10, 2005 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks E419 CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNI- safety technology?’’ which was published in PEACE CORP WEEK VERSARY OF ROTARY INTER- the January 15, 2004, International Journal of NATIONAL Food Microbiology. The article has attracted attention over the HON. ELIJAH E. CUMMINGS HON. GARY L. ACKERMAN past year, including a presentation today by Dr. Archer for the House Frozen Food Cau- OF OF IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES cus, of which I am co-chairman. I would like IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES to submit for the record the abstract of Dr. Ar- Thursday, March 10, 2005 cher’s article, and emphasize its conclusion: Thursday, March 10, 2005 Mr. ACKERMAN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today ‘‘Through research, it seems possible that Mr. CUMMINGS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Rotary freezing may in the future be used to reliably to honor the 44th Anniversary of the Peace International, the world’s first service club, and reduce populations of food-borne pathogens Corp and to also recognize National Peace to mark the 52nd year of the Rotary Club of as well as to preserve foods.’’ Corp Week, which was officially celebrated Great Neck. Mr. Speaker, I call this article and this op- Since their establishment on February 23, February 28 to March 6, 2005. portunity for improving public health to the at- 1905, by Paul P. Harris, the members of Ro- tention of my colleagues and to the research Mr. Speaker, in 1961, President John F. tary International have been completely dedi- community. Kennedy courageously challenged American cated to fulfilling the goal of their motto: serv- [From the International Journal of Food citizens during his inauguration speech to ‘‘ask ice above self. Over the past 100 years, Ro- Microbiology, 2004] not what America will do for you, but what to- tarians have been providing humanitarian FREEZING: AN UNDERUTILIZED FOOD SAFETY gether we can do for the freedom of man.’’ services in communities, workplaces, and TECHNOLOGY? This, along with a speech then Senator Ken- throughout the world. In doing so, Rotarians (By Douglas L. Archer) nedy gave in October 1960 to the graduating have developed numerous community service Freezing is an ancient technology for pre- students of the University of Michigan, daring projects that assist communities in responding serving foods. Freezing halts the activities of them to be agents of peace and freedom by to the critical issues they face, including hun- spoilage microorganisms in and on foods and living and working abroad, became the guiding ger, poverty, illiteracy, vocational and career can preserve some microorganisms for long principles of what the Peace Corp has be- development, the environment, and protecting periods of time. Frozen foods have an excel- come today. at risk children. lent overall safety record. The few outbreaks The popularity of Rotary International has of food-borne illness associated with frozen In countries where poverty is rampant and foods indicate that some. but not all human quickly spread throughout the world, with development lacking, American volunteers, pathogens are killed by eommercial freezing clubs forming across the United States and on through the work of the Peace Corp, have processes. Freezing kills microorganisms by six continents. Currently, there are approxi- helped bring medicine to the sick, education to physical and chemical effects and possibly mately 1.2 million Rotarians who belong to the illiterate, and skills training to the poor. through induced genetic changes. Research more than 31,000 Rotary clubs in 166 different is needed to better understand the physical American Peace Corp volunteers accomplish countries. and chemical interactions of various food this by living two years of their lives away from The Rotary Club of Great Neck was char- matrices with the microbial cell during their family, away from their loved ones tered in 1953, and since then their members freezing and holding at frozen temperatures. among the people who need their help the have been very active in local and inter- The literature suggests that many patho- genic microorganisms may be sublethally in- most. They are there in the morning, when the national humanitarian projects. Each Novem- farm needs irrigation; during the day, when the jured by freezing, so research should be done ber, the Rotary Club of Great Neck holds a to determine how to prevent injured cells children need guidance; and at night, when Thanksgiving Turkey Drive, where volunteers from resuscitating and becoming infectious. the community comes together to share the pack more than 26 tons of food into complete Studies on the genetics of microbial stress day’s experiences. They are there not only as Thanksgiving dinners and distribute them to suggest that the induction of resistance to volunteers, but also as advocates and friends. needy families in the New York metropolitan specific stresses may be counteracted by, for example, simple chemicals. Research is need- Mr. Speaker, because of these dedicated area. The Great Neck club is also very active in the Gift of Life Program, which provides life ed to better understand how resistance to and compassionate young men and women the lethal enact of freezing is induced in and because of their desire to promote equal- saving open-heart surgery to needy children human pathogens and means by which it can ity and knowledge among those less fortunate, across the world, at no cost to them or their be counteracted in specific foods. Through the volunteers of the Peace Corp have helped families. Great Neck Rotarians also work with research. it seems possible that freezing may to build a positive image of America around and mentor local students on a weekly basis, in the future be used to reliably reduce popu- the world, even during some of the most trying teaching them about the joys of giving back to lations of food-borne pathogens as