July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1913 EXTENSIONS OF REMARKS

EARMARK DECLARATION Authority’s Schuyler Hem Bridge Replacement Cucamonga, with its non-federal partners, is and SR–47 Expressway project. The Schuyler providing 70% of the total cost of the project HON. Heim Bridge Replacement and SR–47 Ex- as a local match through the following funding OF CALIFORNIA pressway project is one of the leading regional sources: $9,800,000 from the City of Rancho IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES transportation projects affecting goods move- Cucamonga Development Impact Fees; Thursday, July 23, 2009 ment in Southern California. The project is a $6,200,000 from the Rancho Cucamonga Re- joint partnership between the Alameda Cor- development Agency; $9,800,000 from San Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speaker, pur- ridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) and the Bernardino County Measure I Sales Tax, and suant to the requirements of the Republican California Department of Transportation $4,600,000 from the City of Fontana. Conference of the House, I am submitting the (Caltrans) to replace the State’s seismically Requesting Member: Congressman DAVID following information regarding earmarks I re- deficient Commodore Heim Bridge over DREIER ceived, which were included in the reported Cerritos Channel and add a four lane elevated version of H.R. 3288, the ‘‘Transportation, roadway to by-pass intersections and railroad Bill Number: H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development and Related crossings. The project will replace one of the Housing and Urban Development Appropria- Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010.’’ seismically deficient bridges listed on the De- tions Bill for Fiscal Year 2010 Requesting Member: Congressman DANA partment of Transportation’s list of structurally Account: Buses and Bus Facilities ROHRABACHER (CA–46) deficient bridges. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 ACTA’s $2.4 billion Alameda Corridor was Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Name of Project: San Diego Freeway (Inter- designated as a Project of National Signifi- Monrovia, CA state 405) Improvements cance by Congress in 1995. The SR–47 Ex- Address of Requesting Entity: 415 S. Ivy Account: Federal Highway Administration, pressway is a project that will enhance the Al- Avenue, Monrovia, CA 91016 Interstate Maintenance Discretionary ameda Corridor by improving the efficient and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange Description of Request: Provide an earmark secure movement of international trade at the County Transit Authority (OCTA) of $750,000 for the acquisition, relocation, and Address of Requesting Entity: 550 South nation’s largest port complex. Over 40% of the development of properties within the Station Main Street, Orange, CA 92863 nation’s imports flow through these Ports gen- Square Transit Village bus layover and park Description of Request: I received $750,000 erating 3 million jobs nationally. and ride project area. 100% of the funds will for the Orange County Transit Authority’s f be used to acquire property for the bus lay- (OCTA) San Diego Freeway Improvements EARMARK DECLARATION over facility and prepare plans for its construc- project. OCTA has successfully completed a tion, including providing adequate pedestrian major investment study (MIS) and Project access to the site. This request is consistent Study Report for the Interstate 405 (I–405) HON. DAVID DREIER with the intended and authorized purpose of Freeway. Funding is requested to support ca- OF CALIFORNIA Buses and Bus Facilities funds. The City of pacity improvements in each direction of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Monrovia will provide the 20% local match for facility, adding up to two lanes from Euclid Thursday, July 23, 2009 this project. Street in Fountain Valley to Interstate 605 (I Requesting Member: Congressman DAVID 605) near the Orange County/Los Angeles Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to DREIER County border. Prior federal funding has fully the Republican Leadership standards on ear- supported the environmental phase of this marks, I am submitting the following informa- Bill Number: H.R. 3288, the Transportation, project, which is currently underway. This re- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Housing and Urban Development Appropria- quest is to secure a portion of the funding H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and tions Bill for Fiscal Year 2010 needed to complete the final design, which is Urban Development Appropriations Bill for Fis- cal Year 2010: Account: Federal lands, Public Lands High- the next phase of the project. This project is ways included in both the regional and federal Requesting Member: Congressman DAVID Transportation Improvement Program. DREIER Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Commuters and goods movement carriers Bill Number: H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Bernardino Associated Governments, CA alike are currently experiencing severe peak Housing and Urban Development Appropria- Address of Requesting Entity: 1170 W. 3rd period delays on the San Diego Freeway (I tions Bill for Fiscal Year 2010 Street, 2nd Floor, San Bernardino, CA 92410– 405) corridor. Implementing these improve- Account: Interstate Maintenance 1715 ments to the I 405 will reduce travel delays, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Rancho Cucamonga, CA Description of Request: Provide an earmark increase employee productivity and facilitate of $1,500,000 for design and environmental the movement of goods while reducing emis- Address of Requesting Entity: 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 mitigation for the I–15/I–215 Devore Inter- sions to improve air quality. The project will change improvement project. 100% of the not only provide significant congestion relief Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $750,000 for the construction of the I–15/ funding will be used for project development through one of the major interstate highways and environmental mitigation of the inter- in Orange County, but also subsequent con- Base Line Road Interchange Improvements change which will eliminate truck weaving in gestion relief benefits to Los Angeles County Project. 100% of this funding will be used for the middle of a substantial grade, improving as well. construction of the interchange which includes operational efficiency, safety and enhancing Requesting Member: Congressman DANA two new bridge structures for the southbound regional connectivity for commuters and freight ROHRABACHER (CA–46) on/off ramps, a loop ramp for westbound Base Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Line Road to southbound I–15, and the wid- movement operators traveling between Los Name of Project: Schuyler Heim Bridge Re- ening of the on and off ramps on the east Angeles and San Bernardino Counties. The placement and SR–47 Expressway, CA side. The project also improves East Avenue project will add one lane in each direction and Account: Federal Highway Administration, to provide curb, gutter, and sidewalks, as well provide truck bypass lanes around interchange Surface Transportation Priorities as the widening of the Base Line Road to pro- merge zones, resulting in improved flow Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alameda vide two left turn lanes for eastbound Base speeds through the Devore Interchange, re- Corridor Transportation Authority Line Road to the northbound I–15. This re- ducing delays in this heavily traveled freeway. Address of Requesting Entity: One Civic quest is consistent with the intended and au- This request is consistent with the intended Plaza, Suite 350, Carson, CA 90745 thorized purpose of the Federal Highway Ad- and authorized purpose of the Federal High- Description of Request: I received $500,000 ministration Interstate Maintenance Discre- way Administration Public Lands Program, for the Alameda Corridor Transportation tionary Program. The City of Rancho which does not require matching funds.

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EARMARK DECLARATION reer serving Northwest Florida and our coun- Requesting Member: ROB BISHOP try, and I am proud to honor his dedication Bill number: H.R. 3288 HON. DAVE CAMP and service. Account: Alternatives Analysis OF MICHIGAN After graduating from the University of Mis- Legal name and address of requesting enti- sissippi in 1969, Judge Roark joined the U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ty: , 451 South State Street, Salt Navy as an intelligence officer. He remained Lake City, UT 84111 Thursday, July 23, 2009 on active duty until 1973 and then went on to Description of project: $360,000 to fund an Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, pursuant to earn his law degree from the University of alternative analysis under USC 49 section the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Florida in 1976. Judge Roark returned to the 5339 on a corridor from SLC to Centerville. marks, I am submitting the following informa- Navy as a reservist in 1978 while maintaining Requesting Member: ROB BISHOP tion regarding earmarks I received as part of his full-time career as an attorney. In 1988, he Bill number: H.R. 3288 H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and was appointed County Judge for Escambia, Account: Buses and Bus Facilities Urban Development and Related Agencies where he has served since. As County Judge, Legal name and address of requesting enti- Appropriations Act, 2010. Details of these he has served as the Emergency Coordinating ty: Cache Valley Transit District, 754 West 600 projects are: Officer and Chair of the Court Emergency North, Logan, UT 84321 $496,000 for the Clare County Transit Cor- Management Group. He was also the Founder Description of project: $500,000 to expand poration, located at 4175 North Clare Avenue, and Chair of the Escambia County Court Se- the maintenance facility, storage areas, park- Harrison Michigan 48625, from the Federal curity Committee and served on the Escambia ing facility, administration building and transit Transit Administration’s Buses and Bus Facili- County Law Library Board. hub. ties account for the purpose of completing a In addition to his judicial duties, Judge f new multi-modal transportation facility to Roark continued his service in the U.S. Navy house administration, operations and mainte- Reserve. He has operated as a counter-intel- EARMARK DECLARATION nance. ligence officer across the world, traveling to $300,000 for the Roscommon County Panama, Italy, Bahrain, and Iceland in de- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Transportation Authority, located at 2665 fense of the U.S. From 1986 through 1995 he OF FLORIDA was a Naval Criminal Investigative Service South Townline Road, Prudenville, Michigan IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agent. Judge Roark’s accomplishments as a 48651, from the Federal Transit Administra- Thursday, July 23, 2009 tion’s Buses and Bus Facilities account for the reserve officer led to his selection as Com- purpose of replacing up to fifteen replacement manding Officer of NCIS Unit 2182 in New Or- Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. buses. leans and NCIS Unit 2010 in Pensacola. He is Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican $250,000 for the Big Rapids Dial-A-Ride also the former Commanding Officer of the Leadership standards on earmarks, I am sub- Public Transportation, located at 226 North Defense Intelligence Agency Headquarters mitting the following information regarding ear- Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan Unit 1482 in New Orleans. In 1999, Judge marks I received as part of H.R. 3288, the 49307, from the Federal Transit Administra- Roark’s command was named Unit of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- Year for Reserve Intelligence Area 3. tion’s Buses and Bus Facilities account for the ment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United purpose of replacing up to seven medium duty Act, 2010. States Congress, I am privileged to recognize I received one project in H.R. 3288. buses. G.J. Roark for his lifetime of service to North- $203,000 for the County Connection of Mid- $750,000 for the Lake County Board of west Florida and to the United States. The Commissioners located at 315 West Main St., land located at, 883 East Isabella Road, Mid- Florida judicial system will miss this admirable land, Michigan 48640, from the Federal Tran- P.O. Box 7800, Tavares, FL 32778. This fund- and principled Northwest Florida leader. My ing is for the replacement of the Lakeshore sit Administration’s Buses and Bus Facilities wife Vicki and I wish all the best for him and account for the purpose of replacing up to Drive/Palatlakaha Bridge located over the his family they embark on this next journey in Palatlakaha River at Lake Minnehaha in Lake three gas cutaway buses with lifts and up to their lives. three diesel cutaway buses with lifts. County. It is a reinforced concrete structure, The Clare bus facility is a project that began f 185 feet long in five spans, and constructed in in 2005 and I helped to secure $560,000 for EARMARK DECLARATION 1962. The bridge is functionally obsolete with this facility. This funding for Clare is the final two 12 foot travel lanes and no walkways or piece in the long process of building their new HON. ROB BISHOP bicycle facilities. facility. OF The replacement of the Lakeshore Drive/ With regards to the bus funding, the State of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Palatlakaha Bridge will improve the safety of movement of goods. Additionally, it will en- Michigan has struggled to balance its budget Thursday, July 23, 2009 which has led to many cuts in transportation hance and create economic benefits in the and infrastructure funding. This, coupled with Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, pur- terms of movement of goods and services on an aging bus fleet and high energy costs, suant to the Republican Leadership standards Lakeshore Drive by allowing improved access threatens to limit the mobility of seniors, the on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- to US 27, which is a Strategic Intermodal Sys- disabled, and students living in rural areas. formation regarding earmarks I received as tem. The project will also enhance the evacu- The bus funding in this bill will provide impor- part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing ation routes in and out of the Central Florida tant relief to various transit agencies so they and Urban Development and Related Agen- Region. may begin to replace their aging fleets and cies Appropriations Act, 2010. f Requesting Member: ROB BISHOP continue to serve rural America. For these Bill number: H.R. 3288 EARMARK DECLARATION reasons, this funding is a wise and respon- Account: Capitol Investment Grants sible expenditure of taxpayer dollars. Legal name and address of requesting enti- f ty: , 3600 South 700 HON. JOHN M. McHUGH OF NEW YORK IN RECOGNITION OF THE HONOR- West, SLC, UT 84130 Description of project: $80,000,000 to build IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ABLE G.J. ROARK III UPON HIS a 44 mile long commuter rail line running from RETIREMENT Thursday, July 23, 2009 downtown SLC to Weber County via the cities of Woods Cross, Farmington, Layton, Mr. MCHUGH. Madam Speaker, pursuant to HON. JEFF MILLER Clearfield, Roy, Ogden, and Pleasant View. the House Republican standards on earmarks, OF FLORIDA Requesting Member: ROB BISHOP I am submitting the following information for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill number: H.R. 3288 publication in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD re- Account: Airport Improvement Program garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Legal name and address of requesting enti- 3293—Departments of Labor, Health and Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, I ty: Ogden-Hinckley Airport, 2549 Washington Human Services, and Education, and Related rise today to recognize the Honorable G.J. Blvd., Ogden, UT 84401 Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. Roark III, a community leader who is retiring Description of project: $500,000 will be used Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN after over twenty years as an Escambia Coun- for utilities infrastructure, construction of a MCHUGH ty, Florida judge. Judge Roark spent his ca- maintenance hangar, and runway repairs. Bill Number: H.R. 3293

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Description of Request: Provides $750,000 This festival lasts several weeks, culmi- Noble Hospital to construct a new interchange at I–295 and nating in one of the largest and most spectac- Address of Requesting Entity: 77 West Bar- Meadowville Road which will enhance eco- ular fireworks displays in North America. ney Street, Gouverneur, NY 13642 nomic development opportunities for the re- I want to wish our neighbors and friends in Description: The purpose of this earmark is gion and help relieve local roads of the addi- Canada a happy and prosperous Canada Day. to provide $350,000 for the upgrade and mod- tional traffic generated. I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- ernization of the medical and surgical facilities Requesting Member: Congressman J. tion. at E.J. Noble Hospital. These antiquated facili- RANDY FORBES f ties have not been upgraded since 1952. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 EARMARK DECLARATION Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Account: Economic Development Initiatives MCHUGH Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Chesapeake, Virginia HON. ZACH WAMP Account: HRSA: Health Facilities and Serv- Address of Requesting Entity: 306 Cedar OF TENNESSEE ices Rd., Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 USA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provides $250,000 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Northern Thursday, July 23, 2009 Oswego County Health Services, Inc. to construct a museum/visitor center and his- Address of Requesting Entity: 61 Delano toric park to commemorate the Battle of Great Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker, as a leader on Street, Pulaski, NY 13142 Bridge, the Albemarle and Chesapeake Canal earmark reform, I am committed to protecting Description: The purpose of this earmark is and the Dismal Swamp Canal and the growth taxpayers’ money and providing greater trans- to provide $150,000 for the expansion of exist- of commerce in Hampton Roads. parency and a fully accountable process. H.R. ing primary dental care facilities at Northern Requesting Member: Congressman J. 3288, The Fiscal Year 2010 Transportation, Oswego County Health Services, Inc. RANDY FORBES Housing and Urban Development, and Related (NOCHSI) to expand service to its medically Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Agencies Appropriations Act contains the fol- underserved population. Account: Economic Development Initiatives lowing funding that I requested: Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Requesting Member: Representative ZACH MCHUGH Suffolk, Virginia WAMP Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: 524 N. Main Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Account: Department of Education: National St., Suffolk, Virginia 23434 USA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Projects Description of Request: Provides $200,000 Chattanooga’s Enterprise Center Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reach to design and construct the Dismal Swamp In- Address: 1250 Market Street, Suite 3020, Out and Read National Center terpretive Center within the new Suffolk Visitor Chattanooga, TN 37402 Address of Requesting Entity: 56 Roland Center. Description of Request: The City of Chat- Street, Boston, NY 02129 f tanooga’s Enterprise Center requested funding Description: The purpose of this earmark is to complete a feasibility study approved by EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF to provide $4,965,000 for the Reach Out and Congress for a high speed maglev train be- CANADIAN FRIENDSHIP AND CO- Read (ROR) national program that promotes tween Atlanta, Chattanooga and Nashville. At- OPERATION literacy and language development in infants lanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is the na- tion’s busiest airport. A maglev train will re- and young children, targeting disadvantaged SPEECH OF and poor children and families. lieve tremendous congestion in the Atlanta Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN HON. CANDICE S. MILLER metro area and serve as part of a long need- MCHUGH OF MICHIGAN ed ‘‘intermodal mass transit system’’ for the Bill Number: H.R. 3293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES United States. Federal funding is needed for additional engineering work and development Account: Department of Education: National Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Projects of a detailed financial plan, to include the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reading Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, I number of riders and expected profits. The is Fundamental rise today in strong support of H. Res. 519, corridor is recommended by the State of Geor- Address of Requesting Entity: 1825 Con- Expressing appreciation to the people and gia’s Joint Study Committee on Transportation necticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009 Government of Canada for their long history of Funding. The City of Chattanooga’s Enterprise Description: The purpose of this earmark is friendship and cooperation and congratulating Center received $750,000 to complete this to provide $24,803,000 to the Reading is Fun- Canada as it celebrates Canada Day. I’m study. damental program designed to enhance child proud to be an original cosponsor of this reso- Distribution of funding: Salaries, wages, literacy by providing millions of underserved lution, and I’d like to thank my good friend benefits and taxes, 23.85%; Professional Fee/ children with free books for personal owner- BART STUPAK for offering it. Contractors, 56%; Office Supplies and mainte- ship and reading encouragement from the On July 1st, 1867 with the enactment of the nance, 4.65%; Travel/Conferences and Meet- more than 18,000 locations. British North America Act, Canada was united ings, 9.07%; Indirect Costs, 6.43% f as a single country. Over the next 142 years, Requesting Member: Representative ZACH Canada has become one of our closest WAMP EARMARK DECLARATION friends, our largest trading partner and a Account: Interstate Maintenance Discre- steadfast ally. tionary HON. J. RANDY FORBES And in the wake of 9/11, Canada has been Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of OF VIRGINIA a stalwart partner, sending troops to Afghani- Cleveland IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES stan as part of the NATO coalition. They have Address: 190 Church Street NE, Cleveland, stood shoulder to shoulder with us as we con- TN 37311 Thursday, July 23, 2009 duct our difficult mission to rid Afghanistan of Description of Request: The Cleveland Mr. FORBES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Taliban and give the Afghanis hope for a Mayor and City Council requested funding to the Republican Leadership standards on ear- life free from tyranny and repression. redesign and construct Exit 20 on Interstate marks, I am submitting the following informa- Our Canadian friends have been vital as we 75 to eliminate a dangerous bottleneck of traf- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of work to secure the homeland on our shared fic and widen a narrow bridge. This exit is the H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and waterways and long land borders. Cooperation gateway to the Tri-State Exhibition Center, the Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2010. is the key to securing the homeland along the Ocoee Recreation Region and the Cherokee Requesting Member: Congressman J. Northern Border, and I’m pleased to say that National Forest, and is often excessively con- RANDY FORBES we have a great partner in Canada. gested and unsafe for vehicles. A new exit Bill Number: H.R. 3288 In southeast Michigan, cross-border commu- and widened bridge will improve safety for Account: Surface Transportation Priorities nities symbolize the relationship we share with travelers, truck drivers and community resi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Chester- our Canadian neighbors. Detroit, Michigan and dents. The redesign will also facilitate new in- field County, Virginia Windsor, Ontario jointly celebrate Canada Day dustrial and commercial growth in the area.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00003 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1916 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 The Mayor and City of Cleveland received we introduce today is identical to legislation tients and students at public institutions; $1.05 million for this project. reported unanimously by the Committee on and on Medicare insurance cards. Distribution of funding: Right of way and util- Ways and Means in the 110th Congress. The Employing prisoners in jobs that provide them with access to SSNs. ities, 100% legislation benefits from a long history of bi- Requiring the transmission of SSNs over Requesting Member: Representative ZACH partisan support, and earlier versions also the Internet without encryption or other se- WAMP were sponsored in prior congresses by the curity measures. Account: Transportation Planning, Research Chairmen and Ranking Members of the Sub- The private sector would be prohibited and Development committee since the 106th Congress. from: Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oak The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) tells Selling or purchasing SSNs (limited excep- Ridge National Laboratory us that identity theft is the fastest growing type tions would be made for law enforcement (in- cluding child support enforcement); national Address: 2360 Cherahala Boulevard, Knox- of fraud in the United States with an estimated security; public health; health or safety ville, TN 37932 cost to consumers of about $50 billion annu- emergency situations; tax purposes; to en- Description of Request: The National Trans- ally. The FTC’s most recent survey on identity sure the accuracy of credit and insurance un- portation Research Center at Oak Ridge Na- theft found that 8.3 percent of the nation’s derwriting information and certain other tional Laboratory requested funding to exam- adult population have been victims of this Fair Credit Reporting Act purposes; if inci- ine how cutting edge technologies can be fraud. According to the private consulting firm dental to the sale, lease or merger of a busi- used to define real world driving conditions for Javelin Research and Strategy, nearly 10 mil- ness; to administer employee or government advanced power train systems research. lion Americans were victims of this fraud in benefits; for some research; or with the indi- Building on past investments by the Oak vidual’s affirmative, written consent). Fur- 2008, which is an increase of 22 percent over ther exceptions may be made for other pur- Ridge National Laboratory and the University the number of victims in 2007. poses by regulation. of Tennessee, this study will support existing Identity theft is facilitated by the easy avail- Displaying SSNs to the general public, in- research to increase automobile efficiency and ability of SSNs in many public and private sec- cluding on the Internet. safety and introduce new capabilities for ad- tor records. SSNs are valuable to criminals Displaying SSNs on checks. vanced transportation for universities, the gov- because they are relied upon by business to Requiring the transmission of SSNs over ernment and industry. Using these cutting the Internet without encryption or other se- authenticate identity. They are the skeleton curity measures. edge technologies to test various combina- key that unlocks many other sources of pri- Making unnecessary disclosures of another tions of engine components before building a vate, personal information. individual’s SSN to government agencies. prototype vehicle will save time and money in The legislation we introduce today would re- Displaying the SSN on cards or tags issued developing our nation’s next generation of strict the sale, purchase, and public display of to employees, their family members, or trucks, buses, military vehicles and passenger SSNs in the public and private sector, while other individuals. cars. Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Na- providing for appropriate exceptions for certain Displaying the SSN on cards or tags issued to access goods, services, or benefits. tional Transportation Research Center re- legitimate business purposes, as well as for Public and private sectors would be re- ceived $250,000 for this research. law enforcement and statistical research. quired to safeguard SSNs they have in their Distribution of funding: Data Analysis, 50%; While there are many legitimate business and possession from unauthorized access by em- Model Development and Use, 40%; Program government uses for SSNs, the unrestricted ployees or others. Management & Reporting, 10% flow of private personal information that in- Sale, purchase, or display of SSNs in the Requesting Member: Representative ZACH cludes SSNs often makes it too easy for iden- public or private sector would be permitted WAMP tity thieves and other criminals to obtain SSNs by regulation in other circumstances, when Account: Economic Development Initiative appropriate. In making this determination, for their own purposes. The bill received regulators would consider whether the au- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Claiborne strong support from privacy and consumer thorization would serve a compelling public County Industrial Development Board groups, as well as from the AARP, when it interest and would consider the costs and Address: 1732 Main Street, Suite 1, Taze- was adopted by the Committee last Congress. burdens to the public, government, and busi- well, TN 37879 The bill strikes a balance between legitimate nesses. If sale, purchase, or display were to Description of Request: The Claiborne uses and the need for better protections for be authorized, the regulation would provide County Center for Higher Education provides privacy of the SSN, in order to fight the for restrictions to prevent identity theft, educational growth opportunities not available scourge of identity theft. We invite our col- fraud, deception, crime, and risk of bodily, in Claiborne, Hancock, Grainger, and Union emotional, or financial harm. leagues to examine and cosponsor the legisla- For a limited time, the public sector would counties. Rural counties need access to ad- tion and will also welcome your questions and be allowed to sell or display to the general vanced education. Career skills are necessary comments as the bill moves forward in the public, and the private sector would be al- for the jobs of the future. The Claiborne Coun- legislative process. lowed to sell, purchase or display to the gen- ty Industrial Development Board purchased an A brief summary of the legislation follows: eral public, the last four digits of SSNs. This unused facility to provide job training for resi- SUMMARY OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER temporary exception to the bill’s general dents in this underserved area. The Claiborne PRIVACY AND IDENTITY THEFT PREVENTION prohibition on such sale, purchase and public display would end two years after the effec- County Industrial Development Board received ACT OF 2009 tive date of the final regulations. $189,000 for renovations to the building. This legislation is identical to a bill re- A person would be prohibited from obtain- Distribution of funding: Fire Alarm, 30.2%; ported by unanimous vote of the Committee ing another person’s SSN to locate or iden- ADA Compliance, 31.8%; Window Replace- on Ways and Means in the 110th Congress tify the individual with the intent to harass, ment, 33.8%; Architectural Design, 4.2% (HR. 3046). harm, physically injure or use the individ- f PROVISIONS RELATED TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUM- ual’s identity for an illegal purpose. BERS (SSNS) IN THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SEC- Wherever a truncated SSN is used, it must INTRODUCTION AND SUMMARY OF TORS be limited to the last 4 digits of the number. THE ‘‘SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER Federal, State, and local governments (This truncation standard does not change PRIVACY AND IDENTITY THEFT would be prohibited from: the permissible uses of the SSN.) PREVENTION ACT OF 2009’’ Selling SSNs (limited exceptions would be State law governing use of SSNs would not allowed, such as to facilitate law enforce- be preempted where state law is stronger. ment and national security, to ensure the ac- The National Research Council would be HON. JOHN S. TANNER curacy of credit and insurance underwriting commissioned to conduct a study to evaluate OF TENNESSEE information and certain other Fair Credit the feasibility of banning the use of the SSN as an authenticator of identity. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Reporting Act purposes, for tax purposes, for research purposes, and to the extent author- ENFORCEMENT Thursday, July 23, 2009 ized by the Social Security Act). Further ex- New criminal penalties (up to 5 years im- Mr. TANNER. Madam Speaker, today I rise ceptions may be made for other purposes by prisonment and a fine up to $250,000) and along with my colleague, the Ranking Member regulation. civil penalties (up to $5,000 per incident) Displaying SSNs to the general public, in- of the Subcommittee on Social Security SAM would be created for violations of the law re- cluding on the Internet. lating to the display, sale, purchase, or mis- JOHNSON, to introduce the ‘‘Social Security Displaying SSNs on checks issued for pay- use of the SSN, offering to acquire an addi- Number Privacy and Identity Theft Prevention ment and accompanying documents. tional SSN for a fee, and for selling or trans- Act of 2009.’’ This legislation is intended to Displaying SSNs on identification cards ferring one’s own SSN. enhance the privacy of Social Security num- and tags issued to employees or their fami- Prison sentences would be enhanced for bers (SSNs) and combat identity theft. The bill lies, e.g., Defense Department IDs; to pa- SSN misuse associated with repeat offenders

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The operation of this Federally Quali- would be created for Social Security Admin- to join in the celebration. fied Health Clinic will continue to improve the istration employees who fraudulently sell or Madam Speaker, the Lakers have such a health of the medically underserved in south- transfer SSNs or Social Security cards. loyal following not only because they are west Missouri The bill permits enforcement by the Social champions on the court, but because they are Priority Name: Jordan Valley Community Security Administration (which would have champions in the community as well. The Health Center civil monetary penalty authority); the De- team’s outreach program, the LA Lakers Amount: $250,000 partment of Justice (which enforces criminal Youth Foundation, works with community Account: Health Resources and Services violations of federal law); and state attor- neys general (who would be granted civil en- groups to better the lives of children in our Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and forcement authority over private-sector community. The Foundation focuses on using Services users and state and local government). In ad- sports to promote education, teamwork and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Advo- dition, individual victims affected by viola- self-esteem among Los Angeles area youth by cates for a Healthy Community, Inc tions of this bill by federal agencies would be providing financial assistance to children and Address of Requesting Entity: 618 N. Ben- provided with limited legal recourse to stop local youth programs. ton Ave, Springfield, MO 65806 an agency’s violation and recover any actual As part of their foundation work, the Lakers Description of Request: Funds will be used damages they may have suffered. have created 12 Reading and Learning Cen- to complete the lower level of the current f ters at youth clubs throughout Los Angeles building project, located at 440 E. Tampa Street. The lower level will be renovated to in- EARMARK DECLARATION and Hawaii and they have sponsored several community basketball court renovations each crease access to healthcare. This will allow for season. The Lakers also participate in the significant expansion in children’s and wom- HON. GINNY BROWN-WAITE Toyota Project Rebound, a season-long com- en’s health services, providing greater access OF FLORIDA munity outreach initiative established by the to the community to a medical home. The use IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NBA and Toyota. The program includes 15 of taxpayer funds is justified as the funding will Thursday, July 23, 2009 hands-on community service projects that are be used to provide health services to people hosted by NBA and WNBA teams. The who lack appropriate health care due, chiefly, Ms. GINNY BROWN-WAITE of Florida. projects include court refurbishments, the cre- to economic reasons. The operation of this Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican ation of Learn & Play Centers, and other Leg- Federally Qualified Health Clinic will continue Leadership standards on earmarks, I am sub- acy Projects providing youth safe places to to improve the health of the medically under- mitting the following information regarding ear- live, learn or play. served in southwest Missouri marks I received as part of H.R. 3293, the De- Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to Priority Name: Joplin School District: e- partments of Labor, Health and Human Serv- join me in congratulating each member of the MINTS ices, and Education, and Related Agencies 2009 NBA Champion Los Angeles Lakers for Amount: $100,000 Appropriations Act, 2010. their many victories on the court and in the Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- I received one project in H.R. 3293. community. They are champions to their cation $600,000 for the Enrichment Center located sports fans, to beneficiaries of their Founda- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Joplin R– at 11375 Cortez Boulevard, Brooksville, FL tion, and to the entire Los Angeles community. VIII School District 34613. This funding will go to build a Commu- We thank them for returning the NBA cham- Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 128, nity Center/Special Needs Disaster Shelter in pionship trophy where it belongs—the Los An- Joplin, MO 64802 Hernando County. The Enrichment Center of- geles Staples Arena in my congressional dis- Description of Request: Funding would be fers a comprehensive program, which includes trict. used to provide elementary school students health education, recreation, and promotion of f the opportunity to be in either an eMINTS ongoing personal growth. The Center serves classroom or an eJOPLIN classroom. These as the focal point for health information and EARMARK DECLARATION classrooms will include one computer for community services in Hernando County. The every four students, an LCD projector, a cost of this project is being shared by the HON. ROY BLUNT laptop computer for the teacher, a Smart State of Florida, the Hernando Board of Coun- OF MISSOURI– Board, educational software and a networked ty Commissioners, and the City of Brooksville. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES printer. The use of taxpayer funds is justified f because funding will be used to transform Thursday, July 23, 2009 classrooms for all learners through high quality CONGRATULATING NBA CHAMPION Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to teaching powered by technology. LOS ANGELES LAKERS the House Republican standards on earmarks, Priority Name: Missouri State University In- I am submitting the following information re- novation Academy SPEECH OF garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. Amount: $150,000 HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD 3293, the Department of Labor, Health and Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- OF CALIFORNIA Human Services Appropriations Bill for Fiscal cation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Year 2010. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri Bill Number: H.R. 3293 State University Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman ROY Address of Requesting Entity: 901 S. Na- Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I BLUNT tional, Springfield, MO 65804 rise today to recognize the Los Angeles Priority Name: Ozark Tri-County Healthcare Description of Request: This funding will be Lakers, on winning the 2009 National Basket- Consortium used for the Missouri Innovation Academy, an ball Association Championship. This is their Amount: $500,000 on-campus summer program for at-risk high 15th NBA World Championship title. Account: Health Resources and Services school sophomores and juniors from low-in- I congratulate team owner Dr. Jerry Buss, Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and come backgrounds. Coach Phil Jackson, his staff, and the entire Services The academy focuses on recruiting urban Laker organization for their accomplishment in Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ozark Tri- and rural students that have had limited expo- winning basketball’s coveted championship County Health Care Consortium sure to science and math. Particular attention trophy. I also congratulate the team’s captain, Address of Requesting Entity: 4301 is placed on recruiting students from lower in- Kobe Bryant, on being named the first recipi- Doniphan Drive, Neosho, MO 64850 come families. Students live on the Missouri ent of the newly-named Bill Russell NBA Description of Request: Funds will be used State University campus during the duration of Finals Most Valuable Player Award. to complete the construction and expansion of the Academy. The use of taxpayer funds is A few days after their championship victory, a new facility for a current Federally Qualified justified because innovation in math and the Lakers and 250,000 of their fans, cele- Health Center site located in Cassville, MO science will be the key to economic growth in brated with a victory parade through the and to add additional equipment to supple- the future. This program will enable students

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BILIRAKIS Transit Administration’s Buses and Bus Facili- AND FAMILIES DAY Bill number: H.R. 3293 ties account for the purpose of replacing up to Account: HRSA Facilities and Services three gas cutaway buses with lifts and up to SPEECH OF Name of requesting entity: All Children’s three diesel cutaway buses with lifts. HON. CANDICE S. MILLER Hospital The Clare bus facility is a project that began OF MICHIGAN Address of requesting entity: 801 6th Street in 2005 and I helped to secure $560,000 for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 this facility. This funding for Clare is the final Tuesday, July 21, 2009 Description: The $350,000 will be used to piece in the long process of building their new build a specialty care center to provide high- facility. Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, quality physician, diagnostic, clinical, and re- With regards to the bus funding, the State of I want to thank my colleague, Ms. EDWARDS, habilitative services to underserved popu- Michigan has struggled to balance its budget for offering this important resolution. lations, which will improve health care and which has led to many cuts in transportation This resolution designates the fourth day of lower costs. and infrastructure funding. This, coupled with June, 2009 as National Children and Families Member requesting: GUS M. BILIRAKIS an aging bus fleet and high energy costs, Day. Bill number: H.R. 3293 threatens to limit the mobility of seniors, the Our children are this nation’s most important Account: SAMHSA—Mental Health disabled, and students living in rural areas. resource, and this resolution highlights the in- Name of requesting entity: BayCare Health The bus funding in this bill will provide impor- valuable role families have in raising healthy, System tant relief to various transit agencies so they well-adjusted children. Families come in many Address of requesting entity: 16255 Bay may begin to replace their aging fleets and different shapes and sizes, but they all play a Vista Drive, Clearwater, Florida 33760 continue to serve rural America. For these critical role in the care and development of Description: The $200,000 will be used to reasons, this funding is a wise and respon- their children. provide services to those suffering from Post sible expenditure of taxpayer dollars. Research shows that spending time to- Traumatic Stress Disorder and their families, gether as a family is critical to raising strong f expanding access to needed care. and resilient kids. And studies have shown, CONGRATULATIONS LUCILLE Member requesting: GUS M. BILIRAKIS the more often children eat dinner with their GRIFFO Bill number: H.R. 3293 families, the less likely they are to smoke, Account: Centers for Disease Control and drink or use drugs, so we should be in the Prevention HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. business of supporting families. Name of requesting entity: Prevent Blind- OF TENNESSEE Early childhood experience lays the founda- ness Florida IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion for later development, and the first three Address of requesting entity: 1112 East Thursday, July 23, 2009 years of a child’s life are especially important. Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602 Investing resources in children and families Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, I have the Description: The $200,000 will be used to will pay large dividends for our society, not greatest respect and admiration for those in- provide vision screenings to at-risk children, only in increased productivity, but also for volved in the Girl Scouts of America, and I improving vision and lowering future health more opportunities for our children to realize have always attended as many Gold Award costs. their dreams. Gala ceremonies as I am able in my District. We must take it upon ourselves as a society f These programs prepare our girls for the to cultivate loving and supporting families EARMARK DECLARATION challenges of higher education, employment, whenever possible. National Children and and adulthood, and their experiences in the Families Day provides us an opportunity to Girl Scouting program open many doors for recognize our responsibility to foster family en- HON. DAVE CAMP them throughout their lives. vironments that nurture the next generation OF MICHIGAN In my hometown of Knoxville, TN, there is and to promote a positive environment for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES one name that is the gold standard for devo- families across America. Thursday, July 23, 2009 tion to the Girl Scouts: Lucille Griffo. Lee Iacocca said it best when he said, ‘‘The Lucille has devoted her career—and her Mr. CAMP. Madam Speaker, pursuant to life—to enrich the lives of girls in East Ten- only rock I know that stays steady, the only in- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- stitution I know that works is the family.’’ nessee, and they could not have had a better marks, I am submitting the following informa- mentor. With the Girl Scout Promise as her I urge my colleagues to support this resolu- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of tion. guide, Lucille has been an ambassador for the H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and values and leadership that Girl Scouting f Urban Development and Related Agencies teaches. EARMARK DECLARATION Appropriations Act, 2010. Details of these After graduating from Jacksonville University projects are: in 1969, Lucille set out to conquer the busi- (1) $496,000 for the Clare County Transit ness world, but time and again she was told HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS Corporation, located at 4175 North Clare Ave- OF FLORIDA by companies that they did not hire women for nue, Harrison, Michigan 48625, from the Fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES management. When a recruiter sent her to a eral Transit Administration’s Buses and Bus job interview with the Girl Scouts, she thought Thursday, July 23, 2009 Facilities account for the purpose of com- her gender had type-cast her to a life of arts Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, pursuant pleting a new multi-modal transportation facil- and crafts. to the House Republican Leadership stand- ity to house administration, operations and For more than 40 years, she has steered ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- maintenance. countless young girls through a transformative lowing information regarding earmarks I re- (2) $300,000 for the Roscommon County time of increasing opportunity for women. As ceived as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments Transportation Authority, located at 2665 she told the Knoxville News Sentinel recently, of Labor, Health and Human Services, and South Townline Road, Prudenville, Michigan ‘‘Girls haven’t changed—just society around Education Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 48651, from the Federal Transit Administra- them.’’ 2010. tion’s Buses and Bus Facilities account for the Her job was much more than arts and Member requesting: GUS M. BILIRAKIS purpose of replacing up to fifteen replacement crafts. As CEO of the Tanasi Council, Lucille Bill number: H.R. 3293 buses. was responsible for a multi-million dollar budg- Account: HRSA Health Facilities and Serv- (3) $250,000 for the Big Rapids Dial-A-Ride et and 13,000 Girl Scouts and volunteers in 16 ices Public Transportation, located at 226 North East Tennessee counties. Name of requesting entity: University of Michigan Avenue, Big Rapids, Michigan Lucille began her career much before her South Florida 49307, from the Federal Transit Administra- role in Girl Scout management. At age 7, she

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Additionally, The Account: Surface Transportation Prior- through a ‘‘journey of self-confidence.’’ It seventy-seven churches have been turned into ities—Edwards County Bone Gap Road would be hard to count how many girls have mosques, twenty-eight churches are being Requesting Entity: Edwards County located benefitted from her leadership and example, used by the Turkish military as hospitals or at Edwards County Courthouse, Alboin IL but I can say that East Tennessee is a much camps, and thirteen churches have been 62806. better place because of Lucille Griffo’s devo- turned into barns. The historic St. Anastasia The funding will go towards the reconstruct tion to our youth. monastery is now a hotel with a swimming Bone Gap Rd in Edwards County. Madam Speaker, I would like to congratu- pool and casino; and the Byzantine-era mon- The Account: Transportation & Community late Lucille Griffo on her recent retirement as astery of Antiphonetes has had its icons and & System Preservation—Harrisburg Missouri CEO of the Tanasi Council Inc. in Knoxville, murals removed and sold to art dealers. The Street Hospital Access Project. Tennessee and bring her remarkable career to Helsinki Commission reported that, in contrast Requesting Entity: City of Harrisburg at 110 the attention of my Colleagues and other read- to those Turkish actions, the Republic of Cy- East Locust Harrisburg, IL 62946. ers of the RECORD. I encourage everyone to prus has spent about $600,000 since 2000 to The funding will go towards construction of get involved in Girl Scouting programs and renovate seventeen historic mosques in the a secondary access route to Harrisburg Med- help shape our next generation of youth. As southern portion of Cyprus. ical Center that was inaccessible during floods Lucille would say, ‘‘We need Girl Scouting I am cautiously encouraged by the efforts of of 2008. now more than ever.’’ President of Cyprus Dimitris Christofias and f f the leader of the Turkish Cypriot community in EARMARK DECLARATION the north, Mr. Mehmet Talat in their reunifica- AN ANNIVERSARY TO REMEMBER tion negotiations now being held under the AND MOURN, AND NEVER REPEAT auspices of the United Nations. They have HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON now held more than thirty-five rounds of direct OF CALIFORNIA HON. ILEANA ROS-LEHTINEN talks since negotiations began on September IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF FLORIDA 3, 2008, and they continue to meet on a reg- Thursday, July 23, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ular basis. It is clear that the reunification of Mr. MCKEON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Thursday, July 23, 2009 Cyprus should be based on a bi-communal, the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Ms. ROS-LEHTINEN. Madam Speaker, thir- bi-zonal federal state with a single sov- marks, I am submitting the following informa- ty-five years ago, Turkey launched a massive ereignty, international personality and citizen- tion regarding Member priority requests I re- and illegal military invasion of its sovereign ship. ceived as part of H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Departments neighbor, Cyprus. Ultimately, any final solution to the division of Labor, Health and Human Services, and On July 20, 1974, the Turkish government of Cyprus must be developed by the Cypriot Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- sent troops to Cyprus, allegedly in response to people themselves. However, the Turkish gov- tions Act, 2010.’’ an effort to unify Cyprus with Greece, citing its ernment has yet to give the leader of the Turk- Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- interpretation of its rights as a ‘‘guarantor’’ na- ish Cypriot community the necessary freedom ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON tion to cloak its military invasion under the to negotiate a solution, has not agreed to with- Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Departments guise of ‘‘restoring the constitutional order’’ of draw its troops, and has not publically an- of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Cyprus. nounced its support for the reunification ef- Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- As a result of this invasion, over five thou- forts. To the contrary, on July 20, 2009, the tions Act, 2010’’ sand Greek Cypriots were killed, over sixteen Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Cemil Cicek Account: Department of Health and Human hundred Greek Cypriots were reported miss- announced that Turkey will never abandon its Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- ing, and two hundred thousand Greek Cypriots rights as a ‘‘guarantor’’ power on Cyprus, even ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and were forcibly displaced from their homes. if a peace deal is signed between Greek and Services Today, Cyprus remains a divided nation, and Turkish Cypriot leaders later this year. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Victor over forty-three thousand Turkish troops still il- This is precisely the false premise with Valley Community Hospital legally occupy almost half of the island. which Turkey justified its military invasion in Address of Requesting Entity: 15248 Elev- Since the 1974 invasion, the international 1974, and the echoes of this false justification enth Street, Victorville, CA 92395 community has repeatedly condemned the will reverberate in the hearts of the people of Description of Request: I requested and re- Turkish invasion, and has called for the reuni- Cyprus, who continue to live with the brutal ceived a Member priority request totaling fication of Cyprus and the final withdrawal of consequences of the 1974 incarnation of this $250,000 to assist the Victor Valley Commu- Turkish troops from the island. In fact, more argument. The international community re- nity Hospital with a modernization effort that than seventy-five resolutions have been adopt- jected this argument thirty-five years ago, and includes the purchase of MRI Equipment, CT ed by the United Nations (UN) Security Coun- it must today condemn such statements as scan equipment, and Integration and Imple- cil and more than thirteen by the UN General counterproductive to the reunification process. mentation, personnel, and training costs. Assembly, calling for the return of Greek Cyp- It is time that we commemorate the last an- Funding would also be used to provide ad- riot refugees to their homes and properties. niversary of the presence of Turkish troops on vanced services such as arthritis care, behav- Turkey has not heeded these calls. Cyprus. It is time the leaders of the Cypriot ioral health and counseling, community To the contrary, over one hundred and sixty communities have full freedom to negotiate wellness programs, poison control, and senior thousand settlers from Turkey now occupy the the reunification of their country, without pres- health services. homes or property of Greek Cypriots evicted sure and imposed conditions from other na- Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- from northern Cyprus. These illegal settlers tions. It is time for there to be a new genera- ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON today outnumber the native Turkish Cypriots tion of Cypriots born into a unified homeland. Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Departments by almost two to one. f of Labor, Health and Human Services, and These thirty-five years of occupation in Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- northern Cyprus have also led to the tragic EARMARK DECLARATION tions Act, 2010’’ devastation of hundreds of religious and cul- Account: Department of Education, Higher tural sites. On July 21, 2009, the U.S. Com- HON. Education mission on Security and Cooperation in Eu- OF ILLINOIS Legal Name of Requesting Entity: College of rope, also known as the Helsinki Commission, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Canyons issued a report entitled, ‘‘Destruction of Cul- Address of Requesting Entity: 26455 Rock- tural Property in the Northern Part of Cyprus Thursday, July 23, 2009 well Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 and Violations of International Law,’’ stating Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Description of Request: I requested and re- that icons, manuscripts, frescoes and mosaics the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ceived a Member priority request totaling have been looted from Greek Orthodox, marks, I am submitting the following informa- $100,000 to assist the College with the con- Catholic, Armenian Orthodox, Maronite and tion regarding earmarks I received as part of tinuation of its University Center Consortium, a Jewish religious sites in northern Cyprus. the 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban program to provide increased access to higher The Helsinki Commission Report stated Development Appropriations Bill. education and advanced training. The Consor- that, in the occupied north, over five hundred Requesting Member: JOHN M. SHIMKUS tium would use this funding to increase the

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How- ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON Rollcall No. 610, on Agreeing to the Ryan ever, because of the growth, Rabbittransit is Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Departments Amendment to H.R. 2920, I would have voted completely out of parking space and the bus of Labor, Health and Human Services, and ‘‘no.’’ facility has become over crowded. This is a Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- Rollcall No. 611, on the Motion to Recommit good use of taxpayer funds because the tions Act, 2010’’ with Instructions to H.R. 2920, I would voted project would provide Rabbittransit with the Account: Department of Health and Human ‘‘no.’’ ability to continue to meet the needs of the Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Rollcall No. 612, on Passage of H.R. 2920, community. ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ (3) West Manheim Township Park Facilities Services Rollcall No. 613, on the Motion to Suspend Improvements—$250,000 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Henry the Rules and Pass H.R. 3119, I would have Account: HUD, EDI Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital voted ‘‘yea.’’ Legal Name of Requesting Entity: West Address of Requesting Entity: 23845 Rollcall No. 614, on the Motion to Suspend Manheim Township Park and Recreation McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355 the Rules and Agree to H. Res. 534, I would Board Address of Requesting Entity: 15 Description of Request: I requested and re- have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Waterview Road, Hanover, PA 17331 ceived a Member priority request totaling Rollcall No. 615, on the Motion to Suspend Description of Request/Justification of Fund- $350,000 to assist Henry Mayo Hospital, the the Rules and Pass H.R. 2972, I would have ing: West Manheim Township Park and Recre- only hospital in the Santa Clarita area, with voted ‘‘yea.’’ ation Board is a non-profit organization dedi- completion of the design and construction of a f cated to the planning for and funding of a 113 helipad and flight safety equipment at the hos- acre recreation park in West Manheim Town- pital necessary to provide emergency care for EARMARK DECLARATION ship in Hanover, Pennsylvania. The Board over 680 square miles of the diverse geog- would use this funding to outfit two regulation- raphy of north Los Angeles County, which is sized baseball fields with backstops, bases, one of the fastest growing communities in the HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS OF PENNSYLVANIA scoreboards, specialized infield dirt, field nation. Funding is also critical to ensure that drainage systems, and fencing. The funding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the hospital is able to maintain its relationship would also be used to purchase two sets of with L.A. County trauma system. Thursday, July 23, 2009 restroom facilities. This is a good use of tax- Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to payer funds because the facilities in the park ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON the Republican Leadership standards on ear- will provide a safe outlet for the activities of Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Departments marks, I am submitting the following informa- the local youth population. The West Manheim of Labor, Health and Human Services, and tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Recreation Park will be a premier destination Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- H.R. 3288, the Department of Transportation, for Southern Pennsylvania and Northern Mary- tions Act, 2010’’ Housing and Urban Development and Related land residents. Account: Department of Education, Elemen- Agencies Appropriations Act. tary and Secondary Education Requesting Member: Congressman TODD f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Spring- RUSSELL PLATTS (PA–19) board for Improving Schools EARMARK DECLARATION Address of Requesting Entity: 181 Fremont Bill Number: H.R. 3288—the Department of Street, Second Floor, San Francisco, CA Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- 94105 ment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act HON. Description of Request: I requested and re- (1) Craighead Bridge Replacement OF ceived a Member priority request totaling Project—$750,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: FHA, Transportation and Commu- $150,000 for the Improving Student Achieve- Thursday, July 23, 2009 ment in Palmdale Elementary School District nity and System Preservation program that provides Palmdale Elementary Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cum- Mrs. SCHMIDTT. Madam Speaker, pursuant School District education leaders—board berland County, Pennsylvania to the Republican Leadership standards on members, superintendents and district staff, Address of Requesting Entity: One Court- earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- principals, and teacher leaders—with re- house Square, Room 200, Carlisle, PA 17013 mation regarding an earmark I received as search-based training and coaching to help Description of Request/Justification of Fed- part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing build capacity within their schools and districts eral Funding: Cumberland County would use and Urban Development Appropriations, 2010: to raise student achievement and narrow the funding to engineer, design, and replace Requesting Member: Congresswoman JEAN achievement gap. Craighead Bridge. Craighead Bridge is a 110 SCHMIDT year-old steel thru truss bridge that carries Bill number: H.R. 3288 f nearly 2000 vehicles per day across the Yel- Account: Federal Highway Administration, PERSONAL EXPLANATION low Breeches Creek. This is a good use of Transportation & Community & System Pres- taxpayer funds because Craighead Bridge has ervation HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY been named one of the worst bridges in Penn- Requesting entity: Clermont County Trans- sylvania and is functionally obsolete, struc- OF NEW YORK portation Improvement District, 175 East Main turally deficient, and has an estimated remain- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Street, Batavia, Ohio, Suite 150, Batavia, Ohio ing life span of four years. 45103; and Thursday, July 23, 2009 (2) Rabbittransit Bus Facility—$250,000 Summary: $900,000 provided to continue Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam Account: FTA, Bus and Bus Facilities SAFETEA–LU High Priority Project (Ohio Speaker, yesterday, I missed 11 votes. I Legal Name of Requesting Entity: York #3234) and FY08 and FY09 appropriations to would have voted as follows: County Transportation Authority (d.b.a. improve IR275–SR32 Interchange in the Rollcall No. 605, on the Motion to Table H. Rabbittransit) Eastgate area. Improvements (Local Network Res. 667, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Address of Requesting Entity: 1230 Roo- Improvements-Segments IV and IVa) include Rollcall No. 606, on Agreeing to the Resolu- sevelt Avenue, York, PA 17404 Preliminary Engineering/Environmental Impact tion H. Res. 665, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ Description of Request/Justification of Fed- Studies (PE/EIS) and related activities to de- Rollcall No. 607, on the Motion to Suspend eral Funding: The York County Transportation velop and construct projects consistent with the Rules and Pass H.R. 1675, I would have Authority (Rabbittransit) is the public transpor- appropriate federal project development and voted ‘‘yea.’’ tation provider for York County. Rabbittransit ODOT requirements.

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The project would 2010: Thursday, July 23, 2009 eliminate weaving movements traffic must now Account: Airport Improvement Program Ms. LORETTA SANCHEZ of California. perform, and it also would eliminate two struc- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tex- Madam Speaker, I rise today to call attention turally deficient bridges. arkana Regional Airport to the number of bloggers and democracy ac- Priority Name: City of Springfield, MO— Address of Requesting Entity: 201 Airport tivists who have been imprisoned in Vietnam West Wye Rail Line Relocation Dr., Texarkana, AR 71854 for distributing their peaceful views over the Amount: $500,000 Description of Request: I have secured Internet. The Government of Vietnam con- Account: Rail Line Relocation and Improve- $750,000 for Texarkana Regional Airport Fire tinues to restrict websites and blogs that pro- ment Program Station Project with the Texarkana Regional mote democracy, human rights, and speak Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Airport. Funding for this project will be used to against the actions of the government. Springfield, Missouri construct an aircraft rescue fire station to save It has become evident over the past several Address of Requesting Entity: 840 Boonville lives in the event of an aircraft accident. This months that the human rights situation in Viet- Avenue, Springfield, MO 65802 project would complete an Aircraft Rescue and nam continues to deteriorate. Today, I will be Description of Request: The funding would Fire Fighting (ARFF) station that has been introducing a house resolution calling on the be used to fund the design and construction of constructed in four phases using incremental Government of Vietnam to not only release a new West Wye that will allow relocation and funding (continuing resolutions). Without the imprisoned bloggers but to also respect the reconfiguration of freight rail traffic. The use of remaining funds, the facility is not useable. people’s right to internet freedom. taxpayer funds is justified because completion Until recently, airport firefighters shared an off- This resolution urges the Vietnamese gov- of the project will have a large impact on with city fire crews. Response ernment to support the right of citizens to ac- safety. times to the airfield from the city station did cess websites of their choosing, and to repeal f not meet FAA standards for a commercial statutes like Circular 07 and Article 88 which service airport. The ARFF crews have been restrict the internet in Vietnam. It is time for EARMARK DECLARATION temporarily relocated to a maintenance hangar the Government of Vietnam to become a re- to meet response timing, but the hangar does sponsible member of the international commu- HON. RALPH M. HALL not meet FAA standards for an ARFF station. nity and to respect an individual’s freedom of OF TEXAS The hangar is located in an area where taxiing speech, press and political association. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aircraft may delay ARFF response and aircraft f engine noise limits the firefighters’ training, Thursday, July 23, 2009 rest and ability to hear the crash phone. I cer- EARMARK DECLARATION Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursu- tify that I do not have any financial interest in ant to the Republican Leadership standards this project. HON. ROY BLUNT on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- f OF MISSOURI– formation regarding earmarks I received as EARMARK DECLARATION– IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES part of H.R. 3288—Transportation, Housing Thursday, July 23, 2009 and Urban Development Appropriations Act 2010: HON. JACK KINGSTON Mr. BLUNT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Requesting Member: Congressman RALPH OF GEORGIA the House Republican standards on earmarks, M. HALL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES I am submitting the following information re- Bill Number: 3288—Transportation, Housing Thursday, July 23, 2009 garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. and Urban Development Appropriations Act Mr. KINGSTON. Madam Speaker, pursuant 3288, The Departments of Transportation– 2010 HUD Appropriations Bill for FY 2010. to the Republican Leadership standards on Account: Surface Transportation Priorities earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Federal Requesting Member: Congressman ROY mation regarding earmarks I received as part Highway Administration BLUNT of H.R. 3293, the Labor, Health & Human Address of Requesting Entity: 1200 New Priority Name: Springfield MO Transit Re- Services, Education & Other Related Agencies Jersey Ave., SE, Washington DC, 20590 lated Improvements for National Avenue, Mon- Appropriations Act, 2010: Description of Request: I have secured roe Street, Brick City, and John Q. Hammons Representative JACK KINGSTON $500,000 for I–69 with Federal Highway Ad- Parkway Request information: H.R. 3293, Department Amount: $500,000 ministration. For more than 15 years, the I–69 of Health & Human Services Health Re- Account: Buses & Bus Facilities Corridor has been under development and has sources and Services Administration Account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri been consistently recognized by Congress as Recipient information: $1 million, Southeast State University a national transportation priority. Funding for Georgia Health System, Carlton DeVooght, Address of Requesting Entity: 901 S. Na- this project in Texas will help expand inter- 2415 Parkwood Avenue, Brunswick, GA tional, Springfield, MO 65804 state highways 77, 281, and 59, to support 31522 Description of Request: Missouri State Uni- local, interregional and international traffic. It Description: This program will establish a versity, an authorized recipient of transit funds, will provide direct access to the Port of Hous- full spectrum of pediatric and adolescent care, will make needed transit related improvements ton and relieve congestion for the communities including preventative immunizations and well to make accessing transit safer and more con- all along the route, providing the most direct care for Medicaid and uninsured patients in venient in order to increase transit use and re- route from Mexico and Canada for major com- Glynn, Camden, Brantley, McIntosh and duce vehicle traffic in and around campus. mercial centers in the U.S., easing traffic on I– Wayne Counties. This pilot project will allow The use of taxpayer funds is justified as de- 35. Funds will also ensure FHWA and in turn the system to cut costs of the ER, keeping creasing vehicular traffic by increasing transit the resource agencies with responsibility for health care costs down across the system. usage will have a significant impact on safety environmental clearances—US Fish & Wildlife Representative JACK KINGSTON and the environment. and the Army Corps of Engineers—have addi- Request Information: H.R. 3293, Depart- Priority Name: MODOT Reconstruct I–44/ tional staff to expedite the environmental re- ment of Health & Human Services, Health Re- Range Line Road Interchange in Joplin, MO views of projects along congressionally des- sources and Services Administration Account Amount: $550,000 ignated High Priority Corridors, including I–69 Recipient Information: $100,000, Coastal Account: IM—Interstate Maintenance Dis- in Texas which is defined by statute as US 59, Medical Access project, Pat Kota, 2605 cretionary 77 and 281. Without such resources, the on- Parkwood Drive, Brunswick, GA 31520 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri going delay of environmental clearances will Description: This program will expand clin- Department of Transportation continue to significantly increase the cost of ical care and add new services at CMAP’s

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Madam secondary Education Description of Request: This request of Speaker, unfortunately I missed some re- Recipient information: $457,000 Armstrong $195,220 is to enhance nursing education and corded votes on the House floor on Thursday, Atlantic State University Cyber Security Foun- practice and improve health care quality by July 16, 2009. dation, Randy Grubb, 11935 Abercorn Street, addressing technological competency in pre-li- Had I been present, I would have voted Savannah, GA 31419 censure nursing education. Three areas of ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #555 (On agreeing to the Description: The goal of the Cyber Security education are highlighted: faculty develop- Price of Georgia amendment to H.R. 3170), initiative is to provide subject matter expertise ment, curriculum integration and infrastructure ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #556 (On agreeing to the to students in cyber and homeland-security support. First, this project will strengthen fac- Emerson of Missouri amendment to H.R. 31 issues as they relate to academic curriculum, ulty preparation in using health information 70), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #557 (On agreeing training, and special research and develop- technology through an intense week of training to the Blackburn of Tennessee amendment to ment projects. immersion prior to each fall semester and reg- H.R. 3170, ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #558 (On Representative JACK KINGSTON ularly updated thereafter. Second, health infor- agreeing to the Broun of Georgia amendment Request information: H.R. 3293, Department mation technology theory and practice will be to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #559 (On of Health & Human Services, Health Re- integrated into multiple courses and all levels agreeing to the Flake of Arizona amendment sources and Services Administration of the nursing program and supported as a #7 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #560 Recipient Information: $993,000, Bacon basic practice skill in the simulation lab under (On agreeing to the Flake of Arizona amend- County Hospital, Cindy Turner, 302 South the direct supervision of an instructor. Lastly, ment #8 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote Wayne Street, Alma, GA 31510 the existing regional simulation laboratory will #561 (On agreeing to the Flake of Arizona Description: The equipment purchase will be augmented by twelve computerized hos- amendment #9 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall help the hospital decide whether to retain the pital information systems work stations vote #562 (On agreeing to the Flake of Ari- patient in Bacon County or transfer to a trau- equipped with information systems used in zona amendment #10 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on ma care center quicker and more accurate. As local facilities. Health information technology rollcall vote #563 (On agreeing to the Flake of a result, healthcare dollars will be saved, pa- integration throughout the curriculum will en- Arizona amendment #11 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ tient’s lives improved, and resources utilized able beginning students to tackle technology on rollcall vote #564 (On agreeing to the Flake more efficiently. in their introductory courses and labs and then of Arizona amendment #12 to H.R. 3170), Representative JACK KINGSTON increasingly use health information technology Request information: H.R. 3293, Department ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #565 (On agreeing to the throughout their nursing educational experi- of Health & Human Services Administration for Flake of Arizona amendment #13 to H.R. ence. By integrating health information tech- Children and Families 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #566 (On agree- Recipient information: $300,000 The Marcus nology into the nursing program curriculum, ing to the Flake of Arizona amendment #14 to Autism Center Farah Chapes 1920 Briarcliff CSUCI is ensuring that future nurses will be H.R. 3170), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote #567 (On Road Atlanta, GA 30329 able to access and retrieve electronic data agreeing to the Flake of Arizona amendment Description: The Marcus Autism center will necessary for technological advances in pa- #15 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #568 use the federal funding to develop a statewide tient care. The bill provides $195,000 in fund- (On agreeing to the Flake of Arizona amend- service delivery system supporting children ing for this project request. ment #16 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote with Autism and related disorders. Funds will Requesting Member: Representative ELTON #569 (On agreeing to the Flake of Arizona link existing academic/research and clinical GALLEGLY amendment #17 to H.R. 3170), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall models together providing a cohesive con- Bill: H.R. 3293, the Department of Labor, vote #570 (On Motion to Table Appeal of the tinuum of care for the patient population. Health and Human Services, Education and Ruling of the Chair to H.R. 3170), ‘‘no’’ on roll- Representative JACK KINGSTON Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 call vote #571 (On passage to H.R. 3170), Request information: H.R. 3293, Department Account: Department of Health and Human ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #572 (On Motion to Sus- of Labor, Employment Training Administration Services, Administration on Aging pend the Rules and pass H. Res. 476). Recipient information: $350,000, Atlanta Madam Speaker, unfortunately I also Christian College, Dean Collins, 2605 Ben Hill Legal Name of Requesting Entity: County of missed some recorded votes on the House Road, East Point, GA 30344 Ventura floor on Friday, July 17, 2009. Had I been Description: ACC will use these funds to Address of Requesting Entity: 800 So. Vic- present, I would have voted ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall help supplement the development of a satellite toria Avenue, Ventura, CA 93009 vote #573 (to Table Appeal of the Ruling of campus in Savannah to bring college to work- Description of Request: This request of the Chair), ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote #574 (on or- ing adults. This satellite campus will help ACC $750,000 is for the formation by the County of dering the previous question to H. Res. 653), to equip working adults to obtain employment Ventura Human Services Agency of a multi- ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote #575 (on agreeing to and/or advance to higher wage jobs. disciplinary ‘‘expert team’’ to comprehensively H.Res. 653), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #576 (on f address the diverse needs of victims of elder agreeing to the Hastings of Washington part B abuse. The team will be comprised of experts substitute amendment to H.R. 1018), ‘‘no’’ on EARMARK DECLARATION and would provide new perspectives in work- rollcall vote #577 (on passage to H.R. 1018), ing with the elderly and the training of social ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #578 (on agreeing to HON. ELTON GALLEGLY workers, mandated reporters, the medical Heinrich of New Mexico Part A Amendment OF CALIFORNIA community and all other types of organizations No. 9 amendment to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on roll- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that interface with seniors and the aged com- call vote #579 (on agreeing to Cao of Lou- Thursday, July 23, 2009 munity. The unified expert team concept is a isiana Part A Amendment No. 10 to H.R. Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, pursuant practical approach for the development of em- 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #580 (on agree- to the Republican Leadership standards on pirical data and outcomes regarding service ing to Blackburn of Tennessee Part A Amend- earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- strategies, intervention and assessment tools, ment No. 11 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall mation regarding earmarks I received as part training, and public awareness information. vote #581 (on agreeing to Campbell of Cali- of H.R. 3293, the Department of Labor, Health Existing systems that service the aged popu- fornia Part B Amendment No. 2 to H.R. 3183), and Human Services, Education and Related lation largely rely on intergovernmental part- ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #582 (on agreeing to Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: nerships, service referral networks, and com- Flake of Arizona Part C Amendment No. 1 to Requesting Member: Representative ELTON munity organizations. However, this proposal H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #583 (on GALLEGLY brings diverse services together under a uni- agreeing to Flake of Arizona Part C Amend- Bill: H.R. 3293, the Department of Labor, fied mission to more fully realize the best ment No. 3 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall Health and Human Services, Education and practice models of expert teams. The bill pro- vote #584 (on agreeing to Flake of Arizona Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 vides $654,000 in funding for this project. Part C Amendment No. 4 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’

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on rollcall vote #585 (on agreeing to Flake of Address of Requesting Entity: 1141 N. Rob- Requesting Member: Rep. ADAM PUTNAM Arizona Part C Amendment No. 5 to H.R. inson, Suite 101B Oklahoma City, OK 74820 (FL–12) 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #586 (on agree- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Bill Number: H.R. 3288 ing to Flake of Arizona Part C Amendment No. of $1,400,000. 100% of funds allocated will be Account: Federal Highway Administration— 10 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #587 used to meet the vehicle needs for the two Transportation & Community & System Pres- (on agreeing to Flake of Arizona Part C section 5307 systems in Oklahoma: CART/ ervation Amendment No. 11 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on University of Oklahoma; and Lawton area Project Funding Amount: $500,000 rollcall vote #588 (on agreeing to Hensarling Transit System. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk of Texas Part D Amendment No. 1 to H.R. Requesting Member: Congressman TOM County, Florida 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote #589 (on agree- COLE Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West ing to Hensarling of Texas Part D Amendment Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Church Street, Bartow, FL 33831 No. 2 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall vote Provision: Title II Description of Request: Funding to be uti- #590 (on agreeing to Hensarling of Texas Part Account: Economic Development Initiatives lized for improvements to U.S. Highway 98 to D Amendment No. 4 to H.R. 3183), ‘‘no’’ on (EDI) reduce existing traffic congestion and improve rollcall vote #591 (on motion to recommit with Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ada Pub- mobility along the corridor, which links Bartow instructions to H.R. 3183), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall lic Works Authority to Lakeland, FL one of the largest metropoli- vote #592 (on passage to H.R. 3183). Address of Requesting Entity: 231 South tan areas in the region. Specifically, funding Madam Speaker, unfortunately I also Townsend Ada, OK 74820 would be used for right of way acquisition and missed recorded votes on the House floor on Description of Request: Provide an earmark construction of a continuous 6–lane corridor Monday, July 20, 2009. Had I been present, I of $400,000. 100% of funds allocated will be between SR 60 and SR 570 (Polk Parkway), would have voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote #593 used to construct a 1 million gallon water stor- two intersecting Strategic Intermodal System (On approving the journal), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall age tower. (SIS) facilities. vote #594 (on motion to suspend the rules Requesting Member: Congressman TOM TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND URBAN DEVELOP- and agree to H. Res. 607), ‘‘aye’’ on rollcall COLE MENT—LAKELAND AREA MASS TRANSIT AUTHORITY vote #595 (on motion to suspend the rules Bill Number: H.R. 3288 BUS REPLACEMENT AND FACILITY MAINTENANCE, FL and agree to H.R. 2245). Provision: Title II Requesting Member; Rep. ADAM PUTNAM f Account: Economic Development Initiatives (FL–12) (EDI) Bill Number: H.R. 3288 EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma Account: Federal Transit Administration— City Community College Buses & Bus Facilities HON. Address of Requesting Entity: 7777 South Project Funding Amount: $200,000 OF OKLAHOMA May Ave. Oklahoma City, OK 73159 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provide an earmark County, Florida of $200,000. 100% of funds allocated will be Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Thursday, July 23, 2009 used to prepare the necessary asbestos Church Street, Bartow, FL 33831 Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the abatement and remodeling and retrofitting of Description of Request: To continue to pro- Republican Leadership standards on ear- the space. vide vital transportation bus service to several marks, I am submitting the following informa- f regional locations. For the replacement of tion regarding earmarks I received as part of aging buses and security technology up- H.R. 3288—Transportation, Housing and EARMARK DECLARATION grades. Urban Development, and Related Agencies TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND URBAN Appropriations Act of 2010 HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM DEVELOPMENT—WINTER HAVEN/POLK COUNTY BUSES, FL Requesting Member: Congressman TOM OF FLORIDA Requesting Member; Rep. ADAM PUTNAM COLE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES (FL–12) Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Provision: Title I Account: Federal Transit Administration— Account: Interstate Maintenance Discre- Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Buses & Bus Facilities tionary the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Project Funding Amount: $200,000 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma marks, I am submitting the following informa- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk Department of Transportation tion regarding earmarks I received as part of County, Florida Address of Requesting Entity: 200 N.E. 21st H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Urban Development Appropriations Act of Church Street, Bartow, FL 33831 Description of Request: Provide an earmark 2010: Description of Request: To continue to pro- of $750,000. 100% of funds allocated will be TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING, AND URBAN DEVELOP- vide vital transportation bus service to several used by ODOT to widen 1–35 to six lanes MENT—POLK COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CENTER BUILD- regional locations. For the replacement of from the 1–35/SH–9 West Interchange to ING RENOVATION aging buses and security technology up- North of Main Street. Requesting Member: Rep. ADAM PUTNAM grades. Requesting Member: Congressman TOM (FL–12) f COLE Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Account: HUD—Economic Development Ini- EARMARK DECLARATION Provision: Title I tiative Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Project Funding Amount: $200,000 HON. BILL SHUSTER Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk OF PENNSYLVANIA Department of Transportation County, Florida IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Requesting Entity: 200 N.E. 21st Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West Thursday, July 23, 2009 Street Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Church Street, Bartow, FL 33831 Description of Request: Provide an earmark Description of Request: Funding to be used Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, consistent of $500,000. 100% of funds allocated will be for renovation improvements to the Polk Coun- with the Republican Leadership’s policy on used by ODOT to reconstruct access for safe- ty Agricultural Center, which also serves as an earmarks, I submit the following. ty reasons from 1–44 and US–62 to Fort Sill Emergency Operation Center (EOC) for Polk Requesting Member: Congressman BILL Artillery Center. County. Originally constructed in 1948, the fa- SHUSTER (PA–9) Requesting Member: Congressman TOM cility plays a central role in the Polk County Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, COLE community, contributing to the region’s eco- Housing and Urban Development, and Related Bill Number: H.R. 3288 nomic strength and well-being. Renovations Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010 Provision: Title I are needed to meet fire and safety standards, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT, Account: Buses & Bus Facilities enabling its continued benefit to the area. AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS PROJECTS Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma Substantial contributions are being made by Project Name: Building acquisition, renova- Transit Association the state and local government. tion, and redevelopment of Lower Fairview

