November 24, 2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2137 Boy Scouts and the Department of Defense CONFERENCE REPORT ON H.R. 4818, ernment that applies the same fiscal responsi- have built over the years. CONSOLIDATED APPROPRIA- bility that any hard-working American family The Boy Scouts and the Department of De- TIONS ACT, 2005 would in crafting a household budget. f fense have enjoyed a unique relationship with SPEECH OF many former Scouts joining the ranks of our A TRIBUTE TO JOELLE BAILEY nation’s military. The Pentagon’s recent agree- HON. RON KIND ment threatens this unique relationship of two OF WISCONSIN HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS organizations dedicated to one important ob- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF NEW YORK jective: service to God and country. Saturday, November 20, 2004 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I would remind my colleagues that Boy Mr. KIND. Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose Wednesday, November 24, 2004 Scouts are not the only people who swear an H.R. 4818, the omnibus appropriations bill for oath to God. The fact is that our own service fiscal year 2005. This $388.4 billion catchall Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of men and women take a similar oath before federal spending bill represents the skewed Joelle Bailey for her accomplishments in the God at the beginning of their service, and I will budget priorities under which the Republican field of business and efforts to improve the not support any action or agreement which at- House Leadership has been operating. It puts manners of all people in our community. tempts to endanger a partnership which clear- special interest priorities before the public trust Joelle has over 20 years experience in ca- ly benefits both organizations. I urge the Pen- and severely underfunds critical programs. tering, event planning and the restaurant busi- tagon to reconsider its decision and to con- H.R. 4818 is an exclamation point on a ness. Little did she know that a position at Es- tinue to support the Boy Scouts of America. year-long spending spree by Congress at the sence Magazine would serve as the impetus expense of taxpayers and future generations. for her to enter the food and hospitality indus- try. At a very young age, Joelle’s mom Marie f Taxpayers are picking up the tab on gratuitous government spending, while essential pro- felt very strongly about manners and etiquette HONORING MARGARET HASSAN grams are shortchanged; the bill falls short of and instilled those values in Joelle and her its commitment to the No Child Left Behind sister Yves. Joelle has taken these values and program by $9.4 billion, freezes the maximum turned them into a lifetime mission not only for HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Pell Grant for the second year in a row, and herself but to assist and instruct others in shortchanges funding for veterans’ benefits these areas. OF MINNESOTA and rural conservation initiatives. Joelle has learned through some of the best IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Additionally, the credibility of the legislative working positions at the Vista Hilton, Marriott process was compromised, as appropriators of and Plaza Hotels and LSG Sky Chefs. She re- Wednesday, November 24, 2004 the majority party defied procedural methods ceived her formal training at the French Cul- to rework the bill exactly to their liking, not to inary Institute and Sky Chefs. By 1994, she Ms. MCCOLLUM. Mr. Speaker, it is with mention the liking of the White House. Appro- opened Classic Catering which is a full service great sadness and reflection that I rise today priators handily struck backroom deals to event planning and catering business that to honor Mrs. Margaret Hassan—a friend of make the following changes: to exclude a caught the attention of , the international community and a true human- measure to allow the reimportation of prescrip- Daily News, NY Post, 98.7 KISS FM and itarian. tion drugs; to override a House-passed provi- WOR 710. In June 2004, Joelle was featured Mrs. Hassan worked in humanitarian relief sion to protect overtime benefits to six million in the Daily News’ ‘‘Spotlight On Great Peo- in for more than 25 years, the last employees; and to change bicameral rec- ple’’ by Clem Richardson. Publicity aside, 12 for CARE International as CARE ’s ommendations on federal outsourcing and Joelle is pleased that her clients and guests country director. She was a British citizen from travel and trade relations with Cuba. approve of her fabulous catering and cooking an Irish family—but her husband Tahseen and Also, it concerns me that just last week we skills. Currently, Joelle writes several columns, her friends would attest that she was an Iraqi had to raise the debt limit for the third time in sharing her knowledge on entertaining, eti- through-and-through. She loved the country, the past several years to an astounding $8.2 quette and menu and recipe suggestions. the people and the challenge. While others trillion. Moreover, it worries me that we had to Some of Joelle’s most memorable clients have would leave, her hard work never wavered. raise the debt limit because of irresponsible included: The New York Urban League, Diana ‘‘I’m staying with my people,’’ she was quoted fiscal policy such as giving tax cuts to the Na- Ross, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Russell Simmons, as saying. ‘‘This is my home.’’ tion’s millionaires while our country is fighting Suzanne Taylor, The United Way, Bill Cosby, a war overseas and my home State of Wis- Children’s Television Network, Jackie Robin- I had the unique experience of talking with consin is hemorrhaging manufacturing jobs. son Foundation, New York Bar Association, Mrs. Hassan about the challenges and difficul- The proponents of the fiscal year 2005 Om- New York University, Columbia University and ties facing the Iraqi people. We spoke at nibus have touted it as a package of real pro- many more. length about the people, the security and the grams that benefit real people. This bill is an