well as to preserve foods. times in our nation’s foreign policies. As am- the community and assisting the students with bassadors of American ideals, they have al- their own service projects. f Mr. Speaker, I commend Rotary Inter- lowed nations around the globe to gain a bet- ’S BIRTHDAY ter understanding of our country, and have in national, the Rotary Club of Great Neck, and Rotarians across the world for their continued turn taught us about the cultures and practices HON. CYNTHIA McKINNEY of other nations. and dedicated service. These fine men and women selflessly volunteer their time to help OF GEORGIA As current Peace Corp volunteers, scattered make our world a better place, and their con- IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES over 72 countries, carry on the legacy of those tributions are immeasurable. I ask my col- Thursday, March 10, 2005 before them, I stand here today to applaud all leagues in the House of Representatives to the progress and achievements the Peace please join me in honoring Rotary International Ms. MCKINNEY. Mr. Speaker, as the bells Corp has accomplished to date. as they celebrate their 100th anniversary. of freedom toll around the globe, it seems ap- propriate to honor one of America’s noble On the 44th Anniversary of this uniquely f freedom fighters. And so today, in recognition American institution, I urge the volunteers of THE SCIENCE OF FREEZING’S of the memory and continuing legacy of a true the Peace Corp to remember their responsi- BENEFITS FOR FOOD SAFETY founder of American freedom, I am introducing bility to the world and to the nation they rep- a resolution to designate March 10, 1990, as resent. I urge them to maintain the idealism HON. C. L. ‘‘BUTCH’’ OTTER ‘‘Harriet Tubman Day.’’ that brought them to countries such as Alba- Harriet Tubman was born on the eastern nia, Niger, El Salvador, Uzbekistan, and East OF IDAHO IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES shore of Maryland around 1820 and escaped Timor. And in return, I ask my colleagues to from slavery in 1849. Her freedom, however, help promote the same ideals of peace and Thursday, March 10, 2005 was not the beginning of her fight. Even as a freedom within our Nation. Mr. OTTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in the child slave, she battled against slavery and in- Let us not forget the poor and the unfortu- hope that a scientific review article may spur justice. One day, she was ordered by an over- nate inside and outside our borders, let us not research that could benefit public health. Spe- seer to help him tie up another slave who was forget the underprivileged, and let us continue cifically, Douglas L. Archer, Ph.D. authored a to be beaten. She defied that order and al- to fight for equality for all. paper titled, ‘‘Freezing: An underutilized food lowed the fellow slave to escape. Bun in the

VerDate Aug 04 2004 05:34 Mar 11, 2005 Jkt 039060 PO 00000 Frm 00017 Fmt 0626 Sfmt 9920 E:\CR\FM\A10MR8.060 E10PT1 E420 CONGRESSIONAL RECORD — Extensions of Remarks March 10, 2005 process, Harriet Tubman paid a high price for assisted him during his successful world HONORING BOB LANIER her defiance and her convictions. She was in- record-setting flight around the world last flicted with a wound so severe that it would week. HON. RAHM EMANUEL cause health problems for the rest of her life. Steve Fossett flew the first solo, non-stop, OF ILLINOIS The beating was not the first, nor would it be non-refueled aerial circumnavigation of the IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES the last. But despite that cruel scar and de- Thursday, March 10, 2005 spite the deep scars of slavery, Harriet Tub- globe in a jet aircraft, completing the record- man still pursued. With a vigor difficult to setting flight in 67 hours and one minute, with Mr. EMANUEL. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in image, she pursued her seemingly distant an average speed of nearly 300 miles per order to recognize the 80th birthday of Bob dreams and the buried promise of freedom. hour. This feat began on Monday, February Lanier, former Mayor of Houston and a dedi- Her own freedom was not good enough, 28, 2005, and ended Wednesday, March 3, cated public servant. Bob may not have en- though—others were still enslaved. A year 2005, at the renowned ‘‘America’s Fuel Stop,’’ tered politics until after his 66th birthday, but after her own escape, Harriet Tubman became the Salina Municipal Airport, Kansas, USA. he certainly made up for lost time in the 14 a conductor on the . She With aviation pioneers like Earhart, Beech and years that followed. Bob had a distinguished career before he was so successful—she alone led about 300 Cessna to its credit, it is only fitting that to- slaves to freedom—that a bounty, with a horri- ran for Mayor of Houston. He served in the day’s modem aviation pioneer chose Kansas Navy during World War II, graduated from the fying sentence of torture until death, was of- as the location to set his world record. fered for her capture. Yet, she continued to University of Texas Law School with high hon- travel the route of the underground railroad, Mr. Fossett is an accomplished adventurer, ors, and chaired the Texas Highway Commis- telling fellow conductor Thomas Garrett that having set numerous world records in aviation sion and Houston’s Metropolitan Transit Au- she ‘‘ventured only where God sent: and brag- and sailing. In fact, Mr. Fossett owns the world thority. ging years later that she had ‘‘never run off record for the number of world records held, Bob has been the recipient of several pres- track or lost a passenger.’’ Time and time with a total of 62, to date. Collaborating with tigious awards, including the Hubert Humphrey again whenever Harriet Tubman encountered Sir Richard Branson, famed British entre- Civil Rights Award, the Bond Market Associa- tion’s Distinguished Public Service Award, and unbeatable odds or insurmountable obstacles, preneur and founder of the Virgin Group of a place in the Texas Transportation Hall of she beat them and surmounted them, forging companies, he embarked on this around-the- a path of service, spirit, and strength for all of Honor. world voyage, aiming to set world records in Respected and admired by on us to follow. speed around the world without stopping or re- both sides of the aisle, Bob served the people Through her service—as a conductor on the fueling, distance over a close circuit without of Houston exceptionally well during his three underground railroad, as a soldier and a ten- landing, and distance without landing. The Vir- terms. They returned him to office in 1993 with der of soldiers, and as a speaker for those gin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, the plane Mr. Fossett over 91 percent of the vote, and he left office who could not speak for themselves—Harriet with a remarkable 78 percent approval rating. Tubman gave hope to countless slaves who flew for this trek, was specially designed to be Within his first 90 days in office, ‘‘Mayor referred to her as their ‘‘Moses’’ and who, be- lightweight, aerodynamic, and fuel-efficient. Bob,’’ as he was affectionately known, added cause of her, realized that they would one day Mr. Fossett encountered several obstacles 655 police officers, leading to a dramatic re- be led from oppression to the promised land during his flight, including the failure of his duction in the city’s crime rate. He was also of freedom. Through her strength—a strength plane’s navigation system and the discovery of known for revitalizing several areas of Hous- that compelled her to risk her own freedom so a fuel shortage. However, his perseverance ton, transforming them into vibrant engines of that others could experience it—Harriet Tub- and determination to succeed, despite the the city’s economy. man provided an inspiration of liberty, justice challenges, have earned him yet another nota- Further, he made tremendous strides in en- and opportunity that serves us still. The serv- tion in the record books. vironmental preservation. He and his wonder- ice, spirit and strength of Harriet Tubman rep- ful wife Elyse won two national awards for resents in timeless eloquence much of what is I am also proud of those who assisted Mr. Fossett and the Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, es- clean up and beautification of the city. Presi- best in us, as Americans and as human dent Clinton summed up Bob’s contributions to pecially the talented and dedicated staff of Dr. beings. the city when he said, ‘‘He was a magnificent Mr. President, slavery was the darkest Dennis Kuhlman, Dean of the College of mayor.’’ chapter in American history. But, out of the Technology and Aviation at Kansas State Uni- Bob received many accolades during his six darkness of persecution in South Africa came versity at Salina. K-State at Salina is one of years as mayor, but perhaps most fitting was the light of Nelson Mandela. And, out of the the top aviation schools in the nation, boasting when Texas Monthly named him one of three darkness of slavery in America came the light excellent facilities for student use, which also top Texas mayors of the 20th century. of Harriet Tubman. helped to attract Mr. Fossett. The efforts of K- Bob and Elyse are enjoying their retirement, Today, that light is kept alive by the Harriet State at Salina to train aviation mechanics and and I am sure that their seven children and Tubman Historical Society, located in my pilots are helping to ensure safe air transpor- ten grandchildren will be a big part of helping hometown of Wilmington, DE. Harriet Tubman tation into the next generation. them continue to enjoy it. Day is the brainchild of its executive director, Mr. Speaker, I wish Bob a very happy 80th Vivian Abdur-Rahim. The widespread support In addition, I extend sincere congratulations birthday, and I hope that I can share in the this commemorative has receive around the to the Salina Airport Authority Board of Direc- celebration of many happy returns. country—19 states and several citizens have tors, Mr. Tim Rogers, Executive Director, and f already endorsed it—is a result of Vivian’s tire- the many fine airport staff members. While the less tenacity. She has made a tremendous in- airport’s 12,300 ft. runway was a significant REGARDING INTRODUCTION OF A vestment toward establishing this day of rec- factor in the site selection for this historic at- HOUSE RESOLUTION RECOG- ognition and tribute, and I am proud to ask the tempt, it didn’t hurt that the Salina Airport Au- NIZING THE GOALS AND IDEAS OF NATIONAL TIME OUT DAY Senate to add its support to such a worthy thority has established expertise in the areas and important effort. of airfield security, ground handling, equipment f and media services. HON. MARK UDALL OF COLORADO CONGRATULATING PILOT STEVE Other significant contributors to the mission IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOSSETT AND THE COMMUNITY were the Salina Area Chamber of Commerce, Thursday, March 10, 2005 OF SALINA, KS led by Mr. Gerald Cook, President/CEO, and staff; and, the City of Salina, Mr. Monte Mr. UDALL of Colorado. Mr. Speaker, today HON. JERRY MORAN Shadwick, Mayor; Mr. Dennis Kissinger, City I am introducing a House resolution recog- OF KANSAS Manager, and staff. This was truly a collabo- nizing the goals and ideas of the National Time Out Day, which the Association of IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES rative effort, of magnificent proportions, befit- periOperative Registered Nurses (AORN) and ting a record-setting feat. Thursday, March 10, 2005 over 50 other health care organizations are Mr. MORAN of Kansas. Mr. Speaker, I rise I join the world in congratulating Steve celebrating on June 22, 2005 to promote the today to honor Mr. Steve Fossett, pilot of the Fossett and honoring the contributions of the adoption of a new protocol for preventing Virgin Atlantic GlobalFlyer, and all those who greater Salina community on a job well done. medical errors in the operating room.

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