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Franklin I also originally requested $2 million in this View Boulevard, Altoona, PA 16602 County is one of the fastest growing counties Description of Request/Justification of Fed- along the eastern corridor. legislation for the Bradley Ave/State Route eral Funding: $100,000 for building acquisition, This project is a valuable use of taxpayer (SR)–67 Interchange project through the Fed- renovation, and redevelopment of Lower Fair- dollars because it will contribute to economic eral Highway Administration’s Transportation & view development while also improving safety and Community & System Preservation account. It It is my understanding that funding for this relieving congestion on the Interstate. is my understanding that $400,000 was ulti- project would be used for the acquisition, ren- Project Name: Flight 93 National Memorial, mately appropriated for this project by the ovation, and redevelopment of buildings in the Public Lands Transportation Needs, Somerset, Subcommittee and the entity to receive fund- Lower Fairview neighborhood in Altoona, PA ing for this project is the County of San Diego, Pennsylvania. Account: Federal Highway Administration, located at 5555 Overland Avenue, San Diego, This project is a valuable use of taxpayer Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways) California 92123. funds because it will focus on blight elimi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National The Bradley Ave/SR–67 Interchange experi- nation and reconstruction efforts to improve Park Service ences heavy congestion during the morning the quality of life for residents living in the Address of Requesting Entity: 109 West and afternoon commute and currently oper- Lower Fairview area and to spur economic de- Main Street, Suite 104, Somerset, PA 15501 velopment. Description of Request/Justification of Fed- ates at a failing level of service during peak Project Name: Coalport Borough eral Funding: $4,000,000 for Flight 93 National traffic hours. This project will provide conges- streetscape project Memorial, Public Lands Transportation Needs, tion relief for the residential neighborhoods Account: Housing and Urban Development Somerset, PA east of SR–67, the businesses west of SR–67 (HUD), Economic Development Initiatives In 2002, the Flight 93 National Memorial Act and regional commuters by widening 0.75 (EDI) established the creation of the Flight 93 Na- miles of Bradley Avenue from two lanes to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Coalport tional Memorial to commemorate the pas- four, add lanes to the SR–67 on-ramps and Borough Council sengers and crew of Flight 93 who coura- off-ramps and replace the narrow existing 2- Address of Requesting Entity: 961 Forest geously gave their lives to protect their fellow lane Bradley Avenue bridge over SR–67 with Street, Coalport, PA 16627 citizens. Funding for this project would be a 6-lane bridge. New bike lanes and sidewalks Description of Request/Justification of Fed- used to pay for the federal share of the infra- will also be incorporated into this project on eral Funding: $150,000 for Coalport Borough structure needs to accomplish Phase IA and Bradley Avenue. streetscape project 1B of the project as described and approved Bradley Avenue is a key part of San Diego’s It is my understanding that funding for this in the park’s General Management Plan. This Regional Arterial System and is classified as a project would be used for streetscape im- project is a valuable use of taxpayer funds be- Major Road. Improvements to this interchange provements in Coalport Borough, Clearfield cause it is a national memorial for all citizens County, Pennsylvania. to memorialize and reflect on the tragic event will address local accessibility and regional This project is a valuable use of taxpayer of September 11th and to provide the heroes mobility, all joint goals of County of San funds because it will focus on downtown revi- of Flight 93 with a proper resting place. Diego, Caltrans, SANDAG, City of El Cajon talization efforts within the Borough’s historic f and City of Santee, substantially alleviating and central business districts to improve the congestion and improving traffic flow through quality of life for residents and spur economic EARMARK DECLARATION the area. This is particularly necessary during development. commuter hours, but essential during disasters Project Name: Bedford County business HON. DUNCAN HUNTER and evacuations which have occurred twice in park development OF CALIFORNIA the past five years. Account: Housing and Urban Development IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Finally, I requested, and the Subcommittee (HUD), Economic Development Initiatives Thursday, July 23, 2009 appropriated, $250,000 in this legislation for (EDI) Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bedford Mr. HUNTER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the East County Boys & Girls Club Teen Cen- County Development Association the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ter project through the Housing and Urban De- Address of Requesting Entity: One Cor- marks, I am submitting the following informa- velopment’s Economic Development Initiatives porate Drive, Suite 101, Bedford, PA 15222 tion regarding earmarks I received as part of account. The entity to receive funding for this Description of Request/Justification of Fed- H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and project is the Boys & Girls Club of East Coun- eral Funding: $250,000 for Bedford County Urban Development, and Related Agencies ty Foundation, Inc., located at 8820 Tamberly business park development Appropriations Act for FY 2010: Way, Santee, California 92071. It is my understanding that funding for this I originally requested $2 million in this legis- The East County Boys & Girls Club Teen project would be used for the development of lation for the Improvements to State Route 52 Center project focuses on the rehabilitation of a business park in Bedford County, Pennsyl- East/West project through the Federal High- the 48-year-old Boys & Girls Club building and vania to facilitate regional economic growth way Administration’s Transportation & Com- conversion of the Wells Park Fieldhouse into munity & System Preservation account. It is and development. The project is expected to a facility that can service young adults. With my understanding that $400,000 was ulti- focus on the creation of high tech, light indus- the rehabilitation of both facilities, the number trial, office, and warehouse distribution. mately appropriated for this project by the of El Cajon youth that can be served will in- This project is a valuable use of taxpayer Subcommittee and the entity to receive fund- crease from 230 to 400 per day. The Boys & funds because it is estimated that completion ing for this project is the San Diego Associa- Girls Clubs of East County have provided a of this project would create approximately 500 tion of Governments (SANDAG), located at new jobs. 401 B Street, Suite 800, San Diego, California number of recreational, cultural and leadership Project Name: Improvements to 1–81, 92101. programs that promote good behavior, active Franklin County, PA This project seeks to add Managed Lanes lifestyles and a positive alternative to the Account: Federal Highway Administration, and extends the freeway to greatly improve streets. By converting the existing Clubhouse Interstate Maintenance Discretionary traffic flow in East San Diego County on SR52 to a center for 6–10 year olds, and relocating Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Township from 1–15, east to SR67, including a freeway the 11–18 year old population to the new of Antrim exchange at SR52 and SR67, allowing for traf- Teen Center, the Boys & Girls Club will en- Address of Requesting Entity: 10655 Antrim fic flow to be reversed during peak periods. hance learning environments for both popu- Church Road, Greencastle, PA 17225 This project has been identified as ‘‘high-pri- lations resulting in improved academic Description of Request/Justification of Fed- ority’’ by local and state transportation agen- achievement, citizenship, decreasing police eral Funding: $750,000 for Improvements to cies as it will provide residents living in East contact and vastly improving health through 1–81, Franklin County, PA County better access to employment in the childhood obesity and athletic programs.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00012 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1925 EARMARK DECLARATION system upgrades, additional traffic signage, dren’s Autism Program. This request will sup- and street striping improvements. These safe- port comprehensive health care for children HON. ELTON GALLEGLY ty enhancements will take place at crossings and families affected by autism. Clinical staff in the Simi Valley and Moorpark areas in Ven- will conduct full assessments of patients, co- OF CALIFORNIA tura County. The objective is to reduce the op- ordinate initial referrals for hospital outpatient IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES portunity for accidents in the corridor. testing, and conduct follow-up visits with pa- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Within my congressional district, there are tients and families to provide ongoing monitor of patient progress. Mr. GALLEGLY. Madam Speaker, pursuant fourteen highway-rail crossings needing fund- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN to the Republican Leadership standards on ing along the Ventura County Line, with two projects currently underway. In 2005, CULBERSON earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 mation regarding earmarks I received as part Metrolink, in partnership with cities throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, developed Account: Department of Health and Human of H.R. 3288, the Department of Transpor- Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- tation, and Housing and Urban Development the Sealed Corridor program to improve safety at highway-rail grade crossings. The first in ministration account and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- 2010: the nation, the Sealed Corridor program takes a systematic approach and performs on-site tity: Memorial Hermann Healthcare System, Requesting Member: Representative ELTON 6411 Fannin; Houston, TX 77030 GALLEGLY diagnostics to identify grade crossing en- hancements to reduce and eliminate accidents Description of Request: Provide an earmark Bill: H.R. 3288—the Department of Trans- of $1,000,000 to the Memorial Hermann portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- involving vehicles and pedestrians. Grade sep- aration costs range from $20 to $70 million Healthcare System for upgrades to the Critical ment and Related Agencies Appropriations Level 1 Trauma Care Center. The purpose of Act, 2010 and with 464 at-grade crossings on the Metrolink system, funding to grade separate this request is to purchase equipment at the Account: Department of Transportation, all crossings is unlikely. The Sealed Corridor Level 1 Trauma Center and expand existing Federal Highway Administration, Transpor- approach is a cost-effective alternative that will adult and pediatric trauma care facilities. This tation & Community & System Preservation improve rail safety through a comprehensive equipment is critical to the Center’s ability to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of serve its patient volume, which is the highest strategy to enhance the safety of trains, pas- Thousand Oaks in the nation. sengers, motorists, and pedestrians in the Address of Requesting Entity: 2100 Thou- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN areas serviced by Metrolink. The bill provides sand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA CULBERSON $750,000 in funding for this project. 91362 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Description of Request: This request of f Account: Department of Health and Human $500,000 is for a project to widen the US–101 EARMARK DECLARATION Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- and SR–23 Interchange from the Los Angeles/ ministration account Ventura County line to Moorpark Road (US– Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- 101) and Hillcrest Drive (SR–23). The pro- HON. JOHN ABNEY CULBERSON tity: Rice University, 6100 Main Street, MS posed improvements include the extension of OF TEXAS 603; Houston, TX 77005 existing auxiliary lanes in both directions, con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $150,000 to the Rice University BioScience version of auxiliary lanes to mixed-flow lanes, Thursday, July 23, 2009 addition of a northbound lane, realignment and Research Collaborative. This request is to pur- widening of ramps at the interchange, and the Mr. CULBERSON. Madam Speaker, pursu- chase equipment for the BioScience Research construction of soundwalls and retaining walls. ant to the Republican Leadership standards Collaborative, dedicated to improving the diag- The improvements are necessary to relieve on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- nosis and treatment of human disease through congestion along the 101 and 23 Freeways in formation regarding earmarks I received as biomedicine and drug development. the City of Thousand Oaks. The California De- part of H.R. 3293, the FY2010 Departments of Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN partment of Transportation recently began the Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- CULBERSON three-year project to widen the Route 23 Free- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill Number: H.R. 3293 way connecting to the 101/23 Interchange. Act: Account: Department of Health and Human Completion of the improvements is crucial to Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- achieve the congestion benefits of the project. CULBERSON ministration account The Ventura County Transportation Commis- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- sion considers both improvements as two inte- Account: Department of Health and Human tity: University of Texas Health Science Center gral parts of a single congestion relief project. Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- at Houston, 7000 Fannin, Suite 1550; Hous- Since the freeway widening is now underway, ministration account ton, TX 77030 Description of Request: Provide an earmark the interchange improvement needs to move Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- of $150,000 to the Center for Translational forward without delay. The bill provides tity: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; 1515 Neuroinformatics at the University of Texas $500,000 in funding for this project request. Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 169; Houston, TX Health Science Center. The Center conducts Requesting Member: Representative ELTON 77030 innovative research to prevent and treat devel- GALLEGLY Description of Request: Provide an earmark opmental and neurodegenerative diseases in- of $1,000,000 to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Bill: H.R. 3288—the Department of Trans- cluding autism, Alzheimer’s and brain injury. portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- Center for equipment, supplies, and produc- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN ment and Related Agencies Appropriations tion at the Center for Cancer Immunology. CULBERSON This Center is utilizing innovations in Act, 2010 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 immunotherapies and vaccinations to cure Account: Department of Transportation, Account: Department of Health and Human Federal Railroad Administration, Grade Cross- cancer. Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- ings on Designated High Speed Rail Corridors Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN ministration account Legal Name of Requesting Entity: SCRRA– CULBERSON Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- Metrolink Bill Number: H.R. 3293 tity: Harris County Hospital District, 2525 Holly Address of Requesting Entity: 700 So. Flow- Account: Department of Health and Human Hall; Houston, TX 77054 er Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017 Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Description of Request: This requests of ministration account of $300,000 to the Harris County Hospital Dis- $2,000,000 will be used for an important Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- trict for CHP Digital Radiology. The purpose of project that enhances safety at highway-rail tity: Memorial Hermann Foundation, 9401 this request is to purchase direct-capture dig- grade crossings through the construction of Southwest Freeway, Suite 1200; Houston, TX ital imaging devices. This equipment will en- grade crossing safety improvements, including 77074 hance clinical work flow, patient treatment and median barriers, four-quadrant gates at cross- Description of Request: Provide an earmark increase the productivity of imaging tech- ings, fencing at strategic points, traffic signal of $250,000 to the Memorial Hermann Chil- nologists.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00013 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1926 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION equipment; $1,625 (.5 percent) is for travel; Of the total amount, 100 percent is for ren- and $18,200 (5.6 percent) is for minor renova- ovation and equipment. As part of the col- HON. CHRISTOPHER JOHN LEE tions. lege’s master plan, the establishment of the The establishment of a curriculum to pre- science center will allow the college to consoli- OF NEW YORK pare Medical Lab Technicians for licensure to date all its science programs in one building. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet new New York State requirements to This important capital project will add the com- Thursday, July 23, 2009 enter the medical profession. munity investment at the Buffalo Niagara Med- ical Campus and help Cansius College, which Mr. LEE of New York. Madam Speaker, pur- Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- is recognized as one of the top universities for suant to the Republican Leadership standards TOPHER LEE (NY–26) its undergraduate science programs. on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- formation regarding earmarks I received as Account: Department of Health & Human TOPHER LEE (NY–26) part of the FY10 Labor, Health and Human Services—Health Resources and Services Ad- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Services, and Education Appropriations bill. ministration—Health Facilities and Services Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kaleida Account: Department of Education/National Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- Health Projects—Innovation and Improvement/Reach TOPHER LEE (NY–26) Out and Read authorized under the Elemen- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: 100 High Street, Buffalo, NY 14203 tary and Secondary Education Act Account: Department of Health & Human Description of Request: Provide an earmark Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reach Services—Health Resources and Services Ad- of $300,000 to create a new academically-ori- Out and Read National Center ministration—Health Facilities and Services ented medical, the Global Vascular Institute, to Address of Requesting Entity: 56 Roland Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Unity integrate key programs and personnel of Buf- Street, Boston, MA 02129 Health System falo General Hospital and Millard Fillmore Description of Request: Provide an earmark Address of Requesting Entity: 89 Genesee Gates Circle Hospital pursuant to rec- of $4,965,000. Reach Out and Read is a na- Street, Rochester, NY 14611 ommendations of the Berger Commission. tional program that promotes literacy and lan- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Of the total amount, 100 percent is for guage development in infants and young chil- of $800,000 to develop a set of clinical appli- equipment. dren, targeting disadvantage and poor children cations to support the goal of enhancing both The project will relocate important clinical and families. Through fifteen years of peer-re- the quality and the delivery of care within services and programs from Millard Fillmore viewed and published research, an extensive Unity Health System. Will also expedite the Gates Circle Hospital to the Global Vascular body of documentation now clearly dem- implementation of a practice management and Institute (GVI) at the Buffalo Niagara Medical onstrates the importance of promoting early ambulatory electronic record system that en- Campus. This will greatly strengthen and im- language and literacy skills so that children ables connectivity between the Unity Medical prove the quality of health care services in have the essential reading skills to begin school successfully. Yet today, a large number Group physician offices. Western New York and provide an important of children do not receive the necessary sup- Of the total project amount, approximately center for medical research and education for port and assistance to develop these skills 100 percent is for implementation of informa- physicians. and begin kindergarten read to learn. tion technology. Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- To close this gap, the federal government Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- TOPHER LEE (NY–26) provides funding for a variety of literacy pro- TOPHER LEE (NY–26) Bill Number: H.R. 3293 grams and strategies that reach children and Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Depart- Account: Department of Education—Higher parents, and the professionals who interact ment of Education—Higher Education Education Legal with them. ROR has proven to be among the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Niagara Name of Requesting Entity: State University most effective strategies to promote early lan- County Community College of New York at Geneseo guage and literacy development and school Address of Requesting Entity: 3111 Saun- Address of Requesting Entity: Erwin 218, readiness: pediatricians and other healthcare ders Settlement Road, Sanborn, NY 14132 SUNY Geneseo, Geneseo, NY 14454 Description of Request: Provide an earmark providers guide and encourage parents to Description of Request: Provide an earmark read aloud to their children from their earliest of $275,000 to provide additional and updated of $500,000 for the purchase of a Fourier technology for the Learning Commons project, years of their life, and send them home from Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance each doctor visit with books and a prescription including SMART classrooms and individual Spectrometer for SUNY Geneseo’s Integrated workstations. Of the total project amount, ap- to read together. Science Center. Currently, nearly 50,000 doctors and nurses proximately 100 percent is for equipment. By Of the total amount, 100 percent is for pur- have been trained in ROR’s proven strategies, establishing the Learning Commons, the chase and installation of equipment. and more than 3,500 clinics and hospitals na- project will improve student success and cre- This instrument will replace an aging spec- tionwide are implementing the program, reach- ate an educated workforce by improving ac- trometer at the College thus allowing Geneseo ing more than 25 percent of America’s at-risk- cess to technology, enhancing learning, and to continue attracting competitive research children. Funding provided by Congress providing a relevant education for graduating grants, training students in critical fields of through the U.S. Department of Education has students across all disciplines. NCCC has science and technology, and contribute to eco- been matched by tens of millions of dollars seen increased enrollment, a number of whom nomic development efforts in the region. from the private sector and state governments. are economically disadvantaged, who need Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- this new technology for success in college. TOPHER LEE (NY–26) TOPHER LEE (NY–26) Requesting Member: Congressman CHRIS- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 TOPHER LEE (NY–26) Account: Department of Education—Higher Account: Department of Education/National Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Depart- Education Legal Projects—Innovation and Improvement/Read- ment of Education—Higher Education Name of Requesting Entity: Canisius Col- ing is Fundamental authorized under the Ele- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Monroe lege mentary and Secondary Education Act Community College Address of Requesting Entity: 2001 Main Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reading Address of Requesting Entity: 100 East Street, Buffalo, NY 14208 is Fundamental (RIF) Henrietta Road, Rochester, NY 14623 Description of Request: Provide an earmark Address of Requesting Entity: 1825 Con- Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $400,000 to help with equipment costs for necticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009 of $325,000 to establish a Medical Laboratory the new science center and office complex for Description of Request: Provide an earmark Technicians (MLTs) program at the community Canisius College. The new center will include of $24,803,000. RIF enhances child literacy by college. Will establish the curriculum, move it interdisciplinary research laboratories to en- providing millions of underserved children with through accreditation process, and recruit its able the college to develop new programs in free books for personal ownership and reading first students. bioinformatics, quantitative science, cellular encouragement from the more than 18,000 lo- Of the total amount, $272,025 (83.7 per- molecular biology, analytical chemistry and cations throughout all fifty states, Washington, cent) is for personnel; $4,550 (1.4 percent) is neurosciences. The project will partner with D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin for supplies; $28,600 (8.8 percent) is for the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus. Islands.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00014 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1927 EARMARK DECLARATION simulation opportunities for education and improvements. The forecasted population training. Funding is critical in the nationwide growth rate in Somerset County is 17 percent HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS effort to address the nursing shortage. through 2010. Somerset County’s labor force OF WASHINGTON Requesting Member: Congresswoman is projected by the New Jersey Department of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MCMORRIS RODGERS Labor to be the fastest growing county in the Bill Number: H.R. 3293 central region through 2008. Therefore, alle- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Account: Centers for Disease Control and viating congestion on Route 22 is critical to Mrs. MCMORRIS RODGERS. Madam Prevention (CDC) maintaining economic viability and improving Speaker, pursuant to the House Republican Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Inland quality of life for hundreds of thousands of standards on earmarks, I am submitting the Northwest Health Services local residents and workers. following information regarding earmarks I re- Address of Requesting Entity: 601 West Project: Downtown Streetscape and Pedes- ceived as part of H.R. 3293, FY2010 Labor, First Avenue; Spokane, WA; 99201 trian Improvements (Final Phase), Borough of Health and Human Services, Education and Description of Request: Provide $350,000 North Plainfield, NJ Related Agencies Appropriations Act for the Regional Disease Surveillance and Agency: Federal Highway Administration Requesting Member: Congresswoman Early Event Detection project. This project will Account: Surface Transportation Priorities MCMORRIS RODGERS utilize anonymous health data to capture all in- Amount: $300,000 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 patient and emergency room data, all labora- Recipient: Borough of North Plainfield, 263 Account: Health Resources and Services tory and imaging data, and a significant per- Somerset Street, North Plainfield, NJ 07060 Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and centage of ambulatory data for an entire re- The funding would be used to complete Services gion. Special pattern recognition software will streetscape and pedestrian improvements in Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Wash- be applied to the data allowing rapid detection the downtown business district of North Plain- ington State University of patterns that may indicate a need for public field which were first begun in 1998. The Address of Requesting Entity: French Ad- health and emergency response action. Be- project will consist of sidewalk, lighting, and ministration Building, Room 324; Pullman, WA; cause public health authorities are seeking landscape improvements consistent with the 98101 methods for detecting diseases as early as existing design for the remainder of Somerset Description of Request: Provide an addition possible, this project has the potential to trans- Street. Somerset Street is the main road in the of $150,000 to the WSU College of Nursing to form disease surveillance in this country. This business district, providing access to the Mu- fund distance learning technologies, simulation can be accomplished by analyzing data from nicipal Building/Emergency Services Complex, technology and novel e-network which will in- a wide variety of sources and enable the user a grade crossing of US Route 22, and to crease their capacity to educate and graduate to see patterns and relationships that other- schools and train station. nurses. In order to address the identified nurs- wise would be missed. Project: Affordable Housing Site Prepara- ing shortage and the need to help facilitate f tion, Township of Clinton, NJ workforce development, the funding will in- Agency: Housing and Urban Development crease the ability to utilize existing resources EARMARK DECLARATION Account: Economic Development Initiatives to attract high-quality faculty which will in turn Amount: $250,000 result in the production of more high-quality HON. LEONARD LANCE Recipient: Township of Clinton, 1225 Rt. 31, nurses. OF NEW JERSEY Lebanon, NJ 08833 Requesting Member: Congresswoman IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The funding would be used to prepare sites MCMORRIS RODGERS Thursday, July 23, 2009 for construction of affordable units in Clinton Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Township, NJ. Specifically, funds will be used Account: Health Resources and Services Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to for demolition and installation of infrastructure Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and the Republican Leadership standards on ear- in preparation for the construction of 85 afford- Services marks, I am submitting the following informa- able housing units. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Provi- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Project: Irvington Branch of Lightning Brook dence St. Mary Medical Center H.R. 3288, the FY2010 Transportation, Hous- Retaining Wall Replacement, Union Township, Address of Requesting Entity: 401 West ing and Urban Development, and Related NJ Poplar Street; Walla Walla, WA; 99362 Agencies Appropriations Act: Agency: Housing and Urban Development Description of Request: Provide $100,000 Project: Route 22 Sustainable Corridor, Account: Economic Development Initiatives for new image-guided radiation therapy treat- Somerset County, NJ Amount: $250,000 ment systems that acquire 3D images of every Agency: Federal Highway Administration Recipient: Township of Union, 1976 Morris patient, every day, allowing the clinicians to Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Avenue, Union, NJ 07083 check a tumor’s size and shape and adjust the Amount: $1,250,000 The funding would be used for the costs re- treatment beam accordingly to provide more Recipient: Somerset County Business Part- lated to the design, permits, land acquisition, precise treatments. The project will bring sig- nership, 360 Grove Street, Bridgewater, NJ demolition, construction and contract adminis- nificant improvements to cancer treatment at 08807 tration, and inspection for 2,700 lineal feet of St. Mary’s and will have a positive impact on The Route 22 Sustainable Corridor Plan retaining wall replacement for stabilization and the area’s economic status by providing ongo- would redefine an 8-mile section of Route 22 rehabilitation of the eroding banks of the ing treatment for patients in their local environ- in Bridgewater Township and Somerville Bor- Irvington Branch of Lightning Brook. ment. Patients will have access to daily treat- ough, the main business districts of Somerset f ment close to their homes and work, allowing County, New Jersey from a high-speed arterial them to continue working throughout their radi- highway into a suburban boulevard design. EARMARK DECLARATION ation treatment series. The $96 million project would relieve current Requesting Member: Congresswoman and projected traffic congestion, improve ve- HON. JOHN FLEMING MCMORRIS RODGERS hicular and pedestrian safety, and integrate OF LOUISIANA Bill Number: H.R. 3293 access to mass transit in one of the fastest IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Health Resources and Services growing regions of New Jersey. For this rea- Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and son, it is has been authorized through the Thursday, July 23, 2009 Services Transportation Equity Act, a Legacy for Users Mr. FLEMING. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gonzaga (TEA-LU) and been appropriated funds the Republican Leadership standards on ear- University through past Transportation, Treasury, Hous- marks, I am submitting the following informa- Address of Requesting Entity: 502 East ing and Urban Affairs Appropriations bills. tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Boone Avenue; Spokane, WA; 99258 This project will provide benefit to the 7th H.R. 3288, the ‘‘Department of Transportation, Description of Request: Provide $250,000 District of NJ by improving safety on one of and Housing and Urban Development and Re- for expansion and upgrades of the Gonzaga the most dangerous corridors in New Jersey. lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.’’ I School of Nursing’s resource and simulation Additionally, this project is a key to relieve have requested funding for the following center. An upgrade and additional equipment congestion. There are several factors that also projects in Fiscal Year 2010: are needed to support university nursing stu- indicate that congestion along the corridor will I–49 North (I–220 in Shreveport to AR Line), dents and hospital staff nurses as they utilize worsen in the absence of significant regional Account: Federal Highway Administration/

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00015 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1928 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 Interstate Maintenance Discretionary, Recipi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Anderson ing or revenues must not increase the deficit ent: Louisiana Department of Transportation County, SC (or reduce the surplus) over a six-year or elev- and Development. Address of Requesting Entity: 101 South en-year period. I strongly supported these ef- FY10 funds are for right-of-way, utilities, and Main Street, Anderson, SC 29622 forts. While a PAYGO rule is a good first step, construction for I–49 N, from I–220 in Shreve- Description of Request: The purpose of this H.R. 2920 goes further by applying automati- port to the Arkansas line. The I–49 North appropriation is to provide $400,000 for the cally to legislation and provides an automatic project forms the southern segment of Con- Parker Bowie Road Bridge in Anderson Coun- enforcement mechanism to ensure Congress gressionally designated High Priority Corridor I ty, SC. Built in 1962, the Parker Bowie Road follows fiscal discipline. running from Shreveport, LA to Kansas City, Bridge’s current sufficiency rating is only 28.9 Fiscal discipline served us well in the past. MO. As defined by ISTEA and TEA–21 ‘‘this out of a possible 100, and a recent SC DOT In the 1990’s with pay-as-you-go as the law, corridor is intended to complement the existing Inspection Report rated the bridge as basically we turned the massive deficits of the 1980’s Interstate system, integrate regions of the intolerable, requiring a high priority of replace- into a record surplus under President Clinton. country, improve safety and efficiency of travel ment. Requested funding would be used to re- When President Bush came into office in and commerce, and promote economic devel- place and widen the bridge to 34 feet curb-to- 2001, he inherited a projected ten-year, $5.6 opment.’’ I–49 North represents Louisiana’s curb allowing for two lanes with safety shoul- trillion budget surplus. Over the first six years part in completing this critical corridor con- ders. It would also raise the height of the of the Bush administration, however, the necting Canada and Mid-America to the deep bridge and its approaches in order to minimize President and Republican-controlled Congress water ports in New Orleans. current waterway obstructions from flooding. turned that surplus into a projected ten-year, I–69 (Texas state line to Arkansas via These changes would allow emergency serv- $2 trillion deficit and allowed the statutory Shreveport, LA), Account: Federal Highway ice vehicles and school bus traffic, which can- PAYGO requirement to lapse in 2002. This Administration/Interstate Maintenance Discre- not currently use the bridge, to access it. was followed by 6 years of unrestrained tionary, Recipient: Louisiana Department of Requesting Member: Congressman J. spending under President Bush and the fed- Transportation and Development. GRESHAM BARRETT eral debt held by the public doubled. FY10 funds are for design and environ- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 The most instructive gauge of the federal mental work for sections SIU14B, SIU15, and Provision: Federal Highway Administration, deficit is the federal debt as a percentage of SIU16A from the Arkansas state line to the Transportation & Community & System Pres- our total economy or Gross Domestic Product Texas state line via Shreveport, LA. The I-69 ervation Account (GDP). According to the Congressional Budget corridor accounts for over 63 percent of the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Green- Office (CBO), the budget surpluses and fiscal nation’s truck borne trade with Canada and wood County, SC discipline of the 1990’s reduced the debt from Mexico and has the nation’s busiest border Address of Requesting Entity: 600 Monu- 49.4 percent of GDP to 33 percent of GDP by crossings on both the Canadian and Mexican ment St., Laurens, SC 29646 2001. During President Bush’s two terms, that borders. Seventeen of the nation’s top 25 sea- Description of Request: The purpose of this figure rose back to 41 percent of GDP. ports, 13 inland waterway ports and 15 of the appropriation is to provide $400,000 for the PAYGO is only one tool, but it is a strong nation’s top 25 air cargo airports are directly Widening of SC Highway 225 in Greenwood, one to return our Nation back to fiscal stability. served by I–69. The corridor traverses over SC. At present, SC Highway 225 is a four-lane The PAYGO rule forces Congress to identify 150 counties and hundreds of municipalities, highway excect for a 4.36 mile stretch at the inefficient or ineffective programs whose fund- directly serving over 25 million people. Com- southern end. In this stretch, approximately ing can be cut to fund higher priorities, such pletion will increase transportation efficiency 1.4 miles from where the four lanes narrow to as health care, education, and clean energy. by reducing fuel consumption, travel time and two, SC Highway 225 intersects with Alex- This rule also sends a message to the Amer- costs, while facilitating trade, providing inter- ander Road. Due to the addition of a new de- ican people that the government is committed modal connectivity, relieving congestion and velopment, including a public school, to putting the country back on stable economic promoting economic development. healthcare entities, and industry, this intersec- footing. I urge my colleagues to support this Consistent with the Republican Leadership’s tion has become a major safety concern. Dur- legislation. policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the ing peak traffic times, SC Highway 225 and best of my knowledge, this request: (1) is not Alexander Road become very congested, and f directed to an entity or program that will be may be backed up for 1.5 miles. EARMARK DECLARATION named after a sitting Member of Congress, (2) f is not intended to be used by an entity to se- STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU-GO ACT cure funds for other entities unless the use of HON. C. W. BILL YOUNG OF 2009 funding is consistent with the specified pur- OF FLORIDA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose of the earmark, and (3) meets or ex- SPEECH OF ceeds all statutory requirements for matching Thursday, July 23, 2009 funds where applicable. I also hereby certify HON. RUSH D. HOLT Mr. YOUNG of Florida. Madam Speaker, OF NEW JERSEY that neither I nor my spouse has any financial pursuant to the House Republican Standards interest in this project. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES on Congressional appropriations initiatives, I f Wednesday, July 22, 2009 am submitting the following information re- EARMARK DECLARATION Mr. HOLT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in sup- garding projects that were included at my re- port of our Nation’s fiscal future and for the quest in H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 passage of the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act Labor, Health and Human Services and Edu- HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT cation Appropriations Bill: OF SOUTH CAROLINA of 2009, H.R. 2920. BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM HARDENING OF FACILITIES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES During my time in Congress, I have always strived to be a good steward of taxpayer Account: Health Resources and Services Thursday, July 23, 2009 money. In fact during a previous session of Administration, Health Care-Related Facilities Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Congress, the Concord Coalition, a non- and Activities Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- partisan fiscal watchdog group, presented me Legal name and address of requesting enti- ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting with its Fiscal Responsibility Award for my ty: BayCare Health System, 16331 Bay Vista the following information regarding earmarks I votes to maintain fiscal discipline, reject irre- Drive, Clearwater, FL 33760 received as part of the House passed version sponsible tax cuts, and eliminate corporate Description of request: $1,000,000 is in- of H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and welfare. cluded in the bill for BayCare Health System Urban Development, and Related Agencies In 2007, I was pleased that the House of to harden the acute care/in-patient care facili- Appropriations Act, 2010. Representatives restored the ‘‘pay-as-you-go’’ ties by focusing on roofs, windows and e- Requesting Member: Congressman J. principle in the House rules when Democrats power generation for climate control. Such in- GRESHAM BARRETT regained control of the House in the 110th frastructure investments are critical in order to Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Congress. This simple rule ensures that every protect patients, staff and the hospital itself Provision: Federal Highway Administration, new dollar of spending is offset and will not during and immediately after hurricanes. No Transportation & Community & System Pres- worsen the deficit. The House’s pay-go rule previous federal funding was requested for ervation Account requires that legislation affecting direct spend- this project.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00016 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1929 CANCER LIFELINK PROGRAM AT THE MOFFITT CANCER Description of request: $200,000 is included Description of request: $300,000 is included CENTER in the bill for the Florida Holocaust Museum to in the bill for St. Petersburg College to con- Account: Health Resources and Services develop and maintain its collection of Holo- tinue work to create a course of study in the Administration, Health Care-Related Facilities caust related material and to make that infor- area of health care informatics that will meet and Activities mation available to the public and to student the needs of the health care industry as it Legal name and address of requesting enti- organizations. transitions to a system of electronic medical ty: Moffitt Cancer Center, 12902 Magnolia GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE records. The college will develop a new post- Drive, Tampa, FL 33612 FACILITY secondary health care informatics curriculum, Description of request: $700,000 is included Account: Health Resources and Services curricular units for secondary students, faculty in the bill for the Moffitt Cancer Center for its Administration, Health Care-Related Facilities development, and the marketing materials to Cancer LifeLink Program, which is an online and Activities recruit high school students and college stu- patient portal technology solution that will pro- Legal name and address of requesting enti- dents into health care informatics careers. The vide cancer patients with access to personal- ty: Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services, 14041 new courses will be designed for on-line learn- ized information on the most appropriate med- Icot Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33760 ing but they will also be able to be delivered ical care available for their specific needs and Description of request: $500,000 is included in a blended instructor-led format. Current circumstances, which will maximize clinical in the bill for Gulf Coast Jewish Family Serv- health care employees will be able to receive outcomes, empower individuals to take control ices to consolidate its operations into one fa- individualized or group instruction and with the of their care and enhance the health of the en- cility to increase the number of patients training will be able to move from entry-level tire community through continuous monitoring served, enhance patient privacy, provide a jobs to increasingly responsible positions. A and support of cancer survivors. The project more seamless system of care, and reduce web portal will also be developed to serve as involves a partnership with providers across overhead costs. Gulf Coast serves more than a source of information about health the State of Florida and regionally. No pre- 50,000 at-risk children, youth, adults, and el- informatics, the college’s certificate and de- vious federal funding has been provided for derly. $190,000 was included for this project in gree programs, and related career and training this project. FY 2009. opportunities. Youth will also learn about PINELLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH FLORIDA BLOOD SERVICES DISASTER PREPAREDNESS health care informatics through a structured Account: Health Resources and Services Account: Health and Human Services, Sub- high school outreach program and through in- Administration, Health Care-Related Facilities stance Abuse and Mental Health Administra- school job and career presentations by college and Activities tion faculty. In addition, an online competency- Legal name and address of requesting enti- Legal name and address of requesting enti- based Introduction to Health Care Informatics ty: Florida Blood Services, 10100 Dr. Martin ty: Pinellas County Board of County Commis- tutorial will also be available free of charge to Luther King Jr. Street North, St. Petersburg, sioners, 315 Court Street, Clearwater, FL anyone interested in learning about health 33756 FL 33716 care informatics. Finally, an annual Health Description of request: $300,000 is included Description of request: $200,000 is included Care Informatics Symposium will bring nation- in the bill for the Pinellas County Board of in the bill for Florida Blood Services to procure ally known subject matter experts to the region County Commissioners to support the expan- the required equipment to be able to maintain and provide a health care informatics forum sion of an integrated, coordinated mental its full compliment of blood collection and dis- for communication industry representatives, health and substance abuse treatment pro- tribution services during a natural disaster. secondary and postsecondary faculty, and stu- gram for chronic minor offenders. Working in This would allow for the real-time, uninter- dents. $95,000 was included for this project in partnership with local mental health and sub- rupted management of more than 800,000 do- FY 2009 stance abuse agencies, the Pinellas County nors and provide for the processing of blood Sheriff’s Office and other agency law enforce- STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW ELDER JUSTICE PROGRAM for patients at the Tampa Bay areas’s major ment officers, who have received specialized Account: Administration on Aging, Aging Category I Advanced Trauma Centers. No training to recognize and respond to situations previous federal funding has been provided for Services Programs involving an individual suffering from mental ill- Legal name and address of requesting enti- this project. ness or chronic substance abuse, direct these ty: Stetson University College of Law, 1401 FLORIDA CANCER CLINICAL TRIAL PATIENT/PHYSICIAN individuals into the Community Care Chronic 61st Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707 INFORMATION AND EDUCATION PROJECT Minor Offender Program as an alternative to Account: Health Resources and Services Description of request: $100,000 is included the County jail. The expansion of the program in the bill for the Stetson University College of Administration, Health Care-Related Facilities will further alleviate Pinellas County’s cost of and Activities Law to establish a pilot program to determine frequent detention of individuals for minor local the most effective way to educate seniors Legal name and address of requesting enti- offenses thus helping to close the revolving ty: University of South Florida, College of Edu- about mortgage fraud and other financial door. This program allows such offenders suf- scams. Through Stetson’s Elder Justice Re- cation, 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL fering from mental illness or chronic substance source Center, this program will focus on 33620 abuse to be voluntarily taken to a detoxifica- ways to communicate with seniors about the Description of request: $500,000 is included tion or mental health service facility for a thor- inherent dangers from unsolicited offers for in the bill for the University of South Florida for ough assessment in lieu of the County jail. If home refinancing, reverse mortgages, con- its Florida Cancer Clinical Trial Patient/Physi- the individual is cognizant and willing to par- sumer goods, and financial opportunities. cian Information and Education Project. This ticipate in the program, he/she is referred/ Communications strategies will include a tele- program has developed continuing education transported for housing (family or transitional phone hotline, a web site, onsite visits to sen- and databases for the public on clinical trials housing) and for outpatient substance abuse ior centers, retirement homes, libraries, clubs, for cancer treatments focusing on the nature and/or mental health services. Participating and other places that seniors gather. $95,000 of clinical trials and how patients might benefit, agencies have unfunded forensic beds, 24/7 what trials are being conducted in Florida, the crisis care, medication and outpatient treat- was provided in FY 2009 for this project. criteria for participation, and contact informa- ment services needed to address the needs of Stetson will match the FY 2010 request with tion. It also has developed an interactive web these offenders and reduce the escalating jail $100,000. based program that lists all current cancer population. The program also supports the of- f clinical trials and allows patients to determine fenders in their ability to stay close to family EARMARK DECLARATION programs for which they might be eligible. Fur- and friends and other support networks. 300 ther, it allows patients to share this information individuals are anticipated to be served in FY HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO with their physicians. Previous funding was 2010. The county will provide $383,648 toward provided for this project as follows: FY 2004— OF NEW JERSEY the cost of this project. These are the first fed- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $500,000, FY 2005—$500,000, FY 2008— eral funds requested. Thursday, July 23, 2009 $536,000, FY 2009—$190,000. ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE HEALTHCARE INFORMATICS FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM WORKFORCE TRAINING Mr. LOBIONDO. Madam Speaker, as per Account: Institute of Museum and Library Account: Department of Education, Fund for the requirements of the Republican Con- Services the Improvement of Postsecondary Education ference Rules on earmarks, I secured the fol- Legal name and address of requesting enti- Legal name and address of requesting enti- lowing earmarks in H.R. 3288 ty: Florida Holocaust Museum, 55 Fifth Street ty: St. Petersburg College, 6021 142nd Ave- Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 nue North, Clearwater, FL 33760 LOBIONDO (NJ–02)

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Res. 6 serves as a reminder of our officials are redeveloping the Palatka River- Salem, NJ 08079 commitment to the children of this Nation and front Park along the St. Johns River. The Description of Request: Received an ear- recognizes the need to encourage adult in- funds requested to develop this public space mark of $750,000 for the rehabilitation of volvement in youth sports programs across will be used for the master planning and de- county owned rail line depended upon by local the country. It also establishes that the week velopment to promote access, build new infra- industry. of September 13–19 serve as National Coach- structure facilities and clean up along the Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK es Appreciation Week. riverfront. LOBIONDO (NJ–02) The parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, f Bill Number: H.R. 3288 and friends that volunteer their time to coach Account: HUD, Economic Development Ini- a team are invaluable leaders in our commu- IN MEMORIAL OF C.P. THOMPSON, tiative nities. In honor of National Youth Sports JR. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South Week, it is important that the U.S. Congress Jersey Economic Development District recognizes their contributions and provides HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Address of Requesting Entity: 226 North them with the resources they need to keep up OF NORTH CAROLINA High Street, Millville, NJ 08332 the critical work they so selflessly do. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Received an ear- f Thursday, July 23, 2009 mark of $250,000 to assist in the construction of facilities at the Aviation Research and Tech- EARMARK DECLARATION Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, today I nology Park, an industrial park in Pomona, NJ rise to honor the life of C. P. Thompson, Jr., which will facilitate economic development and HON. JOHN L. MICA who passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2009. provide new jobs to the area. OF FLORIDA In his passing, North Carolina lost one of its Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES most outstanding citizens; a man who was in- LOBIONDO (NJ–02) strumental in his community, county, and Thursday, July 23, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3288 state. Account: HUD, Economic Development Ini- Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the A native of Four Oaks, North Carolina and tiative Republican Leadership standards on ear- a life-time resident of Johnston County, Mr. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Town of marks, I am submitting the following informa- Thompson was born on August 24, 1941 to Hammonton tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Cooper Person and Ella Mae Lee Thompson. Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Central the FY2010 Transportation, Housing and Known for his passionate support of Johnston Avenue, Hammonton, NJ 08332 Urban Development Appropriations Act. County, he dedicated his life to public service Description of Request: Received an ear- Along with Representative BROWN, I have and his community. When he died, he was mark of $250,000 to assist in the acquisition received $250,000 in the Housing and Urban serving as Johnston County’s chief building in- and adaptation of blighted former industrial Development (HUD), Economic Development spector and the Johnston County Democratic sites for reuse as a location for new busi- Initiatives Account for the Spring Hill Boys and Party’s First Vice Chair. His civic involvement nesses looking to bring jobs to the area. Girls Community Center building construction. eventually led him to run for county commis- f The entity to receive funding for this project is sioner in 2006 and C. P. quickly made himself the City of DeLand, FL located at 120 South into one of the party’s most reliable and com- NATIONAL YOUTH SPORTS WEEK Florida Avenue, DeLand, FL 32720. mitted leaders. He was truly willing to go the 2009 Federal funding will allow the construction of extra mile, as evidenced by the fact that he a new facility to house the Spring Hill Boys continued his work even after being diagnosed HON. MIKE McINTYRE and Girls Club and Community Resource Cen- with lung cancer last summer. Fittingly, one of OF NORTH CAROLINA ter. This facility will house a variety of pro- the last tasks he accomplished was this year’s IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES grams and services, providing opportunities for American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life. His the safe, healthy and productive development Thursday, July 23, 2009 smile still continued to come easy in spite of of the Spring Hill youth. the disease that had attacked his body. It is Mr. MCINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise Madam Speaker, along with Representative safe to say it never touched his spirit. today in support of National Youth Sports BROWN, I have received $750,000 in the Fed- Madam Speaker, C. P. Thompson, Jr. had Week, which is held each year during the eral Highway Administration, Surface Trans- a commitment to excellence in everything he fourth week in July. As Co-Founder and Co- portation Priorities Account for the AutoTrain did. He was a father, grandfather and husband Chairman of the Congressional Caucus on Gateway Improvements, located at 300 N. who dedicated his life to public service. He Youth Sports, I was pleased to sponsor legis- Park Ave., Room 203, Sanford, FL 32771. was a great North Carolinian and it is fitting lation in the 110th Congress that established Federal funding will improve access to the that we honor him and his family today. this week in order to recognize the vast array Sanford AutoTrain Station. The Amtrak Auto f of benefits that youth athletic programs offer Train Station is designated as a Strategic our children—benefits that improve their gen- Intermodal System (SIS) as well as a SIS pas- EARMARK DECLARATION eral physical, emotional, and intellectual well- senger terminal and is linked by State Road being. 46 W to the Interstate, which is designated a HON. MIKE ROGERS In response to the first-ever Report Card on SIS corridor. This project is consistent with OF ALABAMA Youth Sports in 2006, I started the Congres- Florida Department Of Transportation’s focus IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sional Caucus on Youth Sports with the inten- on SIS facilities and initiatives related to im- tion to further develop our Nation’s youth proving multi-modal connectivity. Increased Thursday, July 23, 2009 sports programs, and support the thousands Auto Train ridership, lack of roadway Mr. Rogers of Alabama. Madam Speaker, of U.S.-based organizations that work with connectivity, insufficient access to and from pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- young athletes every day. The Congressional the station, an increased multi-modal presence ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Caucus on Youth Sports specifically highlights and future improvement plans define the need lowing information regarding earmarks I re- programs that place character development at for these access improvements. This project is ceived as part of H.R. 3288—Transportation, the forefront of their missions by promoting the eligible under SAFETA–LU program authoriza- Housing and Urban Development, and Related values of sportsmanship, civility, respect, tion. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. health, safety, fun, and fitness among players, Madam Speaker, I also received $250,000 Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE coaches, parents, and officials. in the in the Housing and Urban Development, ROGERS (AL) Also, I would like to encourage my col- Economic Development Initiatives Account for Bill Number: H.R. 3288 leagues in the U.S. House to join me in sup- the Palatka Riverfront Park Redevelopment Account: FHA, Federal land (Public Lands porting H. Res. 6, a resolution I introduced at project. The entity to receive funding for this Highways) account, $500,000

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00018 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1931 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Talladega ices Corporation (LSC), the single largest pro- celebrating the rich history of Lithuania. I con- County Commission, AL vider of civil legal aid for the poor in the na- gratulate Lithuania on this important anniver- Address of Requesting Entity: 17 S Tinney tion. Established by Congress in 1974, LSC is sary and extend many happy returns to the Street, Talladega, Alabama 35160 a private, nonprofit organization that promotes Lithuanian people. I thank my esteemed col- Description of Request: ‘‘Cheaha State Park equal access to justice and provides grants for league, Congressman SHIMKUS, for introducing Talladega National Forest Tourism Access’’ high-quality civil legal assistance to low-in- this important legislation. Taxpayer justification—It is my understanding come Americans. The people who come to As co-chair of the House Baltic Caucus I that this funding will be used to connect Ala- LSC-funded programs for help are the most have worked to advance the strong ties that bama Highway 21 and County Road 482. This vulnerable among us: women seeking protec- exist between the United States and Lithuania. project is a wise use of taxpayer dollars be- tion from abuse, mothers trying to obtain child I look forward to strengthening diplomatic ties cause it is intended to create more access to support, families facing unlawful evictions or through the promotion of democratic values the National Park and a direct public benefit. foreclosures that could leave them homeless, that support both social and economic justice. Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE disaster victims trying to obtain federal emer- The Baltic people have a proud history that ROGERS (AL) Bill Number: H.R. 3288 gency assistance or insurance payments to re- shows their dedication to these values as well Account: HUD, EDI account, $250,000 build their lives. In fact, three out of four cli- as the values of liberty and democracy. I am Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of ents are women—many of whom are strug- proud that our two nations share such a Ashland, AL gling to keep their children safe and their fami- strong commitment to democracy and diplo- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 849, lies together. macy. Ashland, Alabama 36251 LSC’s work is more important than ever be- Lithuania’s history is long and laudable. In Description of Request: ‘‘Ashland Industrial fore, partly because of the impact of the cur- recent years Lithuania has advanced its status Park infrastructure improvements’’ Taxpayer rent recession. Economic downturns affect the as an international citizen. Lithuania declared justification—It is my understanding that the poor disproportionately and add to the pres- independence from the former Soviet Union funding will get essential infrastructure to the sures on the nation’s public health and safety, on March 11, 1990. Along with the other Baltic Industrial Park including sewer, water and child welfare, housing and jobs programs. En- States, Latvia and Estonia, Lithuania became road improvements. This project is a wise use suring that the poor are adequately rep- a member of NATO in March of 2004. Just of taxpayer dollars because it will provide pri- resented in the civil judicial system greatly im- two months later in May 2004 Lithuania joined vate investment and job creation. proves their chances of keeping or securing the European Union with her Baltic counter- Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE basic necessities—the keys to stability and parts. ROGERS (AL) self-sufficiency. It also helps keep commu- On July 12, 2009, Lithuania made history Bill Number: H.R. 3288 nities healthy. For low-income individuals and once again by swearing in their first female Account: HUD, EDI account, $250,000 families, legal services often represent their president, Dalia Grybauskaite. President Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of only means of access to the justice system. Grybauskaite has reaffirmed Lithuania’s com- Tuskegee, AL Nearly 51 million people—including 17.6 mil- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box mitment to our many shared values. Under her 830687, Tuskegee, Alabama 36083 lion children—are eligible for LSC-funded serv- leadership, Lithuania continues to show a Description of Request: ‘‘Tuskegee Indus- ices. LSC-funded programs close nearly one clear commitment to uphold equality, freedom trial Park development’’ Taxpayer justifica- million cases per year nationwide and provide of speech and human rights. tion—It is my understanding that the funding other assistance to more than five million peo- She has stated her intention to amend a will be used to complete phase one of the de- ple. The clients served are at or below 125 controversial censorship law scheduled to velopment of the Tuskegee Industrial Park. It percent of the federal poverty threshold, an in- enter force on March 1, 2010. The law has will encourage economic development in one come of about $27,000 a year for a family of been criticized by gay rights activists and oth- of the most economically depressed counties four. An overwhelming demand for civil legal ers for discriminating against homosexuals by in the state and in the black belt region. services exists. Based on a 2005 study, 50 prohibiting references to homosexuality in Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE percent of eligible potential clients requesting media available to children. ROGERS (AL) assistance from LSC-funded programs are I commend President Grybauskaite for her Bill Number: H.R. 3288 turned away for lack of adequate program re- commitment to uphold equality and human Account: HUD, EDI account, $250,000 sources. At a time when poor Americans are rights for all people. I congratulate Lithuania Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Randolph struggling to keep their jobs, homes, and basic on its one-thousandth anniversary and will County Industrial Development Council, AL necessities for their families, it is crucial for continue to celebrate Lithuania’s rich history. I Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 566, the federal government to continue to address strongly support this legislation and urge my Roanoke, Alabama 36274 the civil legal needs of these vulnerable peo- colleagues to do so as well. Description of Request: ‘‘Industrial Park ple as a national priority. Fortunately, LSC has f South infrastructure improvements’’ Taxpayer broad bipartisan support for a strong federal justification—It is my understanding that the role in access to equal justice efforts. EARMARK DECLARATION funding will be used to develop Industrial Park On the occasion of the 35th anniversary of South’s infrastructure. Economic development the Legal Services Corporation, I welcome my HON. JOE BARTON and job creation is becoming more and more fellow Members of Congress to join me in rec- OF TEXAS important to all taxpayers as the economic ognizing the critical role that the Legal Serv- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES condition in the country continues to deterio- ices Corporation plays in helping America live rate. Efforts such as this one being proposed Thursday, July 23, 2009 up to its commitment to ensure equal access by the Randolph County Industrial Develop- to justice for all. LSC and its grantees are to Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I ment Council are being initiated all over the be commended for the vital work they do rise today to submit documentation consistent country. The need for this park, so that Ran- every day on behalf of clients in desperate with the Republican Earmark Standards. dolph County can enter the search for indus- need of counsel. Requesting Member: Congressman JOE tries and jobs, particularly those associated f BARTON with suppliers to the new KIA plant, is ex- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, tremely important. CONGRATULATING LITHUANIA ON Housing and Urban Development and Related f 1000TH ANNIVERSARY Agencies Appropriations Bill Account: Transportation, Community & Sys- COMMEMORATING THE 35TH ANNI- SPEECH OF VERSARY OF THE LEGAL SERV- tems Preservation or Surface Transportation ICES CORPORATION HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH Projects OF OHIO Legal Name of Receiving Entity: The City of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Ennis HON. Address of Receiving Entity: P.O. Box 220, OF TENNESSEE Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Ennis, TX 75120 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong Description of Request: I have secured Thursday, July 23, 2009 support of H. Res. 285, congratulating the $500,000 in funding to be used for project de- Mr. COHEN. Madam Speaker, this year people of the Republic of Lithuania on the sign and construction of US HWY 287 from marks the 35th anniversary of the Legal Serv- one-thousandth anniversary of Lithuania and State HWY 34 to 1–45.

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Requesting Member: Congressman JOE Buzz Aldrin the first people to ever walk on devastation, and has made us a debtor na- BARTON the Moon. This accomplishment launched the tion; Whereas, history proves government spend- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, United States to the top of the science and ing has never succeeded in curing an eco- Housing and Urban Development and Related space world. Armstrong and Aldrin rep- nomic downturn, but rather serves only to Agencies Appropriations Bill resented not only themselves, but the entire deepen and prolong it, snowballing debt for Account: Bus and Bus Facilities Nation, as the United States became the first future calamity; Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Fort Worth country to put men on the Moon. Whereas, government takeovers of banks Transportation Authority (The T) As we prepare for future space explorations, and financial institutions move America Address of Receiving Entity: 1600 Lancaster the Apollo spaceflight will continue to inspire ever further from the free-enterprise prin- ciples that have brought the nation pros- Ave., Fort Worth, TX 76102 us to push the limits of future missions, espe- perity for 233 years, and bring it closer to So- Description of Request: I have secured cially as we tackle some of our most pressing cialism; $750,000 in funding to be used to purchase problems, like climate change. This resolution Whereas, bailouts of private corporations 12 Compressed Natural Gas fueled coaches reminds us that we must once again reach for represent a counterproductive response to to replace the oldest vehicles in The T’s fleet. the stars. And, with the confirmation of Gen- what is, essentially, a government-induced crisis, and effectively make the President Requesting Member: Congressman JOE eral Charles Bolden, the first African American the CEO of private corporations; BARTON to head the agency, the United States is Whereas, the current level of irresponsible Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, poised to reaffirm its prominence by boldly government spending is bankrupting this Housing and Urban Development and Related pushing the boundaries of space, aeronautics country, burdening our children and great- Agencies Appropriations Bill and exploration in the 21st century. grandchildren with never-ending debt, and Account: FAA F&E Again, I would like to thank my good friend making the United States a servant to lend- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: The City of er nations such as Communist China; Congressman HALL for introducing this resolu- Whereas, redistribution of wealth by gov- Arlington tion and I encourage all my colleagues to join ernment for the purpose of achieving ‘‘social Address of Receiving Entity: 101 W. Abram, me in supporting it. justice’’ is immoral and a proven failure: P.O. 90231, MS 01–0310, Arlington, TX f We hereby demand an end to all further 76004–0231 ‘‘stimulus’’ spending, corporate bailouts, Description of Request: I have secured THE BURLESON DECLARATION ‘‘earmarks,’’ pork projects, welfare pro- $637,000 in funding to be used for construc- grams, higher tax rates and attempts to na- tion and installation of a MALSR (Medium Ap- tionalize industries. We reject socialism, no HON. CHET EDWARDS matter how it is packaged. And we pledge to proach Lighting System) at the Arlington Mu- OF TEXAS hold accountable any and all elected officials nicipal Airport to supplement and enhance the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES who continue to pursue this course that is existing Instrument Landing System (ILS) for Thursday, July 23, 2009 rapidly leading America to ruin. We remind Runway 34. the government that we are guaranteed a f Mr. EDWARDS of Texas. Madam Speaker, Republican form of Government in the con- to honor the request of a group of citizens stitution. (Article 4, Section 4) CELEBRATING THE 40TH ANNIVER- from Burleson, Texas in my district, I rise We hereby petition Congress to repeal the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of SARY OF APOLLO 11 MOON today to enter into the RECORD the following 2008 which unconstitutionally delegated to LANDING resolution: the Executive Branch the spending decision THE BURLESON DECLARATION of 700 Billion dollars. We call on the govern- SPEECH OF When, in the course of human events it be- ment to immediately divest itself of GM, HON. AL GREEN comes necessary for ‘‘we the people’’ of the AIG, and all private corporations, and to United States to remind our federal govern- provide an exact accounting of all TARP OF TEXAS ment of it’s constitutional limits, duty de- funds spent to date. We demand the repeal of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES mands that we communicate our grievances H.R. 1106, which forces American families Monday, July 20, 2009 and petition for redress under the First pay the mortgage for those who received Amendment of the United States Constitu- loans they did not qualify for. Mr. AL GREEN of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I am tion. We petition Congress to repeal the Omni- pleased to support H. Res. 607, a resolution We begin by reaffirming the core values on bus Appropriations Act of 2009 (H.R. 1105), that celebrates the 40th anniversary of the which our forefathers founded this Constitu- and that the budget bill under consideration Apollo 11 lunar landing. This resolution honors tional Republic. be killed which has a net tax hike of $1.35 We hold these truths to be self evident— trillion. Neil Armstrong, Edwin Eugene ‘‘Buzz’’ Aldrin, We petition Congress for passage of H.R. Michael Collins, and the countless number of that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain in- 450 the Enumerated Powers Act, to require individuals and organizations who helped the alienable rights, that among these are Life, Congress to specify the source of authority United States become the first Nation in the Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. under the United States Constitution for the world to set foot on the Moon. That to secure these rights our forefathers enactment of laws, and for other purposes. I want to thank Congressman RALPH HALL instituted a limited federal government We petition Congress for a final end to the for introducing this resolution, which cele- which derives its just powers from the con- death tax which effectively double taxes sent of the governed—but the history of our every citizen’s income and usurps our right brates the anniversary of one of our country’s to transfer wealth to our posterity. This Federal government is one of continual over- most important accomplishments. As a former abridges our constitutional right to be safe reaching beyond it’s constitutional mandate Member of the House Science and Tech- in our effects, papers and property. to secure domestic tranquility, provide for nology Committee, I am proud that this resolu- We reject the cap-and-trade energy tax, the common defense, promote the general which Candidate Obama admitted would tion recognizes the first human spaceflight welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to along with those organizations, such as the ‘‘cause electricity rates to skyrocket.’’ ourselves and our posterity. We reject the Food Safety Modernization National Aeronautics and Space Administra- We are therefore peaceably assembled here Act of 2009 which will force onerous certifi- tion’s (NASA) Mission Control Center, located in Burleson, Texas on this April 15th, 2009 to cation and inspection requirements on fam- in Houston, Texas, whose efforts played an in- demand that the Federal government imme- ily farms and could make private vegetable strumental role in extending our country’s diately cease it’s abridgement of the Peo- gardens unlawful and turn the farmers mar- reach to new frontiers. ple’s rights, and the state’s rights. ket into a black market. (H.R. 875) We call on our District 17 U.S. Representa- President John F. Kennedy set a goal to We reject the deceptively named Employee tive Chet Edwards to read this our petition Free Choice Act which takes from the Amer- reach the Moon by the end of the 1960s. He for redress on the House floor so that it may ican worker the right to privately ballot expressed admiration for this goal during a be entered into the official record of the whether to organize labor, or not, and makes speech he gave before a joint session of Con- House. We call on our U.S. Senators Kay Bai- them subject to union intimidation and bul- gress on May 25, 1961. During that speech, ley Hutchison and John Cornyn to enter our lying. (H.R. 800) President Kennedy said, ‘‘I believe that this petition into the Senate record. We call on We reject the so called ‘‘Ted Kennedy nation should commit itself to achieving the President Barak Hussein Obama to veto all Serve America Act’’ which forces our youth goal, before this decade is out, of landing a legislation and desist from Executive Orders into involuntary servitude and subjects them which contravene the will of the people here- to years of indoctrination. This is a violation man on the Moon and returning him safely to in expressed. of the 13th Amendment to our constitution the Earth.’’ Whereas, the encouragement of private and which abolished slavery and involuntary ser- Nearly 8 years later, on July 16, 1969, the public debt by the federal government has vitude except when duly convicted of a Eagle landed, making Neil Armstrong and brought America to the brink of financial crime. (H.R. 1388)

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We Wherley himself served courageously in both reject the reinstatement of the Failed 1994 Iraq and Afghanistan, but at home he spent the core missions of CMS, including improving Gun and Magazine ban. hours with me figuring out ways to get funds access to health care and access for low-in- As Ronald Wilson Reagan has said: ‘‘There not only for his soldiers, but also for programs come and uninsured individuals. The lack of are those in America today who have come for the District’s children. He was always suc- dental care among children is a national prob- to depend absolutely on government for their cessful because he would show up, not only lem and the Save a Smile Program is a new security. And when government fails they in my office, but wherever he was needed to innovative approach to remedy the situation seek to rectify that failure [by giving] gov- get funds or to do service. that may serve as a model for the rest of the ernment more power . . . at the expense of General Wherley was a full-service leader. country. The goal of the program is to maxi- the Constitution. . . . in their willingness to give up their arms in the name of safety, He not only commanded the D.C. National mize the dental provider delivery system with they are really giving up their protection Guard; he worked closely with me and with public sector intervention to establish a dental from what has always been the chief source city officials on programs for our city, its dis- home for children with Medicaid who reside in of despotism—government.’’ advantaged youth, and on keeping our Guard Fond du Lac County. The program removes We reject government run Health Care competitive as a premier force at home as the major barriers voiced by local dental pro- which would give bureaucrats the power to well as abroad. He became one of us when viders, which include burdensome and frus- ration health care. This leads to an Orwell- he and his wife, Anne, decided to purchase a trated Medicaid billing, increased patient no ian society where government ultimately de- co-op in Southeast, D.C., here on Capitol Hill. show rates and inadequate Medicaid reim- cides the time and circumstance of every bursement. Specifically the funds will be used citizen’s death. Anne, who sadly also was killed in the train Finally, we reject the current ‘Create a collision, was his high school sweetheart. At to cover additional eligible children, hire addi- Crisis’ method of controlling the people of their joint memorial service, I only half-jokingly tional staff, and produce educational materials. the United States. As Texas Congressman said that she did everything with him but run Requesting Member: The Honorable THOM- Ron Paul correctly stated, ‘‘Whenever some- the D.C. Guard. AS E. PETRI thing terrible happens, people reflexively de- As I highlighted when I originally introduced Bill Number: H.R. 3293 mand that government do something. This this bill earlier this session, the education in- Account: Fund for the Improvement of Post- impulse almost always leads to bad laws and centive in my bill serves not only to encourage secondary Education (FIPSE) Account the loss of liberty.’’ Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lake- high quality recruits, but has had the important We say that we do not trust in the Nanny- shore Technical College state, we choose instead to believe in the benefit of helping the D.C. National Guard to Address of Requesting Entity: 1290 North Constitution, in our fellow Americans, in the maintain the force necessary to protect the Avenue, Cleveland, Wisconsin 53015 free enterprise system, and in our God. federal presence because this funding helps Description of Request: The $250,000 ap- To these principles we pledge our lives, our equalize an important benefit compared with propriation will be used by Lakeshore Tech- fortunes, and our sacred honor, and witness what is offered by Guards in surrounding juris- nical College to support the development of our determination by our signature affixed dictions. below. We demand that our elected rep- new programs and certificates in sustainability, A strong D.C. National Guard able to attract renewable energy, energy management, solar resentatives make it their highest priority the best soldiers is especially important, given to address these grievances or face certain power and photovoltaic installation, compos- expulsion from office, and we strongly sug- the dual mission of the D.C. National Guard to ites, and other relevant disciplines. These pro- gest they add their signature to ours. protect hometown D.C. as well as the federal grams will be based on the needs of local in- Signed in Burleson, Texas, April 15th, 2009 presence. This unique responsibility distin- dustry as determined through program advi- by WE THE PEOPLE. guishes the D.C. National Guard from any sory committees, direct business requests, f other National Guard. and relevant projections. These programs will While the appropriators treat funding for the INTRODUCTION OF THE MAJOR expand on Lakeshore’s current initiatives to D.C. National Guard as a programmatic re- retrain American workers with the skills nec- GENERAL DAVID F. WHERLEY, quest, under past administrations the Office of JR. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA NA- essary to succeed in the green workplace. Management and Budget has contended that The FIPSE account provides funds for projects TIONAL GUARD RETENTION AND these funds are earmarks, putting them in COLLEGE ACCESS ACT that focus on improving access to, or the qual- jeopardy of consistent funding. It therefore is ity of, postsecondary education. Specifically imperative that this important educational in- these funds will be used to hire additional fac- HON. centive be authorized to ensure its permanent ulty, curriculum and professional development OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA sustainability. and to develop and offer community education I urge my colleagues to support this bill. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sustainability workshops. Thursday, July 23, 2009 f Requesting Member: The Honorable THOM- EARMARK DECLARATION AS E. PETRI Ms. NORTON. Madam Speaker, today, I in- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 troduce, for myself and for Congressman JOSE´ Account: Fund for the Improvement of Post- SERRANO, the Major General David F. HON. THOMAS E. PETRI secondary Education (FIPSE) Account Wherley, Jr. District of Columbia National OF WISCONSIN Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Marian Guard Retention and College Access Act. I in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES University troduce this bill a month after the heart- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Address of Requesting Entity: 45 South Na- breaking collision of two Red Line Metro trains Mr. PETRI. Madam Speaker, pursuant to tional Avenue, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 here in the District of Columbia that took the the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Description of Request: The $200,000 ap- lives of nine area residents, seven from the marks, I am submitting the following informa- propriation will be used to establish a collabo- District, including a local hero, Major General tion regarding earmarks I received as part of rative abilities-based Master’s Program in David F. Wherley, Jr. I introduced the District H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and Nursing Education. The establishment of this of Columbia National Guard Retention and Human Services, and Education, and Related program is designed to address the shortage College Access Act in May of this year, but Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: of nurse educators, thereby expanding oppor- after the Metro tragedy I said at the Wherleys’ Requesting Member: The Honorable THOM- tunities for students to get degrees in nursing. memorial service that I would rename this bill AS E. PETRI The FIPSE account provides funds for projects in honor of General Wherley, who not only Bill Number: H.R. 3293 that focus on improving access to, or the qual- fought for his country, but also never forgot Account: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid ity of, postsecondary education. Through this the men and women who served under him at Services (CMS) Account program, Marian University proposes to create home or at war. Thereafter, Congressman Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fond du the relationships and infrastructure to support JOSE´ SERRANO, chair of the Appropriations Fi- Lac County collaborative agreements among a group of nancial Services subcommittee, was good Address of Requesting Entity: 160 S. Macy nursing programs at colleges, universities, and enough to offer this renaming in his appropria- Street, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin 54935 technical colleges within Wisconsin. Although tions bill and to appropriate the funds without Description of Request: The $400,000 ap- the proposed program would have as its pri- authorization this year and in prior years. propriation will be used to expand Fond du mary focus nursing education, students would

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be able to obtain advanced clinical preparation Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Edu- in specialty areas. This venture would be the BILBRAY cation Appropriations Bill first in Wisconsin to join private and public col- Bill Number: H.R. 3183, FY 2010 Energy Account: Department of Education Elemen- leges in order to create new models that wise- and Water Appropriations tary & Secondary Education (includes FIE) ly use the scarce faculty resources available. Account: EERE Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Indiana Specifically, the federal dollars will be used for Legal Name of Requesting Entity: UC San University—Purdue University Fort Wayne faculty, staff, equipment and travel. This will Diego Address of Requesting Entity: 169 Kettler address a national and state-wide need for Address of Requesting Entity: 9500 Gilman Hall, 2101 East Coliseum Boulevard, Fort nurses as identified by Wisconsin’s Depart- Drive, San Diego CA 92093. Wayne, Indiana 46805-1499 Description of Request: I received $750,000 ment of Workforce Development. Description of Request: The creation of a for the San Diego Center for Algae Bio- f Strategic Languages Institute would provide technology (SD–CAB). SD–CAB is a consor- basic through advanced training in Arabic, EARMARK DECLARATION tium of renowned research institutions—includ- Chinese and Japanese. IPFW runs a very ing UC San Diego, The Scripps Research In- successful dual-credit program for regional HON. BRIAN P. BILBRAY stitute, the Salk Institute, Scripps Institution of high school students through its Division of Oceanography, San Diego State University OF CALIFORNIA Continuing Studies (DCS). The strategic lan- and other regional entities—that are collabo- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES guages would be offered to high school juniors rating with industry partners in a broad-scale and seniors for dual high school-IPFW credit, Thursday, July 23, 2009 research effort to develop advanced transpor- as well as IPFW students on campus. The Mr. BILBRAY. Madam Speaker, I submit the tation fuels from algae. Scientists from these study of foreign languages has long been following information: institutions established SD–CAB in an effort to proven to be imperative for its educational, Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN make sustainable algae-based fuel production cultural, economic and strategic benefits. BILBRAY and carbon dioxide abatement a reality within Studies have shown that by learning a new Bill Number: H.R. 3183, FY 2010 Energy the next 5 to 10 years. The primary goal of the language, students not only gain insight into and Water Appropriations center is to create a national facility capable of new horizons but also build a stronger identity. Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General developing and implementing innovative re- Additionally, learning a foreign language has Investigations search solutions for the commercialization of been shown to greatly benefit reading and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City fuel production from algae. Algae biofuels writing in one’s own language by contributing of Solana Beach have the potential to provide a secure and re- significantly to the development of individual Address of Requesting Entity: 635 South newable source of transportation fuel that is at intelligence. In a globalized world character- Highway 101, Solana Beach, CA, USA 92075 least carbon neutral, and does not compete ized by international links and intercultural I received $440,000 to complete the feasi- for land or fresh water resources required to connections, linguistic skills are crucial for em- bility study for the Solana Beach-Encinitas grow food supply crops. ployment and career. The knowledge of for- Shoreline Protection Project. The protective To further establish the SD–CAB as a na- eign languages increases job opportunities in beaches throughout the Solana Beach area tional research resource for the sustainable many careers and can raise the students glob- are severely eroded, leaving residences, por- development of algae-based biofuels, I made al competitive advantage significantly. tions of Highway 101, and public access a project request intended to help develop the Requesting Member: Congressman MARK points susceptible to dangerous wave attack facilities necessary to the production and cul- SOUDER and beachgoers subject to falling rocks as turing of a variety of algae strains. These fa- Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Edu- bluffs are destabilized by erosion. This Shore cilities would be both on campus at UCSD and cation Appropriations Bill Protection Project will build up the protective at an off-site location where existing infrastruc- Account: Department of Education Higher beaches along the coast, preserving public ac- ture can be readily upgraded, refurbished and Education (includes FIPSE) cess, recreational areas, and as well as public leveraged for the SD–CAB research enter- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Grace infrastructure and private homes. prise. A congressionally directed appropriation College and Theological Seminary Requesting Member: Congressman BRIAN of $750,000 has been provided in the House Address of Requesting Entity: 200 Seminary BILBRAY FY 2010 Energy and Water Development ap- Drive, Winona Lake, IN 46590 Bill Number: H.R. 3183, FY 2010 Energy propriations bill to help meet these needs. Description of Request: It is a major aca- and Water Appropriations This advanced research project will provide demic goal for Grace College to advance the Account: Army Corps of Engineers, General an important training component for both stu- community’s standing as the center of medical Investigations, Miscellaneous dents and faculty, in this critical emerging field device research. Working with other compa- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Scripps of research. It will serve as a platform for con- nies and with the Lilly Foundation, Grace Col- Institution of Oceanography, UC San Diego tinued collaboration with other universities and lege has helped make northern Indiana Address of Requesting Entity: 9500 Gilman key industry partners. It is also a logical con- ground zero for the medical device industry. Drive, La Jolla, CA 92093 tinuation of the San Diego region’s leadership To maintain this standing, especially in light of I received $500,000 for the Coastal Data In- role at both the state and federal levels in de- Memphis, Tenn.’s full press to supplant this formation Program/Southern California Beach veloping and deploying viable alternative en- standing among orthopedic and medical de- Processes Study within the Army Corps of En- ergy and transportation fuel solutions. Further, vice companies, Grace College wants to con- gineers. Through this program, high-resolution the cutting edge R&D into alternative transpor- tinue to offer these companies a stable of wave data and forecasts are disseminated in tation fuels derived from algae enabled by this well-educated college graduates—ones who real time via the Internet to the National project will be reflective of current related pol- have received specialized training in the field Weather Service and to tens of thousands of icy goals and funding priorities of both the fed- as part of their college education, as well as diverse users each day. Sea state and surf eral government and the State of California. adult certificate graduates who can also con- warnings are issued based on this information f tribute to the industry. The orthopedic industry for the protection of life and property. In addi- EARMARK DECLARATION has grown more complex in recent years tion, beach elevations are monitored and ana- through the advancement of technology and lyzed, and this information is provided to market demands. In order for the industry to coastal communities online where local gov- HON. MARK E. SOUDER remain centrally located in north central Indi- OF INDIANA ernments and engineers use it for making ana, they must establish a workforce pipeline IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES educated policy decisions for protecting and that can continually advance their educational enhancing local beaches. This request is con- Thursday, July 23, 2009 background to accommodate emerging market sistent with the intended and authorized pur- Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to needs. Grace College seeks to expand the pose of the Army Corps of Engineers, which the House Republican standards on earmarks, adult and continuing education program to has the federal responsibility for shoreline pro- I am submitting the following information re- offer unique educational advancement oppor- tection and uses this data for coastal dredging garding earmarks I received as part of the tunities through curriculum development, tech- and construction projects. This program is crit- 2010 Labor, Health and Education Appropria- nology upgrades, and additional course offer- ical to marine safety and operations for the tions Bill. ings. Grace endeavors to provide more non- coastal United States and there are no com- Requesting Member: Congressman MARK traditional education opportunities for students petitive funding sources available. SOUDER such as evening and weekend classes and

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distance learning courses through technology Account: USACE, O&M Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. upgrades and additions. Finally, Grace Col- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, lege wishes to fully utilize the fiber rings of- Army Corps of Engineers—Charleston District Housing and Urban Development, and Related fered by the State which connect Indiana col- Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 leges and universities electronically. Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 Account: FTA, Buses & Bus Facilities Requesting Member: Congressman MARK Description of Project: Maintenance dredg- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Charles- SOUDER ing and dredged disposal area maintenance ton Regional Transportation Authority Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Edu- necessary for continued operation of the At- (CARTA) cation Appropriations Bill lantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW), SC; the Address of Requesting Entity: 36 John Account: Department of Education Higher AIWW is a protected marine highway and its Street, Charleston, SC 29403 Education (includes FIPSE) maintenance ensures that smaller boats do Description of Project: Funding will be used Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Trine Uni- not have to risk going out on the ocean, and in support of CARTA’s on-going efforts to re- versity in the future a well-maintained waterway will place its current fleet of 36 35-foot commuter Address of Requesting Entity: One Univer- serve as a significant highway for energy effi- buses. The current buses are coming up on sity Avenue, Angola, IN, 46703 cient freight movement. the end of their useful life and support a sys- Description of Request: Trine University will Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. tem that serves 40,000 passengers per month. develop and deliver synchronous distance Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. education Master’s Degree programs in civil/ Development and Related Agencies Appro- Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, mechanical engineering utilizing emerging priations Act, 2010 Housing and Urban Development, and Related technology. Providing a model for institutions Account: USACE, O&M Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 wishing to empower graduate-level engineers Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Account: HUD, EDI who can think critically, solve problems. Stu- Army Corps of Engineers—Charleston District Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South dents will be served from throughout Indiana Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Carolina Maritime Foundation and our campuses are in Merrillville, Angola, Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box South Bend. Facility location is in Angola. Description of Project: Maintenance dredg- 22405, Charleston, SC 29413 Requesting Member: Congressman MARK ing of Charleston Harbor, SC necessary to Description of Project: Funds will assist the SOUDER support continued operation of the harbor, Maritime Foundation as it continues its effort Bill Number: 2010 Labor, Health and Edu- which is a critical commercial and military har- towards expanding the education and leader- cation Appropriations Bill bor; if dredging does not occur, shippers will ship development programs for troubled youth Account: Department of Labor Employment either light-load ships (which increases ship- and Training Administration (ETA)—Training & aboard the Spirit of South Carolina across the ping cost) or bypass Charleston for other, entire state. Employment Services (TES) deeper ports. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Easter Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of Seals Arc of NE Indiana Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Address of Requesting Entity: 4919 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Development and Related Agencies Appro- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Coldwater Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825 priations Act, 2010 Description of Request: Easter Seals Arc of Act, 2010 Account: USACE, O&M Account: Department of Education—Na- Northeast Indiana, Inc. will expand ES Arc’s Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Production & Work Training Services (PWTS) tional Projects Innovation and Improvement Army Corps of Engineers—Charleston District Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reading to: secure longer term contracts for Work Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Services to provide additional jobs for adults is Fundamental Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 Address of Requesting Entity: 1825 Con- who have disabilities; provide customized Sup- Description of Project: Maintenance dredg- necticut Ave., NW., Washington, DC 20009 ported Employment services for people with ing of Georgetown Harbor, SC necessary to Description of Project: Funding will be used ASD; provide for needed facility, transportation support continued operation of the harbor; for purposes authorized in Section 5451 of the and equipment upgrades related to workforce Georgetown Harbor supports local businesses, Elementary and Secondary Education Act. development; and facilitate a full inclusion reduces shipping costs and congestion. Reading Is Fundamental enhances child lit- workforce to provide new jobs for adults who Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. are not disabled. Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water eracy by providing millions of underserved children with free books for personal owner- f Development and Related Agencies Appro- priations Act, 2010 ship and reading encouragement from the EARMARK DECLARATION Account: USACE, Investigations more than 18,000 locations throughout all fifty Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. states, Washington, D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR. Army Corps of Engineers—Charleston District and the U.S. Virgin Islands. OF SOUTH CAROLINA Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of Thursday, July 23, 2009 Description of Project: Charleston Harbor Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Madam Post 45ft Deepening 905(b) Study to examine deepening the harbor beyond its current depth Act, 2010 Speaker, I submit the following: Account: Department of Education—Na- Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. to ensure the harbor can handle deeper ships. Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. tional Projects Innovation and Improvement Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reach Development and Related Agencies Appro- Bill Number: H.R. 3170, Financial Services Out and Read National Center priations Act, 2010 and General Government Appropriations Act, Account: USACE, Construction 2010 Address of Requesting Entity: 56 Roland Legal Name of Requesting Entity: U.S. Account: SBA, Salaries & Expenses Street, Boston, MA 02129 Army Corps of Engineers—Charleston District Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Description of Project: Reach Out and Read Address of Requesting Entity: 69A Hagood Myrtle Beach is a national program that promotes literacy Avenue, Charleston, SC 29403 Address of Requesting Entity: P. O. Box and language development in infants and Description of Project: Dredged material dis- 2468, Myrtle Beach, SC 29578 young children, targeting disadvantage and posal areas at Charleston Harbor, SC nec- Description of Project: This project will pro- poor children and families. ROR has proven to essary to support continued operation of the vide for the expansion of the Convention Cen- among the most effective strategies to pro- harbor, which is a critical commercial and mili- ter to meet the needs of the area. Tourism is mote early language and literacy development tary harbor; if dredging does not occur, ship- the number one industry in South Carolina and school readiness: pediatricians and other pers will either light-load ships (which in- and the Grand Strand represents the number healthcare providers guide and encourage creases shipping cost) or bypass Charleston one attraction in the State. An expanded Con- parents to read aloud to their children from for other, deeper ports. vention Center will increase the number of or- their earliest years of their life, and send them Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. ganizations that will consider this area for home from each doctor visit with books and a Bill Number: H.R. 3183, Energy and Water hosting a convention. Increased tourism will prescription to read together. Currently, nearly Development and Related Agencies Appro- directly result in an increase in jobs in the 50,000 doctors and nurses have been trained priations Act, 2010 Grand Strand. in ROR’s proven strategies, and more than