Joelle shares her love for young people by future. While she expressed concern about the insult to the principles of this democratic body, teaching courses in the art of etiquette, table safety of the Iraqi people, she maintained a and what I want to know is when the special manners, sophistication, food, nutrition and sense of optimism for the future of her adopt- interest spending spree will cease and real basic ‘‘101’’ cooking skills. She teaches these ed home. She was determined to continue her people will again be the priority. classes for the community in different schools work, and her personality, courage and com- We need to start making decisions that will and also in her home. Each event is spon- passion kept her spirits high, even in the dark- leave our children a better country to inherit. sored with her own personal finances. Adults est of hours. As the father of two little boys, I did not come are welcome as well. Additionally, her very In October, the Times of described to Congress to leave my sons a legacy of own etiquette/cookbook will be launched next her resiliency and courage in the face of the debt, hurt economic growth, and make this year and a food show is in the works. utmost danger. They wrote, ‘‘Even at the country more dependent on foreign nations, On her son Issiah’s 3rd birthday March 27, height of the air raids on Baghdad, she would who are currently the largest holders of our 2004 Joelle launched a not-for-profit founda- travel around government departments in the debt. By 2014, American families will pay an tion called Issiah W. Simms Foundation to city offering assistance to local officials who additional $9,400 in interest on the national help children improve their etiquette and man- ners. Eight years ago, Joelle realized that she had helped her in the past and lobbying them debt. That same year, the Social Security Trust Fund will be completely depleted if this was not satisfied with the etiquette and man- to ensure that fresh water was available in the Congress’s reckless fiscal policies continue ners of today’s children, teens and even main hospitals’’ (Times Newspapers, 10/20/ unchecked. adults. For her, there was a major state of 04). She was always working for the better- Mr. Speaker, I strongly oppose the fiscal emergency existing in society that needed to ment of the Iraqi people, even when it threat- year 2005 omnibus bill. I cannot in good faith be addressed. This concern led her to form ened her own personal safety. support such fiscal recklessness because the Issiah W. Simms Foundation. In her death, the Iraqi people have lost a there is no plan to restore fiscal responsibility Joelle is fortunate to have wonderful and in- hero, and the world has lost a true friend. My in the future as we rapidly approach the Baby sightful parents Hubert and Marie Valbrun, thoughts and prayers are with her husband, Boom generation’s impending retirement. The mentors (stepmother, Rosette Waynne), her family, her friends and the Iraqi people. American people deserve no less than a gov- teachers and friends who are supportive of her

VerDate Aug 04 2004 01:52 Nov 25, 2004 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A24NO8.008 E24PT1 E2138 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks November 24, 2004 work. She has a degree in Liberal Arts from mocracy in the Ukraine has been slow and dif- our relations with the Ukraine and take what Pace University and an MBA from Liberty Uni- ficult over the past 13 years. In recognizing ever actions may be necessary to express our versity. She dreams of opening a finishing this fact, I stated that no issue would be more displeasure with the actions of the Ukraine school that would be free to her Brooklyn important to the Ukraine’s future standing with government and its leaders. community. the West than the test its democracy was f Mr. Speaker, Joelle Bailey has been a lead- about to face in that Presidential election. I er in our community through her entrepre- said that in many ways the election rep- A TRIBUTE TO ROSA CALHOUN neurial accomplishments and efforts to create resented a historic opportunity for the people a more civil society. As such, she is more than of the Ukraine to decide whether or not de- HON. EDOLPHUS TOWNS worthy of receiving our recognition today and mocracy can flourish in this important nation. OF NEW YORK I urge my colleagues to join me in honoring Those elections did take place on October IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES this truly remarkable person. 31. Since no candidate received over 50 per- Wednesday, November 24, 2004 f cent of the votes, a runoff election was just held this past Sunday. Regrettably, and de- Mr. TOWNS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in honor of A TRIBUTE TO THE COMMUNITY spite every effort we were told would be made Rosa Calhoun in recognition of her accom- OF CORONA DEL MAR ON THE by the Government for a free and fair election, plishments in her field of business and com- OCCASION OF ITS CENTENNIAL the rhetoric was not matched by the actions mitment to the community. CELEBRATION and the elections seemed to have been seri- Rosa was born in Brooklyn, New York, the ously flawed. second child of Ruby Calhoun. Her daughter, HON. CHRISTOPHER COX A preliminary assessment of the elections Saretta, and her son, Dominique, are Rosa’s OF CALIFORNIA conducted by the International Election Obser- pride and joy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES vation Mission (IEOM), consisting of rep- Rosa graduated from Clara Barton Voca- Wednesday, November 24, 2004 resentatives from the OSCE, the OSCE Par- tional High School where she enhanced her liamentary Assembly, the Parliamentary As- talent in hair care by specializing in weaving Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay sembly of the Council of Europe, the Euro- and hair cutting. She has received many tro- tribute to the community of Corona del Mar on pean Parliament and the NATO Parliamentary phies because of these specialties. the occasion of its centennial celebration. Assembly, indicated that the second round of Rosa has been in