. Res. 295. first Ford Motor Company automotive produc- programs in the nation. By partnering with in- The question was taken. tion facility, and the original Motown recording dustry, universities, and governments, Focus: The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the studios. HOPE has created a pipeline of programs that opinion of the Chair, two-thirds of Again, I would like to thank the late Father offer both the technical and educational knowl- those present have voted in the affirm- Cunningham and Eleanor M. Josaitis for their edge critical for a 21st century workforce. ative. vision. Focus: HOPE has helped thousands of Moreover, Focus: HOPE supplies the oppor- Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. people fulfill their purpose in life. Focus: tunity, including childcare on campus and HOPE’s commitment to bringing together peo- Speaker, on that I demand the yeas softskills training, for its students to be suc- and nays. ple of all races, faiths, and economic back- cessful in their chosen career. More than grounds to overcome injustice and build racial 3,000 individuals have graduated from Focus: The yeas and nays were ordered. harmony is an inspiration for us all. HOPE’s Centers of Opportunity, obtaining jobs The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursu- I also thank the leadership for allowing this in the manufacturing, engineering and informa- ant to clause 8 of rule XX and the resolution to be included on today’s suspen- tion technology fields. Mr. Speaker, I have Chair’s prior announcement, further sion calendar. long supported the efforts of Focus: HOPE, proceedings on this motion will be Mr. LEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong and congratulate them on their 35th anniver- postponed. support of House Concurrent Resolution 295, sary. I ask my colleagues to recognize the im- which congratulates Focus: HOPE on the oc- portance of this very fine organization by sup- f casion of its 35th anniversary. I am proud to porting this concurrent resolution. be an original cosponsor of this measure, and Mr. CONYERS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to RECOGNIZING AND HONORING urge all my colleagues to vote for it today. congratulate Focus: HOPE, a non-profit orga- FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE, PUBLIC Focus: HOPE was established in 1968 by nization inspired by the work of Dr. Martin Lu- SERVANTS, CIVILIANS, AND PRI- the late Father William Cunningham and Elea- ther King, Jr., and founded by Father William VATE BUSINESSES WHO RE- nor Josaitis. The riots of 1967 had a deep im- T. Cunningham in 1968 in the city of Detroit. SPONDED TO DEVASTATING FIRE pact on the entire Detroit metropolitan area. Focus: HOPE was founded as a civil rights or- IN RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, ON For all the damage the riots did to our commu- ganization, and now works to overcome racial MARCH 26, 2004 nities, one positive and lasting impact was that and economic injustices, and has numerous they served as a catalyst for the creation of other accomplishments Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Focus: HOPE. This organization started out as Focus: HOPE has played an important role Speaker, I move to suspend the rules a food program and grew into a broad-scale in acquiring affirmative action commitments and agree to the resolution (H. Res.

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