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00023 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1936 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 3,500 clinics and hospitals nationwide are im- EARMARK DECLARATION about fiscal responsibility, all that they offer is plementing the program, reaching more than ‘‘more of the same.’’ In 2002, the Republican- 25% of America’s at-risk-children. Funding HON. GLENN THOMPSON controlled Congress allowed PAYGO rules to provided by Congress through the U.S. De- expire, which took us from a projected surplus OF PENNSYLVANIA partment of Education has been matched by of $5.6 trillion to projected deficits of more IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tens of millions of dollars from the private sec- than $11 trillion. Their substitute amendment tor and state governments. Program has ben- Thursday, July 23, 2009 would have replaced PAYGO with discre- efited over 18,000 children in the First District. Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam tionary spending limits and deficit targets. Tar- Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- gets are not enough, and have failed us in the Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- past. We need statutory and automatic re- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- lowing information regarding earmarks I re- quirements to comply with PAYGO. The Re- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations ceived as a part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- publican proposal also exempted tax cuts from Act, 2010 tation, Housing and Urban Development, and complying with PAYGO, which is part of how we ended up in the current economic crisis. Account: DOE, Higher Education Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. The entity to receive funding is the Centre More of the same will not solve our economic Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Trident problems. Technical College County Commissioners, 420 Homes Street, Willowbank Building, Bellefonte, PA 16823, in I cosponsored the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box the amount of $750,000. Funding will be used Act because it is a crucial step towards return- 118067, Charleston, SC 29423 for Safety Improvements along the US Route ing to fiscal discipline, just as I have worked Description of Project: Purchasing simula- 322 Corridor in Centre County. on the budget committee to pass responsible, tors and equipment for a nursing simulation disciplined spending plans. This commitment lab at Trident’s School of Nursing; equipment f goes back to my first term in Congress, when will allow integration of simulation into every STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU-GO ACT I crossed party lines to support the Balanced nursing program at the college; the nation and OF 2009 Budget Act of 1997. We need discipline now South Carolina is suffering from a nursing in order to make sure we can afford our most shortage, and Trident Tech has one of the SPEECH OF important priorities for future generations down most successful nursing schools in South the road. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues Carolina. HON. BOB ETHERIDGE on both sides of the aisle to commit to budget Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. OF NORTH CAROLINA discipline and vote in favor of H.R. 2920. Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Wednesday, July 22, 2009 f cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Mr. ETHERIDGE. Thank, you Mr. Speaker, EARMARK DECLARATION Act, 2010 and thank you, Chairman SPRATT, for intro- Account: Department of Health & Human ducing this critical bill. As a Member of the Services Health Resources and Services Ad- House Budget Committee, I rise in support of HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and H.R. 2920, the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act OF FLORIDA Services of 2009. This vote is one of the most impor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Medical tant actions Congress can take towards ensur- Thursday, July 23, 2009 University of South Carolina Hollings Cancer ing fiscal discipline and restoring a balanced Center federal budget. Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Address of Requesting Entity: 86 Jonathan Our nation faces great challenges in our ef- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Lucas Street, Charleston, SC 29425 forts to get our economy back on track. As we marks, I am submitting the following informa- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Description of Project: Funding will be used take steps in Congress to address short-term H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health to purchase medical and diagnostic equipment economic problems, we need to do so with an and Human Services, and Education, and Re- to support the research work at NCI-des- eye on the long-term impact of our decisions. lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: ignated Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. The As a former business owner, I know the im- Requesting Member: Congressman ADAM H. Center is focused on cancer molecular portance of keeping your books balanced and PUTNAM diagnostics as a path-way to create new can- your budget in order. You can’t run a success- cer screening tools, design of new treatments, ful business by spending more money than Bill Number: H.R. 3293 monitor treatment effectiveness and predict you have and running up huge deficits. Care- Account: Department of Health and Human patient response. Equipment will enhance the ful budgeting often means making tough Services—Health Resources and Services Ad- Center’s ability to partner with other oncology choices. But oftentimes the tough choices are ministration (HRSA) providers across the state to not only improve the necessary ones. I remember the 1990s, Project Funding Amount: $400,000 research but ensure that South Carolina pa- when we turned large deficits into budget sur- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Florida tients receive cutting-edge care. pluses through a disciplined commitment to Southern College Requesting Member: HENRY E. BROWN, Jr. balancing the budget. Address of Requesting Entity: 111 Lake Hol- lingsworth Drive, Lakeland, FL 33801 Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of H.R. 2920 requires Congress to pay for any Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- new policy that reduces revenues or expands Description of Request: It is my under- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations spending. Under this bill, if the net effect of all standing that the funding would be used for Act, 2010 new tax and entitlement legislation enacted construction costs and to purchase instruc- during a session of Congress resulted in an tional technology and equipment for the nurs- Account: Department of Health & Human increase to the deficit, there would have to be ing skills lab to allow Florida Southern College Services Health Resources and Services Ad- a corresponding cut in Federal spending. (FSC) to continue increasing student enroll- ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and However, this balanced proposal protects our ment in its nursing programs in an effort to ad- Services most vulnerable citizens by preventing cuts in dress the well-documented, critical shortage of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Roper St. certain designated initiatives like Social Secu- nurses in the State of Florida and the nation. Francis Healthcare rity, Medicaid, and school nutrition funding. Specifically, accommodating rapidly growing Address of Requesting Entity: 316 Calhoun H.R. 2920 also represents a realistic approach enrollment in Florida FSC’s RN-to-BSN, BSN, Street, Charleston, SC 29401 that would make an exception for emergency and MSN programs and to prepare for further Description of Project: Purchase of equip- spending and several current policies including growth from their three-year cooperative BSN ment a new hospital operated by non-profit Medicare physician payments, the Alternative program with Polk State (Community) College, health care provider to serve rural areas that Minimum Tax, middle class tax cuts, and the FSC is constructing a 3,000-square-foot ex- currently lack health care services; by increas- current estate tax exemption. pansion of the Joe K. and Alberta Blanton ing access to health care, project will assist in While we have heard a lot of rhetoric from Nursing Building, which will house a class- reducing long-term health care costs. our colleagues on the other side of the aisle room and a high-tech nursing skills lab.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00024 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1937 IN TRIBUTE TO REUBEN K. ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- EARMARK DECLARATION HARPOLE, JR. lowing information regarding earmarks I re- ceived as a part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- HON. GWEN MOORE tation, Housing and Urban Development, and HON. LEE TERRY OF WISCONSIN Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. OF NEBRASKA The entity to receive funding is the Area IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Transportation Authority of North Central PA, Thursday, July 23, 2009 44 Transportation Center, Johnsonburg, PA Thursday, July 23, 2009 Ms. MOORE of Wisconsin. Madam Speak- 15845, in the amount of $360,000. Funding er, I rise today to recognize a visionary, vet- will be used for the replacement of four para- Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to eran, mentor, ambassador for the African transit vehicles that serve 7 counties in rural the Republican Leadership standards on ear- American community, and grassroots activist. Pennsylvania. marks, I am submitting the following informa- On September 12, 2009, at the University of tion regarding an earmark I received as part of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) Ballroom, Reu- f the Transportation, Housing and Urban Devel- ben K. Harpole, Jr. will celebrate his 75th opment Appropriations Bill for Fiscal Year birthday being honored by grateful members EARMARK DECLARATION 2010, H.R. 3288. of the community for 50 years of service. My Congressional District received $1.25 Mr. Harpole was born in Milwaukee to par- million for the construction of a child and fam- ents Mardee Johnson Harpole and Mr. Reu- HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. ily services facility at Boys Town, Nebraska. ben K. Harpole, Sr. After graduating from OF TENNESSEE The entity to receive this funding is Boys North Division High School, he earned his IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Town, located at 14100 Crawford St., Boys bachelor’s degree in elementary education Town, NE 68010. Thursday, July 23, 2009 from UWM. He and his wife Mildred are long This funding will help fund the construction time members of All Saints Catholic Church. Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, consistent of a new totally comprehensive child and fam- After his parents’ divorce, Mr. Harpole and his with House Republican Earmark Standards, I ily services facility with increased capacity to three siblings were raised by his single parent am submitting the following earmark disclo- serve more then double the population of chil- mom and his maternal grandparents. Mr. sure information for project requests that I dren and families currently served of approxi- Harpole was close to his Grandfather Johnson made and which were included within H.R. mately 1,000. Boys Town will be providing at who ran numerous family businesses, all while 3293, ‘‘Making appropriations for the Depart- least $7.25 million in matching funds towards working fulltime at a Milwaukee foundry. ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, the requested Federal share of $1.25 million. Mr. Harpole worked for 31 years at UWM. and Education, and related agencies for the This multi-dimensional service facility will in- When he retired in 1997 he was a Senior Out- fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, and clude the broad range of medical and juvenile reach Specialist at UWM’s Center for Urban for other purposes.’’ justice delinquency services so that at-risk Community Development. Since 1998, he has girls and boys (and their families) can have all served as Special Advisor to the President of Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN DUNCAN child related disorders and care provided. the Helen Bader Foundation. Mr. Harpole cre- Some of the services included, but not limited Account: Department of Education—Higher ated and managed the Sankofa-Youth Devel- to, in this facility will include juvenile justice Education opment Program Area for 10 years, awarding evaluations, services to prevent delinquency more than $5.6 million in grant dollars to small Project Amount: $300,000 and school failure, and parenting skill building grassroots-oriented youth organizations in Mil- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Maryville services to help parents become more effec- waukee’s low-income neighborhoods. Mr. College, 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, tive at dealing with a variety of child disorders Harpole helped initiate Homework First, an Maryville, Tennessee 37804 and issues. It is expected that through these educational enrichment program serving low Description of Request: The funding will be services, youth recidivism of criminal behavior income students in more than 40 Milwaukee used to prepare increased numbers of tal- will be greatly reduced as will the need for fur- Public Schools. ther out-of home-placement, including that of a Mr. Harpole received numerous awards in- ented students for professional lives as re- search scientists and educators. correctional or prison facility. Youth will be cluding: an Honorary Doctorate of Humane prepared to be productive members of society. Letters in 2005 from UWM, as well as the St. Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Mark African Methodist Episcopal Church’s DUNCAN Nationally and locally, Boys Town’s con- 2006 Dr. Martin Luther King Award. He and Account: Health Resources and Services tinuum of programs now provide direct care to his wife of 50 years, Mildred were recipients of Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and more than 51,000 children and their families the Thurgood Marshall Scholarship Fund’s Services and assists nearly 1.4 million children each year through its youth care and health care 2005 Community Service Award, the YMCA’s Project Amount: $350,000 programs. Boys Town operates programs in a 2004 Lincoln Gaines Award, and the 1993 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: UT Med- Vatican II Awards. Mr. Harpole helped found dozen states and the District of Columbia. ical Center, 1924 Alcoa Highway, Knoxville, These programs include: Treatment Family numerous organizations benefitting the greater Tennessee 37920 Milwaukee community. He continues to serve Programs (i.e. Family Home, Assessment and in a leadership role in various community Description of Request: The funding will be Short-Term Residential Services, Treatment groups including: the Community Brain- used for renovation and expansion of the Foster Family Services, Family Based Serv- storming Breakfast Forum, Metropolitan Mil- Family Medicine Building and Clinic at the UT ices, Common Sense Parenting and National waukee Association of Black School Edu- Medical Center. Hotline. Treatment modalities range from pre- cators, and the United Negro College Fund. Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN vention to aftercare and include in- and out-of- Madam Speaker, for these reasons, I am DUNCAN home programs. The Boys Town model, the honored to pay tribute to Reuben K. Harpole, Account: Health Resources and Services foundation for all Boys Town programs, has Jr. Mr. Harpole’s contributions have greatly Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and been recognized by the Office of Juvenile Jus- benefitted the citizens of the Fourth Congres- Services tice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) as a sional District. ‘‘Promising Model.’’ Boys Town’s leadership in Project Amount: $200,000 treatment and child care technology provide f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clinics of youth with a safe, caring, loving environment EARMARK DECLARATION Hope, USA, 1064 Hayslope Drive, Knoxville, where they gain confidence to get better and Tennessee 37919 learn skills to become productive citizens. With HON. GLENN THOMPSON Description of Request: The funding will be at least an 81% success rate, Boys Town OF PENNSYLVANIA used to develop three free medical clinics in alumni have gone on to become successful in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Knoxville, Tennessee. The clinics would serve all facets of life. This commitment to our na- those who are under two-times the federal tion’s youth placed Boys Town on the list of Thursday, July 23, 2009 poverty level. The requested funds will be the 100 Best Communities for Young People Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam used for initial start-up of the three clinics and as named by America’s Promise Alliance in Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- for the first year of operation. 2005, 2006, and 2007.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00025 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1938 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION EARMARK DECLARATION sion with a dedication ceremony on August 27th at the site of the new facility. HON. ERIK PAULSEN HON. GREG WALDEN The process to name the school took nearly two months, and it was anything but simple OF MINNESOTA OF OREGON and easy considering there was an excep- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tional list of 19 possible candidates to pick Thursday, July 23, 2009 Thursday, July 23, 2009 from. Any one of these individuals would have Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, pursuant Mr. WALDEN. Madam Speaker, consistent been an excellent choice to receive this honor. to the Republican standards on member re- with the House Republican Leadership’s policy But in the end, the members of the Lapeer quests, I am submitting the following informa- on earmarks, to the best of my knowledge the Community Schools, LCS, Board of Education tion regarding congressionally directed appro- requests I have detailed below are (1) not di- voted unanimously to name the facility the priations projects I sponsored as part of the rected to an entity or program that will be Rolland-Warner Middle School. Transportation, Housing and Urban Appropria- named after a sitting Member of Congress; Mrs. Doris Rolland truly is an extraordinary tions Bill, H.R. 3288. and (2) not intended to be used by an entity person, and I commend her for her dedication Name of Project: Trunk Highway 610 to secure funds for other entities unless the and tireless work to educate the youth of Amount: $400,000 use of funding is consistent with the specified Lapeer County. Mrs. Rolland still resides in Account: FHWA purpose of the earmark. As required by ear- beautiful Mayfield Township with her husband. Requesting entity: North Metro Crossing Co- mark standards adopted by the House Repub- Her resume speaks volumes about her com- alition lican Conference, I submit the following infor- mitment and devotion to help children succeed Address: PO Box 1180, 12800 Arbor Lakes mation on projects I requested and that were in academics and life, and especially those Pkwy, Maple Grove, MN 55311 included in the Transportation, Housing and with special needs. Mrs. Rolland was both a Description of Project Request: Extension, Urban Development, and Related Agencies teacher and principal at Woodside School at and completion, of TH 610 from County State Appropriations Act, 2010 (H.R. 3288). Oakdale, which coincidentally is the site of the Aid Highway (CSAH) 81 to Interstate 94 in Account: Federal lands (Public Lands High- new facility. In addition, she supervised a staff Maple Grove, MN. ways) of 300 people who worked in the residential Name of Project: 169/1–494 Interchange Project Name: Highway 140, Lake County, unit, the research unit and the unit that Construction. OR housed students with emotional impairment. Amount: $400,000 Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- Mrs. Rolland also served for 10 years as di- Account: TCSP or Surface Transportation tity: Oregon Department of Transportation, 355 rector of special education that served 750 Priorities Capitol Street NE., Room 135 Salem, OR students and 200 staff. She demonstrated un- Requesting entity: Serge Phillips 97301 wavering passion for her work, and never Address: 395 John Ireland Blvd. Project Location: Lake County, Oregon questioned her mission. I thank her for her de- Description of Project Request: Reconstruc- Description of Project: H.R. 3288 appro- voted spirit and willingness to assist the future tion of the existing interchange including grad- priates $1,250,000 for the Highway 140 (Lake of Lapeer, and I also want to offer my sincere ing, surfacing, drainage, utilities, noise bar- County, OR) project. According to the request- congratulations on this very appropriate honor. riers, retaining walls, traffic management sys- ing entity, funding would be combined with Mr. Ronald Warner held many positions dur- tems, and bridges on TH 169 and I–494 in- other state and federal funds to complete a ing his 41 plus years career in the education cluding the TH 169/Valley View Road inter- project that will straighten an existing sharp field that concluded in 1984 when he retired change. and dangerous curve on Highway 140, Warner as the Assistant Superintendent for the Lapeer Name of Project: Interstate 94/Brockton Highway, in Lake County, Oregon. According Community Schools. However, Mr. Warner Lane Interchange. to the Oregon Department of Transportation, sadly passed away in June of 2008 at a tre- Amount: $700,000 this is a valuable use of taxpayer funds be- mendous loss to the community. My heartfelt Account: FHWA—Interstate Maintenance cause it will improve safety and eliminate ex- condolences go out to his family and friends. Requesting entity: Doug Anderson, Mayor, isting vehicle length restrictions on Highway And his family should rest assured that his City of Dayton 140. spirit and legacy continue to live on. Mr. War- Address: 11260 Diamond Lake Road, Day- Account: Surface Transportation Priorities ner began his career in Almont and held var- ton, MN 55327 Project Name: Bear Creek Greenway Cross- ious teaching and administrative positions Description of Project Request: Funding to ing at Barnett Road (Medford, OR) within the district. Mr. Rolland consistently move through all elements of the scoping Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- demonstrated to his students and colleagues study, preliminary design, environmental re- tity: City of Medford, 411 West 8th St. Modular an outstanding capacity for leadership and the view process, right-of-way acquisition and final Building, Medford, OR 97501 ability to make a positive difference. He design of an expanded I–94 corridor complete Project Location: Medford, Oregon helped countless young people learn and grow with a full interchange at Brockton Lane. Description of Project: H.R. 3288 appro- by challenging them to expand their minds. I certify that none of these projects has a di- priates $500,000 for the Bear Creek Green- His contributions are greatly appreciated, and rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary way Crossing at Barnett Road (Medford, OR) I could not think of a better way to show this interests of me or my spouse. project. According to the requestor, funds gratitude other than by placing his name on f would be used for a grade-separated crossing the new school. His family should be ex- of the Bear Creek Greenway Trail at Barnett tremely proud of this achievement, and I ap- EARMARK DECLARATION Road. According to the City of Medford, this is plaud Mr. Rolland posthumously on this won- a valuable use of taxpayer funds because it derful acknowledgement. HON. GLENN THOMPSON will improve safety at the Bear Creek Green- August 27th will be a great day for the OF PENNSYLVANIA way Crossing. Lapeer Community Schools District and for the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f City of Lapeer as they pay tribute to Mrs. Doris Rolland and Mr. Ronald Warner, and I Thursday, July 23, 2009 HONORING ROLAND-WARNER am pleased to have had the opportunity to do Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam MIDDLE SCHOOL the same. I want to thank all parties involved Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- for their hard work during the nomination proc- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- HON. CANDICE S. MILLER ess. The community can stand proud of these lowing information regarding earmarks I re- OF MICHIGAN two individuals as they have their names re- ceived as a part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES membered forever on the new facility. They tation, Housing and Urban Development, and are rightfully deserving of this prestigious dis- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. tinction because they have laid a strong foun- The entity to receive funding is the Deane Mrs. MILLER of Michigan. Madam Speaker, dation on which to build and expand upon. Center for the Performing Arts, P.O. Box 102, I rise today to officially recognize the new Rol- In closing, I offer my encouragement and Wellsboro, PA 16901, in the amount of land-Warner Middle School in Lapeer, Michi- best wishes to all the teachers, students and $100,000. Funding will be used for construc- gan, which is named in honor of Doris F. Rol- parents who are a part of the Rolland-Warner tion and renovation of the Deane Center for land and the late Ronald C. Warner. The com- Middle School family. The future is bright and the Performing Arts. munity is preparing to mark this special occa- your potential is limitless. Go Wolves!

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Infir- Thursday, July 23, 2009 puter lab printing server; $3,000 (3%) for com- mary Health System has committed to match- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam puter lab furnishings; $3,200 (3.2%) for in- ing these funds fully. Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- structional computer materials; and $5,300 Requesting Member: Congressman JO ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- (5.3%) for other library books and materials. BONNER lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Daphne Library is a public library serving a Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Health Resources and Services ceived as a part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- rapidly growing city in one of the fastest grow- Administration—(HRSA) Health Facilities and tation, Housing and Urban Development, and ing counties in Alabama. Ensuring its citizens Services Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. have access to relevant and effective informa- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Provi- The entity to receive funding is the Centre tion and new technology is an important part dence Hospital Area Transportation Authority, 2081 West of sustaining the county’s growth and ensuring Address of Requesting Entity: 6801 Airport Whitehall Road, State College, PA 16801, in the success and stability of the community. Boulevard, Mobile, AL the amount of $300,000. Funding will be used Requesting Member: Congressman JO Description of Request: Provide $250,000 to for compressed natural gas powered articu- BONNER fund components for future installation of 2 lated transit buses. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 generators and a 3000 amp ATS including f Account: Museums and Libraries conduit to future generator location. Of the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gulf funds requested, approximately, $22,579 (9%) EARMARK DECLARATION Coast Exploreum Science Center will be used for a generator to provide tem- Address of Requesting Entity: 65 Govern- porary power; $8,300 (3.3%) for engineering HON. JO BONNER ment St., Mobile, AL 36602 and permit; $6,000 (2.4%) for concrete pads OF ALABAMA Description of Request: Provide $100,000 to for equipment support; $120,000 (48%) for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fund equipment and programs to help teach- materials; and $93,121 (37.2%) for labor. This ers teach science and technology curriculum Thursday, July 23, 2009 installation will allow the hospital to use a tem- so area children may become more interested porary generator during major power outages Mr. BONNER. Madam Speaker, I submit the in science and its related industries. Approxi- at a much reduced cost of installation. The following: mately, $35,000 (35%) is to develop and Mobile area has been significantly impacted Requesting Member: Congressman JO produce teacher training modules and science by 14 hurricanes in the last 19 years, accom- BONNER and engineering learning kits that address panied by widespread power outages. During Bill Number: H.R. 3293 skills development used in the engineering de- these storms and others, Providence works Account: Elementary and Secondary Edu- sign process; $25,000 (25%) for the acquisi- with public health agencies to take on patients cation tion of computer technology to implement the from many other local and regional facilities. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama project; $25,000 (25%) for the acquisition of Because hurricane season coincides with the School of Math and Science science and engineering learning kits; and hottest months of the year, reliable air condi- Address of Requesting Entity: 1255 Dauphin $15,000 (15%) to train teachers on the fun- tioning is necessary for infection prevention, St., Mobile, Alabama 36604 damentals of the engineering sciences. This disease control, and sufficient ventilation. Description of Request: Provide $100,000 request aligns with national, statewide and Requesting Member: Congressman JO for curriculum development and training for south Alabama priorities for workforce devel- BONNER teachers of Advanced Placement (AP) opment in support of new area industries. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 courses, along with upgrades to server and Congress and the administration have also Account: Administration for Children and computer networks for the Alabama School of committed to increasing student interest and Families (ACF)—Social Services Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University Math and Science (ASMS). Approximately, participation in science and technology edu- of Alabama $25,000 (25%) will be used for curriculum de- cation, a need the Exploreum directly address- velopment and an AP workshop for faculty; Address of Requesting Entity: 201 Rose Ad- es. ministration Building, Box 870117, Tuscaloosa, $35,000 (35%) will be used for computer lab Requesting Member: Congressman JO equipment; $34,000 (34%) will be used for AL 35487 BONNER Description of Request: Provide $355,000 to computer upgrades for faculty and staff; and Bill Number: H.R. 3293 expand the University of Alabama West Ala- $6,000 (6%) for server upgrades to accommo- Account: Health Resources and Services bama Autism Outreach Center to enhance date new technology. ASMS is Alabama’s Administration—(HRSA) Health Facilities and community services, physician outreach, and statewide public school for science, tech- Services education programs serving the needs of rural nology, engineering, and math, grades 10–12. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Infirmary and underserved west Alabama families, who ASMS’ AP program has been recognized for Health System, Inc. are among 30,000 people struggling with ASD being in the top ten schools in Alabama for AP Address of Requesting Entity: 5 Mobile Infir- in Alabama. Funds will be used to implement scores. A school with the mission of science mary Circle, Mobile, Alabama 36609 community education and outreach programs and technology education must have adequate Description of Request: Provide $250,000 to using personal and telemedicine visits. Ap- technological resources to carry out its pur- assist with the implementation of an Electronic proximately, $125,000 (35%) will be used for pose, and ASMS’ computer network is badly Health Record System through the purchase early recognition and screening training within outdated and in need of replacement. As of hardware and software, along with imple- community medical settings; $175,000 (50%) STEM education continues to be a national mentation and training as a part of phase two will be used for community-based intervention and regional priority, ASMS is working to edu- of Infirmary Health System’s adoption of an in- services in both early intervention and edu- cate Alabama’s future doctors, scientists, man- tegrated electronic health records system cation settings; $55,000 (15%) will be used to ufacturers and engineers. across four non-profit acute care hospitals and evaluate program effectiveness. This program Requesting Member: Congressman JO a network of other facilities. Approximately, is designed to address a public health crisis in BONNER $75,000 (30%) is for the purchase of computer Alabama where autism diagnoses are made Bill Number: H.R. 3293 equipment for use by clinicians in direct pa- one and a half years later than in other parts Account: Museums and Libraries tient care areas; $50,000 (20%) for education of the country and where children receive only Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of and training of physicians and other clinical 4% of nationally recommended early interven- Daphne, Alabama users; $75,000 (30%) for software and net- tion hours. Address of Requesting Entity: 1705 Main working costs associated with the EHR; and Requesting Member: Congressman JO St., Daphne, AL 36526 $50,000 (20%) for implementation assistance BONNER Description of Request: Provide $100,000 to from certified clinical or software specialists. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 fund improvements to library equipment at the Electronic Health Records (EHR) improve effi- Account: Health Resources and Services Daphne Public Library. Of the requested ciency and reduce costs by eliminating dupli- Administration—(HRSA) Health Facilities and funds, approximately $20,000 (20%) will go to cative, and potentially dangerous, tests and Services

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Of the requested ers will conduct their own Math Camp, as- Thursday, July 23, 2009 sisted and mentored by the master teachers. funds, approximately $1,250,000 (50%) will be Students will attend the junior summer math used by the Mitchell Cancer Institute (MCI) to Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, camps. During the academic year, the master purchase a triple photon linear accelerator, a pursuant to the House Republican standards teachers will pilot Part I of the curriculum, piece of advanced cancer treatment equip- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- mentored and assisted by a full-time mathe- ment for the MCI, the only research state uni- formation regarding earmarks I received as matics Peer Coach. These teachers will be- versity-based cancer center along the upper part of the Departments of Labor, Health and come part of a professional Math Inquiry Gulf Coast, an area with cancer infection and Human Services, and Education Appropria- Group. The Peer Coach will work closely with fatality rates higher than the national average. tions Act for Fiscal Year 2010. the faculty mentor to observe all teachers in Approximately $892,300 (35.7%) will be used Requesting Member: Congressman ADRIAN their classrooms, give input and guidance and by the USA National Center for the Study of SMITH Bill Number: H.R. 3293 collect data required by the external evaluator. Medical Disaster Response for demolition and In the Department of Health and Human renovation of existing facilities; $89,230 (3.5%) Account: Education/FIE Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- for architectural and engineering fees; $18,470 of Nebraska Kearney ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and (.7%) for video projection equipment and as- Address of Requesting Entity: Office of Services account, an earmark for the Texas sociated furniture; and $250,000 (10%) to de- Sponsored Programs, University of Nebraska Tech University Health Sciences Center velop and/or purchase best of breed training at Kearney, Kearney, NE 68849 (TTUHSC), Lubbock, TX for facilities and simulators and training videos with the over- Description of Request: Provide an earmark equipment was included on my behalf. The arching goal of establishing a national library of $350,000 for the University of Nebraska— entity to receive funding for this project is the for use in training. The University of South Kearney’s On-line Bachelor’s Degree in Early TTUHSC, located at 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, Alabama, located in Mobile, Alabama, is a Childhood Education program. The on-line Texas. Funds would be used at the Laura W. public university based in the heart of hurri- program will enable in-service early childhood Bush Institute for Women’s Health—Odessa, cane country, with a wealth of knowledge and educators to retain their current jobs while TX Campus. experience in the field of disaster response. earning bachelor’s degrees to stay ahead of The mission of the Laura W. Bush Institute The center provides hospital and health per- evolving federal and state professional devel- for Women’s Health is to cultivate and ad- sonnel in Alabama and the gulf coast region opment standards. Under the No Child Left vance multi-disciplinary science in women’s with disaster management training. The center Behind Act, states are working to close the health and to promote the well-being of equips hospitals, first responders, and public achievement gap and ensure all students, in- women through research, education, and com- safety officials with the necessary information cluding those who are disadvantaged, achieve munity outreach. This initiative will provide re- and training to prepare for and manage pa- academic proficiency. Schools that do not sources for tissue banks at TTUHSC dedi- tients and communities’ critical health and make progress must provide supplemental cated to women’s health and research into safety needs in the event of a disaster. services, such as free tutoring or after-school gender differences in health. This project will assistance; take corrective actions; and, if still accomplish the following: (1) Create a wom- f not making adequate yearly progress after five en’s health tissue bank on the TTUHSC cam- EARMARK DECLARATION years, make dramatic changes to the way the puses in Amarillo, El Paso, and Odessa to re- school is operated. This project will enable ceive, store, and distribute a full range of bio- Nebraska to stay in compliance with No Child logical specimens, such as whole organs, tis- HON. PETE OLSON Left Behind, Good Start, Grow Smart, Head sues, cells, and DNA. (2) Develop protocol to OF TEXAS Start Regulations, and state Early Childhood establish an organized repository of character- Initiatives. ized tissues for collection and maintenance IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f useful for a wide range of women’s health re- Thursday, July 23, 2009 search studies. (3) Collaborate with the Re- EARMARK DECLARATION search Institutional Review Board to assist in Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, to provide the development of standards in methodology, open disclosure pursuant to Republican stand- HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY management, and education regarding tissue ards on congressionally-directed funding, I am OF TEXAS bank specimens. (4) Develop a priority hier- submitting the following information regarding IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES archy for tissue distribution to assist research- funding that I support included in H.R. 3293, ers in fulfilling the purpose of taking research Thursday, July 23, 2009 the Departments of Labor, Health and Human from the laboratory to the patient. (5) Create Services, and Education and Related Agen- Mr. CONAWAY. Madam Speaker, pursuant a reporting standard and method for research- cies Appropriations Act, 2010. to the House Republican standards on ear- ers describing the purpose, process, and eval- Requesting Member: Congressman PETE marks, I am submitting the following informa- uation of the tissues used in laboratory re- OLSON tion regarding earmarks I received as part of search. (6) Improve the knowledge and Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Labor, Health H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Health and breadth of research in the field of women’s and Human Services, and Education and Re- Human Services, and Education, and Related health and gender differences in health. lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. In the Department of Health and Human In the Department of Education, Higher Account: Department of Labor, Employment Services, Centers for Disease Control and Education (includes FIPSE) account, an ear- and Training Administration (ETA)—Training Prevention (CDC) account, an earmark for mark for the Midland Independent School Dis- and Employment Services (TES) Texas Tech University Health Science Center trict, Midland, TX for teacher training was in- (TTUHSC), Lubbock, TX for the West Texas Name of Recipient: San Jacinto College cluded on my behalf. The entity to receive Center for Influenza Research, Education and Address of Recipient: 4624 Fairmont Park- funding for this project is the Midland Inde- Treatment was included on my behalf. The en- way, Pasadena, TX 77504 pendent School District (ISD), located at 615 tity to receive funding for this project is the Description of Request: $350,000 in funding W. Missouri Ave., Midland, TX 79701. TTUHSC, located at 3601 4th Street, Lubbock, would be used to purchase equipment to help Funding for this project will be used for Texas. Funds would be used at the Odessa, displaced workers in the Houston area obtain Texas Mathworks. Texas Mathworks is a cen- TX Campus. training to reenter the workforce in high-de- ter for mathematics education formed by The West Texas Center for Influenza Re- mand positions. The goal of this project would Texas State University System to develop search, Education and Treatment at the help train new workers and retrain or upskill model programs and self-sustaining learning TTUHSC would provide a model of care of the existing workers to become welders, pipefitters communities that engage Texas K–12 stu- influenza patient using a large network of pri- and nondestructive testing personnel for the dents in doing mathematics at a high level. mary care physicians from around West petrochemical industry. Funding in Fiscal Year 2010 will be used to Texas. It would also develop an infrastructure

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LATTA EARMARK DECLARATION the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Bill Number: H.R. 3228, the Transportation, marks, I am submitting the following informa- Housing and Urban Development, and Related HON. BOB INGLIS tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 OF SOUTH CAROLINA H.R. 3288—Transportation, Housing and Account: Housing and Urban Development IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Urban Development, and Related Agencies (HUD); Economic Development Initiatives Thursday, July 23, 2009 Appropriations Act, 2010. (EDI) I, Congresswoman MARY FALLIN, requested Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Board of Mr. INGLIS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to and received $1,000,000 for the Central Okla- Fulton County Commissioners the Republican leadership standards on ear- homa Transportation and Parking Authority lo- Address of Requesting Entity: 125 South marks, I am submitting the following informa- cated at 300 SW 7th Street Oklahoma City, Fulton Street, Suite 270, Wauseon, OH 43567 tion regarding an earmark I received as part of Oklahoma 73109. Description of Request: $250,000 for the H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and Urban This funding will be used to repair and re- Northeast Fulton County water system project. Development, and Related Agencies Appro- place a water cooling tower and correct drain- Northeast Fulton County is a portion of the priations Act, 2010. age problems at historic Union Station. It will County that consists of four Townships Requesting Member: Congressman BOB also be used to improve the lighting and ex- (Amboy, Fulton, Pike and Royalton), two Vil- INGLIS haust systems at the maintenance garage and lages (Metamora and Lyons) and the Ever- Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, upgrade the oil and lube room facilities. Housing and Urban Development, and Related green Local School District. This project, as f Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 proposed, consists of installing water mains Account: FAA—Airport Improvement Pro- EARMARK DECLARATION and facilities to provide for safe drinking water gram supply to these areas through a connection Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South HON. ROBERT E. LATTA into an existing regional water system. The Carolina Technology and Aviation Center route of this water supply system through the OF OHIO four Townships would provide drinking water (SC–TAC) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Requesting Entity: 2 Exchange to 1100 people within both Villages and an es- Street, Greenville, SC 29605 Thursday, July 23, 2009 timated population of 1350 people outside Description of Request: SC–TAC is the larg- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, pursuant to both Villages. The Evergreen Local Schools est general aviation airport in the state of the Republican Leadership standards on ear- District is one complex for 1400 high, middle South Carolina, serving the aviation industry marks, I am submitting the following informa- and elementary schools students. I certify that as a major aircraft maintenance and modifica- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of neither I nor my spouse has any financial in- tion base. This high priority, taxiway B (North) H.R. 3228, the Transportation, Housing and terest in this project. improvement project would greatly enhance Urban Development, and Related Agencies the operational capacity and safety param- Appropriations Act, 2010. f eters of the airfield, increasing access to cur- Requesting Member: Congressman ROBERT EARMARK DECLARATION rent and future airport infrastructure. SC– E. LATTA TAC’s 2600 acre aviation park is home to 80 Bill Number: H.R. 3228, the Transportation, high tech companies and organizations em- Housing and Urban Development, and Related HON. JUDY BIGGERT ploying over 3,000 local residents. This up- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 OF ILLINOIS grade project would facilitate SC–TAC’s ability Account: Federal Agency Administration; IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to attract additional aviation-related busi- Airport Improvement Program Thursday, July 23, 2009 nesses (jobs) to the complex, adding to the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sandusky $222 Million economic impact of their oper- County Regional Airport Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant ation. The amount is $750,000 and it would go Address of Requesting Entity: 101 South to the Republican Leadership standards on to SC–TAC. Front Street, Fremont, OH 43420 earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Requesting Member: Congressman BOB Description of Request: $500,000 for the mation regarding earmarks I received as part INGLIS Sandusky County Regional Airport (S24) Ap- of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, proach Lowering project. The first part of the Health and Human Services, and Education, Housing and Urban Development, and Related project is the 405 topographical survey that is and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 required before an GPS/LPV approach can be 2010. Account: FHWA—Transportation & Commu- approved. The second item that the Sandusky Requesting Member: U.S. Representative nity & System Preservation County Regional Airport Authority (SCRAA) is JUDY BIGGERT Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of proposing is to extend its parallel taxiway ap- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Spartanburg proximately 1,700 feet providing the Sandusky Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Address of Requesting Entity: 366 N. County Regional Airport (S24) a full length Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Saint Xa- Church St., Suite 700, Spartanburg, SC 29303 parallel taxiway. The existing 3,800 feet of vier University Description of Request: The Fairforest Rd. taxiway, currently named taxiway ‘‘b’’ and ‘‘c’’, Address of Requesting Entity: 18230 Orland at N. Blackstock Rd. intersection is directly ad- was constructed in two separate phases. The Parkway, Orland Park, IL 60467 jacent to a major Norfolk Southern rail line that preliminary purpose to complete the parallel Description of Remarks: Provide an earmark is also used by Amtrak for passenger service. taxiway is to increase the Airport’s level of of $500,000 for Saint Xavier University to de- Because of the present alignment of the rail operational safety. The completion of a full- velop a Science, Technology, Engineering, line and adjacent roadways, two signals con- length parallel taxiway at the Airport would and Mathematics (STEM) Education Center on trol traffic on either side of the at-grade rail eliminate the hazards of ‘‘back-taxiing’’ on the its Orland Park campus to better prepare edu- crossing, increasing the possibility of a vehicle runway. A full length parallel taxiway makes it cators and education students to teach STEM becoming trapped on the rail line between the possible for a landing aircraft to exit a runway disciplines to pre-school through college-age two signals. The present situation presents a more quickly, allowing other aircraft waiting to students. The STEM Education Center will severe safety hazard to normal vehicular traf- land to get on the ground sooner. A full par- feature a state-of-the-art methods lab that will fic and school buses which use the at-grade allel taxiway would enhance airfield safety and be used to provide exciting, hands-on science, crossing frequently during school hours. The reduce the risk of runway incursions. Addition- math, and technology programs designed to amount is $500,000 and it would go to the ally, the project will have an impact on the increase teachers’ knowledge and skills in City of Spartanburg. overall County’s (and surrounding counties’) these areas.

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Madam Speaker, consistent fuel prices and the demand for transit service Speaker, to provide open disclosure, I am with House Republican Earmark Standards, I is expected to continue to increase. submitting the following information regarding am submitting the following earmark disclo- f projects that I support for inclusion in H.R. sure and certification information for three 3183, the Energy and Water Appropriations project funding requests that I made and were EARMARK DECLARATION Act, 2010. included within the text of H.R. 3288—the FY Amount: $16,454,000 2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban De- HON. RON PAUL Account: Bureau of Reclamation’s Water velopment, and Related Agencies Appropria- OF TEXAS and Related Resources tions Act. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Entity receiving funds: Columbia Basin PROJECT 1 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Project, Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific North- Project: Tulsa International Airport, Memorial Mr. PAUL. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the west Region, located at 1150 North Curtis Drive and Waterline Project House Republican standards on earmarks, I Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706. Project Amount: $500,000 am submitting the following information re- Description: These funds will be used for Account: Federal Aviation Administration garding earmarks I obtained as part of HR ongoing operations of the Columbia Basin Airport Improvement Program 3183, the Education and Transportation bills Project. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tulsa Air- 1) Requesting Member: Congressman RON Amount: $150,000 port and Improvement Trust/City of Tulsa PAUL Account: Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box Bill Number: H.R. 3288 and Related Resources 581838, Tulsa, OK 74103 Account: DOT, FHA Entity receiving funds: Washington Inves- Description of Request: Funding will up- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of tigations Program, Bureau of Reclamation, Pa- grade approximately 1,000 feet of 8″ waterline Baytown cific Northwest Region, located at 1150 North to 12″ and extend the line an additional 1,800 Address of Requesting Entity: 2401 Market Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706. feet. It will also reconstruct and re-align Me- Street, Baytown, Texas 77522 Description: These funds will be used to morial Drive south of Port Road, including re- Description of Request: An earmark of support ongoing engineering and planning pairs to about 1,000 feet of existing road and $400,000 to fund infrastructure improvements studies of Bureau of Reclamation projects in re-alignment of approximately 1,000 feet of at the Highway 146 and Spur 330 in Texas. Washington state. road. This work is needed to support re-devel- 2) Requesting Member: Congressman RON Amount: $8,512,000 opment of this area from its old, original resi- PAUL Account: Bureau of Reclamation’s Water dential use into an area being prepared for Bill Number: H.R. 3288 and Related Resources construction of large aircraft maintenance, re- Entity receiving funds: Yakima Project, Bu- Account: DOT, FTA pair and overhaul facilities planned for the reau of Reclamation, Pacific Northwest Re- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of North Development Area at Tulsa International gion, located at 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite Galveston Airport. 100, Boise, Idaho 83706. Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 779, Description: These funds will be used for PROJECT 2 Galveston, Texas 77553 ongoing operations of the Yakima Basin Project: US 60, widen between Bartlesville Description of Request: An earmark of Project. and Pawhuska, Osage County, OK $500,000 to fund transit vehicle replacement Amount: $8,500,000 Project Amount: $400,000 in Galveston, Texas. Account: Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Account: Federal Highway Administration 3) Requesting Member: Congressman RON and Related Resources Transportation & Community & System Pres- PAUL Entity receiving funds: Yakima River Basin ervation Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Water Enhancement Project, Bureau of Rec- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma Account: DOT, FTA lamation, Pacific Northwest Region, located at Department of Transportation Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gulf 1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Address of Requesting Entity: 200 NE 21st Coast Center Idaho 83706. Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 Address of Requesting Entity: 123 Rosen- Description: These funds will be used for Description of Request: Funding will be berg, Ste 6; Galveston, Texas 77515 ongoing programs of the Yakima River Basin used to provide needed transportation im- Description of Request: An earmark of Water Enhancement Project. provements to a heavily traveled narrow two $750,000 to fund a Park and Ride in League Amount: $3,000,000 lane highway containing both poor vertical and City, Texas. Account: Bureau of Reclamation’s Water horizontal curves resulting in a high rate of ac- 4) Requesting Member: Congressman RON and Related Resources cidents. This road is a key National Highway PAUL Entity receiving funds: Odessa Subarea System route in northeastern Oklahoma, more Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Special Study, Bureau of Reclamation, Pacific specifically connecting Bartlesville and Vinita. Account: DOE, FIPSE Northwest Region, located at 1150 North Cur- This critical project is important for widening Legal Name of Requesting Entity: tis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83706. US 60 from approximately 2 miles east of the Brazosport College Description: These funds will be used to US 60/US 75 interchange east approximately Address of Requesting Entity: 500 College continue efforts to identify solutions and alter- 5.5 miles. Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 natives for local irrigators dependent on de- PROJECT 3 Description of Request: An earmark of pleting Odessa wells. Project: Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority, $200,000 to fund equipment purchases at Amount: $1,500,000 bus purchase, Tulsa, OK Brazosport College in Texas. Account: Bureau of Reclamation’s Water Project Amount: $750,000 5) Requesting Member: Congressman RON and Related Resources Account: Federal Transit Administration PAUL Entity receiving funds: Yakima River Basin Buses & Bus Facilities Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Water Supply Study, Bureau of Reclamation, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Metropoli- Account: DOE, FIPSE Pacific Northwest Region, located at 1150 tan Tulsa Transit Authority Legal Name of Requesting Entity: North Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, Idaho Address of Requesting Entity: 510 S. Rock- Brazosport College 83706. ford, Tulsa, OK 74120 Address of Requesting Entity: 500 College Description: These funds will be used to Description of Request: Continued funding Drive, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566 support the development of a plan to meet the will be used to help Tulsa Transit’s aging Description of Request: An earmark of water storage and supply needs of the Yakima paratransit vehicle fleet—In the next three $380,000 to fund curriculum development at River Basin. years, 26 of Tulsa Transit’s full-sized transit Brazosport College in Texas.

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Madam Speaker, in accord- Copper Basin Turn-off (MP 17.250). Bainbridge Graduate Institute is quickly gar- ance with the policies and standards put forth I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list nering national recognition. In 2007, Business by the House Appropriations Committee and of congressionally-directed projects I re- Week named BGI as one of its top global de- the GOP Leadership, I would like to list the quested that have received funding in the sign schools, joining prestigious institutions congressionally-directed projects I requested FY2010 Transportation, Housing and Urban such as the Harvard Business School, Rhode in my home state of Idaho that are contained Development, and Related Agencies Appro- Island School of Design, and Massachusetts in the report of H.R. 3288, the FY2010 Trans- priations bill on behalf of Idaho and provide an Institute of Technology. Last fall, BGI named portation, Housing and Urban Development, explanation of my support for them. Jon Strauss, former president of Harvey Mudd and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill. f College, as its new president. The Institute’s Project Name: City of Rocks Back Country EARMARK DECLARATION distinguished faculty includes graduates of Byway Relocation, ID Stanford Business School and Harvard Univer- Amount Received: $1,000,000 sity. Account: FHWA/Public Lands Highways HON. JUDY BIGGERT I am pleased that the Institute is also at- Recipient: Idaho Transportation Department OF ILLINOIS tracting support from the business world. Recipient’s Street Address: 3311 West State IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Some companies, including technology giant Street, Boise, ID 83707 Description: This 16.7 mile long project is lo- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Hewlett-Packard, indirectly support BGI by cated on the popular City of Rocks Back Mrs. BIGGERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant paying for their employees to attend its pro- Country Byway in Cassia County, Idaho, to the Republican Leadership standards on grams. Clearly, sustainable business practices which provides the only direct access to the earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- appeal to even the largest companies. I be- City of Rocks National Reserve. When fully mation regarding earmarks I received as part lieve that we can simultaneously grow our completed, the project will pave a 1.0 mile of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, economy and improve the health of our envi- gravel segment, reconstruct 15.7 miles of defi- Health and Human Services, and Education, ronment. The Bainbridge Graduate Institute cient roadway, correct deteriorated road and and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, and programs like it give our economic lead- slope conditions, provide a wider road with 2010. ers the knowledge needed to achieve both shoulders and guardrail, and improve the Requesting Member: U.S. Representative goals, and I am honored to recognize the In- stitute’s achievements. road’s alignment by reducing the number and JUDY BIGGERT severity of sharp curves and steep grades. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 These improvements will increase safety for Account: Administration for Children and f the driving public and provide safer access for Families (ACF)—Social Services INTRODUCTION OF THE ‘‘INVES- bicycle and pedestrian traffic. These improve- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Little TOR ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT ments will also significantly reduce the amount Friends, Inc. OF 2009’’ of on-going maintenance required to keep the Address of Requesting Entity: 140 N. Wright route usable. St., Naperville, IL 60540 Project Name: Custer County Economic De- Description of Remarks: Provide an earmark HON. MARY JO KILROY of $200,000 for Little Friends, Inc. to offer velopment Initiative in Custer County, ID OF OHIO Amount Received: $500,000 evaluation and therapy services at an afford- Account: HUD/EDI able rate. This funding also will enable Little IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recipient: Custer County, ID Friends, Inc., to meet the increasing demand Thursday, July 23, 2009 Recipient’s Street Address: 802 Main Street, for their services. These early diagnosis and Challis, ID 83226 therapy services have been proven to be the Ms. KILROY. Madam Speaker, today I intro- Description: At almost 5,000 square miles, most effective treatment in ameliorating the duce legislation, the ‘‘Investor Advisory Com- Custer County is larger than three states yet symptoms of children diagnosed with autism. mittee Act of 2009,’’ which would establish a has just over 4,000 people. Unfortunately, it is f permanent advisory committee within the Se- burdened with a high proportion of public curities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and lands with over 95% of the county’s 3.4 million RECOGNITION OF THE BAINBRIDGE give investors a greater voice in the Commis- acres administered by federal agencies. The GRADUATE INSTITUTE sion’s work. county’s tax base, or more specifically the lack One of the most significant contributors to thereof, is inadequate to support the services HON. JAY INSLEE our economic downturn was the unraveling of required for such an expansive county. This OF WASHINGTON major financial institutions and the lack of ade- grossly disproportionate public ownership IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quate regulatory structures to prevent abuse causes a severe strain on their resources. Thursday, July 23, 2009 and excess. Funding would be used to construct a commu- Financial innovators produced a huge vari- nity center which would serve a number of Mr. INSLEE. Madam Speaker, in the first ety of new and complex financial instruments, purposes for the county. years of the 20th century, Gifford Pinchot but, instead of reducing risk, the markets actu- Project Name: Trail Creek Highway/Forest fought to protect our nation’s forests and rivers ally magnified risks that were being taken by Highway 66 Reconstruction, Mackay, ID from unsustainable logging as the first Chief of ordinary families and large firms alike. Amount Received: $2,750,000 the U.S. Forest Service. Nearly a century Millions of Americans who worked hard and Account: FHWA/Public Lands Highways later, his grandson, Gifford Pinchot III, estab- behaved responsibly saw their savings eroded Recipient: Lost River Highway District lished the Bainbridge Graduate Institute, or Recipient’s Street Address: 213 South BGI. The Institute, situated on a sustainably- by the irresponsibility of others and by the fail- McCaleb, Mackay, ID 83251 designed 210 acre campus near Seattle, is ure of their government to provide adequate Description: Trail Creek Highway/Forest dedicated to educating the business leaders of oversight. Highway 66 runs through the Salmon-Challis the 21st century in sustainable management. I Reforms are needed to encourage sound National Forest from U.S. Highway 93 west to am honored to recognize the Bainbridge Grad- risk management, long-term growth and value Sun Valley, Idaho. The road is maintained en- uate Institute for helping to shape the sustain- creation—not only at individual firms, but for tirely by the Lost River Highway District and able leaders of tomorrow. our financial system and the economy as a includes 17 miles of unpaved road that is used As we face the new challenges of the 21st whole. extensively for commerce and recreational century, successful businesses will have to A permanent Investor Advisory Committee purposes by tourists and homeowners. The consider environmental and social sustain- will help advance these reforms by providing high traffic volume (500 cars per day and ex- ability. The Bainbridge Graduate Institute of- investors a greater voice within the SEC.

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EARMARK DECLARATION Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Account: Employment & Training Adminis- ROGERS (MI) tration HON. JOHN BOOZMAN Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Closing OF ARKANSAS Account: Fund for the Improvement of Post the Digital Gap IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Secondary Education Address of Requesting Entity: 835 W. Gen- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Burcham esee, Lansing, MI 48915 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Hills Retirement Community Description of Request: Provide funding of Mr. BOOZMAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant Address of Requesting Entity: 2700 $250,000 to provide computer training to low- to the House Republican standards on ear- Burcham Drive, East Lansing, MI 48823 income Lansing residents. Approximately 600 marks, I am submitting the following informa- Description of Request: Provide funding of low-income, unemployed/underemployed resi- tion regarding earmarks I received as a part of $200,000 to establish a nurse training and cer- dents will be provided with computer based H.R. 2997, the Agriculture, Rural Develop- tification program in Alzheimer’s and Demen- job training, Internet access and computers ment, Food and Drug Administration, and Re- tia. This pilot program to help train nursing that will enhance their ability to obtain employ- lated Agencies Appropriations Act for FY students and those already working in the field ment as well as to compete in a technology- 2010. to better handle patients and family members based economy. 30% of the funds will be Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN going through this disease. Over 4 million peo- used for staff salaries, 40% for computer hard- BOOZMAN ple are afflicted with the disease in the U.S., ware, 20% for computer software and 10% for Bill Number: H.R. 3293 taking more than 100,000 lives annually. This other related training materials. Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) training program will ensure more health care Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Legal Name of Requesting Entity: North Ar- professionals will have the resources to man- ROGERS (MI) kansas College age this deadly, growing disease. 50% of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: North Arkan- these funds will be used for classroom facili- Account: Employment and Training Adminis- sas College, 1515 Pioneer Drive, Harrison, AR ties and 50% will be used for instructor sala- tration 72601 ries. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lansing Description of Request: It is my under- Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Community College standing that the funding would be used to ROGERS (MI) Address of Requesting Entity: 8100A–Ad- purchase new technology and technology up- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 ministration, PO Box 40010, Lansing, MI grades for 4 computer laboratories, allied Account: Health Resources and Services 48901–7210 health classrooms and laboratories, profes- Administration Description of Request: Provide funding of sional development, and the student center. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ingham $420,000 to expand employment retraining in Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Regional Medical Center the area of alternative automotive tech- BOOZMAN Address of Requesting Entity: 401 W. nologies. The related regional economic im- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Greenlawn, Lansing, MI 48910 pact of the project is projected to be $50 mil- Account: Health Resources and Services Description of Request: Provide funding of lion. The estimated numbers of jobs created Administration (HRSA)—Health and Facilities $100,000 to purchase and place into service a and/or workers retrained would be 2,000. 50% Services digital mammography machine. For women, of these funds will be used to purchase equip- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: North breast cancer is the most common non-skin ment, 25% for professional development, and West Arkansas Community College cancer and the second leading cause of can- 25% for curriculum development to administer Address of Requesting Entity: NorthWest cer-related death in the United States. Digital training. Arkansas Community College, One College mammography allows improvement in breast Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Drive, Bentonville, AR 72712 cancer diagnosis. It also improves image stor- ROGERS (MI) Description of Request: It is my under- age and transmission because images can be Bill Number: H.R. 3293 standing that the funding would be used to stored and sent electronically. Radiologists Account: Employment and Training Adminis- support an expansion of the current nursing also can use software to help interpret digital tration program, including expanding program deliv- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lansing mammograms. 100% of these funds will be ery and curriculum, staff development, pur- Community College used to purchase a digital mammography ma- chase instructional supplies/equipment, and Address of Requesting Entity: 8100A–Ad- chine. provide for facility renovations. ministration, PO Box 40010, Lansing, MI Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN 48901–7210 ROGERS (MI) BOOZMAN Description of Request: Provide funding of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 $420,000 to expand employment retraining in Account: Health Resources and Services Account: Health Resources and Services the area of alternative automotive tech- Administration Administration (HRSA)—Health and Facilities nologies. The related regional economic im- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sparrow Services pact of the project is projected to be $50 mil- Health System Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. John’s lion. The estimated numbers of jobs created Address of Requesting Entity: 1215 East Hospital and/or workers retrained would be 2,000. 50% Michigan Avenue, P.O. Box 30480, Lansing, Address of Requesting Entity: St. John’s of these funds will be used to purchase equip- MI 48909–7980 Hospital, 214 Carter Street, Berryville, AR ment, 25% for professional development, and Description of Request: Provide funding of 72616 25% for curriculum development to administer $300,000 to support hardware and software Description of Request: It is my under- training. startup costs for a fully integrated Electronic standing that the funding would be used to f purchase a standby generator to provide addi- Medical Record at Sparrow Health System. tional emergency electric generating capacity. This project will ultimately benefit patients, EARMARK DECLARATION physicians and hospitals throughout the Lan- f sing region. This investment into the local HON. PETER T. KING economy would protect current employment EARMARK DECLARATION OF NEW YORK levels while creating more new, highly skilled IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IT jobs. In addition, this project would allow HON. MIKE ROGERS Thursday, July 23, 2009 OF MICHIGAN more than 850 physicians to deploy a fully in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tegrated EMR in their practices at a fraction of Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, the cost that they would normally incur, cre- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Thursday, July 23, 2009 ating a truly interoperable health care knowl- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Mr. ROGERS of Michigan. Madam Speaker, edge network. 100% of these funds would be lowing information regarding earmarks I re- pursuant to the House Republican standards used to purchase computer hardware and ceived as part of H.R. 3293—the Departments on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- software, as well as network electronics and of Labor, Health and Human Services, and formation regarding earmarks I received as cabling. Education, & Related Agencies Appropriations part of H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Labor, Health and Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Act, 2010. Human Services, and Education Appropria- ROGERS (MI) Requesting Member: Congressman PETER tions Act. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 T. KING

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Turning and deceleration lanes, along service, Mr. Kempton announced that he will Children with the alignment of existing drives will en- be leaving as Director of the California Depart- Address of Requesting Entity: 390 sure proper traffic flow and safe passage for ment of Transportation at the end of July, Plandome Road, Suite 217, Manhasset, NY vehicle traffic. The landscaped median, cross 2009. He has honorably and effectively served 11030 walk, lighting and sidewalks will beautify the the State of California in various capacities Description of Request: $750,000 will be local area, as well as, allow for safe foot traffic throughout his career, including serving as the used to provide mental health counseling for in and out of the hospital campus area. Assistant Director of the California Department 9/11 first responders and other public safety Requesting Member: Congressman MARK of Transportation in charge of Legislative and workers involved in protecting our homeland SOUDER Congressional Affairs. Since joining Caltrans security. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 in 1973, Mr. Kempton has served in various Requesting Member: Congressman PETER Account: Housing and Urban Development management positions in the Department T. KING (HUD) Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) helping him to develop a broad understanding Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of of transportation programs and policies at all Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Nappanee, IN levels of government. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Address of Requesting Entity: 300 W. Lin- Mr. Kempton is a San Francisco native, and Francis College coln St., Nappanee, IN 46550–0029 received his bachelor’s degree from the Uni- Address of Requesting Entity: 180 Remsen Description of Request: The City of versity of San Francisco. Mr. Kempton trans- Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Nappanee will run new water and sewer serv- lated his knowledge of transportation pro- Description of Request: $650,000 will be ice to the new Industrial Park site to provide grams into the production arena when, as used to upgrade its science and information services for new factory building sites with a Chair of the Santa Clara County Traffic Au- technology facilities in support of the Project new elevated water storage tank. thority, I helped to hire him as the first Execu- Access higher education opportunity program. Requesting Member: Congressman MARK tive Director. During his assignment as Direc- Requesting Member: Congressman PETER SOUDER tor of the Santa Clara County effort, Mr. T. KING Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Kempton mobilized California’s sales tax pro- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Housing and Urban Development grams into an effective coalition of ‘‘self help’’ Account: Health Resources and Services (HUD) Economic Development Initiatives (EDI) counties. The sales tax program he managed Administration—Health Facilities and Services Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Town of is widely viewed as one of the most success- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Syracuse ful ever undertaken in California, resulting in Kidney Registry Address of Requesting Entity: 310 N. Hun- the delivery of nearly $1 billion dollars in high- Address of Requesting Entity: 42 Fire Island tington, Syracuse, IN 46567 way improvements in less than 10 years. He Avenue, Babylon, NY 11702 Description of Request: The purpose of this brought in our Santa Clara County ‘‘Measure Description of Request: $177,000 will be project will be to attract industry and encour- A’’ program under budget and ahead of used to support an upgrade of the architecture age business expansion to diversify the local schedule. of the (kidney) matching system to enable economy and generate long-term jobs. This Mr. Kempton, who now lives with his wife more transplants to be facilitated. project will add new jobs and encourage ex- Beverly in Folsom, California, served on the f pansion. City of Folsom’s Parks and Recreation Com- f mission from 1995 until 2003. He also served EARMARK DECLARATION as the City of Folsom Assistant City Manager COMMENDING WILL KEMPTON FOR for Community Services beginning in January HIS SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBU- HON. MARK E. SOUDER 2003, where he was responsible for over- TIONS TO THE STATE OF CALI- OF INDIANA seeing the operations of the City’s Community FORNIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Development, Neighborhood Services, Parks Thursday, July 23, 2009 and Recreation, Utilities, and Public Works de- HON. ZOE LOFGREN partments. Mr. SOUDER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to OF CALIFORNIA Will Kempton and I have worked in different the House Republican standards on earmarks, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES capacities on California Transportation I am submitting the following information re- Thursday, July 23, 2009 projects since 1985. I have met no abler a garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. public administrator in my career. He is, sim- 3288—FY 2010 Transportation, Housing and Ms. ZOE LOFGREN of California. Madam ply, the best. Urban Development, and Related Agencies Speaker, as the Chair of the California Demo- On behalf of the California Democratic Con- Appropriations Act. cratic Congressional Delegation, I rise today to gressional Delegation, I would like to thank Requesting Member: Congressman MARK honor the extraordinary work of Will Kempton, Will Kempton for more than three decades of SOUDER the current Director of the California Depart- public service in the State of California. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 ment of Transportation. Mr. Kempton was ap- f Account: Federal Highway Administration pointed Director in November of 2004, and in Surface Transportation Priorities that capacity, he manages a $13.3 billion EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of budget for the Department, oversees $10 bil- Columbia City lion for the improvement of California’s trans- HON. FRANK R. WOLF Address of Requesting Entity: 112 South portation network, and a staff of over 23,000 OF VIRGINIA Chauncey, Columbia City, IN 46725 employees, as well as manages the day to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: In 2011, Parkview day operations of over 50,000 miles of high- Community Hospital System will open a brand way in the State. Thursday, July 23, 2009 new, state of the art, hospital facility at the As Director, Mr. Kempton has provided Mr. WOLF. Madam Speaker, pursuant to corner of State Road 205 and US 30. In order leadership to the Department on a broad the Republican Leadership standards on ear- to accommodate increased traffic flow on range of issues that impact transportation in marks, I am submitting the following informa- State Road 205, around the hospital entrance, the State of California. Some of his many ac- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of and provide safe passage for entering and complishments over the years include: helping H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and exiting vehicles, widening the existing State California to rapidly obligate its share of funds Urban Development, and Related Agencies Road is necessary. The proposed project in- from the American Recovery and Reinvest- Fiscal Year 2010 Appropriations Act. cludes improved drainage, align existing ment Act of 2009; overseeing the passage Requesting Member: The Hon. FRANK R. drives, relocate utilities, provide deceleration and implementation of Proposition 1B in 2006, WOLF and turning lanes, pedestrian cross walk, pe- which invested $19 billion into the State’s Provision: Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project destrian sidewalks that will link to the existing aging infrastructure; and leading the Caltrans Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Metropoli- Blue River Trail at the Morsches Park en- campaign to deliver 1,088 transportation con- tan Washington Airports Authority

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Address of Requesting Entity: 1 Aviation 45 million annual visitors and will strategically Requesting Member: Congressman KEN Circle, MA–14, Washington, D.C., 20001 facilitate bus, rail and air travel. The ARTIC CALVERT Description of Request: Provide $85 million project has been federally authorized in two Bill Number: H.R. 3293 for the Dulles Corridor Metrorail Project. A full previous transportation bills: 1991 ISTEA and Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- funding grant agreement (FFGA) was signed 1998 TEA–21. These authorizations illustrate cation (includes FIE) by the U.S. Department of Transportation and a federal commitment to the project. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) the Metropolitan Washington Airports Author- f ity, the project sponsor, for this project in Address of Requesting Entity: 4011 Four- March 2009. The FFGA commits federal fund- EARMARK DECLARATION teenth Street, Riverside, California 92501 Description of Request: I have secured ing from the New Starts account to the project, $325,000 to provide the time and resources which first received federal appropriations in HON. PETER T. KING for highly qualified mathematics and science FY 1999. This request reflects the amount OF NEW YORK teachers to construct discrete digital learning designated in the FFGA funding schedule for IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES modules aligned to the California science and FY 2010. Metrorail service in the corridor will Thursday, July 23, 2009 mathematics standards, develop inquiry-based benefit all corridor users by: improving mobility activities, and design extended learning oppor- to serve population and employment growth Mr. KING of New York. Madam Speaker, tunities for distribution via the Internet. iSTEM: and increased travel demand; improving ac- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Virtual Learning in Science and Mathematics cess to major activity centers such as Tysons is a project of the RUSD Riverside Virtual Corner, Reston/Herndon, and Dulles Inter- lowing information regarding earmarks I re- ceived as part of H.R. 3288—the Transpor- School that supports the enhancement of national Airport; supporting air quality and en- learning in science and mathematics through ergy conservation goals, and preserving the tation, Housing and Urban Development, & Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. the construction of STEM (Science, Tech- area’s quality of life. nology, Engineering, and Math) related digital Requesting Member: Congressman PETER Requesting Member: The Hon. FRANK R. curriculum modules for use within traditional WOLF T. KING Bill Number: H.R. 3288 classrooms and online courses. Provision: Main Street and Maple Avenue Requesting Member: Congressman KEN Account: Ferry Boats & Terminal Facilities Intersection Improvements CALVERT Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Town Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 of Purcellville Glen Cove Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Address of Requesting Entity: 130 East Address of Requesting Entity: 9 Glen Street, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California Main Street, Purcellville, VA, 20132 Glen Cove, NY 11542 Baptist University Description of Request: Provides $500,000 Description of Request: $1,000,000 will be Address of Requesting Entity: 8432 Mag- for needed updates to the intersection of Main used for the construction of a fast ferry boat nolia Ave., Riverside, California 92504 Street and Maple Avenue in Purcellville, Vir- terminal to connect commuters and tourists Description of Request: I have secured ginia. Located in Loudoun County, Purcellville from downtown Glen Cove to New York City, $300,000 to purchase specialized equipment has experienced an 88 percent rate of growth La Guardia Airport, and other key travel cor- for use in equipping engineering students and from 2000 to 2007. Increased population and ridors. employees of local industries with the skills traffic volume has rendered this intersection Requesting Member: Congressman PETER and techniques to become the next generation undersized for its current and projected use. T. KING of professionals to deploy new sustainable The project would add turn lanes to each leg Bill Number: H.R. 3288 technologies. In particular, the School of Engi- of the intersection, reduce conflict points, up- Account: Buses and Bus Facilities neering is developing an emphasis on utiliza- grade crosswalks, add pedestrian countdown Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of tion of engineering skills to engage local busi- signals, provide new ADA compliant side- Glen Cove ness and industry in sustainable design of walks, improve through lanes, upgrade traffic Address of Requesting Entity: 9 Glen Street, ‘‘green’’ facilities and infrastructure. signals, and add bicycle access and land- Glen Cove, NY 11542 Requesting Member: Congressman KEN scaping. This project is also part of the Vir- Description of Request: $500,000 will be CALVERT ginia Department of Transportation’s Six-Year used for improvements and repairs to two Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Improvement Program. downtown parking structures integral to multi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside f modal transit on the Long Island Rail Road, the regional bus system, pedestrian walkways, Community College District EARMARK DECLARATION and the planned fast ferry system. Address of Requesting Entity: 4800 Mag- nolia Ave., Riverside, California 92506 Requesting Member: Congressman PETER Description of Request: I have secured T. KING HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE $600,000 to expand the curriculum of River- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 OF CALIFORNIA side Community College District’s law enforce- Account: Capital Investment Grants IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ment and fire academy programs to provide Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Metropoli- Thursday, July 23, 2009 additional Basic Peace Officer and Correc- tan Transportation Authority tional Deputy academies at the Ben Clark Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Address of Requesting Entity: 347 Madison Training Center. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Avenue, New York, NY 10017 Requesting Member: Congressman KEN marks, I am submitting the following informa- Description of Request: $215,000,000 will CALVERT tion regarding earmarks I received as part of be used to continue the East Side Access Bill Number: H.R. 3293 H.R. 2847, the Energy and Water Appropria- project which will allow the Long Island Rail Account: Health Resources and Services tions Bill, 2010. Road to terminate at Grand Central Terminal. Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Requesting Member: Representative ED f Services ROYCE Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside Bill Number: H.R. 3288 EARMARK DECLARATION Community College District Account: FTA—Buses and Bus Facilities Ac- Address of Requesting Entity: 4800 Mag- count HON. nolia Ave., Riverside, California 92506 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City OF CALIFORNIA Description of Request: I have secured of Anaheim IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES $150,000 to purchase equipment for RCCD’s Address of Requesting Entity: City of Ana- Allied Health Sciences Program. The Inland heim, 200 S. Anaheim Blvd., Ste. 733, Ana- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Empire has California’s lowest number of phy- heim, CA 92805. Mr. CALVERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant sicians per 100,000 residents, with a projected Description of Request: Provide $725,000 in to the Republican Leadership standards on shortfall of 1,140 physicians by 2015. This FY 2010 to be used for the Anaheim Regional earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- ratio also holds for allied health service profes- Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). mation regarding an earmark I received as sionals, making the Inland Empire one of the ARTIC will be the premier regional, multimodal part of H.R. 3293 Labor, Health and Human most medically underserved areas in the na- transportation hub in Orange County. It is Services, Education, and Related Agencies tion. The new equipment would expand the Al- needed to accommodate the travel needs of Appropriations Act, 2010. lied Health Sciences Program, enabling RCCD

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The entire amount of project Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and school will help to address the severe physi- funding will be used for design, engineering Services cian shortage in Inland Southern California re- and construction of the project. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Riverside gion by training a diverse physician workforce Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN County Regional Medical Center and by developing innovative research and C. LATOURETTE Address of Requesting Entity: 26520 Cactus health care delivery programs to improve the Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Avenue, Moreno Valley, California 92555 health of medically underserved populations. Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Description of Request: I have secured f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cleveland $400,000 to expand the emergency/trauma State University department to increase the number of major EARMARK DECLARATION Address of Requesting Entity: 2121 Euclid trauma treatment rooms, increase the size of Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 USA current trauma treatment room, increase the HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE Description of Request: Provide an earmark number of non-trauma treatment rooms, in- OF OHIO of $500,000 to construct a new roadway (400 crease the number of urgent care treatment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES feet long, 30 feet wide) that will run from Eu- stations, add a psychiatric emergency unit, clid Avenue to Prospect Avenue. The new Thursday, July 23, 2009 add a logical adjacency to the Center for road will be necessary for a new campus Abuse Services, and create a facility capable Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, pursu- building including a 600-bed dorm, mixed use of handling mass casualties. Riverside County ant to the Republican Leadership standards residence and retail establishments. CSU ex- Regional Medical Center. on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- pects the new road and building to spur addi- RCRMC is the Emergency First Responder formation regarding earmarks I received as tional redevelopment of the E 24th Street ar- for the County of Riverside which has a popu- part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing tery. Approximately, $500,000 is for roadway lation of approximately 2 million people. and Urban Development, and Related Agen- construction. RCRMC is the major trauma center for the cies Appropriations Act, 2010: Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN county, handling twice as many trauma cases Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN C. LATOURETTE as any other hospital. RCRMC is also the only C. LATOURETTE Bill Number: H.R. 3288 trauma center in proximity to March Air Re- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Account: Surface Transportation Priorities serve Base which is a deployment base for Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hiram armed forces. In addition, RCRMC is the only Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Village of College pediatric trauma center within the county; and Boston Heights Address of Requesting Entity: Hiram, Ohio the only hospital with a mass decontamination Address of Requesting Entity: 45 East Bos- 44234 USA unit for chemical, biological and nuclear inci- ton Mills Road, Hudson, Ohio 44264 USA Description of Request: Provide an earmark dents. Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $100,000 to study the feasibility of turning Requesting Member: Congressman KEN of $750,000 to replace a badly deteriorated 4- an abandoned rail line into a bike/hike path CALVERT lane bridge that spans the Summit County that will connect the campus with the college’s Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Metro Parks Bike and Hike Trail on Akron- James H. Barrow Field Station, a renowned, Account: Health Resources and Services Cleveland Road. The 90-year-old bridge was 400-acre biology and environmental studies Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and last renovated 35 years ago, and the Village lab. The path would be used by students and Services has had to reduce the load limit by 30 percent Legal Name of Requesting Entity: also be available to the public, and the college due to continued deterioration. ODOT bridge Saddleback Memorial Medical Center, San intends to work with the village, township and inspection reports identify the bridge, which Clemente, CA Portage County Parks Commission. Approxi- Address of Requesting Entity: 654 Camino has more than 10,000 vehicle crossings daily mately, $100,000 is for performing the study. de los Mares, San Clemente, California 92630 including school buses, as in need of repair. Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN Description of Request: I have secured Summit Metro Parks has committed $50,000 C. LATOURETTE $150,000 to support the implementation of toward a preliminary engineering study, and Bill Number: H.R. 3288 electronic health record keeping (EHR) at ODOT has committed to fund the construction Account: Economic Development Initiatives Saddleback Memorial Hospital in San phase up to $2.5 million. Approximately, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Geauga Clemente, CA. With EHR, caregivers can $750,000 is for construction. Park District more easily read physician’s orders and pre- Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN Address of Requesting Entity: 9160 Robin- scriptions because they are entered into a C. LATOURETTE son Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 USA computer, rather than handwritten. This greatly Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Description of Request: Provide an earmark reduces the possibility of transcription errors Account: Ferry Boats and Terminal Facilities of $428,000 to assist the Geauga Park District or other mistakes. Saddleback’s EHR will in- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ashtabula in purchasing a 200-acre tract of land in Mun- clude security features that make patient infor- City Port Authority son Township which would connect two pre- mation more secure and private than paper Address of Requesting Entity: 4717 Main serves the park district already owns and com- charts. Avenue, Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 USA plete an 835-acre greenway corridor. Addition- Requesting Member: Congressman KEN Description of Request: Provide an earmark ally the preservation of the property would CALVERT of $500,000 for a ferry service from Ashtabula also protect water quality within Beaver Creek. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 to Canada. The funds will continue economic Land preservation and watershed protection Account: Health Resources and Services development in the Lake Erie region and facili- enhance local communities and improve the Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and tate travel, transport and recreation between quality of life for their residents. Approxi- Services the U.S. and Canada. Approximately, mately, $428,000 is to acquire fee title to the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University $100,000 is for planning and engineering and property. of California—Riverside $400,000 is for rehabilitation and construction. Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN Address of Requesting Entity: 900 Univer- Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN C. LATOURETTE sity Ave., Riverside, California 92521 C. LATOURETTE Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Description of Request: I have secured Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Account: Economic Development Initiatives $3,400,000 to renovate the anatomy lab and Account: Neighborhood Initiatives Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lake biomedical sciences facilities on UC Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Metroparks Riverside’s (UCR) campus in preparation for Cleveland Institute of Art Address of Requesting Entity: 11211 Spear the forthcoming Medical School and to provide Address of Requesting Entity: 11141 East Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077 USA current biomedical sciences students with Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 USA Description of Request: Provide an earmark state of the art science and medical equip- Description of Request: Provide an earmark of $500,000 to assist Lake County with the ment. of $500,000 to construct the Cleveland Insti- continuation of its Open Space Plan with the

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Approximately, $500,000 is would later return to his alma mater to teach ther Greg in my Washington, D.C. office on a for land acquisition. and serve as a faculty advisor for the student trip he made to lobby members of Congress Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN service program called Christian Action Move- about the need to support federal efforts to C. LATOURETTE ment (CAM). He also worked with Christian help at-risk youth and former gang members Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Base Communities in Cochabamba, Bolivia, lead crime-free and productive lives. Account: Surface Transportation Priorities before becoming an ordained Jesuit priest in Madam Speaker, Pedro Arrupe, S.J., the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of 1984. late Father General of the Jesuits, stated that Chardon In 1986, his work in the Boyle Heights com- the paramount objective of Jesuit education Address of Requesting Entity: 111 Water munity that I am proud to represent began to was to create ‘‘men for others.’’ To all who Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024 USA unfold when Father Greg was appointed Pas- know him, Father Greg embodies this objec- Description of Request: Provide an earmark tor of Dolores Mission where he served for six tive as he truly has conducted his ministry and of $136,000 to widen and realign Park Avenue years. lived his life as a ‘‘man for others.’’ I am hon- at the busy intersection of Wilson Mills Road, Homeboy Industries traces its roots to ‘‘Jobs ored and blessed to be among the many in and also provide better sight lines for motor- For A Future’’ (JFF), a program created in our community who consider him a friend. ists so traffic can move more efficiently and 1988 by Father Greg at Dolores Mission par- As we celebrate Father Greg Boyle’s 25th safely. The project has been endorsed by the ish. Father Greg and the community devel- anniversary of ordination to the priesthood in City of Chardon through its 1990 Thoroughfare oped positive alternatives for gang-involved the Society of Jesus and his 21st Anniversary Plan and its 2008 Comprehensive Plan. Ap- youth, establishing an elementary school and of leading Homeboy Industries, I ask my col- proximately, $106,000 is for engineering and a day care program, while working to find le- leagues to join me in congratulating Father $30,000 is for surveying. gitimate employment for young people. JFF’s Greg—or G-Dog, as he is affectionately known Requesting Member: Congressman STEVEN success confirmed that given an opportunity, to his homeboys and homegirls—on these C. LATOURETTE many gang members are eager to leave the milestones. Above all, we thank him for con- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 dangerous and destructive life on the Account: Surface Transportation Priorities tinuing to call us all to—as he says—stand ‘‘streets.’’ Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Saga- with those whose dignity has been denied, to In 1992, Father Greg launched Homeboy’s embrace the poor and powerless and voice- more Hills Township first business enterprise called the Homeboy Address of Requesting Entity: 11551 Valley less, to stand with the demonized so that the Bakery. After 17 years, the bakery continues View Road, Sagamore Hills, Ohio 44067 USA demonizing will stop, and to create a commu- Description of Request: Provide an earmark to provide training, work experience, and nity of kinship. of $343,000 to make necessary grade and above all, the opportunity for rival gang mem- f bers to work side by side. The success of the drainage improvements along 4,300 feet of a EARMARK DECLARATION 12-foot-wide walking and biking loop trail with Homeboy Bakery created the groundwork for handicap access to all 50 acres of Sagamore additional businesses, thus prompting JFF to Hills Park, which links to Summit Metro Parks become an independent non-profit organiza- HON. GLENN THOMPSON Trail. Sagamore Hills Park is the only public tion, Homeboy Industries, in 2001. OF PENNSYLVANIA Today Homeboy Industries’ nonprofit eco- park within the township, and the loop trail in- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nomic development enterprises include cludes fitness programming implemented Homeboy Bakery, Homeboy Silkscreen, Thursday, July 23, 2009 through local schools, business and the Homeboy Maintenance, Homeboy/Homegirl Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam YMCA. Approximately, $318,000 is for con- Merchandise, and HomegirlCafO. Homeboy Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- struction, paving and other affiliated costs; Industries, now located in Downtown Los An- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- $25,000 is for design and engineering. geles in my district, serves thousands of lowing information regarding earmarks I re- f young people each year, and has become a ceived as a part of H.R. 3293, the Depart- HONORING FATHER GREGORY model for other organizations across the coun- ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, BOYLE, S.J. ON THE OCCASION try. and Education, and Related Agencies Appro- OF HIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF It is currently enlarging its pilot Solar Panel priations Act, 2010. The entity to receive fund- HIS ORDINATION TO THE Installation Training Program, where young ing is the Warren County Planning Commis- PRIESTHOOD IN THE SOCIETY OF men and women are trained and certified in sion, Warren County Courthouse, 204 Fourth JESUS this rapidly growing field. Father Greg remains Avenue, Warren, PA 16365, in the amount of a visionary, tapping into the green jobs and $350,000. Funding will be used to assist the HON. LUCILLE ROYBAL-ALLARD green economy movement and proving once construction of a building to provide health again that we should invest in jobs, not jails. OF CALIFORNIA care services to residents in Warren County. As Executive Director of Homeboy Indus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f tries, Father Greg has become a nationally Thursday, July 23, 2009 recognized expert on gangs and intervention IN RECOGNITION OF MR. DOMINIC Ms. ROYBAL-ALLARD. Madam Speaker, I approaches. Father Greg and several ‘‘MICKEY’’ SGRO rise today to pay tribute to an inspiring spir- ‘‘homies’’ were featured speakers at the White itual and civic leader not only in the Boyle House Conference on Youth in 2005, and he HON. JOHN P. MURTHA Heights community in the heart of my con- was a member of the California delegation to OF PENNSYLVANIA gressional district, but in Los Angeles as a President Clinton’s 1998 Summit on Children IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES whole. in Philadelphia. Father Boyle is a member of This year, Father Gregory Boyle, S.J.—best the National Youth Gang Center Advisory Thursday, July 23, 2009 known as Father Greg by all who meet him— Board and was a member of the State Com- Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I rise today is celebrating his 25th anniversary of his ordi- mission on Juvenile Justice, Crime and Delin- to honor the accomplishments of Mr. Dominic nation to the priesthood in the Society of quency Prevention. Father Greg has received ‘‘Mickey’’ Sgro of Indiana, Pennsylvania. Mr. Jesus. He is also celebrating the beginning of the California Peace Prize, the Lifetime Sgro will be honored as the 2009 Labor Award his third decade leading Homeboy Industries, Achievement Award from MALDEF, the ‘‘Hu- recipient at the Blair/Bedford County Central the gang-intervention nonprofit organization manitarian of the Year’’ Award from Bon Labor Council’s 29th Annual Person of the that he founded to address the escalating AppOtit magazine, the Caring Institute’s Year Event. problems and unmet needs of gang-involved Award, the Civic Medal of Honor from the Los The spirit of labor runs deep for Mr. Sgro youth. It is my pleasure to share with you Angeles Chamber of Commerce and the and his family. He is a second generation some highlights from his ongoing work. James Irvine Leadership Award. The Los An- labor leader. His father was a former business Father Greg was born in Los Angeles, one geles Headquarters Association honored Fa- agent for the IUE. Over the course of his ca- of eight children. His father, a third-generation ther Greg this year as one of the city’s leading reer, Mr. Sgro has held a number of various

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In February of Description of Request: Provide an earmark subjected to this conflict. 2006, Mr. Sgro became the staff director of of $500,000 to expand the services of Kent Li- Three summers ago, we were all pleased to Council 83. brary into a modern Information Commons see the two sides reach a major breakthrough In addition to his service to AFSCME Coun- concept and to link the same technical and in the troubled history of this divided island. cil 83, Mr. Sgro also spent 20 years working support services that this renovation will pro- After years of conflict, both sides committed for PennDOT as an equipment operator. He vide to the students, faculty, and staff on the themselves to the re-unification of Cyprus also served the Local 2121 as its president main campus, to the students and faculty on based on a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation and is now a member of the Retired Public the River Campus, four regional campuses and political equality. By agreeing to these Employees of Pennsylvania (RPEP), Sub- and the community within the University’s principles, they recognized the status quo is chapter 8306. He also serves on the Board of service region. unacceptable and that continuing it only hurts the Pennsylvania Employee Benefit Trust Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO Turkish and Greek Cypriots. Fund (PEBTF) and the Executive Board of the ANN EMERSON It is my hope—and I believe my colleagues Central Pennsylvania Area Labor Federation, Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Departments of Labor, share in my feeling—that the two sides will AFL–CIO (Central PA ALF). He is also an al- Health and Human Services, and Education soon be able to begin full-fledged negotiations, ternate vice president to the AFL–CIO. Appropriations Bill. leading to a final status agreement and the re- Over the years Mr. Sgro has been sup- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Three moval of all Turkish troops from the island. ported by his wife Jaime and his two daugh- Rivers Community College Last Congress, this House expressed its sup- ters Danielle and Michelle. Address of Requesting Entity: 2080 3 Rivers port for these efforts by unanimously passing Madam Speaker, I close my remarks by Boulevard, Popular Bluff, MO 63901 H. Res. 405, of which I was a proud cospon- congratulating Mr. Mickey Sgro for the 2009 Description of Request: Provide an earmark sor. Labor Award and for all of his accomplish- of $215,000 to upgrade the delivery and man- Madam Speaker, we urge the two parties to ments. agement of on-line learning system. This en- move forward in their discussions and, at the f hancement will make it possible to rapidly ex- same time, we urge the international commu- pand education/training programs, and the ini- EARMARK DECLARATION nity to step back and allow the Cypriots—and tiation of on-line degree programs. the Cypriots alone—to make the decisions af- Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO fecting their future. No one can force an HON. JO ANN EMERSON ANN EMERSON agreement on them. OF MISSOURI Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Departments of Labor, f IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Health and Human Services, and Education Thursday, July 23, 2009 Appropriations Bill. EARMARK DECLARATION Mrs. EMERSON. Madam Speaker, pursuant Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Susanna to the House Republican standards on ear- Wesley Family Learning Center, Inc. HON. GLENN THOMPSON marks, I am submitting the following informa- Address of Requesting Entity: 207 N. Wash- OF PENNSYLVANIA tion regarding earmarks I received as part of ington St, Box 249, East Prairie, MO 63845 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provide an earmark Departments of Labor, Health and Human Thursday, July 23, 2009 Services, and Education Appropriations Bill, of $250,000 for the Susanna Wesley Family Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam 2010. Learning Center’s Positive Alternative System Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO Strategies to Work, or ‘‘Pass to Work,’’ pro- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- ANN EMERSON gram will provide families with activities de- Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Departments of Labor, signed to emphasize good academic and lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Health and Human Services, and Education healthy physical performance for at-risk chil- ceived as a part of H.R.3293, the Departments Appropriations Bill. dren. In addition, this program will offer em- of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ozarks ployment training, career counseling, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- Medical Center health behavior advice. tions Act, 2010. The entity to receive funding Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO is the Mount Nittany Medical Center, 1800 1100, West Plains, MO 65775 ANN EMERSON East Park Avenue, State College, PA 16803, Description of Request: Provide an earmark Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Departments of Labor, in the amount of $150,000. Funding will be of $500,000 for equipment in a new and ex- Health and Human Services, and Education used to support the expansion of its East panded Emergency Department. Appropriations Bill. Wing. Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Missouri f ANN EMERSON State University Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Departments of Labor, Address of Requesting Entity: 901 S. Na- COMMEMORATING THE 15TH ANNI- Health and Human Services, and Education tional, Springfield, MO 65897 VERSARY OF THE TRAGIC AT- Appropriations Bill. Description of Request: Provide an earmark TACK ON THE ARGENTINE JEW- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Southeast of $250,000 for nursing and allied technology ISH MUTUAL ASSOCIATION Missouri State University enhancements, specifically to create nursing Address of Requesting Entity: One Univer- clinical simulation laboratories at the West HON. ANTHONY D. WEINER sity Plaza, MS 1900: Cape Girardeau, MO Plains campus to support their nursing and al- OF NEW YORK 63701 lied health programs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provide an earmark f Thursday, July 23, 2009 of $205,000 for the Southeast Health on Wheels (SHOW) Mobile Program. The SHOW COMMEMORATING THE 35TH ANNI- Mr. WEINER. Madam Speaker, I rise to Mobile initiative is a health Literacy, health VERSARY OF THE TURKISH OC- commemorate the 15th anniversary of the promotional and disease prevention and pri- CUPATION OF CYPRUS tragic events that took place at the Argentine mary health and dental care program de- Jewish Mutual Association (AMIA) in Buenos signed to serve Southeast Missouri. The pro- HON. SHELLEY BERKLEY Aires. This tragic attack on a Jewish commu- gram is administered by the College of Health OF NEVADA nity center in Buenos Aires left 85 innocent and Human Services of Southeast Missouri IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES people dead and 300 wounded in what re- State University. mains the largest terrorist attack in Argentine Thursday, July 23, 2009 Requesting Member: Congresswoman JO history. ANN EMERSON Ms. BERKLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise to This bombing is a reminder of the very real Bill: Fiscal Year 2010 Departments of Labor, commemorate once again the anniversary of and dangerous threat of anti-Semitism in the Health and Human Services, and Education Turkey’s illegal invasion and occupation of Cy- world. In an ongoing investigation, the Argen- Appropriations Bill. prus, beginning in 1974, lasting up to the tinean courts formally charged officials in the