business for 30 years and Residents, community leaders, and City offi- the presidential election did not meet a consid- participated in many fashion shows as ‘‘Top cials have been planning the communitywide erable number of internationally accepted Hair Designer’’. She worked with and received celebration of this historic anniversary for the standards for democratic elections. The IEOM many awards and certificates from The Hilton, last 2 years. It is with great pleasure that I rec- report listed election day violence, intimidation Leviticus, Coliseum, and the Bronner Brother ognize today the entire Corona del Mar citi- of voters and observers, suspiciously high in Atlanta for her outstanding expertise in the zenry for the outstanding quality of life, arts, voter turnout in some regions, problems with field of hair styling. She was featured in 1986 education, and rich history that has made this ballot counting and the addition of several ‘‘Shop Talk’’ and the 1998 ‘‘Essence’’ maga- area one of the most sought after places to hundred thousand absentee ballots. zines. live in America. In a statement issued by Senator RICHARD Rosa has an active member of the Berean On June 29, 1904, George E. Hart, a Los LUGAR who was observing the elections as the Baptist Church for 7 years. She is a member Angeles real estate mogul, signed an agree- representative of President Bush, the Senator of the Berean Choir and the Hospitality Com- ment with the Irvine Company for the pur- reported that it was apparent that a concerted mittee. In addition, Rosa is a member of the chase of a 706-acre corner of Irvine Ranch. In and forceful program of election day fraud and Aurelia Chapter #724 Order of Eastern Stars. early July 1904, the transaction of this sale abuse was enacted with either the leadership She is a potential candidate for the Central and ownership was officially recorded with the or cooperation of government authorities. Brooklyn Lions Club and the Negro Business County of Orange, and the village of Corona Mr. Speaker, this is disappointing and unac- and Professional Women’s Inc. where she del Mar was born. ceptable news from the Ukraine. It seems in- plans to serve as a member. Today, Rosa A grand celebration recently brought to- comprehensible to me that with the rocky rela- continues to strive for excellence in hair care. gether the entire community in a citywide cele- tionship the West has had at times with the She enjoys working within the community bration to honor the 100th birthday of Corona outgoing leadership in Kiev that the new Presi- where she grew up. Her love for hair styling del Mar, as well as to plan for the future. dent of the Ukraine would want to spend the has led her to achieve and attain all of her The official Centennial Celebration, which next 5 years under a cloud of legitimacy as a goals in her professional career. began with an official launch event and gala result of an unfair electoral process. Mr. Speaker, Rosa Calhoun, a Brooklyn na- art show, culminated with the Centennial Cele- Mr. Speaker, we in the Congress have long tive, has been a consistently positive force in bration on the weekend of October 14–17, supported building a stable, democratic, and her community through her business efforts, 2004 in Corona del Mar. prosperous nation in the Ukraine and have I would like to commend the Corona del Mar church and other civic activities. As such, she tried to work with those individuals and organi- Centennial Foundation and Organizing Com- is more than worthy of receiving our recogni- zations who shared our goals. Unfortunately, mittee for its dedicated commitment to plan a tion today and I urge my colleagues to join me and regrettably, the conduct of these recent first class, year-long communitywide celebra- in honoring this truly remarkable person. elections suggests that many in Ukraine’s cur- tion honoring this important time in Corona del f rent government have not yet committed Mar’s history. Certainly the village itself, and themselves to this goal and lack the political RECOGNIZING LUPUS the people who live in it, deserve the very will to do so. INTERNATIONAL best. It is an honor to represent Corona del As chairwoman of the Europe Sub- Mar in the United States House of Represent- committee I believe I can speak for the House atives. HON. CHRISTOPHER COX in expressing our deep disappointment with OF CALIFORNIA f the conduct of these recent elections and our IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTION IN UKRAINE concerns for the Ukraine’s future. We join with the Bush administration in calling on the cur- Wednesday, November 24, 2004 HON. JO ANN DAVIS rent President of the Ukraine, the Rada and Mr. COX. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to call the Supreme Court to conduct a thorough re- this Congress’ attention to a devastating dis- OF VIRGINIA view of these elections and investigate the ease that affects millions of Americans. Sys- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES charges of mass fraud before any certification tematic Lupus Erythematosus, commonly Wednesday, November 24, 2004 of the results is made. At the very least, it may known as lupus, is a chronic, complex, and Mrs. JO ANN DAVIS of Virginia. Mr. Speak- be necessary to hold new elections in those often life-threatening autoimmune disease. It er, 2 months ago, this House overwhelmingly cities or regions where the fraud was most causes the immune system to become hyper- passed H. Con. Res. 415 regarding the Octo- blatant. We also call on all sides of the dispute active and attack the body’s own tissue, dam- ber 31 Presidential elections about to be held to exercise restraint and avoid violence. Fi- aging vital organs which can lead to severe in the Ukraine. nally, if the dispute is not resolved in support disability or death. During the floor debate on that resolution, I of the democratic process, then I believe the Research shows that 1.5 million people are noted that the development of a strong de- Bush administration must begin a review of afflicted with lupus in the United States—more

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