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00037 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1950 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 Iranian Government, including former Presi- school events at these locations. Selections 3293—Department of Labor, Health and dent Rafsanjani, as well as militants from their were determined by the Director of the Depart- Human Services, and Education, and Related proxy group Hezbollah for plotting and car- ment of Safe Schools whose department Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. rying out this attack. records and processes these incidents. Requesting Member: Congressman VERNON In 2006, Argentina issued arrest warrants Requesting Member: Congressman ADAM H. J. EHLERS for these individuals. The following year, PUTNAM Bill Number: H.R. 3293 INTERPOL issued arrest warrants, but 15 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Agency: Department of Health & Human years after the attack no arrests have been Account: Department of Education—Higher Services made. Iran and its neighbors continue to offer Education, Fund for the Improvement of Post- Account: Health Resources and Services a safe harbor to these terrorists. These war- secondary Education (FIPSE) Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and rants were ignored by the Kingdom of Saudi Project Funding Amount: $300,000 Services. Arabia, who did nothing to apprehend Ali Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Grand Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani and Mohsen State College (The legal name of Polk Com- Rapids Public Schools Rezaei, two suspected terrorists who attended munity College changed to Polk State College Address of Requesting Entity: 1331 Franklin a conference last June hosted by the Saudi following the approval of their Board of Trust- Ave. SE., Grand Rapids, MI 49506 Government. According to a State Department ees in March 2009, to reflect the addition of Description of Request: The bill provides report, Hezbollah and Hamas sympathizers baccalaureate offerings at the college. The $500,000 for the Central Health Science Cam- continue to raise funds and support in the bor- change took effect on July 1, 2009, the begin- pus, a new education redevelopment model der region of Argentina as well. ning of the new fiscal year). that is being advanced by the Grand Rapids The people responsible for such a brutal at- Address of Requesting Entity: 999 Avenue Public Schools in partnership with several tack on a Jewish community center, as well as H, N.E., Winter Haven, FL 33881 local colleges, universities, health institutions, whatever government or organizations sup- Description of Request: It is my under- and community stakeholders. The purpose is ported them must be brought to justice. As we standing that funding would be used to ad- to create a mixed-use campus centered on the mark the 15th anniversary we must continue dress a skills gap currently hampering the abil- health science industry that connects K–12, to condemn these attacks, support its ongoing ity of hospitals and clinics in Polk County, higher education, and job providers all on one investigation, and urge the rest of the world to Florida to fill critical positions, expand, and site. The education redevelopment of the Cen- do so as well. adapt to meet the needs of an aging popu- tral campus is a valuable use of federal tax- f lation. Polk State College (PSC) seeks funding payer dollars as those funds will foster new, to enhance its Nursing, Cardiovascular Tech- innovative public-private partnerships and help EARMARK DECLARATION nology (CVT), Diagnostic Medical Sonography to leverage additional private and state re- (DMS), Radiography, and Emergency Medical sources and support for the betterment of stu- HON. ADAM H. PUTNAM Technology programs in order to address the dent achievement, workforce development, OF FLORIDA critical need for qualified Allied Health profes- economic development, and the entire neigh- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES sionals in the region. Funding would be used borhood. Most importantly, the federal funds will benefit a population of students and a sur- Thursday, July 23, 2009 to develop an Echocardiography track in addi- tion to the Cardiovascular Technology Invasive rounding neighborhood that includes a high Mr. PUTNAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to track Associate of Science (AS) degree pro- percentage of disadvantaged children. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- gram, hire additional faculty and staff, and pur- Requesting Member: Congressman VERNON marks, I am submitting the following informa- chase updated training technology. Funding is J. EHLERS tion regarding earmarks I received as part of also requested to equip two classrooms with Bill Number: H.R. 3293 H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health computer technology necessary for PSC’s Ed- Agency: Department of Health & Human and Human Services, and Education, and Re- ucator Preparation Institute’s (EPI) teacher- Services lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: training courses in Technology. Account: Health Resources and Services Requesting Member: Congressman ADAM H. f Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and PUTNAM Services. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Spectrum Account: Department of Education—Ele- Health mentary & Secondary Education, Fund for the HON. GLENN THOMPSON Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Michigan Improvement of Education (FIE) OF PENNSYLVANIA Street NW., Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Project Funding Amount: $150,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: The bill provides Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Polk $200,000 for Spectrum Health, a regional County Public Schools Thursday, July 23, 2009 leader in orthopedic care. Spectrum Health is Address of Requesting Entity: 1915 South Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam developing an Orthopedic Surgical Treatment Floral Avenue, Bartow, FL 33830 Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- Effectiveness Registry to track patient health Description of Request: It is my under- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- outcomes; this will ultimately help improve the standing that the funding would be used to lowing information regarding earmarks I re- quality of care provided at Spectrum Health help fund the Polk County Safety Surveillance ceived as a part of H.R. 3293, the Depart- and elsewhere. The registry would contain System Pilot Project, specifically the purchase ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, long-term patient procedure and outcome data and installment of alarm systems and surveil- and Education, and Related Agencies Appro- and use evidence-based clinical standards set lance equipment at 27 campuses throughout priations Act, 2010. The entity to receive fund- by the orthopedics community to measure ef- the school district. Implementation of these se- ing is the DuBois Regional Medical Center, fectiveness of procedures. Ultimately, a reg- curity systems would enable school officials 100 Hospital Avenue, P.O. Box 447, DuBois, istry like this will enable Spectrum Health to and local law enforcement to monitor for and PA 15801, in the amount of $100,000. Fund- be at the forefront of research and help us en- assess invasive acts of violence, theft and ing will be used for the purchase of a Digital sure orthopedic patients—many of whom are vandalism, coordinate effective responses to C–Arm. elderly Medicare beneficiaries—receive the bring situations under control and protect ap- f most clinically appropriate and cost-effective proximately 20,000 students, teachers and treatments possible, a valuable use of tax- other staff on these campuses. Educators and EARMARK DECLARATION payer funds. school administrators alike know that students Requesting Member: Congressman VERNON who do not feel safe in school have difficulty HON. VERNON J. EHLERS J. EHLERS concentrating in class and retaining what is OF MICHIGAN Bill Number: H.R. 3293 taught and that positive student engagement IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Agency: Department of Health & Human in the classroom is a key factor in promoting Services student achievement. The participating pilot Thursday, July 23, 2009 Account: Health Resources and Services schools were selected based on the frequency Mr. EHLERS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and and volume of theft, vandalism and violent in- Republican Leadership standards, I am sub- Services. cidents and requests for additional security mitting the following information regarding Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Pine Rest guards to protect the people attending after- projects I received funding for as part of H.R. Christian Mental Health Services

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00038 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1951 Address of Requesting Entity: 300 68th reduce the possibility of runway incursions and EARMARK DECLARATION Street SE., PO Box 165, Grand Rapids, MI back taxiing on the primary runway. In addi- 49501 tion, a portion of the closed Runway 14/32 will Description of Request: The bill provides be converted to usable taxiway pavement, and HON. JOHN J. DUNCAN, JR. $200,000 to Pine Rest for an Electronic Med- grading work will also be performed in this OF TENNESSEE ical Record (EMR) system. This is a valuable midfield area to meet runway safety area IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES use of taxpayer funds since Pine Rest is well- standards. Thursday, July 23, 2009 positioned to be a national model for other be- Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL havioral health care systems. Pine Rest will GINGREY Mr. DUNCAN. Madam Speaker, consistent with House Republican Earmark Standards, I demonstrate improved quality of care at a Bill Number: H.R. 3288 lower cost through its continuum of care, in- am submitting the following earmark disclo- Account: Federal Highway Administration— sure information for project requests that I cluding hospital-based services, a large out- Interstate Maintenance Discretionary patient clinic network, addictions recovery made and which were included within H.R. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Georgia services and residential treatment settings. 3288, ‘‘Making appropriations for the Depart- Department of Transportation Pine Rest will have the ability to connect to ments of Transportation, and Housing and the Health Information Exchange, improving Address of Requesting Entity: #2 Capitol Urban Development, and related agencies for communication between providers. Square, Atlanta, GA the fiscal year ending September 30, 2010, Requesting Member: Congressman VERNON Description of Request: The entire $750,000 and for other purposes.’’ J. EHLERS will be used for the preliminary engineering of Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Bill Number: H.R. 3293 a fully directional interchange at Third Army DUNCAN Agency: Department of Labor Road and Interstate 75. This project is critical Account: Federal Highway Administration— Account: Employment and Training Adminis- to Bartow, Cobb, and Paulding Counties as Surface Transportation Priorities tration (ETA)—Training & Employment Serv- they work collaboratively to address the seri- Project Amount: $750,000 ices (TES) ous traffic problems in this part of the region. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Blount Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of This project will allow residents of three coun- County Highway Department, 441 N. Hall Grand Rapids ties access to the interstate without having to Road, Alcoa, Tennessee 37701 travel through Cobb County. At the present Address of Requesting Entity: 300 Monroe Description of Request: The funding will be time, drivers in this area must travel through Ave. NW., Suite 480, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 used to improve 2.23 miles of Morganton Cobb County, significantly increasing traffic Description of Request: The bill provides Road in Blount County, Tennessee. $350,000 for Our Community’s Children, a congestion on both main thoroughfares and Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN public/private partnership between the City, residential streets. This part of the region has DUNCAN the Grand Rapids Public Schools, and the accident and injury rates higher than the state community. Our Community’s Children will average in Georgia. In addition, commute time Account: Federal Transit Administration— work with the Grand Rapids Public Schools is increased and air quality is negatively af- Buses & Bus Facilities Youth Employment program to increase in- fected. The project falls within the boundaries Project Amount: $1,250,000 vestment in early workforce development. of the air quality non-attainment area of metro- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Knoxville Youth will be trained in 21st century work politan Atlanta. Area Transit, 1135 Magnolia Avenue, Knox- skills and be given literacy remediation to en- This project will run through Paulding, Cobb ville, Tennessee 37917 sure they are ready for the workforce, a valu- and Bartow Counties reconstructing Third Description of Request: The funding will be able use of taxpayer funds. Businesses in Army Road north of the existing roadway from used to replace an aging bus fleet and bus fa- emerging fields will be sought to provide long- the interchange to U.S. 41. The existing Third cilities. term job training and opportunities for youth. Army Road would remain to facilitate local ac- Requesting Member: Congressman JOHN Outcomes include increased employment cess to the residential properties in the area. DUNCAN competency of youth, increased graduation The interstate ramps would extend along I–75 Account: Federal Transit Administration— rates, improved math/reading scores, and for approximately 1,500 feet. Feasibility and Buses & Bus Facilities greater investment in the future of our children justification reports conducted have indicated Project Amount: $500,000 by the business community. that there would be significant improvements Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Knoxville- f in traffic safety, mobility, and congestion in the Knox County Community Action Committee, region if this interchange was constructed. EARMARK DECLARATION P.O. Box 51650, Knoxville, Tennessee 37950– Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL 1650 GINGREY Description of Request: The funding will be HON. PHIL GINGREY Bill Number: H.R. 3288 used to purchase vehicles in order to provide OF GEORGIA Account: Housing & Urban Development— reliable transportation to the residents of Knox IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Economic Development Initiative County. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Paulding Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, County Industrial Building Authority f pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Address of Requesting Entity: 240 Constitu- EARMARK DECLARATION ards on earmarks as well as in accordance tion Boulevard, Dallas, GA with Clause 9 of rule XXI, I am submitting the Description of Request: The entire $250,000 following information regarding the earmarks I will be used to construct the Paulding County HON. GLENN THOMPSON received as part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- Technology Model Building which is a key OF PENNSYLVANIA tation, Housing and Urban Development, and piece to the development of the Airport Indus- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal try and Technology Park, a component of the Thursday, July 23, 2009 Year 2010. Paulding Forest Initiative for which the County Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL received the Economic Development Adminis- Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Madam GINGREY tration’s Award for Excellence in Economic Speaker, pursuant to the Republican stand- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Development in 2007. The Airport Industry ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Account: Federal Aviation Administration— and Technology Park is in a key location for lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Airport Improvement Program aerospace and technology development as it ceived as a part of H.R.3293, the Departments Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Richard is surrounded by the major cities of Atlanta, of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Russell Regional Airport Birmingham, and Chattanooga and located ad- Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- Address of Requesting Entity: 304 Russell jacent to the first new general aviation airport tions Act, 2010. The entity to receive funding Field Road, Rome, GA 30165 designed to accommodate the Very Light Jet is the Central Pennsylvania Institute of Description of Request: This entire industry. This project is the result of a joint Science and Technology, 540 North Harrison $250,000 will be used to make the Taxiway C venture between the County, the Cities of Dal- Road, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823, in the amount configuration consistent with the approved Air- las and Hiram, and the Industrial Building Au- of $250,000. Funding will be used for energy port Layout Plan. The realigned Taxiway C will thority. related workforce training.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00039 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1952 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION PERSONAL EXPLANATION lion in direct salary expenditures. The Sanc- tuary will have a $56 million impact from the HON. J. GRESHAM BARRETT construction funds and an annual $17 million HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH OF SOUTH CAROLINA from operations, for a total of $73 million for OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the first year. These funds will have a signifi- cant impact upon the local Northeast Florida IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Thursday, July 23, 2009 economy. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Mr. BARRETT of South Carolina. Madam Madam Speaker, I also received $100,000 Speaker, Wednesday, July 22, 2009, I mistak- in the Department of Health and Human Serv- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, enly voted ‘‘no’’ on rollcall vote No. 605 (on ices, Health Resources and Services Adminis- I submit the following. motion to table the Flake of Arizona Resolu- tration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. tion). As a member of the House Committee Account for the Florida Hospital Altamonte, SMITH on Standards on Official Conduct, I must re- Altamonte Springs, FL located at 601 East Bill Number: HR 3288 main consistent with the many other PMA-re- Altamonte Drive Altamonte Springs, FL 32701. lated resolutions offered by Rep. FLAKE in the With infant abductions a growing concern in Account: Economic Development Initiatives past. I intended to vote ‘‘present’’ and would hospitals (256 infant abductions in the US Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Trenton, request that the record reflect my vote on roll- since 1983), federal funding for the HUGS In- NJ– call vote No. 605 as such. fant Security Initiative would provide a defense Address of Requesting Entity: Trenton City f against this matter. Funding will be used to Hall, 319 E. State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608 purchase and implement the HUGS Infant Se- EARMARK DECLARATION curity Electronic System for Florida Hospital Description of Request: The $200,000 in Altamonte OB and MIU departments in order funding would be used for capitalizing on the to prevent unauthorized transportation of in- economic potential generated by the new HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH– fants and abduction. Trenton Train Station. It would help with the OF NEW JERSEY– City of Trenton’s plans to enhance the area IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f around the station to promote private develop- Thursday, July 23, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION ment. Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, I submit the following. HON. HOWARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ McKEON f Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. OF CALIFORNIA CELEBRATING THE ACHIEVE- SMITH IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 3288 MENTS OF OFFICER W. THOMAS Thursday, July 23, 2009 LEE Account: Economic Development Initiatives Legal Name of Requesting Entity: 180 Turn- Mr. MCKEON. Madam Speaker, pursuant to ing Lives Around Inc. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Address of Requesting Entity: 180 Turning marks, I am submitting the following informa- Lives Around Inc., 1 Bethany Road Building 3, tion regarding Member priority requests I re- OF NORTH CAROLINA Suite 45, Hazlet, NJ 07730 ceived as part of H.R. 3288, the ‘‘Transpor- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: The $200,000 in tation, Housing and Urban Development, and funding would be used to initiate construction Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010.’’ Thursday, July 23, 2009 of the 180 Safe House domestic violence shel- Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Madam Speaker, I rise ter. ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON today to recognize a true hometown hero. On f Bill Number: H.R. 3288, ‘‘Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Tuesday, July 14, 2009, while on patrol, Offi- EARMARK DECLARATION cer W. Thomas Lee of the Smithfield Police Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010’’ Department in Smithfield, North Carolina, Account: Federal Highway Administration saved a couple and their three children from HON. JOHN L. MICA (FHWA) Transportation, Community, and Sys- an early morning house fire. OF FLORIDA tem Preservation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California Officer Lee was on patrol just after 2:00 Department of Transportation a.m. when he saw a car burning at 1411 W. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Address of Requesting Entity: 100 S. Main Market Street in Smithfield, where Javier Ra- Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012 mirez, Maria Mejia and their children, ages 12 Republican Leadership standards on ear- Description of Request: I requested and re- to 18, were sleeping. Lee banged loudly on marks, I am submitting the following informa- ceived a Member priority request totaling the front door and on several windows before tion regarding earmarks I received as part of $750,000 for the Santa Clarita-Los Angeles managing to wake the family. The family was the FY2010 Labor-Health and Human Serv- Gateway Improvement Project. This funding able to exit the structure through a bedroom ices, Education, and Related Agencies Act. would provide a portion of the $7.5 million window to avoid moving about the burning I have received $700,000 in the in the De- needed for construction level design drawings home. Fortunately, no one was injured. The partment of Health and Human Services, needed to extend the high occupancy vehicle fire had spread to the attic and roof of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HOV) lanes on the Interstate 5 (I–5) from the house by the time firefighters arrived just be- (HRSA)-Health Facilities and Services Account State Route 14 (SR14) Interchange to Parker fore 2:20 a.m., Smithfield Fire Marshal Paul for the Stewart-Marchman-Act Foundation, Inc. Road and to incorporate truck climbing lanes Whitehurst said. The blaze began when the Daytona Beach, FL located at 214 Loomis from the SR–14 Interchange to Pico Canyon engine of the family’s 2003 Ford Mustang Ave. Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Road/Lyons Avenue. The project would pro- caught fire. In a statement the family said, ‘‘if Federal funding will allow the construction of vide improved goods movement along this na- it hadn’t been for the police officer that saw the Vince Carter Sanctuary, a 100-bed sub- tionally strategic artery to Mexico and Canada [the fire], it would have been a very different stance abuse treatment, education, and re- from some of our nation’s largest ports. Addi- situation.’’ Madame Speaker, this is an under- search center to be located in Bunnell, Florida tionally, this project would improve air quality, statement. (Flagler County) on land donated for this pur- reduce congestion, and improve safety. It is first-class citizens like Officer Lee who pose by the Flagler County Commission. This Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- highlight the sense of community and duty request seeks to assist in the total financing of ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON shared by all our first responders. These this $8 million project as 80% of the total Bill Number: H.R. 3288, ‘‘Transportation, emergency personnel work tirelessly on behalf funds have been generated from local philan- Housing and Urban Development, and Related of our communities and I would like to take thropic contributions. The Vince Carter Sanc- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010’’ this time to recognize their achievements. Offi- tuary will impact the economy of the region Account: Federal Transit Administration cer Lee is truly a hometown hero and I ask my and create 75 new jobs to operate the facility. (FTA) Buses and Facilities colleagues to join in congratulating his bravery These new positions will have an average sal- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of and integrity. ary of $32,500, thus reflecting over $2.5 mil- Santa Clarita, CA

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00040 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1953 Address of Requesting Entity: 23920 Valen- EARMARK DECLARATION Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to main- cia Blvd., Suite 300, Santa Clarita, CA 91355 tain the population of our nation’s wild horses Description of Request: I requested and re- HON. JOHN SHIMKUS and burros have been ineffective, inhumane ceived a Member priority request totaling OF ILLINOIS and expensive. $300,000 for the McBean Regional Transit IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill will significantly curb the costly and inhumane practice of rounding up our nation’s Center’s (MRTC) park-and-ride facility project. Thursday, July 23, 2009 This effort is a vital expansion of an inter- wild horses and burros into crowded short- Mr. SHIMKUS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to modal, transportation hub that serves hun- and long-term holding pens. In their report, the Republican Leadership standards on ear- dreds of local bus riders, commuters, car- ‘‘Effective Long-Term Options Needed to Man- marks, I am submitting the following informa- pools, and vanpools every day. This funding age Unadoptable Wild Horses,’’ the Govern- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of would be used to help construct a permanent ment Accountability Office (GAO) confirmed the 2010 Labor, Health and Human Services park-and-ride lot (300 parking spaces), provide that the bulk of budget shortfalls faced by the Appropriations Bill. passenger loading areas, bus bays, and the Bureau of Land Management have resulted Requesting Member: JOHN M. SHIMKUS from current management methods that move infrastructure to service passengers using Bill: 2010 Labor, Health and Human Serv- multimodal travel. These upgrades are nec- wild horses and burros from Herd Manage- ices Appropriations Bill ment Areas (HMA) to long- and short-term essary to accommodate the additional demand The Account: Higher Education (including for transit service into the City of Los Angeles holding areas. The report affirms that BLM will FIPSE)—Lincoln Land CC face budget shortfalls if long-term corrections (a ridership that has increased 31% over the Requesting Entity: Lincoln Land Community last six years), increase safety and efficiency, to current management practices are not put College at 5250 Shepherd Rd. Springfield, IL in place. cut emissions, and provide economic develop- 62794. ment opportunities within the region. In the past, I have advocated for significant The funding will be for the LLCC HIRE Edu- changes to current herd management prac- Requesting Member: Congressman HOW- cation Program to allow for pre apprenticeship tices to ensure that long-term reduction of wild ARD P. ‘‘BUCK’’ MCKEON training in energy production fields and con- horse and burro populations on public lands is Bill Number: H.R. 3288, ‘‘Transportation, struction trades to meet regional demand. not achieved by slaughter. Such concerns The Account: Higher Education (including Housing and Urban Development, and Related were expressed by the public and Members of FIPSE)—Southern Illinois University Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010’’ Congress alike as recently as last summer. Edwardsville The slaughter of these animals is an unac- Account: Federal Transit Administration Requesting Entity: Southern Illinois Univer- ceptable solution that jeopardizes public trust (FTA) Buses and Facilities sity Edwardsville is located in Edwardsville, IL and undermines congressional intent. The Bu- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of 62026. reau of Land Management (BLM) has never Palmdale, CA The funding will be for a high tech simula- exercised its authority to slaughter wild horses tion laboratory for advance practice nursing Address of Requesting Entity: 38300 Sierra and burros. Financial shortfalls are not suffi- students to help address a nationwide nursing Highway, Palmdale, CA 93550 cient reason to end the BLM’s good record. As shortage. Description of Request: I requested and re- The Account: Administration for Children such, I strongly support the effective and hu- ceived a Member priority request totaling and Families (ACF)—Social Services—The mane actions this bill has taken to replace cur- $200,000 to assist the City of Palmdale’s ef- Hope Institute for Children and Families rent practices. forts to expand the Transportation Center’s Requesting Entity: The Hope Institute 15 E. Under this bill the Bureau of Land Manage- train platform to accommodate the additional Hazel Dell Lane Springfield, IL 62712 ment will identify appropriate public lands and Metrolink train cars. The project provides this The funding will be for equipment, for train- sanctuaries for our nation’s wild horses and extension to conform to current Metrolink ing and a conference center, and dental clinic burros. With passage of this bill, most of the standards, which were adopted after construc- at the Children’s Healthcare Partnership, Noll beautiful and treasured wild horses and burros tion of the center. This project is vital to ensur- Medical Pavilion. currently in holding pens will be released to ing continued public transit access into Los The Account: Innovation and Improve- roam on public lands. Additionally, the BLM’s Angeles from the Antelope Valley. ment—Reading is Fundamental adoption program for wild horses and burros Requesting Entity: The point of contact for will be strengthened to improve efforts to in- f Reading Is Fundamental is Stephen Leach crease adoption by qualified individuals. Fur- and the address is 1825 Connecticut Ave. NW thermore, the bill wisely includes a provision EARMARK DECLARATION Washington, DC 20009. that will help protect threatened and endan- The funding would be used for purposes au- gered species by requiring BLM to ensure a thorized in Section 5451 of the Elementary ‘‘thriving natural ecological balance’’ on public HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH– and Secondary Education Act. lands designated for wild horses and burros. OF NEW JERSEY– The Account: Health Resources and Serv- I strongly support this important bill and ices Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities urge my colleagues to vote in favor. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and Services—Hamilton Memorial Hospital f Requesting Entity: Hamilton Memorial Hos- Thursday, July 23, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION pital is located at 611 S. Marshall Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, McLeansboro, IL 62859. I submit the following. Hamilton Memorial serves a very poor, rural HON. HAROLD ROGERS Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. area of Illinois and is in need of capital to con- OF KENTUCKY SMITH vert this EMR project to better serve their pa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tients. The funding will be to assist electronic Bill Number: HR 3288 Thursday, July 23, 2009 file management and forms, computerized Account: Economic Development Initiative physician order entry, and a new HIS server to Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The support electronic file conversions. pursuant to the House Republican standards on congressionally-directed funding, I am sub- School for Children with Hidden Intelligence– f mitting the following information regarding Address of Requesting Entity: The School RESTORE OUR AMERICAN funding included in H.R. 3288, the Transpor- for Children with Hidden Intelligence, 812 E. MUSTANGS ACT tation, Housing and Urban Development Ap- County Line Road, Lakewood, NJ 08701 propriations Bill of 2010. Description of Request: The $250,000 in SPEECH OF Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD funding would be used to help in the construc- HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH ROGERS tion of a new 52,000 square foot facility to ac- OF OHIO Bill Number: H.R. 3288 commodate the increased need for special IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Federal Aviation Administration— educational services. The facility, located on a Facilities & Equipment 13-acre wooded campus, will provide services Friday, July 17, 2009 Legal Name of Recipient: Hazard-Perry for New Jersey’s severely disabled and under- Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong County Airport Board—Wendell H. Ford Re- privileged children. support of H.R. 1018. Current practices by the gional Airport

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00041 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1954 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 Address of Recipient: P.O. Box 420, Haz- portation Delivery, provide funding of Bill Number: H.R. 3288 ard, KY 41701 $1,000,000 for Hazard-based LKLP Commu- Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Description of Request: Provides directed nity Action Council to construct a transit facility Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hamilton funding of $500,000 for an Instrument Landing in West Liberty, Ky. A parking and transit Township System (ILS) at Wendell H. Ford Regional Air- structure would enhance the basic downtown Address of Requesting Entity: Hamilton port in Hazard, KY. for precision azimuth and infrastructure to support commuters and busi- Township, 2090 Greenwood Ave., PO Box elevation guidance signals to aircraft. For the nesses, and this new transit facility will serve 0150, Hamilton, NJ 08650 12-month period ending September 21, 2006, as an economic catalyst and hub for down- Description of Request: The $350,000 in the airport had 10,200 aircraft operations, an town revitalization in Morgan County, Ky. funding would be used to provide sidewalks average of 27 per day: 85% general aviation, LKLP operates a number of federal Public and bike paths to Hamilton Township schools, 14% air taxi and 2% military. This project will Transportation programs including Section allowing over 800 school age children with make a more secure environment for military 5311, Section 5310, Section 5316 and Section safe walking and biking paths to get to and from their schools. and civilian operations and provide safer land- 5317. ings at this regional airport. Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD f Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD ROGERS EARMARK DECLARATION ROGERS Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Account: Department of Transportation— Account: Department of Housing & Urban Federal Highway Administration—Surface HON. RODNEY P. FRELINGHUYSEN OF NEW JERSEY Development—Economic Development Initia- Transportation Priorities IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tives Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Trans- Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Commu- portation Cabinet Thursday, July 23, 2009 nities Economic Opportunity Council (Gray, Address of Recipient: 200 Mero Street, Mr. FRELINGHUYSEN. Madam Speaker, KY.) Frankfort, KY 40622 pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Address of Recipient: 5448 US 25 East, Description of Request: Provide directed ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Gray, KY 40734 funding of $750,000 to expand US–25 to 4 lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Description of Request: Provides directed lanes near Corbin in Laurel County, Kentucky, ceived as part of the Departments of Labor, funding of $250,000 for the construction of a which will greatly decrease congestion and in- Health and Human Services, and Education, health and wellness facility in Barbourville, crease safety in the area. Highway spending and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, KY., an area with a long history of high unem- yields a 32% annual return on investments 2010. ployment and high poverty. No such facility measured over decades, which far exceeds Bill: H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, currently exists in the region, and this project most other public or private investments. This Health and Human Services, and Education, would help combat serious health issues faced important project is included in Kentucky’s and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, by residents as a result of the pervasive prob- 2008 Highway Plan, as approved by the 2009 2010 lems of obesity and diabetes—thereby greatly Kentucky General Assembly. Account: Health Resources and Services increasing the quality of life for local residents. Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and This facility is being constructed through a ROGERS Services partnership between the City of Barboursville, Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- KY., Union College and KCEOC Community Account: Department of Transportation— tity: The entity to receive funding for this Action Agency. Federal Highway Administration—Surface project is Atlantic Health System located at Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Transportation Priorities 475 South Street, Morristown, New Jersey, ROGERS Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Trans- 07960. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 portation Cabinet Description of Request: H.R. 3293 includes Account: Department of Housing & Urban Address of Recipient: 200 Mero Street, $750,000 in funding which will be used to ex- Development—Economic Development Initia- Frankfort, KY 40622 pand and upgrade Atlantic Health System’s tives Description of Request: Provide directed Emergency Department (ED) to ensure that Legal Name of Recipient: Kentucky Blood funding of $750,000 to for continued construc- the ED continues to provide the very best pos- Center tion of the Somerset Northern Bypass (I–66). sible emergency and trauma care while meet- Address of Recipient: 3121 Beaumont Cen- Upon its completion, I–66 will provide a vital ing an ever increasing influx of patients. tre Circle, Lexington, KY 40513 connection between Southern and Eastern Bill: H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Description of Request: Provides directed Kentucky and the nationwide road system. Health and Human Services, and Education, funding of $500,000 for the construction of This is crucial to providing Appalachian Ken- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, new donor center along US–27 in Somerset, tucky residents with better access to health 2010 Ky., which would allow for storage of a large care, opening up communities to tourism, and Account: Health Resources and Services volume of blood components. The Kentucky supporting additional supply lines for new Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Blood Center (KBC) currently leases a smaller businesses. The highway will also improve Services space, which has proved insufficient to accom- safety for people traveling in and around the Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- modate the growth in blood donation and staff- area. Highway spending yields a 32% annual tity: The entity to receive funding for this ing in the area. According to the American As- return on investments measured over dec- project is Somerset Medical Center located at sociation of Blood Banks International Task ades, which far exceeds most other public or 110 Rehill Avenue, Somerville, NJ 08876. Description of Request: H.R. 3293 includes Force on Domestic Disasters, the single great- private investments. $600,000 in funding which will be used to help est risk from a disaster is not a lack of blood— f but a disruption of the blood delivery system. improve patient safety through its information The new Somerset Center will allow KBC to EARMARK DECLARATION technology initiatives. Somerset Medical Cen- develop a regional approach in meeting blood ter is a pioneer among hospitals nationwide in donation needs, increasing preparedness for a HON. CHRISTOPHER H. SMITH– the implementation of electronic medical disaster or blood emergency. The project has OF NEW JERSEY– records. Over the past seven years, the med- already undergone development and design, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ical center has spent more than $36 million to implement an electronic health record system and can be under construction within 90 days. Thursday, July 23, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD in order to become more efficient, reduce the ROGERS Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, cost of patient care, enhance patient safety Bill Number: H.R. 3288 pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- and improve the overall health of the commu- Account: Department of Transportation— ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- nity it serves. Buses and Bus Facilities lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Bill: H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Legal Name of Recipient: LKLP Community ceived as part of H.R. 3288: Making Appro- Health and Human Services, and Education, Action Council—Hazard, Ky. priations for the Departments of Transpor- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Address of Recipient: 398 Roy Campbell tation, and Housing and Urban Development, 2010 Drive, Hazard, KY 41701 and other Agencies for FY 2010. Account: Health Resources and Services Description of Request: Through the Ken- Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and tucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Trans- SMITH Services

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This funding will establish a na- Mr. SMITH of New Jersey. Madam Speaker, gency Department (ED) at the hospital. The tional model, demonstrating that science learn- I submit the following: renovations and upgrades will address patient ing for school-aged children who have disabil- Requesting Member: Rep. CHRISTOPHER H. access, way-finding, triage and processing, ities, be they mental or physical, can be im- SMITH bereavement accommodations, as well as proved in an informal learning center through Bill Number: H.R. 3288 modifications to public areas to support the ‘30 enhancements such as adaptive technology, Account: Economic Development Initiatives Minutes Door to Doc’ commitment. The end hands-on inter-actives and universal design Legal Name of Requesting Entity: result will enable emergency physicians and components. Bordentown Township– Address of Requesting Entity: Bordentown staff to better respond to the demands of the f ED for their patient community by reducing Township, One Municipal Drive, Bordentown, waiting times, improving overall efficiency, en- STATUTORY PAY-AS-YOU-GO ACT NJ 08505 suring privacy and public safety, and helping OF 2009 Description of Request: The $250,071 in to reduce anxiety and stress for all patients funding would be used to help develop the SPEECH OF and families who seek their care. area around a proposed New Jersey Transit Bill: H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, HON. BETTY McCOLLUM Light Rail Line stop, opening up an area that would provide access to the Delaware River Health and Human Services, and Education, OF MINNESOTA front in Bordentown Township and serve as a and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gateway to the community off Route 130. 2010 Wednesday, July 22, 2009 Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) f Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, I rise Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- EARMARK DECLARATION tity: The entity to receive funding for this today in strong support of H.R. 2920, the Stat- project is Caldwell College located at 120 utory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2009, which re- Bloomfield Avenue, Caldwell, NJ 07006. commits the Congress to the fiscal restraint HON. JEFF MILLER Description of Request: H.R. 3293 includes and deficit reduction that produced budget sur- OF FLORIDA $550,000 in funding which will be used to de- pluses and shared prosperity during the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES velop a curriculum and training programs for 1990s. Thursday, July 23, 2009 an on-campus Autism Clinic that will house a The Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act, or Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, model demonstration classroom for teachers ‘‘PAYGO,’’ requires Congress to offset the pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- of children with autism, in accordance with costs of tax cuts or increases in entitlement ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Caldwell College’s Ph.D. program in Applied spending with savings elsewhere in the budg- lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Behavior Analysis (ABA). Caldwell College is et. This proposal is enforceable and it is real- ceived as part of the Fiscal Year 2010 Trans- in the final stages of planning and imple- istic because it allows Congress to maintain a portation, Housing and Urban Development, menting their Ph.D. program in ABA to train select number of policies without offsets such and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. as Medicare physician payments and the Al- professionals to work with children with au- Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF ternative Minimum Tax that Congress votes tism. In addition to providing training for Ph.D. MILLER students, the clinic will operate a range of overwhelmingly to extend every year. Project Name: Peter Prince Airport Runway education and outreach programs for parents H.R. 2920 is similar to the PAYGO law Hold Bays Construction and other caregivers of children with autism. Democrats enacted under President Clinton to Agency/Account: FAA—Airport Improvement Bill: H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, reverse the huge deficits created by the Program Health and Human Services, and Education, Reagan and George H.W. Bush Administra- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Santa and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, tions. Unfortunately, another President Bush Rosa County, FL 2010 and a Republican-controlled Congress allowed Address of Requesting Entity: 6495 Caroline Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) these rules to expire in 2002 with devastating Street, Milton, FL 32570 Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- results. Reckless tax cuts for the wealthy and Description of Request: $500,000—Peter tity: The entity to receive funding for this an financed with deficit spending Prince Airport Runway Hold Bays Construc- project is Farleigh Dickenson University lo- transformed a projected budget surplus of tion. This project will provide construction of cated at 285 Madison Ave., Madison, NJ $5.6 trillion into a projected deficit of $4.5 tril- aircraft hold bays on runways 18 and 36 of the 07940. lion in only a few short years. The Bush Ad- Peter Prince Airport to allow incoming aircraft Description of Request: H.R. 3293 includes ministration’s uncontrolled deficit spending and to safely pass outbound aircraft as they are $500,000 in funding which will be used to ex- total failure to regulate the financial sector pro- performing run-ups. Funding for this project pand access to the Latino Education Pipeline. duced an economic meltdown that pushed the would provide a critical safety measure at the Federal funding would be used to further build U.S. economy to the brink of collapse by early airport. I certify that neither I nor my spouse the curricula for Puerta al Futuro and the 2009. has any financial interest in this project. Latino Promise Program, train additional edu- Thankfully, responsibility is again in fashion Consistent with the Republican Leadership’s cators in order to offer the program to stu- in Washington. President Obama and the policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that this dents at more locations in New Jersey, and fa- Democratic Congress are focused on eco- request (1) is not directed to any entity or pro- cilitate the conversion of the curriculum to on- nomic recovery and modernization. Statutory gram named after a sitting Member of Con- line and distance education delivery. PAYGO is a crucial step to restore fiscal dis- gress; (2) is not intended for a ‘‘front’’ or ‘‘pass Bill: H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, cipline, force difficult choices on taxes and through’’ entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all Health and Human Services, and Education, spending, and begin reducing the deep deficits statutory requirements for matching funds and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, left by the previous Administration. As a mem- where applicable. 2010 ber of the House Budget and Appropriations Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF Account: Museums and Libraries Committees, I know that deficit reduction will MILLER Legal Name and Address of Requesting En- enable the Congress to make needed invest- Project Name: U.S. Highway 90 Capacity tity: The entity to receive funding for this ments in priorities such as health care, edu- Improvement project is the Morris Museum located at 6 Nor- cation, and clean energy in the coming years. Agency/Account: FHA—Surface Transpor- mandy Heights Road, Morristown, New Jersey I urge my colleagues to vote with me to tation Priorities 07960. pass the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Escambia Description of Request: H.R. 3293 includes make the Congress live with the same reality County, FL $300,000 in funding which will be used to up- every Minnesota family faces: you cannot Address of Requesting Entity: 221 Palafox grade its science education program to in- spend money you do not have. Place, Suite 420, Pensacola, FL 32502

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00043 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1956 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 Description of Request: $500,000—U.S. Description of Request: The requested EARMARK DECLARATION Highway 90 Capacity Improvement. This funds will be used to provide to the City of project will support improvement of capacity Sioux City to help it meet required funding ob- HON. PETER HOEKSTRA on Nine Mile Road (U.S. Highway 90) from ligations to the Iowa Department of Transpor- OF MICHIGAN Pine Forest Road to Highway 29 by construc- tation for the relocation of utilities that will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion of a four lane highway from a two lane required for IDOT to complete the reconstruc- Thursday, July 23, 2009 highway. This project is a continuation of an tion of Interstate 29 through Sioux City. existing four lane U.S. highway system. This Mr. HOEKSTRA. Madam Speaker, pursuant project will improve not only capacity and level The Iowa DOT has included the much need- to the House Republican standards on ear- of service, but provide an alternative freight ed reconstruction of Interstate 29 through marks, I am submitting the following informa- corridor to the existing interstate system. I cer- Sioux City in the 2009–2012 State Transpor- tion regarding funding that will benefit the Sec- tify that neither I nor my spouse has any finan- tation Improvement Plan. The goal of the I-29 ond Congressional District of Michigan as part cial interest in this project. improvement project is to enhance the safety of H.R. 3288. ETE Consistent with the Republican Leadership’s and operation of Interstate 29 through Sioux Requesting Member: Congressman P HOEKSTRA policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that this City. A project of this magnitude has many Bill Number: H.R. 3288 request (1) is not directed to any entity or pro- challenges, including the need to relocate utili- Account: Bus and Bus Facility Program gram named after a sitting Member of Con- ties existing within the Interstate 29 right-of- (Section 5309) gress; (2) is not intended for a ‘‘front’’ or ‘‘pass way, a very confined area in which to work, as Requesting Entities and Addresses: Cad- through’’ entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all the bluffs border the east side and the river illac/Wexford Transit Authority, 1202 N. Mitch- statutory requirements for matching funds borders the west side, as well as the chal- ell St., Cadillac, Michigan 49601; Benzie where applicable. lenge of staging a interstate project of this Transportation Authority, 12762 Honor High- Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF size. This project has been a priority for the way, Honor, Michigan 49640 MILLER region for many years. A needs study was Description of Request: Provide $300,000 Project Name: PJ Adams Road Improve- for Cadillac/Wexford Transit Authority for the ment, FL jointly completed by the Iowa DOT, SIMPCO, and the City of Sioux City in 1997. The same purchase of replacement transit buses and im- Agency/Account: FHA—Transportation & proved transit facility and provide $200,000 for three entities as well as the City of South Community & System Preservation Benzie Transportation Authority for the pur- Sioux City, NDOR, Dakota Dunes, and the SD Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Okaloosa chase of replacement transit buses. This re- County, FL DOT have participated in the current planning quest is consistent with the authorized pur- Address of Requesting Entity: 1804 Lewis study started in September of 2004. The pose of the Bus and Bus Facility Program in Turner Blvd., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547 project has been identified in Iowa in Motion, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Description of Request: $250,000—PJ Iowa’s 5-year program, Siouxland Interstate Transportation Equity Act. Adams Road Improvement, FL. This project Metropolitan Planning Council (SIMPCO) MPO Requesting Member: Congressman PETE will provide for the permitting, design, engi- TIP, Iowa STIP, SIMPCO ITS Architecture, HOEKSTRA neering and construction of Phase I of PJ and the past/present SIMPCO LRTPs. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Adams Road in Crestview, Florida. PJ Adams Account: Community Development Fund/ The City of Sioux City will incur costs in re- Road serves as a bypass around the heavily Economic Development Initiative congested downtown area. Funding will pro- lation to the much needed reconstruction of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Grand vide for drastically needed widening, resur- Interstate 29. These costs include utility relo- Valley State University facing and storm water improvements. I certify cation, relocation, connections to the local Address of Requesting Entity: 740 West that neither I nor my spouse has any financial street system, and aesthetic improvements. Shoreline Drive, Muskegon, Michigan 49441 interest in this project. The total estimated cost for the project is ap- Description of Request: Provide $500,000 in Consistent with the Republican Leadership’s proximately $250 million. Of this total amount, funding for the renovation of the field station to policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that this the City will likely be responsible for approxi- incorporate new lab and office space that will request (1) is not directed to any entity or pro- mately $30 million. position Annis Water Resource Institute to gram named after a sitting Member of Con- train future water resource scientists and iden- Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE gress; (2) is not intended for a ‘‘front’’ or ‘‘pass tify new solutions to critical problems facing KING through’’ entity; and (3) meets or exceeds all the Great Lakes. statutory requirements for matching funds Bill Number H.R. 3288, Transportation, Requesting Member: Congressman PETE where applicable. Housing and Urban Development, and Related HOEKSTRA Bill Number: H.R. 3288 f Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Account: Federal Highway Administration/ EARMARK DECLARATION Account: Federal Highway Administration, Surface Transportation Surface Transportation Priorities Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Michigan Amount: $750,000 Department of Transportation HON. STEVE KING Address of Requesting Entity: 425 West Ot- OF IOWA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa De- tawa St., Lansing, Michigan 48909 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES partment of Transportation Description of Request: Provide $500,000 in Thursday, July 23, 2009 Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Lincoln funding as requested by the Michigan Depart- Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, pursu- Way, Ames, IA 50010– ment of Transportation for the design, right of way and construction for M–231. This is in- ant to the Republican Leadership standards Description of Request: The requested fund- cluded on Michigan Department of Transpor- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- ing will be used to continue construction of tation’s highway plan and is consistent with formation regarding earmarks I received as four-lane US 20 in northwest Iowa. The Iowa part of H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing the authorized purpose of the Surface Trans- Department of Transportation continues to de- portation Program in the Safe, Accountable, and Urban Development, and Related Agen- vote significant funding toward completion of cies Appropriations Act, 2010. Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act. the final 90 miles of this expansion project. f Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE Activity ranging from grading to environmental KING study and design is taking place on each of EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number H.R. 3288, Transportation, the 90 miles, with nearly half of those miles in Housing and Urban Development, and Related HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 the IDOT’s Five Year (Construction) Plan. The OF KENTUCKY Account: Federal Highway Administration, requested funds will assist in this critical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Interstate Maintenance Discretionary project to increase traveler safety, economic Amount: $500,000 development and stem population loss in one Thursday, July 23, 2009 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa De- of the state’s most productive regions by pro- Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to partment of Transportation viding funding for the continued construction of the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Address of Requesting Entity: 800 Lincoln four-lane highway 20 west of highway 71 in marks, I am submitting the following informa- Way, Ames, IA 50010 western Iowa. tion regarding earmarks I received as part of

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The new runway, Bill Number H.R. 3288 B&B while providing utility for the existing users, will Account: Federal Highway Administration/ Recipient: University of Kentucky Center for offer growth and expansion for several compa- Interstate Maintenance Discretionary Applied Energy Research, 2450 Research nies that use aviation, all of which are hin- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kansas Park Drive, Lexington, KY 40511 dered by the poor runway conditions. I certify Department of Transportation Description of Request: Provide $1,000,000 that neither I nor my spouse has any financial Address of Requesting Entity: 700 SW Har- to the University of Kentucky to work directly interest in this project. rison, Topeka, KS 66603 with agricultural and energy producers across Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY Description of Request: Provide an earmark the commonwealth to improve the research MORAN of $1,000,000 to assist with the completion of and development of biofuels production. Bill Number: H.R. 3288 a planning report to address deficiencies, in- f Agency/Account: Federal Highway Adminis- crease safety standards along this stretch of tration, Surface Transportation Priorities I–70 Highway and determine the best and EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of safest route through the heart of the City of Great Bend Topeka. To make this stretch of I–70 safer, HON. JERRY MORAN Address of Requesting Entity: 1209 Wil- the road needs to be widened and straight- OF KANSAS liams, Great Bend, KS 67530 ened out—without the sharp curve. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Project: I have secured Earmark: U.S. Highway 69 Corridor Study, $400,000 for the Broadway and Kansas Ave- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Bourbon and Crawford Counties, KS nue Repair Project in Great Bend, KS. The Requesting Member: Congresswoman LYNN Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Madam Speaker, Broadway/Kansas Avenue Repair and Reha- JENKINS pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- bilitation Project is designed to repair two Bill Number: H.R. 3288 ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- roadways of economic importance to the Account: Federal Highway Administration/ lowing information regarding earmarks I re- Great Bend Community. Both roadways serve Surface Transportation Priorities ceived as part of H.R. 3288, Transportation, as major traffic arterials for commercial and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kansas and Housing and Urban Development, and residential traffic alike. Because of the sheer Department of Transportation Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. amount and the kind of traffic both these Address of Requesting Entity: 700 SW Har- Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY routes receive, the condition of both roadways rison, Topeka, KS 66603 MORAN is in rapidly increasing disrepair. The high traf- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Bill Number: H.R. 3288 fic levels along with age of concrete sections of $500,000 to continue the work of planning, Agency/Account: Department of Transpor- on both routes have caused these sections of engineering, design and environmental studies tation, Office of the Secretary, Transportation roadway to deteriorate faster than the typical to widen U.S. Highway 69 to a 4–lane divided Planning, Research, and Development roadway. The nature of businesses located on highway linking the Kansas City area (John- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University both of these routes makes repair action in- son County) to Interstate 44 in Oklahoma. of Kansas creasingly important. Funding will be used to Highway 69 is a critical connecting link be- Address of Requesting Entity: 2385 Irving help repair these roads. I certify that neither I tween Kansas City and I–44. The Crawford Hill Rd., Lawrence, KS 66403 nor my spouse has any financial interest in County and Bourbon County section is one of Description of Project: I have secured this project. the busiest two-lane highways in the State of $350,000 for the University of Kansas Engine Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY Kansas and has a very high rate of accidents Test Cell Upgrade project. One of the edu- MORAN and fatalities. Widening of this highway is also cation components of the University is the Bill Number: H.R. 3288 essential to the continued economic vitality of School of Engineering. The School of Engi- Agency/Account: Federal Highway Adminis- Southeast Kansas. Funding is needed for neering promotes and teaches interdisciplinary tration, Surface Transportation Priorities completion of environmental assessments and research learning. Engineers and computer Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of other preliminary engineering work that must scientists from different disciplines work to- Junction City be completed prior to actual construction. gether to provide innovative solutions to chal- Address of Requesting Entity: 700 North f lenges around the world. Funding will be used Jefferson, P.O. Box 287, Junction City, KS to purchase equipment including an AC dyna- 66441 EARMARK DECLARATION mometer. I certify that neither I nor my spouse Description of Project: I have secured has any financial interest in this project. $500,000 for the Rucker Road at US–77 HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY Project in Junction City, Kansas. The develop- OF KENTUCKY MORAN ment of housing and business operations on IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Bill Number: H.R. 3288 the west side of Junction City has created a Thursday, July 23, 2009 Agency/Account: Federal Aviation Adminis- need for additional traffic signals at Rucker tration, Airport Improvement Program Road and US–77. Funding will be used for the Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oberlin addition of traffic signals and turn lanes on the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Municipal Airport US–77 and Rucker Road, which will ease the marks, I am submitting the following informa- Address of Requesting Entity: 1832 High- congestion and reduce the potential for acci- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of way 83, Oberlin, KS 66749 dents at this busy intersection. I certify that H.R. 3183, Energy and Water Development Description of Project: I have secured neither I nor my spouse has any financial in- and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of $500,000 for the Oberlin Municipal Airport terest in this project. 2010. Runway f Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT Realignment and Lengthening Project. Re- GUTHRIE cently the FAA has required a 500 foot dis- EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number: H.R. 3183 placement on the south end of north/south Account: Department of Energy, EERE— runway 17–35 at the Oberlin Municipal Airport. HON. LYNN JENKINS B&B Shortening of the runway and lack of expan- OF KANSAS Recipient: Western Kentucky University Re- sion to the north further hinders usage of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES search Foundation, 1906 College Heights current alignment. Decatur County is currently Blvd., #11016, Bowling Green, KY 42101 not being served by air ambulance. Eagle Med Thursday, July 23, 2009 Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to sets runway requirements the pressure alti- Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the WKU Research Foundation to continue re- tude of 2705, Oberlin, Kansas on an 85 de- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- search on a one-step biodiesel production gree day with a 10 knot head wind of approxi- marks, I am submitting the following informa- technology that produces flexible, renewable,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00045 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1958 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 and alternative transportation fuels using change at the Palm Bay Parkway in Palm Ms. Boyd began her career in public service 100% green feedstock. Bay, FL. The Parkway is a major new arterial as counsel on the Senate Commerce Com- f roadway that will provide congestion relief to mittee, and worked over fifteen years with the other crowded federal, state, and local roads, Environmental Protection Agency where she EARMARK DECLARATION including 1–95. The road will provide addi- served in various positions with the utmost tional hurricane evacuation capacity for more distinction. Ms. Boyd was a public servant in HON. BILL POSEY than 100,000 residents of Palm Bay. The road the truest sense, and for those who knew and OF FLORIDA will provide inter-regional connectivity to the worked beside her, she was described as IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rapidly growing Brevard, Indian River, and nothing short of an extraordinary woman who Thursday, July 23, 2009 Osceola County area. This project is the top was devoted, charitable, kind and a tireless priority for the Brevard Metropolitan Planning advocate. Mr. POSEY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Organization and the City of Palm Bay. Beyond her talents in government, Ms. Boyd the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Consistent with Republican Leadership’s was a fixture in the Dallas community. She marks as well as in accordance with Clause 9 policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the was an active member in the Junior League of of Rule XXI, I am submitting the following in- best of my knowledge this request (1) is not Dallas, an organization of women committed formation regarding earmarks for my Congres- directed to any entity or program that will be to promoting volunteerism, developing the po- sional District as a part of H.R. 3288, Trans- named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) tential of women and improving the community portation, Housing and Urban Development, is not intended to be used by an entity to se- through the effective action and leadership of and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, cure funds for entities unless the use of the trained volunteers. Ms. Boyd was also very in- 2010. funding is consistent with the specified pur- volved in one of the nation’s oldest and largest Requesting Member: Congressman BILL pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- volunteer service organizations, The Links, In- POSEY ceeds all statutory requirements for matching corporated. As a member of the Dallas chap- Project Funding Amount: $600,000 funds where applicable. ter she was part of an extraordinary group of Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, f women committed to enriching, sustaining and Housing and Urban Development, and Related ensuring the culture and economic survival of EARMARK DECLARATION Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 African Americans and other persons of Afri- Account: Interstate Maintenance Discre- can ancestry. tionary HON. NATHAN DEAL Ms. Boyd’s legacy of service and giving is Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of OF GEORGIA an example for all those who wish to serve Melbourne, Florida. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES their communities. Although she has passed, Address of Requesting Entity: City of Mel- Thursday, July 23, 2009 her legacy of service and devotion to commu- bourne, Florida, 900 E. Strawbridge Avenue, Mr. DEAL of Georgia. Madam Speaker, I nity will continue to benefit the City of Dallas Melbourne, Florida 32901. for years to come. Description of Request: This funding will be submit the follow: Project Name: Downtown Development Au- used by the City of Melbourne, FL for con- f struction associated with the northern 1–95 thority Streetscape—Dahlonega, GA interchange at the Palm Bay Parkway in Mel- Requesting Member: Congressman NATHAN EARMARK DECLARATION bourne, FL. The parkway is a major new arte- DEAL rial roadway that will provide congestion relief Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Account: TCSP—Transportation & Commu- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE to other crowded federal, state, and local OF KENTUCKY roads, including 1–95. The northern section of nity & System Preservation Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The City IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the Parkway will allow Melbourne International of Dahlonega, Georgia Airport (MIA) to connect directly with 1–95. Thursday, July 23, 2009– Address of Requesting Entity: City of Lack of direct access to 1–95 limits the use of Dahlonega, 465 Riley Road, Dahlonega, GA Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to MIA, a facility in which millions of federal dol- 30533 the Republican Leadership standards on ear- lars have been invested. The road will provide Description of Request: Pursuant to the Re- marks, I am submitting the following informa- interregional connectivity to the rapidly grow- publican Leadership standards on earmarks, I tion regarding earmarks I received as part of ing Brevard, Indian River, and Osceola County am submitting the following information for H.R. 3170, Financial Services and General areas. This project is the top priority for the publication in the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD re- Government Appropriations Act of 2010. Brevard Metropolitan Planning Organization garding earmarks one of my municipalities re- Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT and the City of Melbourne. ceived as part of Bill 3288, the ‘‘Department of GUTHRIE Consistent with Republican Leadership’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Develop- Bill Number: H.R. 3170 policy on earmarks, I hereby certify that to the ment and Related Agencies Appropriations Act Account: Small Business Administration best of my knowledge this request (1) is not for 2010.’’ Any federal funding received would Recipient: City of Bardstown, 220 N. 5th directed to any entity or program that will be be used to design and implement a master Street, Bardstown, KY 40004 named after a sitting Member of Congress; (2) plan that will increase pedestrian safety and Description of Request: Provide $100,000 to is not intended to be used by an entity to se- improve access while preserving the historic replace a water line to further economic devel- cure funds for entities unless the use of the nature of the Downtown Development Author- opment. funding is consistent with the specified pur- ity District. Funding would appropriate side- pose of the earmark; and (3) meets or ex- walks, greenery, period lighting, and signage f ceeds all statutory requirements for matching will be utilized to enhance tourism and eco- EARMARK DECLARATION funds where applicable. nomic development. Requesting Member: Congressman BILL f POSEY HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO Project Funding Amount: $600,000 HONORING THE LIFE AND WORK OF ILLINOIS Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, OF CHERYL YVONNE WALLACE IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Housing and Urban Development, and Related BOYD Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Account: Interstate Maintenance Discre- HON. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON Mr. MANZULLO. Madam Speaker, pursuant tionary OF TEXAS to the Republican Leadership standards on Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Palm Bay, Florida mation regarding the two earmarks I secured Address of Requesting Entity: City of Palm Thursday, July 23, 2009 as part of H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing Bay, Florida, 120 Malabar Rd., Palm Bay, Ms. EDDIE BERNICE JOHNSON of Texas. and Urban Development, and Related Agen- Florida 32907. Madam Speaker, I rise today in remembrance cies Appropriations Act, 2010 Description of Request: This funding will be of Cheryl Yvonne Wallace Boyd whose pass- My first request, totaling $750,000, will used by the City of Palm Bay for construction ing on Monday, July 13, 2009 at the age of 53 come from the Transportation & Community & associated with the Southern 1–95 inter- is a loss for the community of Dallas, Texas. System Preservation account of the Federal

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Madam Speaker, pursuant to thereof. each direction and adequate turn lanes at the the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Had I been present, I would have voted intersections. Rakow Road is designated by marks, I am submitting the following informa- ‘‘present.’’ the Illinois Department of Transportation as a tion regarding earmarks I received as part of f Strategic Regional Arterial (SRA) and is also H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and EARMARK DECLARATION part of the National Highway System. Urban Development, and Related Agencies McHenry County is still one of the fastest Appropriations Act, 2010. growing counties in Illinois and continues to Requesting Member: Congressman FRED HON. VERN BUCHANAN OF FLORIDA experience severe traffic congestion. Federal UPTON IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES funding is continued to be needed in order to 1. Allegan County Facility Improvement and help address the regional transportation con- Bus Replacement, MI Thursday, July 23, 2009 Department: Federal Transit Administration gestion in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. Mr. BUCHANAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant Account: Buses & Bus Facilities The McHenry County government has also to the Republican Leadership standards on Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Allegan earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- passed a bond program that raises $50 million County Transportation to be dedicated to local road improvements mation regarding earmarks I received as part Address of Requesting Entity: 3255 122nd of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and such as the Rakow Road widening project to Avenue, Suite 200, Allegan, Michigan 49010 Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2010. match state and federal investments. Pre- Description of Request: This request is for Requesting Member: Congressman VERN viously, this project received $570,000 in Fis- the replacement of eight eligible transit vehi- BUCHANAN cal Year 2009. The entity to receive funding cles. The requesting entity, Allegan County Bill Number: H.R. 3288 for the Rakow Road widening project is the Transportation, will be meeting the required Account: Transportation & Community & County of McHenry, Illinois located at 2200 level of matching funding. System Preservation Seminary Avenue in Woodstock, Illinois Amount: $383,000 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Manatee Financial Breakdown: Funding will be used 60098. County and Sarasota County to purchase eight public transit vehicles—six Address of Requesting Entity: 1112 Avenue My second request, totaling $500,000, will buses and two ADA vans. Allegan County will West, Bradenton (FL) 34205, 1660 Ringling come from the Economic Development Initia- provide their required 20% match. Blvd., Sarasota (FL) 34236. tive account at the Department of Housing and Justification for the use of taxpayer dollars: Description of Request: I secured $500,000 Urban Development Date (HUD) for the City of This funding is consistent with the mission of for the Intelligent Transportation (ITS), also Rockford, Illinois, for various public infrastruc- the Federal Transit Administration. known as Advanced Traffic Management Sys- ture improvements in the West Side neighbor- f tem, project in Manatee and Sarasota Coun- hood. Rockford, Illinois is experiencing one of ties. EARMARK DECLARATION The counties are upgrading their signal sys- the highest unemployment rates in the nation, tem in order to deploy a more advanced traffic which reached 14.5 percent in May. To ad- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE management system. This project also com- dress this problem, the local government of OF KENTUCKY plements a programmed State of Florida the City of Rockford plans to make improve- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES project to deploy ITS for the purpose of inci- ments to public infrastructure (roads, sewer, Thursday, July 23, 2009 dent management on 1–75. It is expected to storm-water, and water) to the west side of the reduce vehicular delay by 9.5 million hours per city to support improvements to an area des- Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to year and reduce fuel consumption by 3.8 mil- ignated for commercial development. There is the Republican Leadership standards on ear- lion gallons per year. a great need for federal funding assistance to marks, I am submitting the following informa- Pursuant to the Republican Leadership tion regarding earmarks I received as part of help develop the infrastructure in this area of standards on earmarks, I am submitting the H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and the city of Rockford in order to attract and following information regarding earmarks I re- Urban Development, and Related Agencies ceived as part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- support new commercial and industrial em- Appropriations Act of 2010. tation, Housing and Urban Development Ap- ployers. The City is also committing funding to Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT propriations Act, 2010. this project as well as attracting significant pri- GUTHRIE Requesting Member: Congressman VERN vate investment. This project will not only ben- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 BUCHANAN efit the west side of the City of Rockford but Account: FTA/Bus and Bus Facilities Bill Number: H.R. 3288 the entire northern Illinois area by attracting Recipient: Western Kentucky University, Account: Economic Development Initiatives more employers to Rockford. The entity to re- 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of ceive funding for the Rockford West Side Eco- KY 42101 Sarasota Description of Request: Provide $250,000 Address of Requesting Entity: 1565 First nomic Development Initiative is the City of for the purchase of a new fuel-efficient, hybrid Street, Sarasota (FL) 34236. Rockford, Illinois, located at 425 East State bus to meet the campus’ transportation needs. Description of Request: I secured $150,000 Street in Rockford, Illinois 61104. f for the revitalization of the Robert L. Taylor Madam Speaker, I want to take this oppor- Community Center as part of the Newtown tunity to thank the Chairman of the House Ap- PERSONAL EXPLANATION FOR Redevelopment Comprehensive Plan. The ROLLCALL VOTE 621 propriations Committee, Representative DAVID Robert L. Taylor Community Center is the only OBEY, and the Ranking Minority Member, Rep- government sponsored/owned recreation cen- ter in Newtown and is the most heavily used resentative JERRY LEWIS, and the Chairman of HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON recreation center in the City. Its renovation will the Transportation & Housing and Urban De- OF ILLINOIS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES provide modern recreation facilities for the velopment Appropriations Subcommittee, Rep- youth of Newtown. resentative JOHN OLVER, and the Ranking Mi- Thursday, July 23, 2009 Pursuant to the Republican Leadership nority Member, Representative TOM LATHAM, Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, standards on earmarks, I am submitting the for working with me in a bipartisan manner to on rollcall No. 621, I was present on the following information regarding earmarks I re- include these two critical requests in this House floor and voted immediately before and ceived as part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- spending bill. immediately after this vote. I was in the cham- tation, Housing and Urban Development Ap- ber in front of the wall, sought recognition by propriations Act, 2010.

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Requesting Member: Congressman VERN ment arm of the City of Abilene, which is Bill Number: H.R. 3293 BUCHANAN building a Life Sciences Accelerator, a biotech Legal Name and address of entity receiving Bill Number: H.R. 3288 facility that will contain laboratories, research earmark: Anchorage Neighborhood Health Account: Economic Development Initiatives equipment, and office space to be ‘‘time Center, P.O. Box 201849, Anchorage, AK Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of shared’’ by biotech company tenants. This Ac- 99520 North Port celerator is part of a much larger biotech initia- Description of how the money will be spent Address of Requesting Entity: 4970 City Hall tive designed to diversify the regional econ- and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is Blvd., North Port (FL) 34286. omy by attracting high-paying jobs. The build- justified: Implementing digital radiography to Description of Request: I secured $100,000 ing is under construction with completion tar- better serve underserved patients. This is a for a new Family Services Center in the City geted by December 2009. The Accelerator federally qualified health center under section of North Port. needs the specialized equipment to make it a 330 of the Public Health Act. This facility will house the city’s Social Serv- world class facility and to bring additional jobs Appropriated Amount: $100,000 ices Division as well as 12 other community to the region. Detailed Finance Plan: Equipment $100,000 agencies. This Center will bring a variety of f Project Name: Chickaloon Native Village, health and human services to the citizens of Chickaloon, AK for facilities and equipment North Port. EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number: H.R. 3293 f Legal Name and address of entity receiving HON. BRETT GUTHRIE earmark: Chickaloon Health Center, P.O. Box EARMARK DECLARATION OF KENTUCKY 1105, Chickaloon, AK 99674 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of how the money will be spent HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is Thursday, July 23, 2009 OF TEXAS justified: Improve the health status of medi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to cally underserved residents by establishing a the Republican Leadership standards on ear- community health center. This area has been Thursday, July 23, 2009 marks, I am submitting the following informa- declared underserved by HHS and there is a Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, pur- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of demonstrated need for a community health suant to the Republican standards on member H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and center in this region. requests, I am submitting the following infor- Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriated Amount: $250,000 mation for publication in the CONGRESSIONAL Appropriations Act of 2010. Detailed Finance Plan: Personnel and RECORD regarding congressionally directed Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT equipment $250,000 appropriation projects I sponsored as part of GUTHRIE Project Name: Providence Health and Serv- H.R. 3288, FY 2010 Departments of Transpor- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 ices, Anchorage, AK for a physician recruit- tation, and Housing and Urban Development, Account: HUD/EDI ment and retention initiative and related agencies Appropriations Act. Recipient: Western Kentucky University, Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Agency/Account: Federal Transit Administra- 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Legal Name and address of entity receiving tion/Buses and Bus Facilities KY 42101 earmark: Providence Hospital Residency Pro- Amount: $200,000 Description of Request: Provide $250,000 to gram, 3200 Providence Drive, Anchorage, AK Requesting Entity: City of Abilene, P.O. Box assist the business accelerator in their mission 99508 60, Abilene, TX 79601 to help students, local entrepreneurs, and Description of how the money will be spent The City of Abilene operates a bus system emerging small businesses access technology and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is that provides the community with 12 fixed bus to begin their businesses. justified: The funding would be used to ad- routes, ADA paratransit service, and demand- f dress the critical physician recruitment and re- response evening service. The overall system tention problem in Alaska. The state is facing had 583,000 passengers in FY 2008. Given EARMARK DECLARATION a shortage of physicians who will accept Medi- the importance of the bus system to the com- care patients and this program is one of only munity, Abilene has developed a comprehen- HON. DON YOUNG a handful in the state that will see new Medi- sive plan to improve the facilities, including OF ALASKA care eligible patients. Transfer Facility Rehabilitation, Bus Stop Im- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appropriated Amount: $350,000 provements, Maintenance Facility Improve- Detailed Finance Plan: Personnel and train- Thursday, July 23, 2009 ments, Bus Facility Security, and Bus Stop ing $350,000 Signage. Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, Project Name: Strengthening Alaska Native Agency/Account: Federal Transit Administra- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions Pro- tion/Buses and Bus Facilities ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- grams for activities authorized under the High- Amount: $750,000 lowing information regarding earmarks I re- er Education Act Requesting Entity: City of Lubbock/Citibus, ceived as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments Bill Number: H.R. 3293 P.O. Box 2000, Lubbock, TX 79457 of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Legal Name and address of entity receiving Citibus currently has six low floor hybrid Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- earmark: U.S. Department of Education, AK electric buses on order and expects delivery of tions Act, 2010. Native and Native Hawaiian Institutions, 1990 the buses in November 2009. Citibus still has Project Name: Alaska Native Heritage Cen- K Street, NW., 6th Floor Washington, DC a need to replace thirty buses that are twelve ter, Anchorage, AK for educational program- 20806 years old and in need of replacement to better ming and outreach Description of how the money will be spent serve the Lubbock community. Citibus would Bill Number: H.R. 3293 and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is like to purchase eight buses per year until all Legal Name and address of entity receiving justified: The funding would be used to of the buses that have exceeded their useful earmark: Alaska Native Heritage Center, 8800 strengthen Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian life have been replaced. By purchasing hybrid Heritage Center Drive, Anchorage, AK 99504 Serving Institutions Programs for activities au- electric buses, Citibus will be more environ- Description of how the money will be spent thorized under the Higher Education Act. mentally friendly, and be less dependent on oil and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is Appropriated Amount: $12,158,000 products. The funding will be used for a Sec- justified: Educational programs to increase un- Detailed Finance Plan: Programming tion 5309 request to cover bus purchases that derstanding of cultural diversity and multicul- $12,158,000 would replace the existing bus fleet with hybrid tural communication. Their programs and mes- Project Name: Reading is Fundamental au- busses. sage affect individuals nationally and inter- thorized under the Elementary and Secondary Agency/Account: Housing and Urban Devel- nationally, reaching hundreds of thousands of Education Act opment/Economic Development Initiatives students and visitors each year. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Amount: $300,000 Appropriated Amount: $150,000 Legal Name and address of entity receiving Requesting Entity: City of Abilene, P.O. Box Detailed Finance Plan: Personnel $150,000 earmark: Reading Is Fundamental, 1825 Con- 60, Abilene, TX 79601 Project Name: Anchorage Neighborhood necticut Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20009 This funding will assist the Development Health Center, Anchorage, AK for facilities and Description of how the money will be spent Corporation of Abilene, the economic develop- equipment and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is

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The alternatives analysis study will de- viding millions of underserved children with Congress through the U.S. Department of termine the preferred mode (bus/rail), specific free books for personal ownership and reading Education has been matched by tens of mil- alignment, design and capital and operating encouragement from the more than 18,000 lo- lions of dollars from the private sector and costs. Once constructed, this project will cre- cations throughout all fifty states, Washington, state governments. ate a high-speed transit option for commuters D.C., Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Appropriated Amount: $4,965,000 between Schaumburg, O’Hare Airport, Islands. Detailed Finance Plan: Programming Oakbrook and Naperville. Bus Rapid Transit Appropriated Amount: $24,803,000 $4,965,000 (BRT), if selected as the preferred mode, is Detailed Finance Plan: Programming Project Name: Center for Civic Education for based on signal priority for buses at traffic sig- $24,803,000 two programs—We the People and Coopera- nals along arterial routes, roadway improve- Project Name: Alaska Native Educational tive Education Exchange—that are authorized ments like exclusive bus lanes and ‘‘queue Equity for activities authorized under the Ele- in the Elementary and Secondary Education jump’’ lanes, real-time travel information signs mentary and Secondary Education Act Act as part of the Civic Education program at significant stops along the route using the Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Intelligent Bus System already installed on all Legal Name and address of entity receiving Legal Name and address of entity receiving Pace buses, and dissemination of real-time earmark: U.S. Department of Education, AK earmark: The Center for Civic Education, 5145 travel information to passengers, dispatchers, Native Education Equity Act, 400 Maryland Douglas Fir Road, Calabasas, CA 91302 planners, and customer relations staff using a Avenue, SW., Washington, DC 20202 Description of how the money will be spent variety of electronic media. The project will Description of how the money will be spent and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is provide a much-needed new transit option for and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is justified: The Education for Democracy Act residents, commuters and workers in DuPage justified: The funding would be used to meet programs are among the most cost effective and northern Cook Counties. The service the unique education needs of AK Natives and programs supported by the federal govern- would allow faster, more reliable service on to support supplemental education programs ment. They effectively promote among stu- congested suburban streets. to benefit AK Natives. dents a profound understanding of and com- Appropriated Amount: $33,315,000 mitment to the fundamental values and prin- f Detailed Finance Plan: Programming ciples of American constitutional democracy $33,315,000 as expressed in such seminal documents as EARMARK DECLARATION Project Name: Close Up Fellowships Pro- the Declaration of Independence, the Constitu- gram for activities authorized under the Ele- tion and Bill of Rights, and the Gettysburg Ad- mentary and Secondary Education Act dress. They also promote students’ capacities HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN– Bill Number: H.R. 3293 to participate competently and responsibility in OF VIRGINIA Legal Name and address of entity receiving the political life of their communities and the earmark: Close Up Foundation, 44 Canal Cen- nation. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ter Plaza, Suite 600, Alexandria, VA 22314 Appropriated Amount: $35,000,000 Thursday, July 23, 2009 Description of how the money will be spent Detailed Finance Plan: Programming and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is $35,000,000 Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant justified: Fellowships to economically dis- f to the Republican Leadership standards on advantaged students and their teachers to earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- participate in Close Up Washington civic edu- EARMARK DECLARATION mation regarding the earmark I received as cation programs as authorized under No Child part of H.R. 3288, the Departments of Trans- Left Behind Act. Program in Department of HON. PETER J. ROSKAM portation, Housing and Urban Development Education, Innovation and Improvement ac- OF ILLINOIS and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, count 36460. All grant dollars pay for tuition IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 2010. for economically disadvantaged students and Thursday, July 23, 2009 Project Name/Amount: Hampton Roads their teachers to participate in Close Up Transit Bus Acquisition, $1,450,000 Washington civic education programs. Tuition Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to is all inclusive including transportation, accom- Republican standards on disclosure for Mem- Intended Recipient of Funds: Transportation modations, food, instruction, administrative, ber project requests, I am submitting the fol- District Commission of Hampton Roads, 3400 etc. lowing information regarding projects I support Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23661 Appropriated Amount: $1,942,000 for inclusion in H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Project description and explanation of the Detailed Finance Plan: Programming Housing and Urban Development, and Related request: This funding would be used for the $1,942,000 Agencies Appropriations Act of 2010. purchase of four hybrid electric buses which Project Name: Reach Out and Read author- Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3288, will reduce harmful emissions and increase ized under the Elementary and Secondary Department of Housing and Urban Develop- energy savings, while providing vital public Education Act ment, Economic Development Initiative ac- transportation for the Hampton Roads area. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 count for the Revitalization of the South Villa These buses are needed to replace vehicles Legal Name and address of entity receiving Corridor in Villa Park, Illinois. The entity to re- that have exceeded their useful lifespan as earmark: Reach Out and Read National Cen- ceive the $250,000 in funding for this project defined by the FTA. ter, 56 Roland Street, Boston, MA 02129 is the Village of Villa Park, 20 S. Ardmore Av- Project Name/Amount: Potomac and Rappa- Description of how the money will be spent enue, Villa Park, IL 60181. It is my under- hannock Transportation Commission Western and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is standing that the funding would be used to Maintenance Facility, $1,000,000 justified: Reach Out and Read (ROR) is a na- provide aesthetic enhancements and redevel- tional program that promotes literacy and lan- opment opportunities to promote and attract Intended Recipient of Funds: Prince William guage development in infants and young chil- increased economic development activity. This County, 1 County Complex, Prince William, dren, targeting disadvantaged and poor chil- funding will help the village move toward eco- VA 22192 dren and families. ROR has proven to among nomic growth and recovery even in this cli- Project description and explanation of the the most effective strategies to promote early mate, fulfilling a great need for the village and request: This funding would be used for a language and literacy development and school the region. PRTC Western Bus Maintenance and Storage readiness: pediatricians and other healthcare Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3288, Facility on the western side of Prince William providers guide and encourage parents to Department of Transportation, Federal Transit County. Buses maintained and stored in this read aloud to their children from their earliest Administration, Alternatives Analysis Program facility will provide commuter bus service in years of their life, and send them home from account for the Pace J-Route Bus Rapid Tran- the I-66 corridor to the West Falls Church each doctor visit with books and a prescription sit Project. The entity to receive funding for Metro Station or Downtown DC and local to read together. Currently, nearly 50,000 doc- this project is Pace Suburban Bus, 550 W. neighborhood service in Western Prince Wil- tors and nurses have been trained in ROR’s Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005. liam County.

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Madam quality of life for persons entering their final erations but that have all come to the end of Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- months. their useful lives. Such equipment is abso- ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting I certify that this project does not have a di- lutely essential to the hospital’s continued abil- the following information regarding earmarks I rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary ity to serve its community. This advanced dig- received as part of H.R. 3293—Departments interests of me or my spouse. ital diagnostic technology will allow health care of Labor, Health and Human Services, and I took extreme care to ensure that these providers to detect diseases earlier and to Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- projects are well vetted and strongly supported share those findings more quickly and across tions Act, 2010: within the community. The Center for Compas- greater distances, which is important in an REQUEST NUMBER 1 sionate Care Education Outreach appropria- area like the Monongahela Valley. Earlier de- tion is of particular interest to my district and Requesting Member: Congressman TIM tection of diseases improves the quality of life importance to my constituents. MURPHY for patients, even saving lives, and saves Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of REQUEST NUMBER 3 money because when diseases are discov- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Requesting Member: Congressman TIM ered in earlier stages, they are easier and less cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations MURPHY expensive to treat and are treated more suc- Act, 2010 Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of cessfully. Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- I certify that this project does not have a di- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Vin- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary cent College Act, 2010 interests of me or my spouse. Address of Requesting Entity: 300 Fraser Account: Centers for Disease Control and I took extreme care to ensure that these Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650 Prevention (CDC) projects are well vetted and strongly supported Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Mario Amount: $150,000 within the community. The Diagnostic Lemieux Foundation Description of Request: Saint Vincent Col- Radiologic Equipment appropriation is of par- Address of Requesting Entity: 50 Abele lege is currently engaged in a capital project ticular interest to my district and importance to Road, Suite 100, Bridgeville, PA 15017 my constituents. to expand and renovate facilities for mathe- Amount: $100,000 matics and science education as part of a Description of Request: The Mario Lemieux REQUEST NUMBER 5 $42.5 million campaign to strengthen the Foundation, in conjunction with UPCI, recog- Requesting Member: Congressman TIM Boyer School. The expansion of academic nizes the need for additional community MURPHY programs, combined with an increasing stu- awareness and education. With increased Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of dent enrollment and active faculty and student funding for patient and community education, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- research agenda, have created a critical need outreach and awareness activities, MLF’s cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations for new science center facilities, particularly Hodgkin’s Disease Patient and Public Edu- Act, 2010 interdisciplinary research laboratories. Federal cation Outreach Initiative could do the fol- Account: Health Resources and Services grant funds, if awarded, would be applied to lowing: Create a Self-Teaching Continuing Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and these costs and may include, for example, Medical Education module, expand the ‘‘Rea- Services specialized instrumentation for a biochemistry son to Hope’’ lecture series to an additional Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Seton Hill laboratory, including the acquisition and instal- twenty sites, develop educational materials, University lation of a NMR and GC mass spectrometer, provide consumer education in local libraries, Address of Requesting Entity: 1 Seton Hill equipment for a materials science laboratory, community centers, hospitals, churches and Drive, Greensburg, PA 15601 and a planetarium projector. other venues, purchase new books on Hodg- Amount: $500,000 I certify that this project does not have a di- kin’s disease and related issues (fertility, age Description of Request: Orthodontics im- rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary appropriate information for patients’ children prove oral health, function, esthetics and most interests of me or my spouse. and teens, nutrition, coping and inspirational importantly quality of life. However, significant I took extreme care to ensure that these stories), develop educational community disparities exist regarding access to ortho- projects are well vetted and strongly supported events at UPMC Cancer Centers sites on var- dontic services for low-income families. Ortho- within the community. The state-of-the-art lab- ious aspects of Hodgkin’s disease including a dontists have particularly low participation oratory and teaching facilities for the Herbert speaker series to appeal to all age groups, rates in Medicaid programs. Reasons for this W. Boyer School of Natural Sciences, Mathe- genders and interests. include low fee reimbursement, negative per- matics, and Computing appropriation is of par- I certify that this project does not have a di- ceptions of Medicaid patients and high rates of ticular interest to my district and importance to rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary noncompliance. Access to orthodontics care my constituents. interests of me or my spouse. continues to worsen as the weak economy REQUEST NUMBER 2 I took extreme care to ensure that these has left many more families without health and Requesting Member: Congressman TIM projects are well vetted and strongly supported dental insurance. This problem has been ex- MURPHY within the community. The Hodgkin’s Disease acerbated in Southwestern Pennsylvania as Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of Patient and Public Education Outreach Initia- the only area orthodontics clinic (at Westmore- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- tive appropriation is of particular interest to my land Hospital) that treated the indigent popu- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations district and importance to my constituents. lation closed its doors two years ago. FY10 Act, 2010 REQUEST NUMBER 4 would be used to develop the Advanced Cer- Account: Centers for Disease Control and Requesting Member: Congressman TIM tificate in Orthodontics at Seton Hill University Prevention (CDC) MURPHY and Congressman JOHN MURTHA and help outfit the required clinic facilities, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Family Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of which will also serve indigent families’ clinical Hospice and Palliative Care Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- care. Address of Requesting Entity: 50 Moffett St., cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations I certify that this project does not have a di- Pittsburgh, PA 15243 Act, 2010 rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary Amount: $100,000 Account: Health Resources and Services interests of me or my spouse. Description of Request: Funds will be used Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and I took extreme care to ensure that these to staff and purchase materials for on-going Services projects are well vetted and strongly supported educational programs on end-of-life care for Legal Name of Requesting Entity: within the community. The Orthodontics Pro- patient families, general public, volunteers and Monongahela Valley Hospital gram at Seton Hill University appropriation is healthcare professionals within Family Hospice Address of Requesting Entity: 1163 Country of particular interest to my district and impor- and Palliative Care’s Center for Compas- Club Road; Monongahela, PA 15063 tance to my constituents.

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PERSONAL EXPLANATION of direct talks starting on September 3, 2008, Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF and continuing on a regular basis. These on- FORTENBERRY HON. BEN RAY LUJA´ N going reunification talks between the two Cyp- Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY10 Labor/HHS/ OF NEW MEXICO riot leaders offer real opportunity to advance Education Appropriations Act Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES peace and work toward a just and lasting re- unification. If there is commitment to estab- Project Name: Sioux City College Center Thursday, July 23, 2009 lishing one prosperous Cyprus in which all Amount: $100,000 Mr. LUJA´ N. Madam Speaker, due to sched- people benefit from good relations with the Name and Address of Requesting Entity: uling conflicts, I was unable to be present for international community and membership in Wayne State College located at 1111 Main rollcall vote No. 607. Had I been present, I the EU, we must resolve to do everything we Street, Wayne, Nebraska would have voted ‘‘yes.’’ can to make this goal a reality. Description: To adequately address the f I am confident the Cypriots’ desire to reunify higher education and workforce development their country, to bring peace and prosperity needs of Dakota and Thurston Counties, Ne- EARMARK DECLARATION throughout the region, and ultimately to stand braska higher education institutions Wayne up for what they believe in, will prevail. I sin- State College and Northeast Community Col- HON. AARON SCHOCK cerely hope a solution to reuniting the island lege are collaborating with the city of South OF ILLINOIS of Cyprus will be reached under a government Sioux City to build and equip the South Sioux IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that safeguards basic human rights and de- City College Center to offer academic pro- mocracy and respects the fundamental free- grams specifically designed to meet the needs Thursday, July 23, 2009 doms of the people as a whole. of Nebraska and the tri-state region. The new Mr. SCHOCK. Madam Speaker, in accord- f College Center will serve the area by creating ance with the Republican adopted standards a ‘‘one-stop’’ consolidated service center offer- on earmarks, I submit the below detailed ex- EARMARK DECLARATION ing community and economic development re- planation of the Springfield Rail Relocation, IL sources in addition to providing educational Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Transportation, HON. KEVIN McCARTHY opportunity for area residents at an affordable Housing and Urban Development, and Related OF CALIFORNIA price. This funding would assist with the pur- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES chase of distance learning equipment, nursing/ Provisions/Account: Federal Railroad Ad- health/science lab technology and equipment; ministration: Rail Line Relocation and Improve- Thursday, July 23, 2009 business and industry training technology ment Program Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam equipment; and general classroom equipment. Name and Address of Requesting Entity: Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF The entity to receive funding for this project is ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting FORTENBERRY the Illinois Department of Transportation, lo- the following information for publication in the Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY10 Labor/HHS/ cated at 2300 S. Dirksen Pkwy, Springfield, IL CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I Education Appropriations Act 62702. requested that were included as part of H.R. Account: Health Resources and Services Description of Request: The funding would 3288, the Departments of Transportation, Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and be used to design, engineer, and acquire land Housing and Urban Development, and Related Services for rail line relocation in Springfield, Illinois. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. Project Name: University of Nebraska Med- f Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN ical Center Rural Health Initiative MCCARTHY Amount: $150,000 COMMEMORATING THE TURKISH Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Name and Address of Requesting Entity: INVASION OF CYPRUS Account: Federal Highway Administration, University of Nebraska Medical Center located Surface Transportation Priorities at 986380 Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, HON. NITA M. LOWEY Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kern Nebraska 68198 OF NEW YORK County Roads Department Description: The funding would be used by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Requesting Entity: 2700 M the University of Nebraska Medical Center Street, Suite 400, Bakersfield, California (UNMC) to create a biomarkers database of Thursday, July 23, 2009 93301 rural diseases to assess environmental influ- Mrs. LOWEY. Madam Speaker, this week, Description of Request: $400,000 was in- ences on the development of diseases by col- we commemorate the 35th anniversary of the cluded for the Kern County Roads Department lecting health information from at least 50,000 Turkish invasion of Cyprus. Over a third of a to help fund construction of a six-lane over- Midwesterners. Currently most information century ago, more than 200,000 Cypriots were pass along Seventh Standard Road at the about the relationship between disease and driven from their homes and forced to live Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad cross- the environment is generated by major data- under foreign occupation. We are at a critical ing. Seventh Standard Road is located in the bases located in large urban areas on the east juncture in the pursuit of peace and prosperity northern Bakersfield metropolitan area, and and west coasts which tend to be regionally for all Cypriots, and I urge all parties to move serves as a major goods carrier route and specific and generally not applicable to rural toward a peaceful resolution and reunification east/west corridor in the community. This areas. This database would be the first re- effort that will build a more united and pros- grade separation project will produce local search cohort in the Midwest to study the rela- perous Cyprus. jobs and reduce congestion and air pollution tionship between rural populations, the envi- There is a strong view that any solution to from idling vehicles as more than 50 high- ronment, and disease development. This the Cyprus problem must include a speed trains cross Seventh Standard Road at project could reveal environmental factors re- bicommunal, bi-zonal federal State of Cyprus. this railroad crossing daily. sponsible for birth defects or lymphoma, a The international community has stressed that f cancer with high incidence in Nebraska. The this should include a single sovereignty and a data will provide valuable information on the single citizenship, with its independence and EARMARK DECLARATION factors influencing development of deadly dis- territorial integrity safeguarded, and com- eases like cancer and position UNMC Eppley prising two politically equal communities as HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY Cancer Institute to be designated a National described by the relevant UN Security Council OF NEBRASKA Cancer Institute (NCI) Comprehensive Cancer Resolutions. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Center. This high distinction will allow for the I welcome the renewed interest in the efforts most advanced patient care and research to for a lasting solution. Under initiatives under- Thursday, July 23, 2009 be available in Nebraska. UNMC is the ideal taken by President Christofias since his elec- Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, pur- institution to spearhead this database with its tion in 2008, there is a movement which I suant to the Republican Leadership standards numerous resources, well-established state- hope will finally lead to a comprehensive solu- on member requests, I am submitting the fol- wide hospital network to collect data, a state- tion to the problems facing Cyprus. lowing information regarding the earmarks I of-the art cancer research team and facilities, The leaders of the Greek and Turkish-Cyp- received as part of H.R. 3293, the FY10 and comprehensive database capabilities to riot communities have demonstrated a strong Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- collect and assess acquired data from this commitment by holding more than 35 rounds cation Appropriations Act: project.

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Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF EARMARK DECLARATION serves children throughout the entire state. Im- FORTENBERRY proving the facility will help children make Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY10 Labor/HHS/ HON. STEVE BUYER quicker recoveries and should decrease over- Education Appropriations Act OF INDIANA all health care costs. Account: Transportation, Community, and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f System Preservation Thursday, July 23, 2009 Project Name: Madonna Rehabilitation Hos- Mr. BUYER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to EARMARK DECLARATION pital First Hope Initiative the House Republican standards on earmarks, Amount: $250,000 I am submitting the following information for HON. KEVIN McCARTHY Name and Address of Requesting Entity: ONGRESSIONAL ECORD publication in the C R re- OF CALIFORNIA Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital located at garding earmarks I received as part of H.R. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 5401 South Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68506 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Description: The First Hope Initiative is a Human Services, and Education, and Related Thursday, July 23, 2009 Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year technology and research initiative aimed at in- Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam creasing the functional independence, quality 2010. Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- of life, and outcomes of patients with severe Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting disabilities arising from such conditions as BUYER (IN–04) the following information for publication in the Bill Number: H.R. 3293 stroke, brain injury and spinal cord injury. The Congressional Record regarding earmarks I Account: Health Resources and Services First Hope Initiative creates a model program requested that were included as part of H.R. Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and that can be implemented at other rehabilitation 3288, the Departments of Transportation, Services facilities around the country including VA and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Eliza- military hospitals to ensure improved out- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. comes and independence for individuals re- beth Regional Health Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN covering from catastrophic medical events. Address of Requesting Entity: 1501 Hartford Street, Lafayette, IN 47904 MCCARTHY Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF Bill Number: H.R. 3288 FORTENBERRY Description of Request: Provides $300,000 for St. Elizabeth Regional Health’s Adult In- Account: Federal Highway Administration, Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY10 Labor/HHS/ Patient Psychiatric Unit which provides short Transportation & Community & System Pres- Education Appropriations Act term, intensive, and specialized care to pa- ervation Account: Elementary and Secondary Edu- tients who have an acute mental illness. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kern cation (Includes FIE) Project ensures community will continue to County Roads Department Project Name: Special Olympics 2010 USA have access to mental health services in an Address of Requesting Entity: 2700 M National Games, Lincoln, Nebraska appropriate setting. Funding ensures contin- Street, Suite 400, Bakersfield, California Amount: $350,000 ued improvement of mental health services in 93301 Name and Address of Requesting Entity: our nation. Description of Request: $400,000 was in- Special Olympics 2010 USA National Games, Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE cluded for the Kern County Roads Department 7600 North 70th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska BUYER (IN–04) fund completion of the environmental designs 68517 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 related to the widening of State Route 119 in Description: The 2010 USA National Games Account: Health Resources and Services Taft, California, between Cherry Avenue and for Special Olympics will be taking place July Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Tupman Road. These environmental designs 18–23, 2010, in Lincoln, Nebraska. This will Services are a requirement as part of the National Envi- be the largest sporting event, to date, in the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hendricks ronmental Policy Act, and this funding will en- state of Nebraska and offers a great oppor- Regional Health able the Kern County Roads Department and tunity to make an economic, humanitarian, Address of Requesting Entity: 100 East Caltrans to complete these studies. State and educational impact upon Nebraskan com- Main Street, Danville, IN 46122 Route 119 is not only the primary commuter munities as well as on the national landscape. Description of Request: Provides $550,000 road between the Cities of Taft and Bakers- to address the health concerns of our nation Special Olympics offers year-round sports field, but is one of the major transportation by providing for comprehensive prevention corridors in the Central Valley that provides training and competition opportunities for both and wellness programs which seek to improve children and adults with an intellectual dis- access to Los Angeles, the coastal cities, and the overall health of the community and ulti- northern California. ability, giving them the opportunity to develop mately to decrease health costs. Hendricks physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experi- Regional Health will build central Indiana’s first f ence joy, and become integrated and valued fully integrated YMCA and hospital collabora- members of our society. There will be 3,000 tion. The hospital will provide physical and oc- EARMARK DECLARATION athletes, 1,000 coaches, 8,000 volunteers, and cupational therapies, cardiac rehabilitation, an estimated 15,000 family and friends in Lin- complete lab and x-ray services, new medical HON. BRETT GUTHRIE coln and Omaha during the week of the practices, sports medicine and other hospital OF KENTUCKY games. The games are projected to generate outreach services such as nutrition counseling $40 million in local economic impact and an and diabetes education. Additionally, the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES additional $5 million in tax revenue alone. project is projected to create 300 new jobs. Thursday, July 23, 2009 For six days there will be vigorous, Olympic- Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to style sporting competitions for the athletes. In BUYER (IN–04) the Republican Leadership standards on ear- addition, there will be a number of non-sport- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 marks, I am submitting the following informa- ing events, including a leadership program Account: Health Resources and Services tion regarding earmarks I received as part of and free health screenings and services. Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and The estimated budget for these games is $9 Services million dollars with the expected revenue com- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Clarian Urban Development, and Related Agencies ing from several designated areas including Health and Riley Hospital For Children Appropriations Act of 2010. Federal and State appropriations, as well as Address of Requesting Entity: 702 Barnhill Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT local community support. From the time the Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46202 GUTHRIE athletes arrive in Nebraska, the Games Orga- Description of Request: Provides $400,000 Bill Number: H.R. 3288 nizing Committee is responsible for all costs for project to renovate outdated burn unit in Account: HUD/EDI including the athletes and coaches’ accom- hospital. Once the project is complete, Riley Recipient: City of Bradfordsville modations, meals, transportation, and security. Hospital will be able to treat children with Description of Request: Provide $250,000 to In addition, funds will go to promoting the moderate and severe burns in a more efficient renovate a vacant school for the purposes of games, building out venues for competitions, and effective way. Riley Hospital houses and a storm shelter, senior center, and community renting venues, and for communication needs. runs the only pediatric burn unit in Indiana and center.

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This funding will provide big Wall Street firms and their creditors from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Cuesta College nursing students with state-of- the-art, hands-on learning in a low-risk envi- the consequences of their mistakes, our legis- Thursday, July 23, 2009 ronment, which helps ensure future nurses lation offers a clear alternative to the limitless Mr. DINGELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today from Cuesta College have the skills and train- and unconstrained ‘‘bailout authority’’ that to offer a tribute in honor of The Ann Arbor ing to save lives in hospitals and emergency Democrats want to confer upon those very News, which has shut its doors after 174 rooms in the region and beyond. regulators that failed to anticipate the current years of service. f crisis that almost wrecked our financial sys- Since 1835, the Ann Arbor News and its tem. The Democrats want to hide the con- employees served Washtenaw County cre- INTRODUCTION OF THE CONSUMER sequences of regulatory and private sector ating a forum for educated discussion, PROTECTION AND REGULATORY mistakes by giving regulators the authority to thoughtful articles, and current events. I want ENHANCEMENT ACT bail out large financial institutions, their credi- to thank the employees and journalists of The tors, and their counterparties, without any ac- Ann Arbor News for their fine work, and I wish HON. SPENCER BACHUS countability whatsoever. Even worse, the them the very best in their future endeavors. OF ALABAMA Democrats have not yet figured out who is The Ann Arbor News lived to see its town IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES going to pay for this limitless bailout authority, administered by bureaucrats for the benefit of of only 1,000 expand to a city of 110,000 and Thursday, July 23, 2009 has watched the University of Michigan be- a handful of large financial institutions. come one of the finest universities in the Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, today the Our legislation also rejects the call for a world. It predates the Civil War and covered Republican leadership of the House and the government-run economy that depends upon that historic struggle during the 1860s. In the Financial Services Committee joined me in in- the omniscience and omnipotence of govern- 1950s it covered the announcement of the troducing H.R. 3310, the Consumer Protection ment regulators who have shown themselves groundbreaking polio vaccine in Ann Arbor. and Regulatory Enhancement Act, to com- unable to anticipate crises, let alone do any- The News also spread word of two landmark prehensively modernize and streamline the thing to prevent them. Republicans believe Presidential programs, Kennedy’s Peace regulatory structure of the financial services in- that the financial system works best when indi- Corps and Lyndon Johnson’s Great Society, dustry. vidual participants are free to keep the gains also unveiled in Ann Arbor. Later on, the The legislation will ensure that (1) the gov- yielded by their efforts, but are forced to bear News was recognized as one of the best small ernment stops rewarding failure and picking the costs of their failure. By adhering to the newspapers in the country out of a field of winners and losers; (2) taxpayers are never principle that no firm is ‘‘too big to fail,’’ Re- about 1,350 papers with daily circulations of again asked to pick up the tab for bad bets on publicans will ensure that responsibility for 50,000 or less (about 85 percent of all daily Wall Street while some creditors and counter- monitoring the stability of the financial system papers in America). parties of failed firms are made whole; and (3) is placed exactly where it needs to be: with I am pleased that some of the News’ fine market discipline is restored so that financial the individual market participants who have journalists will be joining a new venture, firms will no longer expect the government to the self-interest and the expertise to monitor AnnArbor.com, which will serve many similar rescue them from the consequences of impru- their exposure to the financial system, and functions as the News, and will guide the Ann dent business decisions. The Republican plan who are in the best position to take the nec- Arbor community into the age of digital web in- seeks to return our regulatory system to one essary action to protect themselves, their in- formation. I would like to offer my tribute to the in which government policies do not promote vestors, and their creditors from the risks that thousands of people who worked at The Ann moral hazard, and insolvent financial firms do are endemic to the financial system. Arbor News and established its fine journalistic not become wards of the state. Rather than asking government to spare tradition from 1835 until its close. The Obama administration and many Demo- participants from the consequences of their crats in Congress have insisted that the finan- mistakes by imposing those costs on others, f cial crisis was caused by a lack of regulation our legislation calls for the resolution of insol- EARMARK DECLARATION and a failed free market philosophy, requiring vent non-bank institutions—no matter how government intervention on the scale of the large or systemically important—through the HON. KEVIN McCARTHY New Deal to ‘‘re-regulate’’ finance. H.R. 3310 bankruptcy system. The key to making bankruptcy work as an OF CALIFORNIA is premised upon a belief that it was mis- guided government policies to allocate credit alternative is to make credible and clear the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and government intervention to prop up failed government’s commitment to restructuring, re- Thursday, July 23, 2009 financial institutions that helped precipitate, organizing, or liquidating troubled financial in- Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam and later exacerbate, the crisis, which sug- stitutions at the expense of their creditors and Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- gests that what is needed is smarter—not counterparties. This commitment requires a ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting more—regulation. The bill fundamentally re- firm rejection of the current status quo, in the following information for publication in the jects the command-and-control approach that which the decision whether to rescue a spe- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I has characterized the Obama administration’s cific firm and insulate its creditors and counter- requested that were included as part of H.R. and congressional Democrats’ stewardship of parties from losses is left to the discretion of 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and the economy. regulators accountable to no one but them- Human Services, Education and Related The Administration’s regulatory reform pro- selves. This commitment also requires the re- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. posals would empower the Federal Reserve jection of the possibility of any bailout, no mat- Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN as a new ‘‘systemic risk super-regulator.’’ ter how that bailout is described. Without this MCCARTHY Rather than massively expanding the Federal firm commitment to ending bailouts, too-big-to- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Reserve’s mission and further enshrining a fail financial institutions and those who do Account: Department of Health and Human failed government policy of rescuing ‘‘too big business with them have every incentive to Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- to fail’’ institutions, H.R. 3310 scales back the pursue short term gains, knowing that the ministration—Health Facilities and Services Fed’s authorities so that it can focus on con- costs will ultimately be borne by others if Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Luis ducting monetary policy and unwinding the tril- things go wrong. By making credible the gov- Obispo County Community College District lions of dollars in obligations it has amassed ernment’s policy that losses will be borne by Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box during the financial crisis. When combined those responsible, the government makes the 8106, San Luis Obispo, California 93403 with the administration’s reckless ‘‘borrow-and- financial system stronger by encouraging Description of Request: $100,000 was in- spend’’ fiscal policy, the vast expansion of the creditors to be more vigilant in assessing the cluded for the San Luis Obispo County Com- Fed’s balance sheet in recent months argu- creditworthiness and business practices of the munity College District’s (Cuesta College) De- ably represents a far more significant source parties to whom they are extending credit. And

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00053 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1966 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 by making clear that the government will not entities outside their purview. This panel would allocating these duties will eliminate the Fed’s step in to bail out a failing institution or its not have independent enforcement or super- current incentive to prop up the economy creditors, the government can remove the un- visory authority over individual firms, but would through an accommodative monetary policy to certainty and confusion that roiled the markets instead meet on at least a quarterly basis and prevent firms under its regulatory purview from last September when market participants periodically report its findings to Congress and failing. The legislation makes the Federal Re- could not anticipate the government’s actions. the relevant functional regulators (the cops on serve more transparent and accountable to The relatively smooth bankruptcies of Drexel the beat) so that policymakers and regulators taxpayers by enabling the Government Ac- Burnham Lambert, Enron, and WorldCom could act upon them to contain risks posed by countability Office to conduct more extensive demonstrate that the bankruptcy system is specific firms, industry practices, activities and audits of the central bank. In addition, to send more than capable of resolving and liquidating interactions of entities under different regu- clear signals to markets, the legislation re- large, complex institutions. The failure of Leh- latory regimes, or government policies. quires the Fed to have an explicit inflation tar- man Brothers last September is often cited by To modernize the financial regulatory struc- get, and would narrow the Fed’s authority proponents of a new systemic risk resolution ture, the legislation streamlines the current under section 13(3) of the Federal Reserve authority as an example of why bankruptcy framework of overlapping and redundant Fed- Act, which currently provides the Fed with ‘‘won’t work.’’ In truth, the shock to the mar- eral financial regulatory agencies by central- nearly unlimited powers during periods the kets from Lehman’s collapse was the result of izing supervision of deposit-taking entities in Board of Governors deems ‘‘unusual and exi- dashed expectations of market participants one agency while preserving charter choice gent,’’ as follows: (1) require the Secretary of that the government would ride to Lehman’s (e.g., credit unions and State charters) as well the Treasury to officially sign off on all actions rescue just as it had in the earlier Bear as the dual banking system (the regulator taken by the Federal Reserve pursuant to sec- Stearns and GSE episodes, not of any inad- would have two divisions—one would oversee tion 13(3); (2) allow Congress to block any equacies in the bankruptcy process. Neverthe- federally chartered banks and thrifts, and one Federal Reserve action undertaken pursuant less, Republicans believe that bankruptcy can would serve as the primary federal regulator of to its section 13(3) authority within 90 days of be made more efficient and better tailored to state-chartered, state-supervised banks). The such action by passing a congressional reso- resolving large non-bank financial institutions. legislation immediately combines the OCC and lution of disapproval, in which case the Fed The legislation, therefore, proposes a new OTS into one agency and shift the supervisory would have 90 additional days to unwind the chapter to the Bankruptcy Code to deal with functions of the Federal Reserve and FDIC to relevant facility; (3) place all expenditures to the unique characteristics of financial institu- that agency, including responsibility for over- date pursuant to section 13(3), and those tions that will make ‘‘orderly failure’’ a practical seeing bank and financial holding companies. taken in the future, on Treasury’s balance solution for resolving troubled firms. Among It establishes an Office of Consumer Protec- sheet; and (4) eliminate the Federal Reserve’s other things, this new chapter will provide for tion within the new agency to streamline in ability to use its 13(3) authority to intervene on better coordination between the regulators of one place responsibility for rule promulgating behalf of a specific institution, allowing the these institutions and the bankruptcy system, and enforcing the Federal consumer protection powers to only be used to create liquidity fa- so that regulators can provide technical assist- laws applicable to depository institutions, elimi- cilities that would be broadly available to a ance and specialized expertise about financial nating the confusion created by the existence market sector. institutions. In addition, this new chapter will of five different Federal regulatory agencies H.R. 3310 also brings needed reform to the give bankruptcy judges the power to stay which currently share consumer protection re- GSEs. Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s govern- claims by creditors and counterparties to pre- sponsibilities. Consumer protection rules will ment-subsidized model has cost taxpayers vent runs on troubled institutions, thereby be reviewed and updated regularly with rule tens of billions of dollars. The legislation helping to alleviate the panic that could strike promulgation consisting of extensive consumer phases out taxpayer subsidies of Fannie Mae the financial system if a large institution finds testing. In addition, Republicans will provide and Freddie Mac over a number of years and itself facing difficulties. the Office of Consumer Protection with the au- ends the current model of privatized profits Rather than establishing the Federal Re- thority to redesign and improve consumer dis- and socialized losses. It sunsets the current serve as the ‘‘systemic risk regulator,’’ and closures so that they are transparent to all in- GSE conservatorship by a date certain, plac- identifying in advance those firms that are sys- terested parties and written in plain language ing Fannie and Freddie in receivership if they temically significant (i.e., ‘‘too big to fail’’), the to enhance understanding by all consumers are not financially viable at that time. If they legislation creates a Market Stability and Cap- and investors. are viable, once the housing market has sta- ital Adequacy Board, chaired by the Secretary The legislation simplifies and streamlines bilized, the plan would initiate the process of of the Treasury and comprised of outside ex- the complaint process for consumers and in- cutting their ties to the government by winding perts as well as representatives from the fi- vestors who believe they have been wronged down the federal subsidies granted through nancial regulatory agencies responsible for su- by abusive industry practices, by establishing their charters and transitioning Fannie and pervising large, complex firms. This panel a single, toll-free number and Web site—to be Freddie into non-government backed entities would be charged with monitoring the inter- administered by the Office of Consumer Pro- that compete on a level playing field with other actions of various sectors of the financial sys- tection—to field consumer inquiries and direct private firms. The legislation addresses the tem, and identifying risks that could endanger them to the appropriate regulatory or enforce- need to reduce Fannie and Freddie’s port- the stability and soundness of the system. The ment agency. folios, re-focus Fannie and Freddie on pro- panel’s mandate would include reviewing fi- The legislation ensures that institutions en- moting housing affordability, and require SEC nancial industry data collected from the appro- gaged in similar activities and serving similar registration and the payment of taxes. priate functional regulators; monitoring govern- functions will be regulated similarly, limiting To restore market discipline and promote ment policies and initiatives; reviewing risk the potential for competitive distortions and a greater investor due diligence, H.R. 3310 dis- management practices within financial regu- ‘‘race to the bottom’’ among firms seeking the courages blind reliance on ratings supplied by latory agencies; reviewing capital standards most lenient regulatory treatment. It promotes the major credit rating agencies that has had set by the appropriate functional regulators simplicity and consistent enforcement. It guar- such disastrous consequences for investors and making recommendations to ensure cap- antees accountability and transparency. And it and the economy as a whole. For too long, ital and leverage ratios match risks regulated enables the Federal Reserve and the FDIC to the government has adopted policies that be- entities are taking on; reviewing transparency concentrate on their most important respon- stowed a ‘‘Good Housekeeping’’ seal of ap- and regulatory understanding of risk expo- sibilities: formulating monetary policy and pro- proval on the rating agencies and their prod- sures in the over-the-counter derivatives mar- tecting the deposit insurance fund, respec- ucts, which perpetuated a rating agency duop- kets and making recommendations regarding tively. oly that contributed significantly to a mispricing the appropriate clearing of trades in those The extraordinary market interventions con- of risk and a subsequent collapse in market markets through central counterparties; and ducted by the Federal Reserve since the confidence. Designating certain agencies as making recommendations regarding any gov- onset of the financial crisis have added trillions Nationally Recognized Statistical Rating Orga- ernment or industry policies and practices that of dollars to the government’s balance sheet nizations (NRSROs) and hard-wiring ref- are exacerbating systemic risk. In order to ad- and taken it far afield from its core mission of erences to their ratings into numerous Federal dress current regulatory gaps, each functional conducting the nation’s monetary policy. The statutes and regulations are the two most regulator would be required to assess the ef- Republican legislation re-focuses the Fed on egregious examples of this implied govern- fects of their regulated entities’ activities on its monetary policy mandate by relieving it of ment blessing. The legislation addresses macroeconomic stability and review how enti- current regulatory and supervisory responsibil- these market distortions by changing the ties under their regulatory purview interact with ities, reassigning them to other agencies. Re- NRSRO designation to ‘‘nationally registered

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To further mitigate over-reliance on as switches, and fiber optic uplinks, servers, third-party credit analysis, functional regulators Thursday, July 23, 2009 end-user computers, LCD projectors, and will be required to more thoroughly examine Mr. ADERHOLT. Madam Speaker, pursuant wireless interactive pads. governance, risk management and enterprise to the Republican Leadership standards on Requesting Member: ADERHOLT management policies and procedures. earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Department of Education, Higher To restore investor and consumer con- mation regarding earmarks I received as part of H.R. 3293, the Labor, Health and Education Education (includes FIPSE) fidence and better protect financial markets, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gadsden H.R. 3310 enhances the ability of the financial Appropriations Bill: Requesting Member: ADERHOLT State Community College, Gadsden, AL regulatory agencies to enforce Federal con- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 227, sumer protection and securities laws. Regu- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Department of Education, Elemen- Gadsden, AL 35902–0227 lators need more tools in their arsenal to pro- Description of Request: ‘‘For technology up- ceed administratively and judicially against al- tary & Secondary Education (includes FIE) Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Arab City grades’’, $100,000 leged violators. The legislation increases civil The funding would be used to provide and money penalties in government enforcement School District, Arab, AL Address of Requesting Entity: 750 Arabian enhance technology in the classroom and actions; maximizes restitution to victims of technology infrastructure between Cherokee, fraud; improves surveillance of bad actors who Drive, Arab, AL 35016 Description of Request: ‘‘For an education Etowah, Cleburne and Calhoun Counties. This exploit gaps in the current regulatory regime to funding will provide quality education across continue preying upon innocent consumers; technology initiative, including purchase of equipment’’, $150,000 rural areas of the state and for students to and reauthorizes the Financial Crimes En- have access to technology for workforce de- forcement Network (FinCEN), authorizing an The funding would be used to improve the quality of technology resources available to velopment purposes. The entire amount of the additional $15 million to combat financial funds would be used for the purchase and in- fraud. the students. This funding will help ensure that students are better prepared to compete in a stallation of equipment for technology en- Madam Speaker, H.R. 3310 will bring smart- 21st century global marketplace. These funds hancements and infrastructure. er, not more, regulation of our financial serv- would allow students in Arab to learn in a 21st Requesting Member: ADERHOLT Bill Number: H.R. 3293 ices industry, and I urge my colleagues to join century environment, thus preparing them for me as a cosponsor of this legislation. Account: Department of Health & Human future opportunities in the global marketplace. Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- The full amount of these funds will be spent f ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and on computers and related technical equip- Services ment. EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cullman Requesting Member: ADERHOLT Regional Medical Center, Cullman, AL Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: 1912 AL Hwy HON. KEVIN McCARTHY Account: Department of Education, Elemen- 157, P.O. Box 1108, Cullman, AL 35056 tary & Secondary Education (includes FIE) Description of Request: ‘‘For facilities and OF CALIFORNIA Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cullman equipment’’, $1,000,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES County Schools, Cullman, AL The funding would be used for construction, Address of Requesting Entity: 301 1st Thursday, July 23, 2009 renovation and equipment for Cullman Re- Street, NE Suite 100, Cullman, AL 35056 gional Medical Center’s (CRMC) emergency Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam Description of Request: ‘‘For a mobile lab- department. CRMC is the only trauma ER Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- oratory initiative, including purchase of equip- along 1–65 from Huntsville to Birmingham, a ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting ment’’, $150,000 vital regional corridor with a significant number the following information for publication in the The funding would be used for mobile com- of emergencies. Approximately $750,000 will CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I puter labs which can be moved, serving more assist in modifying and expanding the facility’s requested that were included as part of H.R. students. This project will assist all students, infrastructure and $250,000 will help provide 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and at-risk to gifted, by providing technology and additional staff necessary to manage the in- Human Services, Education and Related skills needed in 21st century workforce. Addi- crease in volume. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. tionally it will assist with credit/grade recovery, Requesting Member: ADERHOLT and ACT prep. The full amount of this funding Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN will be used to purchase equipment, including Account: Department of Health & Human MCCARTHY laptop carts, laptops and wireless access Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 points for schools in the county. ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Account: Department of Health and Human Requesting Member: ADERHOLT Services Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: DCH ministration—Health Facilities and Services Account: Department of Education, Elemen- Health System/Fayette Medical Center, Fay- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: California tary & Secondary Education (includes FIE) ette, AL Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Franklin State University, Bakersfield Address of Requesting Entity: 1653 Temple County Schools, Russellville, AL Avenue N., Fayette, Alabama 35555 Address of Requesting Entity: 29 Romberg Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 610, Description of Request: ‘‘For facilities and Nursing Education Center, 9001 Stockdale Russellville, AL 35653 equipment’’, $200,000 Highway, Bakersfield, California 93311 Description of Request: ‘‘For an education The funding would be used to replace the Description of Request: $150,000 was in- technology initiative, including purchase of outdated MRI system, originally purchased in cluded for the California State University, Ba- equipment’’, $935,000 1997. As the sole community provider for kersfield (CSUB) to fund purchases of new The funding would be used to upgrade a emergency care in Fayette and Lamar, the classroom equipment, technical resources, network by providing secure and robust ac- 60,000 patients served annually (including a and medical equipment for CSUB’s nursing cess to educational resources both internally large number of elderly, uninsured, and under- program. This funding is to bring CSUB’s and externally via the Internet. Funds will be insured), will greatly benefit from this up- nursing program to a level of technological used to provide schools with modern switches, graded, more efficient MRI system. The pro- and environmental sophistication that is com- services, and equipment to replace the obso- jected breakdown for the project is as follows: parable to other nursing departments across lete. Project will enable FCS students to utilize Purchase of GE 1.5 Tesla MRI, California in order to meet the national and re- contemporary technology that will assist them $1,300,000.00; preparation for installation gional nursing shortage that is predicted to in- in not only achieving a high school degree, but $100,000.00; lease for mobile MRI to be used crease over the next decade, which would also aid them in preparing for specialized during de-installation of old MRI and installa- negatively affect patient care. workforce skills and postsecondary endeavors. tion of new MRI, $48,000.00.

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Requesting Member: ADERHOLT ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- ECU and its medical school. Congress recog- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 lowing information regarding earmarks I re- nized the importance of the 10th St. Con- Account: Department of Health & Human ceived as part of H.R. 3288, the Transpor- nector by authorizing it for $7.1 million in Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- tation, Housing and Urban Development Ap- SAFETEA–LU, P.L. 109–59. ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and propriations bill. f Services Project Name: Airport Apron Expansion, EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Northwest Wasilla, AK Alabama Mental Health Center, Jasper, AL Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Address of Requesting Entity: 1100 7th Ave- Department of Transportation HON. KEVIN McCARTHY nue, Jasper, Alabama 35501 Legal name and address of entity receiving OF CALIFORNIA Description of Request: ‘‘For facilities and earmark: City of Wasilla, 290 E. Herning Ave, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equipment’’, $200,000 The funding would be used to renovate Wasilla, AK 99654 Thursday, July 23, 2009 property to house a community-based mental Description of how the money will be spent Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madame retardation Day Habilitation program, and ex- and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- pand to serve more individuals/families in a justified: ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting This project will add apron space for 20 air- multi- county region. The program prepares the following information for publication in the craft tie-down spaces and 2 lease lots for consumers for increased community participa- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I hangar space. This project has been designed tion. This will help provide considerable sav- requested that were included as part of H.R. and is ready to bid. This project follows a se- ings realized by providing adult day care men- 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and ries of apron extensions over the last 4 years tal health services and programs as opposed Human Services, Education and Related to improve general aviation service to the to institutional care. Approximately $80,000 Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. area, in accordance with the City’s Airport will be spent on labor costs and $120,000 will Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN Master Plan that has been approved by the be spent on construction materials and spe- MCCARTHY FAA. cialty items for this mental health facility. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Appropriated Amount: $500,000 Account: Department of Education, Fund for f Detailed Finance Plan: Construction: the Improvement for Post Secondary Edu- EARMARK DECLARATION $500,000 cation Project Name: Anchorage People Mover Legal Name of Requesting Entity: San Luis HON. KEVIN McCARTHY Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Obispo County Community College District OF CALIFORNIA Department of Transportation Address of Requesting Entity. P.O. Box IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Legal name and address of entity receiving 8106, San Luis Obispo, California 93403 Thursday, July 23, 2009 earmark: Municipality of Anchorage 3650A E. Description of Request: $350,000 was in- Tudor Road Anchorage, AK 99507 cluded for the San Luis Obispo County Com- Mr. MCCARTHY of California. Madam Description of how the money will be spent munity College District (Cuesta College) to Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- and why the use of federal taxpayer funding is purchase equipment to train students in voca- ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting justified: tional technical education fields at the Trades/ the following information for publication in the This project will provide renovation, con- Technology Complex. This initiative focuses CONGRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I struction and improvement capital needed to on training students so they are prepared for requested that were included as part of H.R. improve reliability and efficiency of public tran- local and regional jobs in the fields of viticul- 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and sit within the Municipality of Anchorage. Peo- ture, small engine mechanics, welding, engi- Human Services, Education and Related ple Mover provides more than 4,000,000 an- neering, construction technology, and solar Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. nual passenger trips, transporting people to and other alternative energy training. This pro- Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN work, medical appts, school, and recreation. gram will help ensure San Luis Obispo County MCCARTHY Appropriated Amount: $750,000 has skilled workers to help meet local job de- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Detailed Finance Plan: Account: Department of Education—Na- mands. Capital Renovation, Construction and Im- f tional Projects, Safe Schools and Citizenship provements: $750,000 Education EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Cen- f ter for Civic Education EARMARK DECLARATION Address of Requesting Entity: 5145 Douglas HON. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ CAO OF LOUISIANA Fir Road, Calabasas, California 91302 Description of Request: $35 million was in- HON. WALTER B. JONES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cluded for the Center for Civic Education to OF NORTH CAROLINA Thursday, July 23, 2009 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES fund the Education for Democracy Act We the Mr. CAO. Madam Speaker, Pursuant to the People and Cooperative Education Exchanges Thursday, July 23, 2009 Republican Leadership standards on ear- programs. These national programs are de- Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to marks, I am submitting the following informa- signed to increase local students’ under- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of standing and appreciation for the constitutional marks, I am submitting the following informa- H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education Appro- democracy system of government, and pro- tion regarding project funding I received as priations Act, 2010: vide them the knowledge base to be actively part of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing As requested by me, Rep. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ involved in local, state, and federal govern- and Urban Development, and Related Agen- CAO, H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education ment and public policymaking. In addition, this cies Appropriations Act, 2010: Appropriations Act, 2010 provides for Dillard funding, authorized more than 15 years ago, Rep. WALTER B. JONES University, in conjunction with Tulane Univer- would go to local schools to help students ob- Project: To extend 10th Street from Dickin- sity and EXCELth. This is in the Centers for tain a better understanding of America’s son Avenue to Stantonsburg Road in Green- Disease Control and Prevention account in the Founding Documents, ensure students can ef- ville, NC amount of $300,000. This funding will go to- fectively participate in state and local govern- Recipient: North Carolina Department of ward developing a new community health cen- ment, prevent school violence through positive Transportation ter to be located in the Student Union building engagement and group problem solving, and Account: Federal Highway Administration— on the Dillard University campus to enhance reinforce democratic values in new and Transportation & Community & System Pres- community wellness. emerging democracies around the world ervation As requested by me, Rep. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ through exchange programs. Amount: $500,000 CAO, H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education f Explanation: The project will extend 10th Appropriations Act, 2010 provides for PACE Street from its current terminus at Dickinson Greater New Orleans. This is in the Centers EARMARK DECLARATION Avenue to Stantonsburg Road at Memorial for Medicare and Medicaid—Research and Drive. This will significantly reduce traffic con- Demonstration account in the amount of HON. DON YOUNG gestion in the downtown Greenville area. It will $500,000. This funding would help expand OF ALASKA also provide a major east-west thoroughfare to and develop additional PACE services on the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES meet the demands of cross-city traffic, as well Westbank of Jefferson Parish as well as Mon- Thursday, July 23, 2009 as a direct route from US–264 to downtown roe and Alexandria to make the non-profit Mr. YOUNG of Alaska. Madam Speaker, Greenville and East Carolina University (ECU). more able to provide the elderly with an alter- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- It will also provide a direct connection between native to institutionalized care.

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As requested by me, Rep. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of EARMARK DECLARATION CAO, H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Appropriations Act, 2010 provides for City of cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations HON. WALTER B. JONES New Orleans for facilities and equipment asso- Act, 2010 OF NORTH CAROLINA ciated with the replacement of Methodist Hos- Project: Pulmonary Hypertension Awareness IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pital. This is in the Health Resources and Program Services Administration (Health Facilities and Account: Department of Health and Human Thursday, July 23, 2009 Services) account in the amount of $450,000. Services, Centers for Disease Control and Mr. JONES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to This funding would help the City of New Orle- Prevention the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ans and the Orleans Parish Hospital Service Requesting Entity: Pulmonary Hypertension marks, I am submitting the following informa- to re-establish acute care hospital services in Association tion regarding project funding I received as New Orleans East. Address of Requesting Entity: 801 Roeder part of H.R. 3183, the Energy and Water De- As requested by me, Rep. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910 velopment Appropriations Act, 2010: CAO, H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education I have supported strengthening Pulmonary Rep. WALTER B. JONES Appropriations Act, 2010 provides for the Mary Hypertension (PH) education for over ten Project: Beaufort Harbor, NC Queen of Vietnam Community Development years; and for this reason and for the third Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers— Corporation in New Orleans. This is in the year in a row, I have requested funding to Wilmington District Health Resources and Services Administration strengthen and continue a successful partner- Account: Operations and Maintenance (Health Facilities and Services) account in the ship between the non-profit Pulmonary Hyper- Amount: $250,000 amount of $400,000. This funding would help tension Association and the Centers for Dis- Explanation: The funding will allow for main- build a community owned health care center ease Control. PH is a serious and often fatal tenance dredging of Bulkhead Channel, which to serve the African-American, Latino, Viet- condition where the blood pressure in the is the main waterway entrance to the Town of namese and Non-hispanic White community. lungs rises to dangerously high levels. In PH Beaufort from the Morehead City Harbor Fed- As requested by me, Rep. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ patients the walls of the arteries that take eral Navigation Project and the Atlantic CAO, H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education blood from the right side of the heart to the Ocean. The Harbor is used annually by thou- Appropriations Act, 2010 provides for the Xa- lungs thicken and constrict. As a result, the sands of commercial fishing vessels, sport vier University of New Orleans. This is in the right side of the heart has to pump harder to fishing vessels and recreational boaters, and Health Resources and Services Administration move blood into the lungs, causing it to en- its continued operation is critical to the re- (Health Facilities and Services) account in the large and ultimately fail. gional economy. amount of $350,000. This funding will go to- This request will allow the partners to con- Rep. WALTER B. JONES ward the Xavier University Pharmacy Renova- tinue to develop a pulmonary hypertension Project: Bogue Inlet, NC tion that will complement the College of Phar- awareness program to better educate the Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers— macy building expansion. With the addition medical community and the public about the Wilmington District and renovation, Xavier’s pharmacy facilities disease, and lead to earlier diagnosis and Account: Operations and Maintenance will include new state of the art teaching labs, longer life spans. Amount: $325,000 classrooms, lecture rooms, additional teaching The $250,000 included in this bill for this Explanation: The funding will allow for main- and research laboratories, a mock pharmacy project will be allocated to continue two com- tenance dredging of Bogue Inlet. The inlet is skills lab, a drug information center, and a ponents in the fight against pulmonary hyper- used by commercial and charter fishing ves- multi-purpose auditorium equipped with the tension: the PHA Online University, a cur- sels, recreational boaters and the U.S. Coast latest technological equipment. riculum-based website for medical profes- Guard. Without dredging, the inlet will shoal As requested by me, Rep. ANH ‘‘JOSEPH’’ sionals, and a significant expansion of up and become impassable, with dangerous CAO, H.R. 3293—the Labor, HHS, Education PHAware, a grassroots media campaign. consequences for the local economy and the Appropriations Act, 2010 provides for the I also appreciate the Committee’s support safety of watermen. Tulane University of New Orleans. This is in through report language encouraging further Rep. WALTER B. JONES the Employment and Training Administration collaboration and research efforts on pul- Project: Manteo (Shallowbag Bay), NC (Training & Employment Services) in the monary hypertension within government agen- Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers— amount of $250,000. This funding will go to- cies. The efforts of these organizations on Wilmington District ward the establishment of a Community issues including lung transplantation, the es- Account: Operations and Maintenance Health Worker Training Institute as a compo- tablishment of a PH Clinical Research Net- Amount: $3,945,000 nent of the Tulane/RAND Center for Health work and the increase in pulmonary hyper- Explanation: The funding will provide contin- and Society in Louisiana. The Institute will tension diagnoses related to the abuse of ued maintenance dredging of Oregon Inlet. serve as a regional resource for training with methamphetamine will further our under- Without dredging, the inlet channel would the mission to improve health and reduce dis- standing of this disease. quickly become impassable to many of the parities in communities through community f Coast Guard and commercial and recreational health worker education and cost-effective EARMARK DECLARATION fishing vessels that depend on it for access to programming and will train 100 CHWs annu- the Atlantic Ocean, and the local economy ally to engage in individual- and community- would be hurt severely. level health efforts including health outreach, HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Rep. WALTER B. JONES patient care management, and health advo- OF KENTUCKY Project: Morehead City Harbor, NC cacy. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Recipient: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers— f Thursday, July 23, 2009 Wilmington District EARMARK DECLARATION Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Account: Operations and Maintenance the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Amount: $9,500,000 HON. KEVIN BRADY marks, I am submitting the following informa- Explanation: The funding will be used to tion regarding earmarks I received as part of perform maintenance dredging to the minimum OF TEXAS width within the entrance channel, which is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies critical for maintaining safe navigation for the Thursday, July 23, 2009 Appropriations Act of 2010. commercial and recreational vessels that use Mr. BRADY of Texas. Madam Speaker, pur- Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT the channel to access Morehead City Port. suant to the Republican Leadership standards GUTHRIE Dredged material would be placed along the on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 adjacent shorelines of Ft. Macon St. Park and formation regarding earmarks I received as Account: FTA/Bus and Bus Facilities Atlantic Beach, which would protect commu- part of H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Recipient: Audubon Area Community Serv- nities from future storm events. The funds Health and Human Services, and Education, ices, 1800 W. Fourth Street, Owensboro, KY would also be used to continue the Dredged and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 42304 Material Management Plan, which is nec- 2010. Description of Request: Provide $1,350,000 essary in light of new information concerning Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN for a facility to maintain the bus fleet in order the harbor maintenance project’s impacts to BRADY, Texas 8th Congressional District to ensure continued services to the region. adjacent coastal environments articulated in

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Madam Amount: $700,000 child and family services facility with increased Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- Explanation: The funding will be used to capacity to serve more than double the popu- ship guidelines on earmarks, I am submitting provide for continued maintenance dredging of lation of children and families currently served the following information regarding earmarks I New River Inlet, whish is the only waterway of approximately 1,000. Boys Town will be requested that were included as part of H.R. connecting New River to the Atlantic Ocean. providing at least $7.25 million in matching 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and The inlet is in the heart of Camp Lejeune Ma- funds towards the requested federal share of Human Services, Education and Related rine Corps Base, and proper maintenance of the project. This multidimensional service facil- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. the channel is essential to Marine Corps train- ity will include the broad range of medical and Requesting Member: Congressman KEVIN ing and operations. It is also important to MCCARTHY Eastern North Carolina’s commercial fisher- juvenile justice delinquency services so that at-risk girls and boys (and their families) can Bill Number: H.R. 3293 men and recreational boaters. Account: Department of Education, Fund for have all child related disorders and care pro- f the Improvement for Post Secondary Edu- vided. Some of the services included, but not EARMARK DECLARATION cation limited to, in this facility will include juvenile Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Kern justice evaluations, services to prevent delin- Community College District HON. JEFF FORTENBERRY quency and school failure, and parenting skill Address of Requesting Entity: 2100 Chester OF NEBRASKA building services to help parents become more Avenue, Bakersfield, California 93301 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES effective at dealing with a variety of child dis- Description of Request: $250,000 was in- Thursday, July 23, 2009 orders and issues. It is expected that through cluded for the Kern Community College Dis- Mr. FORTENBERRY. Madam Speaker, pur- these services, youth recidivism of criminal be- trict (KCCD) to purchase wind, solar, and suant to the Republican Leadership standards havior will be greatly reduced as will the need other renewable energy equipment for training renewable energy technicians and engineers, on member requests, I am submitting the fol- for further out-of home-placement, including and for institutionalization of curriculum for the lowing information regarding the earmarks I that of a correctional or prison facility. Youth received as part of H.R. 3288, the FY10 De- Renewable Energy Regional Workforce Train- will be prepared to be productive members of ing program at KCCD affiliated schools (Ba- partment of Transportation, and Housing and society. Urban Development and Related Agencies kersfield College, Cerro Coso College, and Appropriations Act: Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF Porterville College), as well as Taft College. Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF FORTENBERRY Kern County produces over 30% of wind-gen- erated electricity in California and 5% in the FORTENBERRY Bill Number: H.R. 3288, FY10 Department nation, as well as ranks 4th in California in po- Bill Number: H.R. 3228, FY10 Department of Transportation, and Housing and Urban De- of Transportation, and Housing and Urban De- tential solar power generating capacity. As velopment and Related Agencies Appropria- velopment and Related Agencies Appropria- more emphasis is placed on renewable and tions Act tions Act clean energy, estimates indicate there will be Account: Surface Transportation Priorities Account: Economic Development Initiative a need to fill several thousand new jobs in the Project Name: Antelope Valley Project Project Name: CEDARS Children’s Crisis region over the next 5 years to meet industry need. This KCCD training program will help Transportation Improvements Center Building Construction Amount: $750,000 ensure the U.S. workforce has the skills to fill Name and Address of Requesting Entity: Amount: $200,000 today and tomorrow’s renewable energy jobs. City of Lincoln located at 555 S. 10th Street, Name and Address of Requesting Entity: f Lincoln, Nebraska 68508 CEDARS Youth Services, Inc., located at 620 EARMARK DECLARATION Description: The City of Lincoln is commit- North 48th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68504. ting significant resources for road and pedes- trian improvements associated with Antelope Description: The funding will be used for HON. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART Valley. Some of the important projects that re- construction of a new Children’s Crisis Center OF FLORIDA main in the $125 million transportation compo- for abused, homeless, and runaway youth in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES nent of Antelope Valley Project include: con- Southeast Nebraska. CEDARS Youth Services Thursday, July 23, 2009 struction of 3.35 miles of roadway (including plans to build a children’s crisis center to pro- the Antelope Valley Parkway from Vine Street vide short-term emergency shelter, immediate Mr. LINCOLN DIAZ-BALART of Florida. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican to Capitol Parkway) to improve traffic in the professional assessment of each child’s Leadership standards on earmarks, I am sub- City’s central core and Northeast Lincoln; re- needs, intense family-centered therapeutic mitting the following information regarding ear- ducing through traffic congestion on the Uni- services, and an environment that inspires a versity campus and on downtown streets; marks I received as part of the H.R. 3293, De- rapid return to stable and enduring family liv- eliminating two dangerous mainline at-grade partments of Labor, Health and Human Serv- rail crossings, and providing a new overpass ing. The 18,000 square foot facility will not ices, and Education, and Related Agencies (16th Street Overpass) to the State Fair Park, only provide immediate safety and protection Appropriations Act, FY2010. Devaney Sports Center, state military areas, for vulnerable children and youth across the Requesting Member: Congressman LINCOLN and surrounding neighborhoods. Midwest, but also a comfortable family-friendly DIAZ-BALART Requesting Member: Congressman JEFF setting for them to begin reunification or to Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of FORTENBERRY meet prospective foster parents in a safe, pro- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Bill Number: H.R. 3288, FY10 Department fessional supervised setting. While primarily cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations of Transportation, and Housing and Urban De- helping persons from the Midwest area, the Act, FY2010 velopment and Related Agencies Appropria- Center has recently served youth from the Account: Department of Education, Higher Education tions Act states of Tennessee, Georgia, California, Account: Economic Development Initiative Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Thom- Michigan, Texas and others. CEDARS is the Project Name: Boys Town Building Con- as University struction only emergency shelter provider for children Address of Requesting Entity: 16401 NW Amount: $1,250,000 and youth in Southeast Nebraska, and this 37th Avenue, Miami Gardens, FL 33054 Name and Address of Requesting Entity: children’s crisis center will expand the current Description of Request: I am proud to have Boys Town located at 14100 Crawford Street, service capacity by as many as 12 children secured $300,000 to offer a professional de- Boys Town, Nebraska 68010. each day. This is a 50% increase. velopment program to advance the teaching of

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The gram, STU proposes to evaluate existing in- These adjoining hybrid suites will feature: full funding will establish the Florida Center for structional technology in science and com- cardiac operating room capabilities including Excellence in Emerging Behavioral Health puter education and formulate a special and cardiopulmonary bypass, dedicated pediatric Strategies. systematic development for elementary teach- cardiac anesthesia, state of the art hybrid car- f ers, in conjunction with the Miami-Dade Coun- diac surgical/interventional table, low-dose dig- ty Public Schools. ital flat panel imaging technology and oper- PHYSICIAN-OWNED HOSPITALS Requesting Member: Congressman LINCOLN ating room ventilation and temperature control. AND OTHER JACKSON-LEE PRO- DIAZ-BALART The goal of CHI is to achieve 100% surviv- POSALS ON HEALTH CARE Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of ability for children with congenital heart dis- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- ease, and to improve their health status HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations throughout their lives. This mission is entirely OF TEXAS Act, FY2010 consistent with the goals of HRSA and HHS, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Account: Department of Health and Human and better medical interventions at the early Thursday, July 23, 2009 Services, Administration for Children and Fam- stages of the disease lead to better quality of ilies-Social Services life for patients, shorter hospital stays, and Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Madam Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Barry Uni- fewer hospital admissions over the lifetime. Speaker, tonight, I come before you rep- versity Requesting Member: Congressman LINCOLN resenting Texas’ 18th Congressional District in Address of Requesting Entity: 11300 NE DIAZ-BALART Houston. As some of you know, my hometown 2nd Avenue, Miami Shores, FL 33161 Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of of Houston is the 4th largest in the country. Description of Request: I am proud to have Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Houston is home to some of the nation’s larg- secured $300,000 to support the Center for cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations est oil companies: Citgo North America, Con- Community Services Initiatives (CCSI) to en- Act, FY2010 oco Phillips-North America, El Paso Corp., hance opportunities for external individuals Account: Department of Health and Human Halliburton, Kinder Morgan Energy, Marathon and groups to participate in on-campus pro- Services, HRSA—Health Facilities and Serv- Oil Company, and Shell U.S. Oil Division. Yet grams. The Center will serve as an edu- ices as the economy has declined and the nation cational resource to community organizations, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Miami has begun to shift towards greener fuels, the including health providers. Barry service-learn- Jewish Home and Hospital petroleum business in my District and through- ing opportunities support local community clin- Address of Requesting Entity: 5200 NE 2nd out Texas has also seen a decline. ics, helping to improve the quality and acces- Avenue, Miami, FL 33138 Today, my state of Texas is facing an un- sibility of health care, including behavioral Description of Request: I am proud to have employment rate of around 7.5%, the highest health care. secured $500,000 to develop a PACE Center it has been since in the past 16 years. Addi- Requesting Member: Congressman LINCOLN in Hialeah, Florida. The Program of All-Inclu- tionally, Texas lost 40,600 jobs last month DIAZ-BALART sive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an innova- alone. Thus, the six figure jobs common to Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of tive long-term care model that allows frail el- Houston that have attracted people to my Dis- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- ders to remain at home. The goal of PACE is trict from all over the country are being cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations to deliver high quality, cost-effective care while slashed. And as my constituents, many of Act, FY2010 managing participants’ complex medical, func- them well-to-do middle income and upper in- Account: Department of Health and Human tional, and social needs. PACE integrates fi- come Americans, have lost their jobs and their Services, HRSA—Health Facilities and Serv- nancing and delivery of acute and long-term businesses, they have also lost their health ices care services. PACE enables older individuals care. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Memorial who are eligible for nursing home care to con- Truly, Madam Speaker, this issue of health Healthcare System tinue living in the community with a full spec- care is not a poor people’s problem it is an Address of Requesting Entity: 1901 SW trum of medical, social and rehabilitative serv- American problem. And thus, I rise today with 172nd Avenue, Miramar, FL 33029 ices. The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the my fellow members of the Congressional Pro- Description of Request: I am proud to have Elderly (PACE) meets three important objec- gressive Caucus to urge all of my colleagues secured $250,000 to construct six additional tives in providing long-term care services: a) it to get behind this health care bill and pass it operating rooms for Memorial Hospital allows long term care in operate in a managed before we leave for the August recess next Miramar. Memorial Healthcare System (also care environment, b) it integrates Medicare week. Today, while I stand as a representative known as South Broward Hospital District) is a and Medicaid into a seamless and transparent of Houston, I believe I represent hard working public, not-for-profit organization, and serves funding source, and c) it allows nursing eligi- men and women, young and old who can’t as the largest provider of care in South ble older adults to remain at home. wait till after recess for health care. They risk Broward. Memorial Hospital Miramar is experi- Requesting Member: Congressman LINCOLN bankruptcy and even the poor house because encing double digit growth in admissions, out- DIAZ-BALART of the rising costs of health insurance. Some patient visits, emergency services, deliveries Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of of them have cancer, some of them have dia- and surgical procedures. Admissions have in- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- betes, and some of them have simple tooth creased 23% year-to-date. Annual surgical cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations decay that requires a root canal. However, cases continue to rapidly increase up from Act, FY2010 root canals are not covered by most basic 5200 cases last year, to a projected 5700 Account: Department of Health and Human health insurance plans. As such, some of cases or 9% increase this year. Surgical Services, SAMHSA—Mental Health them are now finding that their teeth have be- cases are expected to exceed 5,900 in the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Spectrum come infected and the infection has entered next five years. Programs, Inc. their blood stream and some of them now face Requesting Member: Congressman LINCOLN Address of Requesting Entity: 11031 NE 6th terminal illness—all because they lack the DIAZ-BALART Avenue, Miami, FL 33161 health care that many of us in this body take Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Departments of Description of Request: I am proud to have for granted. Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- secured $200,000 to demonstrate the effec- Madam Speaker, my colleagues on the Re- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations tuality of a mental health and substance abuse publicans side have partnered with some in- Act, FY2010 treatment continuum that integrates research, surance companies to misrepresent the facts Account: Department of Health and Human best practices and emergent treatment meth- about health care and are now using scare Services, HRSA—Health Facilities and Serv- odologies across the spectrum of mental tactics to prevent the health care bill from ices health, substance abuse, and co-occurring dis- being voted out of the Energy and Commerce Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Miami orders in a continuous improvement model, Committee. These forces have pressured con- Children’s Hospital making the processes and procedures of be- servatives in the Democratic ranks to stall the Address of Requesting Entity: 3100 SW havioral health treatment more effective, the process. The other side holds up the process 62nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33155 timelines to improved behavioral health short- of change while over 47 million Americans re- Description of Request: I am proud to have er, and the gains more sustainable, substan- main uninsured, while Americans with health secured $450,000 to construct two new hybrid tially reducing the catastrophic personal, fam- care pay as much as $207 billion excess in

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00059 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1972 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 health related taxes, and while hospitals and cian owned hospitals, including projects under hance athletic performance by abusing pre- clinics around the country continue to shutter development that qualify for the grandfather scription drugs. their doors. provision, to expand and respond to the ex- Madam Speaker, I believe that these are A brighter future is on the horizon with the panded needs of the communities they serve. good proposals and if adopted will improve the health care bill now stalled in committee. Cen- Finally, the current bill repeals the whole outstanding work done by our leaders. Fur- tral to this bill is its public insurance option, hospital exception in the Stark law, thus pro- thermore, while I seek changes in the health which as the President said, is designed to hibiting physicians from investing in new hos- reform bill, I’m not at all about to stand in the keep the large insurance companies honest. pitals that were not grandfathered. This provi- way of change, my goal is to inspire change. And as my friend Michael Moore documented sion aims to discourage entrepreneurship and Moreover, I’m not going to succumb to scare in his acclaimed film ‘‘Sicko’’ we cannot al- risk taking in health care. However, I believe tactics aimed to put politics over people, peo- ways trust our insurance companies. The Pub- that there are doctors who can do good and ple who deserve health reform now, not next lic Option, similar to Medicare, will provide a do well at the same time. As such, I urge the week, next month, or next year. publicly driven health care system, unique to leadership to amend the exception to allow f the U.S. and separate from what is in place in physicians to invest in acute general care hos- any other country. The program will ensure: pitals, hospitals that serve a significant popu- EARMARK DECLARATION (1) Early and periodic screening, diagnosis lation of the uninsured, or hospitals on the and treatment; (2) Case management for verge of bankruptcy where physicians are the HON. DEAN HELLER chronic diseases; (3) Dental and mental health only interested investors. OF NEVADA services; (4) and even language access serv- Such was the case for St. Josephs Medical IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices. Center in my district. St. Joseph Medical Cen- Friday, July 24, 2009 Though this health care plan solves many of ter is the first and only hospital in Downtown our nation’s health care woes, there are still Houston—a metropolitan area that has grown Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to more improvements that are needed. And I to over 4 million. In August 2006, over 80 the Republican Leadership standards on ear- believe that the Democratic leadership is open medical staff members out of the 500 on staff, marks, I am submitting the following informa- to good ideas to improve this legislation, im- elected to purchase a stake in the hospital to tion regarding earmarks I received as part of provements from the Progressive Caucus, keep it from closing. Because of this partner- H.R. 3288—Transportation, Housing and from the Blue Dogs, from the New Dems, and ship, St. Joseph Medical Center remains today Urban Development, and Related Agencies even from the Republicans. as a viable institution, caring for hundreds of Appropriations Act: One of the ideas that I hope to work with thousands of patients each year through the Requesting Member: Congressman DEAN Chairman RANGEL, Health Subcommittee various services of this general, acute care, HELLER Chair STARK, Chairman WAXMAN and our lead- inner-city hospital. Nearly 5,000 new Bill Number: HR 3288 ers to address are ways to allow for the Houstonians are born annually at this hos- Account: Federal Highway Administration— spread of good serving physician owned hos- pital—the first maternity hospital in Houston. Surface Transportation Priorities pitals, many of which are caring for those with St. Josephs remains the only hospital in Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Regional little to no insurance who would otherwise go Downtown Houston, and without it hundreds of Transportation Commission of Washoe Coun- underserved populations. And just what is a thousands of individuals each year would not ty, Nevada physician owned hospital . . . as its name im- have a convenient place to go for their inpa- Address of Requesting Entity: 2050 plies, it’s a hospital that has been started by, tient and outpatient care. With two medical Villanova Dr., Reno, NV 89520. purchased by, or in some cases invested in by towers adjacent to the campus, physicians’ of- Description of Request: $500,000. This physicians. While some fear that such hos- fices are close by, making this a one-stop funding will be used for the Meadowwood pitals will allow physicians to skim off high end shop for many who come downtown for their Interchange project that will mitigate severe treatment and ignore routine procedures, I be- healthcare. Bus lines, rail lines, and two major current and future traffic congestion occurring lieve these concerns focus on only the few freeways run right past the hospital, making it on I–580/US 395 and the adjacent surface ar- bad apples and not the lot of physicians who even more convenient for the populations that terials in the primary commercial retail district believe in their oath not to harm and to place surround it—many of whom have limited or no for the Reno/Sparks metropolitan area. people over profit. transportation options. Requesting Member: Congressman DEAN So where do we stand today with physician This model of physician partnership works HELLER owned hospitals. Under the current version of and in addition, adds 1,800 full time jobs to Bill Number: HR 3288 the health reform bill, 104 physician owned the Houston economy, pays millions in taxes Account: Federal Highway Administration— hospitals under development, 42 of which are and provides 40 million dollars of uncompen- Federal Lands (Public Lands Highways) scheduled to come on line by the end of 2010, sated care each year, and continues the tradi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nevada will have to shut down. These 104 hospitals at tions of the Sisters of Charity—to provide Department of Transportation risk represent more than 20,000 new jobs quality healthcare for all. This model saves Address of Requesting Entity: 1263 South which will be lost in 21 states, over 40 in my hospitals in underserved areas and is part of Stewart Street, Carson City, NV 89701 home state of Texas. At least $5 billion in cur- the solution to the health care system prob- Description of Request: $1,000,000. This rent investments will be lost. It will also affect lems, not the cause of them. Only to serve as funding will be used for the U.S. 50 State Re- hospitals that were built to serve working men ‘‘buyers of last resort’’ in communities that alignment project. This project involves the and women with little or no insurance. I and have a critical access problem and are other- Realignment of U.S. Highway 50 in the other Democrats and Republicans urge the wise providing good care to patients across Stateline, Nevada Corridor. The project will leadership to change the bill by eliminating the the country. Thus, I look forward to working look to provide operational improvement and retroactive date in the bill and ‘‘grandfather’’ all with the leadership to reward, not punish, such pedestrian and transit improvements in the the existing hospitals with physician owner- physician owned hospitals. heavily congested Stateline corridor ship, including the 104 hospitals under devel- Other good proposals that I’m recom- Requesting Member: Congressman DEAN opment. mending are: HELLER In addition to threatening physician owned Grants to high schools and middle schools Bill Number: HR 3288 hospitals under development, the current bill to increase health care professionals, particu- Account: Federal Aviation Administration— also limits growth of existing physician owned larly those in underserved communities; Facilities and Equipment hospitals. Of the 223 physician hospitals now Providing incentives for the development of Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Reno- in operation in 32 states, only three would Community Health Care Centers that are Tahoe Airport Authority qualify to apply to the Secretary of HHS for housed in healthy green buildings; Address of Requesting Entity: 2001 E. permission to expand. The remainder of the Tax credits for employers who not only offer Plumb Ln., Reno, NV 89502 hospitals would have future growth frozen and good health care benefits but encourage their Description of Request: $263,000. This would likely close because they could no employees to utilize these benefits; funding will be used for the acquisition and in- longer be responsive to the medical needs of A pilot program to study and demonstrate stallation of an Approach Surveillance Radar patients, the community and physicians. the benefits of proven alternative medical (ASR–11) at the Reno-Tahoe International Air- My solution is to eliminate the conditions for techniques and medicines; and port. The Reno-Tahoe International Airport growth in section 1156 and the HHS applica- A program to study this ongoing problem of and five other airports in the region are all tion process, and allow ‘‘grandfathered’’ physi- people who seek to address depression or en- served by an existing Approach Surveillance

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An FAA study many of the devices that define our life today. sion commander on STS–45 (Space Shuttle identified a site north and at a higher elevation This feat happened because of the com- Atlantis, March 24, 1992—April 2, 1992), and than the existing radar site which would allow bined determination and diligence of an entire STS–60 (Space Shuttle Discovery, February air traffic controllers to track aircraft move- country. From the inspiration of a young Presi- 3–11, 1994). During his first Discovery mis- ments longer and at lower altitudes than cur- dent who challenged us to set our sights on sion, General Bolden and his colleagues suc- rently possible the moon, scientists developed new materials, cessfully deployed the Hubble Space Tele- Requesting Member: Congressman Dean engineers manufactured innovative equipment, scope while orbiting the earth from a record Heller and factory workers assembled cutting edge setting altitude of 400 miles. The second Dis- Bill Number: HR 3288 transport crafts. Together, these Americans covery mission was the historic first joint U.S./ Account: Federal Transit Administration— proved that by working together, toward a Russian Space Shuttle mission with a Russian Buses & Bus Facilities common purpose, there is nothing beyond our Cosmonaut as a crew member. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Regional reach. It was true then, I have no doubt that General Bolden also held two administrative Transportation Commission of Washoe Coun- that fact will remain true today. posts at NASA during these years. Following ty, Nevada President Obama has convened a commis- the Challenger accident in 1986, he was Address of Requesting Entity: 2050 sion to chart our next steps into space. The named the chief of the safety division at the Villanova Dr., Reno, NV 89520 President is confronted with several choices. Johnson Space Center, overseeing safety ini- Description of Request: $250,000. This With soaring deficits facing our states and the tiatives in the return-to-flight effort. From April funding will be for the Washoe County bus looming costs of health care reform and en- 1992 to June 1993, General Bolden served as and bus facilities project which includes the re- ergy reform before the nation, some may Assistant Deputy Administrator for NASA. placement and expansion of the Regional argue that we cannot afford such a risk. In 1994, General Bolden returned to active Transportation Commission’s (RTC) transit Yet others realize the gains of that small duty in the U.S. Marine Corps as the Deputy fleet including standard coaches and para- step. Gains that created new innovations in Commandant of Midshipmen at the Naval transit vehicles and the construction of addi- agriculture, architecture, and even health care. Academy, Annapolis, Maryland. In July 1997, tional park-and-ride facilities. New buses must The pacemaker is just one of the many life he was assigned as the Deputy Commanding be purchased to replace worn-out vehicles in saving technologies that has resulted from that General, I MEF, Marine Forces, Pacific. From the existing fleet, increase service on existing same small step. February to June 1998, he served as Com- routes and initiate new service. These replace- Mr. Speaker, I urge President Obama to fol- manding General, I MEF (FWD) in support of ment vehicles will help the RTC to increase low the lead of that young visionary President Operation Desert Thunder in Kuwait. In July schedule reliability, reduce the cost of vehicles that preceded him 40 years ago. I urge him 1998 he was promoted to his final rank of and increase transit ridership and fare box not to shy away from continuing the invest- Major General and assumed his duties as the revenue. ment made by the past generation of Ameri- Deputy Commander, U.S. Forces, Japan. f cans. I encourage the President to move General Bolden then served as the Com- ahead and continue the nation’s investment in manding General, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, CELEBRATING 40TH ANNIVERSARY space exploration. serving from August 9, 2000 until August OF APOLLO 11 MOON LANDING I am confident that the President will move 2002. He retired in August 2004. forward. He’s already shown his vision by re- SPEECH OF Following retirement, General Bolden be- cently appointing Marine Corps Major General came active in the corporate sector. Since HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE Charles F. Bolden, Jr. as NASA Administrator. 2004, he has been the owner and CEO of OF TEXAS General Bolden graduated from the U.S. Jack and Panther LLC, a privately-held military IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Naval Academy in 1968, nearly 20 years after and aerospace consulting firm in my district of the first Black to graduate from that institution, Monday, July 20, 2009 Houston, Texas. Having recently been con- Wesley Brown. firmed by the Senate and assumed his post, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Upon graduation from the Naval Academy, General Bolden is the first Astronaut to lead forty years ago today, millions of Americans General Bolden accepted a commission as a NASA. As an Astronaut, General Bolden un- and other people around the world, sat tuned Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps. derstands NASA’s mission, its operations, and in to the most advanced media device of the General Bolden was in flight school, when its most valuable resource, its personnel. day, the television. Millions more, gathered former Navy aviator, Neil Armstrong, landed With a background of achieving in the face around radios. While still others simply raised on the moon. This feat kept General Bolden of obstacles, General Bolden is well positioned their heads and fixed their eyes to a common motivated and after two years of flight training, to help NASA define its role in the midst of our sight—the moon. Yet, on this day, 40 years he was designated a naval aviator in May nation’s fiscal crisis. Moreover, General Bold- ago, the moon was markedly different. For on 1970. He flew more than 100 sorties into en in his new role as NASA Administrator has that day, mankind, represented by a young North and South Vietnam, Laos, and Cam- the potential of inspiring a new generation of 38-year-old American, Neil Armstrong, set foot bodia, in the A–6A Intruder between June young people, much like I and many others on the moon. 1972 and June 1973. Upon returning to the were inspired by Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong On this day, 40 years ago, the country and United States, General Bolden began a two- and Michael Collins forty years ago. I urge the world were divided along many fronts. This year tour as a Marine Corps selection officer support for this resolution. country was reeling following a spate of high and recruiting officer in Los Angeles, followed f profile assassinations that took the lives of by three years at the Marine Corps Air Station John F. Kennedy, Malcolm X, Martin Luther El Toro, California. During his free time, Gen- EARMARK DECLARATION King, Jr., and Robert Kennedy. The world was eral Bolden returned to school to earn a Mas- divided by ideology, separated into blocs of ters degree in Systems Management from the HON. GARY G. MILLER countries aligned with the Soviet Union and University of Southern California in 1977. OF CALIFORNIA those aligned with the west. Finally, this coun- In June 1979, he graduated from the U.S. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES try was in the midst of a bitter conflict in Viet- Naval Test Pilot School at Patuxent River, nam that robbed this country of the lives of Maryland, and subsequently served as an ord- Friday, July 24, 2009 thousands of young men and women. nance test pilot and flew numerous test Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam Yet, despite these divisions, the nation and projects in the A–6E, EA–6B, and A–7C/E air- Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- the world was united, united in the celebration planes. As a pilot, he has logged more than ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting of an achievement for mankind. And while the 6,000 hours flying time. the following information regarding earmarks I world had not yet seen the internet, the I- General Bolden was selected as an astro- received as part of the FY 2010 Energy and phone, or Twitter, we were all connected, con- naut candidate by NASA in 1980, and became Water Appropriations Bill. nected by a single feat. an astronaut in August 1981. A veteran of four Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Today, forty years later, while there are still space flights, he has logged more than 680 G. MILLER some sources of division, the world stands hours in space, including 444 orbits of the Bill Number: H.R. 3138

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00061 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1974 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 Account: Army Corps of Engineers, Con- complete, the GWR System will be the largest Account: Department of Health & Human struction water recycling project of its kind in the world, Services—Health Resources and Services Ad- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: County of reusing 140,000 acre feet per year (AFY) of ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Orange advance treated wastewater (recycled water). Services Address of Requesting Entity: 10 Civic Cen- The GWR System will supplement existing Legal Name of Requesting Entity: St. Mary’s ter Plaza, Santa Ana, California 92701 water supplies by providing a new, reliable, Regional Medical Center Funding Secured: $52,193,000 high-quality source of water to recharge the Address of Requesting Entity: 235 West Description of Request: The Santa Ana Orange County Groundwater Basin and pro- Sixth Street, Reno, NV 89503 River Mainstream Project, including Prado tect the Basin from further degradation due to Description of Request: $700,000. This Dam, provide urban flood protection to the seawater intrusion. By treating excess storm funding will be used for the construction of a growing communities in Los Angeles, Orange, flows along the Santa Ana River, the GWR new Nephrology Center of Excellence. This and San Bernardino Counties, and has been System project also postpones the need for center will provide residents of Northern Ne- a high priority project for the Army Corps of OCSD to construct a new ocean outfall in vada and Northeastern California the option of Engineers since it was first authorized in 1986. Huntington Beach. accessing kidney transplants at St. Mary’s Re- The Santa Ana River has been recognized as f gional Medical Center. the worst flood threat west of the Mississippi Requesting Member: Congressman DEAN River. The Army Corps of Engineers estimates RECOGNIZING GENESIS AT THE HELLER if flood mitigation is not completed, a major CROSSROADS Bill Number: H.R. 3293 storm event could flood over 110,000 acres, Account: Department of Health & Human kill 3,000 people, and destroy up to $15 billion HON. MIKE QUIGLEY Services—Health Resources and Services Ad- worth of property in Orange, Riverside, and OF ILLINOIS ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and San Bernardino Counties. Floods from the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services Santa Ana River would destroy interstate Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Renown Friday, July 24, 2009 transportation facilities, railroads and high- Health Systems ways, and have long-term effects on business Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today Address of Requesting Entity: 1000 Ryland, activities on a national level. The project, in recognition of Genesis at the Crossroads, a Suite 402, Reno, NV 89502. which extends some 75 miles along the Santa non-profit organization whose mission is to Description of Request: $800,000. Two- Ana River, will increase levels of flood protec- bridge cultures in conflict through the arts and thirds of all births in the Reno/Sparks area tion to more than 3.35 million people in the to create innovative arts-education programs occur at Renown Regional Medical Center. area. Federal assistance for the start of con- around the world. Renown Regional Medical Center is the only struction was approved in the Fiscal Year Founded in 1999 by Dr. Wendy Sternberg, Children’s Miracle Network hospital in the 1990 federal budget and has been included in Genesis at the Crossroads utilizes the arts as Northern Nevada Region. In order to serve the the federal budget every year since. a form of diplomacy, using expression to fos- Washoe County and Northern Nevada region, Requesting Member: Congressman GARY ter understanding. The organization brings to- Renown Health must expand and renovate its G. MILLER gether ethnic artists to share their talents and current facilities in the Women’s and Chil- Bill Number: H.R. 3138 unite their audiences in celebrations of diver- dren’s Center to meet these needs. This fund- Account: Bureau of Reclamation, Water and sity. ing will be used to expand Renown’s current Related Resources Art is the adhesive that keeps world cultures room capacity and renovate existing rooms to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange united. Artistic expression and appreciation provide an overall improvement in the delivery County Water District are fostered by Genesis at the Crossroads experience for the mother and her family. Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box through programs such as the HAMSA-Fest, f 8300, Fountain Valley, California 92728 which celebrates Middle Eastern and North Af- Funding Secured: $100,000 rican art, and Our World One Piece at a Time, EARMARK DECLARATION Description of Request: The Ground Water a peace quilt program that fosters philanthropy Replenishment (GWR) System Mid-Basin In- and understanding among youth. HON. MICHAEL N. CASTLE jection Pilot Facilities Project will determine Genesis at the Crossroads creates the OF DELAWARE the feasibility, and the benefits and costs of unique and rare opportunity to truly work in IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES constructing a full-scale project that would in- unison with those of differing and often con- Friday, July 24, 2009 ject GWR System product water directly into flicting backgrounds. The success of the orga- the principal aquifer in an area of high volume nization, now in its tenth year, is a testament Mr. CASTLE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to groundwater pumping. The purpose of the to the power of the arts. the House Republican standards on earmarks, GWR System Mid-Basin Injection Pilot Facili- We congratulate Genesis at the Crossroads I am submitting the following information re- ties Project is to reduce reliance on imported on their ten-year anniversary and thank their garding funding for Delaware included as part water by expanding local water supplies. This artists, organizers, and audiences that have of the FY 2010 Departments of Labor, Health will be accomplished by increasing recharge of participated in their programs. Genesis at the and Human Services, and Education, and Re- the Orange County groundwater basin through Crossroads has proven understanding is pos- lated Agencies Appropriations Act: direct injection of purified, recycled water into sible regardless of conflict, when we combine Name of Project: Delaware Department of the groundwater basin. This project will install passion for the arts and compassion for oth- Education, Dover, DE for a school leadership one pilot test well and two monitoring wells, ers. initiative evaluating hydro-geologic data, and devel- f Requesting Member: MICHAEL N. CASTLE oping a preliminary plan for full-scale construc- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 tion. EARMARK DECLARATION Account: Department of Education Elemen- Requesting Member: Congressman GARY tary & Secondary Education G. MILLER HON. DEAN HELLER Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Delaware Bill Number: H.R. 3138 OF NEVADA Department of Education Account: Bureau of Reclamation, Water and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Federal Related Resources Street, Suite 2, Dover, DE 19901 Friday, July 24, 2009 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange Description of Request: $250,000 to train, County Water District Mr. HELLER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to mentor, and coach superintendents, principals, Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box the Republican Leadership standards on ear- and other leaders within the Vision 2015 Net- 8300, Fountain Valley, California 92728 marks, I am submitting the following informa- work to sharpen their focus on data and re- Funding Secured: $100,000 tion regarding earmarks I received as part of align their time and resources to maximize Description of Request: The Groundwater H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Health and student achievement. Replenishment System (GWR System) is a Human Services, and Education, and Related Name of Project: Rodel Foundation of Dela- jointly funded project of the Orange County Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: ware, Wilmington, DE for the Delaware Parent Water District (OCWD) and the Orange Coun- Requesting Member: Congressman DEAN Leadership Institute ty Sanitation District (OCSD) with OCWD serv- HELLER Requesting Member: MICHAEL N. CASTLE ing as the lead or constructing agency. When Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Bill Number: H.R. 3293

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00062 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1975 Account: Department of Education Elemen- Description of Request: Provide $250,000 Emergency Department. NMC supports over tary & Secondary Education for funding that will be used to provide initial, 40,000 emergency visits each year, making it Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Rodel one-time seed funding to establish a basic lit- one of the busiest emergency departments in Foundation of Delaware eracy delivery system for West Alabama, in- the State of Alabama. DCH is working to ex- Address of Requesting Entity: 100 W. 10th cluding implementation of a research and best pand the hospital’s emergency department to Street, Suite 704, Wilmington, DE 19801 practices clearinghouse for literacy programs provide the highest standards of urgent care Description of Request: $150,000 to expand and services; training programs for literacy to Tuscaloosa residents. The project’s total leadership training for parents of Delaware trainers, tutors and other educational compo- budget is $4,648,500. Specifically within the public school students on how to advocate ef- nents; technical support services for existing budget, $70,000 will go toward renovation to fectively for their children’s education and part- literacy service providers that do not have the tie to existing building, $3,525,000 for new ner effectively with their children’s schools. ability or financial support to implement pro- construction, $500,000 for civil work, $409,500 Name of Project: Nanticoke Senior Center, grams on their own; marketing and commu- for contingencies, and $144,000 for fur- Seaford, DE for facilities and equipment nication initiatives to sustain a high level of nishings and telecommunications. This request Requesting Member: MICHAEL N. CASTLE awareness and information related to literacy; is consistent with the intended and authorized Bill Number: H.R. 3293 and management and administrative support purpose of the Department of Health & Human Account: Department of Health & Human for delivery of literacy programs and services Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Services, HRSA, Health Facilities and Serv- throughout the 8-county region. The project’s ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and ices total budget is $325,000. Specifically within Services account. The DCH Health System Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nanticoke the budget, $20,000 is for program services will meet or exceed all statutory requirements Senior Center and events, $45,000 for research and plan- for match funding where applicable. Address of Requesting Entity: 301 N. Vir- ning, $30,000 for marketing and communica- Requesting Member: Congressman SPEN- ginia Avenue, Seaford, DE 19973 tions, $25,000 for training and development, CER BACHUS Description of Request: $100,000 for the $15,000 best practices and clearinghouse Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of construction of new, 11,053 square foot Senior services, $12,500 for printing and materials Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Services Center in the heart of Seaford, Dela- $7,500 for postage and mailing, $5,000 for lit- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations ware. The purpose of this project is to help eracy service providers council, and $165,000 Act, 2010 provide a new approach to serving older for salaries and administration. This request is Account: Department of Labor, Employment adults through the expansion of services. consistent with the intended and authorized and Training Administration (ETA)—Training & Name of Project: Nemours/Alfred I. duPont purpose of the Department of Education, Ele- Employment Services (TES) Hospital for Children, Wilmington, DE for facili- mentary and Secondary Education account. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama ties and equipment The Literacy Council of West Alabama will Institute for the Deaf and Blind Requesting Member: MICHAEL N. CASTLE Address of Requesting Entity: 205 E. South Bill Number: H.R. 3293 meet or exceed all statutory requirements for Street, P.O. Box 698, Talladega, AL 35161 Account: Department of Health & Human matching funds where applicable. Description of Request: Provide $200,000 to Services, HRSA, Health Facilities and Serv- Requesting Member: Congressman SPEN- develop a collaborative program with employ- ices CER BACHUS Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Nemours/ Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of ers incorporating assistive technology and tar- Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- geting deaf and blind individuals with develop- Address of Requesting Entity: 1600 Rock- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations mental disabilities for workforce placement. land Road, P.O. Box 269, Wilmington, DE Act, 2010 The funding would be used for employer train- 19899 Account: Department of Health & Human ing in disabilities and assistive technology for Description of Request: $350,000 for capital Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- the deaf and blind. The project’s total budget improvements by Nemours/Alfred I. duPont ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and is $680,000. Specifically within the budget, Hospital for Children. The purpose of this Services $200,000 for salaries, $250,000 for assistive project is to upgrade and expand the only chil- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of technology for the deaf and blind, $20,000 for dren’s hospital in Delaware, which also serves Springville travel, $30,000 for employer training in disabil- children from all over the U.S. and world who Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box 919, ities, $30,000 matching administrative per- seek highly specialized services, in order to Springville, AL 35156 sonnel cost, and $150,000 for matching assist- Description of Request: Provide $250,000 in strengthen its ability to continue providing out- ive technology cost. This request is consistent funding for the renovation of an existing facility standing patient care. with the intended and authorized purpose of located at Big Springs Park into a Senior Citi- the Department of Labor, Employment and f zens’ Center. Springville is one of the fastest Training Administration (ETA)—Training & Em- EARMARK DECLARATION growing in the state. The project’s total budget ployment Services (TES) Account. The Ala- is $350,000. Specifically within the budget, bama Institute for the Deaf and Blind will meet HON. SPENCER BACHUS $30,000 for site preparation, $285,000 for con- or exceed all statutory requirements for match OF ALABAMA struction and $35,000 will go toward architec- funding where applicable. tural services. This request is consistent with IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f the intended and authorized purpose of the Friday, July 24, 2009 Department of Health & Human Services, EARMARK DECLARATION Mr. BACHUS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Health Resources and Services account. The the Republican Leadership standards on ear- city of Springfield will meet or exceed all statu- HON. JIM GERLACH marks, I am submitting the following informa- tory requirements for match funding where ap- OF PENNSYLVANIA tion regarding funding that I requested as part plicable. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Requesting Member: Congressman SPEN- of the H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Friday, July 24, 2009 Health and Human Services, and Education, CER BACHUS and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant 2010. Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- to the Republican Leadership standards on Requesting Member: Congressman SPEN- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- CER BACHUS Act, 2010 mation regarding earmarks I received as part Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of Account: Department of Health & Human of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Health and Human Services, and Education, cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, Act, 2010 Services 2010. Account: Department of Education, Elemen- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: DCH Devereux Center for Effective Schools, King tary and Secondary Education Health System of Prussia, PA—$100,000 for school-wide Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Literacy Address of Requesting Entity: 2700 Hospital positive behavior support for at-risk youth in Council of West Alabama Drive, Northport, AL 35476 Reading School District. Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box Description of Request: Provide $350,000 to Harcum College, Bryn Mawr, PA—$243,000 20410, Tuscaloosa, AL 35402 expand the Northport Medical Center (NMC) to provide mentoring and training to science

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00063 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1976 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 teachers, and expand the health sciences at ceive the $100,000 in funding for this project marks, I am submitting the following informa- Harcum. is the Elgin Community College, 1700 Spartan tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Neumann College, Aston, PA—$200,000 re- Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. It is my understanding the Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- quested for Pharmacy Education for Work- that the funding would be used for curriculum cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations force Development in Aston and Phoenixville. research and development and the acquisition Act, H.R. 3293. Downingtown Library Company & of instructional equipment. Sixty percent of the Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK Downingtown Area Senior Center Building nation’s new registered nurses and the major- D. LUCAS Campaign, Downingtown, PA—$350,000 to re- ity of allied health professionals receive their Bill Number: H.R. 3293 develop an existing mill building on the former training through community colleges. ECC is Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- Sonoco Paper property. This forms an impor- graduating the future employees of hospitals, cation (includes FIE) tant civic hub for the community as well as the doctors’ offices, nursing homes, schools and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: South- proposed River Station redevelopment project. dentists’ all across the Chicago region. As we western Oklahoma State University Phoenixville Public Library, Phoenixville, debate health reform, we must also keep in Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Campus PA—$157,000 to update the library’s collec- mind that the nation faces a healthcare work- Drive, Weatherford, Oklahoma 73096, USA tion. force shortage. The demand for healthcare job Description of Request: I received $350,000 f training is so high that ECC turns away more for Southwestern Oklahoma State College. applicants every semester than it is able to EARMARK DECLARATION The funding for this project will be used to pur- enroll. Hospitals and healthcare providers chase equipment for the Industrial and Engi- across the country have staffing shortages, neering Technology Department at South- HON. PETER J. ROSKAM and ECC can help. This much-needed funding western Oklahoma State College. This equip- OF ILLINOIS will help ECC meet the healthcare staffing ment will ensure that the program is techno- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES needs burdening our current system. logically current and maintains a high quality Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3293, of education. In addition, it enables the pro- Friday, July 24, 2009 Health and Human Services, Health Re- gram to continue to strengthen Oklahoma’s in- Mr. ROSKAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to sources and Services Administration account Republican standards on disclosure for Mem- for the DuPage County Start the Heart Pro- dustrial and engineering technology workforce. ber project requests, I am submitting the fol- gram. The entity to receive the $100,000 in Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK lowing information regarding projects I support funding for this project is the Elgin Community D. LUCAS for inclusion in H.R. 3293, the Departments of College, 1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin, IL 60123. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- The entity to receive the $150,000 in funding Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations for this project is the DuPage County Health cation (includes FIE) Act of 2010. Department, 111 N. County Farm Road, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Western Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3293, Wheaton, IL 60187. It is my understanding Oklahoma State College Department of Labor, Employment and Train- that the funding would be used to educate the Address of Requesting Entity: 2801 N Main ing Administration, Training and Employment public on how to reduce fatality rates from St., Altus, Oklahoma 73521, USA Services account for the Access Community sudden cardiac arrest and expand access to Description of Request: I received $100,000 Health Center Career Laddering Program. The AEDs throughout area communities. The lead- for Western Oklahoma State College to up- entity to receive the $400,000 in funding for ing cause of death in DuPage County is Heart grade its campus security system. The funding this project is the Access Community Health Disease. While many of these deaths are at- for this project will be used for technology and Network, 1501 S. California Avenue, Chicago, tributed to chronic disease there is an oppor- equipment upgrades in order to implement a IL 60608. It is my understanding that the fund- tunity to reduce deaths related to sudden car- campus-wide emergency mass notification and ing would be used to create an innovative ca- diac arrest. Currently, one person dies every campus access plan. Improvments will include reer training and advancement framework for two minutes from sudden cardiac death, and campus security cameras, email and text-mes- healthcare employees. ACCESS employs the national survival rate is only 6% to 7%. saging emergency notification, campus-wide close to 450 entry level workers, the majority Some areas of the country have seen positive panic buttons, wall-mounted strobe lights for of whom have no college education and many trends increasing the survival rate, directly color-coded notification system, and smart- of whom are recruited because their ‘‘peer’’ linked to public health campaigns that focus card access to campus entrances. status is an asset in helping medically under- on increasing the numbers of individuals Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK served patients enter and navigate the health trained in CPR and creating greater access to D. LUCAS system. ACCESS is proposing an integrated Public Access Defibrillators (AEDs). Survival Bill Number: H.R. 3293 strategy for employee career advancement by rates double in locations with access to AEDs. Account: Health Resources and Services deploying two tandem strategies: developing The Start the Heart Campaign is a collabo- Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and career ladders with internal training programs; rative, community-based partnership with the Services and providing scholarships for employees that Midwest Heart Foundation (a group estab- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma show educational promise, combined with lished by area physicians), local governments, State University Center for Health Sciences mentoring to integrate educational attainment education, and healthcare leaders. The goals Address of Requesting Entity: 1111 West into career advancement at ACCESS. The are to increase the number of citizens who are 17th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107, USA majority of these 450 workers are minorities, trained in CPR and to increase the public ac- Description of Request: I received $300,000 many with families, and some who are single cess to AEDs. The healthcare costs related to for Oklahoma State University Center for parents working two jobs to survive in the cur- survivors of delayed defibrillation are very high Health Sciences. The funding for this project rent economy. Most have not had the re- as these individuals require long rehabilitative will be used to expand and enhance the OSU sources to consider pursuing their education, therapy or long term skilled care. Costs re- Center for Health Science’s health information and for those who have had formal training lated to families that lose mothers or fathers technology system, including its telemedicine (such as medical assistants), pursuit of a four- prematurely can be recognized in many social and distance learning as well as electronic year degree has been beyond reach. This programs that support unplanned loss of in- medical records network. Additionally, it will funding will bring practical relief and assist- come. This much needed funding will bring bring diagnostic and medical services to geo- ance to those served by ACCESS by empow- enhanced safety and health security to the graphic regions in Oklahoma where even tele- ering the employees to grow to be even better people of DuPage County. medicine is not yet feasible or reasonably lo- health professionals. In the midst of the cur- f cated by use of a mobile clinic. The mobile rent challenges in our healthcare system, and EARMARK DECLARATION clinics will be available to provide medical the debate over reform, we can all agree that services in response to natural or manmade a more educated and advancing healthcare HON. FRANK D. LUCAS disasters. workforce will better serve Americans. Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK OF OKLAHOMA Congressman PETER J. ROSKAM: H.R. 3293, D. LUCAS IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Department of Education, Fund for the Im- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 provement of Postsecondary Education ac- Friday, July 24, 2009 Account: Health Resources and Services count for the Elgin Community College Health Mr. LUCAS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Careers Center of Excellence. The entity to re- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Services

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00064 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1977 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma well as realizing a reduction in costs through mal Disease Center, to translate State University eliminating duplicity and paperwork. groundbreaking discoveries into the molecular Address of Requesting Entity: 101 White- Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- design of new classes of immunobiotics and hurst, Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078, USA cation Appropriations Act, 2010 vaccines to reduce the current and expanding Description of Request: I received $350,000 Project Name: Health Occupations Training national threat associated with infectious dis- for Oklahoma State University. Oklahoma Simulator ease. State University has formed a public-private Amount Provided: $165,000 Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- partnership for training, education and re- Account: Employment and Training Adminis- cation Appropriations Act, 2010 search in proton therapy for training, education tration—Training & Employment Services Project Name: Medical Equipment and research in proton therapy for the treat- Recipient: Iowa Valley Community College Amount Provided: $694,000 ment of cancer. ProCure is currently com- Recipient’s Street Address: 3702 South Account: Health Resources and Services pleting construction of a multi-million dollar Center Street, Marshalltown, IA 50158 Administration proton treatment facility in Oklahoma City, Description: This funding will purchase Recipient: Trinity Regional Medical Center dedicated to the treatment of cancer. The Health Occupation Training Simulators which Recipient’s Street Address: 802 Kenyon funding for this project will be used for equip- will be used during training activities for cur- Road, Fort Dodge, IA 50501 ment for the facility. This facility will allow ac- rent and future Registered Nurses (RN), Li- Description: The funding would be used to cess to world-leading technology for patients censed Practical Nurses (LPN), Certified Nurs- replace the nine-year old, outdated cardiac in the central region of the United States. ing Assistants (CNA), Emergency Medical catheterization lab equipment and provide the f Technicians (EMT), and other health care highest quality cardiac care to patients in a practitioners. nine-county primary service area. Northwest EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- central Iowa needs a facility with a state-of- cation Appropriations Act, 2010 the-art catheterization lab. Patients should not HON. TOM LATHAM Project Name: Improving the Health Status have to (and in some cases, cannot) travel to OF IOWA of Rural Iowans through Prevention Des Moines, Mason City or Ames to have ac- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Amount Provided: $200,000 cess to a new cath lab and the life saving Account: Centers for Disease Control and services offered by new equipment. Residents Friday, July 24, 2009 Prevention in Fort Dodge, and surrounding communities Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Recipient: Des Moines University such as Humboldt and Pocahontas, for exam- the new House Republican standards on ear- Recipient’s Street Address: 3200 Grand Av- ple, are in need of the services offered by marks, I am submitting the following informa- enue, Des Moines, IA 50312 state of the art cath lab equipment. The new tion. Description: This project would continue re- technology will allow integration to a new Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- search involving a preventative health program image acquisition/storage system and will help cation Appropriations Act, 2010 focused on individuals 55–64 with moderate to continue the commitment to provide a com- Project Name: Bio-Security Level 3 Lab high risk of chronic disease as determined by prehensive cardiac catheterization service to Amount Provided: $650,000 a Health Risk Assessment (HRA). The project patients in Northwest Central Iowa. Account: Health Resources and Services is tracking health status and health risk for se- f Administration lected rural residents over the course of three Recipient: Iowa State University years. Individuals identified by risk levels are EARMARK DECLARATION Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 participating in health risk prevention interven- Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 tion programs. HON. DAVID DREIER Description: In order to contribute to the na- Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- OF CALIFORNIA tion’s pressing biosecurity needs, and to de- cation Appropriations Act, 2010 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES velop strategies for safeguarding the nation’s Project Name: INet Electronic Medical Friday, July 24, 2009 animal agriculture and human populations Record System for Intensive Care Unit from such highly infectious agents as influ- Amount Provided: $350,000 Mr. DREIER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to enza, Brucella, and West Nile virus, the fund- Account: Health Resources and Services the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ing will be used to help Iowa State University Administration marks, I am submitting the following informa- expand its high security, Bio-Security Level 3 Recipient: Mercy Medical Center—North tion regarding earmarks I received as part of facilities. Iowa State University’s College of Iowa H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, HHS, Veterinary Medicine long has been preeminent Recipient’s Street Address: 1000 4th Street Education Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year in the field of infectious disease research in SW, Mason City, IA 50401 2010: domestic animals. More recently, in response Description: This funding would provide soft- Requesting Member: Congressman DAVID to public health and national security concerns ware, equipment and personnel training to im- DREIER and in an effort to protect and secure the na- plement the first fully automated intensive care Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Departments of tion’s animal agriculture industry, ISU has fo- unit in Iowa. The current system uses paper Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Act for cused on research that addresses new and records, charts, etc. along with a basic EMR. Fiscal Year 2010 novel strategies to prevent and control foreign The new system would utilize an enhanced Account: Health Resources and Services animal and zoonotic diseases. Zoonotic dis- electronic medical record that would improve Administration—Health Facilities and Services eases are pathogens carried by animals that monitoring of critical care patients, allow re- Legal Name and Address of Entity Receiv- may be spread to humans, and many modern mote monitoring of patients in the Mercy ICU ing Earmark: Methodist Hospital of Southern diseases, including various epidemics, initially by their physicians in the surrounding commu- California, located at 300 W. Huntington Drive were spread this way. nities, and reduce long-term costs associated #207, Arcadia, CA 91007 Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- with duplicate tests and paper-based records. Description of Request: Provide an earmark cation Appropriations Act, 2010 Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- of $750,000 for the implementation of a Com- Project Name: Electronic Medical Record cation Appropriations Act, 2010 puterized Provider Order Entry (CPOE) sys- System Project Name: Institute for Novel Vaccine tem. CPOE systems provide for the electronic Amount Provided: $250,000 and Anti-Microbial Design (INOVA) entry and routing of medication, thereby re- Account: Health Resources and Services Amount Provided: $1,000,000 ducing the number of medication mistakes and Administration Account: Centers for Disease Control and increasing patient safety. Approximately Recipient: Madison County Health Care Prevention $56,000 will go towards user devices, includ- Center Recipient: Iowa State University ing Tablet PCS and mobile carts, $630,000 for Recipient’s Street Address: 300 W. Recipient’s Street Address: 1750 pharmacy hardware and software to assist Hutchings, Winterset, IA 50273 Beardshear Hall, Ames, IA 50011 with the Medical Order Entry of the project. Description: The funding will be used to in- Description: The Novel Vaccine and Anti-Mi- The final $64,000 will go towards a network stall and implement an electronic medical crobial Design (INOVA) will bring together a and wireless assessment to ensure that the record program which will improve the quality highly inter-disciplinary team of experienced response time of the software does not im- of health care provided to rural Iowans while scientific leaders from Iowa State University, pede the clinicians. This request is consistent reducing the potential for medical errors as the University of Iowa, and the National Ani- with the intended and authorized purpose of

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00065 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1978 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 the Health Resources and Services Adminis- interoperability in health care and developing Project at Harrison Memorial Hospital. Har- tration account. real world solutions for the local health care rison Memorial Hospital is a private, not-for- Requesting Member: Congressman DAVID industry. Federal funding will cover equipment, profit, rural hospital serving a region of five DREIER faculty development and start up operations. counties and approximately 45,000 residents, Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Departments of Each lab will be comprised of physical space providing both inpatient and outpatient care. Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations Act for incorporating duplicates of hospital and med- The project would implement a cardiac cath- Fiscal Year 2010 ical center hardware, software and systems. eterization program at HMH. All federal funds Account: Health Resources and Services This is a good use of taxpayer funds because received will go towards remodeling the exist- Administration—Health Facilities and Services it will train the health care workers of tomor- ing space in the hospital to provide the cath Legal Name and Address of Entity Receiv- row in the science of applying information suite and equipment. This project with make ing Earmark: San Antonio Community Hos- technology to health care to improve efficiency available cardiac cath for timely interventions pital, located at 999 San Bernardino Road, and outcomes. and diagnosis, a key component of cardiac Upland, CA 91786. Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF care. This is a valuable use of taxpayer funds Description of Request: Provide an earmark DAVIS because it will improve public health service in of $750,000 to purchase cardiac monitoring Bill Number: H.R. 3293 rural Kentucky. equipment. San Antonio Community Hospital Account: DOL—Employment and Training f is expanding its services to meet a growing Administration—Training & Employment Serv- HONORING THE LIFE OF ELOISA population. Approximately $140,430 will go to- ices CORONADO. A LIFE OF 100 YEARS. wards an Intravascular Ultrasound, $72,900 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Innovative for an AutoTransfusion System, $51,670 for a Productivity, Inc. Cardiac Surgery BioConsole and $485,000 for Address of Requesting Entity: 401 Industry HON. HENRY CUELLAR a 16 slice CT Scanner. This request is con- Road, Suite 500, Louisville, KY 40208 OF TEXAS sistent with the intended and authorized pur- Description of Request: Appropriate IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pose of the Health Resources and Services $150,000 for the Career Training for Disabled Friday, July 24, 2009 Administration account. Veterans program. Career Training for Dis- abled Veterans is a program developed by In- Mr. CUELLAR. Madam Speaker, it is my f novative Productivity, Inc. (IPI). It is designed honor to share with you and celebrate the life of Eloisa Coronado from Zapata, Texas. EARMARK DECLARATION to assist and train disabled veterans, including ‘‘Wounded Warriors,’’ during and after treat- Eloisa will be turning 100 years old this 31st of July, making her the oldest registered voter ment to reenter the civilian workforce. The HON. GEOFF DAVIS in Zapata County. program enables veterans to obtain career di- OF KENTUCKY Born in 1909, she lived in a time when you rection quickly in order to make important life IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES still had to ride in a mule wagon to go into decisions. The program will work in conjunc- Friday, July 24, 2009 town for groceries. At age 9, her father died of tion with the Departments of Defense, Vet- Tetanus, leaving Eloisa to drop out of the third Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, erans Affairs, and Labor in providing industry grade to help her mother raise her 4 younger pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- driven packaged training to match positions sisters. ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- identified by employers. Surviving spouses of On January 1, 1926, she married Benito lowing information regarding earmarks I se- military war casualties and spouses of dis- Martinez and eventually had 9 children. They cured as part of H.R. 3293, the Departments abled veterans can also take advantage of this ran a farm together raising cattle, planting of Labor, Health and Human Services, and program. This is an important use of taxpayer corn and selling milk and eggs. Education, and Related Agencies Appropria- dollars because it will leverage a relatively Living to be 100 naturally comes with hard- tions Act, 2010. small contribution from the federal government ship. Mrs. Coronado has outlived 4 sons, her Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF to develop a robust program for training and 4 sisters, a half brother, 1 grandson and 3 DAVIS placing our veterans in quality skilled jobs. daughters-in-law. As one can imagine, such Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF pain has been difficult. But Eloisa’s faith as Account: Dept of Education—Higher Edu- DAVIS well as the joy of her family of 27 grand- cation Bill Number: H.R. 3293 children, 44 great-grandchildren and 43 great- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Northern Account: HHS—Health Resources and great-grandchildren has kept her spirits up. Kentucky University Foundation Services Administration As a devoted believer, Eloisa has taught her Address of Requesting Entity: Administrative Legal Name of Requesting Entity: New Hori- family to have a strong faith, to be honest and Center, 616 Nunn Drive, Highland Heights, KY zons Health Systems, Inc. to love one another. About her age and her Address of Requesting Entity: 330 Roland 41099 life, she tells family members, ‘‘These hands Avenue, Owenton, KY 40359 Description of Request: Appropriate will reach out for the Lord’s hands when He Description of Request: Appropriate $350,000 for the Northern Kentucky University calls me Home.’’ $250,000 for the Community Health Improve- Center for e-Health Innovation. Health Madam Speaker, it is my honor to publicly ment Initiative at New Horizons Health Sys- informatics—applying information technology celebrate the 100th birthday of Eloisa Coro- tems, Inc. New Horizons Health Systems, Inc. to health care—provides the foundation for de- nado of Zapata Texas. is a not-for-profit Critical Access Hospital that veloping significant improvements to our also serves as a rural health clinic for primary f health care system. It promotes increased pro- care. The funds will be used to purchase a EARMARK DECLARATION ductivity; pay for performance; cost trans- new MRI. Patients currently have to travel parency; quality and safety; outcome based over fifty miles to another health care facility practices; access to health care and personal HON. CHARLES W. DENT for MRI services or wait for a mobile MRI to health records; and technological scalability OF PENNSYLVANIA come through the area. These problems often and evolution. In these respects, it holds great IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES result in disruption of continuity of care for the promise for literally thousands of affected busi- Friday, July 24, 2009 patient and a delay in diagnosis. This is a val- nesses oriented to support health care, large uable use of taxpayer funds because it will im- Mr. DENT. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the and small, for profit and not-for-profit. The prove public health service in rural Kentucky. House Republican Leadership standards on U.S. Department of Labor projects the health Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- care industry to hold 12 of the 20 fastest DAVIS mation regarding projects that are listed in growing occupations; five of the remaining Bill Number: H.R. 3293 H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health eight are in the computer technology industry. Account: HHS—Health Resources and and Human Services, and Education, and Re- NKU seeks to prepare future employees for a Services Administration lated Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010: burgeoning industry that understands both Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Harrison Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Department of computer technology and its applications to Memorial Hospital Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- improve patient care and reduce health care Address of Requesting Entity: 1210 KY cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations costs. NKU’s Center for e-Health Innovation Highway 36 E, Cynthiana, KY 41031 Act, FY 2010 will offer an applied, practical research envi- Description of Request: Appropriate Account: Department of Health & Human ronment (physical laboratories) for studying $100,000 for the Cardiac Catheterization Services, Administration on Aging,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00066 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1979 Title: Dementia Leadership Initiative, receiving dental services in any given year for students and to serve as a demonstration Legal Name of Requesting Entity: West- have never seen a dentist. The immediate ur- program that can easily be replicated by other minster Village, gent need for medical, dental, and vision care institutions of higher education. A number of Address of Requesting Entity: 803 N. far exceeds currently available resources. This other colleges and universities around the Wahneta Street, Allentown, PA 18109, funding will be a major step toward meeting country have created college recovery com- Description of Request: Funding will be the most critical current and anticipated needs. munities based on curriculum developed by used to develop outreach initiatives to educate Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Departments of CSAR. the public about maintaining brain health and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- f mitigating the impact of dementia, create a cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations EXPRESSING APPRECIATION OF public resource center, and provide staff train- Act, FY2010, CANADIAN FRIENDSHIP AND CO- ing in the most advanced methods of demen- Account: Department of Health & Human OPERATION tia care. Approximately 15 million Americans Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- will have Alzheimer’s by the middle of this ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and SPEECH OF century unless a cure or prevention is found. Services, This program will provide enhanced medical Title: Operating Room Equipment, HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE diagnosis, treatment and care for those with Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Sacred OF TEXAS Alzheimer’s; offer individuals and families vital Heart Hospital, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES information and support; and enable long-term Address of Requesting Entity: 421 Chew Wednesday, July 22, 2009 care facilities to provide for optimal outcomes Street, Allentown, PA 18102, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, for affected individuals. Description of Request: This project will I would like to begin by thanking Congress- Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Departments of support the purchase of operating room equip- man BART STUPAK, for introducing this legisla- Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- ment essential for treatment and service for tion. Every year on July 1st, I look forward to cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Hospital patients. Specifically, funding will be officially celebrating the establishment of Can- Act, FY2010, used to replace or upgrade essential equip- ada and all of its wonderful accomplishments. Account: Department of Health & Human ment in the operating suite to provide Sacred Canada has proven to be one of our nation’s Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Heart patients with the highest quality of care. most trusted allies and as a member of the ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and The existing equipment does not reflect the Homeland Security Committee, I personally Service, highest levels of technology currently available work closely with Canadian officials to ensure Title: Emergency Management Service Fa- to hospitals. Sacred Heart Hospital is a 226 the 5,500-mile border that we share remains cility Expansion and Renovation, bed, acute care teaching hospital in the City of secure. In this era of heightened security, the Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Allentown. United States and Canada have renewed co- Bethlehem, f operative efforts to safeguard the movement Address of Requesting Entity: 10 E. Church of people and goods, improve information- EARMARK DECLARATION Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018, sharing, and strengthen border infrastructure Description of Request: Funding will be and technology across the border. used by the City of Bethlehem to support the HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER In a world in which too many nations still community’s increasing need for EMS services OF TEXAS choose conflict over cooperation, and erect by renovating a portion of a building owned by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES barriers instead of bridges, the U.S.-Canadian St. Luke’s Hospital. Specifically, the comple- Friday, July 24, 2009 partnership has been and must ever be a tion of this project will more than double the model for others, and the foundation on which current EMS facility. The new facility will pro- Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, pur- to build a common future. Indeed, our relation- vide the ability to improve numerous aspects suant to the Republican standards on member ship is centered on a shared continent, shared of EMS—faster responses, centralization of lo- requests, I am submitting the following infor- values, shared aspirations, and real respect cation, maintaining centralization of EMS ad- mation regarding congressionally directed for our differences. ministration, future growth, safer access and projects in H.R. 3292, The Departments of Over the years, our nations have forged the egress. Labor, Health and Human Services, Education most comprehensive ties of any two nations Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Departments of and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of on Earth. They bind not only our governments, Labor, Health and Human services, and Edu- Fiscal Year 2010. but also our economies, our cultures, and our cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Agency/Account: Health Resources and people. From NORAD to NAFTA, Canadians Act, FY2010, Services Administration (HRSA)—Health Fa- and Americans have seized opportunities to Account: Department of Health & Human cilities and Services provide for our common security and pros- Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Amount: $480,000 perity. We’ve tackled tough problems from ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Requesting Entity: Texas Tech University acid rain and water pollution to differences Services, Health Sciences Center, 3601 4th Street, Lub- over beer and grain in the spirit of friendship Title: Drive for Healthy Kids Program, bock, TX 79409 and in pragmatism. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lehigh The people of West Texas and the contig- Addressing the Canadian parliament 50 Valley Coalition for Kids, uous regions of Eastern New Mexico and years ago, President Truman declared that the Address of Requesting Entity: 5000 Oklahoma represent an underserved popu- success of the U.S.-Canadian relationship was Tilghman Street, #207, Allentown, PA 18104, lation in terms of local access to cancer thera- due to ‘‘one part proximity, and nine parts Description of Request: Funding will allow peutics. This funding would support the Can- goodwill and common sense.’’ Goodwill and the Lehigh Valley Coalition for Kids (LVCK) cer Center for the South Plains Region which common sense remain the foundation of our and St. Luke’s Hospital & Health Network to seeks to reduce suffering from cancer in the friendship. improve a Lehigh Valley-wide collaborative ef- region through education, prevention, and In Texas, the territory of the Consulate Gen- fort to provide medical, dental, and vision care early access to state-of-the art cancer thera- eral in Dallas and the Canadian Consulate in to children and adolescents (under 19) lacking peutics. The Cancer Center will serve the re- Houston encompasses five states with over 36 basic health care due to low family income gion, state, and nation by decreasing the sub- million people. Bilateral trade with the region is and/or a broad range of socio-economic stantial costs associated with the morbidity over $30 billion each year; therefore I am very issues. Through this initiative, fully equipped and mortality from cancer. aware of how important a strong trade rela- and supplied health vans will bring regularly Agency/Account: Health Resources and tionship is for both countries. scheduled services to area schools and youth Services Administration (HRSA)—Health Fa- Specifically the cities of Alberta and Hous- agencies throughout much of Northampton cilities and Services ton share a number of distinguishing features and Lehigh Counties. In 2007, this program Amount: $250,000 which make them sister cities. Over the past provided 1,234 medical visits and 2,984 dental REQUESTING ENTITY: TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY, 2500 10 years Alberta has had the strongest econ- visits. About one-third of the children treated BROADWAY, LUBBOCK, TX 79409 omy in Canada, with an average rate of on the vans do not have health insurance. The The Center for the Study of Addiction and growth of 3.7 per cent per year, while Houston remaining two-thirds qualify for free or reduced Recovery (CSAR) is a federal and state sup- continues to thrive as the energy capital of the care but do not receive regular medical or ported program dedicated to expanding recov- United States. Canada is the U.S.’s most im- dental care. Over 50 percent of the children ery support and relapse prevention available portant trading partner, with over $570 billion

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00067 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1980 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 dollars in goods and services being traded be- bell County, Kentucky. The project is listed in available nationwide. The collaboration be- tween the two countries in 2006. Canada and Kentucky’s six year highway plan. This project tween CAM practitioners and clinicians can in- the U.S. enjoy an interdependent energy rela- is a good use of taxpayer funds because it will crease the respect between the two health tionship, trading oil, natural gas, coal, and improve safety, allow for continued economic care delivery systems; may also establish trust electricity. Canada has a reported 178.8 billion growth in Northern Kentucky, and employ by eliminating the competition usually occur- barrels of oil reserves as of 2006, second only workers to complete the project. Importantly, ring between the two fields. The holistic ap- to Saudi Arabia. Over 95% of these reserves I–471 will serve as an alternate route when proach of most CAM interventions and thera- are in oil sands deposits in Alberta. Moreover, work begins on repair or replacement of the pies can increase awareness of health and Canadian oil sands in Alberta have made Brent Spence Bridge on I–71/75. Rehabilita- wellness in children at an early age. With the Canada the largest exporter of oil to the U.S. tion of I–471 is critical to ensuring this redi- impact that lifestyle and behavior have on and has helped alleviate our dependence on rected traffic moves in a fast and efficient health, children can reap the benefits of this foreign sources of oil from parts of the world manner without jeopardizing the safety of trav- early awareness well into adulthood. Through which geopolitically face much more risk than elers. Finally, completing this maintenance will our Pediatric Integrative Medicine Model, the our neighbor to the North. Recent proposals prolong the life of the road, avoiding necessity University of Miami would be poised to revolu- by Canadian companies such as Enbridge and of more costly repairs. tionize pediatric care and advance the use of Altex to build oil pipelines from Alberta to Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF CAM as part of standard care. Specific tar- Houston seem very promising, and I look for- DAVIS geted substudies may include: Water, one of ward to the progress they make. These 2,000- Bill Number: H.R. 3298 the most important elements in our bodies yet mile pipelines, which are targeted to be in Account: HUD—Economic Development Ini- one whose intake in children is universally lim- service by 2010, will send over 500,000 bar- tiative ited. Exploring increased hydration therapy in rels of oil per day. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of children would be an inexpensive home-based I would like to congratulate Canada on its Covington intervention for improving health. Enzyme De- many accomplishments over the years and re- Address of Requesting Entity: 2300 Madison ficiency, Implicated as a cause of illness and main appreciative to the people and Govern- Avenue, Covington, KY 41014 as an effecter of health, enzyme deficiencies ment of Canada for their long history of friend- Description of Request: Appropriate can be improved through supplementation with ship and cooperation with the people and $250,000 for the renovation of the old Stewart natural products such as wheatgrass, raw Government of the United States. Iron Works Building. The City of Covington is juices and living foods. Ambient Lighting and f working with three non-profit social service Light Therapy, extended hospitalizations re- agencies (Fairhaven Rescue Mission, Parish duce exposure to sunlight, potentially causing EARMARK DECLARATION Kitchen, and Welcome House of Northern Vitamin D deficiency. Would supplementation Kentucky) to create a multiagency one-stop for through Vitamin D-rich foods be effective in HON. GEOFF DAVIS serving the needs of homeless individuals and preventing this deficiency? Additionally, are OF KENTUCKY families in the Northern Kentucky community. there other adverse health effects of certain IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES The project involves the rehabilitation of the lighting techniques (e.g. fluorescent or flos-flu- Stewart Iron Works Building, relocation of sev- Friday, July 24, 2009 orescent light)? Probiotics, could probiotics be eral existing social service agencies into a sin- useful in maintaining optimal colon health in Mr. DAVIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, gle building. This will increase the ability to children? If so, are there dosage consider- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- provide a full range of services, increase ca- ations to be explored based on the signifi- ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- pacity, and provide on-site transitional hous- cantly smaller size of the colon? Furthermore, lowing information regarding earmarks I se- ing. This project is a good use of taxpayer can the use of probiotics reduce recovery time cured as part of H.R. 3298, the Transpor- funds because it will improve the efficiency in hospitalized children? Massage Therapy, tation, Housing and Urban Development, and and quality of services for homeless individ- the negative impacts of stress are present Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. uals and families through an economy of throughout all age groups in the U.S., but the Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF scale. Demand for these types of services will data exploring CAM methods for stress reduc- DAVIS only increase as the economy continues to tion in children is sparse. Recognizing the Bill Number: H.R. 3298 struggle. benefits of massage in adults and even in Account: FTA—Buses and Bus Facilities f neonates, could massage be beneficial to chil- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Transit dren with elevated stress levels (whether that EARMARK DECLARATION Authority of Northern Kentucky stress is psychological or biological such as Address of Requesting Entity: 3375 Madison that from chronic diseases)? Is massage a Pike, Fort Wright, KY 41017 HON. MARIO DIAZ-BALART significant effecter of biological markers of Description of Request: Appropriate OF FLORIDA stress (inflammation, cytokines, C-reactive $500,000 for the Bus Replacement Program at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES proteins etc.)? Others, exercise, polyunsat- the Transit Authority of Northern Kentucky Friday, July 24, 2009 urated fatty acids, specific vitamin and other (TANK). Funds will enable TANK to purchase nutritional therapies, pediatric health behav- new buses needed for safety and capacity Mr. MARIO DIAZ-BALART of Florida. ior—adherence to CAM therapies and issues. Newer buses will also help to achieve Madam Speaker, I submit the following. changes in mood outcome expectations—the better fuel economy and have cleaner emis- Requesting Member: Representative MARIO possibilities are extensive. sions than the buses currently in use and in DIAZ-BALART (FL–25) Requesting Member: Representative MARIO need of replacement. The current buses that Bill Number: H.R. 3293 DIAZ-BALART (FL–25) will be replaced have been in operation for Account: HRSA Bill Number: H.R. 3293 one to two years beyond their FTA-rec- Name of Requesting Entity: University of Account: HRSA ommended useful life (13 to 14 years of oper- Miami Name of Requesting Entity: Miami Chil- ation). This project is a good use of taxpayer Address of Requesting Entity: 1252 Memo- dren’s Hospital funds because it will improve safety, capacity rial Drive, Ashe Administration Building, Coral Address of Requesting Entity: 3100 S.W. and energy efficiency. Gables, FL 33146 62nd Ave., Miami, FL 33155 Requesting Member: Congressman GEOFF Description of Request: I have secured Description of Request: I have secured DAVIS $952,000 for the Pediatric Integrative Medi- $9,500,000 for the Miami Children’s Hospital Bill Number: H.R. 3298 cine. This funding will be used for the develop- Congenital Heart Institute (CHI): Hybrid Pedi- Account: FHWA—Interstate Maintenance ment of a pioneer center of excellence for a atric Cardiac Suites. This funding will be used Discretionary Pediatric Integrative Medicine Model, the fol- to improve the outcome for children with con- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Campbell lowing benefits will be realized: The University genital heart disease through the construction County Fiscal Court of Miami will become a resource for other in- of two new Hybrid Suites to maximize the po- Address of Requesting Entity: 24 West stitutions in the community as well as nation- tential of the tools and procedures that have Fourth St, Newport, KY 41071 ally who are interested in this model of care. been developed in Miami and elsewhere over Description of Request: Appropriate By becoming a center of excellence, our pa- the last 14 years. These adjoining hybrid $500,000 to rehabilitate the section of I–471 tient population would have the advantage of suites will feature: full cardiac operating room between I–275 and the Ohio River in Camp- receiving the most comprehensive care that is capabilities including cardiopulmonary bypass,

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Additional features will Address of Requesting Entity: 336 NW Fifth the King’s Daughters Facilities and Equipment, also include: the first pediatric robotic hybrid Street, Miami, FL 33128 $250,000 suite, dynamic CT imaging of cardiac and tho- Description of Request: I have secured Intended Recipient: Children’s Hospital of racic structures, real time 3-dimensional image $3,633,000 for the Construction of a New Be- the King’s Daughters, 601 Children’s Lane, reconstruction allowing for new and unprece- havioral Health Facility for the Homeless. This Norfolk, VA 23507 dented imaging of complex cardiac structures, funding will be used for the relocation and ex- Project Description: Funding will be used to state of the art networking and communication pansion to its main center for behavioral procure a mobile MRI unit to serve Oyster systems that facilitates real-time audio and health treatment and supportive services pro- Point and other satellite medical office build- visual communication of all images with col- grams to a new facility. Camillus will be able ings in the CHKD health system. This equip- leagues throughout the hospital and our sister to provide more health care and social serv- ment will help clear a backlog of critical MRI campus in Orlando, multiple in-room digital ices to the poor and homeless in Miami-Dade services, ensure that children receive the spe- cameras and microphones for satellite broad- County. Camillus is committed to ending cialized treatment needed in pediatric services cast transmissions, and a large viewing area chronic homelessness in Miami within the next and provide access to this diagnostic tool to and control rooms for visitors. The goal of CHI 10 years, and this new expanded facility will children in the Hampton Roads area, Virginia is to achieve 100 percent survivability for chil- help them reach that goal. In recognition of and North Carolina. dren with congenital heart disease, and to im- the value of the services Camillus provides to Project Name/Amount: Germanna Commu- prove their health status throughout their lives. the community, Miami-Dade County and the nity College Online LPN and Paramedic to RN This mission is entirely consistent with the City of Miami have each committed Program, $100,000 goals of HRSA and HHS, and better medical $10,000,000 to the project. Camillus House Intended Recipient: Germanna Community interventions at the early stages of the disease has provided humanitarian services to the College, 10000 Germanna Point Drive, Fred- lead to better quality of life for patients, shorter poor and homeless populations of Miami-Dade ericksburg, VA 22408 Project Description: Germanna Community hospital stays, and fewer hospital admissions County, Florida for more than 48 years. Last College plays a major role in overcoming the over the lifetime. $9.5 million is requested for year, Camillus House provided 360,000 free region’s nurse shortage, and it must ensure an equipment acquisition and facilities build out, meals, emergency housing to 2000 individ- adequate supply of qualified nurses. The need including: cardiopulmonary bypass equipment; uals, over 27,000 medical encounters as well for the Online LPN and Paramedic-to-RN pro- dedicated pediatric cardiac anesthesia equip- as substance abuse and work training pro- gram is evidenced by the absence of pro- ment; hybrid cardiac surgical/interventional grams. Services include basic emergency grams for working healthcare professionals to table; low dose digital flat panel imaging tech- services such as food and shelter, substance readily access associate degree nursing edu- nology; operating room ventilation and tem- abuse and mental health treatment, primary cation. The Online program will increase the perature control; pediatric robotic hybrid suite; health care, housing, and career development pool of qualified Registered Nurses for the dynamic CT imaging equipment; networking at 15 sites around Miami-Dade County. One of area workforce. The program will provide the and communication systems; multiple in-room Camillus’ most successful programs is its be- region with a total of over 400 Registered digital cameras and microphones; and large havioral health treatment program. Camillus Nurses over the next four years. In addition, viewing area and control rooms. operates one of the country’s most effective Requesting Member: Representative MARIO the program will allow LPNs and Paramedics residential behavioral health treatment pro- DIAZ-BALART (FL–25) to advance their careers while working and grams—with an outstanding success rate of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 contributing to the workforce. The Online pro- 89 percent. Account: HRSA gram will deliver the nursing curriculum. Only Name of Requesting Entity: Collier County, f the clinical instruction component requires the FL EARMARK DECLARATION physical presence of students. The program Address of Requesting Entity: 3301 E. will provide distance learning courses as well Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112 as clinics on campuses and in hospitals. Fed- Description of Request: I have secured HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN eral funding would be used for full program $500,000 for the Interstate 75/Everglades OF VIRGINIA development, designated nursing faculty, and Blvd. Interchange. This funding will be used to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES accreditation. support and further develop a heath care ac- Friday, July 24, 2009 Project Name/Amount: Massey Cancer Cen- cess network for the under/uninsured in Collier ter, Virginia Commonwealth University, County. Collier County has identified more Mr. WITTMAN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leadership standards on $600,000 than 35,000 residents who lack quality health Intended Recipient: Virginia Commonwealth care. Currently, the County is experiencing earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- mation regarding the earmark I received as University, 910 W. Franklin Street, Richmond, overuse of its emergency health facilities. The VA 23284 numbers of uninsured/underinsured will con- part of H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Project Description: These funds would be tinue to grow as job growth in the area has used to renovate a 7500 sq. ft research space been strongest among low-paying jobs, which Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. Project Name/Amount: An Achievable that will be improved to accommodate the cur- typically do not offer health insurance. This rent and planned pre-clinical and translational project seeks to expand, organize, and de- Dream, $300,000 Intended Recipient: An Achievable Dream, cancer research (the rapid advancement of velop a full access program with a full con- laboratory findings to clinical trials and patient tinuum of services for approximately 35,000 10858 Warwick Boulevard, Suite A, Newport News, VA 23601 care) activities in the Goodwin Research Lab- residents needing health care. The initial oratory at Virginia Commonwealth University. phase of this project has been the adoption of Project Description: The 1,250 students in a shared information database between the grades kindergarten through 12th benefit from f portals of entry for the poor into the system. An Achievable Dream’s support of social, aca- EARMARK DECLARATION Future phases of the project include marketing demic and moral curricula proven effective and full penetration of the pollution of the unin- over 16 years of operating the public/private HON. SAM GRAVES partnership with Newport News Public sured/underinsured individuals, and the hiring OF MISSOURI Schools. This multi-faceted approach has con- and training of community workers. The Physi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cian Led Access Network (PLAN) is an exam- tinued to provide the tools needed for under- Friday, July 24, 2009 ple of a successful program helping the unin- privileged youth to close the achievement gap sured through physicians volunteering their with their more affluent counterparts. It has Mr. GRAVES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to time. The project will have a significant eco- been a major focus of the federal government the Republican Leadership standards on ear- nomic impact as lack of access to health care to provide support to public education to raise marks, I am submitting the following informa- leads to diminishing physical and economic standards and performance. This objective is tion regarding earmarks I received as part of distress on individuals and communities. embodied through major federal initiatives and H.R. 3293, the Department of Labor, Health Requesting Member: Representative MARIO legislation such as the No Child Left Behind and Human Services, and Education, and Re- DIAZ-BALART (FL–25) Act. Funds would be used for personnel ex- lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010:

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Congressman SAM GRAVES (MO–6) Account: Department of Education, HRSA cated next to the BARTA Park-N-Transit Facil- Department of Health and Human Services, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Vanguard ity. Health Resources and Services Administra- University Borough of Phoenixville, Phoenixville PA— tion—$500,000 for the Community Hospital Address of Requesting Entity: 55 Fair Drive, $250,000 for new sidewalks, lights, and pav- Association, Inc., in Fairfax, MO for facilities Costa Mesa, CA 92626 ers. The project is part of the Borough’s over- and equipment (405 E. Main, PO Box 107, Description of Request: Vanguard University all redevelopment plan. Fairfax, MO 64446) is developing an Academic Center for Riverplace Development Corporation, Read- Federal funds obtained will be used for up- Science, Nursing, and Technology which will ing PA—$250,000 for The Penn Corridor Re- grades to the facilities and equipment for help address the significant problems facing development Project to make the downtown Community Hospital in Fairfax, MO. The Com- California by training teachers in science and areas of Reading, West Reading and munity Hospital serves not only Fairfax, but a math, and by developing a Nursing School Wyomissing clean, safe, lively and attractive. region that encompasses parts of Atchison, with an accelerated RN to Bachelor of Science f Nodaway, and Holt counties. Currently, the in Nursing Degree Program to help address hospital operates out of a 60-year-old building the nursing crisis. The center will include the EARMARK DECLARATION and is one of the largest employers in Atch- development of smart classrooms, the nursing ison County with about 115 health care work- school, and research laboratories to train ex- HON. LEONARD LANCE ers and support personnel. The hospital is a isting teachers and nurses, and will deliver the OF NEW JERSEY designated critical access point for health study of science, math and technology that will IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES prepare students for teaching careers in care, whether it is 24-hour emergency serv- Friday, July 24, 2009 ices, diagnostic lab services or physical, occu- science and math. The nursing school will pational or speech therapies. Federal funds for partner with Hoag Hospital of Newport Beach Mr. LANCE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the new facility will focus on the key expan- in providing students and nursing rotations. the Republican Leadership standards on ear- sion of clinic space which will allow the hos- Requesting Member: Congressman DANA marks, I am submitting the following informa- pital to keep up with the increasing demand ROHRABACHER (CA–46) tion regarding earmarks I received as part of for outpatient services as well as operate a Bill Number: H.R. 3293 H.R. 3293, the FY2010 Labor, Health and more efficient and cost-effective hospital. Name of Project: Accelerated Baccalaureate Human Services, Education, and Related f of Science in Nursing at CSU, Long Beach Agencies Appropriations Act: Account: Department of Education, HRSA Project: Somerset Hills School District Cul- EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cal State tural Tolerance Education Initiative Long Beach, Department of Nursing Agency: Department of Education HON. DANA ROHRABACHER Address of Requesting Entity: 1250 Bell- Account: Elementary and Secondary Edu- OF CALIFORNIA flower Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90840 cation IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: The Accelerated Amount: $312,000 Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing at Cali- Recipient: Somerset Hills School District, 25 Friday, July 24, 2009 fornia State University, Long Beach (ABSN– Olcott Avenue, Bernardsville, NJ 07924 Mr. ROHRABACHER. Madam Speaker, pur- CSULB) for which funding is being requested The funding would be used to implement a suant to the requirements of the Republican is for the programmatic expenses of the Bac- comprehensive Cultural Tolerance Education Conference of the House, I am submitting the calaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) por- Initiative to increase students’ understanding following information regarding earmarks I re- tion of the Accelerated BSN/ELM (Entry Level of various world societies and their traditions, ceived, which were included in the reported Masters) program for second degree students customs and way of life in an effort to broaden version of H.R. 3293, the ‘‘Department of with the goal of stabilizing the program for a their understanding of international politics and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- minimum of the next five years, preferably, the religion. cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations next 10 years. Project: Union County College Curriculum Act of 2010.’’ If funded, the project will entail the admis- Development Requesting Member: Congressman DANA sion of 48 BSN second degree students every Agency: Department of Education ROHRABACHER (CA–46) fall semester (once a year), and hire the nec- Account: Higher Education Amount: Bill Number: H.R. 3293 essary teaching faculty, an administrative as- $400,000 Name of Project: Vanguard University sistant who will serve as the admissions coor- Recipient: Union County College (UCC), Teacher and Nursing Program Expansion dinator and secretary, modest infrastructure 1033 Springfield Avenue, Cranford, NJ 07106 Account: Department of Education, FIPSE support such as providing one computer and The funding would be used to (1) create a Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Vanguard a printer for 50 percent of the faculty (total of two-year ‘‘Green Workforce Service’’ for Union University 5 computers and printers), and an operating County which will support the creation of Address of Requesting Entity: 55 Fair Drive, budget for program activities. green jobs, and (2) develop a Green Tech- Costa Mesa, CA 92626 f nology option to the Engineering, Associate in Description of Request: Vanguard intends to Science degree program. use this funding for its program expansion and EARMARK DECLARATION Project: Jewish Family Service of Central improvement for Vanguard’s teacher training New Jersey, Community Innovations for in science/math and nursing education/training HON. JIM GERLACH Aging-in-Place with Hoag Hospital, and modernization of OF PENNSYLVANIA Agency: Department of Health and Human equipment and technology infrastructure. Pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services gram funding would help jumpstart Vanguard’s Account: Administration on Aging teacher and nursing training programs, which Friday, July 24, 2009 Amount: $300,000 are critically needed in California to prepare Mr. GERLACH. Madam Speaker, pursuant Recipient: Jewish Family Service of Central students for teaching careers in science and to the Republican Leadership standards on New Jersey, 655 Westfield Avenue, Elizabeth, math and for the increasingly sophisticated earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- NJ 07208 and technologically-based workplace. Van- mation regarding earmarks I received as part The funding would be used to support a guard has partnered with Hoag Hospital to of H.R. 3288, the Transportation, Housing and range of social, physical, spiritual, recreational, offer a quality Bachelor of Science Degree in Urban Development, and Related Agencies health, wellness and housing needs for older Nursing (BSN) to develop and launch an ac- Appropriations Act, 2010. adults in targeted communities by increasing celerated RN-to-BSN program and to develop Borough of Downingtown, Downingtown access to information, resources, supportive a BSN-to-MSN program within their School for PA—$500,000 to build Boot Road Bridge over services and civic engagement opportunities. Professional Studies. the Brandywine Creek, which will provide ac- Project: Jewish Family Service of Somerset, Requesting Member: Congressman DANA cess to Chester County’s lone Keystone Op- Hunterdon and Warren Counties, Aging-In- ROHRABACHER (CA–46) portunity Zone. Place Services Project Bill Number: H.R. 3293 BARTA, Reading PA—$250,000 for the de- Agency: Department of Health and Human Name of Project: Equipment Needs for the sign, engineering and construction required to Services New Vanguard University Academic Center for rehabilitate, restore and develop the historic Account: Administration on Aging Science, Nursing, and Technology Reading Railroad Franklin Street Station lo- Amount: $225,000

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Additional personnel to support this special population includes li- tively; increased service availability; coopera- Friday, July 24, 2009 tive health promotion, crises prevention, and censed professional counselor, career advi- community improvement; and the development Ms. FALLIN. Madam Speaker, pursuant to sors, clerical support, and tutoring services. of new human, financial, and neighborhood re- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Expansion of services for service members sources for the benefit of the increasing num- marks, I am submitting the following informa- enrolled in classes at OCCC should be pro- ber of older adults who are aging-in-place. tion regarding earmarks I received as part of moted to these students by the Veterans Serv- H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Health and Project: Zufall Health Center’s Hunterdon ices Office functioning as a centralized source Human Services, and Education, and Related Family Dental Center of information and referral. Information, serv- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. ices, and referral should include but is not lim- Agency: Department of Health and Human I requested and received on behalf of Okla- ited to: readjustment counseling; academic as- Services homa State University—Center for Health Sys- sessment and remediation (if needed); aca- Account: Health Resources and Services tems located at 1111 West 17th Street, Tulsa, demic advising and development of an individ- Administration—Facilities and Services OK 74107 the amount of $300,000. ualized education plan; review of veteran ben- Amount: $225,000 This project seeks to do two things: (1) ex- efits; career counseling; workshops; net- Recipient: Zufall Health Center, 17 South pand and enhance the OSU Center for Health working; and an opportunity to have the same Warren Street, Dover, NJ 07801 Science’s health information technology sys- level of camaraderie that is experienced in the The funding would be used for renovation tem, including its telemedicine and distance military. and equipment for a new dental center in learning as well as electronic medical records To succeed in college, it is critical that vet- Flemington, Hunterdon County, NJ. network, and (2) bring diagnostic and medical erans have a successful transition from the services to geographic regions in Oklahoma military into campus life. The aim of this pro- f where even telemedicine is not yet feasible or gram is to provide intensive transitional and reasonably located by use of a mobile clinic. support services for military veterans as many EARMARK DECLARATION The mobile clinics will be available to provide veterans have a difficult time readjusting to ci- medical services in response to natural or vilian life and translating their military service HON. GREGG HARPER manmade disasters. into applicable college and career goals. We I requested and received on behalf of Okla- would provide enhanced and specialized sup- OF MISSISSIPPI homa State University located at Oklahoma port services to military veteran students from IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES State University—Stillwater, Oklahoma 74078 the time they commit to attending the OCCC the amount of $350,000. Friday, July 24, 2009 through the end of their education with us and Oklahoma State University and ProCure beyond. Treatment Centers Inc. have formed a public- Mr. HARPER. Madam Speaker, pursuant to f the Republican Leadership standards on ear- private partnership for training, education and marks, I am submitting the following informa- research in proton therapy for the treatment of EARMARK DECLARATION tion regarding earmarks I received as part cancer. In many situations cancer treatment H.R. 3293—Labor-HHS-Education Appropria- by means of precisely directed beams of ener- HON. STEVE KING tions Act, 2010: getic protons is the most effective therapeutic OF IOWA alternative to more traditional surgical and ra- Requesting Member: Congressman GREGG IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES HARPER diation cancer treatment procedures. ProCure Friday, July 24, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 is currently completing construction of a multi- million dollar, proton treatment facility in Okla- Account: Elementary and Secondary Edu- Mr. KING of Iowa. Madam Speaker, pursu- homa City, dedicated to the treatment of can- cation ant to the Republican Leadership standards cer. It will allow access to world-leading tech- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- Project Name: The Mississippi Early Child- nology for patients in the central region of the formation regarding earmarks I received as hood Bridges Project United States and is the first of several such part of H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Recipient and Address: Mississippi State centers planned by ProCure throughout the Health and Human Services, and Education, University, Early Childhood Institute, P.O. Box country in the coming years. We propose to and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 6013, Mississippi State, MS 39762 place Oklahoma at the forefront of proton can- 2010. Amount: $630,000 cer treatment by establishing a world-class, re- Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE Description: Funding would be used to cre- search and education center at OSU, in part- KING ate and pilot a new early childhood teacher nership with ProCure, in order to train accred- Bill Number H.R. 3293, Departments of delivery system to improve the quality of in- ited personnel in this next-generation cancer Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- struction and prevent attrition of teachers in treatment modality. Scientists at the world-re- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations early care and education centers. nowned Radiation Physics Laboratory at OSU Act, 2010. Requesting Member: Congressman GREGG have been conducting research in the charac- Account: Department of Education, Higher HARPER terization and monitoring of proton beams Education Bill Number: H.R. 3293 used in cancer therapy for over fifteen years. Amount: $100,000 Account: Museums and Libraries The OSU group has recently teamed with Pro- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Briar Cliff Cure to establish a research and training pro- University Project Name: Outreach Programs, Mis- gram at OSU. The requested federal funding Address of Requesting Entity: 3303 Re- sissippi Museum of Natural Science will build from the existing private funding to becca Street, Sioux City, IA 51104 Recipient and Address: Mississippi Museum establish a leading national center of excel- Description of Request: The requested of Natural Science Foundation, 2148 Riverside lence. Establishing a proton therapy center in funds will be used to help fund the Nursing Drive, Jackson, MS 39202 the middle of Oklahoma will be of tremendous and Health Education Improvement Project at Amount: $220,000 benefit to the citizens of this state and sur- Briar Cliff University. Since 1930, Briar Cliff Description: Funding would be used for the rounding states. There are estimated to be University has provided superior healthcare acquisition of education outreach vans and over 250,000 cancer patients nationwide, and education to students, which has positively af- equipment so the museum’s science literacy over 3,000 each year in a 250 mile radius of fected the quality of life for the citizens of the programs can reach approximately 120,000 Oklahoma City, many of whom can benefit Siouxland region. Many healthcare profes- students throughout the state; and for biologi- from proton radiation therapy. sionals in the region were educated at Briar cal database services to assist land managers I requested and received on behalf of Okla- Cliff University. In keeping with this legacy, and economic developers to improve their effi- homa City Community College located at 7777 Briar Cliff University is inaugurating a new ciency and effectiveness by providing tools to South May Ave., OKC, OK 73150 the amount center for gerontology during 2009. In support streamline planning and permitting processes. of $200,000. of this program and the nursing and

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Providing $200,075 to assist in this crit- funds will provide Graceland University with the teaching environment, as well as the phys- ical project will help ensure the quality of edu- the resources necessary to establish a nursing ical learning space and equipment, Iowa cation for the healthcare graduates of the uni- patient simulation lab to train 80-100 nursing Western Community College will alleviate the versity and prepare well-qualified professionals students every year. This lab will allow region’s nurse shortage and double the num- in fields that serve seniors. Graceland University to better prepare its 40 ber of nurses it trains annually by 2013. to 50 nursing graduates every year to enter Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE f KING the field and care for a diverse group of pa- Bill Number H.R. 3293, Departments of tients they may never have had the ability to EARMARK DECLARATION Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- care for without such technologies as simula- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations tion. This training will help to address the HON. DENNY REHBERG acute nursing shortage that the rural midwest Act, 2010. OF MONTANA is expected to experience in the coming years. Account: Department of Health and Human IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Services, Centers for Disease Control and Graceland also plans to make the lab acces- Friday, July 24, 2009 Prevention sible to other health care training programs in Amount: $350,000 the area, including a school of osteopathy, fire Mr. REHBERG. Madam Speaker, pursuant Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Visiting departments, hospitals, area vocational health to the Republican Leadership standards on Nurses Association programs. This will allow for an even greater earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- Address of Requesting Entity: 300 West leveraging of the federal funds invested in mation regarding earmarks I received as part Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503– Graceland’s Nursing simulation lab. of H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Health Description of Request: The requested In addition, Graceland has requested fund- and Human Services, and Education, and Re- funds will be used to purchase home health ing to complement the new educational oppor- lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: tunities offered through the creation of its monitors and to train nurses on best practices Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG protocols for the management of chronic ill- Nursing Simulation lab with the purchase of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 nesses in seniors in the Council Bluffs area two pieces of lab equipment that play a key Account: HRSA through the Visiting Nurses Association’s Tele- role in medical education and research: A Nu- Name and Address: Benefis Health System health Program. The program has national clear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer (the of 1101 26th Street South, Great Falls, MT forerunner of the MRI) and a Gas Chro- and local significance. In Iowa, specifically the 59405 matograph / Mass Spectrometer. Council Bluffs area, many senior citizens suf- Description: $500,000 in funding will be Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE fer from heart failure, diabetes, and other seri- used to support a mobile mammography serv- KING ous chronic illnesses, contributing to millions Bill Number H.R. 3293, Departments of ice, which will purchase capital equipment: of Medicare/Medicaid expenditures for costly Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- digital mammography technology and the vehi- care. The VNA’s telehealth program dem- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations cle to transport the screening service through- onstrates the capacity to save the Medicare/ Act, 2010. out the region. Medicaid program significant money. VNA es- Account: Department of Health and Human Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG timates that the VNA telehealth program Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 saved Medicare and Medicaid $932,500 with ministration—Health Facilities and Services Account: HRSA prevented emergency care and hospitalization Amount: $250,000 Name and Address: Easter Seals—Goodwill costs since 2004. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Iowa Northern Rocky Mountain of 4400 Central Av- 2004—Estimated savings $198,620 Western Community College enue, Great Falls, Montana 59405 2005—Estimated savings of $363,220 Address of Requesting Entity: 2700 College Description: Easter Seals provides mental 2006—Estimated savings of $370,660 Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51502– health services to those with disabilities as 2007—Estimated savings of $526,840 Description of Request: The requested well as helping persons with disabilities and Total cost savings for Medicare and Med- funds will be used to increase the number of their families realize greater independence, icaid are estimated to reach $1 million over highly skilled nurses in the state of Iowa dignity and self-sufficiency. $500,000 in fund- the next 7 years. through continued development of Iowa West- ing will be used to build a 40,000 square foot The intended benefits are significant: it will ern Community College’s Nursing Center of facility in Great Falls to house all of these save lives; improve the quality of life for chron- Excellence. Iowa Western Community Col- services.– ically ill seniors and their caregivers; reduce lege’s graduates have passed the state nurs- Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG hospitalizations; and save federal funding and ing certification test on the first attempt, which Bill Number: H.R. 3293 reduce nursing costs. is better than many of the states, as well as Account: HRSA The project will have direct economic and the region’s, four-year institutions. Because Name and Address: St. Vincent Healthcare safety benefits. VNA telehealth program is a Iowa Western Community College currently Foundation of 1106 N 30th Billings, MT 59101 viable solution to the four most pressing con- graduates many of the state’s top dental as- Description: $400,000 in funding will be cerns in healthcare delivery today including: sistants, dental hygienists, practical nurses, used to support mobile mammography serv- (1) Skyrocketing healthcare costs; (2) Chal- registered nurses, surgical technologists, med- ices that will improve the diagnosis of breast lenging chronic disease management; (3) The ical assistants and emergency medical techni- cancer, expand access to cutting edge mam- shortage of nurses; and; (4) Consumer & pa- cians, enrollment could be greatly increased to mography technology, expand access to dedi- tient demand for more control over health care meet demand if the college had the necessary cated radiology services for mammography, information and treatment. Research shows equipment and expanded faculties. Therefore, and save lives of women throughout the re- that the program save lives, improves the Iowa Western Community College proposes a gion quality of life for seniors and their families, and new Iowa Western Nursing Center of Excel- Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG it save millions of Medicare and Medicaid dol- lence, with multiple laboratories and high-tech Bill Number: H.R. 3293 lars. equipment on which to train thousands of fu- Account: HRSA Requesting Member: Congressman STEVE ture nurses within the next decade. The col- Name and Address: Community Medical KING lege, community and private donors have re- Center of 2827 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula, Bill Number H.R. 3293, Departments of cently committed at least $10,000,000 to the MT 59804 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Center’s construction. The college now Description: $500,000 in funding will be cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations reaches out to the Iowa congressional delega- used to provide critical service upgrades and Act, 2010. tion to respectfully request that the labora- replacement of an outdated Women and Infant Account: Department of Health and Human tories be equipped with the finest nurse train- Care Center. Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- ing technology available, which is expected to Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG ministration—Health Facilities and Services cost the college $1,560,901. Bill Number: H.R. 3293

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00072 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1985 Account: HRSA EARMARK DECLARATION Description of Request: I have secured Name and Address: Saint Patrick Hospital $250,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Ele- Foundation of 500 West Broadway, Missoula, HON. ANDER CRENSHAW mentary & Secondary Education Account for MT 59802 OF FLORIDA the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, Description: $300,000 in funding will be IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FL for the Virtual School Readiness Incubator. used to implement a permanent, shareable, The purpose of this funding is to continue Friday, July 24, 2009 web-based, secure, HIPAA—compliant Elec- the 3rd year of a 5-year study that field-tests tronic Health Record system that will connect Mr. CRENSHAW. Madam Speaker, I rise tools and strategies needed to accelerate the all hospital information systems, clinics, and today to submit documentation consistent with quality, growth, and success rates of early physicians in the region. the Republican Earmark Standards. care and learning programs resulting in im- Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER proved readiness outcomes for the children, Bill Number: H.R. 3293 CRENSHAW particularly for children living in low-income Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and neighborhoods. Account: ESE FIE Human Services, and Education and Related This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding Name and Address: Northern Rockies Edu- Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 because improving high-quality early care and cational Services (NRES) of 2120 Ernest Ave., Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- learning experiences has a high return on in- Missoula, MT 59801 cation (includes FIE) vestment and is the single best investment for Description: $300,000 in funding will be Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Best Bud- improving achievement, especially for children used to fund the modification and creation of dies Florida from low-income families. university curriculum to align to the Area of Address of Receiving Entity: 124–A East There are no matching funds required for Special Permission Competency for Tech- Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32801 this project. nology Integration. Description of Request: I have secured Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG $250,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Ele- CRENSHAW Bill Number: H.R. 3293 mentary & Secondary Education Account for Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and Account: HRSA Best Buddies, FL, Orlando, FL for mentoring Human Services, and Education and Related Name and Address: Billings Clinic of PO programs in the 4th Congressional District for Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Box 31031, Billings, MT 59107. elementary and secondary school students Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Description: $250,000 in funding will be with disabilities. Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Tallahas- used to support the Billings Clinic Diabetes The purpose of this funding is to enhance see Community College, Tallahassee, FL Center, which will provide physician assess- the lives of those with intellectual disabilities Address of Receiving Entity: 444 Appleyard ment plus ophthalmology, dietary consultation by facilitating interpersonal communication Drive, Tallahassee, FL 32304 and classes, individual and family education through the pairing of those with and without Description of Request: I have secured and support services. intellectual disabilities into long-term one-on- $200,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Higher Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG one mentoring friendships. Education Account for the purchase of equip- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding ment at Tallahassee Community College in Account: HRSA because it would organize and rigorously over- Tallahassee, FL. see volunteer-run Best Buddies chapters in The purpose of this funding is to support Name and Address: Youth Dynamics, Inc. of middle schools, high schools, and colleges STEM education by allowing the purchase of 2334 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT 59102 across Florida, including 24 in the 4th district. equipment for organic chemistry, the payment Description: $100,000 in funding will be There are no matching funds required for of salaries of science faculty members and in- used to support the overall behavioral this project. terns, and the purchase of supplies. healthcare of Montana’s children and youth in Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding rural and frontier areas of the state. CRENSHAW because increasing the number of students Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and obtaining post secondary degrees in STEM Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Human Services, and Education and Related fields will provide a workforce that is prepared Account: HRSA Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 to ensure a healthy economy, respond to na- Name and Address: Montana Wyoming Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- tional security needs, and enhance quality of Tribal Leaders Council of 222 North 32nd St, cation (includes FIE) life through technological advancements. Suite 401, Billings, MT 59101 Legal Name of Receiving Entity: ChildHelp There are no matching funds required for Description: $100,000 in funding would be Address of Receiving Entity: 15757 N. 78th this project. used to advance the level of treatment pro- Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER vided by the central substance abuse treat- Description of Request: I have secured CRENSHAW ment center by offering treatment for mental $250,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Ele- Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and health services and improve their ability to mentary & Secondary Education Account for Human Services, and Education and Related maintain electronic treatment records. Childhelp, Inc, Scottsdale, AZ to develop a Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG comprehensive update to the Good Touch Account: Health Resources and Services Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Bad Touch curriculum. Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Account: HRSA The purpose of this funding is to give the Services Name and Address: Daniels Memorial Hos- first comprehensive update of Good Touch Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Daniel Me- pital Association of 105 5th Avenue East, PO Bad Touch curriculum in over 20 years. morial, Inc Address of Receiving Entity: 4203 Box 400, Scobey, MT 59263 This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding because Childhelp, in collaboration with the Southpoint Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 Description: $400,000 in funding would be Monique Burr Foundation, is the only provider Description of Request: I have secured used to provide more complete, timely and of child abuse education in North Florida $500,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Health cost effective medical services to the residents schools. Resources and Services Administration of Daniels County with the purchase and in- There are no matching funds required for (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services Ac- stallment of a CT scanner. this project. count for facilities and equipment at Daniel Requesting Member: Rep. DENNY REHBERG Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER Memorial, Inc in Jacksonville, FL. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 CRENSHAW The purpose of this funding is to build the Account: HRSA Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and Mental Health Residential Treatment Center. Name and Address: Center for Asbestos Human Services, and Education and Related This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding Related Disease of 214 E. 3rd Street, Libby Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 because the Daniel Memorial is the oldest not- MT 59923. Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- for-profit child-serving agency in Florida, but Description: $350,000 in funding would be cation (includes FIE) has not had any major renovations at its used to manage the CARD database, which is Legal Name of Receiving Entity: University Belfort campus in 40 years. The 7,722 square- owned, housed and managed by CARD and of North Florida foot facility would serve as central facility for will be made available to researchers and re- Address of Receiving Entity: 1 UNF Drive, psychiatric and medical assessments; psy- search institutions. Jacksonville, FL 32224 chiatric and mental health counseling; group

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00073 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1986 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 therapy; and vocational, educational, rec- (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services Ac- used to pilot the Operation Servicemen Suc- reational and other therapeutic activities. count for purchase of mobile clinical training cess Program. The goal of the program is to There are no matching funds required for laboratories at Lake City Community College address the unique needs of military veteran this project. in Lake City, FL. students and equip them to successfully tran- Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER The purpose of this funding is to create 2 sition from military service to college and then CRENSHAW mobile labs with patient simulators to provide to their civilian careers. Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and clinical training to 130 nursing students. Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Human Services, and Education and Related This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding COLE Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 because despite rising unemployment, there Bill Number; H.R. 3293 Account: Health Resources and Services are numerous high wage nursing jobs in north Provision: Title II Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and central Florida that remain vacant due to insuf- Account: Health Resources and Services Services ficient training resources. Associate degree Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Florida jobs that start at more than $20/hour provide Services Community College at Jacksonville, FL one of the few reliable high wage occupations Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Norman Address of Receiving Entity: 501 W. State in the region. Jobs like these are critical to re- Regional Health System Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202 covery from the economic crisis for residents Address of Requesting Entity: 901 North Description of Request: I have secured of north central Florida. Porter St., Norman, OK 73071 $250,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Health There are no matching funds required for Description of Request: Provide an earmark Resources and Services Administration this project. of $1,715,000. Of the funds allocated (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services Ac- f $1,153,000.00 will be used for facilities; count for facilities and equipment at Florida $412,000.00 will be used for fixtures and Community College in Jacksonville, FL. EARMARK DECLARATION equipment, $150,000.00 will be used for com- The purpose of this funding is to purchase munications and information technology by a clinical simulation laboratory to train nurses. HON. BRETT GUTHRIE Norman Regional Health System (NRHS), a This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding OF KENTUCKY not-for-profit community health system in because while there is an 8% position va- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES south central Oklahoma, for the modernization cancy rate in nurses in the state of Florida, Friday, July 24, 2009 of the North Tower of the Porter Street Cam- 52% of qualified applicants were turned away pus in Norman, Oklahoma. Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to because nursing schools do not have the re- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM the Republican Leadership standards on ear- sources to train new nurses. COLE There are no matching funds required for marks, I am submitting the following informa- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 this project. tion regarding earmarks I received as part of Provision: Title II Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health Account: Health Resources and Services CRENSHAW and Human Services, and Education, and Re- Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Services Human Services, and Education and Related Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 GUTHRIE City Community College Account: Health Resources and Services Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: 7777 South Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Account: DOE/FIPSE May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 Recipient: Western Kentucky University, Services Description of Request: Provide an earmark 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Jackson- of $250,000. 100% of funds allocated will be KY 42101 ville University used to purchase an additional Human Patient Description of Request: Provide $500,000 Address of Receiving Entity: 2800 University Simulator for the Division of Health Profes- for the purchase of classroom and laboratory Boulevard North, Jacksonville, FL 32211 sions at OCCC. equipment for the new satellite campus in Description of Request: I have secured Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Owensboro. The building is currently under $250,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Health COLE construction and funds would provide com- Resources and Services Administration BM Number: H.R. 3293 puters and other equipment to ensure the (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services Ac- Provision: Title II classrooms and laboratories are operational count for facilities and equipment at Jackson- Account: Health Resources and Services and able to serve students’ needs. ville University in Jacksonville, FL. Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and The purpose of this funding is to purchase f Services clinical simulators and software to train med- EARMARK DECLARATION Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma ical students and hospital staff how to use Medical Research Foundation electronic medical records. HON. TOM COLE Address of Requesting Entity: 825 N.E. 13th This is a valuable use of taxpayer funding Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 OF OKLAHOMA because the widespread adoption of health in- Description of Request: Provide an earmark IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES formation technology has the potential to save of $300,000. 100% of funds allocated will be millions of dollars and improve the quality of Friday, July 24, 2009 used to purchase equipment for a new eight- health care, but nurses and other hospital staff Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to the story, state-of-the-art, Leed Gold Certified still lack the training to become competent in Republican Leadership standards on ear- green research tower. health information technologies. marks, I am submitting the following informa- Requesting Member: Congressman TOM There are no matching funds required for tion regarding earmarks I received as part of COLE this project. H.R. 3293—Departments of Labor, Health and Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Requesting Member: Congressman ANDER Human Services, and Education, and Related Provision: Title III CRENSHAW Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and Requesting Member: Congressman TOM Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Mid- Human Services, and Education and Related COLE America Christian University Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: 3500 W 119th Account: Health Resources and Services Provision: Title I Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73170 Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Account: Employment and Training Adminis- Description of Request: Provide an earmark Services tration (ETA)—Training & Employment Serv- of $485,000. Of the funds allocated approxi- Legal Name of Receiving Entity: Lake City ices (TES) mately: $28,954.50 will be used for program Community College Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma coordination; 130,707.50 will be used for Per- Address of Receiving Entity: 149 SE Col- City Community College sonal; $85,748.00 will be used for student lege Place, Lake City, FL 32025 Address of Requesting Entity: 7777 South support services; $67,706.00 will be used for Description of Request: I have secured May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159 technology upgrades and support; $94,769.00 $250,000 in funding in H.R. 3293 in the Health Description of Request: Provide an earmark will be used for community college expenses; Resources and Services Administration of $200,000. 100% of funds allocated will be $16,926.50 will be used for faculty recruitment;

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00074 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1987 $31,961.50 will be used for accelerated cur- didates for employment. Data provided by Re- derstand the importance of proper dental hy- riculum development; $28,297.00 will be used gion IV of the State of Idaho Economic Devel- giene at a very young age. Poor oral health for alternative certification development. opment Agency indicate that manufacturing can affect a child’s self-esteem, ability to eat, Requesting Member: Congressman TOM will be a leading employment area in the appearance and ability to communicate. COLE Magic Valley and the state of Idaho with over School attendance can also be negatively im- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 250 new jobs expected over the next two pacted. Over 35% of Idaho children lack den- Provision: Title IV years. Current trends in manufacturing devel- tal insurance, which serves as a major deter- Account: Museums & Libraries opment necessitate the need for in-depth rent in accessing and receiving needed dental Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Native training in the technological aspects of the de- care. According to Idaho Department of Health American Cultural Center and Museum sign, fabrication, and manufacturing phases of and Welfare 2005 Smile Survey, 27% of Idaho Address of Requesting Entity: 900 North production. CSI is participating in a joint edu- children in grades K–6 had untreated decay. Broadway Ave., Oklahoma City, OK 73126 cational venture with Twin Falls High School Low-income, uninsured children suffer the Description of Request: Provide an earmark and local industry that creates a pre-engineer- greatest incidence of dental decay because of $750,000. 100% of funds allocated will be ing academy at the high school and a Com- their families lack the financial resources to re- used for institutional development and pro- puterized Numeric Controls (CNC)/Industrial ceive regular dental care. The Idaho Caring gram planning as well as the development of Networking Program at the college campus. Foundation will provide access to needed den- Tribal educational and cultural exhibits in the The Pro-Tech program volves students from tal services for 600 low-income, uninsured Museum. grade levels 10–14, and allows the students to Idaho children. These services will be pro- f move from high school into a two-year pro- vided by our network of 140 Idaho dentists gram at CSI or into an engineering program at from across the state. Eligible children will be EARMARK DECLARATION one of Idaho’s four-year institutions. At the identified by working in partnership with Idaho secondary school level, students learn the ba- schools, Head Start programs, and other chil- HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON sics of computer-assisted design, design phys- dren’s programs, such as the YMCA and the OF IDAHO ics, and fabrication, with each course offering Boys & Girls Clubs. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES aligned to the program at CSI through either Project Name: Idaho Early Literacy Project Friday, July 24, 2009 tech prep or dual credit affiliation. At the post- Amount Received: $350,000 secondary level students will receive industry- Account: Department of Education Elemen- Mr. SIMPSON. Madam Speaker, in accord- standard training in CNC, automated logic, tary and Secondary Education ance with the policies and standards put forth and industrial networking. This program will Recipient: Lee Pesky Learning Center by the House Appropriations Committee and train students to meet the educational require- Recipient’s Address: 3324 Elder Street, the GOP Leadership, I would like to place in ments needed to enable them to enter the Boise, ID 83705. the record a listing of the congressionally-di- high demand fields of the hi-tech manufac- Description: The aim of the Idaho Early Lit- rected projects I have requested in my home turing and engineering sectors. eracy Project is to ensure that all children in state of Idaho that are contained in the report Project Name: Custer County Purchase of Idaho are ready to read when they enter of HR 3293, the FY2010 Labor, Health and Medical Equipment school. Stage III includes utilization of the re- Human Services and Education and Related Amount Received: $400,000 search-based booklets, ‘‘Every Child Ready to Agencies Appropriations: Account: Health Resources and Services Read and Every Child Ready for Math’’, an in- Project Name: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Administration Health Facilities and Services tegrated approach to reading and mathe- Addition and Remodel Recipient: Custer County matical literacy, the training of child care pro- Amount Received: $300,000 Recipient’s Address: 801 East Main Avenue, viders statewide, both live and on-line, and a Account: Health Resources and Services Challis, ID 83226 direct intervention with parents and children. Administration Health Facilities and Services Description: At almost 5,000 square miles, The training of child care providers includes a Recipient: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital Custer County is larger than three states yet face-to-face approach in larger population cen- Recipient’s Address: 164 South 5th Street, has just over 4,000 people. Unfortunately, it is ters and an on-line approach for remote rural Montpelier, Idaho 83254 burdened with a high proportion of public locations. Stage III builds on early literacy Description: The Bear Lake Memorial Hos- lands with over 95% of the county’s 3.4 million training models implemented in 2008–2010 by pital is a key service provider to all individuals acres administered by federal agencies. The unifying reading and mathematical literacy and and plays a vital role in the community, as county’s tax base, or more specifically the lack by strengthening the intervention with parents well as provides services to the popular Bear thereof, is inadequate to support the services and children. As such, the project assures that Lake recreation area. The current Emergency required for such an expansive county. This pre-school children will receive direct literacy Department lacks sufficient space for a waiting grossly disproportionate public ownership education from child care providers and in room for emergency room patrons. It also fails causes a severe strain on their resources, in- special workshops with their parents, creating to meet HIPPA compliance because of a lack cluding their ability to provide access to health the ‘‘language rich’’ upbringing necessary to of privacy for patients due to a high-use public services. The influx of tourism and visitors due succeed in school. hallway dissecting the two emergency room to the nearby US Forest Service, BLM, recre- Project Name: Idaho SySTEMic Solution locations. In addition, the current diagnostic ation and wilderness areas leads to an in- Amount Received: $400,000 imaging facilities are scattered throughout the creased rate of trauma and accidents, placing Account: Department of Education Elemen- hospital, which makes it more difficult to pro- a large burden on the county. The EMT serv- tary and Secondary Education vide timely and efficient care. By consolidating ices and health clinics in the county are in Recipient: Boise State University the services into one wing, the hospital will be need of renovation and modernization of Recipient’s Address: 1910 University Drive, able to provide improved patient care and in- equipment. This funding would be used to pur- Boise, ID 83725–1135 crease overall staff efficiency. Funding pro- chase the much needed equipment and tech- Description: Idaho SySTEMic Solution is a vided would be used for the design and con- nology for the clinics and EMT services in nationally relevant, hands-on, project-based struction of a new addition as well as a ren- Custer County. STEM learning system (science, technology, ovation of the existing facilities in the Emer- Project Name: Idaho Caring Foundation for engineering, & math) designed to spur gency Department and Diagnostic Imaging Children for dental services for low-income achievement and confidence among elemen- Department. children tary-age learners and their teachers. Proven Project Name: College of Southern Idaho’s Amount Received: $300,000 methods show that long-term student achieve- Pro-Tech Training Program Account: Health Resources and Services ment and interest in STEM can be dramati- Amount Received: $200,000 Administration Health Facilities and Services cally improved by introducing systemic, contig- Account: Department of Education Higher Recipient: Idaho Caring Foundation for Chil- uous, and engaging hands-on activities at an Education dren elementary level before children develop mis- Recipient: College of Southern Idaho Recipient’s Address: 1211 W. Myrtle, Suite conceptions, gender bias, math anxiety, or be- Recipient’s Address: 315 Falls Avenue, 110, Boise, ID 83702 come distracted by cultural influences preva- Twin Falls, ID 83303–1238 Description: According to the 2000 U.S. Sur- lent at puberty. In 2010 the project will extend Description: This program will enable the geon General’s report, ‘‘Oral Health in Amer- into middle school grades where the need for College to partner with other agencies to iden- ica’’, tooth decay is the single most common hands-on activities is even greater. Key tify training needs and to identify potential can- chronic childhood disease. As a dentist, I un- project components include a comprehensive,

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00075 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1988 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 continuing teacher training model that includes Care, Neonatal Intensive Care, Pediatric On- Labor, Health and Human Services, Edu- a one-week summer institute and ongoing cology, and Pediatric Surgical Suites and sup- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations site-based follow-up training to boost the abil- port area, to meet the needs of the rapidly Projects ity and confidence of elementary and middle growing population in the hospital’s service Project Name: Pennsylvania State Univer- school teachers; implementation into demo- area. Prior to the beginning of this multi-year sity—Altoona, PA for facilities and equipment graphically diverse schools of curriculum- project, each area was frequently full, requir- Account: Department of Health and Human aligned learning lab systems that have been ing children to be placed in adult units or di- Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- shown to improve student scores in math, verted to other and often very distant hos- ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and science, and technology; and research and pitals. The federal funding provided for the ex- Services evaluation of results in accordance with Idaho pansion project has resulted in expanding all Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Pennsyl- and national assessment standards. units with state-of-the-art facilities and equip- vania State University—Altoona Project Name: Madison County Memorial ment. Funding received will assist with the Address of Requesting Entity: 3000 Ivyside Hospital Renovation purchase of equipment, including electronic Park, Altoona, PA 16601 Amount Received: $350,000 medical record hardware and software pro- Description of Request/Justification of Fed- Account: Health Resources and Services grams and patient monitor technology for pa- eral Funding: $320,000 for Pennsylvania State Administration Health Facilities and Services tient support and EMR connectivity to be used University—Altoona, PA for facilities and Recipient: Madison County Memorial Hos- in the Medical/Surgical Pediatrics, Pediatric equipment pital and Neonatal Intensive Care, Oncology, Sur- It is my understanding that funding for this Recipient’s Address: 450 East Main, gical Suites and support areas. The hospital is project would be used for the expansion and Rexburg, ID 83440 spending millions on the expansion and fed- renovations of the Pennsylvania State Univer- Description: Madison Memorial Hospital will eral funds will represent only a small portion of sity—Altoona nursing lab and to purchase initiate the implementation of the Electronic the project’s total costs. equipment to provide simulated clinical experi- Medical Record (EMR) System into Physician Project Name: Twin Falls Library Moderniza- ences. Clinics that feed into Madison Memorial Hos- tion Project This project is a valuable use of taxpayer Amount Received: $100,000 pital. Information from the EMR helps the clini- Account: Museums and Libraries in the In- dollars because simulation provides improved cian make informed decisions. As the patient stitute of Museums and Library Services training for nurses and the opportunity to ex- status is entered into this EMR, the informa- Recipient: City of Twin Falls pand training programs to meet the critical de- tion increases staff efficiencies through faster Recipient’s Address: 201 Fourth Avenue mand for clinically trained nurses in Blair transcription times, nursing notes, lab results, East, Twin Falls, ID 83301 County, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. radiology and other electronic sources. This Description: The Twin Falls Public Library Project Name: Indiana Regional Medical system will make it easier for physicians and seeks to obtain a fully searchable database for Center, Indiana, PA for an electronic medical clinicians to comply with all regulations by en- its local historical newspapers. The Library records initiative abling them to keep their records up to date. has on 709 reels of microfilm of local news- Account: Department of Health and Human Patient safety will be increased by developing papers from 1904 to the present. It is difficult Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- a paperless electronic medical record environ- to use the microfilm because of its deterio- ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and ment where clinical information can be readily rating physical condition and outdated format. Services shared via electronic transactions with all enti- There is no index; if an exact date is not Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Indiana ties within the Madison Memorial Hospital net- known, patrons must browse through the Regional Medical Center work. microfilm by hand, which is very inefficient. Address of Requesting Entity: 835 Hospital Project Name: Purchase of Biochemistry These funds will be used to digitize and index Road, Indiana, PA 15701 and Microbiology Laboratory Equipment 709 reels of microfilm of the local newspaper Description of Request/Justification of Fed- Amount Received: $400,000 dating from 1904 through 2008. The search- eral Funding: $350,000 for Indiana Regional Account: Health Resources and Services able database will replace the deteriorating Medical Center, Indiana, PA for an electronic Administration Health Facilities and Services microfilm with a searchable format allowing medical records initiative Recipient: Idaho State University patrons to search articles, pictures, and adver- It is my understanding that funding for this Recipient’s Address: 921 South 8th Avenue, tisements by keyword; view information in its project would be used by the Indiana Regional Stop 8007, Pocatello, ID 83209–8007 historical context; preserve the look and feel of Medical Center in Indiana County, Pennsyl- Description: Modern instrumentation is es- the original format; and print or email articles, vania to purchase equipment to increase pa- sential to improving both the Biochemistry and photos, or ads of interest. The reference staff tient safety, enhance efficiency, and reduce Microbiology programs at Idaho State Univer- will be able to serve the community more ef- operational costs. Specifically, funding is ex- sity (ISU). This request will enable the pur- fectively, both on-site and remotely, by pected to be used to implement an Electronic chase of the required instrumentation needed digitizing and indexing the microfilm. This Medical Records system. These technology for courses in biochemistry, chemistry labora- newspaper database will be an historical asset upgrades will greatly benefit residents of the tories, microbiology and biology. More than to library patrons and will provide an acces- Indiana County, Pennsylvania area. 400 students per year would gain access to sible and unique service to the community. This project is a valuable use of taxpayer state of the art instrumentation through this re- I appreciate the opportunity to provide a list funds because the use of Electronic Medical quest, improving both the quality of their edu- of Congressionally-directed projects in the re- Records is a national priority and is necessary cational experience and the quality of research port accompanying the FY2010 Labor, Health to improve service for patients. in these scientific fields that can be pursued. and Human Services and Education and Re- Project Name: J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, Project Name: St. Luke’s Regional Medical lated Agencies Appropriations on behalf of Huntingdon, PA for facilities and equipment Center’s Children Health Services Expansion Idaho and provide an explanation of my sup- Account: Department of Health and Human Amount Received: $350,000 port for them. Services, Health Resources and Services Ad- Account: Health Resources and Services f ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Administration Health Facilities and Services Services EARMARK DECLARATION Recipient: St. Luke’s Regional Medical Cen- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: J.C. Blair ter Ltd Memorial Hospital Recipient’s Address: 190 E. Bannock Street, HON. BILL SHUSTER Address of Requesting Entity: 1225 Warm Boise, ID 83712 OF PENNSYLVANIA Springs Avenue, Huntingdon, PA 16652 Description: St. Luke’s Health System is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request/Justification of Fed- home to the only Children’s Hospital in Idaho, Friday, July 24, 2009 eral Funding: $180,000 for J.C. Blair Memorial providing unique full-service tertiary pediatric Mr. SHUSTER. Madam Speaker, consistent Hospital, Huntingdon, PA for facilities and services between Salt Lake City, Utah, and with the Republican Leadership’s policy on equipment Portland, Oregon, both more than 350 miles earmarks. I would like to submit the following: It is my understanding that funding for this from Boise, Idaho. St. Luke’s delivers over Requesting Member: Congressman BILL project would be used by J.C. Blair Memorial 25% of the babies born in the State. The Chil- SHUSTER (PA–9) Hospital in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania dren’s Health Services Expansion project pro- Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Labor, Health and to purchase equipment to increase patient vides an essential increase in capacity for Pe- Human Services, Education, and Related safety, enhance efficiency, and reduce oper- diatric Medical/Surgical, Pediatric Intensive Agencies Appropriations Act, FY2010 ational costs. Specifically, funding is expected

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00076 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E1989 to be used to implement an Electronic Medical IN HONOR AND REMEMBRANCE OF Grouping resources through core facilities has Records system. These technology upgrades SERGEANT 1ST CLASS JASON J. the distinct advantage of using the economy of will greatly benefit residents of the Huntingdon FABRIZI scale by consolidating expensive equipment County, Pennsylvania area. and technologies, providing access to state-of- This project is a valuable use of taxpayer HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH the-art research tools and expanding the base funds because the use of Electronic Medical OF OHIO of sponsored program opportunities through Records is a national priority and is necessary IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES enhanced research infrastructure. Core facility to improve service for rural patients. resources are not duplicated and are made Friday, July 24, 2009 available to the entire university research com- f Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise munity. today in honor and remembrance of Sergeant Research grants, funded by the Health Fu- EARMARK DECLARATION 1st Class Jason J. Fabrizi who sacrificed his ture Foundation, the Nebraska Tobacco Set- life while serving his country. tlement Biomedical Research Development Sergeant Fabrizi was in born in Cleveland, Grant (LB692), and the National Science HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Ohio to Mary Miller and Timothy Hess, both of Foundation’s (NSF) Experimental Program to OF ILLINOIS whom were United States Marines. Jason Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSC0R), IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES moved to Florida at the age of 10, and en- have supplied Creighton University with the re- listed in the U.S. Army in 1998 after grad- sources for the creation and expansion of Friday, July 24, 2009 uating high school. He served with the 3rd Core Facilities in confocal microscopy, flow Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade cytometry, genomics, morphology, and pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Combat Team on the 4th Infantry Division sta- proteomics. Further, Creighton is developing a ards on project funding, I am submitting the tioned at Fort Carson, Colorado for the past core facility for clinical genomics that will sup- following information regarding project funding 11 years. port a wide range of Creighton researchers. I requested as part of Fiscal Year 2010 Trans- Sergeant Fabrizi had completed three tours All Core Facilities are housed in the C.C. and portation, Housing, and Urban Development in Iraq before his deployment into Afghanistan. Mabel Criss Health Sciences Complex on the Appropriations bill—H.R. 3288: Jason was a highly decorated soldier; earning university’s main campus. a Purple Heart, two Bronze Stars, two Army My Congressional District also received $1 Requesting Member: TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON million for the purchase of equipment and con- Bill Number: H.R. 3288—Fiscal Year 2010 Commendation Medals, as well as several more honors throughout his service in the U.S. struction of facilities at Creighton University. Transportation, Housing, and Urban Develop- Creighton University is located at 2500 Cali- ment Appropriations bill Army. Sergeant Fabrizi lost his life on July 14th, 2009 when his convoy was attacked in fornia Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178. This funding Account: Federal Highway Administration— the Konar Province of Afghanistan. will support the three major health science Transportation, Community & System Preser- Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join programs housed in the dental sciences build- vation me in honor and remembrance of Sergeant ing, dentistry, occupational therapy and phys- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of 1st Class Jason J. Fabrizi, who will be remem- ical therapy. These programs provide edu- Urbana, Illinois bered as a dedicated father and national hero cational opportunities for Nebraskans and Address of Requesting Entity: 706 South by not only his family, but by the entire coun- manpower to meet the state’s needs in those Glover Avenue, Urbana, Illinois 61802 try. I offer my deepest condolences to his disciplines. Each of the programs also pro- Description of Request: $750,000 for the mother, Mary Miller; father, Timothy Hess; vides Nebraskans with a vital link to health City of Urbana to construct pedestrian and bi- wife, Kristi Kool; three sons, Jason Allen, Tyler care. cycle related improvements along Goodwin Jacob and Layne Timothy; and daughter, Following an in-depth analysis, Creighton Avenue from Gregory Drive to Springfield Ave- Reagan, who is due in two months. University is undertaking a major capital cam- paign to provide the School of Dentistry with nue on the campus of the University of Illinois f at Urbana—Champaign. The entire $750,000 a new facility. The Dental Sciences Building will be spent on construction costs related to EARMARK DECLARATION will provide the School of Dentistry with a facil- the street improvements. ity that helps them increase their capacity to HON. LEE TERRY serve as a national resource in dental edu- cation and a Nebraska resource for dental f OF NEBRASKA care. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EARMARK DECLARATION The new facility will meet the needs of the Friday, July 24, 2009 student body, the needs of the Omaha com- Mr. TERRY. Madam Speaker, pursuant to munity as well as the surrounding rural com- HON. BRETT GUTHRIE the Republican Leadership standards on ear- munities and states that Creighton graduates OF KENTUCKY marks, I am submitting the following informa- serve. In fact, through contractual agreements IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tion regarding an earmark I received as part of Creighton University is THE state dental the Labor, Health and Human Services Appro- school for Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. This will Friday, July 24, 2009 priations Bill for Fiscal Year 2010, H.R. 3293. allow Creighton to remain competitive among Mr. GUTHRIE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to My Congressional District received peer institutions and recruit and retain the best the Republican Leadership standards on ear- $500,000 to purchase core research equip- students and faculty while providing services marks, I am submitting the following informa- ment at Creighton University. Creighton Uni- to under-served communities who rely on uni- tion regarding earmarks I received as part of versity is located at 2500 California Plaza, versity dental clinics for basic dental health H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health Omaha, NE 68178. This funding will support services. I am confident this funding serves an appro- and Human Services, and Education, and Re- several core research facilities for shared use priate federal purpose and works to better the lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 among research faculty, including basic sci- entists and clinical researchers. These facili- lives of the people of Nebraska and the na- Requesting Member: Congressman BRETT tion. GUTHRIE ties provide university biomedical researchers opportunities for inter-disciplinary collaboration f Bill Number: H.R. 3293 and interaction. The development of team re- EARMARK DECLARATION Account: DOL/ETA–TES search projects utilizing state-of-the-art tech- Recipient: Campbellsville-Taylor County In- nology and equipment offered in these core HON. LYNN JENKINS dustrial Development Authority, 107 W. Broad- facilities has enabled Creighton to continue to OF KANSAS way, Campbellsville, KY 42718 increase their NIH research funding despite IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Provide $500,000 to the downturn in the NIH budget. assist the organization with its job training Creighton’s research community has de- Friday, July 24, 2009 goals. The funds will enable CTCIDA to work signed the facilities to allow the free flow of in- Ms. JENKINS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to with the local Technology Training Center at formation and collaborative work environ- the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Campbellsville University to provide technical ments, thus expanding the possibilities of re- marks, I am submitting the following informa- skill development to the workforce. search and wisely using limited resources. tion regarding earmarks I received as part of

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Madam Speaker, as a leader on Administration (FIRSA)—Health Facilities and of the Peoria Park District’s oldest neighbor- earmark reform, I am committed to protecting Services hood park sites. This project supports access taxpayers’ money and providing greater trans- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University to safe, interesting, and stimulating play equip- parency and a fully accountable process. H.R. of Kansas ment and recreational activities. Underserved 3293, The Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, Health and Address of Requesting Entity: 230 Strong residents will benefit from replacement of the Human Services, and Education Appropria- Hall, Lawrence, KS 66047 playground and enhancement of the basket- tions Act contains the following funding that I Description of Request: Provide an earmark ball courts and overall park appearance. requested: of $1,500,000 to fulfill the University’s mission f Requesting Member: Rep. ZACH WAMP of being a leader in healthcare and drug de- Account: Department of Education—Fund EARMARK DECLARATION velopment. The University of Kansas Cancer for the Improvement of Postsecondary Edu- Center is transforming cancer research and cation (FIPSE) care by linking our innovative approach to HON. ERIK PAULSEN Legal Name Requesting Entity: University of drug discovery, delivery and development to OF MINNESOTA Tennessee at Chattanooga their nationally-accredited patient care. To en- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address: 615 McCallie Avenue, Chat- sure that their cancer advancements reach pa- Friday, July 24, 2009 tanooga, Tennessee, 37403 tients as close to home as possible, the Uni- Description of Request: The University of Mr. PAULSEN. Madam Speaker, pursuant versity of Kansas Cancer Center collaborates Tennessee at Chattanooga requested funding to the Republican standards on member re- with regional cancer research and care profes- to create a Center for Leadership in Science, quests, I am submitting the following informa- sionals through the Midwest Cancer Alliance. Technology, Engineering and Mathematics tion regarding congressionally directed appro- The University of Kansas Cancer Center plans (STEM) Education. Federal funding is needed priations projects I sponsored as part of the to attract 19 new basic, translational, and clin- to help establish the Center and assist in Labor, Health and Human Services and Edu- ical cancer researchers by 2011. These schol- teacher recruitment, training and support. As cation Appropriations bill, H.R. 3293. the competition for technical innovations in- ar recruits will only come to the University of Name of Project: Family Caregiver Access creases, improved education in these fields is Kansas Cancer Center if state-of-the-art re- Network Demonstration Project search facilities and equipment are available Amount: $250,000 critical to maintaining economic competitive- on the Medical Center campus in Kansas City Account: AOA ness in the region. The University of Ten- and the Drug Discovery campus in Lawrence. Requesting entity: Jewish Family and Chil- nessee at Chattanooga received $770,000 to Currently, the Cancer Center plans to ren- dren’s Services of Minneapolis establish its STEM Center. ovate 170,000 square feet and construct Address: 13100 Wayzata Blvd, Minnetonka, Distribution of funding: Center Implementa- 98,200 square feet of laboratory space for MN 55305 tion & Capacity Building—25%; Teacher Re- cancer researchers with funding provided by Description of Project Request: Funding will cruitment and Preparation—25%; Educator other sources. Funds appropriated by Con- support development of a family caregiver STEM Training & Support—25%; STEM Ca- gress will be used for anticipated equipment case management model, consisting of a bur- reer Training for Adult Learners—25%. costs. den assessment tool, supporting services, and f f a curriculum to train caregiver case managers –IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF PERSONAL EXPLANATION that can be replicated THE 70TH BIRTHDAY OF KARL E. Name of Project: Anoka-Ramsey County PEACE Biomedical Manufacturing Program HON. SUE WILKINS MYRICK Amount: $800,000 OF NORTH CAROLINA Account: Higher Education HON. ROBERT J. WITTMAN IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Requesting entity: Anoka Ramsey Commu- OF VIRGINIA Friday, July 24, 2009 nity College IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address: 11200 Mississippi Blvd, Coon Rap- Friday, July 24, 2009 Mrs. MYRICK. Madam Speaker, I was un- ids, MN 55433 able to participate in the following vote. If I Description of Project Request: provide a Mr. WHITMAN. Madam Speaker, I rise had been present, I would have voted as fol- higher education option for traditional degree- today to honor and recognize Dr. Karl E. lows: seeking students looking to work in the indus- Peace on the occasion of his 70th birthday. July 23, 2009.—Rollcall vote No. 622, on try, degree holders with work experience in Dr. Peace is a distinguished scholar and agreeing to the Frelinghuysen of New Jersey software design, computer applications, engi- academic in the field of biostatistics and math- amendment—H.R. 3288, Making appropria- neering and health care as well as unem- ematics. Born in southwest Georgia, Dr. tions for the Departments of Transportation, ployed and dislocated workers. Peace attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute HUD, and related agencies for FY 2010—I Name of Project: Children’s Hospital Pedi- and State University and Virginia Common- would have voted ‘‘nay.’’ atric Cardiovascular Center wealth University, receiving his doctorate from f Amount: $450,000 Virginia Commonwealth University in 1976. Account: HRSA—Health Facilities and Serv- Dr. Peace has authored eight books, re- EARMARK DECLARATION ices ceived numerous awards and contributed to a Requesting entity: Children’s Hospitals and variety of publications and peer reviews in the HON. AARON SCHOCK Clinics of Minnesota field of biostatistics, mathematics and public OF ILLINOIS Address: 2525 Chicago Avenue South, Min- health policy. He has held professorships at IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES neapolis, MN 55404 several colleges including Randolph-Macon Description of Project Request: for expan- College and Virginia Commonwealth Univer- Friday, July 24, 2009 sion of a pediatric cardiovascular center to sity. Dr. Peace is currently the Georgia Cancer Mr. SCHOCK. Madam Speaker, in accord- support pioneering research, conduct pediatric Coalition Distinguished Cancer Scholar, Direc- ance with the Republican adopted standards cardiac surgeries, and significantly improve tor of the Center for Biostatistics and professor on earmarks, I submit the below detailed ex- outcomes of pediatric cardiovascular care. It of biostatistics in the College of Health and planation of the Proctor Center Park Redevel- will also increase emergency capabilities and Human Sciences at Georgia Southern Univer- opment, Peoria, Illinois. continue research. sity. Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, I certify that none of these projects has a di- Dr. Peace has been a member of several Housing and Urban Development, and Related rect and foreseeable effect on the pecuniary professional and honorary societies including Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 interests of me or my spouse. the Committee on Applied and Theoretical

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This capacity con- regulators to share timely and pertinent infor- played a vital role in several Hungarian na- straint will loom larger as the number of pa- mation concerning the application of biostatis- tional and international organizations. For tients receiving care in the emergency depart- tics in the pharmaceutical field. Dr. Peace is nearly a decade Ambassador Somogyi was a ment is projected to increase sharply from the founding editor of the Journal of Bio- member of the Hungarian Olympic Committee. 15,000 at present to 20,000 by 2010. I certify pharmaceutical Statistics and reviewer and Between 1998 and 2003 the Ambassador that neither I nor my spouse has any financial editor of several additional journals including served as President of the Hungarian Atlantic interest in this project. the American Statistical Association, Commu- Council. He was also a member of the Board f nications in Statistics, the Journal of the Amer- of the American Chamber of Commerce in ENCOURAGING SELECTION OF CHI- ican Medical Association and the American Hungary from 1999 through 2001. Between CAGO AS THE 2016 OLYMPIC Journal of Gastroenterology. 2001 and 2003, Ambassador Somogyi served HOST CITY Dr. Peace has a dedicated record of philan- as Vice President of the Atlantic Treaty Asso- thropy to education. He has created twenty- ciations. Finally, the Ambassador continues to SPEECH OF one endowments at five institutions including be a member of the Board of Trustees for three at his alma mater, the Medical College McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland HON. SHEILA JACKSON-LEE of Virginia and one at Randolph-Macon Col- and the International Advisory Board for the OF TEXAS lege. Dr. Peace has generously donated time Institute for the Study of Europe at Columbia IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and resources to organizations such as the University. Wednesday, July 22, 2009 American Cancer Society, the Georgia Cancer While serving as the Ambassador of Hun- Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, Coalition and the Southeast Georgia Cancer gary, Ferenc Somogyi has focused on I would like to begin by thanking Congress- Alliance that are dedicated to cancer research, strengthening transatlantic relations between woman JANICE SCHAKOWSKY for introducing treatments and cures. Hungary and the United States. He also con- this legislation. It is with great pride that I en- Madam Speaker, I am honored today to rec- tinued to work with the Unites States on courage the International Olympic Committee ognize Dr. Peace in celebration of his 70th achieving stability in the Balkans as well as to select the fine city of Chicago, Illinois, as birthday. I hope the year to come will bring with the business community to explore new the host city for the 2016 Olympic and him health, happiness and special times with ways in economic and technological coopera- Paralympic Games. family and friends. tion. Since World War II, at least eighty-one ath- f Madam Speaker and colleagues, please join letes who were either born in Texas or lived me in recognizing Ambassador Ferenc in the state at the time of their competition, IN RECOGNITION OF AMBASSADOR Somogyi for his dedication to improving rela- have won Olympic gold medals. From Michael FERENC SOMOGYI tions between Hungary and the United States. Johnson to Tara Lipinski, from Nastia Liukin to Furthermore, I wish Ambassador Somogyi and Sheryl Swoopes, the list is filled with the HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH his family a joyous celebration before returning world’s best athletes. These great athletes OF OHIO to Hungary. represent eleven different sports, with track IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES f and field, the premier Olympic sport, having Friday, July 24, 2009 the largest number. Therefore, I know the EARMARK DECLARATION value that the Olympic spirit can have on the Mr. KUCINICH. Madam Speaker, I rise citizens of a city and country, and I fully sup- today in Recognition of the Ambassador of HON. ROBERT E. LATTA port Chicago in their efforts to bring this world- Hungary, Ferenc Somogyi, and his family as OF OHIO wide event to their city. Chicago, Illinois, advo- they celebrate their departure from the United IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cates the ideals of the Olympic movement and States after nearly two years of exemplary governments from across the United States, Friday, July 24, 2009 service. including Houston, are joining together to Ambassador Somogyi was born on Sep- Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, pursuant to show their support for bringing the Olympic tember 1st, 1945 in Hartkirchen, Austria. In the Republican Leadership standards on ear- Games to Chicago, Illinois, in 2016. 1952 the Ambassador began his education in marks, I am submitting the following informa- The Olympic movement has built a more Budapest. He earned a University Degree in tion regarding earmarks I received as part of peaceful and better world by educating young 1968 from the University of Economics, Buda- H.R. 3293, the Departments of Labor, Health people through amateur athletics, by bringing pest in the field of International Relations and and Human Services, and Education and Re- together athletes from many countries in in 1977 was awarded a Doctoral Degree in lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. friendly competition, and by forging new rela- World Economics from the same institution. Requesting Member: Congressman ROBERT tionships bound by friendship, solidarity, and Moreover, Ambassador Somogyi gained an E. LATTA fair play. June 23rd, Olympic Day, is a unique, additional University Degree in the area of Bill Number: H.R. 3293, the Departments of global event held every year. National Olympic International Relations from the College for Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Committees (NOCs) around the world share Political Science in Budapest. cation and Related Agencies Appropriations this universal festivity with their respective After obtaining his degree, Ambassador Act, 2010 communities, making it the most celebrated Somogyi began his career at the Ministry for Account: Department of Health & Human Olympic event after the Olympic Games. Foreign Affairs, Hungary. He worked his way Services; Health Resources and Services Ad- On June 23, 2009, Houston celebrated from a junior desk officer in 1968 to Profes- ministration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Olympic Day with a special event featuring sional State Secretary in 1990, during which Services former Olympian Leigh Barczewski at the NFL he served as the Chief Negotiator for talks on Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Van Wert Youth Education Town #2 at James Driver the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Hungary. County Hospital Park Boys and Girls Club facility. Leigh pre- By 1996 Ambassador Somogyi became the Address of Requesting Entity: 1250 South sented on one of the 4 Olympic values, Re- State Secretary for Euro-Atlantic Integration. Washington Street, Van Wert, OH 45891 spect, as well as shared with the children his While State Secretary, Ambassador Somogyi Description of Request: $840,000 for the experience as an Olympic cyclist in the 1976 acted as the Chief Negotiator for the Hungary- Emergency Services Department Expansion games. Olympic Day has greatly impacted the Slovakia Framework Treaty, Hungary-Romania project. Funds would be used to expand the youth of the world and is teaching them impor- Framework Treaty, Hungary’s NATO acces- emergency services department, and con- tant lessons that they will use for a lifetime. sion talks and Hungary’s EU accession talks. struction of a second floor shell for additional In a world where many nations are still Ambassador Somogyi took positions as the capacity. This project would assist in local job choosing conflict over cooperation, Olympic Director for Euro-Atlantic Integration for creation during both the construction and post- Day is a venue through which countries all MATAV Hungarian Telecommunications and construction phases of the expansion. Van over the world are exhibiting the Olympic val- CEO of Stonebridge Communications AD be- Wert County Hospital provides essential med- ues and choosing friendship and respect over tween 1998 and 2006. Later in 2006, the Am- ical services to residents of Van Wert and sur- conflict and discord.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00079 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E1992 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 I would like to congratulate the city of Chi- County schools as well as help McHenry TRIBUTE TO COLONEL ANIELLO L. cago on its many accomplishments over the County College meet the needs of an under- TORTORA years and hope that they will be awarded the served student population. The program will great honor of hosting the 2016 Olympics. address crucial education goals to close the HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP f gap for preparing young adults with intellectual OF NEW YORK disabilities, including those on the autism EARMARK DECLARATION IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES spectrum, with the necessary vocational skills Friday, July 24, 2009 for living independently. This investment will HON. DONALD A. MANZULLO save federal, state and local government tax Mr. BISHOP of New York. Madam Speaker, OF ILLINOIS dollars by enabling this population to live inde- it is with great appreciation for his service to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pendently and develop the work skills nec- the people of my congressional district that I bid farewell to Colonel Aniello L. Tortora, com- Friday, July 24, 2009 essary to support themselves. The entity to re- ceive funding is the Special Education District mander of the New York District of the U.S. Mr. MANZULLO. Madam Speaker, pursuant of McHenry County, located at 1200 Claussen Army Corps of Engineers. I have known Colo- to the Republican Leadership standards on Drive, Woodstock, Illinois 60098. nel Tortora since he assumed command of the earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- New York District in August, 2006, and have mation regarding the three earmarks I secured My final request, totaling $250,000, will been proud to work with him on Long Island as part of H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, come from the Construction and Moderniza- to improve navigation, protect our shores and Health and Human Services, and Education, tion of Health Facilities and Services account energize the local economy. and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, under the Health Resources and Services Ad- Covering not only Long Island, the New 2010. ministration (HRSA) at the Department of York District is responsible for the Corps’ My first request, totaling $250,000, will Health and Human Services (HHS) to help water resource development, navigation, and come from the Fund for the Improvement of complete building the National Center for regulatory activities in northeastern New Jer- Secondary Education (FIPSE) within the High- Rural Health Professions at the University of sey, eastern and south-central New York er Education account at the Department of Illinois, College of Medicine in Rockford, Illi- State, and parts of Vermont, Massachusetts, Education for Rockford College in Rockford, Il- and Connecticut. The District is also respon- nois. To achieve the goals of training more linois to modernize classrooms, library re- sible for design and construction at Army and physicians for rural service, a state-wide pro- sources, and science laboratories with tech- Air Force installations in New Jersey, New nology to significantly enhance student learn- gram was created in 1993 by the College of York, and overseas in Greenland. Colonel ing. The 2000 Census shows the Rockford Medicine in Rockford involving approximately Tortora also holds the title of Supervisor of area lagging significantly behind the rest of the 30 rural hospitals and communities. The Rural New York Harbor. State of Illinois in the numbers of residents Medical Education Program (RMED) has since Colonel Tortora, a native of southern Flor- with a four year higher education degree. The been nationally recognized as one of the most ida, was commissioned an engineer officer City of Rockford also has one of the highest innovative rural health medicine programs. from the United States Military Academy at unemployment rates in the nation, reaching The National Center for Rural Health Profes- West Point in 1985. He holds a Bachelor of 15.2 percent in June—a level not seen since sions at the University of Illinois, College of Science degree from the U.S. Military Acad- 1983. Rockford College is one of the oldest Medicine in Rockford, will build on this suc- emy, a Master of Science in Engineering from and most prestigious private liberal arts col- the University of Texas, and a Master of cess by serving as a national rural health edu- leges in the United States. The College is Science in National Security Strategy from the working to be more competitive in the market- cation resource for medical colleges and rural National Defense University. place by improving teaching and learning communities across the nation. The Center Throughout his career, Colonel Tortora has while also equipping students with the skills will conduct research, develop curricula, imple- served in a variety of operational, command needed for tomorrow’s workplace. Continued ment and evaluate rural medical and health and staff assignments in the United States federal funding is needed to prevent the loss care education models, provide consultation to and overseas. He has commanded at every of this treasure by helping to upgrade anti- other medical colleges, and study trends in level from platoon to battalion. His most recent quated classrooms and labs at Rockford Col- rural health related to health professional train- assignment was Senior Joint Engineer, De- lege and convert them to modern smart class- ing needs. Medical colleges throughout the fense Continuity and Crisis Management, As- rooms as part of their long-term modernization U.S. can use the research findings and cur- sistant Secretary of Defense (Homeland De- program. The College will continue to seek riculum models to implement training for rural fense) in Washington, DC. matches from other sources including state Colonel Tortora’s previous assignments in- health professionals to practice in medically and local governments as well as private do- clude: platoon leader and company executive nors. The funds would be used to add fiber in- under-served rural areas in their respective officer, 43rd Engineer Battalion (Combat) frastructure; modernize library resources with states. The College of Medicine has raised $4 (Heavy), Fort Benning, Georgia, and Hon- technology and collaborative teaching environ- million in private funds toward this $32 million duras; B Company commander, 16th Engineer ments; equip science laboratories and a com- expansion project. Another $14 million has Battalion (Combat), 1st Armored Division in puter classroom to significantly enhance stu- been committed by the University of Illinois, Nuremberg, Germany, and for Operations dent learning; and a classroom-use optimiza- and the university will also receive state fund- Desert Shield and Desert Storm; project engi- tion tool in the registrar’s office to automate ing to help complete the project. This project neer, Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of En- the management of limited classroom re- has received federal funding in the past gineers; battalion S–3, 588th Engineer Bat- sources. Rockford College has received fund- ($238,000 in Fiscal Year ’09) because of the talion (Combat) and brigade S–3, Engineer ing in the past for similar initiatives ($195,000 potential national reach of this program. The Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, in Fiscal Year ’08 and $238,000 in Fiscal Year Texas; and staff officer, Futures Directorate, entity to receive funding is the University of Illi- ’09). The entity to receive funding for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, classroom, library, and laboratory upgrades is nois College of Medicine, Rockford Campus, Fort Monroe, Virginia. He also commanded Rockford College located at 5050 East State located at 1601 Parkview Avenue in Rockford, the 2nd Engineer Battalion (Combat), 2nd In- Street in Rockford, Illinois 61108. Illinois 61107. fantry Division, at Camp Castle, Korea. My second request, totaling $100,000, will Madam Speaker, I want to take this oppor- Colonel Tortora is a graduate of the Engi- come from the Higher Education account at tunity to thank the Chairman of the House Ap- neer Officer Basic and Advanced courses, the the Department of Education for the Special propriations Committee, Representative DAVID U.S. Army Command and General Staff Col- Education District of McHenry County, Illinois lege, and the National War College. He is a OBEY, and the Ranking Minority Member, Rep- to help fund the Pathways Program to meet member of the Association of the United resentative JERRY LEWIS, and the Ranking Mi- the needs of students with intellectual disabil- States Army, the Society of American Military ities. The Pathways Program in McHenry nority Member of the Departments of Labor, Engineers, the Army Engineer Association, County helps students with intellectual disabil- Health and Human Services, and Education and the National Engineering Honor Society, ities including individuals on the autism spec- Appropriations Subcommittee, Representative Tau Beta Pi. trum to achieve career and technical edu- TODD TIAHRT, for working with me in a bipar- His awards and decorations include the Le- cation training at McHenry County College. tisan manner to include these three critical re- gion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Defense This federal funding will assist all McHenry quests in this spending bill. Meritorious Service Medal, three awards of the

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Army Meritorious Service Medal, three awards Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. Geauga Medical Center is the only hospital in of the Army Commendation Medal, Army LATOURETTE the county and serves residents in four addi- Achievement Medal, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Bill Number: H.R. 3293 tional counties, providing service to more than and Saudi Arabia Liberation Medal. Account: Education—Elementary and Sec- 100,000 patients per year. Its Heart and Vas- Madam Speaker, it is evident from his long ondary Education cular Institute provides critical in-patient and list of accomplishments and accolades that Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Auburn outpatient vascular services which will sub- Colonel Tortora’s has dedicated his life to Joint Vocational School District stantially improve the health outcomes of the service to his country. I am honored to have Address of Requesting Entity: 8140 Auburn patients it serves. This IT program will improve worked with him to improve and protect the Road, Concord Township, Ohio 44077 patient care and reduce medical errors lives of Long Island residents. I wish him the Description of Request: Provide an earmark through a federal initiative championed by the best of luck in his future endeavors and thank in the amount of $250,000 for curriculum de- Department of Health and Human Services. him again on behalf of the First Congressional velopment and technology for the Auburn Ca- Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. District of New York. reer Center for the creation of an alternative LATOURETTE f fuels education program. Auburn is a nation- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 ally recognized career and technical education Account: HHS—Health Resources and EARMARK DECLARATION facility that prepares students to effectively Services Administration transition into high-skill jobs. The job market Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lake HON. STEVEN C. LaTOURETTE for these jobs is competitive, and training will Hospital System Address of Requesting Entity: 10 East OF OHIO create an educated and sought after work- Washington Street, Painesville, Ohio 44077 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES force. The full amount of the funding would be Description of Request: Provide an earmark Friday, July 24, 2009 used to develop the curriculum for this new program including the purchase of materials in the amount of $500,000 for health informa- Mr. LATOURETTE. Madam Speaker, pursu- and equipment in order to teach the students tion technology (IT) equipment for the Lake ant to the Republican Leadership standards in a hands on environment. Hospital System, a private, not-for-profit hos- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. pital system serving a four county region in formation regarding earmarks I received as LATOURETTE NE Ohio, including creation of an all digital part of H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Bill Number: H.R. 3293 hospital system. The hospital system boasts Health and Human Services, Education and Account: Substance Abuse and Mental two inpatient, acute care facilities, a same day Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010: Health Services Administration—Mental Health surgery campus, five urgent care facilities and Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bellefaire construction is almost completed on a new, LATOURETTE JCB state-of-the-art hospital with total connectivity Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Address of Requesting Entity: 22001 Fair- in electronic records between the hospital and Account: HHS—Health Resources and mount Boulevard, Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118 its more than 200 physicians. This IT program Services Administration Description of Request: Provide an earmark will improve patient care and reduce medical Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Akron in the amount of $200,000 for the Social Ad- errors through a federal initiative championed Children’s Hospital vocates for Youth (SAY) program for preven- by the Department of Health and Human Serv- Address of Requesting Entity: 1 Perkins tion and early intervention services to high ices. Square, Akron, Ohio 44308 school students in eight school districts in Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. Description of Request: Provide an earmark northeast Ohio. The purpose of the program is LATOURETTE in the amount of $250,000 for the renovation to reduce risk factors and enhance protective Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: HHS—Health Resources and of the Akron Children’s Emergency Medical/ factors in the prevention of substance abuse Trauma Center. The Hospital serves a 25– Services Administration and violence and to promote healthy behav- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Lakeland county region in NE Ohio and was one of the iors in youth. The full amount of the funding 10 busiest pediatric emergency departments in Community College will be used to carry out intervention, screen- Address of Requesting Entity: 7700 the country in 2008. The current Level II trau- ing, counseling and programming services. Clocktower Drive, Kirtland, Ohio 44094 ma center and emergency center are regularly Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. Description of Request: Provide an earmark overcrowded, and expansion would allow for LATOURETTE in the amount of $250,000 to develop the Col- more rapid diagnoses, treatment and release Bill Number: H.R. 3293 lege’s Regional Healthcare Workforce Devel- from the facility, thus reducing hospital costs. Account: HHS—Health Resources and opment Project with the purchase of lab equip- The hospital also serves a high number of un- Services Administration ment and technology for its Health Technology derserved or uninsured patients, and a more Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Bio- Building. The full amount of the funding will be efficient center would translate to lower health Innovation Institute used to purchase computer and laboratory care costs. The full amount of the funding Address of Requesting Entity: 453 South equipment. There is a demonstrated need for would be put toward the design and construc- High Street, Akron, OH 44311 health care training, and it is one of the few tion costs of the $18.5 million facility. Description of Request: Provide an earmark fields in northeast Ohio with continued growth Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. in the amount of $600,000 for equipment for and demand. LATOURETTE the newly established BioInnovation Institute Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 of Akron, an effort supported by multiple orga- LATOURETTE Account: HHS—Health Resources and nizations throughout NE Ohio to enhance re- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Services Administration search and treatment capabilities for patients Account: HHS—Health Resources and Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ashtabula struggling with orthopedic medical issues. One Services Administration Council on Aging, Inc. (a.k.a. Ashtabula Senior focus of the research will be more effective Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Visiting Center) and cost-effective procedures for joint replace- Nurse Association Healthcare Partners of Ohio Address of Requesting Entity: 4632 Main ment. Address of Requesting Entity: 2500 East Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio 44004 Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. 22nd Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44115 Description of Request: Provide an earmark LATOURETTE Description of Request: Provide an earmark in the amount of $250,000 for construction of Bill Number: H.R. 3293 in the amount of $100,000 for a workforce a new facility to better accommodate and ad- Account: HHS—Health Resources and training program sponsored by the Visiting dress the needs of the county’s senior popu- Services Administration Nurse Association Healthcare Partners of Ohio lation. It is the only fulltime, stand-alone Sen- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University (VNAHPO) home health aides. In providing ior Center in the economically distressed Hospitals—Geauga Medical Center more than one-half million units of nursing, re- county, and supporting the construction of the Address of Requesting Entity: 13207 Ra- habilitation and supportive services to more facility would help to meet the national goal of venna Road, Chardon, Ohio 44024 than 12,000 Ohio families, the NVAHPO is providing support to our elderly population Description of Request: Provide an earmark one of the largest home and community through a host of programs the center offers. in the amount of $250,000 for health informa- healthcare organizations in Ohio. In carrying The full amount of the funding would be put tion technology equipment for the Geauga out its patient service mission, the NVAHPO toward the construction costs of the new facil- Medical Center’s cutting-edge Heart & Vas- struggles with shortage and retention chal- ity. cular Care Project. University Hospital’s lenges for home healthcare aides and seeks

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By supporting the develop- Education (FIPSE)—$175,000 H.R. 3293, Departments of Labor, Health and ment of a well-trained home healthcare aide The Stop Six Community Go Center pro- Human Services, and Education, and Related workforce, the organization anticipates pro- vides a safe environment in which students Agencies Appropriations Act. viding value to the taxpayer by reducing the can explore higher education and career op- Requesting Member: Congressman TODD rate of hospitalizations and directly reducing tions, financial aid resources, apply for schol- RUSSELL PLATTS (PA–19) costs to the Medicare and Medicaid programs. arships and receive counseling services to as- Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of The full amount of the funding will be used to sist in facilitating a seamless transition from Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- purchase equipment and develop the cur- high school to college. This funding will help cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations riculum for this training program. the Go Center hire another academic advisor Act Requesting Member: Mr. STEVEN C. and a security guard. (1) York College of Pennsylvania—Facilities LATOURETTE AB Christian Learning Center is located at and Equipment—$300,000 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 5009 Brentwood Stair Road #101, Fort Worth, Account: Higher Education, FIPSE Account: Education—Rehabilitation Services TX 76112. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: York Col- and Disability Research City of Fort Worth, Early Childhood Devel- lege of Pennsylvania Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Voca- opment Program—Department of Health & Address of Requesting Entity: 441 Country tional Guidance Services (VGS)—Painesville Human Services Administration for Children Club Road, York, PA 17403 Center and Families (ACF)—Social Services, Early Description of Request/Justification of Fed- Address of Requesting Entity: One Victoria Childhood Matters Initiative—$425,000 eral Funding: York College of Pennsylvania is Square, #135, Painesville, Ohio 44077 The city of Fort Worth, Texas seeks funds a private, four-year institution of higher edu- Description of Request: Provide an earmark to support key projects that will significantly cation serving over 5,600 students. This is a in the amount of $100,000 for the Training En- advance the Early Childhood Matters Initiative. good use of taxpayer funds because York Col- hancements Promoting Jobs for Ohioans with Early Childhood Matters, a community initia- lege would use this funding to expand their Disabilities project, which implements a train- tive led by the city that impacts the entire re- existing Nursing Department. Specifically, ing program to provide job skills to people with gion, will help coordinate resources and pro- funds would be used to refurbish laboratories disabilities and other barriers to the job mar- grams to benefit children up to 5 years of age. and purchase equipment related to the project. ket. With the nation’s unemployment rate ap- Training and materials from early childhood re- This is also a good use of taxpayer funds be- proaching 10 percent, there continues to be a source centers will be used by parents and cause York College operates one of the larg- need for training to meet the many challenges child care providers. The funds will be used to est bachelorette nursing programs in the re- to employers competing in the global econ- continue two existing early childhood resource gion. York College’s ability to continue pro- omy, and this project will provide significant centers and start up two new locations in fa- viding a pool of highly educated and trained value to the taxpayer and those seeking em- cilities in high need neighborhoods. Each nursing graduates helps fill the critical demand ployment who can become taxpayers. The neighborhood resource center provides train- for nurses, both locally and nationally. funding will be used to purchase computer ing, support, educational materials and leader- (2) Hanover Hospital—Electronic Medical equipment and technology, as well as other ship development for parents, children, and Records Initiative—$450,000 equipment to carry out the center’s curriculum. child care staff. Together, the 4 resource cen- Account: HRSA, Health Facilities and Serv- ters will reach 500 parents, 280 child care ices f Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hanover staff, and 1,200 children under five years old. EARMARK DECLARATION Hospital Each $1 expended for early childhood training Address of Requesting Entity: 300 Highland HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS will result in savings of $7 per child due to Avenue, Hanover, PA 17331 children not being retained a year at school, Description of Request/Justification of Fed- OF TEXAS taking special education classes, or dropping IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES eral Funding: Hanover Hospital would use this out of school. funding to convert all paper records at the Friday, July 24, 2009 City of Fort Worth is located at 1000 hospital to an electronic medical record sys- Mr. BURGESS. Madam Speaker, pursuant Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas tem. This is a good use of taxpayer dollars be- to the U.S. House of Representatives Repub- 76102. cause the use of such records is proven to im- Parkland Health and Hospital System lican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am prove clinical outcomes and enables health (PHHS), Parkland Center for Clinical Innova- submitting the following information regarding systems to better define, measure, monitor, tion, Parkland Hospital, Dallas, Texas—De- four earmarks I received as part H.R. 3293— and reward quality care. Electronic medical partment of Health & Human Services Health Labor—HHS—Education Appropriations Act, records create efficiencies for patients, physi- Resources and Services Administration 2010: cians, and the hospital. Doctorate in Nurse Anesthesia Practice Ini- (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Services— (3) WellSpan Health of York, PA—Purchase tiative, Texas Wesleyan University, Fort $100,000 of Equipment—$100,000 Worth, Texas—Department of Health & PHHS proposes to use electronically de- Account: HRSA, Health Facilities and Serv- Human Services Health Resources and Serv- rived variables to create a model that meas- ices ices Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities ures clinical, social, and economic factors that Legal Name of Requesting Entity: WellSpan and Services—$650,000 predict patients at-risk for hospitalization, read- Health This project will support TWU’s new doc- mission or death in real-time, which would cre- Address of Requesting Entity: 912 South torate program of nurse anesthesia practice— ate ‘‘e-coordinated’’ clinical and care manage- George Street, York, PA 17403 the second doctoral program of its kind in the ment interventions for the highest risk patients Description of Request/Justification of Fund- United States, and the only program to be of- and serves lives while improving patient serv- ing: WellSpan Health would use this funding to fered 100 percent online—originating from the ices, increasing productivity, and reducing purchase a remote monitoring system for the main campus of Texas Wesleyan University. costs. PHHS request will cover the cost of one York Hospital Emergency Transitional Care The objective is to develop a distance learning Data Analyst, one Technical EPIC pro- Unit, allowing physicians to monitor patients in program that will provide extended education grammer, and server technology. a distant location without physically leaving the to full-time employed Certified Registered Parkland Hospital is located at 5201 Harry main Emergency Department. This is a good Nurse Anesthetists who are located in rural or Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX 75235. use of taxpayer funds because the remote metropolitan areas of the United States. This f monitoring system would create remote ac- project provides education via new tech- EARMARK DECLARATION cess using video/audio conferencing tech- nologies, including distance learning meth- nology so that a physician could monitor mul- odologies, and addresses the Health People HON. TODD RUSSELL PLATTS tiple patients at one time. In addition, while caring for a patient in the main emergency de- 2010 goal set by HHS to eliminate health dis- OF PENNSYLVANIA partment, the physician could answer ques- parities. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Texas Wesleyan University is located at tions and communicate with patients and fami- 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, TX 76105. Friday, July 24, 2009 lies who are waiting in the Emergency Transi- AB Christian Learning Center, Stop Six Mr. PLATTS. Madam Speaker, pursuant to tional Care Unit, eliminating the constant dis- Community Go Center, Fort Worth ISD and the Republican Leadership standards on ear- ruption of walking back and forth.

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ZACH WAMP understanding that the funding would be used 280 East Childersburg, Alabama 35044 OF TENNESSEE for an ongoing education and workforce devel- Description of Request: ‘‘for facilities and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES opment initiative to provide free tuition to Rus- equipment at the Regional Diabetic Care and sell High School graduates to attend Central Advanced Wound Care Center’’ Taxpayer jus- Friday, July 24, 2009 Alabama Community College in Alexander tification—It is my understanding that the fund- Mr. WAMP. Madam Speaker, I rise today a City, Alabama. ing would be used for construction and equip- proud Tennessean with the distinct privilege of Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE ping the Regional Diabetic Care and Ad- honoring Third Congressional District resident ROGERS (AL) vanced Wound Care Center for Childersburg Stefanie Wittler who has been crowned Miss Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of Alabama and surrounding areas. Tennessee. This is a prestigious award that Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE requires great responsibility and Ms. Wittler is cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations ROGERS (AL) a young lady who is truly up to the task. Act, 2010 Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of Over the next year, this 22-year-old Soddy- Account: Department of Education, FIPSE— Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- Daisy, Tenn., resident will serve as an ambas- $100,000 cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations sador and public relations representative for Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gadsden Act, 2010 the Miss America Organization. While main- State Community College, Gadsden, AL Account: Department of Labor, Employment taining the hectic schedule required to meet Address of Requesting Entity: 405 Korner and Training Administration (ETA)—Training & the responsibilities of the title she now holds, Street, Gadsden, Alabama 35903 Employment Services (TES)—$200,000 Stefanie will be preparing for the 2010 Miss Description of Request: ‘‘for technology up- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alabama America Pageant to be held in January in Las grades’’ Taxpayer justification—It is my under- Institute for the Deaf and Blind Vegas. standing the funding would enhance tech- Address of Requesting Entity: 205 E. South Ms. Wittler is a very determined young lady nology in the classroom and technology infra- Street, P.O. Box 698, Talladega, AL 35161 who fought hard for this award in the face of structure between Cherokee, Etowah, Description of Request: Provide $200,000 to adversity and defeat. She participated in the Cleburne, and Calhoun Counties. develop a collaborative program with employ- Miss Tennessee pageant on two previous oc- Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE ers incorporating assistive technology and tar- casions but remained determined to reach her ROGERS (AL) geting deaf and blind individuals with develop- goal of being crowned Miss Tennessee. Hu- Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of mental disabilities for workforce placement. mility is too often mistaken for weakness. Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- The funding would be used for employer train- Stefanie is a perfect example that, in reality, cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations ing in disabilities and assistive technology for humility is one of the strongest character traits Act, 2010 the deaf and blind. The project’s total budget we can possess. For that reason, Madam Account: Department of Education, FIPSE— is $680,000. Specifically within the budget, Speaker, I stand here today to honor Ms. $250,000 $200,000 for salaries, $250,000 for assistive Stefanie Wittler, the 2009 Miss Tennessee. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Jackson- technology for the deaf and blind, $20,000 for ville State University travel, $30,000 for employer training in disabil- f Address of Requesting Entity: 700 Pelham ities, $30,000 matching administrative per- PERSONAL EXPLANATION Road North, Jacksonville, Alabama 36265 sonnel cost, and $150,000 for matching assist- Description of Request: ‘‘For purchase of ive technology cost. This request is consistent HON. CHRISTOPHER S. MURPHY equipment’’ Taxpayer justification—It is my un- with the intended and authorized purpose of derstanding that the funding would be used to OF CONNECTICUT the Department of Labor, Employment and purchase a Nuclear Magnetic Resonate Spec- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Training Administration (ETA)—Training & Em- trum to provide hands-on student learning and ployment Services (TES) Account. The Ala- Friday, July 24, 2009 understanding of modern chemistry, instru- bama Institute for the Deaf and Blind will meet Mr. MURPHY of Connecticut. Madam mental methods, and the determination of mo- or exceed all statutory requirements for match Speaker, on July 23, 2009, I was not present lecular structures across the discipline and in funding where applicable. for rollcall vote No. 637. If I had been present physics and biology. This piece of equipment f I would have voted ‘‘aye.’’ also fosters interdisciplinary research and col- f laborative work. IN HONOR OF CANADA Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE CELEBRATING ‘‘CANADA DAY’’ EARMARK DECLARATION ROGERS (AL) Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of HON. JOHN CONYERS, JR. HON. MIKE ROGERS Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- OF MICHIGAN OF ALABAMA cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act, 2010 Friday, July 24, 2009 Account: Department of Education, FIPSE— Friday, July 24, 2009 $100,000 Mr. CONYERS. Madam Speaker, today I Mr. ROGERS of Alabama. Madam Speaker, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Southern rise in honor of the people of Canada as they pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- Union Community College celebrate their ‘‘Canada Day.’’ The United ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- Address of Requesting Entity: P.O. Box States and Canada share a unique history of lowing information regarding earmarks I re- 1000, Wadley, Alabama 36276 friendship and brotherhood that has intrinsi- ceived as part of H.R. 3293—Departments of Description of Request: ‘‘For purchase of cally tied our two people together. Celebration Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- equipment’’ Taxpayer justification—This fund- of the founding of Canada is joyous time to cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations ing would be used to purchase equipment for celebrate our very special friendship with our Act, 2010. the new Technology Center on the Opelika neighbors to the north. Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE Campus of Southern Union State Community Our two nations share a common cultural, ROGERS (AL) College so that the College may re-train and historical, and economic past and future. For Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of educate individuals for jobs in high-tech, high- centuries Michigan has been the focal point of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- pay careers required by industry moving into relations between our two nations. A mere cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations the College’s Service area. eight miles separate downtown Detroit and the Act, 2010 Requesting Member: Congressman MIKE great nation of Canada. Detroit and Canada Account: Department of Education, FIPSE— ROGERS (AL) share a unique story that was started by the $100,000 Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of French explorers as they mapped our shared Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Alexander Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- waterways and continues today. City Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Alex- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Canada and the United States share more ander City, AL Act, 2010 than a common border. As both our nations Address of Requesting Entity: 120 Account: Department of Health and Human have flourished we have developed strong cul- Tallapoosa Street, Alexander City, Alabama Services HRSA—$200,000 tural bonds that have greatly contributed to the

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This project focuses peoples together in a relationship unlike any But the entire 4th District benefits by these on enabling teachers and students to enhance other. services, as businesses have a more qualified their science, technology, education, engineer- Our two people also share fundamental pool of well-trained high school graduates as ing, and mathematics skills. The project in- ideals rooted in similar traditions and histories. potential employees and the quality of life im- cludes three summer camps known as the X- We look to each other to grow intellectually as proves for the general populace when young Teems Academy and the Infinity Institute. we face the complex issues of our day. Spe- people are educated. I certify that I do not Groups of students from rural districts who are cifically, we look to Canada as a nation that have any financial interest in this project. typically underrepresented in STEM fields are has provided a national health care system to Requesting Member: Congressman RALPH identified to participate in this project. Funds every Canadian citizen. As our country now M. HALL for this project will allow students and teachers addresses health care reform, we will do so Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- from the 4th District to participate in the edu- through a uniquely American solution. Though cation Appropriations Act FY2010 cation program designed to cultivate and/or our systems will be different at the end of the Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- develop affinity for math and science in rural day, it is my desire that every American has cation (includes FIE) middle and high school students and at the access to health care. Our two nations hold a Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Commu- same time, equip teachers throughout the deep-seated belief that health care ought not nity Health Services Agency state with broader math and science teaching to be object of profit, but a guaranteed right of Address of Requesting Entity: 4500 Wesley experiences in order to enhance their teaching all human beings. Street, Greenville, Texas 75401 in these critical areas. I certify that I do not In an era of heightened security and eco- Description of Request: I have secured have any financial interest in this project. nomic uncertainty the bond that ties the United $300,000 for the Greenville Community Health f States and Canada together has only grown Center Expansion with the Community Health stronger. For these reasons I am proud to Service Agency. Funds for this project will ex- EARMARK DECLARATION lend my voice to the chorus of American pand women’s health services, prenatal care, voices congratulating Canada on its celebra- deliveries, cancer screenings, women’s health HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE tion of Canada Day. exams, and offer gynecological to thousands OF CALIFORNIA f of women of the 4th District for the first time. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CHSA operates a network of community Friday, July 24, 2009 EARMARK DECLARATION health centers in north central Texas with five (5) medical sites and one (1) dental site lo- Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, pursuant to HON. RALPH M. HALL cated in the 4th District. CHSA serves more the Republican Leadership standards on ear- OF TEXAS than 16,000 residents of the 4th District each marks, I am submitting the following informa- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES year. I certify that I do not have any financial tion regarding earmarks I received as part of interest in this project. the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Friday, July 24, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman RALPH Services and Education, and Related Agen- Mr. HALL of Texas. Madam Speaker, pursu- M. HALL cies Appropriations Act, 2010. ant to the Republican Leadership standards Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- Requesting Member: Representative ED on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- cation Appropriations Act FY2010 ROYCE formation regarding earmarks I received as Account: Museums and Libraries Bill Number: H.R. 3293 part of H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Education Ap- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: The Uni- Account: Higher Education FIPSE propriations Act FY 2010: versity of Texas at Austin Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cal State Requesting Member: Congressman RALPH Address of Requesting Entity: 1 University University, Fullerton M. HALL Station G2700, PO Box 7397, Austin TX Address of Requesting Entity: 800 North Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- 78713 State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834 cation Appropriations Act FY2010 Description of Request: I have secured Description of Request: Provide $350,000 in Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- $250,000 for the Sam Rayburn Library and FY 2010 to build upon existing intermediate cation (includes FIE) Museum with the Center for American History. level language courses to develop a full Bach- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Commu- The Sam Rayburn Library and Museum, lo- elor’s Degree program, a Minor, and an Inter- nities In Schools—Northeast Texas c/o North- cated in Bonham, Texas, is one of five divi- national Business Sequence in Vietnamese east Texas Community College sions of the University’s Center for American Language and Culture designed to prepare a Address of Requesting Entity: PO Box 1307, History. Funds for this project will expand edu- new generation of Vietnamese Americans and Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456–1307 cational and program services to more people, others to take advantage of the rapidly grow- Description of Request: I have secured area educational organizations and tradition- ing business and professional opportunities re- $200,000 for the Communities In School of ally underserved populations to meet the pub- sulting from trade between the United States Northeast Texas with the Communities In lic education mission of the University of and Vietnam. Funding would be used for fac- Schools—Northeast Texas c/o Northeast. Texas at Austin and the Center for American ulty program development; graduate assist- Communities In Schools of Northeast Texas History. The National Historic Landmark is the ants; salaries; materials, resources and lan- (CIS–NETX), is part of a national stay-in creation of the man who served as Speaker of guage lab/library; internships; and facilities school network. It delivers case management the United States House of Representatives and administration. and non-case management services to public longer than any other person: Sam Taliaferro Requesting Member: Representative ED school students at risk of dropping out of Rayburn (1882–1961). Known affectionately ROYCE school. CIS–NETX provides direct and indirect as ‘‘Mr. Sam’’ by his friends and colleagues, Bill Number: H.R. 3293 services to over 14,500 students and their Rayburn established the library and museum Account: Higher Education FIPSE families in over 33 elementary, middle and in 1957 as a tribute to the people of his district Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cal State high school campuses in 11 school districts in and for future generations. I certify that I do University, Fullerton six northeast Texas counties. CIS–NETX pro- not have any financial interest in this project. Address of Requesting Entity: 800 North vides students and families with the following Requesting Member: Congressman RALPH State College Blvd, Fullerton, CA 92834 six components: supportive guidance and M. HALL Description of Request: Provide $300,000 in counseling; health and human services coordi- Bill Number: H.R. 3293, Labor-HHS-Edu- FY 2010 to establish the Center for the Ad- nation, parent and family involvement; pre-em- cation Appropriations Act FY 2010 vancement of Teaching and Learning in Math- ployment/employment training and services, Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- ematics and Science (CATLMS). The pro- enrichment activities and experiences; and cation (includes FIE) posed center addresses a national problem. education enhancement. Funds for this project Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Texas One of the core drivers of innovation in the will be used to continue the recognized pre- A&M University—Commerce U.S. is its strength in STEM disciplines. Yet, in

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Right of way est growing corridors in the county. pursue external funding, and develop collabo- purchases were completed in April of 2009 the Spending Plan: The requesting entity plans rations with private sector parties, educational construction should begin in September 2009. to obligate the funds towards construction institutions, and governmental agencies. Fac- Requesting Member: MARY BONO MACK costs to continue to ongoing development of ulty would be released from their teaching du- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 the project. The total cost of the project is ex- ties to accomplish the objectives for which Account: Department of Transportation— pected to be $193,000,000 with small starts funding is being requested. Federal Highway Administration—Surface funding of $75,000,000. The remainder are ex- Requesting Member: Representative ED Transportation Priorities pected to be paid by FTA 5307 funds, CMAQ ROYCE Entity Requesting: Riverside County Trans- funding and at least $29,000,000 of Measure Bill Number: H.R. 3293 portation Commission (RCTC) 4080 Lemon A local funding approved by Riverside County Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, California 92502 voters and funding from the State Transpor- cation (includes FIE) Description of Earmark: $750,000 for the Al- tation Improvement Program (STIP). Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Orange ameda Corridor East Grade Separation in Riv- f County Department of Education erside County, California. The Alameda Cor- Address of Requesting Entity: 200 Kalmus ridor Grade separation is a high priority of the EARMARK DECLARATION Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 Riverside County Transportation Commission, Description of Request: Provide $400,000 in and state. More than 68 million tons of freight HON. GARY G. MILLER FY 2010 to implement Internet safety pro- pass through Riverside County to the rest of OF CALIFORNIA grams for all Orange County. Federal law re- the country, but very little of this freight origi- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES quires all schools receiving E-Rate funding to nates or ends in the County. Traffic and trains Friday, July 24, 2009 implement Internet safety programs, yet in- are halted at a number of crossings through- Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam cludes no funding to achieve this requirement. out the Coachella Valley. This grade separa- Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- State and local agencies place responsibility tion will allow the flow of traffic, reduce con- ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting for teaching youth Internet safety in the hands gestion and delays, cut down on the air pollu- the following information regarding earmarks I of educators who have not received adequate tion, and increase efficiency of freight trans- received as part of the FY 2010 Labor, Health professional development in this area. Inter- portation. and Human Services, and Education Appro- active teacher training will serve as an effec- Spending Plan: The requesting entity plans priations Bill. tive tool to educate children to safely, se- to obligate the funds towards construction Requesting Member: Congressman GARY curely, and ethically use the Internet and a va- costs. RCTC’s Grade Separation Funding G. MILLER riety of other technologies. Funding will be Strategy calls for a 55 percent federal share of used for programmatic expenses, including Bill Number: H.R. 3293 the entire program cost. Sources of the fund- Account: Elementary and Secondary Edu- software and training, substitute teachers, and ing include voter-approved Measure A, devel- cation meeting materials and expenses. oper fees, and city general funds. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of La f Requesting Member: MARY BONO MACK Habra EARMARK DECLARATION Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Address of Requesting Entity: 1101 W. Las Account: Department of Transportation— Lomas Dr., La Habra, California 90631 Federal Transit Administration—Buses & Bus Funding Secured: $148,000 HON. MARY BONO MACK Facilities Description of Request: The City of La OF CALIFORNIA Entity Requesting: SunLine Transit Agency, Habra’s ‘‘Young At Art’’ program addresses IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 32–505 Harry Oliver Trail, Thousand Palms, the need to provide arts education to under- Friday, July 24, 2009 CA 92276 privileged children in a community that cur- Mrs. BONO MACK. Madam Speaker, pursu- Description of Earmark: $750,000 to be rently receives no formal arts program for its ant to the Republican Leadership standards used for paratransit buses and commuter kindergarten through second grade (K–2) stu- on earmarks, I am submitting the following in- coaches to expand service in the Coachella dents. ‘‘Young At Art’’ provides direct services formation regarding earmarks I received as Valley to meet transportation and mobility to over 1,400 K–2 students and 50 teachers, part of H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing, needs of seniors and persons with disabilities. and will positively impact 2,500 parents and and Urban Development and Related Agen- As the regional transit provider in the 5,000 community members in La Habra, Cali- cies Appropriations Act: Coachella Valley, SunLine provides fixed route fornia. In 2001, The Children’s Museum imple- Requesting Member: MARY BONO MACK and paratransit services in an area of 1,120 mented ‘‘Young At Art’’ to preschool popu- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 square miles, with an annual ridership of 3.5 lations. After several years of success with Account: Department of Transportation— million. As traffic continues to increase, more this program and in response to increasing Federal Highway Administration—Interstate residents are interested in commuting rather community requests, The Children’s Museum Maintenance Discretionary than driving. To implement the commuter serv- at La Habra is now expanding ‘‘Young At Art’’ Entity Requesting: Agua Caliente Band of ice, SunLine will need to purchase coaches to to serve 100% of the Kindergarten, 1st, and Cahuilla Indians, 5401 Din ah Shore Drive, operate the commuter service to the Pass 2nd grade elementary students La Habra. Palm Springs, CA 92264 Area, as well as Riverside. ‘‘Young At Art’’ has two overall goals: to in- Description of Earmark: $500,000 to be Spending Plan: SunLine Transit anticipates crease teachers’ ability to lead K–2 elemen- used for improvements to the Interstate 10 purchasing the paratransit buses by December tary students in integrated arts and core cur- and Bob Hope Drive. This project is critical to 2009 and commuter coaches by December riculum learning experiences, and to use arts alleviating traffic congestion in the Cochella 2010. learning to increase the language arts skills, Valley and funding for the project was sought Requesting Member: MARY BONO MACK math readiness skills, and cognitive process in cooperation with the Cochella Valley Asso- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 capabilities of K–2 elementary students who ciation of Governments (CVAG). The existing Account: Department of Transportation— are now at-risk for academic failure. Federal road facility at this location was constructed Federal Transit Administration Capitol Im- funding would be used to expand the La approximately 47 years ago. This interchange provements Grants Habra Children’s Museum program ‘‘Young at provides primary cross freeway access be- Requesting: Riverside County Transpor- Art’’ to serve 100 percent of K–2 elementary tween the north and the south sides of the tation Commission (RCTC) 4080 Lemon school students in the City of La Habra. Valley as well as area connectivity with the Street, 3rd Floor, Riverside, California 92502 Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Interstate Highway System. In addition to re- Description of Earmark: $5,000,000 is pro- G. MILLER lieving traffic congestion on Ramon Road this vided for the Perris Valley Line to extend ex- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 project will also improve safety by replacing isting Metrolink service 22.7 miles further into Account: Elementary and Secondary Edu- the dated on- and off-ramps at Ramon Road Riverside County creating better access to cation with a new modern interchange design at Bob popular commuter rail transportation for resi- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hope Hope Drive. dents. Most of the Perris Valley Line parallels Through Housing Foundation

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The program encourages local Description of Request: The Hope Through Thalman Branch Library, which is housed in resident and family participation in school life Housing Foundation’s Academic Tutoring and an inadequate 9,000 square foot building, is and maximizes the public’s investment in local Enrichment Program combines intensive age- the most utilized library within the County’s school facilities by making them available for appropriate academic tutoring with enrichment system. The facility is grossly inadequate for educational and recreational activities. activity for children in grades K–8. In addition, the City’s burgeoning population and is reach- Lake Hills Elementary School serves ap- a family literacy component and community ing the end of its useful life. The City has ac- proximately 500 students in preschool through building technical assistance program will quired 11.7 acres of land to construct a gov- fifth grade. It is an ethnically diverse school strengthen the support services available to ernment center that will include a City Hall, a with 59% of students speaking a first language children and youth. The program includes tu- Police and Sheriff Facility, the Fire District Ad- other than English and 60% of students par- toring where each day a student attends, they ministrative Headquarters, and the new James ticipate in the free or reduced price lunch pro- receive 60 minutes of small group academic S. Thalman Branch Library. The City is fund- gram. The Wrap-Around Services Program ad- tutoring in both math and English/language ing the $11 million cost of construction for the dresses health and wellness in areas including arts. Homework assistance to support the facility; however, federal assistance is needed academic growth, school engagement, adult small group tutoring sessions, trained staff for interior improvements to the library that will education, mental health counseling, medical provide a minimum of 45 minutes daily of as- serve the needs of all Chino Hills residents. and dental care, family support and commu- sistance. During this time, students have ac- f nity building. Services are provided through a cess to a fully furnished computer laboratory broad range of community partnerships with with high speed Internet access. Each learning EARMARK DECLARATION social service agencies, mental health pro- center is a literacy-rich environment stocked viders, non-profit community groups, faith- with age appropriate books, as well as cre- HON. DAVID G. REICHERT based organizations, local businesses and ative writing and reading materials. Students other partners. are encouraged to check out books, create OF WASHINGTON Wrap-Around Services began as a 3-year journals, and engage in any type of activity IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES pilot project and transitioned into a program in that encourages them to read and write for Friday, July 24, 2009 the fall of 2008. In November of 2007, the pleasure. Students will work together on Mr. REICHERT. Madam Speaker, pursuant Wrap-Around Services Evaluation Report was projects that support in-school learning. Addi- to the Republican Leadership standards on completed by Business Government Commu- tionally, through both group activities and one earmarks, I am submitting the following infor- nity Connections, an independent evaluator. on one time spent with staff, attention is paid The Evaluation Report showed the project pro- toward helping students gain confidence in mation regarding earmarks I received as part duced student academic improvement, gains themselves and learn to communicate effec- of H.R. 3293, the Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, in school readiness for entering students and tively. These programs go above and beyond Health and Human Services, Education Appro- strengthening of parent and family involvement by being administered onsite at affordable priations Act. in the school and community. In particular, kin- housing communities to serve our nation’s (1) $375,000 for the City of Bellevue, WA dergarten students are coming to school better most at-risk youths. Federal funding would be Wrap-Around Services Program prepared since the Wrap-Around Project start- used for the After School and Beyond—Aca- Requesting Entity: City of Bellevue, P.O. ed. Family participation has risen, with 70– demic Tutoring and Enrichment Program to Box 90012, Bellevue, WA 98009 80% of families visiting the school more than serve at-risk youth and their families living in Agency: Department of Health and Human once during the school year. Non-profit organi- high-risk neighborhoods in San Bernardino Services zations, like Jubilee REACH Center, have pur- County, Orange County, Riverside County, Account: Administration for Children and chased and established a community center to San Diego County and Los Angeles County. Families (ACF)—Social Services Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Funding Requested by: Rep. DAVE be within walking distance of Lake Hills G. MILLER REICHERT School. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 The Wrap-Around Services Program is an Federal funding will augment partner fund- Account: Museums and Libraries innovative partnership between the City of ing and allow the expansion of the program to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Bellevue, the Bellevue School District and three more schools (two elementary and one Chino Hills United Way of King County. Working collabo- middle) with similar diverse demographics to Address of Requesting Entity: 2001 Grand ratively, the program coordinates and provides Lake Hills Elementary. Avenue, Chino Hills, California 91709 services on-site at Lake Hills Elementary Finance Plan: SECTION A BUDGET SUMMARY—EXPANSION OF WRAP-AROUND SERVICES TO TWO SCHOOL SITES

Yr. 1 Yr. 2 Yr. 3 Expansion program costs

Personnel ...... $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 Contractual—After School Programs ...... 50,000 50,000 50,000 Total Costs ...... 125,000 125,000 125,000 Proposed Federal Funding Contribution

SECTION A BUDGET SUMMARY—NON-FEDERAL FUNDS—EXPANSION OF WRAP-AROUND TO TWO SCHOOL SITES

Yr. 1 Yr. 2 Yr. 3

Personnel ...... $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 Staff ...... 70,000 70,000 70,000 Counselor Fam. Liaison ...... 34,848 34,848 34,848 BSD Staff ...... 87,126 87,126 87,126 Principal & Office Manager Pro. Services ...... 30,000 30,000 30,000 Evaluation Services Equipment ...... 5,800 5,800 5,800 Supplies ...... 11,000 11,000 11,000 Total Costs ...... 313,774 313,774 313,774 Non-Federal Funding

(2) $500,000 for LOOKBOTHWAYS, Skills Funding Requested by: Reps. DAVE The skills that students need to act safely for Life Online (K–12 Internet Safety Cur- REICHERT, DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ and appropriately online are largely lacking. riculum) In 2008, Congress enacted the Protecting To properly address the needs of students, Requesting Entity: LOOKBOTHWAYS, 280 Children in 21st Century Act, defining the na- LOOKBOTHWAYS is creating a curriculum Quincy Street, Suite A, Port Townsend, WA tion’s commitment to Internet safety and that educates and teaches actionable skills, 98368 strengthening education in schools. Enhanced while empowering and motivating children to- Agency: Department of Education use of technology in the classroom must in- ward safe and appropriate online interactions. Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- clude a safety element if we are to keep our Using Internet technologies for delivery, cation (includes FIE) children safe. LOOKBOTHWAYS will offer this curriculum to

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The economic impact of this funding is lated Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010. the future of our country to take advantage of that these foster youth that might never Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL all the opportunities that technology offers achieve a post-secondary education and be GINGREY without fear. living at the poverty line would be entering the Bill Number: H.R. 3293 These funds, which will be used to complete Washington State workforce with a college de- Account: Department of Health and Human the development of grade 5 through 9 cur- gree and the skills needed to secure a high Services; Health Resources and Services Ad- ricula for Internet Safety, will benefit every cit- wage job contributing to the economy of the ministration izen in the State of Washington as well as state. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Cobb throughout the United States—every school Finance Plan: County (GA) Government Address of Requesting Entity: 100 Cherokee district, not-for-profit organization, parent, child Seattle Univer- St, Marietta, GA 30090 or senior citizen—by providing free online Federal Re- Category sity & Private Total Description of Request: The Cobb County skills for life in the 21st Century on the Inter- quest Foundations (GA) Government will assist in building a net. Student Scholarship 22,000 sq. ft multipurpose senior center with With initial private funding, Fund ...... $250,000 $785,000 $1,035,000 limited healthcare services. The center is ac- LOOKBOTHWAYS developed a full curriculum Post-Graduate Transi- tion to Independence cessible to both private and public transpor- outline for grades K–12, a prototype lesson Fund ...... 75,000 ...... 75,000 tation, will offer a variety of programs and and supporting materials, a program brochure Fostering Scholars Pro- gram Personnel...... 175,000 481,500 656,500 services, and will be the first multipurpose and fundraising collateral materials. Program Infrastructure and Development ...... 307,000 307,000 senior center within the city limits of Marietta. LOOKBOTHWAYS has also identified partners Total ...... 500,000 1,573,500 2,073,500 The Center will accommodate services, pro- for marketing the program to educators, and grams and activities for seniors and the issues developed a detailed business plan that out- Private donations make up $1,200,000 of that affect them. Health and wellness pro- lines their funding, marketing, development, the matching funding. Seattle University and grams including nutrition, fitness, lifestyle, and and distribution goals and strategies. With the private donation matching fund make up 76% diabetes care, education and issue-related next infusion of funding they are ready to of matching funds. seminars such as Medicare, identity theft, ramp up quickly to write the curriculum and This office conducted site visits to meet with fraud, grandparents raising grandchildren, and create the accompanying media and begin representatives from all three of the projects Alzheimer’s, volunteer opportunities, advo- teacher training and get it into schools within listed above. cacy, and socialization opportunities will be of- 6 months. f fered Finance Plan: As individuals experience longer life-expect- EARMARK DECLARATION ancy, health and wellness play an even bigger part in our lives. The proposed Multi-Purpose Lesson Content Development (36 les- sons) ...... $450,000 HON. TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON Senior Health Center will offer limited health Video Production & Media (24 videos) .. 480,000 OF ILLINOIS services as well as opportunities for improved Web Site and Interactive Tools Devel- opment Costs ...... 180,000 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES physical, mental, and social health. Fund Raising ...... 100,000 The $500,000 included in H.R. 3293 will be Marketing and Distribution ...... 365,000 Friday, July 24, 2009 Implementation ...... 140,000 used for renovation and development of an Administrative Costs and Staffing ...... 100,000 Mr. JOHNSON of Illinois. Madam Speaker, existing building and for necessary equipment. Estimated Efforts for First Year Sup- pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- port ...... 185,000 Specifically, the Fiscal Year 2010 federal ards on project funding, I am submitting the funds will consist of the following budget Amount necessary for completion of following information regarding project funding K–12 Curriculum ...... 2,000,000 items: Construction—Architect Fees: Estimated cost of Spanish translation/ I requested as part of Fiscal Year 2010 Labor, $136,000; Facade, Parking, and Landscaping: accessibility ...... +500,000 HHS, and Education Appropriations bill—H.R. $212,500. Equipment—$151,500. Final total: ...... $2,500,000 3293: Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL Requesting Member: TIMOTHY V. JOHNSON GINGREY 3) $500,000 for Seattle University’s Fos- Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Fiscal Year 2010 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 tering Scholars Program Labor, HHS, and Education Appropriations bill Account: Department of Health and Human Requesting Entity: Seattle University 901 Account: Department of Health and Human Services; Health Resources and Services Ad- 12th Ave., P.O. Box 222000, Seattle, WA Services—Health Resources and Services Ad- ministration 98122–1090 ministration—Health Facilities and Services Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Floyd Agency: Department of Education Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Illinois Medical Center Account: Higher Education (includes FIPSE) State University Address of Requesting Entity: 304 Turner Funding Requested by: Reps DAVE Address of Requesting Entity: 310 Hovey McCall Boulevard, Rome, GA 30165 REICHERT, JIM MCDERMOTT Hall, Campus Box 4040, Normal, Illinois 61790 Description of Request: The counties in In Washington State, only 3 in 10 foster Description of Request: $500,000 for Illinois Northwest Georgia in Floyd Medical Center’s youth graduate from high school and only 25% State University for curriculum development service area (Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk) enroll in a post-secondary education program. for an interdisciplinary Ph.D program in neuro- have a high rate of breast cancer-related mor- The Fostering Scholars Program provides full- sciences to advance basic research and serve tality. While the State of Georgia is on par with tuition scholarships, year-round room and emerging health care needs in East Central Il- national averages—with roughly 20% of breast board, health insurance, personal support, a linois. Of this amount, $250,000 is for per- cancer cases being terminal—two of these program of cohort and leadership develop- sonnel, $200,000 will purchase equipment, counties have terminal breast cancer rates of ment, work-study jobs, and opportunity to and $50,000 is for supplies, commodities, and 26% in Polk County and 25% in Chattooga study abroad, access to tutoring, therapy and office communications. County. Unfortunately, there is currently not a counseling as needed, and the benefit of f single dedicated Breast MRI machine for the emergency funds to foster children who have hospital’s service area. aged out of the foster care system. EARMARK DECLARATION Floyd Medical Center will procure, operate, Education is key to economic independ- and maintain a state-of-the-art dedicated a ence. Seattle University is taking the initiative HON. PHIL GINGREY Breast MRI machine to provide 2,800 and devoting resources to help foster care OF GEORGIA screenings for patients who would otherwise alumni who more often live below the poverty IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES have to travel two hours to the nearest facility line and lack a post-secondary education com- with a Breast MRI machine. This machine will pared to the national average. It is a benefit to Friday, July 24, 2009 be incorporated into Floyd Medical Center’s taxpayers to make a small investment in the Mr. GINGREY of Georgia. Madam Speaker, new Breast Cancer Center, which serves as a education of foster children so they will no pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- single point-of-care by providing a full spec- longer be dependent as adults on government ards on earmarks as well as in accordance trum of cancer diagnosis, prevention, and funded social services. with Clause 9 of Rule XXI, I am submitting the treatment services.

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Account: Department of Health and Human and installation of the unit, and initial training Specifically, the Fiscal Year 2010 federal Services, HRSA for technicians and physicians. funds will consist of following budget items: Legal Name of Recipient: Morehead State Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL Construction costs for engineering data, sur- University GINGREY veys, and laboratory testing that will equal Address of Recipient: 150 University Boule- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 $100,000. vard, Morehead, KY 40351 Description of Request: Provide directed Account: Department of Health and Human f Services; Health Resources and Services Ad- funding of $250,000 to conduct a health out- ministration EARMARK DECLARATION reach demonstration program in eastern Ken- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Gordon tucky. The region has some of the highest Hospital HON. HAROLD ROGERS rates of diabetes, obesity, and heart disease Address of Requesting Entity: 1035 Red OF KENTUCKY in the country. This is a targeted and com- prehensive project to improve rural health and Bud Road, Calhoun, GA 30701 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Description of Request: Gordon Hospital in rural communities. The funds will be used for Friday, July 24, 2009 Calhoun, Georgia is committed to meeting the program development, supplies, health infor- needs of patients and increasing access to Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, mation resources, physician and professional medical records. It is the common goal of hos- pursuant to the House Republican standards support, and promotional/awareness efforts. pitals, healthcare industry, and the private and on congressionally-directed funding, I am sub- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD public sector to increase the use of electronic mitting the following information regarding ROGERS medical records. In fact, health IT policy was funding included in H.R. 3293—Labor-HHS- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 passed as a part of the larger stimulus pack- Education Appropriations Act, 2010 Account: Department of Education, FIE Legal Name of Recipient: Eastern Kentucky age, earlier this year although the bulk of the Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD PRIDE funding was provided for incentives for those ROGERS Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway who have already adopted, instead of funding Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Account: Health and Human Services, 27, Somerset, KY 42501 for implementation. Description of Request: Provide directed Connecting medical providers to provide a SAMHSA funding of $250,000 for environmental edu- more comprehensive medical history of a pa- Legal Name of Recipient: Operation UNITE cation and awareness to students through the tient not only lowers healthcare costs but also Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway Eastern Kentucky PRIDE program. PRIDE is leads to quicker diagnosis and treatment of 27, Somerset, KY 42501 the first initiative specifically created to solve patients. Therefore, Gordon Hospital is seek- Description of Request: Provide directed severe environmental degradation problems in ing federal aid to purchase a Community Elec- funding of $1,000,000 for a substance abuse the region. PRIDE, a non-profit organization, tric Medical Record System. This system will treatment and voucher program through Oper- unites citizens with the resources of federal, allow for easier interface with doctors con- ation UNITE. Operation UNITE is a com- state and local governments in order to im- sulting patients in a variety of specialties and prehensive program to combat the scourge of prove water quality in the region, clean up ille- also allow easier access to medical records drug abuse in southern and eastern Kentucky gal trash dumps and other solid waste, and for our patients. by coordinating federal, state and local efforts promote environmental awareness and edu- The $150,000 included in H.R. 3293 will be in law enforcement, treatment and education. cation to break the cycle of pollution. This used in its entirety for the purchase of Com- Operation UNITE has arrested 3,028 drug funding supports initiatives in local elementary, munity EMR Software. dealers and removed over $8.64 million worth middle, and high schools to engage students Requesting Member: Congressman PHIL of drugs off the street, including 86,068 pre- in environmental stewardship. GINGREY scription pills, 450 pounds of marijuana, 11.7 Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Bill Number: H.R. 3293 pounds of meth and 23 pounds of cocaine. ROGERS Over 2,050 nonviolent offenders have partici- Account: Department of Health and Human Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Services; Health Resources and Services Ad- pated in UNITE-funded drug courts, and more Account: Department of Education, FIE ministration than 1,430 individuals grappling with addiction Legal Name of Recipient: The Center for Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Ken- have received vouchers for treatment. This Rural Development nesaw State University funding will be utilized to provide a one-time Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway Address of Requesting Entity: 1000 payment for residential substance abuse treat- 27, Somerset, KY 42501 Chastain Road, MD 0101, Kennesaw, GA ment for eligible individuals who cannot afford Description of Request: Provide directed 30144–5591 treatment. funding of $500,000 for the continuation of Description of Request: Kennesaw State Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Forward in the Fifth, a civic literacy program in University is preparing to begin construction of ROGERS southern and eastern Kentucky. Begun in a new Health Sciences Building. This facility Bill Number: H.R. 3293 1986, the organization serves 44 Appalachian will help expand the nursing program and will Account: Health and Human Services, counties by placing a high priority on literacy address the growing nursing shortage—locally SAMHSA education. In addition, Forward in the Fifth has and nationally. Legal Name of Recipient: Operation UNITE developed and implemented a variety of pro- The number of Registered Nurses in the Address of Recipient: 2292 South Highway grams to improve school attendance, enhance United States continues to remain below its 27, Somerset, KY 42501 science and math instruction, reduce dropout target and Georgia consistently ranks below Description of Request: Provide directed rates, train parents in computer-based edu- the national average. The Georgia Hospital funding of $1,000,000 for a multi-school sub- cation platforms, and increase the number of Association’s 2006, ‘‘Changing Demo- stance abuse counseling and curriculum de- residents attending college. The program graphics—Bridging Generations,’’ shows an velopment program through Operation UNITE. works with local schools, teachers, parents, RN vacancy rate in member hospitals of Operation UNITE is a comprehensive program and the community. 10.7% in 2006. There is 1 nurse for every 753 to combat the scourge of drug abuse in south- Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD Georgians, putting the state in the bottom ern and eastern Kentucky by coordinating fed- ROGERS fourth of the country, it says. eral, state and local efforts in law enforce- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 The nationwide shortage of nursing faculty ment, treatment and education. From the Account: Department of Education, FIE poses another threat to the future of 2004–2008 school years, 35 counselors Legal Name of Recipient: City of healthcare in America. Kennesaw State Uni- served 44 school districts in the region. In ad- Prestonsburg versity’s School of Nursing recently received dition, nearly 65,000 individual and group Address of Recipient: 200 North Lake Drive, Board of Regents approval to launch a Doc- counseling sessions were provided, and 3,949 Prestonsburg, KY 41653 torate of Nurse Science that will help create a referrals to treatment were made. This funding Description of Request: Provide directed stronger pipeline of nursing faculty to teach fu- will provide prevention, intervention, and treat- funding of $200,000 for arts education at the

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Mountain Arts Center, which is a non-profit Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK direct cost of personnel implementing the cultural arts complex based in Prestonsburg, LOBIONDO (NJ–02) Safety First program which includes the 24/7/ Kentucky. This funding will enable the com- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 365 toll-free hotline and SafeResponse initia- plex to expand its curriculum and learning op- Account: Health Resources and Services tive. portunities further in eastern Kentucky. It hosts Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and a wide variety of arts education classes for all Services f ages in music, art, and theater. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: HONORING THE CITIES OF Requesting Member: Congressman HAROLD AtlantiCare COLUMBUS AND NORFOLK ROGERS Address of Requesting Entity: 2500 English Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Creek Avenue, Building 500, Suite 501, Egg HON. ADRIAN SMITH Account: Department of Health and Human Harbor Township, NJ 08401 OF NEBRASKA Services, HRSA Description of Request: Provide an earmark Legal Name of Recipient: Union College of $200,000 to implement a geographic and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Address of Recipient: 310 College Street, program expansion of the AtlantiCare Special Friday, July 24, 2009 Barbourville, KY 40906 Care Center, a nationally recognized program Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Madam Speaker, I Description of Request: Provide directed to improve outcomes for the chronically ill. rise today to congratulate two cities in my dis- funding of $500,000 for renovations and re- f trict for being named to the list of 100 best construction on an existing building for a new small towns to live in in America by Money nursing and allied health program facility. RECOGNIZING SWEET MISS Magazine. Union College intends to renovate the former GIVING’S Columbus was recognized for its low jobless Knox County Hospital building into a center for rate with its industry and manufacturing infra- academic programs in nursing and science. HON. MIKE QUIGLEY structure providing employment for more than This new facility and programs will improve OF ILLINOIS 5,700. Columbus is home to major agricultural the educational opportunities available to stu- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES equipment companies and the Nebraska Pub- dents in an underserved region. Friday, July 24, 2009 lic Power District. Glur’s Tavern, the oldest bar f west of the Missouri River reminds residents Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today of the days when Buffalo Bill Cody frequented EARMARK DECLARATION in recognition of Sweet Miss Giving’s. This the area. bakery with a social conscience has helped Money Magazine took note of Norfolk’s pub- HON. FRANK A. LoBIONDO the homeless and HIV-positive of Chicago by lic school system. The 13 schools in the K12 OF NEW JERSEY creating jobs, teaching skills, and giving back district are relatively diverse, teacher-student IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to the community. ratios are often under 1:20, and the ‘‘Chal- Friday, July 24, 2009 Sweet Miss Giving’s arose to give the homeless and disabled of Chicago an oppor- lenge’’ program offers differentiated instruction Mr. LOBIONDO. Madam Speaker, as per tunity to obtain practical skills through real for academically talented children. It was also the requirements of the Republican Con- world working experience. The bakery gives pointed out that Norfolk is a major retail trade ference Rules on earmarks, I secured the fol- participants a place to work after completing center for northeast Nebraska, and the manu- lowing earmarks in H.R. 3293 job training so they may gain the confidence facturing industry in the city employs more Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK and talent enabling them to find work in the fu- than 4,000 people. LOBIONDO (NJ–02) ture. Their decadent baked goods are cur- These designation weren’t accidents. Co- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 lumbus and Norfolk are strong communities of Account: Health Resources and Services rently being sold at dozens of local businesses and restaurants around Chicago and over fifty people who care for each other, who help out Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and during hard times, and who live up to the Services percent of proceeds are donated to Chicago House, the first provider of AIDS housing in benchmarks set by our forefathers. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Shore So, congratulations to Columbus and Nor- Memorial Hospital the Midwest. Sweet Miss Giving’s offers hope of achiev- folk for representing Nebraska and making us Address of Requesting Entity: 1 East New proud. York Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244 ing self-sufficiency for those who had pre- Description of Request: Provide an earmark viously considered themselves unemployable. f I am proud to recognize the hard work, inge- of $500,000 for construction of and equipment OLAJU ‘‘O.J.’’ GREEN for a new surgical pavilion. nuity, and charity of this bakery that improves Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK people’s lives and their prospects for the fu- LOBIONDO (NJ–02) ture. HON. Bill Number: H.R. 3293 f OF OHIO Account: Health Resources and Services IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EARMARK DECLARATION Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Friday, July 24, 2009 Services Legal Name of Requesting Entity: HON. JOE BARTON Mr. AUSTRIA. Madam Speaker, I rise today Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation OF TEXAS on behalf of the constituents of Ohio’s 7th Address of Requesting Entity: 61 West IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Congressional District to express our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Olaju Jimmie Leeds Road, Pomona, NJ 08240 Friday, July 24, 2009 Description of Request: Provide an earmark ‘‘O.J.’’ Green and to recognize the numerous of $250,000 for relocation, expansion and up- Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I achievements of this outstanding young man. grade of Bacharach’s Sleep Disorder Center. rise today to submit documentation consistent O.J. was a not only an excellent student in Requesting Member: Congressman FRANK with the Republican Earmark Standards. the classroom, but was also a leader and LOBIONDO (NJ–02) Requesting Member: Congressman JOE standout athlete for Canal Winchester High Bill Number: H.R. 3293 BARTON School’s Football Team. He was both dedi- Account: Health Resources and Services Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of cated and hardworking, leading his football Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- team to qualify for the state playoffs. Services cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations In addition to his successes in the class- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Bill room and on the football field, he was also a Vineland, NJ Account: HRSA—Health Facilities and Serv- great artist. I met O.J. through his participation Address of Requesting Entity: 640 E. Wood ices in the 7th Congressional District Art Show. His Street, Vineland, NJ 08360 Legal Name of Receiving Entity: SafeHaven pencil drawing submitted for the art show was Description of Request: Provide an earmark of Tarrant County thought provoking and clearly showed his tal- of $300,000 for the development of a commu- Address of Receiving Entity: 815 Manhattan ent. It was an honor for me to meet this bright, nity health and wellness center on the campus Boulevard, Suite 105, Fort Worth, TX 76120 well-rounded and articulate young man. of what will become a regional health care and Description of Request: I have secured My thoughts and prayers are with the family health training facility. $200,000 in funding to be used to support the and friends during this time of terrible loss.

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Madam Speaker, I rise in OF CALIFORNIA Dick’s dedication to protecting water and to strong support of the Manager’s amendment IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and particularly the increase in funding for the serving Colorado started long before his in- CPSC. volvement with the Colorado Water Congress. Friday, July 24, 2009 He served three years as Executive Director In short, we cannot afford to cut corners Ms. WOOLSEY. Madam Speaker, on July to the Larimer-Weld Council of Governments when it comes to consumer product safety. 23, 2009, I was unavoidably detained and was and seven years as Executive Director of the The stakes are much too high. not able to record my vote for rollcall No. 625. Colorado Municipal League. While at Larimer- Had I been present I would have voted: In recent years, we have seen hundreds of Weld COG, Dick developed and guided the recalls affecting millions of toys—many of early stages of the Larimer-Weld ‘‘208’’ Water Rollcall No. 625—‘‘no’’—Neugebauer of which were for extremely dangerous lead-con- Quality Management Planning effort. In 1970, Texas Part A Amendment No. 11 tamination. Dick served as Chairman of the Colorado f Today, 86 percent of the toys Americans Good Government Committee for the pro- HONORING THE LIFE AND MEM- purchase are imported from China. Almost motion of the State Constitutional Amend- ORY OF GERALDINE MARTIN one-fifth of all consumer products for sale in ments One (Governor’s Cabinet), Two (State AND EXPRESSING SYMPATHY ON America today are Chinese-made. These Civil Service Reorganization) and Three (Local HER PASSING trends demand a real vigilance on our part. Government Modernization). All three amend- Parents cannot distinguish a dangerous toy ments were approved overwhelmingly by the coated with lead paint from one that is safe people of Colorado. In addition, Dick was in- HON. TOM COLE simply by looking at it. They must be able to volved in six other statewide initiative cam- OF OKLAHOMA count on the agencies charged with protecting paigns and was successful in all six cam- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES them. paigns. That is why we must fund the CSPC to its In 1988, Dick was appointed to COLORADO Friday, July 24, 2009 fullest extent. Just last July, we passed the VISION 2000 and, in 1989, he was appointed Mr. COLE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to Consumer Safety Improvement Act by a mar- to become part of the 16-member Legislative honor a woman that could teach us all a thing gin of 424 to 1. Now is not the time, less than Council Subcommittee on Long-Range Plan- or two about love and compassion. Geraldine a year after we finally began taking the Com- ning for the State Government. From 1969– Martin is currently looking down on us from mission’s responsibilities seriously, to start cut- 71, Dick served on the National League of Cit- Heaven where last month she was reunited ting the CSPC back down to the bone. The ies Board of Directors. He also served as a with the love of her life, Jesse, her husband of health and safety of our children, and of all member of the Boards for the Colorado Water 63 years. A mother of four, grandmother of American consumers, are far too important for PAC and the Colorado Water Education Foun- nine and great-grandmother of six, family was that. dation. Dick is a member of the American So- her first thought in the morning and last This is an important amendment that ciety of Association Executives, Colorado So- thought at night. strengthens this bill and I urge its adoption. ciety of Association Executives, American When complications from birth left her son f Water Works Association and International Cecil with special needs, she became a cru- City Management Association. Dick is one of HONORING MR. RICHARD D. sader for children with challenges. From Colorado’s great leaders. He has been in- coaching Special Olympics for two decades to ‘‘DICK’’ MACRAVEY volved in many aspects of Colorado life and establishing the Power Shop, helping children has worked tirelessly to protect our current meet and exceed their potential was a calling HON. JOHN T. SALAZAR and future generations. Geraldine gladly answered. A dedicated volun- OF COLORADO However, it is his tireless fight for water that teer at the Bethel Assembly of God and a pro- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES has been most inspiring to me. In 1999, Dick fessional banker for nearly four decades, she was named the nineteenth recipient of the retired as vice president of the First Bank and Friday, July 24, 2009 ‘‘Wayne N. Aspinall Water Leader of the Year Trust of Velma, Oklahoma in 2003 to enjoy Mr. SALAZAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today Award.’’ This is a prestigious award in Colo- her family, her volunteer work, sewing, gar- to honor my mentor and close friend, Mr. rado named after a former Congressman of dening and, of course, drinking coffee on her Richard D. ‘‘Dick’’ MacRavey. After twenty-six the District I currently represent. Mr. Aspinall back porch. years of service as the Secretary and Execu- was a water champion for Colorado and was Geraldine considered her legacy to be her tive Director of the Colorado Water Congress, instrumental in helping to ensure that Colo- family and today, on behalf of myself and the Dick is announcing his retirement. Throughout rado residents have access to a safe water gentleman from Texas, Mr. BRADY, we honor his tenure, Dick helped enact a multitude of supply. her and offer them our sincerest condolences. important legislation to protect water resources After I was elected to the U.S. House in She leaves behind two daughters, Sharon throughout Colorado. As Executive Director, 2004, Dick gave me a biography, entitled Frame and her husband Larry of Oklahoma Dick saw 350 of the 419 Colorado Water Con- ‘‘Wayne Aspinall: Mr. Chairman.’’ In the inside City, and Gail Clark and her husband Joe of gress supported bills enacted into law. In addi- cover, he wrote me an inspirational and en- Krum, Texas; two sons: Jesse Martin and his tion, only one of the 123 bills opposed by the couraging message. It read: wife, Vicki, of Edmond, Oklahoma, and Cecil Colorado Water Congress became law. This To: John Salazar, Ray Martin. She is also survived by three sis- impressive record demonstrates Dick’s effec- This book is about one of Colorado’s great ters: Betty Stanley and Margaret Tiemann, tive leadership and dedication to protecting members of Congress. You will some day also both of Goldthwaite, Texas, and Kay Nixon Colorado’s water. rank as one of the great members from Colo- and her husband, Bill, of Anaheim, California, During my time in the Colorado State Legis- rado. I have no doubts about your future and one brother, Jackie Sherrill and his wife, lature, Dick took me under his wing and taught achievement. Peggy, of Memphis, Tennessee. She will be me a great deal about water legislation. As a Your friend, Dick MacRavey. January 27, especially missed by her nine wonderful farmer and life-long resident of the San Luis 2005. grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and Valley, I understand the importance of water. This note touched my heart and I keep this her many friends and admirers. This precious resource is our lifeblood and es- book with me in my Congressional office. Madam Speaker, I want to thank Geraldine sential to maintaining our way of life. Dick un- While serving in Congress, I will continue to Martin for showing us all how to live a great derstood the needs of everyone. From farm- fight for Colorado’s water and I hope that my life and extend our greatest sympathy to her ers, like me, in rural Colorado, to those in efforts will make Dick MacRavey proud. family.

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Madam Speaker, pursu- to the U.S. House of Representatives Repub- ant to the Republican Leadership New York/New Jersey/ Philadelphia (NY/NJ/ lican Leadership standards on earmarks, I am standards on earmarks, I am submit- PHL) Airspace redesign project. submitting the following information regarding ting the following information regard- For the next seven years, the FAA con- four earmarks I received as part H.R. 3288, ing earmarks I received as part of H.R. ducted numerous public meetings and re- the Transportation, Housing and Urban Devel- 3228, the Transportation, Housing and ceived input from a variety of aviation industry opment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Urban Development, and Related Agen- and community interests, public agencies, and Act of FY 2010: cies Appropriations Act, 2010. political representatives. The FAA released a Project Name: Alliance Airport, Runway Ex- Project Name: Interstate 75/Collier Draft Environmental Impact Statement in 2005 tension Project—Federal Aviation Administra- Boulevard/SR 84 Interchange Improve- outlining the project’s environmental impacts. tion, Airport Improvement Program, Alliance ments Following a series of public meetings, many of Airport Runway Extension Program, TX— Requesting Member: Congressman which presented alternative plans, the FAA re- $750,000 CONNIE MACK leased its Final Environmental Impact State- The Runway Extension Project at Alliance Bill Number: H.R. 3228, the Transpor- ment in 2007. Airport in Denton County will lengthen the run- tation, Housing and Urban Develop- ways to 11,000 feet and will allow for greater This redesign plan should come as no sur- ment, and Related Agencies Appropria- utilization of the airfield and provide greater tions Act, 2010. prise to Congress. The FAA has hosted 14 capacity as a reliever for DFW International Account: Federal Highway Adminis- Congressional briefings since March 2003. Airport. It will also allow for the cargo carriers tration Clearly, the entire process has been con- to safely maximize their loads and not have to Legal Name of Requesting Entity: ducted in an open and transparent manner. compromise fuel, cargo or both. The increased Florida Department of Transportation The proposed airspace redesign will ad- growth of the airfield will provide many jobs Address of Requesting Entity: 605 Su- dress the most critical problem in today’s air and economic activity. The runway extension wannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida traffic control system—air traffic congestion. project has local, regional and national signifi- 32399 cance and impacts the infrastructure around Description of Request/Justification The redesign involves four of our nation’s the airport. In addition to the runway extension of Federal Funding: The current inter- most congested airports: Newark, LaGuardia, the project will open up the west side of the change serves the east Naples area, JFK, and Philadelphia. Even with the current airport for more airside development and im- Golden Gate City and Marco Island, downturn in air travel, these airports remain prove access to the Alliance Intermodal facil- and is the closest interchange from the the most delayed in the system. Almost 83% ity, which has already proven economic east to the City of Naples. The $800,000 of chronically delayed flights begin in New growth benefits to the entire North Texas area. in funding will be utilized for capacity York Air Traffic Control airspace. The system With the advantages of a longer runway at Al- improvements at the Interstate 75/Col- of air corridors around New York and Philadel- liance the nation benefits from this premier lier Boulevard/SR 84 Interchange and phia are currently congested and are due for intermodal industrial facility that can serve the will improve traffic flow in the region. even more traffic in the future. world. f Alliance Air Services is located at 2221 Alli- As seen repeatedly, severe weather adds to ance Boulevard, Suite 100, Fort Worth, TX TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND the problem of an already congested air traffic 761774300. URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- system. The airspace redesign will improve Project Name: Grade Separated Railroad LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- operations in severe weather. Delay savings Crossing, Town of Northlake, TX—Federal TIONS ACT, 2010 could be as much as $1 million per day. Railroad Administration, Rail line Relocation A 1999 independent aviation study found and Improvement Program—$500,000 SPEECH OF that air traffic congestion nationwide could The Town of Northlake, TX is requesting cost $46 billion to the nation’s economy in these funds to provide grade separation for an HON. JOHN L. MICA east-west crossing of the BNSF railroad for 2010, resulting from a change in travel time of OF FLORIDA public safety, emergency response and re- 3 minutes per flight. This includes costs to air- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES gional mobility. Currently the only grade sepa- Thursday, July 23, 2009 lines, loss of service to people who wish to rated crossings are at SH 114 and US 380, a travel, and over 200,000 lost jobs in aviation distance of fifteen miles. The proposed cross- The House in Committee of the Whole and other industries. House on the State of the Union had under ing would be approximately halfway between consideration the bill (H.R. 3288) making ap- Despite the years of the hard work, the these crossings. The communities of Fort propriations for the Departments of Trans- open and transparent process, adherence to Worth, Justin, DISH and Northlake need an portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- safety, regulatory and environmental require- east-west thoroughfare that is not prone to ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year ments, and the tremendous benefits to the air- flood and not impeded by the steady flow of ending September 30, 2010, and for other pur- freight trains. Trains on this line can block at- poses: space system, the New York/New Jersey/ Philadelphia economies, and the Nation as a grade crossing for up to an hour; crucial min- Mr. MICA. Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposi- whole, this amendment would throw it all utes when emergency services are needed. tion to this amendment. away. Town of Northlake, TX is located at 1301 FM The Frelinghuysen Amendment is yet an- 407 Northlake, TX 76247. other example of Congress wrongfully inter- The FAA must be able to redesign outdated Project Name: The Fort Worth Transpor- fering with vital aviation infrastructure projects. airspace configurations rendered inefficient tation Authority, Southwest-to-Northeast Rail It would bring to a screeching halt the years and obsolete by air traffic control moderniza- Corridor—Federal Transit Administration, Pro- of investment, in time, expertise, and money, tion, improvements in aircraft systems, and the gram, Capital Improvement Grants— which the FAA has contributed to this impor- growing demands of the aviation system. $4,000,000 tant airspace redesign project. It is imperative that these decisions be The Fort Worth Transportation Authority The last comprehensive change to the air- (The T) is seeking $4,000,000 in federal fund- made in a manner that is insulated from polit- space in the Northeast occurred in 1987 and ing to develop plans for a rail line in the ical influence. 1988—over twenty years ago. Southwest-to-Northeast Rail Corridor across Since that time, air traffic has grown signifi- This amendment severely undermines Tarrant County. Federal funding of this project cantly, new markets have developed at home FAA’s efforts to reform an inefficient and over- will continue the advancement of affordable and abroad, aircraft are significantly quieter, burdened key component to our national air- mobility for transit users while continuing to re- aircraft performance has improved, and re- space. I urge my colleagues to oppose it. duce traffic congestion and improve air quality.

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00091 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE E2004 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks July 24, 2009 Federal support is crucial to public transit and school. The Tulsa Public Schools Academic erans Association and advocates tirelessly for allows transit authorities across the nation to Center, an alternative education school for Korean War veterans at the State of Con- continue to provide quality public transpor- secondary students, serves students’ aca- necticut Department of Veterans Affairs, Vet- tation services to meet changing needs of demic needs in an environment stressing self erans’ Home in Rocky Hill, which houses transit passengers. discipline and respect. The Tulsa Learning some of the state’s neediest veterans. The Fort Worth Transportation Authority is Academy serves as a drop-out recovery pro- It is with great pride that I join my col- located at 1600 E. Lancaster Avenue, Fort gram for students who need a minimum num- leagues in the House of Representatives in Worth, TX 76102. ber of credits to obtain their diploma and who recognizing the courage and sacrifice of Ko- Project Name: Texas Wesleyan University, may need to work while they attend school. rean War veterans like Mr. Shelmerdine and Rosedale Avenue Redevelopment Initiative PROJECT 2 honoring them by designating July 27 as Na- Building Renovations—Department of Housing Project: University of Oklahoma—College of tional Korean War Veterans Armistice Day. I and Urban Development, Economic Develop- Medicine, Tulsa, OK, for Facilities and Equip- fully support H.R. 2632, The Korean War Vet- ment Initiatives—$250,000 ment erans Recognition Act; and, I commend Chair- The purpose of this initiative is to fully ren- Project Amount: $300,000 man RANGEL for his service, both in the Ko- ovate and revitalize a three-block area in an Account: Health Resources and Services rean War and in the House of Representa- extremely economically devastated area that Administration—Health Facilities and Services tives. surrounds Texas Wesleyan University. Texas Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University f Wesleyan University has developed a com- of Oklahoma College of Medicine prehensive revitalization plan that includes re- HONORING ISABEL P. RUIZ AND Address of Requesting Entity: 4502 E 41st HER LIFE OF SERVICE placing the current buildings on Rosedale Ave- Street, Tulsa, OK 74135 nue in Fort Worth with attractive commercial Description of Request: Funding this project buildings and open spaces that will enhance will help deliver healthcare services to a woe- HON. LOIS CAPPS OF CALIFORNIA the appearance and improve the safety of this fully underserved area. The lack of access to IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES three-block and the Texas Wesleyan commu- healthcare has resulted in significantly higher nity. The City of Fort Worth has designated rates of chronic illness and disease and dras- Friday, July 24, 2009 this area of the city as a Neighborhood Em- tically lower life expectancy ranges. Investing Mrs. CAPPS. Madam Speaker, I rise today powerment Zone (NEZ) that signifies the city’s in this clinic will help improve the lives and to honor a true humanitarian. Isabel P. Ruiz desire to encourage rehabilitation and eco- livelihoods of the residents and in turn pro- passed away on July 2, 2009 after a life de- nomic growth. This request is the second mote a healthier workforce and economy in voted to her family and community. She will phase of the Rosedale Plan which calls for the region. be sorely missed by her husband Napoleon, renovation and reconstruction of the historic PROJECT 3 her two children David and Diana, and all who Dillow House, long a part of Texas Wesleyan Project: Oklahoma State University—Center knew her. life through its history as classrooms, housing, for Health Systems, Tulsa, OK, for purchase Isabel came to the United States from Peru, offices, and an alumni center. The University of equipment, including a mobile clinic where she was born and completed her resi- will use this facility as the permanent house Project Amount: $300,000 dency as an OB/GYN. In addition to her role for its Business Incubation Center sponsored Account: Health Resources and Services as a mother and wife, Isabel served as direc- and supported by its School of Business, and Administration—Health Facilities and Services tor of EOC Health Services, clinic manager of also as a meeting place for alumni and com- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Oklahoma Community Health Centers, social worker for munity. Additional funding will be used for stu- State University Center for Health Sciences the San Luis Obispo County Health Depart- dent housing to be built along Rosedale, Address of Requesting Entity: 1111 West ment and board member of French Hospital which will provide much needed housing for 17th Street, Tulsa, OK 74107. Medical Center, the American Cancer Society, students and their families. Funding will also Description of Request: This project will the Latino Outreach Council and the Oceano be used to create green spaces that will pro- achieve two goals: (1) expand and enhance Community Center. vide parks for the community and the Univer- the OSU Center for Health Science’s health Throughout her exemplary career, she de- sity. veloped a local medical clinic, established sex Texas Wesleyan University (TWU) is lo- information technology system, including its telemedicine and distance learning as well as education and senior health screening pro- cated at 1201 Wesleyan Street, Fort Worth, grams, started free mammogram programs for TX 76105. electronic medical records network, and (2) bring diagnostic and medical services to geo- uninsured women and organized community f graphic regions in Oklahoma where even tele- health fairs in San Luis Obispo County. EARMARK DECLARATION medicine is not yet feasible or reasonably lo- Her name lives on in the Isabel P. Ruiz Hu- cated by use of a mobile clinic. The mobile manitarian Award, designed to recognize clinics will be available to provide medical ‘‘. . . demonstrated selfless desire to help oth- HON. JOHN SULLIVAN ers, community leadership in the county, OF OKLAHOMA services in response to natural or manmade disasters. steady ongoing advocacy to create change IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES and an ability to influence others to create Friday, July 24, 2009 f change.’’ Mr. SULLIVAN. Madam Speaker, consistent KOREAN WAR VETERANS Serving tireless community advocates like with House Republican Earmark Standards, I RECOGNITION ACT Isabel in Congress is a great honor. My am submitting the following earmark disclo- thoughts and prayers go out to her family and sure and certification information for three SPEECH OF friends during this difficult time. project funding requests that I made and were HON. JOHN B. LARSON f included within the text of H.R. 3298—Depart- OF CONNECTICUT JULY 25, 1995 MASSACRE IN ZEPA, ments of Labor, Health and Human Services, IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES BOSNIA and Education, and Related Agencies Appro- priations Act, 2010. Monday, July 20, 2009 HON. ANDRE´ CARSON PROJECT 1 Mr. LARSON of Connecticut. Mr. Speaker, OF INDIANA today, I am proud to recognize the past and Project: Tulsa Academic Center IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Project Amount: $350,000 present service of one of my constituents, Mr. Account: Elementary & Secondary Edu- James W. Shelmerdine, Jr., who served with Friday, July 24, 2009 cation great honor during the Korean War and con- Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Madam Speaker, Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Tulsa tinues to serve on behalf of Korean War vet- tomorrow, the international community will Public Schools erans in the State of Connecticut. remember a tragic day in the genocide Address of Requesting Entity: 3027 South Mr. Shelmerdine deserves our recognition that ravaged Bosnia and Herzegovina New Haven Ave., Tulsa, OK 74114. not only for his service to our country in between 1992 and 1995. For over three Description of Request: Tulsa Public Korea, but also for his leadership and vol- years, the town of Zepa, Bosnia re- Schools are twelfth in the nation in the highest unteerism after the war. Mr. Shelmerdine com- mained under siege by the Republika Srpska, percentage of students dropping out of high mands a local chapter of the Korean War Vet- despite being named a safe haven for

VerDate Nov 24 2008 03:02 Sep 28, 2009 Jkt 079060 PO 00000 Frm 00092 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\RECORD09\RECFILES\E24JY9.REC E24JY9 smartinez on DSKB9S0YB1PROD with CONG-REC-ONLINE July 24, 2009 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E2005 Bosnians by the United Nations Security aging infrastructure. Our transportation infra- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of Council. structure provides the means to move goods Hopewell, Virginia Over this period, innocent Zepa residents and products; making it essential to the health Address of Requesting Entity: 300 N. Main lived under constant threat, both of the near of our larger economy as well as to the safety Street, Hopewell, Virginia 23860 USA constant artillery fire and from the rampant of every American traveler. H.R. 3288 pro- Description of Request: Provides $257,000 starvation and disease that arose from squalid vides $41.1 billion to improve and repair our to consolidate multiple city social services living conditions. Thousands lost their lives nation’s highways, increases funding for the agencies into one building to reduce costs. and countless others were injured during the next generation of high speed rail, and in- Requesting Member: Congressman J. three year siege until finally, on July 25, 1995, cludes $3.5 billion for airport modernization RANDY FORBES the town fell to paramilitary forces and the re- and safety grants and $2.9 billion to mod- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 maining residents were killed or forcefully ex- ernize the Federal Aviation Administration’s air Account: Substance Abuse and Mental pelled from their homes. traffic control system. Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)— On this heartbreaking anniversary, it is clear H.R. 3288 also provides critical funding in Substance Abuse Treatment that atrocities and genocide should never be the housing sector and invests in local com- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Chester- permitted to continue unfettered. In remem- munities, including those in rural America. field County, Virginia bering the innocent victims of Zepa, I believe Under this bill, there are more housing re- Address of Requesting Entity: 9901 Lori that the United States, together with the sources available for low income families, vet- Road, Chesterfield, Virginia 23832 USA United Nations and our allies around the erans, the elderly, and disabled individuals, in- Description of Request: Provides $143,000 world, must reaffirm its commitment to cease- cluding capital, operating funds, and coun- to support the Dual Treatment Track (DTT), lessly pursue the perpetrators of these terrible seling services. This bill also increases fund- which is a pretrial diversion program for non- war crimes. The international community must ing for Community Development Block Grants, violent defendants that suffer from both a come together to not only remember the inno- HOPE VI grants, and brownfields redevelop- mental illness and substance abuse addiction cent victims of this massacre, but to also re- ment. (federally defined as a vulnerable population). double its pursuit of lasting peace and security This appropriations bill fully funds our most The program uses ‘‘best practice’’ models to in some of the world’s most volatile regions. important transportation and housing priorities. divert individuals from the local jail who are of I support H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing f minimal threat to the community, yet in serious and Urban Development, and Related Agen- need of both substance abuse and mental PERSONAL EXPLANATION cies Appropriations Act, 2010 and I urge my health services. The DTT program provides colleagues to join me in voting for its passage. benefits for everyone involved in the criminal HON. DAVID G. REICHERT f justice and mental health systems. It reduces OF WASHINGTON EARMARK DECLARATION the burden of specialized care that the jail is IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES forced to provide. It gives the court a new tool Friday, July 24, 2009 HON. J. RANDY FORBES in dealing with a population that is traditionally difficult to effectively sentence. Mr. REICHERT. On Thursday, July 23, OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Requesting Member: Congressman J. 2009, I intended to vote ‘‘nay’’ on rollcall vote RANDY FORBES No. 616 to enable the resolution to be consid- Friday, July 24, 2009 Bill Number: H.R. 3293 ered on the House floor. Mr. FORBES. Madam Speaker, pursuant to Account: Employment and Training Adminis- f the Republican Leadership standards on ear- tration (ETA)—Training & Employment Serv- TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING AND marks, I am submitting the following informa- ices (TES) tion regarding earmarks I received as part of URBAN DEVELOPMENT, AND RE- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of H.R. 3293, the Labor, Health and Human LATED AGENCIES APPROPRIA- Chesapeake, Virginia Services, Education and Related Agencies Ap- TIONS ACT, 2010 Address of Requesting Entity: 306 Cedar propriations Act, 2010. Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322 USA SPEECH OF Requesting Member: Congressman J. Description of Request: Provides $250,000 RANDY FORBES to create a community service model for in- HON. BOB ETHERIDGE Bill Number: H.R. 3293 creasing citizen accessibility to workforce Account: Health Resources and Services OF NORTH CAROLINA training and education resources. This initia- Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES tive would form a partnership with Chesa- Services Thursday, July 23, 2009 Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Children’s peake Library, Economic Development, and The House in Committee of the Whole Hospital of The King’s Daughters Health Sys- Social Services, Tidewater Community Col- House on the State of the Union had under tem lege, Opportunity, Inc., and Chesapeake Adult consideration the bill (H.R. 3288) making ap- Address of Requesting Entity: 500 Dis- Continuing Education to provide training and propriations for the Departments of Trans- covery Drive, Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 education resources to citizens in an effort to portation, and Housing and Urban Develop- USA help them secure employment. ment, and related agencies for the fiscal year Description of Request: Provides $200,000 f ending September 30, 2010, and for other pur- to assist in the building of a centralized multi- poses: PERSONAL EXPLANATION specialty children’s health center in the Nor- Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Chair, I rise in support folk, Virginia area. Children’s Hospital of The of H.R. 3288, Transportation, Housing and King’s Daughters Health System (CHKD) is HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY Urban Development, and Related Agencies the only freestanding children’s hospital in the OF NEW YORK Appropriations Act, 2010. Commonwealth and the region’s sole source IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES This bill makes investments to improve of exclusively pediatric inpatient and outpatient Friday, July 24, 2009 transportation, housing, and critical national in- care. As such, it furthers HRSA’s mission of frastructure, and, at least as critically, it is a promoting access to vital health services. The Mrs. MCCARTHY of New York. Madam jobs bill. H.R. 3288 builds on the work of the current, scattered CHKD locations create ac- Speaker, yesterday, I missed 22 votes. Had I American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to cess concerns due to the fragmentation of the been present, I would have voted as follows. create jobs and bolster our flagging economy. services. CHKD will build a permanent home Rollcall No. 616, on the Motion to Table Ap- Unemployment rates across the country are in Chesapeake to house outpatient services, peal of the Ruling of the Chair, I would have reaching record highs, with my state of North and the center will serve the growing pediatric voted ‘‘yea.’’ Carolina at an average of 11.1 percent. New population and expansive geography that are Rollcall No. 617, on Agreeing to the Resolu- construction and renovation in transportation the hallmarks of the region. tion H. Res. 669, I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ infrastructure and housing initiatives can pro- Requesting Member: Congressman J. Rollcall No. 618, on the Motion to Suspend vide thousands of desperately needed jobs. RANDY FORBES the Rules and Agree to H. Res. 566, I would Every $1 billion of federal investments in high- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 have voted ‘‘yea.’’ ways creates an estimated 34,800 jobs. Account: Health Resources and Services Rollcall No. 619, on the Motion to Suspend This bill provides a substantial increase in Administration (HRSA)—Health Facilities and the Rules and Agree to H. Res. 350, I would funding to repair and expand our Nation’s Services have voted ‘‘yea.’’

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The skills that Ms. Nies Description of the Project: Funds will be Rollcall No. 621, on Agreeing to the Latham learned from her American Red Cross Health used to construct a five-story Tower on the Amendment to H.R. 3288, I would have voted and Safety Services course helped to save Hospital’s main campus to enable the hospital ‘‘No.’’ her classmate’s life. to better accommodate the community, which Rollcall No. 622, on Agreeing to the Freling- For her efforts in saving another’s life, Ms. has grown beyond what the current hospital’s huysen Amendment to H.R. 3288, I would Nies has been awarded the highest award facilities can provide have voted ‘‘No.’’ given by the American Red Cross, the Certifi- Description of the Spending Plan: Rollcall No. 623, on Agreeing to the cate of Merit. ($300,000) $300,000 is for planning (environ- Blackburn Amendment to H.R. 3288, I would In addition to teaching Ms. Nies, the Amer- mental incl.) and design have voted ‘‘No.’’ ican Red Cross has taught countless numbers f Rollcall No. 624, on Agreeing to the Jordan of individuals valuable skills so that more lives EARMARK DECLARATION Amendment to H.R. 3288, I would have voted can be saved. Since 1911, the American Red ‘‘No.’’ Cross has presented the Certificate of Merit Rollcall No. 625, on Agreeing to the over 12,000 times, to those who have saved HON. JERRY MORAN Neugebauer Amendment to H.R. 3288, I or sustained a life. OF KANSAS would have voted ‘‘No.’’ Madam Speaker, I conclude my remarks by IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Rollcall No. 626, on Agreeing to the Steams commending Ms. Lindsey Nies for her efforts Friday, July 24, 2009 in saving another’s life and the American Red Amendment to H.R. 3288, I would have voted Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Madam Speaker, Cross for teaching Ms. Nies, and many others, ‘‘No.’’ pursuant to the Republican Leadership stand- invaluable life-saving skills. Rollcall No. 627, on Agreeing to the Flake ards on earmarks, I am submitting the fol- f Amendment #1 to H.R. 3288, I would have lowing information for publication in the CON- voted ‘‘No.’’ EARMARK DECLARATION GRESSIONAL RECORD regarding earmarks I re- Rollcall No. 628, on Agreeing to the Flake ceived as part of H.R. 3293, Department of Amendment #4 to H.R. 3288, I would have HON. SCOTT GARRETT Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- voted ‘‘No.’’ cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Rollcall No. 629, on Agreeing to the Flake OF NEW JERSEY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Act, 2010. Amendment #7 to H.R. 3288, I would have Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY Friday, July 24, 2009 voted ‘‘No.’’ MORAN Rollcall No. 630, on Agreeing to the Flake Mr. GARRETT of New Jersey. Madam Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Amendment #8 to H.R. 3288, I would have Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- Agency/Account: Department of Education, voted ‘‘No.’’ ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting Higher Education (FIPSE) Rollcall No. 631, on Agreeing to the Flake the following information regarding earmarks I Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Fort Hays Amendment #9 to H.R. 3288, I would have received as part of H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Labor- State University voted ‘‘No.’’ HHS Appropriations Act, 2010: Address of Requesting Entity: 600 Park Rollcall No. 632, on Agreeing to the Flake Project Name: Health Education and Profes- Street, Hays, KS 67601 Amendment #10 to H.R. 3288, I would have sional Development Center, NJ Description of Project: I have secured voted ‘‘No.’’ Requesting Member: SCOTT GARRETT $250,000 for Fort Hays State University Equip- Rollcall No. 633, on Agreeing to the Flake Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Labor- ment Project. The funding has four compo- Amendment #11 to H.R. 3288, I would have HHS Appropriations Act, 2010 nents. The first is for biotechnology equipment voted ‘‘No.’’ Account: Health Resources and Services that will significantly enhance the training of Rollcall No. 634, on Agreeing to the Administration, Health Care-Related Facilities undergraduate nursing students and other Hensarling Amendment #3 to H.R. 3288, I and Activities healthcare providers in rural Kansas. The sec- would have voted ‘‘No.’’ Requesting Entity: Warren County Commu- ond part is for computerized simulators which Rollcall No. 635, on Agreeing to the nity College Foundation, 475 Route 57 West, have become a significant learning tool in Hensarling Amendment #4 to H.R. 3288, I Washington, NJ 07882 nursing programs as they have expanded to would have voted ‘‘No.’’ Description of the Project: Funds will be meet the needs of the current shortage. Physi- Rollcall No. 636, on the Motion to Recommit used to provide jobs and classroom facilities ology equipment will be purchased to enhance with Instructions to H.R. 3288, I would have for associate degree programs in health the training in physiology and clinical voted ‘‘No.’’ sciences and to support nurse graduates cardiopulmonary evaluation. Finally, the last Description of the Spending Plan: Rollcall No. 637, on Passage of H.R. 3288, part of the request is for equipment to mount ($350,000) $350,000 is for the construction of I would have voted ‘‘yea.’’ a special video classroom for long-distance a new Health Education Center and to expand f learning. I certify that neither I nor my spouse a parking lot to accommodate student parking has any financial interest in this project. IN RECOGNITION OF MS. LINDSEY Project Name: Aging-in-Place in Northern Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY NIES AND THE AMERICAN RED New Jersey MORAN CROSS Requesting Member: SCOTT GARRETT Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Labor- Bill Number: H.R. 3293 Agency/Account: Department of Education, HHS Appropriations Act, 2010 HON. JOHN P. MURTHA Account: Administration on Aging, Title IV Higher Education (FIPSE) OF PENNSYLVANIA Requesting Entity: UJA Federation of North- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hutch- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ern New Jersey, 50 Eisenhower Drive, inson Community College Address of Requesting Entity: 1300 N. Plum Friday, July 24, 2009 Paramus, NJ 07652 Description of the Project: Funds will be St., Hutchinson, KS 67501 Mr. MURTHA. Madam Speaker, I rise today used to enable older adults to safely and se- Description of Project: I have secured in honor of Ms. Lindsey Nies of Leechburg, curely age in place and remain independent $250,000 for Hutchinson Community College Pennsylvania and of the American Red Cross Description of the Spending Plan: Equipment and Technology Project. In March for their work in teaching emergency pre- ($200,000) $200,000 is for Congregational of 2008 Hutchinson Community College broke paredness and life-saving skills. Nursing & Social Worker programs and In ground on an expansion and renovation of its On January 14, 2009, Ms. Nies helped save Home Services 40-year old science building into a Physical the life of her choking classmate. While eating Project Name: Newton Memorial Hospital and Biotechnology Science Center. Donations lunch in their school cafeteria, Ms. Nies no- Tower Planning and Design, NJ from private donors and state and local public ticed that her classmate began to cough and Requesting Member: SCOTT GARRETT sources will pay for the necessary remodeling could not breathe. When Ms. Nies asked if Bill Number: H.R. 3293, FY 2010 Labor- and facility expansion which is scheduled to she was okay, she could only respond by HHS Appropriations Act, 2010 be completed around March 2010. Funding grabbing at her throat while tears were Account: Health Resources and Services will be used to equip the building with required streaming down her face. While other students Administration (HRSA), Health Facilities Con- safety, communication, and technical equip- went to seek help, Ms. Nies remained calm struction and Equipment ment and furnishings appropriate to learning

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In 1997, Lauderdale was recognized by Agency/Account: Department of Health and Friday, July 24, 2009 Human Services, Administration on Aging WCCO as the most livable community in the Mr. ORTIZ. Madam Speaker, I rise today to state of Minnesota. Since its incorporation 60 (AOA) recognize the dedication of Hicks Elementary years ago, the City has grown from a tiny, in- Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Mosaic- School named after Gloria Hicks, a longtime dustrial area to a lively suburban community Garden City community activist who is known to read to with strong neighborhoods, prosperous busi- Address of Requesting Entity: 2708 N. 11th children, collect clothing for students in need nesses and with the perks of small-town living St., Garden City, KS 67846 and raise money for educational-related pur- in a thriving metropolitan area. poses. Madam Speaker, I am pleased to submit Description of Project: I have secured Recently, the Corpus Christi Independent this statement for the CONGRESSIONAL RECORD $350,000 for the Legacy Senior Services Pro- School District named one of their newest ele- recognizing the 60th Anniversary of Lauder- gram. Mosaic’s ‘‘Legacy Senior Services’’ is a mentary schools after Ms. Hicks, who has dale, Minnesota in honor of the vibrant history, new model of service that will be provided in been a pillar in the field of education in and dynamic present and bright future of this city. Garden City, Kansas, which will support ap- around the Coastal Bend area for many years. I wish residents all the best during the events proximately 40 seniors per day (age 55+), five Ms. Hicks has raised more than $60,000 for celebrating this special occasion. days a week, who either have intellectual and the Corpus Christi Independent School Dis- f trict. These funds have gone for the purchase developmental disabilities (I/DD) or who have TRIBUTE TO EDDIE BALL Alzheimer’s disease. Seniors in these two of new computers, a golf cart, T-shirts, land- groups have similar needs and can greatly scaping work, and math software for student with disabilities at Miller High School—to HON. LYNN A. WESTMORELAND benefit from similar services. name a few of the many deeds she has ac- OF GEORGIA Funding for Mosaic’s ‘‘Legacy Senior Serv- complished. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES ices’’ will be used to help staff and provide a Ms. Hicks was also a key person in volun- Friday, July 24, 2009 structured environment where seniors with I/ teering and organizing the $192 million No- DD and those with Alzheimer’s have opportu- vember school bond, which passed in great Mr. WESTMORELAND. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Eddie Ball, who re- nities to engage in socialization and other part due to her help. tired as the director of the Emergency Man- meaningful activities that are appropriate for Today, I ask that my colleagues join me in agement Agency of Coweta County, GA, in each person’s plan for support. These serv- commemorating the dedication of Hicks Ele- mentary School, which promises to teach gen- September 2008 after nearly 20 years of serv- ices will allow family members to receive res- erations of children the value of an education ice. pite from their day-to-day caregiving activities, through Ms. Hick’s vision, compassion and Mr. Ball shepherded the county’s emer- thus reducing the likelihood of ‘‘burnout’’ that dedication to learning. gency response agency through an important many caregivers experience while also de- f time of growth and progress. He oversaw im- creasing the need for more expensive nursing plementation of the county’s 911 operating home placement. I certify that neither I nor my THE 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE system, and he managed the day-to-day spouse has any financial interest in this CITY OF LAUDERDALE, MIN- emergency response network. During his ten- project. NESOTA ure, 911 calls in the county increased from less than 33,000 per year to more than Requesting Member: Congressman JERRY 100,000 per year. MORAN HON. BETTY McCOLLUM OF MINNESOTA As leader of the agency, Mr. Ball served on Bill Number: H.R. 3293 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the front lines of saving lives and treasure. His agency provided the most basic and most im- Agency/Account: Department of Health and Friday, July 24, 2009 Human Services, HRSA portant government service: keeping people Ms. MCCOLLUM. Madam Speaker, today I safe. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: University rise to honor Lauderdale, Minnesota and its On occasion, the call to service would bor- of Kansas more than 2,300 residents on the occasion of der on the bizarre. According to a 2006 article Address of Requesting Entity: 2385 Irving the 60th anniversary of the city. Residents of in the Newnan Times-Herald, Mr. Ball some- Hill Rd., Lawrence, KS 66405 Lauderdale are proud to call Lauderdale times had to respond to Bigfoot sightings. He’s home, because of its livability and strong even credited with coining the name ‘‘Belt Description of Project: I have secured neighborhood connections. Road Booger’’ after residents deluged county $1,500,000 for the University of Kansas Can- The history of Lauderdale began when the officials with reports of a large, hairy, two- cer Research Facilities and Equipment. Fund- Walsh family first settled the area in 1855. legged critter roaming the Belt Road area on ing will be used for facilities and equipment Shortly after Minnesota became a state in the west side of Newnan. (Mr. Ball theorized needs for cancer research in Wahl/Hixon Re- 1858, the area now known as Lauderdale was the ‘‘Booger’’ was actually a local, eccentric, search Complex at the KU Medical Center. To included in the newly organized Rose Town- now-deceased man who roamed the road- achieve the goal of National Cancer Institute ship. This farmland became home to one of side.) designation, the University of Kansas Cancer the first businesses founded by Swedish immi- For his dedication to solving problems that Center must attract 19 new basic, grant Nels Olson, Rose Hill Nursery, which ranged from the normal to the paranormal, Mr. translational, and clinical cancer researchers grew to be one of the largest in the state. To- Ball was recognized this year by the Georgia by 2011. These scholar recruits will only come ward the end of the century, Lauderdale saw General Assembly, which noted his ‘‘signifi- to the University of Kansas Cancer Center if an increase of settlers, who were drawn to cant organizational and leadership talents, his state-of-the-art research facilities and equip- Lauderdale because it provided easy access remarkable patience and diplomacy, his keen to both downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis sense of vision, and his sensitivity to the ment are available on the Medical Center via the Como Interurban street car line. needs of the citizens.’’ campus in Kansas City and the Drug Dis- On January 21, 1949, with a population of I ask my colleagues in the House to join me covery campus in Lawrence. Currently, the approximately 1,500, area residents voted to in saluting Eddie Ball, the longest serving Cancer Center plans to renovate 170,000 incorporate 270 acres as the Village of Lau- Emergency Management Agency director in square feet and construct 98,200 square feet derdale, named after landowner William H. the history of Coweta County. On behalf of the of laboratory space for cancer researchers. I Lauderdale. Over the next decade, Lauderdale people of Georgia’s Third Congressional Dis- certify that neither I nor my spouse has any fi- continued to grow and develop. On February trict, I thank him for his service and I wish him nancial interest in this project. 15, 1954, Lauderdale annexed land between health and happiness in his retirement.

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EARMARK DECLARATION ship standards on earmarks, I am submitting Requesting Member: Congressman GARY the following information regarding earmarks I G. MILLER HON. JOE BARTON received as part of the FY 2010 Transpor- Bill Number: H.R. 3288 OF TEXAS tation and Housing and Urban Development Account: Economic Development Initiative IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Appropriations Bill. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: National Friday, July 24, 2009 Requesting Member: Congressman GARY G. MILLER Community Renaissance Mr. BARTON of Texas. Madam Speaker, I Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Address of Requesting Entity: 9065 Haven rise today to submit documentation consistent Account: FTA, Buses and Bus Facilities Avenue, Suite 100, Rancho Cucamonga, Cali- with the Republican Earmark Standards. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: City of fornia 91730 Requesting Member: Congressman JOE Anaheim Funding Secured: $1,000,000 BARTON Address of Requesting Entity: 200 South Bill Number: H.R. 3293—Departments of Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California Description of Request: National Community Labor, Health and Human Services, and Edu- 92805 Renaissance is one of the largest nonprofit af- cation, and Related Agencies Appropriations Funding Secured: $725,000 fordable housing development corporations in Bill Description of Request: The Anaheim Re- the United States. It manages the develop- Account: HRSA—Health Facilities and Serv- ment and preservation of high quality afford- ices gional Transportation Intermodal Center Legal Name of Receiving Entity: The Uni- (ARTIC) will be the premier regional able housing throughout the country, including versity of Texas at Arlington multimodal transportation hub in Orange development of new affordable housing, pres- Address of Receiving Entity: 701 South County, located on a 16-acre site in the City ervation of existing affordable housing at risk Nedderman Drive, 346 Davis Hall, Arlington, of Anaheim, strategically situated along the of going to market rate, and full service con- TX 76019 Los Angeles to San Diego (LOSSAN) rail line, struction management with expertise in multi- Description of Request: I have secured bounded by State Route 57, and in close family and mixed use development. This com- $650,000 in funding to be used for acquisition proximity to the Interstate 5 freeway. The munity opportunity program has been abso- of equipment to support new multidisciplinary ARTIC will establish both physical and func- lutely invaluable in helping to provide afford- collaborative research and development activi- tional linkage to provide seamless access be- able housing for more American families and ties in support of improving preventative in- tween all transit modes. The ARTIC is needed in promoting increased homeownership in the home healthcare for the aging (Smart Care). It to accommodate the travel needs of 45 million United States. For every dollar of public fund- would also be used for construction and the visitors and will strategically facilitate bus rapid ing, National Community Renaissance purchase of capital equipment for the biointer- transit service, proposed California High leverages nine dollars of private funds to sup- face engineering project. Speed Rail alignment, as well as the Anaheim port its goals of affordable housing. Over the f to Ontario International Airport segment of the past several years, Congress has continually California-Nevada Interstate super speed rail supported National Community Renaissance’s RECOGNIZING GWENN WALDMAN project. The project will also expand existing program of acquisition, rehabilitation, and transportation infrastructure for Amtrak inter- preservation of at-risk affordable housing by HON. MIKE QUIGLEY city rail, Metrolink commuter rail, fixed-route appropriating funds from the Self-Help and As- OF ILLINOIS and express bus services, taxi and Anaheim sisted Homeownership Opportunity Program IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Resort shuttles, as well as private transpor- account. Federal funding would be used for Friday, July 24, 2009 tation providers such as Greyhound. The City the acquisition, rehabilitation, and preservation Mr. QUIGLEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today of Anaheim is completing this project in con- of at-risk affordable housing. in recognition of Art Therapy Connection, a junction with the Orange County Transpor- Requesting Member: Congressman GARY not-for-profit that has empowered hundreds of tation Authority and once complete, will act as G. MILLER an integral hub serving millions of travelers in struggling students in the Chicago public Bill Number: H.R. 3288 school system. and out of the Southern California region. Art Therapy Connection teaches students to Requesting Member: Congressman GARY Account: Economic Development Initiative deal with negative emotions and hardship G. MILLER Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Hillview through the use of creative outlets, which have Bill Number: H.R. 3288 Acres Children’s Home consistently rendered them better behaved, Account: FTA, Capital Investment Grants Address of Requesting Entity: 3683 Chino more focused and more successful in school. Legal Name of Requesting Entity: Avenue, Chino, California 91710 Art therapy helps raise children’s self-esteem Omnitrans by encouraging self-expression and providing Address of Requesting Entity: 1700 West Funding Secured: $250,000 them the opportunity to work through their be- 5th Street, San Bernardino, California 92411 Description of Request: Established in 1929, havioral and social problems in a fun, moti- Funding Secured: $32,370,000 Hillview Acres Children’s Home cares for se- vating way. In addition, Art Therapy Connec- Description of Request: The introduction of verely abused and neglected children through- tion brings art to schools that have cut it from premium transit modes and services in the out the greater Los Angeles area. Using four the curriculum through the Visiting Artist Pro- San Bernardino Valley corridors in the future cottages that house no more than nine chil- gram that connects students to artists in the will allow Omnitrans to achieve better market dren each, Hillview provides 24-hour residen- community. penetration, while being able to positively influ- tial and mental health treatment services for Art Therapy Connection has grown each ence the livability of communities in its service abused boys and girls ages six through eight- year, reaching out weekly to over 150 stu- area. The faster, more direct transit service of een. The Home’s main activities include com- dents at five different grade schools and high Bus Rapid System (BRT) has proven bene- plete assessment services and psychiatric schools in the 2008–2009 school year and is ficial to many communities around the country. care, a state-certified nonpublic school, a still expanding. I would like to honor Art Ther- Therefore the study has selected the following Family Reunification Program, and a home for apy Connection for working tirelessly to make seven major transit corridors within the pregnant teens and teenage mothers. One of art therapy available to as many students as Omnitrans service area: (1) E Street; (1a) E the biggest challenges Hillview faces today, possible. The program has proven to be an in- Street Extension; (2) Foothill Boulevard East; however, is its aging physical plant. Built with valuable resource for children in the Chicago (3) Foothill Boulevard West; (4) Mountain/Eu- volunteer labor over forty years ago, the phys- public school system. clid Avenues; (5) San Bernardino Avenue; (6) ical appearance of the campus no longer mir- f Holt Avenue/4th Street; and (7) Grand/Edison rors the services provided. The renewal of the EARMARK DECLARATION Avenues. These seven corridors, two north/ campus is vital to showing the children they south and five east/west, cover much of the are worthy of a safe and caring home. Hillview developed land within the service area and Acres has benefited from congressional sup- HON. GARY G. MILLER form a grid which will allow direct transfers be- port in previous fiscal years and continued OF CALIFORNIA tween lines if an entire system of fast premium federal funding of this public-private partner- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES services is implemented by Omnitrans. ship is necessary, however, to allow Hillview Friday, July 24, 2009 Omnitrans is currently moving forward with the to uphold its mission in receiving, treating, and Mr. GARY G. MILLER of California. Madam E Street Corridor, and a plan is needed for the caring for thousands of severely abused and Speaker, pursuant to the Republican Leader- remaining corridors. neglected children.

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Madam Speaker, I am of groups interested in voting and civil rights, Wednesday, July 22, 2009 pleased to introduce the Democracy Restora- including the NAACP, ACLU, the National Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas. Mr. Speaker, tion Act of 2009. This legislation will serve to Council of Churches (National and Wash- I would like to begin by thanking Congress- clarify and expand voting rights, as well as as- ington Office), the National Urban League, the man JOHN SHIMKUS, for introducing this legis- sist former felons with their reintegration into Human Rights Watch and the Lawyers Com- lation. I would like to congratulate the people our democracy. mittee for Civil Rights, among many others. of the Republic of Lithuania on the 1000th an- The Sentencing Project reports that, since niversary of Lithuania. Lithuania, a full and re- 1997, 19 states have amended felony dis- The practice of many states denying voting sponsible member of the United Nations, the enfranchisement policies in an effort to reduce rights to former felons represents a vestige Organization for Security and Cooperation in their restrictiveness and expand voter eligi- from a time when suffrage was denied to Europe, the European Union, and the North bility. These reforms have resulted in more whole classes of our population based on Atlantic Treaty Organization, has proved resil- than 760,00 citizens regaining their voting race, gender, religion, national origin, and ient in overcoming many obstacles and has rights. Yet, despite these reforms, an esti- property. Ex-felons who have been lawfully re- achieved many great accomplishments: Lith- mated 5 million people continue to be ineli- leased from prisons have paid their debts to uania founded Vilnius University in 1579; in gible to vote in Federal elections, including society. To continue denying them the ability 1990, the Republic of Lithuania was restored nearly 4 million who reside in the 35 states to reclaim rights as citizens resurrects historic and Lithuania became the first Soviet republic that still prohibit some combination of persons unenlightened practices of our society. Ulti- to declare independence; in 1918, Act of Inde- on probation, parole, and/or people who have mately, I believe that we fail not only ex-of- pendence of Lithuania led to the establishment completed their sentence from voting. fenders by denying them the right to vote, but of Lithuania as a sovereign and democratic I believe that there are three grave discrep- state; in 2007, the United States Government the rest of a society that has struggled ancies in State laws regarding felony convic- and the Government of Lithuania celebrated tions that lead to unfairness in Federal elec- throughout its history to be legitimate and in- 85 years of continuous diplomatic relations. tions. First, there is no uniform standard for clusive. Just like poll taxes and literacy tests, I commend Lithuania for successfully devel- voting in Federal elections, which leads to an it is long past time that these restrictions be oping into a free and democratic country, with egregious disparity and unequal participation relegated to unenlightened history. a free market economy and respect for and in Federal elections based solely on where a adherence to a rule of law. The U.S. wel- person lives. Second, laws governing the res- f comes and appreciates efforts by the Govern- toration of voting rights after a felony convic- ment of Lithuania to maintain international tion are unequal throughout the country and EARMARK DECLARATION peace and stability in Europe and around the persons in some States can easily regain their world by contributing to international civilian voting rights while in other States persons ef- and military operations in Afghanistan, Iraq, fectively lose their right to vote permanently. HON. AARON SCHOCK Bosnia, Kosovo, and Georgia. Since 2005, Third, State disenfranchisement laws dis- OF ILLINOIS Lithuania has been leading a Provincial Re- proportionately impact ethnic minorities, thus construction Team (PRT) of Ghor Province in adversely infringing upon citizens of these IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Afghanistan. They have worked to help Af- communities constitutional right to vote. Friday, July 24, 2009 ghanistan become a secure, democratic and These concerns about ex-offender dis- self-sufficient state. Lithuania has been dedi- enfranchisement are not rhetorical. In the past Mr. SCHOCK. Madam Speaker, in accord- cated to the success of the UN-mandated two election cycles, flawed voter purges have ance with the Republican adopted standards ISAF operation and to working with the inter- deprived thousands of legitimate voters of on earmarks, I submit the below detailed ex- national community in Afghanistan motivates their rights. For example, an erroneous inter- planation of the Oak Ridge Cemetery Infra- our involvement. pretation of state law by the Ohio Secretary of structure Improvements, Springfield, Illinois. The vast Lithuanian community in the State deprived thousands of ex-felons in that United States has preserved its spiritual, cul- state of even the right to register. Only Fed- Bill Number: H.R. 3288, Transportation, tural and family ties with their historical moth- eral law can conclusively resolve the ambigu- Housing and Urban Development, and Related erland during the long years of living over- ities in this area plaguing our voting system. Agencies Appropriations Act, 2010 seas, which translated into active cultural and Like the States, Congress has recognized Provisions/Account: Department of Housing business cooperation between Lithuania and the need to address the barriers to full citizen- and Urban Development, Economic Develop- the United States. The activities of Lithuanian ship faced by ex-offenders. Last Congress, ment Initiatives Americans have greatly contributed to the res- President Bush signed the Second Chance toration of Lithuania’s independence and to Act into law, signaling a greater awareness of Name and Address of Requesting Entity: the membership of Lithuania in NATO. Today the need to implement policies to aid the re- The entity to receive funding for this project is their active participation greatly adds to the integration of our ex-felon community. This the City of Springfield and Oak Ridge Ceme- promotion of Lithuania’s foreign policy goals voting legislation is the next step in restoring tery, located at 1440 Monument Avenue, and the strengthening of cooperation between the ex-felon community to full citizenship. De- Springfield, IL, 62702. Lithuania and the U.S. As a senior member of nying voting rights to ex-offenders robs them Description of Request: Oak Ridge Ceme- the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I recog- of the opportunity to fully participate and con- tery is the largest cemetery in Illinois, the rest- nize firsthand the importance of Lithuania’s tribute to their society. Disenfranchisement ing place of President Abraham Lincoln and is global foreign policy efforts, and they are to be laws isolate and alienate ex-offenders, and the nation’s second most visited cemetery with commended. have been shown to serve as one more obsta- The Lithuanian American Community, Inc., up to 40,000 visitors a day using private vehi- cle in their attempt to successfully reintegrate (LAC) is the network that keeps Lithuanians cles and mass transit buses. The roads used into society. Moreover, these obstacles ad- connected in the U.S. They have 60 chapters versely impact the voting participation of their were paved and guttered over 100 years ago in 27 states and the District of Columbia. The families, further undermining the effectiveness and now are in dire need of resurfacing. Oak Houston, Texas chapter is an active and vi- of our voting system. Ridge Cemetery is self supporting and typi- brant group, and they remain engaged in the This legislation is a narrowly crafted effort to cally requires no tax dollars from the federal, community and strive to educate their fellow expand voting rights for ex-felons, while pro- state, or local level. In a typical year, Oak Houstonians on the rich culture of Lithuania. tecting State prerogatives to generally estab- Ridge receives over 3 million visitors; how- Lithuanian American community maintains lish voting qualifications. This legislation would ever, with the Lincoln Bicentennial this year, regular contacts with the Lithuanian Embassy only apply to persons who have been released visitation is expected to have a large increase. and other Lithuanian Government institutions.

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